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From the Northern Christian Advocate : 
Our columns present this week the an- 
nouncement of a grape nurseryman whom 
our readers will thank us for introducing. 
Mr. Elletson is a man whom you can trust 
to do all that he promises. His prices are 
surprisingly moderate and his stock is the 
best. He makes no misrepresentations and 
no mistakes. In short he is as desirable a 
man to deal with as Matthew Crawford, of 
strawberry fame ; and this is a good deal to 
say. 
From the Griffin, Ga., Sun: 
The finest vines we ever saw produced 
from any nursery were sent us last spring 
by J. Elletson, Auburn, N. Y. 
Office of W. & T. Smith, The Geneva Nursery. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
Your favor of the 9th at hand; also the 100 Moore’s 
Early. They are a tine lot of grapes, and we thank you 
for them. We wish that every nurseryman was as con- 
scientious as you, and our trade would hear a hetter 
reputation among men. Very truly, 
Geneva, N. Y. W. & T. SMITH. 
Mr. J ELLETSON: 
Thanks for six Woodruff Red Grape received, and 
for your generosity in entire Ailing of order. Ain well 
pleased. T. V. MUNSON. 
Denison, Tex. 
TESTIMONIALS. 
Office of Phoenix & Emerson, Nurserymen. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The vines per express are very fine. 
Respectfully' 
Bloomington, 111. PHOENIX & EMERSON. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The grape vines were received in good order and are 
very tine indeed. I think you send out the best rooted 
grape vines I ever saw. 
Yours truly, 
Griffin, Ga. W. E. H. SEARCY. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The 173 two year roots held out all right. The 500 one 
year were very fine and fully up to the sample received, 
and many far better than the sample. 
Very respectfully, 
Penn Yan, N. Y. H. T. MILLS. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
Vines at hand. They are nice and satisfactory. 
Hanlan. Iowa. W. M. BOM BERGER. 
Mr. J. ELLETSCN : 
Vines arrived yesterday evening in good condition. 
Yours truly, 
Reading, Pa. V. S. SELTZER. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
Box of plants at hand and satisfactory. 
Truly yours, 
Toledo, Ohio. S. L. CARTWRIGHT. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The vines arrived in good condition. I am well satis- 
fied with them. Much obliged for the currants. 
Ripon,W is. J* L. PASCO. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The Niagara vines received from you, etc., I have : 
carefully examined and find them with one exception ] 
strictly first class, both top and roots well ripened and 
the vines carefully dug and handled. I have had large 
experience handling vines grown by all or nearly all the 
grape nurserymen in this country, and think your one- 
year Niagara compare favorably with the average grade I 
of new sort as graded in the east, and above the grade 
of some western parties. 
Fraternally, F. L. WRIGHT, 
Plainfield, Mich. Horticulturalist. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
I received the vines all right. Very well satisfied with 
them. Yours, 
Catasauqua, N. Y. C. M. LAUGHLIN. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON: 
Vines arrived Saturday morning and are entirely 
satisfactory'. Accept my thanks for extras. 
Yours truly, 
Reading, Pa. ’ W. S. SELTZER. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
Enclosed find order of $2.50 for one dozen Fay's 
prolific currants and one of Auburn Gooseberry, The 
grape vines last fall were satisfactory. 
Verona, N. Y. W. C. PALMER. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The currant bushes and grape vines came today by 
express and Ulster grapes by mail, and were in as fine 
condition as if I had dug them from my neighbor’s gar- 
den, and plenty of roots. 
Yours respectfully. 
Hartly, Del. C. R. GRANT. 
Mr. ,T. ELLETSON : 
I received the vines a week since. They look all right. 
Am well pleased. Thanks for the extra. 
Yours respectfully, 
Montpelier, Ind. PETER L. EBERLY. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The vines arrived safely, bringing with them good 
size and condition. 
With thanks yours, 
Lahaska, Pa, W. R. STANLY. 
Mr. J, ELLETSON : 
I beg to acknowledge the receipt of the grape vines 
O. K. Thanks for good plants and good order. 
Yours, 
Magog, B. Q. C. D. SMITH 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
I received the grape vines and I thank you for your 
very liberal count. I never received such fine rooted 
vines. The silky fibrous 'roots were very, numerous 
and well preserved. I know where to get good vines 
now when I want more. 
Yours very respectfully. 
St. Mary, Out. J AMES"DEL W AGO. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The grape vines you sent me I received November 12. 
They were all first class for which accept my thanks. 
Kings P. O., Iowa. ANTON KOIILMAN. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The grape vines came today. They certainly are satis- 
factory. 1 am delighted to have sample of your Auburn 
gooseberry. Respectfully, 
Syracuse, N. Y. JOHN T. ROBERTS. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The vines came duly to hand and are considered the 
finest lot of first class vines that ever came t^ this place. 
All patties are pleased with them and say when they 
need any more they know where to get them. Accept 
thanks for the extras. 
Very respectfully, 
Shippensburg, Pa. JOHN J. COX. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The grape viness I ordered from you have come to 
hand in fine order. They are very fine and I thank you 
for the extra. 
Yours respectfully, 
Whilby, Ont. J- K. GORDON. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : , „ 
Grape vines arrived safe. They seem particularly fine 
plants, especially the El Dorado and the Empire State, 
the latter being extra to my order sent by you to make 
good measure , I presume, for which accept my thanks. 
Yours truly, 
Toronto. J* F. KIRK. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The grape vines came to hand all safe, and in good 
order. Am much pleased with their thrifty growth and 
splendid roots. Thanks for the extra viue. 
Yours respectfully, 
Warren, O. JAMES LAW. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : * 
The grape vines you sent me received in good order. 
[ am highly pleased with them. You sent me more than 
[ expected for the money. The Moore’s diamond was 
rery fine. Respectfully, 
Collinsville, 111. LUDWIG HENKE. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
Vines received today. Am well pleased with them, 
and obliged for extras. 
Yours respectfully, 
Westchester, Pa. H. W. THOMPSON. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The vines from you were satisfactory in every respect 
and among the best I ever had ; a great deal better than 
seems possible for the price. Thanks for the extras. 
Respectfully, 
Pontiac, Mich. FRED BRAY. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The vines arrived in fine condition, 
satisfactory. 
Millford, Mass. 
and are perfectly 
R. B. GREEN. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The fine grape yines bought last spring came in good 
order, and every one of them grew finely. 
Willistou, Vt. R- S. TAFT. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
Grape vines ordered I received in good order. You are 
he first nursery man to surprise me with extras. Accept 
hanks for same with good wishes for the future. 
Yours respectfully. 
Louisville, Ky. LOUIS HOFSTATTER. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The grape roots came to hand. I find them all right. 
I want 1,000 more Niagaras. I think it is not too late for 
you to send them now. 
Yours, etc., 
Lawton, Mich. C. D. LAWTON. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
The vines I bought of you one year ago have done 
splendid. They are beauties for their age. For the en- 
closed cash send the following named varieties. 
AWOSSO, Mich. NOAH B. AIKEN. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
I enlose $18 for the vines. They were all right and 
gave good satisfaction. 
Yours truly, 
Cuyahoga Falls, O. M. CRAWFORD. 
Mr. J. ELLETSON : 
I received grape vines ordered of you today, and am 
very well pleased with them. They had the best roots I 
ever saw on vines. Accept thanks for extras. 
Respectfully, 
Elm Grove. ALF. M. SIMMS. 
