To Correspondents 
1st. Tiiie catalog canneU all previous prices, either iu special lists, offers or catalogs. This rule will be strictly observed. 
OBD£BS 
2d. Order eiirly ao timt you may get the varieties aiid grades you prefer. All orders should be legibly written on a separate sheet 
and not mixed up in the body of the letter, thereby saving ns a great deal of trouble and tending to prevent, mistakes. Never write on 
both sidcQ of paper. 
QUANTITY ORDERS 
Sd. Articlea mentioned in this catalog vnW be furnished na follows: 5 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, nialdng five iu all, would entitle the purchaaer 
to the 10 rate on apples. If an order called for five varieties of apples, as mentioned above, 1 Muir Fcach. 1 French Prune, 1 Royal Apricot. 
1 Bartlett Pear, 1 Washington Xavcl 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 multiple of the same variety of tree is ordered and not on assortments. 
Aa an extreme case, 500 apple?, one of each variety, would entitle the purchaser to the 100t» rate just the .same as if the order consisted 
of 10 varieties of 50 trees each; if. however, 100 apples, 100 peaehcs. 100 pears, 100 plum.'?, 100 nectarines, 100 apricot*, 100 cherries, 100 
walnuts, 100 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 dc*ciduous fruit trees, except almonds and figs, the caliper and height combined determine the grade of the tree. 
Not less than 1 inch represents 8 to 10 ft. trees 
Not less than % inch represents ti to 8 ft. trees 
Not less tlian H inch represents 4 to 6 ft. trees 
Not less than % ineh represents 3 to 4 ft. trees 
Not leas than H inch represents 2 to 3 ft. trees 
Almonds and Figs B*e indined to grow stocky, and the caliper roflasiiremeutB will govern the grade r^rdleaa>f the height of the tree. 
ALMONDS 
Not less than J-^ inch represent^i 4 to 6 ft. trees 
Not les.s than ^ inch represents 3 to 4 ft. trees 
Not less than }4 inch represents 2 to ft. tro'>s 
FIG^S 
Not less than inch represents 4 to 0 ft. treea 
Not less than )^ inch represents 3 to 4 ft. trees 
Not less than % inch reproscntB 2 to 3 ft. trees 
SUBSTITUTIONS 
5th. Where particular varieties are ordered, and particular ages and sizes of trees, kind of stock, etc., it should be stated whether and 
to what extent snbstitution will be allowed in case the order cannot be filled to the letter. Where no in.struetions in thi.s respect accompany 
the order, we shall feel at hbcrty to substitute other varieties as nearly similar aa possible. If the selection of the varieties is left entirely 
to us, we shall endeavor to send only suoh sorts as are acknowledf;ed to give general satisfaction. 
PACEINQ 
6th. All trees ami plants are carefully labeled, and securely packed iu the best manner, for which a moderate charge sufficient to 
cover cost of material only, will be made; but nO ohargeis made for th^ delivery of packages to the raib-oad or express offices at Niles. 
EXPRESS OR FREIGHT 
7tb. Always state which way you want your order ahipped aud give cxplioiL directions for marking packages. Wlien it ia left for 
us to choose the mode of conveyance, we will exercise our best judgment, but as all articles are at the risk of the purchaser after being 
ahippe-d. we must not be held responsible for .my losa or delay that may occur through the negligence of the transportation companies. 
ERRORS AND SHORTAGES 
8th. Customers are requested to notify us immediately .should any error or shortage occur in filling their orders so we may rectify 
it at once. Any such claim must be matle within one week after receipt of shipment, otherwise it will be assumed that the goods are 
satisfactory and in i^c^ordtmce with invoice, 
G. O. D. AND STRANGERS 
9th. t)nl<»rs from unknown corre&pondentR must be accompanied by the cash or satisfactory reference. Orders to be acnt C. O. D. 
must be accompanied by at least one-half the amount in cash; otherwise they will not POceive attention. 
REMITTANCES 
10th. Remittance tnuy be made by eheiJc or di^ifton Sim Francisco banks, Expres.s or Postoffice money order on Niles, by registered 
letter or cash*t9 eKpTcss prepaid. 
WRITE PLAINLY 
Uth. Always be sure to write your name, Postoffice address and Express or Freight office plainly so no mistake can be made by \u. 
aUABANTEE 
12th. The California Nursery Company will exercise care to have all stock true to name, nevertheless it is understood 
and agreed that should any stock prove imtrue to name, the California Nursery Company shall be liable only for the sian 
paid for the stock which may prove untrue, and shall not be liable for any greater amoimt. 
All communicationB should be addressed to 
CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY, 
Copyright 1918- NILES, CALIFORNIA. 
