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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
85 *i ‘«8 ®a’OWliB of S864. 
We have a fine stock of Onion Seeil which we warrant to 
he true 10 name and sure to germinate. As the American 
crop is quite short it will he necessarj* for those in want of 
tlu5 best seed to secure it (‘uiiy. \Vc will furnish at the fol¬ 
lowing rates until March 2Ulh. 
oz. 
lb. 
Enrlv Red.. 
.-IOC. 
$5 50 
Lar^e “ .. 
.40c. 
5 00 
Yellow Danvers. 
C) 00 
White Portutral. 
C 00 
Orders for >< lb. sent at pound prices. The above \\in he 
forwarded post-paid, to any address, upon receipt of the price. 
Addiess McEL\VAIN BUG’S, Springfield, Mass. 
Garden Seeds! Flower Seeds ! 
Our Garden Seeds were mostly jrrown by Francis Bril), 
and tltercforewecan warrant them genuine and sure to grow. 
Our Flower Seeds we procure I'rom tlie most reliable 
American and European growers, and oiler a fine assortment. 
SEEDS BY MAIL.—\?e send Seeds by mail pre-paid, on 
receipt of price for which see Catalogue, furnislied tVee to 
all applicants. BHILL & KUMEKLE, 
153 Broad-st., Newark, New-Jersey. 
Marblclicjici ManmiollB Catofoage. 
JIv Cabbage is the largest in the world ! In favorable lo¬ 
calities it will grow to weigh from thirty to sixty pounds a 
head, and wherever it has been Introduced it has left all oth¬ 
er varieties far in the bachgronnd. They have been raised 
in every loyal State and in tlie Canadas, weigliing fi-om 20 to 
60 lbs. eacli. Tliey are not only of enormous size, but very 
bard headed, very tender and sweet. The calls for seed have 
been so extensive that for the past two years I have been 
unable to snpiily it. I can this season supply packages con¬ 
taining seed snnicient for 500 plants, with lull directions for 
cultivation, sent by mail, post-paid by me, for 25 cts. each; 
five for $1 00 ; one bnndred for $15 00. Also Caxnox Ball 
Cabbage, an early sort, making the roundest and hardest 
head of any cabbage grown. I'er package 25 cts.; five pack¬ 
ages $1 00. Stone Mason Cabbage. This is a very large 
drumhead, remarkably reliable for lieading, and first rate for 
a general crop. X oz., 25 cts.: 1 oz., 50 cts.; 1 lb., $1 25, post¬ 
paid to any part of the United States, or Canadas. 
JA.MES J. H. GREGOIIY, Marblehead, Mass. 
Onions and How to Raise Them. 
IVliatsoil is best; bow to prepare it; bow to manure It; 
bow to tell good seed from bad: how to plant it; how to 
grow onions trom seed, potato onions, onion setts, shallots 
and top onions ; when to pull onions; how to store them ; 
howto prepare for market, and when and where most profit¬ 
able to market them ; what onions to select for seed, and 
how to grow it, and a hundred minute details so valuable to 
beginners, with many facts relative to peculiarities of onion 
raising in the Soutiiern, Eastern and Western States of value 
to old'growers. Illustrated with original engravings of the 
“Dave Warren” Onion, Early Crocker Onion (new), lied 
Wethersfield and Potato Onion, Sowing and Weeding Ma¬ 
chines. In paper covers, forwarded by mail, prepaid by 
tlie subscriber at SO cents each. Seedsmen and Booksellers 
supplied at wholesale rates, .TAMES J. H. GUEGOIIY, 
Seedsman, Marblehead, Mass. 
liarg’c Heel WetiieesfiieM 
SEEU. 
My Onion Seed was grown from Selected Stock, and is 
Waii-aiitecl fresh and pure. Price List on application. 
ROBERT BUIST, JK., 
PHILADELPHIA. 
S iEEDS BY MAIL, PRE-PAID.—All the most 
^profitable and successful sorts of Onions, Beet, Cab- 
BAcft:, Melons, Squash, Turnip, and other seeds, at lowest 
rates. B. JI. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. 
