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AMERICAN AGRICULT U RI ST. 
[October, 
the "EARLY ROSE” POTATO. 
ORIGINAL STOCK. 
DUTCH BULBOUS MOOTS ! 
DUTCH BULBOUS MOOTS 
(THE ABOVE CUT IS A FAIR REPRESENTATION OF THIS SUPERIOR VARIETY.) 
This Celebrated Potato has proved in every respect, a decided success, and although but a short time has elapsed since its 
Introduction, it already ranks as 
THE VERY BEST EARLY POTATO KNOWN TO CULTIVATORS. 
The good qualities which recommend it to the Public, are: 
1st.—It is from 10 days to two weeks earlier than any other potato. 
2d.—It is of larger average size than any other Early Potato. 
3d.—It is in table quality and delicacy of flavor, without an equal. 
4th.—It is in productiveness the most astonishing variety ever offered to the Public, and the reports qf the yield from 
single pounds, the present season, are marvelous. 
IVe give below a few reports (from parties who purchased seed of us the past spring,) which show in what estimation 
this popular variety is held. 
From GEO. K. ED WARDS, Southampton, Mass. 
“ From the 1 pound of ‘Early Rose’ obtained of you last spring, I dug 95 Pounds of as large and handsome Potatoes 
as I ever saw.” 
From TIIOS. C. ANDREWS, Moorestown, If. J. 
“ I had ‘ Early Rose’ weighing half a pound in seven weeks from planting. One of ray friends planted 5 pounds and dug 
Eight Bushels.’ (At the rate of 90 lbs. from one.) 
From IF. RICHART, Espy, Columbia Co., Pa. 
“ I bought of you last spring One Pound of ‘ Early Rose,’ which I planted MayOlh, and dug August Gtli. After drying 
four days, 1 weighed them, and had 101 Pounds of the finest potatoes I ever raised, several of them weighing over one 
pound each.” 
From WJf. M. WARNER, Watervliet Centre, IF. Y. 
“ I have just dug my ‘Early Rose,’ raised from one pound obtained from you last spring, and have 107 lbs. We have 
had a very unfavorable season, it having been unusually dry. I am coniideht I can raise 21)0 lbs. from one of seed." 
From SAMI. S. IIERSII, York, Pa. 
“ Last spring I purchased from you 5 pounds of ‘Early Rose ’ Potatoes, and have just dug the crop raised from them. I 
have Nine Bushels and one peck, many of the tubers weighing over a pound. Can you beat this?” (This is at the rato of 
111 Pounds from 1 of seed.) 
From J. W. BRIGGS, Postmaster at West Macedon, N. Y. 
“ The ‘ Early Rose ’ Potatoes I bought of you last spring, prove to lie earlier than any other variety I have in cultivation, 
and the yield from it is wonderful. The 6% pounds averaged 107 Pounds from each pound of seed." 
From “ The Elyria (Ohio) Democrat,” August 19 th, 1SG8. 
“ RARE POTATOES.—Mr. II. D. Mills, of l’idgeville, raised this season 200 Pounds of potatoes of the new ‘Early 
Rose ’ variety from one pound of seed. They were very large and solid.” 
We might fill a good sized volume with similar testimonials, but deem the above sufficient to convince the Public as to its 
vast superiority over all other varieties. 
The “Early Rose” spoken of in these reports were cut into single eyes, and in most cases planted in rows 3 feet apart, 
and 12 to 13 inches apart in the row. By this mode, a barrel will plant nearly an acre. We would urge upon parties living 
at tlie South or West, the importance of buying their seed this Fall, as in most localities they will wish to plant before we 
can ship without danger of freezing. 
The following prices have been fixed upon for tliis Fall, and are so low as to bring them within the reach of all. 
1 Pound, postage pre paid. S1.00 
3 Pounds, “ “ . 2.09 
1 Peck, (13 pounds.). 5.00 
1-2 Bushel, (30 pounds.). 8.00 
1 “ (GO pounds.).15.00 
1 Bbl., 2% bush., (1G3 pounds.).40.00 
C PP The casli invariably to be sent with the order. 
