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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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13. rc. BLISS & SON, 
Nos. 41 Parle Row &151NassaaSts., New York, 
(Formerly of Springfield, Mass.") 
Importers, Growers a:i«l Dealers in 
Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 
Horticultural Implements and Garden 
R.ctiH i sites, 
"Would Invite tlic attention of all who are Interested in the 
culture of Flowers unci Vegetables, to their large and 
well-selected assortment of thu above, comprising the new- 
est. iml most approved varieties, bothoi European and home 
production, the quality and utility of which cannot be sur- 
passed, lor a list of these see their 
NEW ILLUSTRATED SEES CATALOGUE, 
AND 
GfJIBE TO TTHE FLOWER AND KITCH- 
EN GARDEN. 
The Fifteenth Annual Edition, enlarged and improved. 
contains Wi'i pages of closely printed matter, beautifully 
Illustrated with 100 Engravings, and 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 135 va- 
rieties of French Hybrid Gladiolus, embracing many new 
sorts now offered for (he first time in this country— with many 
other Summer Flowering Bulbs, consisting of Amaryllis, 
Tuberoses, Tigridias, Lilies, etc.; with much other useful 
information upon the subject of gardening generally. A 
copy will be mailed to all applicants upon receipt p/33 
Cunts. Our regular customers supplied without charge. 
Sli'ss' e^ardeues-s 3 Almanac 
for 113*89 
Contains 03 pasres of closely printed matter, embracing a 
Monthly Calendar of operations, and a priced list of the 
leading varieties ol 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 & SOX, Box 5.712 P. 0.. 
41 Park How, and 151 Nassau-st., New York. 
J>saS* 
KI^CO** Til?: TOMATOES A. new and superior 
variety of this valuable esculent, combining more good 
qualities than any other variety in cultivation. Plant, strong 
and vigorous; fruit, above medium size, grows in clusters; 
form round, somewhat flattened at the ends, seldom creased 
or wrinkled; color, a deep, rich red, very showy and attract- 
ive in appearance; flesh, very solid, with but. "few seeds, of 
fine flavor; very productive, ripens with the Til den. Its 
great beauty and remarkable keeping properties make it a 
most desirable market variety, while its solidity and agreea- 
ble flavor make it equally desirable for canning. Price 25 
cts. per packet ; 5 packets for §1. 
GEXERAL GRANT,— Size, above tbemcdinm, three 
to four inches in diameter, growing in clusters ; form, round, 
slightly flattened, very regular, symmetrical, and rarely 
ribbed or wrinkled; color, brilliant, glossy crimson; flesh, un- 
usually firm, solid, and free from water;' weighing from ten 
to twenty pounds more per bushel than any other variety; 
skin, remarkably line, smooth ami shining, coloring well up 
to the stem ; very productive, and of the finest flavor, bears 
carriage well, and keeps in good condition a long time after 
being gathered. 23 cts. per packet; 3 packets for $l. 
CRIMSO\ CLUSTER TOMATO.— This variety 
grows in clusters of from 15 to 30, each cluster weighing from 
4 to 6 pounds. Fruit, o: first quality and very early, perfect- 
ly smooth, of average size, and of a scarlet crimson color, 
delicately tinted with specks of pure golden yellow, it rip- 
ens it whole cluster at once. 25 cts. per packet; 5 packets 
for $1. 
EO^iTO^ MARKET.— An improved variety of the 
''Large Smooth lied;" very productive, showy, and of su- 
perior quality. It is extensively grown bv the market gar- 
deners in the vicinity of Boston, who esteem n above all 
others as a market variety. Our Seed was selected from the 
stoek of one of the most successful groweraiaiJew England, 
l'er packet 15 cts; per ounce 75 ct3. 
OH.\X«EFJRLD PROMPTC-An English variety 
of great merit. The experience of the past season fullv con- 
firms what we st;ued of this variety when we first offered it 
last spring, and we have no hesitation In pronouncing it 
the earliest and one of the. mon productive varieties- in culti- 
vation. In our trial-grounds it proved a week earlier than 
any other variety on our Catalogue. The dwarf and com- 
pact growth of the plant makes it particularly desirable lor 
forcing. Per packet 25 els.; live packets for 8*1. 
