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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
[OCTOBEK, 
THE 
GUTTA PERCHA CEMENT PAINT, 
rOK PAINTING ALL 
WOOL ANL METALS 
£xpoiied to tUe Weather. 
It lias been used for general purposes in place of the best 
Oil tnixed paints, for eiuht years. It costs but half as much, 
and we guarantee it to be tlio best Preservative Paint in the 
world. 
It is particularly adapted for coating Iron llailines. Agri¬ 
cultural Tools, Outhouses, Fences, Metal Koofs, and Brick 
IValls, e.yposed to the North-east storms. 
Every Farmer who has Wagons, Plows, Reapers, Kettles, 
or any farm utensils worth preserving, can add tlfty per cent, 
to their wear bv keeping them protected with a coating of 
this paint. IT IS ALWAYS READY FOR USI'I 
TIae lllsack Vaa'BaasEa. 
For manufacturers of Ornamental Iron AYork, Machinery, 
Agricultural Implements, AVagons, Furnaces, Tools, Steam 
Pipes and Boilers, and for all p'urposes where, a quick drying 
lustrous Ahirnish is required; this is equal to the best—and 
costs less than one quarter as much. 
TUE JOHNS & CKOSLEY' MANUFACTURING CO., 
Sole Manufacturers, 
No. 18 AVilliam-street, New-York. 
Also manufacturers of the GUTTA PERCHA CEMENT 
ROOFING, applicable to all kinds of Roofs, costs less than 
half as much as Tin, and can be easily applied by any one. 
ll,ca«taBag Mairsery. 
We offer for sale 50 varieties of Grape Vines, new varieties 
of mediinn size. The older kinds, Concord, Diana, Hartford 
Prolillc, Crevcliag;, Dracut Amber, Kogers’ Hybrids, Nos. 1, 
4, 9,15. 19, are extra strong layers, and one, and two years 
tz’ansplantecl from layers for fruiting at once. 
Purchasers will express satisfaction at the superior quality 
of these vines, grown entirely in open air (as we have no 
glass). 
Budded Apple Trees. Pear Trees, Rock Maple, Eyei'green 
Trees, Shrubs, &c. 
Send for Illustrated Priced Catalogue. 
J. W. MANNING, Reading, Mass. 
T8ae Mew StrawlBerries. 
Tlie Grent Agricultui'ist and Great Wisconsin, $1 per doz,; 
the Great Bnfl'alo, French’s Seedling, Russell, Kogers Eliza, 
Marguerite, La Coustaute, Jucuiida, ami otliers, 50 cts. per 
dozen. Many line sorts 25 cts. per dozen. Carefully packed 
iu gutta perc'ha silk, and forwarded hy mail to any address. 
By the 100 or 1000 very low. Priced Descriptive Catalogues 
now ready of the best collections in tlie country. Agents 
wanted. B. JI. AVATSON, Old Colony Nurseries, 
Plymoutii, Mass. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
I liavo for saic si.v acres of Russell’s Prolific and Froncli’s 
Seedling Strawberry Plants, and Two Acres of other clioice 
varietie.s, for spring planting, all large and well grown. 
Russell’.s at $1.00 per bundred; French’s, Cutter’s, Hovey’s, 
and 1 ' illmorc-, at 70 cents per luiiulred. 10 per cent, discount 
on 1000 plants. 30 per cent, discount on 4000 plants. Deliv¬ 
ered iu New-York free of expense. Sent l>y mail at 50 cents 
per liundred extra.' Address SAMUEL HICKS, North 
Hempstead, Long Island, N. Y. 
Hew Canaan Hurseries. 
Tlie Subscribers have their usual Nursery Stock for Sale, 
including a large and superior stock of Apple Trees. Also, 
Hartford Prolihe, and Concord Grape Vines. Address 
STEPHEN HOYT & SONS, New Canaan, Conn. 
CiiaTasats aaad Hasplaera’les. 
A few tliousand lied Dutch Currant.s, 2 and 3 years old, 
pruned to a single stem, $6 per 100, $50 per 1000. 
