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New and Choice Trees, Shrubs,

ROSES, VINES,

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Herbaceous Perennials,

GROWN AT

WABAN NURSERY,

NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MASS,

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NEW AND CHOICE TREES, SHRUBS,
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FOR SALE BY

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WABAN NURSERY, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MASS.

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Not employing traveling agents, I can afford to sell at lowest pro-
ducers’ prices, and, what is more important, can guarantee fresh, healthy,
a and genuine plants. They are too large to send by mail.
Unknown-correspondents must remit with the order, or give satisfac-
tory reference.
Packages will be delivered in Boston without charge, but the cost of
packing bulky trees must be added.

Cars leave the Boston Station on the Newton Circuit as follows :—
For Waban via Newton Highlands: 7.35, 8, 8.37, 9.05 A.M.; 12.15,
12.45, 2.35, 3:25, 4-15, 4:45, 5-15, 5.35, 6.15, 7-15, 8.15, 9.35,
10.15, I1.10 P.M.
For Waban via Main Line: 7.25, 9.32, 12 M.; 1.00, 2.25, 3.05, 4.25,
5-20, 5.40, 6.10, 7.05, 8, 9.30 P.M. =
: Return via Highlands: 5.56, 6.51, 7.18, 8.04, 8.49, 9.59 A.M.; 12.43,

1.40, 3.06, 3.45, 5.06, 5.55, 6.18, 6.54, 7.45, 8.40, 10.10 P.M.
Return via Main Line: 7.01, 8.08, 8.34, 9.13, 9.39 A.M.; 12.50, 1.20,
310, 4, 4.49, 5.19, 5.44, 6.10, 6.53, 7.50, 8.50, 10.08 P.M.

THE WABAN NURSERIES.

My land at Nonantum Hill, Brighton, where I have been located for
the past thirty-five years, being now in demand for residences, I have
transferred most of my stock to my farm at the Waban Station of the
Newton Circuit Railroad, where all trains stop. This land is remark-
ably well adapted to the growth of plants, enabling me to produce
specimens of the best quality at a minimum cost. My purpose is to
confine my culture to the choicest kinds, seeking for all novelties of
real merit, but avoiding the half-hardy and the ill-adapted varieties
which so often claim attention. I do not intend to offer any novelty
without good reason to believe it will stand the test of trial. For this
reason many new kinds of doubtful merit are not here named.

That large profit and a show of great enterprise result from extrava-
gant descriptions and high-colored illustrations, no one can deny.
Neither can it be denied that untold injury results from such methods.
My endeavor has been to name only such kinds as have intrinsic merit
for this locality, omitting all illustrations, so often misleading.

As the Nurseries are so easily accessible by the Circuit Railroad going
either way, by Newton or Newton Highlands, or by driving from the
State House, all the way on Beacon Street to Waban, halfway between
Newton Centre and Newton Lower Falls, it is hoped that many will
inspect the stock and make personal selection. But orders by mail,
addressed Newton Highlands, will have careful attention, and the long-
established reputation of the Nursery for the faithful execution of
orders will be jealously maintained.

Trees of extra size now standing at Nonantum Hill will be
sold at specially low rates, as they must be removed this Spring.
This will afford a rare opportunity to obtain specimen trees at low

cost.

GENERAL CATALOGUE.

APPLES.

Very many varieties can be furnished which are not here named,
but the most desirable kinds are as follows: — for summer: Astrachan,
Early Harvest, Sweet Bough, and Williams; for fall: Gravenstein,
Fameuse, and Porter; for winter: Baldwin, Danver’s Sweet, Golden
Russet, Hubbardston, King, Lady, Northern Spy, Rhode Island
Greening, Roxbury Russet, Spitzenberg, and Tolman’s Sweet; for
crabs: Hyslop and Transcendent. Fine thrifty trees 6 to 8 ft., 37%
cents each; $3 per dozen; orchard size, $12 per hundred.

Murphy Apple. The fruit of this variety is of superlative beauty,
of good size, “better than the Baldwin,” ripens in December
and January, but can be kept till April. The tree bears regu-
larly every year, and an experienced and most careful judge says
of it that he “does not know an out about it,” and he regards
it as exceedingly valuable. I shall reserve fuller descriptions and
certificates until next season, but now offer a limited number of
one-year grafts at 50 cents each.

PEARS.

Following are the leading kinds: —for summer: Clapp, Gifford, and
Rostiezer; for fall: Bartlett, Belle, Lucrative, Bosc, Comice, Duchesse,
Dana’s Hovey, Howell, Louise Bonne, Seckel, and Sheldon; for
winter: Anjou, Josephine des Malines, Lawrence, and Nelis. Fine
standards, three years from bud, 75 cents each; $6 per dozen. Se-
lected, $1 each. Bearing trees, $1.50 to $3 each. Dwarfs of Anjou,
Duchesse, and Louise Bonne, 50 cents; extra size, at 75 cents and
$1; smaller sizes, $15 to $30 per hundred.

Idaho. A new chance seedling, originating near Lewiston, Idaho,
and claiming to be hardy and vigorous. The report of the Ameri-
can Pomological Society for 1889 has this to say of it: “It is
very large and handsome; irregular globular; somewhat depressed.

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The cavity of the fruit is very irregular; basin, shallow and pointed;
calyx, very small and closed; core, very small; skin, golden-yellow
with many russety spots; flesh, melting, juicy, with a sprightly,
vinous, delicious flavor; season, September and October.” Price,
$3; $5 for two.

PEACHES.

Amsden’s Early, Early York, Cooledge, Early and Late Crawford,
Mountain Rose, Old Mixon, Stump the World, Waterloo, etc., 25 cents
each; $2 per dozen.

CHERRIES.

Eagle, Tartarean, Governor Wood, Coe’s Transparent, etc., 50 cents
each; $4 per dozen.

PLUMS.

Green Gage, Bradshaw, Reine Claude, Golden Drop, Jefferson,
Lombard, and Washington, 50 cents; $4 per dozen.

The Marianna is a new variety of plum, said to be remarkable for
earliness, vigor, productiveness, and beauty, and also to escape the
attacks of the curculio. It is of medium size, fair quality, bright
cardinal red, very attractive, and, on account of its hardy character,
seems well worthy of trial. Price, 75 cents each; $6 per dozen.

QUINCES.

