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HARRISON'S NURSERIES, BERLIN, MD. 



READ. 



WRITE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS PLAINLY— Always give shipping directions whether by 

 freight or express, aud name of freight or express office. If directions are not given we will use our 

 own judgment. 



NO CHARGES ARE MADE FOR PACKAGE AND DELIVERY AT R. R. COMPANY when prices 

 are made at catalogue price. Where special prices are made, cost of boxing and baling will be 

 added at cost. We endeavor to look after the interests of our customers, and have plants and trees 

 packed as light as is consistent with their safe transportation. 



IF FROZEN WHEN RECEIVED bury the package unopened in well drained ground, or place it 

 in a cool cellar so that it will thaw out slowly and gradually, without being exposed to the air. 



IF THEY SHOULD APPEAR DRY OR SHRIVELED WHEN RECEIVED, through delay in transit, 

 or from any cause, take them from the package and plunge into a tub of water, or bury the roots in 

 the ground in an inclining position, so as to cover one-half or more of the tops with earth, and then 

 thoroughly soak with water, and let them remain for twenty-four hours or more, until they regain 

 their fresh, plump appearance, when they may be planted. 



OUR GUARANTEE— While we exercise the greatest care to have every tree and plant true to 

 name, and are ready, on proper proof, to replace anything sent by us that prove untrue to Libel free of 

 charge, it is understood aud agreed between purchaser and ourselves, that we are not to be held liable 

 for any greater sum than that paid us for said trees taat may prove untrue. 



TlflE OF SHIPHENT— To the fall trade we will commence to ship trees as soon as the leaves are 

 off and the wood ripe, and plants about the 1st of October, and continue as long as the weather is 

 mild. For the spring trade in most seasons, we can fill orders as early as February for the South, as 

 late as May for the Northern customers. Always name date when you want stock shipped, but have 

 it reach you before you need it. We endeavor to handle your stock in best manner, clean it up nicely 

 and give you good count, 



WHEN BEST TO ORDER— Order now. Do not wait until you are ready to plant. Your order 

 will not be shipped until the proper time or until you wish it. 



HOW BEST TO REMIT— Remit by Bank Draft, Express Money Order, or Post Office Money Order 

 on Berlin Post Office, Registered Letter, or stamps for fractional parts of a dollar. 



PAYMENTS INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. 



SPECIAL LOW EXPRESS RATE— By special arrangements we are able to send plants by express 

 to any parts of the country at 20 per cent, less than merchandise rate over each company. We 

 interest ourselves in giving our customers a low express rate. We have the Adams Express Co. 



CLAIMS FOR DEDUCTION should be made within five days from receipt of goods. 



OUR OFFICE IS located at the junction of the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Railroad, a 

 branch of the P. R R., which connects for all points north, and the Baltimore, Chesapeake and At- 

 lantic Railroad, which connects with the B. & O. for all points west and is within 100 yards of Western 

 Union Telegraph office and Adams Express, and any order, large or small, will be cared for promptly 

 and filled in due time. We have two immense packing houses that enable nss to give best care and 

 protection in handling and packing stock from wind, sun and frost, Office connected by tele- 

 phone to farms. 



J. G. HARRISON & SONS, 



BERLIN, MARYLAND. 



HARRISON'S NURSERY GROUNDS AT BERLIN, MD. 



