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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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ONE-HALF THE AVKItAflp orvv 
EARlf 
POTATO. 
Sc Stir© and Get the Genuine. 
B. K. BUSS & SON, 
Nos. 41 PARK BOW and 151 
NASSAU ST,, NEW YORK, 
(OLD OFFICE OF AMERICAN 
AGRICULTURIST,) 
Me offer for sale a fine stock of this valuable Potato, grown expressly for us from the original stock. 
The experience of the past season fully confirms all that we stated in favor of this variety when we first offered it for 
sale last spring. Well-ripened tubers have been exhibited, grown in eight weeks, in the open ground, and we have abund¬ 
ant testimony from many growers proving it to be from two to three weeks earlier than any other variety, of superior 
quality, and enormously productive, yielding from 400 to 500 bushels to the acre. 
A Silver Medal has been, awarded us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and special prizes at various other 
State and County Agricultural Societies, which, with the many favorable reports received from our Customers in various 
parts of the country, authorize us in recommending it as the earliest, most productive, and best .flavored variety in culti¬ 
vation. It is particularly recommended for culture in the Southern States, as new potatoes of this variety can be sent to 
the New York market as early as the more common varieties from Bermuda. 
The following from a few of our correspondents will confirm what we have said. 
Boston, August 26, 1 S 6 S. 
Messrs. B. K. Bliss <6 Son—Gentlemen: I have this day tried on my own table, the Early Iiose Potato. I find it to be 
of the first quality, and have no hesitation in pronouncing it one week or more earlier than the Goodrich Early, and quite 
as productive. Yours as ever, Marshall P. Wilder. 
Newburgh, August 29th, 1868. 
Messrs. B. K. Bliss cfc Son : The Early Bose Potatoes are dry, mealy, and of excellent flavor ; in fact, Hie best early 
potato I have ever eaten, and I have tested most of the varieties lor many years. 
, Yours Respectfully, Charles Downing. 
Peekskill, Sept. 7th, ISPS. 
Messrs. B. K. Bliss <6 Son: I planted nearly a peck of Early Bose Potatoes this spring. They have fully answered my 
expectations, being large, fair, productive, early, and of good quality. I had no means of exact comparison with the 
Goodrich, but am satisfied that they are decidedly earlier. Truly Yours, Henry Ward Beecher. 
Pittsfield, Mass., August 30th, 1868. 
Messrs. B. K. Bliss & Son : “X purchased of you last spring 3 pounds of Early Hose Potatoes. I' gave a friend two 
potatoes, leaving me three; those I planted, from which X have this day dug two bushels and three quarts." 
Yours truly, E. E. Wells, Hector St. Stephen’s Church. 
^ South Wilbraham, Mass., August 31st, 18G3. 
“ Last spring I invested two dollars in one pound of Early Bose Potatoes—planted May 20th, and dug A ug. 20th 143 1-4 
lbs.— many of which weighed X of a pound, and the whole crop the largest potatoes I ever raised.” H. M. Sepins. 
Milford, Conn., July4t.li, 1SC8. 
“ I have Early Bose Potatoes as large as goose eggs, while the Early Goodrich are only as large a* bullets, both planted 
same date, April 15th.” Wm. M. Merwin. 
Mr. Pleasant, Del., August 18th, 1S63. 
” The Early Bose Potatoes I got from you are really early and fine. I planted May 4th, and tool; up July 10th 98 pounds 
of fine potatoes from one pound planting. They were perfectly ripe at that time, and might have been dug two weeks 
earlier for the table.” Henry Clayton. 
We shall be prepared to execute orders from Oct. 1st to Dec. 1st, at the following prices: 
One Pound, Si. Three Pounds, $2, by mail, post-paid. 
One Peck, 85. Half Bushel, $8. One Bushel, 815. 
One Barrel, $40.-60 lbs. to the bushel, 105 lbs. to the barrel. 
Cash to accompany the order. Price to the trade in larger quantities will he given upon application. 
Caution.— In consequence of the great demand for this variety last spring, a spurious variety, which strongly resem¬ 
bled the Early Bose in appearance, but greatly ils inferior in every respect, was widely disseminated, and will doubtless 
be offered again this fall. Beware of Spurious varieties. 
In consequence of the danger from frost in spring, all potatoes designed for early planting should be ordered In the fall. 
Potatoes will be delivered at the Express Offices, Boats, or Railroad Depots in New York City free of charge. 
