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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
[March, 
S500 IN" PREMIUMS. 
NEW AND CHOICE VEGETABLES. 
IMPORTANT TO POTATO GROWERS. 
TWO NEW POTATOES! 
EXTRA E.4KLI VER105T.-Earliest Potato Known.' 
Seven to Ten Days Earlier than the celebrated Early Hose. Kaonaoudy Productive, anil of ex¬ 
cellent flavor. Price, $1 per pound; four-pound package, $3 —by mail post-paid. 
COMPTOS’S SURPRISE.—82G RuslieSs to llae Acre ' 
An Enormous Cropper, of Pine Quality, ripening a few days later than the Early Rose. Yielded the past 
season, with ordinary field culture, at ihe rate of 833 Bushels to tire Aero! 
Price, $3 per pound—by mail post-paid. 
Orders for either of the above varieties, accompanied by the cash, will be hooked as soon as received, and executed 
in rotation wliile tin- stock lust ;, as soon us the weather will permit. 
Being satisfied of the superiority ot tint two new varieties ol Potatoes ottered by us this Spring, THE EXTRA 
E ARE V VERMONT and COMf-TON’S SURPRISE, we hereby offer the following prizes to those who shall grow 
the largest quantity from one pound of tile Seed purchased from us, with ordinary farm culture. 
For tile 1 arete si quantify of EXTRA EARLY VERMONT front one pound of Seed.$100 00 
For the second largest.. . 75 00 
For the third largest. . . 50 00 
For the fourth hugest. .. 525 00 
For the largest quantity of COMPTON’S SURPRISE from one pound of Seed. 100 00 
For the second largest. 75 00 
For the third largest.. 50 00 
For the fourth la.ge-.-t... 35 00 
ILLUSTRATED CIRCULARS, giving a description of the above, and stating what will be required of those 
competing for premiums, will he mailed to all applicants. 
aA NEW TOMATO! 
THE “ ARurijjjGTON.” 
Early, Solid, avid Enormously Productive.. Originated by H. Dwight Smith, Esq., of Arlington, Va„ and 
is a cross between the Early Smooth Red and Feejee. Fruit of perfect form, smooth, bright red color, very solid, having 
small seed cell?, and o»t> hard core at flic center, being of the same delicate texture and brilliant color 
throughout. Ripens with the earliest. Prnit often weighing 34- !o r4t» ounces, with ordinary field culture. 
Enormously productive, and of excellent flavor. Stands the drouth better than any other variety. 
&T Price , 25 cents per packet; 5 packets for $1. 
Lanes Improved 
IMPERIAL, 
BUCAR BEET. 
This superb variety is ihe 
result ol a caret ul selection 
for several years past of the 
French Imperial Sugar Bern, 
by Mr. Henry Lane, an expo 
l-ienced farmer ol Cornwall, 
Vt. After a satisfactory trial, 
we can recommend it with 
the greatest confidence, as 
being hardier, more produc¬ 
tive, and containing a greater 
percentage of sugar than the 
ordinary variety, and much 
better adapted for cultiva¬ 
tion in this country, either for 
stock or ihe manufacture of 
sugar. AVe hear the most 
favorable reports from those 
who have tested it in various 
sections of the country, all of 
whom are satisfied of its 
superiority. It is the. best 
beet raised for feeding cows 
orvoungstock. From thirty 
to forty tons raised to the 
acre, at a cost of from five to 
eight cents per bnsliel. The 
cheapness with which lliey 
can he raised, the large 
amount of healthy, nutritious 
food raised to the acre, and 
its great value as food for 
cattle, sheep, and swine, 
make this the most profit¬ 
able root to raise. 
Four pounds is the amount 
usually required for one acre. 
See remarks respecting this 
variety in the February Ko. 
of the Am. Agriculturist. 
YTe have purchased the en¬ 
tire stock of Mr. Lane. 
Price, 15 cents per ounce; 
50 cents lour ounces; $1.50 
per pound. 
B. K. BJLISS & SONS, 
No. 23 Park Place, anil 20 
Murray St., New York. 
Bliss’s Improved Long Orange Carrot. 
This superior variety is the result of a careful selection, 
for successive years, of the best-formed, largest, and deep¬ 
est-colored roots of the Imported Long Orange Carrot, by 
which it lias attained a perfection hitherto unknown in tills 
useful vegetable, being larger, better flavored, and-of a 
deeper orange color, anil more sure to produce a crop. But¬ 
ter-makers will find this variety very useful in giving to 
their butter a rich, deep yellow color. We unhesitatingly 
pronounce it the best variety in the market, and one which 
will not fail to give satisfaction to the purchaser. One oz., 
15c.; four ounces, 50c.; one lb., $1.50, by mail, post-paid. 
B. K. BLESS & SOft5S, 
P. O. Box 5,712, New York. 
The following certificates will show' what is thought of this variety in its native locality: 
The Potomac Fruit-Growers’ Poci°ty had on exhibition specimens of Ihe Arlington Tomato, one of the results of Capt. 
H. D. Smith's experiments in hybridizing ibis vegetable—and it was pronounced of superior excellence in size, form, color, 
solidity, evenness of ripening, and flavor. (Signed) PARIS II. FOLSOM, Sec’y. 
FLOWERS and PLANTS 
For the M©afi§e and harden. 
Prom L. J. Tuttle, Assistant Treasurer United States. 
I find the “Arlington’’has in a remarkable degree all the requisites of a perfect Tomato. I know nothing that 
equals it. (Signed/ L. J. TUTTLE. 
ALL, DESIRABLE VARIETIES, 
NEW AND OLD, 
From the President's Gardener. 
