PREFACE. 



We do not publish a descriptive catalogue annually, but revise and issue from time 

 to time as editions become exhausted, and in view of fluctuating prices no quotations are 

 made herein. Price lists are re-issued every season and will contain such of the new 

 varieties which experience and progress has proved worthy of general dissemination. 



Varieties with a ( * ) are most generally esteemed and approved, 



LANDSCAPE WORK. 



To parties wishing to improve old estates or lay out their new grounds, and not 

 having personal experience as to the best method, we will if desired give advice, 

 furnish accurately drawn plans and submit estimates for executing the work. 



To those who have the time and do not wish to employ experienced help, the 

 following suggestions may prove of value. 



Endeavor from the beginning to picture in your mind the appearance of the work 

 when completed and also what the result will be in after years when the trees and 

 plants shall have attained their growth. 



The first step will be to locate your drives and walks, these should be conveniently 

 placed and as few and short as possible ; a slight curve, however, is more graceful and 

 pleasing to the eye than a straight line. In grading be sure and have at least a foot of 

 good soil on top. Try to avoid steep terraces ; slopes of easy natural curves will keep in 

 order much longer, seldom requiring repair and are easier to mow and take care of. If a 

 steep bank is indispensable, it may be planted in masses with shrubbery and plants 

 suited to the location . 



In placing the trees and shrubs preserve the desirable views, screening the objection- 

 able. Trees with bold outlines planted at a distance will give character, while groups 

 of the smaller growing and more select varieties should lend charm to the foreground, 

 secure such are best adapted to the location and are easily taken care of and that will 

 produce a variety of flower and foliage to make your grounds attractive throughout 

 the season. 



In arranging the plantings leave as large an open stretch of lawn as possible, on the 

 outskirts of the grounds plant in masses and beds with large bays and projections, to 

 which later on if desired new acquisitions may be added, consider the size of the plants 

 at maturity that the largest may be placed at the rear and not hide those of smaller 

 growth. Give each full room for development, in case an immediate effect is desired 

 the planting can be thickly made by placing first what is to remain permanently 

 allowing ample room for their development then fill in about these with the varieties 

 which later on are to be thinned out. 



BRIEF SUGGESTIONS TO PLANTERS. 



The judicious and tasteful planting of fruit and ornamental trees enhances the 

 value of real estate more than an equal amount of money invested in any other way. 



Success in tree planting depends more upon the proper performance of the work 

 and on the weather following, than on the exact time when the planting is made. 



Avoid all unnecessary exposure to the air ; the natural place for the roots is in the 

 ground ; as soon as the stock is received it should be heeled in, so mellow earth will 

 come in contact with all the roots. When planting take out but few at a time. One 



