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AMERICAN AG-RIGULTURIST. 
[OCTOBEB, 
HARVARD UIMlVERSiTY. 
BUSSET INSTITUTION. 
A Sfiliool of Agricnlture an^ Horticnltiire, 
During tiie Acidenuc Tear 1577-73, systematic courses of 
instruction will be given as'loUows: 
Theory and Practice of Farminff— by Mr, Motley. 
HorticnUurc— I'v Mi". \V;itsou. 
Applieil Zooios:r, (AnalomyjindPhj-siology of Domestic 
.\nim:U by i'rul. Sliide. 
Veffetable Pbysiolosy aud Systeinatic Botany— 
by Frot". Ciuoaale. 
Cryptosramic Botauy, ''with special leferciice to Fungi 
injurious to Vrij:rt:iiioii)— by Prof. Farlow. 
4.ffricultural Cliemistry— by Prof. Storer. 
Any one of tliesc courses niaj' be; pursued separately, on 
payment of a fee of §40 a year. Tlie fee for all the courses 
Ib |1dU a year. For information about the School, address 
Prof. F. H. STOUER. Jamaica Plain. Mass. 
PEKUVIAM GUAMO, 
IMPORTED DIRECT FEOM PERU BY 
HOBSON, HURTADO & CO., 
Asrcnts of tbo Peruvian Goverinucnt, New York, 
No, 1 Peruvian Guano* Standard, sold inBag-sas 
landed from vessel, guaranteed to contain 10 percent 
Ammonia. 
No. 1 Peruvian Gnauo, Lobes, gTiaranterd to con- 
tain on an average 6 per cent Ammonia. Lobos Guano 
has a larger proporti n of Pborsplioric Acid and Potas- 
sa than the more highly auimoniated ^rrades. It is the best 
and cheapest Cieneral Fertilizer sold in ihis coujitry. 
No. 1 Peruvian Guano, Rectified, This crrade is 
pure Peruvian Guano treated by Sulphuric Aciti. and is sold 
according to its analvsis. It is the most efficient of all 
Fertilizers. 
No, 1 Peruvian Guano, Guaranteed. Thisbraud 
designnted pure and genuine Peruvian Guano free from 
Lnmps and Stones and is in excellent condition for applica- 
tion by drill. 
For Circulars and further particulars apply to 
HOBi^ON, HURTADO & CO., 
No. 63 Pine St.? Nevp York. 
AUTOMATIC 
WAGI 
Tlie most powerful self-acting brake made. Fully endorsed 
by every farmer and wagon-maker who has seen it. W, A. 
Armstrong. Sec'y Elmira Farmers' Chili, writes: "A Com- 
mit':e<! of the Klniira Farmers' Club, consisting of <"lins. 
Helicr. .John Bridirman. O. T. Billings, S. M. Carr, aud M. H. 
■| liursion. guiitleinen fully competent to make intelligent 
juilgment, gave ihe brake careful trial Aug. 21st, and report- 
ed unanimously : It is the best brake we have ever seen— 
prompt in irs action— effective wlien required, and is ex- 
ceedin£riv dcsh-able for all farmers on hilly firms.'' See lllns 
tratioii in Auu'. Am. Af/riciHurist fov )>>~S. Sample bi-akes 
complete for larni wagons, ^^.t'O. Good salesman wanted. 
D. L. MULFORD, Genera! Agentj 
TIOGA, TIOG.V CO., PA. 
l^-^^^l^^^lf 
^^'^■^-- 
Ili'^f^iTnimi'^ll 
PBL.T CARPETI-VGS 20 to 45 cts. per yard. FELT 
CEIUXG for rooms in place of Plaster. FELT 
ROOPIXG and SIDI.VG. For circular and Sample, 
address C. J. FAY. Camden, X. Jersey. 
A lon§ felt Need supplied. 
The SENSIBLE C<JLLAR 
^ PAD isjiisi wiiaEi[Si!ani.'.siigi;L'Si:;, 
a ptMi'tct Leather Pad, combiniii'4 the 
advantages of Firmness, Elasticiiv. 
aud the medicinal prop'.rties <>( 
tanin. No pad ever hciorc intro- 
duced gives such universal satis':K-- 
tion. Thev are warranted to cure sore necks and to pre^ ent 
gall?. Ask vour harness maker for tliL'm. Manufactured by 
the SOLE i:I':a1'HIi:ii f ad CO. of Olean, N. T. 
