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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[April, 
EW AID CHOICE POTATOES 
EARIjT rose. 
B 7% PK 
CLIMAX. 
BRESEE'S PROLIFIC, OR No. 2. 
EARLY ROSE. 
Among the many thousands of oar patrons to -whom we 
furnished this valuable potato, 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 flattering testi- 
monials, not only of its carliness and good quality, but of 
Us astonishing productiveness, some of which seem almost 
fabulous. Several report of having grown a barrel from a 
single pound; reports of a yield of one hundred-fold are 
of everyday occurrence. 
We have no hesitation In recommending it as the earliest, 
most productive, and of better quality than any other va- 
riety in cultivation. It retains its good quality through the 
enlire season, until a new crop is ready for the market. It 
is particularly recommended for culture in the Southern 
btatcs, as new potatoes can be sent to the New York mar- 
ket as early as the more common varieties from Bermuda. 
"\Vc arc now receiving cash orders nt the prices annexed, 
which, however, cannot be considered as binding for any 
stated time, as from present appearances the supply will 
not equal the demand. 
One pound, $1.00 ; Three pounds, $2X0, by mail, post-paid. 
One peck, (15 lbs.), $5.00; M bush., $S.00; 1 bush., (60 lbs.), 
$15.00 ; 1 bbl., ( 1G5 lbs.) $40.00 ; 5 bbls., $173.00. Pricea 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. Ko charge for packages or cartage. 
CLIMAX. 
and 
K. BLISS & SOX, 41 Park flow & 
(P. O. Box 5,7 IS.) 
The Climax Is a seedling of the Early Goodrich, 
Is thus described by the raiser: 
" 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, of floury whiteness, 
and of superior table quality. It Is equally productive with 
the Early Hose, but a few days later, earlier than the Early 
Goodrich, while its keeping qualities arc as good as the 
Peach-blows." 
SniF.LKY Hibbwrp, Esq., Editor of the London Gardener's 
Magazine, and one of the best judges of the Potato In 
England, writes as follows after having tested the sample 
we sent him: '* Flesh quite white, fine in texture and well 
flavored. This is an elegant potato for the table, and if a 
good grower, will be one of the most valuable for the gar- 
den and exhibition." 
Trice $3.00 per pound by mall, post-paid. 
BRESEE'S PROLIFIC, or Xo. 2. 
Tills remarkable variety originated with Albeit Iiresee, 
who was also the originator of the justly celebrated Early 
Hose, both varieties being produced from the same Seed 
ball of the Garnet Chill. 
The vines of Lresee's Prolific arc of medium height, quite 
bushy, somewhat spreading, large leaves. Tubers, large, 
regular in shape, and very smooth, slightly oblong, sonic* 
what flattened. Skin, dull white, inclined to be roBsetted; 
eyes, but little depressed and slightly pinkish ; flesh, white; 
cooks quickly, is very mealy, and of excellent quality, yield 
very large, often exceeding One Hundred- fold. 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 
Mobs. Hort. Society, last September. 
An English correspondent of the London Gardener's 
Chronicle fttcv.W.II.Iiadclyffe) to whom several of our sam- 
ples w t ere sent for trial, thus speaks of this variety : " Bre- 
see'fi Prolific is a most perfect potato. I think it is one of the 
best I ever saw. Its flesh is white and firm. As far as appear- 
ance goes they do immense credit to America. In a word, 
I never saw nicer potatoes." 
Price $2.00 per pound, by mail, post-paid. 
I'pon receipt of §3.00 we will mril, post- 
paid, to any address in the United States or 
British Provinces, One Ponnd Each of the 
CLIMAX. BRESEE'S PROLIFIC, and the 
EARLY ROSE. Xo orders will he accepted 
unless accompanied with the cash. 
In addition to the above, we have a large stock of Eap.lt 
Sedec, Earlt Goonmrrt, VahdkbvhetTs Sekdlino, Jack- 
son White. IIaeisox, tfcc, &c, which we offer at the lowest 
market prices. 
Our descriptive and illustrated priced list of potatoes 
with explicit directions for culture, mailed free to all ap- 
plicants. 
OUK >"EW ILLrSTUATED SEED CATALOGUE and 
Guide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden 132 pages, mailed 
to applicants upon receipt of 25 cents. 
151 Xassaii St., Xew York. 
Formerly of Springfield, Mass. 
