1866.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
33 
B. li- BLISS' 
Illustrated 8ec(t €atalo§^ue 
and Crnide to the Flower and 
Kitelicn Oarden. 
TO BE ISSUED EARLY IN JANUARY. 
The Eleventh, Edition, wiUi supuleiucut eul:irKcd 
nml irapioved. contains npwiirds oC O.nj-: Hundckd Pagj-:s 
of closely printed matter, with nuinv New and Bkautiful 
Illvstrations, and a descriptive list of upwards of Two 
TUOUf^AND VaCIKTIES OF FLOWEU AXI> VE(.JE rABLK SEEDS, 
including manv CH\r.MiNG N'ovkltiks. rrnw olTered for the 
lii-st time in this conntiy, with explicit directious for their 
I'ultnre. Also, a list of 
Ipwards of One Uandred Vtuicties of French 
Hybrid (wladiolas. 
And other SusurER FLOWEr.iNG Bulbs. To -which is added 
a list of a few of the choicest varieties of Gp.apes, Straw- 
iiERniEs, KASPBEEErEf*. iiiid other Small Fruits, Bedding 
Tlants, etc., etc.. cultivaicd ;it liis carck-ns, with much oth- 
er useful information u|tnii Uie subject of Gavdeoing gener- 
ally, winch will be found useful tu the experienced amateur 
iis well as those about to commence the delightful occuiia- 
lion of Gardenimr. In consequence of the very great ad- 
vance in the cost of paper, printini;. &c,. we cannot aflord it 
gratuitously (as we have heretofore done,) excepting to our 
re-JTuIar customers. 
A copv will be mailed, post paid, to all applicants euclos- 
inff Tweutj--flve Cents, Atldvess 
B, K. BLISS. Springfield, Mass. 
6:^ Be sure and name the State in lull, as tliere is a Town 
or City of the name of Springfield iu nearly every State in 
the Union. 
Collections of no^ei" Seetls l>yMMil. 
For the accommodation of those wlio love the cultivation 
of Flowers, but who reside at a diBtuice from where they 
can be procured, we have selected from our large assort- 
ment ot Flower Sccfls the most showy varieties, and 
tliose of easy culture, and put tlieni up in assortments, which 
will he sent post-paid to any address in the Union at the 
following prices; 
Assortment ]Vo. 1— contains twenty choice varieties of 
Annuals, H 00. 
Assortment No. 3 — contains twenty choice varieties of 
Biennials and Perennials, ^l 00. 
Assortment No. 3— contains ten extra varieties of An- 
nuals and Perennials, embracing many of the new and 
choicest in cultivation, SI 00. 
Assortment No. 4 — contains Ave very choice varieties, 
selected from Prize Elo^vers, ot English Pansies, 
German, Carnation and Picotee Pinks, Verbenas, Truf 
faut'a French Asters, Double HollyhoclvS, $1 00 
Any one remitting $3.00 will receive the lour assortments, 
postage free. 
The above collections have been favorably known in every 
section of the country for the past twelve years. Those who 
have tested them, recommcna them freelv to tiieir friends, 
and the must satisfactory reports are continually received of 
their good quality. 
The following additioual a5sortmcnt3 will also be sent at 
the price5 annexed, free of postage. 
Assortment No, 5— contains fifteen very select varieties 
of Green-house Seeds, ^ 00. 
Assortment No. O— contains one hundred varieties of 
Annuals, Biennials and Perennials, includiug many new 
and choice varieties, ^ 00. 
Assortment No. 7— contains fifty varieties of Annuals, 
Biennials and Perennials, $J 50. 
Assortment No. 8— contains twenty varieties of hardy 
Annuals, Biennials and Perennials, for sowing iu the 
autumn, |1 00. 
Collections of Vegetable Seeds by Mail. 
. For Spring; l*l<intiu^* 
15 Varieties, onr Selection, Sl.OO ; 33 Varie- 
ties, our Selection, S'5.00 ; 55 Varieties, in 
Larger Packet:^, §3.50. 
The above contain the leading varieties usually grown in 
our gardens. To those who "desire larger quantities, we 
would recommend our coUectious at $:i0.00- or 5115.00 . or 
?10.i» ; and $5.00, which can be safolv forwarded bv express 
to all parts of the world. A list of the contents of"each col- 
lection will be found in our New Catalogue and " Guide to 
the Flower and Kitchen Giirden." Address 
B. K. B LISS. Springfield, Mass, 
Coimecticut Seed Leaf Tobacco Seed. 
