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AMERICAN ACRTCUETURTST, 
pVlARCH, 
Adveitiscmeiits $l per line of space—14 lines per inch. I 
'’'^'fouFedwari) institute. 
Spria:; Term of 13 weeks begins March 22. $35.00 pays for 
Board and common English. Superior advantages in every 
Department—Classical Scientifle. Commercial or Ornament¬ 
al. Sixteen Teachers. Address 
Rev. .JOSEPH E. KIXG, D. D., Fort Edward. N. T. 
Lane’s Pisrchasing Agency, 
FOR PURCHASING 
a4 tlie lowest regular price, any thing to be 
procured in New Yorli City, and at 
other accessible points. 
Garden Seeds! Flower Seeds! 
Extra Iona and Israella Vines, $2 each; $18 per dozen. 
Also, Adiroudac, Allen’s Hybrid, Concord, cSsc., &c. Fruit 
and Orriamentai Trees, Sliruhs. 
Agriculturist, $3 per dozen; $12 per 100 in pots. 
Russell's Great Proliiic, $1.2.> per doz.; $3 per 100 In pots. 
Green Proliiic. $1.23 per dozen ; $3 per 100 In pots. 
Knox's Xo. TOO, $'< per dozen; $1.3 per lOO. 
Also, all tlie other leading kinds. 
Monitor Clothes Wringer. 10-incli Rolls. $8.30. Also hy the 
Dozen. Hoosier Fodder tuuter, .$33. BrinkerhofTs Cliurn, 
$12, i.alor's Sheep Dipping Composition, $2, $3, and $5 per 
Box. KiM'tilizers of all kinds. Trowbridge's Grafting Wax, 
50c. per lb., 1 .c. per Jf lb., discount to tee Trade. 
Special atteniion given-to procuring Books for Schools 
and Colleges, and to selecting Private Eihraries. 
HARVEY B, LAKE, 151 Nassau-st. 
Kew York, 
The i^eatest Thing Yet. 
SIS IMPLEJIBNTS lU OltB. 
Patent Sewing ISipper Improved. 
Jiecommended by Orange Judd. 
The Patent Sewing Ripper lias inst been greatly improved 
so that ls<.—It lilpi u Sejiiii easier, quicker, an.I more 
eately tlian any otlier imnlemeiit cm. ;iil.—It Cuts :t 
Butlou-lsoie of any size nicely. 3.1.—Is tlie he.st tiling 
Tvitli wliicli to ScrutcU GaSIi'ers. Every lady wants it 
fer these, purposes, and gentlemen as well, will liiul it 4:iU, 
a neat and complete Paper Csitter and Polder, ."th. 
A convenient Better Opener. Gfli.—.\.n excellent 
Eraser tor ren oviiig hloksaini error.s from writing. Ills 
tlius a most useful companion for the Work Table and the 
Writing Desk. I’riee only ,33 eeiifs, or .53 fora single dozen. 
Liberal discount hv lar.ger qiiamity. Will sell rapidly. Ask 
your storekeeper for it. or send 33 cents and receive it by 
inail. Address A..C. FH'CII, 1.31 Nassan-st., Kew-York. 
ils Faia-Esaer, 
Wanted by a Scotchman, married, without family, a situa¬ 
tion as Farmer, has had most extensive experience in tliis 
couiUry tor me past fifteen year.s, in reclaiming and draining 
lamls, togetlier with tlie raising of all kinds of stock. Is 
tlioronglily conversant with manures and their adaptation 
to tlie,'■various crops of tlie Farm. To any gentleman re¬ 
quiring ills services the advertiser believes lie can give entire 
satisfaction. Address “M." care llENDERSOK & T'LE.MIXG, 
Seedsmen, 07 Kassau-st., Sew York. 
FreiMMiaaa Ciiester Wialte Fig's 
will he furnished hy the subscribers, either singly or in pairs 
(not akin), and sent bv express to any part ol the United 
States, Canada, or South America. For particulars send for 
Circular. Address JAMES YOUNG, Jr. & CO. 
Marshalltown, Chester Co., Pa. 
