1865.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
95 
Onion Seed Growth of 1864. 
"We have a fine Btock of Onion Seed which we warrant to 
be trne to name and sure to germinate. As the American 
crop is quite short it will be necessary for those In want of 
the oest seed to secure it early. We will furnish at the fol- 
lowing rates until March 20th. 
oz. lb. 
Early Red 40c. $5 50 
Large *' 40c. 5 00 
Yellow Dan vers 50c. 6 00 
White Portnsal 50c. 6 00 
Orders for K lb. sent at pound prices. The above will be 
forwarded post-paid, to an v address, upon receipt of the price. 
Address McELWaLN BKo'S, Spriogfleld, Mass. 
Garden Seeds ! Flo*wer Seeds ! 
Oar Garden Seeds were mostly ^own by Francis Brill, 
and therefore we can warrant them genuine and sure to grow. 
Our Flower Seeds we procure from the most reliable 
American find European growers, and offer a fine assortment. 
SEEDS BY MAIL.— We send Seeds by mall pre paid, on 
receipt of price for which see Catalogue, furnished free to 
all applicants. BKILL & KDMERLE. 
153 Broad-st., Newark, New-Jersey. 
I9£art>Iehead IVIammotli Cabbage. 
My Cabbage Is the largest in the world ! In favorable lo- 
calities it will grow to weigh from thirty to sixtv pounds a 
head, and wherever it has been Introduced it has leit all oth- 
or varieties far in the background. They have been raised 
In every loyal State and in the Canadas. weighing from 20 to 
60 lbs. each. They are not only of enormous size, bnt very 
h;^rd headed, very tender and sweet. The calls for seed have 
been so extensive that for the past two years I have been 
unable to supplr it I can this season snpnlv packages con- 
taining seed sufficient for 500 plants, with full directions for 
cultivation, sent bv mail, post-paid by me, for 25 cts. each ; 
five for $1 00 ; one hundred for $15 00. Also Caxnon Ball 
Cabbage, an early sort, making the roundest and hardest 
head of any cabbage grown. Per package 25 cts, ; five pack- 
ages $1 00, Stone Mason Cabbage. This is a very large 
drumhead, remarkably reliable for "heading, and first rate for 
a general crop. H oz„ 25 cts. ; 1 oz., 50 cts. ; 1 lb.. ?4 25, post- 
paid to any part of the United States, or Canadas. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY. Marblehead, Mass. 
Onions and How to Raise Them. 
What soil ie best; how to prepare it ; how to manure it ; 
how to tell good seed from bad; how to plant it ; how to 
grow onions trom seed, potato onions, onion setts, shallots 
and top onions : when to pull onions; how to store them ; 
how to prepare for market, and when and where most profit- 
able to market them : what onions to select for seed, and 
how to grow it. and a hundred minute details so valuable to 
beginners, ■with many facts relative topeculiarities of onion 
raising in the Southern, Eastern and Western States of value 
to old growers. Illustrated with original engravings of the 
"Dave Warren" Onion. Early Crocker Onion (new). Red 
Wethersfleld and Potato Onion, Sowing and Weedinc: Ma- 
chines. In paper covers, forwarded by mall, prepaid by 
the subscriber at 30 cents each. Seedsmen and Bookeellera 
supplied at wholesale rates, JAMES J. H. GREGORY. 
Seedsman, Marblehead, Mass. 
liar^e Red Ti^ethersfield 
OXIOX SEED. 
My Onion Seed was grown from Selected Stock, and Is 
Wan-anted fVesh and pure. Price List on application. 
ROBERT BUIST, JR., 
PHILADELPHIA. 
EEDS BY MAIL, PRE-PAID.— All the most 
»^ profitable and successful sorts of Ontons, Bkzt, Cab- 
bagb. Melons, Squash. TuRyTP, and other seeds, at lowest 
S 
B. M. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. 
Sor^hain and luiphee Seed. 