FRANCONIA RASPBERRY, $1 |)er doz., $5 per 100. 
BRI-N'CKLE’S OR.ANGE, $1 per doz., $5 per 100. 
Address G. E. MEISSNER, Riclimond, S. I., N. Y. 
^TfeRNAMENTAL SHRUBS of 10 clififerent kinds, 
per 100; iu iOO different kinds, $25 per 100. Herbace¬ 
ous Perennials in 50 diiferent kinds, $10 per 100; iu 100 differ¬ 
ent kinds, $15 per 100. Grape Vines, two years. Concord, 
Hartford Prolilic, Delaware, Rebecca, $20 per 100. A select 
collection of Green-House Plants at low prices. 
AV. L. FISCHER, 130tli-st. and 8 tli Ave., New-A’ork. 
Fear Trees. 
EDAVIN ALLEN, offers a large stock. Standards and 
Dwarfs, ofsuperior quality at his Nurseries, NewBrunswick, 
New Jersey. 
T« AgCBafs asid fiSae Trade. 
My Autumn Catalogue Is now ready, with great induce¬ 
ments to Agents. B. M. AVATSON, Old Colony Nurseries, 
Plymoutii, Alass. 
'fcifftlfe Ppleiidid Pear Seedlings, 1 year old, for 
•A Side. Send for Trade Circular (price low 
for tlie quality). Address HAMMOND & NEAV SDN, 
Geneva, N. Y. 
a®H’U4.4’B0 for sale, 
qF ^Fe'li'wP'aFof which 30,000 are Hale’s Early, a va¬ 
riety ripening two ■woolts earlier than any other. Also 
APIM.ES,'CHERRIES, PEARS, ikt-., Stvnw- 
Dci-ries, Hriipc Viiie.s. For circular apply to 
ISAAC PULLEN, Ilightslowii, N.. I. 
e ETTIE GRAPES, larg’er and inoi’C productive 
than Concord, strong grower, reinarkalily free froiii 
mil(h 3 'v, bunuh hirgc, borrv large hlaok. better tliaii Gonebrd 
or iBe.bcIla, ripens August to SO. Originated here, good 
niuiits cacn, $10 per dozen, mailed free. Circular gratis. 
E. Y. TEAS, Richmond, IiuUaua. 
C oncord grape vines.— 10,000 one and two 
year old vines for sale. Also other yarletii;^?. 
Address DE 1E\\ & SON, Nyack. 
Rockland Co., N. T, 
Dutch Flower Moots, 
Dutch Bulbous Roots. 
Sent by Mail Post-paid, at Catalogue Prices, 
BLISS, 
& FLORliT, 
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. , 
Just received Aom Holland, a large and well selected as¬ 
sortment of the above, from the same source as those here¬ 
tofore sold by him, and giving such perfect satisfaction. He 
is happy to state that in consequence of the decline in gold 
he is able to offer them at prices considerably reduced from 
those of last year. 
The assortment embraces the finest varieties of Double 
AKD Single Hyacinths; Polyanthus Narcissus; 
Double.AND Single Eakly and Late Tulips; Double 
AND Single Narcissus; Jonquils; Crocus; Crown 
Imperials; Iris; Snoiv-Drops; Scillae; Haecy Glad¬ 
iolus; Ranunculus; Anemones; Japan and many 
other Lilies. Also a fine assortment of GREEN-HOUSE 
BULBS, comprising Cyclamens, Ixias, Oxalis, Spar- 
axis, Tritomas, Achimenes, Gloxinias, &c., &o. 
His new IHustratcd Autwinii Catalogue, con¬ 
taining fine engravings of the celebrated Bilium Aura- 
tuin. Hyacinth, Ranunculus, Anemone, Tulip, Crocus, 
Cyclamen, Japan Lily, etc., with accurate descriptions, and 
explicit directions for the culture of each variety, will he 
mailed to all applicants enclosing 2'en Cents. 
Collections containing a fine assortment of all the leading 
varieties of the above will be mailed post-paid, as follows: 
Collection No. 1, $20.00; No. 2, $ 10 . 00 ; No. 3, $5.00; No. 4, 
$3.00. For the contents of eacli collection and further 
particulars, see Catalogue. 
