INTRODUCTION. 
E TAKE great pleasure in presenting to our many patrons throughout the country, and the public generally» 
our Annual Catalogue of Pot-grown Strawberry plants, for July and August planting, and Layer plants for 
September and October planting ; also list of Holland Bulbs, including Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, 
etc., Hardy Plants, Peonies and Phloxes, all of which can be planted advantageously in the autumn. Besides these 
we also offer several novelties and specialties of superior merit in Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Hardy 
Roses, etc., all of which can be planted in most parts of the country in the autumn with success. 
THE QUALITY OF OUR POT-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 
We beg to draw the particular attention of planters to the quality of our pot-grown strawberry plants, and to the 
care which we exercise in growing, lifting, handling and packing them. Being desirous of furnishing the very best 
stock, we take great pains to produce large, healthy and well grown plants, and we can recommend them with 
confidence to all who desire to obtain a crop of the choicest fruit quickly and with the least trouble and expense. 
VARIETIES—BEST OLD AND BEST NEW. 
In addition to the list of well-tried standard varieties which we propagate extensively to supply the large demand, 
we also offer a few new kinds which after careful tests seem particularly promising. Parker Earle fully justifies the 
high opinion we formed of it at the time of its introduction; we think it is destined to become one of the most 
desirable varieties for general cultivation. Among recently introduced varieties which have been pretty well tested, 
we can recommend: Beder Wood, Lovett’s Early, Beebe, Shuster’s Gem and Van Deman. Planters of course must 
depend mainly on the old, well-established favorites, like Sharpless, Cumberland, Charles Downing, Golden 
Defiance, Crescent, Bubach, Haverland and Gandy, but the new sorts above named are certainly gains, and deserve 
commendation. Among the newest varieties Timbrell and Greenville seem worthy of special attention. 
EUROPEAN VARIETIES. 
In order to supply a want we grow a few of the finer European varieties. We carefully test the newer sorts as 
they come out, and have recently found the ** Noble’’ to be an exception to most European introductions because it 
has proved to bea good grower and bearer; it is large, handsome and of good quality. We would refer planters to 
our full and choice collection of Alpine and Hautbois varieties, which are but little known and grown in this 
country, and which are delicious though smali. Belle Bordelaise, Royal Hautbois and Montreuil deserve to be 
grown by 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 years. 
SELECTED HOLLAND BULBS. 
To accommodate those who desire bulbs for fali planting, we have ordered an assortment from the best growers in 
Holland, and our stock may be depended upon as being the very best. 
HOW TO MAKE 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 asa garden well supplied with 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 Duc 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. ‘ 
PAEONIES AND PHLOXES. 
The recently introduced varieties in both of these families show great advance. The Pzony is the best substitute 
for the Rhododendron, which can only be grown in favored localities, and it is admirably adapted to general cultiva- 
tion. For effective beds, masses and groups, there is not another plant so useful. Of vigorous habit, fine foliage 
and magnificent large showy flowers, the Peony can justly command admiration 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 in every garden, large or small. : : ; 
The Phlox too, merits more attention than it has hitherto received. The newer sorts are especially to be 
commended. 
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 
Among the many novelties which we offer, we wish to call special attention to a few that should bein every 
arden, as follows: Windsor Cherry, Grand Duke Plum, Winchell Grape (synonymous with Green Mountain), 
Columbus Gooseberry, Superlative Raspberry, Champlain Raspberry, Lemoine’s and Spzth’s new Lilacs, Golden 
Syringa, Earl of Dufferin, Marshall P. Wilder and Mrs. John Laing Roses. All of the above will be found 
described under their proper heads. 
OUR EXHIBIT AT THE WORLD’S FAIR. 
Visitors to the Fair are invited to inspect our groups and collections, embracing upwards of two thousand Orna- 
mental Trees, Shrubs, Hardy Plants and Roses, all of which are planted on the ‘‘ Wooded Island” opposite the 
entrance to the Horticultural Building. Also to our exhibit of fruits which will be made during the season in the 
Horticultural Building. 
« ELLWANGER & BARRY. of Rochester, N. Y., will make a great exhibit of Lilacs, Hollyhocks, Weeping Mulberry Trees, Japanese Maples, 
Variegated Tulip Trees, Almond, Cherry and Purple-Leaved Peach Trees."—Chicago Tribune, April 22, 1893. 
ADVICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Please Read before Making out Order. 
Correspondents will oblige by observing as far as possible the following regulations: 
4. All orders should be legibly wfitten out. 
2. 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 substitute in any case, without being expressly requested to do so. 
3. It is requested that post office address as well as explicit directions for marking and shipping packages 
accompany EACH ORDER. Ladies are requested to sign themselves * Miss”’ or ** Mrs.” as the case may be. All 
articles are at the risk of the purchaser after being shipped, and if delay or loss occurs, the forwarders alone must be 
held responsible. : : 
4. All orders from unknown correspondeuts must be accompanied with a draft on some of the principal cities, or 
money order for the amount. Ii. neither can be had, enclose currency in a registered letter. x 
5. 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 in all respects satisfactory 
to those who favor us with their confidence. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS BY EXPRESS NOT PREPAID. 
Unless especially ordered otherwise, we always forward Strawberry plants by express at purchaser’s expense, 
They cannot be sent with safety by freight. 