Orange, Portugal, and Champion, 50 cents each; $3 to $4 per dozen,
according to size.

Meech’s Prolific is a new variety, regarded as superior to all others.
It is of unusual vigor, unsurpassed in quality, and far more productive
than any other variety. Judging-from present appearances this is a
marked acquisition, which will introduce a new era in the culture of
the quince. Price for two-year grafts, 50 cents; three years, 75 cents.

GRAPES.

My vines are of very fine quality, two and three years old, at 37
cents; $3 per dozen, except as noted. Extra bearing canes of many
kinds, at reasonable prices.

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Moyer. A new, red grape, regarded of highest promise on account of
earliness, hardiness, and freedom from mildew. In growth it re-
sembles the Delaware, but produces larger clusters and berries.
The pulp is “tender, juicy, and of delicious flavor.” “A decided
acquisition for northern latitudes and for early market.” $1.50
and $2 each.

Green Mountain. A new variety originating in Vermont. Itis early,
hardy, a young and productive bearer, and thus far has proved free
from mildew. Fruit ripens the last of August. Bunches, medium
size, with berries little larger than the Delaware; color, greenish-
white; skin, thin; pulp, tender, sweet, and delicious, with slightly
vinous flavor. It has the unqualified endorsement of prominent
cultivators. $2 each.

Niagara. The past season has fully sustained the high expectations
for this new white variety. In hardiness, vigor, productiveness,
good quality, and attractive appearance it is unsurpassed. I can
now offer it at the low price of 50 cents each. Also at special
rates by the hundred.

Empire State. A new white seedling claiming to be as hardy,
vigorous, and productive as the Niagara. It appears to me to be
worthy of trial. 75 cents each. 7

Eaton. A seedling from Concord, N. H., purchased by the late John
B. Moore. It appears to be a hardy, vigorous variety, pro-
ducing clusters equal to the finest Black Hamburg in beauty;
berries of largest size, brisk, very juicy, and most attractive.
Price, $1.50 each.

Hayes. Another new white grape, introduced by Mr. Moore, of
superior quality. Worthy of trial. 75 cents.

Delaware. This well-known little grape is unsurpassed in quality and
general excellence. With age it is more vigorous and productive
and less liable to mildew. 37 cents each; $3 per dozen.

Lady. A healthy, hardy, productive, sweet, and good white grape.

Jefferson. A large, oval, light-red, juicy, and vinous berry; ranked as
“best” by Charles Downing; liable to mildew. 50 to 75 cents.

Prentiss. Of first-rate quality, vigorous and productive; color,
white; liable to mildew. 50 cents.

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Pocklington. Another fine white, but late; mildews. 50 cents.

Early Victor. New, and one of the earliest; black, perfectly hardy,
and free from mildew; bunches and berries medium in size;
brisk, juicy, rich, and excellent, and pronounced “the grape for
the million.” 50 cents; extra size, 75 cents.

Brighton. A red grape of good size, and excellent in quality,
reminding of foreign varieties. It is largely planted and is
deservedly popular. 50 cents each; $3 per dozen.

Duchess. A new white grape, of fine quality; mildews. 50 cents.

Moore’s Early. Resembles the Concord, except that it is two weeks
earlier, and its berries are larger.

Worden. Ten days earlier than Concord, and better. Valuable.

Vergennes. A hardy, vigorous Vermont variety, of excellent quality;
a fine pink and purple color. 75 cents and $1 each.

Agawam, Concord, Creveling, Hartford, Diana, Isabella, Lind-
ley, Salem, Wilder, etc.

Foreign Grapes. Best kinds, 75 cents each.

CURRANTS.

Fay’s Prolific. The experience of most cultivators in this section is
decided that this variety has no merit over the cherry currant. I
have heretofore been guarded in its praise, and now can only say
that it much resembles the cherry. $1.50 per dozen.

La Versaillaise and Cherry are the largest, and much resemble each
other. Many of our best judges pronounce them identical. 75
cents per dozen; $4 per hundred; $30 per thousand.

Victoria is a very valuable late variety, long bunch of good size and
quality. 75 cents per dozen; $4 per hundred,

Red and White Dutch. 50 cents per dozen; $3 per hundred.

Black Naples. The best black. 75 cents per dozen.

New European. For trial. La Turnoise, North German Yellow,
Chenongeau, and Imperial Red, at 25 cents each.

Crandall. Supposed to be a hybrid between a black and the Missouri
type, as large as a cherry and superior to any black in flavor. Very
productive, and said to be excellent as a sauce. 50 cents.

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RASPBERRIES.

This valuable fruit should receive more attention, both for family use
and for the market. Under proper treatment it is very remunerative,
and with less trouble than with other fruits. As this fruit does not bear
long transportation, every market should have its local supply. Price,
unless noted, 75 cents per dozen; $3 per hundred.

Marlboro. A new, remarkably vigorous and productive red variety.

Shaffer’s Colossal. A cross between the red and black, introducing
a new type; remarkably vigorous; of largest size, productive and

_ excellent; color, dull red. $1.50 per dozen.

Cuthbert. In size, quality, hardiness, productiveness, and adaptation
to various soils it is worthy of highest praise.

Herstine. For home use this is not surpassed; the berries are of
largest size, bright red, and of best quality.

Golden Queen. A sport from the Cuthbert, having all the excellen-
cies of its parent and the added beauty of its translucent amber
color. Being vigorous and of good quality, it will entirely
supersede the delicate Brinkle’s Orange. 75 cents per dozen; $3
per hundred.

Gregg. The largest and best of the black caps.

Souhegan. An early and excellent black cap.

BLACKBERRIES.

I can name but one kind, which for hardiness, freedom from rust,
and other good qualities, deserves general cultivation in New England.
Snyder. A very hardy, productive, and healthy kind, of good size

and quality. 75 cents per dozen; $3 per hundred.

LUCRETIA DEWBERRY.

This trailing blackberry was found in West Virginia, and is of
largest size, often one and one-half inches long, sweet and luscious
to the core, and is better in quality than any of the high-bush family.
Said to be hardy and productive as Snyder. $1 per dozen; $4 per
hundred.

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IMPROVED DWARF JUNEBERRY.

This bush is about the form and height of the currant, producing
enormous crops of berries about the size and quality of the huckle-
berry. For the table or for cooking or canning it is a desirable and
reliable addition to our list. 25 cents; $2 per dozen.

