2 \J\^i^- CAYUGA, N. Y. 
BtSt CARE AND BEST VALUES, 
I promise this and the prices following, quality stock considered, proves 
the latter, and the introduction of a copy of my midsummer letter proves 
the former. 
COPY MIDSUMMER LETTER, issued annually end of August or early 
September. 
• CAYUGA NURSERIES, Estab. 1847. 
C.wuGA, N. Y. Sept. 1, 1903. 
/'ear Sir: I shall be pleased to learn how the stockis doing you purchased 
of me last spring. In order to keep in touch with all who patronize me I 
make an effort to know just how their trees are doing, and in case of any 
loss I am willing to share same with them. I promise best care and best 
values ; this is but one proof of the care I promise. Please advise me by re- 
turn mail of the condition of your stock. Faithfully yours, 
H. S. WILEY. 
B®°Please answer me frankly, do you know of any one in the business 
who looks after his customers as closely as this ? Each summer this letter of 
inquiry is sent out. 
FUMIGATION. 
All stock thoroughly fumigated with hydrocyanic acid gas unless 
otherwise ordered. I beg to submit that I have the honor of be- 
ing one of three men who voluntarily began the fumigation of 
nursery stock for commercial orchardists in my state. Some who 
are quite determined not to go to this expense, claim it is injur- 
ious to stock. The highest authorities in the United States after 
most thorough tests, advocate this practice as the most effective 
way to rid trees and plants of the numerous insect pests to which 
they are subject. No orchardist of intelligence will plant trees 
unless they have been fumigated. It is safer for you to place your 
order with one who willingly fumigates, than to send it elsewhere. 
Our system of fumigation together with careful State inspection, 
should make you feel safe in placing your order with me. See 
Certificate below. 
State ot New York 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
Certificate ot Inspection of Nursery Stock. 
This is to certify that the stock in the nursery of H. S. Wiley, of Cayuga, 
County of Cayuga, State of New York, was duly examined in compliance 
with the provisions of Chapter 519 of the Laws of 1902, and it was found to 
be apparently free in all respects from any contagious or infectious di.sease 
or diseases, or the San Jos6 scale or other dangerously injurious insect pest 
or pests. This certificate expires June 30, 1904. 
[Copy] Dated, Albany, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1903. C. A. WIETING, 
Commissioner of Agriculture. 
