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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
[April, 
NEW SEED & HORTICULTURAL WAREHOUSE AT THE OLD OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
los. 41 Parte. How and 151 Nassau Street, New York. 
Also, at £231 Mialm. Street, Springfield, Mass. 
B. 3a. 33LISS & 
Importers and Growers of* fiarden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 
and Dealers In Horde salt ais*al Implements, Fertilizers, ©ai’clen Heqnisites, &c 0 , <&c 3 
The attention of all who are interested in the culture of Flowers and Vegetables is invited to our large and well selected assortment of the above, comprising the newest and 
most approved varieties both of European and I-Iome production, the quality of which cannot be surpassed. For a list of which see our 
New Illustrated Seed Uatalogfie and Amateurs 5 Guide to the Flower and Kitchen Garden. 
The Fourteenth Annual Edition, enlarged and Improved, contains 132 pages of closely printed matter. Beautifully Illustrated with upwards of One 
Hundred Engravings, and a descriptive list of Twenty-five Hundred varieties of Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, including all the leading novelties, with 
explicit directions for their culture ; also a list of 
Qaae Hundred and Fifty Claoiee varieties of French Hybrid Gladiolus. 
Embracing many new sorts not before offered in this country—with many other Summer Flowering Bulbs, consisting of Amaryllis, Tuberoses, Tigridias, Lilies, 
etc. To which is added a list of the most desirable varieties of Small Fruits, Bedding Plants, and much other useful information upon the subject of gardening generally. 
A copy will be mailed to all applicants upon receipt of 535 Cents. 
Our New Illustrated Plant Catalogue will be published early in March, and will contain a list of many New and Rare Plants ; also a descriptive list of all the leading 
varieties of Dahlias, Verbenas, Cannes, Geraniums, and other Bedding Plants. Price 10 cents. A copy of each will be mailed to our Regular Customers without charge. 
We would invite particular attention to the following Collections of Seeds, as well as to the special varieties enumerated, the purity and vitality of which cannot he excelled, all 
of which, with the exception of those noted, will he mailed postpaid to any address in tile Union, (excepting those upon the Overland Mail Route), upon receipt or price affixed. 
Collections of Flower Seeds by Mail. 
The following collections have been sent out from our 
establishment for the past 14 years, and are now favorably 
known in every section of the country. They contain the 
most showy varieties in our large assortment, with full di¬ 
rections for culture. Each packet contains a mixture of the 
different colors and varieties of its species, so that a greater 
display can be made at a much less price than when ordered 
in separate packets. Those unacquainted with Flowers, as 
well as the experienced cultivator, may order without fear 
of disappointment. 
No. 1—contains twenty choice varieties of Annuals_ $1.00 
No.2—contains twenty choice varieties of Biennials, 
and Perennials..!. 1.00 
No. 8—contains ten extra varieties of Annuals and Per¬ 
ennials, embracing many of the new and choicest 
in cultivation. 1.00 
No. 4—contains live very choice varieties, selected from 
Prize Flowers, of English Pansies, German, Car¬ 
nation and Picotee Pinks, Verbenas, Truffaut’s 
French Asters. Double Hollyhocks. 1.00 
Any one remitting $3.00 will receive the four assortments, 
S ostage free. 
0.5—contains fifteen very select varieties of Green¬ 
house Seeds.$3.00 
No. 6—contains one hundred varieties of Annuals, Bien¬ 
nials and Perennials, including many new and 
choice varieties.5.00 
No. 7—contains fifty varieties of Annuals, Biennials and 
Perennials.2.50 
No. 8—contains twenty varieties of hardv Annuals, Bien¬ 
nials and Perennials, for sowing in Autumn.1.00 
The seeds contained in the above assortments are of our 
own selection. Purchasers who prefer to make their selec¬ 
tion from the Catalogue will be entitled to a discount pro¬ 
portionate to the quantity ordered. 
GIANT ASPARAGUS ROOTS BY MAIL. 
Extra, strong, one year old Roots, carefully packed, and 
mailed, post-paid, at $1.23 per 100; $6.00 tor 500 ; $10.30 per 1 , 01 - 0 . 
Collections of Kitchen Garden Seeds. 
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR ONE 
YEAR’S SUPPLY, FOR A LARGE OR SMALL GARDEN. 
The following Collections are made up in the most liberal 
manner, care being taken to give a sufficient quantity of all 
the finest varieties and most useful sorts of Vegetables re¬ 
quired in the Kitchen Garden. 
