48 CUT FLOWERS. 
STATE NURSERY CO. 
CUT FLOWERS 
Peony Festiva Maxima. 
Catering for the cut flower demand is one of the most important 
branches of our business. With over 50 houses at our disposal, we offer 
the finest and most up-to-date cut flower establishment in the west. 
Our endeavor is to always have a supply of the Standard Flowers to meet 
all demands in both quantity and quality, at prices to suit all. To pro- 
duce the highest quality, coupled with efficient and prompt service is 
our one great attainment, and we never ship inferior grade flowers in 
order to quote cheaper prices. 
STANDARD FLOWERS 
Our collection of the standard varieties is unexcelled. For Roses, 
Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Easter Lilies, Violets, etc., we lead. Be- 
sides these we have the various- flowers at the different seasons of the 
year and if you are in need of cut flowers you cannot do better than by 
placing your order with us. 
HOW TO ORDER 
Always state time you wish flowers shipped. So that we may be able 
to study your special wants, quantity, quality and price should always be 
given. Owing to the uncertainty of supply or assortment, we should be 
pleased if patrons would kindly name a substitute in case we have not the exact needs of your order. If pos- 
sible place your order early, aithough we can deal with rush orders quite satisfactorily. 
HOW WE SHIP 
All flowers are shipped by express (occasionally by mail). If no time is stated, flowers are shipped by first 
train after order i.'i received. The flowers are tastefully packed in waterproof boxes, thus assurmg you receiv- 
ing flowers in the best of condition. Remember that flowers packed by our special system carry for two or 
three days' journey. 
SPECIAL OCCASIONS 
There are many occasions when you wish to get a special grade or variety of flowers, either for yourself or 
presentation purposes. Some of these occasions we enumerate. 
Decoration Day, Easter, Thanksfliving, Valentine's Day and Xmas. 
These are but few of the davs and the ones on which we make special preparations for the retail customer. 
Probably you are anxious to send some flowers to a friend, but do not know just what to send. To meet this, 
we make up special boxes, tastofullv arrange'd, and containing the best only of assorted flowers. Send us your 
card, or we will write one for you and enclose it with the order. So that your friend mayreceive the flowers 
without any cost, we prepay to any point and charge to you. 
Flowers for Weddings, Birthdays, Graduating Exercises, Etc. , w u 
These form another special linn for which we are famed. Bouquet work for weddings we make by the thou- 
sands We ship wedding flowers all over Ihe state. Suitable boxes of flowers, for Birthdays and Graduating 
iExercises forms one of our interesting selection items. Nothing pleases better than flowers on these days, and 
our long experience places us so that we know just how to please. Special boxes of flowers offer a variety ol 
prices and can be obtained from .$2.50 up. 
Flowers to Distant Friends. 
Bv special arrangement we are able to accept orders by Telegraph, Telephone or Mail for cut flowers to be 
delivered to anv part of the United States, Canada or Europe. Kindly let us know just what you require, time 
order is to be delivered and the address of your friend. We will do the rest. Distance is no object with us, so 
whatever part of the two continents your friends may be, you are still able to send them flowers. 
FLORAL DESIGNS for Funerals. 
We are known all over the state for the beauty and finish of our floral designs. The variety of flowers used 
and Ihe durabilitv of the work arc some of our distinguishing features. The types of designs made by us are 
too innumerable to list, but whatever you need, we can assure you of perfect satisfaction. 
Somo of the most popular designs are 
Wreaths Broken Columns Anchors Shields Scrolls Crowns Stars 
Broken Wheels Crosses Harps Gates Ajar Hearts Crescents Pillows 
Cut flowers sent loose or made into sprays are also very popular. Our blankets or casket covers from .$25 
and up are something unusual. The prices on all floral work varies according lo the size and grade of flowers. 
Design prices range from $3 to $75, but the general call is from $5 to $25. All designs are securely fastened in 
special heavy corrugated waterproof boxes and arrive to the customer iir the best possible condition. 
We are at your service the 365 days a year. 
