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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[OCTOBEB, 
The Verdict Rendered, 
Last season wc presented to the farmers of the country 
Bomeol the evidences of tlie wonderful productive powers 
of the KAMSDELL NORWAY OATS. Many doubled, and 
some called us swindlers. Seed time and harvest have 
,.i • ■ . : . in. i the oerdi* t is rendered. 
Three Thousand Farmers responding from every State 
and Territory, declare the NORWAY OATS to be better 
than we represented or olaimed for them hist year. 
READ THE TESTIMONY: 
Louisana.Mo., Aug. 7, 1869. 
The season with us has been too wet for oats. The Nor- 
wave have bi en p success. The lieavy rain-; beat down the 
common oatB so they had to be mowed, while the Norways 
stood erect, not a single straw having fallen or lodged. I 
am too well pleased with them to sell a kernel even at $10 a 
bushel which I could readily do. 1 shall sow all I have 
another year. One of my neighbors sowed seven grains on 
very neh land and harvested one quart. 
ARTHUR A. BLUMER. 
NO HUMBUG ABOUT THEM. 
Henry Pulkman. Esq., Galesville, N. Y., writes, Aug. 16, 
18ii9 The Norway Oats 1 had of you are no humbug; on the 
contrary, are all you recommended them to be last year. I 
Bowed on clay loam soil, and can beat all my neighbors 
about here for oats of any kind. No farmer rah afford t<« 
raise any other kind if he can get these even at (10 per bushel. 
v WAKED UP TOO LATE. 
Jjjo. Lindsay, Patterson, Pa., Aug. l.\ 1SW. says: 
I sowed the bushel of Norway Oats l had of you on one 
acre of sandy soil. Thev ripened 'as soon as my common oats, 
yielding 80 bushels per acre. I only regret 1 did not buy 
more seed from von. Thev are the wonder of all who saw 
them; stalks like rake teeth, and 1 found 3,000 grains from 
one seed. They have created a great excitement in this 
section. My seed is all spoken for, and much more will be 
wanted in this section. Farmers now say they are no huni- 
bug, and are sorrytheydid not buy last year. They have 
" waked up too late," "that's what's the matter." 
Chattanooga, Tenn., Au<r. s. 1SG9. 
D. W. Ramsdell, Dear Sir: Since my last I have thrash- 
ed my crop. They have turned out something more than one 
hundred and fifty bushels of oats to the acre. I tried a 
do en sheaves taken as they canle from the stack ; the yield 
was four bushels and one pint to the dozen or over one- 
fourth bushels to the sheaf. Owing to the hard weather 
one-third ol my oats froze out. We have had the longest 
niul most, disastrous drouth we ever had in this country, 
having no rain, scarcely, since May first. If we had had an 
ordinary season I would undoubtedly have made two hundred 
. per acre. H l live, next season, I will give your 
oats a fair U st. I dr. not write this for advertising or publi- 
cation, ;>< I have none for sale; what 1 spare will be gratui- 
tous to my friends. I believe 1 can excel anything of the 
oal kind in the world with this seed next year. 
Respectfully, yours, Jxo. L. Divine. 
" The increase in yield is fully 100 per cent over the other 
\ ti eties, and tlic quality better." 
W. P. Elliott, Knoxville, Term. 
\; i crop weighs in lbs. to tin- bushel. They are just what 
i farmer w ants."- \Y. I. Anpekson, AUoona, Pa. 
" I will not bow any oilier kind hereafter." 
\V. B. Seymour, Iowa City, Iowa. 
" rhc Norway «>ats are a success. They yield three bush- 
els to one of the common kinds, on the same soil. 1 have. 
I .■ : ~ from one kernel, with heads 19 inches long.* 1 
John K. Gf.ubei:, Baltimore, Ohio. 
"The Norway nat.s are not a humbug, as some supi-'-e, 
l a1 \\ ill yield more than any uther variety in this county." 
Report St". Clair Co., Mo., Farmers' club. 
"Thev are au improvement of vast importance to the 
West, inn farmers are advised to secure this seed." 
Report of Meeting of Illinois Grain Growers at Chicago. 
