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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
[November, 
Exhibition Tables at the Office of tbe 
American Agriculturist. 
The following articles, not before noticed, have been 
placed on our tables for exhibition, during the past month. 
Vegetables, et c.—Potatoes. Peach Blows, large and 
line, shown by Michael Foley, North Islip, N. Y.... Po¬ 
tato of curious growth through a knot-hole by G. E. 
Hance, Essex Co., N. J. ..Chinese potatoes, (Dioscorea) 
by G. W. Usher, Richmond Co. N. Y — Sweqt potatoes, 
large and fine, raised by J. Leonard, exhibited by Joshua 
A. Perry, Queens Co., N. Y. ; also excellent specimens 
from the proprietor’s grounds at Flushing— Tomatoes. 
Cuban, and Greenwich Apple Tomatoes, a new yellow 
variety, very fine, by W. S. Carpenter, N. Y — Cuban 
by G. M. Usher, Richmond Co., N. Y-Perfected, or 
Fejee Island, beautiful specimens by O. Judd, Flushing, 
and H. P. Sanford, Westchester Co., N. Y- Miscellan¬ 
eous : White Cranberry Beans, by Geo. A. Elston, Chester 
Co., Pa_Gherkins and Okra, by O.Judd, Flushing, N. 
Y_White Egg Plant, large and finely shaped, said to 
surpass the purple variety in flavor, by C. E. Davis, 
Xitchfield Co., Conn_Mammoth Squashes, weighing 
■respectively 138 lbs, and 113 tbs, by J. A. Valentine of 
Farmers’ Club at Clen Cove, L. I_Yellow Peppers, by 
:S. C. Lotridge, N. Y_Kentucky Sweet Potato Squash, 
iby J. W. Jones, Chatham 4 Corners, N, Y. ..Turnips, 
Mangel Wurzels, Artichokes, and curled Endive, by O. 
Judd, Flushing, N. Y_Fancy Gourds, by T. F. Stewart 
Flushing, N. Y_Apple Pie Melon, and Cheese Pump¬ 
kins, very large, by S. B. Conover, Washington Market, 
N. Y_Honolulu Squash, a splendid specimen, weigh¬ 
ing 37 lbs, by G. M. Usher, Richmond Co.; N. Y-Yard 
beans, pods 3 feet long, by O. Judd, Flushing, N. Y- 
Spinach, very fine growth, by G. M. Usher, Richmond 
Co., N, Y_Blue Stem Wheat, superior sample, by J. 
S. Underhill, Suffolk Co., N. Y. ...King Philip Corn, by 
Rev. W. W. Howard, Queens Co., N. Y-Egyptian 
Wheat, by M. P. Walker, Suffolk Co. N. Y — Red and 
White Rice Corn, very pretty, by J. Brush, Putnam Co.’, 
N. Y....Gall nuts from the oak, singular growth, John 
J. Walker, Westchester Co., N. Y-“Apple of Para¬ 
dise,” a species of lemon from Italy, by Jacob Marcus, 
N. Y_Chestnuts fine samples, by E. S. Lamoreux, 
Somerset Co., N. J., and Mrs. Fanshaw, Yorkville, N.Y. 
Fruits,— Grapes. Superb specimens of the Delaware, 
ty H. B. Mace, Orange Co. N. Y... Delaware and Con¬ 
cord, fine clusters, by J. C. Remson, Orange Co. N. J- 
A small Delaware vine, 3X feet high, containing 22 fine 
• dusters of fruit, by Wm. Perry & Son, Bridgeport, 
Conn_Clinton, Catawba, and Isabella, by S. B. Cono¬ 
ver, Washington Market N. Y-Concord, by W. S. Car¬ 
penter and A. P. Cummings, N. Y_Isabella, fine spe¬ 
cimen, John Cole, Richmond Co., N. Y .. Catawba and 
Isabella, by Dr. R. T. Underhill, Westchester County, 
N. Y_Catawba, beautiful cluster, by J. H. Gibson, 
Monmouth Co., N. J.A variety of white grapes, 
fine bunches of good flavor, Isaac Merritt, Dutchess Co., 
N. Y_Isabella, of extraordinary size, by H. Fordham, 
Suffolk Co., N. Y_Catawba, by W. B. Westcott, N.Y. 
_Diana, five fine clusters, from a vine, planted in April, 
O. Judd, Flushing N.Y_Isabella Grapes, the finest 
specimens shown here this season, and remarkable at any 
time. Three clusters on a cane seven inches in length, 
-weighed 3 lbs. 8 oz. The berries were very large and of 
[luscious sweetness, by A. E. Beard, Litchfield Co., Conn. 
