ELLWANGER & BARRY'S 



Among the European sorts, we have discovered Noble to be an exception to most 

 introductions in that class because it has proved to be a good grower and bearer, and 

 seems to be a variety of merit for this country. It is very large, handsome and of 

 good quality. We would also refer planters to our full and choice collection of Alpine 

 and Hautbois varieties, which are little known and grown in this country, but which 

 are delicious though small ; Belle Bordelaise, Royal Hautbois and Montreuil deserve 

 the attention of the amateur. 



RELIABILITY OF OUR LISTS. 



We aim to make our lists as reliable as possible by constant revision, adding the 

 good sorts and rejecting the indifferent ones, and we hope to merit a continuance of 

 the extensive trade with which we have been favored during the last fifty ^^ears. 



SELECTED HOLLAND BULBS. 



To accommodate those who desire bulbs for fall planting, we have ordered an 

 assortment from the best growers in Holland, and our stock may be depended upon as 

 being the very best. 



THE GARDEN BEAUTIFUL IN SPRING. 



After a long, dreary winter, with snow in sight for nearly two or three months,, 

 nothing gives so much pleasure on the return of Spring as a garden well supplied witb 

 Spring flowers; the Snowdrop, Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow), Crocus and the Scilla, 

 which appear and flower as soon as the snow disappears, and which are followed 

 immediately by the Due Van Thol Tulips, the Hyacinths, Narcissus, etc., will afford 

 great pleasure to the owner. A garden well furnished with these beautiful flowers can 

 be had at small expense ; every lover of flowers is invited to examine our Catalogue 

 and prices. 



PiEONIES AND PHLOXES. 



The recently introduced varieties in both of these families show great advance.. 

 The Pseony is the best substitute for the Rhododendron, which can only be grown in 

 favored localities and it is admirably adapted to general cultivation. For effective beds, 

 masses and groups, there is not another plant so useful. Of vigorous habit, fine 

 foliage and magnificent large showy flowers, the Paeony can justly command admira- 

 tion from all. It flourishes best in rich soil, but thrives under ordinary culture, 

 frequently even when neglected. It is a plant for the million, and deserves a place ini 

 every garden, large or small. 



The Phlox too, merits more attention than it has hitherto received. The newer 

 orts are especially to be commended. 



ADVICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. 



Correspondents will oblige by observing the following regulations : 

 ist — All orders should be legibly written out. 

 2d — When particular varieties are ordered it should be stated whether, and to what extent, other varieties. 



may be substituted, in case the order cannot be filled to the letter, as happens occasionally in all 



establishments. Our rule is not to stibstitute in any case, ivithoiit being expressly requested to do so. 

 3d — It is requested that explicit directions for marking and shipping packages accompany each order^ 



All articles are at the risk 0/ the purchaser after being shipped, and ij" delay or loss occurs, the 



forwarder alone must be held responsible. 

 4th — All orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied with a draft on some of the principal 



cities, or money order for the amount. If neither can be had, enclose currency in a registered letter. 

 5th — Our customers are requested to notify us instantly of any errors that may be committed in filling 



their orders, in order that we may at once make ample amends, as we desire to conduct our business- 



m rU respects satisfactory to those who favor us with their confidence. 



•ry Plants by Express not prepaid. — Unless especially ordered otherwise, we alwaj'S:. 

 ry plants by Express at purchaser's expense. 



