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D. M. FERRY & CO’S 
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It is with sal satisfaction that we present our customers with a largely increased list of Plants from which to 
select, embracing nearly all of the valuable newer varieties that have been tested and found worthy a place in our 
catalogue. Rooted plants, such as we send out, seldom fail to give perfect satisfaction ; not nearly the skill and 
patience are required with Plants that are necessary to produce bloom from the seed. The system of packing j 9 
now so perfect that plants can be sent about as safely in the coldest weather in winter, as in summer. It is no\* 
eight years since we added the Plant feature to that of our seed business, and we arc glad to say that the instance, 
have been very rare when the plants we sent out have failed to give satisfaction. 
The pour as well as the rich are fast learning that a few nice, healthy plants in their dwellings are a necessity 
as well as a luxury. They are regarded almost as members of the household, and many a delightful hour is spent 
in their companionship. How much real satisfaction is afforded in being able to offer your retiring guest in mid¬ 
winter a little bouquet of living flowers, grown in your own house, and perfected under your own supervision. Even 
the green leaves bring cheerfulness and sunshine. We cannot too strongly urge our friends to have some flowers 
and plants for winter blooming, at which season of the year even the most insignificant flower is more welcome than 
the most gorgeous display in summer, when all nature is blooming. 
It is now well understood that we have unprecedented facilities for promptly and faithfully executing orders 
for plants, through our connection with one of the largest and most favorably known houses in central New York, 
with whom we have dealt for the past eight years, and who have gained an enviable reputation both for us and 
themselves, by growing and sending out only large, healthy, fine specimens of plants. Their system of packing 
and facilities for shipping are complete, and perfect satisfaction can be relied on. The order and money must be 
sent to us, but the plants will be sent to the party direct from the green-house in central New York. 
PLANTS BY MAIL.—At the prices quoted, except where expressly stated otherwise, we send plants by 
mail, postage prepaid by us. The rate of postage on seeds, bulbs and plants is sixteen cents />cr pounds so only 
small plants can be sent by mail. They will however be well rooted and healthy, and we will also wrap them care¬ 
fully in oiled cloth, and use every other precaution to have them reach their destination safely and in good condi¬ 
tion. In remote places, where the express charges would be exorbitant, we can only send plants by mail; and we 
cannot undertake to send to such remote places, under any circumstances, those plants, like Bouvardias and 
Camellias, which are offered to be sent only by express. 
PLANTS BY EXPRESS.—In all cases where it is apparent that the express charges will not be exorbitant, 
(from the long distance), it is much preferable to have your plants sent by express. The express charges will cost 
the purchaser a little more, but you will be sure of getting much larger, finer plants, and we shall add to all good 
sized orders a few extras , to compensate for the small difference in cost between mail and express. Parties living 
at a great distance, such as Texas, Louisiana or the Territories, would not be justified in ordering by express, as 
the charges would be more than the plants would be worth when received. We shall use our judgment and expe¬ 
rience in shipping for the benefit and protection of our customers. When plants are sent by express the purchaser 
is in every case to pay the transportation charges. 
BOXES AND PACKING.—We make no charges for boxes or packing, and the plants will be in fine condi¬ 
tion when they leave us, and properly and carefully packed, but we cannot undertake to guarantee their condition 
when received. Our responsibility ceases with the delivery, in good order, to the express company or post office. 
TERMS OF PL'ANTS.—The terms are strictly cami with the order. The best method i» to send draft 
on New York or Chicago to our order, or purchase a post office order payable to us. When neither of these is con¬ 
venient, send the currency in registered letter. 
ORDERS FOR PLANTS MUST AMOUNT TO FIFTY CENTS.—We cannot afford to give our 
attention to orders for plants amounting to less than fifty cents, unless in addition to the amount for plant or plants 
wanted, ten cents is sent. The office work on a small order is the same as on a larger one, and it also requires 
nearly as much time to pack it, and takes almost as much postage, as an order double or triple the size. If your 
order for plants amounts to less than fifty' cents, ten c- nts extra must be added. 
COLLECTIOITS OF PL 
For the convenience of our customers, wc have made the following selections of plants which we offer at reduced 
rates We have bestowed great care on the selections, and none but good, healthy plants will be sent. The varieties 
sent will all be labeled, but exclusively our choice , though only good sorts, such arc described in our catalogue 
will be sent. Wc are only enabled to offer them at the following low prices by retaining the privilge of selecting 
the varieties ourselves when we fill the order. 
In ordering, please be particular to give the correct lcitcr of the collection. 
Collection A— Free by mail for $1.00.— i Fuchsia, i Tea Rose, 2 Tuberoses, 1 Lemon Verbena, 1 Heliotrope, 
x Salvia, 1 Carnation, 2 Gladioli. 
Collection B— Free by mail for $1.00.—1 Rose Geranium, x Silver-Leaf Geranium, 1 Tea Rose, 2 Carnations, 
1 Heliotrope, 1 Begonia, 2 Tuberoses, 3 Gladiolus. 
Collection C —Suitable for hanging baskets or window gardens, free by mail for $1.25—12 basket plants, our 
choice of sorts. 
Collection D -Suitable for hanging baskets or window gardens, free by mail for $1.25-—1 Geranium, 2 Bego¬ 
nias, 1 Coleus, 1 Achyranthus, 1 Cuphea, 6 assorted vines, our choice. 
Collection E— Free by mail for $2.00.— 1 Fuchsia, 2 Tea Roses, 6 Verbenas, 2 Geraniums, 1 Cuphea, x Hy'- 
drangca, 2 Tuberoses, 2 Chrysanthemums, 2 Hy'brid Perpetual Roses. 
Collection F— Free by mail for $2-00-—1 Fuchsia, 2 Heliotropes, 1 Diely-tra, 3 'l ea Roses, 3^Single Geraniums, 
3 Double Geraniums, 3 Verbenas, 2 Tuberoses, 1 Gladiolus. 
'he following four collections can be sent on!y by express, the purchaser paying charges: 
Collection G—By express only, for $3.00.—12 Verbenas, 6 Tuberoses, 6 Gladioli, 6 Geraniums, 1 Heliotrope, 
2 Tea Roses, 2 Hybrid Perpetual Roses, 2 Fuchsias, 2 Begonias, 1 Violet, 3 Pansies, 2 Daisies. 
