THE AMERICAN GARDEN 
37 
BLISS 
1845. 
For the 
Ilhstrated Hand-look 
300-.1 . • and Garden. rjo pnges^’ 
niustratecX Novelty I.ist, 
descnl'ingallthenewestvarieties 
■■■ ^^^■'lowers, Vegetables, Ce- 
^^^eals, Fruits, Plants, 
■■ milled 
FvcCt 
RDER NOwT 
.A.11^ lia,vo oi\ liaixcl ^ 
•vv-lieii yoxx. waixt to plant. 
A FLOWER 
GARDEN 
20 packets cUoico Flovror Seeds four selection), in- 
cbwlns mt» GARDEN SEEDS (a inlxtui-e 
ot 100 vanoties ol Flower Seeds), for Sl.OO. 
A VEGETABLE MDEN FOR $1.00 
fl 2<)pkts.Clioico Vegetable Seeds ro«r«ctdc<io)Uiu. 
eluding Bliss’s A merican W onder Pea, for%1. 
Floirerand Vegetable Seed Collections, 
1"','.'. Bliss’s Illustrated Gardener’s nand-book 
telling you how to grow tlicui, for § 1 . 75 . 
B. K. BlilSlS & S®]VS, 
STERLING NOVELTIES OF RARE MERIT. 
OurboantirullyllUistratedNOVEI.TY’CinCULAB, 
containing a descriptive list ot evorytliiug that, has 
proved re.ally desirable introduced during the past 
three years, mailed tree to all applicants. 
Bliss’s Illustrated Potato Catalogue.— Contains 
a list of 500 varieties ol Potatoes, embracing new and 
very promising varieties, with exiilicit directions for 
culture, and much other valuable iurorin.atlou respect¬ 
ing this indispensable esculent. 10 cents. 
TWO NEW TOMATOES. 
THE CARDINAL, 
This now Torajito has boon carefully cultivated ami 
subjected to many tests duriuir the past year or two, 
and has main taiiied a remarkable perfection iu alltiiat 
can he desired in a Toinato. It is of vigorous S/’o^tli, 
yet comi)arativel 3 '’ compact in liabit, ami, weight of 
fruit considered, is the most ijroductivo variety Known. 
Thefruitis perfect in shape, being uiiifonnly smooth 
and fbeo from ridges, and is of a brilliant caruiual-rcd. 
Although fewness of seeds is a claim made for every 
new Tomato, it is a fact that by actual weight and 
measure tests thk caudixal has at least ono-thira 
less seed than the very best of tlio other varieties, and 
the thickness of pulp Is most remarkable. It gives 
promise of being a good sliipping sort, as nppiruits 
picked iu midsummer have kept in tine condition for 
ten days. The decided points of merit as described 
puls THE CARDINAL ahead of another Tomatoes. \\ ere 
itnot so, there would bo no need of adding another to 
the already large list of varieties. 
Per pkt. of 30 seeds, 25 cents j 6 pkts., §l.ou. 
KING HtJBIBERT- 
A European novelty, recommcmled on accotmt of Its 
eavllness, handsome form, and dolleious flii'or. The 
raiser describes it as follows; “Ol the snse and shape 
of alargoplum, sc.ariet, very smooth and Slos®J .con- 
tains hut few seeds, and iu flavor closelj ^sembies 
that of an apple of flno quality. None of the Tomatoes 
known to me equal in productiveness this flue 8oi% 
which is also one of the earliest, and will probably be 
found well adapted for northerly districts.’ 
Per packet, 26 cents 
SEEDS WORTH GROWING! 
TTTVO 3VEXV 
Bearing until Frost. 
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^l/NOANCfi Pf4*v\ ".t*c V 6iu«« Pum, 
s,me?s"wl?ierAlUs’2AVS^^^^ 
met iiLall pans of^ the civilized globe, it adords us 
gi eat pleasure to oiler now two other new A'ariclles 
JJjTi s^uio originator, the late Mi*. Oiaiilks Au.nold, 
wlOi So^k’Javor.’ "'® ■''™ received 
UWSS’S ABUNDANCE. 
ISinclics Iiigli; foliage large, tliick, 
^ Indies long, round¬ 
ish and well tilled, containing six. to eight large 
wnnlcled peas of excellent (inality. ^ 
It ripens second early, being lit for tlio table about 
one week after the earliest kinds. Tlie most striking 
feature of this vanetyis its remarkable tendency for 
branching directly from the roots, forming a veritable 
bush. Many plants throw outtfia: aiid more branclies, 
each of which becomes literall 3 ’’ covered with blos¬ 
soms and pods in such ABUXDAXCR that the (lunulity 
produced by each branch would be considered a 
bountiful jdeld fm* an entire plant of many of the 
older varieties. In succession to Wiq American iron- 
der, for liome use or market, tliis vaiieti'’ presents 
more desu-ablo points than any other we are acouainted 
with. 
Sold in%)acket8 only, 25 cts. each; 5 pkts., $1.00 
A- Siis's’S 
^^5£aring Pei 
Co^yi-.ghfjggj' 
A 
SiNSUPUCT 
Dram fnoMLin; 
'iSskSsnVi 6jWfl, tScrfinlan 
BUSS'S AMERICAN WONDER PEA. 
Extra Early, Very Dvparf (8 to 10 Inches), Re¬ 
quires no Duslilng, Exquisite Flavor. 
or further description ot above and other Novelties, see our HAND-BOOK FOR THE FARM AND 
BLIS.S’S EVERBEARING. 
