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TEK-MS— (c.asli lierore insertion); 
One Dnlktr per line, (14 lines in an iiicli), for each insertion. 
One hciif column (TMines), each insertion. 
One whole column (148 lines), $120 each insertion. 
Business Notices, One Doiiar .and a Quarter periine. 
COIiLEOTIONS OP FLOWER 
SEEDS BY MAIL. 
Tile FOLLOWING ASSor.TJiENTS Iiavc been sent ont from 
tliis Kstabiisliraent for the past Eleven Yeaks, and are fa¬ 
vorably known in every section of tiie country. They con¬ 
tain only the most showy varieties of the easiest cnltnre, and 
arc well adapted for those wlio are unacquainted with the 
different varieties of flowers. Eull directions for culture 
will accompany eacli package, wliich will be sent, post-paid, 
to any address in tlie tJnion, at the following prices: 
No. 1 —Contains twenty choice varieties of Annuals.$1 00 
No. 2— “ “ “ of Biennials and Perennials.. 1 00 
No. 3—Contains ten e.vtra fine varieties of Annuals and 
Perennials, embracing many of tlie new and choicest 
In cultiv.ation.. 100 
No. 4—Contains five very clioice varieties selected from 
Prize Flowers of English Pansies, German Carna¬ 
tion and Picotee Pinks, Verbenas, Truflaut’s French 
Asters, Ilonble Hollyhocks. 1 00 
Any one remitting $3 00 will receive the four assortments 
postage free. 
The following additional assortments will also be sent at 
the prices annexed, free of postage. 
No. 5—Ciontains fifteen very select varieties of Green¬ 
house Seeds...$3 00 
No. 0—Contains one hundred varieties of Annuals, Bien¬ 
nials. and Perennials, including many new and 
choice varieties. 5 00 
No. 7—Contains fifty varieties of Annuals, Biennials, 
and Perennials. 2 50 
No. 8—Contains twenty varieties of hardy Annuals, Bi¬ 
ennials, and Perennials, for sowing in tlie autumn... 1 00 
Tlie seeds contained in the above assortments are of our 
own selection. Pnrcliasers who prefer to make tlieir selec¬ 
tion from the Catalogue, will be entitled to a discount pro¬ 
portionate to the quantity ordered. 
Tlie Eleventh Edition of his celebrated Seed Catalogue 
and (iuide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden, containing a 
descriptive list of upwards of 2.000 varieties of Flower and 
Vegctahle Seeds (witli full directions for culture,) beautifully 
Illustrated, will be mailed to all applicants enclosing 85 cts. 
Address B. IS. BMSS, sps-iiigfieM, Mass. 
Bedding Plants, &c., by Mail. 
strong and healthy Plants of the following varieties will 
be securely packed and mailed post-paid, to any address in 
the United States, upon receipt of tlie price affixed. 
12 Hardy Carnatious and Picotees, in ditt’erent varieties. 
2 50 
12 Florists’ Pinks, 
do 
do 
2 50 
12 Pompone Chrysanthemums, 
do 
do 
2 !)0 
12 Large Flowering do 
do 
do 
2 ,50 
12 Double Feverfews, 
do 
do 
2 00 
12 Fuclisias, 
do 
do 
2 50 
12 Scarlet Geraniums, 
do 
do 
2 50 
^ Heliotropes, 
do 
do 
2 00 
12 Lantanas, 
do 
do 
2 00 
T2 Petunias, 
do 
do 
2 00 
12 Phloxes, 
do 
do 
2 (K) 
12 Pansies, 
do 
do 
2 50 
6 Salvias, 
do 
do 
1 25 
12 Dalilias, (Pot roots,) 
do 
do 
2 ,50 
12 Lilliput Dahlias, (Pot roots,) 
do 
do 
B 00 
12 Verbenas, 
do 
do 
1 50 
25 do 
do 
do 
2 75 
8 do New Italian 
do 
do 
3 75 
3 Tritoma Uvaria, 
do 
do 
1 75 
6 Pot Hoses, 
do 
do 
2 00 
6 Hardy Climbins: Roses, 
do 
do 
B 00 
6 Hybrid Perpetual, 
do 
do 
2 50 
12 Gladiolus, finest varieties, mixed., 
2 00 
12 Double Italian Tulieroses. 
2 00 
3 Japan Lilies, Rubrum, Roseum, Album. 
1 50 
1 Liliiim, Auratum.. 
5 00 
MAIE MB 
The selection of varieties to be left with us. No orders rvlll 
be filled for less tlian tlie amount specified. Orders to be 
accompanied witli cash. Address B. K. BLISS, 
Springfield, Mass. 