RUSSIAN APRICOT.

A perfectly hardy type introduced by the Mennonites. 50 cents
each.

RUSSIAN MULBERRY.

Another hardy type from the Mennonites, rapid and ornamental in
growth, and esteemed at the West. 37 cents.

GOOSEBERRIES.

Smith’s Improved. Large, light green, productive, good quality,
and not subject to mildew. $1 per dozen; $8 per hundred.

Whinham’s Industry. An English variety of great vigor, entirely
free from mildew when in proper position, and regarded as a most
valuable sort. $1.50 per dozen.

The Triumph. A new seedling, said to be of American origin, but
producing fruit equal in size to the largest English varieties. It is
remarkably vigorous, healthy, and free from mildew; very
productive; fruit, round, light green, larger than Industry, and
bids fair to surpass this variety. Price, 50 cents each; $4 per
dozen.

STRAWBERRIES.
Price, except as noted, $1 per hundred; $7 per thousand.

Yale. A Connecticut seedling which is thought to bear worthily this
distinguished name. It was exhibited at our June show, and
received the first prize for a new variety. My impression is that
it will prove to be of largest size, good quality, very productive,
and a valuable acquisition; well worthy of trial. 75 cents per
dozen; $5 per hundred.

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Parry. A seedling from Jersey Queen, having a perfect flower, very
vigorous; berries uniformly very large, bright, glossy scarlet, and
of best quality.

Manchester. Specially commended for large size, good flavor, light-
scarlet color, and wonderful productiveness, even upon light soils;
adapted for marketing.

Bidwell. It is of fair quality, and a valuable market fruit.

Sharpless. The largest of all; productive, vigorous, of good quality;
irregular in shape, and lacks firmness for the market; but it is a
grand variety, and should be in every collection.

Charles Downing. ‘This standard kind cannot be omitted. Of uni-
form, but not largest, size; quality good, but not best. In vigor,
hardiness, and productiveness it still holds its place.

Jersey Queen. A queenly berry, of largest size; very firm and of
superior quality; a valuable late variety.

Minor’s Prolific. Resembling Charles Downing, and is free from
fungus, which is troubling ‘the latter in some sections.
ASPARAGUS.

Conover’s Colossal. Two years. $1 per hundred.

Moore’s New Cross. From selected seed. Has uniformly taken
the first prizes. I year. $1 per hundred.

RHUBARB.

Myatt’s Linnzus. Large, early, tender, and best. 25 cents.

PARKMAN CRAB.
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Ornamental Trees of Special Merit.

Alder, Imperial Cut-leaved. Strikingly crimped foliage. 50 cents.

Ash, American White. 50 cents.

Ash, European Mountain, 50 cents.

Ash, Mountain Oak-leaved. 50 cents.

Apple, Malus Halleana. A beautiful Japanese crab-apple, producing
narrow leaves and long, pink flower-buds pendulous along the new
growth, quite striking when in bud. This is identical with Pyrus
Malus Parkmani. 50 cents.

Apple, Malus floribunda. Another profuse flowering crab-apple,
with dark-crimson outer petals, quite ornamental. 50 cents.

Beech, English and American. Stately, wide-spreading when stand-
ing alone. 50 cents to $1.

Beech, Putple. The well-known dark blood-leaved beech. Very
effective for the lawn. 4 feet at 75 cents; 6 to 8 feet, $1.

Beech, Cut-leaved. Distinct and fine. $1.

Beech, Weeping. Branches very pendulous and tortuous, making
yery picturesque specimens under careful training. $1.50 each.

Birch, Canoe. A native variety which attains the largest size and is
rightly called the queen of the forest. A fine tree with snowy-
white outer bark. 50 cents to $1.

Birch, Cut-leaved, weeping. One of the most airy and graceful of
lawn trees. 6 feet, 75 cents; 8 to 10 feet, $1.

Birch, Purple. New and very distinct; foliage bronze and purple; a
decided acquisition. $1.

Birch, Elegans Pendula. Branches very pendulous and of striking
effect. $1 to $2.

Birch, Scotch Weeping. 50 cents to $1.

Birch, Yellow. A fine native variety. 50 cents to $1.

Catalpa Bungei. Grafted as standards, this variety makes regular
and dense heads, which are very effective. $1 to $3.

Catalpa Speciosa. A western type of this fine flowering tree, which
is decidedly more hardy and finer in bloom than the common kind.
It is largely planted at the West. 50 cents to $1,

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Catalpa, Japanese Hybrid. This is an ornamental tree of great
value. It is hardy and of rapid growth. Even without cultiva-
tion, a small tree is said to grow in five years to a height of
twenty-five feet, with a circumference of two feet at one foot above
the ground. Foliage dense, and of a deep-green color. It
blooms profusely for several weeks. Flowers, fragrant, white, with
small purple dots and a shade of yellow around the throat. Pro-
fessor Hussmann, of the Missouri State Agricultural College,
says: “ Massive in all its proportions, # looks like a production of
the tropical zone. . . . It may be truly called a regal tree. Plants
the size of small straws, sent me through the mail last May, which
I planted late in that month, have grown this summer seven feet
high, and from four to five inches in circumference at the base.
I think it the fastest growing tree I know. It makes a beautiful
object on the lawn, and should be in every one’s dooryard.” 50
cents each; $4 per dozen.

Cherry, Double Flowering. Its profusion of snowy-white balls of
flowers is very showy. 75 cents.

Cherry, Japonica Pendula. The fine arching habit and charming
rose-pink blossoms of this variety combine to make this one of
the most attractive trees for the lawn. It is unsurpassed. $1.

Cherry, Weeping Myrtle-leaved. This is also a charming tree, with
small shining deep-green leaves and fine pendulous branches. $1.

Cornus, Florida. This small tree, which is of fine form, is most
effective when covered with its large white broad-petaled flowers.
75 cents.

Cornus, Florida rubra. A remarkable sport from the preceding,
‘with bright-red flowers, producing an exceedingly brilliant effect.
A novelty of greatest merit. $1.

Cornus, Florida pendula. - Another sport from the same type, having
a graceful weeping form of growth. $1.

Cypress, Dystichia. This deciduous variety is hardy and well
worthy of a place in a collection. 75 cents.

