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Saint Clair Nurseries,
Summerfield, ILL.
BABCOCK & BRO.,
Proprietors.
[ young man pointing in field of fruit and vines]

A general assortment of FRUIT & ORNAMENTAL
Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Dahlias, Bedding Plants, &c., &c. [written inside a square]

Summerfield, Ill. Mar 30th[underlined] 1861

Dr. Dr

Your little tricks came to hand frozen hard as a brick- We buried the Box entire-dont think they are hurt much tho- got them all in the ground now-send the bal as soon as you think proper. The matter is rather unfavorable for our door operations Have you any [illegible] the(?) grab aims Harissus Cider if so send us 1000 of each. We would like some [illegible] grab aims (?) also about 50 of each if you have them send em along with the bal if you have shipped send by Ex we are planting [illegible] a Peach orchard in the bud [illegible] or 2000 trees
Yours truly Babcock & Bro