^plend-id. Novelties, 
New Wliite JJielytrsjb.—iBieli/tra Spectabilis alba.) 
■We take much pleasure in announcing to our patrons that 
after several ineflectual attempts, we have succeeded in pro¬ 
curing this desirable plant; a white variety of the well 
known Dielytra Spectabilis, wiiicli it resembles in every re¬ 
spect, with the exception of color of the flower, wliich on 
first expanding, is of pure white, afterward changing to a 
very delicate shade of blush, forming a beautitul contrast to 
tile original variety. Plants ready for delivery the 20tli of 
April, at $3 00 eacli, or 2 plants for §5.00, mailed post-paid. 
liilium Auratum. 
New Golden Striped Lily from Japan. 
Thus described by Dr. Bindley, in tlie London Gardeners’ 
Chronicle. “ If ever a flower merited the name of glorious, 
it is tills, whicli stands far above all other Lilies, wliether we 
regard its size, its sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of 
color. From this delicious flower there arises the perfume 
of Orange blossoms suflicieiit to fill a largo room, but so del¬ 
icate as to respect the weakest nerves.” It is ouite hardy 
and deserves a place in every collection. Flowering Bulbs 
mailed to any address upon receipt of $3 00. 
Address B. K. BBISS, SprimglieM, Mass. 
Fotatoes for Seed. 
' per bush. 
Early Stevens—A new variety from Northern Ver¬ 
mont, very early, excellent quality, very productive. $2 00 
Early Sovereign—A favorite early sort, of good 
quality, keeps well... 2 00 
Early Wesnlell—One of the largest of tiie early va¬ 
rieties, very productive, and uniformly of good quality 2 00 
Delmaliey, a new second early variety from Ireland, 
medium size, of excellent flavor, very productive_2 50 
Jackson 'Wkitc—An excellent second early sort, 
mucli cultivated in NewEngland, flesh very white, and 
of fine flavor.2 00 
G-ooclrick’s Garnet Cliili—Large, very productive, 
keeps well, fine for general crop.. 2 00 
Gooclrick’s Cuzco—White flesh, of good size and fla¬ 
vor, enormously productive. 2 00 
Packages containing A Pounds of either of the above 
rarieties mailed post-paid upon receipt of One Dollar. 
Address B. K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
WAUfiroiL 
Fi®WEB SEESi HAIis P®ST-PAI®. 
B, IS. BIiISS, 
SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, MASS., 
"Would invite the attention of all lovers ot Flowers to the 
following list, comprising many of the choicest varieties 
named in his Catalogue, tlie quality of which can not be 
surpassed. Novelties not before offered in tins country. 
Agrostemma coeli rosa, dwarf fringed. A tine pkt. 
variety of Agrostemma coeli rosa, of a dwarf com¬ 
pact growth, very graceful habit. 25 
Antirrliinuin maju.s Tom Tliiimb.—A very 
liandsome dwarf Antirrliinum, of compact, globular 
growtli, only 4 indies high.25 
Asters, New liose Flowered—Flowers large, of line form 
a valuable acquisition, ei.gbt varieties mixed. 25 
Asters, New Turban.—Leaves dark brown, flowers dark 
red and white intersecting.25 
Asters.—Original varieties from China. These varieties 
(live distinct colors), liave been grown from seed re¬ 
ceived direct from China, and are very curious speci¬ 
mens of the well known China Asters.25 
Callirlioe luvolucra-ta.-This splendid Malvaceous 
plant is remarkable for the deep crimson purple color of 
■ its numerous flowers, which are produced from July to 
October, until cliecked by frost. 25 
Campanula. Attica.—A profuse flowering very hand¬ 
some Campanula from Greece...50 
Clirysaiitlrcmum carinatiira atrocoecini- 
um.—Blooming in the most various shades from light 
scarlet red to dark blood red.. 50 
cariiiatum purpureum.— 
Beautiful crimson and purple \dolet blossoms.50 
Clirysaiitliemum tricolor Daimettii, fl. pi.— 
Snow white. 50 
Clai-kia lutcgripetala, 11. pi.—The bloom is very 
double, large, of a rich magenta color. 50 
Clarkia pulelaella allia, dwarf wiiite.—Dwarf com¬ 
pact habit, very floriferous, and will prove a very valua¬ 
ble acquisition for borders, etc.25 
Cleome Muricata.—A new variety of tliis beautiful 
annual, almost wliite blossoms.50 
