PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BERORE SUBMITTING YOUR NEXY ORDER FOR AFRICAN UIOLETS 
Due to the increased cost of shipping African Violets via Rail.tway 
Express, as of November 28, 1952, plus the possibilities of freezing then 
in cold weather we have begun & new method of packaging same for your 
benefit. The cost of packing has now been inereased to approximately 
$2.25 per carton. This new pack will weigh about one half as much as the. 
previous method of shavings and a double carton. So you will be saving 
a great deal in express charges. We must however ask you to absorb some 
of the cost of packaging, so we ask that you pisase submit en additional 
$1.00 per car ton, when you send your next order. We are also shipping all 
Violets under Protective Signature Service, and have found this most 
satisfactory in getting quicker delivery, ad plants in better condition 
on arrival, 
Our Cartons hold as follows: 
25 2" pots 1 carton 
50 2" pots 1 carton 
25 3" pots. 1 carton 
50 3" pots 2 cartons | 
The above will aid you in figuring carton charges. We feel from 
actual experience with this new method that we can give you better service. 
the year around at much less,actual freight cost to you. The material being 
used was tested here at the greenhouses under severe cold and found most 
satisfactory, both in protection from the cold and in handling. Pot plants 
have been reclassified as first class freignt, instead of setond class 
as heretofore, this also should aid in getting then to you og This 
charge does not apply to our summer pack. 
Our cheif interest is in being able to get your plants to you in 
good livable condition, and after much time end effort we feel we have the 
thing to do it with. We sincerely hope that this will meet with your approval 
and be of great help in getting your merchendise to you when you might need 
it. 
We must however insist that any damage or frdezing incurred in ship- 
ment should md must be taken up with the Express company for claim. We 
regret that we cannot assume this responsibility, since we grow a cuality 
plant and pack it well, You pay insurance on ald Railway Express shipments, 
and legitimate claims will be honored. 
We take @ personal interest in each and every patron » therefore we 
welcome any and all suggestions that will be of > aa better our methods 
of ae and packing » 
Yours very truly, 
GRANGER GARDENS 
ROUTE ONE 
WADSWORTH, OHTO 
GE/s 