Cypress, Weeping Embossed. A hardy and vigorous Chinese
variety, with delicate pendulous foliage. $1.

Elms. American and English varieties of various sizes; 8 to 10 feet,
50 cents; 10 to 12 feet, 75 cents; 15 feet, $1; extra sizes, $2.

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Elms, Camperdown Weeping. The large, rich foliage and low-
arching habit of this variety are admirable. $1 to $1.50.

Elms, Golden (Van Houtte’s). This is altogether the best of all
golden elms, being more vigorous in growth, withstanding our hot
sun perfectly, and showing a brighter color than any other kind.
As the tree attains size, its lively color will be exceedingly attrac-
tive. 2 feet, 50 cents each.

Elm, Purple. Foliage dark green and purple. $1.

Elm, Picturate Variegata. Large, vigorous foliage, distinctly
marked with broad, silver stripes, producing a fine effect. $1 to $5.

Hawthorns, Double. The Double White and Paul’s Scarlet are
best. Fine specimens, 5 to 7 feet, 75 cents.

Hop Tree, Ptelia Trifoliata Aurea. The golden form of this
pretty tree is very distinct in its glossy yellow, which it holds
through the season, producing a fine sunny effect. $1.

Horse Chestnut, Dwarf. A low-growing tree or shrub, producing a
profusion of upright spikes of flowers. 75 cents.

Horse Chestnut, Red-flowering. This variety is like the white in
its rigid, stiff growth, but the color of its flowers is effective. $1.

Horse Chestnut, White-flowering. Too stiff and dense, except
for open spaces. 50 cents.

Laburnum, Golden. When uninjured by the winter, the long clus-
ters of yellow flowers are very attractive. 75 cents.

Larch, European. Rapid growth. 50 cents.
Lindens of various sizes at 50 cents to $2.

Maple, Cut-leaved Weeping (/Veirs). Leaf deeply laciniated;
graceful and rapid in growth; light and airy; often beautifully
tinted and shaded in autumn. 50 cents to $1.

Maple, Japan (dérosanguineum purpureum). This is the richest
crimson, and the most brilliant, vigorous, and the best of the
Japan polymorphous type. It is quite hardy, and exceedingly
beautiful as a tree of small size, well worthy of special care and
cultivation. Size, 18 inches, at $r.

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Maple, Japan (Colchicum rudrum). A fie variety for the lawn,
having dark, polished green leaves, the young growth tipped with
red. 5 feet, at 50 cents; 10 feet, $1.

Maple, Japan Polymorphum. 2 feet, $1.

Maple, Reitenbach. A distinct and valuable variety of the Norway
type, with rich, dark, metallic leaves. 75 cents to $1.50.

Maple, Schweidler. Though of recent introduction, its brilliance of
color in its early summer growth, changing to rich dark green as
the season advances, has already raised it to the first rank as a
lawn or street tree. For this purpose it is the best of all the
maples. My stock of this exceedingly beautiful tree is believed to
be the largest and best in the country. Price, 4 feet, 50 cents;
6 feet, 75 cents; 8 feet, $1; 10 feet, $1.50; 15 feet, $3.

Maple, Scarlet. The most brilliant color in autumn. 50 cents to $r.

Maple, Silver. 10 to 12 feet, 50 cents; 14 to 16 feet, $1; extra
sizes, $2 and $3.

Maple, Sugar and Norway. § to to feet, 50 cents; 10 to 12 feet,
75 cents; 12 to 15 feet, $1; extras, $2 to $3.

Maidenhair Tree (Ginko or Salisburia). Very superior specimens
of this distinct and every way desirable tree at $1 to $2.

Magnolia Acuminata. Extra fine specimens, 8 to 10 feet, $1.

Magnolia Stellata. This early, free-flowering, fragrant little gem is
very desirable. $1.

Magnolia Soulangeana, Conspicua, Lenni, Macrophylla, Spe-
ciosa, and Glauca. $1 to $1.50 each.

Mulberry, Teas’ Weeping. A remarkable sport of the Russian mul-
berry, which has the fresh-looking, glossy, green foliage, and small,
beautifully lobed leaves of its type, combined with the most slender,
graceful, and pendulous growth of any weeping-tree. As this
habit is so marked and constant, and can only be credited by the
photograph of a tree of one season’s growth, I have departed
from my custom, and introduce cuts of a tree as it grew without
training. The tree is absolutely hardy, free from all diseases, very
vigorous in growth, and receives unqualified praise from all who
have seen it. It is claimed to be “the most graceful and valuable
weeping-tree in existence.” Price, $3 each; $5’per pair.

a Seer
One Year's GRowTH.

Oak, Scarlet. For ornamental use,
this is the best of the species; the
glossy, green leaves and the au-
tumn coloring being quite marked.
75 cents.

Poplar, Bolleana. A new variety of
rapid pyramidal growth, leaves
snowy white underside. A valu-
able acquisition for many places.
8 to ro feet, 75 cents.

Poplar, Golden (Van Geertiz). The
bright sunlight of its foliage is
useful in lighting a landscape. * 7
to 8 feet, 75 cents.

Lear oF MULBERRY.

CHINESE WEEPING LILAC.

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_ Poplar, Italian, Lombard, and Balm of Gilead are rapid in growth
and useful for many purposes. 8 te 12 feet, 50 to 75 cents.

Prunus Pissardi. A new and very distinct plum, introduced from
Persia, and one of the best novelties of late years. The wood and
leaves are dark purple throughout the entire season, the fruit being
also purple. Quite hardy, and a great acquisition. 50 cents each.

Styrax Japonica. Another small tree, producing snowy-white, bell-
shaped flowers, hanging in great profusion on long pedicles along
the branches. The leaves are glossy green, and the tree is
perfectly hardy. $1.

Syringa, Japonica. The Giant Tree Lilac. A new introduction
from northern Japan, the largest and most distinct of Lilacs. It
makes a stout tree with large, rich foliage, and in midsummer
throwing well up above the leaves immense clusters of white flow-
ers more than a foot long. Professor Sargent ranks this as
“one of the most magnificent trees received for years.” 2 to 3
feet, 75 cents. ;

Syringa, Pekinsensis Pendula. This Chinese Weeping Lilac does
not sustain the pendulous habit which is claimed for it. Left to
its natural growth, it assumes a mixed habit which is unde-
sirable. Under careful training it may preserve a pendulous form.
Still I think it has been greatly overrated. Price on application.

