How 
to 
Order 
Packing 
and 
Shipping 
Directions 
PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING OUT ORDER 
Order A1 . 1 orders should be sent in as early as possible to insure prompt attention; it is our rule to exe- 
Early e them in the order in which they come te hand; hence we cannot delay orders, received first, for 
, . ,, l " os f coming late in the season and requiring attention at once. In every case where possible it is 
advisable to forward goods early. If ground is not in condition to plant, they can be left in the boxes, or taken 
out and the roots covered with earth. 
mistaKis™ sh ° Uld 1,6 legibl >' written out on the order sheet herein enclosed; this will prevent 
In ordering fruit trees, it should in all cases be stated whether standard trees are wanted for 
orchards, or dwarfs for gardens. 
Where particular varieties are ordered, and particular ages and sizes of trees, kinds of stock, 
etc., it should be stated whether, and to what extent, other varieties, sizes, ages, etc., may be 
in case the order cannot be filled to the letter, as happens occasionally in all estab- 
All trees and plants are carefully labeled and packed in the best manner for all parts of the 
world and delivered on, board cars here at the prices named in this catalogue. 
. H is requested that post-office address, as well as explicit directions for marking and ship¬ 
ping packages accompany each order. When it is left to us to choose the mode of convey- 
n <■ ■*. / ance, we will exercise our best judgment. We pack in such a manner that fruit trees and 
small fruits (excepting strawberries), ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens, and roses, go safely as freight. 
Hardy border plants should be shipped by express. In all cases the articles are at the risk of the purchaser 
a)ter being shipped, and if delay or loss occurs, the forwarder alone must be held responsible. 
• i For j b, P men t abroad, we pack in the best manner, in close boxes. Our consignments to all parts of 
the world have generally been received in good condition, and parties who favor us with their orders may 
rely upon the same having careful attention. Shipments of this kind can usually be made to the best 
advantage in the month of November. * 
Terms A 11 ? rde . rs from u |> k nown correspondents must be accompanied with a draft on some of the prin¬ 
cipal cities, or post-office or express money order for the amount. If neither can be had, enclose 
currency in registered letter. ’ 
Claims Cl aim9 for deduction must be made immediately on receipt of goods. No claims will be allowed 
wi- -nl 3 L T, CO< V? W1 , n ? er or 5 irouth in summer or for any cause whatsoever beyond our control, 
sible alni8 W1 * ^ a lowed for de ay or loss by transportation companies—they alone must be held respon- 
GUARANTEE. In growing and furnishing all nursery stock we use the greatest care to 
have it true to name, and will replace any that may prove untrue. But no sale by us carries a 
warranty of quality, express or implied, and for any error we shall not be liable for more than 
the purchase price. Every purchase from us is made on these terms. 
Prices P rices may not be the lowest, but price is a secondary matter when considering the purchase 
of fair dealing** and * lants - Quality should count for something, also the record of seventy-two years 
The prices in this catalogue supersede those of all former editions. 
Express The express ’companies now carry trees and plants to any part of the country at a reduction of 
20 per cent, from regular merchandise rates. 
The Spring packing and shipping season usually opens here about the first of April, and con- 
! 6 S. 0nt ^ M , ay ‘ ? h , e P lant >ng season is not regulated by any particular month 
the tree, tn heated t? he S ‘ ate of ve S etatio " where the planting is to be done, but by the condition of 
„ Idence ’ tree ?., can b V ent Wlth 9atet y from Rochester to localities several degrees 
south, even if they do not arrive until the ordinary transplanting season in that locality is passed. In the 
f n ub “? n tC e r USU A 7 ^-menoe digging and packing the first week in October and continue until the freez¬ 
ing of the ground, say middle to end of November. 
Fall The . s P"?g planting season is often of such short duration that much intended work is neces- 
Planting san 'y omitted or postponed. In the Fall there is abundance of time to plan and plant, and the 
work therefore can frequently be done as satisfactorily as in the Spring. 
Tb*: once prevalent notion that Fall planting is not advantageous, has proved to be erroneous. Almost 
everything called hardy can be planted successfully in the autumn, except in some regions where the win¬ 
ters are extremely severe, or in exposed situations, in which case Spring planting is absolutely necessary. 
Evergreens may be transplanted successfully in August and September. 
Rates 
Packing 
Season 
We do not have agents. Buy direct from the grower and do away 
with the middleman’sprofit and agent’s commission. 
