1877.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
1-49 
UTUAlillE 
n&NCICOMM 
OF NEW YORK, 
Jf.S.WINSTON, PRESIDENT. 
ISSUES EVERr APPROVED DESCRl PTION OF 
LIFE AND ENDOWMENT POLICIES 
ONTERMS AS FAVORABLE AS THOSE OF 
ANY OTHER COMPANY. 
ORGANIZED APRIL IZT.h 1842. 
CASHASSETS OVERS 80,000,000. 
REFRIGERATOR 
with Water and Milk 
Cooler. BEST Food 
and Ice Keeper in the 
World. Centennial Award 
priven. Send lor Cafalogae. 
ALEX. M. I^ESLEY, 
226 W. 23rd St., New Tork. 
Fine Teas. 
This is a combination of capitalists to snpply the con- 
snmei-s of Teas throughout the United Stiites on the mutual 
principle. 
We expect every consumer of Teas to render n<i all the 
assistance thev nan in carrvin^ out oui" enterprise, as we 
make a specialty of SUPPLYING CONSUMERS ONLY, 
(and allow no middlemen to make anv prolit on our im- 
portations.) which will enable us to supply them with Teas 
at prices lowm- tlian have ever been known, and of those 
fine qualities that seldom reach tlie interior, being sold only 
in larite cities and among the very wealthy. 
SEXD FOB PRICE LIST. 
COXSUMERS' lUPORTLXG TEA CO., 
No* 8 Church Street, 
p. O. Bos 5509. NEW TORK OITT. 
Hardy Plants. 
Everybody w.ints tlniiii, as they do not have to be renewed 
each year, like other plants. Collections bymail at $1 ,00, 
S2.00, 83.00, and 83,00, to any part of the coantry. 
Send for descriptive catalogue, which is sent free by 
WOOLSOST & CO.. Passaic, IV. J. 
Before Purchasing Paints or Eoofing, Send for Samples and EEDITCED Price List of 
ASBESTOS ROOFrXG.— This article is now well known in all parts of this country, as the only reliable stand- 
ard, low-priced Roofing. It is furnished in rolls readv for nailing to the roof, weighs only about 60 Ibp. to 100 square 
feet, and when finished with the Fire-proof Asbestos Coating, presents a handsome white or light-grav sui-face. Ills 
adapted for steep and flat r- 'oU in all climates, costs onlv about half as much as tin. and can be readily applied by any one. 
ASBESTOS ROOF PAINT.— This is a better article than has ever before been offered for this purpose. It 
contaius no Lar or c^^.■apuils, and forms the handsomest and most durable preservative coating in use, for tm and other 
roofs, irr.u-work, fences, ombuildings, etc. It is furnished ready for use in packages "f all sizes. 
ASBESTOS PAINTS.— These Paints are in every respect strictly tirst class, and second to no others in the 
market in purity, richness, and permanency of color, beauty of finish, and durability. They are prepared ready for the 
brush. In twelve newest shades, suitable for the tasteful decoration of all classes of buildings. They possess a superior 
body, and are more economical than any others, two coats being fully equal to three of auy of the various liquid chemical 
paints, \phlch contain water, alkali, soap,'etc. Send for samples. 
A'^IJ6:ST<»S SlE.\.n-FI«-E :iiid m>IL<KU CO VERI\GS.— The most durable and effective non-con- 
dactors in use— proved superior to all others in U. S. Government tests— a perfect insulator for hair felts, rendering them 
Indestructible. 
A.SBE?*TOS STEA.ir PACKINO.— Made from pure long-fibre ASBESTOS. Self-Lnbricatlng ; Indestructible. 
ASBESTOS PIRE-PROOP PAINT lor wood-work. ASUESTOS <"EHIE\T Inr repanin*z acid an.t g;is 
retorts, leakv roois. etc. ASBESTOS BOARDS, PAPER, THREAD, CLOTH, SHEATHING, and LIN- 
ING FKL.TS, etc. 
All these materials are prepared ready for use, in neat and compact form, are miitahle for aU cVi mates, andean he 
easily applied by any one. Liberal inducements to General MercfmntB, Dealers, and Large Consumers. 