BUrS PA 
Digs Irish 
OB Sweet 
The Best Fannm^ Hill in the World, 
BtTY THE 
A. P. DICKEY 
ranningMill, 
No good Farmer 
^ can afford t? mar- 
ket dirty grain. 
, A moderate quality 
Sof grain, well cleaned, 
pbrings a better price 
f thaii the nicest grade 
in dirty condition. 
Address^* P»'l>XCK£¥4 Racine^ ATi» 
THE SILVER Si DEIVIING FEED CUTTER. 
Has no superior in 
the market, cele- 
jiTiited for ii3 great ca- 
pacity, ease of running, 
and its adaptability to 
all kind? of work. Our 
** Improved Safety 
Fly \Vheel" is tnc 
only successiul device 
for preventing accidents 
so common to Power 
Feed-Cutters. Send for 
circulars giving prices 
and full partieular>. 
Man'd by Silver &Oeming 3Ifg Co., Salem, Ohio. 
Conner Strip Feed Cutters are very cheap, very efficient, 
verv'simple. (See Ainerican Agr'icuItJcrifit, Sept., Pasc 340.) 
Adamant Plows with Reversible Slip Share, are the only 
ploMs that can be cheaply kept sharp all the time. Circulars, 
■■^ad'^ onlv bv 
THE N. Y. PLOW CO., 55 Beekman St., N. Y, 
Do you want for y.-iir 
own use flie best Self- 
feedinfj Hay, Sti-a^v, 
am I Corn Stalk Cutter 
in th'i market ; price fri.'iu 
^n to ^-iij; or the best 
Lever Feed Cutter, 
I". rice ii-'jiii ^7 10 §10 : Oi'tlu: 
best Vegetable Slicer, 
price from i^io to $:y. >,eeu 
not be paid for until O'ifd 
and fO'ind -•<atisfcict07'i/. 
Circulars free. G.^LE &, 
CO., Chlcopcc Falls, Jiass. 
Exceisio." Root Gutter, 
E:i.l(Uvias' Foiitlei- C'tiiti v and C'i:ii-iC-s LevcL* 
Hay Cutter. Silver Eagle Coru ^^iiellei*, Deei-c 
Steel Plow's, and a full Uue of Farm Machinery for Fall 
and Winter use. 
R. Hu ALLEN & OO., 
p. O. Box. 3;c. ISO & I'Jl M-iitei- St., XE1V YORK. 
BALOWir^'S 
rODDER tl'TTEil. 
Be t in the market. Don't 
puicl xe any other kind until 
■\ ou have s^qw and examined 
tin Send for Circular, cou- 
tai II g Description and Price 
Li r 
PIEHPON'T & CO., 
Mannfacturei's. 
Ni.W Hatex, Co.vx. 
Lion Feed Cutter, 
combining the latest best 
I iprovcuioiits. Also 
Gale's Feed Cutters, 
1 otu cviii.at-r and lever, 
and 
Belcher &: Taylor's 
lioot Cutters. 
For full di.*-cnitiou sec 
pij;c o4ii, Stpt. No. Aui. 
[gi-icuUnrist. For circu- 
— 1 »r and price list address 
The Belchet. & Taylok 
Ag'l Tool Co., 
Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
::^: LARGEST S.CH-EA" 
SISSI 
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-T- MlVUriq-AN. 
BROR'ALOWS PATEXT FOLDING SPRIKKLER. 
Opened £• 
Something New, N'eat. Folds like a Book, and i- very con- 
venient for House Plants, for watering Cemf^tcrv Pianis. &c. 
Sent post-paid anywhere in Hnited States and Canada. Small 
size for '.'^ cts.; Large $1.40. By D. E. BROWNLOW, 
Middletown. Cnnn. P.S. Send Poi^tal Order or lien. Letter. 
SI lie bust Polishing Pow-^ 
'hT for Jewelry, Silver 
Viatcd AVare, &e. Senti 
^postpaid for25c. Atrcnts 
I wanted. T. K. Eced & 
iCo., >.'ew Brlrain, Conn. 
FOR SALE AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. 
A ITEW PIAITO. 
An elegant Ne^w* Sqnare Grand Arion Piano. VA 
Octaves, Kosewoon. Four IJonml Corners. Extra Carved 
Lees. Arion Srroll Desk and Cnrved l.vre. The List Pric<? of 
this elegant in=trnm'Mit is i?^'0. but it will be sold at a very 
Laree Discount for Cash. __ 
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