1874. J 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
71 
• Test is Better than Talk. 
To Gardeners & Seed Planters. 
H:Hlng fov years been extensively engaged in Market 
Gardening and in growing seeds lor the market garden 
tra e, I am confident 1 can satisfy the most critical demands 
of cliia diss Willi seed equal in quality ;ind purity to any 
grown. My Garden Manual, omitting commonplace de- 
scriptions ami directions Is filled with practical sugges- 
tions to tin; Market Gardener, and I trust is of more value 
to the craft tlmu anything of the kind published. Sent five 
on receipt of 10 cents 
J. It. ROOT, Seed Grower and Gardener, 
::oclcfovd, 111. 
New and Rare Plants 
FOR SPRING OF 1874. 
Jolm Sum's Catalogue of New and Beautiful Plants will 
be ready In February, witli a colored plate. Mailed free to 
all my customers; to others, price 10 cents. A plain copy 
to all applicants free. 
JOHS SAUL, Washington City, D. C. 
IM, THORBURN & GO, 
15 JOHN ST, NEW YORK, 
"Will mail upon application their 
New Catalogue of Vegetable and 
Agricultural Seeds for 1874. 
Canada Victor Tomato! 
I invite the attention of the public to extracts from more 
than a score of letters in tnv Catalogue for is;4, from Farm- 
ers and Gardeners in various States, who raised this New 
Tomato for the flrBt time last se ison. These letters are alt 
emphatic In their praises of the Canada Victor Tomato. 
1st, for its surpassing earlinesB; 3d, for its excellent qual- 
ity; and 3d. for its uniform solidity. I now offer to the pub- 
lic. Seed saved from selected specimens only, at 15 cts. per 
package ami $1.50 per 01 nee. My Seed Catalogue free 
to all applicants. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
Seed Potatoes a Speciality. 
Vermont Early Rose, 
PEERLESS, WHITE PEACH-BLOWS, and 
other varieties. In fine order, selected especially for plant- 
ing. Prices reasonable. Order of TATEM & DAVENPORT, 
No. 1 Delaware Avenue Market, Philadelphia. 
SEED POTATOES. 
At following prices, delivered in New Tork City : Early- 
Rose, $3 per bbi. ; Late liose, *3.i5 ; I'eerless, $2.50. 
SEED OATS.— Velio w Lathannian and White Probs- 
ltier, %\ per bbl. of four bushels. 
My Catalogue, containing lists of choice Farm and Garden 
Seeds* sent free to all applicants. 
S. B. FANNING, Jamesport, N. Y. 
]|EW POTATOES.— Extra Early Ver- 
A' moiit. '.' lbs. $1.00; per peck $9.50; per bu. $s.(Hj ; per 
bbl. (Jt) lbs.) (118. Compton's Surprise, 1 lb. $i ; 4 lbs. |8.50. 
The above lire warranted genuine. From seed obtained 
directly from the introducers, Me-srs. Bliss & Sons. Orders 
tilled promptly and sent as soon as weather per. nits. 
E. W. GREEVE, North Andover, Mass. 
Having grown the past season 1,700 barrels of 
Campbell's Late Rose Potatoes 
I offer them for sale at $3 per barrel. They yielded over 
one hundred barrels per acre. 
U. AlUUSTUS VANDEU-VEER, Freehold, N.J. 
PEAR AND APPLE CIONS.— 
Souvenir dn Congres (this variety was floured in 
Agriculturist, Dec. No.), Chaumontcl d'Ete, Beune de 
l'AssonipUon.Clapp'a Favorite; these toursmnmer pears all 
large to monstrous size. Monsieur Hebberlinahd U rock worth 
Park, autumn, very large, extra. Si* varieties Apples, 
from Andre lieroy'a collection, France, for which a gold 
medal was awarded: Marygold, Incomparable, Rose Red, 
Leroy, Amelia, Roy Monstrous; 2 varieties, 50c; 5 varieties, 
ti ; I .' Yarlfcilrft. *^-8 elons each. 
