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VICKS FLORAL GUIDE. 
SUGGESTIONS TO ALL WHO BUY SEEDS. 
ALL SEEDS AND BULBS FREE OF POSTAGE. 
I will send Seeds. Bulbs and Plants, by mail, to any part of the United States, 
at the Prices Named in this Catalogue, Postage Paid. 
The only exceptions to this rule are when heavy and bulky articles are ordered by the peck 
or bushel, or in cases especially noted. All Bulbs, Seeds and Plants will also be sent to other 
countries Free of United States and Foreign Postage in all cases where payment is 
possible here. This arrangement enables those who live at the most distant parts of the country 
to obtain good Seeds as cheap as those who reside in our large cities. Such persons will be no 
longer compelled to buy poor Seeds or none, but can send their orders with the money, and in a 
few days the articles will arrive in good order at their post office, where they can be obtained 1 
without further cost, as every package will be paid through to destination. 
FREE BY EXPRESS. 
All orders over two pounds weight will be forwarded by Express, if possible. Our customers 
will oblige us very much by giving their nearest office and the name of the Company delivering 
goods. Heavy orders can be forwarded by stage from the Express office. So please be particu¬ 
lar and send special directions when on a Stage route. All Stage charges will be prepaid when, 
it is possible for us to do so. This applies to Seeds and Bulbs at Catalogue rates, and not on 
heavy seeds by the peck or bushel, nor on miscellaneous articles. Persons often order small 
packages sent C. O. D., and the Express charges sometimes amount to more than the order- 
We can send goods and collect the money on delivery, free of Express charges, only on large 
orders. Those who want heavy seeds by the large quantity can get them very cheaply by freight 
if they will order early. Many of our customers take advantage of this fact and more should do so. 
THE SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES GUARANTEED. 
I guarantee the safe arrival of packages of Seeds, Bulbs and Plants in good condition in 
every case. If a package fails to reach a customer, I will send again as soon as informed of the 
fact ; or if any part is injured or lost, I will replace it. 
Sometimes it happens that orders never reach us. When customers fail to receive their 
Seeds, Bulbs or Plants in a reasonable time, they should inform us, and at the same time send a 
copy of their order, which can be filled at once, and save much delay. 
OUR CUSTOMERS IN CANADA. 
There is a duty on Seeds sent from the United States to Canada. We have made arrange¬ 
ments to pay all duties and postage on Seeds at a Canadian port, so that our customers will have 
no trouble or expense. 
CORRECTION OF ERRORS. 
I take the utmost care in filling orders, always striving to do a little itiore for my friends and 
patrons than justice and fair dealing require. In case an error is made I desire to be informed 
of the fact, and promise to make such corrections as will be perfectly satisfactory. 
HOW TO SEND MONEY. 
All Money may be sent at my Risk and Expense, if forwarded according to 
directions, in either manner here stated. 
ist. Post Office Money Orders, to be obtained at many Post Offices, but not at all, are perfectly safe, and will 
cost from 10 to 25 cents. This is the best way where practical. 
2d. A Draft on New York can be obtained at any Bank for about 25 cents, and this is sure to come correctly 
3d. Greenbacks , in amounts not less than Five Dollars ($5.00,) can be sent by Express, and these we are sure 
to get, and the cost is very little. 
4th. Registered Letters. — When money cannot be sent by either of the first three methods it may be 
enclosed in a Registered Letter. The cost of registering is 10 cents. ’ y 
The expense of forwarding money in either of the above ways I will pay, and the cost 
may be deducted from the amount forwarded. ' && 
5th. Sums less than One Dollar may be forwarded by mail at my risk without registering. 
When remittances are not made according to these directions, we disclarim all responsibility 
DON’T FORGET YOUR NAME, POST OFFICE, OR STATE. 
I send the Floral Guide free to all my customers, to others I charge Ten Cents ; but those who afterward 
order seeds may deduct the ten cents from the money forwarded. If any customer fails to receive a Guide 
please send Postal Card with name and Post Office. 
Address, JAMES VICK, Rochester, N. Y. 
