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and in such eases I would prefer to know about it—rather 
than be judged guilty of deliberate mis-labeling. 
Now this careful packing takes TIME, MATERIAL and 
STAMPS for parcel post, as all small orders will go for- 
ward by prepaid parcel post (Large orders at special prices 
will go by express, COLLECT). To cover this expense I 
am asking each customer to add $.50 to the total of the 
order when the same is $5.00 or less to cover transporta- 
tion and packing costs. In cases where the order runs from 
$5.00 to $10.00 please add $.75 to the order, and $1.00 
when the order amounts to more than $10.00. I practically 
always include a few plants gratis with each order, so you 
will be well repaid for this small additional charge. 
If interested in quantity, most standard and not-too- 
scarce varieties can be furnished in lots of 25 and multi- 
ples thereof of one variety at around 12% cents each, but 
please write me first the varieties you want and how 
many of each, before you order as some varieties are 
slow propagators and I could not supply them in quantity 
at any price. 
Now about the English Chrysanthemums we are hearing 
so much about these days; it seems they came over from 
England to western Canada a few years ago, and from 
there spread over the United States. Even as late as 1941 
few varieties were outside the State of Washington. Since 
then, however, they have moved fast—and with ever in- 
creasing popularity in the central and northern states. 
This popularity is largely due to the unusually early 
blooming of these varieties—they bloom well in advance 
of the ordinary large-flowering varieties. Naturally I 
tried some, and while I found them very good, as a general 
rule they are not as large as many standard varieties that 
can be grown outside in the southern tier of states. Hence 
I make the prediction that while they may become very 
popular in the central and northern states, they will not 
replace the truly “large-flowering” or “football” varieties 
grown in greenhouses, and in the deep South in the open 
garden. Owing to their earliness they do fill a distinct 
need farther north, and I am listing a few of the more 
dependable varieties—may list a lot more next year if 
they prove OK, and to help me reach a fair decision please 
let me know how your English Mums turn out this year— 
1947. 
During my over 15 years experience in dealing with the 
public I have found only rare instances of dishonesty— 
practically all people who grow flowers are scrupulously 
honest, but in order to protect myself in these rare in- 
stances I wish it distinctly understood that I give no war- 
ranty expressed or implied, as to description, quality or 
preductiveness of anv plants I send out. 
With the above explanation and under the conditions 
stated. I am offering limited quantities of the mum 
varieties listed within. 
F. A. SPIVEY 
"The Chrysanthemum Man” 
P. O. Box 574, Montgomery, Alabama 
P.S.—As a personal favor to me, after you have signed 
your name, PLEASE print your name immediately un- 
derneath the written signature. I nave lost far too much 
religion trying to figure out people’s names, and I am 
me you will agree that none of us have any religion 
to lose. 


