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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[NovE^rBEn, 
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Mason & Hamlin 
CABINET ORGANS 
ADAPTED TO SECULAR AND SACRKD MUSIC; 
FOR DRA^VING-ROOMS, CHURCHES, SUN- 
DAY AND DAY-SCHOOLS, LODGES, &C., 
Umtinff to a conKlderable extent the capacity of the Piano- 
Forte with that of the Pipe-Organ, and costing much less 
t.'nni either. 
They occupu little space : are elegant as fttrytititre ; not 
liable to get out of order, and are securely boxed, so that 
they can be seitt anyichere by ordinary freight routes, all 
ready for use. 
FoRTT Styles, plais or eleoaxt cases; ose to 
TWELVE stops; Pkices, 8110, ¥loO, %\i^, $150. ^IfiO. ¥170, 
$■200, f235. iflJoO, ¥300, §1*1, $"iO0, $550. ifGOO, and xtwaeds. 
THEIR SUCCESS HAS BEEN ENTIIIELY BKYOND 
PRECEDENT, 
nnd proves how grently such an instrnmoiit was needed. 
Agiiin and again the manufacturors have been coiiipeUed to 
double their manufacturing facilities, until they have been 
increased sis-fold. From the most eminent of the musical 
lirofcssion, the most distinguislicd pi;iuist>^, organists, com- 
posers, and musical directors, tlie Mason & Hamlin Cabi- 
net Okgaxs have received an amount and degree of com- 
mendation nevor before bestowed upon any similar musical 
instrument. Jlore than two hundred and fifty of the most 
eminent musicians in the country have given written testi- 
monials to tlic value of the improvements contained in 
them, and that they excel all other instruments of this class. 
FIFTY-TWO GOLD OR SILVER MEDALS, or otherhigh- 
cst Premiums, have been awarded to Masox & Hamlijt for 
the important improvements eflected by them, and for the 
SUPERIORITY OF THEIR INSTRUMENTS TO ALL 
OTHERS. 
Constantly exhibiting their instruments in competition 
witli others, they have been awarded the highest preniiuni 
in every instance, but three or four. 
They are adaptedtoa wider range of music tban the piano, 
beins belter fitted for all sacred music and for mucli secular 
music, while their quickness of action is such that the most 
lively, rapid music, can be played on them. Tlieu tlieir cost 
is greatly less, as well as their liability to get out of order. 
The MASON & HAMLIN CABINET ORGANS must not 
be confounded with other reed instruments, fi-om which 
they vary e.^Hentiulhi, their superiority being largely derived 
from PATENTED IMPROVEMENTS, ichich can not be 
employed by other jnakers. 
Portable Organs. 
In order to meet the demand for low-priced instruments. 
Mason & Hamlin have commenced the manufacture of a 
new series.of Organs, the design of which is to furnish really 
good instruments in the most economical form, and at the 
lowest prices possible. They are smaller in size, and more 
compact than tlie Cabinet Organs, and hence ■frill be known 
as the RLvsoN & Hamlin Portable Organs. The cases, 
which are all of walnut, are very plainly, though neatly and 
tastcQily finished ; and in various details, such as ivory keys, 
pedal coverings, music desks, hinges, &c., i&c, not affecting 
the practical usefulness or du7'ability of the i7istru7nents, 
less expensive materials and workmansliip are employed 
thanin the Cabinet Organs. This economy of manufacture 
is not, however, allowed to extend to the working parts of 
the instruments, which are all made with that scrupulous 
care and thoroughness for which tlie Mason & Hamlin Cabi- 
net Organs are celebrated. 
Each one is furnished with the Automatic Bellows Swell, 
two IJlow Pedals. Combination Valves, and such other of 
the p;itciited improvements of Mason & Hamlin as are ap- 
plicable to them. 
Prices of Jf. <fc JT. Portable Orgatis ; Fottr Octave, 
Single Reeo, $75; Double Reed, 1100; Fits Octave, 
Single Reed, .^90; Double Reed, $125. 
Circulars, with full particulars respecting all the styles of 
Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organs, also Poktable Organs, 
sent free to any iiddress. 
Wai'erooms, 596 Broadway, KewYork: 154 Tremont^t., 
Bostoii. MASON & HAMLIN, 
M.ison & Hamlin 
iilKigiQflMlftR LAWI^Fl ELD 
A. 11. SWIFT & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers. 
Kcno for Catalo.a:ucs. No. 47 Nassan-st., New York. 
fr'HE ga:me of croquet and its laws, 
-*»- JIlnSi.rAtGd. Sent free on receipt of stanin to pav post- 
•*S^ Uj"0> A, «00J:CACH, .Hi N5.s*au-3t., Huw York, 
lOM m ISRAELII (IRAPE VINES. 
