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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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B* K:. BLISS' 
Illustrated l^eed Catalogue 
aud Cruide to the Flower aud 
Kitehen Garden. 
Tlie Eleventh Edition, with supplement for 1S6G, eulnrged 
and improved, contains upwin-ds of t_>NE Hundred Pages 
of closely printed matter, with muny New and Beautiful 
Illustrations, and a descriptive list of upwards of Two 
Thousand Varieties op Flower and Vegetable Seeds, 
including manv Charming Novelties, now offered for llie 
tii-st time In th'ts country, with explicit directions for their 
culture. Also, a list of 
Fpwards of One Handred Varieties of Freaeh 
Hybrid Gladiolns, 
embracinc; many new varieties not before ofl'erod. nnd 
other Summer Flowering Bulbs. To which is added 
a list of a few of the choicest varieties of Grapes, Straw- 
berries, Kaspbekries, and other Small Fruits, Bedding 
Plants, etc., etc., cultivated at his gardens, with much oth- 
er useful information upon the subject of Gardeniufr eencr- 
ally, which will be found useful to the experienced amateur 
as well as those about to commence the delightful occupa- 
tion of Gardening. In consequence of tlio verv great ad- 
vance in the cost of paper, printing, &c., we cannot aflord it 
gratuitously (as we have heretofore done,) excepting to our 
regular customers. 
Acopv will be mailed, post-paid, to all applicants enclos- 
ing Twenty-flve Cents. Address 
B. K. BLISS. Springfield. Mass. 
Seeds of Florists' Flowers. 
The attention of Amatevrs and Florists is invited to the 
following list which liave been carefully selected fronitlie 
stocks of several of the most successful European and Amer- 
ican growers, and are believed to be superior to any ever 
before offered in this country. Mailed, post-paid, upon re- 
ceipt of price affixed, to any address in the Uniou. 
p'kt. 
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon), finest liybridized 25 
Asters, Truffaut's Peony flowered, the finest grown.. ;i5 
Auricula, from the ilnest prize varieties 25 
Balsams, Glenny's and Smtlli's prize, uneqnaled, ewcA.. 25 
BellisPerennius. (Double Daisy), a general favorite .25 
Calceolarias, Herbaceous and "Shrubby varieties saved 
from most beautiful spotted and mottled flowers, each.. 50 
Cinerarias, from the newest and best named sorts 50 
Cockscombs producing immense combs. ,. 25 
Caknation' & Picotee Pinks, from named varieties,eflcA 50 
do perpetual flowering for pot culture 50 
Geraniums, Scarlet, from finest variegated foliagcd vars. 25 
do fi-om "Bull's superb collections" of all the new- 
est varieties , , . 50 
Pelakgdnictis, from finest Eng. and Fr'ch prize flowers 50 
Gladiolus, from a collection of 125 varieties 25 
Gloxinias, from the finest erect and drooping varieties. . 50 
Hollyhocks, from our own collection of 75 varieties pro- 
ducing flowers fully doubled of every shade of color 25 
Laxtana, from named flowere 35 
MiMULVS, from tlie finest new hybridized varieties 25 
do New Double flowering "Bnirs";tlie leading nov- 
elty of the season, never before offeredln this country$l 00 
Pansies, from the finest English sliow flowers 50 
do New Fanev. beautifullv edged marbled & varieg'd. 50 
do Blue. Yellow, White. Black, Bronze, Striped, Yel- 
low margined: Violet bordered with white; Mar- 
bled purple, in separate packets, tfrto/( 35 
(The collection of eleven varieties of Pansies ?2 50) 
Petunias, Double, carefully hybridized by a noted Ger- 
man Florist 25 
Petunias, Buchanan's Hybrid, from the finest mottled 
and variegated varieties 25 
Portulaca. New Double. in mauycolors, producingflow- 
ers as double as Hoses, a most desirable acquisition 50 
Primula Sinensis (Chinese Primrose), saved from the 
finest fringed varieties. Rose and White, each 50 
Stocks, New German, large flowering, finest mixed 25 
do Scarlet and White Intermediate, (Covent Garden 
varieties), eac/i "25 
do New White Wall-flower leaved, fine for pots 25 
Sweet Williams, Hunt's Perfection aud Auricula 
Flowered, beautifully margined, laced and mottled, 
unequaled for beautv each... 25 
TROPfEOLUii, finest hj'bridized bedding varieties of every 
shade 25 
Tropceolum Lobbiajtum, and its hybrids for green-house 
culture, many colors mixed 2."> 
Wall-floweb's, finest double, much imoroved 25 
The foregoing collection of 46 varieties for §12.00. 
