1870. J 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
151 
Marbleliead Mammoth Cabbage ! 
This is the largest cabbage In the world, sometimes weigh- 
ing over sixty pounds each, and averaging as high as thirty 
pounds by the acre ! It is not only large, but caanot be sur- 
passed for reliability for heading, tenderness, and sweetness. 
As some cultivators have au Impression that this cabbage 
cannot be fully matured outside of Marbleliead, I in vile 
their attention to the following extracts from among the 
many commendatory letters which I have received. 
"Your Marbleliead Mammoth Cabbage cannot be excelled. 
There were heads welshing GO lb?., and heads of FotHer's 
Improved Brunswick (from vonr seed) weighing 40 lbs.— 
John H. Howlett, Charlestown. III." 
" I raised from Your seed Marbleliead Mammoth^ Cabbages 
that weighed 50 lbs.— A. H. Mace, Clintonvillc, K Y., Nov. 
14th, 1869." 
"Your Marbleliead Mammoth Cabbages were very firm, 
they all headed well, and waitrhed 27 to 40, and -IT lbs.— W. 
Llewellyn, lied "Wing, Minn., March 12, 1S69." 
"Your Marbleliead Mammoth Cabbages arc wonderful ; 
they grew to the size of an umbrella. — Thomas Flanigan, 
Palermo, Kansas." 
" The Marbleliead Mammoth Cabbages were a perfect suc- 
cess. They headed well, and were three limes as large as 
any cabbage I ever raised before.— J. F. Butt, Kosciusko, 
Miss." 
*'I havo raised vour Marbleliead Mammoth Cabbage for 
two years, and it has proved the tendereet and sweetest cab- 
bage" I ever saw.— S. S. Groves, Stones Prairie, 111." 
J»lm Van Wormcr, Springs' Mills. Mich., raised some 
weighing Sil lbs. John Humphreys, Titusville, N. Y.,$iX 
lbs." M.'D. Clark, EUria, Ohio, S? lbs. II. A. Tcrry.Crescent 
City, Iowa, 43 lbs., measuring 5G inches around the solid 
head. Tlios. A. Lambert, Uccancour, C. W. f exhibited three 
cabbages weighing respectively 40, 42,'*;, and 44 lbs. John 
"W. Dean, St. Michael's, Md., has grown them weighing 33 
lbs. S. M. Sliuck, Preston, Minn., £5 lbs., when trimmed. E. 
H. Ellis, Etna Green, Ind., over SO lbs. A. E. Garrison Des 
Moines, Iowa, 30 lbs. James S. Allen, Union Springs, N. Y., 
30 lbs., when stripped of loose leaves. Win. Lee, Jr., Denver, 
Colorado, has grown heads weighing 4" to 50 lbs., as a penal- 
ty for which the miners of thejnonntains call him the "Pig 
Cabbage Man." Leonard Choat, Denver, Colorado, raised 
one which weighed 4'i lbs. when trimmed of waste leaves. 
Collins Eaton, Ogdcnsbnnrh, N. Y., 50 lbs. P. Sweeney, 
Loretto, Pa., 43 lbs. Sam'l B. Ornsbcc, Polling Prairie, Wis., 
53 lbs. Chas. W. Oden, Little Sioux, Iowa, produced quite a 
lot weighing from 50 to 60 lbs. A. C. Van 'Vassal, 30 lbs. trim- 
med. A. C. Goodwin, Kennedy, N. Y., 13 to 50 lbs. W.H. 
Spera, Euphrata, Pa., raised fifty heads that averaged over 
"I lbs. each. Win. D. Mnnson, Burlington, Vt., raised some 
weighing 4G lbs. Mary B. Scllman, Galcsburg, Iowa, 2S to 43 
lbs. stripped of loose leaves. Hundreds of others have 
written mo that they have " taken alt the prizes at the 
County Fairs." "liaised the largest cabbage ever seen in 
the country." " Astonished all their neighbors." "That in 
sweetness, crispness, and tenderness, they were unequalled," 
etc.. etc. As the original introducer of the Mammoth Cab- 
bage, I am prepared to supply seed grown from extra large 
heads, at following prices, by mail, post-paid : Pur package, 
2j cts.; per oz., $1 ; 4 ozs., $3.50 ; per lb., §12. 
Full instructions for cultivation accompanying the seed. 
Catalogues free. JAMES J. II. GPEGORY, 
Marbleliead, Mass. 
New aid Rare Vegetables, 
I make the seeds of new a:id raro vegetables a specialty, 
besides growing nil cf tlie standard sorts. Catalogues free. 
JAMES J. II. GBEGOKY, Marbleliead, Mass. 
BLISS' IMPROVED 
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This superior variety is the result of a careful selection, 
for successive years, of 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 this 
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. 1 oz., 20 
cts.; 4 oz.. 63 cts. ; 1 pound, $2, by Mail, post-paid. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SON, 
P. O. Box 5712, New York. 
New Crop ©mion Seed. 
