AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
125 
PARSONS & CO® 
Are now sending out from their 
NURSERIES AND GREEN-HOUSES 
AT 
FLUSHING, LONG ISLAND. 
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, 
J EVERGREENS. 
Flowering Shrubs, Vines, Roses, &c., &c., 
of the best varieties and of handsome form and vigorous growth. 
I,'or lists of varieties they refer purchasers to their advertise, 
meats in the February and March numbers of the Agriculturist, 
and to their priced catalogues, which can be obtained by appli¬ 
cation, h y mail, and at 179 Broidway, and 1CD Waler-st., New- 
York. 
They invite attention to their fine stock of 
FRUIT TREES, 
of all the different species, and they offer at low rates, a fine col¬ 
lection of Dwarf Pear Trees, 
Peach Trees, of 1 and 2 years’ growth, 
Cherry Trees, 
Apple Trees, 
Kaspberries, 
Blackberries, 
Currants, Versailles, Cherry, &c., 
Pear stocks, very strong, transplanted. 
They invite special attention to their stock of 
EVERGREENS, 
especially 
Spruces, 
which range from small plants, transplanted at $25pertliousand, 
to those of 10 feet in high'. 
Particular attention has been given to their being handsomely 
formed and well rooted. 
Their collection of 
LAWN AND AVENUE TREES, 
is unsurpassed, and they can put at very low rates, by the hun¬ 
dred and thousand, a large variety of choice 
Flowering Shrubs. 
They ask the attention of the Trade to their collection of 
New and Karo Plants, 
of various sizes, and suited both for Nursery planting and for 
immediate sale. 
Orders will be filled with promptness and care. 
Trees and plants delivered on Fulton Market Wharf, free of 
charge lo the purchaser. 
PEAK 'TREES. 
Pyramid and Standard Pear Trees, on both Quince and Pear 
Stocks, of all the leading kinds, of fine shape, very thrifty, and 
well rooted, for sale by the subscriber. These trees are among 
the best in the market.and may be relied upon in every respect. 
Price for selected trees, from 4)£ to 6 feet high, $40 per 1UU. 
Small lots 50 cents each. THOS. W. FIELD, 
140 FuUon-st., New-York. 
I'Eae Moolier Strawberry, 
THE BEST YET INTRODUCED. 
The attention of amateurs and growers of fruit for market is 
again called lo this Strawberry. All that its friends have hith¬ 
erto claimed for it has been more than fulfilled, and testimoni¬ 
als without end could be produced to attest its superiority over 
any other sort. 
The following, making a list of advantages, all of which no 
other Strawberry can claim, constitute its cliiel point s of excel¬ 
lence: and planteis are confidently asked to verify them' 
1 st—The plant is very vigorous and perfectly hardy. 
2d—It is as productive as any other variety. (“Wilson’s Al¬ 
bany ” not excepted.) The fruit is borne in large clusters—more 
than 20 perfect berries being frequently gathered from a single 
stem. 
3 d—The flowers are all perfect and uniformly productive of 
fruit, consequently there are no barren plants. 
4tn—The fruit is absolutely unequalled in flavor, in color a 
rich dark crimson or mahogany extending into the heart of the 
Perry, which is firm and solid to the center: Of the largest 
size yet tender and delicate. 
5 th—It takes the 1st premiums wherever exhibited. See re¬ 
ports of various horticultural societies. 
Plants in any quantity desired may be obtained pure and 
strong from the grounds where it originated. Packages are put 
up to go safely to any part <*f the United States by mail or ex¬ 
press. Order for'Spring planting, if only a few for trial, of 
H. E. HOOKER & CO., 
Price S2 per 100. Commercial Nurseries, 
15 per 1000. Rochester, N. Y. 
W ILSON’S ALBANY SEEDLING.— 
The best and most prolific Market Strawberry. Yields 
150 to 200 bushels per acre ! Genuine Plants of this superior va¬ 
riety for sale, in large or small quantities. Price, $10 a thou¬ 
sand—SI 50 a hundred or $L for fifty. 
True Red Antwerp Raspberry Canes, $4 per 100—$2 50 for 50, 
or 1C for SI. 
New-Roe.helle (or Lawton) Blackberry Canes, $10 for 100—$6 
for 5')— S3 for 24—$2 per dozen. 
All plants ordered, securely boxed and delivered in Albany, 
without extra charge. 
Ordors accompanied by cash promptly attended to. 
WM RICHARDSON. 
