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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[Decembeb, 
IF YOU WANT TO MAKE MONEY 
Byraisjno^ any number of Chickens, at any season 
of the year, -without setting hens, and at small 
cost} address for eircular, 
EDWAKD A. SAMUEIiS, 
W^altham, Mass. 
Bro"v\^n TL^efylior-rx Fowls. 
Thev excel in Esrff-prodncingr, are Non-setters, 
HARDY, !in<l Mature earlier rhnn ;uiv otlicr breed. 
MvstSck (tpeiisi :n-p all First PREMIUM, iUiioii!;st 
fhem I l.ave the NOTED BROWN COCK MAJOR 
S, wlio lMi3 tal;en several first and SPECIAL, PRE- 
IWTIIMS. Biiils mated in I'aivs or Trios lor sale. Eggs 
™OiM™ 13. EDWARD LUTZ, 
Or 80 Fifth -'^Te., Pittsburg, Pa. Ems^rorth, Fa, 
V:»IE FOIVI... Red Ii-isli Seltei-s, 
and Show Carrier i^iseons. pliipped by J, C. 
COOPER, Cooper Hill, Limerick, Ireland, winner 
ot Gold Meflals al Paris and New York. Bronze Medal 
and Diplomas Centennial, Fbiladelpbia ; .also 
Tlioi-on"-li-brea Hounds. Beajiles, and otlier Doirs. .J. ('. C. 
can likewise select Sheep, Cattle, and Horses for 
clients, having bad long and large experience in them. 
SUNNYSIDE POULTRY FARM. 
A well executed Ptioto^aph of one of the finest Poultry 
Houses in the United States, will be sent to any address upon 
the receipt of 25 cents. H. H. Stoddard, speakinK of niy 
buildin", says, that it is aUo^etlier more elegant than any- 
thing that has appeared in the Poultry World. 
TOWANDA, 
W. C. TRACY, 
PA. 
High Class Poultry. 
Light and Dark Brahmas, Partridge and White 
Cochins, P.rown and White Leghorns, Hoiidans, 
and G. S. Uantanis. For sale at all seasons, at 
reasonable piices. Eggs, securely packed in 
new baskets, .fS.OO per 13, or $5.00 for 26. Please 
state what von want. Send for Circular. 
GEO. S. JOS SEIiYN, Fredonia, N. Y. 
~ POLANDS. 
A few choice Chicks for sale of Buff and Golden 
"Polands," from my importation of ISn. 
CHAP.LF.S E. PF:P.RT. TVollaston, Mass. 
Blaoli 15a ss for stocking ponds— Pelcin 
Ducks, Bronze & Narrasansett Turkeys,LiKht 
Brahma-, j'ersey Cattle, A. / C C.B. and Coiswolds, 
at low priers Addr.-ss w. CLIir. Myslie B ridge, Ct. 
A spleu'led 32 page Illustrated Monthly Magazine devoted to ttie 
Breeding and Management ol 
POULTRY, PIGEONS AND PET STOCK. 
It has the largest oorpa of practical breeders as editors and cor- 
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THE FINEST POULTEY JOUENAL liT THE WOELD. 
SUBSCRIPTION. $l.'-!o per year, strictly in advance. Send 13ct3 
for Specimen Copy. c. J. WARD, Editor and Proprietor, 
XS2 CXiA.E,3C ST., CmC-A^G-O- 
Evervbndy to suliscrihe to 
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Journal ; a handsomely 
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Pet Stock, and Generiil 
Sporting: Matter. Only $3.00 per year, post-paid; sample 
copies :iO cts. Correspondence solicited lor the various de- 
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thereto. Secretaries of liifle and Gun Clubs are requested 
to favor us with notes of their movements, etc. Addiess 
E. 13. HARTWELL. Puhlisher, P. O. Box ii9, Louisville, Ky. 
The "POULTRY WORLD." 
The leddin^ American Mag^azine of its class. An elegant- 
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iiionMis. (12 (Jhromos in present vol. 1877.) 75 cts. extra, for 
the year, with these choice pictures, to annual subscribers. 
(^~ The 13 Cliromos arc the Ijcst ever issued. 
H. H. STODDARD, Hartford, Ct. 
BEST COWS A]«I> HORSES. 
