AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
[September, 
338 
liRAPE VISES 
AT IONA ISUnS. 
Price Lists, including leading kinds, witli description of 
tlio quality of plants for the Fall of 1866, are now ready. 
Also, Club-propositions for those who desire to avail them¬ 
selves of tile great advantages of this method of purchasing. 
The Iona and Israella a Specialty. 
Lists of Iona and Israella Vines for Vineyard planting, 
and for those who wish to deal very extensively. 
The Tenns for Club-Agents and Dealers are extremely fa¬ 
vorable, and the quality of tiie plants and other induce¬ 
ments are worthy of particular attention this season. 
MY STOCK OF THE IONA AND ISRAELLA VINES, 
BOTH GROWN IN OPEN AIR, AND UNDER GLASS, IS 
VERY EXTENSIVE, COMPRISING PLANTS SPECIALLY 
ADAPTED FOR THE GARDEN, AND ALSO FOR THE 
VINEYARD. 
Tlie past winter of great severity has added its weiglit of 
conflrraation to the well-established character of the IONA 
and ISRAELLA, for hardy endurance and constancy of 
production. 
There remains no doubt in the minds of the most judicious 
observers, that upon these two cliiefly rests the promise of 
eminent success in American Grape Culture, for fruit and 
for wine. (See “Pi-csciit and Future of American 
Grape Culture.") 
“ The IONA equals the best European kinds in richness, 
purity and refinement, and in the uniform melting quality 
of its flesh, which can not be said of any other American 
grape.” 
“ It is unequalled for fine, rich, enduring wine; its centre 
being free from all unripeness, is an incalculable advantage 
over all other American kinds that have been used for that 
inirpose. It is only with such grapes as this that we can 
equal the fine wines of Europe.” 
Tliose grown from single eyes are from the best of wood 
prepared for the purpose of making the most healthy and 
enduring plants. 
1 have also a fine stock from green-wood cuttings that are 
the best of their class, and very clioap by the thousand. 
For many years I have sedulously prosecuted the purpose 
of producing the best possible plants of Grape Vines, .and 
since the surpassing merits of the Iona and Israella became 
established, I have yearly added greatly to my means of 
propagation, always having chief regard to the quality of 
the plants for early and abundant bearing, and for hardy 
vigor. 
My plants have been extensively disseminated throughout 
the entire Vine-growing region of the United States, and in 
other countries. Their unequ.alled excellence, as well 
as that of the packing, lias, been everywhere acknowl¬ 
edged, and the demand for tlie best quality of plants 
has greatly exceeded the supply. The present season my 
enlargements have been much greater tliau ever before, with 
important improvements for promoting the strength of tlie 
plants, which has been done without increase of price to 
purcliasers, although tiio quality has greatly advanced. 
The prices of IONA and ISRAELLA Vines of first garden 
quality are now so low that all who have ground in which to 
plant tliem can aflbrd to obtain enough vines at once, to 
furnish an early and abundant family supply of the best of 
fruits. 
.Ml who are interested are Invited to visit the Island, and 
inspect tlie vinos. Tlio Hudson River passenger trains all 
slop at I’cekskill, wliere boats are in readiness to con¬ 
vey passengers to the Island, two miles distant, for a mod¬ 
erate oompcnsatlou. 
Samples of Garden-Vines of Iona and Israella, Nos. 1 and 
2, three plants each, or the same of cither number will bo 
sent on receipt of the prices per dozen, with fifty cents addi¬ 
tional for cost of sending. One dozen Vineyard Vines will 
be sent as above, at price per hundred. 
To Dealers and tliose who desire to plant largely, I am 
able to ofi'er a number of lots that cannot well be represented 
by samples, at very favorable rates. Many who have called 
to examine as to quality have found my No. 3, better than 
they had expected to find No. 1, and have also found the 
purchase of special lots very advantageous. 
Tliose who purchase by sample, will be assured of receiv¬ 
ing the quality represented, and all will be guaranteed the 
safe arrival of the Vines in perfect condition at the Depot 
designated. 
Manual of the Vine (comprising Illustrated and Descrip¬ 
tive Catalogues), a thorough and comprehensive treatise, in 
which every operation is clearly represented by engravings, 
130 in number—sent for fifty cents. 
Twenty-four page Pamphlet, containing a full account of 
the Iona and Israella, with their distinctive characteristics. 
"The Present and Future of American Grape-Culture," 
and other important matters, with engraving of Iona and 
Israella Vines in bearing, sent for two-cent stamp. 