Batura fastuosa Iluberiaiia.—A splendid and 
effective v.ariety with dark purple stolk and branches.. 25 
Gocletia Bindleyaua, 11. pi.—Color a rich rosy pur¬ 
ple, blossoms perfectly double and produced in the 
greatest profusion. 50 
Mimiilns cupreus liykriclus.—Flowerslarge, well 
shaped, spotted, stained, marbled, speckled, dotted and 
blotched in the most striking manner..50 
Gocletia rosea alba Tom Thumb.—Pure white, 
with a brilliant rose blotch at the base of each petal, 
bight 1 foot, a profuse bloomer.25 
Besecla Crystallina, From the North of Africa, 
very peculiar.50 
Reciiius nanus microcarpus.—A genuine dwarf 
Recinus, 2 to 3 feet high.25 
Tropoeolum, King of Tom Thumbs (Nasturti¬ 
um).—Tills variety is by far the finest of all.50 
Tropoeolum majus purpureum.—Color, rich 
plum, verging toward purple. 25 
■Veronica Glauca.—A pretty little annual. Speed¬ 
well from Greece. 50 
Viola tricolor maxima, Fanst, large flowered. New 
improved large flowering of tho variety Faust intro¬ 
duced some years ago. 50 
Wallflower—"Young’s Blood Bed.-A charming 
deep blood red variety of tliis favorite flower, very de¬ 
sirable. 15 
Waitegia Aurea.—A handsome yellow everlasting 
from Swan River. 50 
Waitegia corymbosa.—A variety of the above, witli 
flowers of reddish purple.50 
"Whitlavia grandiflora alba possesses all the 
merits of the grandiflora with the additional value of 
being pure white in color. 25 
For a more minute description and metliod of culture, 
see Catalogue. The collection of 87 varieties, §8.00. 
F5.0KSSTS’ FBOWERS. 
Raised by the most successful growers and Exliihitors in 
Europe. pkt. 
Antirehin'UM (Snapdragon), finest hybridized.25 
Asters, Truffaut’s Peony flowered, the finest grown... 25 
Auricula, from the finest prize varieties .25 
Balsams, Glenny’s and Smith’s prize, unequalled, each.. 25 
Bellis Perenius, (Double Daisy), a general favorite_25 
Calceolarias, Herbaceous and Shruuby varieties saved 
from most beautiful spotted and mottled flowers, each.. 50 
Cinerarias, from the newest and best named sorts....... 50 
Cockscombs producing Immense corals. 25 
Carnation & Picotee Pinks, from named varieties, each 50 
do perpetual flowering for pot culture. 50 
Geraniums, Scarlet, from finest variegated foliaged vars. 25 
do from finest English and French prize flowers. 50 
Gladiolus, from a collection of 125 varieties.25 
Gloxinias, from the finest erect and drooping varieties.. 50 
Hollyhocks, from our own collection of 75 varieties pro¬ 
ducing flowers fully doubled of every shade of color... 25 
Lantana, from named flowers. 25 
Mimulus, from the finest new hybridized varieties.25 
Pansies, from tlie finest English showy flowers.50 
do New Fancy, beautifully edged marbled and varieg’d. 50 
do Blue, Yellow, "VVliite, Black, Bronze, Striped yellow 
margined, Violet, bordered with white, marbled pur¬ 
ple, In separate packets. each.. 25 
The collection of 11 varieties of Pansies.|2 50 
Petunias, Double, carefully Iiybridized by a noted Ger¬ 
man Florist.25 
Petunias, Buchanan's Hybrid, from tlie finest mottled 
and variegated varieties. 25 
Portulacca, New Double, in manv colors, producing 
flowers as double as Roses, a most desirable acquisilion 50 
Primula Sinensis (Cliiiiese Primrose), saved from tlie 
finest fringed varieties. Rose and "White. .50 
Stocks, New German, large flowering, finest mixed.25 
do Scarlet and White Intermediate, Count Gasden va 
riety. each.. 25 
do New White Wall-flower leaved, fine for pots.25 
Sweet Williams, Hunt's Perfection and Auricula 
FLOWERED, beautifully margined, laced and mottled, 
unequalled for beauty. each... 23 
Tropieolum, Unest hybridized bedding varieties of every 
shade. 25 
Tropoeolusi Lobbianum, and its liybrids for grcen-liouse 
culture, many colors mixed.‘i> 
Wallflowers, finest double, much improved.... 25 
The foregoing collection of 44: varieties for.SID. WO. 
Seeds for the Farm and Garden. 
The following seeds, the purity and vitality of avliicli can 
be confidently recommended, will be mailed, posl-pahl, to 
any address in the United States, upon receipt of tlie price 
aflixed. 