• I measured one head 26 inches lone;, and any quantity 
over 10 inches. The o:\tspile right up on the head*, and the 
t-ralks ate strong enough to hold them up." 
John Marks, Smyrna, Me. 
" My Norways stood five to six feet high, and no lodging ; 
common oats all lay flat." 
J. II. VVhttson, Boise City, Idaho. 
"I raised as many Norwaya on one acre as 1 did of com- 
mon "lis «ui two acres, equally as good land. Besides the 
\ i way - are tar better in quality, weighing 40 to 15 pounds 
. > the bushel."— W. II. Bishop, Leesbury, Ind. 
•■ They are a most valuable addition to the grain resources 
ol the country. They yield fully twice as much as other 
varieties, of better quality. "— W. Lakimeb, Crab Tree, Fa. 
■• I li n r been raising the large Irish oat, but my Norways 
have more than doubled on the other kinds, and are heavy, 
and ol excellent quality."— E. F. Dodd, Van Uuren, Pa. 
A PROFITABLE CROP. 
"While it is more profitable to put in this grain than any 
other kinds, if the crop is used for ordinary market purposes, 
from its enormous yield, the high premium which it will 
command for seeding purposes, for a few years to come, 
m 'I es it lliemost de.-ir.'ilib' crop the farmer can grow. A 
farmer in Wisconsin raised nearly 1,000 bushels this year, 
and it was all engaged from him before he hail harvested, at. 
$10 per bushel. Farmers will do well to order at once, for 
the demand is lanrc. not only here, but Europe ia calling 
upon us for this seed in large quantities, and some of those 
who wail may be disappointed, as was the case last year, 
and fail of getting it. There is not enough seed to give 
every farmer in this country alone, a tiiblespoonful. Be- 
ware of bogus u I. There is no such thing as White Nor- 
way < hits, and Black New Brunswick Oats have been exten- 
sively sold for our seed. 
Price, 57.30 per bushel ; ?' per half bushel ; $330 per peek. 
by the standard of 33 lbs. to the bushel. Express 
ch irg to be paid by the purchaser. Bags free. Remit by 
draft, P. O. n ey order, or registered letter, or send by 
prepaid, and the package will be delivered to the 
Co. on receipt of the money. Address cither ol our Stores 
nearest your place. ' Ijrculars free. 
D. W. RAMSDELL & CO., 
P. O. Bos 5,G89, 
No. its Pearl St., New York. 
Or. 171 r^afce St., Chicago, 111. 
Refbbbxci : Messrs. G. Collamore & Co.. New York; 
I ■-.-. Harper & Brothers, New York; ,T,I.Pearce, Pres. 
ttional Bank, Chicago, 111.; H.N. F. Lewis, Esq., Editor 
W , i .i Sural, Chicago, 111. 
MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. 
ROCHESTER, 3ST. Y- 
This well-known establishment, founded SO years a^o by 
the present proprietors, and conducted ever since and at 
the present time under their personal supervision, now offers 
the largest and most complete stock in the country, cm- 
bracing : 
STANDARD AND DWARF FRUIT TREES, 
GRAPES AND SMALL FRUITS, 
ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS, 
NEW AND KALE FRUITS OF ALL-SORTS, 
NEW AND RARE ORNAMENTAL TREES, 
The collection in both departments, useful and ornament- 
al, is the largest in the U. S. Exteu-ive specimen grounds 
are maintained at great expense, to determine qualities and 
insure accuracy in propagation. 
Orders for large or email quantities promptly and care 
fully tilled. Packing performed in the most skillful and 
thorough manner. 
Small parcels forwarded by mail when desired. 
Nurserymen and Dealers supplied on liberal terms. 
Descriptive and Illustrated priced Catalogues sent pre- 
paid on receipt of stamps, as follows ■ 
No. 1.— Fruits, tOc. No. 'J,— Ornamental Trees, 10c. No. 
3.— Green-house, 5c. No. 1.— Wholesale, ki:ee. 
Address 
ELLWANCER.& BARRY, 
ROCHESTER. N. V. 
