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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[March, 
8500 IN" FREjyxiTJMS. 
NEW AND CHOICE VEGETABLES 
IMPORTANT TO POTATO GBOWJEBS. 
TWO NEW POTATOES! 
EXTRA EARLY VERMONT.— Earliest Potato Known. 
Seven to Ten Days Earlier than the celebrated Earlv Rose. Enormously Productive, and of ex- 
cellent flavor. ^"Prw. $1 per pound; four-pound package, &— by mail postpaid. - 
COJMPTOrV'S SURPRISE.— 826 Bushels to the Acre 
j a few days later than the Early Rose, 
eeason? with ordinary field culture, at the rateTof H'i'S Bushels to the "Acre ! 
jJ2?" Price, $3 per pound— by mail post-paid. 
An Enormous Cropper, of Fine Quality, ripening ; 
' ultnre 
Yielded the past 
Orders for either of the above varieties, accompanied &'/ the rush, will be booked as soon as received, and executed 
in rotation wHilc the stock lasts " s soon as the weather will permit. 
Being satisfied of the superiority ot the two new varieties of Potatoes offered bv us this Spring, THE EXTRA 
EARLY VERMONT and f'OMl'TON'S SURPRISE, we hereby offer the following prizes to those who Bball grow 
the largest quantity from one pound of the Seed purchased from us, with ordinary farm culture. 
For the largest quantity of EXTRA EARLV VERMONT from one pound of Seed S100 00 
For the second largest 75 OO 
For the third largest 50 00 
For the fourth largest 25 OO 
For the largest quantity of COMPTON'S SURPRISE from one pound of Seed 100 00 
For the second largest 75 00 
For the third largest 50 00 
For the fourth largest 35 00 
ILLUSTRATED CIRCULARS, giving a description of the above, and stating what will be required of those 
competing for premiums, will be mailed to all applicants. 
J± NEW TOMATO! 
THE "ARLINGTON." 
Early, Solid, ami Enormously Productive. Originated by H. D wight Smith, Esq., of Arlington, Va„ and 
Is a cross between the Early Smooth Jied and Feejee. Fruit of perfect form, smooth, bright red color, verv .so/id, having 
small seed sells, and no hard core at the center, being of the same delicate texture and brilliant color 
throughout. Ripens with the earliest. Fruit often weighing 24 to 2G ounces, with ordinary field culture, 
Enormouslv productive, and of excellent flavor. Stands the drouth better than any other variety. 
$3T~ Price, 25 cents per packet ; 5 packets for $1. 
The following certificates will show what is thought of this variety in its native locality: 
The Potomac Fruit-Growers* Society had on exhibition specimens of the Arlington Tomato, one of the results of (apt. 
H. D. Smith's experiments In hybridizing this vegetable— and it was pronounced of superior excellence in size, form, color, 
Bolidity, evenness of ripening, and flavor. (Signed) PARIS II. FOLSOM, Sec'v. 
I find the ' 
equals it. 
From L. J. Tattle, Assistant Treasurer United State*. 
Arlington*' has in a remarkable degree all the requisites of a perfect Tomato. 
(Signedj 
I know nothing that 
L. J. TUTTLE. 
lYom the President's Gardener. 
The Arlington Tomato, tested under my supervision in the President's Hardens, was superior to any other kind. 
iShrned) ALEXANDER HcKERBlCHEB, Gardener at the White House. 
From D. IT. Harrington, Wa-sh-ingtoit, D. C. 
Dear Sir.: I wish to congratulate you on the marked success of your hybrid Tomato, "The Arlington." I tested it on 
my farm the past season side hv side with the " Trophy." " General Grant,*' »nil " Feejee." and while, my other plants were 
older and larger when set, the " Arlington " ripened fully ten clays before any of the others, and has the further peculiarity 
that the same vines bear an abundance of fruit until th" frost kills them, while all other kinds with me have required ah 
extra set of plants for late fruit. Its solidity and flavor alone are enough to mark its superiority over anything I 
have ever seen. 
The Nineteenth Annual Edition of our celebrated Seed Catalogue and Amateur's Guide to the Flower 
and Kitchen Garden Isnow readvlor distribution, and will oe mailed free to our customers of ISZLand to all 
applicants upon receipt of 25 cents ; an edition elegantly bound in cloth, 51.00. This is without exception the largest 
and best Catalogue ever published in this or any other country. It contains 2Q0 pases,- including several hundred 
finely-executed engravings of favorite flowers and vegetables, and a beautifully colored chromo of a 
group of some of the most popular flowers in cultivation. Also a descriptive list Of 2,000 species and 
varieties of flower and vegetable seeds, including all the novelties of the past season, with full directions for culture. 
Address 
F. O. Box 5,712. 
B. K. BLSSS & SONS, 
23 Park Place and 20 Murray St., SFew York City. 
,60 
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Genuine Weihersfield Onion Seed. 
"We have just received a fine stock of the above from one 
ot the most reliable growers in Wothersheld, which we offer 
at prices greatly reduced from last year. 
oz. \i lb. t>. 
Extra Early Pert, very earlv and productive. 25c. $ij.7r> •-.'-' 
WethersUela Large Red, for mum crop 15c. 
Large Red Oral or Globe 80c. 
Wl'ite Globe, an excellent market variety 40c. 
Yellow Globe, very productive 40c. 
Yellow Danvers i True) 25c. 
