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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
327 
Millstone Di'essing Diamonds 
Set in Patent Protector and Guide. For sale by JOHN 
DICKENSON, Patentee and Sole Manufacturer, and Im¬ 
porter of Diamonds for all Mechanical purposes. Also Man¬ 
ufacturer of Glaziers' Diamonds, No. 64 Nassau-st„ New- 
York City. Old Diamonds reset. N. B.—Send postage stamp 
for Descriptive Circular of the Diamond Dresser. 
Hot Water Furnaces 
for Warming Green-houses, Conservato¬ 
ries, Graperies, &c. 
WEATHERED & CHEREVOY, 117 Prince-st„ New-York. 
JJARDY FLOWERING BULBS, 
FOR FAFF OF 1§64. 
My illustrated annual catalogue 
of Hardy Dutch and other Flowering Bulbs, and 
Guide to the Flower Garden, 
Is now ready to send out. It consists of full and plain de¬ 
scriptions ol the best 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Snow Drops, 
Crown Imperials, Anemones, Lilies, &c., &c., 
with ample directions for planting and culture. My Cata¬ 
logue this season is beautifully illustrated, containing among 
other Illustrations two full page engravings, and one beau¬ 
tiful colored plate of the 
JAPLI LY- 
lt is sent free of postage to all who apply, inclosing ten 
cents. Catalogues always sent to my customers of the pre¬ 
vious year, free, as soon as issued, without being ordered. 
My importations from Holland the present year have 
never been equalled for extent, variety and excellence. 
Address JAMES VICK, 
Rochester, N. Y. 
REIB*S§ NURSERIES 
Elizabeth, New Jersey. 
DAVID D. BUCHANAN, Ssapt. 
Offers for sale this fall, a fine stock of 1st quality of Fruit 
Trees of every description, especially Standard and Dwarf 
Pears, which are extra strong. 
Ornamental and Evergreen Trees of all kinds. Shrubs, 
Grape Vines, &c„ &c. 
Our trees are very strong and vigorous, the wood has ripen¬ 
ed well and they are in fine condition for fall planting or 
trun-portation. 
Parties dealing with us can rely on having none but those 
of the first quality. 
The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine 
our stock. 
CATALOGUES SENT ON APPLICATION. 
Stephen Moyt &■ 8©n§, 
Offer a large stock of thrifty and well grown 
FRUIT TREES, 
consisting of Standard and Dwarf Apples, Pears, Cherries, 
Plums and Peaches, as well as the smaller 
FRUITS AND GRAPE VINES. 
They also invite attention to their large and fine stock of 
Evergreens and Deciduous Ornamental Trees. 
Also a fine and large stock of two-year-old Apple and Su¬ 
gar Maple Seedlings. Catalojiues^sent to applicants. 
August 13th, 1864. 
C. KAOUX, 
86 Cedar-st. Ncw-York CUy. 
Will receive and transmit to Europe, as usual, orders from 
American Nurserymen. Will, also, contract to import nur¬ 
sery Btocks, at his cost and risk, and to deliver them safely 
at specified prices, times and places.—For Sale. A com¬ 
plete copy, 14 years, of the Flore des Serres et des Jardins de 
l’Enrope. A lew packages of Dutch bulbs and Flower roots, 
just received. Fresh Pear and Mahaleb seeds to arrive soon. 
1864. Fruit Trees, &c. I8«5. 
A splendid stock of choice varieties for sale by 
1 BBAXCla TtRTl.T. Wowm-fr 
Catalogues gratis. 
FRANCIS BRILL, Newark, N. J. 
100,0m 
Apple and Peach Trees.—W arfel 
__ Herr, invite the attention of Dealers 
and Fruit'Growers to their large stock of Apple and Peach 
Trees. Their assortment embraces all varieties of known 
merit, and for size and vigorous growth are unsurpassed. 
Prices low. Catalogues furnished upon receipt of stamp. 
Strasburg, Lancaster Co., Pa. 
