The 
Long and Short 
of it 
in evidence this season as usual or more so; 
long crops in some varieties, others limited. 
Weather unfavorable throughout summer 
of 1920; labor scarcity, inefficiency, and 
“costivity” until mid-fall; heating plant re¬ 
newals during the open season at peak costs; 
and other adverse conditions defeated the 
•production of bumper crops in all varieties. 
Buyer’s interests— win be served 
by permitting leeway as to substitutions 
when possible. This privilege will never be 
abused, but on the contrary may frequently 
be exercised to buyer’s advantage in the 
way of stronger plants than might be possible 
when restricted to certain varieties. 
Quantity —want lists should be sub¬ 
mitted for checking with unsold stocks without 
undue delay. 
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