590 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[OCTOBEB, 
Lewis' LaiicasMre Swine. 
Imported by the undersigned. Tliese swine have taken 
first premimiiB wlierfver exhibited in Eugliiud and this 
country. Awarded the threu highest preniiums ovav all 
competitors at New England Ag'l Fair, held at Portland, 
Maine, Sept., 1ST7. White in color, wcl! haired, very hardy, 
small wasie, ensilv fattened, very prolific, large size, mature 
early. Send for descriptive circular. 
W. G. LKWIS, Lawn Farm, Franiin2;ham, Mass. 
Hog Cholera Prevented! 
No Medicine Needed or Used. 
Best and Largest SPorls: 
Raised by the Maddox Metliod. 
Address tor Ciixuhirs DAY BROS. & CO., 
93 laudcii Av., Baltimore, Md. 
Makers DAY'S AUTOMATIC iNCUBA- 
TOR, Electric Fire Alarm, &c. 
FRANK FETTIT, Salem. N. J- Breeder and Shipper of 
pure Poland China Swine. Send for Circular and Price List 
before purchasing elsewhere. Large stock on hand. 
MAGIE OR POLAND CHINA. 
D. M. MAGIE, Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. 
Oriffinator ami Bveeiler of the Famous Magie 
or Folaud China Rogrs. 
Pigs for sale at all seasons of ttie vear. to^vs m pig to my 
best boars, for sale. Premium .=;how stock of ihe finest 
qnality, foi- sale at i-easonable prices. Parties wantinii tltc 
Ma^ie'or Poland China stock piire should send to head- 
quarters, and ;iddress me as above. 
Flease state lohere you saw thiti advertisement. 
miOltMMIEllflllS. 
L. L. REED, Avibnrn. Genug.i Co., Ohio, Lreeder and Ship- 
per of Cotswold Slieep, Magie Hogs, Broi:ze Turkeys, and all 
the leading kinds of fancy Poultry. Send for Circular, free. 
DECIDED BARGAWS 
torednfROnrirfPdin-stock-ofTORKSHIRE, BERK- 
SHIRE, CHESTER WHITE, POLAND CHINA 
and ESSEX PIGS. -Ilso choice litters ot yimn.s w_;:.s. 
C()T*\Vol,D aiHl sOtTTHDOW\ siiIKEP. AL- 
DERNET and AYRSHIRE CALVES. .FANCY 
POUt-'rilY. A l:Ms:e and fine lot nf .SO varieties. Send 
23c. for one of our BREEDER'S aiANlTAL, clecantly 
illustrated, with lull dcicrintions of all hro.-ds of .slock. 
BENSON, BURPEE & CO., ^ 
23 Church St., 1 liiladelphia, Ta. 
PREMIUM CHESTKIl WHITE, BERK- 
SHIRE and ESSEX PIGS, hred and for sale by 
GEO. B. HICKM.\X, West Cliester, Chester Co., Penn. 
Also fancy poultry. Send stamp for circular and price list. 
BERKSHIRE PIGS. 
Most fashionable Pedigree. Rock bottom prices. 
D. H. (iOODELL, Antrim, K. H. 
Ohio Improved Chesters, received First Pre- 
miums in a majority of tiie states. Send fur their de- 
scription, and Choice Poultry, and get readv for the Fall 
Fairs. L. B\ SILVEU. Cleveland, Ohio. 
PREMIUM CHESTER WHITES, " //^/7rt(77(r,T7«-s 
5(oCit."— Improved Yorkshire and Bprkehire 
Pigs, all a;?e>.— Ihoronglibied Jersey and Ayrshire 
Calves, "'(/i?''p butter and yinlk struin-':" a Mpeci^iliy.— 
Scotch Shepherd and other Dogs, bred and for sale by 
FRANCIS MORlilS, 3113^ Walnut St., Philadelphia. 
H 
all Bros., Ann Arbor. :\fich., makeasnecialtvof breed- 
ing the finest strains of Essex. Suffolk, Berkshire,and Po- 
land China pins. P)'ice!i% off card rates. Satisfiictionguaian- 
teed. A few splendid pigs, gilts, and fine boars now ready. 
