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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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lOSA AM ISRAEllA CRAPI VIHS, 
rUhe in ioi* every [ptix*— 
pose, Uotli vei*y Early, and Israella tRe 
Earliest of ^11, 
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. 
Advertisements, to be sure of insertion, must be re¬ 
ceived BEFORE tbe 5tb of the preceding month. 
TETiHIS— (cash before insertion): 
Ordinary—SI.35 per line of space, each insertion. 
Open Pa.f75.^—S1.50 per line of space, each insertion. 
Bu^inesfi iVofzces—S3.00 per line of space, each insertion. 
Mason & Hamlin 
CABINET ORGANS 
ADAPTED TO SECULAR AND SACP.ED MUSIC; 
FOR DRAIVING-ROOMS, CHURCHES, SUN¬ 
DAY AND DAY-SCHOOLS, LODGES, &c.. 
Uniting to a considerable extent the capacity of the Piano¬ 
forte with that of the Pipe-Organ, and costing much less 
than either. 
They occupy little space; are elegant as f arnilure ; not 
liable to get out of order, and are securely boxed, so that 
they can be sent anywhere by ordinary freight routes, alt 
ready for use. 
Foktt Styles, plaik on elegant cases ; one to 
TWELVE STOPS; Prices, $110, $130, $140, $130, $100, $170, 
$200, $225, $250, $300, $433, $.')00, $530, $600, AND rp-WAr.DS. 
THEIR SUCCESS H.AS BEEN ENTIRELY BEYOND 
PRECEDENT, 
and proves how greatly such an instrument was needed. 
Again and again the manufacturers have been compelled to 
double their manufacturing facilities, until they have been 
Increased six fold. From tlic most eminent of tlie musical 
profession, tlie most distinguished pianists, organists, com¬ 
posers, and musical directors, tlie Mason & Hamlin Cabi- 
NRT Op-gans have received an amount and degree of com¬ 
mendation never before bestowed upon any similar musical 
instrument. More tlian tw'o hundred and fifty of the most 
eminent musicians in tlie country liavc given written testi¬ 
monials to the value of the improvements contained in 
them, and that they excel all other instruments of tliis class. 
FIFTY-TWO GOLD OR SILVER MEDALS, or other high¬ 
est Premiums, liave been awarded to Mason it Hamlin for 
tlie Important improvements effected by them, and for tlie 
SUPERIORITY OF THEIR INSTRUMENTS TO ALL 
OTHERS. 
Constantly exhibiting their instruments in competition 
■witli others, tlicy have been awarded the liigliest premium 
ill every instance, hut three or four. 
Tliey are adapted to a wider range of music than the piano, 
being better fitted for all sacred musictlnd for much secular 
music, while their quickness of action is such that the most 
lively, rapid music, can he played on tliem. Then their cost 
is greatly less, as well as their liability to get out of order. 
The MASON &, H.AMLIN CABINET ORGANS must not 
he confounded with other reed instruments, from whicli 
they vary essentially, their superiority being largely derived 
from PATENTED IMPROVEMENTS, which can not be 
employed by other makers. 
Mason & Hamlin Portable Organs. 
In order to meet the demand for low-priced instruments. 
Mason & Hamlin have commenced the manufacture of a 
new series.of Organs, tlie design of wliicli is to furnisli really 
good instruments in tlie most economical form, and at the 
lowest prices possible. They are smaller in size, and more 
compact than tlie Cabinet Organs, and hence will he known 
as the Mason & Ha.mlin Por.TAnLE Organs. The cases, 
which are all of walnut, are very plainlj', though neatly and 
tastefuly finished; and in various details, sucli as ivory keys, 
pedal coverings, music desks, liinges. &c., &o., 7iot affecting 
the practical usefulness or durability of the instruments, 
less expensive materials and workmanship arc employed 
than in the Cabinet Organs. Tills sconoiny of manufacture 
Is not, liowever, allowed to extend to the working parts of 
the instruments, which are all made with that scrupulous 
care and thoroughness for which the Mason & Hamlin Cabi¬ 
net Organs are celebrated. 
Each one is furnished with the Automatic Bellows Swell, 
two Blow Pedals, Combination Valves, and such otlier of 
tlie patented improvements of Mason & Hamlin as are .ap¬ 
plicable to them. 
Prices of M. <t- II. Portable Organs; Four Octave, 
Single Reed, $73; Double Reed, $100; Five Octave, 
Single Reed, $D0; Double Reed, $125. 
Circulars, avith full particuhars respecting .all the styles of 
Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organs, also Portable Organs, 
sent free to any address. 