Address B. K. BLISS, Seedsman and FlorM. 
Springfield, Mass, 
Collections of Vegetable Seeds by Mail. 
For ^^pring; Plsiating^. 
15 Varieties, our Selection, §1.00 ; 33 Varie- 
ties* our Selection, S:^.00 ; 55 Varieties, in 
Ijargcr Packets, S3. 50. 
The above contain the leading varieties usually grown in 
our gardens. To those who desire larger quantities, we 
would recommend our collections at $20.00; or $15.00 ; or 
SJIO.OO; and $5.00, which can be safely forwarded by 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 Garden." 
Address B. K. BLISS. Springfield, Mass. 
Collectioosof FloTrer Seediii by Mail, 
For the accommodation of those who love the cultivation 
of Flowers, but who reside at a distance from where tliey 
can be procured, we have selected from our large assort- 
ment of Flower Seeds the most showy varieties, and 
those of easy culture, and put tliem up in assortjuents, whicli 
will be sent post-paid to any address in the Union at the 
following prices: 
Assortment No. 1— contains twenty choice varieties of 
Annuals, $1.00. 
Assortment No. 2— contains twenty choice varieties of 
Biennials and Perennials, $1.00. 
Assortment No. 3— contains ten extra varieties of An- 
nuals and Perennials, embracing many of the new and 
choicest in cultivation, $1.00. 
Assortment No. 4— contains five very choice varieties, 
selected from Prize Flowers, of Englisli Pansier, 
German. Carnation and Picotee Pinics. Verbenas, Truf 
faut's French Asters. Double Hollyhocks, $1.00. 
Any one remitting $3.00 will receive the four assortments, 
postage tree. 
Assortment No. 5— contains fifteen very select varieties 
of Green-house Seeds, $3.00, 
Assortment No. (>— contains one hundred varieties of 
Annuals, Biennials aud Perennials, including many new 
aud clioice varieties, $5.00. 
Assortment No. 7— contains fifty varieties of Annuals, 
Biennials and Perennials, $',*.50. 
Assortment No. 8— contains twenty varieties of hardy 
Annuals, Biennials and Perennials, for sowing in the 
autumn, $1.00. 
B. K. BLISS, Springfield. Mass. 
AIVOTUER SPLENDID NOVELTY from 
JAPAN. 
Striped Leaved Japanese Maize* 
This bf'autiful aud valuable addition to our ornamental 
foliage plants was obtained in Japan, bv Mr. Thomas Hogg, 
tlie well-known Nurseryman and Horticulturist, at New Voik, 
who sent seeds of it to his brother. Mr. James Hogg, in the 
spring of 1864. 
It appears to be a variety of Zea Curagua. or the Peruvian 
Maize, as it in many respects difl'evs from the Zea Mays, or 
Indian Corn, as it is called in the United States. It grows to 
a hight of from live to six feet, and has its foliage alternate- 
ly opposite ; the foliage is from two to tluec inches wide and 
about four feet in length. It is beautifully and evenly 
striped, or ribboned with alternate stripes of green and 
white, and in its earlier stages of growth is also striped with 
rose color. It resembles the Arunda donax variegata in 
appearance, but is of a much more elegant and imposing 
habit. Nothing in the way of a foliage plant can exceed in 
graceflilness and beautv, a group of three to five plants of 
this variety of Zea. The subscriber is liappy to announce 
that he has secured the entire stock of this splendid novelty, 
and now offers the seeds in packets containing Twenty 
Seeds at 35 cts. per packet. 5 packets for Si. 
