1866.1 
AMERICAN AG-RICULTURIST. 
69 
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^F ^ THE'^LiFE'^OF^HOKACE^MANN^ 
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lONA AND ISRAELLA 
GRAPES 
Surpass all others in excellence and value for every 
purpose. 
The ISRAELL.V allhougli BEST and EARLIEST of 
;di BLiVCK GRAPES of good size, is also one of the 
very best for late keeping. 
The lONA, alfo VERY EARLY, has nil of the deli- 
cacy, purity and refinement in flavor, uniform tenderness 
of flesh and transparent beauty, that cliaracleiize ttie best 
European varieties, and surpasses them in RICH VIN- 
OUS SPIRIT, while in HARDINESS and CON- 
STANCY of PRODUCTION and PERFECTION of 
RIPENING, it is unequaled among our most enduring 
natives. 
For a full account of the characteristics of these seed- 
lings, with their origin and history, see Pamphlet with 
engravings, representing the vines in beaiing, which 
contains other important matter concerning grapes. It 
is sent for a two-cent stamp. 
A beautiful colored representation of a bunch of the 
lonn. with branch and leaf, will be sent for $1.50. 
The same will be sent to agents of clubs for $1.00. 
Plain Lithographs of the same, twenty cents. Club 
propositions and price lists sent with Pamphlet, when re- 
quested, witliont charge. 
The " Manual of the Vine" is sent for 50 cents. It 
contains about 150 engravings, and is intended to be the 
most practical thorough and comprehensive treatise on 
the vine in the language. It contains an important chap- 
ter on propagation with many engravings. 
All interested in grapes are invited to visit lona, with 
assurance, that endeavors will be made to render the 
visit pleasant and profitable. See advertisement on page 
TO. C. W. GRANT, lona, 
(near Peekskil!), Westchester Co., N. Y. 
I>cla^{vare Orape "Wood 
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Address for Catalogues or for Rooms, 
REV. JOSEPH E. KING, D. D, 
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SEEDS IN PAPERS, 
AT WHOLESALE. CROP OF 1865. 
Vegetable Seeds, $4 per 100 papers ; $35 per 1000. 
Flower Seeds. $3 per 100 papers ; $25 per 1000, with 
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THE KORTICUIiTlTRIST. 
The Only Authentic and Official History 
OF 
THE CJREAT CAMPABCJ1V8. 
THOROUGHLY REVISED BY GEN. SHERMAN, 
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