Assortment No. 5, contains 55 varieties, $3.59 
“ No. 6, contains 33 varieties, 2.00 
“ No. 7, contains 15 varieties, 1.00 
The above are prepared expressly for sending by mail, and 
will be sent post-paid, upon receipt of prices annexed. 
Larger Collections, which can he safely sent by express 
(freight paid by purchaser,) to any part of the country, as 
follows: 
No. 1, $20.00; No. 2, $15.00; No. 3, $10.00; No. 4, $5.00 
For a list of t he contents of each Collection, see Catalogue, 
pages 99 and 100. 
Bliss 5 Improved Loag ©range Carrot. 
This variety originated in Massachusetts several years 
since, and it *is rapidly gaining favor wherever known, and 
is now almost the only variety grown by farmers in this 
section. It resembles the “ Long Orange ” in shape, but is 
superior to it in every respect, being larger, better flavored, 
of a deeper orange color, and more sure to produce a crop. 
Post-paid by mail as follows: 1 oz., 20 cts.; 4 ozs., 05 cts.; 
8 ozs., $1.10, one pound, $2. 
Connecticut Seed Jbeaf Tobacco. 
I5e Sure and Get tlio Best. 
A superior lot raised by special contract with one of tho 
most successful onltivatorsin the Valley of Hie Connecticut. 
Packets with full directions for culture, curing and packing, 
mailed to all applicants at following prices. 
1 oz.. 35 cts.; 4 ozs., $1.00; 1 pound, $3.50. 
Lilfain Auratiiuio 
New Golden Rayed Japan Lily 
At Greatly Reduced Prices. 
AYe are happy to inform our friends that we have received 
a large consignment of this magniticent Lily, only sixty days 
from Japan—in splendid condition, which we can offer at 
greatly reduced prices. This species is reputed to be the 
most beautiful of all known Lilies. Its wonderful propor¬ 
tions and peerless symmetry of bloom surpass all accounts 
given by travelers—and plants exhibited since its introduc¬ 
tion into this country have more than realized the great 
anticipations of its wonderful features. The individual 
blossoms are from eight to ten inches in diameter, of deli¬ 
cious fragrance, ground color of pearly white, which is 
often suffused with a golden tint, and elegantly studded 
over with spots of rich chocolate crimson, with a golden ray 
or stripe running through the center of each petal. It is 
perfectly hardy, besides being admirably adapted for pot 
culture. 
Strong Flowering Bulbs. $1.50 each; $12.00 per dozen. 
Second size, do. do.$1.00 *• $ 9.0J “ 46 
The Trade supplied upon liberal terms. 
EARLY ROSE POTATOES. 
Our stock of this valuable Potato being exhausted, we 
shall not he able to fill any more orders until the fall. For 
a list of other popular varieties see our advertisement in 
March Agriculturist. 
Seeds tor Hedges. 
Barberry— very hardy, produces a fine, compact hedge- 
valuable alike for its fruit and security against intrusion 
from man or beast. 1 oz., 40 cts., 4 oz., $1.50, pound, $5.00. 
Money Iioesist or Tlirec Vl&ornecl Acacia.— 
Very hardy, affords ample security against all intruders, 
well adapted for the Prairies, 1 oz., 15 cts., 4 oz., 35 cts., 
pound, $1.00. 
Osage Orange, 1 oz., 15 cts., 4 oz., 35 cts., pound, $1.00. 
YVe earnestly request our correspondents to give their Name, Post-office Address , County and State , distinctly written in full. All orders should he addressed either to 
B. K. BTiISS & SON, P. O. Box 5712, IV. Y.; Or, Draw No. 11, Springfield, Mass. 
Private Families who aim to raise vegetables of the best 
quality only, need not to be reminded 46 lags do not 
grow on tliistlcs,” nor that from good seed alone 
can good vegetables be obtained. 
Seeds may, indeed, grow freely enough, but unless tliey 
prove good in every respect, it were better they had not 
grown at all. The seeds offered by us being mainly the prod¬ 
uce of Bloomsdale, raised under our own personal super¬ 
vision, with the aid of years of practical experience, we are 
enabled to speak with entire confidence as to their quality, 
and of the reasonable probability of satisfactory results. 
We have but few “ Novelties ” to offer. Our experi¬ 
ence (obtained at some cost) is that out of the multitude of 
that class of vegetables advertised for sale, in most cases the 
good are not new, and the new are not good— substan¬ 
tial, staple, well-known sorts are in the main the most reli¬ 
able. 
