This List gives in concise form a few of my specialties and some of the 

 leading varieties most used in planting fine ornamental grounds— public parks,, 

 cemeteries and private estates. 



For more complete list, descriptions, etc., see Catalogue No. 36, for i8g6. 



autumn BManting. 



For many reasons fall planting is preferable to spring planting. There is 

 much more time to do the work properly ; the roots get firmly established during 

 the winter ; the tree or shrub is then in condition for immediate growth on the 

 opening of spring. Silver Maples, Magnolias, Tulip Trees, Peach Trees, and other 

 soft-wooded trees, that do not ripen their wood until late, are better set out in 

 spring ; but nearly all deciduous trees and shrubs can be shipped and transplanted 

 inautumn to advantage — even ever greens, if moved early ; also, Roses in the open 

 ground, when slightly protected with suitable mulching. 



Xow prices. 



See inside of back cover for Special Surplus List. 



The present autumn (1896) is an unusually favorable time for purchasing all 

 kinds of hardy trees and plants. The season has been favorable for growth. All 

 the stock herein offered is in vigorous, healthy condition. Many kinds in both 

 fruits and ornamentals are in surplus. The general depression in the financial 

 affairs of the country, and the present close competition, give buyers of nursery 

 material special advantages in purchasing. With extended facilities for furnishing 

 the greatest variety of reliable material at lowest cost of production, and large 

 direct importations from abroad, I shall be glad to make lowest prices on any 

 quantity — per dozen, hundred or thousand, as desired. EARLY ORDERS secure 

 first selection as well as best prices ! 



Iparticular attention 



is given to furnishing large lists, or large quantities of any particular kind com- 

 plete as one order, on most favorable terms. 



Ibeat) (Bar^eners. 



Having frequent applications for gardeners and assistant gardeners, I keep on 

 file the names of such as are available, and that may be recommended to fill such 

 positions satisfactorily. I shall be glad to advise correspondents at any time 

 regarding these positions, and as to reliable, trustworthy parties for filling them. 



Fred'k W. Kelsey, 



SEPTEMBER, 1896. 



Cable Address; 

 Kelenwood, Hew York. 

 Telephone, 2510 CortUnd. 



145 Broadway, New York. 