Virgilia Lutea. Surpassingly beautiful in form and in its large pen-
dulous clusters of flowers. 75 cents.

Walnut, Black. One of the most beautiful of trees, either for lawns
or avenues. Its palm-like foliage is unsurpassed. 50 cents to $1.

Willow, Kilmarnock. Extra heads. 75 cents.

Willow, Laurel-leaved. Remarkable for its deep-green polished
foliage, exceeding any other in this climate, and producing a
luxuriant effect. It flourishes in any good soil. 50 cents.

Willow, Wisconsin Weeping. This variety has the grace of the
Babylonian Willow, and withstands our coldest winters, when the
latter is killed to the ground, 50 cents.

CHOICE SHRUBS.

This class of plants is specially adapted to ornament lawns and the
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beautiful additions have been made to this class, both in rare coloring
of foliage and in other merits. This list includes choice novelties which
should find a place in all grounds. The price for plants of good size
is 25 cents each. $2 per dozen, except as noted.
Many of these can be supplied in quantity at low rates, on appli-
cation.
Althzas. Choice varieties, such as Boule de Feu, Elegantissima
Grandiflora superba, and Totus albus. Desirable for late flowering.

Althzas, Variegated. The strongly marked yellowish white and
deep green of this foliage produces a most pleasing and desirable
contrast. 75 cents.

Andromeda Floribunda. A hardy, broad-leaved evergreen shrub
which forms its sprays of flowers in the fall, opening in early spring
in coral bells of wonderful beauty and profusion.

Andromeda Japonica. A new and worthy companion of the pre-
ceding. $1. i

Azaleas. Of the hardy Ghent type, and in variety of the most brill-
iant colors. Fine flowering plants, $1.

Azalea Mollis. A new type, flowering earlier than the Ghent, and in
brilliance of colors and form of flowers approaching the superb
but tender India varieties. A great acquisition. $1 each.

Berberis Thunbergii. This low-growing shrub, though not new, is
yet so pretty in its arching habit, and its foliage changes to such
brilliant colors in fall, that it deserves a place on every lawn. Its
scarlet berries are also very brilliant, and since they do not shrivel
with frost, and remain untouched by birds until new leaves appear
in the spring, it is very ornamental throughout the winter. As it
becomes known it will be largely in demand. Large plants, 50
cents; small, 25 cents.

Calycanthus Floridus. Strawberry tree or sweet-scented shrub;
dark flowers.

Clethra Alnifolia. Desirable for its rugose foliage and its numerous
spikes of fragrant white flowers in August.

Clethra Alberte. New. $1.

Corylus Pendula. Fine, soft, curving, golden branches and foliage.
75 cents.

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Cornus Elegantissima. A new shrub, with vigorous, green leaves
distinctly marked with silver, giving a very bright and most attrac-
tive effect. The wood is bright red in winter, very conspicuous and
desirable. 50 cents.

Cornus Spathii Variegata. The leaves of this are of more sub-
stance, and the marking is more golden than the preceding,
Quite distinct, and very desirable. 50 cents.

Cornus Mascula Variegata. The marking of this is also strong
and distinct.

Cornus Sanguinea. Distinguished for the brilliance of its red
branches in winter.

Cornus Siberica Variegata. Rugose foliage strongly marked,
silver and rose. 50 cents.

Daphne Cneorum. A low-growing, evergreen little gem, which
produces panicles of bright pink flowers of delicious fragrance
throughout the summer. 37 cents.

Daphne Mezereum, Album and Rubrum. Small, erect shrubs,
flowering earliest of all and deliciously fragrant. 37 cents.

Deutzia Gracilis. Low-growing, filled with starry-white flowers.

Deutzia Crenata Flore Plena. ‘The red and the white flowering
are among the best of shrubs.

Exocordia Grandiflora. <A fine shrub of strong, upright-growth, pro-
ducing a profusion of large, snowy-white flowers in June, which
are conspicuously beautiful. 37 cents.

Forsythia Suspensa. Trained as astandard, it becomes one of the
most beautiful of all weeping shrubs, and when loaded with golden
blossoms it is scarcely equaled by any other plant. Standards,
75 cents; dwarfs, 25 cents.

Forsythia Veridissima. Intensely green foliage.

Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. The most valuable flowering
shrub of recent introduction. 25 cents; extra sizes, 50 to 75 cents.

Hydrangea Paniculata. Distinct from the preceding, more erect,
with lighter and more airy trusses. 25 cents.

Japan Red Bud (Ceicis Yaponica). A low shrub producing bright
pink flowers before the leaves. 50 cents.

Kalmia Latifolia. One of the best native’plants. In addition to
the beauty of its delicate flowers, its clean, glossy foliage is

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beyond comparison the best broad-leayed evergreen in our
climate. It deserves extensive cultivation. 50 cents to $1.

Lilacs. In 12 best varieties, 25 to 50 cents, according to size and
variety.

Mahonia Aquifolia. A small, broad-leaved evergreen, with holly-
like leaves, which are beautiful throughout the season and into
winter.

Philadelphus (Syringa) Grandiflora.

Philadelphus Rosea. New.

Philadelphus Aurea. New, and of very handsome golden color,
improving to the close of the season; very promising. 75 cents.

Prunus Sinensis Alba. It is covered with balls of snowy-white
flowers. 37 cents.

Prunus Triloba, Profuse, double pink flowers. 37 cents.

Rhus Laciniata. The foliage of the fern-leayed Sumac is unsur-
passed in luxuriant beauty. 37 cents.

Rhododendrons. A fine collection of the most hardy named varieties,
Various sizes of this magnificent shrub can be furnished at prices
ranging from 75 cents up to $3 each.

Following are some of the best and most hardy varieties : —

Alarm, white with crimson edge.

Aurora.

Album elegans, blush, changing to white.

Barclayanum, deep rosy crimson.

Blandyanum, rosy crimson.

Charles Bagley, cherry-red.

Charles Dickens, dark scarlet.

Concessum, clear pink.

Duchess of Sutherland, rosy lilac.

Everestianum, rosy lilac.

John Watner, dark crimson.

Lady Eleanor Cathcart, pale rose.

Lady Francis Crossley, rosy pink.

