NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS 
1. Orders should be sent in as early as possible, that there may be plenty of time for 
shipping long distances when necessary. 
2. Buyers, ordering by letter, should write out their order plainly, on a separate 
list, and not in the body of the letter. It will prevent mistakes in the hurry of the packing 
season. 
3. Give plain and explicit shipping directions. When none are given we forward 
according to our best judgment; but in no case do we assume any responsibility after the 
delivery of the stock in good condition to the forwarder. 
4. All orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied with the cash or 
satisfactory references. 
5. If the varieties of fruit ordered cannot be supplied, others equally as good and 
ripening about the same season, will be substituted, unless ordered to the contrary. 
6. We recommend that purchasers leave the selection of varieties with us, as far 
as possible, merely stating the proportion of summer, fall and winter fruit wanted, as our 
experience enables us to select such sorts as are adapted to the locality. 
7. Immediate notice should be given to us of any error in filling out an order so that 
we may at once rectify the mistake or give a satisfactory explanation. 
Low Express Rates on Trees and Plants 
Express companies now carry trees and plants to any part of the country at a reduction 
of 20 per cent, from regular merchandise rates. 
Fumigation and Inspection 
Our nurseries are inspected twice each year by the State Entomologist, and are kept 
free from all insects and pests, but in order to insure our patrons that everything is perfectly 
free from scale, pests, etc., we will on request fumigate any goods shipped to them. 
Notice 
All goods sold by us are sold f. o. b. point of shipment, and while in transit are at 
purchaser’s risk. We feel it is our duty to emphasize the fact that we do not insure the safe 
delivery of goods and that the title of any goods sold by us and consigned to the purchaser 
or to consignee designated by purchaser passes to the purchaser upon delivery by us to the 
carrier at point of shipment. 
And we desire to make it clear to the trade that the railroad or Express Company’s 
receipt relieves us of all responsibility, and any claim for damage should be made im¬ 
mediately to the agent at the point of delivery. 
W. & T. SMITH CO. 
