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early. Large stocks in certain varieties are sometimes entirely booked before the shipping season of ins, 
and before the shipping season closes numerous varieties run short. By ordering early, customers secure 
just such sizes and varieties as they want. 
Selecting Varieties suited to locality is of the first importance, and can often be more advanta¬ 
geously done by ourselves than by purchasers. We are always glad to aid our customers in their selections, 
when so desired, and will cheerfully furnish additional information in regard to particular varieties. 
Estimates Furnished. Quotations will be furnished on lists submitted. We suggest the advisability 
of applying for estimates on large lots of assorted varieties. Such lists submitted for prices should state 
explicitly the number and size of each variety wanted. 
Remittances. To secure safety and prompt acceptance, remittances should be made by Bank Draft on 
New York or Jacksonville, Express or Post-Office Money Order, Registered Letter or prepaid express. 
In Writing Orders, purchasers will oblige us and facilitate prompt execution by using the order 
sheet to be found in this catalogue. Whether this is done or not, the following information should be given 
fully and in detail: Post-office address in full, including county and state. Point of destination, if different 
from post-office address. If post-office and shipping address are the same, state this fact. Name route 
by which goods should be shipped, if there is any preference, and they will be marked and billed according 
to instructions. State whether shipment by freight or express is desired. 
CONDITIONS 
Applying to all orders : 
No Charge for Packing will be made on orders amounting to $2 or more. We cannot accept orders 
amounting to less than $2. 
Applying Prices. Five, fifty and five hundred trees of one variety, at ten, hundred and thousand 
rates respectively, when ordered in specified quantity at one time. This rule must be applied to long lists 
made up of a few each of many varieties. On large orders for orchard planting, some further latitude as to 
number of varieties will be given upon application, when desired. 
Substitution of Varieties. We desire to follow our customers’ wishes in this respect, and have found 
that they generally wish us to substitute, to the best of our judgment, in case any varieties ordered are ex¬ 
hausted. We, therefore, substitute, unless instructed to the contrary, but never until the varieties ordered 
are exhausted ; and in all cases cheerfully refund the money instead of substituting, if so requested. 
Shipping by Mail. We reserve the right to turn down all orders for shipment by mail, as we are not 
equipped for, and do not care to undertake a mailing business. In ordering trees or plants for shipment by 
mail, add fifteen per cent, to the list price on the smallest size given, to cover cost of packing and postage. 
We cannot guarantee trees to come up to size specified in list, as only very small specimens can be sent in 
this way. 
Time of Shipment. Unless instructed otherwise, during the shipping season orders will be forwarded 
as soon after their receipt as possible, and orders booked in advance will be shipped as soon as may be after 
the shipping season opens. 
Terms Cash with order, if for immediate shipment. On orders booked in advance, 25 per cent, down, 
and balance before shipment. 
We Guarantee all stock sent out to be well rooted, well grown, true to name, properly packed, and 
shipped according to instructions. 
Limit of Liability. Our liability under the above guarantee is limited in amount to the original 
price received. 
Transportation at Purchasers’ Risk. Our responsibility ceases upon delivery in good order to 
forwarding companies ; claims for loss or damage in transit, should be made upon the latter. We will, 
however, start a tracer for delayed shipments if notified, and use every means at our command to secure 
prompt delivery, or recovery in case of damage or loss. 
Claims. Errors will be promptly rectified, if claim is made within ten days after the receipt of the 
goods. 
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