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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
Imperial Egg Food. 
(Trade Mark.) 
Patented February 25, 1875. 
Will make your Hens lay. Permanently benefits lay¬ 
ing Hens, Moulting Fowls, and Young Stock. It 
makes the Poultry yard the best paying part of tlie farm. 
Packages sent prepaid for 5Uc. and $ 1 .U 0 . Twenty-five pound 
kegs, by freight, $6.25. Special arrangements with freight and ex¬ 
press companies enable us to obtain very low rates for distant 
orders. Sold by Agricultural Stores, Grocers. Seedsmen, and 
Druggists. CHARGES It. ALIEN & CO., 
216 State Street, Hartford, Conn. 
Wholesale Agents: 11. K. Bliss & Sons, New York.—Benson, 
Aiaule & Co., Philadelphia.—H. B. Arnold & Co., Boston.—O. C. 
Swain, San Francisco. 
Patented May 28th, 1878. 
The Patent Sel!4eting Oew bilker M’fg Co. 
Every one who owns a cow should have one of our wonderful Milkers. 
A child can use them. Sent free to any part ot the United States on receipt 
of $2. Send for our Illustrated Pamphlet on the Cow, containing sectional 
views of a cow’s teats and hag dissected and scientifically explained, by 
Drs. White and Wilson of this city. Sent free to any address. 
GEO. KING, president. 
Office, 575 SSroadway, New York. 
Cow Milker. 
SENT FOR $1,00 PER SET, PRE-PAID, BY MAIL. 
THE NEW UNIVERSAL COW MILKER is warranted to 
MILK BETTER than any other. It is perfect in every par¬ 
ticular. It holds or starts the milk at pleasure. No bulge, 
rubber, holes, to irritate the teats. Simple, durable, clean, 
and always ready. I. W. PARMENTER, box464; 15Murray 
St., “ Methodist ” Office, N. Y. City. 
POLAND CHINA OR MME HOGS. 
L. L. REED, Auburn, Geauga Co.,Ohio, 
Breeder and Shipper of Cotswold Sheep, 
Magie Hogs, Bronze Turkeys, and all 
the leading kinds of Fancy Poultry. 
Send for Circular, free. 
W. ATI.EE BURPEE & 
CO., 221 Church St., Phila., 
, Pa. P. O. Box 1890, having 
raised a large stock of T/ior- 
07 -- oughbred Pigs and Fancy 
i Poultry, are selling at greatly 
j reduced prices. Also choice 
— Calves, Sheep, and Dogs. 
— Prices and new Illustrated 
Catalogue, with much information, free. 
CHESTER WHITES, 
PREMIUM HEADQUARTERS STOCK. 
Also, Improved Yorkshire and Berkshire 
Pigs, all ages.— 1 thoroughbred Jersey and Ayrshire 
Calves, “ deep butter and milk strains,” a specialty.— 
Scotch Shepherd and other Dogs, bred and for sale by 
__ FRANCIS MORRIS. Philadelphia, Pa. 
Lewis’ Lancashire Swine. 
Have Ho More Hog Cholera I 
These swine have taken first 
premiums in England and this 
.country. White in color, well 
haired, very hardy, healthy, 
small waste, easily fattened, 
very prolific, large size. Send 
for circular. 
W. G. LEWIS, 
Framingham, Mass. 
A FEW SPLENDID 
AYRSHIRE BULLS 
for sale. One and two years old, from the 
BEST OF DAIRY STOCK. 
Also Cows and Heifers: South-Down Sheep, and Berkshire 
Hogs, Collie Dogs, and White Dorking Fowls. 
VVM. CROZIER, ftorthport, N. Y. 
GAME FOWLS. RED IRISH 
SETTERS, 
and Show Carrier Pigeons, shipped by J. C. 
COOPER, Cooper Hill, Limerick, Ireland, winner 
of Gold .Medals at Paris and New York. Bronze Medal 
and Diplomas Centennial, Philadelphia ; also 
Thorough-bred Hounds, Beagles, and other Dogs. J. C. C. 
can likewise select Sheep, Cattle, and Horses for 
clients, having had long and large experience in them. 
