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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[November, 
Descriptions of Premiums. 
(For number of Subscribers required, see Table, page 393.) 
I\o. 1. — Moore's Floral Set.— This 
is a beautiful Premium— a complete eet of Ladies' or 
Children's Oarden Tools for the cultivation of 
flowers, consisting of a Floral l£oe, Spade, Fork, and Rake. 
They are made of the best steel and iron, with finely pol- 
ished hard-wood handles, light, durable, and highly finish- 
ed, and each set inclosed in a box. They will be found 
very convenient in the garden and greenhouse, and are 
pleasing toys for the little folks. Made by the Moore 
manufacturing Company, Kensington, Ct. 
Nos. 2, 3. 4.— <«ol<l Pens : with ever- 
pointed Pencils, in extension, coin-silver cases.— Premium 
No. 2 contains the best No. 4 Gold Pen; and No. 3 the 
best No. 6 Gold Pen, which is the same style, but larger. 
No. 4 contains No. 7 Gold Pen, in Gold-tipped Ebony 
Holder. Each pen will be sent in a neat leather case by 
mail, post-paid. These pens are made by Geo. P. 
Hawkes, No. 66 Nassau St., and have obtained 
an excellent reputation. We have known the maker 
and his goods for many years, and can recommend them. 
No. 5. — Ladies* Fine Oold Pen, 
in Rubber Case, Gold Mounted, with Screw Extension, 
and Gold Ever-pointed Pencil. A beautiful present for a 
lady teacher or friend. Same maker as No. 2. 
Nos. 6, 7.— Paragon Patent Re- 
volving Pencil. — This is a beautiful Pocket 
Pencil, which is expended or closed by palling or 
pressing the head. 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 $1.50 each, and one 
Of heavier and firmer plate, at $3.00. Same maker as No. 2. 
No. S.-Payson's Indelible Ink, 
and Briggs's Marking-Pen Combination. 
— Payson's Indelible Ink is too well known to need fur- 
ther commendation. It is almost indispensable in the 
family. Briggs's Marking-Pen has been before the pub- 
lic for fifteen years, and is juatly celebrated for all kinds 
of marking, ami particularly for writing upon coarse 
fabrics. The Pen and Ink are put up in a neat case, be- 
ing thus portable, always ready for use, and protected 
from loss or injury by evaporation or breakage. 
No. 9. — Cake Basket. — A new pat- 
tern, oval-shaped, nicely chased— a very taking, useful, 
and beautiful table ornament. This, with other articles 
that follow, is made by the Lucius Hart Manu- 
facturing Co., of Nos4aad 6 Burling Slip, 
New York City, and is warranted by them to be of the 
best triple plate. Mr. Hart, " the veteran Sunday-school 
man, * was engaged in the same place and business for 
nearly a quarter of a century. We have known him and 
his work for many years, and have taken pleasure in com- 
mending and guaranteeing its value to be as represented. 
We believe the Company which bears his name is fully 
eustaining his reputation. The amount of silver upon 
plated ware depends wholly upon the will and integrity 
of the manufacturer. We could give nearly as good-Zoofc- 
ing plated ware for less than half the money. 
No. lO.— Revolving- Butter-Cooler. 
— This is a really good and useful article. It is so ar- 
ranged 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 revolves 
underneath the plate for use, and over for protection. 
The whole is in four places, which can all be taken 
apart for washing. From same house as No, 9. 
No. IB. — Card Receiver. — This is a 
beautiful ornament. as weH as a usefnl article. It i^ finely 
Chased and gihVltaed, and. like the three preceding, is 
from the Lucius Hart Manufacturing Co. 
I^o. 13.— One Dozen Teaspoons.— 
lVi>. 13.— One Dozen TaWe-Spoons.- 
iheseare "figured tips,"' Olive-leaf Pattern, all of the 
same metal, plating, etc.. and from the same makers as 
Nn. 9. They are far cheaper than anything we have 
found at half the price, and are well worth working for. 
