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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[March, 
Xos.£-l Parle Rott &l31XassauSts., HT*W Tork, 
{Formerly of Springfield, Mass.) 
Importers, Growers nisei Oealcrs in 
Garden, Field, anil Flo'.vcr Seeds, 
Horticultural Implements and Garden 
Requisites, 
"Would Invite the attention of ail who arc Interested in the 
culture of Flowers and Vegetables, to their large and 
well-selected assortment of the above, comprising the new- 
. : most approved varictii ?. both of European and home 
production, the quality and utility of which cannot bn sur- 
passed. For a list of these see their 
NEW ILLUSTRATED SEED CATALOGUE, 
AND 
GUSDE TO THE FLOWERAND KITCH- 
EN GARDE?'.'. 
The E red and improved, 
eont : ; matter, tj autifully 
: tOO E scr ptlve list of 
2,500 ' - '.'■.!■ and Ag\ teuttural 
past seas in, with 
explici '"■: also, a list of ] $35 va- 
rieties of /V I >tus, embracing many new 
sorts now offered for the first lime In this c< uratry— with many 
other 
■ .; with much other iisefln 
Information upon the subject of gardening generally, A 
cop// will be mniled to alt applicants upon receipt of 25 
r customers supplied without charge. 
BJlass 5 Gai'deneB's' Almanac 
for 1§®0 
Contains C? pages of closely printed matter, embracing a 
■.and a priced list of the 
• id?, with 
\C mailed 
to ail applicants enclosing a three cent stamp. 
. Seeds for the ffarsa & Garden. 
. per lh. 
Eskts— Early Bassan ,T lyT n ...:, §2.03 
Earlv Blood Tarni . Long 
. '. 12 - -\ 15 1J25 
Long Ued and Yellow Globe Mangold \Vurt- 
Si 10 75 
Cauliflower— Half Early Paris, always - ire 
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:-.- Dutch, Lou : .73 S.CO 
Carter's Mammoth, Lc 
Early Ifii furfe, Late Paris pad 
CBtEUT— White Solid, Ued Solid. < 
New Dwf. White, Mammc such.. 
Bost superb variety, i 
[neon Ci Imson 
Carrot— French Long Orange, \\ I ' . 
Altringham .. 
Extra Early Short. Early Hun; 
Cr/cc ■ Ku&dan 
i g Green Prickly, white Spine 
■ Frame, Short ( r CI 
Com?— < r ^ Extra Ea 
Market, very One, Kusscl.'s Early Sweet, 
)A pt. packets only 23 
irly , pint . . 
Darling's Old Celery, Evergreen, Mam notta, 
Tuscarora, Earlv Burlington, Yellow Button pint.. 25 
oz. lb. 
Egg Plaxt— N.Y.Improved, Earlv Lono: Purple 73 lO.ttO 
Whito Striped G-ua Laloupe, Scarlet ! ruited. pku.only, 10 
New Black Pekin— new and extra tine " 23 
Koni. Rabi — White and Purple Vienna 41 4,00 
Lett-, b - I . Butter, Tennis Ball... J<> 3.00 
Drumhead, Summer Cabbage, Malta 30 n uo 
rn Dutch, Hardy Green, Green & White 
MussaiBLOX— 1 Sreen C i- ron,Nnlmeg,L. Yellow 
Early White Japan, , l&icions flavor 
Ch lisli ana, yellow flesh, early, excellent 
Watkrmelox— Mountain Sweet, Extra Line... 
Mountain sprout. Black Spanish 
Farsxi p— Long Smooth Wlii ;,Holl >w I 
o'a Student, improved from the wild var. 
Peas— Carter's Firel I 
I productive, fine 
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McLean's! Ivancer, extra fine 90 
Chan first-rate in every respect 56 
McL i Kew "DwoxU per pint... GO 
Peabody, Laxlon's Prolific, Wonderful, % pi. pkts... 50 
per oz. per lb. 
