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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
[March, 
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TWO NEW POTATOES. 
RUBY. (Pringle.) 
A new red kidney slianed potato of excellent promise, 
from the Early Rose hybridized with the White Peaehblow. 
The shape is oblong, sligiitlv flattened. resembling tliat of 
the Early Rose. In its coloring the red of the latter variety 
isdeepened by the carmine which shows in the blotches of 
the White Peachblow. Tlie eyes, wliich are but slightly 
sunken, are carmine like those of tiiis variety. The flesh 
white, line-grained, firm, and of excellent flavor. Tubers of 
medium size; and are clustered close ab.ont the loot of the 
stalks. Tlie time of maturity is the same as that of the 
Early Hose, and it is equally productive. 
To those who prefer a red-skin potato we can confidently 
recommend this excellent variety. 
Per lb., $1.00; 3 lbs. to one address, $2.50, by mail, prepaid. 
By express or freight, charges pakl by the purchaser, K 
peck, $3.00 ; 1 peck $5.00. 
ALPHA. (Pringle.) 
The Earliest Variety Known. 
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. 
Per pound $1.00; 3 pounds to one address, $2.50, by mail- 
prepaid. By express or freight, charges paid by the pur¬ 
chaser, 14 peck, $2.00; 1 peck, $3.00; 14 bushel, $5.00; 1 
bushel, $9.00 ; 1 barrel, $20.00. 
SNOWFliA K.E— Beautiful in appearance—superior in 
quality—early—ripening a few days later than the Early 
Rose—very productive. Price :—Per pound, 60cts.; 2 pounds 
to one address, $1.00, by mail, prepaid. By express or 
freight, 1 peck, $1.50; % bush., $2.50; 1 bush., $4; 1 barrel, $8. 
Pringle’s Hybridized Potato Seed. 
The extraordinary success which has attended Mr.Prin- 
jrlo in his attempts to improve this valuable esculent,—which 
has resulted in the nro’duction of the Snowflsilcc and 
Alpha, and last, though not least, tlie Ruby— has en¬ 
couraged him to still greater efforts in his favorite pursuit 
of hybridization, and we have now the pleasure of offering 
a very choice strain of seed saved by him, which is the 
product of numerous hybridizations, variously operated, 
with every care during the past season, between the above 
named and many of the best new and old varieties in cul¬ 
tivation, both English and American, and includes every 
strain, wliich Mr. Pringle will himself sow the coining spring. 
Packets of 25 seeds, 50 cents; 5 paclcets^$2. 
For a full description of the above varieties see our New 
Potato Catalogue, with full directions for culture. 
B. &. BLISS SL SONS, P. O. Box, 5712, 
Wo. 34 Barclay St., New York. 
1876 Drecr’s Garden Calender, 1876 
Contains descriptive and price list of Vegetable. Flower 
and Grass Seeds. Plants, Bulbs, Novelties, and every 
GARDEN REQUISITE. Beautifully illustrated. Send two 
8 ct. stamps for postage. 
HEN KIT A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 
Our Annual Descriptive 
Seed Catalogue 
for 1876. 
Enlarged and Improved 
containing a complete list of 
all the best varieties of 
VEGETABLE. FIELD and 
FLOWER SEEDS, is now 
ready, and will be sent to 
any address on receipt of 
postage stamp. 
E. A. EEEVES, 
58 C0UETLAND ST„ 
New York City. 
ESTABLISHED IN 1854. 
ASPARAGUS BURGHER 
Hlustradedln Feb. No. of 
American Agriculturist. 
Price S4-. Manufactured and sold by 
H. B. GRIFFING, CO Court,lnndt SL, N. Y. 
Send 10c. and 
address for 1. or 
“ Pearl ” Tuberose, ksk 
lng bulbs, with direction for growing this splendid 7io;>e«y. 
CHAS. T. STARR, Avondale, Chester Co., Pa. 
The Earliest Tomato Known. 
THE CONQUEROR,. 
TEN DAYS EARLIER THAN ANY OTHER TOMATO. 
Prof. Thurber, the well known editor of the American 
Agriculturist, thus describes it: 
“ I had over a dozen varieties, including this, among which 
were several novelties, as well as those accepted as standard 
varieties. I think it a moderate statement to say the Con¬ 
queror was ten days earlier than any other in the Garden. I 
would also add that in color, shape, and quality, this variety 
was highly satisfactory.” 
Price, 25 cts. per packet; 0 packets, $1.00. 
THE BEST SWEET CORN 
TRSUMPH. 
This new and superior variety is the result of ten years of 
careful selection, it is the earliest of all the large varieties, 
and unsurpassed lor its richness, sweetness, ana delicacy of 
flavor, and is highly endorsed by reliable and prominent 
parties who have given it a trial. Nothing can surpass it as 
a market variety. 
(.From Prof. Thurber, of the American Agriculturist, F. Y.) 
A single trial of this variety, (The Triumph), convinced 
us of its great excellence, and we regard it as “ tip-top.” 