©. W. CRAnTf Iona, 
(near Peeksklll,) Westchester Co., N. T. 
^RAPE VINES OF EXTRA QUALITY.—The 
^3^subscriber oilers a few thousand verp extra Grape Vines. 
Orders promptly filled with all the best leading varieties. 
Send for particulars to 
J. B. WILSON, Washington, Penn. 
(iRAPE VINES.—Embracing all the 
wwVjvWvjgafjjfig varieties: Iona, Israella, Adirondac, 
Delaware, Concord, &c., &c., all grown In the open air, of 
superior quality, and at low rates. 
SEND FOR CIRCULAR. 
J. W. HELMER, Lockport, N, Y. 
I ONA GRAPE VINES, 2 years old, raised in open 
air. Israella, Delaware, &c. Send stamp now for prices 
and valuable viformation. Address 
N. HAMMOND, Geneva, N.Y. 
C HOICE FRUIT TREE SEEDLINGS, 1 year old, 
of very strong and health v growth. 200,000 Horse Plum; 
200,000 Pear; 100,1)00 Black Mazzard. Send stamp for price 
list. Address HAMMOND & NEWSON, Geneva, N.Y. 
TI-IE KITT^TII^T^Y 
still maintains its Superiority In 
every respect. 
New Catalogues, New Testimonials, and 
New Frices, sent for two stamps. 
Address E. WIliEIA BlS, Montclair, N, J. 
EliUREDGE STRAWBERRY FARM. 
B. S. HOWARD, Ag't, Lexington, Mass. 
Genuine Wilson’s Albany Strawberry Plants, $5.00 per I,000 _ 
Early ®o©€lri©li Potatoes. 
Without doubt the best and most productive Early Po¬ 
tato. Also, a supply of the new later kinds. 
GliEASON and 
WHITE PEACH BEOW. 
Ready for delivery after September 1st, at the following 
rates: Per Peck, $1.00; per Bushel, $3.00; per Barrel, $1.00. 
Packages free. Orders promptly attended to. 
T. c. MAXWELL & BROS., Geneva, Ontario Co., N. Y. 
Early ^el5ec P®tsitoes! 
This choice new variety, originating in Maine, the great 
potato State, has given great satisfaction this season. It is 
not only early, but yields abundant crops, and is of first- 
rate quality. I can supply them in September and October, 
(there is risk from frost in spring) at $2.00 per bushel, or $5 
per barrel. JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
For Mercliants, Druggists^ Hospitals, small Job Printers, 
&c. Address ADAMS PRESS CO., 26 Ann-st., New York, 
and No. 35 Lincoln-st., Boston. Specimen Sheets of Type, 
Cuts, &c.. Ten cents. 
GEO. A. PRINCE & CO.’S MELODEONS, 
GEO. A. PRINCE k CO.’S AUTOMATIC ORGANS, 
GEO. A. PRINCE & CO.’S SCHOOL ORGANS, 
Can be found at all tlie princip.al music stores throughout 
the United States, Canada, and the British Provinces- No 
other musical instrument ever obtained the same popularity. 
FORTY THOUSAND are now in use. Send to the manu¬ 
facturers at Bufi’alo, N. Y., for an ILLUSTRATED CATA¬ 
LOGUE and Price List, which will be mailed to any address, 
free of charge. 
TBae UnB®ai Apple Faa*er, 
(An improvement on the turn table) is by far the most per¬ 
fect Apple Parer ever invented, and is warranted entirely 
satisfactory. The knife parer going both ways. For sale 
by Dealers, and Manufactured by 
"WHITTEMORE BROTHERS. Worcester, Mass. 
T he game of checkers simplified, 
price 50 cents ; The Scottish Draught Player, price $2 ; 
The Losing Game, price 75 cents: sent post-paid by A. J. 
DUNLAP, 2S0 Canal-st., New York. 
BOOK AGENTS 
IN LUCK AT LAST. 
I T. TROIVBRIDGE’S great work on the South • 
is selling rapidly, is selling North, South, East, West, 
and in the middle. The old read it. The young read it, the 
children cry to see the pictures, men sit up nights to read 
it, until the women cry out, “Husband, ain’t you ever com¬ 
ing to bed.” Everybody wants to read about the pardon 
seekers at the White House. 
Bead About 
The burning and sacking of Richmond, Columbia, Charles¬ 
ton and Atlanta. 
Bead About 
Visits to the graves of the gallant dead. 