One packet of each of the above varieties $i.nn. Also the 
following well-known varieties at l" cts. per packet: Keyes" 
Far!'/, Cedar Hut, TUden, Maupajfs, Sim's Early cluster. 
Extra Early Vork, Cooks* Favorite, Mammoth Chihuahua, 
La?'ge Tied Smooth, Fejee, Perfected* Fear, Cherry, Straw- 
berry, <■!<:., I t . 
NEW CROP 0A10N SEED. 
Rrtl Wctliersficld, Yellow Danver? and 
White Portus[a.l, grown for us in Connecticut the past 
season. One ounce 50 cts.; 4 ounces $1.73 ; 1 pound $0.03, 
mailed postpaid to any address upon receipt of price. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SO\. P. O. Box 5.712, 
Nos, Jl Park How and 151 Nassau-Bt., New York. 
New and Choice Potatoes. 
CLIMAX. 
The CLIMAX is a seedling of the Early Goodrich, and 
is thus described by the raiser: 
" It has a stout, erect stalk, large leaves ; tuber, about me- 
dium feize, smooth, cylindrical form, swelled outat center; 
eyes, shallow, but strongly defined ; skin, considerably 
netted or russet, tough, white ; flesh, entirely white, solid, 
heavy, brittle, and never hollow j boils through quickly, 
with no bard core at center, id mealy, of floury whiteness, 
and of superior table quality, ii is equally productive with 
the Earlv liose, but a few days later, earlier than the Early 
Goodrich, while its keeping qualities are as good us the 
Peacliblows." Price gJ.OO per pound, by mail, post-paid. 
BKESEE'S PROLIFIC. (or No. 2). 
This remarkable variety originated with Albert Breeze, 
Esq., of Ilubbardton, Vermont, who was also the originator 
of the Justly celebrated Early Hose, both varieties beiny 
produced from the same Seed-bait of the Garnet Chili. 
The vines of Bresee's 1'roiijlc are of medium height, quite 
bushy, somewhat spreading, l ugc Iea\ es, have produced no 
seed-balls. Tubers, Large, regular in shape, and very smooth, 
slightly oblong, somewhat flattened. Skin, dull white, in- 
clined to he russetted : eyes, but little depressed and slightly 
pinkish ; flesh, white; cooks quickly, is very mealy, and of ex- 
cellent quality, yield very large, often exceeding One Jinn- 
dredfoul, matures about three weeks later than the Karly 
liose* 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. llort. Society, last September. Price 
$-■3.00 per pound by mail, post-paid. 
EARLY ROSE. 
Amon<r the many thousands of onr 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 arc daily in receipt of the most flatter- 
ing testimonials, not only of its carliness and good quality, 
but of its astonishing productiveness, some ol which seem 
almost fabulous. Several report, of having grown a barrel 
from a single pound; a yield of one hundred fold is an 
every-dny 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. OilBS. Downing, Esq., liev. 
Henry Ward Reedier, Fearing Bn r, Esq., Dr. J. G. Hol- 
land. (Timothy Titcomb), and many other prominent agri- 
culturists, horticulturists, and market gardeners. VVe shall 
continue to execute cash orders through the mouth of 
February at the following prices: 
One pound. $1.00 ; Three pounds, $'7.00, by mail, post-paid. 
One peck, (15 lbs.), 85.00; \i bush., 88.00 ; 1 hush., (60 Ins.), 
$15.00 ; 1 hbl.. (105 lbs.) $40.00. 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 35.00 we will mail, post-paid, to anv ad- 
dress in the United States or British Provinces, One Pound 
EAcn of the Climax, Breseb's Prolific, and the Early 
Rosr. 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 free from dinner of frost. They can 
be forwarded earlier if desired, at the risk of the purchaser. 
