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Direction for Orderii)^ 5 ee< ^5- 
IRIE^ID CAREFULLY. 
The first and most important part in sending an order for Seeds is to write plainly your name, post- 
office address, county and State on each letter or order sheet. I frequently receive letter's containing 
money for seed without any names attached thereto ; others again fail to give me either post-office or 
State. When it is impossible to find out the proper address, either by letter or stamp on the envelope, I 
have to hold these letters until the parties write again. This they often fail to do, having come to the 
conclusion that they have been swindled, when the fault is wholly their own. I have letters of this 
description which I have held for years, not knowing who they belong to, as it is impossible to find out 
unless I have the post-office address. I shall he glad to fill at least a small order for every person receiv¬ 
ing my catalogue for 1890. Remember you get a packet of Potter’s Superb Sweet Corn free, no matter 
how small your order is. 
QRRAQ RV MATT DAQTDAIP I n considering my prices, both of new and standard Vegetable and 
OljIjUO DI lllnlL fUoJrnlU. Flower Seeds, please bear in mind that I Pay the Postage on all 
Flower and Vegetable Seeds, by the packet, ounce, one-fourth pound and pound, pint or quart. fSaPOn 
all Vegetable Seeds ordered by express or freight, the purchaser is entitled to deduct 8 cents per pound 
or 12 cents per quart from catalogue prices. In ordering, state distinctly whether the goods are to be 
sent by mail, express or freight, otherwise I shall use my own judgment as to the best route. 
My customers will find their Seeds to carry by mail equally as safe and much quicker than by express, 
and I would advise them to have all orders of four pounds sent by mail, especially if to go long distances, 
for the postage is only 8 cents per pound and the express charges would be much higher. Any order, no 
matter how heavy, can be put up in four pound packages and sent to any part of the United States or 
Canada and be much cheaper than by express. 
QRRAQ RV RPRirUT AR RYDRRQQ When Seeds are ordered to be shipped either by freight or 
oEiul/ij DI mC/lullI Uft DArMiDO. express, be sure to give the name of your express or freight 
office, as the case may be ; also name your post-office, as I often have occasion to write you, especially if 
they should happen to go wrong or become broken in transit. Heavy articles, over fifty pounds, should 
always be ordered by freight when to go long distances, as the expressage is often more than the Seeds 
cost. This sometimes causes much unpleasantness and delay. 
PLEASE REMEMBER ^ never pay express or freight charges unless a special agreement is made 
UAW riiA npwri MAVFV Remittances can be made either by New York draft, express order, postal 
ilUYV IU OdMJ ill uHuI, note, P. O. money order on Skaneateles, N. Y. (Thorn Hill is not a money 
order office), or by registered letter. When sent by either of these methods you may select extra Seed's 
to the cost of sending the order. 
Every postmaster is required by law to register a letter on payment of 10 cents, and then you will 
receive my receipt for the letter by return mail. I guarantee sums of $2 or under, sent in a common 
sealed envelope, to reach me safely, providing it is enclosed in the letter in the presence of two witnesses 
and well sealed. For small sums, postage stamps will be accepted, if received in good condition ; but do 
not send them if you can get anything else, as I receive more than I can use. Silver or gold coin, when 
sent in letters, should be sewed or pasted up in strong paper or cloth to prevent their breaking through 
the envelope, which is frequently the case when enclosed loose. 
M riTAR ANTEPQ 1 warran ^ Seeds sent out from my establishment to he fresh, true to name, and 
uUAKArl I C/Dk). to grow if properly planted, inasmuch if such should not be the case I will refill 
the order, providing sufficient proof is given me in reasonable time. 
I guarantee all Seeds to reach you in good time and condition. I guarantee that my novelties and 
specialties possess merits of great value and should be given a trial by everyone interested in farming or 
gardening. 
NEW VARIETIES OF VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS FOR TRIAL. having anything which 
they think possess great merit will send me a sample for trial, and I find it anything extra, will purchase 
the entire stock at a price that will well pay you for your trouble. 
I would also like to make contracts for growing Seeds, Grain, &c., of varieties I do not grow myself, 
and will pay highest market price for such. Persons having good soil and wishing to grow any particular 
variety will please write me, providing they are one of my customers. 
All letters and registered letters must be directed to Thorn Hill, Onondaga Co., N. Y., and all post- 
office money orders made payable at Skaneateles, N. Y. 
Address plainly, 
B. B. MILLS, Seedsman, 
Onondaga Co. THORN HILL, NEW YORK. 
P. S.-—Should you delay ordering until planting time, you can rely upon my filling your order aud 
sending by next mail. Remember, should you lose this catalogue a new copy will be sent free by postal 
request. 
TRY FOR PRIZES ON NEW POTATO AND OATS. 
