PREFACE TO 25th EDITION. 



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A new edition of this catalogue is herewith presented to our friends and patrons. 



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 descrip- 

 tions of nearly all the hardy ornamental trees and shrubs most worthy 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. Land- 

 scape 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 Eose 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. 



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PREFACE TO 26th EDITION. 



The last edition of this catalogue Avas published three years ago. It was a very 

 accurate and complete work of the kind ; as stated in the preface to that edition the 

 descriptions were carefully revised and mostly rewritten, besides being handsomely 

 illustrated. 



In this edition, which has been revised with equal care, many new and valuable 

 trees and shrubs, a tine collection of hardy herbaceous perennials. Chrysanthemums, 

 etc., together with numerous illustrations, have been added. 



We take pleasure in presenting it to our patrons. 



ELLWANGER & BARRY. 



