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AMERICAN "AGRICULTURIST. 
[January, 
Advertisements, to be sure of insertion, mast be re- 
ceived BEFORE the 5th of the preceding month. 
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EARLY ROSE POTATO. 
The most valuable acquisition of many 
years. 
For Sale only by B. K. BLISS & SON, 
41 Park Row, New York, 
Late Office of the American Agriculturist. 
Card to the Public. 
I have made an arranaement with Messrs. B. K. BLISS & 
SON to furnish them for sale a few of the 
EARXY ROSE POTATO, 
to he sold onlv bv the pound. I shall bo unable to spare any 
more before the fall oi 18(18. 
During e;ich of the three years that I have grown this 
new variety, it has shown points of superior excellence. It 
lias uniformly ripened ten days earlier than tin- Early Good- 
rich ; produces less small tuber,; is eqiiallv healthv and pro- 
ductive as Hi ir jubtlv rrlcbrati'd vart.-iv. and i* iis superior 
in table quality. ItM the beat early potato that I have ever 
eifcr-tcd the above arrangement with Mr. MellVLm, that . 
ini_'lit disseminate it as widelv a* possible among those in- 
terested in Hie culture of this valuable esculcnr. The stock 
for sale beinir quite small, they will be ottered in one pound 
packages only— \v\\\c\\ will be mailed p.ist-pnid to any a< hires* 
upon receipt of One Doitar. orders will be booked in their 
regular order, as received, and the potatoes forwarded as 
soon as the weather will permit. As we have the exclusive 
control of all that will be offered for sale tril coming sprint, 
purchasers are requested to be on their guard against spu- 
rious varieties. All orders must be addressed to 
B. K. BLISS & SON*, liox r.Ti-J, P. <>.. Now York, 
Or, 231 Main st., Springfield, Mass. 
INDELIBLE PENCILS 
For Marking Clothing, &c. 
FRICES: Single, 50 cents. Three for S1.O0. 
Per dozen, $3.00. 
For 'Writing on Wood. 
PRICES: Single, 60 cents. Two for S1.00. Per doz, S4. 
Sent prepaid by Ma II or Express on receipt of 
price. KECllMMENDED editorially bytheAac. AomcrL- 
turist, X. V. Eve. Post, Godev's Ladies' Book, Scientif- 
ic American. Chicago Tp.rnrxE. 1'emdrest's Magazine. 
The Advaxck, and most of the olli'T leailui; Airrieuitiiral, 
Religious, I. u.-r^ry, anrl Puiitieal Journals Uiruu-hont the 
land. MANUFAC I'UREU and sold by 
THE INDELIBLE PENCIL, CO., 
\orthainptoii. Mass., 
and sold by Stationers and Dealers in all parts of the land. 
EAGLE SEED SOWER. 
Best hand Seed Sower la use. Prices $6 to $18. The seed 
Is distributed bv a Reciprocating Seed Box. There are no 
mechanical movements inside the Box. Clipper "Wheel Hoe 
for pulverizing the soil, and destroying weeds. Liberal dis- 
count to Trade. Scud lor Illustrated Circular. 
Address E. D. & O. B. METXOLDS, 
North Bridgewater, Mass. 
^HE DELAWARE LITERARY INSTITUTE, 
FRANKLIN, N. Y„ has full equipment, and offers a 
$£ED POTATOES 
Of all the leading varieties, among which are Goodrich's 
Justly celebrated I la rl son. Early Goodrich, Glea- 
son. Calico, C'uzco. and Garnet Chili— Early 
Handsworth, and Sutton's Racehorse, two of the 
earliest varieties known. Early Sebec, or Boston 
Slarket, Extra Early White, Early Stevens, 
Djkrman,.Tackson White, Wcvr White, Peach 
Blows, also, PATTERSOVS CELEBRATED 
ENGLISH SEEDLINGS, viz.: Napoleon, Victo- 
ria, Irish Blue, Scotch Blue, Skerry Bine, 
Forfarshire Red, Regent, Seedling Rock, also. 
King of the Potatoes, Early Frame, Red Re- 
gent, British Queen, etc. Pour Pound Pack- 
ages of either of the above varieties will bo mailed to any 
address, post-paid, upon receipt of One Dollar. Six 
packages, $5.00; twelve packages. $5.00. Prices per bushel 
or barrel will be given upon application, 
B. Kl. ELISS & SON, 
41 Park Row, and 151 Nassau-st., 
{Late Office of Agriculturist.) New York. 
Also, 331 Main-st., Springfield, I*Iass. 
