A Few Words Our Cvastomers Should Read 
ORDERS SHOULD BE GIVEN EARLY. Many persons will wait until they are all ready to 
set plants or trees and then send in their orders, expecting that we can fill them immedi- 
ately. When wo receive an order we immediately deduct the number of trees called for 
m each variety from our supply of stock in these varieties in the nursery and we consider 
them sold and late orders have to take what is left. By having orders in early we can give 
them better attention, plan the packing and shipping to better advantage, and with less 
liability of any mistakes being made. Write your name, post office and state distinctly, 
and be sure that you do this every time you write. If purchasers choose, they can leave 
selection with us, merely stating the proportion of summer, fall and winter, or early.medium 
or late fruit wanted, as our experience enables us to select such sorts as are adapted to the 
locality. 
ERRORS. Immediate notice should l)c given us of any error in filling out an order, 
so that we may rectify the mistake, or give a satisfactory explanation, which is cheerfully 
done in all cases. We disclaim liability for losses arising from defective planting or sub- 
sequent cultivation and treatment. A continuation by the purchaser of the careful hand- 
ling and earnest effort given the stock up to the time of its leaving our hands will ordinarily 
leave no roim for losses or complaints. 
GUARANTEE. While we exercise the greatest care to have all trees, shrubs and plants 
true to name and healthy, and hold ourselves prepared to replace, on proper proof, all 
that may prove otherwise, we do not give any warranty, express or implied, and in case 
of an error on our part it is mutually understood and agreed between the purchaser and 
ourselves that we shall not, at any time, be held responsible for a greater amount than the 
original price of the goods. 
CARE OF TREES AND PLANTS ON ARRIVAL. If not ready to plant the stock the day it 
arrives, or if you have more than you can plant within a few hours, it should be at once 
heeled-in. Select a well-drained spot, dig a trench about 18 inches deep, sloping on one 
side, and place the roots in the bottom of the trench, with tops leaning up the slopmg side. 
Spread out the trees so that the earth will come in contact with every root, sift fine dirt 
in among the roots, fill the trench partly full, and press firmly with the feet. Fill up level 
with the top of the ground and press again with the feet, covering with loose dirt. 
Trees thus "hceled-in" will keep i;i good condition a long time. Do not cover with litter 
or straw, as it will harbor mice during winter. 
IF STOCK IS FROZEN WHEN RECEIVED, bury the package, unopened, in well-drained 
ground, or place in a cool cellar, so that it will thaw out slowly and gradually without being 
exposed to the air. 
IF STOCK SHOULD APPEAR DRY OR SHRIVELED when received, through delay in transit 
or any other cause, take from the package and plunge into water, or bury in the ground 
in an inclined position so as to cover with the earth; thoroughly soak with water and let 
remai.i for twenty-four hours or more until a fresh, plump appearance is regained, when 
the stock may be planted. 
PLANTING. If trees fail to succeed when planted, it is considered always in order to 
abuse the nurseryman. But remember this, if you plant carelessly you will be the loser; 
nothing can prevent it, not even abusing the nurseryman. Plow and puh^crizc the soii 
thoroughly. Lay off in rows, north and south, as wide as you wish, and open the rows with 
the plow as deeply as possible. It saves half the digging. Dig the holes wide enough to 
admit the roots in their natural position, without crampmg, and deep enough to allow the 
trees to stand an inch deeper than they stood in the nursery. Dwarf pears should be 
set deep enough to cover the quince stoclc on which they are v>'orked. Throw the surface 
and subsoil into separate piles. Cut off smoothly from the under side all broken or bruised 
roots, and cut back the last season's growth of top one-half to two-thirds, leaving two or 
three good buds to each branch, except for fall planting ia cold climates, when it is best to 
defer top-pruning until spring, just before the buds start. At all times keep the roots 
carefully protected from the sun and wind. Place the tree in the hole; fill m with fine 
surface soil, for covering the roots, and this should be carefully worked among them. If 
the ground is dry, it is well to pour in some water when the hole is partially filled. See 
that the ground is firmlv and solidly packed over all parts of the roots, so that there will be no 
opportunity for dry air or frost to enter and destroy roots deprived of the full benefit of 
their natural protection. Omission to pack the earth solidly is the most frequent cause of 
failure in planting nursery stock. Fill the holes full enough to be even with the surround- 
ing surface after the fresh earth settles. Always remove the labels when planting. If 
these are left until the trees are grown, the connecting wire often cuts into and destroys 
the tree or branch to which it is attached. 