96 South Pearl-st , Albany, N. Y. 
P EABODYVS SEEDLING STRAWBER- 
RY PLANTS delivered at any Express Office in N. Y for 
$10per 1000. N. HALLOCK, Queens, Queens Co., N Y. 
Cranberry Plants. 
GENUINE PLANTS OF THE BELL VARIETY. 
NEW-ROCHELLE (Lawton) BLACKBERRY. 
HOP-TREE or Ptelia Trifoliata—superior to common hops 
for culinary purposes, a’so very ornamental. 
Circulars relating to the above will be forwarded to applicants, 
Also for sale Tree Yarnisli for keeping out air and wa’er from 
cuts, wounds, &c„ on trees. 6 bottles for ? 1. For sale by 
F. TROWBRIDGE & CO., 
At the New-Haven Nursery, New-IIaven Ct 
Fruit and Ornamental Trees 
For gprifiBg of 
ELLWANGER & BARRY, beg to inform Planters, Nur¬ 
serymen and dealers in trees that they have still on hand to 
offer lor Spring planting a large stock of the following named 
articles of superior quality in all respects. 
FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 
Standard Pears on pear Stock 2 and 3 years from bud. 
Dwarf and Pyramid Pears on quince stock, 2 & 3 yr.frombud. 
Dwarf and Pyramid Apples on paradise and Doucin, 1, 2 and 
3 years from bud. 
Standard Cherries on Mazzard stocks 2 years from bud. 
Dwarf and Pyramid Cherries on Mahaleb stocks, 1 and 2 
years from bud. 
Apple Quinces, grafted 2 and 3 years from graft. 
English Walnuts, Butternuts, Spanish Chestnuts. Filberts,&c. 
Hardy Grapes, including Isabella, Catawba, Clinton, Con¬ 
cord, Diana, Rebecca, Monteith, 
and other new varieties. 
Foreign Grapes for Vineries, all the most esteemed varieties, 
well ripened plants in pots, 1, 2 and 3 years old 
from the eye. 
Blackberries, New-Rochelle or Lawton, and Dorchester. 
Gooseberries. The American Seedling, and large English va¬ 
rieties. 
Strawberries, upwards of 60 varieties, including all the best- 
American and Foreign varieties. 
Currants, Red Dutch. Victoria. White Grape, Black Naples, 
Black English. &c., &o. 
Rhubarb, Mvatt’s Linnseus, Victoria, Prince Albert, &c 
Asparagus, Strong Roots. 
STOCKS. 
Mazzard Cherry Seedlings. Mahaleb Cherry Seedlings. 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 
Deciduous Standard Lawn Trees. 
Deciduous Weeping Lawn Trees. 
Evergreen Trees, embracing an immense stock of Norway 
Spruce from 6 inches to 6 feet, also rare 
California Evergreens, &c. 
(See special Advertisement.) 
Flowering Shrubs, all the most desirable, a very laige stock 
Climbing Shrubs, of all sorts. 
Roses, The largest stock in the country of all the best sorts 
both on t he Manetti Stock and on their own roots—(See 
Catalogue). 
Herbaceous Peonies, a superb assortment of more than 
75 varieties. 
Dahlias, over 100 of the most beautiful varieties including the 
latest novelties. 
Phloxes, an unrivalled assortment embracing all the classes. 
Dielytra Spectabilis, the most charming hardy border plant 
in cultivation, over 10,000 plants. 
Chrysanthemums, both large and pompone varieties, the 
newest and best. 
Carnations and Picotees, a fine collection. 
Delphinium Hendersonii, Magnilicum, and other beautiful 
sorts. 
Besides all the most desirable hardy border plants grown 
(See Descriptive Catalogue No. 3). 
GREEN-HOUSE AND BEDDING PLANS. 
All the most useful and popular plants such as Fuchsias, Ge¬ 
raniums, Heliotrones. Veibenas, Petunias, Lantanas, Veroni¬ 
cas, Hydrangeas, Bonvardias, Piumbagos, &c., 8tc., grown ex¬ 
tensively and supplied in quantities, or by the dozen, assorted, at 
low rates. (See Catalogue No. 3.) 
SUMMER AND AUTUMN BLOOMING BULBS. 
A superb collection of the new Gladioli, and Japan Lilies, be¬ 
sides Tuberoses, Tigridias, &c. 
We can sav without boasting that our present stock has never 
been surpassed in vigor, health, and beauty of growth. We in¬ 
vite all parties interested to examine it and satisfy themselves. 