W. S. CARFENTEU & SUN, Rye, Westchester Co., N. V 
Berry l*a*Uet«— beat kinds. Fruit 
Trees and Sm.tll IViflii*. u Hue 
assortment. Prices reasonable. ltlonnt-cli of the 
»Vi'<» Strawberry Plants, genuine, fl per doz., #8 
per 100, post-paid. Applv to 
R. 11. HAINKS, Malden-on-thc-Hudeon, N. V. 
100,000 Strawberry Plants 
Large Stock of the celebrated Beth Bovden (Xo. 30) vari- 
ety. Terms very reasonable. Send for' circular. Address 
E'. p ; R P£* 'Author of " Flay ami Profit in my (Jardeu "), 
Highland Falls, N. V. 
Beautiful. Fragrant. 
Bulbs prepared expressly for bloom- 
ing now, sent prepaid by mall (safely in 
coldest weather), at 30c. each, $3 per 
doz., In colora of White, Blue, Red, and 
Yellow, double and single. 
Descriptive Catalogue of Plants, etc., 
flee. CIIAS. T. STARR, 
Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. 
Flower Seeds. Flower Seeds. 
33 KINDS FOR S I .00. 
BY MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID. 
The subscriber, having over 40 years' experience in culti- 
vating Flower Seeds, etc., has made a selection of all the 
most '"Mrable flowers for general cultivation. The list com- 
prise iver JiSu kinds, and a person selecting from it can ob- 
tain just as fine flowers as if selecting from an expensive 
fancy catalogue, at less than half the expense— as many on 
the ih-t are sold by others at 10c, lhc . 20c, and 25c. per pkg. 
The list will be sent to all who apply lor it. 
G. R. GARRETSON, Flushing, L.I M N.T. 
Verbena, Biotchcd Petunia, & Balsam 
Choice seed of these beautiful flowers— 2"> cts. for the three 
pkgs. Beautiful C romo Premiums for clubs. 250 varieties 
of warranted seeds described. Sugar Trough Gourd, 125 cts. 
per pkg. Libeiian Cane-Seed, 4(1 cts. per lb., 4 lbs. $1. 4 lbs. 
Mammoth Dent Coin, $1. Post-paid by mall. Jan. No. of 
Quarterly Catalogue Iree. Address 
WALDO F. IfROWN, 
Box 75, Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. 
VERBENA SEED. 
Extra superb, mixed, from finest flowers only. Per pack- 
age, 25 cts. j 5 packages, $1. 
Plant Catalogue on application, inclosing 8-ct. stamp. 
Address DEXTER SNOW, Chicopee, Mass. 
'H^fitttt B**BiOil^^tf4i ChoiccFIower 
JL C-ll JS «*^Ift.*Dl/» Seeds, including Ver- 
bena Hybrids, Striped Petunia, Double Zinnia, mixed, etc., 
for 25 cfe. and 3-ct. stamp. Sugar Trousli Gourds, 
pkt. 15 cts. Chufas, oz. 25 cts., pkt. 10 cts. Send for Cata- 
logues. Prices low. Address 
N. COLE, Seed Grower, Pella, Iowa. 
SEEDS ! 
SEEDS ! 
SEEDS ! 
Spooner's Prize Flower Seeds; 
12 varieties Splendid Aster Seeds 
mailed to applicants upon receipt 
of ?1.00. New Illustrated Seed 
Catalogue free. Address Wm. H. 
Spoonkb, 4 Beacon St., Boston. 
WOLF CREEK NURSERY. 
Specialities: Apple and Peach Trees: Osage Plants; extra 
large dwf, Apple and large red Sib. and Transcendent Crab, 
1 to 3 year : Ives and other Grapes : Silver Poplar. 
E. C. EVANS, Agt. for Jolm Wampler, Trotwood, Ohio. 
Large lot Peach and Apple Trees (some new kinds); 
Osage Plants ; Concord and other Gmpea ; and other Nursery 
Stock— very cheap. JOHN WAMPLEi:, Carthage, Miss. 
