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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
118 
$1,500 IN PREMIUMS. 
taut to Potato Growers. 
COMPTON'S SURPRISE— Showing Habit of Growth. 
Anr/S Afi to ne c ^ T *^ e ^ among the six successful 
W /OUbUU competitors who shall produce the largest 
quantity of cither of the following varieties of 
Potatoes: EXTRA EARLY VERMONT, 
BROWNELI/S BEAUTY, or COBIPTON'S 
SURPRISE, from one-quarter of an acre of 
measured ground. $250 for each variety. 
*£^7Cft rtrt to ' ie ( ^ v '^ f> '^ among the six successful 
4> / OU> UU competitors who shall produce the largest 
quantity from ONE POUND of the seed of cither 
of the aliove named varieties. $250 for each 
variety. Subject to conditions named iu our Potato Cata- 
logue, a copy of which will be mailed to all applicants. 
|J3?~ The Seed in all cases to be purchased from up. 
BLISS'S GARDENERS' ALMANAC 
and Abridged Catalogue. 100 pages, illustrated. Mailed to 
all applicants inplosing two three-cent stamps. 
Bliss's Illustrated Catalogue and Guide to 
the Flower and Kitchen Garden, 200 pages, 
several hundred illustrations, with a beautifully colored 
lithograph. Mailed to all applicants upon receipt of 25 cts. 
Address 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
83 Park Place and 20 Murray St., 
P. O. Box 5713. Sew York. 
Geneva Nursery. "rSSSr* 
400 Acres of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, 
LARCE STOCK OF 
Pear Trees— extra size. Dwarf and Standard. 
Pear Trees— first class, 3 and 4 year old. 
Pear Trees— lirst class, 1 and 2 year old. 
Apple 'frees — extra size, 6 to 8 feet. 
Apple Trees— first class, 3 and 4 year old, 5 to 7 feet. 
Peach, Plum, Quince, Cherry, Grape. 
Dwarf Apple, Gooseberry, Currants. 
The celebrated new Herstine Raspberry. 
100,600 Anple, gratted in the root for Nursery planting- 
cheap. All at lowest prices. Catalogues free. 
W. & T. SMITH, Geneva, N. Y. 
Marblehead Mammoth ! 
You will find in inv Seed Catalog 
i lette 
ifr 
• of 
very 
people who, bv following the directions sent with 
package of seed, have raised this Qahbage to weigh from 
30 to 60 lt»s. a single head! I was the orlelnal in- 
troducer of this siant Cabbage, and my seed Is all grown 
from heads that are extra large and very solid. Sent poBt- 
paid by me, 25 eta. per package ; $1 per ounce: $m per lb. 
My Seed Catalogue sent free to all applicants. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Matblehcad, Mass. 
BUILDING FELT. 
This water-proof material, resem- 
bling fine leather, is for outside 
work (nolar substances used') and 
inside, Insread of plaster. Felt 
carpeting*, etc. Send two 3-ceut 
stamps for circular and samples. 
~ C.J. FAY. Camden, N.J. 
i£il f* S° ! ®' 30 a Day.— Agents wanted for Everybody's 
W-M-\y Monthly. Only 50c. a vear.with eleeant chromo. Par- 
ticulars yree. Address Everybody's Monthly, Cleveland, O. 
A CURIOSITY for old and youriff. Chain 
** 14 inches long of running rings. Sample sent by mail 
for 25 et.s.. postage paid. Circular sent free. 
WILCOX CRITTENDEN & (.0.. Middletown, Conn. 
B 4 U ORDER SEEDS, 
brkggs & mm 
The finest Floral Work ever issued in this country. 
Published Quarterly— the four numbers sent to any address 
for 55 cents— comprising an Illustrated and Descriptive 
Catalogue of the Seeds, Bulbs, and Plants sold by 
BRIGGS & BROTHER, Seedsmen and Flor- 
ists, Rochester, New York, together with elaborate trea- 
tises upon the care and cultivation of the same. Over 
1,000 Premiums taken In the United States in 1873 upon 
the products of BRIGGS & BROTHER'S SEEDS. 
The January number alone will be worth more than a $2 
book. Customers for $1.00 or upward become subscribers. 
We challenge comparison on prices, reliability of Seeds, 
and size of packets. Address 
BRIGGS & BROTHER, 
Roeliester, N. Y. 
CTSR, 
CTSR, 
CTSR, 
CTSR, 
CTSR, 
ctsi?; 
CTSK, 
CTSR, 
CTS R 
CTSR, 
CTSR, 
Tested Novelties & very Desirable 
Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 
Westchester Co. (N. T.< Cucumber Pickle Seed 
produces nt the riite of 400,000 to the ncre. Arling- 
ton, Canada Victor, Trophy, and Hathaway's Ex- 
celsior Tomatoes. Gipsey water-melon (best ever 
.introduced,. Nectar ana HackenBnck Musk-mel- 
ons, Mammoth Chill Squash (often weighs 200 lbs.), 
I Marblehead Squash. Fottle:'s Karly Drumhead 
Cabbage, Egyptian Beet. Each 10 ets. pkt., pklfi. 
1 50 cts., 13 pkts. $1.00. 
! Double Camellia Balsam, Double Portnlaca Mixed 
(Colors. Diadem Pink. Each 10 cts. pkt. 
My Catalogue lor 1871 (IS pages) and a pkt. of 
|anyol tiie aliove seed sent to anv address for 10 
cts., or without seed for a S-cent stamp 
1 It is no longer an experiment to plant my seeds, 
as any one can learn bv " what my customers say'* 
ill my Catalogue. H. E. ACKER, 
I Seed Grower, Woodbridge, N. J. 
