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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
107 
THE UNRIVALLED PRIZE 
TOMATO 
"GENERAL GRANT." 
We take crcat pleasure in announcing to 
the public that we have secured t lie entire 
stock of this justly celebrated Tomato. We 
believe it ihc nearest approach to perfection 
of any thins oi" the kind yet ollered, com- 
biohlg more superior qualities. 
Size above Hie medium, three to four inches 
in diameter, growing in clusters; form round, 
Blijrhtly flattened, very regular, symmetrical, 
and rarely ribbed, or -wrinkled ; color bril- 
nt clossy crimson; fle^h unusually firm, 
Eolid, and free from water, weighing irom ten 
to twenty pounds more per bushel than Other 
varieties; skin remarkably line, smooth, and 
BhinJng^ coloring well up to the stem.— :i 
quality very desirable to these preparing 
ihcm tor the table; very productive, and of 
the finest flavor ; bears carriage well, and 
keeps in^ood condition a long time alter 
being gathered, retaining iu goodness, and 
free irum wilting. 
Tfeofferthe following testimonials from 
practical parties, — gentlemen whose Judg- 
ment in such matters is fully reliable. For 
further testimonials and description, see 
Amateur Cultivator's Guide. 
From? Andrew S. Fuller, Author of Smalt Fruit Ctottitrf**. 
We have bad an onporttmlly of testing this tomato the past season, and believe it will prove to be one of the very best 
varieties iu cultivation. 
From J. F. C, Hyde i President of Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 
I have known tho General Grant Tomato now for two years, anil last season raised a few tomatoes of this variety. I 
think it is the smoothest and every way the handsomest sort' I have ever seen; it is quite solid, equal in this respect to any 
other out, I have regarded it as a great Requisition to our list of tomatoes. 
From C. it. Bracket^ Ch tirman of tlie Vegetable Committee, Mass. Horticultural Society, 
Gents.— I have given the new tomato General Grant a fair trial of two seasons, in connection with a dozen or more of the 
new varieties recently introduced,— sucli as ih- Cook's Favorite, Tilden. Valencia Cluster, Keyes, Eureka, Mnupay, Foard, 
Cedar Hill, etc.,— and iliul it surpasses them all in earliness, productiveness, and all the qualities which I con- 
sider requisite in a first-class market variety; and can heartily recommend it. No person, I think, who makes anv of the 
above-named varieties his standard of excellence, will, after giving this variety one season's trial, grow any other. Its extra- 
ordinary beauty and singular richness of color command the attention of the most careless observer. 
Price per packet 25 cts. ; 5 packets, $ L.QO, by mail, post-paid. Prices to the trade on application. 
AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S 
TO THE 
KITCHEN AND FLOWER GARDEN. 
c*ui:de 
The twenty-third edition of this popular and useful work, which has met -with so great favor in the past, will bo ready 
Jan. 15, much enlarged and improved, containing descriptive lists of all Flower and Garden Secdc, 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 varieties of the choicest French Hybrid Gladiolus. 
The following testimonials arc unsolicited by us, and can be multiplied by hundreds: 
From Edward S, I?<:md, Jun., Dedham, Jfasa., author of " Flowers for the Parlor and Garden.'' 
'* Accept many (hanks for the beautiful copy of your Annual Catalogue which you so kindly sent mo. I find much that 
''■■- arrangement, Hie concise cultural instructions, copious il lustrations, and clear typographical 
ataloguc. I shall of tan have occasion to refer to it. It cannot fail to be of 
Is new and rare therein. Tin 
execution, all combine to make it :i moi 
great use and interest to all horticulturists." 
From Joseph Hobbins, 2f. D., Madison, Wis., President Wisconsin Stale Horticultural Society, and Corresponding Member 
of the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
"Please accept mv thanks for vonr* Guide/ I think you ouzht to call it 'The Garden Companion?* It is at once very 
useful Iv 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 Catalogue ii the handsomest thing of the kind ever got up in this 
country." 