H^OR SALE.—A tliorongli-lirccl Prince AHtert 
St Suffolk Boar, one year old.” Also a few Black Spanish 
Fowls of the "Sliaw” importation. Address 
G. W. FARLEE, Cresskill, Bergen Co., N. J. 
P REMIUM CHESTER AVHITE PIGS for Sale.— 
Sent liy Express to all parts of the Ihiited States, i’or 
Circulars and Prices, Address X. P. BOVER & CO., 
Gum Tree, Chester Co., Pa. 
THE 
IONA AND ISRAELLA 
G R A F B S 
Greatly surpass all others in excellence and value for all pur¬ 
poses. The Iona equals the best European kinds in tlie qual- 
Itv of Its fruit, and exceeds them in some important points, 
while In hardiness, perfection of ripening, and constancy of 
abundant produce it excels our most liardy native sorts. 
I have prepared a pamplilet of aliout thirty large pages, 
which, besides other important matter pertaining to grapes, 
contains a full account of the cliaracterlstics of tlie IQVA 
andlSRAEBBA, with theirORIGIN and HISTORY. 
It has also accurate representations of IONA and I.SRA» 
RBltA vines in bearing. The metliod hy which these were 
produced will furnish hints for those wlio desire to obtain 
seedlin.gs of like hardiness and excellence. 
It contains also Price Lists, and a description of the vines 
for sale at Iona. 
The great importance of having wood (tliat is, buds or 
eyes,) from strong, mature vines, to propagate from, is fully 
recognized and acted upon by all intelligent vineyardists, 
In the countries where the vine is principally cultivated. 
Only from the best wood fi-om tvell developed vines, can the 
best bearing, most hardy and enduring vines he produced. 
This Is a fact tliat is wortliy of particular consideration 
“ when everything that will grow of tliese new kinds is 
forced into plants of a kind that have so often dls,appointed 
buyers.” (See American Agriculturist, last volume, page 
879, also page 892.) 
Being the originator of tiiese kinds, and having tlie original 
vines, and an abundance of mature wood prepared especial, 
ly to propagate from for tlie production of tlie best and most 
liardy plants, I have in tills respect as well as in many otli- 
ers, a /ery important advantage wliicli no otlier Estahlisli- 
ment can command, and ivliicli enaliles me to ofl'er plants 
that for cheapness and quality, are worthy of the attention 
of every one wlio desires to plant a vine. 
For tlie garden especially, only plants of high quality are 
recommended. I have several classes that are good vines, 
hut not equal to best Ko. 1 for gardens, but which can he 
confidently recommended as clieap and excellent for vine¬ 
yards, and also for propagators. These are not dwarfed hy 
defective treatment, hut tvere struck later in tlie season 
tlian tlie larger plants. 
All interested are invited to call at the Island, and make 
thorough examination of the quality and character of the 
plants, prices, and methods of iiropagation. 
I would invite attention to ray general stock, and especially 
to plants of Ailiroiiclac. Rogers’ Hybrirls, and Al¬ 
len’s Hybrid. The latter, from its excellence, beauty 
and extreme earliness, deserves a place In every garden. 
It is-the best Wlilte Grape. I liave some desirable Delatvare 
Vines still unsold. 
For the thorough study of the subject I have prepared the 
“JI.vNU.M, OF TUB Vine,” wliieh is drawn from long and 
extensive experience in Grape Culture. It is illustrated with 
about one luiiidred and fifty engravings, cliiefly representa¬ 
tions of vines of my own training. One tvell qualified to 
judge says: “The Chapters on ‘Tlie Ripening of Grapes,’ 
and ‘The Progress of Taste,’ are of importance to every 
one interested in good grapes, and are wortli tlie price of a 
large volume.” The Manual is sent for Fifty cents. 
PLATA DUCKS 
Eggs for Sale. .$5 per dozen. 
Address A. JI. IIALSTED, C3 Pearl-st., New York. 
Rouen Duck Eggs, pure, will he sent to order for $2.30 per 
dozen. Send stamp and lO cents for packing. 
FRANK CAYWOOD, Po'keepsle, N. Y. 
Tlie following varieties of Pure Bred Poultry and eggs are 
constantly on liand and for sale; viz.: Bronze Turkeys, 
NVIiite ami Grey Cliina, and Tonlonse Geese. Rouen, Ayles- 
hur.v, and.Cayuga I)iick.s, Dorkings, Polands. Hamlmrglis, 
Leghorns. Br.-ilnnas. Spanish, (Jame, Sehrights. Bantams, 
Faiicv Pigeons, I'cc.. iCc. Also e.ggs. From $2 lo $3 per doz. 
