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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[June, 
(ALL NEW TESTIMONIALS.) 
OF THE 
(Tltlo Copyrighted, and Preserving Powder Patented in United States, March, 1S61, and August, 1867. Also, Patented in England, France, Belgium, South America, &c, &c.) 
From Prof. Darby. Editor of the American Grocer, May 2d, 1870. 
American. Fruit-Preserving Powder.— It gives us pleasure when we can 
heartily and confidently commend auy article we advertise. "We certainly shall not com- 
mend any that we do not know to be good or arc doubtiul in regard to them. 
Mr. Spear's preparations, advertised in this issue of The Americas' Grocer, we are 
perfectly well acquainted with, aud we know the materials which compose them, and that 
they are the best antiseptics for the "preservation of food known. We have kept peaches 
from July to July again, in Alabama, exposed to the open air, with but a slight cover over 
the Jar. At the end of the year the fruit was as fresh in appearance and taste as that re- 
cently taken from the tree. 
The trade would do well to take an interest in the introduction of such an article as this. 
Besides the profit to themselves, they would find the preparation frequently of great ser- 
vice in protecting and preserving their own stock. Its use more largely among the peo- 
ple would also enable them to prepare for the market many articles now thrown away 
aud which grocers could handle with profit. 
From the New Jersey State Agricultural Society. 
Waverley, September 21-25. 1S09. 
Messrs. Richardson & Gorgas, of Newark, exhibited fine specimens of fruit preserved 
by tli e process of Messrs. Worrall & Co. This is comparatively a new method and the 
great care necessary in canning fruits to secure them against losa has caused all new pro- 
cesses to be looked upon with suspicion. The committee, however, would say in justice to 
the inventor, that all their doubts have been removed, and the trial of a year has proved 
that the method used by Messrs. Work all & Co. stands superior to all others. No sealing 
or soldering is required; ordinary jars, cans or other vessels with loose covers can be used, 
and fruits added as frequently as* may be desired, bv a few minutes' attention. A proper 
appreciation of this process would save large quantities of valuable fruits that are now 
f>ermitted to be wasted or used for the most ordinary purposes. The committee most 
leartily recommend a first premium for this simple yet perfect invention. 
From A. J. Maxwell, Columbus, Lowndes Co., Miss. 
Gents:— I take pleasure in savinsr that to the limited extent I used the American Fruit- 
Preserving Powder, I have succeeded admirably ; the fruit having the freshness and flavor 
of the fruit from the tree. 
January 24, 1S70. A. J. Maxwell. 
From Wm. B. McClellan, Talladega, Talladega Co., Ala. 
Gents:— I have tried your American Preserving Powder the past season, and believe it 
to be everything you represent it to be. Very respectfully, 
December 2(i, 1S69. Wm. B. McClkllax. 
From B. TV. Humphreys, Segnin, Guadalupe Co., Texas. 
Gents:— The dozen American Preserving Powder was received in September, just after 
the crop of fruit was gone. By cleaning the trees, we got a gallon or two of inferior 
peaches, aud put them up in a stone jar" as directed. We have recently used them, and 
found them at least equal to our canned fruit, many thought them belter. 
January 7, 1S70. Your friend, 
B. W. Humphreys. 
From T. T. Ponnrvs, Lambert ville, Hunterdon Co., N. J. 
Gents:— I sold a quantity of the American Preserving Powder last season and also used 
it in my family, and can highly recommend it as being excellent for preserving fruits for 
anv length of time without destroying the flavor of the fruit, and is decidedlv cheap. 
January 10, 1S70. Respectfully, I. i~. liOBBiss. 
From A. J. Hickersox, Taylorsville. Plumas Co., California. 
Gents:—!, with several of my neighbors, have tried your American Preserving Powder 
She past season, and find it equal to what you recommend as far as we have tried it. 
January 81, 1870. Respectfully, A. J. Hickeeso>t. 
From Mrs. Isabella M. Johnson", Fairview, Burlington Co., N. J. 
Gents :— I have tried the American Preserving Powder, and am free to say that it is the 
best method 1 ever tried. I take pleasure in recommending it. 
Isabella M. Johnson. 
From Mrs. L. C. Reese, Philipsburg, N. J. 
Gents: — I used your American Preserving Powder with good success in peaches and 
tomatoes. Mrs. L. C. Reese. 
From Greek & Hyde, Florence, Lauderdale Co., Ala. 
