Chilucothe, Ohio. 
“ More than fifty years since, when a young man, I purchased of you a large bill of fruit trees, 
which I found true to your representation in every instance. But alas! they grew old with the bur¬ 
dens of many years of faithful returns, exhausted themselves, and most have died. I have fortunately 
survived them, and now, at the age of 80 years, 1 wish to replace a few for the benefit of my 
posterity.” 
Arkona, Ont. 
“ We are well satisfied with the trees we got from you last spring—not a single tree in the 500 
died.” 
Orefield, Pa. 
“ It is the finest stock I ever received from any nursery. I see you take care in selecting the 
stuck, and it was also carefully packed. Thanking you for your kindness.” 
Hollywood, Cal. 
“ When a young man, then living in Ohio, 1 planted an orchard of Apple trees from Ellwanger & 
Barry—afterwards emigrated to Iowa, and there I planted several orchards, and obtained the trees 
from Ellwanger & Barry, and now I am living here, and I wish you would send me your Catalogue. I 
was never disappointed in anything I ever bought from your firm.” 
Crawfordsvili.e, Ind. 
“ It is not often one gets a better article than he expected, but I must say these trees were far 
beyond my expectations.” 
Portland, Ore. 
“ Yesterday I received by express the low-budded dormant Rose bushes which you sent me. They 
arrived in perfect order and condition and are very fine plants. Please accept my thanks for your very 
kind and prompt attention to my order.” 
Fort Wayne, Ind. 
“The first order I gave your firm was 40 years ago, when I lived in Canada—whatever I have 
bought from you has always been satisfactory.” 
Ithaca, N. Y. 
“ I must tell you that we did not lose one of the 500 Elms and fruit trees shipped to us last year.” 
Wheaton, Ills. 
“ The carload of stock we ordered of you came in good condition. To say that we are very much 
gratified with it only half expresses our appreciation of it. The trees were nearly all larger and nicer 
than we expected, while the shrubs are equally as nice as the trees. Thank you.” 
Onai.aska, Wis. 
“ My Roses were received yesterday O. K. in very fine condition. The Crimson Ramblers unusu¬ 
ally large and better than what I have received from other nurseries. All plants were noted for the 
excellent roots. Therefore, am very much satisfied with the order.” 
Chemulpo, Korea. 
I beg to advise you that the trees came to hand after sixty-three (63) days on the way and I am 
glad to state that owing to the sturdiness of plants and the careful way in which they were packed, I 
do not think they suffered in the slightest by their long voyage. They were all planted within two 
days after arrival, and are now putting forth their buds in great profusion. They are the finest lot of 
trees that ever were sent to this country, and I am sure they will make friends for you here.” 
Holly Springs, Miss. 
I now look with great pleasure on the beautiful park (the Court House yard), this city and its 
stately Lindens and Norway Maples furnished by you in 1871 or $, and put out under my supervision.” 
Santiago, Cuba. 
All the plants you sent me arrived safely, and I find them splendid.” 
. . Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Hoses came safe, and'I am indeed very proud of the lot—they are grand beyond my expecta¬ 
tions I teel like shouting over them—I am more than pleased.” 
tt , ru Portland, Ore. 
lhe shipment of Roses received in good condition, and well pleased with the stock.” 
ti _ . Highland Park, Ills. 
1 am in receipt of the copy of the Florists’ Review containing photos of your exhibit of Roses 
at Buffalo. As 1 take this paper and the American Florist I had seen notices of your roses. While 
any exhibit you would make would be good, I must confess surprise at the most excellent showing at so 
short a time after planting. These Expositions seldom do justice to outdoor planting, as the material 
often does not have time to recover from the shock of transplanting. Your success shows one thing or 
two, that your method of growing, taking up and shipping, imparts to your stock a go-a-head-a-tive- 
ness that remains w ith it and exerts itself when replanted. The Weeping Cherry sent me last spring is 
growing like a weed.” 
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^ alwa y s a pleasure to receive stock from your house. These Strawberries arrived in the pink 
of condition, notwithstanding the journey of 1000 miles in extremely hot weather. When unpacked 
they were as fresh and bright as if just taken from the thumb-pots.” 