■ . ~ ianlsh.50 5.00 
Raj - , Sea rurnip, L>>ug 
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:usor Serpent Itadlsh, edible 
octets only., 
SiTsiFV.orVi rery desirable.. 
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Boston Marrow, Canada Crookneck 
Hubbard, the bes: (or keeping 
Yokohama, and Turban, very fine flavor, 
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TrnxiP— Early Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved. Yel- 
low Gl . I ■ It (rn, Sweet German, 
Long ■ i'.I 
Buta-baga— Purple Top, Laiug's Imp. American. 
For a more complete list of Garden Seeds, see our Cata- 
logue and Guide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden. 
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Nevr and Choice Potatoes. 
CLDIAX. 
The Cltmax i3 a seedliDg of the Early Goodrich, and 
is thus described by the raiser: 
"It has a stout, erect stalk, larcce leaves; tuber, about me- 
dium size, smooth, cylindrical form, swelled our at center ; 
eves, shallow, but strongly defined ; skin, considerably 
netted or russet, tough, white ; flesh, entirely white, solid 
heavy, brittle, and never hollow ; boils through quicklv, 
with no hard core at center, is mealy, of floury whiteness, 
and of superior table quality. It is equally productive with 
the Early Bo^e, but a few days later, earlier than the Early 
Goodrich, while its keening qualities are as good as the 
Peuchblows." Price $o.00 per pound, by mail, post-paid. 
BRESEES PROLJFIC (or Xo. 2). 
This remarkable vnrletv originated with Albert Bresee, 
who was also the originator of the justly celebrated Earht 
Hose, both varieties being produced from the same Seed 
ball of the Garnet Chili. 
The vines of Bresee's Prolific are of medium height, qnlte 
bushv, somewhat spreading, large leaves. Tubers, huge, 
regular in shape, and very smooth, slizhtly oblong, some- 
what flattened. Skin, dull white, inclined to be russetted; 
eyes, but little depressed and slightly pinkish; flesh, white: 
cooks quicklv. is verv mealv, and of excellent qnality. yield 
very large, often exceeding One Hundred JoliL matures 
about three weeks later than the Early Kose. and will prove 
amostvaluable variety for fieldculture. A silvermcdal was 
awarded to this variety at the annual exhibition of the 
Mass. Hort. Society, last September. Price $2.00 per pound 
by mail, post-paid, 
EARLY ROSE. 
Amom the manv thousands of our patrons to whom we 
furnished this valuable Potato last spring, we have vet to 
hear from the first one who is not fully satisfied with bis 
purchase. The onlv regret expressed is that thev had not 
procured more. We are dailv m 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 fabulous. Several report of having grown a barrel 
from a single pound; a vield of one hundred fold i> an 
evcrv-day occurrence. The following well-known gentle- 
men have given it their unqualified approval, and endorse 
ir na the best, most productive, and earliest vnrletv in culti- 
vation: Hon. Marshall P. Wilder, Clias. Downing, F.sq., Kev. 
Henry Ward Beeeher, Fearing Burr, Fsq., Dr. J. G. Hoi- 
laud. (Timotbv Titcomb), and many other prominent agri- 
culturists, horticulturists, and market gardeners. We shall 
continue to execute cash orders through the month of 
February at the following prices: 
One pound. §1.00; Three pounds, $2.00. bv mail, post-paid. 
One peck, <15 lb*.), $3.00; y. bush., $8.00; 1 bush., i" 
$15.00 ; 1 bbl.. (165 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 $5.00 we will mail, post-paid, to any ad- 
dress in the United Statesor British Provinces. Oxe PoYvn 
each of the Climax, Bresee's Prolific, and the Faki.y 
Ros . Orders will be booked in the order in which til 
received, and the potatoes forwarded on and after April 
first, when they will be free from danger of frost. Xo orders 
will be accepted unless accompanied with the cash. 