Cj 7 “ Post-Office Orders. Currency, or New York Drafts may be sent. 
P?” Orders booked in rotation as received, and potatoes will be shipped as soon after Sept. 1st as the weather will 
permit. No charge for packing or delivering at Express Office. 
S3F" A full Descriptive and Illustrated Circular sent to all applicants. 
Address GESL W. BEST, Broad-street, Utica, N„ Y. 
New and Valuable Strawberries. 
Cuaules Downing, has been fruited by many, who say it 
is the best berry ; plants $1 doz., $4 100, $23 1.000. 
Boydkx's No. 30, monstrous berry, productive as the Wil¬ 
son, now first offered; $1.50 doz., $10 100. 
Dr. Nicaise. A good supply of plants of this wonderful 
berry $1.50 doz., $10100, $75 1,000. 
Romeyn Seedling, plants $1 doz., $8 100. 
Maid of tiie Lake, large, new, productive, $ldoz., $G 100. 
Saraii, new, very large, $1 doz., $5 100. 
Glokdf,, perpetual, fine, 50c. doz., $3 100. 
Jitcunda, very line this year, 50c. doz., $3 100. 
Red and White Alpine, sweet, $L doz., $3 100.—The 10 
varieties, 1 doz. each, $7. 
The following were imported in 1SG7, fruited this season : 
Boulk de Our, 9M inches in circumference, weighs 2 oz., 
productive, very sweet, $1 each, $9 doz. 
Lady, of immense size, fine; plants 75c. each, $G doz. 
Exposition, very large and fine; 50c. each $5 doz. 
Royal Hautboy, a remarkable berry; 50c. each, $3 doz. 
The 1 varieties, one plant each, $2. 
WM. S. CARPENTER, 150 Keade-street, New York. 
A ll wishing to buy or sell Nursery Stock should 
address O. F. BROWNING’S hhuirsci’y Exclunuffc, 
231 Broadway, P. O. Cox 5,806, New York. 
Refers to some of the best houses in the city. 
JAPAN LILIES and 
Hybrid Gladiolus 
FOR THE MILLION. 
PRICES GREATLY REDUCED; also 
LILIUM 
Nurserymen and Dealers supplied much below cost of im¬ 
portation. Prices on application to 
J. M. THORBURN & Co., 
15 John Street, New York. 
Dr. Nicaise, the Mammoth Strawberry. 
Good plants, $1 per doz.; $3 per 50; $5 per 100; same in 4- 
ir.ch pots, carefully boxed, by express, $3 per doz. A dozen 
other kinds Strawberry Plants at low rates. 
Kirtland Raspberry $3 p. 100. American Black¬ 
cap, $2.50 per 100; $15 per 1000. 
Early Goodrich Potatoes. $4 per barrel. 
Send for Price List. R. M. WELLES, Towanda, Pa. 
j. m. th|>rburn & co.’s 
AUTUMN CATALOGUE 
of the above, 
Containing 
HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, JAPAN and 
other LILIES, &c„ &c. 
THORBURN’S SEED WAREHOUSE, 
15 John-st., New York. 
JBulbs foa* Eatiy Flowering;. 
For the convenience of those who do not wish to trouble 
themselves in selecting, we offer the following 
BEAUTIFUL COLLECTIONS. 
^o. a.—ASSORTMENTS OF 
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C Fine Named Double and 
cintlis, for pots, <jlasses or open border. | 
1 Polyanthus Narcissus. J 
Single Hya- 1 
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3 Early Tulips. YYYYYYYYYY. \ ^2.00 
1 12 Flue Mixed Croons. 
[ 1 Persian Iris. 
No. 3.—ASSORTMENTS OF 
l 9 Fine Named Double and Single Hya¬ 
cinths, for pots, glasses or open border. 
