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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[January, 1868.] 
(Business Notices $2.50 per Agate Line of Space.) 
ESTABLISHED 1861. 
the 
GREAT AMERICAN 
TEA COMPANY 
HAVE JUST RECEIVED 
TWO FULL CARGOES 
OF THE FINEST NEW CROP TEAS. 
22,000 HALF CHESTS by ship Golden Slate. 
12,000 HALF CHESTS by *hip George Sfiotton. 
In addition to these large cargoes of Black find Japan 
Teas, the Company arc constantly receiving large invoices 
of the finest quality of Green Teas from the Moynne dis- 
trict of China, which are unrivaled for fineness and delica- 
cy of flavor. 
To give our readers an idea of the profits which have been 
made in the Tea trade, we will start with the American 
houses, leaving out of the account entirely the profits of the 
Chinese factors. 
1st. The American house in China or Japan makes large 
profits on their sales or shipments— and some of the richest 
retired merchants in the country have made their immense 
fortunes through their houses in China. 
2d. The Banker makes large profits upon the foreign ex- 
change used in the purchase of Teas. 
Sd. The Importer makes a profit of 30 to 50 per cent, in 
many cases. 
4th. On its arrival here it is sold by the cargo, and the 
Purchaser sells it to the Speculator in invoices of 1000 to 
es, at an average profit of about 10 per cent. 
5th. The Speculator sells it to the "Wholesale Tea Dealer 
in lines at a profit of 10 to 15 per cent. 
6th. The "Wholesale Tea Dealer sells it to the Wholesale 
Grocer in lots to suit his trade, at a profit of about 10 per 
cent. 
7th. The Wholesale Grocer sells it lo the Retail Dealer at 
a profit of 15 to 15 per cent. 
3th. The Retailer sells It to the Consumer for all the 
PROFIT HE CAS GET. 
When you have added to these eight profits as man] 
brokerages/'cartages, storages, cooperages and wastes, and 
add the original cost of the Tea, it will be perceive.! what 
the consumer has to pay. And now we propose to show why 
11 so very much lower than other dealers. 
We propose to do away with all these various profits and 
brokerages, cartages, storages cooperages and wastes, with 
the exception of a small commission paid for purchasing to 
our correspondents in China and Japan, one cartage, and a 
small profit to ourselves— which, on our large sales, will 
amply' pay us. 
By our system of supplying Clubs throughout the country, 
consumers in all parts of the United States can receive their 
Teas at the same price (with the small additional expense 
of transportation), as though they bought them at our ware- 
houses in tiii^ city. 
Some parties inquire of us how they shall proceed to get 
up a Club. The answer is simply this: Let each person 
wishing to join in a Club, say how much tea or coffee he 
want*, and select the kind and price from our Price List, as 
published in the paper or In our circulars. Write the names, 
kinds, and amounts plainly on the list as seen in the Club 
Order published below, and when the Club is complete send 
il to us by mail, and we will put each party's goods in sep- 
arate packages, and mark the name upon them, with the 
cost, so there need be no confusion In their distribution- 
each party getting exactly what he orders, and no more. 
The cost of transportation the members can divide equitably 
among themselves. 
Parties sending Club or other orders for Less than thirty 
dollars had better send Post-office Drafts or money with 
their orders, to save the expense of collections by i 
but. larger orders we will forward by express, to collect bn 
delivery. 
Hereafter we will send a complimentary package to the 
party getting up the Club. Our profits arc small, bul we will 
he as liberal as we can afford. "We send no complimentary 
package for Clubs less than $30. 
Parties getl Ing their Teas of us may confidently rely upon 
getting them pure and fresh, as they come direct from the 
Custom House stores to our "Warehouses. 
We warrant all the goods we sell to give entire satisfac- 
tion. If they are not satisfactory, they can be returned at 
our expense within 3D days, and have the money refunded. 
The Company have selected the following kinds from their 
stock, which they recommend to meet the wants of clubs. 
They are Bold at cargo prices, the same as the Company sell 
them in New York, as the list of prices will show, 
PRICE LIST OF TEAS: 
OOLONG (Blaclo, 70c, B0c., 90c., best si y ft. 
MIXED, (Green and Black), 70c., 80c, 90c, best $1 per lb. 