The want of a reliable first-class Pea for Summer 
and Autumn use has long and seiioiislv been felt b}' 
every one. With this new and remarhahle varieti’, 
wo are confident to place before tlie .public a Pea 
wliich, when sulDcIentlj’’ known, will ever 3 ’where bo 
recognized as the main dependence for a Summer and 
Autumn crop. Season late to ver 3 ’- late; height of 
vines, 18 to 24 inches; foliage very large, firm, ami 
bright green; pods 3 to 4 inches long on tlio average, 
six to eight peasin each pod. wrinkled as the preced¬ 
ing; ciualit 3 '’ unsurpassed iu sweetness as well as 
llavor. Wedonot liesitate to sa 3 ’’ that, for continuance 
of bearing,’ this variet 3 ' is unexcelled, if equaled, a 
chai’actenstic which gives it especial value for late 
Summer and Autumn use. After repeated pickings, 
the vines continue to be covered with blossoms and 
buds, developing to matnrit}^ iu turn until cut domi 
by frost, making it practical^' as iierpetual a bearer as 
can bo found in the Pea tribe. 
Sold in packets only, 25 cts. each; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
With the Introduction of our now world-famed A iIIERICjIN W'ONDEK, the highest degree of earliness 
and productiveness, combined with oxcolleiice of qiialil 3 % has been secured. 
ABUNDANCE add.M another link to the unceasing coiitliiuanco of abundant and delicious supply through 
midsummer, while EVERBEARING extends the chain of the richest and most valued products of the garden 
ami field through Summer ;ind Autiiinii, thus furnishing an uniiiteiTupted and never failiny suppb’^ from the 
earliest da 3'^8 of Smuincr till the relentless frosts and winter snows la 3 '' low our plants and bid tho gardener 
rest. 
On account of the scarcity of seed of these two nkw varieties, we shall not offer them in larger quantities 
than one-fifth 25c. each, or o packets for ^1.00. 
American Wonder. Per packet, 20c.; pint, 40c.; quart, 75c., 03 " mail, post-paid. If by express, at expense 
of purchaser ; pint, 30c.; quart, 50c.; peek, $2.50. 
Bliss’s American Racer.—After trial, in almost evoiy section of the country, this Pea has proved ver 3 ' 
ear^*^, oxcec(lingl 3 ’^ jiroductive, and iu general good qualit 3 '^ surpasses all other tall-growing early, yellow, 
smootli varieties. It continues in bearing several weeks, and grows from three to live feet high. Per pkt., 
20 cents; pint, 45 cents; quart, 75 cents, by mail, post-paid. 
One packet of each of the four varieties will be mailed to au 3 ' address in the United States for 80 cents. 
HENDERSON’S NTEW CEUEUY- 
WHITE PliUfllE. 
The introduction of this now and distinct variot 3 " 
bids fair to so simplif}’’ tho culture of Celciy that tho 
most inexperienced can grow it in proper condition 
for tho table with tho same facilit}'' as the 3 ’’ can a Cab¬ 
bage or Lettuce. The stalk and poilioiis of the inner 
leaves and heart arc naturally white, so tliatb 3 'closing 
tho 8 talks, either b 3 ' tying them togetlier or b 3 ' pressing 
the soil up against the plant with the hand, and again 
dmwing up tho soil with tho hoo or plow, so as to keep 
the soil that has been smioezcd against tho Ccler 3 Mn 
place, tho work of blanching is completed. Tlio great 
advantage of this over tho slow and trouhlosomo i>roc- 
css of blanching required b 3 '’ all other sorts is evident. 
Its eating qualities are equal to the very best of tho 
oldersorts, being crisp, solid, and of a pleasing, nutty 
llavor, While its 3 vhite, foathor-liko foliage places it 
ahead of all others as a table omamout. Per pkt., 50 
cents. 
NEW FRENCH CEUERY- 
GOIiDEN-YELUOW UARGE SOMD. 
A French variot 3 ', claimed to bo sclf.blanching to a 
very remarkable extent, the outer riba even assuming, 
without any of tho tedious processes usually resorted 
to when blanching, a cieam 3 '-white color of a fresh and 
very pleasing appearance. Por pkt,, 25 cents. 
SQUASH-OEIVE. 
A novelty from Franco, nowolTcred for tho first time. 
The shape and color of the fruit are exactly like those 
of an olive; in w'eiglititranges from six to ten nounds; 
the skin is smooth and extremely thin, and the flesh 
tliick, firm, of a golden- 3 '’ellow color, and of remarkably 
good quality. Per pkt.^ 25 cents. 
GARDEN (nifuled for 6 cents to cover poslngc). 
NEW EARLY RHUBARBPARAGON.” 
This variot 3 L although now ofTered for tho first time 
in tills country, has had extensive trial iu England, 
and has more than verified the claims made for it. It 
is unquestionably one of the finest varieties of Rhu¬ 
barb ever offered, being tho earliest of all and wonder¬ 
fully prolific. The crowns and stiilks arc produced in 
such profusion that more than twice the weight can 
be gathered from “Paragon” than from any other 
sort. It has also tho qualification oyer all others that 
IT NEVER SEEDS, a Claim that wo hiu'e tested and 
found well sustained la.st Summer. ^^9 
remarkably small, while in color the stMks ^ 
beautiful bright, red. and 
strong plants, 76 cents each; s7.60 pei dozen. 
B K BLISS & SONS, 34 Barclay Street, New-York. 
