IP KEF i'l'CHT. 

^toHE Syracuse Nurseries, one of the oldest, is also one of the 
largest establishments of the kind in the country, the area now 
occupied by its plantings being about 500 acres, and this of the 
choicest land in the county of Onondaga. 
The cumulative experience of many years has enabled us to bring to 
our work enhanced knowledge and skill, and we are able to offer now 
a finer and a larger stock of trees, etc., than ever before. 
Our soil is a strong clay loam with a liberal mixture of organic and 
vegetable matter, which — with the system of drainage we have adopt- 
ed — is known to be especially adapted to the growth of healthy, vigor- 
ous trees and a bountiful supply of fibrous roots. To this fact we wish 
to call the especial attention of our customers — a matter of the first 
importance but which is generally overlooked. 
In the Fruit Department we have made the raising of apple, pear and 
plum trees an object of special attention, the character of the soil in 
this section being particularly well adapted for growing them in high 
perfection. We have not, however, neglected other kinds of fruit trees 
as our complete assortment will show. 
We would not recommend our customers to plant largely of new, 
unapproved varieties, but to adhere to those of known worth, adding 
the newer sorts as they are proven, by thorough tests, to be worthy of 
cultivation. Although for amateurs, and all those wishing to plant 
largely of kinds, we endeavor to keep a supply. 
In the Ornamental Department we have a complete assortment of all 
the hardy deciduous and evergreen trees, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, etc., 
and are continually adding to this assortment all the novelties intro- 
duced that promise to be desirable acquisitions. 
The usual periods for transplanting with us, are from about the mid- 
dle of October to the first of December, in the Autumn ; and from the first 
of April to the middle of May, in the Spring. Trees for the South and 
West should be forwarded in the Autumn. 
We have used the revised nomenclature adopted by the American 
Pomological Society, which we think will tend to secure uniformity, 
and is in pursuance of a long needed reform. 
Small orders, as well as large, will receive prompt attention. 
We can offer special inducements to Nurserymen and Dealers who 
wish to buy in large quantities. We grow largely for the trade, and 
have all the conveniences for packing and shipping in boxes or in car in 