ENGLISH BREAKFAST (Black), 80c, 90c, $1, $1.10, best 
$L20 per pound. 
IMPERIAL (Green). 80c., 90c, $1, $1.10, best $1.25 per pound. 
YOUNG HYSON (Green), 80c, 90c, ?1, $1.10, best $U5 per 
pound. 
UNCOLORED JAPAN, 00c, $1, $1.10, best $1.25 per pound, 
GUNPOWDER, (Green), §1.25, best $1.50 per pound. 
COFFEES ROASTED AND GROUND DAILY. 
GROUND COFFEE. 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, best 40c per pound. 
Hotels. Saloons, Hoarding-house keepers, and Families who 
use large quantities of Coffee, can economize In that article 
by using our FRENCH BREAKFAST AND DINNER COF- 
FEE, which we sell at the low price of 30c per pound, and 
warrant to give perfect satisfaction. 
Consumers can save from 50c to $1 per pound by pur- 
chasing their Teas of the 
GREAT AMERICAN TEA COMPANY, 
Nos. SI and 3» VESEY STREET. 
Post-Office Box, 5643, New York City. 
EVIDENCE AFTER A YEAR'S TRIAL. 
Treasury Department,) 
Fourth Auditor's Office, Washington, Dec l, lS6(i. J 
Inclosed herewith I send you our regular list for Decem- 
ber. It is now twelve months since webesan the use of your 
Teas and Coffees, and I am pleased in being able to say that 
the satisfaction derived from the use of said articles by the 
members of this club, instead of being confined to individ- 
ual instances, is universal and, I think I may safely say, 
without exception. Thanking you for the many favors re- 
ceived at your hands, I am, sirs, very respectfully, your 
obedient servant, 
L. CASS CARPKNTER. 
Saconville, Mass., May 6th, 1867. 
To the Great American Tea Company, 
31 and 33 Vesey Street, New York. 
Gents:— The order I sent you on 23d April for Teas came 
safe to hand on the 1st May, and the amount, 39.15 was fur- 
warded by M. U. Express. Every one seems delighted with 
the quality of your Teas. The Information spread like a 
prairie on fire, from house to house, that Teas of excellent 
quality and delicious flavor were to be had for $1, and $1.25 
per lb., and the enclosed order speaks more in praise of your 
teas than I am capable of, knowing that only fourteen days 
have elapsed between the first order and the second. 
Many thanks for the complimentary package, and yon 
will please forward this my second order for $63.30 soon as 
convenient. 
I remain, yours respectfully, 
JOHN HEMINGWA3 - 
CLUB ORDER. 
Fond du Lac, Wis., Oct. >, 1867. 
To the Great American Tea Company, 
SI and 83 Vesei Street, New York. 
Gentlemen— Yours of the 9th came to hand in due time, 
and likewise the box of Tea and Coffee. I received In good 
order, ana gives good satisfaction. After eleven months 
trial I have never heard one complaint about your Tea and 
Coffee. As long as you do as well by us as you have done. 
we shall never be sorry for finding out the Groat American 
Tea Company. Inclosed please find an order for more Tea 
and Coffee. Many thanks for your complimentary | 
Yours truly, 
ALEXANDER M \s-iN. 
3 lb?. Young Hyson J. Waller at $1 .'". . $8.75 
2 Japan ..L.Hurd at 1.35 
8 Imperial Mrs. B 10.00 
1 Young Hyson Mrs. McFarlancat 155 1J25 
1 Oolong • " at i ■ " 
2 Mixed P. CummlngS at 1 .00. . . . 2.00 
2 Young Hyson P. Kinney at 1,25 . J.50 
1 Young Hyson W. Smith at L25..-.. 1.25 
2 Gunpowder O. Pritchard at 1.50. . . . 3.C0 
1 Young Hyson T. Heathcoal at I 23.... LS5 
1 Oolong " at 1.00..1. 1.C0 
1 Java Coffee, ground " ...'..at l 1 10 
2 Young Hvsou J. e. Craig at 1.25 ... J.50 
2 Young Hvsou R. MeDeannolt...at 1.25... 2.~>0 
4 Java Coffee, ground. J. Edmund at 40 . 1.60 
■1 Youiil' Hv !>. Mills a i 1 ,r> 5.00 
'■ mug Hv;nii J. Mr - at so 
5 Oolong 0. Cahill at l.f;ii..„ 3.00 
1 Young Hyson F. Smith at 1.25.... 1.25 
2 English Breaking .....I, M:i-sie at i 20 
2 English Bret '.i ^ ..A. Mr-inn at 1.20.... 2.40 
2 J.tv i i tffee, ground. A. Masson , .at 10 ... Bfl 
■' ■ i i : 9f G. Richards at 
Gunpowder 
.at IJJ0.-.-. 
