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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[February, 
Rare and Beautiful Flowers 
aud Choice Vegetables 
CAN ALWAYS BE OBTAINED BY SOWING 
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TWO NEW TOMATOES. 
THE CONQUEROR. 
Ten days earlier than any other variety 
known. 
Prof. Tlmrber, the well known editor of the Agriculturist, 
thus describes it: 
“ I had over a dozen varieties, including thin, among which 
were several novelties, as well as those accepted as standard 
varieties. All were treated precisely alike, from the time of 
sowing to that of fruiting. I think it a moderate statement 
to say that the Conqueror was ten days earlier than any 
other in the garden. By earliness 1 do nor, r efer to the ripen¬ 
ing of a single, specimen, for the Conqueror rip tied one 
fruit astonishingly earlv. but I mean that the vines of this 
would afford a good table supply at least ten days before 
those of any other variety. I would also add. that in color, 
shape, and quality, this variety was highly satisfactory.” 
Price, 25 cts. per packet; 5 packets, $1.00. 
THE GOhDE V TROPHY, 
a sport of the well known Trophy—and its counterpart in 
shape, size, and general appearance, of a rich golden yellow 
color, a valuable acquisition. 
25 cts. iter packet; 5 packets, $1.00. 
Tub Twentieth Annual Edition of our celebrat¬ 
ed Seed Catalogue and Amateur’s Guide to the 
Flower anti Kitchen Garden, contains about 
200 pages, including several hundred finely executed en¬ 
gravings of favorite flowers and vegetables, and a beau¬ 
tifully colored lithograph, is now in press, and will 
be mailed to all applicants upon receipt of 35 cents. An 
edition elegantly bound in cloth SI.( 10 . 
BLISS’S GARDENER’S ALMANACand 
Abridged Catalogue, illustrated, contains upwards of 
100 pages, and embraces a Monthly Calendar of Operations 
and a price-list of all the leading Garden, Field, and 
Flower Seeds, with brief directions for their culture. 
A copy v.'i'l be mailed to all applicants inclosing two three- 
cents;..nips. 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
31 Barclay Street, 
P. O. Box 5713. New York City. 
$500 IN PREMIUMS, 
Important to Potato Growers. 
THREE NEW POTATOES. 
ALPHA- from seven to ten days earlier than any other 
variety in cultivation—in small quantities only, $3.00 per lb. 
A first-class certificate was awarded to this variety the 
past summer by the Royal Hort. Soc. of London. 
SNOWFLAKE—Beautiful in appearance—superior in 
quality—early—ripening bur a few days later than the Early 
Rose—very productive. Price:—Per pound, $1; 3 pounds to 
one address, $2, by mail, prepaid. By express or freight, X 
peck, $3; 1 peck, $5; X hush., $ 8 ; 1 bush., $15; 1 barrel, $35. 
EUREKA—a seedling of the Excelsior—crossed with 
the V\ bite Peachblow, and possesses in a remarkable degree 
the combined qualities of these favorite varieties. 
This is a second early variety, wonderfully productive, an 
excellent keeper, and will, when better known, become a 
general favorite. A Silver Medal was awarded to this and 
other seedlings of Mr. Brownell by the Mass. Hort. Society. 
Price:—Per pound, $1 ; three pounds to one address, $ 2 , 
by mail, post-paid; by express or ireigbt, X peck, $3; 1 peck, 
$5; X bushel, $ 8 ; 1 bushel, $15; 1 barrel, $35. 
8500 IN PREMIUMS will be divided among the six 
successful competitors, who shall produce the largest quan¬ 
tity from one pound of either of the above two varieties, 
Snowflake and Eureka. *350 FOR EACH Y r ARIETY 
subject to conditions named in our Potato Catalogue. 
BROWIVELL’S BEAUTY.— Introduced in the 
spring of 1873. This variety was extensively grown the past 
season, and gave general satisfaction. Its fine shape, hand¬ 
some color, extraordinary productiveness, and superior 
quality, have already established it as one of the best for 
general culture. 