(From J. J. Thomas, Editor of Country Gentleman.) 
Was exceeding pleased with the Triumph Sweet Corn. It 
is very tender, sweet and rich—all that can possibly be 
desired in a table corn, vigorous in growth, and productive. 
14 pint Packets 25 cents. Selected ears 30 cents each, by 
mail, post-paid. 
Address B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
P. O. Box 5712. 34 Barclay St., New York. 
I have founded my business on the belief that the public 
are anxious to get their seed directly from tlie grow¬ 
er, and I therefore offer FREE to every man and woman 
in the United States who cultivates a farm, tills a vegetable 
garden, or plants a flower garden, my large. Illustrated 
Catalogue of Vegetable and Flower Seeds for 1870; it con¬ 
tains, in addition to the choicest kinds produced in Europe, 
one Hundred and fifty ■varieties of vegetable 
seed grown on my four seed farms. Customers 
of last season need not write for it. As the original intro¬ 
ducer of the Hubbard, Marblehead and Butman Squashes, 
Phinney’s Melon, the Marbleln ad Cabbages, and a score of 
other new vegetables, I solicit your patronage. All seed 
sold under three warrants. A hundred thousand catalogues 
will be issued and sent out the first of January. 
JAMES .y. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
E o A TRT A T? TA produce commis- 
• OS Ui VV AIliJJ, SION MERCHANTS. 
(Established 1845.) No. 2J9 Washington-sf., N. Y. 
Reference, Irving National Bank, New York City. 
^'B.KBi/ssSpSoNi 
$£50© to be divided among 1 he six 
most successful growers who shall 
rreduce the lartrest quantity from 
1 lb. of KUBY and ALPHA, 
potatoes. Price of eacb. $I.C0 per lb. 
CENTENNIAL PREIVHURfiS. 
SI5© to be awarded for the best 
collection, one peck each, of i ota- 
iO's introduced by us since 1*67. 
&“5© for tbe best and n ost prom- 
lsing seedlings raised this year from 
Prliiffles EIj ba-idized Potato 
Seed. Tbe colleciions for which 
_ j----JthQ last two premiums of S$200 are 
offered wiil be exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition, 
iq Philadelphia, in October, and premiums will bo 
awarded by their committee. For conditions and full 
particulars send f r circular, mailed tree to all. 
Bliss’s Illustrated Seed Catalogue & Ama*eur’s 
Guide to the Flower & Kitchen Garden. 200 pages. 35cts. 
Bliss’s Gardener’s Almanac ana Abridged Ccita- 
Hwue of Garden, Field and Flower Feeds. 116 pages, beauti- 
fully^illuslrated. mailed to all applicants inclc6ing 10 cts. 
Bliss’s Illustrated Potato Catalogue contains 
a descriptive list of all the new varieties recently intro¬ 
duced, with many other desirable sorts, also much useful 
information upon their cultivation. 32 pages, 10 cents. 
B. K. BLESS & SOMS, 
I". O. Box No. 5T13. 34 Barclay St,., X. Y. 
MY 
Illustrated Catalogue of Plants for 1876. | 
Contains descriptions of all tlie finest 
Bedding and Greenhouse Plants. 
Including Novelties and Select Varieties. Also a large 
stocl; of extra fine 
EVERGREENS, SHADE-TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 
Sent free to onr customers, and to all applicants, on 
the receipt of one 3-cent stamp. Wholesale trade-list 
free. PAUL BUTZ, Croton Floral Gardens, 
Established 1S51, New Castle, Pa. 
d. 
Small plants sent l>v mail, post-paid 
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The Gortner Planter Company, 
FRAZEYSBURG, OHIO, 
Manufacture tlie best 
Hand Corn Planter. 
Patented Nov. 5,1812. and April 29, 1873. Received tlie 
first premium at Ohio State Fair. Thousands oftliem in use. 
Every machine warranted. Sold in one-lialf dozen packs 
for $9.00 per pack, cash. Money can be sent in regisiered 
letter or by express. Satisfaction guaranteed, or the money 
returned on return of machines. 
Agents wanted everywhere. Send for circulars. 
Address ' H. GORTNER. Secretary, 
Frazeysburg, Ohio. 
TOTHEFLOIVER & VEGETABLE GARDEN 
Beautifully Illustrated, and containing a Magnificent 
COLORED PLATE. Mailed to any address FREE. 
CROSMAN BROS., 
Established 1S40. Rochester, N. Y. 
SEEDS 
Upon Which You can Depend. 
The attention of Market Gardeners, Families, and all 
who would have good vegetables and beautiful flowers, 
is invited to mv new Catalogue of STRICTEY 
FINE SEEDS. It will be furnished FREE to 
applicants, and contains lists and prices of all tlie 
BEST and NEWEST varieties in the line of seeds, 
etc. Don’t fail to see it. 
ORANGE W. Cl, ARK, Buffalo, N. Y. 
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