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FOREST AND STREAM. 
FLORIDA. 
40 Acres—$50. 
Out of 050,000 acres of United Slates and State 
lands ceded to tlio ATLANTIC, GULF & WEST 
INDfA TRANSIT RAILROAD, 40 acres can now be 
Selected for $50. 
In the cen’re of the orange region, adjacent to a 
rnnd running daily trains from Fernandina, on the 
Atlantic Ocean to Cedar Keys, on the Gnlf of Mexico- 
with the beat HUNTING and FISHING in America, 
and almost Tree transportation given to each pnreha- 
gcr, these lands will be speedily bought up by actual 
settlers from all parts of the Union. 
They compare favorably with THE BE.VT lands in 
the State, and are already surrounded by thrifty 
Northern and Western Settlors. 
For maps, further descriptions, &c., address 
J. B. OLIVER, Cen. Agt., 
FLORIDA LAND AND IMMIGRATION COMP’Y., 
jel 8t SCI Fulton St, Brooltlyn, N. Y. 
HURST'S 
Stereoscopic Studies 
Natural History 
FOR OBJECT TEACHING IN SCHOOLS 
PARLOR ENTERTAINNENT. 
Animals and Birds of North America. 
To these will be added a second series of foreign 
specimens, and various animals and birds in grotesque 
ai lttodus, never, however* violating their natural m- 
We offer these views, not a9 pictures only, but as 
studies from imt ure+ One of the great moving ele¬ 
ments in our modern sys'ein of education ;s object 
teaching. The unerring fidelity of ibe stereoscope 
transfers the auimals and birds from their natural 
habitat to the rooms of the student and the fireside 
of our homed, where they cannot fail to have a last¬ 
ing impression of the form, color, habits, and local¬ 
ity of each specimen. 
An t xperience of more than twenty-five years as 
Taxidermist of the New York State Cabinet of Nat- 
nral History, and in gathering his large collection of 
native and foreign specimens, enables Mr. Hnrst.to 
combine In every view the locality of the specimen, 
with its appropriate rocks, woods, or water, and col¬ 
oring from the originals. 
Cornell University, l 
Itliaca, March J4th, 1870. f 
I innst congratulate you nprm your great success in 
till- new educational enterprise. If we can arrange 
oar amuaemcnis so as to make them impart instruc 
lion lo Lite mind, it will be a step in advance in edu¬ 
cation. JSZRA CORNELL. 
Prices: By the Dozen.$3 OO 
By the Set iff 5 Dozen. In Elegant Cose, lO OO 
These Stereoscopes are sold wholesale and retail by 
Forest ami Stream. Publishing Comp’y, 
17Chatham at., (City Hall eq.) P. O. box 283:1. 
SUBSCRIBE FOR TUE 
SCIENTIFIC FARMER. 
A 19-Poqu Quarto, issued monthly, and full of origi¬ 
nal reading binder. It is devilled especially to sci¬ 
ence, as applied to agriculture, and is lire only journal 
In Lhe woilii published with this avowed object. 
It records all true progress in agriculture, and lhe 
latest results of scientific research. Chemistry, bot¬ 
any, veterinary nractice, natnrul history, farm me¬ 
chanics, rural art'aud architecture, rural law and ento¬ 
mology, are all prominently considered In Us columns. 
AMONG ITS CONTRIBUTORS ARE: 
President W. S. Clark, of the Mnssachnselts Agri¬ 
cultural College, who has few equals as a writer on 
scientific matters. . , . 
Prof. C. A. Goesumann, who is aeUnottlodged to bo 
the first agricultural chemist of America. 
K, Lewis Stm levant, author of the "Ayrshire Cow," 
the "National Ayrshire Herd Hook," &c. 
A. S Packard. Jr., editor of the "American Natu¬ 
ralist.” mid stale I ntomologistof .Massachusetts. 
