1876.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
A 39 
8. :B. PARSONS & BOMB 
OFFER AT THE 
kissena wursebies mb gbeemhouses, 
AT FLUSHING, near NEW YORK, 
A Large, Well-grown Stock of Trees & Plants, 
FOR FALL PLANTING. 
more or less ol which every one needs ivho lias the smallest 
piece of ground for cultivation. Planters of Orchards find 
our trees succeeding well, and multitudes who are unable 
to plant so largely are annually enjoying the fruit, flower, 
and shade which they have procured from us. 
We invite the attention of buyers to our collection of 
standard and dwarf FRUIT TREES, Grape Vines and all 
the different smaller fruits, berries, &c. 
To those who are adorning their places, whether large or 
small, we shall bo glad to show our collection of Ornamental 
Trees and Plants, which is unsurpassed in the country. Our 
Avenue Trees are large and vigorous. Our Lawn Trees and 
Shrubs are of the finest varieties, and we know will give 
satisfaction to the purchaser. 
Of hardy EVERGREENS we have a large and well grown 
stock, arid to these we invite special attention. 
The Rose, eo necessary to every garden, we grow on its 
oicn root, our experience having taught us that budded 
roses will disappoint those who cultivate them; some varie¬ 
ties we can furnish at very low rates. We cannot name here 
all the choice varieties of our FRUITS, nor give in detail 
the ORNAMENTAL list, but refer purchasers to our general 
priced catalogues, supplied free to all applicants. 
The first object of interest to all lovers of Country life is 
the Orchard and Fruit Garden. The following are indispensa¬ 
ble, and we give the prices in order that any one may lorm 
accurately his estimate of expense and order at once. 
When ten to a hundred of any fruit are wanted, a cor¬ 
responding reduction of ten per cent will be made in the 
price. Each. 
Apples, 18 best varieties.0.25 
do. Siberian Crab. 0.50 
Apricots, 5 best varieties.0.35 
Blackberries, 4 best varieties.. 0.15 
Cherries, 16 best varieties. OAO 
Currants, 12 best varieties.15 to 0.25 
Gooseberries. 0.25 
Grapes, hardy, 18 best varieties..25 to 0.50 
do. foreign, 12 best varieties . 0.75 
Mulberries, 2 best varieties. 0.30 
Nectarines, 6 best varieties. 0.35 
Nuts, American Chestnuts. 0.59 
do. Madeira. 0.75 
Peaches, 25 best varieties. 0.25 
do. on Plum stock, 5 varieties. 0.50 
Pears, standard, 30 varieties. 0.75 
do. dwarf, G varieties. 0.50 
Plums, 6 varieties. 0.50 
g uinc.es, Orange. 0.50 
aspberries, 3 varieties. 0.15 
ORANGES, LEMONS, &c. 0.75 
This collection of the genus Citrus is very full, and 
includes some 75 varieties. Small plants of these 
can he sent by mail. 
Targerines can be furnished by the quantity. 
New Trees, ShruSns, Enid Plants, 
FROM JAPAN AND ELSEWHERE. 
Ornamental Trees. 
Of these the following are the finest, although the list can 
be profitably enlarged in proportion to the extent of ground. 
The outside line of the Lawn should first be planted with 
a thick belt of Evergreens ten feet apart. A back ground 
being thus formed, other trees can be embroidered upon it 
to suit the taste of the owner. In grouping, Evergreen and 
Deciduous Trees should never be planted together. Strong 
contrasts in foliage color, always produce the finest effect. 
For its rapid growth and its great beauty when young, the 
most satisfactory tree for groups and belts, where quantities 
are wanted, is the 
Norway Spruce. 
These can be furnished at prices ranging from 25 cents to 
$1.50 each, according to the object desired by the planter. 
Many plant the belt very thickly with trees worth only $50 
per 100 , and when they grow crowded, transplant some to 
other parts of the lawn. 
For close hedges, there can be especially recommended the 
Siberian. Arbor Vitoe, 
which is so hardy that an extreme cold which destroys the 
American Arbor Vitae, has no effect upon this. 
They can be furnished for this purpose at $15 to $.70 per 100. 
