390 
AMERICAN AGKRJCTJRTTmiST. 
[October, 
and 
SMAMi FRUITS. 
Our Autumn Catalogue of the above, beautifully 
illustrated, will be ready for distribution Sept. 1st. A copy 
will be mailed to all applicants inclosing Ten Cents; regular 
customers supplied gratis. Address 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
SEED, PLANT, & BULB WAREHOUSE, 
P. O. Box N o. 5 712. 34Barclay St., New York. 
Bulbous Roots. 
Onr New Autumn Catalogue 
of DUTCH BULBS, PLANTS 
and S31ALL FRUITS, beauti- 
fullv Illustrated, is now ready, and 
will be mailed to all applicants. It 
contains a complete list and repre¬ 
sents a large, well-grown and 
selected stock. Our Flower Seed 
I,ist will be found replete with the 
best strains of Primula, Calceolaria, 
Pansy, Smilax, Apple Geranium, 
and other Florist’s Seeds of new 
crop. 
HENRY A. DREER, 
Seedsman and Florist, 
714 Chestnut St., Pliila. 
Bowditch’s figs 
DUTCH BULBS. 
Hyacinths, 15c.; Tulips, 6c.; Crocus, 2c.; Lilies, 15c.; Oxalis, 
12c.; Cyclamen, 15c.; Lily of the Valley, 6c., &c. 
HOUSE PLANTS. 
Geraniums, 8c.; Smilax, 10c.; Fuchsias. 10c.; Heliotropes, 
6c.; Primroses, 15c.; Ivies, 12c.; Ageratum, 6c.; 
Azaleas, 15c.; Begonias, 10c., &c., &c., &c. 
Forwarded by Mail or Exprris, 
Send for condensed Seed and Plant Catalogues. 
WM. E. BOWDITCH. 645 Warren St., Boston, Mass. 
BOWDITCH, THii FLORIST. 
FORTHE HOUSE 
IWY BULB AND PLANT CATALOGUE, 
Containing descriptions of Hyacinths. Tulips, Lilies, and all 
Bulbs and Seeds for Fall Planting in the Garden, and for 
Winter Flowers in the House—just published and sent tree 
to all. Address 
JAMES VICK, Rochester, N. Y. 
Cabbage Seed. 
PURE AND 
19 RELIABLE. 
“ True ” Jersey Early Wakefield, 
“Henderson’s” Early Summer, 
“Newark” Early Elat Dutch, 
“Excelsior” Large Flat Dutch, and 
“Perfection” Drumhead Savoy. 
Grown from perfect heads, carefully selected, and 
warranted first-class in every particular. For sale to 
dealers at very reasonable prices. Price circulars free. 
Address FRANCIS BRILL, Seed-Hrower, 
__Mattitiick, Long Island, N. Y. 
NEW AND RARE 
PLANTS and FRUIT TREES, 
DUTCH BULBS, &c., 
JAPANESE PERSIMMON, 8 VARIETIES. 
NewPears;New Peaches; New Cherries, &c., with a large 
stock of all kinds of Fruit Trees, Shrubs, &c. 
DUTCH BULBS—Large Importations, direct from the 
leading growers in Holland. First quality Bulbs.—Hot- 
Honse and Greenhouse Plants, a rich collection, well grown. 
All at reasonable prices. Catalogues mailed to applicants. 
JOHN SAUL, Washington. D. C, 
EVERYTHING FOR THE LAWN. 
Specialties: Japanese Persimmon, Magnolias, 
Rhododendrons, Hardy and Chinese 
Azaleas, Roses, ami Camellias. 
An immense collection of Fruit 
and Ornamental Trees' and 
Shrubs, All the very latest 
novelties. Price-list free ; De¬ 
scriptive Catalogue 10 cts. 
PARSONS & SONS CO., 
(Limited.) 
KISSENA NURSERIES, 
Flushing, N. T. 
Peach and Pear Trees —a large stock. 
Other trees and plants in full supply. 
New Brunswick (Nurseries), N. J. 
Edwin Allen. 
WINTER FLOWERS! 
FOR PARLOR OR GREENHOUSE. 
For $ | .00 we will send, free by mail, either of the g 
below-named collections, all distinct varieties : 1 
8 Tea Roses, or 8 Begonias, or 8 Carnations, or 8 Pinks. 
8 Chrysanthemums, or 8 Heliotropes, or 6 Abutllons. 
4 Double Camellias, or 4 Azaleas, or 6 Bouvardias. 
8 Stevias or Eupatoriums, or 8 Fuchsias, or 8 Violets. 
12 Pansies, or 8 Forget-me-nots, or 4 Poinsettias. 
6 Ferns, or 8 Mosses, or 4 Marantas(for Wardian Cases). 
4 Palms, or 4 Crotons, or 2 Dracenas, or 4 Fancy Begonias. I 
12 Scarcer Gr’nhouse Plants, or 10 Hyacinths, or 50 Crocus. | 
50 Snowdrops, or 12 Jonquils, or 20 Tulips, or 6Lilies. 
8 Pearl Tuberoses, or 4 Lilies of the Valley, or 20 Oxalis. 
10 Roman Hyacinths. 
Or by EXPRESS, buyer to pay charges: 
Any 3 collections for $2; 5 for $3 ; 9 for $5 ; or the full I 
collection of 350.varieties of Plants and Bulbs—sufficient to j 
stock a greenhouse and garden—for $ 18, to which our book, I 
“ Gardening for Pleasure,” and Catalogue [value $1.75] J 
will be added. 