Prof. N Crcssy, who is one of the foremost of onr 
Vi'h-riiuiriiiiis, iiutl is State Veterinary burgeon or Con- 
Prof. Levi Stockbridge, whose experiments in crop- 
raising, by special tcrtiHsers, have created astonishing 
public inLercst. 
Jos. N. Slurtevant, Esq., Soittli Framingham. 
Richard Goodman, Esq., Lenox. 
Prof. J. Wilkinson. Bal'imore. 
Prof. II. W. Parker, Massachusetts Agricultural 
College. 
Prof. S. T. Maynard, Massachusetts Agricultural 
College. 
J. N. Baug, Member of State Board of Agriculture. 
D. P. PenTialiow, b. B., Anihorst. 
AND MANY OTHER WRITERS OF NOTE. 
Subscription price, only ONE DOLLAR a year, in 
advance. Postage free. 
Published by 
CLARK AY. BRYAN & CO., 
Springfield, Mass. 
Under the Patronage of the Massachusetts Agricultu¬ 
ral College. jiiuliUf 
jf//c fennel 
THOR SALE—A WELL BROKEN RED 
Jj Irish Setter Bitoh, two and a half years old, 
sired by one of the best red Irish dogs in the coun¬ 
try. naa been shot over all last season, and is a 
splendid worker. Superior nose, very staunch, and 
will be sold at a bargain. For pedigree, price, and 
further particulars, address 
H _ F. J., Boston, Mass, 
F or sale—two setters; each 
drop at the shot, and retrieve withont rattling a 
feather—Frank and Tip— sired by Bismark; both out 
of imported Irish bitches; twenty months old; 
siannch, spirited, and thoroughly broken. Address 
CHA8. MORROW, 193a Sansom st.Philadelphia, Pa. 
F or sale—three splendid set- 
ter Dog Pups; one orange and white, and two 
reds; Beven months old; half Laverock; price $15 
each. Address A. O. LOGAN, 4356 Geramnlown av„ 
Philadelphia.may 25 4t 
F or sale.—thoroughbred 
Scotch deer or stag hounds. Dog “Fleet,” 5 
3'ears old, price $30; bitch “Spider,” 3 years old, $f0; 
one pair whelps, tj months old, $40. Boxed and de¬ 
livered at express office. Address Box 1,437 NaBhua, 
N. H.may 11 4t 
B 
OARD FOR DOSS AND HORSES. 
First-class accommodation; plenty of spring water; 
terms low. Address HENRY B. HURST, Rock 
Farm, Glen Cove, L. I., or 71 Green Avc., Brooklyn. 
Repbbbnces: 
Robert Francis, 47 Broad street, 
Thos. E. Smith. 428 Canal. 
William A. Eadly, 96 Wall. 
T. Britton, 22 Burling. 
li'nivjat- anrl Ctrcam 17 ( 
Forest and Stream, 17 Chatham. 
ap127 3m 
SPRATT’S 
Patent Meat Fibrine Dog Cakes. 
They contain meat and that anti-scorbutic fruit, the 
date (the only substitute for fresh vegetables), and 
the exclusive nse of winch in the mannfaeiuTC of dog 
food Is secured to us by patent; they will beep uoga in 
perfect condition without other food, anti obviate 
worms. Every cake Is stamped “Spratt’s Parent.” 
Be sure to observe this. For sale by I<\ O. de LUZE, 
18 South William St., N. Y., in cases of 1 cwt. 
ap!13 __ 
BOGS, and SHOOTING. 
By Arnold Esiules, late editor American Spm tsman. 
Giving full practical instructions for Breeding, 
Breaking, and Kennel Management; aud Stud List of 
Pedigrees- of 300 Imported and Native Dogs In the 13. S 
Square 8vo. Illustrated* i’-lo., $4. 
FIELD, COVER, AND TRAP SHOOTING. By 
Capt. A. H. Bogakdus, “Champion Wing-Shot” of 
America. Illustrated. Price $2. 