The above work comprises 150 pages. Tastefully hound in cloth, with two beautiful Colored Plates,— one steel,— besides 
one hundred other Engravings. Price 00 cents, post-paid. Paper Cover, one Colored Plate, one hundred Engravings, post- 
paid, 23 cents. Address WASHBURN & CO., Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. 
Worcester or Bielly Potato, 
This valuable varietr Unknot been well known until the 
fiast season, when Mr.lJ. IIakuington. of Lexington, (who 
lad grown it for a number of years), induced by his high 
opinion ot its value, and the united testimony of all who 
had ever grown or eaten it, challenged atrial in quality with 
nny seedling, old or new, from any State in the Union. Last 
September, at the Annual Dinner of the Committee of the 
Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a trial took place at the 
Parker House, Boston. There were present many distin- 
guished horticulturists. Among those offered for trial was 
the Early Hose and several other varieties, considered by 
their respective friends the best. But it was the unanimous 
decision that the Worcester was the best table-potato offer- 
ed. It proved to be very mealv, drv, and of the most deli- 
cate flavor ; free from any earthy taste; fair si z*; form in- 
clined to roundish ; color light pink ; flesh very white ; skin 
thin ; eves deep; and of superior baking quality. Another 
characteristic of this variety is that it will be found dry and 
mealy when but two-thirds grown. 
From Hon. Marshall P. Wilder. 
Bostox, Nov. 20, 18G8. 
T>eau Srr.. —Please receive my thanks for the Worcester 
Seedling Potatoes. As a table-potato, it Is certainly of first 
quality. MARSHALL P. WILDER. 
From the Editor,of the Hartford Times, November, 1SGS. 
" We have received the Worcester Seedling Potatoes from 
voii. We found them to be superior to anv we have tried 
for several years ; and we have tested about all of the best 
Boris." 
From H. S. Goodale, Editor of the Berkshire Courier, 
NOV. 12. 1SGS. 
" We tried the quality of the Worcester Seedling with the 
Rose and many other famous seedlings, and found it so de- 
cided}' the best, that nearly all others seemed coarse anil 
earthy, and inferior in delicacy of flavor and fineness of 
grain,— a little to my disappointment, as I have quite a little 
utock of Roso instorc. A gentleman from New York visit- 
ing with me claimed he could tell the Worcester from any 
other variety by smell. He was blindfolded ; and, to my sur- 
prise, I found that he invariably could; also others, without 
confusion." 
Four Pounds, bv mail, post-paid, ?1; One Peck, % n ,\ One 
Bush., $10 : One Barrel. $-'0; express to I" 1 paid by purchaser. 
"WASHBURN & CO., Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. 
CROSBY'S EARLY SWEET CORN. 
This new variety of Corn is early, sweet, andlarcre. Un- 
like most carlv varieties, It averages twelve rows, and well 
fdled. It Is taking the place of all others, giving great satis- 
faction. Our stock grown from the original. Price, per 
packet, 10 cents. Address WASHPITRN & C< 
Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. 
BEAN. 
Giant Wax.— Recently introduced, and differing essen- 
tially from the old German Wax Bean, being of a more ro- 
bust growth and more productive. The pods are from six 
to nine inches in length, and from three-fourths to one inch 
in breadth; the beans, when ripe, are of a reddish color. 
Mr. A. L. F elton, a highly successful vegetable-grower 
near Philadelphia, who has grown them for several seasons, 
estimates the yield at about one-half peck of pods to the 
pole, of three plants. The pods, when fit for use, are of a 
clear, waxy color, perfectly stringless, and, when cooked, 
are as tender as marrow/and truly delicious. Price per 
packet, post-paid, 25 cents. 
PEAS. 
LAXTON'S PROLIFIC EARLY LONG POD. 
Tins valuable variety was raised bv T. Laxton, of Stamford, 
Eug. Some pods (in a green state] were exhibited at Mark 
Lane, last June, averaging eleven and twelve peas in a pod ; 
and they were pronounced by several eminent members ot 
the London seed trade to be an exceedingly fine variety. 
