TO CORRESPONDENTS, 
CATALOGUE. In making our Catalogues, we avoid giving descriptions or using illustrations so extra vagently worded or 
so overdrawn as to deceive rather than enlighten our patrons, considering well the fact that a nurseryman's catalogue should be 
rational in its tone, educational in its matter, and as clearly descriptive of the things offered as the limited space will allow. 
We have endeavored herein to give a list of the most popular older varieties which have been found best adapted to this 
latitude, together with such new acquisitions as give promise of real merit. To all these we give characteristic qualities and an 
idea of 'their nature and habits. In the case of some of the newer varieties, which we have not yet tested thoroughly, we have 
inserted the descriptions given by the introducer. 
We do not recommend everything in this Catalogue as being the very best or most desirable for everybody. Some 
varieties are best adapted to certain localities, others are singular or grotesque specimens of plant growth, admired by many and 
wanted by only a few Of many species, the distinction between varieties is so slight that none but experts or amateurs will 
appreciate them, but it is our business to cater for all tastes, and therefore it is necessary to enumerate many things which are 
only valuable because rare or odd. 
STOCK. We strive for superiority of quality and genuineness of variety in all our productions, knowing that with the 
maiorily of tree-planters hfe is too short to be wasted in nursing trees or plants of a sickly, delicate growth, or to be deceived 
with poor, worthless varieties, when for little if any additional cost strong, healthy and reliable ones can be retained. Therefore, 
if our prices on any article may appear higher than those of some of our competitors, be assured that they are only enough higher 
to compensate for the superiority in quality that we expect to give every purchaser. 
TERMS. Net cash or satisfactory reference. Orders from unknown parties, whose financial rating is not recorded, must 
be accompanied by a Draft on New York, Registered Letter or Money Order. 
ORDEI^ S. Please write orders on separate sheet, apart from the body of the letter, and be very particular to give name and 
address distinctly, thus facilitating execution and preventing errors. 
PACKING AND SHIPPING. No charge is made for packing or for delivery to freight depots or express offices in New 
York. Plain and explicit shipping directions should be given with every order, naming mode and route for forwarding, other- 
wise we will use our own judgment, but, upon delivery to railroad, steamboat or express companies, our responsibility ceases, 
and they alone must be held accountable for loss or delay. 
ERRORS. In the press of business, errors sometimes may occur, of which we desire to be informed at once, that we may 
make proper amends, as we wish to render full satisfaction to all favoring us with their custom. 
SUGGESTIONS TO PLANTERS. 
So great is the annual loss of trees, owing to their roots being exposed to the air unnecessarily, that we once more 
urge the necessity of keeping the roots protected as much as possible while they are out of the ground. The exposing of the 
roots of some kinds of trees to a severe drying wind or a hot sun for an hour is sure death to them. Particularly is this the case 
with evergreens, as their sap is of a resinous nature, which, when it becomes dried, cannot be restored to its normal condition, 
either by soaking in water or by any other means. 
_ Trees will flourish in almost any good farm soil. The kind of land for trees is of less importance than its proper prepa- 
ration. It should be well drained either naturally or artificially, and well manured and thoroughly worked before planting. If 
you would have the best results, prepare the ground carefully. If you are not ready to plant trees immediatelv upon their arrival, 
they should be unpacked at once and heeled-in. That is, place them in an upright position, or nearly so. and cover the roots 
thoroughly with well-pulverized soil; press this firmly around them, and they can remain thus for a long time without injury. 
Do not unpack trees while it is freezing. If they are received in a frozen condition, or in freezing weather, keep them 
in a cool situation but free from frost, until they are perfectly thawed. If deciduous trees are miscarried or delayed, so as to 
become dried or shriveled, bury the whole tree in the ground, and let it remain six or eight days before planting. The puddling 
'^^e roots of all trees and plants in a thin mud before planting is a most excellent practice, and ought to be more generally 
adopted. Remove all the label wires from the trees, that they may not cut or destroy the branches. Preserve a record of the 
names and order of the varieties m a book; it will be a benefit and satisfaction in the future. 
All fruit and shade trees should be trimmed when they are planted. Cut back the previous year's growth one-half its 
length at least, and, frequently, it is best to remove even more than this in standard trees, aiming to form rounded or low, pyra- 
midal heads. Trim dwarf trees into pyramids, with the lowest branches not more than two or three feet from the ground; prune 
all bruised or broken roots. 
■ +v "t,**!""^! trees, always dig a hole large enough to receive the roots without twisting or crowding. After placing the tree 
m the hole about as deep as it had stood in the nursery, fill in all around it with good soil, being careful to keep the roots in their 
natural position, and press the ground firmly about them. After filling the hole, it is of great advantage to cover the ground for 
two or three feet around the tree with a mulching or covering of litter or long manure; this will keep the roots from drying out 
in summer, aiid will prevent the ground from freezing and thawing. Upon the approach of winter, remove the mulching some 
distance from the stems of the trees, to prevent its harboring ground-mice to girdle^ them. 
DISTANCES FOR PLANTING TREES. 
standard Apples 24 to 32 feet apart 
Standard Pears and strong-growing Cherries . . . 15 to 20 •« 
Duke and Horello Cherries, medium growers .... 10 to 15 
Standard Plums, Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Quinces 12 to 18 
Dwarf Pears 8 to 10 
Dwarf Apples 6 to 8 
85 feet apart each way 36 
3° " " . . ." 49 
^5 " " 70 
20 '• " 110 
18 " " 135 
Grapes 8 to 10 feet apart 
Currants and Gooseberries 3 to 4 " 
Raspberries and Blackberries 3 to 8 by 5 to 7 
Asparagus 1 to l>i by 6 to 8 
Strawberries, for field culture Ito l)^by3to4 
" for garden culture 1 by 2 feet apart 
NUMBER OF TREES ON AN ACRE. 
15 feet apart each way 194 
301 
436 
° 681 
® " " 1,210 
5 feet apart each way . 1,742 
4 " " 2,723 
3 " " 4,840 
2 " " 10,890 
Ifool" " 43,660 
(the'^TmlerTf sqSreYee^^^^^ P'^"' '""'"P'y 'og^^h*'" the distance each way the plants are to be set. and divdde 43.660 
