Fottler, Ftske, Rawson Co., Boston 
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SPECIAL NOTICE 
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by J tler ’ Flske ’ Rawson Co. will he filled to the best, of our ability, and subject to harvest 
of crops, and forw arded as soon as possible. Owing to the large number of varieties which are only obtainable 
in European countries, we can fill our orders only as we receive such stocks from abroad. Should we not 
receive any such articles, we reserve the right to cancel such orders. 
■ AI1 P^ees quoted in this catalogue are subject to change without notice; owing to the unsettled condition abroad, 
increased freight and tax rates and mcidental charges incurred in the importation of Seeds, Plants and Bulbs. 
WE DELIVER FREE to any Post Office or Express Office in the United States: Vegetable Seeds quoted in this 
catalogue by the packet, ounce, quarter-pound, half-pound and pound; also Peas, Beans and Corn by the packet and 
pint Quarts of Peas, Beans and Corn ordered sent by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. to the quart price for mailing. Flower 
Seeds mailed free at prices quoted in this catalogue. Bulbs mailed as specified at the heading of each variety where 
no mention is made, bulbs pre sent free of postage: 
WE DO NOT DELIVER FREE Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Potatoes, Farm Seeds, Grasses or Sundries: Small quantities 
such as will pack and not exceed weight that may be sent by Parcel Post, we will send at our option if an additional 
ten per cent, accompanies the order. 
DELIVERIES. Our Seeds, Bulbs and Plants are all well packed to withstand general transportation and every 
precaution taken for their safe delivery to the purchaser. In ease of accident by broken packages, bulbs being lost or 
jammed and bruised, plants broken, or seeds lost, either sign for them “ damaged," or refuse to accept sueh and have 
transportation company return them to us, notifying us instantly of same. 
We do not pay freight or express charges. We guarantee 'safe delivery to the Railroad and Express Companies 
Our responsibility ceases when we take Railroad or Express signature. 
tcrc,n EI ^ I T TANCES should ,)e raade in the form of Exptess Money Order, P. 0. Money Order, Bank Draft, or Regis- 
n * 1 C ^ S m OMER m CAN , SEND ORDERS BY EXPRESS, as all express companies have purchasing departments in 
611 th eir offi ces. They make no charge other than the regular rates for transportation of the goods. 
WHEN ORDERS ARE NOT ACCOMPANIED BY CASH, parties who have no account with us must furnish 
satisfactory references, Boston preferred on account of a saving of time. Charge orders from unknown parties not 
accompanied with references will be delayed, pending the usual investigation. 
WE MAKE NO CHARGE FOR PACKING CASES, baskets or barrels. We charge for cloth bags only and these 
at cost. Peck bags, 10c., % bus. 12c., 1 bus. 15c., 2 bus. 20c. 
Bureau of Employment 
constantly receive applications from reliable, experienced men who desire to make a change In their employment. 
v\e should be pleased to furnish their names to anyone wishing to engage a Superintendent, Head Grower or Assistant 
No charge for this service. 
Special Department 
We take pleasure in giving suggestions as to the use of shrubs and plants necessary to further beautify your grounds; 
the laying out and building new lawns or renovating old ones; where necessary we will draw plans of your grounds and 
designate where shrubs are to be set. If you wish we can furnish experienced men to perform the work. 
We give prompt and personal attention to all inquiries through the mail. 
CONDITIONS OF SALE. We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, 
or any other matter of any seeds, plants or bulbs we sell; and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. All 
orders taken by our agents or salesmen, including any. v special terms or conditions pertaining to same, are subject to tin; 
approval of our home office. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are to be returned at once. 
FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO. 
Parcel Post Rates 
United States Parcel Post Rates 
(Seeds, plants and bulbs included) 
First 
pound 
or 
fraction 
Each 
additional 
pound or 
fraction 
Packages must not exceed 72 
inches (length and girth com¬ 
bined) 
Local Rate — Boston P. 0. and Sub-Stations. 
1st Zone, within 50 miles of Boston. 
2d Zone, over 50 and under 150 miles of Boston... 
3d “ “ 150 “ “ 300 . ... 
4th “ “ 300 “ “ 600 “ “ “ ... 
5th “ “ 600 “ “ 1000 “ “ “ ... 
6th “ “ 1000 “ “ 1400 . ... 
7th “ “ 1400 “ “ 1800 . . 
8th “ All cities and towns over 1800 miles of Boston.. 
S0.05 
.05 
.05 
.06 
.07 
.08 
.09 
.11 
.12 
so.ooj^ 
.01 
.01 
.02 
.04 
.06 
.08 
.10 
.12 
Limit of weight this zone, 50 lbs. 
“ “ “ 4* <4 rQ 44 
44 < 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 gQ 44 
»* •• 4* 4 4 4 4 QQ 4 4 
4. 4. .4 4. .4 20 “ 
4* “ 4 4 4 4 4 4 20 “ 
“ 14 “ ” “ 20 44 
“ «« 44 44 44 2Q “ 
“ *« 44 44 14 20 44 
All small Parcel Post packages (seeds, plants and bulbs included), weighing 8 ounces or less, can be sent 
at the special rate of 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction to all parts of the United States. (Over 8 ounces must be 
sent at Parcel Post rates.) 