For a second early pea, there is no pea of a similar class in 
cultivation to equal it : and we feel every confidence that it 
will l>e in general cultivation in a very few years. The pea 
has the saine habit and character as Dickson's favorite, ex- 
cepting that the pods arc nearly double the size. Price, 
post-paid, per pkt, containing J,' pint, 5,0 cts. : per ot.. $1.50. 
WASHBURN & Co* Horn Hall, Boston, Mass. 
Bates's Early Bronze Field Corn. 
Mis. C. Bates of Kingston, Mass., has spent twenty years 
of labor and care in producing this valuable variety of corn, 
obtaining the following results: 
It is a cross between the Whitman or Smutty White and 
Early Canada. A rapid-growing and early-maturing corn, 
of low growth, small stalk, throwing its strength into the 
corn; cars growing very near the ground ; cob small; corn 
large and well filled ; color bronze, or a blending of yellow 
and white with a slight trace of red; very productive, yield- 
ing large crops even on poor soil ; dwarf, averaging, from 
root to top of spindle, from four to five feet. 
This corn is highly recommended for all latitudes, partic- 
ularly NortheriCon account of the above-mentioned qual- 
ities,— carlv maturity, large yield of grain, and small amount 
of stalk. The favorable reports, together with the good im- 
pressions received on visiting Mr. Bates's corn-crib, have in- 
duced us to secure the entire stock ; and we now offer It, in 
large or small quantities, at the following prices: 
One Qu.irt, Tjy mail, post-paid SI. 
One Bushel, $1% : Five Buslicls, S30. 
WASHBURN & CO., Horticultural Hall, Boston, Moss. 
I Vines and Plants free ot* charge for pack- 
ing or carryirg. See last page of Cover. 
FRESH MB BEMJIKE &A&DEN AND 
FLOWER SEEDS, 
FES£E£E 9 BATCSKEIiBEE <& Co., 
Z?A Main St., Springfield, Mass., 
Importers ami Growers of Garden, Field and 
Flower Seeds, and Dealers in Agriewl- . 
tural and Horticultural Implements, 
Fertilizers, etc., etc. 
The attention of the nnblic Is invited to our large and 
superior assortment of the ah vc, f rail i of which see our 
ILLUSTRATED CATALOG! E V E) VEG1 CABUS AND 
FLOWER GARDEN MANUAL, v.- Inch contains about ]i:0 
pages with KCiirr.ors iLLrsTn.vrioNS.and a descriptive list 
of all the valuable varieties of Flowjsii and Vegetable 
Seeds of Ahekicax growth, together with ninny varieties 
and novelties obtained from tlic meet reliable English and 
Continental Dealers and Growers, with special direc- 
tions for their cultivation— also a list of many summer 
Flowkring Bulbs, Small Fruits, etc., with many other 
valuable hints for cul Lval vcopy will be mailed to all 
applicants enclosing r> <■■ tits, which is notone-lmif the i 
Our ILLUSTRATED l*LA3TT < ATALOGUE will he pub- 
lished -March 1st, and will lie mailed unon receipt of 5 cents. 
Address L'CIIKLDEK&I p.. 
231 Maiu^t., Sprlnglield, Massachusetts. 
. » . ~ 
NEW CROP ©HON SEE©, 
per os. per lb. 
Large TIe" "Wethebsfteld 50c. 56.00 
Yi LLOW DaKVEES 50C. li.00 
Early Red 50c. 0.00 
White Portugal. 50c. 7. JO 
Warranted pure and genuine, and will ho mailed post-paid 
to any address. JTEIIRE, BATCHKLDER & CO., 
~01 Main bt., Springfield, Mass. 
Collections of Garden Seeds for a 
Large or Small GardcHo 
In order to introduce our vegetable seeds as extensively 
as possible, and make it an object for every person who cul- 
tivates a vegetable frarden to test their merits, we snail con- 
tinue our very liberal inducements to purchasers. The fol- 
lowing collections are pui un in the most liberal manner, 
and contain choice seeds of the finest and most useful sorts. 
