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 varie¬ 
ties; 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. 
6th. Always state which way you want your order shipped and give explicit directions for 
marking packages. 
When it is left for us to 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 no 
control over them after delivery to the transportation companies, or over the planting and care 
after they are received by the buyer, we will not be responsible in any other direction than as 
stated, and accordingly, if any tree or plant should prove untrue to kind, we will either replace 
the same or refund the amount paid; but in no case will we be liable for any sum greater than 
that originally paid, and this statement is due notice to buyers of the extent of our responsibility 
for trees and plants after delivery 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 occur in 
filling their orders so we may rectify it at once. Any such claim must be made within one week 
after receipt of shipment; otherwise it will be assumed that the goods are satisfactory and in 
accordance with invoice. 
C. O. D. AND STRANGERS. 
10th. Orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied by the cash or satisfactory 
reference. Orders to be sent C. O. D. must be accompanied by at least one-half the amount in 
cash; otherwise' they will not receive attention. 
REMITTANCES. 
11th. Remittances may be made by check or draft on San Francisco banks, Express or 
Postoffice 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. 
PARCEL POST. 
13th. We strongly advise that it is poor practice to send live plants in the mails, and there¬ 
fore hope no one will order goods shipped in that way. 
All communications should be addressed to 
CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY, INC., 
NILES, CALIFORNIA. 
