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SPECIAL NOTICES. 
I, Tlie Quality of Seeds. — The growth of Se^^ds we test under glass immediately they arrive from the 
growers, and the purity of the “stocks” we prove at our Experimental Grounds. 
II. Vegetable Seeds, page 61 .— We quote only the best varieties, and take every possible care to have the 
finest “stocks,'* and to attain this a constant series of comparative tests is maintained at our 
Vegetable Trial Grounds. 
III. Flower Seeds, page 14 .— Our list embraces a selection of the finest varieties, and the most advanced 
types in the respective families. 
IV. Gladioli, page 66.— These are, perhaps, of all bulbous plants the most valuable for effect in the 
flower garden, and to cut for vases. 
V. Lilies, page 67.— Our collection represents every variety of merit, and consists of representatives from 
China, Japan, the Himalayas, the Neilgherries, Cashmere, California, Canada, the United Stales, 
British Columbia, the Caucasus, Siberia, the Pyrenees, the Maritime Alps, European 1 urkey, the 
Levant,'&c. 
VI. Iris, page 69 .— Our collection is the finest in Europe, and to assist amateurs it is arranged in natural 
groups _to facilitate their making selections. The varieties of Iris Barbata are grand decorative plant 
forjthe margins of lakes, ponds, and such places ; while for wild gardens, shrubberies, and woodland 
walks they are unrivalled, and as cut flowers for vases unsuipassed. Of the Beardless Iris, page 72, a 
group from our plants was figured in The Garden, 20th Deiember, 1879. The Japanese Flag Iris 
(Iris Kienipferi;, page 72, two varieties, of which we have the entire stock, were figured in The Garden, 
20th August, 1879. 
VII. Miscellaneous Bulbs — Our collection of these is exceedingly extensive, so that a constant display is 
maintained lluoughoul the year by one sort or another. On pp. ii and 12, and pp. 73, 74. and 75, 
arc a few bulbs and plants we recommend, especially Anemone fulgens, page 12, and the Japanese 
Hyacinth Lily, pagey^, New Lenten Roses, and New Double Pyrelhrunis, page 74. 
VIII. Carriage is allowed on orders of 21s. and upwards, to any Railway Station in England and Wales, to 
Edinburgh and Glasgow, and to Stations on the North British, Caledonian and Scottish Central 
Lines, and to Dublin and Belfast. Also to Cork and Waterford, if by steamboat from London, but 
only 10 Bristol if by railway, en route for Ireland. By rail, il is more expeditious ; therejore, unless 
instructed, we shall forward via Bristol or Holyhead. 
IX. Carriage to be deducted at settlenntit in accordance with Par. VIII. Formerly we paid carriage in 
London; but relinquished this practice, as our “-Carriage Paid” packages were not delivered as 
promptly as those not prepaid, and our customers had frequently to pay carriage also before they 
could get delivery of goods. 
X. Orders paid ia advance, if in accordance with Par. VIII., can either be sent carriage paid, or a 
libeml equivalent in goods added. Thii latter course will be adopted unless we are otherioise instructed. 
XL Seeds la tbe Catalogue which are quoted at “ per packet,” we forward post-piid. 
XII. Packages.— A small charge is made for tliese, and if returned within a fortnight, allowance will be made 
for the same. It is, however, necessary when the returned empties have been despatched, to notify 
to ps the dale, and the name of the Railway Company. The sender’s name should appear on the 
label, for easy identification, 
XIII. Fruit and Forest Trees, Shrubs, Plants in Pots, Soils, Watson’s Lawn Sand, Wirework, Plant Cases 
and Stands, Gilbeit's Hand Lights. Barr's Portable Cut Flower and Bouquet Transmission Cases, 
Heated Frames, Garden Engines and Water Barrows, Flower Boxes, Jardinets. and lerra Cotta, 
Rustic, China, and Glass goods — on these we do not allow carriage. 
XIV. Five per cent, may be deducted from accounts piid within one month from date of invoice, 
XV. Post Office Orders to be made payable at King Street Post Office, Covent G.arden, W.C. All cheques 
to be crossed, adding the words “and Co.” Small amounts may be paid in Postage Stamps, or 
coin may be sent in a registered letter. 
XVI. Awards by tbe Royal Horticultural Society ^ t • 
For Daffodils, including the Weardale and Longford Bridge Collections two Gold Banksian 
Medals, a large gold-gilt Silver Floral Medal; also First Class Certificates for individual flowers. 
For Bearded Iris, two Banksian Medals, and for the Japanese Flag Iris, /. Kantp/cri, three First 
Class Certificates. 
For Lilies, a Banksian Medal. 
F*or Double Pyrethrums, the most beautiful of May and June flowers, a Bankeian Medal. 
For Miscellaneous Groups of Hardy Flowers, several Medals. 
For Indoor Conservatories furnished, several Medals. 
For Window Decorations and Window Conservatories, several Medals. 
Awards given by the Royal Botanic Society at their great Spring Show, 1877— 
First Prize for the best 12 Hyacinths, for the best 12 pots of Tulips, for the best 12 pots of Polyan- 
thus Narcissus, and for the largest and finest Collection of Hyacinths. 
NOTICES TO FOREIGN AND COLONIAL CORRESPONDENTS. 
XVII. To insure attention, orders should he accompanied hy a remittance, a draft, or an “order to pay, on a 
I^ndon agent. The remittance should be sufficient to cover the expense of cases, and also of carriage, 
if the freight is required to be paid in advance. 
XVIII. Seeds and bulbs can now be despatched to India, at the rate of rr. per lb., in cases, through the 
Indian Parcels Post, and also in waterproof bags by the ordinary mail at u. 4^. per lb. 
XIX. 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. Siill, there are so many 
contingencies, that we cannot, in any way, hold ouiselves responsible for the condition in which the 
plants or bulbs reach their destination. 
XX. Our successful shipments of seeds to India have induced several of the Agricultural and Horticullum 
Societies there to entrust us with the execution of their orders for distribution amongst tfie members. 
