ANOTHER busy season lias passed, and we again present, you with our 
Annual Rose and Plant Catalogue. We have tried to improve this 
edition and make it more attractive than former issues, and we trust, 
it will meet with your favor. We have tried to make the arrangement, 
of plants in such a manner as to be easily understood, and not con- 
fusing to the ones who order from it. 
Our plants this season are in the best possible condition, strong and healthy, and 
in every way desirable. We have discarded everything that we have found wanting, 
and our southern friends will not find anything offered that will not do well in this 
climate. We make a specialty of growing Plants for the Southern Planter; anything 
that is not desirable in this clime we do not offer. Our roses this season are up to the 
standard, and nowhere can better plants be had; our list of varieties are simply per- 
fection for the southern planter; we have discarded all sorts that are so similar that 
the difference is hardly noticeable. We do not list several hundred sorts, but have 
the best. 
Our last season’s business was nearly four times greater than that of the season 
before. This is abundant evidence that our efforts to please have not been unavailing, 
and that our southern planters appreciate fair treatment and good stock at fair prices. 
In conclusion, we wish to thank our patrons of last season for their liberal orders, 
and especially for the many kind words in praise of the quality of stock and fair 
treatment. We shall continue on the line as laid out, and shall do our best to so treat 
all who patronize us that they will have no cause for complaint. 
Awaiting your further commands, we remain, 
Yours for flowers, 
&he Has'Kell yiVenue Floral Co. 
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