No orders will befu-eepted unless accompanied with the cash. 
In addition to the above, we have a large stock of Early 
Sebec, Early Goodrich, Vandeuvkre's Sbrdltctg, Jack- 
son White, Harison, &c., &c, which we otter at the lowest 
market prices. 
Our descriptive priced list of potatoes mailed to all appli- 
cants. 
B. K. BLISS & SOW, 
41 Parle Row and 151 IVassan-st., New York. 
(P. O. Box 5,713.) Formerly of Springfield, Mass. \ 
GREGORY'S ANNUAL LIST 
OF 
Choice harden Seeds. 
Having in former years Introduced to thf public the Hub- 
bard Squash, American Turban Squash, Marblehead Mam- 
moth Cabbage, Cannon Rail Cabbage. Mexican Sweet Corn, 
Brown's New Dwarf Marrowfat Pea, Boston Curled Lettuce, 
and other new and valuable vegetables, with the return of 
auolher season, I am again .prepared to supply the public 
with seed of the purest quality of any of the above, and also 
many other new and rare kinds. "\|y Animal Seed Cat- 
alogue, containing a list not only of All novelties, but also 
of the standard vegetables of the garden, rover one hundred 
of which arc of my own growing;, will be forwarded gratis 
to all who write for it. 
A packaTC of any of the varieties in the folio wins: list {of 
which a full description will be found in my Catalogue,) 
will be forwarded to any address for J45 Cents, and war- 
ranted to reach each purchaser. 
Alsrer Tomato, Gen. Grant Tomato, Marblehead Mammoth 
Cabbage, Cannon Ball Cabbage, Fottler's Improve.! Bruns- 
wick Cabbage.Carter's Dwarf Mammoth Canlfnower,Carter'a 
Champion Broccoli, Ornamental Kale, Mammoth French 
Squash, Norhiton Giant Cucumber, Sugar Trough Gourds, 
Vegetable Caterpillars, etc. 
Also, the following kinds at 15 Cents per package: 
White Japan Cucumber, Coeoannt Squash. Alton Nutmeg 
Melon, New White Tomato, Boston Market Tomato, Orange- 
field Tomato, Mammoth Tomato, Cedar Mill Tomato, Mau- 
pay's Tomato, Early York Tomato, Alsike Clover. Herbert y 
Seed.New York Farmers' Cuo Sweet Corn.Glant Wax Mean, 
Early Fcjce Bean, Concord Bean, Herring's Now Turnip 
Beet, White .Japan Muskinelon.Phinney'sNew Watermelon, 
Boston Market Celerv, Heed's Matchless Celery, Ornamental 
Gourds, Mammoth Millet. Mammoth Russian Sunflower, 
Striped-leaved Japanese. Maize. Improved American Savoy 
Ca ubnge. Early Uim Savoy Cabbage, .Jersey Cow Kale, 
Bates 1 Extra Early Sweet. Corn, .Mammoth Flint Corn, 
Mexican Sweet < lorn, Dwarf Broom-corn, Hubbard Squash, 
American Turban Squash, and Improved Long Green 
Cucumber, 
All seed ordered warranted to reach mv customers. For 
full details, describing each of the above and many other 
new varieties, see my Catalogue, which 1 shall be happy to 
forward gratis to all, 
JAMES J. H. GREG0EY, 
Marblelieatl, Mass. 
VALUABLE CATAL.OGUE.-Sce last page of cover. 
CUCUMBER, GEN, GRANT. 
E& 
A superior variety, either 
for forcing or for culture in 
the open ground. It Is perfect 
in form, solid and crisp, and 
of a most agreeable flavor. 
Many specimens were grown 
the past season averaging 
thirty inches In length. Alter 
a five years' trial, we unhesi- 
tatingly pronounce it better 
than any other variety for 
i forcing. 
Packets, containing 10 Feeds, 
25 cents. Five Packets lor 
$1.00. 
C©n©ver 9 § 
COLOSSAL 
ASPARAGUS. 