Be Sore and Get tlic Best* 
A superior lot raised expressly for the subscriber by one 
of the most successful cultivators iu the Vallev of the Con- 
necticut.— Pacliets with full (ii?-''<fio}is ftif cnlture. curing, 
packiiifi, (fcc, will be maile<i. i)ost paid, to all applicants at 
ihe following rates: 1 ounce, .Wccnts; -I ounces, $1.50: j-i 
pound, $-2,50 ; 1 pound, $1,00. Prices to dealers iu larger 
quantities will be given upon appiieation. 
B. K. B LISS. Springfield. Mass. 
NEW CROP ONION SEED! 
The following varieties will he mailed post-paid, during 
the months of January and February, upon receipt of the 
prices aiflsed: Prices for larger quantities upon application. 
pel- oz. 4 oz>*. >< poimd. 1 lb. 
Large Red 'Wethersfield 20 cts. 70 cts. |l 15 $-2 00 
Large Yellow Dntch 25 '* 80 " $1 25 $2 25 
YeUow Danvers (true) 25 " SO " $1 50 f> 50 
White Portugal S5 " $120 " $2 00 $3 75 
Potato Onion Sets, per quart, 50 
Address B. K, BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
PRIZE CTJCXIMBERS FOR FORCING, 
General Grant.— A new and superb variety either for 
exhibition or the table, perfect in form, solid and crisp, and 
of a most agreeable flavor. Many specimens were grown 
the past summer averaging 24 to 30 inches in length. It 
succeeds well also in the open crotuid. Packets containing 
10 Seeds, 25 cents. Also the following English and German 
varieties, at 25 cents per packet. Avre's Perpetual Black 
Spine ; Cuthill's Black Spine ; Ip^^wich Standard ; "Weeden's 
Synmietry: Vietorv of Bath : Giant of Arnstadt; Roman 
Kmperor; Minster-Abbey: Lord Kenyon's Favorite; Ne Plus 
TTUra; Caster's Champion: Colnev Hatch. Either of the 
above varieties will be mailed to apilicants upon receipt of 
price atlixed. Address B, K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
ANOTHER SPLENDID NOVELTY from 
JAPAN. 
Striped Ijcaved Japanese Maize. 
This bPauiiinl :ind v;iluable addition to our ornamental 
foliage planis was ulitiiined in Japan, by Mr, Thomas Hogg, 
the woll-kuow ^urseryluan and IlorticulturisI, at New York, 
who sent seeds of it to his brother Mr. James Hogg, iu the 
spring of 1S64. 
It appears to be a variety of Zea Curagua, or the Peruvian 
Maize, as it in many rcspe'cts differs ft-om the Zea Mays, or 
Indian Corn, as it is called in the United States. It grows to 
ft liight of from five to six feet, and has its foliaso alternate- 
ly opposite ; the follacre is from two to three inches wide and 
:ihout four feet in lenu'th. It i- bcauiifutly and evenly 
striped, or ribboned with alternate stripes of gi-ccn and 
white, and iu its earlier stages of crowth i-; also striped with 
rose color. It resembles the Aruiida donax \ariegata in 
appearance, but is of a much uu>rc elegant and imposing 
haoit. Nothing in the way of a foliage plant can exceed in 
crrarefiilnpss and heautv, a group of three to five plants of 
this varietv of Zea, Tlic subscriber is happy to announce 
that he has secured the entire stock of this splendid novelty, 
and now ofTers the seeds iu jiackets coutainiiig Twenty 
Seeils at ^5 ets. per paeltet* ^t packets for §1, 
The Trade supplied upon the most liberal terni^. 
Address B. K- BLISS. Springfield, Mass. 
CHOICE VARIETIES of the TOMATO. 
The following varieties of this valuable esculent will be 
mailed to applicants upon receipt of the price afllxed : 
Tilden's '?Sew Seedling — A new and trulv valua- 
ble varielv, oval shaped, the color a brilliant scarlel, skin 
smooth, glossy, and rarely wrinkled, very productive, an 
excellent market variety, packet. 25 cents. 
Extra Early York, the earliest variety, very proliflc, 
of good size, and fine quality, packet, 15 cents. 
The Cook's Favorite. — Fruit of medium size, 
roundish or oval, smooth, of a rich deep color, fine flavor, 
very solid and prolific, an excellent market variety, p'kt. 15c. 
liPstev's Perfected, fruit of large size, pinkish red, 
remarkably solid and of fine flavor, packet. 10 cents. 
Mammotli CHihualiua, often weighs 2 and 3 lbs. 25c. 
Ne^v Ereet Kreneli, or Tree Toinnto, grows up- 
right like a bush, fruit solid and of fine quality, very orna- 
mental, fine for pot culture, packet, 10 cents. 
