298 
AMERICAN A GrEIOTJLTUEIST. 
[June. 
DEATH TO POTATO BUGS 
AND ALL 
INSECTS INJURIOUS to VEGETATION. 
Hammond’s Slugshot. 
Ready for Use and Safe. 
■Guaranteed to destroy Potato Baers. Chinch 
Buss, Rose Bugs, Slugs. Aphis, Bice, Worms, 
Caterpillars, and the Striped Bug upon 
Melon, Cucumbers, Squash, and all 
Insects injurious to Grape Vines, 
Cabbage, Tobacco, Cotton, or Egg 
Plants, Currants, Fruit or Or¬ 
namental Trees, Rose Bush¬ 
es, and ail Shrubs, Green¬ 
house, and Hardy Flow¬ 
ering Plants. 
It is an impalpable powder, combining fertilizing 
properties with poison destructive to the Potato-Bugs in 
the various stages of growth; at the same time the ill- 
effects of Paris Green or danger from having it around 
in quantities, are obviated. Cattle or swine are not liable 
to be harmed by it. It has been used with success in de¬ 
stroying Caterpillars, etc., from Pear and Apple Trees. 
Put up in barrels of 200 lbs. in bulk, $7.50 per bbl. Pack¬ 
ages of 5 lbs., 30 cts; 10 lbs.. 50 cts.: 15 lbs., 75 cts. Cannot 
be sent by mail. Prices to the trade given upon applica¬ 
tion. Descriptive Pamphlets mailed to all applicants. 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, Wholesale Agents, 
34 Barclay St., New Vork City. 
MILLIONS OF PLANTS. 
ONE MILLION CHOICE SWEET POTATO PLANTS. 
Early York, Nansemond, and New Jersey Sweet, $12.00 per 1000; 5000 or more, $1,50 per 1000. 
NEW SWEET POTATO—Extra Early Carolina, originated in North Carolina. Far superior to ail other 
varieties in Earliness, Productiveness, and Quality. Of a bright yellow color; shape nearly round, and shorter than the 
ordinary varieties. Slips planted May 15th, produced edible tubers July 29th. Owing to its extreme earliness, it is better 
adapted to cultivation in the Northern States than any other variety. Does well on any ordinary soil, and is the best of 
keepers. PKICE OF PLANTS, $1.50 per 100, by mail, post-paid ; $1.00 per 100, $7.00 per 1000, by express. 
ONE MILLION CABBAGE PLANTS. ALL GOOD EARLY AND LATE VARIETIES. Premium Flat 
Butch, Barge, Bate Drumhead, &c„ 50 cents per 100, $2.50 per 1000. Lots of 5000 and over, 
$2.00 per 1000. 
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND TOMATO PEANTS. Mayflower, Bivington’s Perfection, Para¬ 
gon, Trophy, Acme, «Stc„ 75 cents per 100, $4.00 per 1000. 
Cauliflower, Egg, Pepper, and Celery Plants at low prices. 
The finest plants grown from our warranted seeds. Carefully packed to carry safely by express to any point in the 
United States. Remit by Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. 
JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, 1114 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa.— 
Combined Drill; also the Horse-Hoe as a Cultivator and Hiller, and as a universal Coverer. We are very certain that farmers and 
gardeners cannot afford to be without our labor-saving tools. Study our Catalogue carefully, and agree with us. Our 32 page Cat¬ 
alogue, with 40 engravings and chapter on proper Cultivation of Crops guaranteed to interest every one working the soil, will be sent 
to vour own address, free, upon receipt of ten names of neighbors, most interested in farming and gardening. L. ALLEN 
Patentees and Sole Manufacturers of the Planet. Jr.. Goods. 127 129 Catharine St-, Philadelphia, Fa, 
JOHN SAUL’S 
CATAI.OOUE of New, Rare, and Beautiful Plants for 
1883, will be ready in February with a colored plate. 
It is full iu really good and beautiful plants, as well as all 
the novelties of merit. 
The rich collection of flue Foliage, and other Greenhouse 
and Hothouse Flauts, are well grown, and at low prices. 
Free to all my customers ; to others, 10 cts; or a plain 
copy gratis. Catalogues of Seeds, Roses, Orchids, Fruits, 
JOHN SAUB, Washington, D ,C. 
etc., gratis. 
Best Market Pear. 
James Vick, Big Boh, and 40 other sorts 
;:V.\ best Strawberries. Hansell, Superb, and 
20 other sort' of Raspberries. 30 sorts 
Grapes, Currants, Gooseberries, Black¬ 
berries. 45 sorts Peaches, Apples, Plums, 
Quinces, &c. Lowest rates. Catalogue 
free. J. S. COBBINS, 
Moorestown, N. J. 
p a B “ g LONDON PURPLE p » 
TRADE MARK, 
B®"If nearest dealer has not got it, write to HEMINGWAY’S BONDON PIJRPEE CO. (Bimited,) P. O. Box 
990, No. 90 Water Street, New York, who will send prices and testimonials- 
ANDRETH 
PEDIGREE 
f 
THE U. S. BVSASL BRINGS US TO YOUR DOOR! 
The most extensive Seed Growers in America. Founded 1 784. Drop ns a Postal Card 
for our PRICED CATABOGUE. Address simply EANDRETH, PHILADELPHIA. 
