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AMERICAN" AGRICULTURIST. 
[August, 
Pot Grown Strawberry Plants, 
For immediate planting, which will produce a full crop 
next June, a select list sent free to all applicants. 
Turnip Seed Circular, 
giving many hints of the great 
value of this crop and full 
directions foi its cultivation 
Als i a list of VEGETA¬ 
BLE and FLOWER 
SEEDS for sowing in Au¬ 
gust and September, 
mailed aree. 
Our AUTUMN CATA¬ 
LOGUE OF DUTCH 
BULBOUS ROOTS 
AND .-SMALL FRUITS, 
beautifully illustrated will be ready for distribution Sept 
1 st A copy will be maiieo to al. applicants enclosing Ten 
Cents ; regular customer- supplied gratis Address 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, P. O Box 5,712 
Barclay Street. New York. 
Turnip Seeds, Grass Seeds, 
SEED RYE, and SEED WHEAT of al' tne leading 
kinds Special Prices tor Jarre lots Send for oui Seed 
Catalogue R. H. ALLEN & CO- 
18!) & '91 Water St., New York 
TURNIPS! TURNIPS! 
Our Early. White, Large Flat Turnip is the Farmers 
Favorite Turnip. One Package ol Seed, by mail 50c. Sena 
for our Illustrated Circular of Seeds. Address 
HA MB DUG SUED FARM, Mount Airy. N C. 
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G03L3D MEDAL 
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STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 
TO> offers for sale after the 1st of 
a Jity.UJ? J VA August, a large and superior 
stock of Strawberry Plants 
grown from b»*ds producing berries that received the fol¬ 
lowing premiums at the leading Horticultural Fairs, held 
at the great fruit centres at the Fast. 
“ The Horticultural Exhibition opened in Gilmore’s Harden 
was thoroughly creditable. Mr. Roe was award d the 
GOLD IYIKDAIj for the best and largest collection of 
strawberries, and be also received the premium for ten 
quarts of as many distinct varieties, 'file second premium 
for th * best ten varieties was also awarded to Mr. Roe.”— 
New York Times, June 20th. 
I also exhibited my strawberries on the 13th of June, at 
the Queens County Agricultural Exhibition, and received 
IS Premium*. At the Newburgh Bay Horticultural Ex 
hibition my strawberries were awarded thejffr#2 premium. 
My strawberries have thus received from disinterested 
judges, most of whom are entire strangers to me, 
THIliT f -ONE PREMIUMS 
during the season just past. 
A TV V W tTYTRff Thousands of plants grown 
WILO r VjA 11 Ul&Hi in small wooden boxes,and 
the boxes given away with the plants. One plant thus grown 
and shinned is worth half a dozen not potted or bored. I 
can sell as cheanlv as any one, furnishing the same quality 
of stock. Catalogue free to all applicants. 
Address E. P. ROE, 
Coniwall -on-tlic-Hudson, Orange Co., N. Y. 
Sharpless Strawberry. 
What. Ellwnnger & Barry say of it“ This variety (origi- 
nating in Catawissa, Pa..) having frniieil with us several 
seasons, we i nve no hesitation in recommending it as llie 
Largest and Best Strawberry in cultivation. Send for Cir¬ 
cular. F. V. MERCERON, Catawis-a, Pa. 
NTS W S TR AWRERRY 
D I I i Dpr Ypcici The largest, best flavored. 
CAIxYAEIT iJCliotJ. and most productive berry 
ever produced. Berry raised with ordinary culture from 
plants set in Sept V2% in. in circumference (weight %'/~ or..), 
and on the same fruit stem lour others from the size of a 
hickorv-nut to lhat of a walnut. See sworn statement and 
recommendations in my circular, which is free to all sending 
their name on a postal card. Address 
J. L. DILLON, Florist, Bloomsbnrg. Pa. 
"crescent seedling 
STRAWBERRIES. 
Parmlees Crescent. Seedling stands without a rival. This 
!s the third successive season this berry has produced fifteen 
thousand quarts per acre of fruit that readily sells in ad¬ 
vance of Wilson, from two cents to eight, and always in de¬ 
mand. Single dozen plants sold in spring of ’77, tins season, 
has produced from one to two hundred quarts. In one case 
twenty-five plants produced four hundred quarts. Always 
oe sure and get the genuine stock, as there are ten thousand 
spurious in circulation where there is one hundred genuine. 
