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LAKE SHORE NURSERIES, ERIE, PENNA. 
ANNOUNCEMENT. 
We take pleasure in presenting- herewith our Surplus List of Stock 
for the Fall of 1896, for the consideration of our brother nurserymen and 
large purchasers, for whom it is intended. We fully appreciate the patronage 
accorded us in the past, and have perfect confidence in our ability to retain the 
good-will and patronage of all our former customers. We would respectfully 
solicit a trial order from those with whom we have never dealt, feeling sure 
that with our superior methods of grading and packing, we shall be able to 
please. The high standard to which we grade shall be maintained, and we will 
continue to exercise due diligence in the forwarding of orders, recognizing the 
great importance of prompt shipments. We feel assured that the superior 
quality of our stock and the low rate at which it is offered, together with our 
careful method of handling and packing, cannot fail to render the purchaser 
entire satisfaction. 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. 
We do not reserve the selection of varieties to ourselves, but always give 
the purchaser his choice, so far as is consistent with our stock, otherwise you 
are notified. 
All claim for errors and deductions must be made within six days after re- 
ceipt of stock. 
Our Guarantee of Genuineness. — While we exercise the greatest diligence 
and care to have all our trees, etc., true to label, and hold ourselves in readi- 
ness, on proper proof, to replace all trees, etc., that may prove untrue to label, 
free of charge, or refund the amount paid— it is mutually understood and 
agreed to between the purchaser and ourselves, that our guarantee of genuine- 
ness shall in no case make us liable for any sum greater than originally re- 
ceived for such trees, etc., that prove untrue. 
Boxing and packing charged as follows : 
30 x 30 inches, 9 to 10 feet, 
26 x 26 “ 9 to 10 “ 
24 x 24 “ 8 to 9 “ 
$3.00 each. 
2.S0 “ 
2.00 “ 
16 x 16 inches, 8 to 9 feet, 
$1.50 each. 
14 x 14 “ 
8 to 9 “ 
1.25 “ 
12 x 12 “ 
8 to 9 “ 
1.00 “ 
No extra charge for delivering packages at Express Office, Railway Sta- 
tion, or wharf. 
Terms of payment must be cash down or satisfactory note for amount of 
bill, unless with established nurserymen, when, if unknown to us, satisfactory 
reference will be required before shipment. 
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Please do not mix up your orders in the main body of your letter, but write 
them out plainly and distinctly, each article on a line. This will often save 
time and errors. 
Do not send individual checks. Send bank drafts on New York, regis- 
tered letters, or money orders payable at Erie, Pa. 
THE PACKING SEASON. 
In the Fall we usually begin digging and shipping about the 1st of October 
and continue until checked by cold weather. In the spring from the 20th of 
March to the 1st of April, and continue throughout May. 
LAKE SRORE nurseries, 
ERIE. PENNK. 
