F oreword. 
This Catalogue contains a very complete selection of the most desirable Trees, Shrubs and hardy 
Plants in all departments. As both the botanical and common names of the varieties are arranged 
in alphabetical order, and the sizes indicated, with a complete index on Pages 87 and 88, the catalogue 
may be found convenient for ready reference. 
AS NOW CONDUCTED and with the present facilities of my business, I am enabled to furnish 
the very best nursery stock obtainable, in far greater variety than is possible in “picking out” the ma¬ 
terial in any one nursery or from several nurseries. It is now no longer necessary or advantageous to 
“look around” in procuring satisfactory nursery stock any more than it is to inspect seed farms 
in obtaining reliable seeds. With my system of direct importations from carefully selected stock 
in Europe, and contracts for growing and special selection with many of the best growers in this 
country, almost all varieties of Trees and hardy Plants of reliable quality, quantity, and condition are 
furnished at lowest current prices. Every facility is offered of a well established and well organized 
business, with abundant responsibility. 
SAMPLES provide an effective and inexpensive way of judging of the quality and value of stock, 
and where furnished with guarantee that the stock shall be of equal quality, are more reliable than 
the much more costly methods of looking over the same material in nursery rows. Samples are sub¬ 
mitted or inspection invited where there is any question as to the quality of stock desired. 
SPECIALTIES: Specimens of all kinds, and Boxwood Edging for the most effective planting 
of Formal Gardens; Ironclad Hardy Rhododendrons. R. Maximum and Kalmia Latifolia, grand 
plants, in carload lots; Beautiful Hardy Azaleas ; Red Leaved Japanese Maples ; Special Collec¬ 
tions of the best Shrubs and Hardy Roses. Large Size Street and Avenue Trees, 2 to 6" caliper, 
several times transplanted for immediate effect; and Trained Fruit Trees and Foreign Grape Vines 
for Walls, Trellises, and Fruit Houses. 
PARTICULAR ATTENTION is given to furnishing large lists and large quantities at lowest 
wholesale prices. 
THE QUALITY of all stock is a matter of first consideration. Much care is exercised in having 
all material properly grown and transplanted, and the digging and packing done under the most ap¬ 
proved methods to insure the arrival of the stock in perfect condition. 
PRICES are of F. O. B. New York, and stock is forwarded under the low Trunk Line classifi¬ 
cation rates; or if by express at 20% discount from schedule express rates. On stock furnished at 
special net prices and in carload lots, freight charges follow from point of shipment. 
PACKING. There is no charge for labor and cost of packing excepting the customary charge 
of the actual cost of boxes or bales necessary in protecting the stock in the best possible condition. 
SHIPMENTS are made when the stock is in best condition for removal, usually during March 
and April in spring; October and November in autumn. Most Deciduous Trees, Shrubs and Herbac¬ 
eous plants, succeed well in either season. Evergreens as a rule are better moved in spring. 
THE SUCCESS in transplanting depends on the treatment given hardy Trees and Plants when 
received, as much as upon the quality of the stock. Over this treatment the Establishment furnishing 
the material has no control. For this reason arbitrary claims for deductions on account of losses 
from defective treatment cannot be allowed. All stock is carefully graded and put up in good condi¬ 
tion for successful transplanting, and if properly cared for on arrival little or no loss should result. 
Should unaccountable losses occur, an equitable arrangement as to replacing, or other adjustment, 
fair to both parties, will, if advised promptly, always be made. 
LANDSCAPE PLANS. In the proper treatment of all ornamental grounds carefully considered 
landscape plans are as important as are architects’ plans in building construction; and grievous mis¬ 
takes—costly to remedy in future—are thus frequently avoided. The best results usually obtain where 
competent men are employed for this work. Being conversant with the best examples of landscape 
treatment in this country and in Europe, I am always glad to advise regarding competent specialists 
for this work and these improvements, without charge, and when desired arrange for efficient land¬ 
scape work with the furnishing of requisite planting material at reasonable cost. 
GARDENERS’ POSITIONS. I have always on my books a list of competent superintendents, 
head-gardeners, and assistant gardeners, such as can be recommended as reliable and trustworthy for 
filling these positions satisfactorily. There is no charge for registering or for this service. The pleas¬ 
ure or satisfaction from a country estate depends largely upon loyal, competent service in the garden¬ 
ing department. 
FREDERICK W. KELSEY. 
