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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
Ill 
BLISS' SELECT 
GARDEN SEEDS. 
B. K. BLISS &, SON, 
Nos. 41 Parlt Ron, and tot Nassau Street, New York. 
Importers, Growers, and Dealers in Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, Horticultural 
Implements, and Garden Requisites. 
TVould invite attention to the following COLLECTIONS OF SEEDS for 
THE FLOWER AND KITCHEN GARDEN, 
which have been favorably known in every section of the country for the past Sixteen years. 
Collections of Flower Seeds by Mail. Collections cf Kitchen Garden Seeds. 
The following collections contain the most showy varle- 
ties in our large assortment, with full directions for culture. 
Each packet contains a mixture of the different colors and 
varieties of its species, so that a greater display canbe made 
at a mnch less price than when ordered in separate packets. 
Those unacquainted with Flowers, as well as the experi- 
enced cultivator, may order without fear of disappointment. 
Coll. A — contains twenty choice varieties of Annuals.. .$1.00 
Coll. B— contains twenty choice varieties of Biennials 
and Perennials 1.00 
Coll. C— contains ten extra varieties of Annuals and 
Perennials, embracing many of the new and 
choicest in cultivation 1.00 
Coll. D— contains Ave very choice varieties, selected 
from Prize Flower*, of English Pansies, Ger- 
man. Carnation and Picolee Pinks, Verbenas, 
Truffaut's French Asters, Double Hollyhocks 1.00 
Any one remitting $3.00 will receive the four assortments 
postage free. 
Coll. E — contains fifteen very select varieties of Green- 
house Seeds .„ „. §3.00 
Coll. F — contains one hundred varieties of Annuals, 
Biennials and Perennials, including many 
new and choice varieties 5.00 
Coll. G— contains iiftv varieties of Annuals, Biennials 
and Perennials 2.50 
Coll. H— contains twenty varieties of hanlv Annuals, 
Biennials and Perennials, for sowing in Autumn.1.00 
The seeds contained in the above assortments arc of our 
own selection. Purchasers who prefer to make their selec- 
tion from the Catalogue will be entitled to a discount pro- 
portionate to the quantity ordered. 
A COMPLETE ASSORTMEXT OF VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR OHB 
year's supply, foe a large or. SHALL gaedex. 
The following Collections are made np in the most liberal 
manner, care being taken to give a sufficient quantity of all 
the finest varieties and most useful sorts of Vegetables 
required in the Kitchen Gardeu. 
Assortment No. 5 contains 55 varieties, §.1.50 
" No. 6 contains 33 varieties. 2.00 
" No. 7 contains lo varieties, 1.00 
The above are prepared expresslv for sending by mail, and 
will be sent post-paid upon receipt'of prices annexed. 
Larger Collections, which can be safely sent bv express 
(freight paid by purchaser,) to any part of the co'untry, as 
follows: 
No. 1, $20.00 ; No. 2, $15.00 ; No. 3, §10.00 ; No. 4, $5.00. 
For a list of the contents of each Collection, sec Sixteenth 
Annual Edition of our Illustrated Seed Catalogue 
and Guide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden, 
now ready for distribution. 
No pains or expense have been spared in preparing this 
edition, to make it the most complete work of the kind over 
published in this country. 
It contains 120 pages of closelv printed matter, and two 
hundred choice engravings of favorite Flowers and Vege- 
tables— a large portion of which are entirelv new; also, 
two beautifully colored lithographs of Lilium Aura- 
turn and a group of Pansies, and a descriptive 
list ofupwarrts of (to thousand species and varieties of 
Flower and Vegetable Seeds, includingallthe novelties o*ihe 
past season, with directions for their culture; also, a list 
of upwards of One Hundred varieties of Choice Gladiolus— 
with many otherSummer-Flowering Bnlhs— and much useful 
information upon the subject of cardening generally. 
