ESTABLISHED 7870. TRADE PRICE LIST OF GRAPE VINES CROWN BY J. ELLETSON, Auburn Grape Nurseries, AUBURN, N. Y. for AUTUMN OF 1890. TO OUR PATRONS. The propagation of GRAPE VINES is our specialty. Sixteen years’ experience in this line has developed for us an immense trade, now embracing many of the leading nurserymen and dealers, in the country, to whom we refer those not acquainted with our vines. The advantages of new soil, climate, location and large healthy stock, gives us facilities for supplying vines of extra quality. Our vines are all grown in the open ground, (well prepared), in rows three feet apart, are healthy, well ripened and true to name. We sort up to the highest eastern standard, and purchasers may depend upon a really No. 1 article. See testimonials. While our prices will be found lower than most reliable establishments, we are quite confident our vines will be equal to the best and surperior to most. We have the satisfaction of stating that in sixteen years’ business we have not been notified of but two mistakes. From our many customers the past season, extending from Canada to Texas, and from New Jersey to Oregon, we have had many letters expressing the highest satisfaction. Our vines are propagated under our personal supervision during all their stages, which* with long experience, insures a degree of purity in stock not possible to attain under other eh c u instances. We grow the vines we sell, and know they are true to name, which will be fully appreciated by the careful buyer. Packing done in the best manner, and no charge for boxes, packing, or cartage to railroad or express office, where our responsibility ceases. Please give full directions for shipping, otherwise we use our best judgment. All freight and expr ess charges, whether on goods or money, must be paid by customers. Express or Post Office orders may be sent at our risk. We invite a comparison of prices with any reliable list in the United States. MAILING.— We send vines that arrive in perfect condition to all parts of the United States and Canada, but post paid only at single rates. SAM PLES.— We will send samples on receipt of price at single rates only, but will add extra vines on receipt of first order. We are obliged to adopt this method tor self protection. New varieties of grapes will be cut back to the usual length. Three to four good buds. I reserve the right, unless otherwise directed, to fill orders for one year vines with two year vines of same size. New varieties are a specialty* with me, and the utmost care is exercised in pioducing first-class plants, also in the correctness of names, digging, packing, etc. I give my per- sonal attention to every* detail. Part of my vines are stored in cellars during winter, and can be shipped at any time. NOTE.— We advise sending vines by Express ; we can send more extras in this way than by mail. We guarantee the arrival of goods only when sent by express. TERMS CASH WITH THE ORDER Unless we have a satisfactory business acquaintance with you. As for our responsibility, we refer you to commercial reports, bankers, or the principal nurserymen in Western New York. If to be shipped, collect on delivery, one-half the amount of the bill to be remitted with the order. When shipped in this way, return charges on the money will in all cases be added to the bill. All Exchange and Express Must be Paid by the Purchaser. J. ELLETSON, Auburn Grape Nurseries, FRANKLIN ST., AUBURN, N. Y. CANADIAN RAISINS. “ The production of raisins in Canada is indeed a new industry. The Herald was shown to-day a tine of raisins from grapes grown In open air in the city of Hamilton, whice were taken from the vines on the first da> of October, 1881). and laid aside in a cool room, where they remained without special attention. It is a i matter of surprise to Bud an article of commerce of so great value originating in Ontaria, It will ^ A® vintage of 1889 was almost totally doystroyed by the extreme frost of the -!8th of May last, followed by atmospheric inUiien/es favorable to mildew. ' Not withstanding the above drawbacks, the raisins shown us areno mem s^eci- mens ” " The vine has made its wav to California and other distant points in the United States under the name of “ Mills.”