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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[December, 
Full Descriptions 
of all the Premiums, are given in our October number, 
which will be mailed free to all applicants. Head over 
the descriptions, and you will find many desirable 
articles— indeed all arc desirable. "We have room in this 
paper only for the following DESCRIPTIVE NOTES : 
Hfos. 8, 9, lO, 11— Pocket fctaftvet;. 
— here's for the Boys and Girls !— These Premiums 
are among: the most pleasing and useful that we have ever 
offered. Every boy, and girl, too, wants a pocket knife. 
Wc give them an opportunity to obtain a most valuable 
one for merely a little effort. These knives are made 
by Messrs. Smith & Clark, Bronxville, N. 
'Vo-, whose work is equal to any done in this country or 
Europe. No. S is a neat, substantial Knife, with three 
blades and buck-horn handle. No. 9 is a still finer 
article, with four blades and buck-horn handle. No. 10 
16 an elegant Knife, with four blades and shell handle. 
No. 11 isaLady's Pocket Knife, a beautiful article, with 
four blades and shell handle. 
No. IS.— A Xea Set.— This premium has 
given the greatest satisfaction, for the last four years. 
There are six pieces ; viz. A Coffee-Pot, two Teapots, a 
Creamer, Sugar and Slop Bowl— all of beautiful, uniform 
pattern, new style, with raised ami embossed figure work. 
They are not the common silver-washed articles, but the 
best triple plate, the foundation being white metal, so as 
not to show, even when the heavy silver coating may 
chance to be worn off in any spot by long, hard usage. — 
These sets are made by the Lucius Hart Manu- 
facturing Co., ofNos. 4 and G Stirling Slip, 
New \ ork City, and are warranted by them to be of 
the best triple plate; and each piece bears their stamp. 
Mr. Hart, " the veteran Sunday-school man," has been 
in the same place and business for nearly a quarter of a 
century. We have known him and his work for many 
years, and take pleasure in commending and guaranteeing 
its value to be as represented. The amount of silver up- 
on plated ware depends wholly upon the will and integri- 
ty of the manufacturer. "We could give nearly as good- 
looTdng plated ware for less than half the money. 
Zio. 13.— Casters ami Wnitoi-Cakc 
Basket Combined.— This is a new pattern, both 
novel and beautiful. It can be used as large, showy 
Casters, with six cut-glass bottles, or be instantly changed 
into complete Casters, with Call-Bell, and a separate 
Cake or Fruit Basket, with a colored glass dish inside. 
Every one receiving it will be delighted. It is from the 
same makers as No. 12, of same metal, plating, etc. 
No. 14. — Cake Basket.— A new pat- 
tern, canoe shaped, nicely chased and very taking. It is 
from the same makers and of equally good quality as the 
two preceding premiums; is a beautiful table ornament. 
No. 15. — 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 pieces, which can all be taken 
apart for washing. From same house as No. 12. 
No. 20.— Child's Cnp.-A beautiful gift 
for the little one-year-old. 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 keep-sake, 
Nos. 31, 23, 33.— Gtolrt Pens : with ever- 
pointed Pencils, in. extension, coin-silver cases. — Premium 
No. 21 contains the best No. 4 Gold Pen ; and No. 22 the 
best No. 6 Gold Pen, which is the same style, but larger. 
No. 23 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 arc made by Geo. IF. 
Hawkes, No. 64 Nassau St., and have obtained 
a wide and good reputation. We have known the maker 
and his goods for many years, and can recommend them. 
Ufo. 341.— ladies' Fine Gold Pen, 
in Rubber Case, Gold Mounted, with Screw Extension, 
and Gold Ever-pointed Pencil. A beautiful present for a 
lady teacher or friend. Same makers as above. 
Nos. 33, 33, 34.— Sewing; Machines. 
"A good Sewing Machine lightens the labor and promotes 
the health and happiness of those at home. 11 We offer a 
choice of three of the best of the leading machines, all of 
which have been thoroughly Jested in our own families, 
and give entire satisfaction. While all are valuable, each 
has some excellence peculiar to itself. The Grover & 
Baker Machine is remarkable for the elasticity of its 
stitch, which is at the same time very firm and durable. 
