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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
[October, 
The Verdict Rendered, 
Last season we presented to the farmers of the country 
some ot tlic evidences of the wonderful productive powers 
of the IiA.MSDELL NORWAY OATS. Many doubted, and 
some called ns swindlers. Seed time and harvest have 
passed, and the verdict is rendered. 
Three Thousand Farmers responding from every State 
and Territory, declare the NORWAY OATS to be better 
than we represented or claimed for them last year. 
READ THE TEST8WJONY : 
Louisan a, Mo., Aug. 7, I860. 
The season with us has been too wet for oats. The Nor- 
ways have been a success. The heavy rains beat down the 
common oats so they had to be mowed, while the Nonvays 
stood erect, not a single straw having fallen or lodged. I 
am too well pleased with them to sell a kernel even at §10 a 
bushel which I could readily do. I shall sow all I have 
another year. One of my neighbors sowed seven grains on 
very rich land and harvested one quart. 
ARTHUR A. BLUMER. 
^ NO HUMBUG ABOUT THEM. 
Henry Pulf.man, Esq., Galesville, N. Y.. writes, Aug. 10, 
1805 The Norway Oats I had of you are no humbug; on the 
com vary, are all you recommended them to be last year. I 
sowed bn clay loam soil, and can beat all my neighbors 
about here for oats of any kind. No farmer can afford to 
raise any other kind if he can get these even at §10 per bushel. 
V, WAKED UR TOO LATE. 
Jno. Lindsay, Patterson, Pa,, Aug. 12, 1809, says: 
I sowed the bushel of Norway Oats 1 had of you on one 
acre of sandy soil. They ripened as soon as my common oats, 
Yielding 80 bushels per acre. I only regret 1 did not buy 
more seed from you. They are the wonder of all who saw 
them; stalks like rake teeth, and I found 3,000 grains from 
one seed. They have created a great excitement in this 
section. My seed is all spoken for, and much more will be 
wanted in this section. Farmers now say they are no hum¬ 
bug, and are sorry they did not buy last year. They have 
" waked up too late,” “ that’s what’s the matter.” 
Chattanooga, Tenn„ Aug. 8, 1S69. 
D. W. Ramsdell, Dear Sir : Since my last I have thrash¬ 
ed my crop. They have turned out something more than one 
hundred and fifty bushels of oats to the acre. I tried a 
dozen sheaves taken as they came from the stack; the yield 
was four bushels and one pint to the dozen or over one- 
fourth bushels to the sheaf. ‘ Owing to the hard weather 
one-third of my oats froze out. We have had the longest 
and most disastrous drouth we ever had in this country, 
having no rain, scarcely, since Mav first. If we had had an 
ordinary season I would undoubtedly have made two hundred 
bushels per acre. If I live, next season, I will give your 
oats a fair test. I do not write this for advertising or publi¬ 
cation, as I have none for sale; what I spare will be gratui¬ 
tous to my friends. I believe I can excel anything of the 
oat kind ill the world with this seed next year. 
Respectfully, yours, Jno. L. Divine. 
“ The increase in yield is fully 100 per cent over the other 
varieties, and the quality better.” 
W. P. Elliott, Knoxville, Tenn. 
“ My crop weighs 10 lbs. to the bushel. They are iust what 
every farmer wants.”— W. I. Anderson, Altoona, Pa. 
“ I will not sow any other kind hereafter." 
W. B. Seymour, Iowa City, Iowa. 
‘ The Norway Oats are a success. They yield three buslt- 
els to one of the common kinds, on the same soil. I have 
03 stalks from one kernel, with heads 19 inches long.” 
John K. Gruber, Baltimore, Ohio. 
“ The Norway Oats are not a humbug, as some suppose, 
but will yield more than any other variety in this county.” 
Report St. Clair Co., Mo., Fanners' Club. 
"They are an improvement of vast importance to the 
Wesl. Our farmers are advised to secure this seed.” 
Report of Meeting of Illinois Grain Growers at Chicago. 
" I measured one head 26 inches long, and any quantity 
over 20 inches. The oats pile right up on the heads , and the 
stalks are strong enough to hold them up." 