•VEW ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 
FOLIAGE PLANTS, FEMNS, 
BEUONIAS, DAHLIAS, 
Best Tri-Color Double Geraniums, 
AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF 
STOCK PLANTS, JVNEROSES, 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 
BEST VARIETY OF 
TENDER ROSES AT LOW RATES. 
Catalogues I*ul»Ii>.lic'«. 
riant Catalogue, Illustrated. 
Bulb Catalogue, do. 
Wholesale Catalogue, Illustrated.! 
Catalogues to customers free ol* charge. 
OLM JBliOTHEKS, 
Successors to B. K. Bliss, 
Springfield, Muss. 
VERSAILLES CURRANTST" 
This is the best currant in cultivation. We have an extra 
fine stock of plants at the following rates: 
1-year-old, $» per dozen ; $10 per 100; £70 per 1,000. 
2-year-old, $3 " S13 " $100 
Samples sent by mail on receipt of 50c. Send for circular. 
EDWARD BURGESS, Poughkeepsle, N.Y. 
bloodgootT nursery. 
Established 1791. 
The aim of this establishment is to cultivate for Bale all 
varieties of Trees, Plants, and Shrubs, that are hardy, and 
for which there is any demand. The Autumn season for 
transplanting: and Bhipping begins about October 20th, and 
ends about December 10th. 
Address tor information or Catalogues, 
KING & -MURRAY, Flushing, N. V. 
Catalogues may be obtained in New York City, from 
JOSEPH K. MURRAY, 37 Tine St. 
OUR PRICE LIST 
Of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Ruses, Ac, is now 
readv. and will be mailed free. 
.inHN R. & A. MURDOCH, Nurserymen, Florists, and 
Seedsmen, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
GENEVA NURSERY, 
GENEVA, ]V. Yo 
FRUIT & ORNAMENTAL TREES FOR FALL of 1869. 
We would call the attention of Nurserymen and Dealers 
to our Jlne stock of Standard and Dwarf Fruit Trees, having 
over 800 acres in different stages of growth, Wc are pre- 
pared to till all orders, large or small, on tie* most liberal 
terms. Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale List. 
W. & T. SMITH. 
BRICKSBURG NURSERY, 
Brtcksburg, New Jersey. 
A general assortment of Nursery Stock for sale. Small 
Fruit Plants and Osage Orange at low rates. 
Address CALKINS & BROOKS. 
D:uisvllle, Livingston Co., IV. V. 
Offer to Nurserymen, Planters, and Dealers, an exceeding- 
ly hue stock of Standard and Dwarf Pears. Plums, Cherries, 
and Peaches. Also a good supply of Currants, Gooseber- 
ries, Grape vines, Maz/ard Cherry, and Plum Stocks. All of 
the above stock Is of the host quality, unsurpassed for 
th rit'i it s and beauty. Correspondence solicited. 
JOHN c. WILLIAMS & CO. 
THE CLARKE RASPBERRY, AND ROGERS' 
HYBRID GRAPES. 
LVMAX BASSETT, 
Yoi'tli Haven, Conn. 
Fruit ami Ornamental Trees 
for fall of 1 S6a. 
■WE OFFER FOR THE FALL TRADE A VERY LARGE BTOCE OF 
Fruit Trees of all kinds, both Standard 
and Dwarf, 
(irapc Vines, Kativc ami Foreign, the best ca 
rieties, old and netc, and u , . p rou » . 
Currant!), Gooseberries. Raspberries, and a 
general assortment of all the Small Fruits, 
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Vines, 
and Roses, the largest and finest collection in the country . 
Our Nurseries being very extensive gives us a full supply 
of Nursery gobdB generally. 
The following Catalogues, just issued, are very complete 
and will he sent to all who apply. 
No. 1.— Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits. 
No. 2.— Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Ornamental 
Trees, Shrubs. Roses, &C. 
No. S.— Descriptive Catalogue of Green-house Plant-. ,\-r. 
No. 4.— Wholesale Catalogue lor Nurserymen, Dealers, 
and those wishing to plant in huge quantities. 
Address FROST & CO.. 
Genesee Valley Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. 
THE AMERICAN THESTNUT7 
One of the most profitable Timber and Nut-produolng 
trees in America. '4.10,000 for sale by 
STORRS. HARRISON «.t CO.. 