PETER HENDERSON & CO. 
35 Cortlandt St., New York. 
ROSES for the MILLION. 
Everblooming, assorted colors, 14 by mail lor $1.10. 
GERANIUMS. 
Best sorts, single and double. Bishop Wood, Asa Gray, 
G. Mangilli, Jno. Salter. Mattoon, Harry King, &c. 14 by 
mail for $1.10. Lists free. 
TYRA MONTGOMERY, Mattoon, III. 
CHOICE PLANTS AND FIXE l’LOH'EU ^SEKDS, 
ATTENTION, FLORISTS. 
We offer for the next sixty days, 10.000 Strong Pot-grown 
Roses, suitable for winter forcing:. Prices—3 in Pots. $8.00 
per 100 ; $6:> per M. 4 in Pots, $12.50 per 100. 5 in Pots, $20.00 
ner 100. Our list includes Safrano, Bon Silene, Bella, Count 
La Cartli, Isabella Sprunt, and many oilier varieties. We 
have a large Stock ot white Carnations, and Winter Bloom¬ 
ing Plants, at low rates. Carnations, strong, at $10.00 per 100. 
Send for our Catalogue. 
J. C. M. CORNELL & CO., Jacksonville, Ills. 
75,000 PEACII TREES. 
Over 50best varieties ; aline lot of Wilson Blackberry, also 
Strawberry, Raspberry, and all small Fruit Plants and Vines. 
Apple. Pear, and all Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Seedlings, 
&c„ at bard time prices. Order direct from theNursery. So 
travelling agents. Address for Circular, 
( HAS. BLACK & BRO., 
Hightstown Nurseries, Might.Gown, N. J. 
1 DAB Peach Trees of extra quality. Millio 
IJvjVUV Fruit and Shade Trees, Vines,and Plants. 
illions of 
Great 
American. Crescent, and Sharpless Seedling Strawberry. 
Pure, at the lowest market rates. Price List free. 
Address J. PEIIKINS, Moorestown, N. J. 
F OR SA LE— 3 and 4 year St. Pear, 5 to 7 ft., $18 per 100. 
1 year St. Pear, Koot-grafted, 6 to 9 inch., $30 per M. 10 
to 23 inch.. $40 per M. Catalogue free. 
HARVEY CURTIS, Owego Nursery, Tioga Co., N. Y. 
Pear Trees for the Million. 
Largest stock in the West. Splendid quality—carefully 
selected, carefully dug, carefully packed to go safely any 
dtsiance. A full assortment of Apples, Cherries, plums. 
Peaches, Quinces, and other Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, 
Evergreens, Shrubs, loses, etc., at prices to suit the times. 
Price-list mailed to applicants. 
R. G. HANFORD & SON, 
Colmnbus Nursery, Columbus, Onto. 
FRUIT AND 
ORNAMENTAL 
LARGE STOCK. LOW RATES. 
STANDARD PEAR TREES A SPECIALTY. 
Send stamp for Trade List. AGENTS WANTED. 
E. OIOODY & SONS, Lockport, N. Y. 
Niagara Nurseries. Established 1839. 
BEAUT iFUL FLOWERS 
|JF» will send tree by mail and guarantee their 
J safe arrival in good condition , our choice , i 
17 Fine Hyacinth Bulbs for - $1 -00) 
|or 20 Fine Tulip Bull s for - - $1.00 
lor 10 Fine Tulip and 3 Hyacinth Bulbs for $1.09 
■or 8 Roses, Fine Winter-blooming, for $1.0q 
■or 3 Roses,3 Carnations A 3 Bouvardias $1.09, 
Eor 8 Fine Geraniums, 8 sorts, for - $I.09i 
lor 3 Camellia Japonicas, 3 sorts for - $1,008 
|or 6 Carnations, 6 sorts, for - - $1.00§ 
Bor 8 Grape Vines, 8 sorts, for - - $1,001 
lor lO Currant Bushes, 3 sorts for - $1.00! 
[or 20 Raspberry Plants, 4 sorts for - $.100! 
lor 50 Strawberry Plants, 5 sorts for - $1.00j| 
Hundreds of Other Things Cheap. 
