S. B PARSONS & SONS, 



Kissena Nurseries, 

 Near KISSENA STATION, FLUSHING, N. Y, 



OFFER a very large assortment of TREES and PLANTS of all the best families. Nearly 

 all of them have been two years transplanted, and their roots are thus in the very best possible 

 condition for a second transplanting. 



Their assortment of O ATDT? I7\7"II?TD/^^TDlirT7 "\T C^^^o^S'^®®'^ known 



tobethemostcom-rv/VivrL LL V Jj. JLVVJlV EL EL i\ Oplete. Theynow 



have in cultivation a very large variety of hardy 



Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, 



numbering over 800 sorts, of which 300 sorts, one year grafted, are entirely new and have not yet 

 been in their catalogue. 



Their JAPANESE DEPARTMENT now includes more than 150 varieties in addition to the 

 above, and is being constantlv enriched by Thomas Hn^g, now in Japan. Many of these varieties 

 are unknown in Europe. The celebrated JAPANESE MAPLES and AZALEA MOLLIS 

 are alone worthv of a visit. 



CAMELLIA JAPONICA and AZALEA INDICA can be advantageously shipped 

 during September, October and November; September being preferred. These plants are carefully 

 formed and trimmed, and their symmetry is recognized by all who see them. 



Rhododendrons and other hardy Evergreens can be safely transplanted in September. 



Estimates will be furnished for Planting Grounds tmder the care of an experienced Landscape Gardener, 



and much trouble thus saved to the owner. 



Catalogues will be furnished to applicants by mail, and those who wish to visit the Nurseries will always find cither one of 

 the proprietors, or J. R. Trutupy, the well-known propa^alor of the old estahlishinent. They can take the terries at 34th Street 

 or James' Slip, which connect with the railroad, leaving the first a quaiter of iin hour, and the la<-t h^ilf an hour before the 

 denartnre of trains, which make the transit in half an hour The Nursery is adjoining the Kissena Station and one and a half 

 miles from the other stations. sep 



TWO NEW POTATOES-I700 IN PREMIUMS. 



RUBY, (rringle.) 



A new red kidney shafoi potato of excellent promise, from the E;i> ly Hose hybridized with the White Peachblow. The shape 

 Is oblong, slightly flaitened, resemiiling that of the lOarly Ruse In its coloring the red of the latter variety is deepened by the 

 carmine which shows in the Ulotchoji of the White IVachblow. Th-' eyes, which are but slightly sunken, are carmine like those 

 of this variety. The flesh white, fine-grain, d, firm, and of exoellcul flavor. Tubers of medium size; and are clustered close 

 about the foot of the stalks. '1 he time of maturity is the same as that of the Karly Rose, and it is equally productive. 



To those who prefer a red-skin potato we can 'confidently reconimi-ud this excellent, variety. 



Per lb., Sl.OO; 3 lbs. to one address, S2.,50, by viail, prepaid By e.t/iress or frfiyht, charges paid by the purchaser, }/^ peck, 83.00; 1 

 peck, $5.00. 



ALPHA. (Priiigle.) The Karliest Variety Known. 



A very early variety for farm and «ard"n cultmc. also lor funiug under gluss; fit for the table ten or fifteen days before the 

 Early Rose. Of medium size, clear white, with the ^lightest tin;,'e oi red about the eyes; flesh very white, fine-grained, dry, and 

 of excellent flavor ; quality, of the highest excellence. A first-class certificate was awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society, 

 of London, in 1874. A silver medal was also awarded by the Mas-achusetls Horticultural Society. We can recommend this with 

 the K'eatest confid >nce as the very best early variety in cuUivalion. 



Per pound. Si. 00; 3 pounds to one address. S2.50, by mail, p-epaid. By express or freight, charges paid by the purchaser, 

 1^ peck, 82.00; 1 peck, $3.00; V4 bushel, 85.00; 1 bushel, 89.00 ; 1 1. irr.l. S20.00. 



SNOWII.AKK. 



Beautiful in appearance, superior in quality, early, ripening a ii'w days later than the Early Rose, very productive. 



Price per pound, 60 cts ; 2 pounds to one address, $1.00, by mail, |in paid. By express or freight, 1 peck, 51.50 : 14 bushel, $2.50; 

 1 bushel, $4.00 ; I barrel, $8 00 



PRINGLE'S HYBRIDIZKI) POTATO SEED. 



The extraordinary success which has aitendtd .Mi. Pringle in his attempts to improve this valuable esculent — which has 

 resulte ' in the production of the Siiowflake and Alpha, and lust, though not least, the Ruby— has encouraged him to still 

 greater efforts iu his favorite pursuit of bybridization, and w have now the pleasure of oUering a very choice strain of seed 

 saved by him, which is the product of numerous hybridizations, variously operated, with every care during the past season, Lo- 

 tween the above named and many of the best new and old varii tii •^ in euliivatiou, both Engli.sh and American, and includes 

 everv strain, which Mr. Pringle will himself sow the coming spring. Packets of 25 seeds, fO cents; 5 packets, Si. 00. 



$500 to be divided among the six most successful growers whu .shall produce the largest quantity from 1 pound of Ruby and 

 Alpha potatoes: 



CENTENNIAL I>UE3HUMS. 



$150 to be awarded for the best collection, one peck each of potatoes intro<luced by us since 1867. 



$50 for the best and most promising seedlings raised this year from Pringle's Hybridised Potato Seed. The collection 

 for which the last two premiums of SoOO are offered will be exhibited at the Centennial IC^hibition, in Philadelphia, in October, 

 and premiums will be awarded by their comMiittee For conditions ;\iiil full particulars send for circular, mailed free to all. 



The Best Early Tomato— THE CONQUEROR. 



Ten days earlier than any other Tomato. Prof. Thurber, the well-known editor of the American AgricuUurisl,tb\ia 

 describes it: "I have over a dozen varieties, including ths, among which were several novelties, as well as those accepted as 

 standard varieties. I think it a moderate statement to say the Conqueror was ten days earlier than any other in the Garden. I 

 would olso add that in color, shape, and quality, this variety was highly satisfactory." Price, 25 cts. per packet; 6 packets, 81.00. 



Bliss's Illustrated Seed Catalogue and Amateur's Guide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden. 200 pages, 35 cents. 



Bliss's Gardener's Almanac ana Abridged Catalogue of Garden, FieM and Flower Seeds. 116 pages, beautifully illustrated, 

 mailed to all applicants inclosing 10 cents. 



Bliss's Illustrated Potato Catalogrue contains a descriptive list of all the new varieties recently introduced, with many 

 other desirable sorts, also much useful information upon their cultivation. 32 pages, 10 cents. 



B. K. BLISS & SONS, 



p. O. BOX No. 5712. .32 Barclay Street, New York. 



