1871.1 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
71 
WASHBURN'S 
AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE 
TO THE 
FLOWEH A2TD KITCHEN GAEDEU. 
25th Edition. 
This work 1ms 150 pages of closely printed matter, on fine paper, and is intended as 
a complete Guide to the Amateur Cultivator \ for both Flower :uul Kitchen Garden. It 
is Illustrated with over 130 beautiful Engravings, two splendidly colored Lithograph*, 
one of Moore's Earl// Concord Sweet Corn (described on page 30 of the Jan. No. of 
Ara. Agriculturist), and njtne plate of Double Portulacas. Also a list of 400 choice 
varieties of Annuals, 330 varieties of choice biennials, and perennials, over 2C0 varieties 
of finest Greenhouse Seeds, 100 choicest varieties of Climbers, 100 varieties Ornamental 
Grasses, more than 100 varieties of rare and desirable Everlastings, 100 choicest 
French and German Flower Seeds, 403 of Newest and most desirable kinds of Vege- 
tables, to which Is added a Descriptive List of Herbs, Tobacco, Ornamental Tree 
Seeds, sesrts for Hedges, Lawn Grass, Clover, choice new varieties of Potatoes, also a list of 130 varieties of Gladiolus, including all the new foreign sorts, Tuberoses, Tigridias, Vallottas, 
Amaryllis, Lilies, Snillax, &*., which arc all described, with full directions for their cultivation. 
We feel assured, upon examination, this will be found to far surpass any existing work of similar description ; we have spared neither time, trouble, nor expense in its compilation. It 
has been our endeavor to make it reliable, not only in the description of tlic great number of flowers and vegetables which arc enumerated on its pages, hut equally so in the full and 
complete practical directions for the successful growth of every variety. In addition to this information, our remarks on laying out flower gardens will, we hope, not only prove a valu- 
able aid to amateurs, but assist in disseminating a true taste for gardening art. 
As specialties, we refer particularly to the very extensive list of NOVELTIES, many of them of rare merit, and difficult to obtain, other specialties arc oar choice selection of 
French and German flower-seeds, particularly Double Asters, German Stocks, English Double Hollyhocks, Camellia-flowered Balsams, Carnation and Ficotec Finks, Double Zinnias, 
Double Portulacas, &c; and of green-house plants, Cineraria, Calceolaria, Gloxinia, Pelargonium, Chinese Primrose, &c. Many of these arc of our own growth ; and others are received 
direct from growers who produce their own seed, and some of whom raise them ex- 
pressly for us. In our collection of German, French, and English flower-seeds wc 
feel especial pride; for they contain all the truly beautiful varieties obtained in 
Europe during the last ten years, all selected especially for us, and never surpassed, 
if equalled. 
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OUR VEGETABLE SEEDS 
arc such vs we can recommend with the greatest confidence , and, though we have 
not had the opportunity to test the latest additions, the dealers from whom they have 
been obtained leave little doubt of their real value. 
This work lias been published regardless of expense, and as Mr. Dartlctt, the well- 
oiown Agriculturist of New Hampshire, expresses, " Is far ahead of any thing of the 
kind ever before Issued from the American press." Our custom has been to charge 
for this work to all but our customers, but we find that nearly all receiving It be- 
come so, and wc have concluded to SEND IT FREE to applicants upon receipt 
of two stamps." 
'Address 
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BOSTON, M. 
New Vegetables for 1871. 
Haitian's Extra Early Red Turnip Beet.— 
The perfection of a Beet in carliness, growth, color and 
quality, boils perfectly red, valuable variety for the Market 
Gardener. 10 cts. per paper, 20 cts. per oz., $2 per lb. 
Hanson Lettuce^ the largest, most delicate, and val- 
uable Head Lettuce ever grown. Per packet, 35 cts. 
For other varieties sec Drcer'S Garden Calendar 
for 1871, mailed to all applicants. 
For the Vegetable & Flower Garden. 
NEW AND RAKE PLANTS AND SEEDS 
For 1871. 
Grass Seeds. Field Seeds, Evergreens, Plants. Poses, Dah- 
lia*. Verbenas, Gladiolus, Grape-vines, Small Fruits, Aspar- 
agus Knots, Early Potatoes, Onion Sets, Books, Imple- 
ments, &c. 
Dreer's Garden Calendar, for 1871, containing full de- 
scriptive lists of the above, (141 pages.) beautifully illus- 
trated with engravings and colored plate of New Dahlias, 
will be mailed ou receipt of a postage stamp. 
Address HENRY A. DKEER, 
714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
J. M. THORBTJRN & CO.'S 
ANNUAL DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 
VEGETABLE & AGRICULTURAL SEEDS 
With all *hc IVovcHies fov 1871, 
Is now ready for mailing, free, to all applicants. 
GROWERS AND IMPORTERS OF SEEDS, 
15 John Street, New York. 
ARLY ROSE POTATOES and other standard 
' kni'U Pure stock and fine ; orders tor seed-prices mail- 
ed. TATEM & DAVENPORT, Produce Commission Mcr- 
cl iants, 1, 2 & 4 Del. Ave. Market. Philadelphia. Penn. 
GENUINE TROPHY TOMATO SEED.-'-'Oc. 