Black SSsis.»* for stocking ponds — I*e5<in 
Ducks; Bronze & Nai-ragansett Turkeys, Light 
Brnhmas. Jersey Cattle? A. I. C.C.R.. mid Cnrswolds, 
atlQwprip.es. Address AV. CLIFT. Mysiic Bridge. Ct. 
SMITH'S 
"Ea|leClawof76." 
A safe and ingenious device for 
catcT^ing fish, animals, game, &c. 
Sample. 50 cts., by mail, or send 
stamp for circular. 
EAGl.E Cr^AAV CO., 
713 Sansom St., Phila.., Pa. 
The Best and Cheapest. 
BUCHAN'S 
Fatented May 'iSth, 1S6T, lie-issued Jul// 50th, 1S72. 
A Saponaceous CoiiipouiKl witli Cresylic aiiil 
Ca,rbolic Acitl. 
For Preventing and Curing the Scab and all parasitic dis- 
eases of tlie Skin. Will destroy Lice, Ticks, Fleas, &c. 
Is beneficial to the general health and condition of the 
flock. Tne use of this DSP wiil cleanse and whitcMi the 
Fleece— also increased the growtli or weight sufficient to be 
a full equivalent for the cost of the Comrionnd. 
This Preparation is WarrantL-d to be entirely harmless 
and free from all poisonoas Compounds, and will posi- 
tively do all tiiat we cUiim for it. Put up in packages of I, 
5, 10, '50, 100, and 200 pounds. 
Buchan's Cresylic Ointment. 
Certain Death to the Screw Worm or Grub. 
It not only destroy;; the worms, but cleanses and quickly 
heals up the offensive sores made bv it. 
■so fly will attack a wound to which this preparation has 
been applied. Sheep wliich rarely recover from ihe attack 
of the worm under ihe ordinary treatment, are quickly 
cared by this applicarion. In solution, tliis ointment will be 
found invaluable lor healing Saddle Galls, and all abrasions 
of the slcin of animals. 
For further particulars, send for price lists and circulars to 
KIDDER & LAIRD, 
83 Joliii Street, ^csv Yorlc, 
AMERICAN 
INCORPORATED (875. 
141 West 54tli St., iDetw. 6tli & 7tli Avs., 
HEW YOEK CITY. 
The le-'ular course of Lectures in tills In- 
stitution will commence on Wednesday, 3d 
of October, 1877. and terminate late in Feb.. 
Igyy.—Tlie Spring course wiU begin on Marcli 
and last until middle May. 
Apply for Particulars and Circulars to 
A. I.IAUTAIE®, M.B.V.S., 
Dean of tlic Faculty. 
FARMER'S 
By Peof. I. Law, Cornell TJuivcrsity, Ithaca, K. T. 
"The liest work on the diseases of animals iu the English 
language."— CoiUiJj-// Gentleman. 
Sent liy mall from the Author for S3. 
BEST COWS AXU HORSES. 
The iindersianed. for many Tears lireeder of Jersey Cattle 
and Hambletnnian Horses, oflers for sale. O" reaso:i;^ble 
terms, 70 head of thoroush-bred and grade Jersey In-Uers, 
cows and bulls, and SO horses and colls of all ages.. Parties 
are invited to examine the stock before purchasing. .Ill 
stock sold btjiiii is gnarauted as represented. 
THOilAS FITCH, New London, Conn. 
N. GUILBERT, 
Evergreen Farm, Gwynedd, Pa., 
Importer and Breeder of Improved Blooded Live Stock, 
Horses, Cattle. Cotswold and Southdown Sheep. Chester, 
Berk-shire and Yorkshire Pigs, Toulouse.Bremeii.llongKong. 
•White China and Wild Geese, Cayuga, I'.om-n. Ay esbury, 
Pekin and Jlusk Ducks. Bronze. Blue. Bufl and miite 
Turkevs. Dorkings, Brahma, Cochin, Guinea and all oilier 
Fowl, Deer, Sw.ans, Peacocks, Pigeons, I-.ggs &c . at low 
prices. Best Breeds of Dogs and Maltese Cats, P.alibits, Fer- 
rets, Guinea Pigs. White Mce. &c. Song liu'ds of all kinds, 
and Shetland Ponies. Fine Milch Cows always on hand. 
