H Xittle ITntrobuctor^ ^alk. 
HE Sherwood Hall Nursery Company have pleasure in presenting with 
their compliments their first General Catalogue of everything pertain- 
ing to horticultural and kindred pursuits ; for although they have suc- 
ceeded in gaining a desirable reputation in the sale of trees and plants 
in past years, this is their first presentation of a complete general assort- 
ment, including the best current varieties of seeds and bulbs. 
We have endeavored to make our Catalogue complete and convenient, and will be 
thankful for suggestions or opinions that may be utilized in coming issues. It is 
proper to here mention our facilities for serving you ; We have large establishments in 
operation, including a depot in San Francisco, where Trees, Plants, Seeds and Bulbs of 
every description can be obtained, and extensive greenhouses and nurseries at Menlo 
Park (30 miles from San Francisco), providing exceptional facilities for growing and 
testing stock in the most careful manner. Visitors are always welcome at our Menlo 
Park place, and a day can be profitably spent in looking over our greenhouses and 
grounds, which are extensive and attractively situated. Both of these establishments are 
admittedly a credit to California, and compare favorably with similar interests anywhere 
in the country. Planters on the Pacific coast are asked to notice that they have now an 
opportunity to purchase all garden supplies under favorable circumstances near at hand, 
saving thus both time and expense, and fostering a home enterprise. Our field will 
embrace the limitless flora of the Pacific Coast and Japan, supplemented by whatever 
the rest of the world can supply, as dictated by the educated taste of our patrons. 
Although comparatively young in the trade, our establishment is equipped with 
facilities and stock for transacting a large volume of business. There is nothing ex- 
perimental in dealing with us, and our financial resources enable us to buy in such a 
manner as to quote our patrons favorable prices. Mr. James B. Kidd, recently with 
Messrs. James M. Thorburn & Co., of New York, has charge of our seed and bulb 
departments, and in each branch of our business we have skilled assistants. 
An effort has been made to render the pages of this Catalogue not only de- 
scriptive but agreeably instructive, and we trust our friend's may find herein aids to 
success in the garden. 
Ibow to Business with 'Uls. 
It cost.s nothing additional to order early, and you thus secure first choice and best attention. 
l>on’t forgot to write your name and address, postoffice, express office and state on every order. Give 
plain shipping directions, and state whether you wish your order sent by freight, express or mail. When this 
is omitted we use our best judgment, and arc not responsible should it prove unsatisfactory to you. 
It i.s iiiiportaiit to send cash with orders, as we do not open accounts for small amounts. Remit by 
registered letter, money order, or if small amounts, postage stamps will do. 
We are detorniinetl to do business so as to give our customers entire satisfaction, and by equitable 
transactions to secure their permanent trade and a word of recommendation to their neighbors and friends. 
We do not claim to sell the cheapest seeds or plants, but the best, and know that if favored with a share of 
your orders for the coming season our goods will give you satisfaction. We believe our stock is as represented ; 
but at the same time wish to be distinctly understood that our seeds are sold without any wai-ranty, 
express or imjilied, and without any responsibility in re.spect to the crop. If our seeds are not 
aetsepted on these terms, they must be returned at onoe. 
Sbenvoob Iftall IRurser^ Co. 
tTimotbi^ Iboplnns. 
Orccnbouscs, IHutscrt! anb SccSsJfanna, 
tincnlo Iparl!, California. 
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