WM. ELjLIOTT & SONS’ 
HNNUAL 
Fop 1900 . . . 
An Exhaustive Treatise on What to Buy and 
How to Grow Flower and Vegetable Seeds. 
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'JTO OITR CUSTOMERS : 
WHEN TO ORDER. 
We endeavor, when placing our Catalogue in the hands of our regular customers, early in January, to have our stock of seeds 
etc., complete in every respect; and those of our patrons who favor us with their orders at an early date are sure of receiving 
prompt and careful attention, and assist us in reducing the heavy strain which always occurs as the season advances. Order 
early and avoid delays. 
DISPATCH OF ORDERS. 
All orders will be promptly dispatched on their receipt, or a reason given for their non-fulfillment. Plant orders are sometimes 
delayed by severe weather, and they at all times take longer to execute than orders for Seeds and Bulbs 
FREE BY MAIL. 
All Flower and Vegetable Seeds in packages, ounces and % pounds, will l>e forwarded free by mail when so desired, at prices 
quoted in this catalogue. When ordering Peas, Beans, Corn or Seeds at pound rates by mail, add as follows to cover cost of 
mailing: Corn, 10 cts. per quart; Beans and Peas 15eta. per quart; all seeds at pound rate—Sets, per pound 
SAFE DELIVERY OF ORDERS. 
We guarantee the safe delivery in good condition of Orders in all cases. If a package is lost we will replace it as soon as informed 
of the fact. It sometimes happens that orders never reach us or are without a signature. When customers fail to receive their 
goods in a reasonable time they should inform us and. at the same time, send a copy of their order 
REMITTANCES . 
Remittances may be made at our risk , by Bank Draft, Post Office Money Order, Express Order, or Registered Letter. Small 
amounts may be sent by ordinary mail, and postage stamps can always be used by us to advantage 
TESTED SEEDS. 
V e have always made it a stringent rule that all seeds should be tested prior to shipment. We have hitherto found this 
method one of success, and have therefore been enabled to ensure greater confidence in our friends by so doimr 
WE GUARANTEE 
That all seeds sold by us shall prove to be as represented, to this extent, that should they prove otherwise, we will replace them 
or send other seeds to the same value. But we cannot guarantee the crop any further than the above offer, as there are so many 
causes which operate unfavorably in the germination of seeds and maturity of the crop, over which we have no control. We can 
only undertake, therefore, to use our utmost care and skill in this matter, aud cannot warrant any article, nor undertake any 
responsibility in case of failure or disappointment. 
If the purchaser does not want to accept the goods on these terms he must return them 
GARDENERS. 
We keep a register of gardeners seeking situations, and we shall be pleased to assist our customers who at any time require the 
assistance of practical men. 
