S. B. PARSONS & SONS, 



Kissena Nurseries, 

 Near KISSENA STATION, FLUSHING, N. Y, 



OFFER a very large assortment of TREES and PLANTS of all the best families. Nearly 

 all of them have been two years transplanted, and their roots are thus in the very best possible 

 condition for a second transplanting. 



Some of their best specimens can now be seen at the CENTENNIAL GROUNDS. The 

 whole or part of the large collection there is now for sale, to be delivered at the close of the Expo- 

 sition. A list of the sorts will be furnished on application. Any one purchasing this entire collec- 

 tion will have an assortment of trees and shrubs rarely equalled. 

 Their Catalogue of 



New and Rare Hardy Trees and Shrubs 



is now READY, and will be sent on application. It contains some 65 varieties of NEW 



lAPANESE PLANTS, 



including the remarkable JAPANESE MAPLES, and also a large number of new Hardy 

 Plants from Europe. They think themselves safe in asserting that so rich a collection has not 

 before been in this countrv. 



CAMELLIA JAPONICA and AZALEA INDICA can be advantageously shipped 

 during October, November and De(eml)er. These plants are carefully formed and trim- 

 med, and their symmetry is recognized by all who see them. 



Estimates will he furnished for Planting Grounds under the care of an experienced Landscape Gardener, 



and much trouble thus saved to the owner. 



Catalogues will be furnished to applicants by mail, and those who wish to visit the Nurseries will always find either one of 

 the proprietors, or J. R. Tninipy, the woll-known propagator of the old estalilishinent. They can take the terries at 34th Street 

 or James' Slip, which connect witli ilio railroad, leaving the first a quarter of an hour, and the last half an hour before tlie 

 deoarture of trains, which make the i lan^it in half »a hour. The Nursery is adjoining the Kissena Station and one and a half 

 miles from the other stations, from wuich carriages are free. Mp 



DUTCH BULBS 



Our New Autumn Catalogue of 



Bulbs & Small Fruits, 



ORNAMENTAL IRON AND RUSTIC WORK 



FOR WINDOW gardp:ns and house plants. 



Beautifully illustrated with many engravings, is 

 now read}' and will be mailed to all applicauts 

 enclosing 10 cents. Regular customers sup- 

 plied gratis. Collections of Bulbs $3, $5, $10, 

 .$20, mailed post-paid, to any address 

 upon receipt of price. Our list of 



Comprises every desirable variety of 

 Strawberries, Raspberries, Grapes, &c. 

 Bulbs and Plants mailed to any address at Catalogue prices. Address, 



B. K. BLISS & SONS, 



SEED, PLANT AND BULB WAREHOUSE, 

 P. O. BOX 5712. 34 Barclay Street, New York. 



