PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING OUT ORDER 
Order All orders should be sent in as early as possible to insure prompt attention; it is our rule to exe- 
Early culc them in the order in which they come to hand; hence we cannot delay orders, received first, for 
those coming late in the season and requiring attention at once. In every case whore possible it is 
advisable to forward goods early. If ground is not in condition to plant, they can be left in ike boxes , or taken 
out and the roots covered, with earth. 
How A ! 1 or ^ ers should be legibly written cut on the order sheet herein enclosed; this will prevent 
mistakes. 
Order * n or ^ er ^ n £ 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 
substituted, in case the order cannot be filled to the letter, as happens occasionally in all estab¬ 
lishments. 
Packing All trees and plants are carefully labeled and packed in the best manner for all parts of the 
end world and delivered on board car3 here at the prices named in this catalogue. 
Shipping . H * 9 re \i uesi6 d that post-office address, as well as explicit directions for marking and ship- 
Directions V m 91 )a °^ a 9 GS > accompany each order. When it is left to us to choose the mode of convcy- 
✓ ance * wc xvlii 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. Ia 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. 
For shipment 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 samo having careful attention. Shipments of this kind can usually be made to the best 
advantage in the month of November. 
Terms orders from unknown 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 £ Iaims for Eduction must be made immediately on receipt of goods. No claims will be allowed 
for loss by cold in winter or drouth in summer or for any cause whatsoever beyond our control. 
No claims will be allowed for delay or loss by transportation companies—they alone must be held respon¬ 
sible. 
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 prices J* 1 *? not be the lowest > *>ut price is a secondary matter when considering the purchase 
... , Tre6S 811(1 Plani s. Quality should count for something, also the record of seventy-two years 
of fair dealing. J * 
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 
Kates zO per cent, from regular merchandise rates . 
Packing J. he S P rin S packing and shipping season usually opens here about the first of April, and con- 
Scason* 1101168 lnto toe month of May. The planting season is not regulated bv any particular month 
» * ? T n J ° r b 7 the State of ve & etation where the planting is to be done, but by the condition of 
the trees vo be planted. Hence, trees can be sent with safety from Rochester to localities several degrees 
south, even if they do not arrive until the ordinary transplanting season in that locality is passed. In tha 
autumn, we usually commence digging and packing the first week in October and continue until the freez¬ 
ing of the ground, say middle to end of November. 
Fall Th ® S P ri ?£ planting season is often of such short duration that much intended work U neces- 
Plantlng sarny 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. 
The 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. 
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We do not have agents. Buy direct from the grower and do away 
with the middleman’s profit and agent’s commission. 
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