Newfoundland Pups of Centeanial First Preminm Stock. 
WILLIAM OROZIEE, 
BEACON HILI,, Nortliport, L. I., ST. Y., 
lieceived a Medal and Diploma on his stock at the Centen- 
nial Exhibition, Importer and Breeder of Clydesdale Horses, 
Ayrshire and Jersey Cattle, Sonlh-down Sheep, and Im- 
proved Berkshire Hogs-and English Dorking Fowls. 
For S:sle 5i S Flect-svoosl ^Btoolc Fai-ni, 
near Frankfort. Kt.. Thornnghbrrds. Trotters. Jersey 
Cattle, &c. Addr:s3 ' J. W. HUNT F.ET-\OLDS. 
"i>}E-4C«>:^' FA1S:^S. K^rthport, Long Island, 
ilderuey oi>«l Aypsltirc Caftle. 
OOTSWOLD SHEEP & BEEKSHIEE SWIEE, 
Also FANCY" POITLTRY of choicest kinds, bred from 
the best stock. Address 
J. X. ROBINS. Jtanager. 
XlW n"d gS^OW Cf-iT PiTcons. ^binne-t bv ,T, C 
COOPER, Cooper Hiil. T.imer^ck. Ireland, li'"'; 
of t;old Mf'nls :it P'ris nni '■-'■u- V^—l.-. Bfon"^** !>leaal 
and Diplomn", renfeiinial, Pliiladelnhia ; also 
Tborougb-tu-ed H'-nnds. ri^irles. nnd o;!i. r D""-.;. .1 (.- C. 
can likewise seller, Sheep. Cattle, and Horses for 
clients, having had long and large exnerience in them. 
FOU §AIiE or EXCM-IWCJE. 
A tirst-class plantation in Virginia, near to Richmond and 
Petei'sburg. 95,0 acres, of wliicli 4yu in cultivation • balance 
iu timber, of which much is original growth. Soil good and 
■K-eil imitroved. Buildings modern, extensive, and in good 
repan-. .SUuation uphmd and healthy, free from miasms of 
river lands. Title perfect and unencumbered. Reasons for 
selling personal. Part casli payment required. For full 
narticulurs :.ud view of photographs apply to li. O. 
MILHAU. 183 Broadwar, New York, or by letter to P. O. 
Bos -144, Petersburg, Virginia. 
250 MARYLAND FARMS, '"^1^5=^?'.°?."' 
Near railroad and navigable Salt-water (with all its lux- 
uries), in Talbot Co., Md. Climate mild and healttiy. Titles 
good. New Pamphlet and Man showing location, free. 
Address C. E. SHAKAHAN, Atty., Easton, Md. 
VIRGINIA FARMS. 
Catalogues mailed free to anv address. 
CHAFFXN, STAPLES & CO., Richmond. Virginia, 
VIRGIiVTA IMPROVED FARMS for SAI.E. 
At low prices. Send for Catalogue, Maps, &c. Inclose 
stamn. M. BATES, 
2^ame this paper. 1103 Maiu St., Uichmoud, Va. 
VIRGmiA LAT^DS. FoTlS?. 
tive list of Virginia farms foi- sale. 
PrcKINSON' & CHKWNIN'C, Richmond, Va. 
Al Stock Farm an I Grain Manager open for an engagement 
by Nov. Many years' highest testimonials. Address A 1, 
care of Mr. E. Stark, Am. Agi'icuUuHst, 245 Broadway, N.Y. 
WANTED TO EMPLOT, 
An American man and his wife ; the man to do all kind of 
field and g;irden work adapted to our climate. Must under- 
stand the management and care of horses, cow, etc., and 
keep everything in first rate order. The wonum as good 
cook and laundress. Both must be neat, active, economical, 
careful, good-tempered, and obliging, A desirable liome 
offered, and permanent situation if all are suited. Good 
testimonials required. Wasies must be moderate to suit the 
times. Address M. \V. Bos 1323, Vineland, N. Jersey. 