The Arlington Tomato, tested under my supervision in the President’s gardens, was superior to any other kind. 
(Signed) ALEXANDER McKERIlICHER, Gardener at the White House. 
From D. 1” Harrington, Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: I wisli to congratulate you on Hie. marked success of your hybrid Tomato, ‘'The. Arlington.” I tested it on 
my farm the past, season side by side with the “ Trophy.” “ General Grant,” and “ Feejee,” and while my other plants were 
older and larger when set, tlie ” Arlington ” ripened fully ten days before any of the others, and lias the further peculiarity 
that the same vines bear an abundance of fruit until the frost kills them, while all oilier kinds witli me have required ah 
extra set of plants for late fruit. Its solidity and flavor alone are enough to mark its superiority over anything I 
have ever seen. 
The Nineteenth Annual Edition, of our celebrated Seed Ca£:elo:'-;iie a:rl Aniatcur's Guide to the Flower 
and Kitchen Garden is now ready lor distribution, and will lie mailed free to our customers of 1872, anil to all 
applicants upon receipt of 25 cents; an edition elegantly bound ill cloth, $',.00. This is without exception the largest 
and best Catalogue ever published in this or any other country. It contains 20D pages, including several hundred 
finely-executed engravings of favorite flowers and vegetables', nn l a beautifully colored chrome of a 
group of snmi' of tlie most popular flowers in cultivation. Also a descriptive list, of 2,000 species anil 
varieties of flower and vegetable seeds, including all the novelties of the past season, with full directions for culture. 
A ‘ ldres3 B. K. BLISS & SOMS, 
P. O. Box 5,713. 3.’! Park Place artel 30 Murray St., New Yorlc City. 
Grown at our Houses in the best, manner. 
SENT EVERYWHERE BY" MAIL,. 
Among other novelties, all should have the new bedding 
plant, a WHITE SALVIA. 
For catalogues, address II. E. CIIITTY, 
Supt. Bellevue Nursery Co., Paterson, N. J. 
CROSMAN BRO.’S Descriptive Catalogue and Guide to 
Flower and Vegetable Garden for 1873, containing a beauti¬ 
ful Colored Plate, and a large number of fine wood en¬ 
gravings. Address CROSMAN BROS., 
(Established 1S10.) Rochester, N. Y. 
Mew mad Hare Plants 
Genuine Wethersfield Onion Seed, 
We have just, received a fine stock ot the above from one 
of the most reliable growers in Wethersfield, which we offer 
at prices greatly reduced from last year. 
OZ. K 15 . 15 . 
Extra Early Red, very early anil productive.25c. $ .75 $2.50 
Wethersfield Large Red, for main crop.15c. .51 I .ri) 
Large Red Oval or Globe .20c. 1.00 3.0) 
While Globe, nil excellent market variety.l ie. 1.25 4.(10 
yellow Globe, very productive.10c. 1.25 ■!/,:> 
Yellow Danvers (True) .25c. .75 2.01) 
White Portugal .SOc. 1.00 3/0 
Early Cracker, an early yellow iiat variety..30c. 1.00 3.50 
The above will be sent,, post-paid, to any address upon re¬ 
ceipt of price. Address B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
Nos. 23 Park Place and 20 Murray si., New York. 
LAWN GRASS SEED. 
By the use of our improved mixture, a beautiful Lawn 
may be made in a very short time. For preparing a Lawn, 
and subsequent management, see our Seed Catalogue. 
Packages of one qt„ 0 mailed to any address, post-paid. 
By express, per peck, $1.75; per bushel, $0.00. 
B. K. BLISS &. SONS, 
Nos. 33 Park Place and 30 Murray st-„ New York. 
Flower Seeds. Flower Seeds. 
33 EC5NDS FOR $I.OO. 
EJY MAIL) POSTAGE E»KE5»ABEH. 
The subscriber, bavins: over 10 years’experience in culti¬ 
vating Flower Seeds, etc., lias made a selection of all the 
most desirable flowers for general cultivation. The list com¬ 
prises over 250 kinds, and a person selecting from it can obtain 
just as fine flowers as if selecting from an expensive fancy 
catalogue, at less than half the expense—as many on the list 
are sold by others at iOe.. 15c.. 20c., and 25e. per package. 
The list will be sent to all who apply for it. 
G. R. GARlSSTSON, Flushing, L. I., N. Y. 
THOBB IT JI WK 
Secure the genu in - . tide bv ordering Them now. Price 
per barrel. U’Aii; ;» Jmshcl. $2.50; or four pounds by mail 
for $ 1 . J M. WHOUBCJRN CO., 
15 J6hu Street, New Yorlc. 
FOR SPRING OF 1873. 
John Saul's Catalogue of New and Beautiful Plants will 
be ready in February, containing a beautiful colored plate 
of the “ Queen of Primroses” ( Primula Japonica). Mailed 
free to all my customers; to others, price 10 cents. A plain 
copy to all applicants free. 
JJOE5N SAl-'L, Wa.slaia»g’to:aB, Eb. C. 
Glioice Plants and Trees. 
{TKR1H BROTHERS, Growers of Orna. 
mental Trees, Plants, and Flowers* Send 
for Catalogue. Newark Nursery, Newark, N. 
Late of Springfield, Mass. 
PLANTS 
in small quantities at 
wholesale rates. New 
Annual Catalogue, now 
ready, sent free. 
Address W. B. WOODRUFF, Florist, "Westfield, N. «T. 
0["P"P iu another column advertisement, about 
kJj-Jfl-l Iowa and Nebraska Lands. 
