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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[March, 
Novelties in Vegetable Seeds 
BY MAIL. 
Conovek's Colossal Asparagus, per pkt 50 cts. 
Mammoth White Was Pole Beaxs, per qt. $1, per pkt. 25c. 
Aloises Black Was: " " " $1, " 25c. 
Giant Red " " " " $1, " 25c. 
Blue Podded Kunnees " " $1, " 25c. 
Yei low Podded Runneks of New Jersey, 25c. 
Tkimule's Sweet Cokn, (line raised) " 50c. " 10c. 
stated-leaved CoitN Salad per 02. 50c. 
Black Pekin Eug Plant per pkt. 10c. 
GnEKN Thibet " " " 10c. 
Large Peiipignan Lettuce per oz. 40c. 
Cautjer's Fiest Crop Peas, very earliest in 
cultivation per qt. 70c. 
McLean's Little Gem Peas, the finest Dwarf, " 80c. 
Laxton's Prolific Long Pod Peas per qt. $1.50 
Mammoth Chili Squash, very large per pkt. 25c. 
For other rare and choice Vegetable Seeds see our Vege- 
table Seed Catalogue, which we mail/rce to applicants. 
J. HI. TIIOEBHR.U &, CO., 
Growers ;vnd Importers of Seeds, 
l~> Stti ut-st., TVew l'8>rk. 
Fresh Garden and Flower Seeds 
prepaid by mail, for 10 cents an 
ounce. Best sorts of Asparagus, 
Beet, Carrot, Radish, Parsnip, Spill- 
age and Turnip, for 15 and 25 cts. 
Cucumber, Cabbage, Lettuce, Mel- 
ons, Salsify, Squash and Tomato, 
for 40 cts. Onion and Peppers. 
25 sorts choice Flower or Garden 
Seeds for $1. Prime fresh Onion 
Seeds $4,50 per lb. For all other 
Seeds by the lb., &c, and all new 
Seed, see my new Catalogue, which 
will be .?eat gratis to any address. 
B. M. WATSON, Old Colony Nur- 
series and Seed Establishment. 
IMyaisoiiith, Mass. 
Establis hed 18 4*3. 
GIANT WAS BEAN. 
"We oiTfH" a linn supply of ibis excellent Beau of recent in- 
troduction. The Editor of tlie American Agriculturist 
speaks of it as follows: 
" Ports 6 to i) inches lone, thick and fleshy, of a pale, yellow 
color ami waxy nppeamnce ; the .seeds are red. The pecu- 
liarity about this variety is, that its pods, even when full- 
grown, are perfectly tender, and may De used as Snap Beans. 
We have tried them, both separately and In succotash, and 
consider them really delicious. The variety is a pole or 
running Bean; its origin Is unknown, but wherever it 
conies from, we welcome it as a valuable addition to our 
list of varieties." 
Ffearing Burr, Esq., author of the "Vegetables of Amer- 
ica " also speaks in the highest praise of it. For his opinion 
we refer to our Illustrated, Descriptive Seed Cat- 
alogue for 18G9, containing full descriptions of all the 
choicest novelties, which we mall to any address on receipt. 
of ten cents. Price of Giant Wax Bean, by mail, postage 
paid, 25 cents per packet, K5 cent* per pint. 
EDWARD J. EVANS & CO., 
Nurserymen and Seedsmen, York, Pa. 
Pear Seeds and all Fruit and Tree, 
FLOWER AND (IARDEN SEEDS, 
by the paper, oz., lb., or cwt. Seeds 
on Commission. Trade List and 
General Catalogue to any address 
gratis, ready. E. M. WATSON, 
Plymouth, Mass. 
IMPROVED BRUNSWICK 
CABBAGE SEED. 
Tlie best and earliest Drumhead.— Sent by mail 
in i.'5 or n0 cent packages, or at $1.1)0 per ounce, on receipt of 
price. Ours is tlie Original Slock, and wo warrant it the 
purest in tlie country. Also Ho-toii ]>2:iVkc( Ton*a(o 
Seed., early, smooth and solid, 10 cents per package. Send 
for our Catalogue. Correspondence In English or German. 
A. SCHLEGEL & CO., 
Seed Warehouse, 10 South Market-si.. 
