1870." 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
395 
resulting from the use of what is called Kerosene Oil,— but 
really a mixture of Benzine, Naphtha and other highly 
inflammable substances, the use or sale of which is an in- 
fringement of United States Law,— -has induced us to place 
this article on our premium list as a humanitarian as well 
as a useful act. The Board of Health of the city of New 
York have examined scores of samples of Oil obtained 
from as many different dealers in this city, aud nearly all 
have been found far below the government standard and 
entirely unfit for use. This " Astral Oil 1 ' is from the 
House of Chas. Pratt, SOS Fulton St. Mr. P., 
a merchant of high reputation, will keep up the article 
to its present standard. It has been tested and received 
the endorsement of the highest scientific authori- 
ties in the land. Among them are E. N. Horsford, late 
Kumford Prof. Harvard University, etc., and R. Ogden 
Doremus, Prof. Chein. in the College of the City_pf New 
York. Dr. G. Tagliabne says : " I have to pronounce the 
'Astral ' Oil, the safest Illuminating Oil in the market. 1 ' 
The Guaranty Cans are made of tin, and sealed so that 
none of the oil can be removed without breaking the 
seal, thus securing safety in transportation. The can is 
inclosed in a strong wooden case, and may be returned 
for refilling. For 19 subscribers at $1.50, or 65 at $1.00, 
we will send a case containing 12 one gallon Guaranty 
Cans, which may be distributed. 
IVos. SO, 51. — RLercurisil ISm-ome- 
ters. — Woodruff' s Patent, made by O lias. Wilder, 
Peterboro, N. H. These are the most convenient 
and portable Mercurial Barometers made. (Send to Mr. 
Wilder for a circular.) The peculiar form of Mercury cup 
invented by Mr. Woodruff renders these Barometers so 
portable that, Mr. Wilder guarantees their safe delivery, 
if not to be sent beyond the Rocky Mountains. The in- 
struments are about 3 feet long, differing mainly in the 
style of case, both being supplied with Thermometer and 
Yernier. A Barometer is to farmers, or others on land, 
what it is to sailors at sea— an indicator of the weather 
to be looked for. To its this instrument is of more real 
value, in a business way, than the interest on several 
hundred dollars. It more than pays its cost evert year ! 
I\o. 53. — Buckeye Harvester Mow- 
er. — The Buckeye Mower is so widely and favorably 
known that we need not describe it particularly. In 1S69 
this machine competed at only two large trials, one at 
Louisville, Ky., where it received the First Prize Grand 
Gold Medal, and the other at Amherst, Mass., where it 
received Two First Prize Grand Gold Medals. Messrs. 
Adriance, Piatt & Co., 165 Greenwich St., 
N. Y. CSty, will send anyone a circular, giving full 
description, engravings, etc. Many a farmer can secure 
this premium by a very few days' or odd hours' and even- 
ings' canvassing for subscribers. A few can unite their 
efforts, each getting a part of the subscribers, and own 
the machine in common. — Ten subscribers a day for 
15 days would secure it ($125. ) — Many can easily raise 
the necessary club at Town Meetings, Fairs, Elections 
and other gatherings, or during evenings. The Buckeye 
Self-Rake Reaper has been proved to be a very valuable 
machine and is at least equal to any Reaper and Raker in 
the market. Those who secure this Mower can after- 
ward secure the Reaper, which can be attached. 
No. 53.— Patent Cylinder IMow.- 
We hear very good reports from those who have hereto- 
fore received this premium. It is an Ohio invention, but 
is manufactured by Ihe well-known firm nfR.H. Allen 
A; Co., I 89 & 191 AV:»ter-st., New York, to 
whom application may be made for descriptive circulars, 
etc. The kind we offer for premiums is the " Two-horse 
size, cutting a furrow 12 to 14 in. wide, and 5 to Sin. 
deep." It is provided with awheel and with a "skim 
plow," like the double *■ Michigan plow." For 2!) sub- 
scribers at $1.50, or 97 at $1.00, we will give the Heavy 
Two-horse, 14 to 16 ill. wide, and (I to9 in. deep, $10.00 
For 32 at $1.50. or 100 at $1.00, the Two to Three horse, 
16 to 18 in. wide, s to 11 in. deep. $01.00. Fur 22 sub- 
scribers at $1.50 or 75 at $1.00, the One-horse, 10 to 12 in. 
wide and 4 to 7 in. deep, $15.00. 
No. 5tt. — Collins & Co.'s Cast- 
steel Plows.— These excellent, plows are made by a 
patented process, of cast-steel recast (not. rolled), tem- 
pered and polished like a cjoorl axe. They will scour in 
the softest soils, and are great favorites on the prairies. 
The canvasser has his choice of eight plows named in 
the manufacturer's circular at the same price ($25), of 
which we particularly recommend u C, Mo. S" for general 
use : " B, No, 13 " for stubble only : and " E. No. 12 " for 
turf only. Send for circular, living full particulars, to 
Collins <V Co., 212 Walcr-Ktrcet,tVew York. 