UGBt.ni , j-Diptu. J.UU6LI mt U- vmu iuvuh i.t huh 
plaus for Boats, Decoys, Blinds, Camping Utensils, 
etc., aud spirited Spotting Scenes. Price $2. 
%*To be had through any Boooksellcr, or will he 
mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price, by J. B. FORD, 
& CO., N. Y. _ mchIO 12L 
F ~ OR SALE—FULL GORDON SETTER 
Pup?, over four months old. Both airu, Tom, 
and dam, Jinnie, are very hard to heat oil quail and 
grouse. Pedigree given. Imported Ked Irish Setter 
DON will be allowed to serve bitches. Inquire of 
apl2CI H. B. VONDERSMITJLI, Lancaster, Pa. 
E nglish stud setter from 
Thos. Slatter’a Kennel. Imported Field Trial 
Setter Dog BELTON will be allowed to serve bitches 
at $40 each. For pedigree and performance, address 
HENRY G. KNOX, 
inch9 3m Enon, Penn. 
S tud English setters, from 
Llewellin’s Kennel. Imported Field Trial Set¬ 
ters LEICESTER and PARIS. Thebe celebrated 
prizewinners will be allowed to serve bitches, either 
native or bine blood, at $50 each, gold. For pedigree, 
etc., address L. II. SMITH, 
Strathroy* Ontario, Canada. 
N. B.—Bitches not proving in whelp will bo served 
again free of charge. _ feb04 3m 
DOGS TKAINHD. 
S etters and pointers taught 
to Retrieve, Point, Hunt, Charge, To-lleel, Die- 
on,-To-bo, and controlled by hand and whistle, for $50. 
Extra field practice, $50. Tricks taught. Dogs hoarded 
for $fi per month, FRANKLIN SUMNER, 
Brush Ilill Road, Milton, Mass. 
P. O. Address, Bine Hill, Mass. 
Reference: Wni. R. Schaefer, gunmaker, 01 Elm 
street, Boston. _novl8 6m_ 
_ hand and for sale, medicines adapted to 
the cure of all diseases. Dealer in sportmg dogs of 
every variety. Dogs trained for reasonable compen¬ 
sation. Broadway and Fiftieth street* Oct 22 
Founded July 4, 1808. 
Thos. W. Sparks, 
Shot and Bar Lead 
MANUFACTURER, 
Office, 1SI Wnlunt St-i FlilladeJpliia, 
^yortsinen's §toutqs. 
fJiHE “FISHING LINE.” 
Brook Trout and 
Grayling Fisheries 
OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN, VIA 
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. 
(Mackinaw, Grand Rapids & Cincinnati Short Line.) 
TLe walera of the Grand Traverse Region and 
the Michigan North Woods are unsurpassed, if 
equalled, lb the great abundance anil variety of fish 
contained. 
Brook Trout abound in the streams, and the fa- 
mo,is American Grayling is found only in these 
waters 
Brook Trout Reason opens May 1st. 
Grayling bennon opens June 1 b(. 
Blnek Buss, Pike, Pickerel, and ftftiacaionge are 
also found in large numbers in the many lakes and 
lakelets of this territory. The sportsman can readily 
send trophies of hi- skill to his friends or “Club’'a‘t 
home, as Ice for packing fish can be had at many 
points. 
Take your family with you. The scenery of the 
North Woods and lakes is very beautiful. The air is 
pure, dry, and bracing. The climate peculiarly benefi¬ 
cial to those suffering with hay fever and asthma. 
The Hotel Accommodations, while plain, are, as 
a rule, good, far surpassing the average in countries 
new enough to afford the finest of fishing. 
On ana after June 1st Round Trip Excursion 
Tickets sold to Points in Grand Traverse Region, 
and attractive train facilities mured to tourists and 
spotsmen: also on and after July 1st Mackinaw 
and Lake Superior Excursion Tickets, 
Dogs, Guns, and Fishing Tackle Carried Free 
at owner's risk. 
(.'amp Cars for Fishing Parties and Families at 
low rales. 
