SPECIAL NOTICES. 
I. The bulbs quoted by us have been procured from the most experienced and best bulb growers in 
Holland, and arc what they term "selected.” 
II. The extensive comparative trials which we have been conducting at our Experimental Grounds for some 
years past have proved of the greatest importance in correcting the nomenclature of many classes of hardy 
bulbs, which, since the days of Haworth and Herbert, have fallen very much into confusion. Of the 
Narcissi, with the assistance of the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, of the Royal Horticultural Society, and J. G. 
Baker, Esq., of the Royal Herbarium, Kew, we were enabled to exhibit correctly-named at several 
of the Royal Horticultural Society's meetings the largest number of species which has ever been 
shown there ; and of the early and late flowering Scillas, with the assistance of Dr. Masters, of the 
Gardeners' Chronicle , we were enabled to show correctly named a large collection also. Amongst 
the Lilies, we have been endeavouring to clear up the confusion which exists in their nomen- 
clature, and have made considerable 'advances ; and as regards Gladioli, we have classed them 
into colours, the result of notes made during three consecutive seasons in our Experimental Grounds. 
Of other classes of bulbs, with a view of selecting what is most valuable, we have grown large 
collections, such as of Hyacinths, Tulips, Polyanthus Narcissus, Crocus, Iris, etc., and in the body of 
the Catalogue will be found the results of our experiments. 
III. The Descriptive Index to the Catalogue has been prepared with the view of bringing more immediately 
under the notice of our customers many valuable species of bulbs and tubers which might otherwise 
have been overlooked. 
IV. Our Floral Albums (four volumes super-royal) contain above eooo coloured plates of Bulbous and 
Tuberous-rooted Plants, Annuals, Perennials, Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Ferns and Ornamental 
Foliage Plants. These Albums are simply books of reference for the use of those customers who wish 
to refer to them when in London. 
V. We feel that it would be supererogatory to state that we execute our orders promptly and well, as we 
could not hope by any other means to satisfy our numerous friends, and secure their good-will and 
recommendation. " Owing to the large accession of business, we have during the summer re-arranged 
our warehouse, and have added a new one to give increased facilities to the despatch of orders. 
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VI. Carriage is allowed on orders amounting to 21 s. and upwards, to any principal Railway Station in Eng- 
land and Wales, to Edinburgh and Glasgow, and to any principal Station on the North British, 
Caledonian and Scottish Central Lines. Also to Dublin and Belfast. To Cork and Waterford, by 
steamboat from London, or as far as Bristol by railway, cn route for Ireland. We prefer the latter, 
being more expeditious, and unless instructed otherwise, we shall forward viA Bristol. 
Carriage to he deducted at settlement. Formerly our custom was to pay carriage in London ; but we 
were compelled to relinquish this practice in consequence of our " Carriage Paid” packages not being 
delivered with the same promptitude as those not prepaid; and, also, on account of continual com- 
plaints from our customers that they also had to pay carriage before they could get the goods. We 
mention this as the reason why we have abandoned a practice followed by us for so many years. 
Jers which are paid in advance will either be sent carriage paid, or a liberal equivalent in goods will be 
" added. The latter course will be adopted unless we are otherwise instructed. 
IX No charge is made for the packing or the package, except in the case of Plants, Seed Potatoes, Asparagus, 
Seakale and Rhubarb. A small charge will be made in these cases for the mat, hamper, etc., and, if 
returned, half-price will be allowed. 
Fruit and Forest Trees, Soils, Wirework, Plant Cases and Stands, Chapman's “ Multum-in-Parvo " 
Exhibition Cut Flower Cases, Barr's Portable Cut Flower and Bouquet Transmission Cases, Warner's 
Garden Engines and Water Barrows, Flower Boxes, Jardincts, and Terra-Cotta Rustic, China, and 
Glass goods— on these we do not allow carriage, and the packages are charged. 
XI. Five per cent, is allowed on all payments made within one month from date of invoice. 
XII. Post Office Orders to be made payable at King-street Post Office, Covent Garden, W.C. All cheques to 
be crossed, adding the words, "and Co.” Small amounts may be paid in Postage Stamps. 
XIII. Those with whom we have not previously lmd business transactions, unless introduced by a customer, 
" are respectfully requested to send with their order a remittance or a London reference. 
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FOREIGN AND COLONIAL NOTICES; 
XIV To insure attention, orders must be accompanied with a remittance, a draft or an “ order to pay on a 
London agent. The remittance must be sufficient to cover the expense of cases, and also of carriage, 
ns when the freight is not paid in advance a heavy percentage is added to it by the forwarding agents. 
XV. We pay postage on all "packets" of Flower Seeds sent to India and the Colonies. When sent in 
Waterproof bags these are charged for. 
XVI. A few pounds weight of Vegetable Seeds can be sent by sample post more cheaply and expeditiously than 
by Overland Mail, thus avoiding Custom-house intervention and the employment of forwarding agents. 
In sucJi cases the remittance should leave a margin to cover postage and the cost of Waterproof bags. 
XVII. Our shipments of Plants to India have been very successful, great care being taken by us in selecting the 
plants and properly packing them. 
XVIII. Our successful shipments of seeds to India have led to several of. the Agricultural and Horticultural 
Societies there intrusting us with the execution of orders for distribution amongst their members. I his 
year the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of India placed in our hands the large order which 
for many years past they have been in the habit of sending to Paris. 
