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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
Superior Garden and Flower Seeds* 
B. K. BLISS & SON, 
Nosr41TPark Row, and 151 Nassau-st., New York. 
Late Office American Agriculturist. 
Also, 231 Main-st., Springfield, Mass. 
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN 
Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 
Mortieraltraral Imp lesiierats Sc 
©■ardera. fi&gqraisites. 
The attention of all who are interested in the culture of 
Flowers or "Vegetitlbles, is invited to our large and well 
selected assortment of the above—comprising the newest 
and most approved varieties, both of European and Home 
production, the quality of which cannot be surpassed. For 
a list of which, see our 
lew Illustrated Seed Catalogue and 
Guide to the Flower k Kitchen Garden, 
The Fourteenth Annual Edition, enlarged and 
Improved, contains 134 pages of closely printed matter, 
Beautifully Illustrated with 100 Engravings, 
and a descriptive list of Twenty-live Hundred va¬ 
rieties of Flower, Vegetable and Agricultur¬ 
al Seeds, including all the novelties of the past season, 
with explicit directions for their culture; also, a list of 
One Hundred and Twenty-five Varieties 
of French Hybrid Gladiolus, 
Embracing many new sorts now offered for the first time in 
this country—with many other Summer Flowering 
Bulbs, consisting of Amaryllis, Tuberoses, Ta- 
gridias, Lilies, etc. To which is added a list of the 
choicest varieties of Grapes, Strawberries, Rasp¬ 
berries, Currants, and other Small Fruits, Bed¬ 
ding Plants, etc., cultivated at our gardens, with much 
other useful information upon the subject of gardening 
generally. A copy will he mailed to all applicants upon re¬ 
ceipt of 25 cents. Our regular customers supplied without 
charge. Orders addressed as above, either to Hew York or 
Springfield, will be promptly attended to. 
B. X. BLISS to SOEl. 
CUCUMBER—GENERAL GMT. 
Tbe very best variety for forcing.—After three 
years' experience we can confidently recommend this as one 
ot the most desirable varieties in cultivation for forcing. It 
also succeeds well in the open ground. It is perfect inform, 
solid and crisp, and of a most agreeable flavor. Our seeds 
are all saved from specimens averaging from 24 to 30 inches 
in length. 10 Seeds 25 cts. Also, all the leading English 
and Continental prize varieties of Cucumbers and Melons, 
at 25 cts. per packet, or five packets for $1.00. 
Address B. X. BLISS & SON", 41 Park Bow, 
(Late Office of Agriculturist.) Sew York. 
T© the Seed Trade, 
J. M. THORBURN & CO., 
15 John Street, 
. New York, 
Have just published their Wholesale List of Seeds 
for the Wholesale Trade only, for the season of 136S. 
Dealers supplied on application by mail. 
A Sixty IPobibm! ! 2 
As the original introducer of the Marblehead Mammoth 
Cabbage, I offer the public seed grown by myself from the 
choicest specimens of the purest stock. 
This Cabbage has been grown in nearly every State in the 
Union, weighing troth 25 to 00 lbs. For the past few years it 
has been the standard wonder at almost every Agricultural 
fair in the United States and Canadas. The public may rely 
upon my continued care to keep the seed pure from all ad¬ 
mixtures and fully up to its previous high standard. Eaclt 
package lias a fine engraving of this remarkable Cabbage— 
with very full directions for culture on it. Sent post-paid 
to any address for 25 cts. per package, five packages for $1; 
or 100 packages for $17.00. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
Early Goodrich and Harison Potatoes. 
Grown from the Original Stock by the sub¬ 
scriber, by whom they were first sent out. 
Priced illustrated Catalogue on application. 
D. S. HEPFEOit, Utica, Y. 
JUCOTBA — ®UR NO. 70© 
STRAWS® M RY. 
“ The Prince among Strawberries. The fruit is enormous¬ 
ly large, and the plant wonderfully productive. Fruit very 
-solid, and the richest and most highly flavored of any straw¬ 
berry I ever tasted.” 
John N. Jenkins. 
Full particulars of this wonderful Strawberry furnished 
In our Catalogue, for which send at once 10 cts. 
J. SCNOX, 
Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
TIae Tl&s°e© Warrarafs l l 
1st.—I will warrant all the seed I grow to he fresh, reliable, 
and of the highest standard for purity. 2d—I will warrant 
all money sent to my address to reach me, and 3d—I will 
warrant all seed ordered to reach my customers. 1 semi out 
these warrants to give the public confidence in this new 
development oftlie seed trade through the mails. 
I am aware that in taking these responsibilities I shall 
incur some losses, for sometimes packages hurst from care¬ 
less handling of P. 0. Clerks and other causes, sometimes 
they are lost, sometimes stolen, or eaten into by mice, but if 
the public will stand liy me by giving me a fair share of their 
patronage. I will stand bv them and take these risks on my¬ 
self. Catalogue of over 200 varieties of vegetable seeds (over 
100 of which are of mv own growing) sent gratis to any 
address. JAMES J. II. GEEGOEY, Marblehead, Mass. 
