Preliminary Notes 
EOPLE planting for the first time often have trouble in selecting plants 
suitable for the conditions under which they wish to plant. In my cata¬ 
logue I have endeavored to give descriptions as clearly as possible; but 
even after thirty years of experience I find that a descriptive catalogue 
cannot give information that will be clear to all. I solicit the correspond¬ 
ence of all who find it difficult to make their selections, and assure you 
that I will be pleased to be of assistance. 
THE WILD FLOWERS have been my specialty, and after years of 
selection I have now established only such kinds as are most desirable. People who wish 
to beautify ravines, shady corners by the house, or banks by the brook, will find selec¬ 
tion of wild flowers just what is needed. Sometimes people have woods in which they 
wish natural planting—the 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 growing them. They 
can be planted in the spring or early fall. Hardy ferns are being used in quantity for mass 
planting, and selections can be made that will suit almost any location. Many times there 
are corners by the house 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 
for single plants and dozen rate, but does not apply to 100 rates, but this offer does not 
include Trees, Shrubs and Roses. 
Have numbered all plants in catalogue this year and they can be ordered by number. 
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. 
I can not fill orders at dozen rates when twelve separate kinds are ordered for a dozen. 
Six of one variety will be sold at the dozen rate. 
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. 
AZALEAS. I wish to call your attention to my stock of Azaleas; especially the native 
white. I can make prices on thfe variety in large quantities. I also have a large stock of 
the Hardy Barberry (the unexcelled hedge shrub). I can make prices on this in large 
quantity. Fragrant Sumach, Native Roses for large mass plantings. 
Have plants shipped by express when practicable. 
EXPRESS RATES. The express company here (Adams) offers to carry 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 I 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 Southwick, 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. 
