Autumn of 1902. 



This abridged Catalogue includes only a partial list of the tiner Trees and Hardy Plants; 

 Street Trees ; Collections of the liest Shrubs, Roses, the finest hardy Azaleas, Rhododendrons ; 

 trained Fruit Trees, Foreign Grape Vines, etc. for more com|jlete lists, descriptions, etc., see 

 General Catalogue No. 4S, for 1902. 



The Nursery Business has passed the primitive stage, and under present methods of selec- 

 tion and distribution, the best stock in this country and abroad is furnished in far greater variety 

 than is possible in "picking out" the material in any one Nursery or from several Nurseries. 

 With my sj-stem of direct importations from carefully selected stock in the leading Nurseries in 

 Europe, and contracts for growing and special selection with a great many of the best growers 

 of hardy stock in this country, almost every variety of trees and hardy plants of reliable quality 

 and condition is furnished at lowest current prices ; and on large lists and a great many varieties 

 and sizes lower prices are given than are obtainable of other equally responsible Establishments. 

 Specimens can be seen when desired. 



Particular Attention is given to furnishing large lists and large quantities in one order 

 COMPLETE AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Attention is also called to "Specimen Plants for Formal 

 Gardens" and to "Surplus List," page 19. Early orders secure first selections, complete assort- 

 ments and best prices. 



Low Prices. — There is a limited supply and higher prices for many kindsof hardy stock, with 

 many nurseries at the present time. My Prices, however, remain as heretofore — the lowest 



RATES possible FOR GOOD STOCK, TRUE TO NAME AND OF RELIABLE QUALITY AND CONDITION. 



Special low prices are noted in Surplus List on page 19, or quoted on stock in quantity, per 



100 or 1000, OR IN CARLOAD LOTS. 



Planting Plans. — To meet the wishes of patrons who in improving their grounds require the 

 service or suggestion of a competent Landscape Architect in order that the cost of plans and 

 planting material be definitely determined and placed with one responsible Establishment, I will 

 be glad to submit proposals, including plans of Landscape Architects specially qualified for the 

 particular improvement contemplated ; or any information that may be desired on this subject. 



In the proper treatment of all ornamental grounds carefully considered landscape plans are 

 as important as are architects' plans in building construction ; and grievous mistakes — costly to 

 remedy in future — are thus not infrequently avoided. 



Autumn Planting.— Fall planting in rhany places is desirable. There is more time to do the 

 work properly. The tree or shrub is in condition for immediate growth in Spring. Nearly all 

 deciduous trees and shrubs can be advantageously shipped and transplanted in Autumn ; also 

 Lilies, Herbaceous Plants and hardy Roses in the open ground. Japanese Maples, Rhododen- 

 drons and hardy Azaleas are also advantageously planted in the Fall. 



Trans|)ortatioo Kates.— Under the Trunk Line Classification, Trees and Hardy Plants, 

 properly packed in cases, are forwarded "3d Class," thus making low freight charges, and the 

 leading Express Companies forward to points anywhere in the United States at a reduction of 

 20 per cent. (20%) below schedule rates. 



Gardeners' Positions.— I have always on m3- books a list of competent managers, head 

 gardeners and assistant gardeners, such as can l^e recommended as reliable and trustworthy, for 

 filling these positions satisfactorily. There is no charge for registering or for this service ; the 

 pleasure or satisfaction from a country estate depending as it does so largely upon lo3-al com- 

 petent ser\-ice in the gardening department. 



FRED'K W. KELSEY. 



September, 1Q02. 150 Broaaway, New YorK. 



Telephone: 1169 Cortlandt. Cable Addres-s: "Kellenwood. New York." 