F.nWARn VJ.\ Real Estate & lioan Agent, 
£ii/ni&Iil/ riil, Putnam. Conn. Farm and Vilhige 
property. Jlills and Mill Privileges constantly on hand for 
Bale or exchange. Correspondence solicited. 
LILLY'S 
BUTTER-WORRER 
Ihe cheapest and best Machine 
in the market; noliard labor re- 
quired. Try it, and see for your- 
selves. Only SIS for a thirty 
pound machine that will take all 
tlie milk out with ten minutes' 
work. 
HEITOEESOir & CO., 
316 Race St.. Pllila., Pa. 
BUTTER 
A rter Tair trial and severe tests it Tvas a^wanled 
CeDteomal Prize Medal. WHY IT IS SUPE- 
' RIOR TO ALL. 1st. It has no taste or smell, 
/plf^T ^^Ti^ aiii3 is as harmless as ^^'ater. 2d. It is liquid, 
\^\J A^^^J £%f is easy to handle, and is mixed in cream before 
cliuruiug. 3ri]. It jirnduces a color reseaibliug June Grass Butter. 
4th. It is the only artieiu that will color the butter and not the bot- 
tennilk, 5th, It gathers all butler materials, increa.'^eB the weight 
more than will pay for the color used. It is the hest ever known. 
Send your addre.';s on postal card for my receipt hook. free. 1 1 tells 
hon" to make butter, pack, preserve, extract ranciditv. 
MRS. B. SMITH, 327 Arch St., P. O. Box 195i. Phila., Pa. 
BUTTER WORKER. 
^j^^«;3?;^^:j;s^ ff. The most Effc-ctive, Fimple 
and Convenient Yet Invent- 
ed. AVoiks 30 lbs. in 
le.ss tiiati 5 iniiiuti-s, 
thoroughly workina: out the 
buttermilk and mixing in 
the salt. Send for circular 
and price lists. 
A. H. REID, 
No. G Noitli IStU St., PliiladelpUia Pa. 
TO COLOR BUTTER! 
Our Perfected Butter Color Is far better than carrots, An- 
natto, or any other color, at one-fourth the cost, and no 
work to use. Ir gives a splendid June color, and never turns 
red. Thousands of testimonials from the verv best dairy- 
men. Circulars free. Samples to color 50 lbs. 10c. Try it now. 
"Wells, Ricliardson & Co., Burlington, Yt. 
Lubricating Castor Oil. 
On receipt of $6.00. we will deliver nt nearest railwav sta- 
tion to parly ordeiiiig. 5 gallons of Fnre Castor Oil, for 
i'lbricatiiig Aarricultural machinery. Carriage 
Axles; and Harness Oil,— excluding lei'rit' ry w(;st of 
tiie i:ocky Mountains. 
ROBERT B. BROWN & CO.. St. Louis, Mo. 
Higli Class Poultry. 
Lislit nnd Dark Brahmas. Partridge a'ld \Vhite 
Cochins. Brown and White Leghorns, Houdans, 
and G. S. Bantams. For sale at all seasons, at 
reasonable prices. Etrgs, sfcnrely naclced in 
new baskets. ?:?.Ofi per K!, or .¥:".in Tnr -y: I'lease 
. c' 'l-.,:^ c.tMTP -wlint vnii want. Pend for rircilar. 
-"^^ -^ GEO. S. JOSSEIiYN , Fredonia, N. T. 
POLANDS. 
A few choice Chicks for Rale (^f Ruff and Golden 
"Polands," from mv importation nf l«7r, 
CHARLES E. PKRRT, Wollaston. Mass. 
Silkw^orm Effffs, warranted IVpo from p^'hi'ine. Thr^e 
kinds— 'White, "i el low. and Imported Jnpan. Medal 
nwrirded at Ihe Centennial I'-r-st kinds of Mnlberry trees 
for fnrest. ornament, fruit, or filkworm food. I'.ook on Silk 
Culture, pend for price list. 
L. S. CROZIRR, Williamsburg, Franlclin Co.. Kansas. 
