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AMERICAN AG-RIO U17.1 U PAST. 
[March, 
Novelties in Vegetable Seeds 
BY MAIL.. 
Conotek’s Colossal Asparagus, per pkt.50 ets. 
Mammoth "White Wax Pole Beans, per (it. $1, per pkt. 25c. 
Algiers Black Wax “ “ “ $1, “ 25c. 
Giant Red “ “ “ “ $1. “ 25c. 
Blue Podded Runners “ “ $1, “ 25c. 
Yei low Podded Runners of New Jersey, “ 25c. 
Thimble's Sweet Corn, (flue raised) “ 50c. “ 10c. 
Stihped-leaved Corn Salad .per oz. 50c. 
Black Pekin Egg Plant .per pkt. 10c. 
Green Thibet “ “ . “ *0c. 
Large Perpignan Lettuce . per oz. 40c. 
Carter's First Crop Peas, very earliest in 
cultivation.P er <lt- 10c. 
McLean’s Little Gem Peas, the finest Dwarf, “ 85c. 
Laxton's Prolific Long Pod Peas .per qt. $1.50 
Mammoth Chili SquAsn, very large.per pkt. 25c. 
For other rare and choice Vegetable Seeds see our Vege¬ 
table Seed Catalogue, which we mail free to applicants. 
S. Its. THORBURN & CO., 
Growers and Importers of Seeds, 
15 ^ t ctv ¥<i»rk. 
Fresh Garden and Flower Seeds 
prepaid by mail, for 10 cents an 
ounce. Best sorts of Asparagus, 
Beet, Carrot, Radish, Parsnip, Spin- 
age and Turnip, for 15 and 25 cts. 
Cucumber, Cabbage, Lettuce, Mel¬ 
ons, Salsify, Squash and Tomato, 
for 40 cts. Onion and Peppers. 
25 sorts choice Flower or Garden 
Seeds far $1. Prime fresh Onion 
Seeds $4.50 per lb. For all other 
Seeds bjr the lb., &.C., and all new 
Seed, see my new Catalogue, which 
will be sent gratis to any address. 
B. M. WATSON, Old Colony Nur¬ 
series and Seed Establishment. 
Mass. 
lEstaMfshed 184*3, 
GIANT WAX BEAN. 
CATALOGUES FREE! 
M. O’KEEFE, SON & CO’S 
0£it£4log-o.e of 
And Guide to the Flower and Vegetable Gar¬ 
den for 1S09. 
(Published in January.) Every lover of flowers wishing 
tills new work, free of charge, should address immediately 
M. O’KEEFE. HON & CO., Ellwanger & Barry’s Block, 
Rochester, N. Y. 
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS. 
An entirely new variety of Asparagus. Imported and fully 
tested tlie past six years. Sending up from 15 to 40 sprouts 
from each root, from % to IK inches in diameter, at two 
years from the seed ; about four times the size of the best 
known varieties now in use. The sprout is solid, tender, and 
of a deep green color, with close crown. Seed sent by mail, 
one-half oz.. fifty cents; one oz.. $1.00, and $ 10.00 per pound. 
Also, Seed I’otatoes Of all the well-known varieties for sale. 
§. B. CONOVER, 
300 & 301 West Wasliiesgtoii Market, 
Foot Fnlton-st., New York. 
TfDAMSDELL’S NORWAY OATS. 
ila A. S. Fuller, Esq., in a late letter to the editor of The 
Rochester Farmer, stales t hat lie never pronounced the Nor¬ 
way Oats a humbug, as was reported in (lie New York pa¬ 
pers. On the contrary lie says: “ If they will produce five 
bushels to the acre more than our other kinds, they are 
worth more than $10 per bushel.” Mr. S.A. Joslvn, of Miller 
Co,, Mo., writes, Jan. 2,1SG9: “ I raised last season f>M bush¬ 
els from one pint, and GO bushels, from half a bushel of seed, 
both inferior crops on account of the drouth.” 
G. F. Smith, a Vermont farmer, stated before the New 
York Farmers’ Club, Jan. 10,1SG9, that lie raised TIG bushels 
from one peck of seed on 100 square rods of (/round. 
