INTRODUCTORY. 
JhN presenting this our General Catalogue to our customers and to those interested in 
\ \ Horticulture, we desire to call particular attention to the large and choice collections of 
J ^ the various classes of plants which we oifer for sale. 
@/ Having made it a special feature for a number of years past to get up this grand col- 
lection, we now feel contidcnt that it surpasses all other collections in the trade in this country. 
Not only is this true as to the size of the collection, but also as to the quality and healthful con- 
dition of the plants, the whole of the stock having been specially and carefully selected for a 
long time, a great part of which was imported from various foreign countries and part selected 
from the very best in this country, all of which have been cultivated at our own Nurseries for 
some time, with the object to enable us to offer only well-established plants of the best and 
choicest varieties of each class, and only such specimens as will give perfect satisfaction. We 
do not propose sending out small bits of plants, which it is sometimes hard to find in the box 
or package in which they are shipped, but a plant that will represent something more than a 
mere slip or cutting. 
To really appreciate this fine collection of plants, it needs to be seen, and we hereby extend 
to our customers a hearty invitation to visit our Nurseries, feeling assured that it will repay 
them their journey. 
CUT FLOWERS AND FLORAL DECORATIONS. 
In connection with our Nurseries at Rose Hill, we also cany on an extensive Florist Business 
at our Store, No. 409 Fifth Avenue, corner 37th Street, New York City, where choice and fresh 
cut Flowers of all varieties in season may be had at all times, and where we make Floral Deco- 
rations a specialty. Having been in the business for upwards of twenty years, we claim that, 
with our vast experience and almost unlimited facilities at our command, we can furnish Deco- 
rations better and more reasonably than any other establishment in the trade. 
Within the last few years we have introduced and adopted the custom long prevalent in 
all the large European cities, to furnish Conservatories, Window Gardens, Halls and Parlors 
choice Palms and Foliage Plants; loaning the plants and taking entire care of them, for the 
express purpose of which we have experienced men. This we do by the day, month, or season, 
at reasonable charges. 
LANDSCAPE GARDENING. 
We have for the last eighteen years carried on a most successful business in laying out Private 
and Public Grounds, in both ancient and modern style— large as well as small places — in this 
city and all through the Hastern and Middle States. This we do either by contract or other- 
wise. Having had a long experience, we guarantee perfect satisfaction in this as well as in all 
General Gardening. Plans and estimates furnished on application. No charges for consulta- 
tions. 
Cut Blooms of Orchids, Extra Fine Palm and Fern Leaves at all times. 