Lady Strangeford.

Lord Palmerston, rosy crimson.

Mrs. Frederick Hankey, rich salmon.

Mrs. John Clutton, white.

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Mrs. John Waterer, bright rose.

Mrs. R. S. Holford, rich salmon.
Mrs. William Bovill, fine rosy scarlet.
Old Port, distinct rich plum.
Perfection, blush, yellow eye.

Princess Mary of Cambridge, light blush.
Rosabel, pale rose, fine habit.

Sir Charles Napier, light rose.

Sir Thomas Sebright, rich purple.
Sultana, white.

The Queen, blush, changing to white.

HARDY PERPETUAL ROSES.

The following are select varieties in the different colors, the most
striking being indicated by a star. But there is not a poor rose in the
list, and in order to obtain the various shades and forms it is well to
take several from each color.

The plants are all dormant, mostly two years’ growth, of very fine ~
quality, both budded and on their own roots, and are in the best possi-
ble condition for planting. There is so much loss and delay from the
planting of small stock that I shall hereafter confine my trade to well-
established dormant plants. Price, 37 cents; $3 per dozen. Special
low price per hundred,

White.
Baron de Maynard. Madame Alfred de Rougemont.
Mabel Morrison. Mademoiselle Bonnaire.
* Marvel of Lyons. White Baroness.
Palest Flesh.
* Baroness Rothschild. Elise Boelle.
Satin Rose.
Abel Grand. * Madame Gabriel Luizet.
* Countess de Chabrilliant. * Mile. Eugene Verdier.
Pink.
Anna Alexiff. * Countess of Oxford.
Edouard Morren. * Paul Neron.

* Climbing Jules Margottin.

* A. K. Williams.
* Baron Prevost.
Dr. Andry.
Dupuy Jamain.
Countess of Roseberry.
* John Hopper.
Francois Michelon.

Jules Margottin.

* Alfred Colomb.
Baron Hausman.
Beauty of Waltham.
General Washington.

* Duke of Teck.
Duke of Edinburgh.

* Marie Bauman.
Maurice Bernardine.
Maréchal Vaillant.

* Jean Cherpin.
* Louise Van Houtte.

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Deep Pink.

Madame Eugene Verdier.

Mons. E. Y. Teas.
Magna Charta.

* Victor Verdier.

* Ulrich Brunner.
Peeonia. .

Scarlet.

* Senateur Vaisse.

Crimson.

* Madame V. Verdier.
Star of Waltham.

* Anna de Diesbach.
Annie Wood.

* Etienne Levet.

* General Jacqueminot.
Glory of Waltham.

* Fisher Holmes.

Dark Crimson.

* Mrs. Harry Turner.
Mons. Boncenne.

Velvety Crimson.

Abel Carriere.

Baron Bonstettin.
* Charles Lefebvre.
* Jean Liabaud.

Prince Camille.
* Pierre Notting.
Xaviere Olibo.

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Moss Roses.

50 cents each; $4 per dozen.

Alice Leroy.

Baronne de Wassenair.
Common Moss.
Crested.

Lanei.

Little Gem.
Marie de Blois.
Princess Alice.

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SUMMER ROSES.

The following June varieties are among the best of this season.
Price, 37 cents; $3 per dozen.
Fulgens. Bright, scarlet-crimson, exquisite color and very showy.
Madame Hardy. Pure white, large, fine substance, very full.
Madame Zoutman. Palest flesh, shape perfect. ‘The most beautiful
of all light summer roses.

Madame Plantier. A June rose, of the hybrid China class; pure
white, very free, and a good pillar rose.

Baltimore Belle and Queen of the Prairies are the best hardy
running roses.

Rosa Rugosa. A new rose from Japan, having luxuriant dark-
green, rugose leaves, which make it very attractive as a shrub. It
produces large, single red flowers, in clusters, which are of great
beauty when partially opened. 37 cents.

Rugosa Alba. Like the preceding, except in the pure white flowers.

Persian Yellow. This is the brightest and best of this color.

Spirea Aurea. If frequently pruned, the golden color is very bright.

Spirea Thunbergii. Low-growing, with fine, delicate, lanceolate
leaves, flowering very early; very pretty.

Spirza Van Houtti. The most profuse flowering of all the Spirzeas,
the bush being a.mass of bloom.

Spirea Prunifolia Flore Plena, Callosa, Lindleyana, and other
varieties.

Snowball, Viburnum Sterilis. The well-known variety.

Snowball, Viburnum Plicatum. A very desirable and great im-
provement upon the previous, with rich, dark-green, rugose foliage,
and superb trusses of white flowers in midsummer. Unsurpassed
for the lawn. 50 to 75 cents.

Weigelias, Coccinea, Lavallei, Madame Couturier, and other
most distinct varieties.

Weigelia Lowii. Mr. Meehan exactly describes this variety as ‘ hay-
ing dark-crimson flowers, with white stamens projecting, reminding
somewhat of fuchsia flowers.” But he seems to me to be in error
in naming it W. Floribunda, an old variety, from which this is
entirely distinct. His praise of this is well merited. 2 to 3 feet,
37 cents; $3 per dozen.

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Xanthoxeras Sorbifolia. A valuable new, ornamental shrub, intro-
duced from Mongolia, which produces a profusion of flowers in
racemes, the individual flowers being white with a pink eye, five-
petaled, and about an inch in diameter. _ It attains to the size of
a small tree, has proved to be entirely hardy, and is very beautiful
both in foliage and in flower. Without hesitation, it may be
ranked as a valuable acquisition. 75 cents each.

as CONIFEROUS TREES.

The first prize of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society has for
several seasons been awarded for this best collection of evergreens. A
few of special note are here named.

Retinospora Plumosa Aurea. The bright golden color of this
Japan Cypress, and its vigor and hardiness, render it indispensable.
Bushy specimens, 25 cents to $1 and $2.

Retinospora Squarrosa. A perfect contrast to the preceding; of
light, graceful form, silvery color, producing a most beautiful dewy
softness, which is very charming. 50 cents, $1 and $2.

Retinospora Filifera. Its long, pendulous branches make it the
most graceful, distinct, and desirable evergreen-tree. 50 cents
and $1.

Retinospora Plumosa. (Quite as hardy as the Arbor Vite, and a
very desirable evergreen. 25 to 50 cents.