Joiin Marks, Smyrna, Me. 
“My Nonvays stood five to six feet high, and no lodging ; 
common oats all lay flat.” 
J. H. Whitson, Boise City, Idaho. 
“I raised as many Nonvays on one acre as I did of com¬ 
mon oats oil two acres, equally as good land. Besides the 
Nonvays are far better In quality, weighing 40 to 45 pounds 
to the bushel.”—W. II. Bishop, Leesburg, Ind. 
■ They are a most valuable addition to tlie grain resources 
of tlie country. They yield fully twice as much as other 
varieties, of better quality.”— W. Larimer, Crab Tree, Pa. 
“ I liave been raising the large Irish oat, but my Norways 
have more than doubled on the other kinds, and arc heavy, 
and of excellent quality.”— E. F. Dodd, Van Burcn, Pa. 
A PROFITABLE CROP. 
While it is more profitable to put in this grain than any 
other kinds, if the Crop is used for ordinary market purposes, 
from its enormous yield, the high premium whicli it will 
command for seeding purposes, for a few years to come, 
makes it the most desirable crop the farmer can grow. A 
farmer in Wisconsin raised nearly 1,000 bushels this year, 
and it was all engaged from him before he had harvested, at 
$10 per bushel. Farmers will do well to order at once, for 
the demand is large, not only here, blit Europe is calling 
upon us for this seed in large quantities, and some of those 
who wait maybe disappointed, as was the case last year, 
and fail of getting it. There is not enough seed to give 
every farmer in this country alone, a tablespoonful. Be¬ 
ware of bogus seed. There is no such thing a* White Nor¬ 
way Oats, and Black New' Brunswick Oats have boen exten- 
lively sold for our seed. 
Brice, $7.50 per bushel; $1 per half bushel; $2.50 per peck. 
Sold by the standard of 32 lbs. to the bushel. Express 
charges to be paid by the purchaser. Bags free. Remit by 
draft. P. O. money order, or registered letter, or send by 
Express prepaid, and the package will he delivered to the 
Co. on receipt of the money. Address either of our Stores 
nearest your place. Circulars free. 
X). W. RAMSDELL CO., 
P. O. Box 5,081), 
No. 218 Pearl St., New York. 
Or, 171 Lake St., Chicago, III. 
References : Messrs. G. Collamore & Co.. New’ York; 
Messrs. Harper Brothers, New York: .J. I. Pearce, Pres. 
3d National Bank, Chicago. Ill.; H. N. F. Lewis, Esq., Editor 
'Western Rural, Chicago, Ill. 
MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. 
ROCHESTER, 3V. Y. 
This well-known establishment, founded 30 years ago by 
the present proprietors, and conducted ever since and at 
tlie present time under tlieir personal supervision, now otters 
the largest and most complete stock in the country, em¬ 
bracing : 
STANDARD AND DWARF FRUIT TREES, 
GRAPES AND SMALL FRUITS, 
ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS, 
NEW AND RARE FRUITS OF ALL SORTS, 
NEW AND RARE ORNAMENTAL TREES. 
The collection in both departments, useful and ornament¬ 
al, is the largest in the U. S. Extensive specimen grounds 
are maintained at great expense, to determine qualities and 
insure accuracy in propagation. 
Orders for large or small quantities promptly and care¬ 
fully filled. Packing performed in the most skillful and 
thorough maimer. 
Small parcels forwarded by mail when desired. 
Nurserymen and Dealers supplied on liberal terms. 
Descriptive and Illustrated priced Catalogues sent pre¬ 
paid on receipt of stamps, as follows ■ 
No. 1.—Fruits, 10c. No. 2.—Ornamental Trees, 10c. No. 
3.—Green-house, 5c. No. 4.—Wholesale, feee. 
Address 
ELLWANCER.& BARRY, 
ROCHESTER. N. Y. 
J^j-EW ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 
FOLIAGE PLANTS, FERNS, 
BEGONIAS, DAHLIAS, 
Best Tri-Color Double Geraniums, 
AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF 
STOCK PiiANTS, JUNE BSOSES, 
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 
BEST VARIETY OF 
TENDER ROSES AT LOW RATES. 
