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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
193 
THE EXCELSIOR LAWN MOWER 
FOR HAND OR HORSE POWER 
-HsiniUiiclurcrt l»y 
(Send for Circular.) 
FOR SALE BT 
RICHARDSON & COULD, Seedsmen, Am 
B. K. BLI S S & SONS, 33 Parte Place and 
Cfiadborn & Col&well M'fg Co., 
NEWBURGH, N. Y. 
FENCE! 
FARMERS! make no new fence without sending for 
descriptive circular of Combination Fence, illustrated in 
Agriculturist for March. It combines advantages of both 
wood and wire, ami saves 33 to 50 per cent in cost. Persons 
wanted everywhere to introduce it. All inquiries receive 
prompt attention addressed to inventor, 
THOS. H. SPEAKMAN, 
No. 26 N. 7th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
The Flowing Spring Poultry Fountain. 
(PERFECTED.) 
Highest Premium at all Fairs Exhibited. 
Patented Oct. 1st, 1S67, and Dec. 27th, 1S70. 
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Agriculturist B'ld'g, 245 Broadway, N.Y. 
20 Murray Street, New York. 
X NEW AGRICULTURAL IHrPLEJrEIVT. 
Fill once a vveolc. Keeps a constant supply 
of pure clean water before your fowls. 
2 gallons, $i ; •! gallons, $3; 5 gallons, $3.50. 
Circulars sent free. Liberal discount to the trade. 
Sole Manufacturer, JJ. VAN" GrAA'iEEEK, 
No. 12 First St., New York. 
CULTURE 
SLANTING TEETR 
"t> : OF 
Tempered ste-eV- 
LATE SPRING! CROWDED WORK! 
This year a large amount of work mast te done tn a 
very short time. With our vide HARROW more than twice 
as much ground can daily bo prepared for seed as without 
it, and all cropa CHEAPLY CULTIVATED through the 
season in a SUPERIOR manner. 
ALLEM HIGLEY Windsor, Ohio, says: "I saved half 
month's labor in two days, getting a much, better crop with- 
out using f hoe.'* 
ANDltEW UAESSLEP*. Shelhyville, 111., says :" I*an har- 
row twien as much ground with it as with oilier harrows." 
EDWIN THOUNE, Millhrook, N. Y., savs: "We enn dis- 
pense with cultivating once each war. saving a vast amount 
of labor." 
E. K. SMITH, Morning Son, Iowa, says: "It was much 
eaBier on the team, though one third wider, doing more 
work." 
L. R. AUSTIN', Coldwater, Mich., savs: " I have a 40 and 
a 30- tooth square draff ; but with ijour harrow can do twice 
the work in half the tiuw." 
IRA BEARD, Calioka, Mo. : "I think it equal to three 
common harrows." 
F. PE IT IT, Salem, X. J. : " My brother savs his does the 
work of three old harrows. Mine, I think, saved me $"» in 
1}$ hours* work." 
BOYS RIDE AND DO ALL THJt HARROWING. 
24-paee catalogue: eleven pages farmers' experience. 
J. J. THOMAS & CO., Geneva, N. Y. 
FOR 
SHEATHING, 
PLASTERING, 
ROOFING, 
DEAFENING, 
AND 
Carpet Lining. 
Samples and circulars seut free, 
by 
HOCK U1VER PAPER CO., 
Chicago ; or, 
B. E. HALE & CO., 
23 and 21 Frankfort St., N. Y., 
Sole Agents for Eastern States. 
OVER 10 PER CENT 
WET EAIBNINCS. 
ALL TAXES PAID. 
Connecticut Valley Railroad First Mort- 
gage 7 per cent Bonds, 
free of all taxes in Conuecticut, and free of income tax 
everywhere. Road finished and running, AND AX- 
READY EARNING EXPENSES, INTEREST, 
AND OVER lO PER CENT ON ITS STOCK. 
Full-paid stock, and a limited mortgage. Trice 95 and in- 
terest. We recommend them strongly. 
ALLEN, STEPHENS & CO., 
Bankers, No. 12 Piue street, New York. 
AMERICAN 
RUBBER PAINT. 
