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Correction of Errors. — We take all possible care to avoid errors, and when any occur 

 request information to be forwarded immediately, so that they can be corrected at once ; we 

 cannot afford, and do not mean to have a single customer dissatisfied, if promjjt and careful attention 

 to Ms wants will prevent it. 



Pleasant Entertainment. — "We aim to make it as safe and pleasant, and in every way as 

 satisfactory to order Roses by mail, as it would be to purchase them of us if you were here on 

 our own grounds. 



How Packed.— We pack in strong wooden boxes, with live moss filling. Though this is 

 the most expensive way, it is the toest, and, therefore,we nse no other. 



NO ORDER FILiLiED FOR LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR.— The cost of box, packing 

 and postage, saying nothing of the value of the plants, is from 25 to 50 cents for each package, 

 and it costs just as much to send a single plant as to send five, because, to insure safe carriage, 

 the "box mnst he full. One dollar is the smallest order that will pay for mailing in the excellent 

 way we do it. 



Weight of 3Iail Packages.— The weight of packages that can be sent by mail is limited to 

 four pounds, and though this will admit quite a number of fine Roses, larger orders are frequently 

 wanted. When desired, large orders can be made up in small packages and sent by mail ; but it 

 is generally best, unless to very remote points, to direct large orders sent by express. 



Express. — When plants are ordered sent by express, we pack in the best manner and add as 

 many extras as we can afford, but the purchaser must pay the exi)ress charges. If ordered 

 •C.O.D., return charges on money will be added. We do not promise larger Roses by express 

 than we send by mail, but can frequently send larger shrubs and other plants, and sometimes 

 larger Roses. For express orders we always select the largest and best j^lants for the pur- 

 pose on hand at the time, giving careful regard to the interest of the purchaser. Our system of 

 packing is so complete that we can ship with perfect safety during the coldest or hottest weather, 

 and guarantee the plants to arrive in good condition. 



We Ship hy Express, when Directed, the purchaser paying the express charges. Many 

 persons prefer to have their goods sent by express ; the plants have more room in the boxes and 

 look larger and better when opened ; besides this, a portion of earth can be left on the roots 

 which some consider a great advantage. Large orders should always be sent by express when 

 ihe plants are wanted in the best condition and the expense is not an objection ; but we can send 

 small orders long or short distances just as safely and satisfactorily hy mail, and save the pur- 

 chaser the express charges. 



Better than we Promise. — We make it a rule to do better than we promise, oui* cus- 

 tomers get generous value and a handsome present with every order. Some concerns, 

 Tunning cheap stock may offer more Roses for a dollar, but we have plenty of testimony from 

 those who have tried them that ours are the cheapest in the end. 



Gratis. — Gratis plants are those presented over and above the order. Please notice that to 

 save writing "gratis," our presented plants are marked P. on back of label. It is well to take 

 good care of all presented plants ; they are frequently very choice sorts. 



Beautiful Hardy Flowering Shruhs and Climbing Vines. — Besides Roses, we offer in 

 the Guide, Beautiful, Hardy Flowering Shrubs, Carnation Pinks, Climbing Vines, 

 Gladiolus and Lilies, all of which can be sent nicely by mail at the prices named. These 

 are among the very nicest things of their class. They are grown specially for our mail trade, 

 and can be depended upon to give perfect satisfaction. See descriptions under their proper heads. 



Bedding Plants.— We do not grow or offer any plants except those enumerated in this book. 



HYDRANGEA GRANDIFLORA and HYDRANGEA OTAKSA (see cuts) are among 

 the finest hardy flowering shrubs . If you have not already got them, do not fail to order both. 

 They will please you and should be in every collection. 



Magnificent Seedling Gladiolus.— We ask particular attention to our spltindid Seedling 

 Gladiolus— mixed colors— and Twenty-Six elegant-named sorts, they are among the 

 finest ever offered in this country. Our friends will do well to plant them by the hundred ; their 

 remarkable beauty will surpass all reasonable expectations. 



Before closing tour Order see our Offer of Premium Roses ; New Roses of '83 

 AND Diamond List Roses. Reduced rates on Hardy Ornamental Flowering Shrubs, 

 Climbing Yines, &c., &c. Particular attention is also asked to our very LIBERAL 

 CLUB TERMS a:N'D SPECIAL OFFERS. Perhaps a few neighbors would like to send 



WITH YOU. 



