THE HOB TIG UL TUBAL ADVEBTI8EB. 



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NEW VARIETIES POTATOES. 



No. l.-CBNTENNIAL. 



A seedling of the we'I-known Brownell's Beauty, crossed with the 

 White Peach Blow. Shape, round, symmetrical, very handsome, 

 skin, deep red ; flesh, white, fine grain, of superior quality ; medium 

 early. 



No. 2.-SUPERIOR. 



Of the same parentage a^ the preceding Tubers, oval, kidney- 

 shaped ; skin very smooth, of a deip red color; eyes few and 

 small; medium early ; vtry productive, ,in exxellent keeper — and 

 retains its mealiness and fine table quality c'uring the entire season. 



A Certificate of Merit was awarded this variety at the late Inter- 

 national Potato Show in England. 



No. 3.-IMPROVED PEACH BLCW. 



A cross between the well-known [ersey Peach Blow and the E.m- 

 celsior, resembling the Peach Blow in appearance In quality and 

 earliness it far excels that variety and will produce double the 

 quantity. 



Either of the above varieties will be mailed, post-paid, per lb., 

 Ji.oo ; 3 lbs. to one address, $2,50 



RUBY. 



A new red, kidney-shaped potato, from the Early Rose, hybrid- 

 ized with the White Peach Blow. The shape is oblong, slightly 

 flattened, resembling that of the Early Rose. Eyes slightly sunken ; 

 flesh white, fine grained, firm, and of excellent flavor. Tubers of 

 medium size. The time of maturity is the same as that of the 

 Early Rose, and it is equally productive. 



Prices of Ai^pha and Ruby : 



Per pound 75 cts., 3 lbs to one address, JS2. 00 by mail, postpaid. 

 By express, charges paid by purchaser, i peck, fa 00 ; half bushel, 

 J3.00 ; I bushel, $5.00; i bbl. 12 go. 



SNO'WPLAKE. 



Beautiful in appearance — superior in quality — early — ripening a 

 few days later than the Early Rose — very productive. Price : per 

 pound, 60 cents , 2 pounds to one address, ^1,00, by mail, prepaid. 

 By express or freight, I peck, $1.50 ; J4 bush., 82.50 ; i bush., ^4 ; 

 I barrel, ^8 



For a ful! description of the above, with many other desirable 

 varieties, see our Potato Catalogue. 



The Great Centennial Exbibit. 



500 Named Varieties Potatoes. 



The largest collection in the world, for which was awarded the 

 Grand Centennial Prize Medal and Diploma. 



One Tuber each of the entire collection, correctly labeled and 

 carefully packed, express or postage prepaid : 



500 varieties, $100; 250 varieties, ^50 ; 100 varieties, $25 : 50 

 varieties, ^15 ; 25 varieties. $8. 



Bliss| Illustrated Potato Catalogue containing a des- 

 criptive list of all the new varieties recently introduced, with many 

 other desirable sorts, beautifully illustrated ; also most useful infor- 

 mation upon the cultivation of this valuable esculent. 10 ceilts« 



Address, 

 apli B. K. BLISS & SONS. 34 Barclay St., New York. 



I am prepared this Spring as heretofore to 

 furnish large quantities of NativeEvergreens 

 to Nurserymen and others for cash,or in ex- 

 change for first-class Nursery Stock. 



75,000 Transplanted Norway Spruce • 

 20,000 Scotch Pine. 50,000 Hemlock 

 will be sold low. Samples furnished with 

 prices bv request. All about i foot high — 

 nice '■:mpact plants 



L. B. CHAPMAN, 



53 Ve.sey St., N. Y. CUj. 



OF 



PRACnCAL LANDSCAPE 



GARDENING 



By F. R. Elliott. 

 Designed for City and Suburban Residences, and Country School- 

 Houses; containing designs fo lots and grounds, from a lot 30 

 by 100, to a forty acre plot. Each plan is drawn to scale, 

 with schedule to each, showing where each tree, shrub, &c., 

 should be planted; condensed instructions for forming and caring 

 for lawns; buildirg of roads; turfing, protection, pruning and care 

 of trees; making cuttings, evergreens, hedges, screens, &c. Con- 

 densed descriptions of all the leading trees and shrubs ; soil and po- 

 sition in which they should be grown. Illustrations of ground plans, 

 elevations, trees, shrubs, winter gardening, &c. 96 pp., 8 vo. cloth. 

 Price $1.50. Sent by mail on receipt of price. Address, 



CHAS. H. MAROT, 



814 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 



The Gardener's Monthly. 



THE FOLLOWING 



BACK NUMBERS 



WANTED, IN 



GOOD CONDITION. 



April, 1860. October, 1870. August, 1874. 



January, 1870. December, " December, " 



March, " January, 1873. January, 1875. 



July, " January, 1874. December, " 



January, 1876. 

 Receivable in exchange on Subseription accotmt, or exchangeable 

 for other numbers not in above list. Send numbers prepaid by 

 mail and advise the publisher Address, 



CHAS. H. MAROT, 



814 Chestnut, St., Fhila. 



SITUATIONS WAJVTED. 



BY a young man, strictly temperate (German), as Superintendent 

 or Propagator in a good commercial establishment; has ex- 

 perience in growing all kinds of Greenhouse, Hot-house and bed- 

 ding plants. Palms, Ferns, Croton. &c.; would be willing to take 

 charge of any good private establishment ; distance no object. Ad- 

 dress S. W., care of William Konig, Nos. 148 and 150 Vine street, 

 Philadelphia, Pa. 



A Practical Gardener, understands the care of Greenhouse and 

 Grapery; has 18 years experience; can give first-class refer- 

 ences from last employer. Address J. L., care of Robert Buist, Jr., 

 922 Market street, Philadelphia. 



AS Gardener, by a married man, with first-class references ; un- 

 derstands Greenhouses, Graperies, Vegetables, and all that 

 belongs to Gardening. Address J. B. L., Gardener's Monthly 

 office. 



BY an Englishman, a situation as Head Gardener ; is a first-class 

 Orchid Grower and general Plantsman, and well up in every 

 branch of the profession. A commercial place not objected to. No 

 objection to the South. Address J. D., care of Mr. Chitty, Belle- 

 vue Nursery Co., Paterson, N. I 



BY a Gardener, first-class, from England; thoroughly under- 

 stands the culture of Orchids, Stove and Greenhouse Plants, 

 Propagation and forcing of Roses, Florists' Plants of all kinds; the 

 beautiful arrangement of Flower Gardens, the man.igement of 

 Lawns, Fruit and Vegetable crops, and all matters connected with 

 Horticulture ; has taken many prizes and diplomas in this country ; 

 highest references and testimonials from last employers ; would 

 not object to manage a nursery or florist's business. Address 

 T. Cliff, 259 Plum street, Cincinnati, Ohio. apl.2 



BV a first-class Gardener, married, to take charge of a private 

 place. Also, a first class Gardener, single, to take charge of 

 a private place. Also, a Coachman wishes a sitaution. All with un- 

 exceptionable references. Apply or address, care of Wm Suther- 

 and, Horticulturist, 27St street, below Green, Philadelphia. 



HCORBETT, age 25, single; is at liberty to accept a situation, 

 . private or commercial ; 12 years experience in good places, 

 is well informed in plant-growing for the commercial trade, and the 

 cultivation of plants of a higher order; has practical knowledge of 

 Graperies, arrangement of cut flowers, &c.. is highly recommended 

 by his former employer as being a first class florist and strictly 

 sober man ; references given and required. Address CORBETT & 

 WILSON, Florists, College Hill, Hamilton Co., Ohio. 



