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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[Jaxcaht, 
13. Ii. 33LISS & SOTS', 
Nos.£l Paris. Row &151 \assau Sts., New York, 
(Formerly of Springfield, Mass.) 
Importers, Growers and Dealers in 
Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 
Horticultural Implements and Garden 
Requisites. 
Would invite the attention of all who arc interested in the 
culture o! Flowers and Vegetables, to their huge and 
well-selected assortment of the above, comprising the new- 
est and mo-t approved varieties, bothol Kuropeau and home 
production, the quality and utility of which cannot he sur- 
passed. For a list of these sec their 
NEW ILLUSTRATED SEED CATALOGUE, 
AND 
«U1DE TO THE I'LOWKRAND KITCH- 
EN GARDEN. 
The Fifteenth Annual Edition, enlarged and improved, 
contains 13& pages of closely printed matter, beautifully 
Illustrated with 100 Engravings, &nd a descriptive list of 
'3,500 varieties of Flower, Vegetable and Agricultural 
Seeds, including all the novelties of the past season, with 
explicit directions for their culture: also, a list of 133 va- 
rieties of French Hybrid Gladiolus, embracing many new 
so its mnv offered for the first lime in this country— with many 
Other Summer Flowering Bulbs, consisting of Amaryllis, 
Tuberose*', Tigridtas, Lilies, etc.: with much other useful 
information upon the subject of gardening generally, will 
be published early In January. .1 copy will be mailed to all 
applicants upon receipt of 'Zo Cent*. Our regular custom 
cis supplied without charge. 
Slass 7 (ffiU'dciiers' Almanac 
ibr 1869 
Contains (18 panes of closely printed matter, embracing a 
Monthly Calendar of operations, and a priced list of the 
leading varieties of Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, with 
brief directions for their cultivation. A copy will be mailed 
to all applicants enclosing a three cent stamp, 
Address B. K. BLISS & SON, Box 5712 P. O . 
41 Park How, and 151 Nassau-st., New York. 
One £Iun«lt*£d Dollar Prize 
For an Essay on the Potato and its Cultiva- 
tion., to be called 
"THE GOODRICH PRIZE/* 
I offer $100 as a prizg for the best essay on the cultivation 
of the potato. The manuscript must in; sen!, in to B K. 
Bliss & Son, 41 Park How, N. Y. City, bv or before Julvlst, 
1869 Each writer must enclose his name and address in a 
separate sealed envelope, placing a mark upon the envelope 
like one on the manuscript. 
Authors should save copies of their essays and have them 
plainly written. The successful competitor will be an- 
nounced and the essay published by J. Ferguson <fc Co., New 
Castle, Pa. and B, K. Bliss & Sun. 
The decision will be made by a committee consisting of 
Col. M. C. Weld, ot the American Agriculturist, A. S Fuller, 
ol RUlL'eu-Moii. N. .]., A'.'l Editor of the New York Sun, and 
Dr. r, M. Hexamer. For other information, address 
(Rev.) W. T. WYLIK, New Castle, Pa. 
FRESH UARDEX SEEDS. 
Wc offer at following lo^v rates by express ; when wan ted by 
mail, post-paid, add 20c. per quart. Early Mohawk, Early Chi 
n a. Early valentine, Enrly yellow, Six Weeks and Refugee 
Beans, and Dan'I O'Uourkc ( Early ), Blue Imperial and Chain* 
plon of England Peas, at 25c. per quart. Black Wax (Bush), 
and Indian Chiel ( Wax), and Horticultural, Pole Beans, at 10c 
per quart. Large Lima and Concord, pole beans. Carter's First 
Crop, Advance, Little Gem ami Tom Thumb Peas, at 60 Cts. 
per quart. Giant Wax. Pole Bean. $1.50 per quart. Very One 
named French and Belgian Hybrid Gladiolus 81.50 per doz. 
