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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[N0TKMJ3£R, 
goblets.- -For 51 subscribers, wc will send the Pitcher, 
the Oval Salver, and a pair of beautiful Goblets, 
silver without, and gold-plated inside, (value $37.00). 
Thie Complete Set is exceedingly desirable, though 
the Pitcher alone, or that with the Kound Tray, or the 
large Oval Salver, will answer well for use or ornament. 
!\o. 3.— Casters. — Xhandsome pattern, rich- 
ly chased, containing four casters and mustard bottle— 
useful, necessary, ornamental for every dining table. 
The engraving does not show its full beauty. It is from 
the same makers, and of same metal and plating, as No/1. 
^"o. 4.— Cake Basket. — An elegant pat- 
tern, oval-shaped, nicely chased— a very taking, useful, 
and beautiful table ornament— iB just the thing every one 
wants. From same makers and same metal as No. 1. 
?%©. 5. — Revolving Batter Cooler. 
^{See Engraving.)— Thie is a really good and useful ar- 
ticle, as well as an ornamental one. It is so arranged 
that a very little ice in the holder under the plate will 
keep butter cool and fresh for a long time on the table, 
even in the hottest weather. The cover revolveB, turn- 
ing underneath the plate, out of sight when the butter 
is wanted, or over it as shown in the engraving, to pro- 
tect the batter. The bright eurface reflects outside 
warmth, and prevents radiation. Hras keeping The butter 
cool. The whole is in four pieces, which can all be taken 
apart for washing. Same metal, from same House as No. 1. 
^"©. 6:-Oue l>ozcu Tea-Spoons.— 
I\o. 7. —One Dozen Table-spoons. — 
These are " figured tips," 1 Olive-leaf pattern, all of the 
eame metal, plating, etc.. and from same makers as No. 
1. They are as beautiful and as serviceable for years, as 
solid silver spoons. See notes above about plated ware. 
These spoons are far cheaper than auy others we have 
found at half the price, and arc well worth canvassing for. 
I\o. 8.— One Dozen Table-Forks.- 
Tke same description and remarks apply to these as to No. 
6. We select as Premiums only such articles as we can 
warrant in quality and price, and such as are serviceable. 
UTo. 0. — Child's 
Cap. — {See Engraviyig). 
— 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 7 subscribers, (as 
noted in Premium Table, 
page 435.) and you can se- 
cure one of these beautiful 
cups for your own child, or a name-sake, or other favorite. 
Premium 9 
:\o. 10. I fiiiUTs Knife, Fork and 
Spoon.— This is also a beautiful gift for a child. The 
articles are triple-plated, finely figured with ivy-leaf pat- 
tern, and put up in a handsome silk lined morocco case. 
£5F" All of the above ten Premiums are made and 
warranted as represented, the best triple-plate on white 
metal— by the Lucius Dart Manufacturing Compant, 
referred to in the notes about Plated Ware on page 435. 
Ifo. 11.— Moore's Floral Set.— This 
is a beautiful Premium — a complete set of Ladies' or 
Children's Garden Tools, for the cultivation of 
flowers, consisting or a Floral Hoe, Spade, Fork and Bake, 
(as shown in the engraving). They are made of the best 
steel and iron, with finely polished hard-wood handles, 
light, durable, and highly Snished, and each set inclosed 
in a bos. They will be found very convenient in the 
garden and greenhouse. They are vseful pleasing toys 
for the little folks, requiring only 3 subscribers to get 
Premium 11 
them free. Better get more subscribers, and secure half 
a dozen sets, or more, for others to come with yours, 
as they can all come cheaply as freight. Made by the 
Moore Manufacturing Company, Kensington, Conn. 
I\os. 12, 13, 14.— Gold Pens: with 
ever-pointed Pencils, in extension, coin-silver cases.— (The 
engraving shows the different parts of the pen, holder, 
and pencil. The pencil portion contains a magazine of 
black lead points.— Premium No. 12 contains the best 
No. 4 Gold Pen ; and No. 1 3 the best No. 6 Gold Pen, 
which is the same style, but larger. No. 1 4 contains No. 
7 Gold Pen, in Gold-tipped Ebony Holder. Back pen uill 
be sent in a neat leather case by mail, post-paid. 
(When ordering, please indicate whether a stiff, ox Um- 
ber, or medium pen is desired. If desired, after trial 
but not use, a pen can be returned by mail, registered, 
and exchanged for one of different stiffness, by enclosing 
3 cents for postage on exchanged pen. These pens are 
made by G. F. Hawkes, 6(5 Nassau St., and have obtain- 
ed an excellent reputation. *We have known the maker 
ana nis goods many years, and highly recommend them. 
No. 15.— Ladies' Fine Ciolu Pen, 
in Rubber Case, Gold Mounted, with Screw Extension, 
and Gold Ever-pointed Pencil. A beautiful present for a 
lady teacher or friend. From the same maker as No. 12. 
Nos. lO, U.-raiagon Patent Re- 
volving Pencil. — This U a beautiful Pocket Pencil, 
which is extended or closed by pulling or pressing the 
head. The engraving shows the pencil closed for carry- 
ing suspended from a chain if desired; also shows it 
opened for use. Simply pulling the ring, lengthens the 
case, and throws out the pencil. They are made with 
great care, and every Pencil warranted to work perfectly. 
They are gold-plated, and will last for years. We offer 
two patterns, one for ladies, with ring for chain, at $1.5* 
each, and one of heavier and firmer plate, at $3. From 
same maker as No. 12. Only 4 or 8 subscribers required. 
Hfo. lS.-Payson's Indelible Ink, 
and Briggs's Marking-Pen Combination. 
—{See Engraving.)— V&y sorts Indelible Ink is too well 
known to need further com- 
mendation. It is almost In- 
dispensable in the family. 
Briggs's Marking-Pen has 
been before the public for 
fifteen years, and is justly 
celebrated for all kinds of 
marking, and particularly for 
writing upon coarse fabrics. 
The Pen and Ink bottle are 
put up in a neat box-wood 
case; the glass pen uujoiuts 
in the middle and fits inside 
the case. The whole is thus 
portable and always ready 
for use, and protected from 
injury by evaporation or breakage. We have used this 
pen and ink for several years with entire satisfaction. 
Premium 19 
Premium 18 
I\o. 19.— Child's Carriage, or Per- 
ambulator.— An elegant carriage, handsomely fin- 
ished, upholstered with reps, has full plate tinned joints, 
handle tij>s, side lights, daxh rail, panel body, and carpet 
on the bottom— all well made. A beautiful thing for use, 
or fora Gift, or for Sale, and easily obtained free by a 
few evenings' 1 canvass. These carriages: are from the well- 
"cnown manufacturer^'. W. F. Dare, 47 Cortlandt st.,N.Y. 
:\'o. 20.— Clhiia's Patent Propeller 
or Self-Operating Swing.— A pleasing thing for 
