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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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HITCHCOCK'S HALF DIME MUSIC, printr-d 
on heavy Music Paper, 4 pages— Colored titles, music 
rind words. Price Sets, each : the whole sixty mailed for S3. 
NOW READY: 
Nos. B0. MEET ME IN THE LANE, LOVE. 
5i). MABEI, WALTZ. 
53. THE SMILE OF MEMOET. 
C". SWEEP HEART. 
56. BOOT-BLACK'S' SONG. 
5.'.. LADY MINH. 
61. FIVE O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING. 
53. THOSR TASSELS ON 1TIE BOOTS. 
G5. PRETTY BIRD. 
51. WHY WANDERING HERE? 
M>. CALL ME THINE OWN. 
45. I.E SABRE DE MON PERE. 
48. WOOUSIDE WALTZ AND POLKA. 
4?. HOME. SWEET HOME. Instrumental. 
in. PERK HOLE'S LETTER. 
to. THE MOONLIT SEA. 
41. ST. NICHOLAS GALOP. 
43. VELOCIPEDE JOHNNY. 
4>. GENS D'ARMES DUETT. 
41. GEMS FROM ORPHEE. 
40. BELLES OF BROADWAY. 
SO. PLYING TRAPEZE. 
SS. POWER OF LOVE. Instrumental. 
r,7. SUSAN'S STORY. 
EG. I WILL NOT ASK TO TRESS THAT CHEEK. 
So. THE ROSY WREATH. 
84. THE LIFE BOAT. 
S3. LIGHT OF THE WORLD. (Sacred.) 
32. BEAUTIFUL BELLS. 
31. IXION GALOP. 
30. OLYMPIC SCHOTTISCn. 
29. VP IN A BALLOON. 
23. THERE'S A CHARM IN SPRING. 
27. SEE, THE CONQUERING HERO COMES! 
26. TAKE BACK THE HEART. 
25. THE PASSING BELL. 
34. STILL I'LL LOVE THEE. 
23. WALTZING DOWN AT LONG BRANCH. 
22. RIDING DOWN BROADWAY. 
21. SHE MIGII I' NOT SUIT YOUR FANCY. 
20. ARM-IN-ARM. Polka Mazurka. 
19. THE ROSE OF ERIN. 
15. SILVER CHIMES. 
17. THE OLD COTTAGE CLOCK. 
16. HIS LOVE SHINES OYER ALL. (Sacred). 
15. MAGGIE'S SECRET. 
14. LITTLE MAGGIE MAY. 
13. THE DANISH HOY'S WHISTLE. 
13. COME HITHER MY BABY, MY DARLING. 
11. GENEVIEVE WALTZ. 
10. SKATING RINK POLKA. 
9. CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE. 
8. PRAISE OF TEARS. 
7. I REALLY DON'T THINK I SHALL MARRY. 
6. GOOD BYE. SWEHTHEART, GOOD BYE. 
5. NOT FOR .IOSEPH. 
4. BLUE EYES. 
3. WE'D BE ITER BIDE A WEE. 
2. WON'T YOtl TELL ME WHY, ROBIN? 
1. CAPTAIN JINKS. 
The above can be obtained at the Music, Book, and Peri- 
odical Store*, or by inclosing the price, 5 CENTS EACH, 
to the Publisher. Other choice selections will rapidly fol- 
low. Agents wanted. 
BENJ. W. HITCHCOCK, No. BS Spring-st., New York. 
Nansemond 
Sweet Potato Plants. 
Of best quality, durirnr May and 
.1 line. Put up to carry safely lorig dis- 
tances. By Express, Price, 500, $2.25 ■— 
1,003, 13.50;— 5,000, $15.00 ;— 10,0110, S2S. 
By mail, prepaid, 100 fir $1.00. This 
variety is successfully grown at the 
North. Send for our Circular of di- 
rections, etc. Address 
ilBiis-a'ay & Co., 
Foster's Crossings, 
Warren Co., Ohio. 
SAVE SUGAR! 
THK AMERICAN PRESERVING POWDER, 
warranted 10 preserve nil kinds of Ftu'itb. Tomatoes, Veg- 
etables, Wine, Cidek, &c, sis good as the best canned 
fruits, without air-tighting the jars, and with or without 
Bujar. Admits of keeping the fruit for one or two vear* in 
large glass, earthen, or stone-ware j:irs. by merely corking or 
tyiug paper over them, and using them from time to time, 
us wanted, without fermentation beiug occasioned by weeks 
of exposure to the air. 
It is 5J per cent cheaper than any other method— war- 
ranted to do It or money refunded. 
