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CATALOGUES BEOEIVED. 
joHlah HinvUliin, SoiiUiix.rl, Com,, a unl.„ 
olt-uiilar of Onion, OiUm, Corn mid Poim,, 
rarlcor* Wood, llosto,,. A Im.^o, l,m,dNo„m 
cntiilojfno ot Noods, Implomonl.s mid ... 
floo. l«liin„.v, Slnrfjoon Itii.v, Wi,s. Clrcml,ir.s of 
iivoi'Kroon und lorost. Iroos, mid of moiuI I'olmocN 
C. H. ThompHoi, * Co.. lto,xloi,. .Anminicilvo 
mid woll pvinlod ontnloKno nf sood.s m,d lmp|„. 
molds. 
josoph I). KIKa, Urovidonoo, |{, |. CidiiloLoi,. 
of smnU fruit plants. Jlr. K. makos .sirawliorrlo.s 
II specialty. 
IJradlo.v Kertlllzor Co., Iio,slo„. a ealiiloiroo of 
testimonials tVom furmors on tlio lilfrli (pialltv of 
tliolr manures. 
I,. W. GoodoU, Amherst, Mass., Isa sueeessfiil 
grower of flower seeds, of whleli lie otters a 
olioleo list of the old favorites. 
Stark Nurseries, Louisiana, Mo. Pi-ieo list of 
root grafts, seedlings, .surplus stock, etc. Also a 
description of the “ iMariana” Plum. 
John G. Burrow, Ifishkill Village, N. V., rims 
the Jetferson Grapo as a specialty, and seems to 
ho having coiisiderahle success with it. 
Bobert Scott & Sou, I’hiladelphia. tlcscriplive 
and illustrated catalogue of Hoses, new and old, 
with many Illustrations und valnahlu cnltnral di- 
rccUous. 
1>. S. HeffVon, IVashington llciglds, ill. Sir. 11., 
well known as the introducer of new Potatoes, is 
a florist and nurserjnuan, and sends out a neat 
catalogue. 
Gardner B. Weeks, SjTacuse, X. V., is the only 
maker of the widely used “ grappling hay-fork.” 
We know tills to be an excellent apparatus, by 
exiieriencc. 
07 
ag..-A^gi?j:c AN qarde n. 
beautiful fairy roses 
oin apan, that Wonder Land of Horticultural Beauty, 
SoiiK'iIihi^^ (-very Olio can wuccocil wltJi! Scire to 
Kivo HiiliHlaclioii! They bloom in iinmoiiHO cliintorii, 
110 (o 50 lof'clhcr on ji Htciii. Tlic (lou'crs arc of 
Hinj^ular pmuly, aii<l j'CHcniblc ininialurc caincllhm 
111 llicir rcf<nlarily. They arc wonderfully beautiful 
^ and bloom constantly, and arc entirely diHtiiicl from 
every other roHc, and miiHt become very popular, 
Tlicjy are elej'ant, bloomin;; as freely a.s a geranium, 
and recpiire uh little care. 
4 beautiful worts—jMioNOMv'rn:, clear pink, the 
Ireest bloomer of all, eacli 20 cts- LrrrLiv White 
I'ETS, very large, purewliiie; elegaul, 30 cIs, oacli. 
Oecii. UuL'NKit, salmon blush; splendid, 20 
els. eaeli. ])ure wliite. Very free 
bbiomer, 20 cts. each—strong plants. One each of tlie 
■1 soi'ts for only 75 cts. 
Oiircolleclion of CH UYSANTIXKM Ulvr.S contains 
all the best varieties of both American ami LJuropcaii 
introduction, and cannot be surpasscil if egtialled. 
