To Correspondents 
1st. This catalois cancels all previous prices, either in special lists, offers or catalogs. This rule will be strictly 
observed. 
ORDERS 
2d. Order early so that you may get the varieties and grades you prefer. All orders shouh! he legihly written 
on a separate sheet and not mixed up in the body of the letter, tlicrehy saving us a great deal of trouble and tending 
to prevent mistakes. Never write on both sides of paper. 
QUANTITY ORDERS 
3d. Articles mentioned in this catalog will be furnished as follows: a of a variety at the 10 rate. 50 at the 100 
rate, 300 at the 1000 rate. To illustrate: One each of Baldwin. Delicious, Gravenstein. Lawver. Red Astrachan. 
making tive in all, would entitle the purcha-scr to the 10 rate on apples. If an order called for live varieties; of apples, 
as mentioned above, 1 Muir Peach, 1 Frencii Prune. 1 Koyai Apricot, l Bartlett Pear, l Washingtnn Navel Orange, the 
10 rate would apply on the apples, but the each rate on the assorted trees. Purchasers will please bear in mind that 
the quantity rates apply only where multiples of the same variety of tree is ordered and not on assortments. As an 
extreme ease, .^00 apples, one of each variety, would entitle the purchaser to the loOO rate just the same as if the order 
consisted of 10 varieties of 30 trees each; if, however, 100 apples. 100 peaches, 100 pears, 100 plums. 100 nectarines, 100 
apricots, 100 cherries. 100 walnuts, lOO oranges, and 100 persimmons were ordered, the 100 rate would apply on each item. 
BASIS OF THE SIZES AND CALIPER MEASUREMENTS FOR TREES 
4th. On all deciduous fruit trees, except almonrls an,] tigs, the caliper and lieiglit combined determine the grade 
of the tree. 
Not less than 1 inch represents 8 to 10 ft. trees 
Not less than % inch represents tJ to 8 ft. trees 
Not less than Vz inch represents 4 to 6 ft. trees 
Not less than % inch represents 3 to 4 ft. trees 
Not less than Vi inch represents 2 to 3 ft. trees 
Almonds and Figs are inclined to grow stocky, and the caliper measurements will govern the grade regardless of 
the height of the tree. 
ALMONDS 
Not less than % inch represents 4 to 6 ft. trees 
Not less than % inch represents 3 to 4 ft. trees 
Not less than inch represents 2 to 3 ft. trees 
FIGS 
Not le>is than % inch represents 4 to (i ft. trees 
Not les-s lhan inch represents ."i to 4 ft. trees 
.Vol less than ^ inch represents 2 to 3 ft. trees 
SUBSTITUTIONS 
5th. Where partioular vaiioti« iire ortlvrcl, ami punk-iiUr utx^ ami rf tree*, kimi uf .*lii<*V. etc.. it slumlil 
be stated whether and tn wlwil extent Milxtitiitmn will Ijp «llnwei1 in ra?*^ thr i r ler i-«niK»t l»c filled I t the letter. 
Where no instnictiunt in tliit* resipii-t aet-uniputiy tl»c ortler. «« «ImJI tveX at lllicrty t i*ulwtitute i llier rarictics as nearly 
similar as possible. If the ^election of the rjirletie« i« left ealwdy to UK. «e •^Icitl r.it|r:nor to #aci>J only MH'h sorts as 
are aeknowledgred to give ^reneral aatisfju-'tiun. 
PACKING 
6th. All trees and plants are earefiilly hiheled, ami i^eturelv pAcke<l n Vv t^>l iii:i-.i:icr. (or which u mmleratc 
charge sufficient to cover cost of material unly will lie made: hut no charge U nude fr^ Il»e delivery of packages to 
the railroad or express office at Niles. 
EXPRESS OR FREIGHT 
7th. Always state which way you want your order shipped and give explicit dire<tii»ns for marking packages. 
When it is left for us to choose the mode of conveyance, we will exercise our bej*t judgment, but as all articles are at 
the risk of the purchaser after being shipped, we must not be held responsible foi any loss or delay that may occur 
Ihruugb the negligence of the transportation companies. 
ERRORS AND SHORTAGES 
8th. Customers are requested to notify us immediately sliould any error or shortage occur in tiliing their orders 
so we may rectify it at once. Any such claim must be made witliin one week after receipt of shipment, otherwise it 
will be assumed that tlie goods are satisfactory and in accordance v.ith invoice. 
TERMS 
9th. All of our stock is sold for cash, unless otlier arran^jcinents are made. Remittances can be made t,> us 
either by postofflce or express money order, registered letter, bank draft, or check. 
10th. On all orders placed in advance we ask that a 20 per cent deposit l)e forwarded with the order, and 
we will then reserve the stock for shipment at any time designated l)y the customer. 
WRITE PLAINLY 
11th. Always be sure to write your name. Postofflce address and Express or Freight office plainly so no mistake 
can be made by us. 
GUARANTEE 
12th. The Californ a Nursery Company will exercise care to have all stock true to name, nevertheless it is 
understood and agreed that should any stock prove untrue to name, the Cali'crn'a Nursery Company shall be liable 
only for the sum pa d for the stock which may prove untrue, and shall not be liable for any greater amount. 
All communications shoidd be addressed to 
CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY, 
Copyright 1921. NILES, CALI-QRNIA. 
TRIBUNE PRESS. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 