\Yo have evidence now before us which proves that many 
hundred bushels of inferior seed lias already been sold for 
Norway Oats. We again caution farmers against these im¬ 
posters, and will not hold ourselves responsible for any seed 
which lias not passed through our hands. Our lull illus¬ 
trated circular is furnished free to all who desire it. Our 
seed is fullv warranted and furnished at $10 per bushel, $6 
per half bushel, $4 per peek, or $1.25 per quart, by mail, 
post-paid. Sold by the standard of S3 pounds to the bushel. 
Address ' JONES & CLARK. 
Only Agents for the 1J. S. and Canada, 
P. O. Box No. 5,689. No. 20 Liberty-st., New York. 
New Varieties of Hybrid Gladiolus, 
as well as the older sorts. 
JAPAN UJL.IES, 
LdldlTM AURATUMS, 
JACOBEAN RIMES, Ac. 
See our Flower Seed Catalogue for 18G9. 
Orders from the Trade solicited for Gladiolus in large 
quantities. 
3 . M. r FIS©I£Bglrj&N &. 
15 .HoHan-st., New Norik. 
The most economical Crate and Basket ill use. Neat, 
strong, compact, and well ventilated. 
Agents wanted in all tlie fruit-growing districts. 
Parties in Western N. Y.. and States west, must address 
NEWFANK BOX & BASKET CO., Ncwfane, N. Y. Cin- 
CU-LAKS SENT FKEE. 
C. G. CRANE & CO., 
No. 70 Broad St., Newark, N. J. 
(J. U. Kumeble, Seedsman,) 
Importers, Growers, ancl Dealers 
IN 
Garde®, Field, and Flower Seeds. 
Gladiolus. Japan Lilies, Tuberoses, etc., etc. 
Descriptive Catalogues forwarded on application. 
C. G. CRANE & CO., 10 Broad st., Newark, N. J. 
Gregory’s Seed Catalogue. 
On my three seed Farms in Marblehead, Mass., where I 
have over litty acres in seed, 1 have raised tins season nine 
varieties of Cabbage seed; six of Beet seed; lour of Carrot; 
ten of Turnip; twenty of Tomatoes ; seven of Corn; live of 
Onions; eleven of Beans; six of Mangel Wurzel, and seven 
of Squashes,—besides seed of numerous other vegetables,— 
all of which were grown perfectly isolated. 1 oiler the 
opportunity to Market Gardeners and others who desire to 
procure as large a proportion of these seed as possible direct¬ 
ly from the grower. Catalogues gratis to all. 
‘ JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
My -Spree Wsirrasats! 
1st.—I insure all the seed I send out to be as represented. 
2d.—I insure all seed ordered shall reach my customers. 
3d—I insure all moneys sent to my address (sums of $5 and 
upwards taken in P. O. Orders, or Cashiers’ Checks), will 
reach me. No fair man can ask more than this, ('dialogues 
gratis to all. JAMES J. II. GREGORY, 
Marblehead, Mass. 
rjniac “BSOS’I'ON S»E20K!3 T©MAT«-’ 
is a very decided improvement on the “Boston Market.” 
The fruit is large, firm and solid, as early as the earliest, and 
for productiveness it cannot be surpassed. One gardener 
says, “ I grew every variety of Tomato last season, but none 
excelled the Boston Prize.” Another, " It is the most pro¬ 
ductive Tomato I have ever grown, will always command 
a high price and ready sale.” Per paper, 15 cts.; per oz., 75 
cts., postage paid. CURTIS & COBB, 
34S Washington St., Boston. 
Farmers’ Club Sweet Corn. 
Wo offer aline supply of this excellent Beau of recent in- 
troductioii. The Editor of the American Agriculturist 
speaks of it as follows: 
” Pods « to 9 inches long, thick and fleshy, of a pale, yellow 
color and waxy appearance; the seeds are red. The pecu¬ 
liarity about this variety is, that its pods, even when lull- 
grown, are perfectly tender, and may be used as Sn ip Beans. 
We have tried them, both separately and in succotash, and 
consider them really delicious. The variety is a pole or 
running ltean; its origin is unknown, but wherever it 
comes from, we welcome it as a valuable addition to our 
list of varieties.” 