The structure of the seam is such that, though it be cut 
or broken at intervals of only a few stitches, it will nei- 
ther open, run, nor ravel. It sews directly from two spools. 
without rewinding The Florence Machine makes 
different stitches, each being alike on both sides of 
the fabric. One of its special advantages is that it has 
the reversible feed nwtion, which enables the operator, by 
simply turning a thumb-screw, to have the work run 
either to the right or left, to stay any part of the seam, or 
fasten the ends of seams without turning the fabric. The 
Willcox & Gibbs Machine excels in the exceeding 
simplicity of its construction. Very little instruction and 
ingenuity are required to understand the few parts of 
which it is composed, and their use ; and there is no ex- 
cuse for getting it out of order, until the parts are fairly 
worn out. One of its strongest recommendnrions is the 
ease with which it is worked, taxing-the strength of the 
operator less than other machines. All these machines 
have constantly increasing sales, showing the public esti- 
mate of their value. Either of them will prove a great 
treasure in any household ; worth more than $500. The 
$500, at 7 per cent interest, would yield, less taxes, about 
$32. Most families require at least four months of steady 
hand-sewing a year, costing, if all hired, not less than 
$24 a month, board included, or $96 a year. With a 
Sewing Machine, a woman can sew more in one month 
than in four months by hand. Here is a clear saving of 
$72. But far above this— the everlasting " Stitch, stitch, 
stitch," the bending over the work, and the loss of sleep, 
have brought tens of thousands to early graves. Wc say 
to every man, get your wife a Sewing Machine, even if 
you have to sell a favorite horse or an acre or two of 
laud — get the Sewing Machine any way. If you can get 
one through our premium list — well ; but get the machine. 
— No charge for boxing the machines. They go safely as 
freight. Send for circulars, giving full instructions, to 
Grover & ISaUcr Mf»g Co., 405 Broadway, N. Y. 
Florence Sewing M'ne Co., 505 Broadway, N. Y. 
Willcox «!- Gibbs HI l" ? g Co., 05S Broadway, N. Y. 
iVo.30— Clothes Wringing; Machine. 
— A very useful, time-saving, strength- saving, clothes- 
saving implement, that should be in every family. The 
wringing of clothes by hand is hard upon the hands, 
arms, and chest, and the twisting stretches and breaks 
the fibres with lever power. With the Wringing Ma- 
chine, the garments are passed rapidly between elastic 
rollers, which press the water out better than hand wring- 
ing, and as fast as one can pick up the articles. 
We have given thousands of these premiums, with almost 
universal. satisfaction. They an; made by the Metro- 
politan Washing machine Co., Middlefield, Ot. 
I\o« -10. —A Crooal WateH.— The Watches 
made by the American Watcli Co., Waltham, 
Mass., have peculiarities of excellence which place 
them above all foreign rivalry. The substitution of 
machinery for hand labor has been followed not only 
by greater simplicity, but by a precision in detail, 
and acenracy and uniformity in their time-keeping 
qualities, which by the old method of manufacture arc 
unattainable. A smoothness and certainty of movement 
are secured which proceed from the perfect adaptation of 
every piece to its place. The extent of the Waltham 
establishment, the combination of skilled labor, with ma- 
chinery perfect and ample, enables them to offer watches 
at lower rates than any other manufacturers. Their 
annual manufacture is said to be double that of all other 
makers in this country combined, and much larger than 
the entire manufacture of England. The mechanical im- 
provements and valuable inventions of the last fifteen 
years, whether home or foreign in their origin, have been 
brought to their aid, and the presence of over 400,000 
Waltham Watches iu the pockets of the people is the 
best proof of the public approval. We offer a Silver watch, 
jeweled, with chronometer balance, warranted by this 
Company as made of the best materials in the best manner, 
and in pure coin-silver u hunting" case; weight 3 oz. 
This watch we offer as one of our Premiums, with the ful- 
lest confidence. Upon the movement of each of these 
watches will be engraved, "American Agriculturist. 
Made by the American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass." 
No. -fit.— Ladies* Fine Oold Watcli. 
—This elegant Premium will delight our friends who 
"may receive it. Our arrangement with the American 
Watcli Co. (see No. 40 above) includes these beautiful 
gold watches. They are full jewelled, in 18-carat " hunt- 
ing" cases, warranted to be made of the best materials, 
and possessing every requisite for a reliable Time Keep- 
er. Upon the movement of each Premium Watch will 
be engraved "Asi. Agriculturist. Made by the 
Am. Watch Co., Waltham, Mass." 
No. 46.— Chest of &oo<l Tools.— We 
continue through the special favor of Messrs. Patter- 
son Brothers, of 27 Park Row, the offer of 
chests of the very fast quality of tools, of kinds and prices 
named below. Similar tools could be purchased for 
half the money, but these are all A. No. 1, for practical 
nse, and worth a dozen common articles. For this we 
have the guarantee of Messrs. Patterson, which is amply 
sufficient for us, and for all who know them. Any of 
these tools may be ordered of them. We make np only 
a single premium, which contains a full assortment for all 
common purposes. The tools are of regular size, and but 
few additions would be required for a Journeyman Car- 
penter. The assortment wc offer is as follows : 1 Tool 
Chest, $8; 1 Jack Plane, $1.75; 1 Smooth Plane, $1.50; 
lFore Plane, $2.25: 1 Handsaw, 22 in., $1.75; 1 Com- 
pass Saw, 10 in., 50c; Compass, 6 in., 37c; 1 Adze-eye 
Hammer, No. 4, $1.25 ; 1 Hatchet, No. 2, 90c. ; 1 Draw 
Knife, 7 in., $1.12; 1 Try Square, 6 in., 70c; 1 Bevel. 