BoFgiEtBiEa asad Seed. 
We have on hand a large supply of Sorghum and Imphee 
Seed of the best varieties, to which we respectfully call the 
attention of those interested in the Cane culture. We luive 
taken great pains to procure good choice seed; and believe 
wc have the purest lot in the country. Those wishing seed 
will do well to order early and thus guard against disap¬ 
pointment such as was experienced by many last season. 
Cook’s Evaporator, Cano Mills, Corn Crushers, Sawing Ma¬ 
chines, &c., &c., for sale. Seed Circular and Sorgo Hand- 
Boo'iC sent tree. BLYMYER, BATES & DAT, 
Mansfield, Ohio. 
Pure Cane Seed for 1865. 
Regular Sorgo.—By Mail (prepaid), 30 cts. per lb. By Ex¬ 
press, 10 lbs. or less, 2'5 cts.; 10 to 40 lbs., 20 cts.; and over 40 
lbs., 15 cts. per lb. 
Early Sorgo, Oomseeana and Neezana.—By l.lnW (prepaid), 
40 cts., per lb. By Express, 10 lbs. or less, 30 cts.; 10 to 40 lbs., 
25 cts.; and over 40 lbs., 20 cts. per lb. 
Liberian (a newand Superior Variety).—By Mail (prepaid). 
60 cts. per lb. By Express, 10 lbs. or less, 50 cts.; 10 to 40 lbs., 
40 cts.; and over 40 lbs., 30 cts. per lb. Backage included. 
The above Seed was raised with special reference to purity. 
Address, Clark iSorgo Macliine Co., 
Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Hubbard, Turban, Yokohama ! 
I am receiving letters daily from all parts of the United 
States, from Farmers, Gardeners, and others, who pronounce 
my Turban to he the dryest, sweetest, finest grained and 
most delicious fall squash they ever ate. The Hubbard is 
universally acknowledged to ho the best of all winter squash-, 
es, while the new Japan Squash, the Yokohama, is pro¬ 
nounced the very best of its class. I was the original intro¬ 
ducer of the Hubbard and Turban squashes. Packages of 
seed, (all of my own growing,) sent by mail, with full direc¬ 
tions for cultivating, for 25 cents each for Turban and Yoko¬ 
hama, and 15 cents for Hubbard. Five packages of Turban 
or Y'okoliama, $1.00.—Hubbard by mail, post paid by me, 
$2 62 per pound. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
Chicory ^eedi. 
Tlie Great Substitute for Coffee. 
A supply of the genuine article just received by the Sub¬ 
scriber, and will be mailed, post-paid, to any address upon 
receipt of the price affixed. 
Packets containing 1 ounce, 20 cts.; 8 ounces, 80 cents ; 1 
pound, $1 50. Directions foi- culture and curing accompany 
each package. Address B. K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
To Msurhet Gardemers. 
BOO ISualicls Imported Extra Early Daniel 
O’Kourkc Peas, just received. Market Gardeners who 
wish a pure Extra Early Pea should purchase from this lot. 
Pi-lces on application to ROBERT BUIST, Jk., 
__PHILADELPHIA. 
A LSIKE or SWEDISH WHITE CLOVER.— 
I can Birnish enough post-paid by mail, to sow one 
ROD of ground, for 25 cts, or enough for four rods of ground, 
for 50 cts., enough for one-eighth ol an acre, for $2. K. P. 
KIDDER, Burlington, Vermont. 
Conjiecticsat §cc<i lecaf T®bacc«. 
We have a good supply of genuine Seed Leaf Tobacco 
Seed grown expressly for ns from selected plants, by one of 
the best cultivators in the Valley. Packets containing 1 oz. 
with full directions for cultivation will he forwarded to any 
address for 50 cts. Prices for larger quantities will he given 
on application. Address 
McELWAIN BRO’S, Springfield, Mass. 