Beets—E arly Bassano.. 
Early Blood Turnip, Orange Turnip, 
Long Blood.15 
"Wliite Sugar, Long lied. Yellow Globe, 
Alangel. 10 
Cabbage—E arly York, Large Y"ork, Drum¬ 
head. 
Sugar Loaf Bergen Drumliead... 
Premium Elat Dutcli, Red Dutch, 
Wakefield.. . 35 
Freiicli Ox Heart, Stone Mason, Pome- 
rain. 
Drumhead Savoy, Green Globe Mason, 
Victoria Pomerain. 
Improved American Drumliead Savoy, 
extra. 30 
Winiiiiigstadt, Little Pixie, New Dwarf 
Ulm. £ 
Marblehead Mammoth, very large and 
solid. pkt.. 23 
Cauliflower.—E arly Paris, Half Early 
very large, Late, and solid.$2 
Early Dutcli, Asiatic, London.75 
Carter’s Mammoth, Early Erfurt, Leiier- 
mand. pkt.. 25 
Celery—S eymour’s Wliite,Clirystal Wliite 
Red, solid. 35 
Incomparable Dwarf, Crimson^Dwarf 
Imperial, purple. pkt.. 
Carrot.-I mproved Long Orange, extra 
deep color, r. 25 
French Long Orange, White Belgian, 
Altriugliam. 35 
Extra Early Short, Early Horn. 
Cucumber—E xtra Early Russian, Lon„ 
Green Turkey. 2" 
Early Frame, White Spine, Skirt Green 15 
Englisli Frame varieties for forcing.))A'4 25 
Egg Plant, Early Long, N. York purple. V 
Kohl Habi, Early Wliite Vienna. Large 
Purple. 2; 
Lettuce, Early Silesia, Summer Calibage 25 
Large India, Wlicele.r’s Tom Thumb... 40 
Muskm'elon, Green Citron, Nutme.g. 15 
New Hybrid, White Japan. pkt.. 1." 
"Watermelon, Alountaiii Sweet, Black 
Spanish. 
Onion, Yellow Danvers, Wliite Portugal, 
Early Red. 
Red Wethersfield, Yellow Duteli. 45 
Parsnip, Long White, Hollow Crown. 15 
Sutton's Student . 
Peas, Extra Early, Daii’l O’Rourke, Tom 
Thumb, per quart. 
Champion of Eng., Prince Albert, pr qt 05 
Pepper, Large Sweet Alountaln, ext. fine.. 50 
Radish, Frencli Turnip, Olive sliaped, 
Long Scarlet. 15 
Salsify, A Vegetable Oyster.SO 
Spinach, Round and Prickly. 10 
Squas-h, Summer Orookneck, Early Bush. 10 
Boston Alarrow, Hubbard. 20 
Yokoliama,.Turban. pkt.. '25 
Tom.ato, Extra Early Red, Early Apple... 80 
Large Red, Smootli liouiul Red, i ellow 25 
Tlie Cook’s Favorite, a new and supe¬ 
rior variety. pkt.. 25 
Lester’s Perfected, Fejee Island. ..pkt.. 10 
New Erect Frencli, grows upriglit like 
a busli, useful and ornamental— pkt.. 10 
Turnip, Early Flat Dutcli, Early Red I’op 
Large Yellow Globe, Cow Ilorn, Long 
White French, Yellow Aberdeen. 10 
Rutabaga, Skirving’s Purple Top, Laing’s 10 
Sage, Summer Savory, Sweet Maijoram, 
Thyme, Basil, Lavender, etc. pkt.. 10 
No order will be executed at tlie above rates for less than 
the amount specified. "Wlicn smaller quantities are ordered 
they will be sent at packet prices 
Collections of "Vegeta'blo Seeds ky Mail. 
15 Varieties, our selection.$1 00 
33 “ “ . 2 00 
The above contain the leading varieties usually grown in 
our gardens. To those who desire larger quantities, we 
would recommend our collections at $20 00; or .$15; or $10; 
or $5, and $3, which can be safely forwarded by express to 
all parts of the world. A list of the contents of each collec¬ 
tion will be found in our New Catalogue and “Guide to tlie 
Flower and Kitchen Garden,” which will be mailed to al. 
applicants upon receipt of twenty‘five cents. In conse 
qnence of the scarcity of many varieties of Seeds, we can 
not be bound by the above prices after tlie first of AprlL 
Orders received after that date will be executed at the low¬ 
est market prices. All orders to be accompanied with tli€ 
cash. Address B. K, BBISS, Springfield, Mass..) 
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