OUR BEST THANKS AND 

 A WORD OF PROMISE 



The first issue of The Floral World was warmly welcomed. 

 We take this means of thanking you, one and all, for the kind words of 

 encouragement that we have received. It is evident that we were 

 correct in thinking the people want a practical and inexpensive paper 

 devoted to home flower growing. The response to our first number has 

 been so cheering that we shall put forth every effort to make our little 

 publication an ideal floral journal. Our aim is to render it absolutely 

 invaluable to every person who loves or grows flowers — a paper which 

 will find a place in every home. 



You can help us in many ways. First, of course, we need your 

 own subscription. Second, should be a small club of your friends and 

 neighbors. It takes a lot of money to get out a paper like ours, and 

 many small sums are required to make up the amount it costs to print a 

 single issue. Third, send us your experience in flower growing for 

 the help of our other readers, and perhaps you will win one of our 

 prizes. And last, but not least, write us a friendly letter giving your 

 advice as to how The Floral World may be made most helpful and 

 valuable to its readers. 



Some one has suggested that we have a department devoted to 

 floral puzzles. What do you think about it? Another friend suggests 

 that no article longer than two hundred words be published — that in 

 this space one can tell all about the culture of any plant. Shall we 

 limit contributions to two hundred words then.? The shorter the 

 articles the more of them we can publish, you know. Tell us what 

 you would do in regard to both these matters, and be sure to make 

 some suggestions of your own. 



The Floral World is published for the benefit of its sub- 

 scribers — not for the profit of its owners. Every cent received from 

 subscriptions will be spent on the journal. This is our platform — and 

 yye hope it meets your approval. 