Boston, Mass. 
T^" "Write your address plain, ^rj 
f ONGHURST & LAUER, 52 Gedar-st., New 
JS-J York, Importers of Dutch Bulbous Flower Hoots, Sole 
Agents for the United States, of the celebrated Florists, 
Messrs. L. Van W.vvkkbs &. Co., Hellegom, near Haarlem, 
Holland, whose superior products have given such univer- 
sal satisfaction for tlie past years. Parties desirous of order- 
ing selected roots of prime quality will plense forward their 
orders early, and before the I«t of June. Price Currents and 
further lnlormation furnished upon application, Address 
POST-OFFICE BOS 1,083. X. V. 
Seeds, Seeds, Seeds*, 
FRESH. Fl'RE, and 1EFLIALJLE. Send for Bead Catalogue. 
GKIFFING & CO., 
5S & 60 Courtlandl St., New York. 
CATALOGUES FBEE! 
M. 0'KEEFE, SON & CO'S 
Catalog-ue of Seeds, 
Ami Guide to tlie Flower ami Vegetable Gar- 
den for 18U9. 
(Published in January.) Every lover of flowers wishing 
this new work, free ot charge, should address immediately 
M. O'KEEFE. SON &, CO., Ellwanger & Barry's Block, 
Rochester, K. Y. 
(DOVER'S COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS. 
An entirely new variety of Asparagus. Imported and fully 
tested the past six rears. Sending up from 15 to 40 sprouts 
from each root, from % to 1% inches in diameter, at two 
rears from the seed; about four times the size of the best 
known varieties now in use. The sprout is solid, tender, and 
of a deep green color, with close crown. Seed sent by mail, 
one-hall oz., liftv cents; one oz.. ? 1 .00, and $10.00 per "pound. 
Also, Seed Potatoes of all the well-known varieties for sale. 
S. B, CONOVER, 
260 & J4G1 West Washington Market, 
Foot ^Fiilton-st., New. York.. 
RAMSDELL/S NORWAY OATS. 
■ A. S. Fuller, Esq., in a late letter to the editor of The 
Rochester Farmer, states that he never pronounced the Nor- 
way Oats a humbug, as "was reported in the New York pa- 
pers. On the contrary he says : ** If they will produce live 
bushels to t^c acre jnore than our other kinds, they are 
worth more than ¥10 per bushel." Mr. S.A.Joslyn, of Miller 
Co., Mo., writes, Jan. '?, 1869: " I raised last season 5U bush- 
els from one pint, and 00 bushels from half a bushel of seed, 
both inferior crops on account of the drouth." 
G. F. Smith, a Vermont farmer, stated before the New 
York Farmers 1 Club. Jan. 19, 1869, that he raised 126 bushels 
from one peck of need on 100 square rods of ground. 
We have evidence now before us which proves that man; 
bundled bushels of inferior seed has already been sold for 
Norway Oats. We again caution farmers ngainst these im- 
porters", and will not hold ourselves responsible for any seed 
which has not passed through our hands. Our full illus- 
trated circular is furnished free to all who desire it. Our 
seed is lullv warranted and furnished at $10 per bushel, §6 
per half bushel, $4 per peck, or $1.35 per quart, by mail, 
post-paid. Sold by the standard of 32 pounds to the bushel. 
Address JONES & CLARK, 
P.O. Bo 
Only Agents for the U. S. and Canada, 
x No. 5,689, No. 20 Liberty*st., New York. 
IVew Varieties of Hybrid Gladiolus 
as well as the older sorts. 
JAPAN LIL.IE8, 
MILIUM AXJKATUMS, 
JACOBEAN LILIES, «Stc. 
See our Flower Seeil Catalogue for 18G0. 
Orders from, the Trade solicited for Gladiolus in targe 
quantities. 
J. M. 'rilOBSUlTBUi & «-0.„ 
15 JoIiit«sft.. 9 Hfew York. 
MELONS. 
The melon grows to perfection in the sandy soil about 
Terre Haute, thousands being shipped north every year. I 
have good seed of the following kinds, grown and saved for 
me. Sent post-paid: 
Phinneg's Early Watermelon, very early and good; per oz. 
