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LaFRANCE FRUIT AND PLANT FARMS 
DAHLIAS 
The past summer was very unfavorable for growing dahlias. The extremely hot, dry 
weather was too much for dahlias as they like cool weather and a moderate amount of mois ure. 
However, our bulbs made a fair growth. 
Prices: Mixed varieties, all colors, 25 for $1.00 by express. 
If wanted by parcel post add 25 cents extra for postage. . _ 
Named varieties: Delighted (white), Dreer’s White, A. D’Livoni (shell pink), Gustave De 
Doazen (very large red), Cuban Giant (bright red). Darkest of All (very dark red). Madam 
Salbach (large pink). Golden West (yellow). Yellow King, Golden Eagle, Mrs. Harlang (a beau i- 
ful lavender), Katherine Dawes (red), Mina Burgle (red), Chas Turner (red). Yellow Duke. 
Prices of above varieties, 25 cents each ; 5 for $1.00 postpaid. 
Delice (pink), Capt. File (very large pink), Sylvia (pink). Pearl De Lyon (white), Mary 
Pickford (white), California (yellow). Queen Victoria (yellow), Lyndhurst (red). 
Prices of above varieties, 20 cents each ; 2 for 35 cents ; 6 for $1.00 postpaid. Write for 
prices on large lots. 
Tuber Rose. Long compact spikes of waxy white flowers exquisitely perfumed. 10 cents 
each ; 3 for 25 cents ; 12 for 70 cents, postpaid. 
CABBAGE PLANTS 
For some reason we have never been able to handle Frost Proof Cabbage plants satisfactorily 
so we are not quoting prices on them this year. About April 10th we will have home grown 
cabbage plants which we will have grown ourselves. We can supply these plants as follows: 
10 cents per dozen ; 2 dozen for 15 cents ; 100 for 50 cents. _ 
Varieties: Jersey Wakefield, Copenhagen Market, Glory, which is perhaps the best cabbage 
in existence. 
TOMATO PLANTS 
For the same reason we are not handling anything but home grown tomato plants. 
Prices: 10 cents per dozen; 2 dozen for 15 cents; 100 for 50 cents. 
Varieties: Red Head, Champion Early, Marglobe, John Baer, Oxheart, Beefsteak, Bonny 
Best, Ponderosa, June Pink. 
SWEET PEPPERS: 10 cents per dozen; 2 dozen 15 cents; 100 for 50 cents, all post paid. 
REMEMBER WE GROW OUR STOCK. 
INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS 
When Writing. Please sign name plainly. Be sure to give your postoffice, county and state. 
All orders are acknowledged on receipt of same. If you do not hear from us promptly 
write us. 
Terms. Cash with order or one-fourth cash. Balance before shipment, or C. O. D. 
References. As to our reliability we refer you to the Kansas State Bank of Holton, post¬ 
master, or our express agent. 
Large Orders. Following discounts will be made from catalog price on large orders ; orders 
over $30, 5 per cent discount; orders over $100, 10 per cent discount. 
How to Send Money. By express money order, postoffice money order or registered letter. 
Complaints. Regard to shortage or error must be made within ten days after stock is 
received and we are glad to make good all our mistakes. If stock should accidently prove 
untrue to name, we will replace same free of charge. We are liable for not more than the 
cost price of plants. 
Claims to the Express Company. If stock arrives in poor condition have your express agent 
to note same on express bill so we can make claim to the express company. We guarantee 
all stock to reach you in good condition by parcel post or express. 
Substitution. We do not substitute without permission, unless orders received late in season, 
we substitute with a similar variety. 
Order Early. The earlier the better; this helps us and helps you. If not prepared to send 
all the money with the order, send part and balance before shipment. 
Method of Shipment. Express is probably the best, all things considered. We ship all 
plants by express or parcel post unless otherwise instructed. 
Ship by Truck. Truck service is getting such that shipments can be handled that way for 
less money and can make as quick time as express. As yet the average receiver does not know 
how shipments can be made. If you think you can save time and money, talk to your nearest 
truck man and we will send the plants by truck. 
Parcel Post. Practically all small orders can be shipped by parcel post and it is the 
cheapest way for all points in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd zones. We are located almost in the center 
of the United States and can give better parcel post service than any other plant grower in 
America. As a rule it is better and cheaper to ship by express to all points beyond the 3rd zone. 
Packing. We make no charges for packing, which is done in the best possible manner. We 
use light crates for express shipments and use safe pack paper for all small orders, using plenty 
of damp moss. 
Labeling. Every bunch is labeled. Sometimes we run out of labels and in that case the 
varieties are carefully separated in the package and labeled. 
Shipping Season. We generally commence shipping plants by the first of March, but some 
seasons are later than others. Our shipping season continues until May 25th. 
Our Guaranty. We are very careful in growing, labeling and packing plants. Mistakes 
seldom occur. We guarantee our plants to be true to name and free from insect diseases. Will 
not be responsible for more than the price of the plants. All claims for loss must be made at 
once on receipt of plants. 
Substitution. We have a large stock of plants and it is not likely we will need to 
substitute. We do not substitute early in the season. But sometimes when an order comes in 
late in the season and we are out of some variety we substitute some similar variety unless 
expressly ordered not to do so. In all cases our customers’ interests are first. If any customer 
is dissatisfied about anything we want to hear from him promptly. 
