Notice 
During the past few years parcel post rates have increased 
several times. Then again in October, 1953 the rates on pack- 
ages (4th class) were increased about one third, after our 
catalogs had gone to press; other increases are scheduled. 
handling costs. 
Rather than raise catalog prices of plants, it now becomes 
necessary to meet these increased costs by asking the customer 
to add 10% to each order over $2.00 and 25c for each order less 
than $2.00 for postage and handling. 