Tcashro©k, Fierce & €©., 
(Successors to John W. Tenhrook,) SWEET POTATO CUL- 
TURISTS, Rockville, Ind., Vincennes, IiuL, and South Ross, 
Ill. Nanseiiioiicl Sweet Potatoes. 
Our Stock of the above named variety of Sweet Potatoe, 
(in store for this sining,) is unusually large and of the best 
qjn.ality. The completion of onr JIammoth Sweet Potatoe 
House, at South Ross, Ill., on the Ill. Central Railroad, will 
enable us to fill and forward promptly all Cask Orders, 
with which we may be favored. Sliipinents will be made 
from eitlier of the above named places, as purchasers may 
desire. Responsible Agents tVanteil in every 
County, Town, and Village', to sprout onr Potatoes on 
shares. Address TENBROOK, PIERflE & CO., Rockville, 
Ind., or South Ross,- Ill. 
M AJv’SEMOND sweet potatoes for SEED. 
Price $6 per single bushel, $15 per barrel of 3 bushels. 
Reasonable discount on large orders. Plants, also in proper 
season. This variety is successfully grown at the north. 
Send for circular of directions, etc. Address 
MURRAY & (30., Fosters Crossings, Warren Co., Ohio. 
^WEET POTATO SEED.—Improved Nansemond 
C-'Seed potatoes for sale in lots to suit at $6 per bushel; 
a Inishel will produce from 3000 to 5000 plants. J. C. THOMP¬ 
SON, Tompkinsville, (Staten Island) N. Y'. 
OODRICH SEEDLING POTATOES for Seed. 
wX Orders for the Pinkeye Rusty Coat, Cuzco, and Garnet 
Chili varieties, carefully selected, will be lilied by the sub¬ 
scriber, when the weather admits, at five dollars per barrel. 
Enclose the money with order. E- C. ALLEN, West Meri¬ 
den, Ct. 
llfeS GOODRICH’S SEEDLING POTA-^ 
SLP toes for $1, by mail pre-paid. Garnet 
Chili, Cuzco, and Pink-eye Rusty-coat, 2 lbs. of each variety. 
800 bushels Seed potatoes for sale. I’rice $3 50 per hbl. Cir¬ 
culars free. P. SUTTON, Ransom, Susqnehana Co.. Pa. 
^EED POTATOES BY MAIL, the most popular 
^tiling out. A liberal postal law enables fiirmers, however 
distant, to try the new varieties at trilling expense. For tes¬ 
timonials, terms, &c., addressE. WILLIAMS, Mont Clair, N.J. 
Dwarf Broom Corn Seed. 
A genuine article sent by mail at the foUotving rates; for 
R tt., 25 cts.; KB., 45 cts.; 1 B„ 80 Cts.; IK Ihs., $1, by 
D. REDFIELD, Scotcbtown, Orange Co., N. Y. 
P WARF BROOM CORN SEED.—I will send 
the genuine Dwarf Broom corn seed, post-paid, at the 
following rates. K lb. 50c., IK Ihs. $1. 5 lbs. $o, 10 lbs. $5 
ELIAS REED, Waterville, Lucas Co., Ohio. 
NEWELL & STSLES 
PLANTSVILLE, CONN. 
All sizes of Cloth, Paper Parchment, and Manilla Tags 
made and printed to order, at lowest prices. Send for Price 
List. 
Oorsa Flaaitisag’! Tissae 
Every farmer should have one or more of Thos. B. McCon- 
anghey’s Patent Corn Droppers. They will positively save 
one half the time, over the old way of dropping corn. 
For Three Dollars I will send one Dropper to any address 
free of E.xpress charges. 
A liberal discount made to them that buy to sell again. 
Address THOS. B. McCONAUGHEY, 
Newark, Delaware. 
M®t Wnter FiiFMftC€§ 
for Warming Grceii-Uouses, Conservato¬ 
ries, Graperies, &c. 
WEATHERED & CHEREVOY, 117 Prince-st„ New-York 
t I 
Lester’s Pure Ground Bone. 
Fere Pereviaii Geaiao. 
E. F. COE’S SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME. 
Bruce’s Concentrated Fertilisers. 
