Preface 
E AIM to keep only such varieties of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, 
Shrubs, Vines, and Plants as prove successful on Long Island. 
We cordially invite an inspection of our stock. Visitors will find 
our Nurseries one mile north of Westbury Station, on the L. I. 
R. R. Public hacks in waiting at all trains. 
Goods will be securely packed for safe shipment to any part of the country. 
We deliver packages to railroad and express companies, where our responsibility 
ceases, and goods travel at purchaser’s risk. 
We claim for our trees this advantage: our sandy loam furnishes more abun¬ 
dant fibrous roots to the trees, and they are taken fresh from the ground, thus 
insuring greater success in transplanting. We do not, however, guarantee the 
living of trees or plants under any circumstances, as the want of proper protec¬ 
tion before and while planting, or the damage ensuing from drouth and drying 
winds, often destroy a tree full of vigor. 
Terms Net Cash, P. O. Money Order, may be secured for Westbury Station, 
Queens county, N. Y. 
We desire that all our patrons shall be fully satisfied, and if they are disap¬ 
pointed in any way, we wish to be informed of the fact, and allowed to do jus¬ 
tice to them and ourselves. 
We commence digging trees as soon as the frost is out of the ground, and 
continue till the middle of May. In the fall, we commence about the middle of 
October, and continue till the ground is frozen. 
IMPORTANT DETAILS IN PLANTING. 
Let the trees be as little exposed as possible to the drying influence of the 
sun and wind. Those coming in wagons for their trees should bring suitable 
covering material. When the trees arrive at their destination, let the evergreens 
and other tender trees or plants be first heeled-in, by covering the roots well with 
fresh, damp soil. It is well to give the trees heeled-in a good watering, that the 
roots and branches may regain what moisture they have lost in transit. Ever¬ 
greens need the greatest of care, and the constant evaporation from their many 
fine leaves, must be provided for by keeping the roots moist, and the evaporation 
retarded by protection from the sun and wind. 
The earth stain on the bark shows the proper depth to which trees should 
be planted. 
Dig a large hole, and spread the roots out straight; surround the roots with 
good mellow earth; leave no air spaces, and pack firmly. Soak the ground 
thoroughly with water; it helps very materially in getting the soil in and among 
the fine roots. In dry weather soak the ground once a week. Mulching with 
coarse manure or leaves is very important; it is the best means of retaining 
moisture. Manure the ground around a tree every year, if a good healthy, 
growth is desired. It is advisable to cut smooth the ends of the roots, as it pre¬ 
vents decay and favors the growth of new roots. The tops should have the 
smaller twig* removed and the main branches shortened. 