The Trade supplied upon the most liberal terms. 
Address B. K. B LISS. Springfield, Mass. 
Heed$ for the Farm & Crardeii. 
The following seeds, the purity and vitality of which can 
be confidently recommended, will be mailed, post-paid, to 
any address In the United States, upon receipt of the price 
affixed. oz. 8 oz. lb. 
Beets— Early Bassano $ 15 $ 60 $1 00 
Early Blood Turnip, Orange Tur- 
nip. Long Blood ..15 45 80 
"White Sugar, Long lied, Yellow- 
Globe, Mangel 10 40 75 
Cabbage— Early York, Large York, 
Battersea 25 1 25 2 00 
Earlv Sugar Loaf (French), Eed 
Dutch : 35 235 400 
Premium Flat Dutch, French Ox 
Heart. Drumhead, Large Ber- 
gen, Stone Mason, Drumhead 
Savoy 40 a 75 5 00 
"Winningstadt, Improved Early 
Wakefield, Little Pixie, Im- 
e;oved American Savoy, New 
warf Ulni 50 3 50 6 00 
Marblehead Mammoth, enormous 
size, very solid p'kt.. 25 
CAtTLiFLOWER— Half Early Paris, 
sure to head 1 50 9 00 16 00 
Early Dutch, London, Asiatic, 
Walchereu 75 4 50 8 00 
Carter's Mammoth, Lenormand, 
Early Erfurt p'kt. . 25 
Celehv— Seymour's "White, Chrystal 
White Ued. solid 35 175 SOO 
Incomparable Dwarf. Crimson, 
Dwarf Imperial, purple p'kt.. 25 
Cakkot— Improved Long Orange, ex- 
tra deep color 20 SO 150 
French Long Orange, White Bel- 
gian, Altringliam i.i 75 I 25 
Extra Early Short, Early Horn. ... 20 80 1 50 
Cucumber— Extra Early Russian, 
Long Green 25 125 2 00 
Early Frame, White Spine. Short 
Green 15 75 l 25 
Corn— Extra Early Dwarf Sugar pt.Ho qt. 40 
lied Cob Sugar, Evergreen, Mam- 
moth Sweet.... — "20 "30 
Egg Plant— Improved New York 
Purple, (very large) oz... 75 
Kohl Kabi.— Early AVhite Vienna, 
Purple, (very large.) 40 2 75 5 00 
Lettuce— Early Silesia, Summer Cab- 
bage 25 175 3 00 
Large Indian, Paris Green and 
AVhile Cos 40 2 25 4 00 
MusKMELON— Green Citron, Nutmeg, 
Cliristiaua ]5 75 1 25 
White Japan, extra fine fiavor 50 3 00 5 00 
Watermklox— Mountain Sweet, 
Black Spanish 15 80 1 .50 
Parsnip— Long White, Hollow Crown 15 50 80 
Sutton's Student 30 85 1 50 
Peas— Extra Early, Dan'l O'Rourke, 50 
Tom Thumb, per quart 75 
Cliampion ol England, Prince Al- 
bert, per quart 50 
Pepper- Large Sweet Mountain, ex- 
tra fine , , 50 3 00 5 00 
Kadish—F r e n c li Turnip, Olive 
shaped. Long Scarlet 15 75 125 
Salsify— A VeL'ctable Oyster 20 1 50 2 50 
Spinacu— Hound and Prickly .. 10 50 75 
Squash— Sum. Crookneck,EajrlyBush 10 60 1 00 
Boston Marrow, Hubbard 20 1 25 2 50 
Canada Crookneck, pure cxt. fine. 20 1 25 3 00 
Yokohama, Turban P'kt.. 15 
Turnip— Early Flat Dutch, Early 
lied Top, Large Yellow Globe, 
Cow Horn, Long White French, 
Yellow Aberdeen ... 10 60, 100 
Rbtabaoa— Skirving's Purple Top, 
Laing's 10 60 100 
Sage— Summer Savory, Sweet Marjo- 
ram. Tliyme, Basil, Lavender, etc p'kt.. 10 
No order will be executed at the above rates for less than 
the amount specified. When smaller quantities are ordered, 
they will be sent at packet prices. For a more complete list 
of Seeds with directions for culture. See our Catalogue, and 
" Guide to the Flower and Kitclien Garden," 
Address B. K. BLISS. Springfield. Mass. 