For your choice of varieties see Catalogues 
■mailed free to all who apply- We also offer! 
an immense stock ot Fruit and Ornamental 
Trees, Evergreens, Shrubs etc. 
25th Year, 15 Greenhouses, 400 Acres, 
STORKS, HARRISON & CO., 
Painesville, Ohio. 
Ylherry Currants only.— Selected plants, $45.00 per 
Ly i,ooi). - ~ " - *.. 
year old, $60.00. 
As^ they run, $35.00. Small^lants, $25.00 Vr Two- 
, Nanuet, N. Y. 
AETICHOKES 
Red Brazlllian and White French Varieties, cheapest hog 
food known. Send for Circular. E. F. BROCKWAY, 
Ainsworth, Iowa. Say you saw this in Am. Agriculturist. 
HEW GRAPES. 
We have the pleasure of offering two new seedling 
Grapes, originated by us from seed some twelve years ago, 
Monroe, a Black Grape, ripening about same time as Hart¬ 
ford Prolific. Rochester, a purple Grape, ripening here 
' - - - • ir8 gfvi . 
about 1st September. Circulars giving full 
prices on application. 
description and 
Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. 
GRAPE VINES. 
Also Trees, Small Fruits, <fcc. Wholesale rates 
Very low to Nurserymen, Dealers, .and large Planters. 
Send stamp for Descriptive List. Price List free. 
T. S. HUBBARD, Fretlonia, N. Y. 
and SMALL FRUITS. Send for Price List. 
Address BUSH & SON & MEISSNER, 
BUSIIBERG, Jefferson Co., Mo. 
The Coming Raspberry. 
Pride ~ Hudson 
Awarded the “ First Prize” by the Boston Horticultural 
Society. See Sept. No. Am. Agriculturist, page 356. 
Also, all the oilier small fruit plants in perfection. 
Send for descriptive catalogue. Address, 
E TQ TJtfAT Cornwall-on-tlic-Ilud- 
• “ • AwvAJy son, Orange Co., N. Y. 
2 A Afl ADA GENUINE BERRY PLANTS; 
I II III 1 [ I 11 B Packing free. Strawberries, Wilson 
tUUU'UuU Albany, Chas. Downing, Monarch of 
West, and other sorts, $2 per 1,000; Great American, Cres¬ 
cent Seedling, $10 per 1,000 ; 35 other varieties, new and old, 
prices too low to print here. Brandywine Raspberry, $8 per 
1,000; 15 other sorts, new and old. Wilson Early Black¬ 
berry, $10 per 1,000 ; 7 other sorts. Asparagus Roots, $2.50 
per 1,000; Currants, Grapes, Peach Trees, etc., etc., bottom 
J uices. Special rates on $5 and $10 orders. See new Cata- 
ogue, now readv. free. 
JOHN S. COLLINS, Moorestown, New Jersey. 
AN IMMENSE STOCK 
of Crescent Seedling and Great American Straw- 
b' rry Plants for sale at bottom prices. Also, Wilson 
Albany, Chas. Downing, and Kentucky. Plants at 
$2.00 per M. N. P. BROOKS, 
Brlcksburg Nurseries, Bricksburg, N. J. 
CRESCENT SEEDLING 
STRAWBERRIES. 
Parmlees Crescent Seedling stands without a rival. Tills 
Is the third successive season this berry bus produced fifteen 
thousand quarts per acre of lruit 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, this season, 
lias produced from one to two hundred quai ls. In one case 
twenty-five plants produced four hundred quarts. Always 
be sure and get the genuine stock, as there are ten thousand 
spurious ill circulation where there is one hundred genuine. 
H. H. SMITH, West Haven, Ct. 
Forest Rose Strawberry Plants 
BY AND FOR THE MILLIONS 
Ready now, from the original plantation. Per doz. $1.00; 
100, $3.00; 1,000, $25.00 ; 5,000, $100; 10,000, $175. Also, Gregg 
Raspberries. Send for Price List for Fruit, and Ornamental 
Trees, Small Fruit, etc. 
LEO WELTZ, Wilmington, O. 
NEW STRAWBERRY 
nrr i T> T)T T7GC The largest, best flavored, 
[3JtLiYXl)X AJiCikJiJ* and most productive berry 
over produced. Berrv raised witli ordinary culture from 
plants set in Sept 12X in. in circumference (weight 2 y, oz.), 
and on the same fruit stem four others from the size of a 
hickory-nut to liiat 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. 
G reat American strawberry Plants, Potied and 
common runners. Send for Circular, giving best method 
of culture, to WM. L. Richards. 22 Brill St., Newark, N. J. 
Sharpless Strawberry. 
What Ellwanger & Barry say of it“ This variety (origi¬ 
nating in Catawissa, Pa„) having fruited with us several 
seasons, we have no hesitation in recommending it as the 
Largest and Best Strawberry in cultivation. Send for Cir¬ 
cular. F. F. MERGE RON, Catawissa, Pa. 