— Prom the Canadian Horticulturist. First Class Grape Vines. Grown in Fresh, New Soil. Warranted True to Name. Persectly Free from all Diseases and Well Rooted. NAME. AGAWAM ALVEY BLACK EAGLE BLACK DEFIANCE BRIGHTON, extra quality CENTENNIAL, fine quality CONCORD CAYUGA BLACK, very early, fine .... DELAWARE Diamond (Moore’s) extra quality, very early, best DOWNING, immense bunch and berry, fiji£, ijewhlaok DUCHESS EATON, large, bl’k, very vigorous, good EMPIRE STATE .... EARLY VICTOR, early black ELDORADO, quality best, good grower. ELTA GARTNER. Red, excellent every way.. . GOLDEN GEM, excellent quality, new. HAYES, vigorous and productive, white JESSICA JEFFERSON, Red, late Jewel, Black, very early, quality best, vigorous and productive LINDLEY, Rogers No. 9 LADY, good white LADY WASHINGTON, large bunch... Leader, new, white, excellent quality, very desireable Moore’S Diamond, very early and qualitv best MOORE’S' EARLY MONROE. Black, one of the best MARTHA MERRIMACK, Rogers 19 Mills, new, black, of best quality, very productive, keeps long and make ex- cellent raisins Moyer, new, red, very early, good qual. NIAGARA ORIENTAL. Red, fine quality POCKLINGTON Poughkeepsie, Red. vig’rs and good Potter’s Early, very early, Black, fine quality, vigorous, hardy & productive ROCHESTER, Purple, very fine SALEM TRIUMPH, very large, late ULSTER PROLIFIC, fine qualitv. hardy VERGENNES, Red VICTORIA, extra fine WORDEN’S SEEDLINGS, true WILDER, Roger’s No. 4, large bl’k, good Woodruff, Red. very vig. hardy, good WYOMING, Red, very early and hardy. Winchell, new white, very hardy, pro- ductive, and of the finest quality. . . . Currants. FAY’S PROLIFIC, new, red, extra fine plants CRANDALL, new, ex. fine, large, prolific ONE YEAR No. 1. TWO YEAR No. 1. Each. Dozen. 100. Each. Dozen. 100. $0 10 $0 50 $ $0 15 $0 75 $ 25 2 00 35 2 50 15 1 50 20 2 00 25 2 50 30 3 00 15 1 00 3 00 20 1 50 5 50 20 2 00 25 2 50 10 50 2 00 15 75 2 50 35 3 00 50 4 00 15 1 50 4 00 20 1 50 7 00 35 2 50 10 00 40 2 50 14 00 40 4 00 16 00 50 4 00 18 00 15 1 00 4 00 20 1 25 6 00 35 2 60 16 00 40 3 00 18 00 15 1 00 6 00 20 1 25 7 00 15 1 50 w 20 2 00 15 1 50 20 2 00 15 1 50 25 2 00 25 2 50 30 3 00 50 4 00 60 5 00 20 2 00 25 2 50 20 2 00 25 2 50 15 1 50 20 2 00 35 3 00 18 00 40 3 50 20 00 15 1 00 2 50 20 1 50 3 00 15 1 50 20 2 00 15 1 50 10 00 20 2 00 12 00 60 4 00 35 2 50 10 00 40 2 50 14 00 15 1 50 20 2 00 35 3 00 50 4 00 10 75 2 66 16 1 00 3 00 10 1 00 4 00 15 1 25 4 50 35 3 00 15 00 50 3 50 18 00 35 2 50 14 00 40 3 00 16 00 10 1 00 3 00 15 1 25 4 50 25 2 50 35 2 50 15 1 00 4 00 20 1 50 0 00 20 2 00 12 00 25 2 50 16 do 40 3 00 50 4 50 40 3 00 50 4 00 10 1 00 3 00 15 1 25 5 00 20 2 00 25 2 50 15 1 50 8 00 20 2 00 10 00 15 1 50 5 00 20 2 00 8 00 35 3 00 50 4 00 15 1 00 3 50 15 1 25 5 00 15 1 00 3 00 20 1 25 6 00 25 2 50 12 00 35 3 00 15 00 15 1 25 5 00 15 1 50 6 00 50 5 00 65 4 50 25 1 50 5 00 25 2 00- 10 00 35 2 50 One year No. 1 vines by mail add 40 cents per dozen, $1.50 per 100. Two year No. 1 vines by mail add 60 cents per dozen, $2.00 per 100. Note. — We can furnish Diamond, Jewel, Moyer, Eaton, Mills, and other sorts by the thousand. Diamond by the 10,000, price on application. Two year No. \% vines at price of one year No. 1. One year No. 2 vines, at % price of one year No. 1. Three year or XX vines of bearing size, of most kinds, at one-half advance on price of two year No. 1. Six vines of any one kind or grade at dozen rates. Six dollars worth of vines, of one or more varieties or grades, at dozen rates. Fifteen dollars worth of vines, of one or more varieties, at 100 rates. Twenty-five vines of any one kind or grade at 100 rates. New Gooseberry, “AUBURN.” This Gooseberry is by far the largest I have seen in America, being much larger than Crown Bob, it is dark red in color and of the finest quality. It was brought here by an emigrant from Germany, without