Also, the following varieties at 10 cents per packet : 
Early Apple; Pear Shaped; Yellow Plum ; Red and 
Yellow Cherry ; Fcjee I-iland; New White: Lar^e Yellow; 
Strawberry, "One packet each of the In varieties, SI. 75. 
Address B. K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass; 
POTATOES FOR SKED. 
Goodrich's New Seedling-:. 
Early Goodrieli.— The experience of many growers 
the past season has proved this to be the earliest as well as 
one of the most productive varieties in cultivation. 
33P.CI-. bnsh. bhl. 
§!l 50 $5 00 $10 00 
Calico.— A Seedling of the Garnet Chili, a little earlier 
than that variety, has a firm crisp flesli, cooks white and dry. 
peck. himli. bhl. 
$1 00 $3 50 $; 50 
Gleason.— Of gooil size, fine grain, white solid flesh, very 
productive. peck. b:csh. bhl. 
$1 50 $5 00 $12 00 
Garnet Chili.— Large and productive, a good keener, 
fine for general crop. peck. btcsh. bbl. 
75 $2 00 $5 00 
Cnzco.— White flesh, good size and flavor, and enor- 
mously productive. p.?ct. bush. bbl. 
75 $2 00 $5 00 
Early Stevens.— A new variety from Northern Ver- 
mont, extra early, of excellent quality, very productive. 
peck. biisfi. bbl. 
75 $2 00 $5 00 
Extra Early \Vliitc:.—Very early, of large size, flesh 
very white, fine flavor, a fine market variety. 
peck. bufik. hbl. 
75 552 00 $5 00 
Early Sovereign.— A favorite early sort, of good 
qnality, keeps well. peck. bush. bbl. 
75 $2 50 ¥G 00 
Early Wendell.— One of t!ie largest of the early vari- 
eties, very productive, and uniformlv of good quality, 
peck. bicsl). bbl. 
75 $2 00 $5 00 
Delmalioy.— A new second early variety from Ireland, 
medium size, of excellent flavor, verV productive. 
peck. bitsh. bbl. 
75 $2 50 $6 00 
Jackson AVliite.— An excellent second early sort, 
ranch cultivated in ^evf England, flesli very white and of 
fine flavor. peck. ouift. bbl. 
75 $2 00 If.'i 00 
IVe-\v "Wliite Peaeli Blow.— A decided improve- 
ment upon the well-known "Jersey Peach Blow." Ilesli white, 
flouiy, of most excellent quality, cannot be too strongly 
recommended, a first rate marl;ct variety, 
peck. bxsh. bbl. 
75 *2 00 1f>5 00 
POTATOES HY MAIL.. — For the accommodation 
of those who reside at a distance from Railroads and Kxprcss 
Offices, we will send a package containing Fonr Pounds 
of either of the above varieties hy mail, post-paid, upon re- 
ceipt of One Dollar. Ko less than $1.00 worth nor more 
than one kind in a packaee will be sent by mail. 6 packages 
for ^5.00. B. K. BLISS, Springfield. Blass. 
Gardeu and Flower Seeds. 
Purchasers of lartre quantifies of Vegetable or Flower 
Seeds will be liberally supplied by 
HOVEY & CO.. 
53 North Market street, Boston. 
Prices forwarded on application. 
A New Edition of our Descriptive Catalogue of Grapes, 
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Cnr- 
rants. Gooseberries, <&c,, TViU be issued early this 
month, and will be forwarded to all applicants, enclosing 30 
cents. Parties wishing to secure the best vines and plants 
in the spring, would do well to negotiate early. Our stock 
is very large and superior, but the demand promises to ex- 
ceed the supply. J. KNOX, Bo x 155. Pittsburgh. Fa, 
HE SEWING RIPPER, is much liked. Send 50 
cents for It to A. C. FITCH, 151 Nassau-St., New iorl 
City, Every dealer should have them on hand. 
Flower and Vegetable Seeds, 
CHOICE and IVEIV. 
VICK'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE 
OF SEEDS and FLORAL GUIDE 
FOR THE SPRING OF t866, 
IS :m>w pi:ibl.is9IEI>. 
It contains full descriptions of the choicest Floral treasures 
of the World, and the best vegetables, with plain directions 
for culture. This is a true (iuide in the Flowur Garden, and 
contains about Sevenltj page.-!, illustrated with .over Fi/t{/ 
Engraving-'i of Flowers, &c., aud a 
Colored Bouquet of Flowers and 
Grasses. 
C:^" Sent byniail, free of postage, to all who apply, en- 
closing Ten Cents, which is not one half the cost. Sent 
free icUhout application, to all my customers of last season, 
as fast as we can get copies ready. 