Tears. 80 named varieties by Ellwanger & Barry, Roches¬ 
ter, N. Y. .22 named varieties ; also, 8 Beurre Clairgeaus, 
-weighing 6X lbs. on, a branch 9 inches long, a year-old 
graft, by W. S. Carpenter, N. Y... Bartlett, 6 from a 1-year- 
old graft, by P. L. Bogert, Queens Co., N. Y_Unnamed 
variety, J. W. Evarts, Queens Co., N. Y_Seven spe¬ 
cimens, by C. Williams, Essex Co., N. J.Pound 
pears, by H. and J. Storms, N. Y_Vicar of Winkfield 
and native seedlings, by A. M. Halstead,Westchester Co., 
N. Y_Pound Pears, two specimens, weighing 1 pound 
4 ounces and 1 pound 3 ounces, by Mr. Eddy, Kings Co., 
N. Y_ Apples : 35 named varieties, by W. S. Carpen¬ 
ter, N. Y.15 named varieties, by Ellwanger & Bar¬ 
ry, Rochester, N. Y-Large apple grown in a small 
necked bottle, curious, by Mr. Thorp, Flushing N. Y_ 
Gloria Mundi, fine specimens, by Mr. Wilden, Morrisania 
N. Y_Fall Pippin, very fine, by George Searing, 
Queens Co. N. Y_ Apple Quince of very large size, 
weighing 18 oz. by Hiram Gilbert, Essex Co., N. Y_ 
Flowers, etc.—P rize Dahlias, a magnificent collection 
to soinj of which a premium was awarded by the Brook¬ 
lyn Horticultural Society, exhibited by C. S. Pell, Supt. 
N. Y. Orphan Asylum. Tubers of these varieties are for 
sale by Mr. Pell, at $2 per doz., for the benefit of the 
Asylum . . Double Zinnias, by JohnH. Haviland, N. Y. 
and W. S. Carpenter. N. Y.. Cut flowers, a fine collect¬ 
ion of Asters in variety, Verbenas, Phloxes, Marigold, 
Zinnias, Cockscomb, etc., by 0. Judd, Flushing, N.Y_ 
Cut blooms of new Crimson Scabious, by B. S. Olmstead 
Westchester Co., N. Y„ who will please accept our 
thanks for seed of the Scabious, and of the Japan Pink_ 
Castor Oil Plant, by O. Judd, Flushing N.Y_Tube. 
roses and sweet scented Geraniums, verv fine, by A. P. 
Cummings, N. Y . Cut flowers, a beautiful bouquet by 
| G. M. Usher, Richmond Co., N. Y_Dahlias and Double 
Marygolds, very fine by W. S. Carpenter, N. Y_Dah¬ 
lias, by J. E. Keeler Queens Co., N. Y. 
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BOARDING SEMINARY 
For Ladies and Gentlemen—$110 a Year. 
Brick buildings. The ablest Instruction in all branches , 
both solid and ornamental. ,Best sustained Seminary in the 
State. Winter term begins Dec. 5th. Good students received 
at any time. Address Rev. JOSEPH E. KING, 
Fort Edward Institute, N. Y. 
F ARMING—A young man wishing to learn the 
farming business, in all its branches, would like to pass 
a year or two on a farm. No pay lor services desired. 
For further particulars, address II. H. H„ 
American Agriculturist Office, New-York. 
FA1IM PRODUCE. 
SOLD ON COMMISSION, 
Such as Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Provisions of all kinds, 
Grain, Eggs, Poultry. Game, &c.,&c. 
ISAAC EMENS, 220 FRONT-ST., NEW-YORK. 
Refers to the Editor of the American Agriculturist. 
“ R. S. Williams, President Market Bank, New-York. 
LIGHT! LIGHT! LIGHT! 
COAL O I L-C O A L OIL, 
and 
THE UNION COAL OIL LAMP. 
Safe and cheap, no smoke, no breaking chimneys. Address, 
J. MULVANY, 82 Catliarine-st., New-York. 
ESIbibUksie'SIb BSoots. 
Myatt’s Linnseus Rhubarb, superior quality. Price pel- 
thousand, $30 00 ; per hundred, $4.00. 
GEO. R. UNDERHILL, Matinecock (near Glen Cove,) L. I 
Post Office, Locust Valley, Queens Co., N. Y. 
LOW PRICES. 
PARSONS & CO., 
F]LU§>iIir ¥<&5 wear New-York, 
Offer, at prices accordant with the times, their well 
known large assortment of very fine 
§ r iFANB>AI£I> JPEASfiSpWitli other’ 
FEg-IJIT and. ©KNAMNTAL 
'fl’2SEB3§, SB06IIBS, SENSES, 
and NM’SAE «B£AJ»ES, 
with an unequalled collection of 
ST©TE and EOEAACSE PLAA’TS. 
Catalogues furnished gratis by mail. 
HIGHLAND NURSERIES. 
Syraeuso, 3MF. "V. 