N. B— All villages anil towns where a large 
number reside, liiy Clubbing logcthtr, tan re- 
<luce tlic cost cftlitir Teas and Coffees about 
one-tliir*l (beside tHe Express charges,! by 
sending directly to **TIic Great American 
'Tea Company," 
BEWARE of all concerns that advertise themselv< - as 
branches of our Establishment, or copy our name either 
wholly or In part, as they are bogus or imitations. We 
have no branches, and do not, in any case, authorize the 
use of our name. 
Post-Office orders and Drafts, make payable to the order 
■of "Great American Tea Company." Direct letters and 
•orders to the (as below, no more, no less i. 
: Great American Tea Company, ; 
\ Nos. 3 | and 33 VESEY-ST., j 
: Postofflce Box, 5,613, New York City. 
NOTICES OF THE PRESS. 
From the American Agriculturist. 
The Great American Tea Company.— To Queries :~ 
Before admitting their advertisement, we learned that a 
large number of our clerks and others hud for several months 
been buying their Tea and Coffee from this Company, with- 
out its being known who they were, and that they had been 
highly pleased with their purchases, both as to quality and 
price, and were all recommending their friends to the same 
course. As we have published the advertisement for many 
months, and received no complaints, we conclude "there 
is no humbug about the establishment." 
lona, lsraella and Delaware 
Vines. 
Of lona, my stock is large and excellent for all planting. 
Including superlative plants grown especially for Gardens 
aud smalt vineyards for early abundant bearing. I have 
also a large stock of fine healthy plants of small size for 
nursery use to make two-year-old transplants, or for very 
careful vineyardists. My stock of Israella is not large. I 
have Delaware 2 years old, also layers and single eyes. 
lona and Israella holding rank in value far above all oth- 
_; "3d the largest share of my attention in prop- 
aella 
lake 
■fla 
ith which 
that from Ives' Seedlir _ 
estimittinrt. It has more hardv and enduring ioots than any 
vine that I have cultivated, appearing to thrive in every 
variety of !-.»N. and has more strong points of excellence 
than any r — 
There" ai 
palpably demand special considerat 
of all who would choose wisely for plant itur as to pro lit and e 
ji.ymi'Ut, for vineyard or ga'rden, for wine or for table use. 
The point of pia.fit has i>een readied and passed already by 
Cat:iwba and inferior kinds for the table and for wine, the 
"uneducated million" arc disappointing the expectation of 
tho^e who planted for them grapes too poor for their own 
eating, and the rate of pro tit is alreadv a minus ouantitv. 
With grapes as good as the best of those of Europe.nnrf 
hardv pi ■ >dnctive vines, 1 he point at which large profit will 
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TAMES VICRj 
IMPORTER AND GROWER OF 
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS, 
ROCHESTER, IV, ^'., 
V I C k » S I L I, U S T R A T E D C A T A L G V E , 
OF 
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( v.,1-, whieh 1- not hall' the cost. 
\ ir.'ss JAMES VIC'K, Rochester, M. Y. 
JUCUNDA - OUR NO. 700 
STRAWBERRY. 
••Mr. Knox's Farm at Pittsburgh is the headquarter- of 
this variety. The siirArof this fruit a i his grout 
this ye ,1 ,.,m -thing wonderful to sec. To ..', that the crop 
was large, would not express it— it w;- Immense. We never 
before saw berries run -.. uniformly large." 
Editor American Agriculturist. 
Orders for plants, by Mail or Express, entered as reeeived. 
and filled in rotation at proper season. 
See present So. of Agriculturist, page Si, for prio -. and 
order at onec. 
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