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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[October 
Highest Premium (Medal) Awarded and Indorsed by Certificate from tile 
' AJUKiciCAN 1JVSATVCTK as ■ Tn« Best Article in tiie mai-Jtet." 
The '■ *SUI5<?TO« ROOPIVrj' - is a substantial and reliable material, which can be safely used in place of Tin, 
Slate, etc.. on steep or flat roof*, in all climates. It is manufactured in rolls ready for use, and can be cheaply transported 
and easily applied. Also, Manufacturer of 
ASBESTO* ROOF COATH1G AVD CKMEWT. ASHT5STOS BOILER FK'/TIWC: SHEATHING 
PELTS, ASBESTOS BOARD AND PAPER, ASBESTOS, ASPHAtTOM, etc. 
These m-i terhls are prepared readv tor use. can he applied bvanvone. and are put up for shipment to ali parts of the world. 
IW Send lor Descriptive Pamphlets, Price-Lists, etc. Liberal inducements to General Merchants and Dealers. 
These materials for sale by 1 SI \A/ I /"\ l_I Kl O 
KIRKWOOD & DINKLBE. Chicago. M . W . U U M IN O , 
M. M. HICK A CO. St. Ijvuis. Mo. I ' 
B°s ' M!RMiliS W GalT t^V f 1 "^ I S7 ]NI ' VI:DK::N " LANE, New York, 
E*. A. EUWA1<d/& CO„"san Francisco, Cal. J Patentee and Sole Manufacturer of Asbestos Kooflne, etc. 
FLOEIDA 
WINTER HOME ASSOCIATION, 
Arlington BliafF, Fla. 
The Committee of the above Association would inform any who may determine on spending a winter in the 'sunny 
climate of Fkjrida that they have purchased a tract of five thousand acres of land at Arlington r.luff, 1*4 miles east of 
Jacksonville, laid out a portion of it in lots 100 feet square, and from 1 to 20 acres, many of which are already disposed of 
by continuous leases of 99 years, and are being built upon by their owners for occupation the ensuing winter. The Com- 
mittee are in process of erecting ample Boarding Houses, and hope to be In readiness for visitors early in the season. The 
price of board from $10 to $12 per week. It is expected that arrangements with Rail and Steamboat lines will be organized 
for excursion tickets at reduced fare. 
Among the many who visited these grounds during last winter we take the liberty of referring to Bishop Ames, 
Baltimore, Md. ; Rev. Dr. Curry, New York; Chaplain McCahe. Chicago, 111.; Samuel Curry, Esq., Providence, R. I. ; 
F. C. Goo le, Esq., Ml Idletown, Conn. ; UeT. Seymour Coleman. Williamsport, Penn. ; Rev. Selah Brown. TV est Troy, N.Y. ; 
Rev. George Brown, ''anajoharie. X.Y.; Orange Judd, Esq., New York; J. Malcolm Smith, Esq., "White Plains, N. Y.; 
Jas. Buoll, President Importers and Traders' National Bank, New York. 
The following persons compose the Association: 
JOS. II. THOR9JT.EY, Esq., President. Sth and 
Spring-Garden SI*., Philadelphia, Pa. 
GEORGE McCORD, Esq., Vice-President, 
79 Downing St., Brooklyn, N. Y., and 9 Amor House, 
New York City. 
EXOCII BOL;.ES. Esq., Secretary, Newark, N. J. 
W31. MATTHEWS, Esq., Treasurer, 2022 Mt. 
lVi'iioii sr jn,;i.,j t„i,fr, n, 
O. IIERIIERT McCORD. Esq.. Brooklyn, N. Y. 
TV. c. DEPAtPV. Esq., New Albany, hid. 
Dr. I. M. WARD, Newark, N. J. 
nE 1ST FOSTER, M.D., Clifton. N. Y. 
WILLIAM FOSTER, Esq., Clifton, N. Y. 
JOHN UICE, Esq., Milwaukee, ITC.1. 
For full particulars and descriptive circulars apply to or address 
GEORGE McCORD 
E. REMINGTON, Esq.. Ilion, N. Y. 
Ret. WILLIAM B. OSBORN, Ocean Grove, N. J. 
Ret. S. B. DARNELL, Jacksonville, Fla. 
C. C. LATHROP. Esq , Netcark, N. J. 
Dr. E. D. FULLER. Peekskilt, N. Y. 
F. BOTTOMS. D.D.. New York. 
A. J. BFNTLEY, Esq., 81 Smith SI , New York. 
C VTVr.ITVO Poo a Acir,,- TTnyise Y. Y. 
D. M. PIEl'.SON, Esq.. Orange, N.J. 
JOSEPH H. RICHARDS, Esq.. .V. Y. 
