1874.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
15^ 
Universal Fertiliser. 
Guaranteed to contain not less than 
5 pei* cent of" Ammonia, 
t per cent of Actual Potash, 
8 per cent of Soluble Phosphoric 
Acid, 
Besides reverted phosphate, bone phosphate, and other es- 
sential and valuable constituents. 
It is in the form of a dry and fine powder, uniform and 
invariable. Send stamp for our descriptive circular. 
"We havo had this fertilizer prepared expressly to offer 
to farmers and gardeners a substitute for Peruvian Guano, 
which shall exceed it in practical value for all crops. 
Price SCO per ton, in bbls. of 25U lbs. each. Sample bags. 
Also PERUVIAN GUANO direct from Government 
Stores. Price reduced to $'/0 per ton, under guarantee. 
Various other Fertilizers, Seeds, and Agricultural and 
Horticultural Implements, Tools, and Machines, etc. 
R. H. ALLEN &, CO., 
P. O. Box 376. 189, 191 Water St., 
NEW YORK. 
CHARLES TREMAIN, 
Manufacturer of the best and cheapest fertilizer in use. 
Manlius Plaster. 
AXAT.vsrs:— "Manlius" pure Gypsum, 9J.23; Nova Scotia 
do., SS.Uii ; Cayuga, 71.75; Virginia do., 63.42, 
MANLIUS CEMENT, 
In use on GOVERNMENT, CITY, ami STATE 
WORKS RAILROADS, RESERVOIRS, and 
CISTERNS for strong anil ordinary Masonry. 
Has received the encomiums of eminent engineers, who 
place it foremost in the ranks ol Hydraulic Cements. 
QUICK LIME— A pt'rc caustic Lime for Farmer** 
and Gullaers' nse. 
Special freights obtained. Send for circular. 
Works at MANLIUS, N. Y. 
Farm Implements 
^^^ FERTILISERS. 
Buy the Best and at Lowest Prices. 
N?l. ^jHoOUBLE^ 
[GROUND))) fjPERuviAN ^ REFINED ^ 
[.warranted] W 
JONE. 
Agricultural Almanac Sent Free. 
H. B. QRIFFINa, 
t S & GO COURTLAyDT FTKEET. N. Y. 
GENUINE 
Peruvian Guano. 
FiKirEits, AGKicrLTTjr.isTS, and Dealers in Fertilizers 
have now an opportunity of obtaining this valuable manure 
in si. i all or large lots, at importers' prices, by 
applying to the Special Agency just established for the pur- 
pose of delivering Genuine Peruvian Guano to consumers at 
any accessible port or railway station in the country. Full 
particulars given in circular mailed free on application to 
R. BALCAZAR, 
No. 53 Beaver Street, New York. 
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION": 
Mess™. Hobson, Hrr.TADO & Co., Financial Agents of the 
Peyuvlun Government, 52 Wall Street, New York. . 
Mosks Tatloi-., Pres. National City Bank, S2 Wall St., N. Y. 
T. C. Tract, Esq., Peruvian Consul, 'idy. Broadway. N. Y. 
50c, $1, and $1.50 PER GALLON. 
Cottage Color Paints e 
Ground in Oil and mived ready for use. In cans, kegs 
and libls. Liquid Slate Roof Paint. Cheap, durable, and 
flre-proof. Send for curds or Oloi's and Testimonials. 
NEW YORK CITY Oil, CO., Sole Agents. 
11G Maiden Lane, New York. 
s 
ELF-ACTING GATES. 
Mt'ilOLSOX'S PATENT, 
i'lie best in tlie world. Address 
AMERICAN GATE CO., Cleveland, O. 
Don't You Forget It. 
MEANS WHAT HE SAYS. 
See advertisement in March number of the Am. Agricul- 
turist, page 113, headed 
A Household Necessity. 
TRIUMPH SWEET CORN, 
a new and valuable variety. For sale only by the originator. 
Free by mail at 25 cts. a package; 5 pkts. $1.00; selected 
cars $1.00 each. Address 
DAVID C. VOORHEES, Biavt-riiburg, N. J. 
CTSR. 
CTSR. 
CTSR, 
CTSR. 
CTSR, 
CTSR. 
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CTSR, 
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Tested Novelties & very Desirable 
Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 
Westchester Co. (N. Y.) Cucumber Pickle Seed 
produces at the rate of 400,000 to the acre. Arling- 
ton, Canada Victor, Trophy, and Hatbaway's Ex- 
celsior Tomatoes. Gipsey Water-melon (best ever 
introduced), Nectar and HackenaacU Musk-mcl- 
ons, Mammoth Chili Squash (Often weighs 200 as.), 
Marblehead Squash. Fottler's Early' Drumhead 
Cabbage, Egyptian Beet. Each 10 cts. pkt., 6 pkis. 
50 cts., 13 pkts. $i.on. 
Double Camellia ISalsam.Double Portulaca Mixed 
Colors, Diadem Pink. Each 10 cts. pkt. 
My Catalogue for 1871 (4K pages) and a pkt. of 
any ol the above seed sent to any address for 10 
cts., or without seed for a 3-cent stamp. 
5 pkts. Choice and Showy Flower-seeds 23 cts.; 
12 pkts. 50 cts. ; 2n pkts. $1.00. 
25 pkts. Vegetable Seeds bv mail, prepaid. $1.00. 
M Tomato Plants, either of above varieties, by 
mail, for 50 cts., or 25 for $1.00. 
It is no longer an experiment to plant my seeds. 
as any one cau learn bv "what my customers say 1 ' 
in my Catalogue. H. E. AtKER, 
Seed Grower, Woodbridge, N. J. 