Grown expressly for us the past season by some of the 
most successful growers In Wethersftcld, Conn., and vicini- 
ty, the quality of which cannot be excelled. Mailed post- 
paid to any address upon receipt of price affixed. 
Early Red Wethcrsneld 
Large lied Wctherslield 
Yellow Dan vers 
Yellow Dutch 
White Portugal 
White Globe 
Address B. K. BLISS & SON, 
Nos. 41 Park* Row & 131 Nassau St., New York. 
Seed* for Hedges. 
Mailed to anv address upon receipt of price. Osage 
Orange, $2 per Ift.; Three Thorued Acacia, 7-1 cts. per pound. 
Prices for larger quantities will be given upon Application. 
Barberry, (Herberts vulgaris.) very hardy, producing a 
fine compact hedge, affording ample security against Intru- 
sion; alBO valuable for its fruit, which is excellent for pre- 
serving. Per oz., 40 cts.; per lb,, $5. 
B. K. BLTSS & SON. 
P. O. Box No. 5,712, New York. 
European Larch Seed (Larix Europma). 
A supply of Fresh Seed just received by thepubscrihcrs.and 
mailed post-paid to any address at following prices: 1 oz., 
35 Cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb., $£.50. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SON, 
P. O. Box No. 5,712, New York. 
GLADIOLUS. 
One dozen splendid mixed varieties mailed, post-paid, to 
any address upon receipt of $1.50. .Address 
n. k. ni.rss & son. 
P. O. Box~R'o. 5?U3', New York. 
Us?* 7 *' 
B. K. BLISS & SON, 
41 Park Eow & 151 Hassan Street, 
NEW YORK. 
Importers, Growers, and Dealers in 
Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, Hor- 
ticultural Implements and Garden 
Requisites, 
Would invite attention to tire following collection of Seeds 
to the Flower and Kitchen Garden, which Lave been favor- 
ably known In every section of the country for the past six- 
teen years. 
Collections of Flower Seeds by Mail. 
The following collections contain the most showy varie- 
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 can be made 
at a much 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 1.03 
Coll. C— contains ten extra varieties of Annuals and 
Perennials, embracing many of the nuw and 
choicest in cultivation 1.00 
Coll. D— contains five, very choice varieties, selected 
from Prize Flower*, of English Pansiee, Ger- 
man, Carnation and Picoiec Pinks, Verbenas, 
Trufl'aut's French Asters, Double Hollyhocks 1.00 
Anyone remitting $3.00 will receive the four collections 
postage tree. 
The seeds contained in the above assortments are 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. 
Collections of Kitchen Garden Seeds 
BY MAIL. 
A complex:: assortment of vegetable seeds fot: one 
teak's supply, for a large ok small garden. 
The following Collections arc made up 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 Garden, 
Assortment No. 5 contains 55 varieties, $3.50 
" No. 6 contains £3 varieties, 2.00 
" No. 7 contains 15 varieties, 1.00 
Larger Collections, which can be safely sent by express 
(freight paid by purchaser,) to any part of the country, as 
follows: 
No. 1, $20.00 ; No. 2, $13.00 ; No. 3, $10.00 ; No. 4, $5.00. 
For a list of the contents of each Collection, see Catalogue. 
The Sixteenth Annual Edition of their Illustrated 
Seed Catalogue and Guide to the Flower and 
Kite lieu Garden, is 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 ever 
published in this country. 
It contains 120 pagcs'of closely printed matter, and two 
hundred choice engravings of favorite Flowers and Vege- 
tables— a large portion of which are entirely new: also, 
two beautifully colored lithographs of Liliuni Aiua- 
tum and a $rroup of Pansies, and a descriptive 
list of upwards; oftrco thousand species and varieties of 
Flower and Vegetable Seeds, including all the novelties of the 
past season, with directions for their culiurc; also, a list 
ol upwards of One Hundred varieties of Choice Gladiolus— 
witli many other Summer-Flowering Bulbs— and much useful 
Information upon the subject of gardening generally. 
A copy will be mailed to all applicants enclosing Tircnty- 
Jive cents. Our regular customers supplied without charge. 
Bliss' Gardener's Almanac mailed to all applicants upon 
receipt ot a 3-cent stamp. 
Address E. K. BLISS & SON, 
P. O. Box 5,712, New York. 
Cabbages worth Growing. 
The following embraces the very best varieties In culttvs. 
Hon for a succession. Mailed 10 any address upon receipt or 
price. 
,. , ~ PM> oz. X '&■ pound. 