Wanted some merchant to tak.^ the absolute agency ot 
each Uountyin U. s., during life of patent. Good induce- 
ments offered. For terms, Ac, address 
L. P. W0B.SALL &£<)., Proprietors, 
123 Ghambers-st., N. Y. City. 
ID STORE. 
WILSON, LOCKWOOD, EVERETT & CO., 
$301 Fulton-st., New York, 
SEED GROWERS AND IMPORTERS. 
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 
Fielil and Garden Seeds, Implements, Plants, 
Fancy Breeds of Poultry, <&c, &c. 
Manufacturers of Wilson-a Snpca-nliosphato of 
Lime, and Pure Ground Bone. 
Vegetable Flants for Early Crops. 
Sow readv. True Wakefield Cabbage Plants, 75 eta. per 
100; $--> per 1,000. 
•' " Early Flat Dutch Cabbage Plants, 73 cents 
per 100; 95 per 1.000. 
•' " Early Krfnrt Cauliflower, $1.00 per 100 ; $7.50 
per 1,000. 
■' " Best Market Tomato, (transplanted), $3.00 
per 100; $^r..0'i per 1,000. 
" " New Crimson Cluster Tomato (transplanted), 
$5.0D per dozen ; $10 per IfeO. 
Esg Plants (grown in pots), $1.! 
Egg Plants (grown in pots), §1.50 per dozen ; 
$8 per 100. 
" *' Ball Pepper (grown in pots), $1.00 per dozen ; 
$6.00 per 100. 
Samples at 67 Nassau Street. 
PETER HENDERSON", 
Seedsman and Market Gardener, 
Gardens, Bergen City, N. J. 67 Nassau St., New York. 
EMERSON'S MOVABLE-TOOTHED CIRCU- 
LAR SAWS. Perforated Circular and Long Saws. 
AMERICAN SAW CO., No. 2 Jacoh-st , New York. 
THE LADIES' OWN MAGAZINE, 
Edited by Mrs. M. Cora Bland, 
AND PUBLISHED BY THE NORTH TVESTERN FARM- 
ER COMPANY, is a superb and dimming Monthly 
of 33 double-column pages, besides cover, and contains a 
magnificent full page engraved frontispiece 
each month. TERMS, S1.50 a year. 
This is eminently a LIVE. PRACTICAL, SENSIBLE 
WOMAN'S MAGAZlNH, devoted to Literature, Art. Dress, 
Household Economy, Health, Physical and Mental Culture, 
and the promotion of true womanhood. 
THIS L.VDIES' OWN JIAGAZINE has proven so 
Immensely popular, that the first four numbers are already 
exhausted, and a short volume of ci^ht months will begin 
Tvitli the May number. 
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large list of valvablb premiums for larger Clubs. Now is- 
the time to subscribe and make un Clubs, 
Address NORTH WESTERN PARMER CO., 
Indianapolis, Ind. 
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TVeRt." — Cincinnati Times. 
"It sparkles among other ladies' magazines like a diamond 
anions Pinchbeck Jewelry."— Illinois Statesman. 
" Mrs. Bland is a ladv of rare literary attainments, and 
her magazine will undoubtedly prove a great success."— 
Indianapolis Journal. 
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writer, and her magazine is destined to be very popular."— 
Indianapolis Mirror. 
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hood, than our lady friends arc accustomed to read."— Dan- 
rill'' Union. 
6 6 f~lARDENING FOR PROFIT" and 
I)y PETER IIEXDERSOX. 
The former detailing the niodesof MARKET GARDENING, 
the latter descriptive of the methods ot COMMERCIAL 
FLORICULTURE, as practiced in the vicinity of New York. 
Mailed post-paid, for $1.50 each. 
Our Illustrated Catalogues of SEKDS and IMPLEMENTS, 
together with that of NEW and HAKE PLANTS, are new- 
ready, and both will be mailed on receipt of 25c, or sent 
with either of the above books without charge. 
HENDERSON & FLEMING, 
Seedsmen, Market Gardeners and Florists. 
67 Nassau-st., New York. 
GitEHN-noTTRTts, Bergen City, N. J. 
GEO. E. WARING, Jr., 
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER, 
Ogtlen Farm, Newport, R. I. 
Particular attention given to all Works of Agricultural 
Improvement, such as Lattd Vrainaaex the const nation, of. 
Farm BuiUH?if/n, incl'idiug JSru-JSi Ofazeto; flie Renovation 
of Worn-out Lands ; Road-making, etc. 
THE NEW METHOD FOR THE PIANO-FOr.TE, by 
William Mason (the distinguished pianist), and E. S. 
