92 
[March, 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
The Suffering in Kansas. 
Reliable, heart-rending accounts of suffering from des¬ 
titution in Kansas are daily received in our own corres¬ 
pondence and through the public press. Continued 
drouth, last summer, destroyed the entire crops through¬ 
out w hole counties, leaving thousands without food or 
the means of obtaining any ; and, in addition to present 
want, unless supplied with seed from abroad, the fields 
must go unplanted this year. The call for aid should be 
answered at once. When famine reigned in Ireland and 
Madeira, help was freely given. Let us as promptly re¬ 
spond to the cry of distress from our own countrymen. 
Any contributions from the eastern part of the country 
—clothing, good seeds, etc. may be sent to J. E. Williams, 
President of Metropolitan Bank, N. Y. City; or, if prefer¬ 
red, to this office, and the contributions will be duly ac¬ 
knowledged and given to the proper committee. 
Immense Distribution of Seeds. 
Our Seed Distribution is fairly in progress, and is Inter¬ 
esting from its great magnitude alone, to say nothing of 
the advantages to the country from this wide diffusion of 
choice field, garden and flower seeds, amounting to hun¬ 
dreds of thousands, perhaps not less than half a million of 
separate parcels this year. These will give the germs 
of future abundancef-and of a still wider diffusion. 
So great is the call for seeds this year, that we shall 
scarcely get up with the dally applications before the 15th 
or 20th of March. The express parcels, which require 
more time, and the direct oversight of an experienced 
packer, will not all be ready before the last of the March. 
K , Our parcels of seeds are small, comparatively, especial¬ 
ly of kinds costing $10 to $33 per pound, but they are each 
large enough to produce an abundance for future use, 
and in most cases eacn parcel contains all needed for 
an ordinary garden plot, or flower-bed. 
While the number of parcels offered to each subscriber 
is limited to four or five, an extra parcel or two will be 
cheerfully added, when desired by those to whom we are 
especially indebted for favors—new subscribers, etc. 
Purchasing, for Subscribers. 
(See page 61, February No.) 
As announced last month, any subscriber desiring to pro¬ 
cure any article not to be found near home, and not know¬ 
ing where to get it of a reliable dealer, may hereafter send 
to us and we will aid him so far as is in our power. 
As this matter is undertaken merely as an accommoda¬ 
tion to our readers, to promote their convenience, and to 
save them from loss by falling into the hands of unrelia¬ 
ble persons, or by purchasing worthless articles, we trust 
all will see the necessity of remembering that “time is 
money,” especially in a city like .this,’where competent, 
reliable assistants are expensive. 
Let all requests be as simple and definite as possible. 
If an article is wanted, describe it particularly, and in all 
cases state exactly hoiv it is to be forwarded .—Send as 
nearly as possible the exact amount to be paid for it. If 
not certain on this point, either inquire by letter for the 
cost, or send enough to cover all expense ; and any sur¬ 
plus will be returned with the bill. We can not under¬ 
take to send out articles to be paid for on delivery. When 
a reply is needed, a postage stamp should be enclosed. 
— - — -- — ♦«— ■ .-- 
Our Exhibition Tables. 
Since our last report the following contributions have 
been made to the A merican Agriculturist exhibition tables. 
Fruit.—S haddock and Grape fruit — both somewhat re¬ 
sembling the orange—from the West Indies ; Robert Sharp, 
N. Y. Mammoth apples and pears, from Linn Co., 
Oregon; Nelson C. Warner . Harrison Golden Pip¬ 
pins ; W. S. Carpenter, N. Y. ... “Iron” apples, noted 
for long koeping, and continuous bearing; G. M. Usher, 
Richmond Co., N. Y.. Jewett apples—fine ; L. W. 
Spalding, Worcester Co., Mass. 
Vegetables, etc. — Y ellow Stone turnip—curious 
growth, somewhat resembling a hand ; D. Mapes, West¬ 
chester Co., N. Y. Scrub Oak turnips ; W. J. Spence, 
Suffolk Co., L. I.London Particular globe onions, 
fine samples, raised from Agriculturist seed; W. Oliff, 
Richmond Co., N. Y..Hubbard Squashes ; S. B. Con¬ 
over, Washington Market, N. Y.Winter Cherries; 
Jas. II. Foster, N. Y.Turban Squash ; John A. Sorg, 
Erie Co., N. Y. Specimens of hybridized corn ; W. 
S. Carpenter, N. Y. .. Miniature corn, the smallest we 
have seen ; M. W. Phillips, Hinds Co., Miss. 