STew H^hite Dielytra. 
Dielt/tra (Dtcenfra) Spectabilis alba. 
Another year's trial confirms what we have previouslvsaid 
of this charming novelty. Its delicate blossoms, graceful 
habit, and beautiful foliage, will cause it to become a gener- 
al favorite, and no garden, however small, will be complete 
without it. It forms a pleasing contrast with the original 
variety, and as a decorative plant for the cemetery it stands 
unrivaled. 
Strong and well rooted Pot Plants will be readv for deliv- 
ery about the first of April, and will be mailed post-paid to 
any address In the Union upon receipt of the price One 
Plant, $1; Six Plants, $5; Twelve Plants, $9. A few one 
year old ground roots for propagation, i^o each. 
Address b. t. IJLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
CHOICE VARIETIES of the TOMATO. 
The foUowinp: variotk'8 of this valuable esculent will be 
mailed to applicants upon receipt of the price affixed : 
Tilden'9 Njew Seedling A new and truly valua 
ble variety oval shaped, the color a brilliant scarlet, skin 
smooth, glossy, and rarely wrinkled, very productive, an 
excellent market variety, packet, 23 cents. 
Extra Early York, the earliest variety, very proliQc, 
of good size, and lino quality, packet, 13 cents. 
The Cook's Kiivorite. — Fruit of medium size, 
roundish or oval, smooth, of a rich deep color, line flavor, 
very solid and prolific, an excellent market variety, p'kt. 150. 
Lester's Pri-Tecteil, fruit of larje size, pinkish red, 
remarkably solul and of line llavor, packet, 10 cents. 
niaiunioth Chihuahua, often weighs 2 and 3 lbs. 25c. 
f ^■\V, Erect French, or Tree Tomato, grows up- 
riL'ht like a bush, fruit solid and of fine quality, very orna- 
mental, line for pot culture, packet, 10 cents. 
Also, the following varieties at 10 cents per packet : 
Early Apple- I'ear Shaped: Yellow Plum : I!ed and 
Yellow Cherry ; Fejee Island: New White ; Larce Yellow - 
btrawben-j-. One packet each of the l.=> varieties II 75 
Address B. K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass; 
POTATOES FOR ii^EED. 
G-oodrich's New Seedling?. 
Early Goodrich.— The experience of many growers 
the past season has proved this to be the earliest as well as 
one ol the most productive varieties In cultivation. 
peck. hnah. h'jj 
i\ 50 So 00 f 1> 00 
Calico — A Seedling of the Garnet Chili, a liltle earlier 
than that variety, has a Arm crisp flesh, cooks white and dry 
jnect. hnxh. bb! 
$1 00 $8 50 |;T 50 
Glcason.— Of good size, fine grain, white solid flesh, very 
productive. peck. bush. bbl 
$1 60 ?o 00 $12 00 
Garnet Chill.— Large and productive, a good keeper, 
fine for general crop. peck. bmli. bb! 
75 $2 00 15 00 
Cuzco.— White flesh, good size and flavor, and enor- 
mously productive. peck. biu)i. bbl 
75 $2 00 JS 00 
Early Stevcus.— A new variety from Northern Ver- 
mont, extra early, of excellent quality, very productive. 
peck. btish. bbl. 
75 $2 00 $5 00 
Extra Early 'Wliitc.- Very early, of large size, flesh 
very wljite, line flavor, a fine market variety. 
peck. bush. bbl. 
