Kelsey’s beautiful southern green and bronze galax leaves and leucothoë sprays

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KELSEY'S Beautiful Southern Green and Bronze

CROSS MADE OF KELSEY'S BRONZE GALAX LEAVES. Photographed by J. Horace McFarland

Copyrighted. 1899, by Harlan P. Kelsey

KELSEY'S BEAUTIFUL GREEN AND

BRONZE SOUTHERN GALAX LEAVES

Green and Bronze Galax Leaves.

THE INTRODUCTION OF GALAX LEAVES. Galax Leaves were first introduced to the

florists' trade in 1890 by Harlan P. Kelsey, Highlands Nursery, Kawana, North Carolina, and
Boston, Mass. A large amount was spent in advertising, but at first the trade took to them slowly.

Enough to say that
1 ast season nearly
thirty million were
used in the United
States and abroad.

GALAX vs. IVY.
Some florists can't
give up Ivy leaves and
use the cheaper and
more effective Galax
for the same reason
that some people wear
wooden shoes — they
can't shake off old cus-
toms for new and bet-
ter. Galax Leaves are
highly colored, easier
to make up, and
cover three to five
times more design
than Ivy, owing to
their shape and varia-
tion in size.

WHY GALAX IS SO POPULAR. Their brilliancy of coloring (bright green and rich
bronze), unique shape, long, wiry, pliant stems and cheapness have combined to make them the
most popular evergreen decorative now used by florists the year round.

KEEPING QUALITIES. The lasting qualities of Galax are remarkable, the leaves keeping
indefinitely in cold storage, or all winter and into late spring, merely stored in a cool cellar,
and used out of the original cases we ship in.

PACKED IN ORIGINAL CASES. Our method of packing, which is unique and exclusive,
saves our customers all rehandling. (See Schedule of Cases page 3.) The boxes are neat and light.

EACH SIZE AND COLOR
SEPARATE. We tie in bunches of
twenty-five leaves (full count), each
color and size separate — green and
bronze, large and small, thus saving
the florist all labor of sorting. Cases
usually contain from 5,000 to 10,000
Galax each. Galax weighs, packed,
from four to eight pounds per thou-
sand, according to size of leaves
and number in case.

USES FOR KELSEY'S GALAX
LEAVES. The uses to which Galax
can be put are too many to enu-
merate. They can always take the
place of ivy leaves. The handsomest,
cheapest and most effective crosses,
anchors, wreaths, and other set
pieces are now made of Galax Leaves
with Leucothoe Sprays often forming
a base.

FOR THE CEMETERY. In win

ter these pieces last indefinitely in the
cemetery, the snow and frost improv-
ing rather than injuring them. Galax

Bunched with Violets.

•can be used for an infinite variety of work inside, both loose and made up, and their bril-
liant colors and different sizes offer material for unique and original decorations that will suggest
themselves to the competent designer.

FOR VASES. Placed in vases they will last indefinitely if kept supplied with fresh water
occasionally.

FOR VIOLETS. Boston alone now uses hundreds of thousands of small green Galax annually
for bunching with violets. The firm leaves and stiff stems are peculiarly suitable for this pur-
pose, as they hold up the violets perfectly, which the violet leaves do not do. If you are look-
ing for sales you must use them.

HOW WE KEEP GALAX. For the benefit of our customers we keep a large quantity of the
finest leaves in cold storage, and supply perfect stock the year round. On large orders we
reserve the right to ship direct from our Nurseries in North Carolina, or where quick delivery
is assisted. We usually have from three to five million leaves ready to ship on instant notice.

ORIGINAL CASES. Leaves and Leucothoe
tered as below. It is cheaper to buy a full case
or ice chest.

Case A. 5,000 Galax, assorted, green and

bronze, large and small.
Case B. 5,000 Galax, with 200 Leucothoe

Sprays.

Case DD. 5,000 bronze Galax, assorted sizes.

Case D. 5,000 large bronze Galax.

Case E. 5,000 small bronze Galax.

Case F. 10,000 large bronze Galax.

Case G. 10,000 small bronze Galax.

Case H. 5,000 large green Galax.

Sprays are packed by us in original cases let-
and use as desired. Store in a cool place

Case I. 5,000 small green Galax.
Case J. 10,000 large green Galax.
Case K. 10,000 small green Galax.
Case L. 500 Leucothoe Sprays.
Case M. 1,000 Leucothoe Sprays.
Case N. 10.000 bronze Galax, assorted
sizes.

Case 0. 10,000 green Galax, assorted
sizes.

Case Y. 100 Leucothoe Sprays.
Case Z. 1,000 assorted Galax.

Photograph of Leucotho'e Sprays.

KELSEY'S LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS

This, the most graceful of all decorative evergreens, was introduced by us in 1895. Bril-
liant deep green sprays 1 to 2 feet long. The cut gives a good idea of what it is — a better

way is to order a sample Case A, and use some.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY vs. PRICE. Don't confound Kelsey's beautiful Southern Galax

Leaves and Leucotho^ Sprays with the culls and trash offered by imitators — we introduced Galax to
the florists' trade, and our standard has improved instead of deteriorating. We have customers
of many years' standing who buy from us each season and pay a fair price for the best leaves,
rather than try to use the cheap stuff ottered so freely elsewhere. We don't claim to have the
lowest prices, but we do have the best leaves, best packing, and best facilities for prompt
shipping.

CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY ORDERS. When ordering fur the Holidays please do so as
early as possible. Many are disappointed by not getting stock in time, when a little foresight
would have made everybody happy.

We try to please all, but, of course, can't do it. Just complaints are desired, and we are
always found ready to rectify any error on our part.

FREIGHT OR EXPRESS. Always state how to ship. In the absence of instructions we
use our best judgment, but cannot be responsible in any instance after the goods are delivered to
forwarding agents.

TELECRAPH. Telegraph your orders when in a hurry — it saves time.

PRICES. We issue a list from time to time, giving current prices, which are liable to change
without notice. Write for it. Lowest possible cost for best goods is our standard.

SAVE DELAY. Always address our Boston office and save delav.

Proprietor HIGHLANDS NURSERIES
HARDY AMERICAN PLANTS
Western North Carolina

HARLAN P. KELSEY

Tremont Building

BOSTON, MASS.

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Copyright 1901 by Harlan P. Kelsey.