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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[December, 
Bliss’s Illustrated Hand-book, for the Farm and 
Garden, and Catalogue of Garden, Field, and 
Flower Seeds, Fertilizers, Implements, etc. New 
edition now in press, upwards ol 100 pages, beautifully illus¬ 
trated, will be ready for distribution January 1st. Mailed 
to all applicants enclosing three 3-cent stamps. Regular 
customers supplied free of charge. 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
Seed and Horticultural Warehouse, 34 Barclay Street, 
New York, P. O. Box 4129. 
OUR FARM ANNUAL FOR 1879 
with two samples of Choice Farm Seeds, mailed free of 
charge to any address. All our seeds are new crop and re¬ 
liable ; prices moderate. Address W. ATLEE BURPEE & 
CO., Seed Warehouse, -'21 Church St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Our Descriptive Seed Catalogue for 
18 7 9 
will be ready for mailing early in January, and will be sent 
to all who apply, enclosing stamp for postage. 
We shall also publish a Market Gardener’s list, which can 
be had upon application. 
R. H. ALLEN & CO., 
189&19I Water St., NEW YORK. 
we sell EVERYTHING for the 
GARDEN 
Priced Illustrated Catalogues Free on application. 
PETER HENDERSOft&CO. 
35 CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK. 
NEW AND RARE 
PLANTS and FRUIT TREES, 
DUTCH BULBS, &c., 
JAPANESE PERSIMMON, 8 VARIETIES. 
New Pears; 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- 
House ami Greenhouse Plants, a rich collection, well grown. 
All at reasonable prices. Catalogues mailed to applicants. 
_ JOHN SAUL., Washington, P. C, 
A A VU A T? G I Among Small Fruits. Send for 
■3b" A JjjfAXVio I Catalogue of best hardy varie¬ 
ties. WM. PARP.Y, Cinnaminson, N. J. 
FAR MS 
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MINNESOTA 
HOMES 
/-v-H OVER J,000,000 ACRES of 
FINE FARMING LANDS 
L * 1 * * * —J IN MINNESOTA AND DAKOTA, 
P * For sale by the WINONA & ST. PETER R. R. CO., 
i j At from 8 2 to 86 per Acre, and on liberal terms. 
f- f~\ These lands lie in the great wheat belt of the North- 
'■'*< West, and are .equally well adapted to the growth of 
other grain, vegetables, etc. The climate is uusur- 
PO passed Tor healthfnlness. 
They are Free from Incumbrance. 
Circulars, Maps, etc., containing full informa¬ 
tion, sent free. 
CHAS. E, SIMMONS, Land Commissioner, 
Gen’l Offices C. & N.-W. It’y Co., Chicago, Ills. 
Mention this paper in writing. 
FARM FOR SALE. 
Three miles north of Xenia, Ohio, half mile from railroad 
station. 182 acres; rich soil; 2 good d wellings; good barns; 
plenty of fruit, all kinds, and stock water. Near to good 
school and church. Ca n be nivided. Call on or address 
_ WM. M. NORTH, Xenia, Ohio. 
250 MARYLAND FARMS, 
Near railroad and navigable Salt-water (with all its lux¬ 
uries), in Talbot Co., Md. Climate mild and healthy. Titles 
good. New Pamphlet and Map showing location, free. 
Address C. E. SHANAHAN, Atty., Easton. Md. 
OR SALE CHEAP— Virginia farm, 250 acres, stock, 
&c. 40 acres in wheat. Best reason for selling. 
A. F. BRADY, Madison Run, Orange Co., Va. 
UY MARYLAND FARMS I 87 TO 825 
per acre. Catalogues sent free. 
H. P. CHAMBERS, Federalshnrg, Md. 
FftltlH^ in the bpst P nrt of MARYLAND at 
r i n iiiit panic prices. For Catalogue and Price 
List address MarohaA WitsoM. Rldgely, Md. 
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300 
The Monitor Seed Drill. 