A European variety, Intro- 
duced several years since, 
which, by a careful selection 
of seeds from the most vigor- 
ous shoots, has been wonder- 
fully -improved, both in size 
and quality, in point of which 
it surpasses all other varieties 
■in cultivation. Specimens 
were exhibited Hie past sea- 
son, by Mr. Conover, which 
were grown alongside the best 
"Oyster Ray" varieties, and 
received the same care and 
treatment, which attained four 
times the size of that popular 
variety. Though but two 
years from the seed, many of 
the plants produced from 
twenty to thirty sprouts, aver- 
aging from two to four inches 
in circumference, and wore 
ready for cutting one year in 
advance of the ordinary va- 
rieties. Packets, containing 
K ounce, 50 cents. B.E. BLISS 
& SOX, 41 Park How, and 151 
Nassau St., New York, (P. O. 
Box, n,?! - . 1 ), formerly of Spring- 
field, Mass. 
FLOWER AKD VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
Owing to the large and increasing trad* 1 , the subscriber 
has made a business connection with E. S. Bachelder and 
/,'. M. Bagg, the Una name being changed to Ferre. Bachel- 
der d- Co. HKNUT i EKiiF. 
Our Illustrated Catalogue and Vegetable and Flower Gar- 
den. Manual, containing a list of a I ["the valuable varieties of 
Flower and Vegetable Seeds of American growth together 
with maiiy varieties and novelties obtained from the most 
reliable English and Continental Dealers and Growers, with 
special directions for their cultivation ; also, a list of many 
Summer Flowering Bulbs. Small Fruits, etc., with many 
other valuable hints for cultivators, is now ready, and wt ft 
beforwarded to all applicants upon receipt of lu cents, which 
Is not one-half the cost. Address 
FEICUF, BACHELDER & CO., 
1!31 Main St., 
Sprin gfield, Mass. 
CATALOGUES FREE! 
M. 0'KEEFE, SON & CO'S 
Catalogue of Seeds, 
Anil Guide to the Flowciftind Vegetable Gar- 
den roi- i8;;o. 
(Published in January.) Everv lover of flowers wishing 
tills new work, free of charge, should address Immediately 
M. O'KEEFE. SON & CO., EUmuigor & Barry's Block, 
Rochester, >. X. * 
THE BEST CABBAGES. 
Improved Brunswick, or FotMer, pure stork. Met'!, per 
pkt., St per oz. Early Scweinfurt Drumhead, the best cab- 
bage for table nse, ever introduced, very large, tender and 
equal to a cauliflower, 10 cts. per nkt.; 50 etc. per oz. Marble- 
head Mammoth, tmo, 23 els. per pkt.; also Early Jersey 
Wakefield. Early Wlnnlngstadt, Early Incomparable, Little 
Pixie, earliest of all, each 10 cts. per pkt. Sent bv mail ou 
receipt ot pnrc. mid Insured to reach the purchaser 
HOVKV & CO., 53 North Market St., Boston.' Mass. 
WHITE CHILI POTATO, 
Tht hert for main a-npntthe Smith, Is large, nearly round 
while flesh and skin, cooks very mealy. It yields enormous- 
ly mid grows most admirably; the top stand's perfecilv erect 
all summer and is very bushy. Price S3 per peck: S3 per 
bushel j $12 per barrel. Address ' ' 
L. H. SCOT C Jc Co.. Huron, Eric Co., Ohio. 
rfcUR NEW ILLUSTRATED GUIDE AND 
*w Flower and Kit "hen Uarden Directory, ot 150 pages, is 
now ready. .Mailed for 10 cents— one quarter its cu^ Ad- 
CUBIIS & t'OBB, 
31 Washington St., Boston. 
dress 
Fresh Garden, Flower, and Tree Seeds. 
■Wholesale or retail list to any address. Seeds on commis- 
sion. Agents wanted. B. M. WATSON, Old Colony Nurs- 
eries and Seed Establishment, Plymouth, Mass 
Established lSh>. 
