ADVICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
(PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING OUT ORDER.) 
Correspondents will greatly oblige by observing the following, so far as practicable:— 
ist. All orders should be sent in as early as possible to insure prompt attention, as 
it is our rule to execute them in the order in which they come to hand; hence we cannot, 
except for extraordinary reasons, delay orders received first for those coming late in the 
season and requiring attention at once. 
2d. All orders should be legibly written out on the order sheet herein enclosed; this 
will save us much trouble, and at the same time prevent mistakes. 
3d. It is requested that explicit directions for marking and shipping 
PACKAGES ACCOMPANY EACH ORDER. When it is left to us to choose the mode of con¬ 
veyance, we will exercise our best judgment. We pack in such a manner that fruit and 
ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens, and hardy border plants go safely as freight. In all 
cases the articles are at the risk of the purchaser after being shipped, and if delay or loss 
occurs the forwarder alone must be held responsible. 
4th. All orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied with a bank 
draft or a post-office or express money order for the amount. If neither can be had, 
enclose currency in registered letter. 
5th. Notify us instantly of any errors that may be committed in filling orders, so 
that we may at once make ample amends, as we desire to conduct our business in 
all respects satisfactorily to those who favor us with their confidence. 