This is the most complete and positive Seeu Drill ever invented. It is radically different 
front and superior to all others. It is the only machine which measures and drops the 
seed with a positive motion, and exactly the same amount at each loot or yard. It lias 
been tested by 5 years’use ill Massachusetts, and was awarded the highest prize at the 
Centennial.” gW The “ Monitor ” has been thoroughly tested during the season of 1878, 
and heartily endorsed as a First Class Machine by Professor Geo. Tliurber, of 
New Jersey, and bv Jas Vick, of Rochester, N. Y. 
gW Agents Wanted.— For full (lescrintive circular and testimonials, address 
THE MERRIMAC MACHINE CO., Newburyport, Mass. 
W MW 
til® I 
A beautiful work of 100 pages. One Colored Flower 
Plate, and 300 Illustrations, with Descriptions of 
the best Flowers and Vegetables, and howto grow them. 
All for a Five Cent Stamp. In English or German. 
The Flower and Vegetable Garden, 175 Pages, 
Six Colored Plates, and many hundred Engravings. For 
50 cents in paper covers; $1.00 in elegant cloth. In German 
or English. 
Vick’s 8eeds are the best In the world. Send Five 
Cent Stamp for a Floral Guide, containing List and 
Prices, and plenty of information. Address 
JAMES VICK, Rochester, N. Y. 
My Annual Catalogue of Vegetable and 
Flower Seed for 1879 will he ready by January, and 
sent free to all who apply. Customers of last season need 
not write for it. I offer one of the largest collections of 
vegetable seed ever sent out by any seed-house iu America, 
a large portion of which were grown on my six seed farms. 
Printed Directions for cultivation on every 
parcel. All seed sold from my establishment warranted 
to be both fresh and true to name; so far that should it 
prove otherwise, I will reiil] the order gratis. As the original 
introducer of the Hubbard and Marblehead Squashes, Hie 
Marblehead Cabbages, and a score of other new vegetables, 
I invite the patronage of nil who arc anx¬ 
ious to have Ihcir seed fresh, true, and of the 
very best strain. NEW VEGETABLES A 
SPECIALTY. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
Bowditch’s &s. 
The largest and most elegant greenhouses In the New 
England States, We have constantly on hand andean for¬ 
ward to any distance (safety guaranteed), 
BOUQUETS, BASKETS, 
FLOWERS, FLORAL DESIGNS, 
WINTER FLOWERING PLANTS, 
BULBS, SEEDS, &c. 
Our prices arc exceedingly low. Plants from 5c. to 15c. 
Bulbs from 2c. to 15c. 
Forwarded by Mail or Express. 
Send for condensed Seed and Plant Catalogues. 
WM. E. BOWDITCH, 645 Warren St., Boston, Mass. 
A sparagits-new variety-smally’s 
DEFIANCE. The merits I claim tor the Delkutce: 
it is early, a larger grass, softer, more tender, free from 
wood, tile flavor sweet anil very delicate; lar superior to 
all oilier 6orts. and will produce double that of the Colossal, 
and can cut it longer; also will continue to grow longer 
than other sorts. Price three dollars per 100, and $25 per 
1,000. Address A. SMALLY, 
Bound Brook, N. J. 
Good Cure for Hard Times, 
A well managed patch of Early Prolific and Reliance 
RASPBERRIES. Immense yield,fine fruit,ready sale, 
good prices. An immense stock of genuine well-rooted 
plants. Millions of other plants, trees, etc. Special terms 
to dealers and large planters. New descriptive circular 
free to all. GIBSON & BENNETT, 
Nurserymen & Fruit-growers, Woodbury, N. J. 
SEEDSMEN, ATTENTION! 
Garden Seeds, Pnre and Reliable. 
CABBAGE SEED A SPECIALTY. 
“ True” Jersey Early Wakefield, 
“Henderson’s” Early Summer, 
“Newark” Early Flat Dutch, 
“Excelsior” Large Flat Dutch, and 
“Perfection” Drumhead Savoy. 
Grown from perfect heads, carefully selected, and 
wnrrnnted first-class in every particular. For sale to 
dealers at very reasonable prices. Price circulars free. 
