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THE AMERICAN C-ARTiTTM 
THE AMERICAN GARDEN. 
time^aud tiwJio to°Ud to tUoso who take 
ciuatlou of Till" AMEif ft oxtoiiding tho oh-- 
oiforts and as aTewaid “ i-ecogiiitiou of flieli-Wnd 
toud to aud slmli ri?^ tW lor such aid; aud while wo In- 
reader ml v (L “'•? GAimEN worth to oily 
friendly roi'oo-iH* small cost, yet wo dcsiro to give a 
roadora of some direct kind to each one of our 
Sficurimr^vniSoifi^ possible; and having unusual facilities for 
offer to^vAv^i'oJli? ®tC’, desirable for nao or for trial, wo 
own GAiiDEN Ills or her 
named bolow?^ parcels 
IS TO E\TEUr SUnsCKinER, for one 
year, whether subscribing smgly, or in Premium or other Clubs, 
sending yoiir subscription or giving it to club gather- 
tn each case the letter indicating what you desire. 
^^^^Our readers will notice that many of the things named 
extraordinary merit. To purchase 
these (If they could all be bouglit) would cost 26 to 50 cents each. 
IJOSTAGE FREE. All the articles offered as presents below 
wlU be sent postage preiiaid. 
PLOWER SEEDS. 
Direcliona for culture arc given with each package. 
A. Wild Garden Seeds .—A half-ounce packet. This novelty 
In fliwer gardening, which was first introduced as an Ajiehi- 
C.VN Gauden ^w'emiuju, contiunesto bo a general favorite: and 
being in greyer demand than over, we retain it among our 
premiums. Tho present selection contains over 100 varieties 
of choice flower seeds, which, in single iiackets, coidd not bo 
bought under 85.00. 
B. Single Dahlias .— Apacketof seeds carefuUj' selected from 
over 100 varieties, comprising all the most brilliant and decided 
colors. If sown m early spring, in pots in the house or in the 
hot-bed, flowering plants may be had bymid-summer. 
C. German Pansies — A packet of lUty seeds of these lovely 
flowers, of which one can never get tired. The seeds here 
offered are from tho best and choicest collection in Germany. 
». Asters, Choicest Mixed .—The, most desirable and valued 
varieties of the best German aud Fi’ench str.aius, are repre¬ 
sented in these packets, which are vastly superior to what is 
generally known ns Mixed Asters. 
E. Everlasting P/oicej-s.—A mixed packet of 12 distinct varie- 
ties. This class of flowers is constantly increasing in f.avor; 
and for winter bouquets and decorations generallv nothing is 
more treasured. All are annuals of easy culture. 
E. Ornamental Grasses.—A mixed packet of the twelve best 
varieties. As an accompaniment of flowers, fresh or diied, in 
bouquets or vases, nothing c.aii be more apiiropriate and 
gracetnl than sprays of ornamental grasses. 
VEGETABLE AND FARM SEEDS. 
6. Peo,BZfss’-B®cr-!)ea)'i)ig.—Asamplcpaeketof thiscxtr.aor- 
dinary new wriuldod Pea, w'hioh is now, for tho first time, 
offered to the public. For large yield, exoeUont quality, and 
continuancy of bearing, it has no equal. 
H. Cauliflower, Sea-foam.— One packet. This valuable new 
variety combines more desirable qualities than any of the 
older kinds; in size and beauty, aud especially iu reliability of 
heading, it excels all others. 
I. Waler-mdon, American 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 sample package. These Oats 
wore, selected from a number of varieties received from 
Europe, and are of gre.at promise. Selected heads have 
averaged one hundred aud sixt 3 '-nlnc grains. Tho roots tiUer 
more abundantly than those of any other variety, so that hall 
the quantity of seed usuaUj' sown per acre is sufliciont. 
K. Barleu, Imperial.—A sample packet. All reports about 
this new variety apeak in highest terms of its excellence. 
In yield and qu,allty alike, it is .a valu.able acquisition. 
t.' Potato, Tremont.— One tuber. A medium early variety 
of excellent quality; now offered for the first time. 
M. Potato, Iroqtwis .—One tuber. A large, handsome variety 
of good quality, large yield, .and superior keeping quality; 
now first offered. Both varieties received First Class Ccrtfll- 
eates of Merit by the London Eosml Horticultural Society at the 
recent great International Potato Exhibition. 
PLANTS AND BULBS. 
sr. Helianthus mulliflorus, fl. plen. Golden Sunflower.—A 
hardy perennial plant of groat beauty, grows about four feet 
high and bears a profusion of rich golden yellow flowers of tho 
size of Dahlias. 
O. Polyantha Rose, Mad. Gceile Brunner, tho Fairy Rose. 
—This is an entirely new class of Roses of dwarf habit, with 
bright flpwers of exquisite fragrance: hardy .and effective. 
