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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[Apml, 
Cheap Farms ! Free Homes ! 
<XV THB LIN'S OF THE 
UNION PACIFIC EAILROAD. 
A LAND GRANT OF 
12,000,000 ACRES 
OF TILE 
Best Farming and Mineral Lands in America. 
3,000,000 Acres in Nebraska, 
IN TILE 
CREAT PLATTE VALLEY, 
BUI 
O-AJEWDEN OIP THE WEST, 
Now for Sale! 
These lands are in the central portion of the United States, 
on the 41st degree of North Latitude, the central line of the 
great Temperate Zone of the American Continent, and for 
Brain-growing and stock-raising unsurpassed by any in the 
Unite! States. 
CHEAPER IN PRICE, more favorable terms given, and 
more convenient to market than can be found elsewhere. 
FREE Homesteads for Actual Settlers. 
THE BEST LOCUTIONS POE COLOMES. 
Soldiers Entitled to a Homestead of 160 Acres, 
Free Passes to Purchasers of Land. 
Send for the new descriptive pamphlet, with new maps, 
published in Knglish, German, Swedish, and Danish, mailed 
free everywhere. Address 
O. P. DAVIS, 
Land Commissioner, V. P. R.R. Co, 
OMAHA, NEB. 
900,000 ACRES 
OF 
EXCELLENT E^IfclM I INL- 
AND SPLENDID 
Michigan Pine Lands 
FOR SALE, 
On which are ONE THOUSAND MILLIONS OF 
PIXE TIMBER, and inexhaustible quantities of Maple, 
Beech, Elm, Ash, Hemlock, Oak, etc. 
The grant of lands to the Grand Rapids and Indiana Rail- 
road Company, to build their Koad from Fort Wayne, Ind., 
to Traverse Bay and Mackinaw, Michigan, comprises in its 
farming lauds every variety of soil, from the rich day loam 
to the light sandy, and tliey are found in that section of 
Michigan, north of the city of Grand Rapids, and contiguous 
to the great fruit belt on the eastern snores of Lake Michi- 
gan, now being rapidly developed by railroad and other en- 
terprises. 
Farming Lands are sold to actual settlers, on cre- 
dit, one quarter down, balance in yearly payments, interest 
7 per cent. Persons desirous of locations for farms will, on 
application at the OJfice in Grand Rapids, be fur- 
nished with Tickets over the Road, entitling them to 
Return of Fares, iu the event of purchasing any of the 
Company's farming land. For information about the- lauds, 
prices, location, etc., etc., address 
WW. A. HOWARD, Land Commissioner, 
Title Perfect. Grand Rapids, Michigan. 
FREE! 
Containing reliable descriptions of city property, suburb- 
an residences, and JVeto England farms. Now for sale. 
Address 
REAL ESTATE JOURNAL, 25 Tremont Row, Boston. 
1,500,000 
Acres of the best Farming Lands in Illinois, 
Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, and 
Missouri, for sale at low prices and on easy terms 
to settlers. Descriptive pamphlets, and all other necessary 
Information, freely furnished by mail or otherwise. 
W, J. BARNEY, Chicago, 111. 
A RARE OPPORTUNITY 
in the best market, the 
** most delightful and healthy 
climate, and best Fruit Soil iu the Union; SO miles from 
Philadelphia. Land from $20 to $S0 per acre. For full in- 
formation, address R. J. Bybsks, Hammonton, X. J. 
FOR SALE.— Fine farm of 240 acres, -with pood 
buildings, in Dorchester Co., Maryland, near Cam- 
bridge, the couutv town, for $4,000, on terms to suit. 
Address A. I. MOBRAY, Cambridge, Dorchester Co., Md. 
GUANO, B01 
Best No. 1 Peruvian Guano. Best Ground Bone. Best 
Land Plaster. Sold in lots t» suit, to either the. farmer or 
dealer, by GUIFl'ING & CO., 
Bend for Circular. 60 Cortlandt St., New York. 
SEED corn: 
ii 
CORN IS KING. 
M 
Cooley's Early Field Corn. 
MILLIONS OF BUSHELS OF CORN are lost annually 
by the early fall frosts; and other millions are not 
developed, by the failure of the young stalks to push for- 
ward before the dry and hot weather of July and August 
dwarfs their growth. 
Mr. C. C. Cooley, of Manchester Island, In the Ohio River, 
during the past twelve years hits developed ;i White Field 
Corn that is at once yeby prolific, and 
Matures in Fourteen "Weeks. 
Of this corn the New York Herald says : " The ears of 
corn received of Mr. Cooley are certainly a novelty. Only 
think of new corn, raised in Ohio, ripe enough to shell and 
sell in the New York market on the ISth of August. * 
The N. Y. Tribune says : '* This corn is extraordinary." 