Tlie T\vo Best in. Cultivation foi- evei'^T pn.x'- 
pose, Iboth. very Eax-lj-, and Israella tlie 
Eai'liest of* All, 
My Stock of the lONA and ISRAELLA Vines, both grown in open air, 
and iinder G-lass, is very extensive, comprising plants specially 
adapted for the Garden, and also for the Vineyard. 
The lONA is the only native grape of good size for the 
table tliat Is equal to the best forelsin kinds. 
In liardiness. constancy of production, and perfect ripen- 
ing of fruit it isunequaled dt ant of our most hardy natives. 
It is the only unexceptionable grape for the family. DEL- 
AWARE IS EXCFLLENT. lONA is equal in all respects 
and Mi'cri better in several very important points. 
The lona Is the best Grape for Wine. 
Tlie loNA is the only Grape which pays the cost of best 
vines by its cutting the first year" 
It is the ONLY Native Grape wliose fruit is eagerly sought 
for at ONE DOLLAR per pound. 
The following letters are instructive : 
Dr. C. W. Grant : 
Dear Sir: Although you liave always in your publica- 
tions urged those planting vines to plant only the best and of 
the best rarie(ie% all in the best manner, I cannot forbear 
expressing gratitude to you for your letters of direction 
contained in your Manual. 
Where I have followed these ni}- success lias been com- 
plete. >Iy Dclawares yielded well, and I sold the crop for 
50 cents per pound. The lona vines, two years planted, pro- 
duced a bountiful crop, iind the fruit sold readily at §1 per 
pound. I could have sold any quantity of such grapes. 
Tour extra vines truly gave an extra performance. The 
cuttings taken from them paid tho cost of vines the first 
season. The second paid a handsome income ; and this sea- 
son they are of much greater value by the increased quantity. 
Hartford, Conn., Sept.SG, ISCG. C. M. BEACH. 
Nyack, N. T. Sept. 28, 1S66. 
Dr. Grant; 
Dear Sir: I take pleasure in informing you of the condi- 
tion of my vines and my success the present season, ily old 
vineyard is of Isabella and not satisfactorily profitable. Sly 
new vineyard was planted mostly witli Concord. lona, and 
Delaware in ?Iay. ISGl. All have done well, but the result 
with the lona has been most gratifying. 
The lonas have grown as rapidly as the Concords, and pro- 
duced an abundant crop of the best fruit I hare ever tasted. 
Many of the bundles were each as large as yonr engraving, 
which I had before considered a misrepresentation. One 
buncli I laid down over the engraving covered every part of 
it. My Concord averaged between five and six pounds per 
vine, and tlie fruit brought IS cents; my Dela^vare. five 
pounds per vine at 25 cents; your justly favorite lona from: 
five to six pounds per vine, which I sold at ?1 per pound. 
Tours truly, J. V. ONDERDONK. 
The Terms for Club-Agents and Dealers are extremely fa- 
vorable, and the quality of the plants and other induce- 
ments are worthy of particular attention this season. 
To any one willing to act as Agent in forming Clubs, or 
to such as are expecting to plant largely, I will send on 
receipt of $10, sample Vines of lona, to that amount, at 
iiundred rates, of first, second, or third class, as may be de- 
sired. Vines will be sent securely by mail, post-paid. All 
can thus learn if /ort« Island, where the lona and Israella 
originated, is not the best and cheapest place to obtain good 
vines. Large discount from Iiundred rates on large orders. 
Manual of the Tine (comprising Illustrated and Descrip- 
tive Catalogues), a thorough and compreliensive treatise, in 
which every operation is clearly represented by engravings, 
150 in number— sent for fifty cents. 
Twenty-four page Pamphlet, containing a full account of 
the lona and Israella, with their distinctive characteristics 
" The Present and Future of Americayi Grape- Culture,''* 
and other important matters, with engraving of lona and 
Israella Vines in bearing, sent for two-cent stamp. 
C. W. CRANT, Sona, 
(near Peekskill,) Westchester Co., N. T. 
TO THE FRIENDS OF THE POOR. 
The Five Points House of Industry, need clolhing and 
clothing material of all descriptions; articles of food, veg- 
etables, &c. Shoes, though much worn, are very servicable, 
as they can be repaired in tlie House, Bedding for tlie sick 
and outdoor poor, is often a great want. More than Four 
Hundred Tdous.and Meals were given to the poor 
LAST YEAR. AT THIS INSTITUTION, and somc Iiuudred differ- 
ent poor cliildren were taught and clotlied. 