A pple seed of first quality, the 
growth of 1864. Address 
JAMES A. ROOT, Skaneateles, N. Y. 
T HE TRUE CAPE COD-CRANBERRY for Octo¬ 
ber planting, for Upland and garden culture, and for 
swamps. Under my method of cultivation the yield last sea¬ 
son on Upland was over 400 bushels per acre. Explicit di¬ 
rections for cultivation with prices of plants, with nursery 
catalogue complete, will be sent to any address. 
B. M. WATSON. Old Colony Nurseries, Plymouth, Mass. 
-0 rffetfh NORWAY MAPLE, one year. 
“ “ 8 to 12 feet. 
For Sale low, by 
J. A. LEWIS, Willimantic, Conn. 
F or the best selected strawber- 
rics. Raspberries, and Blackberries, which yielded for 
me fine past Summer over 1,500 bushels of Fruit, send for 
Catalogues gratis. WILLIAM PARRY. 
Cinnaminson, Burlington Co., N. J. 
IONA GRAPE 
AND 
66 The Greeley Prizes.” 
The requirement, as will be seen by reading Mr. Greeley’s 
proposition, is exceedingly high, being nothing less than for 
a grape of quality equal to the best European kinds, with a 
vine equaling in hardiness of leaf and constitution the most 
enduring of our native kinds, thus combining all of the good 
qualities of both, and avoiding the defects of each. 
It will be seen that in the opinion of a Committee, as well 
qualified to judge as could have been selected, the Iona fully 
meets the requirements, and I believe all good judges who 
have had an opportunity to become well informed on the 
subject, fully and heartily concur in their decision. 
Extract from the award of the Committee of American 
Institute, giving the prize of One Hundred Dollars to the Iona. 
“So far as trial is concerned, the Iona is not a new grape. 
Tile Iona, during the past fonr or five years, has been grown 
in several parts of New-York, in Massachusetts, Connecti¬ 
cut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New-Jersey, etc., and in all has 
proved to he early, a good and healthy grower, and of the 
best quality. Some of your Committee have seen it in a 
number of these places, and can confirm the favorable re¬ 
ports that have been made. Your chairman has had it some 
six years, and examined it under a variety of circumstances, 
and lie tally-concurs in the high opinion of his associates. In 
conclusion, tiie Committee are of opinion that the Iona is the 
only grape now before the public that meets the require¬ 
ments of the “Greeley Prize,” and they accordingly award 
it. All of which is respectfully submitted.” [A copy.] 
A few Testimonials from Reports. 
From, the Cleveland Plain Denier on the great Grape and 
Wine Show. “ There are new grapes on exhibition that are 
alone worth the fee to examine, and as the greatest acquisition 
is mentioned the Iona, of which samples of fruit were shown 
and tested. All agreed in pronouncing it a great acquisition 
of the highest quality. * * Next to this, Israella and Adi- 
rondac were discussed. * * Much depends upon the habit 
of the.vine. Botli were recommended for extensive trial, 
the sense of the Committee leaning in favor of the Israella .” 
From American Agriculturist. “ Israella originated by C. 
W. Grant, very sweet, black, and ripening about the middle 
of August. It promises to take the lead as an early variety.” 
Ohio Grape Show. “One great leading feature of the 
Show was the exhibition of the new grapes, Iona, Aelirondac 
and Israella, and another, the discussion of “Grapes,” by the 
Ohio State Pomological Convention. The Hartford Prolific 
was only retained on account of its extreme earliness, and 
in tills particular the Israella, a new seedling by Dr. C. W. 
Grant, at least equals it, and while it is in every other 
respect a superior grape, promises to he its rival. The 
famous new seedling grape, Iona, also raised by Dr. C. IV. 
Grant, of Iona Island, N. Y„ was pronounced best by every 
lover of good grapes, and we heard it predicted by many 
leading vineyardists, that when it shall have opportunity to 
become fully known, the Iona will be the leading American 
grape. 