Fearing Burr, Esq., author of the “Vegetables of Amer¬ 
ica ” also speaks in the highest praise of it. For his opinion 
we refer to our Illustrated, Descriptive Seed Cat¬ 
alogue for 1869, containing lull descriptions of all the 
choicest novelties, which we mail to any address on receipt 
of ten cents. Price of Giant Wax Bean, by mail, postage 
paid, 25 cents per packet, 85 cents per pint. 
EDWARD J. EVANS & CO.. 
Nurserymen and Seedsmen, Fork, Pa. 
Pear Seeds and all Fruit and Tree, 
FLOWER AND GARDEN SEEDS, 
by the paper, oz., lb., or cwt. Seeds 
on Commission. Trade List and 
General Catalogue to any address 
gratis, ready. B. M. WATSON, 
Plymouth, Mass. 
IMPROVED BRUNS’SyjECM. 
CABBAGE SEED. 
The Best and earliest Drumiiead. —Sent by mail 
in 25 or 50 cent packages, or at $1.00 per ounce, on receipt of 
price. Ours is the Original Stock, and we warrant it the 
purest in the country. Also Boston Market Tomato 
Seed, early, smooth and solid, 10 cents per package. Send 
for our Catalogue. Correspondence in English or German. 
A. SCHLEGEI, & CO., 
Seed Warehouse, 10 South Market-st„ 
Boston, Mass. 
V3T Write your address plain. 
I ONGTIURST & LAUEll, 53 Ce'cUir-st., New 
J York, Importers of Dutch Bulbous Flower Roots, Sole 
Agents for the United States, oi the celebrated Florist's. 
Messrs. L. Van Wavhrkn & Co., Ilellegom, near Haarlem, 
Holland, whoso superior products have given such univer¬ 
sal satisfaction for the past years. Parties desirous of order¬ 
ing selected roots of prime quality will please forward their 
orders early, and before the 1st of June. Price Currents and 
further inlormation furnished upon application. Address 
POST-OFFICE BOX 1,083, N. Y. 
Seeds, Seeds, Seeds, 
FRESII, PURE, and RELIABLE. Send for Seed Catalogue. 
WHUFFING & GO., 
5S & GO Courtlandt St., New York. 
MELONS. 
The melon grows to perfection in the sandy soil about 
Terre Haute, thousands being shipped north every year. L 
have good seed of the following kinds, grown and saved for 
me. Sent post-paid: 
Phinney's Early Watermelon, very early and good; per oz. 
50c.; per pkt. 15c.; Persian (Bayard Taylor’s) large, good to 
ship,lb. $3 ; oz. 30c.; pkt. 15c. Russian American . cross be¬ 
tween Persian and M. Sweet, oz. 50c.; pkt. 15. Mountain 
Sweet, the standard variety, lb. §1.25; oz. 15c.; pkt. 10c., and a 
dozen other varieties of Water and Muskmelons. See Cata¬ 
logue. Field Corn and Table Corn. Kentucky White. Ten¬ 
nessee (Flint) white, Ilominv (Flint) Corn, all perfectly 
matured and carefully selected seed. Also Crosby's Early 
Sweet, Evergreen, Forty Days, and other kinds. Maupay’s 
Superior Tomato, the best variety in cultivation. Superior 
seed of Early Cabbage, Lettuce, and Long Green Cucumber. 
All the standard seeds, potatoes, bulbs, etc., new and old 
kinds. Catalogues sent free of charge. 
J. A. FOOTE, Seedsman, G5 Main St., Terre Haute, Ind. 
E>saJ*lisa. Brittle l-Iermaia. 
Without exception the finest Bouquet Dahlia in cultivation ; 
its color is a beautiful cerise pink tipped with white, often 
dark crimson tipped with white; small, close, compact flow¬ 
er of the most perfect form, never showing a centre, and 
often producing three or four different colored flowers upon 
the same plant. It is a vigorous grower, very profuse of 
flower, commencing early iii the season, and will flower fine¬ 
ly in a large vase or tub*, and will be found very useful in 
forming bouquets, baskets, and vases of cut flowers. Ho gar¬ 
den should be without this little gem. Strong plants, by mail, 
50 els. each. Also, Lygodium Palmatum, a Beautiful, hardy, 
climbing Fern, superb, if cut when green and pressed, for 
decorating picture frames, mantle ornaments, and the like. 