Purchasers who do not reside within ready access of the 
city, nor near merchants or druggists who vend our seeds, 
can be supplied by mail, post-paid. Priced Catalogues, for 
family use, with the Hural Register for 1SG3 (abound¬ 
ing in useful hints), will he mailed, without charge, to all 
who apply enclosing a 3-cent stamp. 
DAVID LAMDRETH & SOM, 
Nos. 21 & 23 South Sixth-st„ 
PHILADELPHIA. 
HOICE GERMAN FLOWER SEEDS Tft COL- 
lections, the finest assortment ever offered. Pre-paid by 
mail. Catalogues to any address. By the 100 or 1.000 papers 
to the trade. Trade Lists now ready. B. M. WATSON, Old 
Colony Nurseries and Seed Establishment, Plymouth, Mass. 
71 BEST KINDS 
OF 
SEED POTATOES, 
ALSO 
CIKDICE VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
See our Advertisement In March No. of Agriculturist; 
or send for Illustrated Priced Catalogue. Sent Free. 
Address L. D. SCOTT & CO., 
Huron, Ohio. 
~TMlTlfEW” ~1 )Wm7e _ ~PETUNIT” 
“ EDWARD BECH.” 
FROST & CO., Rochester, N. Y., offer this magnificent Pe¬ 
tunia to the public for the first time. 
This variety we consider the handsomest and largest ever 
offered, and is so considered by all who have seen it. It is a 
fine acquisition to the flower garden, and none should be 
without it. 
Price, $1 per Plant; $9 per Dozen. 
Colored lithographs ot' the above plant will he sent to all 
applicants on receipt of 25 cts. for each, but to purchasers of 
one dozen plants one plate gratis. 
Address FROST & CO.. 
Genesee Valley Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. 
Choice Seeds from Rhode Island. 
Barrett’s Early Calibage, as good as Brunswick, price 25 
cts. per package, $1 per oz. Brunswick, raised by J ohn Fot- 
tler, $1 per oz. Jersey Wakefield 50 ets. per oz., $G per lb. 
Green Savoy 30 cts per oz.. $-1 per lb. White French Turnip, 
the purest in the country, $1 per lb. Red and Yellow Onion. 
Blood Turnip Beet. Early White Dutch Turnip, Late Round 
Turnip, Horn and Orange Carrot, Asylum Sweet Corn, Early 
Narragansett Sweet Corn, and various oilier seeds of our 
own growing, for which we were awarded the first premium 
at the New England Fair the past season. All Seeds war¬ 
ranted. Send orders to W. E. BARRETT & CO.. 
Providence, R. I. 
ure Sorgo Seed, warranted. Hand Garden Cul¬ 
tivator, warranted to save the labor of four men. Send 
for Circular. BLYMYER, NORTON & CO., Cincinnati, O. 
Flower Seeds! Flower Seeds! ! 
FROST <&> CO., 
Genesee Valley Nurseries, Rochester, H7Y., 
Have just received from Europe a fme collection of 
Flower Seeds, which they offer for the Spring of 1SGS. 
Catalogue sent to all applicants upon receipt of Postage 
Stamp. Address, FEtOST 1 & CO., 
, Genesee Valley Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. 
Knox Fruit Farm and Nurseries. 
150 ACRES devoted to SMALL FRUITS. 
The New York and Philadelphia Markets furnished with 
their choicest Strawberries from our establishment. 
Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of 64 
Pages furnished for 10 cts.j 
J. KKOX 
Box 155, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
SQUASHES AND ONIONS. 
I have written two very thorough works, one on the cnlti- 
vation of each of these vegetables, in which the directions 
given for every step of the process for selecting soil, prepar¬ 
ing, manuring, planting, protecting from insects, weeding, 
gathering, ripening, storing and marketing the crop, are so 
very minute, that the new beginner can be equally success¬ 
ful with experienced growers. Each work is fully illustrat¬ 
ed. Sent to any address, and warranted to reach the pur¬ 
chaser, at 30 cents eaeti. If on reading them any person 
thinks he has not got his money's worth, I will refund it 
gratis. Catalogues of choice vegetable seed, over one hun¬ 
dred varieties of which I myself grew, sent free, to nil—the 
seed warranted. JAMES J. II. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
CMSBY 5 § EARLY SWEET COM. 
This new variety of corn is early, sweet, and large; unlike 
most early varieties it averages twelve rows and well tilled. 
It is taking tire place of all others, giving great satislaction. 
Our stock grown from the original. Price per pkt. 15 cents. 
Address, WASHBURN & CO., 
HortT Hall, Boston, Mass. 
