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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
109 
ii GARDENING FOR PROFIT” and 
v/ “ Floriculture.” 
By PETER HENDERSON. 
The former detailing the modes of MARKET GARDENING, 
the latter descriptive of the methods of COMMERCIAL 
FLORICULTURE, as practiced in the vicinity of New York. 
Mailed post-paid, for $1.50 each. 
Our Illustrated Catalogues of SEEDS and IMPLEMENTS,' 
together with that of NE1V and RARE PLANTS, are now 
ready, and both will be mailed on receipt of 25c., or sent 
with either of the above books without charge. 
HENDERSON & FLEMING, 
Seedsmen, Market Gardeners and Florists, 
67 Nassau-st., New York. 
Green-houses, Bergen City, N. J. 
GAKDEST SEE®. 
See our advertisement in the January number, page 30, 
for price per quart. Good seed, low prices, quick sales, our 
motto. Seed of all Vegetables wanted for the Garden, at 
low rates, in packets ; also Potato Eyes of live different vari¬ 
eties, including the Early Rose, for $1. 1 » Early Rose 
and 1 quart Norway Oats (or 2 fts. of either) for $1.50, 3 Its., 
$2.00. Catalogues sent by return mail. Address 
WARD WELL & CO.. 
__West Dresden, Yates Co., N. X. 
OOODPOT4TO E S. 
Early Rose, $5 per peck; Early White Peachhlow , $2 per 
bushel; Early Shaw, $2 per bushel; Early Shaker's Fancy , 
$2 per bushel; Orono, $2 per bushel; Harison , $2 per bush.; 
New White Peachhlow, $2 per bushel; Lapstone Kidney , 
$2.50 per bushel; Forfarshire Red , $2.50 per bushel: Titicaca, 
$2.50 per bushel; White Chili, $2 per peck. Send a stamp for 
our Illustrated Priced Catalogue before purchasing else¬ 
where. L. D. SCOTT & CO., Huron, Erie Co., Ohio. 
Nansemond Sweet Potatoes for Seed. 
Price $8 per barrel of 3 bushels; $5 per half barrel. Rea¬ 
sonable discount on large orders. Plants also in proper 
season at low rates. This variety is successfully grown at 
the North. Send for our Circular of directions, etc. 
Address MURRAY & CO., 
_Foster's Cr«*8ngs, Warren Co., Ohio. 
BBLS ' HARISON and EARLY GOOD- 
RICH Potatoes. Warranted pure and genuine. 
@$1.00 per bbl., for sale by 
JOHN R. & A. MURDOCH, 
Nurserymen, Florists, and Seedsmen, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Tree, Seed, and Plant Catalogues s ent on application. 
PARLY POTATOES.—W^- 
ranted genuine, 75 cents per pound, 4 pounds, $2 by 
mail, I peck, $5. PETER TITTAR, Jr., 
_ Sing Sing, N. Y. 
(O.IKAPE YI^ES, EASPBEKKY, 
'•-"Strawberry, and Blackberry plants of the usual 
varieties, in large supply and first quality, at low prices. 
Send for Circular. 
S. J. ALLIS, North East, Pa. 
20,0*0© 
PEACH TREES.—Goo<l Stock, 
for sale by 
WICOFF NORTON, 
Hightstown, N. J. 
FOR SALE. 
One of the most magnificent estates in the country, hav¬ 
ing an extra large mansion with city conveniences; several 
large barns and outbuildings; many tenant houses, and ac¬ 
commodation for thousands of sheep, hogs, and cattle: valu¬ 
able timber and several orchards, one of them containing 
4,000 apple trees, 2,000 peach trees, beside other fruit, grapes, 
etc. Ground rolling and well drained; soil excellent clay 
loam, very fertile. Large steam saw-mill with good custom. 
Brick-yard opened, with steam machine to make 20,000 per 
day, and the only deposit of red brick-clay between it and 
Chicago. Latter will more than pay interest on cost of 
whole farm, which contains 1,423 acres, near Battle Creek, 
Mich. Would be divided if desired. Also a tract of 1,400 
acres in same vicinity, with the ordinary improvements. 
For lithographic plan and further information address 
With stamp ALBERT S. ASHMEAD, 
3,500 Hamilton St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
F OR SALE.—Splendid Couutiy Residence and 
Fruit Farm of 12 acres, in Burlington Co., N. J., on stage 
road, 20 miles from Philadelphia, 2 miles of It. R. station and 
churches, near school. Good society. Very healthy and 
pleasant situation. Fine 2-story house of 9 rooms. Excellent 
water under cover. Barn and all necessary outbuildings. 
Fences and buildings in prime order, nearly new. 100 choice 
apple trees, 11 years old ; 500 Concord Grapes, and 200 Peach 
trees, 3 years old, very fine. 2>£ acres of Berries, in bearing. 
Variety ot small fruits and shade trees. Soil varies from 
light to heavy loam, and is in high cultivation. Price $0,800 
on easy terms. Full particulars by addressing the owner, 
R. E. PADDOCK, 
Box 614, Bridgeport, Conn. 
