R E M A E K S . 
In publisliing this CataloRne, our ol.ject has been to enumerate only such 
vmieties as can lie supplied, and are of acknowledged merit. Many new 
kinds of doubtful quality, and also older varieties %vhieh have been sunar- 
seded, have been omitted. To a limited extent, these ean be supplied to 
those who order them. The utmost care is used in the propaKution of 
genuine sorts, and the stock is in every respect of the best quality. 
txperienec has proved that trees grown in our cold New England climate 
thrive much better than those imported, or brought from other States A 
tree which has been injured by being long exposed out of ground, or which 
lor any reason requires a year or two of nursing, with a liability to loss is 
expensive at any price. The best trees, freshly dug and well protected, kre 
bejond question the cheapest. . o i v-^,itu, 
In planting, be particular that the land is thoroughly drained ; make the 
holes amply large ; prune all bruised roots with acLiScnt; plant shallow 
BO that the roots may run in the rich .surface soil, and not be plunged in a 
«^!,h thnln, I ^"r'^ 7'"' P^<^^^ moderately 
with he foot. In ease of loss of roots, prune the top sparingly to correspond 
Muleh.ng IS advantageous in most cases, and also the weight of stones, when 
the tree is liable to be loosened by the wind. Apples should be planted 25 to 
90 re Z'T-n^''"i"in 7 '° r™'-^ Cl'orries, 16 to 
20 f.et, or 1,0 to 110 lor an acre. Dwarf I'ears, 8 to 10 feet, or 681 o 430 
per acre. Peaches, 1,5 feet, or 200 per acre. Currants, 4 feei, or 720 ner 
acre Strawberries, in rows 3 feet apart and 1 foot in the row. or 14 500 
plants per acre. ' '■».•.'"" 
Our strck being the most complete and extensive of any in New En-land 
and 1.1 better condition than ever before, is recommended to the public with 
confidence. A walk through the Greenhouses, or an inspection of the vari 
ous truit and Ornamental Trees and Plants, and especially the Vineyard 
now m full bearing, will well repay the visitor. Having every faeilitr ve 
can afford to sell at low rates. fa >='y 'uK.niiy, we 
We would call the attention of purchasers at a distance, to the system 
s fir!h '™ i^F,'""^ of growing plants in small pots and packing i , bZ 
kets for shipment, thus making quite a saving in freight 
wiM hi'lll'^lr'f °^ '° °f « <!<''■«■■■''. "o charge 
Z it packing such plants as can be sent in baskets. Trees and 
plants of larger si.e will be packed for safe transportation, to any part of the 
country, at a small cost, sufficient to cover the expense of matting'^&c 
Packages will be-dclivered at any depot in Boston, free of charge 
ris^of pm chasers' fe'""''^ ^'''PP"'- «f'» « hich they are at 
^.ZlJ'"^'^ ourselves responsible for errors made by us in filling orders, if 
notified immediately after receipt of goods. 
Uuhiown corresimidents mmt remit, or give a satisflictory reference 
iMri/e orders will receive a liberal discount. 
.nJ''r' '".vinK out gio..nd.s, and advice given as to draina-e 
and the general management of estates. uiunin^o 