Price:—One pound, 50 cts.; three pounds for $!,by mail 
to one address: by express or freight, 1 peck, $1.50; V bush¬ 
el, $2.50 ; 1 bushel, $4; 1 barrel $ 8 . 
EXTRA EARLY’ VERMONT.—Like the Early 
Rose in appearance and quality, hut from seven to ten days 
earlier and much more productive. A trial of three years 
fully confirms all of our previous statements, and we un¬ 
hesitatingly pronounce it as the best early variety for gen¬ 
eral culture iu the market. 
Price:—By mail, post-paid, 1 pound,50 cts.: 3 pounds, $1; 
by express or freight, 1 peck, $2; X bushel, $3; 1 bushel, 
$4.50; 1 barrel, $!). 
The charges on all Potatoes sent by express or freight to 
he paid by the purchaser 
For a full description of the above, with some other de¬ 
sirable varieties, see our Illustrated Potato Catalogue, 
which will be sent free to all applicants. 
Address B. K. BLISS Si SONS, 
(P. O. Box 5712), 34 Barclay St., New York. 
1875. tW~ Always Fresh and Reliable. 1875. 
The Amateur and Market Gardener supplied with 
the best quality of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, and 
every requisite for the Garden and Greenhouse. Our 
seeds are fully tested before sending out by an experienced 
Market Gardener, to insure our customers against loss. 
Dreer’s Garden Calendar for 1875 is now ready, 
and will be mailed tree, contains Kis pages ol select lists of 
Seeds and Plants, and several new varieties of valuable 
vegetables, including Dreer’s Improved Lima Bean, (see 
Agriculturist. Nov., 1*74,> and Bastian’s Periection Beets; 
the best and most profitable varieties for the Market Gar¬ 
dener. Han-on Lettuce. New Peas, Potatoes, &c. 
HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. 
yForamateurs. TreMsc/earfyon managing Roses, 
^Violets, Fuchsias, Ivies, Callas, Heliotropes, and 
T-iOO other plants, including Annuals, etc., in the j. 
Garden, Window and Conservatory. How to 
Propagate from Cuttings, Seeds, etc.; Flowers in 
Winter ; Work for each Week, etc. Practical, Vig¬ 
orous, Original; Elegant, Illustrated, Complete.*. 
Authors, Editors and Florists commend it. Paper? 
covers 30 cts., cloth 00 cts., post paid. 
Address, LONG BROS. BUFFALO, N.Y„ 
FItEE.—Illstd. Catalogue of Plants , L 
Seeds, etc., for ’75 to (Postal Card) appli$5j!§& 
cants, also full description HomeFlorist'JpSs 
GRAPE VINES, 
Grown especially for the Trade, very fine, 
and at low prices. CONCORD, HARTFORD 
PROLIFIC and MARTHA, in large quantities. 
A. HAJfCE Si SON Nurserymen Si Florists, 
Red Bunk, N. J. 
EVERYTHING 
FOR THE 
GARDEN! 
FOR 
Florists ana Market Gardeners at 
lowest rates—monthly wholesale Lists of 
which mailed free on application. 
35 Cortlandt Street, 
NEW YORK. 
THE BRIGHTON GRAPE. 
This splendid new grape is now offered for sale by us in 
moderate quantity. After fruiting it several years, we claim 
the following recommendations, and confidently believe a 
general tria' of it will bear us out in our claim : 1 st. Ex¬ 
cellence of Quality.— It is equal to or better than the 
Delaware in flavor and richness, with less pulp.—2d. Vigor 
and Hardiness of Vine.— It grows as rapidly and is as 
hardy as the Concord; ripening its wood perfectly.—3d. 
Early Ripening.— The Brighton ripens along with our 
earilot fine grapes, the Groveling, the Delaware, the Eume- 
lan. and the Harirora.—tth. Beauty of Fruit.— It is as 
beautiful as the Catawba, which it resembles in color, size, 
and form of liuncn and Derry.—5tli. Beauty of Vine and 
Foliage.— Its immense glossy green leaves are very attrac¬ 
tive, and effectually resist disease. Price of strong vines 
$3.00 each. 41. E. HOOKER & 11R0„ Rochester, N. Y. 