Austrian Pine. One of the most hardy trees for exposed positions,
and admirable as a lawn tree. 3 feet, 50 cents.

Scotch Pine. 2 to 2% feet, 50 cents.

Weeping Spruce. The branches are perfectly pendulous, and the
trees strikingly picturesque. $1 and $2.

Colorado Spruce (Aédies Pungens). A perfectly hardy, Rocky
Mountain spruce of various and most attractive shades of color,
from clear, silvery-white to dark steel-blue. Of this noble variety,
now so much in demand, I have a superior stock in highest colors,
and of all sizes from 1 to 4 feet. The stock is not surpassed in
the country. Superb specimens at $1 to $5 each. These are
much finer than the ill-shaped, grafted specimens.

Menzie’s Spruce. Similar to the preceding, from California. $1
and $2. Small plants, 50 cents.

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Douglas’ Spruce (Pseudotsuga Douglast). Another fine variety
from the Pacific slope. 1 foot, $1; 2 feet, $2.

Nordman’s Spruce. Strikingly rich, dark-green foliage, vigorous
growth, and of great beauty. 50 cents to $1.

Norway Spruce of various sizes; 4 feet, 50 cents; 6 feet, $1.

Blue Spruce. One of the most hardy and most beautiful of ever-
greens, its fine habit and glaucous color being especially attractive.
2 feet, 37 cents; 3 feet, 50 cents; 6 feet, $1.

Hemlock. Graceful and well known. 3 feet, 50 cents.

Arbor"Vitz. Several varieties. The American, 3 feet at 25 cents
each, $15 per hundred; 4 feet, $25; 6 feet, $30.

Siberian Arbor Vite. This is a very hardy, close, short-jointed
kind, without pruning. Valuable; 50 cents.

CLIMBING VINES.

Ampelopsis Englemanni. This vigorous and hardy American
Woodbine has beautiful, glossy foliage, and all the grace and
coloring of the common variety. But it is quite distinct in having
the clinging tendrils and self-supporting habit- of A. Veitchii. In
this respect, and also in brilliancy of coloring in the fall, it rivals
the so-called “Boston Ivy.” It is also known as A. Muralis. 25
cents. Extra size, 50 cents. In quantity, at low rates.

Ampelopsis Veitchii. Known also as Japan, or Boston, Ivy. The
most regular and effective vine for many positions, being self-
supporting, and covering the highest buildings. Hardy when it is
established. 25 cents. $2perdozen. In quantity, different sizes,
from $6 to $12 per hundred. Extra.size, 50 cents each.

Clematis Jackmani. A superb climbing vine; flowers very large,
star-shape, darkest blue. 50 cents.

Clematis. Different varieties at 25 to 50 cents.

Akebia. Dutchman’s Pipe, Euonymus Radicans, Honeysuckles in 8
varieties, Roxbury Waxwork, Running Roses in variety, Wistarias,
Woodbines, etc. 25 to 50 cents, according to size.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS.

I take pleasure in offering this year a few of the more satisfactory
herbaceous perennials. But few persons are aware of the attractions

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of the irises, lilies, perennial poppies, evening primroses, anemones,
delphiniums, pyrethrums, phloxes, and the charming double helianthus.

The directions for cultivation are very simple. As they require a rich
soil, trench the ground two feet deep, and put in a generous supply of
well-rotted cow manure. An annual top-dressing of old manure is of
great benefit. Pretty effects are produced in planting if you group
them in beds by themselves, with the taller ones at the rear or in the
centre. These, with flowering shrubs, geraniums, and other selections,
make a very attractive lawn.

Anemone Japonica. A handsome autumn flowering pean with
numerous large red flowers. 25 cents.

Anemone Japonica Alba. (Honorine Jobert.) Large pure white
flowers, produced in abundance late in the autumn. Should be
found in every garden. 25 cents.

Aquilegia Czrulea. The Rocky Mountain Columbine. This forms
an erect bush about 1% feet in height; foliage handsome, flowers
large, erect; sepals soft violet-blue, petals white. 35 cents.

Aquilegia Chrysantha. Grows to a height of 2% feet, forming a
bush from 2 to 3 feet across; bearing, for two months, golden
yellow flowers. 30 cents.

NEW DELPHINIUMS.

Hybrid Varieties. This collection of larkspurs contains the varieties
worthy of cultivation. 15 cents.

FUNKIAS.

A genus of handsome foliage plants, very attractive either for pot
culture or for planting in the open. 25 cents. $2.50 per dozen.

HELIANTHUS.

Multiflorus Plenus, New. The Double Perennial Sunflower, very
useful and attractive. 15 cents. {1.25 per dozen.

Hemerocallis, Day Lily. A useful family for decoration of the
flower border. Flowers deliciously scented and valuable for cut-
ting.

Hemerocallis Flava. Golden yellow, very fragant, fine for cutting.
25 cents.

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Hollyhock. Ware’s double, choicest mixed, including the best of all
the colors. 25 cents. $2 per dozen.

Herbaceous Pzonias. Choicest named kinds at 25 to 50 cents each.

Tree Pzxonias. For ease of culture, variety and brilliancy of color,
and bold effect, this hardy shrub stands in the front rank. The
old Moutan is comparatively well known, Great advances have
been made in size, shape, and delicacy of color. The best named
Japanese and French varieties at $1 to $2 each.

Japan Iris. I am happy to announce that I obtained direct from
Japan an extra choice collection of this superb plant, the named varie-
ties of which have been a marvel at the exhibitions, where I took the
highest prize the past season. They as far exceed the usual kinds as
the ordinary Kaempfer exceeds the German. They are perfectly hardy
and of easy culture, delighting in a moist soil. Not even the choicest
orchids can surpass the wonderful beauty in structure, coloring, and
size, of this regal flower. 37 cents. $3 per dozen, $15 per hundred.

The following are the cream of the collection: —

Alexandra. Pure white, with light-blue zone in centre of falls, very
large, single.

Comet. Lilac, shaded, veined and speckled with white, double.

Commodore Perry. Deep purple, tinged with blue, double.

Daimio. Dark blue, with prominent white veins, double.

Harlequin. White ground, flaked and streaked reddish purple, single.

Ichibeau. Reddish purple, with white veins, very double.

John Simpkins. Pure white, large, crisped flowers, double.

