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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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Rare and Beautiful Flowers— -Select Garden Vegetables. 
Seed and Airricnltnral Warehouse, Springfield, Mass., 
Importer and Dealer in Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, Agricultural Implements, Fertilizers, &c, &c. 
The attention of all who arc Interested In the cnltnre oi Flowees or Vegetables Is Invited to our large and -well selected assortment of the above — comprising the newest and most 
approved varieties, both of European and Home production, the quality of which cannot be surpassed.— For a list of which, see our 
Xew Illustrated Seed Catalogue and Guide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden. 
The Thirteenth Annual Edition, enlarged and improved, contains 124 pages of closely printed matter— BEAUTiFm-LY iLLrsraATED with 100 exgravtxgs. and a descriptive 
list of twentt-five husdeed vaeleties of Flowee, Yegetable A>TD Ageicextveal Seeds, Including all the leading novelties of the past season, with explicit directions for their 
cnltnre; also a list of 
ONE HCNBHED AND TWENTY-FIVE VARIETIES OF FRENCH HYBRID GLADIOLI'S, 
Embracing many new Eorts now offered for the first time in this country— with many other Soijies Flowering Bttlbs, consisting of Amaryixis, Ttbeuoses, Tigbtdias, Lilies, etc. 
To which is added a list of the choicest varieties of Geafes, Steawbebeies, Kasfbeeeies, Cukrasts and other Small Fettits, Bedding Plants, etc., cultivated at his gardens, with 
much other useful information upon the subject of gardening generally —A copy will be mailed to all applicants upon receipt of 35 Cents. 
Onr New Illustrated Plant Catalogue, just published, contains a list of many new and rare plants, not before offered In this country— also a Descriptive list of all the leading 
varieties of Dahlias, Hollyhocks, Hoses, Ca.vxas, Cassations, Picotees, Veebenas, Heliotkopes, Petunias, Geraniums and other Bedding Plants. Price, 10 Cents. 
Our Regular Customers supplied with both Seed and Plant Catalogues without charge. 
N. B.— We would invite particular attention to the following Collections of Seeds— also to the Special Yaetettes enumerated— the purity and vitality of which cannot bo excelled— 
all of which (with the exception of tho5C noted) will be mailed, post-paid, to any address in the Union upon receipt of price affixed. 
Splendid Novelty from. Japan. 
JAPANESE STRIPED LEAVED MAIZE. 
The experience of the past season fully confirms all that 
has been said of this beautiful plant, and it is now acknow- 
ledged by all the leading Florists both in our own country 
ana Europe as the most valuable plant for decorative pur- 
poses introduced for many years. The variegation appears 
when the plant is about four inches in height, and in a short 
time It is beautifuliv striped or ribboned with alternate 
stripes of green and white, and in Its earlier stages of growth 
Is also striped with rose colors. Nothing in the way of a 
foliage plant can exceed in Gracefulness and beauty a group 
of three to five plants of this variety of the Zeo. Price, 25 
cts. per packet; 5 packets for £1. The trade supplied upon 
liberal terms. B. K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
Collections of Kitchen Garden Seeds. 
A COMPLETE AS30ET1EENT OF VEGETABLE SEEDS FOE OSE 
TEAK'S SUPPLY, FOB A LAEGE OS SHALL GARDEN". 
The following Collections are made up in the most liberal 
manner, care being taken to give a sufficient quantitv of all 
the finest varieties and most" useful sorts of Vegetables re- 
quired in the Kitchen Garden. 
Assortment No. 5. contains 55 varieties J3.00 
No. 6, S3 ■■ 2.00 
No. 7. '* 15 " 1.00 
The above are prepared expressly for sending by mail, and 
will be sent post-paid, upon receipt of prices annexed. 
Larger Collections which can be safely sent by express to 
any part of the country, as follows: 
No. 1, $20.00: No. 2, $15.00; No. 3, $10.00; No. 4. $5.00. 
For a List or the contents of each Collection, sec Catalogue 
pages 95 and 96. 
BEDDI1VG PLANTS, &C, BY MAIL. 
Strong and healthy Plants of the following varieties will 
be securelv packed and mailed, post-paid, to anv address in 
the United States, upon receipt of the price affixed.— Selec- 
tion of varieties to be left with us. — When a less number than 
the amount specified iVordered, an additional charge will be 
made at the rate of 50 cents per dozen. 