TORUIT FARMS FOR SALE.—A number of de- 
sirable farms, planted witli selected fruits for market. 
Prices from $800 to $10,000. The climate, health, and loca¬ 
tion unsurpassed. Also Farm and Fruit lands at $30 per acre. 
Terms easy. For lull information address 
R. J. BYRNES, Hammonton, New Jersey. 
RANTED a FARMER to take charge of a farm 
w ^ of about one hundred and forty acres. One who un¬ 
derstands the care of stock and the use of machinery. Good 
squired. Address with particulars, CHAS. E. 
COFi IN, Muirkirk, Prince Geo’s Co., Md. 
PASSK IOWl, 
ON THE AMERICAN & EUROPEAN PLAN, 
Cor. BEEKMAS aiul NASSAU STS., 
Near City Ilall Park, NEW YORK. 
GEORGE WIGHT, Proprietor. 
Located in the very heart of the wholesale business 
tins Is one ot the most conveniently located Hotels for Mer- 
chants, Busine ss men and others visiting the city. 
Mew Engravings. 
The Farmer’s and Mechanic’s Manual, edited by Geo. E. 
waring, Jr., author of “Draining for Profit,” “Elements of 
Agriculture, &c. A book of great value to every one. 
bend for lb Page Circular. Agents Wanted. 
1REA1' & CO., Publishers, 654 Broadway, Mew York. 
For pleasant labor and good pay, read “Any Man,” p. 113. 
fglME MASON A HAMLIN 
ORGANS, 
THE ACKNOWLEDGED STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE 
Among Instruments of the class, 
At Prices of Inferior Work. 
New Inventions, New Styles, Greatly Reduced Prices; 
Lowest Prices printed and alike to all; 
New Illustrated Catalogue. 
The MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN CO., winners of the 
Paris Exposition Medal, and seventy-five other highest pro- 
miums for superiority, respectfully announce: 
1. The introduction in several styles of their organs of a 
new invention which is likely to prove the most popular 
improvement ever introduced in instruments of this class. 
It is the MASON & HAMLIN IMPROVED VOX HUMANA, 
and excels every previous attachment to such instruments 
in the novelty, variety, and beauty of its effects, the ease 
with which it is used, and its freedom from liability to get 
out of order. 
2. The introduction of new styles of organs, with import¬ 
ant improvements, including new and elegant designs in 
cases. 
3. A Material Reduction, in Prices, and rigid adherence 
to the policy of prmting their lowest prices, which are 
therefore alike to all, and subject to no discount. This se¬ 
cures to every purchaser the lowest price. 
Tlie Company's perfected machinery and accumulated 
facilities enable them to offer their well-known organs at 
prices as low or even less than those demanded for inferior 
work. 
FOUR-OCTAVE ORGAN, Solid Black-Walnut Case, 
(Style No. 1). $50 
FIVE-OCTAVE DOUBLE-REED ORGAN, Five Stops, 
witli Tremulant and Patented Improvements, 
Solid Black-Walnut Case, Carved and Panelled, 
(Style C)... $125 
FIVE-OCTAVE DOUBLE-REED CABINET ORGAN, 
Five Stops, witli the NEW VOX HUMANA, Solid 
Walnut Case, Carved and Panelled, (New 
Style, No. 21)— the finest Organ of its size ichich 
can be made . ... $170 
Many other styles at proportionate prices. New Cata¬ 
logue and Descriptive Circular sent free. Address 
THE MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN CO., 
596 Broadway, New York. 
WEBSTER’S 
3000 ENGRAVINGS. jCi « 
340pp.flpABTo TftADE'PRICETO ' 3 
Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. 
10,000 Words and meanings not in other Dictionaries. 
1810 Pages Q,uai-to. Slieep, Price $12. 
1 11 two volumes, half Turkey, “ 16. 
In three “ “ “ flexible, “ 18. 
The same, one volume, Russia, “ 16. 
Webster’s National Pictorial Dictionary. 
1040 Pages Octavo ; 600 Engravings. Pi-ice $6. 
The work is really a pern of a Dictionary, just the thing 
for the million.—Am. Educational Monthly. 
Published by G. & C. MERRIAM, Springfield, Mass. 
Alleghany College. 
Splendid Apparatus and Cabinets, 
All New. Send for Catalogue of Alleghany College, 
MEADVILLE, PA. 
Williston Seminary, East Hampton, 
MASS. Classical and English Departments. For Cata¬ 
logues apply to the Principal. 
MARSHALL HENSHAW, LL. D. 
TOf ASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COL- 
LEGE, Amherst. Mass. For Circulars or any desired 
information, address the President, W. S. CLARK. 
A D. PUTNAM & CO., Produce Commission 
Merchants, No. 63 Pearl-st., New York. “Quicksales 
and prompt returns." P3~ Send for our weekly Price Cur¬ 
rent and Marking Plate. 
■jrfeoN’T USE Dull Scissors.—J acob’s Patent, the 
, staple sharpener for family use. Samples prepaid, 25 
cts. Circulars free. Great Inducements to Agents. 
