PREFACE TO 25th EDITION. 



Wc take pleasure in presenting to our friends and patrons a new edition of this 

 catalogue. 



Many of the descriptions have been rewritten, all the lists revised, and some new 

 illustrations introduced. We think, therefore, that the book will now serve, not 

 merely as a priced catalogue, but also as a useful hand-book, containing brief 

 descriptions of nearly all the hardy ornamental trees and shrubs most worth}' of 

 cultivation in this and similar climates. 



We have recently planted a new arboretum in which young specimens of nearly 

 all the species and varieties we offer, are to be found, and we cordially invite all 

 who are interested in ornamental planting, to inspect the collection. 



We are prepared to furnish duplicate collections, for college grounds, parks, etc., 

 on the most favorable terms. To students and lovers of nature nothing can be 

 more interesting than to study the nomenclature and note the peculiarities of 

 growth, habit, foliage, flowers and fruit of all the finest trees and shrubs that will 

 thrive in our climate. 



Our general stock of ornamental trees, shrubs and plants has never been so 

 extensive and complete in every department as it is at this time. Everything has 

 been well and carefully grown. 



Several promising novelties are now offered for the first time. 



Gentlemen making extensive improvements, or adding to their collections. 

 Landscape Gardeners, Superintendents of Public Parks, Gardens, Cemeteries, 

 etc., etc., will find it to their advantage to examine our stock. 



Nurserymen and Dealers will be supplied on liberal terms. A wholesale catalogue 

 (No. 4) is published semi-annually. 



A Rose Catalogue is now published separately and is known, in our series, as 

 No. 5; the great extension of our Rose culture having compelled us to adopt this 

 course. 



Attention is requested to "Brief Suggestions to Planters" on next page. 



ELLWANGER & BARRY. 