£erj)acket; six packages $1. Sent by mail, postage free. 
UDLOW & WILSON, Auburn, UeauRa Co., Ohio. 
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BRIGGS & BRO'S 
Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue 
Of Rower and Vegetable Seeds 
AND SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS, 
FOR 18 71, 
is now ready for mailing:. It is printed on a most decent 
new-tinted paper, nnd Illustrated with nearly Five Hun- 
dred Original Engravings and Two finely executed 
Colored Plates — specimens for all of which were grown 
by ourselves the past season and 1'rom our own Stock of 
Seeds. All the Drawings and Engravings were executed by 
Artists of acknowledged taste nnd ability ,who have made 
the subject of Floral and Vegetable representations a special 
branch of their business for the last eighteen years. Tlic 
columns of the "Rural New-Yorker," "Horticulturist," 
aud other popular publications, some of which from their 
beginning to the present moment, contain evidences of Iheir 
skill. In the originality, execution and extent of the En- 
gravings it is unlike and eminently superior to any other 
Catalogue or "Floral Guide " extant. 
The Catalogue consists of more than One Hundred and 
Twelve Pages, and as soon aslpublishcd will be sent Free 
to all who ordered Seeds from us by mail the Inst season. 
To others a charge of 1"» Cents per copy will be made, which 
i3 really not the value of the Colored Plates. "Wc assure 
our friends that tlic inducements we oflei'to purchasers of 
Seeds, as to quality and extent of Stock, discounts and pre- 
miums, arc urtfttirpassea. Please send orders for Catalogues 
without delay. We have now the best Artists of the country 
at work upon 
A Colored Chromo fox* 1871. 
It will be ready to send out about the middle of January. 
The Chromo represents Forty-two Varieties of the most 
showy and popular Flowers, of natural size and color. "Wc 
design to make it the Best Plate of Flowers overissued. 
Size. 19x24 inches. The retail value would be at least Two 
Dollars; we shall, however, furnish it to customers n't ci 
Cents per copy, and shall offer Itiis a Premium upon orders 
for Seeds. Sec Catalogue when out. 
BRIGGS & BROTHER, 
Rochester, N, Y. 
Plant** rnrincrs & Gardners' 
Almanac lor 1871. 
Willi Descriptive Catalogue of Seeds, now 
readv, and will be mailed free to all applicants. 
Address L. G. PIIATT & CO.. 
St. Louis, Mo. 
GARDEN & FLOWER SEEDS.— Collections of 
choice Flower Seeds at 25 cts., 50 cts.. $1 each. Collec- 
tion ot Garden Seeds, $). Post-paid. Send stamp lor Circular. 
S. H, MAUTIN. Marblehead. Mass. 
w OOK !— 15 CENTS BUYS A SMALL PACKET, 
■H post-paid, of the genuine Trophv Tomato seeds. Send 
for It. W. H. RATUBONE, Uncasvlllc, Conn. 
GREGORY'S 
Illustrated Catalogue 
or 
Garden and Flower Seeds. 
Having in former years introduced to the public the Hub- 
bard Squash, American Turban Squash, Marblehead Mam- 
moth C&bhage, Mexican Sweet Corn. Pbinnev's Water-mel- 
on, Urown'i New Dwarf Marrowfat Pea, Boston Curled Let- 
tuce, and other 
NEW AND VALUABLE VEGETABLES, 
with the return of another season I am again prepared to 
supply the public with Vegetable and Flower Seeds of the 
purest quality. My Ann mil Catalogue is now ready, and 
will be sent free to all. My customers of last year will re- 
ceive it without writing lor it. It abounds in line engrav- 
ings, many of which were taken from photographs of the 
vegetables themselves. It has not only all novelties, but 
all the standard vegetables of the farm and garden, (over 
one hundred of which are of my own growing,; and a care- 
fully selected list of Flower Seeds. 
All my seed is sold under three warrants,— 1st: 77* at 
all money sent shall reach me. 2d: That allseed ordered 
ah all reach the purchaser . 3d : 7'hatmy seed shall be fr**h 
and true to name. I invite all to send tor Catalogues, both 
for themselves and their friends. 
JAMES J. H. GliEGORY. Marblehead, Mass. 
The Earliest and Handsomest Beet. 
Early Dark Red Egyptian Turnip Beet.— A 
trial of this variety for the past two years, authorizes us in 
recommending it as a week or ten days earlier than any 
other variety — which makes it invaluable to the Market 
Gardener as well as to all lovers of Early Vegetables. 30 
cts. per ounce, $1.00 per i ounces ; $3.00 per pound. 
b. k. bliss & soars, 
Nos. 33 Park Place & JiO Murray St.. New York. 
fGHOIGEi&SE-EDS^ 
Our Illustrated Catalogue for 1871, containing descriptions 
of all the choicest varieties ol 
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS, 
with plain and thorough directions for their culture and 
treatment, sent to any address on receipt ot Stamp. 
Address J. T. SMITH & SONS. Brentwood, N. II. 
MATTITUCK SEED FARM. 
Strictly Pure Vegetable Seeds. 
For Circulars to the Trade only, address 
FRANCIS BRILL, Sup't, 
Matfrtuck, Snflolk Co., S. V. 