32 Hardv Carnations and Picotees, assorted $2.-"0 
12 Monthly " " " 3.00 
12 Florists" 1 Pinks. ...ass*d.$2.rif) 
12 Scarlet Geraniums, '* 2.50 
12 Lantanas, " 2.00 
12 Phloxes, " 2.on 
6 Salvias, " 13 
12 Dahlias (potroots), ** 2.50 
6 H. P. Roses, " 2.50 
3Tritomas, " 1.25 
1 LUium Auratum 5.00 
12 Gladiolus, assorted 2.00 
12 Fuchsias, assorted 2.00 
Heliotropes, 
12 Petunias, " .... 
12 Pansics, " .... 
12 Verbenas, " ..... 
GPot iloses, " 
6 Feverfews , 
1 Daphne Cneorum 
3 Japan Lilies (3var.). 
. 2.00 
. 2.00 
2.00 
1.50 
2.00 
1.25 
50 
1.50 
„. 12 Italian Tuberoses 2.00 
4 Ornamental Foliage Plant*, distinct 1.25 
12 Chrysanthemums, large Flowering.... 2.50 
12 " Pomponed 2.50 
Imported Chinese Sugar Cane Seed. 
In consequence of so much of the seed of this valuable 
plant that is raised in this country being deteriorated by 
hybridization with other varieties, we have just imported a 
supply from Messrs. Vilmorin & Co- of Paris, grown from 
the original stock, -which may be relied upon as perfectly 
pure. 4 ounces, 25 cents; 8 ounces, 40 cents ; one G> , 75 cents. 
The Best and most Hardy Hedge 
Plant. 
Honet Locust, or. Theee Thoened Acacia. 
Fresh Seed with directions for culture, will be mailed to 
any address, at the following prices: 1 oz., 15 cents ; 4 ozs., 
35 cents ; 1 pound, $LO0. Prices in larger quantities will bo 
given upon application. 
Connecticut Seed Leaf Tobacco Seed. 
Bo Sure and Get the Best. 
A superior lot raised expressly for the subscriber by one 
of the most successful cultivators in the Valley or the Con- 
necticut. — Packets with full direction* for culture, curing, 
packing, dbc^ will be mailed, post-paid, to all applicants at 
the following rates : 1 ounce, 35 cents; 4 ounces, $1;1 Qt., $3.50. 
Improved Long Orange Carrot. 
This variety originated in this vicintrv several years since, 
and is rapidly superseding all others wherever it has been 
tested. It resembles the Long Orange in shape — but is supe- 
rior in every respect, being larger, better flavored, of a deep- 
er orange color, and more sure to produce a crop. Mailed, 
post-paid, upon receipt of price. 
4 ounces, 50 cents; 8 ounces, 80 cents; one pound, $L50. 
Collections of Flower Seeds by Mail. 
The following collections have been sent out from our 
establishment for the past 13 years, and are now favorably 
known in every section of the country. They contain the 
most showy varieties in our large assortment, with fnll 
directions for culture. Each packet contains a mixture of 
the different colore 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 experienced cultivator may order 
without fear of disappointment. 
No. 1— Contains twenty choice varieties of Annuals $1 00 
No. 2— " " *' of Biennials and Perennials.. 1 00 
No. 3 — Contains ten extra fine varieties of Annuals and 
Perennials, embracing many of the new and choicest 
in cultivation i 00 
No. 4 — Contains five verv choice varieties selected from 
Pbize Flowers of English Pansics. German Carna- 
tion and Picotce Pinks, Verbenas, Trnffaut's French 
Asters, Double Hollyhocks.. 1 00 
Any one remitting $3.00 will receive the four assortments. 
No. 5 — Contains fifteen very select varieties of Green- 
house Seeds $3 CO 
No. 6 — Contains one hundred varieties of Annuals, Bien- 
nials, and Perennials, including many new and 
choice varieties 5 00 
No. 7— Contains fifty varieties of Annuals, Biennials, 
and Perennials 2 50 
No. S— Contains twentv varieties of hardv Annuals, Bi- 
ennials, and Perennials, for sowing in'the autumn. . 1 00 
The seeds contained in the above assortments are of onr 
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 New Early Cabbage. 
Earg-e Early Sehweinftirt. 
A New German variety— very early, of largo size, the 
heads are large — firm and close, very tender, and most ex- 
cellent flavor— try it— per packet, 25 cents. 
