fl. dk,i\i\ell & G(tiide. 
iiVwra, Dr. Henry BenKet, Mentone, France. 
The Calceolarias amved safely, so the question of transmission by post to France may be consideml 
settled. Is it now the time to buy the Single Dahlias advertised October 20th ? 
From Edward J. Dowling, Oamaru, New Zealand, 30t/t Dm-oiber. 
The parcel containing bulbs and tubers reaehed me in capital order, only 38 days on passage by the 
“ Orient ” Line. Tlio other importations arc doing well, and make a good show in my house now. 
From A. Hamilton, Esq., Pi'.tane, Narier, New Zealand, Novcviber 26<7i. 
Your two jmrcels of cuttings came to hand quite safely, and 1 was very much pleased with thc- 
careful manner in which they were packed. When you can conveniently send me a catalogue I shall. 
l»e obliged, as I shall then be able to send a further order. 
From T. J. AVaeeorn, Esq., Christchurch, New Zealand, December 31s(. 
I received the 12 Pelargoniums by post on December the 8th, in good condition, and at the present 
time I have got 11 of them nicely in leaf. I also beg to inform you that the Auricula, Begonia,. 
Cyclamen, Cineraria, and Primula seeds I had from you have germinated splendidly. 
From Mr. Hubert S. Meekins, Constantinople, Fcbrtiary litb, 1882. 
Seeds duly to hand, with best thanks. 
From A. A. Van Bemmelly, Esq., Director oi-' Zoological Cardens, Kottrrdam, Holland, 
Fotn~UMry 21st, 1882. 
The Pelargoniums and Chrysanthemums you sent last year turned out very well indeed, and I hope 
the .seeds will do the same. 
From Mr. J. Barker, Arahura Nursery, Hokitika, New Zealand, Wth Jamtanj, 1882. 
The Begonias you scut me last year are splendid loud dashing plants. The Dahlias are now in their 
beauty. Paragon is a gem. * 
P.S.— 1 would give something to sec your place, but I suppose I shall never see the dear old. 
land again. 
From Mr. H. Kuhn, Nisiini-Novoop.od, Eussia, 19<A October, 1882. 
I beg to inform you that the case arrived here on the 7th October in a very good state. Plants, 
nice and healthy, and are growing well. 
Mon.s. Yedolin, Candera.n, Pres. Bordeau.k, \3th October, 1882. 
I thank you very much for the good varieties of Chrysanthemums which you have sont me, which 
are very beautiful. 
• Froon Jeremi.ui Lyon & Co, 4, Lomb.vrd Court, Gr.vcechurch Street, London, E.C., 
May ith, 1882. 
We have received the following from our friend in India, for whom wc sent you an order on 
Tuesday last : — 
“ I enclose a small fresh order for Messrs. Cannell. I prefer them to others as their packing is so 
superior. In the last case you sent from them not a single Fuchsia had died.” 
From W. Tucker, Esq., Quebec, Canada, February \3lh, 1882. 
I received the packages of seeds 26 days from date of order. I also received your “Floral Guido.’* 
It contains a va.st amount of practical information, and 1 look forward for it every season with anxious 
pleasure. I had the best show of Dahlias in Quebec last season from roots .supplied by you. 
From Dr. Blanchard, Prov. de Jaen, Linares, Andalu.sea, Spain, February \3tli, 1882. 
The plants arrived very fine, well, and healthy, and I see iu your Catalogue of 1882 that you notice 
my receipt of the Coleus bonny little plants. 1 am glad to see this or anything else in favour of the 
great pleasure of receiving choice varieties — from onees native laud. 
From Mr. Jas. Battley, Port Huron, Michig.vn, U.S. America, 26</i JaUj, 1882. 
1 clargoniums to hand in excellent condition. Great credit is due for i>ackiuR. Please accept mv 
bc.st thanks, ■ in r . 
From F. E. Clarke, Esq., Alexandra Hou.se, Ko.seville Street, Jeiusey, April 12(/i, 1882. 
I received basket with plants yesterday iu good condition, with many thanks. 
From Madame F. C. Anet, Oi.lionle.s Var,, Fr.ance, 3Uh February, 1882. 
I am glad to take this opportunity ol telling you that your cuttings of Clirysanthemuin are now 
tiansplauted, and not one missing. 
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