Packing for distant parrs, executed in the most careful and 
skillful manner, and customers treated in all respects with fair¬ 
ness and liberality 
For full and detailed information respecting the stock, prices, 
ternn*&o.,we refer to the following catalogues which will lie 
sent (p'atis, pre-paid to all who enclose one stamp for each. Viz. 
No. 1.—Descriptive Catalogue ot Fruits. 
No. 2.—Descriptive Catalogue of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, 
Roses, Sic.. &c. 
No. 3.—Descriptive Catalogue of Dahlias, Green-House, and 
Bedding Plants, &c. 
No. 4.—Wholesale Catalogue for Nurserymen, Dealers, and 
others who purchase in large quantities 
ELLWANGER & BARRY, 
Mount Hope Nurseries, 
Marcli 1st, 1859. Rochester, N. Y. 
Stephen Hoyt and Sons, 
New Canaan, Ct. 
3 1-2 MILES FROM NORWALK. 
Offer for sale a large and choice stock of Fruit and Orna¬ 
mental Trees. Comprising 
30,000 Apple Trees. 3 and 4 years from the bud or graft. 
20,000 Peach Trees, 1 year from bud. 
Ami an assortment of Pears (Standard and Dwarfs), Cherries, 
Plums. Apricots, Quince, &c., &c. 
20.000 Norway Spruce from 1 to 5 feet high. 
20,000 American Arbor Vities, from 1 to 6 feet high. 
100,000 Sugar Maple Seedlings, 1 year old. 
100,000 Elm Seedlings, 1 year old. 
20.000 French Quince Stocks (Well rooted ana Cheap). 
New Canaan, Ct., Feb. 16th, 1859. 
AMERICAN HOP TREE. 
The subscribers recommend the above Tree ns a substitute for 
the unsightly and troublesome Hop Vines. The Hops grow in 
large clusters, are much stronger, and always preferred to the 
ordinary Hops. 
The tree is perfectly hardy, highly ornamental, and will bear 
the second year from seed. Trees from 75 Tents to $1 50 each, 
or seeds free by mail for nine three cent stamps. 
MclLVAlN & YOUNG, Seedsmen and Florists, 
9 John*st., New-York. 
T HE SUBSCRIBER furnishes Fruit and 
Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs.Grape Vines. Plants 
and Shrubs of all kinds carefully packed from the best nurseries 
and conservatories in the United States. 
Books, all the standard works on Manures, Farming, Garden¬ 
ing, Fruits. Cattle, Horses, Sheep. Swim*, Poultry, etc., at pu¬ 
blishers prices. R. L. ALLEN, 191 Water st., N. Y. 
E LLWANGER & BARRY’S “ Mt. Hope 
Nurseries,” Rochester. N. Y. The largest Nurseries in 
this country. Agency at Agricultural Depot KW Murrav-9t.. N. 
Y. HENRY F DIBBLEE 
Rare and Beautiful Flowers. 
IS. K. B1LS§§, 
Seedsman and Florist- Springfield, Mass. 
Would invite tne attention of all who love the cultivation of 
Flowers to his large and splendid assortment of English, French 
and German Flower Seeds, received from the most trustworthy 
sources, and embracing all of the most desirable varieties ir» 
cultivation. 
The seventh annual edition of his Descriptive Catalogues of 
Flower, Vegetable and Agricultural Seeds arranged on an im¬ 
proved plan ,:md containing much valuable information, both to 
the novice and amateur, is now ready for delivery, and will be 
sent post-paid to all applicants on receipt of a postage stamps. 
♦ FLOWER SEEDS BY MAIL. 
For the accommodation of those who reside at a distance he 
has prepared the following assortments, containing only the 
most showy varieties, and those of easy culture, which will be 
sent post-paid to any address in the Union at the following prices 
Assortment No. l—consists of twenty choice varieties 
of Annuals.$1 00 
No. 2.—consists of twenty choice varieties 
of Biennials and Petennials.$1 00 
No. 3—consists often extra fine varieties of 
Annuals and Perennials, embracing many 
of the new and choicest in cultivation.. $1 00 
No. 4—consists of five very choice varieties 
selected from Prize Flowers of English 
Pansies, German Carnation and Picotee 
Pinks, Verbenas. Truffaut’s French As¬ 
ters and Double Hollyhocks. $1 00 
Purchasers remitting $3.00 will receive the four assortments 
postage free The above collections have been favorably known 
in every section of the country for the past five years, and can 
be confidently recommended to all who wish for a fine displuy 
ct Flowers at a moderate cost. 