A copy will be mailed to all applicants enclosing Ticenty- 
Jive cents. Our regular customers supplied without charge. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SO\", 
P. O. Box 5713, New York. 
Cabbages worth Growing. 
The following embraces the vry best varieties In cultiva- 
tion for n, succession. Mailed to any address upon receipt of 
price. 
pit. OJ. U lb. pound. 
Early Wvman 33 £2.00 $«.no SlS 00 
Early Wakefield ...10 75 2.50 800 
Early York and Large York, e«cA 10 25 T> 2.00 
Early Winningstadt 10 40 1.25 4.00 
Large Early Schwcinlurt 15 1.00 8.50 10.00 
Foi tier's Improved Brunswick.. .15 75 2.50 7.00 
Stone Mason Drumhead 10 40 1.25 4.00 
Premium Flat Dutch 10 40 1.25 4.00 
Improved American Savov 10 40 1.26 4.00 
Marhlchcad Mam moth 25 1.00 3.00 10.00 
lied Dutch, for Pickling 10 40 1.25 4.00 
One packet each of the abovu 12 varieties, $1.25. 
One ounce ** " " " 6.25. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SON, 
P. O. Box 5,713, New York. 
Lilium Anratniii. 
The Japanese Queen of Lilies. 
A large Importation from Japan, Just received by the pub- 
scribers, in hue, healthy condition. Flowering Bulos mailed 
to any address at following prices: 
No. I, $1.00 each; $0.00 per doz. No. 2, 75 ocnt3 each, or 
$ii,75 per doz. No. 3. 50 cts. each ; $4.50 per doz. Prices by 
the hundred or thousand will be given to dealers upon 
application. B. K. BLISS & SON, 
Nos. 41 Park Row, and 151 Nassau St;, New York. 
BLISS' IMPROVED 
Long* Orange Carrot. 
This superior variety 19 the result of a careful selection, 
for successive year*, of the best formed. largest, and deep- 
est-colored roots of the Imported Long Orange Carrot, by 
which it has ni ruined a perfection hitherto unknown in thfs 
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. Wc unhesitatingly 
pronounce it. the best variety in the market, and one which 
will not fail to give satisfaction to the purchaser, ioz.,20 
cts. ; 4 oz.. 65 cts.; 1 pound, $2, by Mail, post paid. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SON, 
P. O. Box 5712, New York. 
Mew Crop Onion Seed. 
Grown expressly for us the past season by tome of the 
most successful growers In Wethersfleld, Conn., and vicini- 
ty, the quality of which cannot be excelled. Mailed post- 
paid to any address upon receipt of price affixed. 
oz. J* oz. pound 
40 1.25 4.00 
Early Tied Wethersfleld. , 
Large Rpd Wethersfleld. 
^ ellow Danvers 
Yellow Dutch 
White Portugal 
White Globe 
Address 
10 1.25 4.00 
40 1.25 5.00 
40 1.23 5.00 
50 1.50 5.00 
50 1.50 5.00 
B. K. BLISS & SON. 
Nos. 41 Park Row & 151 Nassau Sfi, New York. 
SEEB POTATOES. 
Bresee's Kixg of the Earlies. or No. 4.— Known also 
as the Fifty Dollar Potato (at which price thev were sold 
last spring). The experience cf the past season full v con- 
firms all that was claimed for it by the raiser, and we have 
no hesitation in pronouncinc it the Earliest, as well as one 
of tiie best varieties in cultivation, is ready formarketingono 
week in advance of the Earlv Rose. Mr. Bresee has placed 
his entire stock in ourhands.forsaleatthe following greatly 
reduced prices. 
Two Pounds, by mail, post-paid, for $1X0; bv Express, 
(purchaser paying freight), One Peck, $5.00; One Bushel, 
$15.00; One BbL, $40.00. 
Bresee's Peerless, or No. 6 — This 13, without exception, 
the best variety in cultivation, for a general crop. It grows 
to a large size, of a very showy appearance, is enormously 
productive, and fully equal to the Peachblow in qualitv. 
