Joseph Schmidt, Yorktown, Virginia 
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Instructions 
How to Care for Plants on Arrival 
When plants have been transported considerable 
distance they often show the effect of such treat¬ 
ment, especially so if delayed in transit. When they 
have been packed three or more days their roots 
should be submerged in tepid water a few hours. 
This treatment will revive them sufficiently and 
they will be more likely to survive when planted out 
of doors or placed in pots. The moss may be re¬ 
moved or if the ground is dry it may be left intact 
and then planted. Thus treated, moisture will be 
conserved at the roots, which will be very beneficial. 
It is also well to make the soil fairly firm near the 
plants, which prevents rapid evaporation. IT IS 
VERY IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL THAT 
THEY BE SHADED THE FIRST FEW DAYS 
AFTER PLANTING. 
Loss Due to Delay 
In cases where shipments are delayed in transit 
and are apparently in bad condition, please follow 
instructions on packer’s slip which accompanies each 
shipment. 
In entering a complaint it is of great importance 
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to give the date plants were received and state which 
varieties were injured and to what extent. 
In taking such a course both correspondence and 
time are saved. 
In adjusting claims we always keep in mind the 
importance of satisfied customers. 
Our Endeavor 
It is our desire to please by shipping healthy, 
strong plants, true to name, making prompt ship¬ 
ments, securely packed. 
