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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[April, 
JOHN JONES. 
BARRY 
DANE: CO. 
WIS. . 
Seeds for Free Distribution in 1860. 
REVISED AND ABRIDGED CATALOGUE. 
Every subscriber to the present volume, not having 
done so, is invited to select lour or five parcels of seed 
from the list below. Tile seeds can be called for at the 
office, or sent by express, when for large-clubs, or they « ill 
be forw arded by mail if post-paid envelopes are provided. 
If to go by mail, the applicant must furnish prepaid en¬ 
velopes, of ordinary size, prepared as here shown—that 
is : Put the figures' cor-r- 
responding to the Cata- 9 
logue plainly on the up- |3 
per left hand of the en- 40 
velope, and put all the 
postage stamps upon the 
right side of the envel¬ 
ope-put one above the 
other, when two orrnore 
are needed, to prevent 
the seeds being crushed in the stamping process, in the 
Post-Office. One ordinary envelope will generally hold 
the amount, of seed-packages carried by two or three 
stamps. The amount of stamps can be calculated 
/mm the Catalogue. Single 1 -cent stamps on letters are of 
no value, unless there be even threes of them, as letter post¬ 
age is rated by tile half ounce. 
N. B. For the Pacific coast, 10-cent stamps must be 
used where 3 cent stamps are named in the list. Letters 
to Canada need not necessarily be prepaid here. (If to 
be prepaid send coins, and not Canada Stamps.) 
SEEDS STILL ON H AND. 
[For Descriptive Notes upon these Seeds see pages 3 
and 4 of January number.] 
Field §cc«ls. 
2— Improved King Philip Corn—Single, double, or 
ti ipie packages, as may be desired, requiring one, two, or 
three 3-cent stamps. 
3 — stow ell’s Sweet Corn—Same packages as No. 2. 
!) i — Crystal Flint or Hominy Corn—Same as No. 2. 
C — Ashcroft’s Swedish Turnip—Half of 3-cent stamp. 
7—River’s Swedisli Stubble Turnip— do. do. 
OS — Long Red Mangold Wurtzel—One 3-cent stamp. 
I01-I mproved Long Orange Carrot — l of a 3-cent stamp. 
Vegetable or (lanleii Seeds. 
S—Daniel O’Rourke Pea—Packages same as No. 2. 
9 — Champion of England Pea—One 3-cent stamp. 
09—Prince Albert Pea— 
57—Eugenie Pea- 
53—Napoleon Pea— 
11 2-Green Kolii Ilabi—One-thii 
3 3 —Enfield Market Cabbage— 
do. 
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95—Hubbard Squash— 
3 09- Mammoth Red Tomato- 
72—Imported Brussels Sprouts— 
76—Musk Melon— 
7 7 — Water Melon— 
fl 03—Sage— 
104—'Thyme— 
3 05—Chili Red Pepper— 
106—Sweet Marjoram — 
1 7— Red Strap-Leaf Turnip—One-half of a 3-cent stamp. 
7 4—Solid White Celery — do. do. 
75 — Green Curled Endive— do. do. 
53—White Globe Onion— do do. 
74 — Long White French Turnip—One 3-cent stamp. 
EOT—Giant Asparagus— do. do. 
Flower, Fruit, ami Ornamental Seeds. 
8 9—Cotton Plant (2 kinds)—One 3-cent stamp. 
90 - Norway Spruce Seed—One-half of a 3-cent stamp. 
94—Arbor Vitte Seed— do. do. 
4 1 B—Castor Oil Bean — do. do. 
4 40— New-ltochelle Blackberry— I of a-3cent-stamp. 
On an average five or six of the following 27 varieties 
will go uniter a A-cent stamp. 
2 3—Mignonette. 
25—Mixed Nastuitiums. 
27-Extra Cockscomb. 
SO—Tassel Flower. 
3 1—Chinese Pink. 
33 — Cypress Vine. 
34— China Asters, mixed. 
SO—Yellow Hawkweed. 
84— African Marigold. 
85— Gamardia, mixed. 
87—Coreopsis. 
1 14 — Mixed Petunia. 
1 3 5—Mix. Dbl. Hollyhocks 
4 4 6—Mourning Bride. 
35—German Asters, mixed.4 18 —Bee Larkspur. 