Painesvllle, Lake Co., Ohio. 
Send for a Circular. 
STEPHEN 
Fruit and Ornamental Trees. 
T. C. MAXWELL & BROS.. 
Genera, ■%. V.. 
offer for the fall trade a full assortment of Sta ndard and 
Dwarf Fruit Trees— including an extra nice lot of 
Pear Trees and Cherry Trees— well grown and of 
the best sorts. 
Plums, Peaches, Standard and Dwarf. Apricots, 
Nectarines, &C. 
Grape Vines, old and new sorts. Blackberries, 
Raspberries, and Currants. 
Choice Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, a large 
stock. 
Roses, Green-house Plants. Tri-colored and GoUt, 
and Silver-leaved Geraniums, Bulbs, &c„ &c 
Nurserymen, Dealers, and Planters, supplied on the mosl 
reasonable terms. 
75,00© Peach Trees. 
One year from hud, 4 to 6 feet high now (August 1st). Prin- 
cipally leading varieties. Purchasers are invited !•■ see 
them on the ground, one mile west of Upper Station, Man 
eit a. Also a large lot of strong Concord v Ines, i and '2 years 
old, and a general assortment of Nursery Stock. 
Send for price list. 
H. M. ENGLE, Marietta, Pa. 
IIOYT & SONS, 
New Canaan, Conn. 
Offer for sale : 
100,000 Peach Trees, one year from the bud. 
15,000 Van lluren's Golden Dwarf Peach Trees, on" year 
from the bud. 
75,000 Standard Apple Trees. 2 to 4 vears from the bud. 
10,000 Dwarl Apple Trees, 2 vears Horn the bud, 
10.000 Dwarf Pear Trees, 'I years from the bud. 
75,(100 Concord and Hartford Prolific Grape Vines, one and 
two years old. 
35,000 Cherry and La Versailles Currants. 
50.000 Clarke and Philadelphia Raspberries. 
30.000 Early Wilson, Kittaiiunv, and Lawton Blackberries. 
51X1.000 Apple Seedlings, one and two years old. 
With much other Nursery Stock. 
Address as above. 
Hightstown Nurseries. 
143,000 Peach Trees for Sale : ! 
Fall of "68 and spring of 'Ti. Best market varieties. Send 
for circular. - B, F. PULLBN, Hightstown, N. J. 
^RIMES' GOLDEN APPLE.— By tbn 100, 1,000, 
^* or 10,000. Extra fine trees. With a full assortment ol 
other Nursery stock. Wholesale list now ready, and mailed 
to the trade on application, TI. G. HANFORD, 
Columbia Nursery, Columbus, O. 
For 20 Dollars. 
Apple Trees about 5 feet high. 
Pear " 4 to 5 " 
Peach 
Concord Grape Vines, 2 years old, 
< bcrrv Trees or 5 Plum Trees. 
Pose ltu>hes. 
thrifty and of well-known popular varieties, and 
packed in the best manner, and delii ered to Express 
;ht A' r ent, as may be desired. 
KING & MOKttAY, Flushing. N. V. 
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CSMALL FRUITS AND PLANTS a SPECIALTY. 
^ All the desirable and profitable varieties. A large 
stock of prime Plants, carefully cultivated for the owner's 
own use. "Known by their fruits." and warranted gen- 
uine. Can't possibly plant one-quarter of them. Will 
sell balance at about cost Of raising them. Root-cuttinga 
from fragments— after digging— and Instructions given how 
to grow fine plants from them. Nowhere else BO cheap. 
Send for Catalogue and prices. 
SILAS WALTON, Moorestown, N.J. 
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NE MILLION FRUIT TREES, also a lar«o 
F stock of grape vines and small fruits for sale. Send 
rce-cent stamp for Catalogue. FKANKLIN DAVIS I - 0., 
three-cent stain p 
Richmond Nurseries, Richmond, Va 
1f\n (\C\(\ PEACH TREES, all the leading varieties, 
LUUiUUUfor ealent lowest rates. Send for Circular, 
HAMILTON 1TLLFN, Hightstown, \* J, 