Sweet 
Chest- 
nut 
Trees, 
Etc. 
600.000 SWEET CHESTNUT. 
10,000 SPANISH CHESTNUT. 
A Circular free. 
200,000 OREEN-HOUSE PLANTS. 
A 58-page Catalogue free. 
23,000 ROSES, dormant. 
25.000 ROSES, in pots, for Spring. 
100.000 CRAPE- VINES. 
5.000 TULIP TREES, 6 to 10 feet. 
50.000 PEACH TREES. First-class. 
2.000 WEEPING MOUNTAIN ASH. 
1,000.000 EVERGREENS. Best iu the market. 
100,000 DECIDUOUS TREES. 
500,0(10 FRUIT TREES. 
20tl« Vear. 300 Acres. 
11 GREEN-HOUSES. Address 
STOKRS, HARRISON & CO., 
PA1NESVILLE, Lake Co., Ohio. 
For Niiur.iHin iM.Avrs, 
:ir Ion rates, address s. C. DE < ou, Jlordeotown, N.J. 
J ersons desirous <<( closing contract. Ior plants hc<rmi with 
the late Thoin.s ('. Andrews will address the sittjscrlber 
alter Maroli 1» at Moorestown, N. J. B. CUE cou. 
SM4 I.I. I I£8 1 : PLANTS a specialty. 
At fis low rate, as any others for K"Od pure stock. 
Bend tor Price-list, 
JOHN S. COHANS, Mourestown, M. J. 
1,000,000 Grape-Vines 
The beet and cheapest in America, for sale. No one dare 
undersell me. Concord, 1 year, $*tf per 1.000: Select, $35. 
2 vear old. $10; Extra. $45. Delaware, Enmelau, Martha, 
Hartford, Diana, lingers, and all other sorts— very cheap. 
Also all sorts of Small Krnitfl and Trees— cheapest. Address 
Or. H. SCHRODEU, Bloomington, 111. 
SURPLUS STOCK OF 
Greenhouse and Bedding Plants, 
At low rates lor three months. Lists on application. 
JOHN WHITE, Communipaw Ave., Jersey City. N.J. 
C. PLATZ & SON, Erfurt, Prussia, 
Seedgmwcrs, PTarseryrOyJi, and Purveyors to the Emperor 
of Germany, wish to Inform the public ihat tin Ir new Cata- 
logue «>f Seeds is now readv, and, on application, will he 
nent, free of Merge and post-paid, to any part of the United 
States, etc. 
Choice Plants and Trees. 
QI.1I ItKO i II i:i:-.. Growers of Orna- 
mental Trees, I'lnnts. and Flowers. Send 
for Catalogue. NcwarJi Nurserj, Newark, X. J. 
R/I.IM IE I'OIE.^' produces well, makes fine 
m flour like wheat. Put u|i in large packages fot seed, 
uii-l Bent hy jnall for ""- <|«. hv ' 
hi in t ok i- i uam:, nionnihisiiureii.N. y. 
One Dollar's worth of Plants and Seed 
GIVEN AWAY 
To every Subscriber to the FlorixCs Friend and Family 
Visitor. A monthly Journal of Hi pages. Edited bv Mrs 
S. o. Johnson (Daisy Eye blight), and published by Cfias. A 
Reeser. 
Yearly Subscriptions $1.25, with the privilege of selecting 
One Dollar's worth of Plants or Seeds, at Catalogue rates, 
as a Premium. Floriculture, Horticulture. Home Adorn- 
ments, Pursuits, and Pleasures, will all be discussed m its 
pages. January number now readv, free to applicants 
My illustrated Caialogue of Plants and Seeds for 1874 (100 
pages), with a packet of choice Pansy Seed, sent on receipt 
of ten cents. Address 
CHAS. A. REESER, 
Plea s a nt ville. Pa. 
rjlIIE American Standard of Excellence 
JL for Exhibition Poultry. Indispensable 'o poultry 
breeders. It governs the awards at exhibitions, bent, 
post-paid, for nil cts. 