H. H. SMITH, West Haven, Ct. 
50,000 Transplanted Strawberry Plants, 
Equal to Potted Plants, at one-fourth theco6t; ready after 
Aug. 1st. Will yield full crop of fine fruit the foliowing 
Spring. Also a large Stock of Peach and other Fruit Trees, 
Small Fruit Plants, &c.. at Low rates. Send for Circular 
living Prices, Particulars, &c. CHAS BLACK & BRO., 
Village Nurseries, Hightstown, N. J. 
STRAW BE R rV^TanTs. 
For summer and fall setting. All the new and choice varie- 
fles, including President Lincoln, 11 Inches around. Great 
American, Forest Rose, Beautv, Pioneer. Duchcsse, Crescent 
Seedling, and many others. Circulars free. 
G. H. & J. H. HALE, South Glastonbury, Conn. 
STRA WBERRY "plants "for Summer"and’Tail 
£3 Planting. Crescent Seedling, Cumberland Triumph, 
Forest liose, Gt. \merinan, Shurpless, &c. SAMUEL C. 
DeCOIT, Moorestown, Burlington Co., N. J. 
G REAT AMERICAN STRAWBERRY Plants, Potted and 
common runners. Send for Circular, giving best method 
5f culture, to Wji. L. Richards. 92 Brill St., Newark, N. J. 
40 ’VT? A 15 Q Among Small Fruits. Send for Cata- 
xVJ X AjjTLaLO logue of best varieties. 
POMONA NURSERY, ( bmamintoii, N. J. 
a 
CR E AM” 1 
Our Colored Plate, illustrating six of the best 
Strawberries, together with our method of culture 
by which a full crop cun be obtained in TEN 
MONTHS from time of planting), mailed free to all 
applicants. 
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Seedsmen and Market Gardeners, 
35 Cortlandt Sireet, New York. 
STRAWBERRIES. I 
h inches—Largest—Best—Most 
Hardy and Productive. Plant 
this Fall and save a year. Great American, Monarch. Essex. 
Cumberland. Triumph Sharpless, vrv large, excellent, 
firm and productive. Crescent, Pioneer. Cap. Jack, and 
oth-rs— RASPBERRIES, 3 inches, yield $4,333 on 10 
Acres Semi lor Catalogues 
WM. PARKY. Clnnaminson, N. J, 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS, 
in Pots, or out of Pots, foi Summer or Fall planting 
Price List tree. 
JOHN S. COLLINS. Moorestown, New Jersey. 
E P. Roe’s New Seedling Raspberry 
PRIDE OF THE HUDSON 
More than sustains its high reputation. People come from 
far and near to see it. and ali say it is the finest Raspberry 
they have ever seen Send for circular. Address 
E. P. IlO E, Cornwall-ou-tke-Hudson, N. Y. 
THE NEW EARLY^PEACHEST^ 
Wilder, Saunders, Downing, Musser, Alex¬ 
ander, Ainsden, and other varieties, fruited side by side. 
Price list and circular,givingour experience with the above 
this season, mailed upon application. 
H M. ENGLE & SON. Marietta, Pa. 
HYNES’ SURPRISE. 
The Earliest known Freestone Peach. 
Large, highly colored, very fragrant, a prolific bearer, and 
a good keeper. Third year oi fruiting. Ripened in 1877 
June 28th—in 18 IS June 14th. Best of testimonials it desired. 
Buds $2 per doz. Sent safely by mail to any part of the 
United States. P O. Order or Registered Letter. 
Ifi. F. DYNES, West Pla-ins, Howell Co., Mo. 
TeaclV and Bear Trees— a large stock. 
Other trees and plants in full supply. 
New Brunswick (NumericS) N. J. Edwin Alien. 
FOR THE HOUSE 
MY BULB AND PLANT CATALOGUE, 
Containing descriptions ol Hyacinths. Tulips. Lilies, and all 
Bulbs and Seeds for Fall Planting in the Garden, and for 
Winter flowers in Die House—just published and sent free 
to all. Address 
JAMES VICK, Rochester. N. Y. 