IMT1§T 9 S 
WSiolesale Price Current of 
©a&°dera Seeds, 
(For. Dealers Only,) 
is now ready. Those of our customers who have not already 
received a copy, will please notify us, and oblige 
I10BEKT BUIST, Jr.., 
Seed Warehouse 922 and 924 Market-st„ 
PHILADELPHIA. 
giEND to GEO. A. DEITZ, Importer and Grow- 
R? er of SEED WHEATS AND GRASS SEEDS, Cham- 
bersburg. Pa , for a Circular and Price List of the best Seed 
Wheats; best Yellow, White and Sweet Corn; Potatoes; 
Clover-seed; Grass Seed ; Spring Barley; Spring Eye ; 
Oats; Buckwheat. 
A few bushels prime fresh seed for sale by 
JAMES A. ROOT, Skaneateles, N. ' 
TROWBRIDGE’S GRAFTING WAX, of superior 
__j quality, cheaper to buy than to make, put up in large 
S ackages for Nurserymen, in smaller parcels lor retailing, 
[anufactured by F. TROWBRIDGE, Milford, Conn. 
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Office of “ Passaic Caribou Works,” 
150 Front Street, (Corner Maiden Lane). 
MANUFACTURERS OF 
PUHE HOME BUST, 
Fresh Bone Superphosphate of Lime, 
Animal Charcoal, Ivory Black, &c. 
Orders for the above articles manufactured at our Works 
on the Passaic River, N .should he addressed to 
LISTER BROTHERS, 159 Front-st„ New York. 
FARMERS and GARDENERS. 
Planters, Farmers and Gardeners, before 
purchasing manures or fertilizers for the com¬ 
ing season, are respectfully urged to send their 
address and get a Pamphlet and Almanac 
containing certificates of tlio astonishing re¬ 
sults of Double Refined Poudrette upon Cot¬ 
ton, Tobacco, Corn, Grain, ami Vegetables— 
sent free—address THE LODI. MANUFAC¬ 
TURING CO., GG Courtlandt-st., New York. 
ARK AO WE MANUKES. 
A limited supply of fertilizers containing Potash and 
Magnesia, may be obtained of the undersigned. Some are 
specially prepared for particular crops; others contain alka¬ 
line constituents only. They are cheaper than ashes and 
much more effective. 
Early application is important to produce an effect the 
first season. Circulars giving information and directions 
for nse will be sent to those requesting them. 
13. A. GOULD, Cambridge, Mass. 
Fin© Fruit Farm in Hammonton for Sale, 
20 Acres of good land. 5K Acres in Strawberries; 2 Acres 
in Blackberries; 1 Acre in Raspberries; 300 fine choice 
Fruit Trees; 4 Acres of good Cranberry and muck land; 
2 Story House. Price $3,500. Send for a list of Fruit Farms. 
R. J. BYRNES, Hammonton, N. J. 
F RANKLIN TRACT.—20,000 neves on railroad, 
New Jersey.—25 miles south of Philadelphia, good soil, 
mild, healthful climate. Low prices; in lots to suit buyers. 
Some improved farms. Map and full information sent free. 
Address MORRIS & CO., Newfiel’d, Gloucester Co., N. J. 
CLARKS RASPBERRY. 
A few thousand genuine plants of extra quality for sale. 
Send for Circular. , „ 
Hartford Prolific, grape vines from single eyes, No. 1, $100 
per 1000 ; No. 2, $75 per 1000. Concord, No. 2, extra, $35 per 
1000. Rogers’Nos. 4 and 15. $25 per 100. Iona. $20 per 100. 
Samples sent If desired. LYMAN BASSETT, No. Haven, Ct. 
TWflSSOURI MAMMOTH BLACKBERRY, 28° 
1Vj 2. below zero does not injure it. Berries 1J4 by 1 X inches. 
Plants for sale in spring. Also, immense stock of Small 
Fruits lower than by any other party. History of Black¬ 
berry in Price List— ft.ee. Stamps thankfully received. 
Address JOHNSTON’S NURSERY, South Bend, Hid. 
1 ACRES SMALL FRUITS, Philadelphia 
JLoJS'qJyand Clarke Raspberries, Early Wilson and Kitta- 
tinny Blackberries, 40,000 Peaches. Apples, Peers, and Cher¬ 
ries. Send stamp for Catalogue. WM. PARRY, Cirmamin- 
son, New Jersey. 
Mew arad Mare Vegetables. 
