1881.] 
AMERICAN" agriculturist, 
167 
J. M. THORBURN * CO., 
NO. 15 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK- 
IVOW OFFER: 
“THE WHITE ELEPHANT 
POTATO.” 
This superb late variety was produced from a seed ball 
of the “Garnet Chili,” fertilized with pollen from the 
“White Peach Blow.” Without hesitation we pronounce 
it as combining the best qualities of the aforegoing vari¬ 
eties, viz.: “ wonderful productiveness, excellent quality 
and flavor, power of resistin '.j disease, and great beauty, 
not to mention the fact of its being proof against decay 
until far into Spring. These qualities alone would recom¬ 
mend it not only for field culture, but also for the pri¬ 
vate garden. From its origin it may be called a twin- 
brother of the “Beauty of Hebron,” which it resembles 
in many respects, possessing many of those qualities 
which have rendered this latter variety so justly popular. 
Last season the originator planted one bushel of sixty 
pounds of “ THE WHITE ELEPHANT," on one-eighth 
of an acre of ordinary soil, and therefrom harvested no 
fewer than fifty-seven bushels. The tubers, notwith¬ 
standing their great size, are always solid, and, 
growing closely together in the hills, the labor of digging 
is comparatively slight. The vines are very stout and 
vigorous, and have thus far resisted all manner of blight, 
turning yellow only at the proper season, and the pota¬ 
toes ripening along with the “Late Bose.” We claim 
that “THE WHITE ELEPHANT” not only possesses 
the unexcelled qualities of the “ Beauty of Hebron,” but 
also the wonderful productiveness of the old “Cali¬ 
fornia ” of twenty years ago. 
Price: Per barrel, $15: per bushel, $6.50; per 34 bushe 
$4.50; per peck, $3; per M peck, $3; or one pound by 
mail for $1. 
“PERFECT GEM SQUASH," 
The Squashes are from four to six inches in diameter, 
flattened, of a creamy white color, slightly ribbed, and 
have a thin, smooth skin. The flesh is fine grained, and 
when cooked is dry, very sweet, and has a delicious 
flavor entirely free from that strong taste common to all 
of the Winter Squashes. It is remarkable for its keep¬ 
ing qualities; in a dry, cool room, free from frost, they 
may be kept until Spring. In short, it is justly entitled 
to the name given it, being equal to the best Bush or 
Marrow Squash for Summer use, better than any other 
for Winter, a good keeper, very productive, a free 
grower, and worthy a place in every Kitchen Garden. 
Per lb., $6; J4 lb., $4; & lb., $2.50.; per oz., 75c.; per 
packet, 25c. 
“WASHINGTON OATS” 
Three years since this new White Oat was discovered 
growing In a wheat field in Illinois which was sown with 
wheat imported from Germany. Its appearance was so 
distinct from other sorts that it was deemed advisable 
to keep it for further trials, notwithstanding the unfa¬ 
vorable season it produced oats weighing forty pounds 
to the bushel. The grower says he has tried nearly all the 
new varieties of oats; but considers the “WASHING¬ 
TON ” the best he has ever grown, yielding at least one- 
third more than the common oat—the Btraw is very stiff 
and heavy, on rich land where other sorts lodge, these 
always stand until fully ripe. 
Per bushel of 40 lbs., $1.75; per 14 bushel of 20 lbs., $1; 
per lb. by mail. 50c. 
DESCRIPTIVE PRICED CATALOGUES 
OF 
VEGETABLE, 
FLOWER and 
FIELD SEEDS 
FREE TO APPLICANTS. 
SEEDS! 
ALBERT DICKINSON, 
Dealer in Timothy, Clover, Flax, Hungarian, Millet, Red-Top, Blue 
Grass, Lawn Grass, Orchard Grass, Bird Seeds, etc. 
FOJP CORN. 
WaBEHOTJSES: Offipp • ~iin Kinzie s;* 
115,117 & 119 KInzie St., Umce * iV St ” 
104,106,108 & 110 Michigan St., CHICAGO, ILL. 
CHOICE NURSERY STOCK. 
We offer for Sale the following Nursery Stock, which we 
believa to be as well grown and healthy as any in the mar¬ 
ket, viz.: 100,000 Peach Trees, 1 year from the bud. 
75,000 Apple Trees, 3 to 5 years old. 50,000 La 
Versailles, Cherry, and White Grape Currants. 
500,000 hktrpless. Crescent Seedling, Cumber¬ 
land Triumph, Seth Hoyden No. 30, Glendale, 
and other varieties of Strawberries. 15,000 of the New 
Champion Quince, and a full assortment of other Nurs¬ 
ery Stock. Satisfaction guaranteed to our customers. Ad¬ 
dress, STEPHEN HOYT’S SON, New Canaan, Ct. 