Wo. 14.— One Dozen Xal>le-Forlcs. 
—The same description and remarks apply to these as to 
No. 13. We 'select a* premiums only such articles as we 
can warrant, in qualityand price. All these articles come 
from the Lucius Hart manufacturing Co. 
No. 15.— Child's Cup.— A beautiful gift 
for the little ow-year-cld '. It is made by the Lucius 
Hart Manufacturing Co. Triple-plated on the 
outside and gilded on the inside. It never breaks, and 
will last' for many years— indeed, be a life-keepsake. 
Spoon.— This also is 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. 
From the same bouse as No. 15. 
No. 17.— Child's Carriage, or Per- 
ambulator.— An elegant carriage, handsomely fin- 
ished, upholstered with reps, has full plate tinned joints, 
handle tips, side lights, dash rail, pan^l body, and carpet 
on the bottom. These carriages are from the well-known 
manufacturer C. W. F. Dare, 47 Cortlandt 
St., New York. 
No. 18.— Child's Patent Propeller 
or Self-Operating Swing. — A pleasing thing for 
a Utile boy or girl. The Beat -of the swing is upholstered 
with enameled cloth, showily painted, and hooks and a! 
complete accompany it. When it is hung- up, the hooks 
overhead, to which the lever ropes are attached, must be 
set about one foot in front of the hooks to which the 
main ropes are attached. A child is delighted with being 
able to swing himself. From C. W. F. Dare, 47 
Cortlandt St., New York. 
No. 19.— Doll's Cottage Chamber 
Set.— A most attractive gift for a little girl. Eight pieces 
of furniture prettily painted: Bedstead (size 11?^ X 13 
inches), bureau, table, commode, towel-rack, two chairs, 
one rocking-Chair. FromC. W. F. Dare, 47 Cort- 
landt St., New York. 
No. 20. — Crandall's Improved 
Building Blocks furnish a most attractive 
amusement for children. Churches, Dwellings, Barns, 
Mills, Fences, Furniture, etc., in almost endless va- 
riety, can be built with them, and the structures re- 
main so firm as to be carried about. For developing the 
ingenuity and taste of children they are uuoqualcd. The 
Blocks are put up in neat boxes, accompanied by a 
large illustrated sheet giving various designs of buildings, 
etc. This is one of the most successful toys ever invented. 
No. 31.— Crandall's Masquerade 
Blocks. — These are put up in boxes, the blocks in 
each of which will make, by various combinations, COO 
different pictures in brilliant colors. They are not in- 
jured by washing, and afford endless amusement forcbil- 
dren. They are beautiful gifts for the little ones. 
No. 2«.— Knives and Forks.- These 
have ebony and metal handles, manufactured by a patent 
process which unites them so firmly to the blades that 
they never work loose 1 , and are rendered hot water-proof. 
The knife blades are silver-plated. Made in the best 
style by the Woods Cutlery Co., 55 Cham- 
bers St., New York. For this Premium wo will 
give either the Table, Medium, or Dessert size, as may 
be specified by the recipient ; six knives and six forks, 
or twelve knives without forks. 
Nos. S3, 21, 25.— American Xahle 
Cutlery.— We are glad to be able to offer really 
good articles of American manufacture, such as are 
competing successfully with the best foreign make. 
Messrs. Patterson Bros., 27 Park Row, 
who supply us with these articles, are also importers of 
English goods. They recommend these Knives, manu- 
factured by the Meriden Cutlery Co., as equal to 
any Cutlery in the market, and their recommendation is 
a guarantee wherever they are known. We offer two 
kinds of Knives, and three sizes of each kind. No. 23 
have Rubber Handles, which are actually boiling-water 
proof, so that, if they were accidentally to remain in it 
for several minutes, or even hours, they wonld not be in- 
jured. The Blades are of the best steel, and warranted. 
