SENT POST FREE FOR 1 s. 
To show that, our efforts are year by year more aud more appreciated, we this 
season print 20,000 Catalogues, at a cost of £600, postage of the same at 3d. 
each £250, and with engravings and most careful compiling brings it up to Just 
£1,000; consequently it has enabled us to further develop and improve it. Our 
collection also of Plants and Seeds is now much the largest and choicest in Europe^ 
and sent all over the world with that success never before attained. 
The day that the Parcel Post comes into operation we shall make 
every available use of its advantages both for customers and our- 
selves, and whenever the weight of Soil and Pots are an object to 
lessen the cost of transit, the earth may be carefully shaken away 
from the roots and sent for a mere nominal amount. On their arrival, 
immerse all in rain water for one or two hours, repot in sandy soil, 
and gently water ; place in an air-tight glass case until they make 
.L- gradually expose and harden off, and in a 
ought to be in active growth. 
AND Rare Plants. 
It should bo I'oiuemboi'cd that all new plants recommended by us, and particularly those we have 
purchased at a high price and heroin described, have been well tested and compared side by 
side with idl the best in cultivation, in fact we are in such a position to see and know all 
the best kinds e.vtant, and also to meet the hvshions and rcipiiroments of the public. We have 
repeatedly been assured that the work wo arc doing is the right one and mueli appreciated, and our 
respective descriptions are relied on and taken as an authority throughout the world. 
In cases whore the New Varieties are not ready they will be forwarded immediately they are lit for 
transit. 
Mr. J. George is one of those energetic men that whatever he undertakes to improve it seems 
that ho is sure to succeed with, and turn to good account. Abutilons ho has been working at for 
some years, aud the result is, last season they were shown bel'ore the Floral Committee ; and with 
much pleasure, we now oiler our friends the pick of the best six from his wonderful line batch of 
seedlings. The whole set is a long way in .advance of all previous kinds. 
BELLE OF SURREY — One of the prettiest and most delicate-coloured varieties yet seen, 
which is of a beautiful sluadc of silvery blush 
CRITERION is also a line ami distinct coloured variety, and a decided improvement. 
DAZZLE— Of the brightest and most dazzling red colour yet introduced, outside of petals very 
glossy, having the appearance of having had a coating of varnish 
LE GRANDE —Dwarf and very free, aud producing llowcrs of large and line form ; yf a distinct 
rosy red colour. 4s. each 
flOSY MORN — Beautiful bright rose of a most pleasing shade of colour ; distinct and line 
amoTAmA csxiT tn'M‘'r\T'r\ a - n i ^ 
Miss LAURA POWELL (I’owell) — lly far the llnestyellow variety yet introduced. 3s. each 
ECLIPSE— Kich orange scarlet-shaded, with eriiiisou and purple veins ; good habit. 2s. each 
ROYAL SCARLET — Colour brilliant scarlet, luie dwarf branching habit. 2s. each 
ABUTILONS. 
STRIATA SPLENDIDA — Of a bright orange colour, beautifully and regularly striped with 
rich crimson ; line shape and form 
3a. each, except those priced. 
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