TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
In the transaction of any business, a mutual desire for mutual satisfaction 
between parties should prevail. Let us, then, ask of our patrons an observ- 
ance of the following requests: 
That all orders addressed to us be written out in a legible style, with the 
name in full on a separate sheet, and not in the body of the letter, that no 
mistake may occur. 
That particular and plain directions be given how they wish their packages 
marked, and by what route sent, and to whose care consigned. When no route 
is designated, we will send by the one we deem most advisable; but let it be 
distinctly understood that we will, in no case, be responsible for any loss or 
damage that may occur after we have delivered them to the forwarders. 
They alone are responsible. 
While we exercise the greatest care to have all our trees and plants true 
to name, well grown and packed in the best possible manner, and hold our- 
selves in readiness, on proper proof, to replace all trees or plants that may 
accidentally prove untrue to label, free of charge, or refund the amount paid 
therefore, it is mutually understood and agreed to between the purchaser and 
ourselves that our guarantee of genuineness shall in no case make us liable 
for any sum greater than that originally received for trees or plants that 
prove untrue. Our reputation for upright dealing, and the uniformly high 
standard of quality of our products, is our guarantee to our customers. 
When orders are received specifying the kinds wanted, the purchaser will 
please say whether we shall fill up with other varieties, should some of those 
which he has ordered be exhausted. We will, so far as in our power, give 
him his choice; but when the varieties specified cannot all be furnished, or 
are known to be unworthy of cultivation, we will take the liberty of substi- 
tuting others in their place, unless special orders are given to the contrary. 
When the purchaser is not well acquainted with the fruit by name, he would 
do well to leave the selection to us, briefly stating at what season he wishes 
the fruit to ripen; and in such cases we will exercise our best judgment in 
making a judicious and profitable selection of the standard sorts and good 
Prompt attention will be given to all letters requesting information, all 
of which should enclose a postage stamp. 
It is expected that orders for trees from those with whom we have no 
acquaintance will be accompanied by the cash or a suitable refeience. 
Our terms are INVARIABLY CASH, or a negotiable note of short time, 
satisfactorily endorsed, made payable at bank. 
From past experience we have learned that we cannot affford to delay col- 
lections, and must henceforth insist upon prompt payment. Our business is 
attended with heavy expenses, and we must have the cash to push it. 
Trees, plants, etc., will be carefully taken up, each kind tied by itself and 
labeled, the roots packed so as to carry safely, and delivered to the trans- 
portation companies free of charge. 
All communications should be addressed to 
ALBANY NURSERIES, Inc., 
Albany, Ore. 