Cutalvguesi Ptiblislied. 
Plant Catalogue, Illustrated. 
Bulb Catalogue, do. 
Wholesale Catalogue, Illustrated.] 
Catalogues to customers free of charge. 
OLM BROTHERS, 
Successors to B. K. Bliss, 
Springfield, Mass. 
VERSAILLES CURRANTS. 
This is the best currant in cultivation. We have an extra 
fine stock of plants at the following rates: 
1- year-old, $2 per dozen ; $10 per 100; $70 per 1,000. 
2- year-old, $3 “ $15 “ $100 “ 
Samples sent bv mail on receipt of 50c. Send for circular. 
EDWAIiD BURGESS, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 
BLOODGOOD NURSERY. 
Established 1791. 
The aim of this establishment is to cultivate for sale all 
varieties of Trees, Plants, and Shrubs, that are hardy, and 
for which there is any demand. The Autumn season for 
transplanting and shipping begins about October 20th, and 
ends about December 10th. 
Address for information or Catalogues, 
KING & MURRAY, Flushing, N. Y. 
Catalogues may he obtained in New York City, from 
JOSEPH K. MURRAY, 37 Pine St. 
OUR PRICE LIST 
Of Fruit ;vhd Ornamental Trees, Vines, Roses, &e„ is now 
ready, and will be mailed free. 
.JOHN It. & A. MURDOCH, Nurserymen, Florists, and 
Seedsmen, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
GENEVA HUBSERY, 
GENEVA, IV. Y. 
FRUIT & ORNAMENTAL TREES FOR FALL of 1869. 
Fruit and OmaiuesUid Trees 
for fall of 186i). 
IV E OFFER FOR THE FALL TRADE A YEltY LARGE STOCK OF 
Fruit Trees of all kinds, both Standard 
and Dwarf. 
Grape Vines, Native and Foreign, the best va¬ 
rieties , old and new , and well grown. 
Currants, Gooseberries, Raspberries, and a 
general assortment of all the Small Fruits. 
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Vines, 
and Roses, the largest and finest collection in the country. 
Our Nurseries being very extensive gives us a full supply 
of Nursery goods generally. 
The following Catalogues, just issued, are very complete 
and will be sent to all who apply. 
No. 1.—Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits. 
No. 2.—Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Ornamental 
Trees, Shrubs, Roses, &c. 
No. 8.—Descriptive Catalogue of Green-house Plants, &c. 
No. 4.—Wholesale Catalogue for Nurserymen, Dealers, 
and those wishing to plant in large quantities. 
Address FROST &, CO.. 
Genesee Valley Nurseries, Rochester, N. V. 
THE AMERICANTHESTNUfr 
One of the most profitable Timber and Nut-producing 
trees in America. 250,000 for sale by 
STORKS, HARRISON & CO., 
Painesvillc, hake Co., Ohio. 
Send for a Circular. 
Fruit and OrmameeUal Trees. 
• T. C. MAXWELL & BROS., 
Cieneva., N. Y., 
offer for the fall trade a full assortment of Standard aud 
Dwarf Fruit Trees— including an extra nice lot of 
Pear Trees and Cherry Trees— well grown and of 
the best sorts. 
Plums, Peaches, Standard aud Dwarf. Apricots, 
Nectarines, &c. 
Grape Vines, old aud new sorts. Blackberries, 
Raspberries, and Currants. 
Choice Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, a large 
stock. 
Roses, Green-House Plants, Tri-colored and Gold. 
and Silver-leaved Geraniums, Bulbs, <S-c„ &c. 
Nurserymen, Dealers, and Planters, supplied on the most 
reasonable terms. 
75,0©© Peach Trees. 
One year from bud, 4 to 6 feet high now (August 1st). Prin¬ 
cipally leading varieties. Purchasers are invited to see 
them bn the ground, one mile west of Upper Station. Mari¬ 
etta. Also a large lot of strong Concord vines, 1 and 2 years 
old, and a general assortment of Nursery Stock. 
Send for price list. 
