Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 1st, 1904. 
fBlifcx A I N I send my floral messenger to you as a reminder of the 
near approach of Spring; and thank you all most cordially 
for your hearty support and encouragement this last season, in ad- 
J. .HmK, dition to the many preceeding years, in which you have given me 
H your hearty co-operation. We have had another most discourage- 
ing year to work in, particularly so for the amateur and hard for us 
-■‘MmBEMj all, but still in spite of cold and rain, we have seen most beautiful 
Hv flowers everywhere, and never have I seen Pansies more beautiful 
and profuse; their bright faces smile a welcome on all sides. This 
^ , ‘ V . year I open my catalogue with my four favorite annuals, Siveef 
Peas, Pansies, Nasturtiums and Asters and would bespeak 
a trial of them to all new customers, my old friends know them so 
W ell, for me to plead for them is unnecessary. 
The small list of Roses and plants I handled last year were such a marked success that I feel doubly en- 
couraged to offer them again; they were well received and I have hundreds of letters telling of the fine condi- 
tions they were received in, and how well they have done during the past Summer. On the last page of this 
catalogue will be found a list of Hardy Vines, the remainder of the list and Roses, will be found in Floral Cul- 
ture, the same as last year.-Once more thanking you for your patronage in the past, and hoping to serve you 
in the future, I am, Very sincerely yours, , 
j%^T. 
MILLEB-OAVIS PRINTING CO, 
MINNEAPOLIS 