name. First size by mail, 50 cents each. Second size by mail, 35 cents each. UNSOLICITED From the Northern Christian Advocate : Our columns present this week the an- nouncement of a grape nurseryman whom our readers will thank us for introducing. Mr. Elletson is a man whom you can trust to do all that he promises. His prices are surprisingly moderate and his stock is the best. He makes no misrepresentations and no mistakes. In short he is as desirable a man to deal with as Matthew Crawford, of strawberry fame ; and this is a good deal to say. From the Griffin, Ga., Sun: The finest vines we ever saw produced from any nursery were sent us last spring by J. Elletson, Auburn, N. Y. Office of W. & T. Smith, The Geneva Nursery. Mr. J. ELLETSON : Your favor of the 9th at hand; also the 100 Moore’s Early. They are a tine lot of grapes, and we thank you for them. We wish that every nurseryman was as con- scientious as you, and our trade would hear a hetter reputation among men. Very truly, Geneva, N. Y. W. & T. SMITH. Mr. J ELLETSON: Thanks for six Woodruff Red Grape received, and for your generosity in entire Ailing of order. Ain well pleased. T. V. MUNSON. Denison, Tex. TESTIMONIALS. Office of Phoenix & Emerson, Nurserymen. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The vines per express are very fine. Respectfully' Bloomington, 111. PHOENIX & EMERSON. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The grape vines were received in good order and are very tine indeed. I think you send out the best rooted grape vines I ever saw. Yours truly, Griffin, Ga. W. E. H. SEARCY. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The 173 two year roots held out all right. The 500 one year were very fine and fully up to the sample received, and many far better than the sample. Very respectfully, Penn Yan, N. Y. H. T. MILLS. Mr. J. ELLETSON : Vines at hand. They are nice and satisfactory. Hanlan. Iowa. W. M. BOM BERGER. Mr. J. ELLETSCN : Vines arrived yesterday evening in good condition. Yours truly, Reading, Pa. V. S. SELTZER. Mr. J. ELLETSON : Box of plants at hand and satisfactory. Truly yours, Toledo, Ohio. S. L. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The vines arrived in good condition. I am well satis- fied with them. Much obliged for the currants. Ripon,W is. J* L. PASCO. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The Niagara vines received from you, etc., I have : carefully examined and find them with one exception ] strictly first class, both top and roots well ripened and the vines carefully dug and handled. I have had large experience handling vines grown by all or nearly all the grape nurserymen in this country, and think your one- year Niagara compare favorably with the average grade I of new sort as graded in the east, and above the grade of some western parties. Fraternally, F. L. WRIGHT, Plainfield, Mich. Horticulturalist. Mr. J. ELLETSON : I received the vines all right. Very well satisfied with them. Yours, Catasauqua, N. Y. C. M. LAUGHLIN. Mr. J. ELLETSON: Vines arrived Saturday morning and are entirely satisfactory'. Accept my thanks for extras. Yours truly, Reading, Pa. ’ W. S. SELTZER. Mr. J. ELLETSON : Enclosed find order of $2.50 for one dozen Fay's prolific currants and one of Auburn Gooseberry, The grape vines last fall were satisfactory. Verona, N. Y. W. C. PALMER. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The currant bushes and grape vines came today by express and Ulster grapes by mail, and were in as fine condition as if I had dug them from my neighbor’s gar- den, and plenty of roots. Yours respectfully. Hartly, Del. C. R. GRANT. Mr. ,T. ELLETSON : I received the vines a week since. They look all right. Am well pleased. Thanks for the extra. Yours respectfully, Montpelier, Ind. PETER L. EBERLY. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The vines arrived safely, bringing with them good size and condition. With thanks yours, Lahaska, Pa, W. R. STANLY. Mr. J, ELLETSON : I beg to acknowledge the receipt of the grape vines O. K. Thanks for good plants and good order. Yours, Magog, B. Q. C. D. SMITH Mr. J. ELLETSON : I received the grape vines and I thank you for your very liberal count. I never received such fine rooted vines. The silky fibrous 'roots were very, numerous and well preserved. I know where to get good vines now when I want more. Yours very respectfully. St. Mary, Out. J AMES"DEL W AGO. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The grape vines you sent me I received November 12. They were all first class for which accept my thanks. Kings P. O., Iowa. ANTON KOIILMAN. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The grape vines came today. They certainly are satis- factory. 1 am delighted to have sample of your Auburn gooseberry. Respectfully, Syracuse, N. Y. JOHN T. ROBERTS. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The vines came duly to hand and are considered the finest lot of first class vines that ever came t^ this place. All patties are pleased with them and say when they need any more they know where to get them. Accept thanks for the extras. Very respectfully, Shippensburg, Pa. JOHN J. COX. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The grape viness I ordered from you have come to hand in fine order. They are very fine and I thank you for the extra. Yours respectfully, Whilby, Ont. J- K. GORDON. Mr. J. ELLETSON : , „ Grape vines arrived safe. They seem particularly fine plants, especially the El Dorado and the Empire State, the latter being extra to my order sent by you to make good measure , I presume, for which accept my thanks. Yours truly, Toronto. J* F. KIRK. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The grape vines came to hand all safe, and in good order. Am much pleased with their thrifty growth and splendid roots. Thanks for the extra viue. Yours respectfully, Warren, O. JAMES LAW. Mr. J. ELLETSON : * The grape vines you sent me received in good order. [ am highly pleased with them. You sent me more than [ expected for the money. The Moore’s diamond was rery fine. Respectfully, Collinsville, 111. LUDWIG HENKE. Mr. J. ELLETSON : Vines received today. Am well pleased with them, and obliged for extras. Yours respectfully, Westchester, Pa. H. W. THOMPSON. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The vines from you were satisfactory in every respect and among the best I ever had ; a great deal better than seems possible for the price. Thanks for the extras. Respectfully, Pontiac, Mich. FRED BRAY. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The vines arrived in fine condition, satisfactory. Millford, Mass. and are perfectly R. B. GREEN. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The fine grape yines bought last spring came in good order, and every one of them grew finely. Willistou, Vt. R- S. TAFT. Mr. J. ELLETSON : Grape vines ordered I received in good order. You are he first nursery man to surprise me with extras. Accept hanks for same with good wishes for the future. Yours respectfully. Louisville, Ky. LOUIS HOFSTATTER. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The grape roots came to hand. I find them all right. I want 1,000 more Niagaras. I think it is not too late for you to send them now. Yours, etc., Lawton, Mich. C. D. LAWTON. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The vines I bought of you one year ago have done splendid. They are beauties for their age. For the en- closed cash send the following named varieties. AWOSSO, Mich. NOAH B. AIKEN. Mr. J. ELLETSON : I enlose $18 for the vines. They were all right and gave good satisfaction. Yours truly, Cuyahoga Falls, O. M. CRAWFORD. Mr. J. ELLETSON : I received grape vines ordered of you today, and am very well pleased with them. They had the best roots I ever saw on vines. Accept thanks for extras. Respectfully, Elm Grove. ALF. M. SIMMS. TESTIMONIALS CONTINUED. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The lot of grape vines ordered from you arrived yester- day in very good condition. The size and quality of the vines sent us was extremely satisfactory, and your liberal extras more than offset the somewhat heavy express charges on the whole. Your method in dealing with us puts us under obligation to you. Respectfully, Salt Lake City, Utah. A. JESSEN. Cherry Hill Nurseries. Mr. J. ELLETSON, We we were very well pleased with the vines sent us. Respectfully yours, HOOPES, BRO. & THOMAS. Westchester, Pa. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The grape vines came to hand Saturday night in good condition. I want to thank you for the extra vines, and for your squarness in the whole transaction. Yours truly. Fall River, Mass. CHAS. H. WELLS. Mr. J. ELLETSON : I received grape vines in good order. I am much pleased with them ; all have nice roots. Thanks for gratis vines. Mt. Cory, Ohio. J- G. STUTT. Mr. J. ELLETSON : I received vines from you Saturday, in good order aud well rooted. San Pablo, Fla. WM. B. GRANT. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The currant bushes and grace vines came today by express, and one Ulster grape by mail. All were in as fine condition as if I had dug them from my neighbor’s garden, and plenty of roots. Yours respectfully, Harty, Del. E. R. GRANT. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The early Victor grape plants were duly received and are as fine plants as I have seen. The Peter Wylie and Ulster are also received. If I am in need of plants next season I shall not forget you. Nauvoo, 111. Yours truly, EMIL J. BAXTER. Mr. J. ELLETSON : I sent you a small order last fall for Empire State, : Niagara, aud some other vines. They arrived in good condition. I am well pleased with them. I never saw such roots to vines of their age in my life. Many thanks for the Vergenues. Stephen City, Va. Miss INEZ V. STEELE. Mr. J. ELLETSON: I The Empire State grape vines you forwaded April 10, | have been received this day, and i» excellent condition, i The plants are much larger than I expected. Thanks | for your promptness. Yours truly, Topeka, Kas. S. GUNTHER. Mr. J. ELLETSON: The Empire State vines, and all the others have per- formed O. K., and have no reason for complaint. You ; will probable hear from me again. Yours respectfully, Goodyears, N. Y. J. G. BARGER. Mr. J. ELLETSON : Many thanks for the Empire State, which I received in good order. First lot 1 received are growing nicely. I am so much pleased with them. Hope to send you more orders in future. Respectfully, Longview. Texas. Mrs. C. H. POE. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The grape vines reached me all in fine condition. You deal not only fair and upright, but prompt also, besides your liberality. I was never treated so well before, nor did I ever buy such vines at such prices. JACOB F. HARTMAN, Steelton, Penn. Capt. U. S. A. Mr. J. ELLETSON : I received the vines and plants all in good shape. They were fully as large as I expected. Thanks for \ extras. When in need again of stock in your line I will remember your house. Yours respectfully, Stone Ridge, N. Y. FRANK CHAMBERS. Mr. J. ELLETSON : Received the vines all right in appearance, will give them good care. Think I know something about it as I have been raising grapes for nearly twenty years. Thanks for extras. Yours, Mechanicsville. Ia. VOLNEY BRIGGS. j Office of Northern Christian Advocate. Mr. J. ELLETSON : The grape vines arrived in good time and were entire- ly satisfactory. Niagara’s are as you described them, and are highly prized. One of our neighbors, our best authority hereabouts on grape matters, says they are the finest vines he has ever seen. Six of them were ordered for him. I am very respectfully yours, Syracuse, N. Y. JOHN T. ROBERTS. Mr. J. ELLETSON, The grape vines have come to hand to day, and I as- sure you I opened them with a great deal of fear lest the exceeding cold weather they passed through had frozen them. I had just opened a box of seedling butternuts which were all frozen to the heart and entirely worth- less ; but your grapes came out as fresh and nice as when they were put in. Many thanks for your care to do the packing