In addition to the above, we have a large stock of Early 
Sebec. Eaklt Goodrich, Vajtdekverk's Sekdlixg. Jack- 
SOH White. Habisox, &c &c, which \vc oiler aithe lowest 
market prices. 
Our descriptive nnd illustrated priced list of potatoes 
mailed to all applicants. 
B. K. I1LISS & SOX, 
41 Park Ro^v and 131 \assan-st., Hew York. 
(P. O. Box 5,712.) Formerly of Springfield, Ma«. 
Collections of Flower Seeds by Mail, 
The following collections have been sent out from our 
establishment tor the past 15 years, and are now favorably 
known in every section of the country. They contain the 
most showy varieties in our large assortment, with full di- 
rections for culture. Each packet contains a mixture of the 
different colors and varieties of its species, so that a greater 
display can be made at a much lessprice than when ordered 
i'i separate packets. These unacquainted with Flowers, aa 
well as the experienced cultivator, may order without fear 
of disappointment. 
No. 1— contains twenty choice varieties of Annuals $1,00 
No. 2— contains twenty choice varieties of Biennials 
and Perennials l.oo 
No. 3— contains ten extra varieties of Annuals and Per- 
ennials, embracing many of the new and choicest 
In cultivation 1.00 
No. 4 — contains five very choice varieties, selected from 
Prize Flower*, of English Pansies, German. Car- 
nation and l'icotee Pinks. Verbenas, Truffaut's 
French Asters, Double Hollyhocks 1.0C 
Any one remitting $3.00 will receive the four assortments, 
Sostage free. 
o.5 — contains fifteen very select varieties of Green- 
house Seeds $3.00 
No. 6— contains onehundredvarieticsot "Annuais.Bien- 
nials and Perennials, including many new and 
choice varieties 5.00 
No. 7— contains fifty varieties of Annuals, Biennials and 
Perennials 2.50 
No. 8 — contains twentv varieties of liardv Annuals, Bien- 
nials and Perennials, lor sowing "in Autumn 1.00 
The seeds contained in the above assortments are of our 
own selection. Purchasers who prefer to make their c 
tion from the Catalogue will be entitled to a discount pro- 
portionate to the quantity ordered. 
B. K. BLISS & SOX. Box 5,712. 
41 Park Bow & 131 Nassan-st, New York. 
Cabbages Worth Growing. 
The following embraces the very best varieties in cultiva- 
tion, for a succession. Mailed to* anv address upon receipt 
of price. 
per o%. 4 oz. pound. 
Earlv "Wakefield $0.75 $230 $ S.OO 
Early York and Large York, each... 0.25 0.75 230 
Earlv Winningstadt 0.40 130 5.00 
Large Early Sehweinfurt 0.50 130 6.00 
Large orFlat Brunswick, (True/.... 0.75 230 S.OO 
Premium Flat Dutch. 0.50 1.50 5.00 
Stone Mason 0.40 130 5.00 
Marblehead Mammoth .. 1.00 S30 12.00 
Improved Am. Drumhead Savoy... 0.50 1.50 5.00 
Lanre Bergen late 0.50 1.50 5.00 
Bed Dutch tor Pickling 0.35 1.25 4.00 
A 1-ounce packet of each of tlie above varieties $530. 
A common sized packet of the 12 varieties $1.50. 
B. E. BLISS & SON, Box 3,712, New York. 
CUCUMBER, G-EN. GRANT. 
A superior variety, either 
for forcing or for culture in 
the open ground. It is perfect 
in form, solid nnd crisp, and 
of a most agreeable flavor. 
Many specimens were grown 
the past season averaging 
thirty inches in length. After 
a five years* trial, we nnhesi- 
pronouncc it better 
than any other variety for 
| forcing. 
rackets, containing 10 seeds, 
25 ceuts. Five Packets for 
$1.00. 
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CoiioTer's 
COLOSSAL 
ASPARAGUS. 