The golden-tipped Hovey and the globe-shaped Par¬ 
sons are also excellent varieties of Arbor Vitae for hedges. 
Our collection of Evergreens includes many novelties not 
known elsewhere,, many of which are imported directly 
from Japan. Among the many varieties comprised in tills 
collection arc the following: 
SPRUCE, 2G varieties. 75 c to ■> 00 each 
Arbor Vitas, 9 varieties.. 1. A ". 75 c. to 1 '.00 
Cephalotaxus, $1.00 each.—Cryptomeria 0 75 
Cunnmghamia. ,'tjn 
Cypress, Lawson’s. ." i'X! 
Junipers, 18 varieties..>,0c to 100 
Firs. 15 varieties. . 7 .-.-' * n o'on 
Pines, 22 varieties..!'!!!!:!:::’: A::!io 2 00 
Podocarpus... j 00 
Retiiiospora, 14 varieties.'.'.’.’.'.’.50c. to 1.30 
This is a most valuable class of plants 
Irom Japan, more hardy than the Arbor 
Vitae.andof many graceful forms. 
rhe anrea retains its rich golden color 
throughout the Autumn and Winter, 
makes a beautiful hedge, and is very 
valuable for house decoration. 
Tews. 10 varieties.50c. to 1.00 
TUuyiopsis..75c. to 1-50 
Box, 4 varieties.....50c. to 0.75 “ 
Evergreen Thorn. 0.25 “ 
Perfectly hardy and makes a hedge 
beautiful and impervious. $>0 perltO. 
American Laurel. 0.75 “ 
Berberries, 3 varieties. 0.75 11 
Winter Berry. OAO “ 
Rhododendrons, according to size.75c. to 2.60 “ 
The Rhododendron is the most beautiful Evergreen known. 
The broad evergreen foliage, with its glossy richness, would 
alone entitle it to the first rank, hut when this is crowned in 
June with many clusters of flowers, eacli cluster large 
enough for a lady’s bouquet, and each variety having its 
own color, white, blue, purple, delicate shell, cherry, lilac, 
mauve and crimson, superb fitly describes its appearance. 
They can he planted singly upon the lawn or in a city 
garden, and are also very effective in a mass of one or two 
dozen. For a conservatory, they are showy, and some of the 
best and most brilliant colors are found among the half- 
hardy varieties. 
Deciduous Trees. 
Of these, as well as of Evergreens, we have been successful 
in gathering together a collection of novelties which are 
not equaled in this country or in Europe. 
Orders which are being received from Europe recognize 
this. To mention them all would require a transcript of our 
catalogue, hut the following list includes some of the best of 
them, ns well as the old standard sorts. Each. 
Maples, 30 varieties.50c. to i .00 
Horse Chestnut, 3 varieties.75c. to 1.00 
do. Red flowering. 1.00 
Ailantus, 75c. each.—Alder, Cut-leaved. 1.00 
Birch, 6 varieties.75c. to 1.50 
do. W’eeping Cut-leaved. 1.50 
do. Purple. 3.00 
Catalpa, Golden. 0.50 
Chestnut, 4 varieties. .50c. to 2.00 
Cherries, Ornamental, G varieties.50c. to 1.50 
Dogwood, 35c. each.—Purple Hazel,. 1.00 
Hawthorn, 23 varieties.50c. to 0.75 
Persimon,2 varieties.50c. to 2.00 
Beech, 8 varieties.75c to 1.50 
Ash, 1G varieties.75c. to 1.00 
Honey Locust, 3 varieties.50c. to LOO 
ilo. Weeping. 1.50 
Kentucky Coffee, 75c. each.—Witch Hazel. OAO 
Halesia or Snowdrop Tree. 0.50 
Kolreuteria, a beautiful flowering Tree. 0.75 
Laburnum, G varieties. .50c. to 0.75 
Liqnidamber, 75c. each.—Tulip Tree. 0.75 
Apples, flowering and double. 0.50 
Magnolias, 1G varieties.- _75c. to 2.00 
These include all the Chinese varieties, and all 
the Japanese importations. They flower before 
the leaves appear, and are noted for their 
beauty. A set of ten will he furnished for $5. 