Collection No.i contains 20 varieties $1.00 
No. 2 " 40 " ... 2.00 
The above arc prepared for pending 1 y n ail, and v. ill lie 
sent post-paid. The following large collccfi us can be sent 
by express— which ;r, < ■ free <■'' cypres ■ <■■ '. 
No.?-, $5. No. 4, $8. N'O. fi, $15. N'o.fi, $20. 
For a list or the vai'if't!cs, ri.c.. ii i :i> ; iov<\ i •■ ir dia- 
logue. Address FEKRB, HATCIIELDKli t • ' 
831 Main St., SpringiieUl, Mass. 
Flower Seeds m Collecitoos* 
These collection'? are flll our own selection, and wo take 
especial pains that they shall be highly valuable, and every 
wav worthy of nerfecl con 6 ■■■ cc. 1 '■■:•■■;.- <i.'-;i'in'j; !■• make 
their own selections from the general li^t will be entitled ton 
discount proportionate to the quantity ordered. 
No. 1.— Contains Twenty varieties of choice Annuals £1X0 
No. 2.— Twenty varieties of clioicc Uicunials and Peren- 
nials 1.C0 
No. ".—Ten extra line varieties ol rare Annuals and. Per- 
ennials 1.G0 
No.i. — Five choice varieties iron peize flowers, of 
Truffatu's French Asters, German J !arnation,and 
Plcotee Pinks, English Tansies, Verbena?, and 
Hoi ly hocks 1.00 
Anv Person remitting $3 will receive the above collections 
free of postage. 
No. 5.— Fifty varieties (including collection No. 4) An- 
nuals. Biennials and Perennials §2.50 
No. 6.— One hundred varieties Annuals, lUenninls, and 
Perennials, including many of Ihc best in culti- 
vation 5X0 
No. 7.— Contains fifteen choice varieties of Green-house 
seeds G.QO 
Address FERUH, W VTCHELDKR & CO., 
231 Main St., Springfield, Mass. 
THE PREMIUM SAMFORD CORN, 
Early Rose, Harlson, Early Goodrich Pota- 
toes, ant! the Norway Oats. 
This Is a good opportunity for those who prefer to pro- 
cure their seed direct from the grower andat low hates. 
I warrant my stock to be the thi-e and genuine, 
EVERY PARMER . 
should send for my Descriptive Circular, giving History of 
the Santord Cobh, with testimonials from those who have 
tested it the past season. Wherever grown it lias met with 
universal favor, and 
The East and West, the xTorth and South 
endorse it as being tite best field corn. It ripens early 
and yields more with Bnm,e culture, than any other variety. 
Testimonials can b« furnished from different Stales, where 
it is reported to have yielded at the rate of 150 to 200 bushels 
per acre with ordinary cultivation. 
My prices for the Early Ko.sk and other choice seed po- 
tatoea, by bushel or barrel, are low and within reach of all. 
The TRTTK NORWAY OATS— seed obtained from H. C. 
Pease, accent for Mr. Ilamsdell, $8 per bushel, five bushels 
and upwards, S7perbnshel. 
Upon receipt of. 1 ?! I will forward toanyaddress one pound 
Early liosc and choice of one pint Norway Oats or Sanford 
Corn. 
Circulars with Price List sent ft.ee. 
Address S. E. FANNING, 
Jamesport, Long Island, N. y\ 
4*S|4fe Barrels Hanson Potatoes, for sale at $4.50 
WWper barrel. Early Rose, Early Goodrich, Vande- 
veer and other choice Seed Potatoes at low rates. 
Descriptive Circulars with price lists sent PRHK. 
Address S. U. FANNING, 
Jamesport, Long Island, N. V. 
GLADIOLUS. 
"We would call the attention of all cultivators of this beau- 
tiful Flower to our line collection, which includes all the 
new varieties. 
See "AiLWEvn Cultivator's Guide." Mailed free for 
25 cts. ■ IBUEN & CO.. 
Hortlcullural Hall, Boston, Mhes. 
