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INTRODUCTION 
To Correspondents. 
In the transaction of any business, a mutual desire for mutual satisfaction be- 
tween parties should prevail. Let us, then, ask of our patrons an observance of the 
following requests: 
That all orders to us be written out in 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 ourselves 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 therefor, 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 origin- 
ally 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 guaran- 
tee to our customers. 
When orders are received specifying the kinds wanted, our 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 substituting 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 trees. 
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 of whom we have no acquaint- 
ance will be accompanied by the cash or a suitable reference. 
Our terms are invariably cash, or a negotiable note of short time, satisfac- 
torily indorsed made payable at bank. 
From past experience we have learned that we cannot afford to delay collec- 
tions, 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 lab- 
eled, the roots packed so as to carry safely, and delivered to the transportation com- 
panies free of charge. 
All communications should be addressed to 
ALBANY NURSERIES, Inc., 
Albany, Oregon. 
