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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[OcTOBElt, 
Do you Love Flowers, Gardening, 
and Pictorial Home Reading? 
Send 10 Cents fur Specimen Copies of 
The Ladies' Floral Cabinet 
and Pictorial Home Companion, 
A new and beautiful Paper, devoted specially to the Cul- 
tnre of Flowers for the Flower Garden and Hants for Win- 
dow Gardening, or in-door ornament. Embellished with 
many exquisite illustration.*, and printed in superior taste. 
Can not fail to become a, general favorite among all fond of 
Flowers, or a charming companion for every parlor or coun- 
try home. The first of iis kind In America, and hence de- 
serving of sneeial encouragement. Has also an abundance 
of Pictorial" Home Reading, jy Every subscriber gets a 
Packet of Flower Seeds free, of the new Amarantbus or 
Diadem Pink. Subscribe now. Otdv 7a cents a year. The 
cheapest floral paper in the world. Get up a club. 10 copies 
Co cents each. Splendid Premiums. 
Clubbed free 6 months with tbe Am. Agriculturist for $1.30 
" " 1 year " Hearth and Home *' 3.00 
Any Lady, Boy, or Girl can make $3 per day getting sub- 
scribers in 'any village. Club Agents and Canvassers wanted 
everywhere. Send stamp for Premium List. For sale by 
news agents everywhere. 
THREE MONTHS FOR THIRTY CENTS. 
Atrial trip with THE HORTICULTURIST and 
Journal of Rural Art and Taste. 
A handsomely illustrated Magazine, devoted to Home 
Gardening. Flowers. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Fruit Cul- 
ture, Designs for Cottages and Garden Architecture. Inval- 
uable to cverv one who has a Garden or Fruit Orchard. Its 
designs of Villas and Cottages are engraved in superior 
taste. The oMest Journal of Gardening and Rural Art in 
America. Established by A. J. Downing, 1816. Valuable 
Premiums to all who bring new subscribers. Subscription 
Terms reduced to 92 per annum, if paid in advance. Club 
Terms: 2 copies, $3.50; 3 copies, $5; 5 copies, $7.50; 10 
copies, $10. Club Agents and Canvassers wanted everywhere. 
WINDOW GARDENING. 
A new Book, with 150 exquisite engravings, containing a 
descriptive list of all Plants suitable for window Culture, 
and directions for their treatment. Tells all about Bulbs for 
House Culture, Geraniums, Hanging Baskets, Insects, Ward- 
ian Cases, Ferneries, Conservatories, etc. Printed in an 
elegant style, and one of the most attract ve Books ever is- 
sued from the American Press. Price $1.50. Post-paid by 
mail. For sale by Book Dealers everywhere. Ready Dec. 15th. Advance orders solicited from the trade. 
EVERY WOMAN HER OWN FLOWER GARDENER.— By "DAISY EYEBRIGHT." 
A delightful little treatise on Out-door Gardening for Ladies. Practical, timely, charmingly written. Can not fail to be 
universally liked. Printed in exquisite taste. Price 50 cents. For sale by Book Stores everywhere, or sent by mail on 
receipt of price. 
FOREST TREES. FOR SHELTER, ORNAMENT, AND PROFIT .—By ARTHUR BRYANT. Sex. 
A new V-ook on tree planting. Gives every instruction, How to Grow Trees from Seed, How to Plant, and What to 
Plant for Screens, for Ornament il Purposes, and for Groves. Its desciiptivo list of Trees and Kvergreens is the most full 
and accurate yet written. Just the work needed to meet the Forest, Tree necessities of the country. The book is written 
in a simple, practical maimer, and is suited to the tastes of all. Price $1.50 by mail, post paid. For sale, by Book Dealers 
everywhere. 
Ladles' Cabinet Initial Note-Paper.— A superb novelty in Stationery, with tinted paper. Splendid initial. 
Perfumed. Illuminated cover. Price 50c. per box. Each box also contains a 25c. package of Flower Seeds. 
FLORAL NOVELTIES. 
Each vear I test in mv garden some of the most desirable Floral Novelties of the season, and if found really worthy, 
{iresent tliem as Premiums to my subscribers, or distribute them freely among the public. The following varieties I have 
ound so easy of culture, and so exquisite in coloring and gorgeous beauty, that they deserve a place in everv flower garden: 
The AmaranthiH Bi-color Ruber.— Beautiful blood-red foliage. Grows three feet high. A most striking 
object for bed or border planting. Packet of Seeds, value 25 cents. 
Diadem Pink..— The finest Flower Novelty introduced in years. Flower very double. Intensely brilliant color. 