IIoadlv, is a great improvement upon all previous works, 
and is used and recommended as such by the best teachers. 
It preserves what is valuable in previous books, and adds 
many new features. It is the only modern piano-forte in- 
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forte playing. It is easier to teach and learn from, and se- 
cures more rapid and thorough progress than any other 
book. No teacher of the piano-forte can afford to do with- 
out its aid. It is tho best book for beginners, and the best 
for those who have made progress. Price $1.00. To facili- 
tate its examination by teachers, wewill, until July 1st, send 
a single copy to any teacher of the piano-forte by mail, 
postage paid, for half price, two dollar*. An edition is pub- 
lished with European fingering, and one with American 
FINGERING. 
Published by MASON BROS., 
503 Broadway, New York. 
" Missouri Fai'm Register." 
Quarterly— April Numbor Ready. 
Describes every County in Missouri, and improved farms 
for sale in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois, giving tho 
location, price, terms, and nameand address of the owner, 
or person offering to sell. 
Price 50 <*piit* each copv. No yearly term?. 
J. H. PARSONS & CO., Publishers, St. Louis, Mo. 
HASBY'S PAPER 
THE TOLEDO BLADE. 
A large qnarlo sheet, containing fifty-six columns filled 
with News from all parts of the World. Choice original and 
selected Tales, Sketches, Poetry, Wit and Humor, a Com- 
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Department, and a carefnllv edited Agricultural Depart- 
ment. In short, it is our constant aim to make the Blade 
as nearly as possible a Perfect Family Newspaper. 
THE JVASBY LETTERS! 
The rich, racy, rollicking humor of the Letters of "Rev. 
Petkoleim \ . Nabby, P. M., wicli Is Post-master,"— their 
quaint irony, keen sarcasm, and cutting entire, — their mer- 
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all parties, and, withal, their profound philosophy and 
unanswerable arguments, have rendered them the most 
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are written expressly for the Blade, and will be continued 
regularly in its columns. 
A New Story Isy Petroleum V. Nasby will 
shortly be commenced in the Blade. 
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Si. 75 each ; clubs oi ten and over, $1.50 each, and an 
extra copy to every person getting up a Club. 
PAY I PA Y : PAY !— We pay liberally, in cash, all 
who assist us in extending the circulation of the Blade. 
AGENTS WANTED.- "We want an Agent at every 
Post-office in the United States. Send for our Special 
Circular to Agents. 
SPECIMEN COPIES sent free to any address. Send 
for a copy, and at the same time give us the address of a 
dozen or so of your friends, at as many different Post-offices, 
to whom wc will send copies .fres and postage paid, 
AddrcBS MILLER, LOCKE & CO., 
Toledo, Ohio. 
OSME ORANGE SEED. 
"We take this means of apprising Dealers, Nurserymen, and 
Farmers, of the fact of our being in receipt of a Luge and 
superior lot of Osage Orange Seed from Texas. As an evi- 
dence of its genuine quality we would add, that It was got- 
ten out under the supervision of our own Agent in Texas. 
We would be pleased to hear from those in want of Beed, 
and will assure purchasers that our seed i* of superior qual- 
ity. Parties wishing seed of us will please order early. We 
will furnish at as low a figure as prime seed can be furnished 
elsewhere. BAKNCM & BRO., 
Kos. 14 & 1G North 2d-st., 
St. I. o si is, Mo. 
Splendid Farm in Massachusetts. 
A BARGAIN RARELY OFFERED. 
330 Acres in the town of Northampton, Mass., % mile from 
the flourishing village of Florence. Is completely fitted up 
in every respect as a first-class farm; buildings, and other 
improvements alone cost over $10,000. Is well divided into 
arable, meadow, pasture, and woodland, and well watered. 
It was one of the three farms selected for the State Ag'l 
College. Can be divided into three or more small farms and 
sold at a large profit. For sale cheap, and a large part of 
the purchase money may remain on bond and mortgage for 
a term of years. For further particulars address 
"W. A. FITCH, 245 Broadway, New York. 
The Best Seed Potatoes I 
Harison, Vandervecre. Early Goodrich, White Peachblows, 
and Gleason Potatoes. $a.75per bhl. of 165 lbs. Address 
S. B. FANNING. Jamesport, N. Y. 
AGENTS wanted in every town to canvass for 
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mission given. Address S. 11. WELLS, Box No. 730, N. Y. 
MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COL- 
LEGE, Amherst, Mass. For Circulars or any desired 
information, address the President, W. S. CLARK, 
a D. PUTNAM & CO., Produce Commission 
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'And prompt returns." C^~ Send fot*our weekly Price Cur* 
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