Warerooins, 59G Broadwai', New York: 134 Treinont-st., 
Boston. MASON & IIAMMN. 
A. B. SWIFT & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers. 
Send for Catalogues. No. 47 Nassau-st., New York. 
GAME OF CROQUET AND ITS LAWS, 
•I illustrated. Sent free on receipt of stamp to pay post¬ 
age, by O. A. ROORBACII, 122 Nassau-st., New York. 
The IONA is the only native grape of good size for the 
t.ahle that is equal to the best foreign kinds. 
In liardiness, constancy of production, and perfect ripen¬ 
ing of fruitit is uuequaled by any of our most hardy natives. 
It is the only unexceptionable grape for the family. DEL¬ 
AWARE IS EXCELLENT. IONA is equal in all respects 
and much better in several very important points. 
The Iona is the best Grape for Wine. 
The IONA is the only Grape w'hich pays the cost of best 
vines by its cutting the first year. 
It is the ONLY Native Grape whose fruit is eagcrlysought 
for at ONE DOLLAR per pound. 
The following letters are instructive : 
Dr. C. AV. Grant : 
Dear Sir-: Although you have always in your publica¬ 
tions urged those planting vines to plant only the best and of 
the best varieties, all in the best manner, I cannot forbear 
expressing gratitude to you for your letters of direction 
contained in your Manual. 
AVhere I have followed these my success has been com¬ 
plete. My Delawares yielded well, and I sold the crop for 
50 cents per pound. The Iona vines, two years planted, pro¬ 
duced a bountiful crop, and the fruit sold readily at $1 per 
pound. - 1 could have sold any quantity of such grapes. 
Your extra vines truly gave an e.vtra performance. The 
cuttings taken from them paid the cost of vines the first 
season. The second paid a handsome income ; and this sea¬ 
son they are of mucli greater value by the increased quantity. 
Hartford, Conn., Sept. 20, ISGG. C. M. BEACH. 
Nyack, N. Y. Sept. 2S, 18GG. 
Dr. Grant: 
Dear Sir: I take pleasure in informing yon of the condi¬ 
tion of^iy vines and my success tlie present season. My old 
vineyard is of Isabella and not satisfactorily profitable. My 
new vineyard tvas planted mostly witli Concord, Iona, and 
Delaware in May, ISGl. All have done well, but the result 
T© THE FRIENDS DF THE POOR. 
The Five Points House of Industry, need clothing and 
clothing material of all descriptions; articles of food, veg¬ 
etables, &o. Shoes, though much worn, are very servicable, 
as they can be repaired in the House. Bedding for the sick 
and out door poor, is often a great want. More than Four 
Hundred Thousand Meals were given to the pooe 
LAST year, at this Institution, and some hundred differ¬ 
ent poor eliildren were taught and clothed. 
Packages may be directed to 
S. B. HALLIDAY, Supt., 155 AVorth-st., New York. 
TRUSTEES. 
Archibald Russell, Prest.; Hugh N. Camp, Tre.as.; R. B. 
Lockwood. Sec’y: Frederick G. Foster, Chas. Ely, Marshall 
Lefferts, AVra. T. Booth, George E. Betts, D. L. Suydam. 
POTATOES. 
Peck. 
Bush. 
Bbl. 
Early Sebee, or Boston Market.., 
,..$0.75 
$'L00 
$5.00 
Karly Goodrich. 
3.00 
7.00 
Karly Stevens. 
2.00 
5.00 
Early Sovereign. 
2.00 
5.00 
Harrison. 
6.00 
14.00 
Gleason. 
... 1.00 
2.30 
6.00 
New White Peach Blow. 
... 0.75 
2.00 
5.00 
Jackson White. 
2.00 
5.00 
Cuzco.. 
.. 0.75 
2.00 
5.00 
Delmahov. 
2.00 
5.00 
Garnet Chili. 
2.00 
5.00 
Davis Seedling. 
2.00 
5.00 
Packages containing Four Pounds of either of the above 
varieties will be mailed post-paid to any address uiion re¬ 
ceipt of One Dollar. Six Pack.agcs $5. Our descriptive 
Catalogue of Potatoes with the best mode of culture mailed 
to all applicants enclosing 2-cent stamp. 
Address B. K. BLISS, Springfield, JIass. 
Grape Vines at Reduced Prices. 
Strong one year old phants. 
each. doz. Hundred. 
Iona. 75 $7.50 $.70.00 
Delaware.. 40 4.00 25.00 
Diana. 40 4.00 25.1:0 
Concord. 25 2.50 15.10 
One eacli of tlie following varieties post-paid, per mall, 
upon receipt of $1.00, 
Iona, Israella, Delaware, Diana, Concord, Crevellng, 
Union Village. 
