FOREWORD 
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To Correspondents 
3 N the transaction of any business, a mutual desire for a mutual satisfaction between 
parties should prevail. Let us, then, ask of 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 sep- 
arate sheet and not in the body of the letter, that no mistakes may occur. 
That pirticular 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 desig- 
nated we will send by the one we deem most advisable; but let it be distinctly under 
stood 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 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. 
Wheti 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 order- 
ed be exhausted. We will, so far as in our power, give him his choice; but when the 
varieties specified cannot 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 judi- 
cious 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 acquaintance 
will be accompanied by the cash or a suitable reference. 
Our terms are invariably cash, or negotiable note of short time, satisfactorily 
indorsed and made payable at bank. 
From past experience we have learned that we cannot afford to delay collections, 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 transportation companies 
free of charge. 
All communications should be addressed to 
ALBANY NURSERIES, Inc., 
Albany, Oregon. 