Miscellaneous.—S eed cone of Pinus Lambcrtiana, 
large and handsome, Miss. Julia M. Fitch, Yuba Co., 
Cal . Natural Hygrometer, seed of Erodium ciconium; 
very curious ; John Kerler, Milwaukee Co., Wis. 
Japanese umbrella, made of waterproof paper, of beauti¬ 
ful workmanship ; W. C. Carpenter. N. Y.Husking 
pin, qeatly made of bone : John G. Hale, Erie Co., O. 
Two beautiful owls, small specie's, one from J. S. Bode, 
N. Y„ otie from W. H. Ranlett, N. Y.; also another 
eagle, and a long-eared owl, purchased by the proprietor. 
Advertisements to be sure of insertion must be re¬ 
ceived at latest by the 1 5th of tbe preceding month. 
TERMS — (invariably chsh before insertion): 
FOR THE ENGLISH EDITION ONLY. 
Fifty cents per line of space for each insertion. 
One whole column (115 lines), or more, $00 per column. 
C27"Bii3iness Notices, Eighty cents per line of space. 
FOR THE GERMAN EDITION ONLY. 
Ten cents per line of space for eacli insertion. 
One whole column (130 lines), or more, $10 per column. 
USTBusiness Notices, twenty cents a line. 
FOR ROTH EDITIONS. ENGLISH AND GERMAN. 
Fifty five cents per line; $03 per column. 
8 #*'liusiness Notices Eighty-five, cents per line. 
THE HYDROPULT 
an invaluable invention for Extinguishing a Fire, Cleansing 
Trees from Insects, Watering Gardens, Protecting a Roof 
from Taking Fire, Washing Windows, Sprinkling Streets, 
Washing Carriages, Wetting Sails, &c. Every Farmer, Gar¬ 
dener, and Housekeeper should have it. Price $12. For sale 
wholesale and retail bj®tlie 
AMERICAN HYDROPULT COMPANY, 
151 Nassau-st„ New-York. 
HE BEST THING I EVER HEARD OF—25 
cents worth of the Russia Waterproof will save $5 in 
boots and shoes. Depot 897 Pearl-st„ N. Y. W. C. GEAY. 
Select JList of ST11AWBERRIES. 
TEN VARIETIES AND 1000 PLANTS FOR $10. 
For $10 we will furnish 100 plants each of the following 
choice kinds; Tkiomphf, de Gaxd, Trollope’s Victoria, 
VICOMTE8SE IlEIilCART DE TlIURY, FILLMORE, BRITISH 
Queen, Burr’s new Pine, Jen{, t y Lind, Hooker, Mc- 
Avoy's Superior, and Wilson’s Albany. 
FIVE VARIETIES AND 500 PLANTS FOR $5. 
For $5 we will furnish 100 plants each, of the following 
kinds: Triompiie de Gand, Trollope’s Victoria, Burr's 
New Pine, Jenny Lind, and Wilson’s Albany. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS BY MAIL. 
For $1 we will send to any Post Office address in the coun¬ 
try, post-paid, and carefully put up in cotton and oiled silk, 
so’ as to Barry safely, 25 good plants of the Wilson’s Albany. 
We will send, for the same price, the same number of plants 
(25), of any variety offered in our catalogue, at 25 c. per doz. 
For $1 we will send 20 plants of the TnioMPnE de Gand, 
or any other variety we offer at 50 cents per dozen. No order 
filled of plants by mail, for less than one dollar’s worth, of 
any one kind. 
RASPBERRIES. 
Our stock of plants is very large and line. We have over 
twenty varieties, including Brinckle’s Orange, at $1.00 per 
dozen$5.00 per 100; Franconia, at 75 cents per dozen ; 4.00 
per 100; Fastolff, River’s Large Fruited Monthly, 
Knevett’s Giant, Hudson River Antwerp, Red and 
Yellow Antwerp, and others, at 75 cents per dozen ; $3.00 
per 100; Improved American Black Cap, 50 cents per doz.; 
$3.00 per 100. 
Persons wanting large quantities of the above, will be fur¬ 
nished at very low rates. 
SELECT LIST OF RASPBERRIES. 
■ For $10 we will furnish 100 Brinckle’s Orange, the finest 
flavored Raspberry, ns well nsoneoftho largest, most beauti¬ 
ful, aud productive. 
100 Franconia, a very large red berry, of good flavor, 
attractive, and enormously productive. 
