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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[February, 
Reliable^Seeds. 
Our Illu -I] -ui. .1 Seed Catalogue for 1874 is 
ready for distrii.ution, and will be sent to all who apply, 
inc.lusln;; a st.iui|i tor postage, This Catalogue contains a 
complete list of all the valuable 
Vegetable and Field Seeds and Grains. 
Also a select list of 
Flower Seeds and Novelties. 
TP> offar a valuable premium as ;in inducement to Clubs 
and purchasers of large amounts. 
R. H. ALLEN &, CO., 
189 & 191 Waler Street, ~ 
New \ oi L. 
TO FARMERS AND MABZBTMEM. 
Y*»u want none but the very best of seed, grown from 
carefully selected seed stock. With the money you have to 
invent fn manure, help, and gloss, yon know yon can not 
uffo-M to use a?iy other; you feel very anxious about it ; 
tet mine. Catalogues free to all. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehe«d, Muss. 
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REEVES & SIMONSON, 
Seedsmen and Florists, 
58 Cortlandt Street, New York. 
Our annual Illustrated and Descriptive Cata- 
logue of Vegetable, Flower, and Field Seeds, 
also of Ilot-liuuse, Bedding, and Vegetal.! ■ 
Hants is now ready for 1S74. Sent on rcreint 
of postage-stamp. Trade liits/o/- merchnntt 
only sent on application. 
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THE IVY HILL NURSERY 
CATALOGUE 
Of SMALL FRUITS, SEEDS, and SEED POTA- 
TOES will be mailed free to all applicants. Address 
REISIG & HEXAMER, 
Newcastle, Westchester Co., N. Y. 
WHAT— WHERE 
--WHEN— HOW 
To Plant Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds; what they will 
cost, and all other desirable Information in our 
HAND-BOOK for 1874, 
Containing a Beautifully Colored Chromo, 
Sent to all applicants, post-paid, on receipt ot 10 cents, by 
JAMES F1.EHIIXG, Seedsman, 
67 Nassau St., New York. 
If you want pure, reliable, and 
fresh Seeds, order them of 
KERiV, STEBER & CO,, 
Seed Growers and Dealers, 
211 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. 
applicants. 
PLANTS and SEEDS 
FOB EVERYBODY. 
The choicest ami best PI.AXTS and SEEDS, at low rates, 
safely sent by mall orexpre-s. 
(Sxtv lor-llnavy lu iucemrnts to Purchasers. 
For our Illii.trurl Catalogue for 1811, inclose letter-stamp 
to the BELLEVUK NlJBSERy CO. of Patkrson, M. J. 
Henry K. Chitty, Supt. 
PT1 II TH) Fresh, just arrived from France. 
£j t\l\ 1 lb., by mail post-paid, $3.50. 
10 lbs., $22.50. 
Larger quantities, special rates. 
Address KERN, STEBER& CO., 
311 Market St., St. Loin.., Mo. 
SEED 
The Hutchinson Burner. 
(Price, 35 Cents, by Mail.) 
No chimney needed. Fits the eom- 
mon lamps, and burns kerosene with a 
Clear, steadv flame two inches 
Mgli. or any less light desired. 
For safety, convenience, and 
economv, unequaled. Sent 
by mail tor 35 cents; two for 
80c. with wicks. Write to 
HUTCHINSON & CO., 
Cayuira. N. T. 
SEIMI1 PMOLOCY. 
By R. T. Tbaix, 
M.D. Containing 
Sexual Genera- 
tion ; l lie Pliysloloxyol Menstruation: Impregnation ; Pf g- 
ItanCV ; Parturition ; l.ncrntlon ; the I. aw of Set; Regnlat- 
inr the Xutuber of Offspring; The Law of Sexual Inter- 
course ; Hereditary Transmis-ion ; Pliiloaophy of Mnrrlatrc. 