The following additional assortments (his selection) will also 
be sent, free of postage, at the prices annexed : 
Assortment No. 5—contains fifteen very select varie¬ 
ties of Green-House Seeds.$3 00 
No. 6—contains one hundred varieties of 
Annuals, Biennials anil Perennials, in¬ 
cluding many new and choice varieties_$5 00 
No. 7—contains fifiy varieties ot Annuals, 
Biennials and Perennials.$2 50 
No. 8—contains twenty varieties of hardy 
Annuals, Biennials and Perennials, for 
sowing in the autumn.Si 00 
All orders must he accompanied with the cash.—Remittances 
can he made in current Bills or Postage Stamps. 
In addition to the above he offers a large and well selected 
assortment of Dahlias, Verbenas, Roses, English Carnation and 
Picotee Pinks, Double Hollyhocks, Petunias, Herbaceous and 
Bedding Plants of every description, a Catalogue of which will 
be published in April and sent to all applicants enclosing a 
postage stamp. B. K. BLISS. 
TSABELLA AND CATAWBA GRAPE 
EL VINES, of proper age for forming Vineyards, cu tivated 
from, and containing all the £ood qualities which the most im 
proved cultivation for over eighteen years, has conferred on the 
Croton Point Vineyards, are offered to the public. Those who 
may purchase, will receive such instructions for four years, as 
will enable them to cultivate the Grape witn entire success 
provided their locality is not too far nort h. 
All communications addressed to It. T. UNDERHILL, M D 
New-York. or Croton Point, Westchester Co , N. Y., will re¬ 
ceive attention. 
Having ripened his whole crop of Isabella and Catawba 
Grapes in 1857, the coolest season and most difficult to ripen in 
20 years, lie is confirmed in the belief I hat a good crop of fruit 
can be obtained every vear, by improved cultivation, pruning, 
&c., in most of the Northern, all of the Middle, Western and 
Southern States. 
N. B.—To those who take sufficient to plant six acres as he 
directs, lie will, when they commence bearing, furnish the own¬ 
er with one of his Vine dressers, whom he has instructed in his 
mode of cultivation, and he will do all tho labor of the Vine¬ 
yard, nnd insure the most perfect success. The only charge, a 
reasonable compensat ion for the labor. 
Also, APPLE-QUINCE TREES, (which are sometimes 
called Orange Quince.) for sale as above. 
Also for sale at his Wine and Grape Depot, No. 293 Broadway 
New-York, by the case, in bottles. 
PURE ISABELLA AND CATAWBA WINE, 
Made bv competent persons, under his own inspection, at Cro¬ 
ton Point, from perfectly ripe grapes, suitable for medicinal, sa¬ 
cramental, and all other purposes where a pure wine is ilesira 
hie R. T. UNDE R HILL, M. D. 
Plants of Delaware. Diana, Con- 
, cord. Hartford. Prolific, and 56 other varieties 
of New Hardy Native Grapes, all grown from well ripened wood 
Also, Lawton Blackberry and Brinckle’s Orange Raspberry 
Plants, by the dozen, hundred or thousand. Prices reasonable 
HOAG & CRATNE. 
Woodlawn Nurseries, Lockport, N. Y. 
15,000, 
THE HARTFORD PROLIFIC GRAPE. 
Vines for sale by J. MA^ON & CO. 
Hartford, Conn. 
See advertisement in Agriculturist for March, p. 94. 
G 
RAPE VINES—3,000 Isabella and Ca¬ 
tawba Grape Vines fnr sale by 
SIDNEY E VAN WYCK, 
Fislikill, Dutchess Co., N. Y. 
TUST ARRIVED—Per steamer Bremen , 
OF from Hungary, tS.nnn Grape Vine Slips, of the best varieties 
For sale cheap, at JOHN KOLBER’8. 592 Broadway, N. York 
Instructions as to planting, cultivating nnd treating; vines given 
/1IAOO—FOUR THOUSAND GOOD 
4ILUUa f r TR oNG LAYERED CONCORD GRAPE 
VINES at S10 per hundred, or Sfi per dozen. 
(4000) — Four thousand ALLFN’S HARDY RASPBERRY 
PLANTS at Sf, per hundred, or Sin per thousand. Cash must 
accompany tile order. GEO. SEYMOUR k CO , 
South Norwalk, Conn. 
S EEDS—For Field and Garden use, in- 
eluding choice varieties of Corn, Peas,&c. For Mile at Agri¬ 
cultural Depot. IOC Murray st., N Y H F DIBBLEE. 