For other Seeds and Plants, see ojir new Catalogue, ready 
about Hie l.'lh. In addition to premiums ottered in Dee. No. 
American Agriculturist, we also offer handsome premiums 
for largest yield of Early Rose Potato and Norway Oats. 
Jrom packages ordered before March 1st. 
Beans. Peas and Potatoes, the best varieties, warranted 
genuine, by peck, half bushel and barrel, at lower rates 
than generally ottered. Purchasers of seeds in large or 
small quantities will save their money by inclosing one 
stamp for our Catalogue. 
For three dollars we. will send three dollars' worth of seed 
in packets and 1 lb. of Early Rose Potato free. 
Address WAI1DWELL & CO., 
West Dresden, Yates Co., N. Y. 
NORWAY OATS. 
Send orders to headquarters. Every acre sowed in this 
seed will pay a profit of several hundred dollars next year. 
Farmers should consider this before it is too late. Price $10 
per bushel: $6 half bushel -. $4 per peck; or by mail, <: i wo 
quarts; SI .35 one quart, post-paid. 
JOtVES & CI. \RIC. 
P. O. Bos,56S f >. JO Liberty-si., New York. 
New and Choice Potatoes. AMATEUR CULTIVATORS GUIDE 
CLIMAX. 
The Climax is a seedling of the Early Goodrich, and 
originated with Mr. D. S. neffron, in iSti4, and is thus <le- 
scribed by him. 
" It has a stout, erect stalk-, large leaves, tuber about me- 
dium size, smooth, cylindrical form, swelled out at center, 
eyes, shallow, but strongly defined ; skin considerably 
netted or russet, tough, white ; flesh entirely white, solid, 
heavy, brittle, and never hollow ; boils through quickly, 
with no hard core at center, is mealy, uf floury whiteness, 
and of superior table quality. It is equally productive with 
the Early Rose, but a few days later, earlier than the Early 
Goodrich, while its keeping qualities are as good as the 
Peachblows." 
"U'e have made arrangements with Mr. Heflron for a por- 
tion ol his stock, which we ofl"%r to our patrons, fully confi- 
dent of its good quality. Price $3.00 per pound, by mail, 
post-paid. 
BREEZE'S rrcOLSFSC (or No. 2). 
This remarkable variety originated with Albert Breeze, 
Esq., of Hubbardton, Vermont, who was also the originator 
of the justly celebrated Early Rose, both varieties being 
produced from the same Seed-bad of the Garnet Chili. 
The vines of Breeze's Prolific are of medium height, quite 
bushy, somewhat spreading, large leaves, have produced no 
seed-balls. Tubers large, regular in shape, and very smooth, 
slightly oblong, somewhat flattened. Skin dull white, in- 
clincd to be russetted ; eyes but little depressed and slightly 
pinkish ; flesh white ; cooks quickly, is very mealy, and of ex- 
cellent quality, yield very large, olten exceeding One Hun- 
dredfold, matures about three weeks later than the Early 
Rose, and will prove a most valuable variety for field culture. 
A silver medal was awarded to this variety at the annual 
exhibition of the Mass. Horl. Society, last September. Price 
$2.00 per pound by mail, post-paid. 
EARLY BtOSE. 
Anions the many thousands of our patrons to whom we 
furnished this valuable Potato last spring, we have yet to 
hear from the first one who is not fully satisfied with his 
purchase. The only regret expressed is that they had not 
procured more. We are daily in receipt of the most flatter- 
ing testimonials, not only of its earliness and good quality, 
but of its astonishing productiveness, some of which seem 
almost labulous. Several report of having grown a barrel 
from a single pound; a yield of one hundred fold is an 
every-day occurrence. The following well-known gentle- 
men have given it their unqualified approval, and endorse 
it as the best, most productive, and earliest variety in culti- 
vation : Hon. Marshall P. Wilder. Clias. Downing, Esq., Rev. 