For a more extended list of his collection, see his adver¬ 
tisement in the September No. of the Agriculturist. 
Fresli Seed, &)C., &c. 
Those who have read my treatise on Onion raising, page 
20 know how I raise my Onion seed; from the liandsomest 
ea'rly onions, that are liard and compact, with a close, thin, 
fine skin, and a very small neck. I have grown tins season a 
fine lotof Early Round Yellow Danvers onion seed, winch 
I will send, post-paid, to any one, on receipt of $'l.i5 per Ih., 
or $ 2 . 1 ) 2 , if sent by Express. Evern seed ts of this season s 
groictk, and warranted to he .fresh and pure. In January, 
I sliall send out my Annual Catalogue, whicli -will contain, 
among otliers, one liundred and twenty-five varieties of seed 
of my own raising; this I would like to send gratis, to every 
farmer and gardener in the land, ivlio wants fresh and pure 
seed ■ embracing not only the more common sorts, hut every 
rarity and novelty iu tlie market. My customers ol last year 
will receive it without writing for it. 
My Treatise on Onion Raising, athorouglily practical work 
—telling, among other things, how to gather, liow to store, 
keep and market the crop, sent to any aildress for oO cents. 
* JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Muss. 
Hyacinths, Ttslips, i&c. 
J. M. THORBURN & CO., 
15 John-street, New-York. 
Offer the followiug 
BEAUTIFUL COLLECTIONS 
-OF- 
R©©TS. 
r«o. 1 .— ASSORTMENTS OF 
6 Fine Named Double and Single Hyacintlis, for 
pots, glasses or open border . 
1 Polyanthus Narcissus. 
3 Early Tulips. 
12 Fine Mixed Crocus. 
1 Bulhocodiuui Vermim. 
$2.00 
K». S.—ASSORTMENTS OF 
9 Fine Named Double and Single Hyacinths, for 
pots, glasses or open border . 
6 Fine Double Tulips. 
15 Beautiful Named Early Tulips. 
25 Fine Mixed Crocus. I *5 gn 
3 Polyanthus Narcissus. ' 
6 Double Narcissus. 
0 Bulbocodium Veriium. 
3 Persian Iris. 
12 Double Snowdrops. 
i^’o. 3.—ASSORTMENTS OF 
18 Fine Named Double and Single Hyacinths, for 
pots, glasses or open border . 
50 Fine Mixed Crocus. . 
‘24 Beautiful Named Favly Tulips. . . 
12 Fine Named Double Tulips. 
4 Polyantlius Narcissus. <• $10 00 
12 Double Narcissus. ' 
3 Persian Iris... 
3 Englisli Iris... 
1 Crimson Crown Imperial. 
6 Bulbocodium Vernum. 
25 Double Snowdrops. 
Bv mail, 16 cents additional for No. 1 assortment. 
;; :: :: I :: 
Our Annual Bulb Catalogiu; with directions for cultivation 
free on application. 
GraiJC Yiiaes. 
I do not pretend to have, but what I liave, and such as I 
have I offer lor sale at tlie lowest living rates, hy the single 
one 100, or 1,000, consisting of Adirondac, Iona, Israella, 
Allen’s Hybrid, Rogers’ Hybrids, Creveling, Clinton imia- 
ware. Concord, (a few thousand fine layers.) Hartlord Pro¬ 
lific, Norton’s'Virginia, and many others. Price list sent Iree 
on application. Vines sent by mail when so ordered, post¬ 
age paid. Correspondence solicited. 
Address d- YV. CONE, Vineland, N. J. 
Seedfs I Beltos !! Plants !!! 
WILiIilAM HAOKER. 
Office 258 South Third St. 
PH1I.,ADELPHIA, PA. 
Wholesale Dealer in Seeds, and Agent for the best English. 
French, and German growers. Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus and 
otlier Bulbs direct from the Holland growers. Country mer- 
cliants, Dealers and Druggists supplied at tlie lowest rates. 
75,Grape Vlstes. 