The Pi'airie Farmer says: "The cars average eleven 
inches in length. The kernels .... are matured enongii 
to withstand injury from the frost. As the stalks of this 
corn are nut so tall as those of other varieties, it can be 
planted uearer together." 
FREE DISTRIBUTION OF SEED. 
The seed of this very desirable Corn is only this spring 
first presented to the public. For the purpose of extending 
its benefits as widely us possible, the publishers of the 
CINCINNATI WEEKLY TIMES 
Have devised a method of distributing 
TEN THOUSAND SACKS FREE, 
To the farmers of the North, North-west, West, and South- 
west. 
For further Information address, wilh stamp, 
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY TIMES, 
No. 63 "West Third St., Cincinnati, O. 
The Premium Sanford Corn. 
It has'received the highest premiums at every 
State and County Fair wherever exhibited. 
150 Farmers, m different States, who have 
tested it the past season, testify to its superiority 
over all other varieties. M.W. Stone, of Hanib- 
den, O., reports a yield of 208 bushels from 
one and one sixth of an acre without extra cul- 
ture. J. .1. Atherly, New Village, N. Y., says : 
I have raised 55 bushels from one half-acre. 
J. D. Idgar, Yankton, Dakota Terr., writes : 
It matures much earlier than any corn we have 
ever had here. It is tne corn for this coun- 
try. I propose to give it a more extended trial. 
Ship me by freight 40 bushels selected seed. 
From Chamberlain & Chaffer, Garrotte, 111.: 
The Sanford corn produced on an average two 
ears to a stalk. Planted 1st of June, harvested 
middle of September (100 days from planting) . 
Have found none to equal it. J.W.Miller, Gra- 
ham Lake, Minn., writes: I planted May 14th. 
The season being very dry, it did not sprout in 
three weeks. My neighbors Baid I was sold, but 
changed their tune at picking time. I harvested 
14 bushels of the finest corn I ever saw from 
the pint of seed planted. I shall plant the 
whole, and want no better corn. Dr. N. S. 
Smith, Janesville, "Wis., reports: I raised 110 
bushels of sound, ripe corn per acre, while 
my White and Yellow Dent did not exceed 65 
per acre. 
Beware of bogus and impure seed. Send to head-quarters 
and get the genuine. fW Those who order, and state the 
name of the paper in which they saw this advertisement 
will receive gratis one pound of the famous Late Rose 
Fotato. One quart, post-paid, 00c. : two, $1 ■ peck, by ex. or 
freight, $2: a bushel. $3; bushel, $5. 
SEED POTATOES.— Peerless — i lbs., post-paid, 75c. ; 
one bushel, by freight or express, $1.50; one bbl., $3.50: five 
or more, $3 per bbl. Late Rose (genuine) — 4 lbs., post-paid, 
75c. ; bushel, by freight or express, $3.50 ; one bbl., $8. Early 
Rose, $5.50 per bbl. 
SEED OATS.— For two stamps, to pay postage, I will 
send three samples, sufficient for trial, the best from ten 
varieties tested tor two seasons. 
Send stamp for Circular, giving full description and list 
of choice Field and Garden Seeds. Address " 
S. B. FANNING, Jamesport, N. Y. 
TUT A TVTMfiT'TT i>e:\*t coR^r.-Raised 
JXL AJXUXLW 1 XI 500 bushels, seed obtained from I. 
N. Balthis. Enormously productive. Price by mail, 4 lbs., 
80c. By express, 1 pk., $1.25; ^_bush. L $2; 1 bush., $2.75; 
2 bushels, $5. Address 
pk„"$j.25; H bush., $2; i bush., $2.75 
ess RICH LECHNER, Sheridan, Pa. 
(CHOICES SAWFOBI) CORN, saved 
qts., 
Addr 
P. O. Box 1,392. Fort Wayne, Ind. 
f from selectedears. Price per qt., post-paid, 50c; two 
, 80c ; one pk., by ex., $1.75 ; U bu., $5.r>0 ■ per bu.. $J. 
ddress CHARLES L. SCHMUCKER. 
MOORE'S EARLY €0>€0R1) 
SWEET CORN.— Every one should plant this, 
the earliest and best in cultivation. 15c per pkt., 4 pkts, for 
50c, by mail, post-paid. 
JULIUS L. BROWNING, Chatham Village, N.Y. 
CAMPBELL'S 60 Days Sugar Corn.— 
New. Believed to be the earliest sweet corn grown. 
Long ears, lar^e grains, and exquisite flavor. Packet, 25c, 
post-paid. GEO. W. CAMPBELL, Delaware, Ohio. 
JOHN S. COLLINS sells £ood senumc plants as 
low as any other responsible person offers. 
Great Reduction in Prices, 
As we have reduced the prices of our 
CELEBRATED BONE FERTILISERS 
lor the sprine: trade, we Invite all interested in agriculture 
to send lor Circulars. Address 
LISTER BROTHERS, Newark, N. J. 