75 $2 CO $3 00 
'^,?*"*y Sovereign.— A favorite early sort, of good 
quality, 'keeps well, ° peck. bmli. bbl 
75 S2 50 $8 00 
Early "Wendell.— One of the largest of the early vari- 
eties, very productive, and uniformly of good quality. 
peck. bicsh. bbl. 
75 $2 00 SO 00 
Dclniahoy.— A now second early variety from Ireland, ' 
medium size, of excellent flavor, very productive. 
peck. biuifi. bbl. 
73 J2 50 $6 00 
iJack-son White.— An excellent second early sort, 
niuch cultivated In New England, flesh verv white and of 
flue flavor. peck. huh. bbl. 
73 $2 00 $5 00 
New White Peach Blow.— A decided improve- 
ment upon the well-known ".Jersey Peach Blow-." flesh white, 
floury, ol most excellent quality, cannot be too strongly 
recommended, a llrst rate market variety. 
peck. bush. bbl. 
75 J2 00 $5 00 
POTATOES BY MAIL For the accommodation 
of those w-ho reside at a distance from Itailroads and Expi ess 
Oflices, we will send a package containing Pour Pounds 
of either of the above varieties bv mail, postpaid, upon re- 
ceipt of One Dollar. No less than $1,00 worth nor more 
than one kind In a package will be sent by mall. 6 P'sfor$5 
Address Ti. K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
PRIZE CTTCTJMBERS FOR FORCING. 
Gfiicral Graiit.^A new and superb varietv either for 
exhibition or the table, perlect in form, solid and crisp, and 
ot a most agreeable fiavor. Many specimens were grown 
the past Bumnier averaging 2-1 to 30 inches in length. It 
succeeds well also in the open ground. Packets containing 
10 Seeds. 25 cents. Also the following Englisli and German 
varieties, at 25 cents per packet. Ayre's Perpetual Black 
Spine; Cuthill's Black Spine; Ipswich Standard; Weeden's 
S\'mmctry; Victory of Bath; Giant of Arnstadt; lionian 
Emperor; Minster- Abbej; Lord Kcnyon's Favorite; Ne Plus 
Ultra; Caster's Champion; Colney Hatch, Either of the 
above varieties will be mailed to applicants upon receipt of 
price alBx ed. Address B. K. BtiSS, Springfield, Mass. 
NEW CROP ONION SEED. 
The following varieties will be mailed post-paid, during 
the months of January and February, upon receipt of the 
prices aflixed; Prices for larger quantities upon application, 
per oz. 4 oz.-i. % pound. 1 lb. 
Large Bed 'Wethcrsfield 20 ct-s. TO cts. $1 15 %i OO 
Large Yellow Dutcli 25 *' 80 " $1 25 $2 25 
Yellow Danvers (true) 25 " 80 " $150 ?2 50 
White Portus^al 35 " $120 " $2 00 ^3 75 
Potato Onion Sets, per quart, 50 
Address B. K. BLISS. Springfield. Mass. 
Connecticut Seed Leaf Tobacco Seed. 
Be Sure and Get the Best. 
A superior lot raised expressly for the subscriber by one 
of the most successful cultivators in the Valley of the Con- 
necticut.— Packets witli full directions for euUiire. cnrinff. 
packinQ, if r'., will be mailed, post paid, to all applicants at 
the following rates : I ounce, SOcents; -iounces, ?1..50: }4 
pound, $2.50; 1 pound. $1,00, Prices to dealers in larger 
quantities will be given upon application. 
E. K. BLISS. Springfield, Mass. 
Chicory Need. 
'^e Great Substitute for Coflfee* 
A supply of the genuine article Just received by the Sub- 
scriber, and will he mailed, post-p:iid. to all applicants upon 
receipt of price affixed. Packets containing 1 ounce. 20 cts.: 
a ounces, 80 cents; 1 pound, $1.50. Directions for culture 
and curing accompany each p^t-kagc. Address 
, _^ B. K, BLISS, Springfield, Masg. 