-Address FRANCIS BRILL, Seed-Grower, 
Mattltuck, Long Island, N. Y. 
Pearce’s 
Improved Cahoon Broadcast 
Seed Sower. 
For Sowing all kinds of 
^iH/i/%0' ** ra ’ n au< ' Grass Seed. 
This machine docs as much 
work as 5 men can do by hand . 
and does better work than can 
be done by any other means 
-JllfesiS whatever. Agents wanted in 
every county in the United 
§ States. Price $0. Send stamp 
S 5 for circular. 
GOODELL COMPANY, 
Antrim, N. H., 
SOLE MANUFACTURERS. 
DRILL 
MATTHEWS’ SEED 
The Standard of America. 
Admitted by leading Seedsmen 
and Market Gardeners every¬ 
where to he tlte most, perfect and 
reliable drill ill use. Send for 
circular. Manufactured only by 
EVERETT & SMALL, Boston, Mass. 
tt A Tx TTirnTTiri Genuine Stock. Lowest 
VARIETIES. rates. Strawberry, Rasp- 
" Hlltll A 1-LlMj terry, Blackberry, Cur¬ 
rants, Grapes, Peach Trees, Asparagus Roots, &c. 
See New Catalogue, now ready free. 
JOHN S. COLLINS, Moorestown, N. J. 
HIGHLAND 
G- R _A_ 1? E 
AND 
Bassett’s American Plum, 
CATALOGUES FREE. 
A. HANCE & SON, 
Red Bank, N. J, 
HALF A MILLION OF PEACH TREES, 
200,000 suitable to send bv mail or express long distances. 
Also 300,000 No. 1 Apple Trees, 150,000 suitable to send by 
mail. Prices to suit the times. 60-page Catalogue gratis, 
showing how and what to plant RANDOLPH PETERS, 
Great Northern <k Southern Nurs 
)OLPH PETERS, 
rseries, Wilmington, Del; 
■500,000 Fruit, 
1250,000 Evergreens. 
"'00,000 Greenhouse, 
Bedding Plants. &C. 
ftur Catalogues Trrn. 22d Year 400 Acres. 13 Greenhouses. 
8T0BRS, HARRISON & CO.,Paiumvills, UfilS 
T R EE S 
00EN SHELLERS 
AND CORN MILLS. 
Over 20,000 In Use. 
Every machine guaranteed to 
give satisfaction, or money 
paid will be promptly re¬ 
funded. 
Shelters $5, Mills $12. 
Every farmer should have 
one. Send for Descriptive 
Circulars. 
Live Agents Wanted. 
LIVINGSTON & CO., Iron 
Founders, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
STEDMAN & CO., 
Manufacturers of 
ENGINES, SAW MILLS, SHAFTING, PUL¬ 
LEYS, and HANGERS. HAY and 
COTTON PRESSES. 
Power Corn Shelters and Cleaners. 
_AURORA, INDIANA._ 
CHALLENGE FEED MILLS. 
Grinds three times as fast as any other 
mills. Always successful. Over 500 First 
Premiums and Medals. Over 15,t00in use. 
They do not clog or heat; grinds fit) bushels 
per hour. All successful Iron Feed Mills 
, INFRINGING OUR PATENTS. Beware : 
Bttv none but the best. Remember the 
Courts have sustained our Patents. Also 
the best Wind Mills, Corn Shellers. Horse 
Power Wood Saws, Fanning Mills, and 
Pumps. Address CHALLENGE MILL CO., Batavia, Ill. 
PAY.—With Stencil Outfits. What costs 4 cts. 
a > ■-V X sells rapidly for 50 cts. Catalogue free. 
S. M. SPENCER, 112 Washington St., Boston, Mass. 
E I 0 n TTT A ■pT| PRODUCE COMMIS- 
I OS U. VV iiHUj SION MERCHANTS. 
POULTRY, GAME, BUTTER, &c„ &c. 
Also Agents for Hornby’s Steam-cooked Wheat and Oats. 
No. 279 Washington-st„ Ji. Y. 
(Sit’d 1845.) Ref., Irving National Sank, New York City. 
