1877.] 
AMERICAN AaRTOULTURIST. 
-^03 
Nos. 3, 4. — Calfe ]Sa.sl£et.s. — Two 
styles are offered, botb of elegant pattenis, very taking, 
useful, and beautiful table ornaments— just the tbing ev- 
ery one wants. From same makers and same metal as 
No. 1. No. 3 pre- 
sented to any one 
sending only 16 6ub- 
Bcribers, and No. 4 
to any one send- 
ing 18 eubscribers, 
at $1.60 eacb.— [Or 
we will sell No. 3 
for S7.50, or No. 4 
for $10.] Receiver 
to pay cspressagc. 
7. — Casters. 
—These are all of 
handsome patterns, 
L ^ iifi"^ - '! ''"^^ richly chased, the 
fV^ ->-^ ~-C>^ — ^ first containing four 
cnt glass casters and 
mustard bottle, and 
tbe two others five 
casters and a mus- 
tard bottle— nscful, 
necessary, orna- 
mental for every 
dining table. Same 
_^^ makers, and same 
h^^i metal and plating^ 
as No. 1. Send ua 
onlv 13 snbscribtr'' at ^1 60 each and get No. 5, or 16 
and get No. b, or 19 and get No. 1 free.— {Or we will 
sell No. 5 for S5.25. No. 6 for §7.50, or No, 7 for 
$10.50.] Receiver to pay espressage. 
Wo. 8.— Butter Cooler.— This is a really 
good and useful article, as well as an ornamental one. 
Tbe pattern is very taking, having been selected from a 
largo assortment. A very little ice in the holder under 
tbe plate will keep butter cool and fresh for a long time 
on the table, even in the hottest weather. The bright 
flurface reflects off outside warmth, thus keeping the but- 
ter cool. Same metal, from same House as No. 1. This 
fine premium ia presented 
to any one who simply 
collects and forwards 
rrem. 9 \\\l ug 15 eubBcribers, at $1.60 
each, easily done. — [Or 
we ^vill send one to order 
on receipt of $G,S0.] Re- 
Mieiver to pay cxprcssagc. 
tions 
ward 
rVo. !>, — B»icUle 
olsLrsiiid I'^oi-li. — 
The jar is nf glaps, 
handsomely mounted in 
silvt-r-plate frame, with 
fork attached, ll is a very 
,,,,, I iiiiiJi' ornanicntal article for tln! 
|gi;_^'"''''"''''- _ -3 1.11)10. aM wl'II as n?*('riil. and 
would prove an accept- 
nl)le present to a young 
housekeeper. I'Jsiiht^crip- 
at $1.60 eacli wiU secure W free. [Or wo will for- 
one on rcceinl of $5.] Receiver to pay eipresengc. 
]:Vo. 10.— ^y nip C'cip \T\tU IPIate.— 
Every well i^rt Inltlc needs ai times a syrup cup. This 
elegant cup stanils on a fine plate of suitable de?ign. 
Only 15 subscribers at $1.60 each, arc needed to sccur*^ 
it free. [Or. when desired, we will send one on receipt 
of tlie price, $6.25.] Receiver to pay espressage. 
Prenjiuni 10 
l*i-cmnmi 11 
No. 11.— Cfciild.'s Cup.— (&.' ^ny/ramn^). 
— A beautiful gift for the Little One. Triple-plated on 
the outside, and gilded on the inside. It never breaks, 
and will last for many years— indeed, be a life-keepsake. 
Obtain only?, subscribers^ at $1.60 each, and yon can se- 
cure one of these beautiful cups for your own child, or a 
name-sake, or other favorite.— [Or we will forward one 
on receipt o* price, $3.50.] Receiver to pay expressage. 
I^o. IS.— Oiae l>ozeoB. Tea-Spoorag.— 
TVo. 13.— ©me Oozeni Tal>Boogpo©ns, — 
These are all of tbe elegant Crown pattern., fine metal, 
triple plated, and for beauty of design, and excel- 
lence of workmanship, will be found uDsurjjassed by solid 
silver. These spoons are far cheaper than many others wc 
have found at half the price, and are well worth canvass- 
ing for. Supplied by the Meriden Cutlert Co., No. 49 
Chambers St., New York City. Sixteen eubscribers sent 
us at $1.00 each will secure 1 2 Tea-Spoons/ree ,• twenty- 
two subscribers will secure 12 Table Spoons free. — 
[We will sell the Tea Spoons for $7.35 per dozen, and 
the Table Spoons for $14,50, or a set of six for half these 
prices.] Receiver to pay expressage. grJE?" Wc will send 
a set of six Tea-spoons for 9 subscribers, or a set 
of six Table-spoons for 16 subscribers, at $1.60 each. 
