Priced Catalogue for 1893. 
In presenting this forty-fourth edition of our Annual Catalogue we wish to say a few words about our business policy. 
Our business has been established for almost half a century, and the majority of our customers are constant and regular 
patrons — some of them for twenty-five years — and we flatter ourselves that the merit of our production has caused the 
continued and steady growth of our business. We have endeavored always, by experimenting and traveling, to discover 
those plants which have the greatest gardening value, and to offer them to our customers ; for, of the many thousand 
varieties of plants offered for sale, it is only possible for the private garden to have comparatively few, and it seems to us 
important that these few should be the very best. We have endeavored also to have the quality of our plants the highest, 
and our prices as low as consistent with this ; and we must point out here that the extremely low prices made by some 
plantsmen in their “ great inducements ” and “ amazing offers” preclude all possibility of their furnishing plants of the best 
quality. If you have not already favored us with your orders, we earnestly solicit your patronage, and assure you we will 
make every effort to fill your orders entirely to your satisfaction and make you one of our regular patrons. 
Our Book. —“A Few Flowers Worthy of General Culture” was published (at first for free distribution) to call 
attention to the great advantage of gardening with hardy flowers ; but its attractiveness created such a great demand for it, 
and from many who were not plant buyers, that it was a serious tax on us, and we are compelled to make a nominal charge 
for it. We think it only fair that those who desire the book, but do not favor us with an order, should at least pay us the 
actual cost of it. The seventh edition, now ready, is certainly the most beautiful book on flowers yet published ; can be 
had, bound in a handsome durable cover, for 25 cents, and twenty-five cents will be allowed on the first 
ORDER SENT amounting to two dollars or more ; or, an order for two dollars or more will secure a copy free, but not a 
second copy, if one has already been received. 
Our Catalogue. —It will be noticed that our catalogue is not large ; but we believe it contains more that is really 
valuable for gardening purposes than any published in this country ; in fact, we have endeavored to make it truly a few 
flowers worthy of general culture. 
How to Send Money. —We will be responsible for money sent by Express, Post Office Money Order, Registered 
Letter or Draft. If sent in any other way we disclaim all responsibility. Individual checks for amounts less than ten 
dollars will not be accepted, as we must pay for the collection of them. 
Estimates Furnished. — Arrangements can be made by those desiring to improve their grounds to have one of our 
house visit any place in America, and who will furnish them a detailed plan and estimate for the proposed improvement. 
Persons desiring plans should apply for them prior to April 1 in spring, and any time after June 1 for fall work. 
Orders. — In sending orders, to avoid confusion, the order should be written apart from the text of the letter, followed 
by directions for sending by freight, express or mail. 
Have Your Plants Sent by Express. — If a plant is worth buying it is worth paying express charges on. To 
send plants cheaply by mail they must be so small as to be of little value, and where they are large and strong the shock of 
removing the soil from the roots, necessary when sending by mail, would make them almost worthless. We always add 
extras to help pay the express charges. 
No Plant Orders for less than One Dollar will be filled. Will send any amount of seeds or bulbs, even if only 
Ten Cents’ worth are ordered. 
We Guarantee safe delivery of all Plants or Seeds when sent by express, but all complaints, however, must be made 
at once on receipt of goods. We will not hold to our guarantee if, a month after, from inattention or other causes, plants 
have failed, and complaint is then made. Plants sent by mail or freight are entirely at the risk of the purchaser. 
Shipping Cut Flowers. — We ship Cut Flowers and Floral Work with perfect safety to all points not over twenty- 
four hours’ journey by express. Orders by mail or telegraph promptly filled. The Cut Flower growing department of our 
business is notably one of the finest and most complete in America, and we offer great advantages to residents of the 
smaller towns and cities where fine flowers cannot be obtained, as we fill all out-of-town orders direct from our greenhouses, 
so that the flowers are received as fresh as it is possible to get them. A telegraphic code and price list can be had on 
application. 
