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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[ March, 
THE HANSON LETTUCE. 
The above cut represents a sectional view, showing the 
inside of this truly superior Lettuce. The heads are re- 
markably large, deliciously sweet, tender, and crisp, even to 
the outer leaves. Price, per packet, 25c. 
Basilars Extra Early Beet.— The perfection of 
a Beet, being very early, of quick growth, line turnip-rooted 
form, and good color, ft profitable variety for the Market- 
Gardener, and one of the best for family use. Per lb., $1.00; 
per oz.,20c. 
Bastian's Half-Long Blood Beet, in color, shape, 
nnd size, ia all that can be desired in a Beet. A valuable 
variety to follow after the preceding one. Per lb., $1.50; 
per oz., 20c. 
Dark Itcd Egyptian Beet.— A small, early variety. 
Flat, dark blood color. Per lb., $3 ; per oz., 30c. 
Philadelphia Flat Dutch Cabbage.— Extra se- 
lected. A profitable variety. Per lb., $3; per oz., 30c. 
Philadelphia Late Drumhead Cabbage.— 
Per lb., $3; per oz., 30c. 
Boston Market Celery.— A dwarf solid variety. 
Per oz., 50c. ; per packet, 10c. 
Conover's Colossal Asparagus.— Per lb., $3.00; 
per oz., 30c. 
Lcshcr's Mammoth Asparagus.— Per lb., $1.00; 
per oz., 20c. 
-Self-blanchin* 
,50c. 
Cauliflower Le Noranand- The finest variety. 
Short-stemmed. Per oz., $'2.50 ; per packet, 25c. 
Trophy Tomato.— Our own saving, from extra large 
selected fruit. Per oz., ?3 ; per packet, 20c. 
Tomato.— The Cook's Favorite, Tilden, and Feejec 
Island. Per oz., 40c. ; per packet, 10c. 
Tomato.— Philadelphia Market and Gen. Grant. Per 
oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
Onion.— Yellow Dan vers. S3 per lb. ; 30c. per oz. 
*' "White or Silver Skin. $3.50 per lb. ; SCc. per oz. 
The above Onion Seed are Philadelphia-grown, the best 
for sets. 
The above are only a few of the many varieties we have 
for sale, all of which will be mailed free at prices quoted. 
1872. 
BREED'S 
Garden Seeds, 
b~k«*;\ ALWAYS 
:J^8R Fresh & Reliable. 
*^^3gg*f^%^y A full stock of every variety, with nil 
NOVELTIES 
IN 
Vegetable and Flower Seeds, 
Plants, Bulbs, etc., etc. 
Drc-cr's Extra Early Pea has acquired a reputation 
beyond all others as an earl'/, even cropper, so essential lor 
an early, profitable crop. Per bush., $10: per tit., 40c. 
McLean's Little Gem.— Delicious flavor, dwarf, and 
quite early. Per qt., 60c. 
Lax ton's Alpha Pea.— The earliest and best dwarf 
wrinkled marrow Pea. Per pt., $1. 
Beans.— Dwarf German Wax. Early, remarkably ten- 
der, and stringless. Per qt , 50c. 
Beans.— Large Lima. Extra selection. Five Beans to a 
pod. Per qt., 50c. 
Coin.— Darling's and Crosby's EarlvSngar. Per 
qt., 40c. Stowell's Evergreen.— 23c. per qt. 
All varieties of Peas. Beans, and Corn, when sent by mail, 
are 16c. additional per quart for postage. 
Early White Curled Endivc- 
very fine, large, and extra curled. Per oz.. 
FLOWER SEEDS. 
Our stock of flower seeds is unusually large and fine. "We 
make a specialty of this department, and grow many of the 
leading kinds on our seed gardens aud farm. The finest 
varieties of Asters, Balsams, Carnations, Calceolaria, Cine- 
raria, Cyclamen, Dahlia, Diadem Pink, China Pink, Heart V 
Easc or Pansy, Larkspurs, Lobelia, Minulns, Nasturtium, 
Phlox Drummondii, Petunia, Double Portulaca, Stock 
Gilly, Verbenas, Double Zinnias, etc., etc., etc. 
PLANTS, SHRVBS, BULBS, etc. 
Every variety for the Garden, Window Garden, Conserva- 
tory, and Greenhouse. 
DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR FOR 1 872, 
"With full descriptive lists of our stock, will be mailed to all 
upon receipt of u postage-stamp. Address 
HENRY A. DREER, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
Fottler's Improved Brunswick Callage. 
This fine Cabbage, originally intro- 
duced by our Mr. Schlegel, and per- 
fected in size and form by Mr Fottler, 
father of the junior member of our 
firm, still maintains its superiority 
for general culture over all other cab* 
bages at present known. 
The accompanying cut was drawn 
and engraved from a fair average 
specimen of our seed stodc crop of 
ISH, and is a faithful representation of 
the variety as sob) by us. It is a rapid 
grower, and uniformly productive of 
large, handsome, solid heads, on short 
stems, with but few outside leaves. 
Early planted, it is ready for use In 
duly and August. Later planed.lt is 
Jn use throughout the winter. We 
fffer seed of this tine variiety, and a 
general assortment of other seeds, in 
ijiiantities suited to the requirements 
of purchasers. 
The specially of our business is fur- 
nishing seeds of cr/ra quality suited 
to the requirements of Market •( harden- 
ers and others. Our seeds are grown 
from the choicest stocks and in the 
most careful manner, and wc know 
ingly deal in no other. 
