# Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue and Manual of Royal Palm Nurseries

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Season of 1893-'94
Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue and Manual
of
Royal Palm Nurseries
REASONER BROTHERS
Oneco, Florida, U. S. A.
HARRISBURG, PA.: J. Horace McFarland Company, Horticultural Printers 1893
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To Our Friends and Patrons.
WITH THIS, our new Catalogue for 1894, we return thanks for the liberal patronage given us the past year, and hope our prompt and liberal filling of orders will merit the continuance of your trade.
Our stock is the largest we have ever grown, and is in very fine condition, the season having been entirely favorable, so that we have made our prices lower than ever before, and still keep up and improve upon the quality.
If this Catalogue does not interest you, kindly hand it to a friend who would appreciate it; or, if you wish more Catalogues, we will gladly send them free to any address.
Hoping to be favored during the coming season with your business, which will be carefully attended to, we are
Yours sincerely, REASONER BROS.
Treatment of Plants on Arrival.
“The Plants should, of course, be removed from the box as soon as possible after they reach their destination. Should they be in the least wilted, they should be placed in a shallow pan of lukewarm water with the packing moss still about the roots, and in half an hour they will be ready to pot. This treatment will increase vitality and vigor whether they be wilted or not. Large trees and shrubs from open ground may be simply “heeled-in” on the shady side of a building, the roots well watered, and if not set permanently for a week afterward they will be all the better for it.
“Potting.—At first, while plants are small, use pots one size larger than they were last removed from. As they increase in size they should be repotted when it is found that the pots are full of roots. This is best done when the plant has made its annual growth and just before it starts afresh. In using small pots it is only necessary to use a small piece of broken pot over the hole in the bottom, but when the size runs up to 5 or 6-inch, several pieces of pots, some pebbles and pieces of charcoal should be put it, that it may have ample drainage. Fill the pots with earth and plant, leaving about ½ to 1 inch of space to hold the water; water thoroughly, and place the plants in a sheltered position, where they will not be exposed to wind or sun, until they show signs of growth.
“Watering.—This is one of the most important points in the successful cultivation of all plants. During the growing season they should have enough water to keep the soil moist to the bottom of the pot, but should not be kept in a soggy state; plenty may be applied to the foliage at all times. During the winter the soil should be kept dryer, and in some cases nearly or quite dry. A plant will generally show when it needs water, and more are killed by over-watering than through lack of it.”
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JUSTICE 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.
How Our Stock Travels.
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:
Hartford, Conn., July, 1893.
Messrs. Reasoner Bros., 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.
Messrs. Reasoner Bros.:
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.
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This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.
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