GAMEWELL'S GARDENS, 
GAMEWELL BRO'S, Proprietors, 
CScar Midland R.R. Depot), Hackccsack, N. J. 
Flowering and Bedding Plants at lowest market 
prices. Send for Circular. 
The reason why we don't annually sell 
Roses, Greenhouse, and Bedding Plants 
Is that the Millions have not yet learned that our prices arc 
less than those of any other Florists. Send for our Price- 
list and give us a trial, and we will boon sell the two mil- 
lions and more. 
MASSEY & HUDSON, 
C Hester town, Kent Co., Md. 
NEW HARDY GRIPE. 
THE CAMBRIDGE. 
flovey & Co. arc now sending out this new and valuable 
grape, somewhat resembling the Concord, but hardier than 
the Concord— earlier than the Concord— and superior to the 
Concord. Never mildews, never needs any protection. 
Young vines $3 each, $30 per dozen. Scud for our descriptive 
Plant Catalogue. Address, 
HOVEY «fc CO., 53 North Market St., Boston. 
Self - Frosel- 
For Cripples 
For In anil 
State yonr weight 
for illustrated cir- 
styles and prices. 
Please mention 
this paper. 
"Will remove May 
ling Chairs 
and Invalids 
Oat Door Use. 
:ind send stamp 
cular of different 
S. A. SMITH, 
90 William St., 
N. Y. City. 
1st to S3 Piatt St. 
^Improved Foot Lathes. 
Small Engine Lathes, Small Gear Cut- 
ters, Hand Planers for Metal. Ball Turn- 
ing Machines, Slide Rests, Foot Scroll 
Saws. The very best. Selling every- 
wli'M e, Catalogues free. 
X. II. HAI.mviN, Lnconia, X. II. 
Just the articles for Artisans or Amateurs. 
Something* New, 
Aftents wanted for too HOPE SEAT SPRING. 
Send for circular. 
HEXJ. F. WELLS. Sole Affenr. 
47 Dcy Street, New York. 
Turtle Harrow. 
Wronght-iron frame ! Back-slant steel coulter teeth • 
Self-sharpening ! Self-clearing ! Every one warranted ! 
The most pertect agricultural tool ever offered. Also iho 
best steel plows. The best subsoil plow. Premium side-hill 
and level land plows. Victor horse hoes, and a general 
variety of the latest and best implements. 
CARR & HOBSON, 
56 Beckinan Street, New York. 
THE DONNELLY 
PLOW ATTACHMENT. 
This is figured and described in this number, page 133. It 
saves two thirds of the labor In planting potatoes, half the 
labor in putting in spring grains, and enables any plow and 
almost any plowman to do excellent work. In fact, it 
PERFECTS THE PLOW. 
Price J$5. Liberal discounts to the trade. Address 
WM. DONXKLXY, 397 Herkimer St., Brooklyn, N. T. 
R. H. ALLEN & CO.. 18ft. 1D1 Water St., New York, are 
General Agents. N. CORWIN & SON, River Head, are 
agents for Suffolk Co., L. I. 
SESSIONS & KNOX'S 
Patent Hard Steel Plows. 
Awarded Highest Prizes by the New York State, N. II. 
State, Vermont State, and New England Agrl'I Societies. 
Steel Plows possess many advantages over Cast-Iron 
Plows. The Patent Hard Steel Plows have all the desirable 
qualities ot hardness, flexibility, lightness, strength, and 
durability combined, and embrace all sizes and styles 
adapted to every kind of soil and to alt localities. Perform 
better work, ami pass through the soil more easily than 
other plows. 
Also Swivel Plows for Side-Hill and Level Land, Eagle, 
Knox's Pat. Inip'd, and other Plows. 
Made onlv by 
AMES PLOW COMPANY, 
53 BeekmiLU St., New York, 
ami Qui iii-y H all, Boston. 
Descriptive circulars and price-lists sent free on application. 
Seven reasons why 
Event Lady using :i 
Sewing Machine should 
have the 
MAGIC 
THREADER: 
1st, it saves the eyes; 
2d, it saves the nerves ; 
3d, it saves pointing the 
thread ; 4th, it saves 
ooking for the eye ; Bin, 
it saves time ; 6th, it is a 
great help in setting the 
needle; 1th, it is simple, 
reliable, and well made! 
Sent hy mail, post-paid, 
with instructions, for 
25c. ; or one threader and 
K doz. standard needles 
for oOc. In ordering, 
give name of machine. 
Agents wanted every- 
where. 
THE ARGO M'F'G CO., 
Springlleld, Mass. 
Box 342. 
Sexual Physiology. 
By R. T. TnALL, M. D. Containing Sexual Genera- 
tion ; the Physiology of Menstruation : Impregnation ; Preg- 
nancy; Parturition; Lactation; the Law ot Sex; Regulat- 
ing the Number of Dflsprinjr; The Law of Sexual Inter- 
course ; Hereditary Transmission ; Philnsophv of Marriage. 
Prof. Wilder, of Cornell University, says it 18 the best work, 
yet written on the subject. JO.IHW sold. Price $2.(0 by mail. 
For $3.00 we send this book, file Herald of Health for one 
vcar. and a volume ol the Complete Works of Shakspeare, 
containing l.cioo pages and 80 illustrations. Agents wanted. 
WOOD &, IIOLBROOK, 15 Lai&ht St., New York. 
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BUILDSNG FELT. 
This water-proof material, resem- 
bling fine leather, is for outside 
1 work tuo tar substances used) and 
Inside, instead of plaster. Felt 
carpetings, etc. Send two 3-cent 
stamps for circular and samples. 
C. J. FAY, Camden. N. J. 
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Agents. Previous connection with the business is not considered necessary. 
Apply at the Home Office, 261 Broadway, New York. JOHN E. HEWITT, President 