Dessert size, with Forks, sold at $15 For 24 subscrib- 
ers at $1.50, or SO at $1, we will give either the medium 
size or the table size, sold at $16.00. No. 24 have 
Ivory Handles, are selected with great care, have Steel 
Blades, and are beautiful goods. Dessert size, with Forks, 
sold at $30.00.. ..For 33" subscribers, at $1.50, or 110 at 
$1, we will send the medium size, sold at $52.00... .For 
35 at $1.50, or 116 at $1. we will send the Table size, 
sold at $23.00. The Forks, which accompany these 
Premiums, Nos. 23 and 24, are made of genuine Albata, 
and warranted dnvWe-ptated with cnin-^ilvcr. These 
Forks are furnished to us by Messrs. Patterson Bros 
The Carving-Knife and Fork are made by The Mer- 
iden Cutlery Co., with the best Ivory, balanced 
Handles. 
No. 26. - French Cook's KniFe, 
Fork, and Steel.— This is a lone: (10 in.) thin Knife, 
with Pat. Rubber Handle, nnde of the best steel, and for 
use rather than ornameut ; and it is really pleasing to see 
how easily it slips through a joint of beef. The fork and 
steel are made to match. It would save many wry faces, 
and perhaps hard words, were it in general use. Made 
by the Meriden Cutlery Co. 
No*. 27. 28. 29. 3©.— Pocket Knives. 
No. lG.-Cluld s Knife, Fork:, and -Hbre's fob TrtB Boy* and Girls l-Theserrcmiuma 
are among the most pleasing and useful that we have ever 
offered. Every boy, and girl too, wants a pocket kuife. 
We give them an opportunity to obtain a most valuable 
one for merely a little effort. These knives are fur- 
nished by the Meriden Cutlery Co., 49 Cham- 
bers St., New York, whose work is equal to any 
done in this country or Europe. No. 27 is a neat, sub- 
stantial Knife, with three blades and buck-horn handle. 
No. 2S is a still finer article, with four blades and pearl 
handle. No. 29 is an elegant Knife, with five Wades 
and shell handle. No. 30 is a Lady's Pocket Knife, 
a beautiful article, with four blades and shoM handle. 
?io. 31.— Iflnltuiu in Parvo Pocket 
Knife.— J5T~ Boys, Read this._^ This S& ft 
most attractiv3* ls well as useful Premium, from the 
Meriden Cutlery Co., 49 Ckainbers St., Now 
fork. It comprises, in one knife-handle, a large ftuda 
smalt blade, a scr^-w -driver, a saw, a strong hook, a nut- 
cracker, a brad-awl, a gimlet, a corkscrew, a pointer, a 
slim punch, tweezers, and, in addition to this, it can be 
used for various other purposes which will at once sug- 
gest themselves to any smart boy or man. It is a pocket- 
ful of tools weighing but two ounces. The knives will 
be sent anywhere in our country, post-paid. 
No. 33.— Very Choice Garden Seeds 
and Flower Bulbs.— We have taken special pain* 
to have prepared by Messrs. B. K. Bliss 6c Sons, 
23 Park Place and 20 Murray Street, whoee 
seed establishment is well known as one of the best in 
the country, a list of seeds and bulbs of the very 
choicest kinds, and the most useful varieties. Though 
some are rare (and costly), all have been tested 
and found excellent. Here is an opportunity to 
obtain a valuable assortment of seeds, as tnis 
premium allows you to select from tke list below any 
that maybe desired, to the amount of two dollars. 
If more is wanted, it of course is only needful to seooro 
two or more of the premiums,and select seeds accordingly. 
All delivered fret: 1 pint New Dwarf Wax Beans. 50c. ; 
1 pkt. Beet, New Egyptian Blood Turnip, 15c.; y t oz. do.. 