50c. ; per pkt. ]"'C ; Persian (Bayard Taylor's) large, good to 
ship, lb. $3 ; oz. oOc. ; pkt. 15c. Russian American, cross be- 
tween Persian and Si. Sweet, oz. 50c; pkt. 15. Mountain 
Sweet, tlie standard variety, lb. $1.25; oz. 15c ; pkt. 10c, and a 
dozen other varieties of Water and Musk melons. See Cata- 
logue. Field Corn and Table Corn. Kentucky White, Ten- 
nessee (Flint) white. Hominy (Flint) Corn, all perfectly 
matured and carefully selected seed. Also Crosby's Early 
Sweet, Evergreen, Forty Days, and other kinds. Maupay's 
Superior Tomato, the best variety in cultivation. Superior 
Bend of Early Cabbage, Lettuce, and Long Green Cucumber. 
All the standard seeds, potatoes, bulbs, etc., new and old 
kinds. Catalogues sent free of charge. 
J. A. FOOTE, Seedsman, 65 Main St., Terre Haute, Iud. 
ESouqaioa E>;iIiS5u Little Herman. 
Without exception the finest Bouquet Dahlia in cultivation ; 
its color is a beautiful cerise pink tipped with white, often 
dark crimson tipped with white; small, close, compact flow- 
er of the most perfect form, never showing a centre, and 
often producing three or four different colored flowers upon 
the same plant. It is a vigorous grower, very profuse of 
flower, commencing early in the season, and will flower fine- 
ly in a large vase or tub, and will be found very useful in 
forming bouquets, baskets, and vases of cut flowers. No gar- 
den should be without this little gem. Strong plants, by mail, 
50 cts. each. Also, Lygodii\w Pal.ma.tu3I, a beautiful, hardv, 
climbing Fern, superb, if cut when green and pressed, for 
decorating picture frames, mantle ornaments, and tlie like. 
Plants 50 cts. each, 2 plants 75 cts., per doz. $3. Ftjohsia— 
Vainqukr de Puebla, the best double White Fuchsia, 
very tree and fine, plants 30 cts. each. Tlie above plants by 
mail, post-paid, $1.50. 
Descriptive Catalogue of Verbenas, Dahlias, Geraniums, 
itc., now ready, and provided to all applicants enclosing one 
DEXTER SNOW, 
Chicopee, Mass. 
AMERICAN 
red stump. Address 
Flower Seeds. Flower Seeds. 
BY MAIL, POST-PAID OR OTHERWISE. 
The subscriber has for many years past spared no pains or 
expense in procuring, both In Europe and this coutry, every 
variety of Annual Flower Seed that could he obtained, and 
after cultivating over one thousand varieties, has selected 
one hundred kinds with a view of including all the most 
desirable for hardv garden cultivation, a list of which will be 
sent to any one. And for $1 Thirty-three kinds of any 
on the list will be sent br mail, postage paid. 
G. Ii. GARRETSON, Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. 
NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. 
For all the New and Riirc Flower Seeds see our 
Flower Seed Catalogue for ISG9, which we mail free 
to applicants. 
•I. >3 r 'FiaOTCBtlKX <& CO., 
£5 oSohaa-st., IVew York. 
For profitable Agency, read " A2TY MAN," page 113, 
The mo.-t economical Crate and Basket In use. Neat, 
strong, compact, and well ventilated. 
Agents wanted in all the fruit growing districts. 
Parties in Western N. Y.. and States west, must address 
NEWFANE BOX & BASKET CO., Newfaue, N. Y. " in, 
CCLAKS SENT FREE. 
C. G. CRANE &, CO , 
No. 70 Broad St., Wewark, H, J. 
(J. U. Kumerle, Seedsman.) 
Importers, Growers, and Dealers 
IN 
Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds. 
Gladiolus, Japan LilieB, Tuberoses, etc., etc. 
Descriptive Catalogues forwarded on application. 
C. G. CRANE «fc CO., 70 Broad St., Newark, N. J. 
Gregory's Seed Catalogue. 
