Floral Trade Customs 
ORDERS for 2%-inch pot roses must be for not less than 
three plants of any one variety at the dozen rate, and not 
less than 25 of any one variety at the hundred rate; three 
or more 4-inch at the dozen rate, and ten or more at the 
hundred rate. 
TERMS—Cash (money order, draft or registered letter) with 
order will entitle purchaser to extra count in Roses of our 
selection equivalent to a 5 per cent, discount, or a discount 
of 3 per cent, may be deducted from remittance. C. 0. D. 
orders must be accompanied with one-third of the amount in 
cash. Accounts opened only with known or favorably rated 
correspondents or those furnishing amply satisfactory refer¬ 
ences. 
PACKING—Always free, usually in light boxes, ventilated in 
warm weather, well lined in cold weather and securely 
strapped. From one to two-thirds (and for very distant 
points all) soil removed and roots carefully wrapped in damp 
moss and paper. 
SHIPPING—Invariably by the best known route, speed, safety 
and economy considered, or one designated by purchaser. 
The start may be temporarily delaj'ed by reason of excep¬ 
tionally severe weather. 
EXPRESS shipment Is alone recommended as ensuring prompt 
and safe delivery. At the special plant rates, which are 25 
per cent, below regular merchandise rates, charges will never 
be excessive. Prepayment secures no advantage in amount 
of charges; but, if preferred, for the most distant points, 
add one-flfth to remittance. 
FREIGHT shipment will be made only upon explicit instruc¬ 
tions and entirely at risk of purchaser. We assume no 
responsibility except to deliver properly packed and In good 
order to depot, bill and route correctly and follow with 
. tracer. 
COMPLAINTS will not be recognized unless lodged with us 
promptly after receipt of goods. 
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