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the AMERICAN GARDEN. 
A Present to Every Subscriber 
TO 
THE AMERICAN HARDEN. 
uKuniwblo take 
l-onrtnv .7 ^ -ivjuJilJlCAN UAKDEN WOVtU tO OVOrv 
fi'loncUv vppnmViH®* ‘Idsli'o to give a 
roarlevJ dli'cct kind to each one of our 
nncl having unusual facilities for 
offer 1 ° ddocls, etc., cleslrahlo for'use or for tidal, wo 
nmi suhsoriher to Tiin Ajihkican Gauden Ills orlicr 
named **** Seed, Plant, or Bulb parcels 
ve*iF3^?i? IS TO EVEllY SUBSCRIBEE, for one 
yeai, wbotUor subsoribiug smgly, or lu Preuiiuiu or other Clubs. 
sending your subscjidjitlon or giving It to club gather- 
ors, give in eacli case tlio letter indicating wliat 3*^011 dcsli'c. 
[^^Our readers will notice that niaii 3 '’ of the things named 
are nexo and rare^ and of extraordinary merit. To purchase 
these (if they could all bo bought) ^Y 0 uld cost 26 to 60 cents each. 
ONE CENT WELL SPENT!” 
Send a Postal Card for the 
AMERICAN GARDEN PREMIUM LIST. 
Very Desirable, Useful, and Excellent 
PllHIUH 
INCLUDING 
A VALUABLE PRESENT...FREE The American Garden. 
POSTAGE PREE. All the arti(des offered as presents below 
will be sent postage prepaid. 
FLOWER SEEDS. 
J)irecli<yiis for culture are given icitli each paclcagc. 
. Wild Garden Seeds .— A half-onuce packet. This novelty 
in fl.<^er gardening, which was ilrst inti’oduced as an Ameri¬ 
can Gaiu>£N continues to he a general favorite: and 
being in greater demand than ever, we retain it among our 
premiums. The present selection contains over 100 varieties 
of choice flower seeds, which, in single packets, could not be 
bought under $5.00. 
B. Single palilias .— A packet of seeds carefully selected from 
over 100 varieties, comprising all the most brilliant and decided 
colors. If sown in early siiring, in pots in the house or in the 
hot-bed, flowering plants may be had by mid-summer. 
C. German Fancies.— A packet of lif ty seeds of these lovely 
flowers, of which one can never get tired. The seeds here 
offered are from the best and choicest collection in Germany. 
D. Asters, Choicest JUiarcrf.—The most desirable and valued 
varieties of the best German and French strains, are repre- 
seated in these i)acket8, wbicb are vastly superior to -what is 
generally known as Mixed Asters. 
E. Everlasting JPlotecrs.—A mixed packet of 12 distinct varie¬ 
ties. This class of flowers is constantly incroasiug in favor ; 
and for winter bouquets and decor,ations generally nothing is 
more treasured. All are annuals of easy culture. 
E. Ornamental (?)•»««(».—A mixed packet of the twelve best 
varieties. As an accompaniment of flowers, fresh or dried, in 
bouquets or vases, nothing can be more aiiproprlato and 
graceful tliau sprays of ornamental grasses. 
VEGETABLE AND FARM SEEDS. 
G. Pea, Bliss’ Ever-hearing _A sample packet of this extraor¬ 
dinary new wrinlded Pea, which is now, for the ilrst time, 
offered to the public. For largo j'ickl, excellent quality, and 
continuanoy of bearing, it has no equal. 
a. Oauliflower, Sea-foam.— One. ymekot. This valuable new 
variety combines more desirable qualities than any of the 
older lands ; in size and beauty, and ospeoially in reliability of 
heading, it excels all others. 
I. Water-melon, AmeHcan Belle.— One packet, now -first in¬ 
troduced, and of great value for home use as well as for market. 
It is very large, early, and of doUcious quality. 
J. Oats, Black Champion .—A s.amplo package. These Oats 
were selected from a number of varieties receiveci from 
Europe, and are of groat promise. Selected heads have 
averaged one hundred and sixty-nine grains. The roots tillor 
moi’e abundantly than those of any other variety, so that half 
the quantity of seed usually sown per aero is sufficient. 
K. Barleg, Imperial.—A sample packet. All reports about 
this now -variefy apeak in highest terms of its excellence. 
In yield and quality alike, it is a valuable acquisition. 
E. Potato, Tremont.— One tuber. A medium early variety 
of excellent quality; now oflfored for the flrst time. 
M. Potato, Iroquois.—One tuber. A large, handsome variety 
of good quality, largo yield, and superior keeping quality; 
now flrst oflfored. Both varieties received First Class Ocrlifl- 
eates of Merit by the London Royal Horticultural Society at the 
recent great International Potato Exhibition. 
PLANTS AND BULBS. 
SIXTY MOST VALUABLE ARTICLES, all of guaranteed, first-rate 
Quality, including many wanted in every Home, and by Every Person, 
Young or Old. (!^° Read the Descriptions in the Premium List. 
FINB PRESENTS for HOLIDAYS, and all other 
days; for Wedding Gifts, and to Friends. 
(See Premium List.) 
EFiTiTVFiRFi'n PPFTT matter how far off 
DriUlVDIlDD TOYOU, you live! FORTY of 
the Good Articles in the Premium List will be delivered, 
CARRIAGE PREPAID, to any place in the United 
States or Territories, however near or distant, whether 
given as premiums, or supplied at the prices named. 
f articles not offoreh “ delivery free," will be carefiiUy packed without cliarge, and 
lorwaniea u}'* express or otlierwise, as ma3’’l)e desired. Tlio exiieuses of caiTiago will not be 
great. The}' can bo taken at the olllce of Amekicax Garden without expense. 