Dealers are especially invited to examine these, 
which can be furnished low by the quantity. 
Peaches, double and purple. 0.50 
Oriental Plane. 1.00 
Poplars. 7 varieties.50c. to 0.75 
Oaks. 24 varieties, (sets of 10 for $5.00). 50c. to 2.00 
Purple Fringe . 0.50 
Locust, 5 varieties.50c. to 0.75 
Salisburia, 75c. eacli.— 1 Weeping fcophora. 1.00 
Willows, 9 varieties. .35c. to 1.50 
Sorbiis, 10 varieties.75c. to 1.00 
Cypress, Chinese, very beautiful. 1.50 
do. Weeping American, very beautiful. 2.00 
Lindens, 8 varieties.75c. to 1.00 
Elms, 1 G varieties.75c. to 1.00 
do. Weeping Slipperv, very fine. 2.00 
Yirgilia lutea."... 1.30 
Hardy Deciduous Shrubs, 
Each. 
Dwarf Almond. 0.33 
Ghent Azaleas—These are among the most beautiful of 
plauts witli flowers of the most rich and varied col¬ 
ors. A group of them is a tiling to be remembered. 
They comprise 8G varieties.. 1.50 
Japan Quince, 7 varieties.25 to 0.50 
Cytisus incamata. 0.35 
Daphne cneorum. fragrant and beautiful. . .0.50 
Deutzia, 5 varieties, 35c. each.—Basil Honeysuckle. G.50 
Burning Bush (Euonymus)..35 to 0.50 
Exochorda, 75c. each.—Forsytliia, 2 varieties.0.85 
Altheas, 9 varieties. 0.35 
Hydrangea. 12 varieties. 0.50 
St. John's Wort, 2 varieties.0.35 
Japan Dwarf Catalpa. 0.50 
White Fringe, very fine. 0.50 
Japan Judas Tree, beautiful. 1.00 
Jasmine, yellow, 35c. each.—Potentilla.-.0.35 
Honeysuckle, upright, 5 varieties. 0.33 
Dwarf Horse Chestnut.0.50 
Syringo, (Philadelphns), 12 varieties..35 to 0.50 
Plums, double flowering, 2 varieties. .0.50 
Currant. Gordon’s. 0.50 
Willows, 4 varieties. 0.35 
Spiraeas, 29 varieties. 0.35 
Symphoriearpus, 4 varieties. 0.25 
Lilacs, 15 varieties.35 to 0.75 
Tamarix, 4 varieties. 0.25 
Snowball. 35c. each.—Japan, very fine. 0.75 
do. 3 other varieties . 0.25 
Weigelia, 14 varieties. 0.35 
Vines and Creepers. 
Akeliia quinata. 0.50 
Virginia Creeper, 3 varieties.0.35 
Bitter Sweet. 0.25 
Clematis, S superb varieties.25 to 0.75 
Honeysuckles, 10 varieties.25 to 0.5O 
Moonsced, 50e. each.—Virginia Silk. 0.25 
Trumpet Creeper, 5 varieties..25 to 0.50 
Wistaria, 7 varieties.35 to 0.75 
.75- 
, 00 - 
Half Hardy Plants. 
Camellia Japonica, 250 varieties.. 
Azaleas, Chinese, 170 varieties. o, 
Ferns, exotic, 63 varieties, some very rare.35 to 3 
Roses. 
Remontant or Hybrid Perpetual. 0.35- 
Ail hardy, and comprising 75 of the most selected 
sons.or 3.00 for 10 
Bourbon, 10 of the most selected sorts. 0.35 
Moss, 30 “ “ 0.50 
Garden, 21 “ " 0.25 
Climbing, 10 “ “ (1.25 
Tea, China, and Noisette, 80 of the most selected sorts.. 0.35 
A reduction will he made when 100 or 1,000 are taken. 
Sent Everywhere by SViail. 
All the Deciduous Shrubs, Vines and Creepers, 
Roses, and some other plants, can be sent by Mail. They 
are best sent of small size, if cut down to two or three 
eyes. They grow so rapidly that they will prove as satisfac¬ 
tory as larger plants sent in a box. The postage and cost of 
packing will be paid by us, and our compensation for this 
expense will he in the smaller size. Those who order to be 
sent by mail, which can be safely done until January, will 
therefore only remit the price of the plants. 
