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Homer N. Chase & Co., Geneva, New York 
FOREWORD, continued 
As an additional precaution, we have built on our packing grounds 
a scientifically-constructed concrete fumigating house, where every tree 
and plant is fumigated with hydrocyanic acid gas before it is shipped. 
The additional expense in connection with this fumigation is not 
inconsiderable, but it enables us to give our customers an absolute 
guarantee that trees are in a perfectly healthy condition when received. 
We offer our goods for sale through a large force of reliable and 
responsible salesmen, and make deliveries at the homes of our cus- 
tomers. We accept orders for only such varieties as we can furnish, 
which enables us to guarantee everything to be true to name. If, 
however, through a mistake made by the carelessness of any person in 
our employ, a tree should not be true to label, the purchase price will 
be refunded the customer, or other stock furnished, at his option. 
We have tried to make this catalogue a little bit different, and a 
little bit better than any we have previously issued, and we call your 
attention to subject matter at the beginning of each department, 
giving instructions in condensed form as to how to transplant and 
grow the different fruits, etc. We believe this will be appreciated by 
every one, and can safely say that if these instructions are carried 
out, and this book preserved for future reference, the best results 
will be obtained. 
A copy of this catalogue will be sent free of charge to every 
customer who desires one, or to any friend who is interested in the 
growing of high-grade fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, etc. 
Very respectfully, 
HOMER N. CHASE & CO. 
GENEVA, NEW YORK 