P. “ Curiosity,” a new e.arly flowering Pompon Chrysanthe¬ 
mum, with brilliant, deep-bright crimson flowers tipped with 
golden yellow. This choice variety just introduced here is not 
for sale, but is offered only as a present to oiu' subscribers. 
Q. Clematis coecinea (Scarlet (iilematls).—Oue of the most 
desirable climbers for covering ver.andas, trellises, .arbors, 
screens, etc., as it grows from eight to ten feet in one season. 
Its coral-red flowers are produced in great profusion. 
R. Eulalia laponiea zebrina .— A remarkably handsome 
variegated grass, perfectly hardy, growing to a height of six 
to seven feet, and producing tnU, elegant plumes, highly orna¬ 
mental for vases. 
S. Lilium Wallaeei, recently Introduced from Japan. Flow¬ 
ers four to six inches in diameter, of clear buff-orange color, 
distinctly spotted with numerous black dots. The bulb is small 
but perfeotly hardy. . „ 
T. Amaryllis Treatei, the Fairy lily.—A deucate, pure- 
white flower, two to three inches in diameter, borne on slender 
stems 6 to 6 inches high. Suitable for tho garden or house. 
IT. Strawberry, the Prince of Berries.—3 plants. For com¬ 
plete description and life-size illustration of this really superb 
Strawberry, see American Garden, August number. 
For other Fremloms see General Fremlimi list, mailed 
free on apiflicatlon. 
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SIXTY MOST VALUABLE ARTICLES, all of guaranteed, first-rate 
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Young or Old. Read the Descriptions in the Pr emium List. 
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(See Premium List.) 
DELIVl^TJTilT) matter how far off 
JhUl V-CjILIIjD to you, -TiLlljlli, poRTY of 
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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. 
N. B.— The articles not offered “delivery free,” will be carefully packed wltliout cliarffe, and 
forwarded by express or otherwise, as maybe desired. Tlio expenses of caiiiage will not be 
great. 1 hey can be taken at the office of ameuicak Gaudex without expense. 
THINGS TO BUY. obtained free^as' pre¬ 
miums, almost every one will need, or desire to piu'chase 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 otherwise, as 
above provided. 
EjYTERTAimjfQ AjYD WSTRUCTIVE BEADIE'G.- 
See in the Pi'einium List zuhat is said about “Dips,” an 
amusing scene; six “Watch Items,” especially the 7th; 
about “Washing Made Easy;” “Microscopes;” and a score 
of othez' things. 
This reading-will interest you, aside from what Is said of the particular things refeiTcd to. 
A nni I ARon Un11R 
l/v/LL/Ari ull riv/Uri persons, LjADIES included, 
(also by BOYS and GIRLS), thus: Show to friends and neigh¬ 
bors a specimen copy of the AmeHcan Garden, its beauty and 
usefulness, and low cost. An hour's time shotfld 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 wovISl 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. 
AliSO NOTE, that in ndditiou to your premium .yon can offer to every subscriber 
a FK££ Pieinium, as noted lu preceding coinum. (Several ol those Seed and Plant parcels 
will bo wortli a full Dollar, or more, loiiving tho Journal free.) 
TKO TrtnC'tlTT'irn 07100(70 is a Large, Beautifully Ilhisirated Joum.ai, printed 
1AlZzCitilGHlI i3rlr\I--tjIZ on line ii.apor.' It is specially devoted to (iAitPEXiXG, 
Floricultuhe, Fruit Culture, and to Horticultural interests generally. It is of great value 
in every Garden or Lawn, on the Farm, in the Village, or in the City. The EcUtorsand Contiibu- 
tors are men who write and speak from their own largo daily experience and observation. 
LADIES will find It specially useful in c.7riiig for their Flowers .and Plants indoor ami ontdoor. 
(The Garden is by far the plot on the farm, and .adds immensely to the comfort and healthfulnesor 
the home Table. The AMERICAN Garden will add many dollars to the products of even the smallest plot) 
WI.nI- Gn-ir Attention is Invited to the Border of Iho first page of tho Premium 
Tt Dsll UUiei» oay. giving a few of the multitude of similiir voluntary expressions, 
coming from those who arc and h.avo been its readers for yc.ars past. Tlie Editorsand Publishers 
pledge themselves to make THE Americax Garden increasingly valuable by their most 
earnest offorts, hy additional assistance, and hy Liberal Outlay lor Illustrations, gathering infor¬ 
mation. etc., etc. 
TERMS-One Dollar a year, Mailed Free (This Includes tho valnahle pareoi of Plants, 
Seeds etc See preceding column. 3 months' trial trip, 30 cents. 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. 
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