No. 55. — Comstoclf's EVtvw Horticul- 
tural Implements Combined* — The Hand Culti- 
vator and Onion Weeder will do the work of six men with 
boos. Tt pulls the weeds and thoroughly pulverizes the 
soil, it is as much fuperior to the hoe for all smalt drill 
culture as the mowers and reapers are to the scythe and 
cradle. The Seed SOUH r is the most perfect small seed drill 
we have seen. It bowb Beet, Parenlp, and othor diffiqult ! 
seeds, with the greatest regularity, and it is specially 
adapted to sowing Onion seed at the rate of 4, 5, or 6 
pounds to the acre. It is readily attached to the Culti- 
vator. The Strawberry Gutter takes off the runners and 
at the same time cultivates between the rows. After 
another year's trial of these implements on our own 
grounds, and the entire satisfaction they have given to all 
who ordered them of us as premiums, we offer them again, 
and recommend them as being all the inventor claims, — 
"the best in the world." For 10 subscribers at $1.50, or 
65 at $1.00. we will give the Cultivator and Weeder and 
Strawberry Cutter, price, $12.00 For 22 at $1.50, or 75 
at $1.00, we will send the Cultivator and Weeder, and 
Seed Sower, price, $15.00. . . .For 27 at $1 .50. or 90 at $1.00, 
we will send all these implements complete, price, $1S.00. 
Manufactured by Comstock Brothers, East 
Hartiord, Conn., who furnish descriptive circulars 
to all applicants. See cuts in American Agriculturist, 
page 127, 1869, and page 118, 1870. 
No. 5C — The American Submerged 
Pump.— Every family needs a reliable pump, capable 
of raising water easily and rapidly from the bottom of 
the well, be it deep or shallow,— one that is durable, 
that will not get out of order, or be liable to injury from 
frost or gravel. When we add to these the qualities of a 
powerful force-pump, ability to throw water 80 or 70 feet 
from a hose-pipe, and a construction which renders freez- 
ing an impossibility, though it stand out of doors, we 
think we have a family and farm pump which we can con- 
scientiously recommend. No. 1 will raise 20 gallons of 
water a minute. This is the pump offered in the list. No. 
2, 30 to 35 gallons. No. 3 will raise 2 bbls. per minute 
from an ordinary well ; and there are larger sizes. Either 
of these pumps will be furnished for the same number of 
subscribers required for other Premiums of the same price. 
The pumps have what is called water packing, that is, no 
packing atall ; the pump is set in the well, and nothing 
but the perpendicular brake and spout appear above the 
platform. Further information, Circulars, and Price- 
Lists, may be obtained by addressing the Bridgeport 
manufacturing €0., Bridgeport, Conn. 
No. £57. — I*si aye' j* Patent Pump and 
Sprinkler. —A Hand Watering-Pot, a Greenhouse 
Syringe, a light Force-Pump, and Garden-Engine. It is 
very simple ^n construction, light to carry, easy to oper- 
ate, and adapted to many uses— convenient for washing 
windows or blinds, carriages, horses; watering plants, 
etc. Throws a small stream with considerable force 
about 40 feet. It is so arranged that the stream can be 
instantly changed to drops, spray, or mist. For circulars 
etc., address the patentee and manufacturer, N. Page, 
Jr., Danvers, Mas*. 
No. 5S. — Pstmily Scales.— These scales, 
combining the advantages of counter and platform scales, 
are peculiarly adapted to household purposes. They 
weigh from y 2 ounce to 240 lbs. They have a scoop, or 
pan for weighing flour, sugar and other house stores, and 
a platform for heavier articles, and are just such an appa- 
ratus as is needed for in-door or out-door use, occupying 
less than 2 feet square. These scales are manufactured 
by the well-known Fairbanks & Co., No. 2">2 
Broadway, New York, whose weighing apparatus 
lias long ranked as the standard in all parts of the 
country. Send to them for circulars, if desired 
No. fSO. — Craiulall's Improved 
Building Block* 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 unequaled. The 
Blocks are put up in neat boxes, accompanied by a 
large illustrated sheet giving various designs of buildings, 
etc., etc. This is one of the most successful toys ever 
invented. Twenty-five thousand dollars' worth were 
sold Inst year by Orange Judd d6 Co., Sole Agents. 
No. OO. — 1*0 «* fleet Ij ant eras.— A very 
ingenious and valuable Yankee invention — a complete 
Lantern, yet it can be folded into a parcel 3 by 4 inches 
long, and -S£ of an inch in tbickness ; it contains 3 little 
sperm candles, matches, etc., always ready lor use. Made 
by the ITCcrrlam ITIanPjx Company (Julius Ives 
& Co., Agents, No. 37 Barclay St., New York). 
No. 61. — rVew American Cyclo- 
paedia* — We cannot commend this great work too 
highly. We wish it could be placed in every family in 
the country. Scholars at our Academies and Seminaries, 
and members of Library Associations, can easily unite 
their efforts and secure it. Young men should devote 
evenings and spare hours to canvassing for this nvnjnifi- 
cent and useful premium for their own use. Published 
by I>. Apple ton 6c Co., no Grand Street. N Y, 
£^~ The Cyclopaedia is u whole Horary of itself, consisting 
at sixteen very largo octavo volumes, well bound, aver- 
aging SOO large, two-column pages in each book. They 
treat upon over 25,OO0 different subjects. It is hardly 
possible to name any subject, any country, any person of 
note, in past or recent time, concerning which pretty full 
information may not be found in the Cyclopaedia alphabet- 
ically arranged : worth a year's effort in raising subscribers. 
