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In presenting this Catalogue to our patrons, we would beg leave to 
return our thanks for the liberal patronage of the past, and trust to be 
favored with a continuance of the same. 
Purchasers unacquainted with the different varieties of plants, leaving 
the selection with us, — stating the sum they wish to expend, and the 
object they wish to effect, — may depend upon receiving the best sorts 
and best plants. 
In affixing prices to the various, classes and varieties, it is difficult to 
always give the exact price, as the sizes vary, so we give only a price 
that will insure a good, strong, healthy plant and a first-class variety. It 
is our aim to deal in only the very best varieties. 
Orders. — Parties ordering will please use the “ Order Sheet,” 
which will greatly facilitate their execution. If mixed up in the body 
of the letter, mistakes are almost unavoidable. 
Persons starting in business, or florists in want of stock, will find it to 
their advantage to call upon us. 
Shipping. — All plants sent out by us will be carefully packed and 
delivered in Lowell, and shipped or forwarded according to directions, 
after which they are at the risk of the purchaser. 
W’c have for sale, this season, an unusually large and complete stock 
of Green-house and Bedding Plants, Evergreens, Shrubs, Vines, etc. We 
would earnestly request a personal inspection of the same. Those, how- 
ever, favoring us with orders, may fully rely on our using every exertion 
to give perfect satisfaction. 
Orders by mail or express will receive prompt and careful attention. 
All orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied with 
cash or satisfactory reference. 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Tuberoses, and other Bulbous Hoots imported 
fresh every year. 
Liberal discount on large orders and to the trade. 
E. SHEPPARD & SONS, 
Nurserymen and Floristg, 
P. O. Box 335. 
Telephone. 224 FAIRMOUNT ST., LOWELL, MASS. 