It is our aim to make sportsmen feel “at home” on 
this route. For Tourist's Guide, containing full in¬ 
formation as to Hotels, Boats, Guides, &c., and accu¬ 
rate maps of the Fishing Grounds, Send to Forest aud 
Stream office, or address 
J. H. PAGE. G. P. &T. A., 
may4 4m Grand Rapids, Mich. 
'HE SPORTSMEN’S ROUTE. 
T 
Chicago & Northwestern Railway. 
This great corporation now owns and operates over 
two thousand miles of road, radiating from Chicago. 
Like the fingers in a man’s hand, its lines reach in all 
directions, ani cover about all the country north, 
northwest, aud west of Chicago. With one branch it 
reaches Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and the coun¬ 
try north thereof; with another line it pushes through 
Janesville, Watertown, Oshkosh, Fond da Lac, Green 
Bay, Escanaba, to Nagaunee and Marquette; with an¬ 
other line It passes through Madison, Elroy, and for 
St. Paul and Minneapolis; branching westward from 
Elroy, it runs to and through Winona, Owatonna, St. 
Peter, Mankato, Now Ulrn, aud stops not until Lake 
Kameska, Dakota, is reached; another linestarts from 
Chicago and runs through Elgin and Rockford to Free¬ 
port, and, via tbo Illinois Central, reaches Warren, 
Galina and Dubuque, ana the country beyond. Still 
anolher line rnna almost dne westward, and passes 
through Dixon, Sterling, Fulton, Clinton (Iowa), Cedar 
Rapids. Marshalltown. Grand Junction, to Conncil 
Bluffs and Omaha. This last named iB the “GREAT 
TRANS CONTINENTAL ROUTE,” and the pioneer 
overland line for Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, 
Montana, Nevada, California, and the Pacific Coast. 
It runs through the Garden of Illinois and Iowa, and 
is lhe safest, shortest, and best route to Omaha, Lin¬ 
coln, and other points in Nebraska, and for Gheyenne, 
Denver, Salt Ldke City, Virginia City. Carson, Sac¬ 
ramento. San Francisco, and all other points west of 
theMiBBoun River. 
TO SPORTSMEN: 
THIS LINE PRESENTS PECULIAR AD VAN 
TAGES-FOR PRAIRIE CHICKEN, DUCK, 
GEE' E, AND BRANT SHOOTING, THE 
IOWA LINE TO-DAY OFFERS MORE 
FAVORABLE POINTS 
than any other road in the country, while for Deer and 
Bear Hunting, and for Brook Trout, Lake Salmon, 
l ike, PickertH, and Bass Fishing a hundred points on 
the Northern ami Northwestern lines of this company 
will be found unsurpassed by any in the Weet. 
MARVIN nUGHITT, W. II. STENNETT, 
Gen. Supt., Chicago. Gen. Pass. Agt., Chicago, 
aplfi 
TO SPORTSMEN: 
THE PENNSYLVANIA R. R. COMP Y 
Respectfully invite attenlion to the 
S uperior Facilities 
afforded Ity their lima for reaching most of theTROT- 
ING PARKS aud RACE COURSES iu Iho Middle 
States. These lines being CONTINUOUS PROMALL 
IMPORTANT POINTS; avoid the diflieulties and dan¬ 
gers of reahipment, while ihe excellent cars run over 
the -month steel trunks enable STOCK TO BE TRANS¬ 
PORTED without failure or injury. 
Tile lines of 
Tlie Pennsylvania Railroad Company 
also reach the best localities for 
GUNNING- AND FISHING 
in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. EXCURSION 
TICKETS are sold at the offices of the Company in 
all the principal cities to KANE, RENOVA. BED¬ 
FORD, CRESSON, RALSTON, M1NNEQOA, und 
other well-known centers for 
Trout Fishing, Wing Shooting, and Still Hunting. 
Also, to 
TUCKERTON, BEECH HAVEN, CAPE MAY, 
SOUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAST 
Tenowned forBALT WATER SPOUT AFTER FIN 
AND FEATHER. 