We have on hand a large supply of Sorghum and Imphee 
Seed of the best varieties, to which we respectfully call the 
attention of those interested in the Cane culture. We have 
taken great pains to procure good choice seed ; and believe 
we have the purest lot in the country. Those wishing seed 
will do well to order early and thus guard against disap- 
pointment such as was experienced by many la&t season. 
Cook's Evaporator, Cane Mills, Corn Crushers, Sawing Ma- 
chines, &C., Ac, for sale. Seed Circular and Sorgo Hand- 
Book sent free. BLYMYER, BATES & DAY, 
Mansfield, Ohio. 
Pure Cane Seed for 1865. 
lUgular Sorgo.— By Mail (prepaid), 30 cts. per lb. By Ex- 
firess, 10 lbs. or less, 2o cts.; 10 to 40 lbs., 20 cts. ; and over 40 
bs., 1.T cts. per lb. 
Early Sorgo. Oom,ie&ana and yeezana.— "By 'SisAX fprepaid), 
40 cts.. per lb. Bv Express, 10 lbs. or less, 30 cU.; 10 to 40 lbs., 
25 cts.; and over 40 lbs.. 20 cts. per lb. 
Liberian ra new and Superior Variety).— Bv Mail (prepaid), 
60 cts. per lb. By Expres.«, 10 lbs. or less, .^0 cts.; 10 to 40 lbs.. 
40 cts.: and over 40 lbs„ 30 cts. per lb. Package included. 
The above Seed was raised with special reference to purity. 
Address, Claris Sorgo MacUine Co., 
Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Hubbard, Turban, Yokohama ! 
I am receiving letters daily from all parts of the United 
States, from Farmers, Gardeners, and others, who pronounce 
my Turban to be the drvest, sweetest, finest grained and 
most delicious fall squasli thr-y ever ate. The Hubbard is 
univernallv ackuowledized to be the best of all winter squash-* 
es, while the new Japan Squash, the Yokoliama, is pro- 
nounced tbe verv best of its class. / tca» the original intro- 
ducer of thu B'wba?'d and Turban sguaJihex. Packages of 
seed, (all of my own growing.) sent by mail, with full direc- 
tions for cnltivatiug, for '^ cents each for Turban and Yoko- 
hama, and 15 cents for Hubbard. Five packages of Turban 
or Yokohama, $1.00.— Hubbard by mait postpaid by me, 
$2 62 per pouud. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY. Marblehead, Mass. 
Chicory Seed. 
Tlic Great Substitute for Coffee. 
A supply of the genume article just received by the Sub- 
scriber, and will be mailed, post-paid, to any address upon 
receipt of the price affixed. 
P;tr,kcts containing 1 ounce, 20 cts. ; 8 ounces, 80 cents ; 1 
pound, $\ 50. Directions for culture and curing accompany 
each package Address B. K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
To Market Gardeners. 
300 Bnaliels Imported Kxtra Early Daniel 
O^Rourke Peas, just received. Market Gardeners who 
wish a pure Extra Early Pea should purchase from this lot. 
Prices on application to ROBERT BUIST, Jb., 
PHILADELFHLA. 
ALSIKE OR SWEDISH WHITE CLOVER.— 
I can furnish enough post-paxd by mail, to sow oxb 
KOD of ground, for 25 eta, or enough for lotir rods of ground, 
for 50 cts., enough for one-eighth ol an acre, for $2. K. P. 
KIDDEK, Burlington, Vermont. 
Connecticut Seed Leaf Tobacco. 
"We have a good supply of genuine Seed Leaf Tobacco 
Seed grown expressly for us from selected plants, by one of 
the best cultivators in the Valley. Packets containing 1 oz. 
with full directions for cultivation will be forwarded to any 
address for 50 cts. Prices for larger quantities will be given 
on application. Address 
^ McELWAIN BRO'S, Springfield, Mass. 