100 Improved American Black Cap; much larger, more 
Juicy, better flavored, with fewer seed, and every way su¬ 
perior to the common Black Cap. The plant is entirely hardy 
and verv productive, and the fruit is much sought after in 
the market. 
The above kinds include the three colors—orange, red, and 
black—and furnish a pleasant variety in flavor. We regard 
them as the best for amateurs, and the most proiltable for 
market culture. 
BLACKBERRIES. 
NKW-RocnK-LLE..$1.00 per dozen; $5.00per 100. 
Dorchester .75 cts. do. 4.00 do. 
Newman's Thornless .75 cts. do. 3.00 do. 
For $10 we will send 100 of each of the above kinds. 
We have fruited these varieties for five years, and having 
ten acres in cultivation, we are prepared to furnish wholesale 
purchasers at lowest rates. 
LOGAN GRAPE VINES. 
Having procured a supply of the above early and valuable 
Grape, of A. Thomson, of Delaware, ()., we will furnish good, 
well-rooted vines, at 75 cents each—$7.00 per dozen; or by 
mail, securely put up, and postage paid, $1.00 eacli. 
_ J. KNOX, Lock Box 155, Pittsburgh, Fa. 
Strawberries! Strawberries ! 
“ By their fruits ye shall know them.” 
What Strawberry shall I plant? Why! the Wilson’s Al¬ 
bany—Why ? Because it is the most productive, the largest, 
and tlnest berry out. In fact it. is the ” fashionable ” berry. 
Originated at the Albany Nursery, where plants can be 
procured by addressing JOHN WILSON, Albany, N. Y. 
Price por 100’ plants.Si 
do. 1000 do.*8 
Liberal discount to the trade. 
m 
FARM PRODUCE 
SOLD ON COMMISSION, 
Such as Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Provisions of all kinds. 
Grain, Eggs, Poultry, Game, &c., &c. 
ISAAC EMENS, 226 FRONT-ST., NEW-YORK. 
SUCCESSOR TO THE FIRM OF HAIGHT & EMENS. 
Refers to the Editor American Agriculturist. 
“ E. R. Cooper, Cashier, Market Bank, New-York. 
Mew Cuyahoga Crapes. 
Send a stamp for our Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue 
of over 80 sorts of New Grapes; also Raspberries: Currants; 
Gooseberries, &c. Also Roses and Flowering Shrubs. 
_ C. P. BISSELL & SALTER, Rochester, N. Y. 
O RAPE CUTTINGS.—Concord, Diana, and Hart¬ 
ford Prolific Grape Cuttings, from bearing vines, ( war¬ 
ranted true,) at $2 per 100, or $15 per 1000 eyes; also cuttings 
of Delaware, Anna, Ontario, Logan, and Union Village at $4 
per 100, or $30 per lOOO eyes. For sale by 
JOHN B. GOOD, Nurseryman, York, Pa. 
’ll II41 Varieties of Native Grape Roots, strong 
-B. U IF an d cheap. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Flower¬ 
ing ShruDs, Roses, Small Fruits, &c. Catalogues mailed free 
to all applicants, with a beautiful cut of file Concord Grape. 
Address W. C. LOOMIS, Lowell, Oneida Co., N. Y. 
HUBBARD SQUASH. 
I have received from the Mass. Horticultural Society a 
E iece of Silver Plate as original introducer of this cele- 
rated Squash. A package of about 50 seeds of the purest 
quality grown, warranted to reach each purchaser, 15 cts. 
Four packages, 50 cts. JAMES J. H. GREGORY, 
Marblehead, Mass. 
QNOLULU CITRON SQUASH.—18 SEEDS 
-of this best of all squashes sent to any address on re¬ 
ceipt of four three cent stamps. .For five stamps a package 
of pure Hubbard also. J. A. LEWIS, Nurseryman, 
Willimantic, Conn. 
ARROT, BEET, AND TURNIP SEEDS, of the 
various kinds, of extra quality, for sale byJ. E. MA- 
COMBER, Wholesale Seed Grower, Portsmouth, R. I. 
S MPROVED AMERICAN BLACK CAP RASP- 
BERRY', 50 cents per dozen; $3.00 por 100; $25.00 per 1000. 
J. KNOX, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Premium Seed Corn for Sale. 
Improved King Philip. The most productive corn in culti¬ 
vation. 141 '/, bush, was raised to the acre last year in this 
State, ripening in a little over 100 days. 