The Israella and Adirondac, botli early black grapes, were 
carefully tested and compared by all present, at the time of 
the discussion. The fruit of eacli was highly commended 
wherever an early grape is desired, but that of the Israella, 
as shown here, received the most general expression of fa¬ 
vor.”— N. Y. Tribune. 
The leading new sort, and which commands the universal 
admiration of all who have tested it, is the Iona. I repeat 
awarded to its excellence, I need not speak here. One who 
has attended five of the principal exhibitions writes: “ Of all 
these exhibitions, the Iona and Israella Grapes were the chief 
point of interest and attraction.” 
All of these testimonials are very gratifying to every lover 
of good grape9 , and particularly so to the originator; but 
not more so than the earnest and enthusiastic commenda¬ 
tions that are accorded to it, as if with one voice, by all who 
have had an opportunity to learn its goodness and value. 
For answers to all questions that buyers or seekers for 
good grapes would wish to ask, send stamp for pamphlet of 
sixteen pages. It contains Important matter. 
C. W. GRANT. 
Iona, nearPceksklll, Westchester County, N. Y 
DELAWARE VINES 
AT 
LOW PRICES. 
PLANTERS who are forming Vineyards, 
and 
NURSERYMEN who wish plants for stock, 
will find It their interest to examine the one-year-old plants of 
PARSONS & CO., 
Of which they offer 
2 6 0,600 
At the following low prices: 
No. 1. $35 00 per 100.—$200 00 per 1000. 
No. 2. $15 00 per 100.—$125 00 per 1000. 
$1000 00 per 10,000. 
No. 3. $13 00 per 100.—$100 00 per 1000. 
$750 00 per 10,000. 
These plants are produced from cuttings of hearing vines. 
None of them are propagated either by layering or graft¬ 
ing, and they are so grown as to ensure an abundance of 
fibrous roots ancl thoroughly ripened wood. 
The testimony of those who have purchased them for the 
last two years is of the most favorable character. 
In consequence of the low price, their stock of Delawares 
has for two years been bought np early in the autumn by a 
few persons. The proprietors wish them more widely scat¬ 
tered, and hope therefore, that those who desire to purchase, 
will send their orders early. 
In consequence of the great difficulty in growing the Del¬ 
aware the first year, nurserymen will find it their interest to 
purchase largely to plant for stock. 
The Proprietors can also furnish 
other HARDY GRAPES, including Concord, Di¬ 
ana, Creveling, Iona, Allen’s Hybrid, Adi¬ 
rondac, and other new sorts. 
REMONTANT RO§E§ 
On their own roots, and not propagated by budding or graft¬ 
ing in any root, at $25 per 100. 
Also all the best varieties of Dwarf and Standard Fruit 
Trees, and also a large collection of Deciduous and Ever¬ 
green Trees, among which are some 200 varieties of Coni¬ 
fers. Catalogues furnished by mail. 
Address 
PARSONS & CO., Flushing, N. Y. 
what I have before said, that it is the best American grape 
ever produced. It is saying a great deal to say that it is su¬ 
perior to the Delaware, but it is.— Tribune's Report of New- 
York Slate Fair. 
“ It is the best grape in America—at least on the Atlantic 
side.”—Solon Robinson's Report of New England Ag'l Fair. 
Report of Committee on Grapes, at the great Cleveland 
Exhibition of Grapes and Wines : 
“The premium was unanimously awarded to the Dela¬ 
ware. The contest between the Delaware and Iona was 
close, there being no diversity of opinion as to the excellent 
quality of the Iona, but the specimens before the Committee 
were not in first-rate condition in consequence of having 
been too long picked. The Committee most heartily com¬ 
mend the Iona as a very valuable acquisition, and the best 
grape of recent introduction.” 
The commendation of it by the Committee of the Ameri¬ 
can Pomological Congress, was eqally emphatic as to its 
surpassing excellence. 
Extract from Mr. Mead's Book on,the Grape, In advance of 
publication. (Mr. Mead, more than any other-Pomologist.in 
America, has given special attention to the Grape, and his 
opinion is consequently most trustworthy and valuable.) 
