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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
(February , 
Tour Grand Prize Medals Awarded our Exhibit at 
the Centennial. 
Rare and Beautiful Flowers and Choice Vegetable* 
Tertflizem and Other Bequisitci for the Farm and Gardes. 
Tho following Catalogues are Annually published, and will be mailed to all 
Applicants on receipt of prioe affixed. Regular Customers supplied gratis. 
■Bliss’s Illustrated Seed Catalogue and Amateur’s Guide to the 
Howrer and Fitchen Garden.—200 pages, including several hundred finely 
executed engravings, and a heautSfuliy-colored Utograph, 35 cents. An edition 
elegantly bound in cloth, $1. 
Bliss's Illustrated Gardener's Almanac and Abridged Catalogue.— 
128 pagos. JRmbiaoes a Monthly Calendar of Operations, and a Prico List of t»H 
the leading Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, profusely illustrated, with brief 
Bliss’s Illustrated Potato Catalogue contains a Descriptive List of all 
tho new varieties recently introduced, with many other desirablo sorts, beautifully 
fllustratod; also most useful information upon the cultivation of this voluahlo es¬ 
culent. 10 cents. Address 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
P. Q, Bog Wo. 5712. 34 Barclay St., New York. 
The Earliest Tomato Known. 
LITTLE GEM. 
This new variety was raised by the originator of the Cor 
queror Tomato, heretofore considered the earliest in cultl 
vation. The vines are of medium length, compact growth 
and excessively loaded with bright red fruit of medium size 
of round and uniform shape, varying from four to six inche 
in circumference, of superior flavor, either raw or cooked 
Its bright glossy red color, uniform size, shape, and other 
wise beautiful appearance,.make a dish of Little Gems al 
most as tempting as a plate of strawberries. It may be re 
lied upon to yield several pickings, a week or ten days ear¬ 
lier than any other variety. 
Price, 25 cts per packet; five packets for $1.00. 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
3t Barclay St., New York. 
THE EARLIEST POTATO KNOWN. 
ALPHA. (Prlugle.) 
upwards of 10 
from one pound 
A very early variety for farm and garden culture, also for 
forcing under glass; fit for the table ten or fifteen days be¬ 
fore the Early Rose. Of medium size, clear white, with the 
slightest tinge of red about the eyes ; flesh very white, fine¬ 
grained, dry, and of excellent flavor; quality, of the highest 
excellence. A first-class certificate was awarded by the 
Royal Horticultural Society, of London, in 1874. A silver 
medal was also awarded by the Massachusetts Horticultural 
Society. We can recommend this with the greatest confi¬ 
dence as the very best early variety in cultivation. 
The report of the committee for awarding the premiums 
offered by us last spring, thus report of this variety: “The 
superior qualitv of the Alpha is largely commented upon. 
It was found to he fit for use in sixty days from the date of 
planting, and of excellent quality. That it will henceforth 
rank as the earliest Potato for the field as well as for the 
garden, has been sufficiently proven.” 
Per pound 75 cts., 3 lbs. to one address, $2.00 by mail, post¬ 
paid. By express, charges paid by purchaser, 1 peck $2.00; 
half bushel, $3.09; 1 bushel $5.00; 1 bbl. $12.00. 
Bliss’s Illustrated Potato Catalogue contains a 
descriptive list of all the new varieties, with many other 
desirable sorts; also most useful information upon their 
cultivation. 24 pages. 10 cents. Address 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, P. o. Box, 5,712, 
No. 34 Barclay Street, New York. 
Mew Potatoes® 
We take pleasure in announcing THREE NEW VA¬ 
RIETIES POTATOES for the coming season, Brow¬ 
nell’s Centennial, Superior, and Improved Peacli 
Blow. Circulars giving a full description mailed free to 
applicants. 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
P. O. Box No. 5712, New York. 
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1877 DREER’S GARDEN CALENDER, 1877 
Contains descriptive and price list of Vegetable, Flower and 
Grass Seeds. Plants, Bulbs, Novelties, and every GARDEN 
REQUISITE. Beautifully illustrated. 180 pages. Send two 
3 ct. stamps for postage. 
HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 
Floral Calendar, Jou rnal, and 3 Sample'Plants, 25 cts. 
JAstsFree, J. GREIYES, Sec., Box837, Paterson,N. J 
ONLY THE BEST. 
Ail who have a Garden should send" 
for my Illustrated Catalogue, descrip¬ 
tive of the latest Novelties and choic¬ 
est Varieties of Vegetable, Pield, and 
Flower Seeds. Free to all on receipt 
of postage-stamp. 
¥1. H. CARSON, 
SEEDSMAN, 
3J25 Chambers St., IV. Y., 
(Late of Peter Henderson <fc Go.) 
Shakers’ Garden Seeds. 
True and Genuine. Freslt and Reliable. 
One of the oldest seed firms in the country. Seeds sent 
by mail Postage free. Special prices and terms to Grangers. 
“ The excellence of the Shakers’ Garden Seeds is generally 
admitted.”— Ed's Am. Agriculturist. 
Illustrated and descriptive Catalogue of Vegetable and 
Flower Seeds Free. 
Address CHARLES SIZER, 
Mount Lebanon, Col. Co., N. Y. 
JOHM SAUL’S 
Catalogue of Mew, Rare, and 
Beautiful Plants, 
will he ready in Feb.—with a Colored plate of the NEW 
STRIPED ROSE, Beauty of Glazenwood. A 
Hybrid Tea, of a most distinct and novel kind. The ground 
tint is a lovely golden yellow, darker than, but alter the 
style of. Madame Falcot, each petal being distinctly striped, 
and flaked with a bright carmine, as often seen in the colora¬ 
tion of some Tulips, the buds, before expanding, being bold¬ 
ly and beautifully marked with crimson. Delicately sweet. 
It is impossible to convey by description the marking and 
beauty of this charming Rose. 
“ A Pose of golden-yellow , striped and flaked with scarlet 
or vermilion sounds like a dream or a fairy tale; it is, 
nevertheless, a reality."— H. Curtis, in The Garden. 
Free to all my customers—to others price 10 cts.—a plain 
copy free. Wasliiiigton City, D. C. 
Greatest Inducement 
EVER OFFERED TO 
Lovers of Flowers. 
Purchasers remitting $1.00 for Flower Seed in Pkts., we 
send Post-paid, choice of the following beautiful Chromos: 
Group of Pinks and Moss Buds, Apple Blossoms, 
or May-flowers. The above arc sold at $1.00 each. 
Tho^e remitting $2.00 are entitled to choice of Italian 
Landscape, either Summer or Winter, or of English 
Landscape, Summer or Winter. The above are sold at 
$2.00 each. 
Those remitting $3.00 are entitled to one picture each from 
the $1.00 and $2.00 premiums. 
The above Chromos are from the well known house of L. 
Prang* Co. For further particulars and larger prizes, see 
our Illustrated Catalogue of 150 pages, which will be 
sent on receipt of two 3c. stamps. 
The well known reputation of our seeds, for the past 
twenty years, will be a sufficient guarantee. 
Address WASHBURN & CO., 
100 Trcmont St., Boston, Mass. 
Flower Seeds. Flower Seeds. 
33 KINDS FOR $! .00. 
BY MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID. 
A list comprising nearly 300 kinds of the most desirable 
flowers in general cultivation, from which as fine flowers 
can be obtained as if selecting from an expensive fancy 
catalogue, and at.less than half the expense—will be sent to 
all who apply for it. 
G. R. GARRETSON, Flushing, L. I., N. Y. 
Wholesale arid retail dealer in all kinds of seeds. 
All about 
Bing 
S^ED CATALOGUES FREE. 
FLOWERS and VEGETABLES. BEST SEEDS 
in the market; sure to grow; large packets; low prices; 
liberal discounts. Books end Papers as premiums. CAB¬ 
BAGE and ONION SEED a specialty .For 25 cts we 
send a collection of C pkts. Choice FLOWER SEEDS. 
Address COLE «fc BR OTHER, Seedsmen, Pella, Iowa. 
