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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[Februaet, 
A.dvertiseraents $1 per line of space—14 lines per inch. 
KNOX’S 
SM A LI. FRUIT CATA- 
LOGUE FOR SPRING 
of 1866 , 
IS NOW ISSUED, 
and will be sent to all applicants enclosing 10 cents. 
It contains Descriptions and Diustrations of the 
leading varieties of 
Grapes, Strawberries, Raspberries, Biack- 
berries. Gooseberries, Currants, <Scc.-Select 
Bists of Fruits, made up with great care ' 
Betters from Fminent Fruit Growers, and 
Reports of various Committees, who have visited 
onr grounds, Including the Report of tbe Ad Inte¬ 
rim Committee of the Obio Pomological Socie¬ 
ty, 1865, written by the President, De. Jno. A. Waedeb, 
from which we extract: 
“Four things struck all the visitors as especially worthy 
of note: The modes of propagation and culture of the soil, 
the varieties under culture and trial, the wonderfully abund¬ 
ant product of magnificent berries, and the excellent and 
successful mode of harvesting and marketing the fruit, all 
of which may properly be introduced into this Report for 
the benefit of our fellow members.” 
Much valuable information, in each of these prints, is con¬ 
tained in this Report, and other parts of the Catalogue. 
JUCUMDA-—OUK NO. 700 
ISTRAWBEKRV. 
After thorough trial, we have no hesitation in saying 
that for Untfoem autj Laege Size, Beauty op" Foem 
AND COLOE, ENOEMOUS TlELD, LONO CONTINUANCE IN 
BEAEiNa. Geeat Peofit, Health and Vigos op Plant, 
and other! desirable qualities, this is 
The most Vahialile Strawberry of 
which we hare aay knowledg^e. 
TME 
IONA ANB ISRAELLA 
GRAPES 
Greatly surpass all others in excellence and value for all 
purposes. It is admitted by all good judges who are ac¬ 
quainted with them, that they are not only able to establish 
American Grape Culture on a new and sure foundation of 
excellence, but that they must also in a great measure, dis¬ 
place all others from cultivation, as soon as plants In snfll- 
clent number can be produced to do It. 
The ISRAEBBA is the BEST and EARBIEST of 
all BBACK GRAPES, and unlike all of the others of 
this class. It is excellent In flavor, adhering firmly to the 
hunch, and well adapted for late keeping. 
The IONA is also VERY EARBY, and Is the most 
beautiful and excellent of all grapes. In pure delicacy and 
refinement of flavor, and in uniform tenderness of flesh. It 
sustains comparison with the Best European kinds of tempe¬ 
rate climate advantageously, and surpasses them In spirit. 
It Is able to bear comparison in spirit and flavor with the 
lamous MUSCAT of Alexandria, which is the severest 
test to which any grape can be subjected. The IONA In 
open air gives better ft-uit than Black Hamburg under glass, 
and is the most certain In its perfectly ripened crop, of all 
our native varieties. 
In anticipation of a great demand for plants of these kinds 
of best quality, (No. 1, Extra, and Best Selection,) 1 took the 
utmost possible care In propagating to provide a large stock 
to be able to meet the most extensive wholesale orders, as 
well as those for retailing. Fall orders have exceeded 
expectation. 
For the supply of CBUBS and for RETAIBING, I 
have reserved a supply of quality that can not be equaled, 
and for moderate orders at wholesale, I have still remaining, 
plants of nearly all of. the most desirable grades, but not 
nearly enough for the full supply of the spring sales, judging 
from the fall demand, and the present call for plants. A 
few classes are already exhausted. (See revised list before 
ordering.) 
I desire to disseminate the best quality of plants of these 
new kinds in gardens and vineyards, as widely as possible, 
and shall make unusual eflort to dilTuse the knowledge 
of them. In furtherance of this, I have with the utmost care 
produced a stock of vines that will maintain the reputation 
of the Iona EstablisUment, which in facilities for 
producing the best class of vines is not equaled In the 
world. 
