TO CORRESPONDENTS 
1st. This catalog cancels all previous prices, either in special lists, offers or catalogs. This rule 
will be strictly observed. 
ORDERS. 
2d. Order early so that you may get the varieties and grades you prefer. All orders should be 
legibly written on a separate sheet and not mixed up in the body of the letter, thereby saving us a great 
deal of trouble and tending to prevent mistakes. Never write on both sides of paper. 
QUANTITIES AND PRICES. 
3d The articles in the following list will be furnished at the annexed prices ONLY when the 
quantity specified shall be taken. Five hundred, however, will be furnished at the thousand rate, fifty 
at the hundred rate and five at the ten rate. The absence of a thousand, hundred or ten rate means in 
each case that the next best rate is the lowest we can make. In no case does this mean so many trees 
of assorted classes, but refers only to ONE CLASS of assorted varieties; for instance, 5 apples, or 5 
pears, or 5 plums, of different varieties, but not 2 apples, 2 pears and 1 plum. 
SUBSTITUTIONS. 
4th. Where particular varieties are ordered, and particular ages and sizes of trees, kind of stock, 
etc., it should be stated whether, and to what extent, substitution will be allowed in case the order 
cannot be filled to the letter. Where no instructions in this respect accompany the order we shall 
feel at liberty to substitute other varieties as nearly similar as possible. If the selection of the 
varieties is left entirely to us, we shall endeavor to send only such sorts as are acknowledged to give 
general satisfaction. 
PACKING. 
5th. All trees and plants are carefully labeled, and securely packed in the best manner, for 
which a moderate charge, sufficient to cover cost of material only, will be made; but no charge is made 
for the delivery of packages to the railroad or express offices at Niles. 
EXPRESS OR FREIGHT. 
order shipped 
6th. Always state which way you want your order snipped and give explicit directions for 
markingePackugeSieft ^ ^ choose the mode of conveyance, we will exercise our best judgment; 
but as all articles are at the risk of the purchaser after being shipped, we must not be held responsible 
for any loss or delay that may occur through the negligence of the transportation companies. 
GUARANTEE, ETC. 
7th. We warrant all trees and plants to be good, thrifty and true to label, but having n( J control 
over them after delivery to the transportation companies, or over the planting and care aler tne y J*, e 
received by the buyer, we will not be responsible in any other direction than as stated, and accord¬ 
ingly, if any tree or plant should prove untrue to kind, we will either replace the same or refund tlie 
amount paid; but in no case will we be liable for any sum greater than that originally paid, and t s 
statement is due notice to buyers of the extent of our responsibility for trees and plants after delive y 
of the same shall have been accepted by the buyer. 
REPLACING. 
8th For the reason that we have no control over the planting, pruning and care of the trees 
after they leave our hands, we will not under any circumstances replace any trees that may die. 
ERRORS AND SHORTAGES. 
9th Customers are requested to notify us immediately should any error or shortage 0C ° U J T* 
aw* 1 ssass 
with invoice. 
C. O. D. AND STRANGERS. 
10th. Orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied by the cash ‘“cash^ 
reference. Orders to be sent C. O. D. must be accompanied by at least one-half the amount in 
otherwise they will not receive attention. 
REMITTANCES. 
11th. Remittances may be made by check or draft on San Francisco banks, Express or Post- 
office money order on Niles, by registered letter or cash by express prepaid. 
WRITE PLAINLY. 
12th. Always be sure to write your name, Postoffice address^ and Express or Freight office 
plainly so no mistake can be made by us. 
All communications should be addressed to 
•CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY, 
NILES, CALIF. 