Prolific Golden Drop. The most productive and beautiful 
yellow corn grown ; this corn is very heavy, weighing 62 lbs. 
to the bushel. A bushel of ears will produce 17 quarts of 
shelled corn. It ripens in 110 days; ears very large,8-rowed. 
Improved Crystal Flint. A beautiful 12-rowed white corn, 
producing two and ttiree ears to the stalk, very productive; 
ears large, and ripening very early. 
The above are selected from 25 varieties, grown by me in 
1859, and can be recommended to farmers. 
Price. Improved King Philip Corn, per busli. $2.50; per 
peck 75c. Prolific Golden Drop and Improved Crystal Flint, 
$3 per bushel; $1 per peck. 
All orders addressed to W. S. CARPENTER, 468 Pearl-st., 
New-York. 
I FRANCONIA RASPBERRY PLANTS, §1.00 per 
dozen ; $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. 
J. KNOX, Pittsburgh. Pa. 
EVERGREENS.—JOHN W. ADAMS, Port- 
_ land, Maine, continues to furnish Arbor Vitje and 
other Evergreen Trees at low prices, properly taken up and 
packed. Catalogues ready. 
RINCKLE’S ORANGE RASPBERRY PLANTS, 
$1 per dozen, $5.00 per 100; $40 per 1000. Wholesale pur¬ 
chasers furnished at low rates. 
J. KNOX, Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Bloomington Nursery, Illinois. 
At Junction Ill. Central [Dubuque and Cairo] and St. Louis, 
Alton aud Chicago Railroads. Established 1S52. 120 acres 
Fruit, Ornamental, and Nursery Stock, a very general and 
reliable assortment, cheap for Cash. Particular attention in¬ 
vited to the splendid stock and assortment of One Year Apple 
Grafts, mostly 2 to 3 feet, 1000, $25. Also Root Grafts, 10,000 
$50, for our ordinary and we may add, unusually successful 
quality [from which above named fine 1 year olds.] Root 
Grails, extra strong, [to order only,] 10,000 $75. Dwarf Fruit, 
choice Currants and Grapes, many sorts. Mulberry, Dow¬ 
ning’s Everbearing, $16 per doz. Gooseberry, Rlackberry, 
Raspberry, 1000 $15 to $40. Strawberry, including Wilson’s 
and both McAvoy’s, 1000 $5. Asparagus, strong, 3 year, 1000 
$5. Rhubarb, including Linmeus and Victoria, true J 1000 $30 
to $60. Apple Stooks, good, 2d size for budding, 10,000 $15. 
Quince, Pear, Plum, Mahaleb, and Rose Stocks. Apple Seeds. 
Shade and Weeping Trees, Roses, Shrubs, and Rums, a superb 
stock. Evergreens, Nursery grown, several sorts, 1000 $10. 
Packing carefnlly done. See Catalogues. Address, Bloom¬ 
ington, Ill. F. K. PHCBNIX. 
RIOMPIIE DE GAND STR AWBERRY Plants. 
the best and most profitable; 50 cents per dozen; $1.50 
per 100; $10 per 1000. Dealers furnished at greatly reduced 
prices. J. KNOX, Pittsburgh, ' 
other 
, Pa. 
P ASCIIALL MORRIS’ DESCRIPTIVE SEED 
CATALOGUE, ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 
for 1801, with complete lists of vegetables. Directions for Cul¬ 
ture, and other information of importance to the Farmer and 
Gardener, forwarded by mail on remission of stamp. 
Also illustrated implement and Nursery Catalogues. 
PASCHALL MORRIS, Agricultural and Seed Warehouse, 
* 1120 Murkct-st, Philadelphia, Pa. 
1 FILLMORE STRAWBERRY PLANTS, 50 cents 
- per dozen ; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 
_ J. KNOX, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Great Austin Shaker Strawberry. 
The price of this mammoth variety will lie reduced this 
Spring to $2 per dozen, or $10 per hundred. Delivered in ro¬ 
tation as ordered. The Great Austin was exhibited last year 
in Boston, New-York, Philadelphia, Rochester, and Albany, 
and acknowledged to be the most beautiful, and to average 
the largest and most productive of any other strawberry in 
cultivation. Orders addressed to either 
CIIAUNCY MILLER, Shaker Trustee, Albany, N. Y„ or 
WM. S. CARPENTER, 468 Pearl-st,, New-York. 
W ~ ILSON’S.ALBANY STRAWBERRY PLANTS, 
25 cents per dozen; $i,00 per 100; $5 per 1000. 
J. KNOX.-Box 155, Pittsbhrgli, J’a. 