Before sending out the IONA I made extensive provision 
for a supply of the best of wood to propagate from, to avoid 
the need of “ coaxing unsuitable buds to make feeble vines," 
by which so many buyers of new kinds have been disap¬ 
pointed. (See Ameeican Ageicultueist, last Volume, 
PAGE 379, also page 3913.) 
Having the original stock of vines and abundance of ma¬ 
ture wood from established stocks prepared especially to 
propagate from for the production of the best and most 
hardy of plants, and such as no other Establishment can 
command, I am able to off'er plants which, for cheapness and 
quality, are worthy of the attention of every purchaser. 
judge says: “The Chapters on ‘The Ripening of Grapes,” 
and ‘The Progress of Taste,’ are of Importance to every 
one interested In good grapes, and are worth the price of a 
large volume.” The Manual is sent for Fifty cents. 
For nearly a decade, many thousands have yearly followed 
the directions of the Manual, In all parts of the country, and 
I do not know of one that has found them erioneous or de¬ 
fective. Readers of the Manual will learn the proper use of 
“Pots” and “Borders” In propagation, and how to judge 
of the quality of plants. 
Club propositions sent with the pamphlet without charge. i 
These offer most liberal and advantageous terms to all pur¬ 
chasers, whether by dozens, to bo sent to one address, 
or singly by mail to as many difforant offices, or by hun¬ 
dreds or by thousands. Samples of vines sent on applica¬ 
tion, and engravings and other fa duties afforded to those 
who desire to form clubs. The safe reception of the vines I 
is In all eases guaranteed. j 
C. W. UKAJNT, Iona, j 
(near 1 eeEskill) Westchester Co., N. T. I 
P. S.—A flne Engraving of a branch of the ISRAEBBA 
with three bunches natural aUe, sent for Fifty Cents, j 
A flne Colored Plate of a bunch and branch of the 1 
IONA sent for $1.50. The same sent to Agents for Clubs, | 
for $1.00. Plain Lithograpan of IONA with branch and leaf, 1 
Twenty Cents. C. W. G, 
©EEAWARE AND IONA.' | 
VINES. I 
& Co., 
Flushing, near IVew York, i 
Offer for the spring trade a flne stock of these as well as of 
most of the leading sorts of Vines. 
Standard PEAR TREES they have also of large size 1 
at moderate rates, as well as other Fruit Trees. ' 
Agriculturist Strawberries, $5 per 100. 
FYFS&GRF EY 
Trees and Shrubs both for Nurserymen and private growers ! 
in very great variety. 
Rhododendrons, all perfectly hardy and of the best sorts, 
which have been long and thoroughly tested In our own 
grounds. ! 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses on their own roots and grown In 
the open ground, with fine roots, at $20 per 100. 
ORrVAPflENi'TrAI. TKEES 
for Streets and Lawns. 
Flowering Shrubs of all the varieties. 
Flower and Vegetable Seeds, 
CHOICE and STEW. 
VICK’S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE ! 
OF SEEDS and FLORAL GUIDE 
FOR THE SPRING OF 1866, i 
IS TWOW PEBEISHEO. 
It contains full descriptions of the choicest Floral treasures 
of the World, and the best vegetables, with plain directions ' 
for culture. This is a true Guide In the Flower Garden, and 
contains about Seventy pages. Illustrated with over Fifty 
Engravings of Flowers, &c., and a 
Colored Bouquet of Flowers and 
Grasses. 
See page 82 of AGEiotiLTtiEisT, Jan. No. 1866, and the 
NEW EDITION of our Catalogue. 
J. kivon:. 
Box 1S5, Pittslisirgli, Pa. 
F orty acres of small fruits.— ir you 
would knowjiow to plant, cultivate and market, send 
for my Desobiptive and Retail Catalogue. If you wish 
to purchase largely to plant or sell again, send for my 
“ WHOLESALE List,” Stamp not refused, yet not re¬ 
quired. Address A. M. PURDY, South Bend, Indiana. 