Crimson and pur pin on white edge. Plant of luxuriant growth. Seed unusually choice and pure. Packets, value 25 cts. 
A choice of either of the above given to every subscriber to the Cabinet or Horticulturist, cr to any one order- 
ing a single Journal on my Club List, or any book in my Catalogue of $1.50 or over. Or the Packets of Seeds will be sent 
to anv address on receipt of 25 cents each. 
Gladiolus Meyerbeer.— The finest of all tbe Gladioluses yet introduced. Mo6t perfect shape. Flower large. 
Brilliant crimscn. Plant vigorous and splendid. Price $1 per bulb. Given free to any one who gets up a club of twenty 
for The Ladies' Floral Cabinet, or ten lor the Horticulturist, or sent to any part of the country oh 
receipt of price. 
Lilinm Monstrosnm.— The most magnificent of all the Lilies. Immense clusters of flowers, red or rose-snotted ; 
sometimes 50 to 100 on a single stem. Should be In every flower garden. Price 7-"ic. Given to every one forming a club for 
either of the above journals, or sent to anv part of the country on receipt of price. For a full illustrated description of all 
these, as well as other choice and beautiful novelties, see my Illustrated Prospectus and Premium List. 
Williams' Illustrated Catalogue of all Books on Flowers, Gardening, Rural Architecture, and Rural Life. 
The handsomest and most complete ever published. Send 5 cents for it. 
List of 100 Papers at Club Rates, comprising the most valuable and prominent Papers and Magazines in 
the country. Clubbed with either of mv Journals, or with each other, at from 25c. to 50c. less than Publishers' full prices 
of each. Sent free on receipt of three-cent stamp. 
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"WITiTiI A»3VtiS ? Prop'r, 
5 REEK MAN STREET, NEW YORK. 
Copies of nil the above Bonis and Journals are for Sale, or supplied from every News Stand and Book Store in the 
Country/. Early orders requested front the Trade. 
CASTERS~FOR SEWING MACHINES, 
Combination of Patents. 
All ladies using Sewiug Machines, have experienced great annoyance and much hard work in mov- 
ing their machines from one part of the room to another for the purpose of getting better light, sweep- 
ing, etc., etc., and have wondered why somebody would not get up a Sewing Machine Caster. Every- 
one has wanted them and waited for them, and now here they are. 
With a set of these Casters the machine is allowed to stand firmly on its feet (not 071 the Casters) 
■While sewing; but by an ingenious, simple, and self-operating device, it is allowed to rest upon the 
Casters for moving about. 
Manufactured' by SARCENT & CO., 70 Beekman St., New York. 
Sold by Sewing" Machine Agents Generally. 
X3T On receipt of $'?, we will forward a set of these casters, express paid, to the nearest express station, to any address 
in the United States north of North Carolina and Tennessee and east of the Missouri River. 
Beyond this boundary, a special arrangement as to exnressagc will be necessary. 
"When ordering, be sure to mention the name and particular style of machine for which Casters are wanted. 
BL00HI\GT(W NURSERY. ILLINOIS. 
2MhYEAP.! 600 ACHES ! 13 GREENHOUSES ! Largest 
Assortment. Best stork. Low Price*. Tree?, 
Shrubs, 1'hints, Bulb', Seeds, Stocks. Grnfts.&c. "OO Page 
Illu«-«riite<1 Cntalnsii", 1(1 f'eiit«. Bulb. Plniit. 
See-I CrUalocrues. all for lft cents. Wholesale Price-List, free. 
Send for these before bny1?g elsewhere. 
F. K. PHOENIX, Bloominglon, 111. 
START A NURSERY, Jg2? ^SSrfSSf 
List nf Trees. Plants, 
HEIKES - NnRSEIlIES 
Seedlings. lioot-Gnifu, &e , tree. 
Davton. O. (Established lSrH.l 
America:* forest trees.— 
Tnli->. Linwood. Ash. Elm. Beech, Maple. Chestnut. 
Hemlock, etc. Price $"? per thousand, and upwards. Some 
varieties bv mail, SO cents per 100. Send stamp for Circular, 
Interests all. A. BATTLES, Girard, Pa. 
TREES. 
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL, 
For AUTUMN of 1871. 
TVe Invite the attention of Planters and Dealers to our 
larye and complete stock of 
STANDARD AND DWARF FRUIT TREES. 
GRAPE-VINES AND SMALL FRUIT. 
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, AND PLANTS. 
NEW AND RARE FRUIT & ORNAMENTAL TREES. 