H. M. ENGLE, Marietta, Pa. 
STEPHEN HOYT & SOYS, 
New Canaan, Conn. 
Offer for sale; 
100,000 Peach Trees, one year from the hud. 
15,000 Van Buren’s Golden Dwarf Peach Trees, one year 
from the bud. 
75,000 Standard Apple Trees, 2 to 4 years from the hud. 
10,000 Dwarf Apple Trees, 2 years from the hud. 
10.000 Dwarf Pear Trees, 2 years from the bud. 
75,000 Concord aud Hartford Prolific Grape Vines, one_and 
two years old. 
25,000 Cherry and La Versailles Currants. 
50.000 Clarke and Philadelphia Raspberries. 
30,000 Early Wilson, Kittatinny, and Lawton Blackberries. 
500.000 Apple Seedlings, one and two years old. 
With much other Nursery Stock. 
Address as above. 
Higktstown Nurseries, 
125,000 Peach Trees for Sale!! 
Fall of ’09 and spring of ’70. Best market varieties. Send 
for circular. R. F. PULLEN, llightstown, N. J. 
ipi RIMES’ GOLDEN APPLE.—By the 100, 1,000, 
or 10,000. Extra fine trees. With a full assortment of 
other Nursery stock. Wholesale list now ready, and mailed 
to the trade on application. R. G. HANFORD. 
Columbus Nursery, Columbus, O. 
For 20 Dollars. 
We would call the attention of Nurserymen and Dealers 
to our line stock of Standard and Dwarf Fruit Trees, having 
over 300 acres in different stages of growth. Wc are pre¬ 
pared to till all orders, large or small, on the most liberal 
terms. Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale List. 
W. & T. SMITH. 
BRICKSBURG NURSERY, 
Bricksburg, New Jersey. 
A general assortment of Nursery Stock for sale. Small 
Fruit Plants and Osage Orange at low rates. 
Address CALKINS & BROOKS. 
Faulknei* Nni’series. 
Dansvillc, Livingston C’o., N. Y. 
Offer to Nurserymen, Planters, and Dealers, an exceeding¬ 
ly fine stock of Standard and Dwarf Pears, Plums, Cherries, 
and Peaches. Also a good supply of Currants. Gooseber¬ 
ries, Grape vines, Mazzard Cherry, and Plum Stocks. All of 
tlie above stock is of the best quality, unsurpassed for 
thriftiness and beauty. Correspondence solicited. 
JOIIN C. WILLIAMS & CO. 
24 Apple Trees about 5 feet high. 
12 Pear “ 4 to 5 “ K 
10 Peach “ 
10 Concord Grape Vines, 2 years old. 
5 Cherry Trees or 5 Plum Trees. 
3 Rose Bushes. 
Trees thrifty and of well-known popular varieties, and 
will he packed in the best manner, and delivered to Express 
or Freight Agent, ns may be desired. 
KING & MURRAY, Flushing, N. Y. 
C1MALL FRUITS AND PLANTS a SPECIALTY. 
All tho desirable and profitable varieties. A large 
stock of prime Plants, carefully cultivated for the owner's 
own use. "Known by their fruits,” and warranted gen¬ 
uine. Can’t possibly plant one-quarter of them. Will 
sell balance, at. about cost of raising them. Root-cuttings 
from fragments—after digging—and Instructions given how 
to grow fine plants from them. Nowhere else so cheap. 
Send for Catalogue and prices. 
SILAS WALTON, Moorestown, N. J. 
O NE MILLION FRUIT TREES, also a large 
stock of grape vines and small fruits for sale. Send 
three-ccnt stamp for Catalogue. FRANKLIN DAVIS & CO., 
Richmond Nurseries, Richmond, Va. 
T HE CLARKE RASPBERRY, AND ROGERS’ 
HYBRID GRAPES. 
LYMAN BASSETT, 
Worth Hiwcn, Conn. 
inn nnn PEACH TREES,all the leading-varieties, 
JLl/lUfUU lor sale at lowest rates. Send for Circular. 
' HAMILTON PUI.LEN, Higlitstown, N. J, 