The nnder.sjsned. for many vears breeder of Jerser Cattle 
and H;irablet"nian Horses. ofFei-s for sale, on reasonable 
terms, 70 hc:i<\ of thoroutrh-bred and grade .lersey heifers, 
cows and bulls, a. id :'0 bovs'^p and colts of rxH iifres. Parties 
are invited to t^xamine ihe stock before purchasing. All 
Stock sold by me is guaranteed as repicse?}ied. 
THOMAS FITCH, New London. Conn. 
Imperial Egg Food. 
FOK. 
ALL VARIETIES 
OK 
POULTEY. 
(Trade Mark ) 
LAYING HENS, 
YOUNG CHICKS, 
DUCKS, 
and 
TURKEYS. 
^VILX^ IMA.'K.E HETVS T^A^^^, 
Winter and Summer, support Fowls during moulting, keep them constantly in flue condition, and increase their profit 
100 per cent. Half of the chicks die annuallv. This makes bone and muscle early, and will save them. Packages to mix 
with 50 weight ordinary feed, 50 cts. : larger for Jl.OO and $2.W. Sent prepaid on receipt of price. 
For sale by Druggists, Grocers, and Postmasters. Liocal Asents Wanted. 
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Aiericai Yeteriiary EeTiei. 
Blouthly Journal devoted to Veterinary 
Science and Veterinary Interest. 
A LtAUT.viiD, M.D., V.S.. Editor.— Americau Veterinary 
College, 141 W. 54th St., ^. r. 
Subscription Price, S5. 00 a year. 
FARMER'S 
By Peof. I. Law, Cornell TJniversity, Ithaca, N. T. 
" The best work on the diseases of animals in the English 
language."— C'>7f»/r'/ Gentleman. 
Sent by riiail from the Author for S3. 
Hallock's Sportsman's Gazet- 
teer and General Guide. 
An Eucvclopedia of 900 paj;es, comprising fullest instruc- 
tion in Huntiue. Fishing, Boating, Training and Diseases of 
Dogs. Woodcralt, Taxidermy, etc.. with a Directory to the 
Brincipal Game llesorts of North America. By Charles 
.ALLOCE, Editor of Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun. 
Price ¥3. Published bv Forest and Stream Publishing Com- 
pany, 111 Fulton St., Kew York. Second edition now ready. 
AniTYial 
MEAL 
[Patented.] 
FO» I'O'lvr-S AaTJtt SW^JCyH, made from 
Fresh Beef and Fresh Bones dried and ground 
to a Sweet Meal, to which is added a portion of 
parched grains, making a "wholesome, cheap and 
highly concentrated food, one fourth, fed with three 
fourths other food, once a dai/y being an ample quan- 
tity. The best egg-producing food ever prepared. 
Keeps well, and fowls or swine eat it with a relish. 
Extensively used for four years. Trial bags, con- 
taining 30 lbs., $1.00. 100-lb. bag, $2.50. Ask your 
grocer for it. Send for circular with testimonials. 
\r. M. Bonker & Co., 43 CHATHAM ST., Boston, 
jeS" Sole Agents for Stockbridge Manures. 
WILLIAM OEOZIEE, 
BEACON HILIi, NortUpoit, L. I., N. Y., 
Keceived a Medal and Diploma on bis stock at the Centen- 
nial Exhibition, Importer and Breeder of Clydesdale Horses, 
Ayrshire and Jersey Cattle, South-down Sheep, and Im- 
proved Berkshire Hogs— and English Dorking Fowls. 
For Ssilc at neetM'oo«l Stocli Farm, 
near Frankfort, Ey., Thoroughbreds, Trotter.s. Jersey 
Cattle. &c. Address J. W. HUNT REYNOLDS. 
N, GUILBERT, 
Evergreen Farm, G%vyned<1, Pa., 
Importer and Breeder of Improved Blooded Live Stock, 
Horses. Cattle. Cotswold and Southdown Sheep. Chester. 
Berkshire and Yorkshire Pigs. Toulonse.Bremen.Hons Kong, 
White China and Wild Geese, Cayuga, Rouen, Aylesbury, 
Pekin and Musk Ducks. Bronze, Blue. Buff and White 
TurkevK. Dorkings. Brahma. Cochin, Guinea and all other 
Fowl. Deer, Swans, Peacocks. Pigeons, Eggs. &c.. at low 
prices. Best Breeds of Dogs and Maltese Cats. Rabbits. Fer- 
rets, Guinea Piss. White Mice. &c. Song Birds of all kinds, 
and Shetland Ponies. Fine Milch Cow.=: always on hand. 