Packages may be directed to 
S. B. HALLIDAT, Supt., 155 Worthst., New York. 
TRUSTEES. 
Archibald Russell, Prest. ; Hugh N. Camp, Treas. ; R. B. 
Lockwood. Sec'y; Frederick G. Foster. Chas. Ely, Marshall 
Lefferts. Wm. T. Booth, George E. Betts, D. L. Suydam. 
SEED POTATOES. 
Peck. Bush. Bid. 
Early Sebee, or Boston Market ^0.75 $?.(I0 $n.oo 
Earl V Goodrich 1.00 3.00 7.00 
Early Stevens 0.75 2.00 ."i.OO 
Early Sovereign 0.75 2.00 5.00 
Harrison 2.00 6.00 14 00 
Gleason.... 1.00 2.50 ti.OO 
New AVhite Peach Blow 0.75 2.00 Ti.OO 
Jackson White 0.T5 2.00 5.00 
Cuzco .■ 0.75 2.00 5.00 
Delmahov.. 0.75 2.00 5.00 
Garnet Chili 0.75 2.00 5.00 
Davis Seedling 0.75 2.00 5.00 
Packages containing Four Pounds of either of the above 
varieties will be mailed post-paid to anj* address upon re- 
ceipt of One Dollar. Six Packages $:i. Our descriptive 
Catalogue of Potatoes with the best mode of culture mailed 
to all applicants enclosing 2 cent stamp. 
Address B. K. BLISS. Springfield, Mass. 
Grape Vines at Reduced Prices. 
strong one year old plants. 
each. 
lona, 15 
iJelawarc -10 
Diana 40 
Concord 25 
One each of the following varieties post-paid, per mail, 
upon receipt of ?4.00. 
lona, Israella, Delaware, Diana, Concord, Creveling, 
I'nion Village. 
Address B. K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
doz. Hundred. 
$7.50 S.iO.OO 
4.00 25.00 
4.00 25.{ 
2.50 l.^).tO 
lona CfB'ape Wood, 
A few thousand choice l>nds of lona, also very choice lots 
of Delaware and Concord, by the large quantity, for sale by 
the subscriber. Address 
A. BUSHNELL. Peekskill, N. Y. 
BLOOMINGTON NURSERY. 
IStUyear; S large Green-houses; 275 acres Fruit, Ornji- 
menlal and Nursery Stock, a very complete assortment, 
including 
500,000 Apple, of which 100.000 1 year, 1000, $50. 
150,000 Pi-ar, of whicli 50.000 1 year. Stand., 1000, $120. 
500,000 Grape, largely Concord layers, Calawba, Clin- 
ton. Delaware, Hartford, Ives, loua, Rogers', &c. 
500,000 Apple Stocks, 1 and 2 year. $10 and $15. 
500,000 Apple Root Grafts in winter, lO.OOO, $100. 
150,000 Stocks, Quince. Pear, Pium, Mahalcb, &c 
10,000 Rlmbaib. 
100,000 Sirawljerry, 40 sorts. 
1,000,000 Osage Orange, ICOO 1st cla,??. §3 ; 200,00P.$1dO. 
500,000 Evergreens, mostly medium and small." 
150,000 Ornamental Trees, large and small. 
3,000 Althea, superb double, named. 100. 2 feet, $13; 
10,000 Deutzia, Euonymous, Honeysuckle, Lilac^ 
Snowball. Spireas, Syringeas. Tamarix, Wigclia, .all 
fine, medium size, 100. $6 to $12. 
20,000 Roses, all classes, old and new sorts. 
30,000 Hardy Bulbs for fall planting, Tulips, Hya. 
cinths, Green-house Plants, &c. 
Catalogues.— Wholesale and Retail sent fori red stamji" 
each. P. K. PHCENIX, 
ELOOinNGTOX Nursery, McLean Co., IIJ. 
lONA «RAPE VBXES. 
The great demand for these vines has induced their propa- 
gation from green and feeble wood, which is likely to injuro 
the reputation of this noble grape. 
The sutiscriber w.^s so fortunate last antumn as to secure 
a sck'ctiou of wood from the Vineyard of Charles M. Beach. 
F.-^q.. wliieh is probahlv tlie best in New Emrland, nf same 
extent. I now ofler a few thousand vines from simrle eyes 
of bearing wood at prices low as other good propagators. 
Also. Israella, Delaware, Diana and other leading varieties, 
from wood o'taiued from same source. A few nire two- 
years' vines of above kinds, and a small number of bcnring 
vines with two strons canes, or two arms nnd spurs. lean 
olTer a limited quantity of choice wood from the same vine- 
yard the present seaso'ii. 
Address CHARLES S. MASON, West Hartford, Conn. 
