NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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

 most expensive way, IT IS THE BEST, AND, THEREFORE, WE USE NO OTHER. 



NO ORDER FILLED FOR LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR.— The cost of box, pack- 

 ing, 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, tlie^ 

 box must be full. One dollar is the smallest amount that will pay us for mailing in the excel- 

 lent way we do it. 



Postage Paid. — At the prices named we prepay all postage, and deliver the plants free at every 

 Post Office in the United States. 



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

 quest 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 prompt and carefid attention to his 

 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. 



"Weig^ht of Mail Packages. — The weight of packages that can be sent by mail is limited 

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

 wanted. When such is the case, we can make up in small packages and send by mail, or ship the 

 whole by express, as may be desired. 



Express. — When goods are ordered sent by express, we will add as many extras as we can afford, 

 but the purchaser must pay the express charges. We do not promise larger plants by express than 

 we send by mail, but will send the largest and best we have on hand at the time, with careful re- 

 gard to the interest of the purchaser. When ordered C. O. D., return charges on money will be 

 added. We make no charge for boxes or packing. 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 order. We HAVE Roses ready for shipment at all seasons. 



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

 writing, gratis, or presented plants will hereafter be marked P. on back of label. It is well to take 

 good care of all presented plants; they are frequently as fine sorts as you can buy. 



Extras Not "Wanted. — Persons who do not want any extras, mtist be stire to write NO 

 EXTRAS WANTED ott the face of their order, otherwise they will be certain to get some. It is 

 natural for us to be liberal. 



New Roses of '78. — Under this head, on colored leaf, we offer the Choicest European 

 Novelties, of our own importation. The Stock Plants purchased in Paris and London, cost 

 their weight in gold. 



Beautiful Hardy PloTvering Shrubs and Climbing Vines. — Besides Roses, we offer 

 in the Guide Beautiful Hardy Flowering Shrubs, 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 especially 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 OTASKA (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. 



Mag'niflcent Seedling* Gladiolus. — ^W'e ask particular attention to our splendid seedling 

 Gladiolus ; they are the finest ever offered in this country or Europe. Our friends need not be afraid 

 to plant them by the hundred. Their remarkable beauty will surpass all reasonable expectations. 



Before closing your order see our offer of Premium Roses. New Roses '78, and Roses 

 of special interest. Reduced Rates on Hardy Ornamental Flowering Shrubs, CLiMBiNa 

 Vines, &c. Particular attention is also asked to our very liberai, terms to clubs; per- 

 haps A neighbor would like to join with you. 