38—Sweet William. 12 1—Trumpet Creeper. 
42—Foxglove. 422—M’d Canterbury Bells 
47—Morning Glory, mixed.423—Gilia nivalis. 
49— Candytuft. 4 24—Whitlavia. 
50— Schizanthus. 4 26—Centranthus. 
7 8—Ageratum Mexicanum. 
TSae FrcnaasaBBafis S8i8B ©peats. 
[FOR SPECIAL PREMIUMS SEE LAST PAGE.) 
[The premiums below are offered for subscribers to Vol¬ 
ume XIX of the American Agriculturist whenever re¬ 
ceived. Those having partial lists made up can complete 
them, and other new lists can still be formed.] 
IV, IS. These premiums are not offered for competition, 
but as direct pay for time, labor, and expense incurred by 
canvassers. The premiums are absolute in each case, and 
not dependent upon wliat some unknown person is doing. 
Every canvasser knows just what he or she is working for. 
ltlLMAHtiS . — The premiums below, except No. IV, 
are all for NEW subscribers only, as ive can only afford 
to pay premiums for once on the same subscriber. Hut 
f&fir’in making up any premium lists, two renewals of old 
subscriptions, collecti d and forwarded by the. canvasser, may 
always be counted as one new name. g gff^Names need not 
all be at the same Post. Office. 
Every person collecting names for premiums can 
send in the names with the money as fast as received, so 
that the subscribers may begin to receive their papers; 
hut if designed for premiums, a double list of eacli lot of 
e iiipii should be sent, one of them marked at the top, 
“For premiums,” and with the name of the sender. 
Any premium will be paid as soon as the list for it is 
completed, if we have the duplicate iists to refer to. 
Premium HI.—Every person sending in a club of 10 
new subscribers at 80 cents eacli, tnay order a (fee copy 
of either Vo!. XVI, or Yol. XVII, or Vol. XVIII, which 
will be sent in numbers, post-paid. 
Premium IV.—Every person sending 13 new or old 
subscribers at 80 cents each, will lie entitled to 16 copies. 
Premium Y.—Every person sending 25 ifeiti subscribers 
at 80 cents eacli, will be entitled to the three Volumes, 
XVI, XVII, and XVIII, sent in numbers post-paid. 
Premium VI.—Every person sending 30 new subscribers 
at 80 cents each, will be entitled to a silver-cased pocket 
Microscope- with Coddington lens. Value $4. Sent by 
mail securely packed and post-paid (See Premium 18.) 
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bers at 80 cents each, will be entitled to a copy of the 
large new Pictorial Edition of Webster's Unabridged Dic¬ 
tionary. Price $0.50. It weighs 8} lbs, and can go by 
express, or be sent by mail at 1 cent per ounce within 
3000 miles, or 2 cents per ounce over 3000 miles. 
Premium IX.—Every person sending 14 1 new subscri¬ 
bers at 80 cents eacli, (or 11 0 at $1 eacli), will he present¬ 
ed with one of Wheeler & Wilson’s best §50 Sewing 
Maclii sacs, new from the factory, and of the very best 
make. There is no better family machine than this 
made, as we have proved by nearly two years’ use in our 
own family. We want no belter.—The machines will be 
selected at the manufactory, be well boxed, and forward¬ 
ed without expense to the recipient, except fur freight 
charges after leaving the city. Full instructions for set¬ 
ting up and using go with each machine. 
Premium XU_To every person sending 130 new sub- 
scribers at SO cents each, (or 05 at $1 each), we will pre¬ 
sent Appleton's New American Encyclopaedia, now m 
course of publication, consisting of fifteen large volumes 
of 770 pages each. This is a magnificent work, forming a 
whole library embracing every topic of human know¬ 
ledge. Eight volumes are now ready, and the remaining 
seven will be furnished as fast as issued. Price, $45. 
[Premiums 13 to 18, for Mowing Machines, Plows, Cul¬ 
tivators, etc., are still open, but omitted to save space. 
For particulars see last month’s paper.] 
Premium XIX.—Boohs. Whenever desired, instead 
of other premiums, every person making up a club of 20 
or more new subscribers, may select any Agricultural or 
Horticultural Books from C. M. Saxton & Co’s Catalogue, 
to the amount of 10 cents for every subscriber, sent in 
at 80 cents each. 
gMantm gunns. 