Wright's New Work on Poultry, containing r.o superb 
plates in colors. Published in 25 nos. Issued semi-monthly. 
Price 50 cts. per no., sent carefully wrapped, post-paid. 7!ry 
one no. for a sample, and seethe jinestuo) k- of the kind ever 
attempted. Address H. H. Stoddakd, Hartford. Ct., pub- 
lisher of The Poultry World. 
THE POULTRY WORLD, 
Do not subscribe for any work on poultry uutil you have 
seen this. It is the largest. Quest illustrated, and best pe- 
riodical on poultry. Monthly. $1.25 per year. Address 
POULTRY WORLD, 
HARTFORD, CT. 
EGOS FOR HATCHING— from thor- 
ouffli-ltred nnd Imported towii.— PurtfidFe and Buff 
CocIiId, Dark Bmlimas and Houdans, $2.51) doz. Light Bran- 
mtiB, 3iver Gray Dorking, Silver Spangled Hamburg:. B.1J.B. 
Game BanUm. Sehriglit Biintam, $2 doz. Our Light Brtlh- 
macock weighs 13 lbs. Aylesbury Ducks (imported), $J doz. 
Large Bronze Turkeve (weight ot* gobbler SO lbs.). |l doz. 
Send tor Descriptive Catalogue. 
VT. S. OARI'ENTEi: & SON, Rye, Westchester Co., N. Y. 
PI IRE-KRED DARK BRAHMA 
fowls lor sale by H. S. ISO UNTREE, Platteville, T.'is. 
Fleetwood Farm, 
Near Frankfort, Ky., 
Thorough-bred Horses, Trotting Sloek, Im- 
ported Alderneys, South Down Sheep, etc. 
J. XV. HUNT REYNOLDS. 
(State where you saw this advertisement.) 
BRONZE TURKEYS— descended from 
stock weighing 62 lbs. the pair. PEK.II* DUCKS. 
JERSEY CATTLE AND BLACK. BASS. 
Address W. CLIPT, Mystic Bridge, Ct. 
fillORTHORIf DULL, one year old, red 
™ and white. Entered in the forthcoming vol. of Short- 
horn Herd-book. Address J. J. COPP, Groton, Conn. 
JERSEY CATTLE. 
ESSEX PICJS. 
For sale by 
G.W. FARLEE 
Cressklll, N. J. 
|>R EM 1 1 M CHESTER WHITES, 
•"■ BERKSHIRE, and ESSEX PIGS bred and 
for sale by GEO. B. HICKMAN, 
■Wc6t Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 
Semi stamp for circular and price-list. 
NEW AMERICAN FARM BOOK. 
Originally by RICHARD L. ALLEN. 
Revised and greatly enlarged 
Rj LEWIS F. ALLEN. 
PRICE, POST-PAID, $2.50. 
Allen's American Farm Book 1ms been one of the standard 
farmers' hand-books for twenty years; it is still a valuable 
book.butnotupto the times; and as its author, Mr.II.L.AlUii, 
could not give time to Its revision, tins was undertaken by 
his brother, Hon. Lewis F. Allen, the distinguished fanner 
of Erie county, editor of the American Shorthorn Herd- 
Book. The work Is greatly enlarged, and full of suggestions 
from the rich experience of its editor and reviser, and is 
called the New American Farm Book. 
AMERICAN CATTLE. 
Their History, Breeding, and Management, 
By LEWIS F. ALLEN. 
ILLUSTRATED. PRICE, POST-PAID, $£50. 
This book wi!l be considered indispensable by every 
breeder of livestock. The large experience of the author 
in improving the character of American herds adds to the 
weight ol his Observations, and tins enabled him to produce 
a work wliich will at once make good its elain s as a stand- 
ard authority on the subject. An excellent future of the 
volume is its orderly, methodical arrangement, condensing 
a great variety of information into a comparatively small 
compass, and enabling the reader to And the point on « hich 
he Ib seeking light, without wasting his time In turning over 
tlie leaves. 
Address ORANGE JUDD COMPANY, 
#45 Broadway, New York. 
