ward by prepaid parcel post (Large orders at special 
prices will go by express, COLLECT). To cover this ex- 
pense I am asking each customer to add $.50 to the total 
of the order when the same is $5.00 or less to cover trans- 
portation 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 gen- 
eral 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’ va- 
rieties 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 as I grew a few more 
English varieties in 1947 I am listing a few more of 
those I consider good. As they are still in the experimen- 
tal stage with me I would appreciate your comments on 
the behavior of the English varieties in your own yard or 
garden in 1948. 
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 
productiveness of any plants I send out. 
With the above explanation and under the conditions 
stated, I am offering limited quantities of the mum 
varieties listed within. 
He Aree Ly EY 
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 have lost far too much 
religion trying to figure out people’s names, and I am 
sure you will agree that none of us have any religion 
to lose. 
P.P.S.—I have received a world of comment on the 
above postscript, but I still stick to my guns that noth- 
ing makes me lose my religion quicker than trying to 
figure out a half-legible signature, so I am leaving it in 
again. 
