84 D. M. Ferry & Go's Descriptive Catalogue, 



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We present our customers with a largely increased list of Plants from which to select, embracing nearly all of 

 the valuable newer varieties that have been tested and found worthy a place in our catalogue. Rooted plants, such 

 as we send out, seldom fail to give perfect satisfaction : not nearly the skill and patience are required with Plants 

 that are necessary to produce bloom from the seed. Our system of packing is now so perfect that Plants can be 

 sent about as safely in the coldest weather in winter, as in summer. It is now eleven years since we added the 

 Plant feature to that of our seed business, and we are glad to say that the instances have been very rare where the 

 Plants we sent out have failed to give satisfaction. 



The poor as well as the rich are fast learning that a few nice, healthy Plants in their dwellings are a necessity 

 rather than a luxury. They ?.re regarded almost as members of the household, and many a delightful hour is spent 

 in their companionship. How much real satisfaction is afforded in being able to offer your retiring guest in mid- 

 winter a little bouquet of living flowtrs, grown in your own house, and perfected under your own supervision. 

 Even the green leaves bring cheerfulness and sunshine. We cannot too strongly urge our friends to have some 

 flovTcrs and plants for winter blooming, at which season of the year even the most insignificant flower is more wel- 

 come than the most gorgeous display in summer, when all nature is blooming. 



It is now well understood that we have unprecedented facilities for promptly and faithfully executing orders 

 for plants, through our connection with one of the largest and most favorably known houses in central New York, 

 with whom we have dealt for many years, and who have gained an enviable rsputation both for us and themselves, 

 by growing and sending out only healthy, fine specimens of plants. Their system of packing and facilities for 

 shipping are complete, and perfect satisfaction can be relied on. The order and money must be sent to us, but 

 the plants will be sent to party ordering direct from the green-house in centra! New York. 



PLANTS BY MAIL. — At the prices quoted, except where expressly stated otherwise, we send plants by 

 I\Iail, postage prehaid by us. The rate of postage on seeds, bulbs and plants is sixteen cents per pounds so only 

 small plants can be sent by mail. They will, however, be well rooted and healthy, and we will also wrap them care- 

 fully in oiled cloth, and use every other precaution to have them reach their destination safely and in good condi- 

 tion. In remote places, where the express charges would be exorbitant, we can ouiy send plants by mail ; and we 

 cannot undertake to send to such remote places, under any circumstances, those plants, like Bouvardias and 

 Camellias, which are offered to be sent only by express. 



PLANTS BY EXPRESS. — In all cases where it is apparent that the express charges will not be exorbitant 

 (from the long distance), it is much preferable to have your plants sent by express. The express charges will cost 

 the purchaser a little more, but you will be sure of getting much larger, finer plants, and we will add to all good 

 sized orders a few extras^ to compensate for the small difference in cost between mail and express. Parties living 

 at a great distance, such as Texas, Louisiana or the Territories, would not be justified in ordering by express, as the 

 charges would be more than the plants would be worth when received. We shall use our judgment and experience 

 in shippmg for the benefit and protection of our customers. When plants are sent by express, the purchaser is in 

 every case to pay the transportation charges. 



BOXES AND PACKING. — We make no charges for boxes and packing, ^nd the plants will be in fine cond- 

 tion when they leave us, and properly and carefully packed, but we cannot undertake to guaratitee their condition 

 when received. Our responsibility ceases with the delivery, in good order, to the express company or post office. 



TERMS OF PLANTS. — The terms are strictly c.a.sh with the order. The best method is to send draft 

 on New York or Chicago to our order, or purchase a post office order payable to us. When neither of these is con- 

 venient, send the currency in registered letter. 



ORDERS FOR PLANTS MUST AMOUNT TO FIFTY CENTS. -We cannot afford to give our 

 attention to orders for plants amountmg to less than fifty cents, unless in addition to the amount for plant or plants 

 wanted, ten cents is sent. The office work on a small order is the same as on a larger one, and it also requires 

 nearly as much time to pack it, and takes almost as much postage, as an order double or triple the size. If your 

 order for plants amounts to less than fiftv cents, ten cents extra must be added. 



HOW TO MANAGE PLANTS WHEN RECEIVED BY MAIL.— When plants are received through 

 the mails, they are sometimes lost for want of proper and iniviediate care ; though this rarely occurs when sent 

 by express. If the following brief directions are followed, they can often be saved : As soon as the box is opened^ 

 and before removing the moss in which they are packed, plunge them in water, allowing them to remain an hour, 

 after which remove the moss and pot in good soil ; then water freely and keep shaded for a few days, giving but 

 little water until the roots begin to grow. 



COI.I.ECXIONS OF PI^ANTS, 



For the convenience of our customers, we have made the following selections of plants which we offer at reduced 

 rates. We have bestowed great care on the selections, and none but good, healthy plants will be sent. The varie- 

 ties sent will all be labeJed, but exclusively our choice, though only good sorts, such as are described in our cata- 

 logue, will be- sent. We are only enabled to offer them at the following low prices, by retainifig the ^7-ivilege of 

 selectiiigthe varieties ourselves when we fill the order. 



In ordering, please be particular to give the correct letter of the collection. 



Collection A — Free by mail for $i.qo. — i Fuchsia, i Tea Rose, 2 Tuberoses, i Lemon Verbena, i Heliot'ope, 

 I Salvia, I Carnation, 2 Gladioli. 



Collection B— Free by mail for |i.oo. — i Rose Geranium, i Silver Leaf Geranium, i Tea Rose, 2 Carnations, 

 1 Heliotrope, i Begonia, 2 Tuberoses, i Gladiolus. 