“ For an earlv grape, the best I have had an opportunity of 
testing is the Israella. It ripens even before the Hartford 
Prolific, and is very much superior to it. Unlike the Hart¬ 
ford, it adheres firmly to the bunch, and will hang till frost. 
The color is a dark purple. The bunch and berry are large, 
and the flesh tender, juicy, and very sweet. It is a good 
grower, hardy, and productive. It is the best early table 
grape that I am acquainted with, and ranks higher than the 
Isabella.—Placing the Iona and Delaware side by side, we 
may well call them “ par mobile fratmm!' They are pre-emi¬ 
nently the best of American grapes. They are equally good 
for the table; but I think I can foresee that the rich, concen¬ 
trated juice of the Delaware may give that the first place as 
a grape for wine, while the superior size of the Iona will give 
it the pre-eminence for the table, and the tenacity with 
which its berries adhere together, remaining fresh and un¬ 
shriveled, and its late-keeping qualities, give it peculiar 
advantages for the market. All judges seem loth to admit 
that so good a thing could havehad a native origin. 
Bntso it is; and I am fully persuaded that the native grape 
will yet be acknowledged to he as ‘ pure and refined ’ as the 
foreign. I can clearlv see the beginning of a ‘new dispensa¬ 
tion." "—Peter B. Mead. 
Of the numerous premiums and testimonials that have been 
Adirondac Grape Allies. 
1 year old, No. 1, very strong, $3; No. 2, strong, $2 
2 “ 1, “ “ $5; No. 2, “ $4 
All cut hack to 3 to 5 eyes. No inferior vines will he sent 
out by me. Purchasers can rely on the quality of my vines 
being unsurpassed. Will be forwarded in sealed boxes by 
express, without charge for boxes. Small orders will be se¬ 
curely packed and sent by mail, pre-paid, when so ordered 
The two great grape Exhibitions held last autumn in New- 
York and Cleveland, awarded to the Adirondac, the prize for 
the “ Best native grape of any kind, quality to rule ” 
The discovery and introduction of the Adirondac grape is an 
event of the highest importance to grape growers, and the 
greatest advance yet attained in native grapes. Its peculi¬ 
arities are. extreme earliness, large clusters and berries, ten¬ 
der and thin skin, melting without any perceptible pulp, and 
of tiie most delicate and delicious flavor, reminding one of 
that splended Hot house grape tiie “Black Hamburg?’ Also 
first class vines of the following varieties, at the lowest rates 
viz.: Allen's Hybrid, Creveling, Concord, Cuyahoga, Dela¬ 
ware, Diana, Hartford Prolific, Iona, Israella, Maxatawnev 
Northern Muscadine, Ontario, Rodgers’ Hybrid, Nos. 1, 3 lo 
19, To Kalon, Sherman, Yeddo. Liberal discount to Nur¬ 
serymen and Dealers. Price lists and trade circulars for¬ 
warded on application. JOHN W. BAILEY. 
August, 1864. Plattsburgh, Clinton Co.. N. Y. 
Messrs. FLEMING & DAVIDSON, are my authorized 
agents for New York City. 
Wanted. 
Pits of Horse Plain. Mazzarcl and Malialcb 
CUerry, Natural Peach and Seeds of American Ever¬ 
green and Ornamental Trees. Also a few thousand Stocks 
and Seedlings. Address with quantity and lowest nrlea 
FRANCIS BRILL, Newark, New-Jersey. 
Ammoniated Pacific Guano. 
ical process, a large percentage of actual Ammonia, so fixed 
that it can not evaporate, making it equal, if not superior, to 
any other fertilizer. Price $80 per nett ton. A liberal dis¬ 
count to the Trade. 
Pamphlets with copies of analysis by Dr. Jackson, Mass. 
State Assayer, and Dr. Liebig, of Baltimore, and testimonials 
from scientific agriculturalists, showing its value, can be 
obtained from J. O. BAKER & CO., Selling Agents 
131 Pearl-st„ New-York. 
