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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[January, 
SILVER MEDAL AWARDED 
MOORE'S 
EARLY CONCORD CORN. 
Read extract from report of the Vegetable Committee of 
the Massachusetts Horticultural Society : 
The past year has not been so prolitic of novelties in the 
■way or vegetables, as some of its predecessors. In this age of 
progress, when so many are engaged in striving to improve 
our garden vegetables, it would seem strange, indeed, if, 
among them all, some real gain is not annually secured. 
Such a gain your committee feel confident the public will 
secure in ‘‘Moore’s new Sweet Corn,” which, after another 
season’s trial, proves a decided acquisition. 
To Capt. J. B. Moore, of the well-known Horticulturist, 
of Concord, Mass., belongs the honor of originating this 
splendid variety. It is a cross between Crosby’s Early and 
Burr’s Improved, the former the most popular early, and 
the latter the best late variety we have. Alter several years 
of great care and labor, Mr. Moore lias at last succeeded In 
bringing it to its present perfection. It was first crossed in 
1865, and again in 1807. Stalks strong, stocky and vigorous, 
growing from seven to seven and a half feet high. Ears set 
rather low on the stalk, and having from twelve to sixteen 
usually, and occasionally twenty rows on the ear. Color, 
when fit for the table, very white and handsome. Quality 
superior, not surpassed by any other variety. Size of ears, 
large, considerably larger than the Crosby, and superior to 
any other variety, either for the market or family use, and 
very productive. It also matures earlier than any other 
variety of equal size, which will make it a very desirable 
variety for the market gardener. 
Mr. Moore exhibited specimens of this corn, planted in 
the open ground, well filled and fit for the table, on the 
same day (July 23d,) as the Darling, an eight-rowed variety 
of small size, heretofore considered the earliest sweet corn 
we have; the latter variety having been forwarded by start¬ 
ing in pots, in a greenhouse or frame, before planting out 
in the open ground. It was also shown by Mr. Moore every 
Saturday during the season, from July 23d to Sept. 23d, in 
fine condition, and attracted the attention of all. 
Your committee should also state, that after visiting the 
farm of Capt. Moore, for the purpose of seeing for them¬ 
selves his large field in a growing condition, they returned 
more fully convinced if possible than before of its value. 
The Society’s Silver Medal was awarded Mr. Moore by 
your committee. 
Charles N. Brackett, Chairman. 
GEO. HILL, G. W. PIERCE, J. FILLEBROWN, 
W. RUSSELL, E. A. STORY, [.J. B. MOORE. 
Having made arrangements with Capt. Moore for sale of 
liis corn, which we shall offer in packets sufficient for fifty 
hills—one pkt. 50c.; 5 nkts. ¥2 or one selected ear for $1, 
post-paid. Prices to the trade on application. For further 
description, and two beautiful colored lithographs, one of 
the corn, and one of the flowers, see Amateur Cultivator’s 
Guide, which will be sent free to applicants on receipt of 
two stamps. 
_ WASHBURN & CO. 
SANFORD COM. 
The experience of a large number of farmers in every 
State who have tested the Stanford Corn the past season, 
confirms all that has been said in its favor, establishing the 
fact that 
It is not a “Humbug,” 
but a decided improvement over all oilier varieties. In 
Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, it lias ripened in less 
than ninety days from time of planting, and witli same cul¬ 
ture, yielding one-third more than other corn. 
Farmers, remember that an increase in yield of one bushel 
per acre will pay the cost of seed. Remember that a change 
of seed from the “ old, worn out,” even where no superiority 
is claimed, is often a great advantage. 
Remember that large quantities were sold last season 
which were not genuine; therefore beware of the spurious. 
I offer none but selected stock; the small end of every cal¬ 
l-ejected. 
Send stamp for Circular, giving full description, mode of 
culture, also the testimony ( neither bought nor bogus ) of re¬ 
liable farmers, having no “ax to grind,” only to give the 
truth of its great success at the East, West North and South. 
One quart by mail, post-paid, 60c.; two quarts, $1; four 
quarts, |2; oue peck, bv Express, $2 ; half bushel, $3; one 
bushel, $5. Address] S. B. FANNING, 
Jainesport, N. Y. 
SANFORD CORN, 
HU G-EC’S CORN, 
NORWAY OATS. 
I have a fine stock of the above, and wishing to get re- 
f iorts from my patrons, I have offered premiums for the 
argest yield from 4 lbs. of seed, in ’71. I believe the Hugh's 
Corn will yield more sound corn to the acre than any va¬ 
riety I have ever seen. My Catalogue describes them, and 
gives conditions to those competing for premiums; also 
prices by the peck and bushel. 
4 lbs. of any one of the above, by mall, $1, or the three to 
one address, $2,50. 
Address WALDO F. BROWN, 
Box 75, Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. 
To Fanners & Gardeners. 
