SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS, &C, BY MAIL, 
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Postpaid to all parts of the United States. All parcels by Ex- 
press to be paid by the purchaser, unless by special agree- 
ment. The cost of collection and return charges 
will be added to bills sent C. O. J). 
The postage law authorizes the sending of Bulbs, Flower Roots, Cuttings 
and Seeds, at the rate of one cent for every ounce, packages not to exceed four 
pounds weight. It also authorizes the sending of various articles of merchandise 
upon the same terms. Under this law we are'enabled to forward many other arti- 
cles besides Seeds and Bulbs that are enumerated in our Catalogue by mail instead 
of express, by which a great saving can be effected to those of our patrons who 
reside at a distance. Articles exceeding four pounds in weight must be sent by 
express as heretofore. 
Should Congress alter the postage on seed to the old rate 
of one cent for every two ounces we will give our customers 
the advantage of the cSiauge by sending them seed extra to 
the value of the difference in postage. 
Correspondents, who are unknown to us, must invariably accompany their 
orders with cash, or a satisfactory reference. Remittances can be made in cur- 
rent bank bills, Post Office money orders, or Drafts on Portland. 
We are constantly receiving letters without the 
signature of the writer. 
Correspondents are requested to give their names in full, distinctly written, 
with post-office address, county and state. 
Ill giving orders for seeds or plants, please to state explicitly by what convey- 
ance they are to be forwarded, and also the names of the parties to whose care 
they wish them to be consigned, at the various places of transhipment. 
USEFUL TABLES. 
Distance apart. 
6 inches by 6 inches 
1 foot by 1 foot 
1i 11 a 
x 2 L 2 
2 feet by 1 foot 
2 " 2 feet 
3 " 2 " 
PLANTS UPON AN A 
No. of Plants. 
174,240' 
..43,560 
19,360 
21,780 
10,890 
.7,260 
ORE OF GEOUND. 
Distance apart. 
3 feet by 3 feet 
4 
4 
1 1 
5 
ii 
5 
n 
6 
i i 
6 
n 
8 
a 
8 
a 
10. 
n 
10 
No. of Plants. 
4,840 
2,722. 
1,742 
1,210 
680 
435 
AVERAGE WEIGHT OF SEEDS PER BUSHEL. 
Beans, 64 Pounds. 
Carrot, 24 
Cucumber, 36 " 
Onion, 56 " 
Parsley, .....42 '* 
Peas, ....60 Pounds. 
Potatoes, (tubers,) 60 " 
Pumpkin, ., 27 
Radish, 48 " 
Spinach (round) 50 " 
QUANTITIES OF SEEDS REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN LENGTH OF DRILL. 
This table is probably as correct as such general statements can be made. 
Asparagus 1 oz. to 60 ft. of drill. 
Beet 1 oz. to 50 " 
Beans, dwf 1 qt. to 100 " 
Carrot 1 oz. to 300 " 
Endive 1 oz. to 150 " 
Okra 1 oz. to 40 " 
Onion l oz. to 200 " 
Onion Sets 1 qt. to 20 " 
Parsley 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill. 
Parsnip 1 oz. to 200 " 
Peas 1 qt. to 150 " 
Radish 1 oz. to 100 " 
Salsify 4 oz. to 70 " 
Spinach 1 oz. to 100 
Turnip 1 oz. to 300 " 