Flowers from Seeds sold by me obtained the First Prizes 
at the principal State Fairs and hundreds of County Fairs 
the past Autumn. Address 
JAmES VICK, 
Rochester, IV, Y. 
THE ' 
lONA AND ISRAELLA 
GRAPES 
So greatly surpass all others in excellence and value for all 
purjtoses, that it is admitted by all good judges who are ac- 
quainted with them, that they are not only able to establish 
American Grape Culture on a new and sure foundation of 
excellence, but that they must also in a great measure, dis- 
place all others from cultivation, as soon as the vines can 
be produced to do It. 
The ISRAEIjIiA Is the BEST and EARLIEST of 
all BLACK GRAPES, and unlike all of the others, Is 
excellent in flavor and well adapted for late keeping 
The lONA is also VERY EARI-Y, and is at the same 
time the most beautiful and excellent of all grapes of tem- 
perate latitudes, and in open air gives better fruit than Black 
Hamburg under glass, ^vllile It is the most certain in its 
PERFKCTLY KiPENED CROPS of all of our native varieties. ^ 
I have a pretty lari:e reserved stock of quality that cannot 
be equalled, biit notsnflicient for the full demand of the 
spring sale, liarly orders will be advantageous to buyers. 
The wood of the lona aud Israella Is now a regular article 
of couunerce, with an upward tendency in price. The produce 
for one year of good well tended vines will pay tiieir cost. 
For the preliminary study of the gi'ape, and to aid those in • 
choosing, who desire to plant one vine or many, I have 
prepared a pamphlet entitled " Our Native Grapes," con- 
taining also the "Present and Future of vine culture in 
America, with a full account of the origin, qualities, and 
characteristics of the Toxa and Israella." Sent -with re- 
rixed Price Lists for spring, for a two-cent stamp. It has fine 
engravings of the lona aud Israella vines in bearing. 
For the thoronsh study of the subject I have prepared the 
"Manual of the Vine," which is drawn from long and exten- 
sive experience in grape culture. It is illustrated with about 
One Hundred and Fifty engravings, chiefly drawn from life, 
for the work. I commend it as tlie most thorough and com- 
plete treatise on the vine in the English language. The Il- 
lustrated and DesciiptivcCatatoguesarenolonger published 
separately, but both are included in the JIanual. 
Having the original ^ines, and abundance of mature wood 
from established stocks to propagate from, such as no one 
else can command, besides extensively prepared grounds and 
other unequalled facilities for the production of the best 
plants, I am able to otfer better and cheaper vines than any 
other establishment can furnish. Also very cheap vines for 
nurserymen and propagators. I have also very linely rooted 
plants "grown from green cutting'*, at very low rates. These 
fiave been often sold the past season for single eye plants 
They are well suited for special purposes but not for general 
plantins. Mg vines ewe chiefly gmwn in \EKY BKOAD 
BOKDERS, but some in large pots for extraprice. 
Club propositions sent with the pamphlet without charge. 
These oiler most liberal and advantageous terms to all pur- 
chasers, whether bv dozens, to he sent smgly by mail to as 
many differentoffices.bv hundreds or by thousands. Samples 
of vines sent on application, and engravings and other 
facilities alforded to those who desire to form clubs. The 
safe reception of the vines is in r 11 cases guaranteed. 
C, W. GUANT, lona, 
(near Pcekskill) 'Westchester Co., y. Y. 
F 
ILOWER SEEDS BY MAIL.— The subscriber 
raises about one hundred kinds of Flower Seeds, select- 
'rom over one thousand varieties, of the most showy and 
ed from o^-er one thousiiiul vanellcs, oi uie most enowy ana 
attractive Ho w-111 Imiiisli, npiitly put up, any S3 kinds on 
the list for SI, and send by mail, wjtli postage pre-paid. 
G. It GAUIIETSON, Fluslrtng, N. Y. 
SEEDS! SEEDS! SEEDS! 
Fiild. Flower, and Garden Seed>. ^Vlloks;lle and Ketall. hy 
GPtlFFlNQ & CO.. 5S &f'D ('"Uitlandt-st., New. York. 
To Agents and tlic Trade. 
My Autnmn Cataloino is now read;-, villi jreat inrUtce- 
nieuts to AKcnts. B. 51. WATSOX, Old Colony .NurEeries, 
Plymouth, MaS3. 
FARMS! FARMS !— 150 Farms in Maryland and 
Virginia, for sale by F. SIACE. Maryland and VlrRlnla 
Land .\gent, 517 7th St., Washi ngton, D. C. 
THE SEWIIVG RIPPER IS -WORTH ONE 
DOL.I1.I.R IS ANY FABnl.Y— Price 50 Cents. 
