CIRCULAR TO THE PROPRIETORS OF NURSERIES. 

 In addition to the Trees, Shrubbery, etc., of all kinds enumerated in our 

 Catalogues, which are offered to you ot the usual size at a liberal discount from 

 the regular prices, we have on hand a very large stock of less size, from one 

 year's growth upwards, which we will sell at diminished rates in proportion 

 "thereto. ^Vhere the quantity taken is large, and not less than 12, or at the 

 least 6 of any one kind, the proportionate trouble being thereby lessened, the 

 prices will be put at the lowest rates. The same arrangement will be applied to 

 ati articles in the other Nursery departments, and a Catalogue rated according to 

 size and quantity will be sent to applicants. Copious remarks on eveiy point 

 connected vvith the transactions of our business are attached to the Catalogue 

 of Fruits. 



PRICES OF THE VARIOUS ARTICLES. 



It is well known that there exists aconsiderable variation in the prices charged 

 at the different Nurseries of the Union, and it is the determination of the 

 Proprietors of this Establishment to supply all articles as cheap, and in most 

 ■cases much cheaper than they are obtainable elsewhere. It should nevertheless 

 be understood that a similarity or diminution in price does not in all cases con- 

 stitute cheapness. The first "question to be considered by the purchaser is the 

 genuim-ness of the articles, and this especially applies to Fruits, and to the most 

 rare and valuable Flowering Shrubs and Plants. The second question should 

 refer to the fize and vigor of the respective Trees and Plants, there being an 

 important difierence to the purchaser whether these are well grown and of proper 

 size, or on the other hand mere offsets or small specimens. It is in these highly 

 important points that this ancient Establishment possesses preeminent advan- 

 tages, derived from the abundant stock of strong and well-grown Trees and 

 Shrubbery, and also from the opportunities which time and investigation have 

 afforded for proving the accuracy and excellence of the Fruits, and the beauty 

 and value of the OrTiamental Shrubs, etc We have only further to say that it is 

 our determination that those who mav deal extensively with us, shall find it to 

 their interest to do so, as well in regard to the prices charged, as in many other 

 important particulars. 



REAIARKS ON THE DAHLIA. 



It may he asserted without fear of contradiction, that at no period since the 

 era of the famed Tulipo-mania, has the attention of the votaries of Flora been 

 so universallv devoted to any flower as it now is to the Dahlia, the "Glory of 

 the Autumn.'" To the varieties first cuhivated, the objection was justly made 

 that the expansion of their flowers commenced too late in the season to merit 

 much estimation, but culture and judicious propagation have removed this diffi- 

 culty as regards the new varieties. These commence bloonring the middle of 

 June, and continue until arrested by frost, our fine American autumn being 

 particularly favorable to their development. The new. varieties produce also a 

 much grea'ter profusion of flowers than the older sorts. This magnificent plant, 

 therefore, ranks in splendor and diversity of form with the far-famed Tulip and 

 the Rose. 2\Iany of the varieties are inconceivably beautiful and interesting, 

 and there seems a never-ending variation of color and form. 



The numerous varieties combine the richest shades and most varied hues of 

 which nature is susceptible, with everv diversity in shape and magnitude, from 

 the size of a small globe an inch and a half in diameter, to an expanded disk 

 twenty-four inches in circumference ! 



Rivalling as thev do all other plants of the garden in their majestic appearance 

 and gorgeous displav. thev also combine the merit of facility of culture to such a 

 degree, "that the most ignorant can scarcely fail of success ; and, indeed, the day 

 is not distant, when the number of varieties will surpass that of either the 

 Hyacinth, the' Tulip, the Rose, or the Carnation, and the numerous btriped. 

 Variegated, and 3Io'ttled Dahlias, will then be designated under the various 

 classes of Flakes, Bizarres, etc., in the same manner as the Carnation ; the 

 connoisoeurs, without doubt, becoming quite as fastidious in regard to the form- 

 ation and color of the petals, as thev now are in respect to the last named flower. 



DAHLIAS IN ASSORTMENTS, etc., the selections to be made by the 

 purchaser. Where one dozen or more roots are ordered, a discount of 2o per 

 cent, will be made ; on 50 roots, 30 per cent. ; and on 100 roots or more, 

 33 per cent. .„ , ... ^__ 



Dahlias in Assortments, selected by the Proprietors, will be supphed at ^'oO, 

 sS'37 50, $30, and S'25 per iOO. according to their beauty and rarity. 



TER.\IS.-Our prices are rated verr low for pro.-npt payment, and we make it cur present rule to run no mk, 

 and we furthermore make it a great object to p^urcbaseVs to deal vntl. us by the savuijui prices and dscounts 

 However where draft, or note! are transmitted that are perfectly ffood, payable at 3, 4, cr 6 month., they w.i! 

 te receired in payment. 