Henry Ward Beecher, Fearing Burr, Esq., Dr. J. G. Hol- 
land. (Timothy Titeoinb), and nianv other prominent agri- 
culturists, horticulturists, and market gardeners. Wc shall 
continue to execute cas/i orders through the month of Jan- 
uary at the following prices: 
One pound. $1.00; T hree pouuds, $2.00, by mail, postpaid. 
One peck, [15 lbs.), S-">.00j J£ bush.. $8.00; l bush., (GO lbs.), 
$15.00 ; 1 bbl.. (1G5 lbs.i $10.00. Prices to the trade, in larger 
quantities, will be given upon application. The freight on 
all packages by express, boat, or railroad, to be paid by the 
purchaser. No charge for packages or cartage 
Upon receipt of $">.00 we will 'mail, post-paid, to any ad- 
dress in the United States or British Provinces, One Pound 
each of the Climax, Breezes Prolific, and the Earlv 
Rose. Orders will be booked in the order in which they are 
received, and the potatoes forwarded on and after April 
first, when they will be tree from danger of frost. They can 
be forwarded earlier if desired, at the risk of the purchaser. 
No orders will be accepted unless accompanied with the cash. 
In addition to the above, we have a large stock of Early 
Sebko, E wily Goodrich, Vandervere's Seedling. Jack- 
son White, Haiuson. &c, &C, which we oiler at the lowest 
market prices. 
Our descriptive priced list of potatoes mailed to all appli- 
cants. 
A new and valuable work on the Potato and itn Culture, 
with illustrations of several new varieties, by Rev. W.T. 
Wvhe. of New Castle, Pa., just published, ami mailed to all 
applicants upon receipt ol 20 cents. 
B. It. BLISS & SON, 
41 Park Row and 151 IVassuci-st., Kew York. 
(P. O, Box 571£.) Formerly of Springfield, Mass. 
Dreer's Garden Calendar for 1869 
Contains directions for the cultivation of 
Vegetables a nil Flo wers 9 
With Descriptive Lists of Seeds, New Varieties. Prices in 
large or small quantities with lists of 
Choice anil Hew Bcddl»~ Plants; 
Hoses, Vefbenas, Dahlias, Fuchsias, Gladiolus, etc., etc, 
138 pages, beautifully illustrated, will be mailed to all who 
enclose a S-ct. stamp to his address. 
Dreer's Wholesale Price Lisl of Seeds, etc.,, 
For Dealers only, will be mailed on application. 
Address HENRY A DKEER, 
714 Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, 
To Florists and Amateurs. 
Hoses of the leading varieties, $8.00 to $6.00 per dozen. 
Verbenas, stock plants, '.'."> best varieties, S5.C0. Dahlias, 
Bouquet, Bedding and Fancy varieties. Btrong pot roots, 
§3.00 perdoz.. $20.00 per 100. Mrs. Pollock Geraniums, strong 
plants, 50 cents each. $5.00 per dozen. Carinas, 12 finest va- 
rieties, $8.00 to $5.00 |fer dozens Bcroiihte. 25 varieties, 50 
cents each, $5.00 per dozen. Maeleva Yeddoensls, fine, new, 
hardy, ornamental leaved plant, 50 cents to SI. 00 each. 
OLM BROTHERS, 
Successors to B. K. Bliss, 
Snringfield, Mass. 
TO THE 
KITCHEN AND FLOWER GARDEN. 
rjMiE TWENTY-THIRD EDITION of this pop- 
ular and useful work, which has met with so great fa. 
vor in the past, will be ready Jan. 15, much enlarged and 
improved, containing descriptive lists of all Flower and Gar- 
den Seeds worthy of cultivation, embracing over twenty- 
five hundred varieties; to which is added all the novelties 
in Flowers and Vegetables for 1869, also two hundred varl. 
ctles of the choicest French Hybrid Gladiolus. 