Catalogues of varieties 
and prices sent free to 
all who apply for them. 
Address 
SOHLEGEL, EVERETT & CO,, 16 S, Market St,, Boston, Mass, 
Our Seed Catalogue 
FOR 1872, 
Enlarged and improved, containing a complete list of all 
me best varieties of 
VEGETABLE. FIELD, and FLOWEB SEEDS, 
isnowrcadv, and will be sent to any address on receipt of 
postage stamp. 
E. A. REEVES, 
p.o.Boxsbco. 58CortlandtSt., New York. 
SKKD POTATOES A SPECIAL. 
TY. EARLY ROSE and all Hio beet varieties in 
fine condition. Sena your orders to TATEM & DAVEN- 
r«r.l\ l, 2, and 1 Delaware Av. Market, Philadelphia, Pa. 
S3T See "Corn is King," in another column. 
GENUINE WETHERSFIELD ONION 
SEED, GARDEN, VEGETABLE, 
and FARM SEEDS, etc. 
JL-t.. jQ. Ilaxvloy'Q 
Annual Descriptive Catalogue of the above Bcetls for 18T3, 
contafajing a complete selection or vegetable ami ngricnl. 
' nral seeds of superior quality, to meet th" requirements of 
Market-Gardeners and others, is just published, and will be 
sent free to all applicants. Address 
R. P. II.VWliEY, 49; and 10 3 Main St., Hartford, Ct. 
P3;int*s Fm-mci-s siml Cstu-tlciicrs' 
Almanac for 1872. 
Witli Descriptive Catalogue of Seeds, 
now ready, and "Will be mailed free to all applicants. 
Address L. G. rr.ATT & CO., St. Louis, Mo. 
Just Issued — The Nineteenth Edition 
of our. 
Seed Catalogue 
AXD 
Illustrated Flower and Kitchen 
Garden Directory, 
Of 150 pages, which we shall be pleased to furnish to all who 
liave not already received it, and who will inclose us two 
stantps. It gives the price of 3,000 varieties of Seeds, Gla- 
diolus and other Bulbs, Small Fruits, etc., with a Special 
List of Novelties in Vegetable and Flower Seeds not 
before given. 
English Aeorns, for Seed.— This variety of "White 
Oak is celebrated throughout England for ornamental and 
useful purposes. The growth is pyramidal, instead of 
branching like other varieties of oak. Our stock U kept in 
the finest condition for planting. One quart of Aeorns, by 
mail, post-paid, for CO cents. Price per bushel on applica- 
tion. Address 
CURTIS &. COBB, 
161 Tremont St. P Boston, Mass. 
Having been the first to introduce to the public the 
Hubbard Squash, American Turban Squash, Marblehead 
Mammoth Cabbage, Mexican Sweet Corn, Phinncy's "Water- 
melon, Brown's New Dwarf Marrowfat Pea, Boston Curled 
Lettuce, and other 
2feu> and Valuable Vegetable*, 
with the return of another season I am again prepared to 
supply the public with Vegetable and Flower Seeds of the 
purest quality. My Annual Catalogue is now ready, and will 
be sent free to all. My customers of last year will receive 
it without writing for it. It abounds in tine engraving.-, 
many of which were taken from photographs of the vege- 
tables themselves. It has not only all novelties, but the 
standard vegetables of the farm and garden (over one hun- 
dred of which are of my own growing), and a carefully se- 
lected list of Flower Seeds. As sfatediu niv Catalogue, all 
my seed is sold under three warrants— 1st: TJiftt all money 
sent shall reach me. 2d: That all seed ordered shall reach 
the purchaser. 3d: That my seeds shall be fresh, and true 
to name. Catalogues free to all. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
Vegetable Seeds, etc. 
OCK ANNUAL 
PRICE LIST 
OF 
Vegetable & Agricultural Seeds 
Embracing all the standard kinds, at popular prices, is now 
ready, and mailed free to any address. 
ALFRED: BRIDCEMAN & SON, 
876 Broadway, New York. 
1W AND RARE VEGETABLES. 
I make the seed of New and Rare Vegetables a specialty, 
besides raising all the common varieties. On the cover of 
my Catalogue will be found extracts from letters received 
from farmers and gardeners residing in over thirty different 
States aud Territories who have used my seed from one to 
ten years. Catalogues sent free to all. My customers of 
last year will receive it without writing for it. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
THORBURN'S FLOWER SEEDS. 
Our Annual Descriptive 
CATALOGUE OF FLOWER SEEDS, 
containing all the novelties, also Hybrid Gladiolus 
niifl Spring Bulbs, is now ready for mailing free to 
applicants. New Tree Seed Catalogue also just issued. 
J. M. THORBURN & CO., 15 John St.. New York. 
NOW 
READY. 
YV. 
"Woodruff's Annual Catalogue of choice 
Greenhouse and Vegetable Plants. Special 
inducements to buyers. Send for Cata- 
logue, free to all. Address 
B. WOODRUFF, Florist, West field, N. J. 
Three 2Tew Melons. 
My Catalogue contains a description, with engravings, of 
three new melons, which are well worthy tlfc attention of 
all who love choice melons. Catalogue free to all. 
.TAMES .T. II. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
iriATl tf.-l TEN" CTIOICE FLOTrEr.IKG PLANTS, 
A '/AX ul. hv mail, post-paid. S'-n.l slamp for 
circular. II. A. CATLIN, Corry, Pa. 