SE>rD FOR SAMPLES, ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLETS, PRICE-LlSTS. ETC. 
87 MAIDEN liANE, NEW YORK. 
Also for sale bv Do-wnlr, Tvniiier tt Co., Boi^ton ; S. ^kX. Hcnii»s1<'*l ^ Co., Colnmbu=!. O.^. S. & A, J, 
Kli-kwood. Chicajjo ; M. 31. Buck & Co., Sr. Louis; H. D. Coleman & Bro,, New Orleans ; Tlionipsou iV 
Upson, ■ran Franrjgco. 
;:F~ CAUTl ON.— Tfie public are cautioned against purchasinq or usinrj any materials for the above or similar 
purpoffes, purporting to contain ASBESTOS unless the'/ bear our name and dates ofpateiits. 
When icriting, please state ?/ou saw this advertisement in the American Agriculturist. 
ARE YOU GOING TO PAINT? 
The ATERILiL. PAINT received tlie only MED .VI, and DIPLOITIA trom tlie CEN- 
XENNIAI, EXHIBITION. 
The AVERILL is the Standard and only RELIABLE Mixed Paint, 
and should not be corfounded with other Tiil:^cd paints. Sample cards, together with testimonials from owners of the 
finest residences in the country, furnished free by 
AVSEILL CHE]KICAL PAINT CO., 32 Burling SUp, N. Y. 
i^" PELLUOIDITEi for coating, preserring and finishing hard woods. The host and most dniahle preparation known. 
Foote & Richardson, 
CLOTHIERS -CUSTOM and READY-MADE, 
AMERICAlSr AGRICULTURIST BUILDINGS-, 
245 BROADWAY, NE^W YORK. 
GOOD, RELIABLE WORK-LOW PRICES-SMALL PROFITS-LARGE SALES. 
A large, carefully Bclcctcd stock of flrst-ratc, rcady- 
ninde (5nrmcnt9, constantly on hand, at pricci' to sni.t tbo 
1 ard times. 
Spring Sntts, at from $10 00 to $35 00 
Sprins Pants, at from $2 00 to '•lO 00 
Sprlns: Overcoats, at from $8 00 to Si5 00 
A splendid assortment of Cloths, Cnssimcrcs, Diag- 
onals, etc., etc.. in Custom Department, adapted to the 
season, and .\T PRICES to SUIT ,1LI„ 
^^Our faciliti<'S arc such, thatwocan supply our cus- 
tomers at prices beyond compctitlou. f.S-*Givc us a call. 
EVERf BOD V, EVERYWHERE, can get good farments of us, without the trouble of a visit. 
Samples and Rules for Measurement sent on application, and Clothing made, and sent lo aU parts of the country. 
To CliEROYMEN : Over 400 dergymen, in dlflforent parts of the United States and Tarritorics, have their 
garments made by us and forwarded to them. 
Vassar College, 
For the Higher Education of Women, 
POTJGHKEEPSLE, NEW YORK 
J. H. BAYMOXD, Lli.D., President. 
ADMISSION. 
Applicants for ndmiesion to ttie College most be at least 
sixteen years of a^e. and must present satisfactorv tes^tlmo- 
nials of character. None are received for a shorter period 
than till the close of the cnrrent collepiate year. 
REGULAR STUDIES. 
Mental and Moral Philosnphv, The Greek. Latin. French, 
German :iiid English Languiigi s and their Literatures. 
Rheioric, Mathemutics, Astronorav. Plivsics. Isatural His- 
tory, Chemistry, Phvsiology. and Hygiene. 
ART STUDIES. 
Vocal, Piano and Organ Mnsic, Painting and Drawing. 
Every department of in.':rru<iion is under tlie direction of 
an able Professor, assisted by competent Teacliers. 
THE COLLEGE HOME. 
The College is situated two mile.'; east of Pousrhkecpsie. 
Strt- et-cars i un regularly to and from the citv. Ihe Western 
Union felegranli Companv has an office in the College. 
1 he College buildings are wanned l>v ste;im, lighted with 
gas, and supplied with an abundance of pure water. Bath- 
ing-rooms and other needful conveniences are amply 
provided. 
All tlie students are members of the College family, and 
are subject to its regulations. The domestic and social life 
is nnder the supervi? ion of the Lady Principal. 