The following testimonials are unsolicited by us, and can 
be multiplied by hundreds: — 
From Edward S. Rand, Jun., Dexlham, JUaes., author of 
" Flowers for the Parlor and Garden.-' 
"Accept many thanks for the beautiful copy of your Annual 
Catalogue which you so kindly send me. I find much that 
is new and rare therein. The arrangement, the concise cul- 
tural instructions, copious illustrations, and clear typo- 
graphical execution, all combine to make it a model cata- 
logue. 1 shall often have occasion to refer to it. It cannot 
fail to be of great use and interest to all horticulturists. 1 ' 
From Joseph Bobbins, M.D., Madison, Wis., President Wis- 
consin Suite Horticultural sod, t,j, and Corresponding Mem- 
ber of the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
"Please accept my thanks for your ' Guide.' I think you 
ought to call it 'The Garden Companion.' It is at 
once very usefully and conveniently arranged: a sort of 
ready-reference book, very ornamentally got up : one of 
those few books I find lilted for any table : often wanted, 
and always at hand." 
From Andrew S. Fuller, Horticultural Editor of the "New 
York Sun." 
"There is no use in denying the fact that Washburn's Cat- 
alogue is the handsomest thing of the kind ever got up in 
this country," 
From the "Banner of Light:' March 7, 1863. 
"It is a perfect repository of suggestions of very great 
value to those who are addicted to gardening and Its numer- 
ous delightful associations. The profuseness of the illustra- 
tions greatly increases iis value as a guide to the amateur." 
The abovework comprises 150 pages. Tastefully bound in 
cloth, with two beautiful Colored Plates,— one steel,— be- 
sides one hundred other Engravings. Price 50 cents, post- 
paid. Paper Cover, one Colored Plate, one hundred Engrav- 
ings, post-paid, -Scents. Address 
WASHBURN & CO., 
Horticultural Hall, Boston, Dlasa. 
"CURTIS & COBB'S 
Illustrated Annual Catalogue 
FOB*. THE SEASON OF SS69. 
We shall be early prepared to offer, as usual, very choice 
Seeds of every description. As the crops abroad, owing to 
the dry weather last summer, were very short, some varie- 
ties will be scarce. We hope, however, to be well supplied, 
but still would impress upon our patrons the importance of 
ordering early. 
Our New Catalogue Will contain a list of those very 
fine French and German Flower Seeds, which, as sold by us, 
as imported, in the original packages, have given such great 
satisfaction. 
Wc shall offer in due season, many !Vcw Varieties 
of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, of undoubted ex- 
cellence, as well as a very large lot of New French 
Hybrid Gladiolus, many of which were the admira- 
tion of the public as exhibited by us at the annual exhibi- 
tion of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society last autumn. 
To amateurs and others ordering in quantity, special induce- 
ments Trill be offered. 
Novelties and Specialties of the season will bo 
found in our New Kitchen and Flower Garden 
Directory, of l.">0 pages, beautifully illustrated, with price 
of each article, and explicit directions tor cultivation, which 
will be forwarded early in January to our patrons, tree, and 
to all others on receipt of ten cents. Do not forget to 
address, early, CURTIS & COBB, Seedsmen, &c, 
:'IS \Vashinglon-st., BbBton, Mass. 
Pear Seeds and all Fruit and Tree, 
FLOWER AND GAfiDEN SEEDS, 
by the paper, oz., lb., or cwt. Seeds 
on Commission. Trade List and 
General Catalogue to any address 
gratis, ready. B. M. WATSON, 
Plymouth, Mass. 
CATALOGUES FREE! 
M. 0'KEEFE, SON & GO'S 
Catalogue ol* Seeds. 
And Guide to tile Flower and Vegetable Gar- 
den for 1869. 
[Published in January.) Every lover of flowere-wlshing 
this new work, free of charge, should address immediately 
>!. O'KEEFE, SON &. CO , Elhvanger & Barry's Elm IS. 
Rochester, >'. T. 
