[Parr and Sugdcn, 1872, 
SPECIAL NOTICES. 
I T he bulbs quoted by us have been procured from the most experienced and best bulb growers in 
Holland, and are what they term “selected." 
II The extensive comparative trials which we annually conduct at our Experimental Grounds have been 
' of the greatest importance in correcting the nomenclature of several classes of hardy bulbs. Of the 
Narcissi with the assistance of the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, of the Royal Horticultural Society, and J. G 
Raker lisa of the Royal Herbarium, Kew, we have cleared up much of the confusion which existed 
in their nomenclature, and for several months exhibited at each of the Spring meetings of the 
Roval Horticultural Society, collections of this exquisitely beautiful family, hollowing Dr. Master s, 
of the Gardeners' Chronicle, we have cleared up the confusion in the nomenclature of the Early 
Scillas ■ and with the assistance of J. G. Baker, Esq., we have had the late-flowering Scillas correctly 
named’ vide Gardeners' Chronicle of 3rd August, 1872; and with the aid of the same gentleman we 
have cleared up much of the confusion which existed in the nomenclature of the Lilium family 
The results of these experiments will be found in the body of the Catalogue. The classification of 
the Gladioli into colours we have made considerable advances with, and of other bulbs we have grown 
large experimental collections, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Polyanthus Narcissus, Crocus, Ins, etc., 
with the view of discarding the inferior varieties. 
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 5000 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 make the stereotyped statement 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 
considerably enlarged our premises, so as to give increased facilities to the despatch of orders. 
VI Carriage is allowed on orders amounting to 21s. 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, en route for Ireland. We prefer the lattei, 
being more expeditious, and unless instructed otherwise, we shall forward via Bristol. 
VII Carriage to he deducted at settlement (in accordance with Par. VI.) Formerly our custom was to pay 
carriage in London ; but we were compelled to relinquish this practice, in consequence of our Car- 
riage Paid " packages not being delivered with the same promptitude as those not prepaid ; and, also, 
on account of continual complaints 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 pracuce followed by 
us for so many years. 
VIII Orders which are paid in advance (in accordance with Par. VI.), 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, Aspa- 
ragus, 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. 
X. Fruit and Forest Trees, Soils, Wirework, Plant Cases and Stands, Chapman's “ Multum-m-Parvo 
Exhibition Cut Flower Cases, Barr's Portable Cut Mower and Bouquet Transmission Cases, Garden 
Engines and Water Barrows, Flower Boxes, Jardinets, 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 had business transactions, unless introduced by a customer, 
4 ’ are respectfully requested to send with their order a remittance or a London reference. 
FOREIGN AND COLONIAL NOTICES. 
XIV To insure attention, orders must be accompanied with a remittance, a draft, or an “ ordar to pay, on a 
London agent. The remittance must be sufficient to cover the expense of cases, anil also of carnage 
as when the freight is not paid in advance a percentage is added to it by the Peninsular and 
Oriental Company and their agents. 
XV. We pay postage on all “PACKETS” of Flower Seeds sent to India and the Colonies (provided the 
present restrictions on. merchandise at sample post rates be rescinded or not enforced). \\ lien 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 such cases the remittance should leave a margin to cover postage and the cost of Water- 
proof bags. . , , . 
XVII. In shipping plants to India, great care is exercised by us in selecting, preparing, and properly packing 
the same and our consignments have, on the whole, been very successful. Still, there are so many 
contingencies, that we cannot, in any way, hold ourselves responsible for the condition in which the 
plants reach their destination. 
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 amoDgst their members. 