A European variety, Intro- 
duced several years since, 
which, by a careful selection 
of seeds from the most 
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 the past sea- 
son by Mr. Conover, which 
were grown along side the best 
"Oyster Bay" 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- 
agiug from two to four inches 
In circumference, and wero 
ready for cutting one year in 
advance of the ordinary va- 
rieties. Packets, containing 
jounce, 50 cents. B.E. BLISS 
& SON. 41 Park Bow. and 151 
Nassau St., New York, (P.O. 
Box, 5,712). 
Xew Tomatoes. 
For a complete description of each variety, see February 
No. of A . . 
King of the 'IVoiatoes— P.emarkaMefonts great oeauty. 
:id line flavor; per packet 
General Gkast— Brilliant Rlossy crimson, productive, 
and of excellent qnalitv ; per packet ^o cts. 
CKOCSOH ClttSTER— Grows in clusters of from fifteen to 
tliiity, each cluster weighing from ♦ to C lbs.: per pkt. 
iie'axgefield Peolifio— An English vainly; the eai 
of any in the' country ; immensely productive, of pood qual- 
ity fine for forcing or pot culture: per packet 2ocis. 
Boston Market— An improved variety of Ihe^ • Larsre 
Smooth lied." extensively grown in the vicinity of Boston, 
where it is esteemed aho've all others as a market variety : 
per oz. TO cts.; per packet 15 cts, . -„ .. „ 
O/ie packet of each of the above varieties $1.00. Also tlie 
following well-known varieties at 10 cts. per pai ket ■ lyi/es 
Earl . • tar //;.". liuten, Maupatf: Stm't jshrto Clower, 
Extra Early r< r*, Oaolaf Favorite, MammoU ri,:hnr.hua. 
Large Bed Smooth, Fejee, rcrfecleJ, Fear, Cherry, itratt- 
B. K. r.1.15? & gQX. P. O. Box .".:i2. New York. 
SEW CROP 0M0\ SEED. 
Red IVethersSeld, Yellow Danvers nnd 
■\Vliife Portugal, grown for ns in Connecticut the past 
. One ounce 50 cts.; 4 ounces $1.75 ; 1 pound $0.00, 
mailed post-paid to any address upon receipt of price. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SOX. P. ". Box 5SBL 
Xos. -II Park Row and 151 Xass au-st.. New ^ ork. 
Collections of Kitchen Garden Seeds. 
A COMPLETE ASSOBTHSNT OF VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR ON*Z 
TE.vn'S BUPPIiT, TOK A LARGE OR SMALL GARDEN. 
Tlie following Collections are made up In the most liberal 
manner, care being taken to give a sufneicnt quantify of all 
the finest varieties and most useful sorts of \ egetables re- 
quired iu the Kitchen Garden. 
Assortment Xo. 5 contains 55 varieties, $3-50 
No. G contains Si varieties, 2.00 
" No. 7 contains 15 varieties, 1.00 
The above are prepared expressly for sending by mail, and 
will be sent post-paid, upon receipt of prices annexed. 
Lar-er Collection', which can be safely sent by express 
(freight paid by purchaser,) to any part of the country, as 
follows: 
No. 1. $20.00; No. 2. $15.00: No. 3. Slfl.00; No. 4. $3.00 
For a l:st of the contents of each Collection, sec Catalogue, 
pajres 102 and 100. Address 
B. K. BLISS & SON. Box 5.712. 
41 rarlc Bow& 151 Na ssau-st.. New York. 
IiH.Il.TI AIRATIM. 
Jfcw Golden Rayed Japan I>ily. 
A large consignment, direct from Japan, just received by 
the subscribers, and will be mailed po s t-paid, to any address. 
upon receipt of prices annexed 
Strong. Flov. 
Second size, do. 
Third size. 
.;. "0ench 
do. 1.00 do. 
do. 
$12.00 per dozen. 
9.00 do. do. 
6.00 do. do. 
The trade supplied upon the most liberal terms. 
Address B. K. BLISS & Son. P. O. Box 5,712, Jew Tort. 