I have a class not equal to best No. 1 for the garden, that 
can be confidently recommended as cheap and excellent for 
vineyards. They are well supplied with strong and fibrous 
roots, not merely "root buds," which are expected “to 
furnish fibres next season," I have others still cheaper that 
are good plants, and well furnished with actual fibres—such 
as have suited intelligent investigating buyers the past sea¬ 
son to the extent of many thousands of plants. I invite 
all interested to call and make thorough examination of 
plants and prices, and methods of production. 
My plants from “ green cuttings” will be found to be very 
cheap and good of their class, but not nearly equal to first- 
rate single-eye plants in hardiness and other qualities. 
Samples of all grades sent on application. 
EDITORS wishing to take stock for advertising, send copy 
of paper and terms, to A. M. PURDY, South Bend, Indiana. 
1,900.000 Catawba and Isabella .Grape Wood Cuttings. 
190,000 Grape Roots of the leading varieties. 
50,000 Osage Orange Plants. 
50,000 Strawberry Plants. 
30,000 Raspberry Plants, for sale by 
COWDERY BROTHERS, 
Send for Price List. Sandusky, Ohio. 
GRAPE VINES FOR SALE of 
Concord, Hartford, Catawba, Dela¬ 
ware, Norton’s, Clinton, and other valuable sorts. Also 
200,000 Cuttings of the above sorts. Send Postage stamp for 
Catalogue. DR. H. SCHRODER, 
Bloomington, Illinois. 
^STRAWBERRIES, Blackberries and Raspberries, 
KJall the best and newest varieties. Catalogues gratis. 
SAMUEL L. ALLEN, Cinnamlnson F. O., N. J. 
I would invito attention to my great stock, and especially 
to plants -of Adirontla-c, Rogers’ Hybrid.s, and 
Allen’s Hybrid. The latter, from its excellence, beauty 
and extreme earllness, deserves a place In every garden. 
It Isthe best White Grape. I have some desirable Delaware 
Vines still unsold. 
I have prepared a Pamphlet of about thirty pages, which, 
besides other Important matter, contains a full account of 
the characteristics of the IONA and ISRAEBBA, with 
their origin and history, and the opinions of many well qual¬ 
ified to judge of their merits. It has also accurate repre¬ 
sentations of IONA and ISRAEBBA vines in bearing. 
It Is sent for a two-cent stamp. 
For the thorough study of the subject I have prepared the 
“ Manual of the Vine,” which Is drawn from long and 
extensive experience In Grape Culture. It Is illustrated with 
about one hundred and fifty engravings, chiefly representa¬ 
tions of vines of my own training. One well qualified to 
Sent by mail, free of postage, to all who apply, en¬ 
closing Ten Cents, which is not one half the cost. Sent 
free without application, to all my customers of last season, 
as fast as we can get copies ready. 
Flowers from Seeds sold by me obtained the First Prizes 
at the principal State Fairs and hundreds of County Fain 
the past Autumn. Address 
JAMES TICK, 
_Rochester, Y.Y, 
New Vegetable i^eeds for 1866. 
The Tilden Tomato. per paper. .25 cents. 
Giant Wax Bean. . “ “ 25 cents. 
Monitoe Lettuce, very large.. “ ’’ 25 cents. 
With Fifty other desirable varieties, for which see 
Rreer’s Clardeii Calendar for 1866. 
Which will bo mailed to all who enclose a stamp. 
Address H. A. DREER, Seedsman, 
714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Tlae New Variegated Foliaged Plant. 
Japanese Maize. 
Price 25 cents per packet of Twenty Seeds. 
HENDERSON & FLEMING, 
Seedsmen and Florists, 
67 Nassau Street. New York. 
GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS BY MAIL, 
'CB’pve.paid. including all the really valuable old sorts, 
with many new and flne varieties. Priced Catalogues will 
be sent to any address. Agents Wanted. B. M. WaTSON, 
Old Colony Nurseries and Seed Establishment, Flymontn, 
Massachusetts. 