O NE MILLION of No. 1 PEACH and APPLE 
TREES. 200.000 of the celebrated J une Budded Peach 
Trees, with full line of one year old Trees. Among which 
can be found kinds suited to all sections, including all the 
new and old standard sorts. Apple Trees, 200,000 of extra 
long-keeping varieties, adapted to Southern planting or 
wherever long-keeping apples are desirable. Grapes. Rasp¬ 
berry and Strawberry, in large or small lots. I also offer a 
full line of all kinds of Nursery stock at prices to suit the 
times. Apple and Peach Trees sent by mail to all sections. 
Catalogues, showing how and what to plant, with much 
valuable information mailed gratis to all applicants. 
RANDOLPH PETERS, Great Northern and 
Southern Nursery, Wilmington, Del. 
containing a great variety of Iteim. including many 
good Hints and Suggestions which we ftoom into smaller 
type and, condensed form, for want of space elseivhere. 
In justice to the majority of our sub¬ 
scribers, wlio have been readers for many 
years, articles and illustrations are sel¬ 
dom repeated, as those who desire in¬ 
formation on a particular subject can 
cheaply obtain one or more of the back, 
numbers containing what is wanted. 
Back numbers of the “ American Agri¬ 
culturist,” containing articles referred to 
in the “Basket” or elsewhere, can al¬ 
ways be supplied and sent post-paid for 
15 cts. each, or SI.50 per volume. 
The German Edition.— All the principal arti¬ 
cles and engravings that appear in the American Agricul¬ 
turist are reproduced in the German Edition. Beside® 
these, there is a special department, edited by an eminent 
German cultivator. Our friends can do us a good service 
by calling the attention of their German neighbors and 
friends to the fact that they can have the paper in their 
own language, and those who employ Germans will 
find this Journal a most useful and acceptable present. 
Bound Copies of volume 39, and of every pre¬ 
vious volume back to Vol. XVI. (1857), neatly bound, with 
gilt backs, Index, etc., are supplied at $2 eacli (or $2.30- 
if to be sent by mail). See Publishers’ Notes,2d cover page. 
Clubs can at any time be increased by remitting for 
each addition, the price paid by the original members; 
or a small club may be made a larger one at reduced rates, 
thus: One having sent 6 subscribers and $7, may after¬ 
wards send 4 names more and $3, making 10 subscribers 
for $10.00; and so for the various other club rates. 
Terms to New South Wales, New Zea¬ 
land, Australia, Africa, etc.— To several in¬ 
quirers. Under the latest revision of the Postal Union 
Regulations the price of the American Agriculturist 
(either English or German edition), including postage 
prepaid through, will be covered by 7 shillings sterling 
per annum. This applies to the above countries, and to 
all others embraced in the General Postal Union. The 
simplest mode of remittance is by Postal Money Orders, 
payable in London, to the order of Orange Judd Com¬ 
pany. These can be readily cashed in N. Y. City at a 
slight discount, which the publishers will cheerfully pay. 
For Club rates (postage included), see our second cover 
page, and reckon 22 cents to the shilling sterling. 
Fairs for 1881 .—The first official notice of a 
State Fair for 1881 comes from Delaware and reads* 
“The 4th Annual Fair of the Agricultural Society of the 
State of Delaware will be held at Dover, Sept. 26 to Oct. 
1, 1881. Respectfully D. P. Barnard, Jr., Secretary." 
We hope that this maybe followed by notices of the 
other Fairs, State, etc., so soon as the dates and places 
have been decided upon. The earlier our list can be 
made up the more serviceable it will be to the many 
who seek information about Fairs, Exhibitions, etc. 
We ask the Secretaries of the various Associations and 
Societies—Agricultural, Mechanical, Horticultural, etc.— 
to send us notice as'early as practicable. 
Coal Tar for Corn. —“ J. H. F.,” Fredrick Co,,. 
Va., has used gas tar or coal tar on corn to keep crows 
from pulling it. He rolls the corn in the tar, using about 
one gill to the bushel, or just enough to blacken it. 
After stirring well together, dry the surface, to facilitate 
in dropping, by using lime, plaster, ashes, or some sifted 
dry earth. For eight years Mr. F. has not had his corn, 
thus prepared, disturbed by the crows, while that of Ins 
neighbor’s, just over the fence, planted with no such 
preparation of coal tar, has been badly pulled. 
Spring Rye.— “A. B. L.,” North Egremont, Mass., 
inquires: “When is the time for sowing Spring Rye?" 
—It should be sown as early as the ground will permit— 
the earlier the better provided it is sown with the soil in 
proper condition to receive the seed. 
Taking Sheep South.— “ P. L.,“ Chittenden Co... 
Vermont, writes: “I would like to know if northern, 
sheep can be taken South with safety ? Is there any risk 
in acclimating them? What season of the year is the 
best to take them South, and at what age?’’—There is no 
trouble in taking Northern Sheep into the Southern 
States. All things considered, diet, etc., it is best and! 
most convenient to remove them to the South in autumn. 