0 Fine Double Tulips. 
15 Beautiful Named Early Tulips. 
25 Fine Mixed Crocus. an 
I 3 Polyanthus Narcissus_ $d.uu 
6 Double Narcissus. 
3 Bulbocodium Vernum. 
3 Persian Iris. 
25 Double Snowdrops. 
No. 3.—ASSORTMENTS OF 
18 Fine Named Double and Single Hya¬ 
cinths. for pots, glasses or open border.. 
30 Fine Mixed Crocus. . 
25 Beautiful Named Early Tulips. 
12 Fine Named Double Tulips.. 
4 Polyanthus Narcissus. 
12 Double Narcissus. 
3 Persian Iris. 
6 English Iris. 
1 Crown Imperial. 
G Bulbocodium Vernum. 
[30 Double Snowdrops. 
!■ $ 10.00 
For general assortment of Bulbs, see our Bulb Catalogue, 
mailed free to applicants. 
J. M. THORBURN & CO., 
15 John Street, New York. 
The Michigan Seedling Strawberry. 
The result of fifteen years’ experimenting! For descrip¬ 
tion, see Sept. No. American Agriculturist, last year. (No. 1, 
II.) This new strawberry more than sustains its first prom¬ 
ise, as the best standard variety to succeed the Wilson—a 
week to ten days later, keeps better, more even size, and 
finer fruit. Average product. 4 quarts to 3 hills. First pick¬ 
ing June 24th. Hills held until July 4th, yielded 3 quarts to 
2 hills, sound berries! Twice as productive as Agricultur¬ 
ist, or Jueunda, with same culture! 
“Very good, very vigorous, and very productive. Its col¬ 
or and productiveness will make it a good market sort."— 
Charles Downing. 
Sent in pots by Express. Per dozen, $3.00; per 100. $25.00. 
Address I). HATHAWAY, Little Prairie Ronde, Mich. 
BEARING VINES. 
I offer about 1000 Extra Fine Bearing Vines of the leading 
Varieties. They have been standing in vineyards several 
years and are well grown. Must be sold to clear the ground. 
See my other advertisements. Address 
G. E. MEISSNER, Richmond P. O. Staten Island, N. Y. 
E ARLY ROSE POTATOES, Warranted genuine, 
send by mail pre-paid for 75 cents per pound. 
G. E. MEISSNER, Richmond, Staten Island, N. Y. 
f OHN R. & A. MURDOCH, 
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN, 
112 SMITNFIELD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA., 
Offer for sale the largest stock of FRUIT and ORNAMENT 
AL TREES in Western Pennsylvania, embracing 
15,000 Apple, Dwarf and Standard, 2 to 4 years old. 
7.000 Standard Pear, 1 to 3 years old. 
0,000 Dwarf Pear, 1 to 2 years old. 
10,000 Standard Cherry, 1 to 2 years old. 
3,000 Dwarf Cherry, 1 to 2 years old. 
10,000 Peach, 1 to 2 years old. 
1,500 Plum, 1 to 2 years old. 
5,000 CHOICE ROSES. 
Also, EVERGREENS, SHADE TREES, GRAPE VINES, 
CURRANTS. GOOSEBERRIES, STRAWBER¬ 
RIES, GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS, &C. 
Catalogues sent on application. 
Dutch Flowering Bulbs. 
I will send by mail $2, $5, $10 and $25 collections of Bulbs; 
a good selection of Fine Assorted Varieties free on receipt 
of Price. Send for lists. See my other advertisements. 
G. E. MEISSNER, Richmond P. O., Staten Island, N. Y. 
HAHISGM POTATOES. 
This Standard variety of Potato will be delivered at foot 
of Barclay-st., N. Y., free of freight at the following cash 
prices. Per bbl.. $5.50; 10 bbls. K $50.00. Address 
A. L. CONOVER, Marlboro, Monmouth Co., N. J- 