White Portuqal 30c. 
Early Cracker, an early yellow flat variety. ,30c. 
The above will lie sent, post-paid, to any address upon re- 
ceipt of price. Address H. K. BLISS & SONS, 
Nos. 23 Park Place and 20 Murray Bt., New York. 
LAWN GRASS SEED. 
By the use of our improved mixture, a beautiful Lawn 
may be made Id a very short lime. For preparing a Lawn, 
and subsequent management, see our S^ed Catalogue. 
Packages of one qt., S0c« mailed to any address, "post-paid. 
By express, per peck, ft. 15; per bushel, $6.00. 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
Nop. 23 Park Place and 20 Murray st.. New York. 
Flower Seeds. Flower Seeds. 
BY 
33 KINDS FOR $ I .OO. 
MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID. 
The subscriber, having over 40 years' experience in culti- 
vating Flower Seeds, etc., has made a selection of all the 
most desirable flowers for general cultivation. The list com- 
prises o vi :r250 kinds, and a person seleciinglVoni it can obtain 
just as fine flowers as if selecting from an expensive fancy 
catalogue, at less than half the expense— as many on the list 
are sold by others at 10c. 15c, 20c, and 25c. per package. 
The list will be sent to all who apply for it. 
G. R. GAKRETSON, Flushing, L.I. , N.Y. 
THORBURN ? S 
Secure the genuine article by ordering them now. Price 
per barrel, $5.50; per bushel. $2.50; or four pounds bv mail 
for*!. .T. M. THORBtRN & CO., 
13 John Street, New York. 
Lane's Improved 
IMPERIAL, 
SUGAR BEET. 
This superb variety is the 
result ot a careful selection 
for several years past of th<* 
Fn nch Imperial Sugar Beet, 
by Mr. Henry Lane, an expe- 
rienced farmer ol Cornwall. 
"S t. Alter a satisfactory trial. 
we can recommend it with 
the greatest confidence, as 
being hardier, more produc- 
tive, and containing a greater 
percentage of sugar til an the 
ordinary variety, and much 
better adapted for cultiva- 
tion in this country, either for 
stock or the manufacture of 
sugar. TVe hear the most 
favorable reports from those " 
who have tested it in various 
sections of the country, all of 
whom are satisfied of its 
superiority. It is the best 
beet raised for feeding cows 
oryoungstock. From thirty 
to "forty ions raised to the 
acre, at a cost of from five to 
eight cents per bushel. The 
cheapness with which they 
can be raised, the largo 
amount of healthy, nutritious 
food raised to tlie acre, and 
its great value as food for 
cattle, sheep, and swine, 
make this the most profit- 
able root to raise. 
Four pounds is the amount 
usually required for one acre. 
See remarks respecting this 
variety in the February No. 
of the Am. Agriculturist. 
We have purchased the en- 
tire stock of Mr. Lane. 
Price, 15 cents per ounce; 
50 cents lour ounces; fl.50 
per pound. 
B. K . bliss & SONS, 
No. 23 Park Place, and 29 
Murray St., New York. 
Bliss's Improved Long Orange Carrot. 
This superior variety is the result of a careful selection, 
for successive years. o"f the best-formed, largest, and deep- 
est-colored roots of the Imported Long Orange Carrot, by 
which it has attained a perfection hitherto unknown in thtt 
useful vegetable, being larger, better flavored, and of a 
deeper orange color, and more sure to produce a crop. But- 
ter-makers will find this variety very useful in giving to 
their butter a rich, deep yellow" color. We unhesitatingly 
pronounce it the best variety in the market, and one which 
will not fail to give satisfaction to the purchaser. One oz.. 
15c; four ounces. 50c; one lb., $1.50. bv man, post-paid. 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
P. O. Box "i,712, New York. 
FLOWEES and PLANTS 
For the House and Garden. 
ALL DESIRABLE VARIETIES, 
NEW* AND OLD, 
Grown at our Houses in tlie best manner, 
SENT EVERYWHERE BY MAIL. 
Among other novelties, all should have tlie new bedding 
plant, a "WHITE SALVIA. 
For catalogues, address H. E. CHITTY, 
Supt. Bellevue Nursery Co., Paterson, N. J. 
CROSMAX BRO.'S Descriptive Catalogue and Guide to 
Flower and Vegetable Garden tor 1^73, containing a beauti- 
ful Colored Hlale, and a large number ot" tine wood en- 
gravings. Address CROSMAX BROS., . 
(Established rsio.) Rochester, N. Y. 
New and Rare Plants 
FOR SPRING OF 1873. 
John Sanl's Catalogue of New and Beautiful Plants will 
be ready iu February, containing a beautiful colored plate 
of the " Queen of Primroses'* (Primula Japonica). Mailed 
free to all my customers ; to others, price 10 cents. A plain 
copy to all applicants free. 
JOli:V SJlTlTE., Washington, ». C. 
Choice Plants and Trees. 
QL.HI BROTHERS, Growers of Orna. 
mental Trees, Plants, and Flowers. Send 
for Catalogue. Newark Nursery, Newark, N. J. 
Late of Springfield, Mass. 
in small quantities at 
wholesale rates. New 
Annual Catalogue, now 
ready, sent free. 
Address W. B. WOODRtTFF, Florist, "vTestflcld, N. J. 
in another column advertisement about 
Iowa antl Nebraska Lands. 
PLANTS 
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