We also have on hand a large stock of Early Goodrich, Sovereign, Dykeman, llarison, and other leading varieties, at 
lowest market prices, a Descriptive Priced List of which will be mailed to all applicants. 
Address, B. K. B1LISS & SON, Box 5,712, P. O., New York City. 
Or, Drawer No. 11, P. O., Springfield, Mass. 
Dutch Bulbous Flow- 
er Ruots* 
Sent by Mail, Post-paid, at Catalogue Prices. 
13 . K. BLISS & SON, 
No. 41 Park Row, & 151 Massau-st., 
New York, 
(Old Office of the American Agriculturist.) 
Offer for sale a large and well selected assortment of the 
above, including all the most desirable varieties in cultiva¬ 
tion. 
Tim following varieties will be sent by mail, post-paid, 
upon receipt of prices affixed. Selection of varieties to be 
left with us. When less than the specified number are 
ordered, an additional price will be charged. 
Per doc. 
Hyacinths, double or single, fine named varieties. .$3.50 
Hyacinths, double or single, line unnamed varieties 1.50 
Hyacinths, Parisian, double and single, mixed.. 1.58 
Tulips, early double, fine named varieties. 1.50 
Tulips, early double, fine mixed unnamed. 75 
Tulips, early single, fine named varieties.1.50 
Tulips, early single, fine mixed unnamed. 75 
Tulips, Parrot, fine mixed, unnamed. 1.00 
Tulips, Byblocmcn, bizarres and rose, fine named 3.00 
Tulips, Byblocmcn, fine mixed. 1.00 
Tulips, various sorts mixed, unnamed. 73 
Crocus, mixed, blue, white, yellow, and striped. 25 
Crocus, finest named varieties. 40 
Polyanthus Narcissus, finest named varieties.... 2.50 
Polyanthus Narcissus, flue mixed unnamed. 1.50 
Iris, English, flue mixed varieties. 1.00 
Iris, Spanish, fine mixed varieties.. 75 
Ranunculus, fine mixed varieties.... 50 
Anemones, fine mixed varieties. 50 
Gladiolus, hardy fine mixed varieties. 1.00 
Snowdrops, double. 60 
Snowdrops, single. 30 
Hyacinthus, fine mixed varieties. 75 
Japan Idly, red and white, each 50 cents.5.00 
White Lily, (Lilium candidum,). 1.75 
Idly of the Valley. 2.00 
Idlium lengiflonim.. 2.00 
Collections containing a fine assortment of all the leading 
varieties of the above will also be mailed post-paid, as fol¬ 
lows : Collection No. 1, $20; No. 2, $10; No. 3, $5.00; No. 4, 
$3.00. For the contents of each collection and farther par¬ 
ticulars, see Catalogue. 
Also a fine assortment of GREEN-HOtJSE BULBS, com¬ 
prising Cyclamens, Ixias, Oxalis, Sparaxis, Tkitomas, 
Aohimknes, Gloxinias, &c., &c. 
Particular attention is invited to their 
New Illustrated Autumn Catalogue, 
(containing an accurate description of each variety, with 
particular directions for culture, so that any person, how¬ 
ever unacquainted, cannot fail to succeed, also a beautiful 
colored lithograph of the celebrated Lilium Auyatum,) 
which will he mailed to all applicants enclosing ten cents. 
Orders may be addressed to B. K. BLISS & SON, 
Box 5,712, P. O., New York. 
Or, Drawer No. II, Springfield, Mass. 
LILIUM A UM A T UM. 
The Japanese Q,ueen of Lilies. 
We have a fine stock ofthis gorgeous Lily in splendid con¬ 
dition, many of which are of a larger size than any hitherto 
offered. A correspondent of the London Times lias the fol¬ 
lowing remarks regarding this, the most magnificent of 
modern floral introductions: Lilium Auratum,.— This 
golden-rayed Queen of Lilies is the most beautiful of the 
Lily family. It is perfectly hardy; and for the adornment of 
tlie Flower-garden, the Conservatory, and the Sitting-room, 
it is unrivalled. The whole English floral world, on its in¬ 
troduction, was jubilant with delight, hailing its advent as 
an astronomer would the discovery of a star of the first 
magnitude: and in every city, both in Europe and America, 
it lias received ovations such as would have been dear to 
the heart of the most ambitious prima-donna or the most 
successful conquering hero.” 