200,000 Apple Trees, Standard, 5 to 0 feet. P %50 00 
200,000 Apple Trees, 3 to 5 feet.. 30 00 
10,000 Apple Trees, Dwarf ..30 00 
50,000 Pear Trees, Standard, 1 and 2 years. 175 00 
100,000 Pear Trees, Dwarf, 1 and 2 vea'rs. 150 00 
20,000 Cherry Trees, Dwarf, 4 to 5' feet. 100 00 
50,000 Cherry Trees, Standard, 4 to 7 feet. 100 00 
50,000 Grapes, Transplanted, Approved Varieties. 50 00 
2.->0,000 Blackberries, Lawton. 20 00 
10,000 Currants, Red and White. 80 00 
10,000 Gooseberries, Houghton. 35 00 
10,000 Roses, Perpetual, Moss, and Climbing.100 00 
„ STOCKS. Per 1000. 
,->00,000 Pear Seedlings, very fine.$6 00 to 12 00 
600,000.Apple Seedlings, extra. 2 00 to 5 00 
500,000 Plum Seedlings, Splendid. 4 00 to 10 00 
200,000 Angers Quince, extra. 0 00 to 10 00 
400,000 Quince Cuttings. 2 00 
500,000 Apple, Cherry, and Peach Scions. 1 00 to 5 00 
Apple Grafts furnished to order, of best leading 
varieties, for East or West, per 10;000. $50 00 
Ornamental Trees, Shrubbery, and all other products, usu 
ally found among Nurserymen, at low rates. 
COWLES, ROBERTS & CO. 
a’ees for One AubSsbumbi off 1§6£. 
The Subscribers invite the attention of Planters, Nursery¬ 
men, and Dealers, to their large Nursery Stock, which, for 
thrii'tiness of growth and beauty, is seldom excelled, if equal¬ 
led, and will he offered at prices to suit the times, consisting 
of Apple, Pear, Cherry, Peach, Plum, Apricot, and Quince 
Trees. Apple and Peacli Trees, a large stock. 
Also, the small fruits, such as Grape Vines, Currants, 
Gooseberries, Raspberry and Strawberry Plants, 
Of all desirable sorts. 
Also, a large stock of Ornamental Trees, both Deciduous 
and Evergreen. STEPHEN HOYT & SONS, 
New Canaan, Ct„ (near Norwalk.) 
Bloomington Nursery, Illinois. 
140 acres. Fruit, Ornamental and Nursery Stock vet')/cheap 
for cash. Apple Trees, extra, 1 to 4 years $15 to $00'per M. 
Scions, $1.50. Apple Stocks, 1 and 2 years, strong, selected for 
grafting, $2. 2d Class, $1. Toot Grafts, 10,000 $40. Mazzard 
Cherry $3. Osage Orange, $1.50 and $2.50. Grapes, Currants, 
Gooseberries, &c„ &c. Tulips, over 300 sorts, the best Am. 
Collection we know of, lasting over two months in flower, 
mostly $1 to $3 per 100, &c., &c. F. K. PHOENIX. 
V3T See Catalogues.^S 
PPLE SEED.—A choice lot, clean and dry, of 
l the growth of 1861, at $5 per bushel. 
JASlES A. ROOT, Skaneateles, Onondaga Co., N. Y. 
OSAGE HEDGES. 
I have a large and fine stock of one-year old Osage Orange 
Plants, which 1 offer, for cash, at $2 per 100. 
W. F. BOWEN, Sliaronville, Hamilton Co., O. 
|T|UTCII BULBOUS ROOTS—A VERY CHOICE 
Lot of assorted Bulbs of superior quality, from the well 
known nurseries of I. De Lange, and others, in Haarlem, 
Holland. Amateurs and the trade supplied with Catalogues 
and prices on application to 
SCHUCHARDT & GEBHARD, 21 Nassau-st„ New-York, 
PRESERVE YOUR FRUIT! 
GRANULATED CORK 
FOR PRESERVING 
GRAPES, APPLES, 
And all sorts of Fruit at 
MAFFUBrflT <& McHUfiffl’S 
CORK FACTORY, 
77 FULTON-ST., NEW-YORK. 
N.B.—Galway & Finch, of Fulton Market, say: out of SOD 
barrels of Apples packed in CORK DUST last year, they did 
not lose one Apple. 
TT« ©bbbobb Growers. 
A neat pamphlet of 32 pages, containing the condensed 
but plain directions of Seventeen practical Onion Growers, 
residing in different parts of the country ; and embracing 
full directions for every item of labor, from selecting seed 
and preparing ground, to harvesting and marketing crop. 
Nowhere else can so full, complete, and useful informa 
tion on this subject be found. Sent post-paid on receipt 
of 21 cents (or seven 3-cent stamps). Address 
Publisher of American Agriculturist. 
C OMBINED HAY AND CORN Stalk Cutto: e 
$6.00. Pamphlet by mail. 
T. MoDONOUGH. Middletown, Conn. 