I make new and rare vegetables a specialty. Catalogues 
free. JAMES J. II. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
All of the best old and- new sorts of Strawberries, Rasp¬ 
berries, Blackberries, Currants, Gooseberries, &c., &c. Those 
desiring to purchase largely to plant out or to sell again, 
should send stamp for our Wholesale List. Those desir¬ 
ing to know how to plant, grow, market, &c., should send 
ten cents for our 
Instructive and Descriptive Catalogue. 
We have made Small Fruits our practical specialty, for 
the past sixteen years, and have endeavored to give our 
methods of culture, &c„ in this work. Numerous parties 
have written us that they had received a great number of 
Catalogues, books, &c., on Small Fruits, but that ours was 
the best and most practical work of all. One prominent 
fruit grower writes us: “Any person who has never grown 
a strawberry or any other small fruits, can take your De¬ 
scriptive Catalogue and learn by It just how and what to do.” 
We speak of our last year’s (1S'G7) edition. Our new edition 
will contain many additional valuable hints not found ill 
that for 18G7. 
Those desiring to act as our Agents for the sale of plants 
will do well to enclose a stamp for sample circulars, &c. 
B3P” 100 to 300 percent, can he realized ov such. Address 
PUI1DY & IIANCE, South Bend, Ind„ or PURDY’S FRUIT 
FARM, Palmyra, N. Y. 
ETfeEMOREST’S YOUNG AMERICA, 
Uiz The Best Juvenile Magazine. 
A Casket of Games, Fun, Frolic, Music, and Literary Ex¬ 
cellences, adapted for Hie juvenile minds. Every teacher 
recommends it, and every parent approves it. Don't fail to 
seethe splendid January number, and secure a valuable 
household treasure. Single copies, 15c„ mailed free; yearly, 
$1.50, with a good brass-mounted Microscope, or a good 
Knife, as a premium. Specimen copies, mailed free, 10c. 
Demorest’s Monthly and Young America together, $3.50. 
Agriculturist and Young America, $2.00; or to include the 
Monthly, $4.50. Address W. JENNINGS DEMOREST, 
No. 473 Broadway, New York. 
JIWUNDA — OTJJEt WO. 700 
STM A WBJEMli T. 
“A most remarkable point of value in this variety is the 
great number of extra large berries. I saw great quantities 
ten to twelve of which filled a pint.” 
Geo. M. Beeler, Late Sec. Ind. Hort. Soc. 
Pint baskets holding 10 berries, brought in the New York 
market last season, 60 cts. 
Order at once, at least a dozen plants by mail, for jj}l, 
and send 10 cts. for Catalogue. 
J, KWOK, 
Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
J3RIZE POULTRY, OF THE HIGHEST MERIT. 
jgUFF COCHINS, of great beauty. 
|^REY DORKINGS. 
JpEA ancl SINGLE-COMBED BRAHMAS. 
^rHITE FACED BLACK SPANISH. 
IP^HITE-CRESTED BLACK POLANDS. 
JJOUDANS, (French breed). 
^REVECCEURS, (French breed.) 
OLDEN & SILVER-PENCILLED ITamburohs. 
IWHITE CHINA and BREMEN GEESE. 
& YLESBURY DUCKS. 
J&OUEN DUCKS. 
JgRONZE BLACK TURKEYS. 
S. M. SAUNDERS, Port Richmond, 
Staten Island, New Yorir. 
FOIILTK-Yt, 
Imported and ©sir Own Breeding'. 
Our stock having taken about twenty premiums at the 
late Poultry Exhibition, now stands confessedly superior to 
any in the country, the Judges who awarded the $25 
Silver Cup premium, (which was also taken by us), pro¬ 
nouncing them in their opinion, “ the most superior collec¬ 
tion of fowls ever exhibited in this country by any one party.” 
We have also purchased a number of prize pens in addition 
to our own. To make room for a new and still finer stock 
shortly to arrive from Europe, we offer a number of our 
prize birds as well as our other stock, for sale. For Circu¬ 
lars address A. M. HALSTED to CO., Agents, 
68 Pearl-st., New York. 
T HE WHITE HOLLAND TURKEY, White Su¬ 
matra Game Fowls and improved Ohio Chester Hogs are 
bred and sold only by L. B. SILVER, Salem, O. Send stamp 
for Lithograph portraits. 
C ASHMERE GOATS.—150 Cashmere Sliawl 
Goats, selected in Asia, by Israel S. Diehl, for sale. 
Address CHARLES S. BROWN, 
80 Broadway, New York. 
SWINE.—27 pages devoted to Breeding, Feed- 
t-* ing, and the general management of swine, sent to any 
address on receipt of 25 cents) Worth ten times its cost. 
Every farmer should iiave it. Address JAMES YOUNG, Jr., 
Marshalton, Chester Co., Pa. 
To Agricultural Societies. 
Diplomas for prizes, of beautiful and appropriate designs, 
plain or in colors, can be bad in any quantities of 
THE MAJOR & KNAPP Engraving. M’fg. & Litli. Co., 
71 Broadway, New York. 