MERUELL & COLEMAN, 
NURSERYMEN, GENEVA, N. Y. 
Bra licit Office, 8 Si 10 Water St. N. Y. CIt . 
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TRE^S, 
SMALL FRUITS AND GRAPE VUES. 
WHITEHALL GB APE, early,excellent, r.cw. 2 yr. 
vines, $3 each; $24 per do*, 1 yr., $2 each; $18 per doz, 
A MANUAL 
Of all Garden Requisites, 
Seeds, Implements, Fertilizers, &c., 
For PRIVATE or MARKET CARDENS, 
FLORISTS and FARMERS. 
FREE ON APFLIC ATION. 
JAMES FLEMING, 
67 Nassau St., New York. 
DREER’S 
IMPROVED LIMA BEAN. 
For description see page 423, Agriculturist, Nov., 1874. 
25 cents per paper: 5 papers, $1.00. 
HENRY A. DREER, PUiladelpia. 
SENT GRATIS. 
CHEAP ENOUGH. 
I will send gratis on application a 46 Page Catalogue, with 
descriptions and testimonials of all my new early and late 
well tested Peaches, with much valuable inlormation of 
what and how to plant, with the exact rotation in the ripen¬ 
ing of all varieties. I offer 10 New Peaches, to be obtained 
of no other Nurseries, this season. I have a large Stock of 
the following varieties at reduced rates: Early Beatrice, 
Early Louise, Early Rivers, Early Alexander. All of the 
above kinds are from one to two weeks earlier than any 
other known varieties. Also several new valuable late 
Peaches, among them one large, well tested Peach, ripen¬ 
ing two weeks after all other Peaches are gone; two 
shipments of ibis Peach were made to Europe in fall of 1873 
via steamer from Baltimore, both lots arrived out in good 
order. All kinds of Nursery Stock furnished at Reduced 
Rates. No. 1 Apple Trees, 6 to 8 l't„ at 15c. each, or $12 per 100. 
RANDOLPH PETERS, 
Great Nortkern and Southern Nurseries, 
Wilmington, Delaware. 
HAWLEY’S 
New Seed Catalogue, 1875, 
of Fresh and Genuine Wethersfield 
Garden and Agricultural Seeds, 
will he published on or about January 1st. My specialty is 
the furnishing of Fresh and Reliable Vegetable Seeds of the 
most improved sorts, suitable for the use of Market Garden¬ 
ers, as well as Farmers and others. Particularly 
Fresh and Genuine Wethersfield Onion Seed 
of all the different varieties. Also 
EARLY AND LATE CABBAGE SEED, 
carefully grown from improved selected stock. 
Catalogues, containing a complete List of Choice Vege¬ 
table Seeds, also Garden and Farm Implements, sent free 
to all applicants. 
Wholesale and Retail Agents for Comstock’s Seed-Sower 
and Onion Weeder. Also Allen’s Drills and Weeders. The 
Best in use. Address 
R. D. HAWLEY, Hartford, Conn. 
Seeds for 1875. 
J. M. THORBUBN & CO. 
15 John St., New York, 
AY ill mail to applicants, free of charge, their 
New Catalogues ol 
VEGETABLE SEEDS, 
FIELD SEEDS, 
TREE SEEDS, 
FLOWER SEEDS, 
SPRING BULBS, 
__ &c., «Sfcc., ike. 
2 00,000 Transplanted Evergreens 
$10.00 will lmv l.nn" transplanted Arhor-vitae, packed 
and delivered at ILK. or Express office. Catalogues, and 
How, When, and Where to Plant Evergreens, mailed for 
stamp. AVM. MORTON & SON. 
Allen's Corner. Cumberland Co., Maine. 
1%TORWAY SI*RUCK for Transplanting 
JLvl or Hedges, 20 to 24 in.—$12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. 
Currants, Gooseberries, and Other Nursery Stock, at low 
rates. WM. H. MOON, Morris villc, Pa. 