Gents:— naving full confidence in the American Preserving T-awdcr, we purchased two 
dozen packages last season. Mrs. Hyde used the Powder according to directions in put- 
ting up all her fruit; apples, pears, plums, and small fruits, also tomatoes and green corn, 
all of which have given the best satisfaction. Believing the Powder justly entitled to all 
the merits yon claim for it, we shall continue to use it, and chccrlully recommend it as an 
article of convenience and economy. 
December 22, 1869. Respectfully, Greek & Hyde. 
From Mrs. J. C. Bacon, St. Johnsbury Centre, Caledonia Co., Vt. 
Gents:— I had irootl success with the American Preserving Powder in raspberries and cur- 
rants; but my blackberries moulded some. Perhaps I did not use enough of the Powder. 
I think it a very good article, and shall wish to try it again. 
January 8, 1870. Respectfully, Mrs. J. C. Bacon. 
From Burke F. Stark, Manchester, Hillsborough Co., K. H. 
Gents :— I baved used your American Preserving Powder the past season in blackberry 
and currant jam, and in canned peaches and tomatoes, with very good results. 1 shall use 
more of it another season, and hope to dispense with air-tight jars. 
January 10, 1870. Yours truly, Burke F. Stark. 
From Wm. Wheeler, Portland, Maine. 
Gents:— We are very much pleased with the American Preserving Powder, and would 
recommend it, fully believing that it will do all that is claimed for it. We shall want more 
of it the coming season. Yours truly, 
December 29, 1S69. Wm. Wheeler. 
From D. H. Thomson, Layville, Worcester Co., Mass. 
Gents :— I received six packages of the American Fruit-Preserving Powder last season, 
and distributed four packages of them among my neighbors, and it gave entire satisfaction 
to all. The othnr two packages I used myself In putting up the different kinds of fruit 
used in my family, and, so far as we have tried them, wc are very much pleased with the 
result. Yours, etc., 
December 22, 1SC9. D. H. Thomson. 
From Mrs. Emmox Hawley, Bethel, Fairfield Co., Connecticut. 
Gents: — I have used your American Preserving Powder the past season, and am very 
much pleased with it, as are also others who have tried it ia this vicinity. 
December 21, 1869. Respectfully, Mrs. Kmmon Hawley. 
From American Agriculturist, July, 1SG9. 
American Fruit-Preserving Powder.— We have had several inquiries concern- 
ing this, and have investigated the matter. We have not used it ourselves, but propose to 
doso this season. Fruit that was put up lastyearwas perfectly preserved. The powder is, 
of course, a chemical substance, and as far as we have been able to learn, it is nearly inert; 
at all events it is not as active as common salt, and in the small quantity in which it is used 
its presence is not likely to be noticed. If, as claimed, and we sec no reason to doubt it, 
fruit can be preserved in large jars, without any special care to exclude the air, It will 
certainly be a great blessing to housekeepers. 
From Mrs. J. G. Woostee, Addison, Steuben Co., N. Y. 
Gents :— I used the American Preserving Powder the past season in canning and picklin"- 
fruit, and so far it has all kept good and perfectly satisfactory. I like it so well that I shall 
continue to use it. Respectfully, 
January 4, 1870. Mrs. J. G. Wooster. 
From Mrs. N. C. McClosky, Hyrer's Run, Pa. 
Gents:— The American Preserving Powder has fully answered my expectations. I used 
it in tomatoes and apple-sauce, in large jars with paper tied over the top. and they are as 
nice to-day as when they were put up. I certainly think it possesses all the merits you 
claim for it. Very respectfully, 
December 31, 1369. Mrs. N. C. McClosky. 
From Jacob Palmer, Bolivar, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio. 
Gents:— I used the American Preserving Powder the past season in peaches, pears, 
grapes, tomatoes, etc., and find it all you recommend it to be. I did not air-tight the jars, 
and find the fruit, etc., with perfectly natural taste. I shall not do without it hereafter. 
January 24, 1870. Yours truly, Jacob Palmer. 
From McDonald & Cadwell, Lake Port, St. Clair Co., Mich. 
Gents:— We sold your American Preserving Powder last season among our customers, 
and would say they have given entire satisfaction. Yours truly, 
December 22, 1869. McDonald & Cadwell. 
From Mrs. W. W. Comstock, Pardeeville, Columbia Co., Wis. 
Gents:— I used the American Preserving Powder last season in tomatoes, and it keeps 
them well. They taste as fresh as when first put awny. Respectfully, 
January G, 1S70. Mrs. W. W. Comstock. 
From David M. Parry, Laurel, Franklin Co., Ind. 
