Introductory # 
TERMS. My terms are strictly cash with the order. 
HOW TO SEN T D MON E Y. Remit by Post Office Money Order, Express Money 
Order, or Registered Letter. 
FREE BY MAIL. We pay postage on all bulbs, plants, etc., except where large 
plants are sent; we then ship by express. But of course we can always send larger plants 
for same money by express, purchaser paying charges. We add gratis plants to help pay 
charges when shipped by express. We would always advise customers to order by ex- 
press when convenient. We can send plants with perfect safety by mail, if time in transit 
does not exceed six or eight days. 
OUR MODE OF PACKING IS VERY COMPLETE. We first pack plants in 
damp moss or cotton, then wrap in oil paper, and lastly pack all in a strong wooden box 
made especially for the purpose. 
PLANTS BY EXPRESS. Plants shipped by express are packed in light baskets or 
open boxes with soil on the roots, and tops exposed unless in cold weather ; w r e then place 
a light covering over the tops to protect them from the cold. Plants shipped in this man- 
ner go through nicely and in most cases look as fresh as when started, hardly checking 
their growth. Ail plants shipped by express, unless otherwise ordered. 
ORDERS for less than one dollar will not be filled unless 15 cents additional is sent 
to pay postage, as it is quite as much trouble to handle, and requires nearly as much pos- 
tage to mail a 50 cent order as one for $2. 
A GREENHOUSE AT YOUR DOOR. To all lovers of flowers we wish to say 
that it makes no difference in what remote section of our country your lot may be cast, 
We can reach you by mail or express with our choice collection of plants as easily as 
though they were grown at your own door. All plants guaranteed to reach you safely 
and in good condition. 
TREATMENT OF PLANTS ON ARRIVAL. Plants shipped by express suffer 
very little, if any, in transit. More care and precaution have to be taken with plants sent 
by mail, as the soil necessarily has to be washed off the roots to lessen the weight. On 
arrival, place them in lukewarm water for about an hour, leaving the paper and moss un- 
disturbed. After potting or planting, shade for two or three days. 
SUBSTITUTION. It sometimes occurs that stock of some varieties become exhaust- 
ed before the season closes, in which case we shall lake the liberty to substitute others of 
same color and price, being equally as good if not superior to the ones ordered. Should 
any of our customers object to this course they will please so state in their orders. 
CLUB TERMS. 
To induce the getting up of Club Orders we will allow the following liberal dis- 
counts. The sender will also receive some valuable plant or plants extra. 
For 
$ 1.00 
select plants to the 
By Mail 
amount of $1.10 
or By Express 
“ $1.15 
2.00 
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“ 2.30 
“ 2.40 
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4.00 
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“ 4.75 
“ 5.00 
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6.00 
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“ 7.25 
“ 7.75 
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8.00 
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“ 9.75 
“ 10.50 
10.00 
tt 1 1 
“ 12.25 
“ 13.50 
WM. M. BOWEN, Newport, Arkansas. 