The Peerless Thresher and Cleaner—Clover 
Hnller and Cleaner—Straw-Preserving Rye 
Threshers—Rail way and Lever Powers—The 
Howland Peril Mill—Grain Pans and Corn 
Shelters. Our machines are guaranteed to work well, and 
have received the highest testimonials andcaunotbe excelled. 
B. GILL & SON, 
Trenton Agricultural Works. Trenton. N J. 
1UEW STRAWBERRY. 
SHARPLESS' SEEDLING. 
We shall be prepared to offer plants ol this valuable New 
Strawberry in August. It has fruited upon our grounds 
during the past three years, and we consider it one of the 
largest and best Strawberries now in cultivation. Circulars 
givi g description and price ol this, as well ;;s of other New 
aud Valuable Strawberries, mailed free. Address 
ELLWANGER & BARRY, Rochester, U. T. 
To Nurserymen, 
TEEE DEALEES AED PLANTERS, 
Our Wholesale Catalogue for Autumn 1878. 
will be ready August 15th and scut FREE to all applicants. 
ELLWANGEB & BARRY, 
Mt. Hope Nurseries , Kochest.e:r, N. Y. 
A MILLION OF gg 
CRESCENT SEEDLING 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS: 
Also FOSSES'!’ SSOSE, Sharp- 
less, aucl all the Sorts, 
in large supply, both POT-GROWN and Lay¬ 
ers, at lowest prices. A Pamphlet ou Straw¬ 
berries FREE. 
A. HANCE & SON, Red Bank.M.J.^ 
TREES. 
Immense assortment. Unequalled facilities for furnish 
lng Agents and Dealers. Correspond before buying youi 
fall stock. New Catalogue gratis. Address 
W, F. BAIRD, (Trustee), 
Bloomington (Phoenix) Nursery, 
BLOOMINGTON, III 
ORNAMENTAL 
Trees & Plants 
In Large Supply CHEAP. 
Our stock is exceedingly rich and varied in novel¬ 
ties ami choice varieties. PARKS, CEME¬ 
TERIES, those improving private estates, or 
others buying in quantity and the trade supplied 
at very low rates. A new deM-riptivo (';i|-:ilo"Tie, 
ready Sept. 1st, and will be sent FliEE TO AJLIi, 
*A. HANCE &SQN, Red Bank, ft, J. 
HEIKES NURSERIES 
Are prepared to offer special induce¬ 
ments for the fall of 1878. on Apples, 
Crab Apples. Tetofsky, Haas, Fcwau- 
kcc, Peaches, Cherries, Currants, and 
Gooseberries, Raspberries, Blackber¬ 
ries, and a general Nursery Stock. 
We respectfully solicit correspond¬ 
ence. 
The Heilces Nurseries Co., 
Dayton, O. 
JOHN SAUL’S 
Catalogue of New, Rare, and 
Beautiful Plants, 
will be ready in February, with a colored plate.—Many new 
and beautiful Plants are offered lor the first time, with a 
rich collection of Greenhouse and Hot-house plants; Bed¬ 
ding Plants; new and choice Roses; Dahlias. Well grown 
and at low prices. Free to all my customers, to others 10 cts. 
—a plain copy-free. 
JOHN SMIL, Washington, B. C. 
ARTICHOKES 
Red Brazillian and White French Varieties, cheapest liog 
food known. Send for Circular. E. F. BROCKWAY, 
Ainsworth, Iowa. Say you saw this in Am. Agriculturist. 
Matthews’ Garden Seed Drill, 
Matthews’ Hand Cultivator 
Matthews’ Drill and Culti¬ 
vator combined, surpass ali 
others. Send for circular before 
you buy. Manufactured only by 
EVERETT & SMALL, 
Boston, Mass. 
Productive Variety of White 
THE CL .A. W SON. 
I hare a fine crop of over 30 acres of Clawson Wheat. Will clean it carefully for seed, and ship to any address for $1.50 
per bushel. New two bushel bags 25 cts. extra. Sample sent free by mail to all interested In the cultivation of wheat. 
Address JOSEPH HARRIS, Rfloreton Farm, Rochester, N. Y. 
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