Prof, wilder, of Cornell University, says u is the best wo k 
vet written on the suhj-ct. ?a.nni s'old.' Pi-Ire (IVObv mall 
For $!. r i0 we send this book. The Her 1.1 of Health for one 
year, and a volume or die Complete Works of shaksn-are 
Containing 1.000 paces and SB illustrations. Agents wanted. 
WOOD k HOLBROOK, IS l.alght St., Xew Vork. 
USPTnR H0RSSH0E - 
If LI Pfl I ,'• I IP BEST AND CHEAPEST 
■ Bt* I ^IBsTEEL HOE in use. 
THOKOronxv Pulverizes and works close to plants, 
RAKE Attach't workestheweedsout, has Hilling Plows 
First Premium SILVER MEDAL New England Fair, 1875. 
CAP I IT SEED SOWER. Plants in Hills or DriU 
CHULt 4 Sizes Prices $6 to $16. 
CLIPPER WHEEL HOE. $4 & $5,50. Asrents Wanted 
Addreu E. D. & O. B. REYNOLDS, 
(Circulars Free.) Nobth Bhiiiukwater, Muss. 
Or CARR & HOBSON, Sole Agents, 
36 lie. kin ii ■> St., New York. 
THE PEOPLE'S 
Force & Suction 
PUMPS. 
For the house and out of doors. 
and for wells irom 10 to 120 it. deep, 
Awarded Medal of Amer- 
ican Institute, Nov. 15, 1S73, 
for "best force pumps" of" 
all exhibited. 
For list of Agents see advertise- 
ment in Am. Agriculturist for 
November, 18<8, page 431, and Bend 
for circular and price-list. 
W. S. BIX'NT, 
77 Beekmau St.,KcwYork. 
The Pulsometer or Magic Pump. 
The simplest, most durable, and effective 
rleam pump now In use. Adapted to all 
situations, and performs all the functions ot" 
n steam pumn without its consequent wear 
and care. No machinery about it. Nothing 
to wear out. TVill pump gritty or muddy 
water without wear or injury to its parts. 
It can not get out of order. 
C. HENRY HALL & CO., 
20 Cortlandt Street, New Tori: City. 
LOVEJOY'S NEW STYLE 
GLASS-CUTTER and PUTTY-KMFE 
is a better tool for cutting glass than anything ever offered 
for the purpose. Any cliiM can use it. Kverv housekeeper, 
farmer, ana niecbanlc: should have one. Sent In neat box, 
prepaid, to any address upon receipt of 50 cents and letter- 
Btamp by " Ai,VAIV I,. Li5VEJOY, 
279 Wasbincton St., Boston. 
STEEL PENS! 
Sold by all Dealers. 
No. 91 John St., New York. 
HENRY HOE, Sole Agent. JOSEPH GIU0TT & SONS. 
BUILDING FELT. 
Tliis water-proof material, resem- 
bling flue leather, is for outside 
work (no tar substances used) and 
inside, instead of plaster. Felt 
carpetings, etc. Send two 3-cent 
stamps for circular and sampleB. 
C. J. PAY. Camden, N, J. 
M-Pnnicl- 
For Cripples 
For In and 
Can be EASILY 
one having the 
State yonr case, 
for illustrated elr- 
styles and prices. 
Please mention 
this paper. 
ling Chairs 
and Invalids 
Out Door Use. 
propelled by any 
use of hands, 
anil sent! stamp 
cular of different 
. A. SMITH, 
90 William St., 
N. Y. City. 
Improved Foot Lathes. 
Small Enclne Lathes. Small Rear Cut- 
ters, Hand 1 Man era for Metal. B<11 Turn- 
Ins Machines, Slide Rests. Foot Scroll 
Saws. The verv best. Sidling every- 
where. Catalorrnp« free 
.N. M. BALDWIN', Lnconia.N.H. 
Ju*t the articles for Artisans or Amat"iirs. 
$75 PER WEEK 
madn bv our n-rents thronghont the conn try ^IHn" our 
eelebiftpd la PpHp Rubber Goods. Indispensable articles 
for Ladles and Children's wear, 
L.A PERLE Rl'BBFR CO., 
90 Chambers Street, New York. 
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