EDUCATION AND SELECTION are the two greatest forces used in 
the production of all these fruits and flowers. Not knowing the facts, and be- 
cause some of them happen to be crossed, people often jump at the conclusion 
that they are summarily produced by crossing, with about as little science or 
ceremony as a wizard would appear to do it with his magic wand. 
VISITORS to our grounds are not allowed, as no possible benefit can accrue 
and we have no time to spare. 
Applications for SAMPLE FRUITS cannot generally be complied with, as 
a small army of specially trained men would be required during the priceless 
hours of the ripening season, when the habits, peculiarities and probable com- 
parative value of the many thousands of new fruits must be promptly, carefully, 
and very rapidly attended to. 
ORDER EARLY AS POSSIBLE. Spring commences in California with 
February, and everything herein described must be carefully kept back by cold 
storage to supply Eastern and Foreign customers ; we have arrangements, how- 
ever, for keeping GRAFTING WOOD in the most perfect condition all through 
the season. 
We hold all the stock of these novelties in existence; none of them can be 
obtained elsewhere on earth. 
Everything described in this list will be prepaid by mail or express anywhere 
in the United States, Canada or Mexico. 
NO RESTRICTIONS whatever ; multiply and distribute as fast as possible. 
TERMS INVARIABLY CASPI ; no time to keep books. 
ALL THE CUTS USED IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE EXACT 
NATURAL SIZES, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 
In consideration of careful handling and prompt delivery, I rather prefer 
that shipments go forward by Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express. That company 
furnishes special rates ; never above and in many instances much lower than U. 
S. mail rates. I also prefer that remittances be made (when possible) by ex- 
press money orders, making same payable to my order, if not convenient then by 
bank draft, registered letter or Postoffice money orders. 
TO CORRESPONDENTS 
Kindly be as brief as possible. Ask no questions which you think can be 
answered elsewhere. With all the modem conveniences of graphophones, typewriters, 
&c, it is at times impossible to keep up. 
Always write your questions on a postal card with spaces for reply, and whenever 
possible arrange the question so that it can be answered by yes or no. If a reply is de- 
sired which requires more space than a postal card affords, always enclose five dollars. 
"Value for value is the rule that must finally obtain in all transactions, and it is 
the man who gives full value for what he receives who wins permanent prosperity." — 
W. Atlee Burpee. 
"The best way to benefit the poor is to increase Nature's productions of the 
necessaries of life." 
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