ANNOUNCEMENT. 
In presenting this catalogue we degire to thank our many patrons who have 
so liberally patronized us in the past, and it is with no small degree of pride 
that we can now say that we can offer to our customers everything for the 
fruit grower. Our nurseries have been enlarged, and with the present facilities 
we have, we are in a position to give the best of satisfaction to one and all of 
our customers. The stock we offer this year is unusually fine, and guaranteed 
strictly true to name. Again we say we are grateful for the very liberal pat- 
ronage received during the past year, and we respectfully solicit a further 
continuance of the same. 
Our nurseries are located about the center of the great fruit belt of South- 
western Michigan, seven miles south of St. Joseph, one mile west of Stevensvllle, 
on the Pere Marquette railway, and three miles from Derby on the I., I. & I. R. 
R. Soil is a black, rich sandy loam thoroughly underdrained, and at the same 
time so retentive of moisture as to be unaffected by drouth. 
OBDUBUTa-. — In ordering give specific directions as to whether the stock is 
to be shipped by freight or express, giving route. Where there are no directions 
given, we ship to the best of our judgment, but assuming no risk. After stock has 
been delivered to railroad station or express office our responsibility ceases. 
OBDEBS. - Write your order on sheet separate from letter, please. It is much 
handier for us. Order while our list of varieties is complete. In case we are 
out of a variety we will substitute another of equal merit, unless you say not 
to, alw.ays taking care to please you and labeling true to name. 
Por the protection of our customers, the nurseries have been Inspected in ac- 
cordance with the state laws, and a certificate issued, showing that our stock 
and premises are entirely free from obnoxious pests or disease. 
QTTABANTEE. -All our stock is true to name and carefully labeled; yet 
while we use the greatest care to do this, we will not be held responsible for any 
sum greater than the cost of the stock, should any prove otherwise than as rep- 
resented. We warrant our stock to reach customers in good condition, if sent 
by mail or express. 
BEFEBENCE. — We refer to Union Banking Co„ St. Joseph, Mich.; Ameri- 
can Express Agent, Stevensvllle, Mich.; John Corrigan, Merchant, Stevensvllle. 
Mich., and E. G. & Z. A. Smith, Stevensvllle, Mich. 
WHEN MAKING OUT YOUB OBDEB do SO on the order sheet mailed In 
the catalogue; do not mix it with your letter. If you have any special direc- 
tions, place them on the order sheet, naming the road or express company you 
wish us to use. Otherwise we w'lll use the best route laid down in Shipper’s 
■Guide. 
All inquiries cheerfully answered, but please make them short and to the 
point. 
If more than one catalogue is received, please hand to some neighbor and 
oblige. Also if you have neighbors (fruit growers) that you think would like 
our catalogue, if you will send a few names on postal we will mail them one and 
will send you a few plants for your trouble. 
Shipping seasons begins about April 1st or possibly last week in March, and 
continues to about the 1st to 10th of May. 
TEBMS. — One-fourth cash with order, balance before stock is shipped. Or 
will ship C. O. D., if one-half of the amount accompanies the order and purchas- 
er will agree to pay return charges on the money. 
BEMITTANCES may be made either by New York or Chicago draft, post- 
office or express order, or where none of these may be had, by registered letter. 
CIiAIMS If any, should be brought to our attention immediately after re- 
ceipt of goods for correction. Complaints offered after the goods have been in 
the hands of purchaser ten days cannot be entertained. 
PBICES subject to change without notice. Those desiring stock in large 
quantities write for special prices. 
We offer the following stock for PaU and Spring. Prices are P. O. B. on cars 
at our station, by Express or Freight only. Boxing and Packing free. 
