Introduction 
It is hardly necessary for us in presenting this new and revised edition of our General Catalogue to devote 
much space to introduction. Our customers advertise us. Our success is the true test of merit. Sales are 
always largest where our goods are best known. Our thriving organization is the outcome of experience, 
expenditure and enterprise. More than half a century of existence, an acquired experience and accumulated 
capital enable us to fulfill our duty to patrons in the highest degree. 
We have used every means to keep in the lead in introducing new varieties, and as soon as their value is 
established they are offered to our patrons with a candid statement as to their worth. 
We believe we stand at the head among nurseries of the country in the matter of growing every plant 
suitable for this climate, and we have in our employ such a force of skilled assistants that we are in a position 
to assure our patrons that their orders will be carefully and correctly filled. 
We offer and accept orders for only such varieties as we can supply. If, through any oversight, in filling 
orders, mistakes may occur, purchase money will be refunded or other stock will be furnished in lieu thereof. 
We aim to supply only the best of stock, and at the lowest prices consistent with the quality of goods 
offered. 
We wish to thank the public for the liberal patronage which it has given us for more than half a century, 
and solicit a continuance of the same. 
We extend an invitation to our patrons to visit our nurseries and see for themselves the extent of our plant 
and study our methods. 
Our Location and Advantages 
Our location, being in the most delightful and fertile-growing region in the State of New York, gives us 
facilities for growing nursery stock equalled by few and surpassed by none; it is easy of access to all parts of 
the country in the shipping and transportation of trees. 
Our land contains all the mineral elements needed to produce the hardiest, healthiest and thriftiest trees, 
those which are the longest lived, and which will produce the best possible results for the planter. For these 
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