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w. c. strong's catalogue. 
BERBERRIS THUNBERGII. 
A comparatively recent introduction from Japan, it deserves special attention 
for its many good qualities. It is of low arching habit with small bright-green 
oval foliage in summer, which changes to various glowing and brilliant colors in 
the fall and into December. In addition and as a crowning excellence it bears a 
profusion of scarlet-crimson berries which often remain until spring, and are very 
attractive. This shrub is sure to become popular when better known. Medium 
size, 25 cents; extra size, 50 cents; also, in quantity at j!lo to $15 per 100. 
TESTHWOfllflliS. 
I append a few unsolicited testimonials, as an indication of my business 
methods. 
Bar Harbor, Maine, June 24, 1889. 
Mr. W. C. Strong. 
Dear Sir, — The maples I bought of you last year have all lived, and done so 
well I want to have you send me a few more things, and am sorry sickness has 
prevented my sending to you earlier. I want ; etc. 
Yours very truly, 
W. P. Walley. 
Brooklyn, N. Y., April 29, 1889. 
W. C. Strong, Esq., Newton Highlands, Mass. 
Dear Sir, — With regard to the quality of the things sent, it proves (just as it 
always did when I lived in Newton and bought of you) more than satisfactory — 
simply elegant and perfect. I wish I could say as much of every nurseryman 
with whom I have dealt. 
Very truly yours. 
1264 Dean Street. Francis T. Kimball. 
Milton, Mass., April 19, 1889. 
W. C. Strong, Esq. 
Dear Sir, — I received your package of very fine trees and shrubs. Those 
which I have set in former years are of vigorous growth, and have given good 
satisfaction. Yours truly, 
Nath'l F. Safford. 
Boston, May 20, 1889. 
Mr. Strong. ' 
Dear Sir, — All the maples you sold and set out for me last fall look splendidly 
and with the lot is a tall dark-leaved maple which looks magnificently. 
Yours most truly, 
Thomas C. Brown. 