... . We send, poslpahl, Oi;uG em Coi.LKCTiox of 
c/ioiceJi£ Hort/i/or 0/1/7/$7.r)0. in selecting lliis set it lias been our object to olFer a set of 
iiysanlhemums that would embrace the widest range of color, each sort being distinct and ele¬ 
gant, so that those who wish to grow but few kinds, might bo able to pmcliasc llie choicest and most 
something very iine and with a few get the most (lesirable. 
mil (lescriptioiiol tliese together witli the many other beaullful varieties in ourcollection in calalogiie- 
We wish wo could convey in some small measure tlie extreme delicacy and richness of coloring 
oloiu -SKT OK SUFKKB NEW SINGLK OAllLIAS, a marked improvement over anytliing that has 
ever before been otfered, very fashionable, and these inagnilicent sorts will add greatly to their 
popularity. M''e were awarded prizes for these by the New York llorticu]tui*al .Society; 12 beautiful 
varieties—strong plants—for only $3.50. 
LIEIUM AUKATUiB. 7'/i^ Queen of JAlics. Our importation from .Japan, of this the most beauti¬ 
ful of the Lily family, is unusually line. Large healthy bulbs, 40 cts. each; 3 for $1.00, 12 for $3.00. 
Do You Want a Garden of Rare Beauty? 
Henderson’s American Farmers’ Maiiiuil, 
from Peter Henderson & Co., New York, is ii 
showy catalogue of seeds for the farm, after the 
EiiglisU style. 
Luther Fntnam, Cambridge, Vl. Circular of 
200 lands of seed Potatoes. Mr. P.’s stock took 
flrst prize at the State Fair in 1S8-1, as the largest 
and best collection. 
Fred. W. Kelsey, 208 Broadway, New York. 
Select List of new and rare trees, slirnbs and 
plants. Jaijanese ilaijlcs, Hliododcndrons, Aza- 
leas, etc., specialties. 
Jacob W. manning, Beading, Jlass. Descrii)- 
live catalogue of fruit, forest, ornamental and 
flowering ti-ees and plants. Also catiilogne of 
hardy herbaceous plants, ferns and shrubs. 
Kissena Nurseries, Parsons A. Sons Company, 
Flushing, N. Y. Select last from the descriptive 
catalogue of ornamental and I'rnit trees and 
shrubs, of tills well known and reliable linn. 
Geo. .s. Josselyn, Fredonia, N. V. Ilescriplive 
Catalogue of American Grape-vines, small fruit, 
otc. Many illustrations ami coloi'cd iilates ol' the 
famous Fay’s Prolilic Currant, for wbieli this is 
headquarters. 
Mapes’ Complete Manures, 1.58 Front street. New 
York. Descriptive Price List of complete iimmires 
for special crops and general use, together witli 
much valuable infonnation about fertilizers and 
growing crops in general. 
Dims, A. Beeser, Iiinisfallen Greenhouses, 
Spriugfleid, O. Catalogue of one of tho largest 
oollectlons of Roses in the countTy. Also a lull 
'Wsoitracnt of boddiiig and greenhouse plants, 
and vegetable and flower seeds. 
H, Sturtevant, Bordentown, N. J. Catalogue 
of rare water Lilies and other choice aquatic 
plants, with directions for their oulturo. Mr. S. 
has made himself famous as a florist by his novel 
oxhibltlons of these choice itlants. 
W. Kawson & Co., Boston, though tho 
youngest house in the trade (successors to Evor- 
& Gleason), have issued the most elegant 
hhtl heautlfully printed catalogue wo have yet 
““Oh. Tho descriptions of vnrioUos are well 
ivrittou. 