If the Garden Seeds you use have proved fresh and true 
to name, stick to the man who sells them to you; he is 
worth encouraging. If you have not found them fresh and 
true, I shall be happy to add your name to those of the fifty 
thousand farmers and market gardeners scattered through¬ 
out the United States and Canadas, whom I annually supply 
with mv warranted garden seeds. My large vegetable and 
flower seed Catalogue, abounding with elegant engravings, 
lent free to all. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
AMMOTH DENT CORN.—600 bushels raised 
1 1M. last year from 1 bushel planting; 20 to 40 rows to each 
•ar. Price by mall, 4 lbs., $1; by express, 1 bushel, $3.50. 
Address S. R. BAILEY, Lima, O. 
B. K. BLISS 8 l SDKS, 
Nos. 23 Park Place and 20 Murray St„ 
NEW YORK., 
Importers, Growers and Dealers in Garden, Field 
and Flower Seeds, Horticultural Imple¬ 
ments and Garden Requisites, 
'Would inform their friends and the public that the Seven¬ 
teenth Annual Edition of their Illustrated Sect! Cat¬ 
alogue and Guide to tl«e Fhiwci-aud Kitchen 
Garden, is now in press.aud will he ready for distribution 
about January 1st. 
No pains or expense has been spared in preparing this edi¬ 
tion to make it the most complete work of the Kind ever 
published in this country. 
It will contain 120 pages of closely printed matter; up¬ 
wards of Two Hundred Choice Engravings of Favorite 
Flowers and Vegetables, and two beautifully colored Lith¬ 
ographs; and a descriptive list of upwards of Two Thou¬ 
sand species and varieties of Flower ami Vegetable Seeds, 
including all the novelties of the past season, with direc¬ 
tions for their culture ; also, a list of upwards of One Hun¬ 
dred varieties of Choice Gladiolus, with many other Sum- 
mer-Flowering 'Bulbs, and much useful information upon 
the subject of gardening generally. Seeds and Bulbs mailed 
prepaid to any part of the country at Catalogue prices. 
A copy will he mailed to all applicants enclosing twenty- 
five cents; regular customers supplied without charge. 
Address B. It. BS,I§S & SONS, 
I’. O. Box No. 5712, New York. 
Gregory’s Annual Cata¬ 
logue of Garden and 
Flower Seeds, 
Having in former years Introduced to the public my Hub- 
hard Squash, American Turban Squash, Marblehead Mam¬ 
moth Cabbage,Mexican Sweet Corn.Phinney’s Water-melon, 
llrown’s New Dwarf Marrowfat Pea,Boston Curled Lettuce, 
and other new and valuable Vegetables, with the return of 
another season I am again prepared to supply the public 
with Vegetable and Flower Seeds of the purest quality. My 
Annual Catalogue is now ready and will he sent free to all. 
My customers of last year will receive it without writing 
for it. It abounds in fine engravings, many of which were 
taken from photographs of the vegetables themselves. It 
has not only all novelties, hut all the standard vegetables of 
the farm and garden, (over one hundred of which are of my 
own growing,) and a carefully selected list of flower seeds. 
All of mv seed is sold under three warrants; 1st. That 
all money sent shall reach me. 2d. That all seed ordered 
shall reach the purchaser. 3d. That my seed shall be fresh 
and true to name. I invite all to send for Catalogues, both 
for themselves and their friends. 
JAMES J. II. GHEGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
TO THE SEED TRADE. 
Onr Wholesale Catalogue of all descriptions of Seeds 
for 1S71 is now ready, and will be mailed to Dealers only 
on application. 
J. M. THORBURN & CO- 
IMPORTERS and Growers of Seeds, 
15 John Street, New York. 
The Trophy Tomato by the ounce. Conover’s Colossal 
Asparagus by the pound. 
Beautiful Flowers 
AND CHOICE VEGETABLES. 
Mendenhall’s Illustrated Catalogue of 
Seeds and Floral Guide, for 1871, 
is published and ready to send out. It is elegantly printed 
on fine tinted paper, illustrated witli numerous fine Wood 
Engravings, and bound in tinted covers. The most beauti¬ 
ful and most instructive Guido for the Flower and Vegetable 
Garden ever issued in the West; and the FINEST EVER 
PUBLISHED BY ANY SEEDSMEN AS THEIR SECOND 
ANNUAL CATALOGUE. Sent free to all my customers of 
1870. without application, and will be sent FREE and POST¬ 
PAID, to all others who order them. 
Address J. F. MENDENHALL, Carmel, Ind. 
FLORISTS, ATTENTION! 
We manufacture the best and cheapest Hand and Ma¬ 
chine-made FLOWER POTS ill the U. S. Will forward 100 
or 100,000 with one day’s notice, and warrant satisfaction. 
Send for our Circular, Price-List, and Samples. 
A. It. HEWS & CO. 
Box 206, North Cambridge, Mass. 
G irls, boys, mothers, and fathers 
will each find The Phrenological Journal one of 
the very best Magazines now published. Only $3 a year. 
