INTEODUCTION. 



In sutmitting this Catalogue to the readers of the foregoing work, WiUiam Barron and 

 Son heg to state that they have since the establishment of their nurseries more than 

 twenty years' ago, made Cpniferae a speciality, every Ne-jv Plp,nt introduced into this 

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

 market. 



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

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



By these means, and; by the very careful attentio'p bestowed in the cultivation of 

 their plants, their stock of Conilersa has hecomp celebrated both at home and abroad 

 as being perhaps the best in the trade. 



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

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

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



They would also particularly call attention to their splendid collection of Ornamental 

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

 over-eslam^te their value in Landscape Gardpning, P\:pjiiig the last few years special 

 attention ha^ been flevoted to this brapch, and, as it has beep their personal study to 

 seek out %nd secure the newest and best vj,rietips, they can with confidence recommend 

 all that they offer. 



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

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



The Genferal Nursery Stpck is extensive and weU-grpwu, ,^nd as they pay particular 

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

 to give satisfaction. 



When packed, the balls, of ^ha ^%rger plants are completely enclosed in a circular 

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

 ball several owt., hundreds of miles without the slightest injury, and will be delivered at 

 its journey's end in as perfect a oop^tion as when removed. 



A general descriptive Patalpg!ie_will be forwarded, post frpe.'on applidstion; likewise 

 their Seed, iBulb, and Eose Catalogues, the two former published in January and the 

 latter in August. 



Landscape Ckwrct^mg.r-MT. Baebov, Sen., who has. had great experiencp in this 

 department, devotes nearly the whole of his time to hifS profession as a Landscape 

 Gardener. He also gives advice on the management of Wood's and Forests. 



In addition to furnishing pjans, they also underfcakp all IsinAs of ground work, the 

 formation of new roads, ornaniental water, rookwork, &o., by contract or otherwise. 



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

 entrusted to their care. 



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

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

 usual prices. 



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

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

 them placed to greater adyantage if they knew it could bp done with safety. _Tlieir 

 ITransplanting ^Machines, with eifloient men for such purposes, can be had at a moderate 

 rate. William Babbon being the originator of the most successful system for the 

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

 the inexperienced. A few testimonials, selectpd from many ofters, received from 

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



Although every care wiU be taken in the paokjng of goods, rist of every description, 

 costs of transit, &o., must ba borne by the purchaser. No complaint entertained unless 

 made within seven days of the receipt of goods. 



To lessen transit expenses, all goods wiU be consigned at " Owner's Eisk" (viz., 

 Purchaser's) unless advised to the contrary. 



Blvastos Nobsebies, Dpoember, 1874. 