Hew and Rare Plants for 1874. 
Diplopappus Chrvsophillus.— A new dwarf hardy 
Evergreen, lower side oi foliage covered with yellow 
dust. 50 cts. 
Doulile White Geranium, Aline SIsley.— The 
best double wliite, strong. $1 ; $9 per doz. 
Double White Geranium, Album Plenum. — 75c. 
Zonale Geranium, ** Cyclopc."— The finest deep 
purple. 50 cts. 
Golden Bi-eoIor,"Gen'l MacMahon."- The finest 
yet introduced ; excellent bedder. 50 cts. 
Double Petunia, ** Sovereign."— Purple and white 
blotched ; fine form ; good bedder. 2.1 cts. 
Primula Japoniea.— The "Queen of the Primroses.'* 
The flowers are produced on stems from eighteeninehes 
to two feet high, with five to six separate whorls of flow- 
ers oi a deep rosy purple, with a white eye. Strong 
flowering plants in 5-in pots, 50 cts. ; $5 per dozen. 
The above will be mailed free at the prices affixed. For 
other novelties, send for Dreer's Garden Calendar for 1871, 
mailed free. Address 
HENRY A. DREER, 
No. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Flower Seeds. Flower Seeds. 
33 KINDS FOR $ I .OO. 
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 desirable flowers for general cultivation. The list com- 
prises over 250 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 list are sold by others at 10c, l">c . 20c., and 25c. per pkg. 
The list will be sent to all who apply tor it. 
G. R. GARRETSON, Flushing, L. I., N. T. 
Wholesale and retail dealer iu :ill kinds of seeds. 
THE IVY HBLL NURSERY 
CATALOGUE 
Of SMALL, FRUITS, SEEDS, and SEED POTA- 
TOES will be mailed free to all applicants. Address 
REISIG &. HEXAMER, 
Newcastle, Westchester Co., Ji. Y. 
IinpveH Foot Late 
Small Engine Lathes, Small Gear Cut- 
ters, llainl Planers for Metal. B;dl Turn- 
ing Machines, Slide Rests, Foot Scroll 
Saws. The very best. Selling every- 
where. Catalogues free. 
N. H. BALDWIN, Laconla, N. H. 
Just the articles tor Artisans or Amateurs. 
Tfee 
Kansas 
Farmer. 
Tn Its 12th year. Enlarged, Im- 
proved, and published weekly. All 
about Kansas. A large corps of 
aide writers. Sample copy free to 
all applicants 
T. K. HUDSON. Ed. and Propr. 
Topeka Kansas. 
Our Illustrated Seed Catalogue for 187 4 
is ready for distribution, and wdl be sent, to all who apply , 
inclosing a stamp for postage. This Catalogue cojfltams a 
complete list of all the most valuable 
SEEDS ami GRAINS, including FLOWER 
SEEDS, NOVELTIES, etc., etc. 
"We offer a valuable premium as an inducement to Club* 
and purchasers of large amounts. 
R. H. ALLEN &. CO., 
189 & 19! Water Street, New York. 
WHAT— WHERE 
—WHEN— HOW 
To Plant Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds; what they will 
cost, and all other desirable information in o*ir 
HAND-BOOK for 1874, 
Containing a Beautifully Colored Chromo. 
Sent to all applicants, post-paid, on receipt oi 10 cents, by 
JAMES FLEMING, Seedsman, 
07 Nassau St., New York. 
Bill: REASON WHY WF SEUL 
Two Millions 
Of ROSES, GREENHOUSE, and BEDDING 
PLANTS annually is in consequence of our rates being 
less than half that at which they are usually sold. See 
Combined List of Plants and Seeds, for Clubs, Dealers, or 
buyers%n quantity. Sent free on application. 
Skkdsmen and Florists, 
35 CORTLANPT STREET, UEW YQUH. 
The HANSON LETTUCE. 
The most tender, sweet, and delicious variety grown ; free 
from any bitter or unpleasant taste; heads birge and solid, 
oite.n weighing 3 lbs. Single pkge £5 cfa 5 pkgs 
$1. A Libbkal Discount to Dkalkus. jy fiend ,/br 
Dreer's Garden Calendar for 1874, 168 pages, 
illustrated, with practical direction*. Mailed FREE to 
all applicants. HENRY A. DREER, 
714: Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
A Household Necessity, 
And just as represented, is the new Triumph Sweet Corn, 
which is the result of ten years' careful cultivation, and u 
peculiar selection «$Seed. It is huge, early, and very pro- 
ductive. That it surpasses all other varieties is clearly 
proven bv the high testimonials received trom prominent 
Market Gardeners, Seedsmen, and Agriculturists, I own 
and control all the seed stock of this variety, mu\ it can be 
had only from the originator. 
Free by mail at 25 cts. a package, or 5 pkts. $1.00. Selected! 
ears $1.00 each. Address 
DAVID C. VOORHEES, Blawcnbnrg, N. J. 
I will give a Premium of $25.00 for the best six stalks hav- 
ing the hirgest and niu^t perfectly ripened ears (kept pure 
from hybridization with anv oilier coin) raised from the 
seed of 'Trtfimpli Sweet Corn bought ot me. Sent to me 
free before November 1st, 1874. 
ADVERTISERS should Bend to Gro. P Powell & Co,, 
41 Park Row. N. Y.. for their Eightu-paae Pamphlet, 
containing lists of 3,000 newspapers and estimates, showing; 
the cost oi advertising. Mailed free to all applicants. 
AGENTS LOOK !— $12 a day made selling 
Scissors Sharpener and other wares. Sample 25 ets. Cat- 
alosuefrca. T.J HASTINGS & CO., Worcester, Mmsb. 