Address wall Stamp R. II. HAINES. 
Box 58, Elizabeth, N. J. 
■R^ANCY FOWLS.—l'’lic‘;isniits, Brnlmias, Sp.anish, 
■« Leghorn, Poland. Ilaiiilnirg. and other Fowls. Rouen and 
Aylesbury Ducks, Tnrkpvs,&e.. &e. Send stamp for Circular. 
BEN'J. HAINES, Jr., Elizabetli. N. J. 
For Sale, from the yard of Mr. SAUNDERS, Port Richmond, 
Staten Island. N.\. Price $12 per trio. Address Mr. SAUN¬ 
DERS, Box '2S5 P. ().. New York. 
Italian Queen Bees. 
I have as good and pure stock as can he found In the coun¬ 
try. For prices, &c., send for Clt'c.nlar. 
VV. C. CGNHIT. Grianell, Iowa. 
For nearly a decade, many thousands have yearly folI03ved 
the directions of the Manual, in all parts of the country, and 
I do not know of 6ne that has found them erroneous 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. 
Tliese offer most liberal and advantageous terms to all pur- 
chasers, wlietlier by dozens, to be sent to one address, or 
singly hy mall to as many dill'ereiit otiices, or by limidreds, 
or hy tlioiisands. Samples of vines sent on application, and 
engravings and otlier facilities afforded to tliose m lio desire 
to form clubs. Tlie sale reception of llie vines is in all cases 
guaranteed. 
A fine Engraving of a hrancli of the ISRAEbLA 3vith 
tliree buiiolies natural size, sent for Fifty cents. 
A beautifully Colored Plate of a hnncli and hrancli ot 
tlie IONA sent for $1.50. Tlie same to .\genta for cliihs, 
for $1. Plain Lithographs of I DN.-V with hrancli and leaf, 
Twenty cents. 
C. W. Sonsj, 
(near Peeksklll.) IVestcliester Co., N. Y. 
^50,000 
GRAPE VINES FOR SALE of 
Concord. Hartford. Catawba, Dela¬ 
ware. Norton's, Clinton, and other v.-ilnalile .sons. Also 
‘200,000 Cuttings of the above sorts. Send Postnec slump for 
Catalogue. DR. H. Schroder. 
Bloomington, Illinois. 
SUGAR CANE SEED. 
IVe are now prepared to Dll orders from Choice liots 
(carefully selected by ourselves, and wliich we can safely 
recommend as Pure) of the Best 'Varieties of 
SOEaO AND IMPEDE SEED. 
Dealers supplied on liberal terms. Send for Seed Cireu- 
iar containing Price List, and .Directions for Planting, etc. 
THE SORGO HAND BOOR for 186G. 
Containing valuable information on tlie culture of Sorgo 
and the manufacture of Syrup and Sugar therefrom; 
also a full illustrated description of the celebrated 
“ COOK’S EVAPORATOR,” 
AND THE 
SENT FREE OF CHARGE. ^ 
On application to our address. 
BLiYMYEK, HATES & BAY, 
Mansfield, Ohio. 
[P’xAi-e Oaiie ^eed. 
Regular Sorgo—bv mail, 40 cents ^ Ib. By Express. 25 lbs. 
or le'ss, 23 cents Ib.; over '25 lbs.. 15 cents ^ tb Liberian 
Oomseeaiia. or Otaheitan Neeazaiia, and Early Sorgo, by 
mail, 50 cents 1? Ib.; liy Express. 25 Bs. or les-', 30 eents" lb., 
over 25 Bs. 25 rents ^ B., package inelnded. 'I'liis seed is 
warranted to he pure, being raised under our special direc¬ 
tion, and from crops yielding ‘200 to 300 gallons per acre. 
Address CLARK SORGO .MACHINE CO.. 
Cliieiiinatl, Ohio. 
Jlanufactnrers of Sorgo Maclilnery, Drag Saws, Bells, Corn 
Crusliers. &c., &c. Sorgo Hand Book, and specimen copy of 
the Sorgo Journal sent free. 