8 in., 75c; 1 Chalk Line and Spool, 30c; 1 Mallet, 30c; 
1 Pair of Pliers (steel), 5 in., 60c; 1 Pair of Calipers, 4 
in., 36c; 1 Brace, No. 2, $2.25 ; 1 Auger bit, ca. % in. 30c; 
Y 2 in. 32c; % in. 45c; 1 in. 60c; 1 Center bit, ea. y % in. 
21c; Kin., 23c.; 1 in - 25c.; 1& in., 35c; 1% in., 40c; 
6 Gimlet bits, assorted, 90c; 3 Gimlet bits, assorted, 33c; 
1 Screw-driver bit, 25c; 1 Flat Countersink, 25c; Rose, 
do., 25c; Snail, do., 25c; 1 Octagon Reamer, 30c; 1 Taper 
bit, 30c.; 1 Screw-driver in Handle, ea. 3 in., 30c; 6 in., 
50c; 1 Gouge in Handle, ea., y 2 in., 50c; 1 hi., 70c; 1 
Chisel in Handle, ea., % in., 30c; y 2 in., 35c; % in., 40c. 
1 in., 50c; l\i in., 60c; 1 Framing Chisel, ea., % in., 
$1; 1 in., $1.10; 1^ in., $1.20; 1 Auger, ea., % in., 70c; 
1 in., 80c; 1J£ in., 90c; 1 Set Brad-awls in Handles, $1.35; 
1 Rule, 2 feet, 25c; 1 Saw File, ea., 4 in., 14c; 5 in., 17c; 
1 Flat File, S in., 30c; 1 Wood Rasp, 50c; 1 Soldering 
Copper, 60c; Solder, Nails, etc, $1.25;=$45.O0. 
I\os. 50, 51,-Mercurial Baronie- 
ters.— Woodruff's Patent, made by Cli as. Wilder, 
Peterboro, N. Bf. 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 t/ieir 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 
Vernier. 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 lis this instrument is of more real 
value, in a business way, than the interest on several 
hundred dollars. It more tharijjays its cost evert year ! 
No. ©3.— The Great B>k'iiowary. — 
Worcester's Large, Pictorial, Unabridged Edition, 
containing 1,854 tlirce-colniiB ii 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 
nest to the Cyclopedia. The Dictionary can be called for 
at our Office, or be sent 'by express or otherwise, to auy 
part of the country. It should be in every family. It is 
published by Brewer &s Tileston, Boston. 
I\os. 66 to 7<S.— YoIiiMies of tlie 
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 these subjects than can 
be obtained in books costing three times as much. The 
price of the volumes is $1.50 each, at the Office, or $1.75 
il sent by mail, as they must be post-paid. Tlley are 
profusely Illustrated, J:he engravings used in them having 
alone cost at least $(50,000. Those obtaining premiums for 
less than thirteen volumes can select any volumes desired, 
from XVI. to XXIX. inclusive. For ordinary use, the 
sets of numbers unbound will answer quite well. 
HJos. 77 to 87.— Ifiound Volumes oi" 
the Agriculturist.— These are the same as Nos. 0G 
to 76 above, but are neatly bound in uniform style, and 
cost us more for binding and postage. Sent post-paid. 
N«s. 88 to 9».-€loo(l Lini-arles.— 
In these premiums, we offer a choice of Books for 
the Farm, Garden, and Mousehold. The per- 
son entitled to any one of the premiums SS to !J0 may 
select any books desired from the list of our books publish- 
ed monthly in the American Agriculturist, to the amount 
of the premiums, and the books will be forwarded, Post 
or Express paid. $25 or $50 worth of books pertaining to 
the farm wil. give the boys new ideas, set them to think- 
ing and observing, and thus enable them to make their 
heads help their hands. Any good book will, in the end, 
be of far more value to a youth than to have an extra acre 
of land on coming to manhood. E5f" Let the Farmers 
of a neighborhood unite their efforts and through these 
premiums get an agricultural Library for general use. 
I\o. 100. — General BSoolk Premium. 
— Any one sending 25 or more names may select Books 
from our list to the amount of 10 cent3 for each subscrib- 
er sent at $1 ; or 30 cents for each name sent at $1.20; 
or 60 cents for each name at $1.50. Tliis offer is only ' 
for clubs of 25 oi more. The books will be sent by mail or 
express, prepaid through by its. 
