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O NCE more we send our annual greeting to the 500,000 fam- OMPF 
ilies who by experience find in Vick’s Floral Guide a wel- ^ 
come and' useful visitor. We aim this year as always, MORE 
to present only reliable and trustworthy seeds and plants,- 
which by personal trial and experience we can conscientiously recommend. 
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THE POETS 
NUMBER 
T HE “Poets Number” we have named this issue 
for the self-evident reason that we have culled 
from all lands and climes (as we do seeds and 
plants) the choice thoughts and burning words of 
the poets, who have ever found inspiration in “the breath of flowers.” We 
are sure this innovation will prove of very great interest to everybody. 
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A RARE 
CRITIC 
sssBBsk 
A rare critic was Disraeli, the Premier of England, and it 
jl was he who said “ The art of quotation requires more 
' delicacy in the practice, than those conceive who can 
see nothing more in a quotation than an extract.” We be¬ 
lieve many that never before realized the wealth of the poets words, will rejoice 
that we have been able to gather such an appropriate collection of jewels. 
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NOVELTIES 
OF 1893 
NDER this head we announce all of the best new 
and novel plants and seeds which we feel jus¬ 
tified in presenting to our patrons. Many 
things are forced on the public every year, by un¬ 
scrupulous dealers, with great display of superlative adjectives and extravagant 
language, which on trial prove utter, flat failures. Constant watchfulness and 
thorough trial in our grounds, enables us to steer clear of any part in deluding 
the public. The Novelties and Specialties will be found printed in colored ink. 
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I /iCK’S Magazine is now in its seventeenth year and 
\J enjoys an average circulation of 200,000 copies per 
month, which shows that it is popular with the mas¬ 
ses of flower lovers. Its aim is principally to teach and 
talk about flowers and vegetables in such a way as to make it of constant use 
and interest in every home. It is published by the Vick Publishing Co. and 
we have made arrangements whereby our customers can combine a subscrip¬ 
tion to it, in connection with orders. Particulars can be found on one of the 
last pages. 
With best wishes to all of our patrons for 1893. 
James l/leK’5 5 0[ ? s > I^oefyester, Y. 
