Foreword 
"VER fifty years' experience in the growing of fruit and 
ornamental trees, shrubs, vines and plants, has firmly 
established our reputation for the very best there is to 
be had in this line. In this revised general catalogue 
we offer varieties of recognized value, and have not 
attempted to mention old sorts which have run out, and 
which are obsolete. There are, for instance, a great 
many varieties of apples for which there is no demand, and which are 
not grown by nurserymen at the present time. Their places have 
been taken by new and improved varieties, the most valuable of 
which you will find in this catalogue. This also applies to all other 
classes of fruit. 
Western New York is everywhere known as the best section of 
the United States for the production of hardy, healthy, long-lived trees. 
Geneva is located in the very heart of this territory, and has exceptional 
soil and climatic conditions favorable to this particular industry. 
It seems hardly necessary to emphasize the fact, so self-apparent 
in its nature, that a location like ours, and the long experience we 
have had, combined with progressive business methods, give us ad- 
vantages in the production of nursery stock that enables us to give 
our customers the greatest satisfaction. 
In the growing season our nurseries present a beautiful and inter- 
esting sight, and a warm welcome always awaits our patrons and 
friends who find it convenient to meet us in person. A visit to a 
modern nursery is well worth while, and we cordially invite those 
who are interested in this subject to come and make us a visit. 
Our Guarantee as to Stock 
We guarantee our stock to be free from San Jose scale and other 
insect pests, or diseases of any nature whatsoever. Twice every year 
a representative of the Department of Agriculture of the State of 
New York makes a careful inspection of our nursery, and we are fur- 
nished with a certificate of inspection, which is in itself a protection 
to every customer. 
As an additional precaution, we have built on our packing grounds 
a scientifically-constructed concrete fumigating house, where every tree 