GIANT ASPARAGUS ROOTS BY MAIL. 
Extra, strong, one year old Roots, carefully packed, and 
mailed, post-paid, at $1.25 per 100 ; $6.00 for 5C0 ; $1050 per 1,000. 
We earnestly request our correspondents to give their 
JS'ame, Post-office Address, County and State distinctly 
written In full. All orders should be addressed as follows : 
B. K. BLISS, Springfield, Ulassachnsetts. 
Be particular and name the State in full, as there Is a 
Springfield in almost every State in the Union. 
HOVEY & CO.'s ILLUSTRATED GUIDE 
TO TUB 
FLOWER AN'D VEGETABLE GARDEN FOR 13G7, 
Is now rcadr, containing more than 130 pages, and 80 
elegant engravings, with 
A SPLENDID COLORED PLATE, 
and detailed descriptions of more than 
2600 Varieties of Flower and Vegetable 
Seeds, 
with fall and complete directions for their cnltlvation. 
Sent free to all applicants on the receipt of 25 cts. Address 
HOVEY & CO., 53 North .Market-st., Boston. 
New Russian Mammoth Sunflower. 
The largest variety yet introduced, well adapted for plant- 
ing In Shrubberies. 
For Poultry feeders It is Invaluable. 
25 eta. per packet. Prices per oz. on application. 
WASH BIT UN" & CO., Seed Merchants, 
Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass. 
Striped Leaved Japanese Maize. 
Package containing about 40 seeds »f this new ornamen- 
tal plant sent to any address, for 25 cents. Dealers supplied 
villi packages or seed In bulk at a liberal discount. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
UPERIOR LONG BRUSH BROOM CORN Seed 
—(Now)— For sale by SAML. T. THOEBURN. Seedsman, 
■16 Hudson-street, Albany, N. Y. 
$10 per bushel; 40 eents per quart. The seed grows well. 
Drcer's Garden Calendar for 1867, 
with select ll3ts of Seeds and IMants, and directions for their 
cultivation, mailed upon the receipt of a stamp. 
Address H. A. DEEER, 
TH Chcstnnt-st., Philade lphia, Pa. 
Assortment of Imported Choicest 
Flower and Garden Seeds, 
from Frederic William Wendcl. Nursery and Seed Establish- 
ment, Erfurt, Prussia, for sale by tils Sole Agent for the 
United States. Theodore Ch. Wendcl. 518 Washlngton-eC, 
Boston, Una Correspondence in English and German. 
For catalogues iu English and German, as required, please 
address THKODORK CH. WEXDEL, 
:*1S W:tshington-st.. Boston. Map.*. 
OSAGE ORANGE SEED, 
Just received on Consignment from Texas, and guaranteed 
fresh and ucw, for sale In quantities to putt, bv pound or 
builiel. PLANT & BRO., St. Louis, Mo. 
The New Vegetable, i6 Rapuanus 
Caudatns." 
I have received from Mr. Ball, of Chelsea, a few thousand 
seeds of this new vegetable. 
The price in England is one shilling sterling, or twenty- 
flve cents each. I will furnish those who desire to give it a 
trial with seeds in small quantities at 25 rents a seed. 
Address JAMES VICE, Rochester, N. T. 
Farmers and Gardeners ! 
Many of you have thns far found tbe purchase of Garden 
Seed the most unsatisfactory and most vexing of all your In- 
vestments, tsovr.if you xcill stand by 7ne, I propose to chfinjro 
all this, and make a revolution in'the seed business by my 
three warrants. 1st. I will warrant my seed to be what It 
purports to be in kind and qualltv: 2d. I will warrant that 
the money you send for seed shall reach me ; and Sd. 1 will 
warrant that the seed you order shall reach vou. 
Thus, you see. I take all the risks on myself. I know that 
In doing" this I shall make some losses, but I have conildcnco 
that the pood sense of the farmers and gardeners of the 
lulled States will stand by mc In this new movement, nnrt 
so tar Increase my business ns to enable me to bear all such 
losses and continue the business on the "three wnrrann" 
basis. Stand by me and I will stand by you ! Catalogues 
sent gratis to all. Sec the advertisement headed " Gregory g 
Seed Catalogue." 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY. 
Marblehead, Mass. 
CiRANBERRY TRACT, (part in bearing,) near N. 
Y., for sale cheap. Address £1. V. Beach, Totrs River, >\J. 