Jupiter. Rich bluish purple, single.

Kathleen. Pure white, double.

Mrs. Buchanan, Fine indigo blue, double.

Osaka. White ground, distinctly veined violet, double.

Purple Emperor. Deep purple, shaded blue, double.

Robert Buist. White ground, veined and speckled blue, single.

Satsuma, White ground, very broad, deep purple border, pure white
centre, single.

Unique. White ground, heavily shaded, spotted and veined lavender,
single.

White Empress. White, with throat slightly tinged and spotted violet,
double.

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Yeddo. White ground, shaded, dusted and veined lilac, double.

Yokohama. Light blue, tinged lilac, and streaked bluish white, double.

No. 10. Not named. Creamy white, petals crisped, very double, 6

to 9 petals.

No. 4. Not named. Reddish purple, shaded blue, and sometimes

spotted with white.

No. 30. Not named. Clear light blue, double.

No, 22. Not named. White ground, heavily veined blue and tinged

lilac, single.

German Iris. Flowering earlier in the season than the foregoing, in
a great variety of gay colors. Best named kinds. 25 cents. $2
per dozen.

PHLOX.

Price, 25 cents. $2 per dozen.
Jean d’Arc. Pure white.
Boule de Feu. Bright salmon with crimson eye.
Coccinea. Deep fiery scarlet, with dark eye.
Lady Napier (suf.). Pure white.
Michael Buckner. Fine, deepest maroon, early.
William Rollinson. Bright red, clear deep eye, of fine form, early.

PYRETHRUMS. (Double.)

25 cents. $2.50 per dozen.

This group consists of hardy, improved varieties of the old Pyrethrum
voseum, and is very useful for general decoration. The flowers are abun-
dant, greatly varied in color, and resemble a perfect aster or a large
chrysanthemum. They are valuable in summer for cutting.

Aurora. Sulphur-white, with lemon centre.

Captain Nares. Bright crimson.

Flora. Blush, large flower.

Mons. Barral. Rosy-red, dwarf and compact.

Mont Blanc. Pure white, desirable.

Nemesis. Rose, tipped with crimson.

Haage et Schmidt. Outer petals bright carmine, with a centre of
deep rose, and white.

Rebrum Plenum. Outer petals rosy-purple, deep rose centre.

¥

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Spirea Japonica (Astilbe Japonica). Strong clumps. 25 cents
each. {1.25 per dozen. $7 per hundred.

Yucca Filementosa. A broad-leaved evergreen producing a tall
spike of bell-shaped flowers; has a fine winter effect. 37 cents.

HEDGE PLANTS.

Buckthorn. Very hardy. 2 years, $2. 4 years, $6 per hundred.

California Privet (ovalifolium). Large, fine foliage, keeping green
until Christmas. Excellent. 4-foot size, $6 per hundred.

Cydonia, or Pyrus Japonica. Its glossy foliage and brilliant flow-
ers recommend it. $4 per hundred.

English Privet. Very early, a clean, bright green until late frosts.
$3. Extra size, $6 per hundred.

Evergreens for hedges, such as ARBOR Vira, Norway SPRUCE,
PINES, etc., for which we will quote special rates.

Three-thorned Acacia. The foliage is very beautiful, and it makes
a strong and fine defence. $2 to $4 per hundred.

Young trees of Sugar, Norway, and Silver Maples, Chestnuts, Yellow
and White Birch, Ash, etc., 6 to 8 feet, suitable for plantations, at from
$6 to $12 per hundred. Specimen trees and extra sizes can be supplied
of many kinds.

If in want of anything in quantity, write for special rates.

To those. who are unacquainted with varieties, and who
request my judgment, I will make selections with the same
care that I should use for myself.

To my customers who request my Book on Fruit Culture,
as a premium with orders amounting to six dollars, a¢ retail
prices, the book will be sent free.

Address,

W. C. STRONG.
Newron HIGHLANps, Mass.

Waban Station.

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TESTIMONIALS.

IT append a few unsolicited testimonials, as an indication
of my business methods.

Bar Harsor, MAINE, June 24, 1889.

Mr. W. C. STRONG,
Dear Sir,—The maples I bought of you last year have all lived
and done so well, I want to have you send me a few more things, and
am sorry sickness has prevented my sending to you earlier. I want,

etc.
Yours very truly,
W. P. WALLEY.

BRooKLyn, N. Y., April 29, 1889.
W. C. Srronc, Esq., Newton Highlands, Mass.

Dear Sir, —With regard to the quality of the things sent, it proves
(just as it always did when I lived in Newton and bought of you) more
than satisfactory — simply elegant and perfect. I wish I could say as
much of every nurseryman with whom I have dealt.

Very truly yours,
1264 Dean Street. Francis T. KIMBALL.

Mirron, Mass., April 19, 1889.
W. C. Srrone, Esq. :

Dear Sir, —1 received your package of very fine trees and shrubs.
Those which I have set in former years are of vigorous growth, and
have given good satisfaction. Yours truly,

NATH’L F. SAFFORD,

Boston, May 20, 1889.

Mr. STRONG : —
Dear Sir,— All the maples you sold and set out for me last fall
look splendid, and with the lot is a tall dark-leaved maple which looks
splendid, 1 got from the City Forester fourteen maples, which I had

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set on the sidewalk, and they all look sick. I presume they are not
worth anything, or he would not have given them away. It looks now
as if they will all have to be replaced in the next planting season.

Yours most truly,

Tuomas C. Brown.

Boston, Mass., April 19, 1889.
Wm. C. Srronec, Esq.

Dear Sir, —I was at my place this morning, and the vines, etc., had
just been set out by a careful old planter. Thank you for your kind
and liberal selection, and for your favor of even date.

Mr. Morton writes, ‘Trees from Mr. Strong are very superior; we
are much pleased with them.”

Very sincerely yours,
72 Commonwealth Ave. F. W. BREWER.

Farr HAVEN, May 13, 1889.
Mr. SrRoNG: —

Enclosed please find a check for the amount of your bill, and I wish
to thank you for your promptness in sending, and say that the things
all came safely and are doing well so far.

Very truly yours,

ALICE B. TRAIN,

She

The Garden Committee of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society visited the Waban Nursery
last season and awarded me a Gratuity Prize for

the successful cultivation of Nursery Stock.

WwW C. STRONG. 2