On my three seed Farms in Marblehead, Mass., where I 
have over litty acres in seed. I have raised this season nine 
varieties ot Cabbage seed: six of Beet seed; four of Carrot - 
ten of Turnip ; twenty of Tomatoes j seven of Corn : live of 
Onions; eleven of Beans; Bixof Mangel Wurzel, and seven 
of Squashes,— besides seed of numerous other vegetables,— 
all of which were grown perfectly isolated. I offer the 
opportunity to Market Gardeners and others who desire to 
procure as large a proportion of these .seed as possible direct- 
ly from the grower. Catalogues gratis to all. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
My Three Warrants! 
let.— I insure all the seed I send out to be as represented. 
2d.— I insure all seed ordered shall reach niv customers. 
3d.— 1 insure all moneys sent to my address (sums of $5 and 
upwards taken in P.O. Orders, or Cashiers' Checks), will 
reach me. No fair man can ask more than this. Catalogues 
gratis to ail. JAMES J. H. GREGORY, 
Marblehead, Mass. 
Tlie "BOSTON PKKZE TOMATO" 
is a very decided improvement on the " Boston Market." 
The fruit is large, firm and solid, as early as the earliest, and 
for productiveness it cannot be surpassed. One gardener 
says, " I grew every variety of Tomato last season, but none 
excelled the Boston Prize." Another, " It is the most pro- 
ductive Tomato I have ever grown, will always command 
a high price and ready sale." Per paper, 15 cts.; ner oz.,75 
cts., postage paid. CURTIS & COLD, 
348 Washington St., Boston. 
Farmers' Club Sweet Corn. 
Highly recommended by Solon Robinson, Thos. Meehan, 
Levi Bartlett, Mr. C. "Weld, Donald G. Mitchell, and CUas. 
L. Flint. (Send stamp for Circular.) Sold in my own en- 
velopes only. Seed lor 5U hills.fiOcts.: 4 packages $2. Free 
by ma il. JAS. B. OLCOTT, Bn ckluntl, Conn. 
Fottler's Improved Brunswick. 
There is no hard-heading Drumhead Cabbage as early as 
Folder's, none more reliable for heading, or that heads up 
with greater uniformity. In size it is tlie very largest, the 
Marblehead Mammoth only excepted. Seed of my own 
raising from Mr. Bottler's stock, per package, 25 cts. ; per 
oz„ $1.00. My garden seed Catalogue, containing besides 
standard varieties, many new and rare kinds, sent gratis to 
all. All seed insured to reach the purchaser. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
Garden Seeds, Asparagus Roots, etc. 
A new Retail Catalogue with reduced prices will be sent 
to all who apply for it. Asparagus roots of good quality, 
two years old, at 75 cents per 100, or $4 per 1,000. 
G. It. GARRETSON, 
Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. 
New aad Rare Vegetables. 
Having been the original introducer of the Hubbard Squash, 
Marblehead Maminoili Cabbage, and many other lieu- tilings, 
I still continue to make the raising of the seed of new and 
rare vegei ables a specialty, in addition to the standard kinds. 
Catalogues gratis to all. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehea UMs 
IVEW A$n RARE PLANTS. 
Joliu Saul offers a lari:e collection of Bedding and otlier 
plants, many of creat beautv. Catalogues mailed on appli- 
cation. JOHN SAUE, Washington, D. c. 
OSAGE ORANGE PLANTS AND SEED. 
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 
Address with one red stamp for price list 
PEAESIC &. THOMPSON", 
Box 715, Bloomlngton, 111. 
REE AND FRUIT SEEDS BY MAIL. Hedge 
plants. Small stocks of fruit and ornamental tn-'es, 
suited to distant transportation. Write for onr Catalogues. 
THOMAS MEEHAN, Uermantoivn, Pa. 
300,000 MOKSERADISH SETS 
at $3 per 1,000. All voting, straight, and no crowns. 
Address EDWARD WHEELEE, 
P. O. Box I'M, Kalamazoo. Mich. 
HORSERADISH SETS FOR SALE, delivered 
at Express office or as otherwise ordered. Seventy- 
live (75) cts. ner hundred, or §5 per thousand. 
D. COXLES", Bridgeport, Conn. 
Satisfaction in quality of Vines <£: Plants, 
and safety in transmission, guaranteed. See 
last page of Cover. 