Address S. R. WELLS, 3S9 Broadway, New York. 
25 pkg. 25 pkg. 
SUGAR TROUGH GOURD. 
I have raised this year on K of ail acre 750 of these gourds, 
that will average 5 gallons each, and 100 of the largest will 
hold f‘-” ‘ —"—“ 1 -’ - - 
to 1 
miuin 
in ’71. _ _ 
Cans for several years, and they are"not only the cheapest, 
hut best vessels lor these purposes-, are valuable lor a va¬ 
riety of household purposes. 
My stock of seed was exhausted last year, and I returned 
the money to nearly one thousand of my customers, but I 
can supply all demands this year. My Catalogue for ’71 gives 
full directions for their growth and management, and the 
prices and description of 200 varieties of Field, Garden, and 
Flower Seeds, including 9 varieties of Beans. 9 of Beets, 10 
of Cabbage, Cucumber, 7, Corn, 0, Gourd, 5, Melon, 9. Peas, 
8, and nearly every thing any family wants to plant; also 100 
choice varieties of Flowers. Send for the Catalogue. 
Address WALDO F. BROWN, 
Box 75, Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. 
HOVEY & CO.’S 
Illustrated Catalogue 
AND 
Guide to the Flower & Vegetable Garden, 
FOR 1 S'T 1, 
Will be published in January. Contains 125 pages, with de¬ 
scriptions of over 2,000 species and varieties of Flower and 
Vegetable Seeds; Noveltiesof the season ; choice Gladiolus ; 
Summer-Flowering Bulbs, etc. Illustrated with numerous 
engravings of Flowers and Vegetables, and a beautiful 
goi-ored plati. 
The most extensive and complete Seed catalogue pub¬ 
lished ; giving practical and plain directions for the culture 
of Flowers and Vegetables, arrangement of Gardens, etc. 
Sent gratis to all our customers of last year, without re¬ 
quest, and to all others who order them for 20 cents. 
Address HOVEY & CO., 
53 North Market Street, Boston, Mass. 
We guarantee that all seeds ordered shall reach the pur¬ 
chaser. 
CURTIS & COBFS - 
Flower & Kitchen Garden Directory 
FOR 137!. 
The first edition of our Comprehensive Illustrated Seed 
Catalogue of 140 pages is now ready. The second edition 
will he issued early in Feb., 1S71, oil removal to our new 
store, No. 161 Tremont st. It will be sent free to all our 
customers of 1S70; and to all others who order it, at 25 cents 
mailed, which is hut little more than half its cost. 
Address CURTIS & COBB, 
348 Washington St„ Boston, Mass. 
J. M. THQKBTJKM & CO.’S 
ANNUAL DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF 
VEGETABLE & A0R1C0LT5JRAL SEEDS 
With all (he Novelties for 1871, 
Is now ready for mailing, free, to all applicants. 
GROWERS AND IMPORTERS OF SEEDS, 
15 John Street, New York. 
THE TWO BEST TOMATOES 
In the World. 
The Trophy and Charter Oak Prize. 
Trophy Tomato.Per Packet, $ .25 
Charter Oak Prize. “ “ .25 
Five Packets of either sort for. 1.00 
Bv mail on receipt of price. 
Onr crop of Wethersfield Large Red and Yellow Danvers 
Onion Seed is now readv for market, at Wholesale and Re¬ 
tail. Quality unexcelled. Prices on Application. Our Re¬ 
tail Price-List of Genuine Wethersfield Garden Seeds for 
1871 will he sent to all former customers without application 
as soon as published; to others on receipt of stamp. 
R D. HAWLEY. Seed and Agricultural Warehouse, 
492 and 498 Main Street, Hartford, Conn. 
The Trophy Tomato, 
In packages containing about 200 seeds, each for 25 cts. My 
stock was grown from seed selected with the utmost care 
l>y Col. Waring, the originator. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
GKVCIYI'. TROPHY TOMATO SPIED.—20c. 
per packet; six packages $1. Sent, by mail, postage free. 
LUDLOW & WILSON, Auburn, Geauga Co., Ohio. 
K ANISMEI.S, NORWAY OATS.— 
(32 lbs. per bushel.) 2 bu„ $4; 10 bn. or more, $1.S0 
pel-bn. Sanford Corn, $1.25 per peek. Early Yellow Corn, 
75 cents per peck. C. C. PHKLPS, 
Bags free. Vernon, Oneida Co., N. Y. 
COLOR EO LI^EOG RAPES 
of Fruits and Flowers, superior to all others. Four sam¬ 
ples by mail for $1. Send for List. 
F. K. PIICEXIX, Bloomington Nursery, Ill. 
Choice Garden and Flower Seeds.— New De¬ 
scriptive Catalogue mailed free to all applicants. 25 pkts. for 
$1, by mall. H. E. Acker, Seed Grower, Woodbrldge, N- J. 