The stock was sold last spring at $6CQ per bushel. One B>., 
by mail, $1X0; by Express. S10.CO per peck. 
Bresee's Prolific, or No. 'i.—i lbs., bvmail, $1X0; by 
Express, $1.25 per peek ; $4X0 per bushel ; £9 per BbL 
Climax. — 1 as., by mail, S1.C0; £1.50 per peck; £4X0 per 
bushel; $9.G0 per BbL 
Early Rose.— i lbs., by mall, $1.00; $1X0 per peck ; $2.50 
per bushel ; $3.00 per BbL 
Not less than $1.00 worth of a variety will be mailed. 
Older varieties will be furnished at market prices. Our 
Illustrated Potato Catalogue, with full directions for their 
culture, will be mailed to all applicants enclosing a stamp. 
B. K. BLISS & SON, 
41 Park Row, & 151 Nassau St., New York. 
L'HOMME-LEFORT, MASTIC, or 
COLD GRAFTING WAX. 
Used in tlie Imperial Nurseries and Planta- 
tions of Paris. 
This preparation is known as the best which can boused 
in the operation of grafting Trees, Shrubs, and Plants of 
any description, budding Roses. &c. It requires no previous 
melting: it is always ready for use ; it grows bard in tbo 
open air as well as in water; and once hardened is not 
liquified under a high temperature. 
This article is far superior to anything yet prodnced for 
the purpose of healing all wounds in Trees," &c, arising from 
accident or disease- It rapidlycauses broken orsplit branch- 
es to unite again ; it preserves the graft from moisture and 
from the intrusion of insects^ &c, and is 
THE BEST STYPTIC TO PREVENT TIIE EFFUSION OF 
SAP AETEU THE PRUNING OF THE GliAPE-YINE. 
It Is also an indispensable article in manv other circum- 
stances, which can only be illustrated bv its use. Sold in tin 
boxes of various sizes, bearing the signature of the inventor. 
Price 40c.. $1.25 and §3.50 per tin. The largest contains 62£ lbs. 
Descriptive Circulars furnished to all jipplicants. 
B. K. BLISS & SON, 41 Park Row, New York, 
General Agents for the United States. 
CUCUMBER, GEN. GRANT. 
A superior variety, either 
for forcing or for culture in 
the open round. It is perfect 
In form, solid and crisp, and 
of a most agreeable flavor. 
Many specimens were grown 
the past season averaging 
thirty inches in length. After 
a five years* trial, we unhesi- 
tatingly pronounce it better 
than any other variety for 
forcing. 
Packets, containing 10 seeds, 
25 cents. Five Packets for 
$1.00. B. K. BLISS & SON, 
P. O. Box 5713, 
New York. 
COLOSSAL 
ASPARAGUS 
Seed and Roots. 
The experience of the past 
season fully confirms all that 
was claimed for this variety 
when first offered last spring, 
and it now stands unrivaled 
in size, productiveness, and 
quality. 
Specimens were exhibited 
the past season by Mr. Cono- 
vcr, which were grown along- 
side the best " Oyster Bay" 
varieties, and received the 
same caro and treatment, 
which attained four times tho 
size of that popular variety. 
Though but two years from 
the seed, many of the plants 
produced from twenty to 
thirty sprouts, averaging 
from two to four inches in 
circumference, and were- 
ready for cutting one year In 
advance of the ordinary vari- 
eties. Strong, one-year-old 
Roots mailed, post-paid, $3 
per tlftv; $3.00 per hunnied. 
Seeds.— M °'~- "•" krt. 50 cts. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SON, 
41 Park Row. i: 151 Nassau 
St., New York. 
Fresh Pear Seed. 
In flrst-rato condition. Just received by tho subscribers, 
40 cts. per ounce, $1.25 per 4 ounces, $4.00 per pound, $325.00 
per 100 pounds. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SON. 
~' x, & LTlNassSa St., New \ork. 
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Nos. 41 Park Eo*-, & 