PUKE CANE SEED. 
Y ARIETIES. — Liberian. Regular Sorgo, Neeazana, 
and Oomseeana. PRICES:—By Mail, postage paid. 50 
cts. lb.; by Express, 25 lbs. or less, 30 cts. $ tb.; over 25 lbs. 
20 cts. $ lb., package included. Wc recommend the Liberian 
forgeneral cultivation. Two to three pounds required per 
acre. Money with order. 
The Sorgo Hand-Book, on the culture of Cane and mak¬ 
ing Syrup, with description of the Cook Evaporator and 
Victor Cane Mills, sent free. 
Blymyer Manufacturing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. 
FLORISTS, 
Can obtain our Monthly 
WHOLESALE LISTS 
FREE ON A PFLICATION. 
Seedsmen, 35 Cortlandt St., New York. 
For 25 Cents 
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i(b>. I will send MY PRICE 
ygjyx LIST for 1877, and one 
a package each of SUGAR 
-mm TROUGH GOURD, 
fljjjJIC PANSY, DOUBLE ZIN- 
NIA, and BLOTCHED 
& STRIPED PETUNIA. 
The GOURDS grow by 
the acre,to hold from 4 to 5 gallons each, and I exhibited 
one at the Agriculturist office that held Eleven gallons. 
They make the best of Nest Boxes for the Poultry 
House, and are valuable for many household purposes. We 
use them for Salt, Egg, and Soap Dishes, Measures, Lard 
Cans, etc., etc. The above cut shows the form. 
Address WALDO F. BROWN, 
Box 2, Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. 
NEW PRICED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUES 
— OF — 
Vegetable and Agricultural Seeds 
ALSO 
New Flower Seed Catalogue 
FOR 1877. READY FOR MAILING. 
FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS. 
THE IOO DAYS TOMATO, 
Introduced by the advertiser last year, sold to every State 
in the Union, tested by thousands, and proved to he by far 
The Earliest Tomato, 
The Most Prolific, 
The Most Valuable to Gardeners. 
Price per packet, 25 cents; Six for $1.00. 
My Low Price-list of first-class Farm, Vegetable, and 
Flower Seeds, containing cut. description, testimonials, and 
culture of this Tomato, will be sent with every order. 
Specialties—White Prov. Oats, German Millet , <kc. 
J. A. FOOTE, Seedsman. 
Terre Haute, Ind. 
RORAimJIDE 
Contains over 1,200 varieties Vegetable and 
Flower Seeds. COLORED PLATES. Elegant 
wood-cuts of vegetables and flowers. Handsomest 
Guide Published! KCf- Send for it. 
DETROIT SEED CO., Detroit, Mich. 
GKAT5S—A Fifty Page CATALOGUE, 
Showing WHAT and HOW to PLANT; describing all the 
valuable new early and late TEACHES, and new long keep¬ 
ing Winter Apples, Pears. Quinces. Grapes. Small r ruits. 
Evergreens, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubbery. A large 
stock of nil items usually found in a FIRST-CLASS NUR¬ 
SERY, all of which will be sold for less than half the usual 
retail price. Catalogue mailed gratis to all applicants. 
Apples and Peaches. Trees by mail. No charge for packing 
or postage. 75 varieties of apples to select from, including 
my popular list of long keepers. See Catalogue. 
Randolph peters, 
and Southern Nurseries, 
Wilmington, Delaware. 
Great Northern i 
SELECT 
ALL WHO WI 
PURE AND ~ 
LIABLE f~“ 
at reasonable prices, should send for our Illustrated 
Catalogue for 1877, descriptive of all the new, novel. 
rSEEDS 
Goshen, N. Y., (Successor to J. R. V. Hawkins. 
YOU WILL MISS IT 
if you don’t get our Catalogue of Choice Flower Seeds, 
before buying seed. We sell Flower Seed at pre¬ 
cisely one-half the usual rates. Agricultural Books 
and Papers as premiums to clubs, etc. Illustrated Catalogue 
for 1877 for stamp. Burleigh & Bro., Plainfield, Conn. 