Specimens were exhibited the past summer in England, G 
to 8 feet in height, with from 50 to 75 (lowers. It is perfectly 
liardy—having stood out the past winter in Massachusetts, 
with a slight covering of straw. A beautiful two-paged lith- 
ograplr, colored true to nature, will be found in our new 
Bull) Catalogue—which will be mailed to all applicants en¬ 
closing ten cents. 
Flowering roots securely mailed to any address uponYe- 
ceipt of prise. 
Extra, size, S2.Q0 each. No. 1, $1.50 each ; $12 
per dozen. No. 2, $1.00 each; $9.00 per dozen. 
A liberal discount to the trade. 
B e K. BLISS'& SON, 
41 Park Row, <& 151 Wassau-st., New York, 
P. O. Address, Box 5,713 New York. 
Drawer No. 11, Springfield, Mass. 
W OLF CHEEK NURSERY.—60,000 Cherry, 
(50,000 E. May), 20,000 Poach, Apple and Pear, Stand¬ 
ard and Dwarf, 500,000 Apple Stocks, extra Pear and Quince 
Stocks. A variety of 'frees and Plants. Our E. May Cherry 
is (we think) the finest in the world. Come and see, or get 
Catalogue free. JOHN WAMPLER, Trotwood, Ohio. 
IMPORTED 
Dutch Bulbous 
AMP JAPAN LILIES 
FOR THE TRADE. 
Our WHOLESALE I,IST, as above, for the Autumn 
of 1868, is now ready for mailing to DEALERS OALY. 
3 . M. TMORI5SJMW & €©., 
3 5 JFoBm-st., Sew York. 
Genesee Valley Nurseries 
ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
FALL OF 186S. 
FROST & CO. offer for sale this Fall a very fine stock of 
Dwarf Apples. 
Extra sized Standard and Dwarf Pears. 
Cherries and Plums, 
Also a large assortment of Small Fruits, Grape Vines, 
Evergreens, Deciduous Ornamental Trees and Siirurs, 
Roses, IIerisackous, Green-House and Bedding Plants. 
Send 25 cents for descriptive catalogues Nos. 1, 2, and 3. 
Wholesale catalogues for Nurserymen, Dealers, etc., mailed 
on application. Address 
FROST & CO., Rochester, N. Y. 
STEPHEN UOYT & SONS, 
New Canaan, Conn., 
Offer to the Trade for the fall of 1868, a large nursery stock, 
consisting in part of Apple and Pencil trees; Van Buretv’s 
Golden Dwarf Peach; Clarke. Philadelphia. Brinckle’s 
Orange. Elm City, and Doolittle Black Cap Raspberries; 
Early Wilson, Kittatinnv, Lawton, and Missouri Mammoth 
Blackberries; Concord, Hartford Prolific. Delaware, Diana, 
Iona and Israella grape vines; Apple Seedlings, one and two 
years old. We invite correspondence, or Potter, personal 
examination of our stock. Sample sent by mail or Ex¬ 
press when desired. 
f RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, ROSES, 
Grape Vines. Evergreens, etc. Send for a Catalogue. 
MAHLON MOON, Morrisvillc, Bucks Co., Pa. 
150,000 Dutch Bulbs, 250,000 
Extra Fear, Apple, Quince, Cher¬ 
ry and Plum Stocks.—New Straw¬ 
berries, Blackberries, Currants, 
&c., Choice New Green-House and 
Window Plants, Seeds and Bulbs, 
by mail, pre-paid.—Garden and 
Flower Seeds, Wholesale and Re¬ 
tail.—Seeds sent on Commission.— 
Fresh Pear Seeds.—Fruit and Or¬ 
namental Trees. Cape Cod Cran¬ 
berry, the most productive sort 
for low or high land, $5.00 per 
1.000, with directions for culture. 
Catalogues gratis. 
B. M. WATSON, Old Colony 
Nurseries, Plymouth, Mass. 
CATALOGUES SENT FKEE. 
M. ©’KEEFE, SON & CO., 
Importers and Growers, Wholesale and Re¬ 
tail Dealers in Flower and Vegetable Seeds, 
Dutch Bulbs, Fruit Plants, Ornamental 
Shrubs, Roses, &c. 
Ellwrtnger & Barry’s Block. Rochester, N. Y. 
For Sale. 
500,000 Apple Seedlings. 2 years old. 
100,000 Concord Grape Vines, 1 to 3 years. 
50,000 Clarke Raspberry plants. 
25,000 Kittatinny Blackberry plants. 
Address STEPHEN HOYT & SONS. 
New Canaan, Conn. 