Bead About 
Terrible incidents of the battle fields, related by eye witness¬ 
es living on the ground. 
Read About 
What Andrew Johnson’s neighbors down in Tennessee say 
about him. Guess they hit the nail on the head. 
Read About 
Persecuting the Union people, shooting, hanging, burning 
their houses, driving them to the mountains, &c. 
Read About 
What two neighbor planters say about the Freedmen work¬ 
ing, one says theynever did better. I am getting along first 
rate. The other says the niggers won’t work at all. One 
wants matters to go along smoothly, the other wants every¬ 
thing to go to smash. That’s what the matter. 
Bead About 
The poor white trash—Sand Hillers—Clay Eaters—Croakers, 
&c. Specimens of conversation. “ I’m m my fifty-one year 
old, and their’s eight on us in the family, and tu bosses.” 
Read About 
Conversation of Freedmen discussing their political rights. 
(See the pictures too.) 
Read About 
What the common people say about the Davis Government, 
how the war was brought on, and how they were forced into 
it. 
Read About 
The aristocracy getting into Bomb proofs, how they got 
there, what the Bomb proofs were. 
Read About 
What the former slave owners say of the niggers, of educa¬ 
ting them, their voting, &c. 
Read About 
The progress of the Freedmen in education, what they are 
doing to help themselves. 
Read About 
The Guerrilla’s Davis’ conscripting bands. Gen’l Wilson’s 
great Raid through Georgia and Alabama. 
Read About 
The bummers and hangers on of General Sherman’s army. 
Robbing defenceless women, children and negroes of every 
article of value, through a stretch of country for hundreds 
of miles, under every conceivable form of threat. The de¬ 
scent of the Yankees on tiie South was more terrible than 
the Goths and Vandals on Rome, No wonder they are a 
little out of temper. 
Read About 
The women during the rebellion how they urged and drove 
the men into the war, how they treated Yankee soldiers and 
Union prisoners. 
Read About 
The spirit and temper of a class of people showing Itself in 
riots as at Memphis, New Orleans and other places.. 
Read About 
What the aristocracy, middle class, poor whites and negroes 
think and say about reconstruction, the old government, 
Yankees, &c., &c., &c. 
If you want to know what war means to the conquered 
party. 
Read About 
The general destruction, misery, and suffering tiirough the 
lengtli and breadth of tlie land, the result of four years war, 
costing the sacrifice of half a million of lives, and five thou¬ 
sand millions of treasure, including both sides. If people 
won’t read Trowbridge’s book on the South, they can’t be 
induced to read anything. If Agents can’t sell it they can’t 
sell any book. 
Agents wanting territory to canvass must apply soon, as 
those now in the field want more ground, more room to can¬ 
vass, want to grasp the wliole country. 
For territory and conditions, address as follows: Ohio, 
Michigan, and States West, C. W. StehblnsLCoIumbus. Ohio. 
New York, H. E. Goodwin, Syracuse, N. Y. Pennsylvania 
and Maryland, P. Garrett & Co., 702 Chestnut-street, Phila- 
delphia, Penn. New Jersey, Connecticut, Western Massa¬ 
chusetts, and Vermont, L, Stebblns, Hartford, Conn. Maine, 
New Hampshire, Eastern kiassacliusetts, Rhode Island, H. 
Wenthworth, 119 Washlngton-street, Boston, Mass. 
Tlie iRcoino Payer’s Guide and 
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Sent by Afail on receipt of tt5 Cents- 
This popul.ar and rapidly selling little book contains tlie 
Income law as revised and amended, witli tlie decisions con¬ 
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columned registers, to be filled up from day to day, showing 
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—of amounts subject to income or exempt therefrom, simply 
arranged and easily comprehended. Deductions allowed 
from lilnts in this book, if but amounting to $100 more than 
would otlierwlse be secured, at 5 per cent, would be $3 tax 
saved, while the price of book is but 25 cents. Commence 
with the 1st of Januarv next, to itemize your income ac¬ 
counts. Address F. H. STAUFFER. Assls’t Assessor 
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HW Agents wanted. Good inducements. 
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A monthly Journal devoted to Farming and Stock Breed¬ 
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Only $1 per year in advance, each number contains 32 
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engravings. As we shall print from 80,000 to 50,000 copies ol 
the Oct., NOV., and Dec. numbers for fi'ce distribution, it 
will atiord an excellent medium for advertisers. ^ , 
Send stamp for a specimen copy and circular, with list of 
splendid Premiums to Agents. Address _ 
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