INTBODUCTION. 



In submitting this Catalogue to the readers of the foregoing work, William Barron am 

 Son beg to state that they have since the establishment of their nurseries more tha: 

 twenty years' ago, made Coniferse a speciality, every New Plant introduced into thi 

 country during that time having been purchased by them the moment it was in th 

 market. 



They have likewise agents in many places abroad, from whom they receive consigr 

 ments of seed of such varieties as are best re-produced from seed. 



By these means, and by the very careful attention bestowed in the cultivation < 

 their plants, their stock of Coniferae has become celebrated both at home and abroal 

 as being perhaps the best in the trade. 



The superiority of their plants is sufficiently established by the fact that, durin 

 the last six years, W. B. and Son have constantly exhibited at all the principal shows i 

 the United Kingdom, and have as yet invariably obtained first honours. 



They would also particularly call attention to their splendid collection of Ornament; 

 Deciduous Trees ; of many of these they cannot speak too highly, it is impossible t 

 over-estimate their value in Landscape Gardening. During the last few years specii 

 attention has been devoted to this branch, and, as it has been their personal study i 

 seek out and secure the newest and best varieties, they can with confidence recommen 

 all that they offer. 



As great mistakes are made in the treatment of trees after removal, a few practice 

 hints will be furnished to purchasers of large specimens, to insure success. 



The General Nursery Stock is extensive and well-grown, and as they pay partieuk 

 attention to the constant removal of their plants, they are finely rooted, and cannot fa 

 to give satisfaction. 



When packed, the balls of the larger plants are completely enclosed in a circuli 

 crate, which is drawn tightly round them ; in this manner a plant will travel, with 

 ball several cwt., hundreds of miles without the slightest injury, and will be delivered i 

 its journey's end in as perfect a condition as when removed. 



A general descriptive Catalogue will be forwarded, post free, on application ; likewi: 

 their Seed, Bulb, and Bose Catalogues, the two former published in January and tl 

 latter in August. 



Landscape Gardening. Mr. Barron, Sen., who has had great experience in th 

 department, devotes nearly the whole of his time to his profession as a Landsca] 

 Gardener. He also gives advice on the management of Woods and Forests. 



In addition to famishing plans, they also undertake all kinds of ground work, tl 

 formation of new roads, ornamental water, rockwork, &c, by contract or otherwise. 



They keep a staff of experienced foremen to superintend any work that may 1 

 entrusted to their care. 



Any Plants not enumerated in their Catalogue, Greenhouse, Stove, or otherwis 

 which their customers may require, if not in stock, they will be happy to procure at tl 

 usual prices. 



It frequently happens that after trees have been planted a few years, they appear 

 have been planted too near or in the wrong place, and their possessors would gladly ha' 

 them placed to greater advantage if they knew it could be done with safety. The 

 Transplanting Machines, with efficient men for such purposes, can be had at a modera 

 rate. William Barron being the originator of the most successful system for t] 

 removal of large trees, his well-known reputation as a planter, may give confidence 

 the inexperienced. A few testimonials, selected from many others, received fro 

 gentlemen who have used their Machines, will be found at the end of the Catalogue. 



Although every care will be taken in the packing of goods, risk of every descriptio 

 costs of transit, &c, must be borne by the purchaser. No complaint entertained unle 

 made within seven days of the receipt of goods. 



To lessen transit expenses, all goods will be consigned at " Owner's Bisk" (vi 

 Purchaser's) unless advised to the contrary. 



Elvaston Nurseries, December, 1874. 



