FLORAL TRADE CUSTOMS 
ORDERS must be for not less than ten plants 
of each variety at the hundred rate, and not less 
than 250 of each variety nt the thousand rate. 
TERMS—Cash (money order, draft or registered 
letter) with order will entitle purchaser to extra 
count equivalent to a 5% discount. C. O. D. or¬ 
ders must be accompanied with one-third of the 
amount in cash. Accounts opened only with known 
or favorably rated correspondents or those fur¬ 
nishing amply satisfactory references. 
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 re¬ 
moved and roots carefully wrapped in damp moss 
and paper. 
SHIPPING—Invariably by the best known route, 
speed, safety and economy considered, or one desig¬ 
nated by purchaser. The start may be temporarily 
delayed by reason of exceptionally severe weather. 
EXPRESS shipment is alone recommended as 
ensuring prompt and safe delivery. At the special 
plant rates, which are from 20% to 33 l A% below 
regular merchandise rates, charges will never be 
excessive. Prepayment is necessary to only a few 
Pacific coast and other far-off points, at the Sc per 
pound rate, to cover which add one-fifth to re¬ 
mittance. 
FREIGHT shipment will be made only upon ex¬ 
plicit instructions 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 
mailed within twenty-four hours after receipt of 
goods, with proper amount of postage affixed and 
correctly addressed to 
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