CIRCULAR TO THE PROPRIETORS OF NURSERIES. 



In addition to the Trees, Shrubbery, etc., of all kinds enumerated in our 

 Catalogues, which are ottered to you of the usual size at a liberal discount from 

 the regular prices, we have on hand a very large stock of less size, from one 

 year's growth upwards, which we will sell at diminished rates in proportion 

 thereto. Where the quantity taken is large, and not less than 12, or at the 

 least 6 of any one kind, the proportionate trouble being thereby lessened, the 

 prices will be put at the lowest rates. The same arrangement will be applied to 

 all articles in the other Nursery departments, and a Catalogue rated according to 

 frize and quantity will be sent to applicants. Copious remarks on every point 

 connected with the transactions of our business are attached to the Catalogue 

 of Fruits. 



PRICES OF THE VARIOUS ARTICLES. 



It is well known that there exists a considerable variation in the prices charged 

 at the different Nurseries of the Union, and it is the determination of the 

 Proprietors of this Establishment to supply all articles as cheap, and in most 

 cases much cheaper than they are obtainable elsewhere. It should nevertheless 

 be understood that a similarity or diminution in price does not in all cases con- 

 stitute cheapness. The fii'st question to be considered by the purchaser is the 

 genuineness of the articles, and this especially applies to Fruits, and to the most 

 rare and valuable Flowering Shrubs and Plants. The second question should 

 refer to the size and vigor of the respective Trees and Plants, there being an 

 important difference to the purchaser vv^hether these are vv^ell grown and of proper 

 size, or on the other hand mere offsets or small specimens. It is in these highly 

 important points that this ancient Establishment possesses preeminent advan- 

 tages, derived from the abundant stock of strong and well-grown Trees and 

 Shrubbery, and also from the opportuniiies vvhich time and investigation have 

 afforded for proving the accuracy and excellence of the Fruits, and the beauty 

 and value of the Ornamental Shrubs, etc. We have only further to say that it is 

 our determination that those who may deal extensively with us, shall find it to-, 

 their interest to do so, as well in regard to the prices charged, as in many other 

 important particulars. 



REMARKS ON THE DAHLIA. 



It may be asserted without fear of contradiction, that at no period since the 

 era of the famed Tulipo-mania, has the attention of the votaries of Flora been 

 so universally devoted to any flower as it now is to the Dahlia, the "Glory of 

 the Autumn." To the varieties first cultivated, the objection was justly made 

 that the expansion of their flowers commenced too late in the season to merit 

 much estimation, but culture and judicious propagation have removed this diffi- 

 culty as regards the new varieties. These commence blooip.ing the middle Oj 

 June, and continue until arrested by frost, our fine American autumn beir 

 particularly favorable to their development. The new varieties produce also 

 much greater profusion of flowers than the older sorts. This magnificent plai 

 therefore, ranks in splendor and diversity of form with the far-famed Tulip ar. 

 the Rose. Many of the varieties are inconceivably beautiful and interesting, 

 and there seems a never-ending variation of color and form. 



The numerous varieties combine the richest shades and most varied hues of 

 which nature is susceptible, with every diversity in shape and magnitude, from 

 the size of a small globe an inch and a half in diameter, to an expanded disk 

 twenty-four inches in circumference ! 



Rivalling as they do all other plants of the garden in their majestic appearance! 

 and gorgeous display, they also combine the merit of facility of culture to such a 

 degree, that the most ignorant can scarcely fail of success ; and, indeed, the day 

 ]^ not distant, when the number of varieties will surpass that of either the 

 Hyacintii, the Tulip, the Rose, or the Carnation, and the numerous Striped, 

 variegated, and Mottled Dahlias, will then be designated under the various 

 classes of Flakes, Bizarres, etc, in the same manner as the Carnation j the 

 connoisceurs, without doubt, becoming quite as fastidious in regard to the form-* 

 ation and color of the petals, as they now are in respect to the last named flower. 



DAHLIAS IN ASSORTMENTS, etc., the selections to be made by the 

 purchaser. Where one dozen or more roots are ordered, a discount of 25 per 

 cent, will be made ; on 50 roots, 30 per cent. ; and on 100 roots or more, 

 od per cent. 



^*hlias in Assortments, selected by the Proprietors, will be supplied at $50, 

 ^37 50, ^30, and .%'25 per 100, according to their beauty and rarity. 



anil /■ '^'P*^'^"'^ prices are rated very low for prompt payment, and we make it our present rule to run no rislf, 

 Hnw^* furthermore make it a great object to purchasers to deal with us by the saving; in prices and diicounts^ 

 •be receiv d ^""^ '^''*'"'* °^ '^°'*' *" transmitted that are perfectly good, payable at 3, 4, or 6 months, they wi4r 