I5T* Sixty Cents a Line of Space. 
& BAKE1S.’S 
CELEBRATED NOISELESS 
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES, 
No. 495 Broadway, New-York; No. 18 Summer st., 
Boston ; No. 730 Chestnut st., Philadelphia ; No. 181 Bal¬ 
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purchased it."—American Agriculturist. 
(EPSEND FOR A CIRCULAR.,^ 
WHEELED k WILSON’S 
SEWING MACHINES, 
The best in use .”—American Agriculturist , 1S60. 
Office 505 Broadway, New-York. 
SEND FOR A CIRCULAR. 
SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE 
of all kinds of Agricultural Books. Sent free. 
C. M. SAXTON, BARKER & CO., 
Agricultural Book Publishers, and Proprietors of the 
Horticulturist, 25 Park Row, Nevv-York. 
To ©hhbomi CfJ'owers. 
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 bo found. Sent post-paid, on receipt 
of 21 cents (or seven 3-cent stamps). Address 
Publisher of American Agriculturist. 
MaoiKpaalalted PBEOSitBiatlic <K aaamo. 
A first class Fertilizer, containing Ammonia, Potash 
Salts, Phosphates, and other necessary ingredients in the 
propoilions and conditions best adapted to produce most 
favorable effects in the growth of crops. 
—Quality Guaranteed.— 
Price $13 tier ton, 2000 lbs. in bags 125 lbs. each—prepar¬ 
ed by J. M. HUNTINGTON & CO., 
at their steam mills, Norwich, Conn. 
Sold in New-Vork by the following Horticulturists 
Seedsmen, Florists, and dealers in Guanos: 
Alfred Bridgemnn ; J. M, Thorburn & Co. ; Mcllvain & 
Young; John Moore; R. L. Allen; Tredwcll & Pell: A. 
Longett; Griding Brother <J; Co. ; Win. A. Martin <fc Co.; 
John McNally. 
A fair trial on any crop, side by side with the best Pe¬ 
ruvian Guano, is solicited. 
Market Review, Weather Notes, etc. 
American Agriculturist Office, r 
New York, Saturday Evening. March 17. I860. s' 
The leap-year day gained at the end of February, was 
counter-Ualaneed by the general observance of Feb. 22 as 
a holiday, so that we have had but a short month’s busi¬ 
ness since our last report ; every day’s business affects 
the aggregate of transactions of a month by about four 
percent. As indicated by the tables below, there Ins 
been a material diminution in the receipts of Breadslufls, 
notwithstanding the early opening of navigation on the 
Hudson River. The sales of Flour, Wheat, Corn, arid 
Barley, have been heavier than those reported in our last, 
and the amount in the hands of receivers lias been much 
reduced-With a good inquiry, especially for the better 
grades, W;heat Flour has advanced. The demand has 
been mainly for home use. There is less disposition lo 
purchase freely. The general opinion of buyers is that 
prices have reached the highest point Yet holders are 
very firm, and not inclined to force their supplies on the 
market-In Wheat, an important improvement has oc¬ 
curred. The demand has been animated; while sellers 
have offered their stocks reservedly. Win'/er Wheat — 
which is scarce—is now 15 to.20.cents per bushel dearer 
than four va eeks ago. The rise in prices of Spring Wheat 
is not so great, but is still quite encouraging. This" de¬ 
scription : s plenty ; yet, as it is anticipated lhat the Spring 
and Sum er receipts v\ill be light, holders are not eager 
to sell. R*. 'ers have been the principal purchasers. Lit¬ 
tle has bee bought by shippers, or by speculators_ 
Corn has an ved freely and prices have favored buyers. 
The demand .»as been fair ..Rye has been moderately 
dealt in at-abo. ’ former rates.... Barley has been in active 
request and has advanced . Oats have been abundant 
and depressed.. The transactions in Cotton have been 
moderate. Price, have declined £ ct. per lb. It is now 
generally believed that Ihe yield of the last crop will reach 
4,500,000 bales. Large as such a result is, it will not yield 
more clean, desirable Colton than is likely to he wanted. 
The proportion of low, poor staple and sandy Colton now 
in stock is very great, and these qualities will be the first 
to experience any material decline... Hay has been in 
demand at steady prices. The receipts have been light.. 