Teiibrook, Pierce ec Co., 
f Successors to John W. Tenbrook,) SWEET POTATO CTJL- 
TURISTS, Rockville. Ind., Vincennes, Ind., and South Boss, 
111. Nansemond Sweet Potatoes. 
Our Stock of the above named variety of Sweet Potatoe, 
fin store for this spring,) is unusually large and of the best 
quality. The completion of our Mammotd Sweet Potatoe 
House, at Sonth Koss, 111., on the 111. Central Railroad, will 
enable us to fill and forward promptly all Cash. Orders, 
with which we may be favored. Shipments will be made 
from either of the above named places, as purchasers may 
desire. Responsible Agents "Wanted in every 
County, Town, and Village, to sprout our Potatoes on 
shares. Address TEN'BROOE, PIERCE & CO, Rockville, 
Ind.. or South Ross, 111. 
■]^ANSEMON0 SWEET POTATOES for SEED. 
-1-^ Price |6 per single bushel, ?15 per barrel of 3 bushels. 
Reasonable discount on large orders. Plants, also In proper 
season. This variety is successfully grown at the north. 
Send for circular of directions, etc. Address 
MURRAY & CO., Fosters Crossings, Warren Co., Ohio. 
^"U^ET POTATO SEED.— Improved Nansemond 
^Seed potatoes for sale in lots to snit at J6 per bushel ; 
a bushel will produce from 3000 to 5000 plants. J. C. THOMP- 
SON, TompMns^ille, (Staten Island) N. Y. 
OODRICH SEEDLING POTATOES for Seed. 
Orders for the Pinkeye Rusty Coat, Cuzco. and Garnet 
Chili varieties, carefully selected, will be filled by the sub- 
scriber, when the weather admits, at five dollars per barrel. 
Enclose the money with order. E. C. ALLEN, west Meri- 
den, Ct. 
6' Ifie GOODRICH'S SEEDLING POTA- 
J|PlJ9e TOES FOR $1, by mail pre-paid, Garnet 
Chill. Cuzco, and Pink-eve Rustv-coat, 2 lbs. of each variety, 
800 bushels Seed potatoes for saTe. Price ?3 50 per bbl. Cir- 
culars free. P. SUTTON. Ransom, Susquehana C o.. Fa. 
CEED POTATOES BY MAIL, the most popular 
^thing out. A liberal postal law enables farmers, however 
distant, to try the new varieties at trifling expense. For tes- 
timonials, terms. &c.. address E. WILLIAMS, ilont Clair. N.J. 
Dwarf Broom Corn Seed. 
A genuine article sent by mall at the following rates : for 
KB>., 25 cts.; Kft.. 45 Cts.; 1 lb., 80 Cts.; 13^ lbs., $1, by 
D. REDFIELD, Scotchtown, Orange Co., N. Y. 
WARE BROOM CORN SEED.— I will send 
the genuine Dwarf Broom corn seed, post-paid, at the 
following rates. >; lb. 50c., IH lbs. $1, 5 lbs. $3, 10 lbs. $5 
ELIAS REED. Wa'ter\'ille, Lucas Co., Ohio. 
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NEWELL & STILES 
u^^^iUFACTURffts 
OF MERCHANO^tt. 
PLANTSVILLE, CONN. 
All sizes of Cloth. Paper Parchment, and Manilla Tags 
made and printed to order, at lowest prices. Send for Price 
List, 
Corn Planting I^^Tiiue Saved. 
Every farmer should have one or more of Thos. B. McCon- 
aughey's Patent Corn Droppers. They will positively save 
one half the time, over the old way of "dropping corn. 
For Three Dollars I ■n'ill send one Dropper to any address 
free of Express ch.arges. 
A liberal discount made to them that bnv to sell again. 
Address THOS. B. McCONAUGHKY, 
Newark, Delaware. 
Hot Water Furnaces 
for ^Vanning Greeu-Iionses, Gonserrato- 
ries. Graperies, 6cc, 
WEATHERED & CHEREVOT, 117 Prince-st. New-Tork 
FERTILIZERS ! : 
Lester's Pure Ground Bone. 
Pure Pernvian Guano. 
