Preface. 



This new and revised Catalogue contains a very complete selection of the most desirable Trees, 

 Shrubs and hardy Plants in all departments. As both the botanical and common names of the 

 varieties are arranged in alphabetical order with a complete index on pages seventy-nine and eighty, 

 the catalogue may be found convenient for ready reference. 



THE NURSERY BUSINESS has passed the primitive stage, and under the present methods of 

 selection 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 system of direct importations from carefully selected stock in the leading Nurseries in 

 Europe, and contracts for growing and special selection with 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. 



SPECIALTIES. For more than twenty years the beautiful Japanese Maples, hardy Rhododen- 

 drons, Kalmias and hardy Azaleas have been with me a specialty and my stock is of proven excellence, 

 having given the greatest satisfaction in many of the largest plantations in the country. Particular 

 attention is also given to furnishing large lists and large quantities at lowest wholesale prices. 



SPECIMEN TREES, specially grown, many times transplanted, moved with ball, and selected 

 for immediate effect and for formal gardens, are furnished in large variety and at reasonable prices. 



THE QUALITY of all stock is a matter of first consideration. Much care is exercised in having 

 all material properly grown and transplanted, and the digging and packing done under the most 

 approved methods to insure, in both long and short distance shipments, the arrival of the stock 

 in perfect condition. 



SAMPLES provide an efficient and inexpensive way of judging of the quality and value of 

 stock, and where furnished with the customary proposal are more reliable than the much more costly 

 methods of looking over the same material in nursery rows. Samples are submitted or inspec- 

 tion invited where there is question as to the quality of stock desired. 



SHIPMENTS are made when the stock is in best condition for removal, usually during March 

 and April in spring; October and November in autumn. Most Deciduous Trees succeed well in 

 either season. Evergreens as a rule are better moved in spring. 



PRICES are of F. O. B. New York, and stock is forwarded under the low.Trunk Line classifica- 

 tion rates ; or if by express at 10% discount from schedule express rates. On stock furnished at 

 special net prices and in carload lots, freight charges follow from point of shipment. 



PACKING. There is no charge for labor and cost of packing excepting the customary charge 

 of the actual cost of boxes or bales necessary in protecting the stock in the best possible condition. 



THE SUCCESS in transplanting depends as much or more on the treatment given hardy Trees 

 and Plants when received than upon the quality of the stock. Over this treatment the Establishment 

 furnishing the material has no possible voice or control. For this reason arbitrary claims for 

 deductions on account of losses from defective treatment cannot be allowed. All stock is care- 

 fully graded and put up in good condition for successful transplanting, and if properly cared for on 

 arrival little or no loss should result. Should unaccountable losses occur an equitable arrange- 

 ment as to replacing will always be made. 



LANDSCAPE PLANS. In the proper treatment of all ornamental grounds carefully considered 

 landscape plans are as important as are architects' plans in building construction ; and grievous mis- 

 takes — costly to remedy in future — are thus not infrequently avoided. The best results usually 

 obtain where competent men are employed for this work. While conversant with the best 

 examples of landscape treatment in this country and in Europe, no pretense is made of being a 

 Landscape Architect; but I am alwaj's glad to advise regarding competent specialists for this 

 work and these improvements, without charge, and when desired arrange for landscape work with 

 the furnishing of requisite planting material at reasonable cost. 



GARDENERS' POSITIONS. I have always on my books a list of competent head-gardeners 

 and assistant gardeners, such as can be recommended as reliable and trustworthy for filling these 

 positions satisfactorily. There is no charge for registering or for this service ; the pleasure or satis- 

 faction from a country estate depending as it does so largely upon loyal, competent service in the 

 gardening department. 



FRED'K W. KELSEY. 



