S. B. PARSONS & SONS, 



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Have rcceivfd two Awards from (Ik U. S. Centennial Commission, for "Ornamental 

 Trees and Shrubs," aiul for " Ferns." Tlii.s is a recop;nition of their extensive collection of 

 riaiits of o\tiy description for ornanu-nting house or jiroiincls. Great pains are taken to obtain 

 everytliiiiir <>f value for tliis purpose to he found in the World, and they are prepared to say that 

 for completeness, rareness and beauty this collection is seldom excelled. 



Of these plants a certain numVicr, not hardy in this climate, are kept in Greenhouses and 

 may be sent out at any time during the winter. The following are a few to which we would 

 particularly call tlu> attention of piurchasers, both wholesale and retail. 



Camellia japonica. An extensive collection of all sizes in very large assortment and 

 splendid health. 



Chinese Azaleas. A large stock of all kinds and sizes in fine healtli and well set with buds. 



Roses of certain of the best Ever-blooming sorts selected and potted for this purpose. 



Ferns. A large a.ssortment of the best kinds including some very rare and beautiful. 



Citrus, grafted plants of nearly 100 varieties of Oranges, Lemons, &c. 



Aucubas, Gardenias in variety, Magnolias of the best evergreen kinds, Palms and many 

 others which we have not room to name here, but refer for further information to our Catalogues, 

 sent by mail gratis on application. 



We are now prepared to offer the rare and beautiful Japanese Maples, at greatly reduced 

 prices, and will furnish next Spring good plants from $1.50 to $5.00 each, according to the kind. 



Those who wish to visit the Nurseries will always find either one of the proprietors, or J. R. Trumpy, the well-knowD 

 propagator of the old eflfel)lishnient. They can take the ferries at 34th Street or James' Slip, which connect with the railroad, 

 leaving the first a quarter of an hour, and the last half an hour before theJAepartnre of trains, which make the transit in 

 half an hour. The Nursery may W reached from the stations by carriages free of charge. 



Fruit and Ornamental Trees, 



SHRUBS, ROSES AND PLANTS, 



Q^tlemen improving their grounds, Orchardists, Landscape Gardeners, Nurserymen and 

 Dealers in Trees, will find our stock of 



FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. 



the largest, and the collection the most extensive and complete in the United States. Full par- 

 ticular given in the following Catalogues, which will be sent to our old customers free, to others, 

 who £fcc\ose stamps, as below : 



No. 1.— FRUITS, 60 pages with Colored Plate, 15 Cts.; plain, 10 Cts. 



No. 2.— ORNAMENTAL TREES, Shrubs, Evergreens, Roses, Etc., 124 pages, 50 



illustrations, and a fine colored plate of Roses, 25 Cts., plain, 15 Cts. 

 No. 3.— GREEN and HOT-HOUSE and BEDDING PLANTS, Free. 

 No. 4.— WHOLESALE, Free. No. 5.— LIST of NEW ROSES, Free. 

 Address, 



ROCHESTER. N. Y. 



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