Plants 50 cts. each, 2 plants 75 cts., per doz. §3. Fuchsia— 
Vainq.uini dh Puebla, the best double White Fuchsia, 
very free and line, plants 30 cts. each. The above plants by 
mail, post-paid, § 1 / 0. 
Descriptive Catalogue of Verbenas, Dahlias. Geraniums, 
etc., now reudv, and provided to all applicants enclosing one 
red stamp. Address DEXTER SNOW, 
_ Chicopee, Mass. 
FIowct §ee«3s. Slower §4*e<1gJ. 
BY MAIL, POST-PAID OR OTHERWISE. 
The subscriber lias for many years past spared no pains or 
expense in procuring, both in Europe and this coutry, every 
variety of Annual Flower Seed that could be obtained, and 
after cultivating over one thousand varieties! has selected 
one hundred kinds with a view of including all the most 
desirable for hardy garden cultivation, a list of which will be 
sent to any one. And for $l Tiukty-tiikek kinds of any 
on the list will be sent by mail, postage paid. 
G. R. GARRETSON, Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. 
NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS. 
For all the New and Rare Flower Seeds see our 
Flower Seed Catalogue for 1S69, which we mail free 
to applicants. 
J3. W. & CO., 
BN& oBofliiuiasf.,, Wow Yorlc. 
For profitable Agency, read “ ANY MAN,” page 113. 
Highly recommended by Solon Robinson, Thos. Meehan, 
Levi' Bartlett, Mr. C. Weld, Donald G. Mitchell, and Gluts. 
L. Flint. (Send stamp for Circular.) Sold in my own en¬ 
velopes only. Seed tor 50 hills, 50 cts.; 4 packages §2. Free 
by mail._ J AS. B. OLCOTT , Buckland, Conn. 
Folder’s Improved Brunswick. 
There, is no hard-heading Drumhead Cabbage as early as 
Fortier’s, none more reliable for heading, or t hat heads up 
with greater uniformity. In size it is the very largest, the 
Marblehead Mammoth only excepted. Seed of my own 
raising from Mr. bottler's stock, per package, 25 cts.; per 
oz., §1.00. My garden seed Catalogue, containing besides 
standard varieties, many new and rare kinds, sent gratis to 
all. All seed insured to reach the purchaser. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass, 
Garden Seeds, Asparagus Hoots, etc, 
A new Retail Catalogue with reduced prices will he sent 
to all who apply for it. Asparagus roots of good quality, 
two years old, at 75 cents per ICO, or $4 per 1.000. 
G. R. GARIIETSOX, 
Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. 
New and Rare Vegetables. 
Having been the original introducer of the Hubbard Squash, 
Marblehead Mammoth Cabbage, and many other new things, 
1 still continue to make the raising of the seed of new and 
rare vegetables a specialty, in addition to the standard kinds. 
Catalogues gratis to alt. 
JAMES J. II. GREGORY. Marblehead, Mass. 
NEW ANI> RAKE FLASTS. 
John Saul offers a large collection of Bedding and other 
plants, many of great beauty. Catalogues m ailed oil appli¬ 
cation. “ JOHN SAUL, Washington, J>. C. • 
OSAGE ©RANGE PLANTS AND SEED. 
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 
Address with one red stamp for price list 
BE ARSE & THOMPSON, 
Box 715, Bloomington, Ill. 
na^REE AND FRUIT SEEDS BY MAIL. Hedge 
-la. plants. Small stocks of fruit and ornamental trees, 
suited to distant transportation. Write for our Catalogues. 
THOMAS MEEHAN, Germantown, Pa. 
<q»4M»,000 EEOISWEKABMSBB SETS 
at S3 per 1,000. All young, straight, and no crowns. 
Address EDWARD WHEELER, 
P. O. Box 721, Kalamazoo. Mich. 
H orseradish sets for sale, delivered 
at Express office or as otherwise ordered. Seventy- 
five (75) cts. per hundred, or $5 per thousand. 
D. CONLIN, Bridgeport, Cons. 
Satisfaction in quality of Vines & Plants, 
and safety in transmission, guaranteed. See 
Jast page of Cover, 