Perpetual Spinach, 25c; 2 oz. do., Lane's Improved Im- 
perial Sugar, 85c,; 1 Pkt. Cabbage, Early Wyman, 25c.; 
Y % oz. do., Marblehead Mammoth, 50c; y 2 oz. do., ImproT 
ed American Savoy, 25«.; % oz. do., Improved Brunswick, 
25c; y 2 oz. do., Premium Flat Dutch, 20c; y t oz. do., 
Improved Red Dutch, for pickling. 25c; J4 lb. Carrot, 
Bliss's Improved Long Orange, 50c; 1 pkt. Cauliflower, 
Early White Erfurt, 25c ; 1 pkt. do., Early Paris, 26c; 
*s oz. Celery, Boston Market, 25c; 1 oz. Cucnmber, finest 
for pickling, 25c ; 1 pkt. Egg-Plant, New Black Pekin, 9Se.; 
1 pkt. Kale, New Garnishing, 25c; y % oz. Lettuce, Early 
Simpson, 25C; 1 pkt. Muekmclon, Hackcneock, 16c.; 1 pkt. 
do., Sill's Hybrid, 15c; 1 pkt. Watermelon, Japaueea 
Cream -fleshed, 25c; 1 pkt. Onion, New Queen, 25c; 1 pkt. 
do., New Giant Rocca, 15c; \ » pint Peas, Laxtou's Alpha, 
25c; 1 pint Peas, McLean's Little Gem 30c; 2oz. Squash, 
True Boston Marrow. 50c; 2 oz. do.. Turban, 50c; 2 oz. 
do.. Genuine Hubbard, 50c*. y s oz. do. Marblehead, 25c; 
2 oz. Tobacco, Conn. Seed Leaf, 50c; *£ oz. Tomato, Ar- 
lington, 50c; 1 pkt. do., Grapeshot 15c; 1 Lilium aura- 
tum, or New Gold-banded Lily, from Japan, 50c; 1 Lili- 
um lancifolinm rubnim, Japan Lily, red, 40c; 1 Lilium 
laucifolium album. Japan Lily, white, 40c; 1 doz. Gladi- 
oluses, fine mixed varieties, $1.50 ; 1 doz. Mexican Tiger 
Flowers, $1.25; 1 doz. Tuberoses, Double Italian, best, 
$1.50; 1 doz. Hyacinths, double and single, in three 
colors, red, blue, and white (for fall planting), $1.50; 4 
doz. Tulips, double and single, early and late (for fall 
planting). $2.00 ; 100 Crocuses, fine varieties (Tor fall),$1.09. 
No. 33. — Extra Early Vermont 
Potato. — This remarkable potato is a seedling raised 
in 1SG7 from a seed-ball of the well-known Jackson 
White. It ia supposed to have been fertilized from the 
Garnet Chili, as it resembles many seedlings of that 
variety. For five years the "Vermont" potatoes have 
been grown side by side with the Early Rose, both under 
the same treatment, and have proved seven to ten dayi 
earlier than that favorite sort : they are more productive, 
fully equal to the Early Rose if not superior in quality, 
flesh very white, dry, and floury, excellent keepers, and 
in every way a most promising variety. We have made 
arrangements with Messrs. B. K. Bliss A Sons, 
23 Parle Place, New York, to supply us with 
the genuine articIe % Xo go by mail, post-paid, to any part 
of the country. They should go out before freezing 
weather, but when too late for this we will keep them 
until warm enough to mail them in the spring. This 
Premium can only remain open while the supply lasts. 
TSo*. 31, 35, 36, 37.— Sewing Ma* 
clilnes.— "Agood Sewing Machine lightens the labor 
and promotes the health and happiness of those at 
home." We offer a choice of three of the best of the lead- 
ing machiues, all of which have been thoroughly tested' in 
our own families, and give entire satisfaction. While all 
are valuable, each has some excellence peculiar to itself. 
The Grover & Baker Co, make two kinds of ma- 
chines—the "Lock Stitch" and the "Elastic Stitcb." 
The elastic stitch is remarkable for Us dasticity, while it 
is at the same time very firm and durable. The structure 