I^laster, Foxid-rette, etc. 
For sale in quantities to suit purchasers. Send in toue 
Oeoees kaelt 
K. H. ALLEN & CO., 
189 & 191 Water-st., New York. 
13-Femt Ag’F 
It is claimed for this New Seedling that it is of unequalled 
size and productiveness, single plants producing as high as 
294 berries, many of them weighing one ounce each, of bright 
glossy crimson color, very firm, high llavorud, and a hist 
class market berry. For an account of Us origin; iiitro- 
duction; purchase by ns ; character and productiveness of 
the plant; size and cliaraoter of the fruit, and other infor¬ 
mation, see our circular. We have bought of .Mr. ,Iudd his 
entire stock of plants for sale, and are now able to furnish 
them at the following prices: 
1 plant.$ 751 50 plants.$ 15 
2 plants. 1 20 100 “ 25 
6 “ 3 00 500 “ I'Y, 
12 “ 5 OO'lOOO “ 200 
Our stock of Strawberry plants this season, including 
Golden Seeilcd, the best early ; Kassel! and Fill- 
moi-e, of wonderful size and productiveness; F,-t.„eii’s 
Seedling, Triomplie de Gand, Wilson’s .AI- 
kany, and all other desirable kinds, is the lai-gef. ci A'st 
we have ever oflered. 
Strawberry Plaut.s by Wail. 
We will send safely packed and post-paid by mail 
For $1, 1 Agriculturist, 8 Golden Seeded. 
For $2, 2 Agriculturist, 10 Golden Seeded, 12 Russell. 
For $3, 3 Agriculturist, 10 Golden Seeded, 12 Russell, 13 
Fillmore. 
For $5, 6 Agricnltnrist, 12 Golden Seeded, 12 Russell. 12 
Fillmore, 12 French’s Seedling, 6 Kitley’s Goliah. 
For $10, 12 .Agriculturist, 2i Golden Seeded, 2! Russell, 21 
Fillmore, 21 French’s Seedling, 12 Kitley’s Goliah, 12 Len- 
ning's White. 
For description of above, and many other kinds; onr se¬ 
lect lists; mode of culture; prices, &'c. See onr illnstratud 
catalogue. 
Gra|5es. 
Onr vines are grown in the open air, Irom the best of hearing 
wood, taken trom onr own vineyards, and arc greatly supe¬ 
rior to those raised under glass with their roots crampeil in 
pots. They are healthy and vigorous, have remarkably good 
roots, and give entire .satisfaction in their growtii. when 
planted, which is the true test of a good vine. We oiler in 
large quantity the following: 
Coiicoi’d. Montgomery. 
Delaware. Taylor. 
Hartford. El.sangkitrg. 
Crevcling. Hci'beiiiont. 
Diana. Allen’.s Hybrid. 
Union Village. Rebecca. 
Iona. Israella. 
Adiroiiilac, and other de.sirable kinds. 
Raspberries. 
Onr collection is unsurpassed, if equalled anywhere, and 
includes: 
Hornet.- The largest of all, and of great excellence. 
Pilate.- Very early, and valuable. 
Imperial.— 'Very productive and fine. 
Souckett.— Very beautiful and good. 
Jonet. “ “ “ 
Brinclslc’s Orange.— Finest flavor. 
Franconia.- One of the very best. 
Improved Black Cap.— Hardy and very profitable. 
Fkiladclpkia, Allen’s Hardy, &c. 
Rlackberrie-s. 
New Rochelle, Dorchester, and Ncwm;in, in any 
quantity. 
Currants. 
We have taken special pains to collect the best varieties ot 
currants, and have a very large supply of: 
Cherry, Largest and best for Jelly. 
"White Grape, Best White, very fine. 
Victoria, Productive and latest. 
Short Bnncli Red, Productive and very good. 
Marsaillaise, Very large, and best quality. 
Goseberries, Asparagus, Dinnoeus Rhubarb, 
&c., &c. Send for Catalogue ciaclosing stamp. 
J. ICNOX, Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