BULBOUS FLOWER ROOTS. 
Descriptive and Illustrated priced Catalogues send pre- 
paid, on receipt of stamps, as follows: 
No. 1— Fruits, 10c. No. 2— Ornamental Trees. 10c. No. 3— 
Greenhouse, 10c. No. 4— Wholesale, free. No. 5 — Bulbs. 
fkee. Address 
ELLWANGER & BARRY, 
EitablUlieit 1SJ0. 
ROCHESTER, M. T. 
Cherry-Trees, 
APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS, AND A 
FULL LINE OF NURSERY STOCK. 
The following Catalogues will be sent on application. 
No. 1, Descriptive Fruit Catalogue. 
No. 2, " and Illustrated Ornamental 
Catalogue. 
No. 3, Wholesale List for Nurserymen and Dealers. 
9IIOOPKS, B1*0. it THOMAS 
Cherry Hill Nurseries, West Chester, Pa. 
/k PPLE, 3 year old per 100, fiO.OO 
•^*- Peach, 1 year old " 12.50 
Standard Pear, 2,", and 4 year " 50.00 
Dwarf Pear, 2 year " 40.00 
Cherry, 2 and 3 year " 30.00 
Conovcr's Colossal Asparagus per 1,000, 12.00 
Also a large stock of Evergreens, Ornamental Trees, 
Grape-vines, Small Fruits, Dutch Bulbous Hoots, etc., etc. 
Catalogues free. Discount to tbe trade. 
JOHN R. &. A. MURDOCH, 
PittsburKh, Pa. 
GEMESEE VALLEY 
bERi E §, 
ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
Autumn 1871. 
A superior assortment and well-grown stock of 
Apples, Pears, Cherries, Plums, &c„ 
AX VERY fl,OW PRICES. 
Also, a large collection of Ornamental Trees, 
Shrubs, &c. Send 25 cents for Descriptive and Illus- 
trated Catalogues. Wholesale List for Nurserymen, Deal- 
ers, iic, gratis. Address 
FROST & CO., 
ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
RIVER- VIE W 1VURSERIES. 
A CHOICE STOCK OF 
Standard and Dwarf Pear-Trees, 
Apples, Cherries, and Peach-Trees ; Grape-Vines and 
Small Fruits. Also ORNAMENTAL TREES and SHKTJBS. 
Send for price-list containing description of the Kentucky 
Strawberry. Address 
CHARLES WHITNEY, Kansas City, Mo. 
^S^rS HAO TREES AT AUCTION. 
w • ?^WS/« The surviving partners of the 
well-known firm of Dan'l Higgins & Sons have determined 
to sell atpubiic auction the entire stock of their world-re- 
nowned Flushing (L.I.) Nursery, through .Johnson & Miller, 
auctioneers, commencing at 11 o'clock on Tuesday morning, 
October 3d, on the premise«, and continuing each day until 
the entire stock is disposed of. This sale, comprising all 
trees and shrubs known among nnrservmen, will be" the 
largest and most impor'ant ever made. The attention of the 
trade in every part of ihe United States is solicited. Trees 
can remain in ground six months if desired. 
Catalogues will be sent on application by JOHNSON & 
MILLER, 25 Nassau St., New York. 
Pear-Trees ! Pear-Trees ! 
One, two, three, and four years old. 
S180 TO »400 PER THOUSAND. 
No charge for delivery in New York City. Nursery stock 
of all kinds. Nurscrv established in 1791. 
"KING & MURRAY. Flushing, N. Y. 
2 000,000 Fruit, Ornamental, and Evergreen 
1 Seedlings. 200.000 three-thorned Acacia. 60,000 lbs 
Fruit, Tree, and Garden Seeds, wholesale and retail. Cata- 
toguesgratis. B. M. WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries aid 
Seed Establishment, Plymouth, Mass. Seeds on commission 
Agents wanted. 
E4CH-TREES.-0ne year from bud, 
3 to 5 feet high, of Crawford's Early, Hale's Karlv 
Haines' Early, Crawford's Late, Large Earlv York. Oldmix- 
on Free, Morris White, Yellow Alberge. Stnmp the World, 
Oldmixou Cling. Coolcdee's Favorite, Jacques' Rareripe 
ere. Por 1.000. $75: 100, $10; 50, $5.50. T. & H. HALE! 
Wales. Erie Co., N. Y. 
4-kNLY AMERICAN RAISIN GRAPE.- 
^^ See an advertisement elsewhere In this pnnf-r. 
L. M. FERRIS & SON, Poagbkeepsie. N. Y. 