No. 14.— One I>ozeira Taljle-rorlf s.— 
IVie same description and remarks apply to these as to Ko. 
12, and they are from the same makers. (We select as 
Premiums only such articles aa wc can warrant in quality 
and price, and such as are serviceable.) Presented/rce to 
StyleofPrem.13,13,1'1: 
any one sending only 22 subscribers at $1.00 each, or a 
set of six for Iti subscribers.— [Wc will sell one dozen for 
$14.50,ora set of Bixfor$7.25.] Receiver to pay expressage. 
i^'o. 15. — ff^adios Foldflna^ I*ocltet, 
Scissors.— The cut representd them folded up. Un- 
folded they appear like common scissors. Very safe for 
carrying in the pocket. A style for gentlemen, with 
rremlum 13 
blunt ends, can also be supplied at same rate when de- 
sired. Each one comes in a neat morocco case. Sup- 
plied by tbe Meriden Cutlert Co.. 40 Chambers St., 
New York. Four subscriptions at $1.60 each will secure 
a pair//V(?, post paid. [Or we will send a pair for $1.50.] 
]SJo« BO,— ^^Bi3Id»« ?«c-tf, UKBiire, ForU, 
and Spoon.— The set is Standard Silver Plate, white 
metal base, medallion pattern, in satin-lined morocco 
case; an elegant present. Supplied by the Mebides 
Cejtlert Co. Eight subscriptions at $1.60 each will se- 
cure it free. [Or we will send a set on receipt of the 
regular price, $3.00.] Receiver to pay express charges. 
I^'o. 17.— FiencU Cook's Knire, 
Fork, and Steel.— This is a long (10 in.) tbiu Knife, 
with Celluloid or Patent Ivury Handle, warranted not to 
crack in liot water, made of the best steel, and for use 
rarber than ornament: and it is really pleasing to see how 
easily it slips throngha joint of beef. Tlie fork and steel 
are made to match, and the fork is supplied with the 
very convenient patent rest. It would save many wry 
faces, and perhaps bard word-=, were it in general use. 
Snpi)lied by the Meriden Cutlery Co., 49 Chambers St.. 
Ne-v York. Only nine subscribers to the Ajtierican Agri- 
Premium 17 
culturist at §1.60 each, will secure the whole /r^^. [We 
will send the set for $3.75.] Receiver to pay expressage. 
No. l!^, — Case of Scissors. — The case 
la of morocco, handsomely gotten up, and lined with 
velvet and satin, containing three first qu-lity scissors, 
crocus finish, length 4. 5, and H inches, respectively ; ft 
very pretty and useful Premium. Made by the Unitbb 
rronilnm 18 
States Steel Shear Com- 
PANT. West Meriden, Ct, 
whose manufactures stand 
deservedly very high in the 
market. Furnished to us by the Mcbides Cutlert Co., 
4:1 Chambers street, New York. Ladies can get this pre- 
mium free., forwarded post-paid by mail, by sending a 
club of only ten subscribers, atSl-tiO each.— [Or we will 
send this set, pre-paid, on receipt of the price. $4.00.] 
:\o. la.— I*orlaUIe ^Vriiing: I>c«*U. 
—Always handy, especially for the young folks. It is a 
13-inch square 
black walnut 
desk, with gi't or- 
naments. From 
C. W. F. Dare, 
47 Cortlandt St., 
New York City. 
Four subscribers at $1.60 each will secure this free. [We 
will send one for $1.70 cash]. Receiver to pay expressoge. 
Premium 111 
ISfo. 20.— Wain"* "IVor!*: fCox. — A 
pleasing gift for a 
young Miss. It is a 
1'2-inch solid walnut 
Box, cushion, etc., 
inside velvet finish. 
From same manu- 
facturer as No. 19. 
Four subscriptions 
at $1.60 each will 
secure it/rct', [or it 
will be sent on re- i'leuiimn -jo 
ccipt of the price, $1.25.] Receiver to pay espressage. 
No. 31,— Biiclc and Sa^v lor Iloya. 
Preni. 31 
—Suitable for the little folUnvii from 4 to 8 years old, and 
it will please them. From same manufacturers as No. 