Address B. E. BLISS, Sprliigllcld, Mass. 
with the Iona has been most gratifying. 
The lonas have grown as rapidly as the Concords, and pro¬ 
duced an abundant crop of the best fruit I have ever tasted. 
Many of the bunches W'ere each as large as your engraving, 
which I had before considered a misrepresentation. One 
bunoli I laid down over the engraving covered every part of 
it. Mj' Concord averaged between five and six pounds per 
vine, and the fruit brought 13 cents; my Delaware, five 
pounds per vine at 25 cents; your justly favorite Iona from 
five to six pounds per vine, which I sold at $1 per pound. 
Yours truly, J. V. ONDEUDONK. 
The Terms for Club-Agents and Dealers are extremely fa¬ 
vorable, and the quality of the plants and other induce¬ 
ments are wortliy of particular attention this season. 
To any one willing to act .as Agent in forming Clubs, or 
to such as are expecting to plant largely, I will send on 
receipt of $10, sample YOies of Iona, to that amount, at 
hundred rates, of first, second, or third class, as may be de¬ 
sired. Vines will he sent securely by mail, post-paid. All 
can thus learn if Iona Island, where the Iona and Israella 
originated, is not the best and clicapest place to obtain good 
vines. Large discount from liuiidred rates on large orders. 
Manual of the Vine (comprising Illustrated and Descrip¬ 
tive Catalogues), a thorough and comprehensive treatise, in 
which every operation is clearly represented by engravings, 
150 in number—sent for fifty cents. 
Twenty-four page Pamplilet, containing a full account of 
the Iona and Israella, with tlieir distinctive cliaracteristics 
“ 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. 
A few tliousand choice buds of Iona, also very choice lots 
of Delaware and Concord, by the large quantity, for sale by 
the subscriber. Address 
A. BUSHNELL, Peekskill, N. Y. 
BLOOMINGTON NURSERY. - 
IStli year: 8 large Green-houses; 275 acres Fruit, Orna¬ 
mental and Nursery Stock, a very complete assortment, 
including 
500,000 Apple, of which 100,000 1 year, lOCO, $.50. 
1.50,000 Pciir, of wliicli 50,000 1 year. Stand., 1000, $120. 
500,000 Grape, largely Concord layers, Catawba, Clin¬ 
ton, Delaware, Hartford, Ives, Iona, Rogers’, &c. 
.500,000 Apple Stocks, 1 and 2 ye.ar, $10 and $15. 
500,000 Apple Root Grafts in winter, 10,000, $100. 
130,000 Stocks, Qnince, Pear, Plum, Mahaleb, &c. 
10,000 Rlinbarl). 
100,000 Strawberry, 40 sorts. 
1,000,000 Osage Orange, 1000 1st class, $3; 200,000, $450. 
500,000 Evergreens, mostly medium and sm.all. 
150,000 Ornamental Trees, large and small. 
3,000 Altbca, superb double, n.amcd, ICO, 2 feet, $12. 
10,000 Dcutzia, Euonymous, Honeysuckle, Lilac, 
Snowball. Spireas, Syringeas, Tamarix, AA’igclia, all 
fine, medium size, 100, $G to $12. 
20,000 Roses, .all classes, old and new sorts. 
20,000 Hardy Bnlbs for fall planting. Tulips, Hya¬ 
cinths, Green-house Plants, &c. 
Catalogues.—AA'holesale and Retail sent fori red stamp 
each. P. K. PHtENIX, 
Bloomington Nursery, SIcLean Co., Ill. 
lOiSTA 331£AI*IE VIKES. 
The great demand for these vines h.as Induced their prop.a. 
gation from green and feeble wood, wliicli is likely to injure 
the reputation of this noble grape. 
The siibscriher was so fortunate last autumn ns to secure 
a selection of wood from tlie Vineyard of Cliarlcs M. Beach. 
Esq., whicli is jirobably tlie best in New England, of same 
extent. I now oiler a few thousand vines fibiii single eyes 
of hearing wood at prices low as other good propagators. 
Also, Israella, Delaware, Diana and other leading varieties, 
from wood obtained from same source. A few nice two- 
years’ vines of above kinds, and a small number of bearing 
vines with two strong canes, or two arms and spurs. I can 
offer a limited quantity of choice wood from the same vine¬ 
yard the presint season. 
Address CHARLES S. MASON. AVost Ilartford, Conn. 
C. W. GRANT, Iona, 
(near Peekskill,) AA’estchester Co., N. Y. 
litrape Wood. 