Newfoundland Pups o f Centennial First Premium Stock. 
PfllliDlHil OR mm HOGS. 
L. L. REF.D. Aiibnrn.Geaus^ Co., Oliio, Breeder and Ship- 
per of Colswold Sheep, "Mafiie Hoes, Eror.ze Turkeys, nnd nil 
the leading: kinds of fancy Ponltrr. Send for Circular, free. 
PRODUCE COMMIS- 
.. _ _ STON MRRCHANT, 
141RcarleSI.,%'e\v Yoi-lt. EHabii.'ifiedin i>^->. Market 
reports and shipping directions sent free on application. 
EUFUS L.COLE, 
Lewis' Lancashire Swine. 
Imported by the undersigned. These swine have taken 
first premiums wherever exhibited in England and tms 
country. Awarded the three highest premiums over all 
competitors at New England Ag'l Fair, held at Portland, 
Maine, Sept., 18TI. White in color, well lianed, very liardy, 
small waste, easily fattened, very prolific, large size, mature 
early. Send for descriptive circular. 
W. G. LEWIS, Lawn Farm, Franiinsham, Mass. 
DECIDED BARGAINS 
in BERKSHIRES, TORKSHIKES, CHESTER 
WHITES, and other breeds ul all ;mvs. A \ U&HIRE 
cYLvES. FANCY I'Otl.THY. Pl.l.MOtTH 
KOCKS a specialty. BREEDER'S MANUAL, 16 
full-n:iee stock cuts, i^ cts. 
P E>= •"- BENSON. BURPEE & CO., 
2-.i3 Church St., i'hlladelphia, Pa. 
MA'GlEo,; POLAND«'i=^3^5 CHINA, h.-)GS 
PA^RTfES WANTING;THlS.SfDCK PURE;SH.0ULD SEND 
TO Hi A D U A RTEfiSl A N b AR.OR E SSJ«ElAS_ AB V El . 
CHESTER WHITES, 
PREIIIliU HEADQUARTERS STOCK. 
Also, Improved Torkshire and Berkshire 
Pigs, all ages.— Tiioronghbred Jersey and Ayrshire 
CalTes, "deep butter and milk ■'iti-ains" a si'ecialty.— 
Scotch Shepherd and other DoKS, bred and tor sale by . 
FRANCIS MORllIS. 311'. Walnut St., Phtladelphia. 
POLIND CHINI BOGS. - 
FP.ANK PETTIT, Salem, N. J. Breeder and Shipper of 
Sure Poland China Swine. Send for Circular and Price List 
efore purchasing elsewhere. Large stock on hand. 
PREMIUM (HESTER WHITE, BERK- 
SHIRE and ESSEX PIGS, bred and for sale by 
GEO. B. HICKMAJSr, West Chester, Chester Co., Penn. 
Also fancy poultry. Send stamp for circular and price list. 
Hal! Bros.) Ann Arbor, Mich., inakeasnecialty of breed- 
ins the tineststrains of Essex. Suffolk, Berkshire,and Po- 
land China piirs. Prices ^oj' card rates. Satisfaction guaran- 
teed. A few 'splendid pigs, gilts, and fine boars now ready. 
PIGS. 
The Largest Herd of Pure-bred 
Essex in the World. 
PRICES REDUCED. 
For the next month, or six weeks, I will send pure, weU- 
bred, and very choice Essex pigs, two or three months old, 
at the following reduced rates : 
Boar, $18. Boar and sow, not akin, $35. Boar and two 
sows. $50. Boar and three sows, $65. Boar and four sows 
$80. Boar and six sows, or two boars and four sows, $100. 
Choice pigs, six to eight months old, at the following low 
rates : Boar, $25. Boar and bow, not akin, $45. Boar and 
two sows, $63. Boar and three sows, $S0. 
I guarantee the safe delivery of the pigs. If desired, only 
one-third of the money need be paid in advance. Balance 
C. O. D. For further information address 
JOSEPH HARRIS, 
Sloreton Farm. Roclie«ter, JT. T. 