Having been the first to introduce to the public the 
Hubbard Squash, American Turban Squash, Marblehead 
Mammoth Cabbage, Mexican Sweet Corn, Phinney's Water- 
melon, Brown's New Dwarf Marrowfat Pea, BoBton Curled 
Lettuce, and other 
Neiv 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 Annual Catalojirue 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 fine engravings, 
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 arid garden (over one hun- 
dred of which are of my own growing), and a carefully se- 
lected list of Flower Seeds. As statedin my Catalogue, all 
my seed is sold under three warrants— 1st : That all money 
sent shall reach me. 2d: That all seed ordered shall reach 
the purchaser. 3d: That mu seeds shall be fresh, and true, 
to name. Catalogues free to all. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY Marblehead t Mass. 
SEED 
TREES. PLANTS. 
GENUINE. 
FRUIT 
Our Descriptive Cataxogt/e of Choice Garden, Field, 
and Flower Seeds, Small Fruits, Fruit, Ornamental, 
and Shade Trees. Shrubs, Vines, Roses, Bulbs, Vegeta- 
ble Plants, Fertilizers, etc, with Order-Sheet and Direction 
Envelope, mailed to all on application. Seeds, Plants, 
etc., mailed to all parts of the United States and 1 erritories 
safe and fresh. We grow Vegetables, Small Fruits, etc, 
for market ourselves, and know the value of a pure, reli- 
able article to the Farmer, Gardener, and Fruit Grower. 
All can sow and plant our stock with confidence. 
D. H. BROWN & SONS, Seedsmen, Fruit Growers, etc 
24 Hiram bt., & Cherry Lawn Farm, New Brunswick, N. J. 
ALL FOR $1.00. 
Sent post-paid, by mail. 
10 pkts. Choice Annual Flowers, worth 50 cts. 
1 Choice Gladiolus Bulb, ..." 30 cts. 
1 Lilium Auratum Bulb, ..." 30 cts. 
2 Double Tuberose Bulbs, . . " 30 cts. 
One sent free for a club of five. 
Catalogue of Flower and Garden Seeds sent free. 
W. B. DIMON, Jr., & CO . , Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Choice Onion Seed 
Every old onion-raiser knows that the difference in value 
of a crop of onions raised from seed of average qnalitv, and 
one raised from onions that have been most carefully hand- 
picked each year for a long series of years, is from fifty to a 
hundred dollars. The seed 1 offer is of my own growing, 
and has had its reliability of yielding choice onions, free 
from scullions, as fully inbred as are the traits in any of the 
purest bred animals. My catalogue has recommeridationa 
from twenty farmers who have used my seed, and so know 
all about it. Catnloirues went free to all. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
Fall Meadow Oat-Grass Seed. 
Last year we were unable to supply the demand for this 
article. We have now a limited quantity fall we could ob- 
tain from Europe) of this variety, so valuable for pasture 
or hay. It is fully described and ficured in the American 
Agriculturist of March, 1871, pa^e 104. Price per bushel of 
14 lbs., $4.00. Sample packets, by mail, of two pounds, for 
one dollar. We also offer the following : 
English or Perennial Rye-Grass Seed, per bush., $4.00 
Kentucky Blue Grass, extra clean, " " 4.50 
Lawn Grass, finest mixture, " " 5.00 
Sweet-scented Vernal Grass, per lb., .80 
White Dutch Clover, " .60 
Alsike or Hybrid Clover, " .80 
Luceru or French Clover (Alfalfa), * .60 
With all otherGrass, Garden, and Flower Seeds, for which 
eeeDreer's Garden Calendar for 1872, mailed to all appH- 
HEJfRY A. DREER, Seed Warehouse 
714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Three Hew Melons. 
My Catalogue contains a description, with engravings, of 
three new melons, which are well worthy the attention of 
all who love choice melons. Catalogue free to all. 
JAMES J. II. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
RUSSEL COE'S 
Ammoniated Bone Superphosphate Lime, 
The most valuable commercial fertilizer now in use, at ft 
reduced price. 
Quality guaranteed equal to anv heretofore manufactured. 
Prof. Samuel W. Johnson, of Yale College, and Chemist 
for the State of Connecticut, in his report on commercial 
fertilizers, makes it worth fifteen dollars per ton, in gold, 
more than any of the sixteen kinds of fertilizers analyzed, 
most of them superphosphates, as will be seen by reference 
to his pamphlets. 
Manufactory and Post-Office at Linden, Union Co., N. J. 
CLUB TOGETHER. WAVE WHEN YOU CAN. 
Small Fruit Plants given away. $7 worth for $5. $1G 
worth for $10. $15 worth for $25, ordered at dozeu or 100 
rates. See paie 133. 
TUOS, C. ANDREWS, Moorestown, N. J. 