For all plantssent in boxes, the charge for thorough pack¬ 
ing will be for material only. 
We would iniprecs upon purchasers the great 
superiority of the Autumn for deciduous plant¬ 
ing. On all plants we make a liberal discount 
when large quantities are taken, and we would 
call the attention of 
DEALERS 
to the great advantages which the completeness 
of our collection presents. To these we can oiler 
Siberian Arbor Vita: at very low rutes by the 
1 , 000 . 
CLUBS 
can be formed, by which the wholesale price can 
be made available, and the cost of transporta¬ 
tion diminished. 
The Proprietors do not trust their sales to irresponsible 
men, whose only object is to make large commissions, ir¬ 
respective of the interest of the purchaser or the reputauc— 
of the proprietors. 
The Nurseries are accessible by Railroad to Flushing from 
Long Island City in half an hour. From the latter place 
Ferries cross to 3tth Street and to James Slip, New York. 
Oil reaching Main St. or Bridge St. depots in Flushing, any 
of the hacks will bring visitors to our ground free of charge. 
They should he ordered to go to the Kissena Nurseries. 
New and Rare Hardy Trees and Shrubs 
from Japan and elsewhere. 
A list of these, including the remarkable .JAPANESE 
MAPLES, will he sent by mail to all applicants. 
Many of these plants can he sent by MAIL. 
Houses and Lots for Sale. 
The Subscriber offers for sale, on the most favorable terms, 
either in single lots or in large plots, the most eligible build¬ 
ing lots in the center of the town of Flushing, where are 
churches, schools, stores of all sorts, an abundant supply of 
water forced into every house, a good system of sewerage, 
ensuring good health, an unsurpassed railroad communica¬ 
tion of less than half an hour with the New York ferries, 
and an intelligent and cultivated society. 
Good water communication, and fresh water supply,make 
this place as desirable as Newark and other towns for 
inanufactiiriiig, and for this purpose he can ofler tracts 
ot land at very reasonable rates. 
lie lias built a number ol houses, and lias remaining two 
which are for sale or to let. One is 42 feet front, with pi¬ 
azza, and shaded by large elm trees. It lias parlor, library- 
and four bedrooms, 10x18; dining-room, 18 x 20 , and three 
smaller bedrooms, it lias all desirable plumbing, the lust 
furnace and range, and is built in the most substantial man¬ 
ner, with flusn siding. The lot is on high ground, within 
seven minutes walk of the depot, and lias 150 feet of front,, 
with 200 feet of depth. A large part of the purchase money 
can remain on bond and mortgage as long as desired. 
The other house is a 
Large and Commodious Dwelling. 
It lias a Mansard roof, Doric piazza on lour sides, and Ro¬ 
man porte-cochere. The cellar wall is of blue flat stone, 
two leet thick, and the frame of heavy timber, is covered 
with (dear flush siding, filled in with brick. The parlor and 
dining-room are 10x25, the library is 16x15, finished with Eng¬ 
lish oak, and there are ten sleeping rooms, most of them lGx 
18. The stairs are solid oak, the pantries are large, there are 
two water closets and two bath-rooms, abundantly supplied 
with water from the Flushing Water-works. Wire fly-nets 
are in every window on the first and second floor, and the 
owner has placed in the house all the little conveniences - 
which thirty years’ experience of country life have taught 
him to he desirable. 
The lot is 225 feet wide, and 357 feet deep. It fronts on two 
streets, and lias numerous specimens ol rare trees 25 to 75 
years old. For large specimens of very rare-varieties of • 
evergreen and deciduous trees amt shrubs, this is>equalled 
by only two or three otlier placetr hr tire United States. In 
tlie growth of trees, time-is'more titan- money, and to those 
winy cannot wait; this place affords an opportunity rarely 
offered! to obtain a larye and unusual collection ol trees , 
plantei j with-regard to picture effects of color. 
For farther information applv to 
S. B. PARSONS, Flushing, N. Y. 