The grounds, embracing two liundred acres, with several 
miles of gravel walks, a flower-garden, lake, and tl'.e well- 
furnished Gymmisium, afford ample scope for healthfal 
recreation. 
A regular physician, residing in the College, devotes her 
entire time to the care of its henlth. 
There are daily pravers in The Chapel, and a religious 
service and Bible classes everj- Sunday. 
EXPENSES. 
The uniform price of Board and Tuition for all ntudentd, 
whether regular, speeial, or preparaiorv, is J-)00 for the Col- 
lege year; of which $300 Is payable m advance, and ihe 
biiliince on the first day of Mnrcii following. 
No extra charge is made, except for private lessons in art 
studies; for which the additional charges are as follows, 
pavable three quarters in advance : 
Pianoforte, two lessons a week and one 
practice period dally $100 per annum. 
Organ, two lessons a week and one prac- 
tice period d:iily 100 " 
Solo Singins. two lessons a week and 
one practice period daily TOO " 
Thorougli-Bass and Composition, two 
lessons a week SO " 
Drawins, Painting, or Modelling, two 
lessons a week SO " 
A nominal charge is made for medical attendance. 
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. 
The entr:ince examinations for the rear 1S7T-.S commence 
on Wednesday, September 19. ls77. an'd continue tliree days, 
from 9 a. m. until fi p. m., with an intcriniBSion of une hour 
and a half for dinner. 
CORRESPONDENCE. 
Letters respecting departments of instruction, admif^sion 
or dismission of siudeius, etc.. siiould be ad^irf^.^ed to the 
President ; Letters respecting Finances to Matthew Vas.sar, 
,Ir.. Treasurer; other business letters lo William F. Forlty. 
General Superintendent. 
C^ Catalogcks coiilainin:: full particulars may he ob- 
t;iined by addressing Willabd L. Dkan. Kegistrar. Fough- 
fceepsie, N. T. 
The 
WiMMiU World Eclipsed. 
fSee 
Awiu- 
Inry r.-j.nrt i-! (.■eniriiiii:il 
StronarcBt W'ind- 
Encine made." 
Tested 9 >c,u!S. -l.nOO in use. 
Perfectly Self-Regulating. 
A solid Wlieel -Mill, with no loose 
jolntsnrsectioiistoblowln pieces; 
and 15 per cent more power 
gnamnteed. Webnllrt US sizes Mills. 
Send lor Ulustrated Circular Ad- 
C. B. SALMON'. Sec'y. Hcloit.TVls. 
FLORENCE OIL STOVE, 
For Heating or Cooking. 
TWOSTOVKS I^i'OiVE. 
Odorless and Jiurablr, 
Tan be used without chimney- 
llue^.;isit geuerateanosmoke 
or noxious gases. 
JUenf5 and Br<wirf cooked 
by t his stove are Ihm ter tiavor- 
ed and more di(rc-*tible than 
;when cooked by (\m\\ or wood. 
THE HEATER 
furnishes an abundant snp- 
plv of pure, moist heat, easily 
rcirul atod to any desired tcm- 
The Cook, wiih /)<iA'r. perature. 
Tho FliOREiVCE rwelved the only Centennial 
Medal awarded to Oil Stoves. Report of the Judges: 
*' U is simple in conntruetion, ca.sily maniiged, and 
well ndapted to itsintondM purpose." 
M M>K nV TMK 
FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE CO. 
THE BEST SEWING MACHINES. 
(i.ii.i.l .\oiioio>— :»» fiiioii s,|iiiiie. New ^ork; 
4T« Wa^liinetoii St., H,,st,>M; OO Lake St., < -hicago. 
THE ZOETROPK COI.I.AR.-Si-e llliistrntedart- 
viTtisemrnl li\ Fehrnarv nniiihercf trie .liitfirfjn Affrl- 
cuiriri^l. KAT & T.WLOi: M'F 'ti CO.. Siirlrtjlleld. Mass. 
TKOSE wanttni: choice fowls and excellent 
lavers. wUI do well to get « setting of Pure nrown 
Leghorria, (13), from H. P. HtiBBAKD, Sew Haven, Ct. 