B. Everett & Co., Boston, are New Englaml 
^eonts for many of the best implements ot the 
^y. such os the La Dow Harrow, and Enreka 
oivor, etc., and mantifacturors of tho Matthous 
®«cd Dim. A view on tho cover of theU- catalogue 
“ pleasant scone on Daniel Webster’s 
All those who wiint the gayest garclun with the least trouble and expense, .sboiilil not fail to try our 
j/iaf/n/toi^IMFROVEDDOUBLEGAnEX FOPPIE . They grow about2 feel high, with magniliceiil 
large flowers, of the richest and most intense shades of color. They produce an effect that cannot be 
matched for brilliancy, iierfectly dazzling. This grand show which we otfer lias been pro<luce<l after 
many > cars of high eiillivalioii. For lirilliant, dazzling colors these Pojipies are equalled only by 
the Tulip—13 beaiiliful colors — liVofc, While Striped Jted, White, ant Liyhl Purple^ lioxe Liyht Ped, Searlttx 
and Whitc-i Dark Scarlet and Piolet, Lilac and Scarlet^ Dark ^fodoret Gray, Cinnabar and Violet, Black 
Brown and Cinnabar, Fiery Scarlet. Sec<l of any color, per paper, .5 cts.—collection, 13 papers in all 
for oiilj’’50 cents. Any of these articles sent postpaid, on receipt of price. These together with many 
other attractions arc freely described in our 
I^Xj-A-'ISTT -A^USriD SEEH) O.A.T^IjC3-OTJE 
For 1885, which is very complete, handsomely illustrated, artistic, of particular interest to all lovers 
of Choice Floiccm, sent free to all readers of Tim Ameuicax G.vu'dex, enclosing stamp to pay postage. 
F. R. PIERSON, Florist & Seedsman, TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK. 
BURPEE’S EMPIRI 
iiite' . ' " ' iri . i i ■ Ji 
E STATE POTATO, 
Fote offered for the first time, ia decidedly the beat and 
most productive Main Crop Potato ever introduced. 
It is strikingly beautiful; skin white and smooth: eyes 
shallow, but strong: flesh pure snowy white and of Mcnliarly 
rich and delicate flavor. Uf vigorous growth, tne tubers 
cluster compactly in the hill. It is enormously productive, 
having yielded at the rate of nearly 600 bnsbels 
per acre, and thoroughly tested along-side of the most 
1 popular varieties. Rnrpce’fi Empire Slate has, in 
I every case, outyiclded all others. Prices: peck, $1.50; bushel, 
1 $'1.0(1; b.irrei. $10.0(1. By mail, 75 cts. per Ib.: 3 ibs. for $2.00, 
post-paid. For full particulars, illustrations and testimo* 
nials. see BVR1*EE'S FAB9I ANXVAE FOB 
1885, which will bo sent free to any address. 
W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PhiladelpMa. Pa. 
A NEW DEPARTURE. 
flower and GARDEN SEEDS 
Demwodiuany part of tho United States at 
catalogue price. TomK-i? 
p, P. McATj LIS l EKj 
siejeid Ivd: E iR. o H-A. dt t, 
29 & 31 Fulton St., NEW YORK. 
Catalogues mailed on application. 
HEADING NUHSEIjY, 
(KSTAULISHEb IX 1^154.) 
Catalogues by mail free, describing over 1000 
Shade Trees, Slirnbs, Herbaceous I’laiits, Ever- 
gi*een Trees, Large and Small F'rniis. 
Tho proprietor has 38 years practical experience 
and 3 grown-up sons as assistants. 
JACOB W. MANNING, 
KEAHING, - - - - MASS. 
price ast of seed 
I’otatoes. c.u..,nvlek ill. Aeifculavon 
Martin Bonso". SwannICK. m- 
I'ig Culture at the North. 
stock. 
AA 15^ PUICMIUM.S, will Ilf iriven t«» succcsisful com- 
vsn nn petuors in irmwhtsrHic bouquet garden 
rww.ww pleasing n<»vi*lty. Price loo. per pkt. oata- 
r.OCCES FnzB. BASSLEll & 11U0.< Mnahattaii, Kan. 
Mention THE AMEIirCAM GAIinEM. 
■\Villlam Parry, Fany, X. S. lllHStratcft De¬ 
scriptive Circulars of the valuable novelties In¬ 
troduced by tho linn, viz.: I’iiny’s SliuwboiTy 
(with beautiful colored plate), Wilson Junior 
Blaokbony, Lawson Pear. 
