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USTICE to our customers as well as to ourselves requires that we should ask careful attention to the following preliminary notes. Their appreciation will remove any occasion for misunderstanding, and aid in maintaining the pleasant relations with customers so much to be desired by all business men.

1. We use every possible precaution to prevent mistakes in the nomenclature of plants, and never intentionally send out a plant under a wrong name; but as we are receiving seeds and plants from different collectors all over the world, we cannot guarantee all plants true to name, as it is impossible under the circumstances. This is applicable particularly to plants of recent introduction from foreign countries.

2. As to the pains we take in packing, those who have dealings with us need no further proofs; we can only say to others, try us. We ship plants all over the world, and in nearly every case are advised that they have been received in good order.

3. No extra charge for boxing, packing, and delivery to transportation lines on all orders over one dollar. We cannot afford to fill orders of less amount than this.

4. Plants by mail a specialty. We have had thousands of flattering testimonials as to the safe and perfect system we use. Packages are sent with safety, per “parcel post,” to many foreign countries, up to eleven pounds weight. Maine and Washington are as easily and safely reached as Georgia. Unless otherwise stated, all plants are sent postage paid, on receipt of price.

5. We employ no agents whatever; our stock is sold only direct from the Nurseries.

6. Terms strictly cash with the order. No packages sent C. O. D., under any circumstances. Remittances may be made by Money-Order or Registered Letter on Oneco, Florida, or Draft on New York, or by express; Money-Orders and Drafts preferred.

7. We do not substitute, except with permission of customers; but trouble would sometimes be avoided if, in ordering, additional plants were mentioned with which we can substitute if out of any particular variety.

8. Domestic Money-Orders should be made payable at Oneco (pronounced Ō-né-cō). Foreign customers should make Money-Orders payable at Tampa, our nearest international office.

We do not publish a long string of testimonials to tire our readers, but cannot refrain from printing the following as fairly outlining the experience of our customers in general: July, 1893.

Oneco, Fla.: Gentlemen—My order of palms has been duly received, and it gives me much pleasure to say that the plants are quite satisfactory, and also to thank you for the extra ones, which are highly appreciated. All were in perfect condition, as fresh as if they had never been disturbed, and I shall keep you in mind whenever I may wish to add any other of the many interesting plants upon your lists to my collection. RhRh

Gentlemen—The limes came in the very best shape that it has ever been my pleasure to receive goods. Allow me to congratulate you, and say that I think you have learned your business. Rh