No. 63. — The G resit Dictionary. — 
"Worcester's Large, Pictorial. Unabridged Edition, 
containing 1,854 three-col u 01 11 pages, with a mul- 
titude of illustrative engravings. (The work is a large 
quarto volume.) Most of the thoroughly educated men 
of the country consider this as by far the best Dic- 
tionary in the English Language. It gives the spelling and 
pronunciation of every word in the language with full ex- 
planations, and as a source of general information stands 
next to the Cyclopaedia. The Dictionary can be called for 
at our Office, or be sent by express or otherwise, to any 
part of the country. It should be in every family. It is 
published by Brewer «?i: Tilemton, Boston. 
No*. <$!$, 64. — 'i'lae Emnelan Grape. 
— This remarkable grape is now attracting much atten- 
tion, being a beautiful black grapeof the first quality, and 
ripening some time before the Delaware. It has already 
been planted in many different sections of the country, 
from the Atlantic to west of the Mississippi, and its suc- 
cess has been most flattering. It has proved, generally, 
vigorous and hardy. The quality of the fruit is, in our 
judgment, as good as any variety with which we are fa- 
miliar, except it he the lona. We are convinced that this 
grape is worthy of general trial, and we shall take much 
interest in seeing its true merits developed. We have 
made arrangements with Messrs. Hasbrouck & Bushnell, 
of lona, near Peekskill, N. Y., who have the original 
stock of the vines, to supply us with No. 1 and Extra 
Vines for Premiums. These vines will be of really No. 
1 and extra quality, and will be sent by mail, postage 
paid, or boxed, by express, the receiver paying express 
charges only. Orders received too late for sending this 
fall will be filled as soon as it is safe in the spring. 
No. 65. — ]>onl>le IBsir»oon Horse 
Hay-Fork.— Any good Horse Hay-Fork is almost a 
necessity in these days of high wages; it is one of the, 
real labor-saving implements of the day. and that farmer 
who fails to adopt it, will fail to reap the profit for his 
labor which he ought to have. Harris' Double Harpoon 
Fork is a most excellent one, as we know by experience 
and observation, and we therefore place it in our Rreminm 
List. Let any hay grower, who is too doubtful about the 
value of snch an implement to invest money in it, gather 
a list of IS subscribers this fall or winter, and get an 
implement free, and our word for it, he will feel well re- 
paid when the busy hard work conies on in the hay field. 
Descriptive Circulars will be sent to ail applicants hy 
the "Pennock manufacturing Company," 
Kcnnctt Square JP, O., Cliesler Co., Pa. 
IVos. 66 to 76.— Volumes of the 
American Agriculturist (Unbound). — These 
amount to a large and valuable Library on all matters 
pertaining to the Farm, Garden, and Household, and con- 
tain more varied information on tl^esc subjects than can 
be obtained in books costing three limes as much. The 
price of the volumes is $1.50 each, at the Office, or $1.75 
if sent by mail, as they must be post-paid. They arc 
profusely Illustrated, the engravings used in them having 
alone cost at least $60,000. Those obtaining premiums for 
less than thirteen volumes can select auy volumes desired, 
from XVI. to XXIX. inclusive. For ordinary use, the 
sets of numbers unbound will answer quite well. 
Now. 77 to )*»?. — !RoBiiE4l Toliinicsof 
the Agriculturist.— These are thesameas Nos, 6G 
to 70 above, but are neatly bound in uniform style, and 
cost us more for binding and postage. S«'nt post-paid. 
Xon. 8S to 5>J>. — G004I Libraries. — 
Iu these premiums, we offer a choice of Rook* for 
the Farm, Garden, aud Mouseholtl. The per- 
son entitled to any one of the premiums S8 to Oil may 
select any books desired from tholisl of our hooks publish- 
ed monthly in the American Agriculturist, to the amount 
of the premiums, and the books will bo forwarded, PobI 
or Express paid. $SG or $50 worth of books pertninimr to 
the farm will give the boys new ideas, set them In think- 
ing and observing, trad thus enable them to make their 
heads hdp their hands. Any jrood hook will, in the end. 
be of far more value to a youth than to have an extra acre 
of land on coming to manhood. £-?'" Lot the Farmers 
of a neighborhood unite their efforts nnd fhroncrh these 
premiums get an agricultural Library for general use. 
No. IOO. — (Hpncrnl T.lool* V*irofnitini. 
— Any one pending 35 or more names may select Rooks 
from our list to the amount of 10 rents for each subscrib- 
er sentat Jtl ; or so cents for each name sen) nt $1.20; 
orfio cents for each name at $1 '-^ Phis iflTfcr ittisonfy 
for clubs of 25 or more. The books will be sent by mail or 
express, prepaid through by us. 