_ _ 
Will be mailed fkee to all applicants, and to cus¬ 
tomers of last year without ordering it. Itcontains 
about 176 pages, 600 illustrations, prices, accurato 
descriptions and valuable directions for planting 
1600 varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, 
Plants, Fruit Trees, etc. Invaluable to all, espec¬ 
ially to Market Gardeners. Send for it! 
D. M. FERRY & CO. Detroit Mich. 
R unison Nurseries. 
100,090 Peach Trees 
150,000 Mulberry Trees for silk food; best 
varieties. Silk-worm Eggs.—Choice Small 
Fruits.— 75 Acres of Ornamental Trees 
and Shrubs, including Rhododendrons, 
Azalias, Kalmia, Japanese Maples, etc. 
etc. Catalogues Free. 
HANCE & BORDEN, Mang’rs.Red Bank, N. J. 
I BLEY 
OF ALL PLANTS, FOR ALL CROPS, 
FOR ALL CLIMATES. 
We are the largest farmers, largest seed grow¬ 
ers and largest seed dealers anywhere; hence 
have greatest facilities for producing Best Seeds 
All our Seeds are tested, and oniy the best sent out. 
Our Annual Catalogue and Price List brings THE 
GREATEST SEED STORE IN THE 
WORLD TO YOUR OWN DOOR. It in¬ 
cludes all the desirable new and standard varieties 
of Flower, Vegetable, Field and Tree Seeds, and 
Plants. Sent FREE to any address. 
HSRAM S38LEY &. CO. Soedsmen 
Rochester, N. Y. and Chicago. 11). 
per lb. §2.00 
Large Red Wethersfield, “ 1.50 
Danvers Yellow Globe, “ 1.50 
Southport Red Globe, “ 1.50 
“ Yellow “ li 2.00 
“ White “ “ 3.50 
White Portugal or Silver 
Skin, “ 3.00 
Varieties, Bottom 
Peas. Leading 
Prices. 
Spinach, new. very large and crum¬ 
pled leaf, 30c. per lb., $20 per 100. 
Add 16c. per pound if to be sent by 
mail. CATABDGIISS FKEE. 
THE DINGEE & COWARD CO’S 
BEAUTIFUL EVER-BLOOMING 
AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITION. 
1883. 
Lawk MoweCJ 
FOURTEEN SIZES FOR HAND USE. 
Weighing from 21 to 51 lbs. 
THREE SIZES FOR HORSE POWER. 
Graham, Emlen & Passmore, 
Patentees and Manufacturers. 
631 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
EXCELSIOR & CLIPPER 
LAWN MOWERS. 
SoEiietlfiMsg’ tills Year 
Mew, ®r©©d smd Cheap. 
SEHO FOR CIRCULAR. 
CGADBORlV&COLIiWELLM’F’G CO., Newburgh, N.Y, 
STRAWBERRY HULLER. ^ 1 Jg; 
A. S. BUNKER, Lawrence, Mass. 
S WEET POTATO PLANTS for sale May and June. 
The Early Jersey Yellow, by mail, 00 cts.ber 100; by 
by express, 1,000, $2.50; 3,000, $6.00; 5,000, $8.00. These plants 
will be carefully packed, and can be sent long distances. 
S. GRAY, Norwalk, Huron Co., Ohio. . 
ily establishment making a SPECIAL 
BUSINESS of ROSES. 60 LARGE HOUSES 
for ROSES alone. Strong Pot Plants suitable for 
immediate bloom dehvered safely, postpaid,to any post- 
office. 5 splendid varieties, your choice, all labeled, 
for SI; 12 for S2: 19 for S3; 26 for S4: 35forS5: 
75 for SiO; 1 OOfor Si3; WeCIVE a Handsome 
Present of choice and valuable ROSES free 
with every order. Our NEW GUIDE, « complete 
Treatise on the Hose, 70 pp. elegantly illustrated—free to all. 
THE DINCEE & COWARD CO. 
Rose Growers, West Grove, Chester Co., Pa. 
ietrepoiitan Fertilizer 
Remarkable success has 
attended its use the past four 
vears. Composed of Flesh, 
Blood, and Bone. Has in it 
those ingredients necessary to 
good crops, Nitrogen, Phos¬ 
phoric Acid, and Potash. Sold 
at low price'of $25 per ton. 
SEND FOR PAMPHLET. 
HE. 18. Gi-ifiiiig, 
M Cortlandt St., N. Y. 
K 
A I N 5 X, or 
GERMAN POTASH SALT. 
(Containing 23 to 26 per cent. Sulphate op Potash,) Cal¬ 
cined Kainit, Muriate of Potash, Nitrate op Soda, 
Dissolved South Carolina Bone or Acid Phosphate, 
&c., for Fertilizing purposes, imported by us and for sale, 
by cargoes, or in lots to suit, either to arrive or from store. 
Our copyrighted Pamphlet on “ Kainit—How to Use It, 
&c.,” mailed free to any address on application to us. 
SALT. 
Liverpool, Turk’s Island, Rock, Agricultural or 
Refuse, and a variety of the highest grades of FINE SALT, 
for Butter and Table Use, constantly on hand, of direct im¬ 
portations, and for sale in lots to suit. 
ALES. KERR, BRO. & CO., [Established 1849.] 
87 Exchange Place, Baltimore, Md. 
Pier 8. North Wharves, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Name the American Agriculturist. 
Pure Bone Fertilizers, 
Ftire. 
Agents wanted in every township. Address, 
EXCELSIOR FERTILIZER CO., Alliance, O. 