D. M. BOYD, Jit, Gen’l Pass. Agent. 
Fbank Thompson, Geb’l Manager. feb!7 tf 
"THOR NEW HAVEN, HARTFORD, 
JJ Springfield, White Mountains, Montreal and 
intermediate poiuta, The new and elegant steamer 
C. U. Northam leaves Pier No. 25, Bast River, daily 
(Sundays excepted) at 8, and Twenty-third street, 
Jiaat River, at 3:15 P. M. A passenger train will be 
In waiting on liic wharf at New Haven and leave for 
Springfield aud way stations on arrival of the boat. 
NIGHT LINE.—Steamer Elm City leaves New 
Yoilc at It P. M.. arriving in New Haven in time for 
the early raonvrig trains. Tickets sold and baggage 
checked at 941 Broadway, New York, and 4 Court 
street, Brooklyn. Excursion to New Haven and re- 
i. #1.00 Applv- at General Office, on the pier, 
-?ECK ~ . . 
o RICHARD PECK, General Agent. 
my25tf 
T O RENT FOR THE SUMMER 
MONTHS.—A home furnished, or partially 
furnished, situated directly ou the shores of the Great 
South Bay. at Sayvillo, L. I. Pino garden, and fish¬ 
ing. gunning, etc. For particulars, address W. M. T., 
this office, oc THOMAS SKINNER, SayviUe, Long 
island, N. Y. R 
nitd charts for^yortgmtit, 
PARKS HOUSE, 
MAGOG, PROVINCE OF QUEBEC, 
A. W. I ITT 1515 VI Jl), Prop’r. 
This is one of the fineatfishing locallicsin the East¬ 
ern Townships of Oaoada, and is situated at the out¬ 
let of Lake Mcraphremagng. Reached by stage eleven 
rriilna from AtfrA. fin Pnalilnnaifi i 1 nmil nr Vnr 
BROOKE HOTEL, 
WATERLOO, PROVINCE OLEBEC, CANADA. 
House new, large, and well kept, good bar, Ac. 
Free bus to depot. Diily line of stages to Magog, 
Sherbrooke, and Melbourne, on Grand Trank Railway. 
Waterloo is a pleasant, thriving village near Water¬ 
loo Lake, and in the midst of an excellent shooting 
and fishing district—Lunge, Lake Trout, Speckled 
Trout, Bass, and Picker el Board $1.25 per day. 
jel 3m_L. H. BROOKS, Proprietor. 
OTTAWA HOTEL, 
C. S. BROWN & J. Q. -PERLEY, PnorniKTons, 
Montreal, Canada. 
LOCATED ON ST. JAMES AND NOTRE DAME 
STS. THE TWO PRINei. AL BUSINESS 
STREETS IN THE CITY. FIRST 
CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT, 
jel 3m ~ 
Gibson’s & Flint’s Camp. 
A LARGE, SUBSTANTIAL, LOG HOUSE, 25 
miles north from Wilson’s Mills, Maine. This 
place affords facilities for Ihe sportsman second to 
none, being only two miles from the famed Parma* 
Cbenee Lake, the home of the largest bro k trout in 
Amorica, and at such distance from any settlement 
that all kinds of game are in abundance. A private 
trout pond iri connection with the camp. A good road 
has been cut through to the lake, and conveyance can 
oe had at the camp. Fair prices only will be charged 
for guides and board. Two trout ponds have been 
discovered the past season that have never been fished 
before. This, in connection with the scenery around 
the lake and accommodalions at the camp, make it; a 
most desirable resort for the angler, hunter or tourist. 
