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G C. WATSON, PHILADELPHIA, TRADE LIST, FALL, 1896 
Business Terms, Etc. 
THE PRICES quoted in this list are for those in the wholesale trade, and are 
binding only for prompt orders. All prices (unless otherwise stated) are F. O. B. 
Philadelphia, subject market fluctuations and unsold. I am only bound to what I 
formally contract to deliver. 
TERMS OF SALE : My terms are those usual in the bulb trade. On general 
orders I give to customers of approved credit until January ist, except on cash 
items and special quotations. On other than general orders the terms to customers 
of approved credit are 30 days, except on cash items and special quotations. 
DISCOUNTS : On January ist bills we allow a discount of 1 per cent per month 
for prepayment before due ; on 30 day bills, 2 per cent, for prompt cash in 10 days. 
PAYflENT : All bulb bills are due net January ist, irrespective of date of 
purchase, unless special arrangements have been made to the contrary. 
REFERENCES : Unknown customers should send cash in advance or first-class 
references. I cannot ship if the good-standing of the customer is unknown to me 
C. O. D.’s : I do not ship C. O. D. unless a part of the amount accompany the 
order. Perishable slock I positively cannot ship C. O. D. under any circumstances. 
WARRANTY: I aim to supply the best and purest stocks of bulbs ; sound, 
well-ripened and in a condition to produce good crops ; nevertheless, I cannot be 
held responsible for the more or less satisfactory flowering of the bulbs, as so much 
depends on the culture and other circumstances entirely beyond my control I 
therefore make all sales under the non-warranty clause adopted by the American Seed 
Trade Association, and assume that my customers purchase with knowledge of this. 
SHIPMENT : All merchandise travels at risk and expense of consignee. I 
deliver in good order to transportation company, taking their receipt after which my 
responsibility ceases. Fall stock is usually ready for shipment about as follows : 
June : — Freesias, plant for Xmas. 
July: — Harrisi , for first planting. 
August: — Romans, Paper Whites, Bermuda Longijlorum. 
September 10 ‘.—Hyacinths, Tulips and other Dutch Bulbs. 
September 25 ‘.—Japan Longijlorum. 
October :— Chinese Narciss, Lilies, Azaleas. 
November : — Lily of the Valley, Spirea, Deutzia, Lilac. 
December : — Tuberoses. 
Where no definite instructions are sent with the order as to time and method of 
shipment, I use my best judgment in regard to same, but must not be held responsible 
for delays or other inconvenience caused by choice of route, etc. 
COMMISSION SALES : I do not commission cut flowers. Where merchandise 
such as bulbs and seeds are consigned to me on commission, these receive careful 
handling on a moderate percentage. 1 am also prepared to find a market at good 
prices for all the mushrooms grown by my customers. Only those who buy their 
mushroom spawn from me direct are entitled to this privilege. 
MY SPECIALTIES: I do a jobbing business exclusively and do not keep a 
retail store. My specialties are Bulbs for Florists, Florists’ Flower Seeds, Mushroom 
Spawn, Fancy Grass Seeds, Clay’s Fertilizer, Guano, and Bird Seeds. All orders, 
large or small, receive the same careful attention. Special prices by letter at any time, 
ial order respectfully solicited. 
