PREFACE TO 28tli EDITION. 



The changes in this edition are few and unimportant. A few varieties have been 

 added to the select list, and a few have been dropped altogether. The work of testing 

 new varieties is continued in our extensive experimental grounds, under our own super- 

 vision, and this enables us to sift the really valuable from the inferior or worthless sorts. 

 The Russian Apples, of which so much has been said and so much expected, have been 

 tested in large numbers for several years, but they have proved generally so much in- 

 ferior to our best American sorts that we have propagated for sale only three or four of 

 the best. It is possible, however, that they may be of value in some sections where hard- 

 iness is the most important quality. The collection of native Grapes will be found very 

 comJDlete, numbering upwards of fifty varieties, old and new. Those that have not been 

 sufficiently tested are placed in a separate section. The descriptions of these are such as 

 we have received with them, and must be taken for what they are worth. We believe 

 that some of them, perhaps many, will prove valuable. 



In compliance with the wish expressed by the American Pomological Society we 

 have, as will be seen, followed the revised nomenclature adopted by that Society, and we 

 think all American Nurseryman should do the same, and thus secure uniformity and 

 promote a much needed reform. 



As heretofore, no pains will be spared to maintain the character for accuracy, 

 promptness and fair dealing which this establishment has earned during the past forty- 

 eight years. 



Orders, however small, will receive prompt and careful attention. 



Our shipping facilities are unsurpassed, and packing is done in the best manner. 



Great inducements are offered to Nurserymen and Dealers, to whom we are prepared 

 to give the most liberal and accommodating terms. (See Wholesale Catalogue, issued 

 semi-annually — Spring and Fall.) 



We embrace in this Catalogue the Small Fruits, except Strawberries. The Straw- 

 berry Catalogue will be issued separately, for the reason that it is necessary to publish it 

 annually. The Ornamental Department forms separate Catalogues. See page 4. 



The attention of correspondents is requested to the notice on the following page. 



ELLWANGER &l BARRY, 



Rochester f K. Y, 