Guides furnished and information given by T, F, 
Flint, Wentworth's Location, X, II. Route—Grand 
Trunk to Bethel, slagc to Upton, arid steamer to Went¬ 
worth’s Location. Parties leaving Boston at 8 A. M, 
cen rc 
It 
F or sale—a first class fruit 
Farm in the thriving village of St. Joseph, 
Mich,, containing ten acres eet to Apple, Pear, Peach, 
and Cherry, 350 Grape Vines, "lid eighty rods or Law- 
ton Blackberry, &c. All choice fruit. Good build¬ 
ings adjoining the corporation. A rare opportunity 
for a market, garden. Five daily steamers to Chicago 
and Mllwauki e iu fruit season; also daily fruit trains 
to Chicago via C. and M. L. S. Rail wav. Splendid 
Duck, English Snipe, Plover, Rail, and Woodcock 
shooting in season, and Bass and Pickerel fishing only 
one quarter mile distunt. Healthy locality. Possea- 
slon given next fall. For sale cheap, and terms easy. 
Address J. H. WAY, 
jel fowtf_Corning, N, l r . 
FOR. SALE, OR TO LET. 
Suitable for Summer Boardiitg-Houso. 
The house is 2$ stories, frame, 40 feet front and 32 
feet deep, with wide piuzica front, rear, and on south 
end. On first fioor arc parlors, sitting-room, and 
dining-room; wide hall through the centro. Upstairs 
are 9 bedrooms, all large and airy; kitchen well- 
arranged and convenient; cellar large aud dry. 
On the premises, and nt a convenient distance from 
the house, are a stable and carriage honae, chlckcm- 
house, shed, coal, tool, and ice houses. The grounds 
arc well laid out and tastefully pi an led with orna¬ 
mental trees and shrubbery. The avenue leading 
from the road to tbo house skirts a beautiful lake, on 
the border of which the house stands, A Paper Mill 
al the north end of the lake will be sold with the 
above, subject to a IcaBe. The lake and land embrace 
about 27 acres. As a place of residence It.is elegant 
and healthy; for manufacturers It Is convenient; for 
the propagation of front, for pleasure or profit, there 
Is no better place In the State. Apply to 
R. FRANCIS, 
mch‘2 3m 47 Broad street, New York. 
Board During Centennial 
IN PEILADELFUIA. 
A FEW SET ECT TRANSIENT AND PERMA- 
nent parties cun I e ncctiimnirial.cil by a private 
Comity, strictly first-class, with reasonable charges. 
Rooms can be engaged for the whole or any portion of 
Exhibition term. The house la situated within 12 
minutes of the CEntenni.il Grounds, nod 20 minutes 
from the business centre of Philadelphia. 
Buy ticket (#2.65', via Pennsylvania Railroad, for 
Germantown Junction Station, winch is diatantonly 
200 yards from the house. Address 
L. GARYEll, 2908 N. I6ih St.. Philadelphia. 
BELMONT HOTEL, 
C23 and (125 Washington Street, Boston, Mais,, 
(Opposite Globe Theatre.) 
Located in the centre of the city, and easily reached 
by street card and stages. Elevators, steam, and nil 
modern improvements. Rooms (European plan), $1 
per dav upward. A first-class Restaurant, and Private 
Dining-Rooms, if preferred, at moderate rales. The 
most, convenient location, n quiet and comfortable 
homo, and first-clues accommodations at prices adapt¬ 
ed to the stringency Of the times, arc the special ad¬ 
vantage* afforded at the “BELMONT.” 
mcb30 fim HAKDY & CO., Proprietors. 
Bromfield House, 
Messenger Bros., 
55 BROMFIELD STREET, 
ftOHtOU fttORH. 
F 
iOR SALE—PLEASANT HOMES ON 
i 1 easy terms; situated near the seashore, al Batb, 
L. L: large yards, with fruit and shade trees, and 
narns; pleasant aarroundinge, good fishing, hunting, 
and bathing Address J*H* 
may25 tf Box 40, New Utrecht N. Y. 
Rossin House, Toronto, Canada. 
SHEARS & SON, Proprietors. 
This bouse is a favorite resort for gentlemen sports¬ 
men Jtom ?u parts of tbs United States and Canada, 