E. BLUNT, JR., SOLE AGENT, 
fS9SH Pearl St., >e-»v York. 
READY MIXED FOR USE. 
This Paint is composed of the best materials known to 
painters, with the addition of India-rubber in a liquid form, 
which combines with the oil, making an elastic and durable 
vehicle for holding the pigments in suspension. We simply 
guarantee the paint to be first-class in every respect, and 
equal if not superior to any other made. If, after purchas- 
ing, it is not satisfactory, it can be returned, and the money 
will be refunded. 
Any shade or color furnished. 
Pkice.— Black, White, and ordinary colors, $2.50 per gal. 
Green, Blue, and Yellow, 3.50 " " 
In ordering, give explicit shipping directions. 
Address EDMUND BLUNT, JR., 
395W Pearl St., New York. 
SI OO tO 250 Furr^njrete^ 
where selling our new seven-strand White Platina 
Clothes-Lines. Sells readilv at every house. Samples 
free. Address* the Gigard Wigk Mills, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Save Tisir and Money by sowing vour Peas, Broom- 
Corn, Fodder Corn, and Fertilizers with Planet No. 3. Savi 
8£«rt, thinning, and vexation by using the other sizes for all 
Garden Seed's. The Planet Double-Wheel Hoe renders 
Hoeing and Garden Work a delight, finishing beautifully 
and rnpiiili/ both Sides of a row at one pas-save. Ask dealers 
for them. Take no other. Full descriptive Circulars of 
S. L. ALLEN & CO., 119 S. 4th »t., Philadelphia, Pa. 
AM, BASKET CO,, 
New Britain, Ct., 
Manufacturers of the best 
and cheapest "Verbena 
Basket, Berry Basket, and 
Crate in market. Arc 
selling this year at a great 
reduction for cash. 
Circulars free. 
Only $S per 1,000 
B A PAPER BERRY BOX. 
JUST WHAT EVERYBODY "WANTS. 
Stale, County, and individual rights for sale. 
Specimens seut by mail, free. Address 
CHARLES REESE, Baltimore, Md. 
Agricultural societies 
Specimens supplied by 
The Major & Knapp EDjravin;, J(If». and lithographing Co. 
56 £68 Park Place, K. Y. 
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Implements,andevery new discovery mChemislry. 
A year's numbers contain S32 pages and several 
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PATENTS obtained on the best termer 
Models of new inventions and sketches examined, 
and advice free. All patents are published in the* 
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directions for obtaining Patents. 
Address for Paper, or concerning Patents', 
MUNN & CO., 87 Park Row, N. Y. Branch 
Oflice, cor. F and 7th Sts., Washington, D. C. 
THE WONDERFUL 
^%oy-EN iA 
WIRE MATTRESS 
i*->-r> MADE ONLY BY THE (^V; 
WOVEN WIRE MATTRESS GO. 
-§- HARTFORD, CONN.. i+ 
FOR SALE '"BY-ALL FUR NiTURE. DEALERS. 
TDHCC HOWE'S PATENT 
nUOO. ELASTIC BELT TRUSS 
U'or Itupture) is as easily worn nsa. garter: is durable, cheap, 
and safe. It has cured patients In from 5 to 25 weeks. For 
particulars send tor circular. Address 
HENRY HOWE, Box 7S8, Council Blufls, Iowa. 
Buy a Good CHwru. 
THE JULIEIV CHURN 
BUTTER WORKER. 
Strong, Durable, Effi- 
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Send for Butter-Makers* 
Manual. 
Guiffixq & Co.. Cort- 
land t st., New York, 
Samuel Cupples, St. 
Louis, Mo., 
G. E. Hutchinson, Cleve- 
land, O., 
L. J. Brsn & Co., Mil- 
waukee, Wis., 
"W. C Chamberlain, 
Dubuque, Iowa, 
Wholesale Agents. 
ALEj ltsvviuc; 4'IiiI<1i-4-bi to Educate, 
or School Taxes to pay. will And profit in the Ameri- 
can 13ftiiin<irti*;«1 IHnntnlT". Price .20 or flt9 per an. 
J. W. SCIIEKMEBHOIIN & CO., 11 Bond st. r New York. 
