CATALOGED 
Preliminary Notes 
EOPLE planting for the first time often have trouble in selecting 
plants suitable for the conditions under which thev wish to plant. 
In my catalogue I have endeavored to give descriptions as clearly as 
possible: but even after thirty years of experience I find that a de¬ 
scriptive catalogue cannot give information that will be clear to all. 
I solicit the correspondence of all who find it difficult to make their 
selections, and assure you that 1 will be pleased to be of assistance. 
THE WILD FLOWERS have been my specialtv, and after vears 
of selection I have now established only such kinds as are most ’desirable. P'eople 
who wish to beautify ravines, shady corners by the house, or banks by the brook, 
will find our selection of wild flow^ers just wliat is needed. Sometimes people have 
woods in which they wish natural planting—mv wild flowers are the sorts that can 
produce the purely natural effect. Trilliums, Jack-in-the-pulpits, Snake-roots, Blood- 
roots. Hepaticas, and wood lilies are the kinds that grow around the old homestead, 
and if planted on that new estate will bring back the memories which are so dear. 
FOR THE VERY DRY PLACES in the open sun we have a collection of sedums 
which will give the best of satisfaction. These plants will grow in hot, dry places 
where other plant life has a hard struggle for existence. The low growing kinds, in 
some cases, cover the ground in a short time, and form a mat of green. 
HARDY ORCHIDS are among the choicest of our native flora. As a rule these 
plants need moist ground; some of the Cypripediums -will, however, do well in common 
garden soil, if given shade. Don’t fail to have some of these on your list when you 
order. 
HARDY FERNS are becoming an important factor in our modern planting. 
These plants are easily grown; an amateur can have fine success in growdng them. 
They can be planted in the spring or early fall. Hardy ferns are being used in quan¬ 
tity for mass planting, and selections can be made tha't will suit almost any location. 
Many times there are corners by the hou.se where the sun does not strike; such places 
as a rule will not foster ordinary plants. FERNS can be selected that will give 
perfect satisfaction. Our fern trade is extensive, and we are in a position to furnish 
them in quantity. I will be glad to make special quotations on large amounts. 
POSTPAID. We will deliver at any post-office in the United States, the Ferns, 
Hardy Perennials, Bog and Aquatic Plants and Orchids given in this Catalogue, at 
prices named, but this offer does not include Trees, Shrubs and Roses. 
Parties often desire somewhat heavier stock than can easily go by mail. We 
can usually accommodate them, and shall be glad to do so when our stock will warrant 
it, if they will pay the express charges. We can often make selections of extra-strong 
clumps when such are desired at a reasonable advance in price from Catalogue rates. 
TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES. These are too heavy for the mail, but they will 
be delivered at the express or freight office here, the purchaser paying transportation 
charges when goods are received. When stock can be packed in small boxes, no charge 
is made, but, when larger boxes or bales are used, a charge will be made to cover 
actual cost. 
Have plants shipped by express when practicable. 
EXPRESS RATES. The express company here (Adams) offers to carrv nursery 
stock at a reduction of 20 per cent discount from the regular rate. Thirty-five pounds 
can be sent to Boston or New York for 35 cents, and 1 cent for each additional pound; 
100 pounds goes for 80 cents. Eleven pounds can be sent to Chicago for 35 cents, 
and 3 cents for each additional pound. See that the red tag is on all express packages; 
this is a reminder that it is entitled to a discount of 20 per cent from the regular 
express rates. 
REMITTANCES may be made by Registered Letter, by Post-Office Money Order 
on Southw'ick, Mass., or by draft. 
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION. A copy will be sent with each shipment. 
See third cover page for Collection of Flowering Plants. 
Address all communications to— 
EDWARD GILLETT, Southwick, Mass. 