GOOD THINGS TO BUY. 
miums, almost every one will need, or desire to purchase some of 
the EXCELLENT THINGS described in the Premium List when they 
can get them of GUARANTEED aUALITY, and from a RESPON¬ 
SIBLE SOURCE, and at the LOWEST PRICE they can be obtained 
anywhere of such excellence. A Price is therefore named with EACH 
article at which we -will supply it delivered FREE, or other-wise, as 
above provided. 
ENTERTAINING AND INSTRUCTIVE READIjYG.- 
See in the Premium List what is said about “Dips,” an 
amusing scene; six “W'ateh Items,” especially the 7th; 
about “Washing Made Easy;” “Microscopes;” and a score 
of other things. 
This reading will interest you, aside from what is said of the particular things rofeiTed to. 
A nn I I A P a n l-l n I I R easUy be secured by many 
UULLnn dll nuun persons, LADIES included, 
(also by BOYS and GIRLS), thus: Show to friends and neigh¬ 
bors a specimen copy of the Amemcan Garden, its beauty and 
usefulness, and low cost. An hour’s time should suffice to get 2, or 3, 
or 4 to take it. This will give you a dollar’s worth, or MORE, of the 
valuable articles in the Premium List—articles better than their money 
cost. "Why! it would pay many persons to continue this as a constant 
employment, and sell the premium articles received when not needed 
by themselves. N. B, —Any Premium club may contain subscribers 
from many Post-Offices. 
N. MeUanthus mulliflorus, fl. plen. Golden Sunflower.—A 
hardy perennial plant of gi’eat beauty, gi'ows abont four feet 
high and hears a profusion of rich golden yellow flowers of the 
size of Dahlias. 
O. Polyantha Rose, Mad. Gedle Brunner, the Fairy Bose. 
—This is an entirely new class of Hoses of dwarf habit, with 
bright flowers of exquisite fragrance; hardy and eflfeetlve. 
P. “ Guriosily,” a ne-w early flowering Pompon Chrjjsanlhe- 
mum, -with brilliant, deop-bright crimson flowers tipped -with 
golden yellow. This oholco variety just IntTOdueed hero is not 
for sale, but is oflfered only as a present to our subscribers. 
0- OlemaUs coceinea (Scarlet Clematis).—One of the most 
desirable climbers for covering verandas, trellises, arbors, 
screens, etc., as it grows from eight to ten feet in one season. 
Its coral-red flowers are produced in great profusion. 
K. Eulalia Taponiea sebrina .— A remarkably baudsomo 
variegated grass, perfectly hardy, gro-wlng to a height of six 
to seven feet, and producing tall, elegant plumes, highly orna¬ 
mental for vases. 
S. Idlium ITaZiacci, recently Introduced from Japan. Flow¬ 
ers four to sl-x inches in diameter, of clear buff-orange color, 
distinctly spotted -with numerous black dots. The bulb is small 
but perfectly hardy. . , ,, ^ 
T. Amaryllis Treatei, the Fairy Uly.—A debcate, pure- 
white flower, two to -three inches In diameter, borne on slender 
stems 6 to 6 inebes high. Suitable for the garden or house. 
IT. Strawberry, the Prince of Berries .—3 plants. For com¬ 
plete description and life-size fllnstration of this really superb 
Strawberry, see AiiEBicAN Gabden, August number. 
For other Fremliuiis see General Fremiom lilst, mailed 
free oil application. 
ALSO NOTE, tli.at in addition to yoiu' prciniuni you can offer to every subscriber 
a FliEE Pi'cuiium, as uotofl iu preceding column. (Several ol these Seed and Plant parcels 
will bo wortli a full Dollar, or more, loaviug the Journal/ree.) 
TCf? wmc’tilT'Wn rworic'n is a Largo, Beautifully Illustrated Jounial, printed 
1biHxVUtjlZ on lino paper, it is specially devoted to GAitiuiXlNG, 
FLOBiCUtTURE, Fruit Culture, and to HorLicultural interests genoralfy. It is of cheat value 
In every Garden or Lawn, on the Farm, in tlio Village, or in the City. Tho Editors and Contnbu- 
tora are men who write and speak from their own large daily oxpenonco and ob.servatlon. 
LADIES will And it specially useful iu caring for tlicir Flowers and Plants Indoor and outdoor. 
< The Carden is by far the paying plot on the farm, and adds immensely to the comfort and hcalthfulncss 01 
the home Table. The AMERICAN GARDEN will add many dollars to the products of oven the smallest plot.) 
Wlsn-f AHiAyo Co-ir Attention is invited to the Border of the flrst page of tl)0 Premium 
TT Jltll) UtUCl S Oilj • List giving a few of the multitude of similar voluntary oxpi esslons, 
con)ing from tlioso who are and Inave been its readers for years past. Tlie Editors and Pnblisliers 
pledge themselves to make The Amebic^x Gabuen incrcasiiiBly valuable by their most 
earnest efforts, by additional assistance, and by Liberal Outlay for Illustrations, gatlieriug infer, 
mation. etc., etc. 
'rii‘-nl>r<«—One Dollar a year. Mailed Free (Tills inclndos tho valuable parcel of Plante, 
Seeds, etc. See preceding column. 3 months' trial trip, 30 eonts. Single number, 10 cents. 
Sample copy and Premium List FBEE. Ditto, with colored plate, 10 cents. 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, Publishers, 
34 Barclay St., New-York. 
SEND FOR PREMIUM LIST! 
