I publish a few of the many reports received from purchasers, more to 
illustrate that my stock will give satisfaction in almost any climate, rather than > 
to demonstrate the superior quality of my product. 
Many of my correspondents are already inquiring: “What have you for 
1906, which is new?” expecting, as is the case with most catalogues, to see 
some novelty listed each year. 
Now, in answer to this question, I can say that I have nothing new to offer- 
and I can also truthfully say that I have many new varieties to offer. 
Let me explain, that while I shall not catalogue any new sections, collec¬ 
tions or mixtures for 1906, there are yet plenty of new varieties in every col¬ 
lection and mixture catalogued which have not been seen by the largest pur¬ 
chaser and from which one could purchase for several years and yet secure 
few duplicates. 
Just conceive of over 15,000 different varieties of merit which are con¬ 
tained in my stock, and you will realize the truth of this statement. I am 
much opposed to the habit of exaggeration in order to influence purchasers 
and in this regard may be too cautious in my statements, descriptions, etc., 
however I am better pleased to accept the healthy and permanent growth 
which my industry shows, with customers more than satisfied, than to build 
up a business of largei proportions by the aid of deceived and dissatisfied 
patrons. 
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