I’armers! do yon want New-Eiiglaiid grown seed left at 
voiir doors as clieaply as it is sold in Bo'ston. New-York. or 
Pliiladelpliia? I have intr''dneed my Hubbard Squash, 
Marhleliead .Mamniotli Calibage, and a score of oilier new 
vegetables to tlioiisands of farmers, and am readv to send 
them to tlioiisands more. Catalogue sent gratis to all who 
applv. It eoiitains a list of nearly three liniidred varieties of 
(■arden Seed, (many of them new and rare, and not to bo 
found in any otlier Catalogue.) a large portion of wliicli are 
of my owi growing. Never fear to order my seed, as I 
%oarrant 51?t-to reach the purclia.ser. Send early before the 
great rush comes. JAMES J. H. GREGORY, 
Marhleliead, Mass. 
ANOTHER SPLENDID NOVELTY from 
JAPAN. 
striped Beaved Japanese Maize. 
This beautiful and valuable addition to our ornamental 
foliage plants was obtained in Jajiaii. liy Mr. Thomas Hogg, 
tlie well-known Nnrser.vimin and Hortienltiirist, at New York, 
wlio sent seeds of it to liis hrotiier, Mr. James Hogg, in tlie 
spring of 1884. 
It appears to he a variety of Ze.i Ciiragua, or tlie Peruvian 
Maize, as it in many respects differs froin tlie Zea Mays, or 
Indian Corn, as it is called in tlie United States. It gro'ws to 
a liiglit of from five to six feet, and lias its foliage alternate¬ 
ly opposite ; the foliage is Irom two to three inclies wide and 
about four feet in length. It is beautifully and evenly 
striped, or ribboned with alternate stripes iif green and 
wliite, and in its earlier stages of growtii is also striped with 
rose color. It resembles tlie Arirada donax variegata In 
npiiearance, hut is of a much more elegant and imposing 
habit. Notliiiig in the ivay of a foliage plant can exceed in 
gracefulness and beauty, a group of three to five plants of 
fills variety of Zea. Tlie .subscrilier is liappv to announce 
tliat lie lias secured Hie entire stock of tills splendid novelty, 
and now offers tlie seeds ill packets containing Twenty 
.*>ee«ls at >J.3 <■•*. per pacUef. .5 paeiccts for SI. 
The Trade supplied upon tlie most liberal terms. 
Address B. K. BLISS, Siiringfleld, Mass. 
Mew WIlifie Blelytm. 
Die.lytra (Dicenlra) Spectabilis alba. 
Another year's trial confirms what we liave previously said 
of tills cliarining novelty. Its delicate blossoms, graceful 
habit, and beautiful foliage, will cause it to bee.ome a gener¬ 
al favorite, and no garden, however small, will be complete 
williont it. It forms a pleasing contrast witli the original 
variety, and as a decorative plant for tlie cemetery It stands 
unrivaled. 
Strong and well rooted Pot Plants ivill be ready for deliv¬ 
ery about tlie first of ,\pril, and will he mailed jiosbpaid lo 
ahv address in tlie I'nioii upon receipt of tlie.price. One 
Plant, $1; Six Plants, $5; Twelve Plants. .$9. A few one 
year old ground roots for propagation. $5 each. 
Address B. Ji. BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
NEW GEOP ONION SEED. 
Tlie following varieties will he mailed post-paid, during 
the months of Janniiry and February, upon receipt of the 
prices atUxed: Prices for larger quantities upon .application. 
per oz. 4 oz.’s. pound. I Ib. 
Large Red M'elberslleld.20 cts. 70 cts. *1 15 $‘2 00 
I.arge Yellow Dnteb.‘25 “ SO “ $l -25 $2 2.5 
Trcllow Danvers (true)_ '25 “ SO “ $1.30 .$2.30 
tVbitc Porlugal .33 “ $1 20 “ $2 00 $3 7.3 
Potato Onion Sets, per quart, 50 
Address B. K. BLISS, Sprlngtield, JIa.ss. 
€Saa€i»a'’y Seed. 
The Great isub.<!it(tutc for Coffee. 
A supply of the geiinine article just reecived by the Sub¬ 
scriber. and will he mailed, po.st-paid, to all applicants upon 
receipt of pi-iee afflved. Packets eontaining 1 oiinec, '20 cts.; 
8 oimee.s, SOcenls; l pound. $l.5(i. Directions for ciilturo 
and curing accompany each package. Address 
B. K. BUSS, Springfield, Mass. 