Gents:— I have tried your American Preserving Powder, and find it a savins: of labor, 
trouble, and Lime. It is truly worthy of the highest recommendation. Yours, etc., 
December 28, 1S53. David M. Parry. 
From JonN M. Follktt, Atkinson, Henry Co., Illinois. 
Gents:— We arc well pleased with your American Preserving Powder. We tried It last 
season as you directed for fruit and green corn, and both are just as good to-day as when 
thev were put up. Yours truly, 
December JO, 1869. John M. Follett. 
From J. Valentine, Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., Iowa. 
Gents:— All the fruit we put up with the American Preserving Powder last season we 
find now in good condition. Truly, etc., 
January 11, 1870. J. Valentine. 
From NoAn Swacker, GlaBgow, Howard Co., Mo. 
Gents :— I sold- five packages of the American Preserving Powder the past season, and 
each party hits testified that the Powder is just what you claim for it. Yours truly, 
January 1, 1S70. Noah Swacker. 
From A. A. Handy, New Berlin, Chenango Co., N. Y. 
Gents:— Wc used the American Preserving Powder the past season upon raspberries and 
blackberries. We used one-third less sugar than without the Powder and simply tied pa- 
per over the jars. They are as fresh as ever now, and I do not hesitate to say that, in my 
opinion, it is the cheapest and best method of preserving fruit. 
December 28, 1869. Respectfully, A. A. Handy. 
From E. W. Spafford, Portlandville, Otsego Co.,N. Y. 
Gents:— Your American Fruit-Preserving Powder was used in mv family last season, 
and proves as true ail you claimed for it. "We have raspberries, peaches, whortleberries, 
and other fruit preserved with it. The raspberries put up in June in au open jar are to-day 
fresh and irood. Respectfully yours, 
December 22, 1869. E. W. Spafford. 
From J. W. Gildersleeve, Mattituck, Suffolk Co., N. Y. 
Gents :— I sold considerable of your American Preserving Powder last season, and every 
package gave perfect satisfaction. Respectfully, 
December 17, 1769. J. W. Gildeeslkevk. 
From H. Koss, New Brighton, Beaver Co., Pa. 
Gents:— The Preserving Powder received of you last season has given general satisfac- 
tion. I gave mv neighbors some of it, and they are all delighted, and will use it hereafter. 
We tried it on green corn, and are surprised to find it in perfect preservation; and toma- 
toes are much better than many we had in air-tight cans. I found it would keep milk 
sweet three flays in summer season in our pantry, whilst milk without it would sour during 
one night. I am satisfied it will do all you claim for it. Respectfully, 
December 20, 18G9. H. Noss. 
From W. M. Gatch, Goshen, Clermont Co., Ohio. 
Gents :— I introduced and sold your Preserving Powder here last fall, and so far as heard 
from it has given satisfaction, aud I think I can do well with it next season. 
January 4, 1870. 
Yours, etc., 
W. M. Gatch. 
From James Williams, Flint, Genesee Co., Mich. 
Gents:— Mv folks are hiahly pleased with your American Preserving Powder. Wc used 
it on most all kinds of fruit, aud they are all now in a perfect state of preservation. 
December 31, 1869. Yours, etc., James Williams. 
From S. Cornwell & Co., Weyauwego, Waupacca Co., Wis. 
Gents: — We want the agency for this place for your American Preserving Powder. We 
find the Powder is all right, and gives good satisfaction, 
you want them. Respectfully, 
January 18, 1870. 
We will get you certificates if 
S. Cornwell & Co. 
From James S. Odell, riainfield, Hendricks Co., Ind. 
Gents:— We used the American Preserving Powder last season in my family, and sold one 
dozen packages, and, so far as I have learned, it gave general satisfaction. 
December 22, 1869. Respectfully, James S. Odell. 
Aosoiaatc Agencies for a Town, County, or State, given to reflianle and enterprising parlies upon receipt 
of an order for a few dozen of tne Powder to eacBi County. Seaad for Manual containing terms. A re- 
sponsible Agent wanted for aBB tnc Pacin'c Coa§t ; also, for Canada; also, for Engiand, France, and otfiier 
foreign countries, wntch offer a Barge fortune to competent parties. 
For Particulars, Testimonials, &c, see Agriculturist for July, 1869, and May, 1870, or send 10 cents 
for a Manual of 56 pages, containing full particulars and directions for preserving Fruits, &c., to 
L. P. WORRALL & CO., Proprietors, 153 Chambers St., New York. 
