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How to Treat Roses Received l)y Mail.— Treat them precisely as if received by express, or 

 in any other way. If they have been in the package for several clays, whether very dry or not, 

 it is a good plan to soak in a shallow basin of quite warm water for half an hour or more before 

 planting, leaving a portion of the wrapping on. This will be found to revive them greatly. 

 Always remember they have come from a warm temperature, and should not be subjected to toa 

 sudden change. Buds that may be on when received should always be removed, as the effort to> 

 bloom while the roots are unable to furnish nourishment weakens the plant. If the tops should 

 be accidentally broken in the package or otherwise, the plant is not necessarily injured, the vitality- 

 is in the root ; cut off the damaged parts and new shoots will soon he formed in their place. 



See particular directions for planting in open ground and pots. 



T\Tiy Roses may vary in Color and sometimes come Single and Imperfect wliem 

 first planted.— In describing Roses, we try to give the prevailing color of the perfect flower. 

 Buds are sometimes very different in color from the same flower when fully open, and first blooms 

 are frequently single and imperfect in form, as well as deficient in color and fragrance, because 

 the roots are not sufficiently established to furnish the full amount of nourishment required. The 

 same effects are also produced by other causes, as, for instance, poor ground, shade and insufficient 

 light ; too much or too little moisture ; too close proximity to buildings or larger and stronger 

 plants, trees, vines, &c. In fact, anything which interferes with the growth of the plant or im- 

 pau's its vitality, will lessen the beauty and color of the flower. Give your Eoses opportunity to 

 grow strong, and they will not disappoint you in color or fullness of bloom or fragrance. 



Efficient Management of the Post-Office Department. — "We again have the pleasure of 

 commending, in the strongest terms, the efficient management of the Post-Office Department, for 

 the wonderful promptness and certainty with which packages are delivered to all Post-Offices in 

 the countrj^ — even the most remote. We do not know that one package in a thousand has failed 

 to reach its destination safely. 



To Postmasters.— We are in constant receipt of many courtesies from Postmasters, mes- 

 sengers and carriers in all parts of the United States, for which we beg to return our sincere 

 thanks. We are always glad of the opportunity to return a favor done our customers or our- 

 selves, and will be obliged if you will kindly call our attention to any matters of the kind. 



Personal. — We believe in straightforward, liberal dealing, and it so happens that our cus- 

 tomers are the most liberal and considerate people in the world. We constantly strive to deserve 

 their confidence and good wishes. 



A Large Rose Garden. — Our Roses are scattered all over the United States, and we send a, 

 great many to Canada, ISTewfoundland, Mexico and the Sandwich Islands. Every one who has a. 

 garden or a home wants them, and we are trying to grow them in sufficient quantity to supply 

 the constantly increasing demand. 



No Charges to Pay.— No express or other charges to pay when plants are sent by mail, 

 and we guarantee them to reach you in just as good condition as if sent by express. This applies^ 

 of course, to small orders ; large orders should be sent by express when convenient. 



Large Roses. — ^We are sometimes asked for Large Roses; people say they wish "BIGr 

 PLANTS FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT." We are glad to accommodate when we can send 

 plants that we know will give satisfaction, but we cannot fill many orders of this kind, AjSTD DO 

 NOT OFFER LARGE ROSES, BECAUSE IT COSTS MORE TO GROW LARGE PLANTS 

 IN SUITABLE CONDITION FOR SENDING OUT THAN MOST PEOPLE ARE WILLING^ 

 TO PAT. The large Roses usually sold by florists have been forced to large growth and bloom 

 under glass, and are almost worthless for planting in open ground. In order to bloom well, and 

 give satisfaction to the purchaser, they require entirely different treatment, and this adds so much 

 to their cost that few people would be willing to pay the price. 



How to Obtain Large Roses. — The best way to get large Roses that will be sure to give 

 satisfaction is to plant our vigorous young Roses and raise them ; THEY GROW LARGE YERY 

 FAST, AND PRODUCE TEN TIMES AS MANY ROSES THE FIRST SEASON AS THE 

 LARGE ROSES USUALLY SOLD. This may seem strange, but it is true. 



Roses for Canada.— All plants for Canada must be sent by Express. The Express com- 

 panies forward promptly at reasonable rates, and collect their charges and the custom duty at 

 the office of destination. We should be glad to send Roses by mail to all the British Provinces, 

 BUT CANNOT DO SO, because the International Postal Regulations do not permit the 

 U. S. Mails to carry packages of plants over 8 oz. in weight or having any intrinsic 

 value to Canada or any foreign country. 



Foreign Counti-ies.— For the reason given above, WE CANNOT NOW SEND ROSES BY 

 MAIL TO ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY, and we have found it so difficult and unsatisfactory to 

 forward SMALL PACKAGES by either Ocean Express or Steamship Lines, that we do not in- 

 vite orders from foreign countries, unless from persons who have agents or friends on this side 

 who will receive and forward the plants to them. 