Fountain Pen, useful present. One filling writes ten 
hours; also other gidd pens and discs, send v. ; ino m- cir- 
cular. G. F. IIAWKES, CI Nassau-sL, .\eiv Ioj±I 
AGENTS.— N. II. The N. T. Manfff Co., 
37 Park Row, X. Y., arc still surviving Agents with 
the newest amlh-st selling ambles. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
Descriptive Catalogue ./Ve*. No stamps required. 
(Continued from page 40, which see.) 
Surpassing excellence for fruit and for wine is now so 
iimt'ormly conceded to the Iona.thatit is scarce':}' denied, 
even where prejudice and the strongest adverse Interests 
prevail. The dilference between the I<hoi ami Hie other kinds 
is not merely ureal, but is so radii-ally great, that it may be 
said to have no competitors for table and for wine, except 
its companions. Isr.iella and the Delaware. In quality, Dia- 
na follows next, but at as long distance behind as Delaware 
is behind lona. 
Four years ago we said, "In hardiness of vine, constancy of 
production, and perfect ripening of abundant crops, it is 
not surpassed, and perhaps not equaled when under fair 
tre'Umei.t, ineludinc; good plant* to begin irith."' 
The history of the past lour years has verified our state- 
ment by testimony i'rorn all qna'rters, and shown it to be in 
11 aspects the vine for general culli""*' 
to leave no profit to the produ 
and nnequaled facilities for propagation 
enable me to produce vines uf best quality cheaper than can 
be done elsewhere. All of this great advantage, with my 
own diligent, eare and skill, I oiler tins season to purchaser* 
of vines, without asking for reniujeratiuu in the form of 
profit. 
nder 
ilai 
i offered. Such will he the < 
standard kinds. 
id worthy to be placed with the other thre 
ENLARGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT 
On the commencement of its Nineteenth Year and Volume, 
January 4, ISC:', 
MOORE'S RURAL NEW-Y0RRER, 
(The Best and Largest-Circulating Aoeicvltubal, 
IIOKTICULTCRAL, LITERARY and FAMILY NEWS- 
PAPER in America) will be greatly 
ENLARGED AND IMPROVED ! 
THK RURAL employs the Best Talent in all Depart- 
ments.— Practical, Seii-ntiib: and Literary,— ami cirulcaie- in 
both Town and Country all over the Union. Canada?, etc. 
Each No. comprises Eight Double Quarto Pages, printed in 
extra Myle -New and clear Tvpe. Hook Paper, etc.. with 
more and better ILLUSTRATIONS Mian any other Weekly 
oi its Class. In brief, ifoortK's Rural is Ablu Edited. Pro- 
fusebj Illustrated, Neatly Printed— Practical, Scientific, Use- 
ful—Moral, Instructive and Entertaining ! 
News Agent about the Rural; u«, 
Bills, Premium-Lists, etc., (which are sent free,) address 
D. D. T. MOORE, Rochester, ft. T. 
•' ~* iipi.ii4_ ' 
PERRY'S GRAPE VIXES 
Twenty-two Varieties of Tomatoes ! 
three seed farms the past I 
Tomatoes, but begin to save seed from th( 
ripen, a practice which (as experienced gardeners know.) 
tends to improve each variety, 
Maipay'.s Fior.n's. Kkyks'. Mammoth Cnrnr\nrA, 
Dwarf Scotch, Larly York, Et-heka, and French O- 
RIGSET. each at 15 cents per package. 
Valencia Cltjstki:, Cook's Kavori tf. Pmvo.i/s Early, 
LaRGR liKD. SMOOTH RED, YFLLOW FIG, Red CHSRRY, 
Tildex's. ME.xici.2T, and Laege Yellow, each at 10 cents 
per package. 
Also, the following four varieties, which are not of mv own 
growing, hut were obtained irom reliable parties: LkstekN 
Pbufbctkd, Pejee. Led Plum, and Yellow Plum, each at 
6 cents per package. Any of [lie above will be sent by mail, 
post-paid, uii receipt oi' price. Nearly all of these varieties 
sold also by the ounce. (See Catalogue.) Mv general Cat- 
alogue, containing over two-uundivd varieties of choice 
vegetable seeds, (.over one hundred of which are of mv own 
growing), will be sent gratis to any address. 
JAMES J. li. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
SMOKERS ATTEXTIOX!! 