Hops, Seeds and Rice have been less active, and have de¬ 
clined in value-A lively business has been transacted 
in Provisions. Hog products have been cheaper_To¬ 
bacco has attracted more attention at uniform quotations. 
-The movements in Wool have been unimportant, 
though prices have been reduced.... The transactions in 
most other kinds of Produce have, been restricted. 
Current Wholesale Prices. 
Superfine Western.... 
Extra Western. 5 30 
Fahey to Extra Genesee. 
Super, to Extra Southern..... 
Rye Flour—F ine and Super 
Corn Meai.... 3 40 
Wheat— C anada Wliite...... 
Western White . 1 30 
Southern White. 1 45 
All kinds of Red. 
Corn—Y ellow... 
White. 
Mixed.. 
Oats—W estern. 
State... 
Southern.. — 
Rye. 
Barley ;....... 
White Beans. 
Hay, in bales, per 100 lbs. 
Cotton—M i(Idlings, per lb_ 
Rice, per 100 lbs. 3 75 
Hors, crop of 1859 per lb. 9 
Pork—O ld Mess, per bid. 17 50 
Prime, old, nor bbl. 12 37 
BEEF—Repacked Mess. 9 00 
Country mess . 5 25 
Hogs, Dressed corn, per 11> .. 8 
Lard, in bbls. per lb. 11 Co) 
Butter—W estern, per lb. 11 Cd) 
State, per 11).. H fa) 
Cheese, per lb. 
Eggs—F resh, per dozen 
Poultry—F owls, per 11). 
Geese, per 11). 
Ducks, per lb. 
Turkeys, per 11).:... 
Wild Pigeons, per doz.. 
Partridges, per pair.... 
Venison, carcass, per ib. 5 (it) 7 
Feathers, Live Geese per lb. 42 Cd) 48 
Seed—C lover, per lb. 8 fa) 8% 
Timothy, per bushel. 2 50 (a) 3 25 
Sugar,’B rown, per lb. 6}$fa) 8% 
iHoi.AssEs.New-Orleans.prgl 41 fa) 48 
Coffee, Rio. per lb. ll^fS) 12£g 
Tobacco—K entucky, &c. pr lb 4 (a) 12}$ 
Seed Leaf peril). G (d) 25 
Wooi.-Domestio fleece, per Ib. 38 Cri) GO 
Domestic, pulled, per lb . 28 Cd) 50 
Hemp—U ndr'd Amer’n pr ton 
Dressed American, per ton... 
Tallow, per lb. 
Oil Cake, perton. . 
Apples—D ried, Per b.. 6 (a) 
Dried Peaches—pr’ll). Soulh’n 10 fa) 15 
Dried Raspberries, per ib. 
Potatoes—M ercers, p. bbl.... 1 87 fa) 2 12 
Peach Blows, per bbl. 1 50 fa) 1 75 
Nova Scotia, per bushel. 
Cabbages, per 100. 3 no fa) 5 oo 
Onions, Red, per bbl. 1 75 fa) 
White and Yellow, per bush... 2 00 Ctv 2 50 
Turnips, Rutabaga, per bbl.. M2 fa) 1 25 
Apples, Winter, per bbl. 2 75 (a) 3 75 
Cranberries, per bbl. 9 00 (a)!3 00 
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transactions at the n y. markets. 
Receipts. Flour. Wheat. Corn. / v. Barley , Oats. 
25 bus. days Mu'smon , 67.819 1.212 195.813 0,915 39,905 02,933 
26bus. ds. last moil , 82,4G8 24^52 300,407 7,046 61,157 72.370 
Sales. Hour. Wheat. Corn. F.ye. Bancy. 
25businessdavs this moil., 295,040 32»,9D 415,100 44,1.10 21 1 ,500 
26business days last moil , 241.168 139,000 371,000 45,600 205.600 
Jlreadstu/fs exported from N. Y, from Jan. 1 to March 14. 
. ‘ 1859. 1860. 
Wheat Flour, bbls. 93,803 112,809 
Rye Flour, bbls. 1,566 665 
Corn Meal, bbls.16.665 13,910 
Wheat, bush .17,349 117,925 
Corn, bush. .31,383 78.975 