SOUTHWICK & HASTINGS, Worcester, Mass. 
A GENTS Wanted.—A new and 
wonderful invention, winds 
up like a clock, kills rats, goph¬ 
ers, squirrels, mice, &c., throws 
them away and sets itself quick 
as its name indicates. One tranf 
and terms to agents sent by ex¬ 
press on receipt of one dollar — -. . 
A-Mr^s Lightning Trap Co., 05 Mercer St., New York. 
Horseradish Hoots 
sfnm^Thnntanu 4 b ^,m a r® 1 ’^' per Hun d r ed ; by express at 
$5 pel itiousand. Full directions with each package. 
„„ 8. B. CONOVER, 
260 West-Wasliington Market. 
EARTH CLOSETS, 
For Sale By 
THE EARTH CLOSET COMPANY, 
HARTFORD, CONN. 
Commodes for Sick Rooms, or for use in any apartments, 
and fixtures for indoor or out of door closets. 
WO SMELL, 
No contagion, no loss of manure, no expensive plumbing, 
no freezing of pipes, but a simple and inexpensive substi¬ 
tute for the 
WATER CLOSET, 
whieli possesses all of its advantages and none of its dis&t*. 
vantages. Send for a 
CIRCULAR 
TO 
THE EARTH CLOSET COMPANY, 
MAI£TF©I£I>, CONN. 
For pleasant labor and good pay, read “ Amy Man,” p. 113. 
The Percheron Stallion Imported from 
France, 
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, 
Will make the ensuing season, from April 1st to July 1st, at 
the Six-Mile House, Natural Bridge Road, 3 miles west of 
Fair Grounds, St. Louis Co., Mo., at $25 the season, payable 
at time of service. Mares proved not to be in foal can re¬ 
turn following season free of charge. 
This horse is a beautiful dappled grey, 6 years old, 17 hands 
high, weighs 1,670 lbs., is of remarkably fine action, and trots 
very fast. This breed of horses is peculiarly adapted to the 
uses of the farmer, possessing extreme docility, great 
strength, fine action, beautiful carriage, durable color, and 
remarkable speed, combined with wonderful endurance, as 
shown from the following extracts of Mons. du Hays, of 
France. 1 
A grey mare, 7 years old, attached to a tilbury or gig, and 
over a mountainous and difficult road, trotted 58 miles in 4 
hours, lin. and 35 seconds, returning following day, same 
route, in 4 hours, lm. 30 seconds, doing the last !3& 
miles in one hour. Vaillante trotted 1 5-Oths miles in 4:38, 
or his mile in 2:31 The average time of 31 horses at 1 
mile was 3:38. Good pasturage provided at $1.00 per week. 
Grain ^4.00 per week. Accidents and escapes at owner’s 
risk. For further particulars, apply to 
__ FRITZ KRAUT, 6-Mile House. 
T. C. MAXWELL & BROTHERS, 
Geneva, Ontario Co., N. Y., 
offer a large assortment of 
Standard and Dwarf Fruit Trees, of the best 
quality. 
Small Finits. —Grape Vines, Currants, Gooseberries, 
Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, &c. 
Ornamental Trees and Skrzzbs.— Evergreen and 
Deciduous. 
- Roses.— Hybrid Perpetual, Climbing, &c., a large stock of 
the best sorts on their own roots, and budded. 
Gladiolus, named and unnamed, very cheap. 
Stocks for Nurserymen, Small Evergreens, 
Green-House and Bedding Plants. Send for Catalogues. 
H0VEY & CO.’S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE 
TO THE 
FLOWER and VEGETABLE GARDEN, 
and CATALOGUE of SEEDS for 1869. 
Is now ready. The 36th Edition is enlarged and improved 
containing 150 pages, illustrated with more than lofl 
beautiful Engravings, and a descriptive list of 2,500 va¬ 
rieties ot Flower and Vegetable Seeds, including all the 
Rovelttes lor 1869; a complete list of all the best French 
Gladiolus, with full and plain directions for the culture of 
flowers and plants, the arrangement of the garden, etc., and 
A BEAUTIFUL, COLORED PLATE. 
Our Guide is one of the most beautiful and complete ever 
pumished. A copy mailed to all applicants upon the receipt 
of 2o cents. It will he sent free to our regular customers. 
HOVEY & CO., 53 North Market bt., Boston, Mass. 
HOVEY & GO’S 
Illustrated Catalogue 
of New Plaints for 1869, 
Is now ready, containing select lists of all the finest varie¬ 
ties of Bedding Plants, Green-house Plants, Dahlias. 
Roses, Rare Palms, Sub-tropical Plants, &c. A copy 
mailed to all applicants upon the receipt of 25 cents ; gratis 
to customers. 
HOVEY & CO.. 53 North Market St.. Boston, Mass. 
White Japan Cucumber. 
Here we have a new Cucumber from Japan, of the Whita 
Spine variety, perfectly hardy, one of the earliest, remark¬ 
ably productive, and unsurpassed for beauty. Per package, 
15 cents. Circulars of many new things, gratis to all. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
