What a year of plenty we are'Ihaving ! Even the croaker— he who complains of the weather and the 

 seasons,— has been silenced; unless Indeed his malady has become so chronic that he mmt find fault and 

 now complains because there is too much fruit. The Apple crop, the yield of Pears, Peaches, Plums, 

 Grapes and in fact all fruits, with the single exception of Strawberries, has been one almost without a par- 

 allel in both its magnitude and perfection. We speak of course for the East only, but from reports received 

 from the West, North and South we are led to hope the grand supply has been universal throughout the 

 land. Not only has the season been exceptionally favorable to the fruit crop but equally so for Flowers and 

 Ornamental Trees and Plants. As we pass through the long rows of our Nurseries the thought repeatedly 

 presents itself that never before did we know the Shrubs and Vines, the Hydrangeas, the Yuccas, Pasonles, 

 Phlox, Roses, Day Lilies, Iris, etc., to bloom so brightly or so profusely as in 1891. Nor did we ever see the 

 Shade Trees and Conlferae clothed in denser mantels of deeper green. 



In time of peace prepare for war is a truism we should not forget, and while enjoying our great abund- 

 ance, prepare for the future. With very few exceptions. Autumn is the best season for planting Trees and 

 Plants. We then have plenty of time to prepare the soil thoroughly and do the work well. Collections to 

 select from are full and we avoid the disastrous droughts that usually prevail in spring. 



(1) LOCATION.— The Rumsoii and ITIonmoutli Nurseries are located within thirty 

 miles of New York City, nve miles of Long Branch and two miles of Red Bank. To reach them 

 from New York, take the Central Railroad of New Jersey, (foot of Liberty Street), or the Pennsylvania 

 Railroad (foot of Cortland t or Desbrosses Streets). From Philadelphia, take the Philadelphia and 

 Reading Railroad (Bound Brook Route), or Pennsylvania Railroad (Broad and Market Streets). In all cases 

 get ticket for Little Silver, (good on either road). Or the Nurseries may be approached via the New 

 Jersey Southern Railroad to Red Bank, and by steamers from New York to Red Bank. 



(2) Shipping Season.- -The regular shipping season in autumn usually begins early in October. 

 During mild winters we can ship at intervals between periods of cold weather throughout the winter. 

 There is no better season for having Nursery stock shipped— especially to points South and Southwest, as 

 planting in those localities needs to be done early. In the manner we pack, no fears should be entertained 

 of the plants being injured en route by freezing, particularly If forwarded by express or mail. 



(3) How Far do We Ship. --We are often asked can we ship plants safely to points named 

 throughout the United States. We can and do ship to all parts of the world with entire safety. Not only 

 do we make many shipments, both by mail and express, to Texas, California and every other State and Ter- 

 ritory in the Union, but also to Canada, Europe and even India, Japan, South America and Australia. Our 

 trade in Canada is very large, and is rapidly growing In France, Germany and England. 



(4) Express or Freight Charges. - Many write asking the price of such and such goods, de- 

 livered at, or the charges of carriage on same, to a certain point. Our correspondence on other matters is 

 so great, and we are all so busy, especially during the shipping season, that this is something we cannot 

 attempt to give, except in car-load lots. By simply inquiring at the office in the place the rate to NewYorh 

 and by estimating the weight of the goods when packed, an approximate amount can be arrived at. We 

 are situated so near New York and the expense from here to that city is so slight that It is not worth consid- 

 ering. The rate from New York will never exceed the rate from the same place to that city, although it is 

 frequently less. Note our special and superior shipping facilities. The charges are always paid by the pur- 

 chaser unless by agreement to the contrary. The weight of trees and plants varies with sizes aud varie- 

 ties, but on an average their weight per 100 when packed will be as follows: Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry 

 and Peach trees, flrst-class, 100 lbs.;Peach :^ to 4 feet,Quinces, etc., 50 lbs.;Grapes,Currnnts and Gooseberries, 

 two years, 30 lbs.; ditto, one year, 20 lbs.; Blackberries and Red Raspberries, 10 lbs.; Black Raspberries, 

 5 lbs.; Strawberries, 30 lbs. per 1000. 



(5) Estimates.— Estimates will be cheerfully and promptly furnished to those wanting stock in large 

 quantities. Be careful to name the varieties desired, number of each and grade, and our lowest figures will 

 be given. 



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