well. That paper which you put all around them did the work. Salem, Ore. Respectfully, 0. DICKINSON. Mr. J. ELLETSON, j 1T . . The grape vines are satisfactory, and the No. 2 Empire States are as good as the general run of vines received of others for first class, and I will remember your ad- dress when in need of more vines. em ■ Yours respectfully, JOHN KLAER. Stoudsburg,"Pa. Friend J. ELLETSON, You no doubt have been looking for a report from me in reference to the vines you sent me. I am pleased to say that they came all right, and in splendid condition, and are fine. Respectfully, BENS. FRANTZ. ~ Waynesboro, Pa. J. ELLETSON, „ ^ The vines came to day and look large, fine and moist, and in good condition. I could ask no better appearing stock. Respectfully, C. B. CAMPBELL. Vineland, N. J. J. ELLETSON, ,, , , _ Vines on hand the 20th, and am well pleased with them, and the way you put them up. I may want some in Spring. Yours truly, DAVID HATCH. Lehigliton, Pa. The 200 vines came to hand about a week ago in good order, and give entire satisfaction. Send Woodruff Red by mail, and oblige, Springfield, 111. Yours truly, W. H. LIGHTFOOT. The grape vines came to me in good condition. I am pleased with the plants individually aud with the count. Toronto, Out. Yours truly, J. H. THORNE. State Board of Medical Examiners. Vines, etc. received all right and in good shape. Am well pleased with them. Yours truly, , Des Moines. J. F. KENNEDY, M. D.. Sec y. J. ELLETSON, . j .. . - Grape viues ordered just received, apparently in fine condition, thanks for extras. Grand Isle, Vt. A. CHAMBERLIN. ^ I* received my grape vines on the 10th, all in good con- dition at 4 deg', below zero, the Niagaras are better than I had expected them to be, they are No. 1, and the 0t S‘, 0. aU rtght - Y0UrS trUly ’ PHILIP PORK. Ward Academy, Ward, Del. Co., Penn. M The grape vines which I ordered from you have ar- rived in good order, they are finely rooted and I am well pleased with their appearance. I shall order more trom you hereafter and recommend my 10 . prrwm' 16 " Yours truly, BENJ. F. LEGGETT. M Thc UKKUoore’s’ Early received on Saturday last in good order, they are very nice vines, for which and the Duchess vines, thanks. Thanks for quality and good packing. If you find you have any more to spare, I want another hundred. . 0 „ . vcmr Yours truly, JAS. G. RANSOM. Hammontou, N. J. The Empire State grape I got of you last spring, made the best growth of 200 viues set and was not a very large vine when set. A. I. gale & soxhe. Waukesha, Wis. J. ELLETSON, , . , Your grapes give me full satisfaction. Wallis, Tex. Yours truly, VIOLET TOWNS. Grape vines received to-day in good order, they are fine ones. Respectfully, n Purchase, N. Y. GEO. W . FIELD. Vines came to day, are nice looking with good roots, thanks for extras. Yours truly, Scranton, Pa. G. H. BIRDS ALL. The bill of grape vines received, all in first class order, roots, and buds perfect. Are all growing off nicely. Searing, Ark. Truly yours, B. I . baker. I received the grape vines in fine order, am well pleased with them. Yours, T i vw Greenton. Mo. A. BUCKALLEW. Mr. ELEETSON, x , , . Grape vines came in good shape, thanks for extras. South Hero. Vt. Yours, H. I). ALLEN. Mr. J. ELLETSON, , J t Package of vines received, aud am glad to say appear very satisfactory. I shall remember you in the future. Lebanon, Pa. Yours truly, J. REILY BUCHER. Mr. J . ELLETSON, , . , .... Grape vines received to day all m good condition, they have extra fine roots. I have aaother order for you. Yours truly, „ ___ Tiffin, O. PHILIP H. BORK. Mr. J. ELLETSON, Willow Brook Nurseriqp. I received the grape vines this morning, in splendid condition, and find them extra No. 1 vines. They are worth three times more than any grape vine I ever got from New York state or elsewhere*. Such roots I never saw ; and heavy strong wood. Respectfully, Lancaster, Pa. DANIEL I). HERR. Grape vines came through all right, I presume I shall want more another year. Respectfully, Memphis, Mich. B. SUTHERLAND.