An unusually fine lot for sale at the lowest Tprices. Over 
;0 different varieties. , 
CONCORD, No. 1 , 25 cts. each, $2 per dozen, $6 per 50, 
510 per 100, $75 per 1000. 
DELA’WARE, No. 1, 50 cts. each, $4 per dozen, $14 per 
lO, $25 per 100, $200 per 1000. 
Send for Price List and sample vines. j „ 
Ci'ossiweJl’s Patapsco J^ursery* 
Aimc Ai’umlel Co., Mil. 
FOR SALE. 
l.Y.OOO Stainlarcl aiitl D-ivarf Pears. 
JiO.OOO PeacH—choice varieties. 
.5,000 Standard Clierries— very fine. 
}J0,000 Delaware and other hardy Grapes. 
Ornamental and SJiadc Trees, E'vcrgrcens, 
Elowering Slirnlts and Roses, together witli every 
thing usually to he found in a tirst class Niirsei-y. 
Catalogues and other information furnished hy application 
to RICH'D CROMWELL, 40 & 48 Light-st., Baltimore. Md. 
Of all tlte lieadiug and Hardy '^’'arieties. 
I am prepared to furnish first class vines for Garden and 
Vinevard culture, of my own propagalioii. Having had six 
years’ experience iu two of the best vine-growing establish- 
meuts in the country, and liaving grown only a limited num- 
ber, giving my whole attention to them, can furnish superior 
vines. For Price List, Acluress , , -r v-r ti- 
CHARLES H. ZUNDELL, Hempstead, L. I., N. T. 
Vie have a large stock of plants of Hornet, Pilate, 
Imperial, Brincfcle’s Orange, Franconia, 
Improved Blaclc Cap, Knevitt’s O-innt, and 
all otlier desirable kinds. Send for Descriptive Priced Cat¬ 
alogue enclosing 10 cents. 
J. KNOX, 
Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Having paid special attention to the cultivation of tlie 
Currant, ive are able to supply in any quantity tlie following 
varieties. 'V'ersaillaise, Cherry, "Victoria, Fer- 
tillc €le Angers, Short Buncli. Red, White 
Grape, and all otlier desirable kinds. 
Send 10 cents for Descriptive Priced Catalogue. 
,1. KNOX, 
Box 155, Pittsburgh, I’a. 
Rocliellc, Dorchester, and Newman’s Tliorn- 
less. The above are the only kinds j’ct thorouglily tested. 
Our Descriptive Priced Catalogue sent to all apiilicaiits en¬ 
closing 10 cents, 
.1. KNOX, 
Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Our supply of vines, iucludiiig all the old and new varie¬ 
ties, is the largest and best tliis season we have ever ofl'ered. 
A Descriptive Priced Catalogue will he sent to all appli¬ 
cants enclosing 10 cents. 
J. KNOX, 
Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
IOO 5 OOO G3-I^-A.3L=*ES5 
Including all tlie best sorts for Vineyards or private lands, 
at the lowest rates. Sent hy Express, or prepaid by mail, 
carefully packed. Agents wanted. Catalogues to any Ad- 
qress. B. M. WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries, 
Plymouth, Mass. 
loncoi'O, Delaware, Diana. Hartford Prolinc ; I/* 
ill ground from layers, and long evutmgs " 
• vines Also a good stock ot Adirondac, Iona, Isi.ulla, 
!en’s llylirid, Cnyalioga, Rogers’ Hylinds, Reliecca, Union 
lage, &c., &e. Price List post-paid to all applicants 
i.igo, i/oAG & CO., Lock-port, N. V. 
FATIVE GRAPE VINES.—Such as the A«li» 
• roiidac, loiia, Isriiflla, (‘lovcliag. Allen’s 
yhrid, Delawave, &c. Also a large /'°"ection ol 
■dv Everiilooining Roses, on tlieir own roots, and stand- 
1 . Also a large lot of Dwarf and Standani Pear 'Tiees, tot 
e reasonable hy G. MARC, Astoria. L.I..N. V . Puce List 
it free on application. Samples 01 Vines can be seen at 
! Agriculturist Office. , 