E. F. COE'S SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME. 
Bruce's Concentrated Fertilizers. 
Plaster, Poxxclrette, etc. 
For sale In quantities to salt purchasers. Send in TorE 
Obcebs basly 
b. h. allen & co.. 
189 Sc IM Water-st., New-Tork. 
Pittsl)m^gli,Pa.is^ 
Great Agriculturist. 
It Is claimed for this New Seedling that It is of unequalled 
size and productiveness, single plants producing as high as 
2W berries, many of them weighing one ounce each, of bright 
glossy crimson color, very firm, high flavored, and a first 
class mark't berry. For an account of its origin ; intro- 
duction ; purchase bv us ; character and productiveness of 
the plant ; size and character of the fruit, and other infor- 
mation, see our circular. We have bought of Mr. Judd his 
entire stock of plants for sale, and are now able to furnish 
them at the following prices : 
1 plant $ 751 saplanta S 13 
2 plants 1 20 100 " 25 
6 " 300 500 " 135 
12 " 5 OO'lOOO " 200 
Our stock of Strawberry plants this season. Including 
Grolden Seeded, the best early ; Russell and Fill- 
more, of wonderful size and productiveness ; Frencli*8 
Seedling, Trioniplie de Gand, 'Wilson's Al- 
bany, and all other desirable kinds, is the largest and best 
we have ever offered. 
Strawberry Plants by mafl. 
"We will send safely packed and post-paid by mail 
For $1, 1 Agriculturist, 8 Golden Seeded. 
For $2, 2 Agriculturist, 10 Golden Seeded, 12 Kussell. 
For ?3, 3 Agriculturist, 10 Golden Seeded, 12 Koaaell, 12 
Fillmore. 
For $5, 6 Agricultnrlst, 12 Golden Seeded. 12 Ruseell. 12 
Fillmore, 12 French's Seedling. 6 Kitlej-'s Goliah. 
For $10. 12 Agriculturist. 24 Golden Seeded, 24 Russell, 24 
Fillmore. 24 French's Seedling, 12 Kltley's GoUah, 12 Lea- 
ning's White. 
For description of above, and many other kinds ; our se- 
lect lists; mode of culture; prices, &c. See oar illustrated 
catalogue. 
Grapes. 
Oua vines are grownln the open air. from the best of bearing 
wood, taken from our own vineyards, and are greatly supe- 
rior to those raised under glass with their roots cramped in 
pots. They are healthy and vigorous, have remarkably good 
roots, and give entire satisfaction in their growth, when 
planted, which is the true test of a good vine. We offer la 
large quantity the following: 
Concord. Montgomery. 
Delaware. Taylor. 
Hartford. Elsingbnrg. 
Creveling. Herbemont. 
Diana. Allen's Hybrid. 
Union Village. Rebecca. 
lona. Israella. 
Adirondac, and other desirable kinds. 
Raspberries. 
Our collection ts unsurp.issed, if equalled anywhere, and 
Includes : 
Hornet.— The largest of all, and of great excellence. 
Pilate.— Very early, and valuable. 
Imperial.- Very productive and fine. 
S one belt. —Very beautiful and good. 
Joaet. •* " " 
Brinck.le's Orange,— Finest flavor. 
Franconia.— One of the very best. 
Improved Blaclc Cap.— Hardy and very profitable. 
Pbiladelpbia, Allen's Hardy, &c. 
BlacUberries. 
fiew Rochelle, Dorchester, and Nevrman, in any 
quantity. 
Currants. 
We have taken special pains to collect the best varieties ot 
currants, and have a very large supply of: 
Cberry, Largest and best for Jelly. 
"WTiite Grape, Best White, very fine. 
Victoria. Productive and latest. 
Short Banch Red, Productive and very good. 
Marsaillnise, Very large, and best quality. 
G-oeeberries, Asparagn«, I^inncens Rhnbarb, 
&c., &c. Send for Catalogue enclosing stamp. 
J. JEtNOX, Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