How. J. MALCOLM SMITH, White Plains, N. Y 
ORANGE JFDD. Esq., New York. 
JOHM W. SHEDDF.N, Prop'r of the Massena Springs, Si. 
Lawrence Co., N. Y. 
Esq., 9 Astor House, Kciv York. 
No More Loose Bolts and Nuts. 
"Wneu you buy a Reaper, Mower, Thrashing Machine, Carriage, or Wagon, insist upon all the bolt3 having 
THE CELEBRATED 
fj CUMMING 
2 Lock-Nut. 
Patented June 1C 1SGS. Section's 
Licenses granted to Manufacturers of Agricultural Machines, Carriages, Wagons, etc., at low rates. Address 
THE LOCK-NUT A\D BOLT CO. OP ST. Y., No. 01 Broadway, New York. 
~1ft.B. PARSONS & CO., 
fli/siii^g, :*. T., 
Offerafine stock of CAMELLIAS, AZALSAS, 
andRARE EVERGREENS, RHODODEN- 
DRONS, ROSES, ami other Flowering Shrubs,. 
ORNAMENTAL and FRU!T TREES. 
The attention of large buyers is invited. Ac ess to 
Flushing by Bridge St. Station of Flushing Railroad. 
For Catalogues, address as above. 
LADY AGENTS 
"Wanted to introduce our c'ehrntM RubnT Ooorls for 
ladies and children's wear. Thev sell rapidly, and give per- 
fect satisfaction. Send for our Illustrated Catalogue. 
Address JLA PERLK RUBBER CO.. 
90 Chambers Street, New York. 
VflBID Fy A &BE Handsomely printed 
1*1 UK N&mh c^VfVblVf."':;? 
OriFEM, as Clear. Transparent, and Peantifnlas COLOr.ETl 
GLASS, for sue., post-paid. 3 doz. SI ; sample inc. Must have 
agents everywhere. Outfits 25c. F. K. Smith, Bangor, Me. 
fALL PLANTING, fcMl// 
£ FOR THE HOUSE" 3 " 5 
Tite Fourth NrrarBurt of VICX'S FLOKMi GUIDE 
for 1S73, containing Descriptions of Hyacinths, Tulips, 
Lilies, and olher Hardy Bulbs for Fall Plaining and 
Winter Flowering in the Rouse, is now published. 25 
cents pays for the GUIDE a year— 200 pages, 500 Illus- 
trations. Fall number 5 cents. Address 
JAMES VICK, Rochester, N. Y. 
CORN HITSKER. »« eto 
S. C. HILLS, 51 Cortlandtst., New York. 
IMPORTANT TO HYHIOBS. 
American Agriculturist 
PATENT DEPARTMENT 
In compliance with the request of numerous inven- 
tors, wc have organized a 
PATENT DEPARTMENT 
ii>connection with this office for the transaction of all 
business connected with 
Securing Patents 
in the United States and foreign countries. 
The character for 
Reliability 
which has been maintained by the American Agrictjl- 
titrist for more than thirty years will be carefully 
guarded in this as in other departments. 
All Inventors 
desirous of procuring patents at moderate cost are in- 
vited to forward (express prepaid) a model of their in- 
vention, with a brief description of its working. The 
model should tioi i-ncni ,..„ <*»%*. c~ a t iL a; row no»©=. 
Upon receipt of model an opinion as to patentability 
will be given free of charge. 
Preliminary Examination, 
Pat the Patent Office, to determine patent a- , 
btlity, will be promptly made for a fee of $5. I 
Litigation of Patents. 
The services of the best counsel have been 
secured to prosecute or protect before the 
U. S. Courts and the Patent Office the claims 
Tof those intrusting their business to this ' 
agency. 
Specifications, drawings, engravings, mo- 
de's, and all other appliances furnished at 
moderate prices. 
In all dealings with this Department in- 
N Yen-tore may depend upon promptness, fideli- 
ty to thuir interests, and the best services 
which can be rendered by thorough experts. 
For full particulars, address 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
PATENT DEPARTMENT, 
ORANGE JUDD COMPANY, 
245 Broadway, IVew Tork. 
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Seeds for Fall Sowing. 
Bulbs for Fall Planting. 
Plants for Winter Flowering. 
Embracing every thing KEW and RAirE in great variety, 
and at LOW RATES. Price-Hits mailed free to all 
applicants, 
ZZZ^Z^Y., E5 C0r.TLArDT ST, l!cv Ycri 
I~fcO YOU WAST the AGESCV for 
" — for lor vour own nsel the cheapest ami best Straw and 
stall; Cutter' fit Amerlcaf !Vot to l>r Pnlrt for till 
Tiie.l on Ihf Farm, *8to$16. C mnlare free. 
WARREN CALE, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