Early Wrmnn.. as $8.00 *C.OO J18.00 
Early Wakefield 10 75 2.50 sno 
I'.nrly lurk and LnrRcYork, eachVS !,i ?r, j CO 
Early Winnlinrxtndt 10 .10 in 4 00 
Large Early ScUwelnrurt 15 1.0(1 3..i0 10.00 
I' ottlcr 8 Improved Brunswick... 15 75 2.:,0 700 
Stone Miisnu llrnmliead 10 1(1 125 •] 00 
Premium Flat Dutch 10 .10 1.25 4.00 
Improved American Savoy ..10 io J.S5 i.oo 
Marbleliead Mammoth 25 1.03 s.oo 10.00 
lied Dutch, for Pickling 10 40 1,25 4.00 
One packet each of the above 12 varieties, at 2" 
One ounce " " " '• 25 
Address p. K. nUSS & SON', 
P. O. Dox 5,711, New York. 
SISEB POTATOES. 
BnESEK'3 King of toe Eaulies. or No. 4.— Known also 
as the Fifty Dollar Potato (at which price they were sold 
last spring). The experience of the past season fully con- 
lirms all that was claimed for it by the raiser, and we have 
no hesitation in pronouncing it the Earliest, as well as one 
of the best varieties in cultivation, is readyfor marketing one 
week in advance of the Early Rose. Mr." Bresee has pftcecl' 
his cntfcre stock in our hands, for sale atuhc following greatly 
reduced prices. 
Two Founds, by mall, post-paid, for $1X0; by. Expire. 
(purchaser paying freight;, One Peck, S5.C0: One Bushel, 
§15.00; One lib]., £40.00. ' 
Bkesee's Peekless, or No. 6.— This is, without exception, 
the best variety in cultivation, for a general crop. It prow's 
to a large size, of a very showy appearance, is enormously 
productive, and fully equal to the Peachblow in quality. 
The stock was sold last spring at SGC0 per bushel. One lb., 
by mail, $1.00; by Express. $10.00 per peck. 
Bkesee's Prolific, or No. 2. — 1 lbs., by-mail, fil.CO; bv 
Express, 511.55 per peek ; §-1.00 per bushel ; ?9 per Bol. 
Climax.— 1 ros., bv mail, §1.00; Si. 50 per peck; §4.C0 ncr 
bushel; §9.00 per Bbl. 
Early Posk. — 1 lbs., by mail, SI.03; SI. CO per peck; P2.C0 
per bushel ; §5.00 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 Eow, & 151 Nassau St., New York. 
CUCUMBER, G-EN. GRANT. 
A superior variety, either 
for forcing or for culture in 
the opcu ground. Itispertect 
in form, solid and crisp, and 
of a most agreeable flavor. 
Many specimens were grown 
the past season averaging 
thirty inches in lcngih. After 
a five years' trial, we unhesi- 
tatingly pronounce it better 
than any other variety for 
forcing. 
Packets, containing 10 seeds. 
2.1 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 pat:t 
season fully confirms all that 
was claimed for this variety 
when first offered lest spring, 
and it now stands unrivaled 
In size, productiveness, r.ud 
quality. 
Specimens were exhibited 
the past season by Mr. Cono- 
vcr, which were grown along- 
side (he best "Oyster Bay" 
varieties, and received the 
same care and treatment, 
which attained four times the 
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 
Hoots mailed, post-paid, §2 
per fifty; §3.00 per hundred. 
Seeds.— ,koz. packet. 50 cts. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SON. 
41 Park Row, & 151 Nassau 
St., New York. 
KTew Joint Parching Cora. 
The most productive variety known, producing from 
eight to ten cars on inch stalk. Equal to a Yield of "from 
one hundred to two hundred bushels per acre." Although it 
is. strictly speaking, a variety of parching corn, it Is equally 
adapted to all purposes of common Held corn for slock and 
poultry feeding, etc. It welgks, when shelled, stricken 
measure, sixty to sixty-two pounds per bushel. It should 
be planted In drills three feet apart, putting one kernel to 
every foot. Per packet, of about two hundred kernels, 50 
cents ; live packets, $2.00. For sale by 
•11 
B. 1C. BLISS & SON*. 
Park Row, and 151 Nassau St., New York. 
Lilieui Anratum* 
The Japanese Qtioea of Lilies. 
A large Importation from Japan, insr roc-hod by (he sob- 
scrloors, in luio.henltliycomllUon. Flowering llul'lia mailed 
to any address at following prices: 
No. 1, $1.09 each ; $9.00 pcrdoz. N"o. •:. 75 cents pucli. nr 
86.10 per doz. No. S,50cts. cacli; ?l.so per do*. Prices liy 
the linndrcd or thousand will be given to dealers upon 
application. n. K. BLISS & SON, 
Nos. .11 Talk Eon-, and 151 Nassau St., New York. 
ALSIKE CLOVER. 
A fresh supply or the gennlno varlctv |ns« received by tiio 
snli-vnlH'vs. ,:, cts. per pound, bv mill : ST per perl; or $85 
per Imsbel. by Rxpress. R. K. BLTSS & SON 
II Park Row & 131 Nassau St.. New York. 