Haztuan's Sezttr and Cigarette Koller Is the Smoker's great 
friend. See advertisement on pase 42G, Nov. number Ameri- 
can Agriculturist. The Iiij!he9t jnize awarded at the lair 
Institute, Sept. and Oct.. 1S07. Samplenia- 
W ANTED, AGENTS to sell Boardman's Patent 
Lamp-wick Inserter, and Cast Handle Knile. Samples 
sent pos,t-p:dd ->n reeeip* o( -JU cent?: lor knife. :ind vi cuts 
for Inserter. W. V. A. BOAUDMAX, Xew Uavcu, Conn. 
&ENTS, FAEMEKS' SONS, CANVASSERS, 
ETC.— N. E.: The Xew Torlc Publishing Companv, 14j 
Xassau-st., Xew York, have issued a Compendium of Pa.-ts 
worth kuowmir. adapted t" a!i > la.-es. tiMdi-s. and profes- 
sions. G0':0 sold in a few weeks. Price, TO cents, pre-p:iid. 
Send for I ireular of"Kcv to Honest Wealth and Uaide 
to T ' 
JUCUiVDA,— OIR NO. 70O 
STRAWB£RR¥. 
Price of Plants for spring of 1SGS: 
18 for 81.00 
50 " 3.50 
100 " 0.00 
aoo " 10.00 
1,000 " 50.00 
At the price per dozen and Binglc hundred, we will fiend 
plants by mail when desired, larger quantities by Express, 
the purchaser paying Express charges. Orders will be en- 
tered as received, and filled in rotation, at proper season. 
An acknowledgment, and a circular with brief Instruc- 
tions for cultivation, will be sent at once, to all parties 
from whom we receive orders accompanied with the Cash. 
Z&- ORDER EARLY. 
J. KSiOX, 
Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
CHERRY IaAWN FARM, 
OUR CIRCULARS FOR 1868, 
of Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Currant*. Goose- 
berries, Grapes, Rhubarb, Asparagus, 8eed Potatoes, Veg- 
etable Plants, (Cold Frame, Hot-bed, andopen ground), sent 
to all on application. 
Wholesale Circulars of prices to Nurserymen, Dealers, and 
Large Planters (only). 
All favoring us with their orders will be liberally dealt 
with In every respect. 
D. H. BROWiV, New Brunswick, N. J. 
notice; 
Tlic New Edition of Our Small Fruit Cata- 
logue contains: Descriptions of all Grapes, Straw- 
berries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Goose- 
berries, Currants, &c„ of any merit. Also Illustra- 
tions of the Concord and Ives Grapes,— Jucunda and 
Fillmore Strawberries,— Hornet and Philadelphia 
Raspberries— Ivittatinny and Wilson's Early Black- 
berries,— Cherry and White Grape Currants ;— con- 
siderations that should influence the purchaser In the cholco 
of Nursery Stock ; Select Lists, both by Mail and Express ;— 
the sccrctsol' our success in plant, vine and fruit growlns; 
—Prices of Stock for Spring of 1SGS, and much Taluablc 
information in reference to Small Fruit Culture. 
"We will inclose with the above Catalogue a directed En- 
velope and an Order List, giving the plainest Instructions 
Low to order, and forward to all applicants enclosing 10 eta. 
J. KIVOX, 
Box 155, Pittsburgh, fa. 
The New Cabbage I 
Fottler's Improved Brunswick Cabbage Is a 
great acquisition, it being earlier and larger sized than any 
other Lard heading drumhead variety yet ottered to tho 
public. The Boston Market Gardeners have adopted It, 
buy ins np all the seed they could find la=t season, at $3.00 
per ounce. It is about ten davs rarlier than mv fctone Ma- 
BOO, and the head attain 4 * a diameter of from li to )S Indies. 
It is vemarlcaMv short stemmed, very reliable for heading, 
and thrives fwelv under orriinarv cabbage cultivation. 
Give them a fair chance and hardly a plant to an acre will 
fail to mature a fine head. I have grown it for two years 
and folly tested It, 
Mv seed is from the stock of Mr. Fottlcr. the oricinnl 
grower, and le warranted pure. Price, sent post-paid to any 
adilrcss 2". cents per package, or five packages for $1.00. 
Fnr e,i].-> bv t he r-aeirace onlv this season; next year I shall 
have U for sale bv the pound, as I have laid in a fine loi of 
heai;*, and shall crow it largelv. Send for Seed Catalogue. 
I grow over ]'0 varieties of carden seeds and import many 
sorts from France aisd England. 
JAMES J. H. GliELtORV, Marulehcad, Mass. 
130 Acres planted In Small Fruits. A good stock of 
plants fur sale, wholesale or retail. Send :ir.d get list of 
prices lor spring 'i». JNO. S. COLLINS. Moorcstown, N, J. 