P ekin, Aylesbury, and Cayuga 
Ducks, Bronze & NarragansettTurkeys, Light 
Brahmas. Jersey Cattle, A. I. C. C. R., and Cotswolds. 
at low prices. Address W. CLIFT, Mystic Bridge, Ct. 
STOCK FEE! STEAMER. 
SEND FOR CIRCULAR. 
CHAS. Ra ELLIS, 
183 Center Street, New York. 
Thoroughbred and Grade Jerseys. 
I offer for sale, at reasonable prices for tlie quality, 75 
head of thoroughbred and grade Jersey Heifers, and Cows 
of all ages. Also 10 thoroughbred Jersey Bulls, from 2 
months to 4 years of age. My thoroughbreds are not 
equalled by any of the late importations, and my grades re¬ 
commend themselves by their production. I refer to every 
individual who ever purchased an animal of me during the 
30 years I have bred this stock. All animals sold by me are 
guaranteed as represented. For terms, apply in nereon to 
THOMAS FITCH, New Loudon, Conn. 
Hambletonian Horses and Colts , also for sale ; best blood . 
9tli and Samson Streets, Philadelphia. 
Sole Agents for Edward Philip Pa rsons Fowler 
of the Island of Jersey and Southampton, Eng¬ 
land. Importers of 
JERSEY AND GUERNSEY CATTLE. 
S3?" Auction sales in New York October 3d. 
VST For Catalogue, apply as above. 
AMERICAN 
VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
Incorporated under the General Law 
for Incorporation of Colleges, 
Chapter 51, Laws 1870 — Chapter 319, Laws 1848. 
141 West 54th St., betw. 6th & 7th Avs., 
NEW YORK CITY. 
The fourth regular course of lectures will commence in 
October, 1878. Circular and information can be had on ap¬ 
plication to 
A. LIAUTARD, M.B.Y.S., 
Dean of tlie Faculty. 
FARMER’S 
VETERINARY ADVISER. 
Ey Prof. I. LAW, Cornell University, Ithaca,N. Y. 
“ The best work on the diseases of animals in the English 
language.”— Country Gentleman. 
Sent by mail from the Author for $3. 
FINE THOROUGHBRED POULTRY. 
Magrane’s Light Brahmas, also Dark Brahmas, Partridge 
Cochins, and Silver-Laced, White Booted, and Japanese 
Bantams. Bronze, and domesticated Wild Turkeys. 
Our reputation as judges and breeders is ample guarantee 
for excellence of our stock. Eggs in season. $3 per 13. 
MAGRANE Sc FAIRS E R V J C13, 
104 Montclair Aye., Newark, N, J, 
SUNNYSXDE POULTRY FAKM. 
Eggs from the following varieties at $3.00 per setting. 
Brown Leghorns, -Pat. Cochins, Black Cochins, 
White Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, Dark Brahmas. 
A Photograph of the finest Poultry House in the U. S., will 
be sent to any address for 25 cts. 
W. G. TRACY, 
Towanda, Pa. 
PIGS. 
Hall Bros., Ann Arbor, Mich.,breeders of purePoland- 
China, Suffolk, Berkshire, and Essex Pigs. Prices moderate 
and satisfaction guaranteed. 
N. GUILBEftT, 
Evergreen Farm, Gwynedd,- Pa., 
Importer and Breeder of Improved Blooded Live Stock, 
Horses, Cattle, Cotswold and Southdown Sheep,Chester, 
Berkshire and Yorkshire Pigs, best varieties of Geese 
(tame and wild), Ducks, Turkeys, Chickens, Guinea and 
all other Fowl, Deer, Swans, Peacocks, Pigeons, Eggs, 
&c„ at low prices. Best Breeds of Dogs and Maltese 
Cats, Rabbits, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, White Mice, &c. 
Song Birds of all kinds, and Shetland Ponies. 
Fine Milch Cows always on hand. 
Newfoundland Pups for sale. 
Deer, and Swan wanted. 
A NEW AND PERFECT HORSE SHOE. 
MADE OF WEEDED STEEL, AND IRON with 
CONTINUOUS CALK. 
Acknowledged to be the 
best shoe in the world. 
Prevents inter¬ 
fering. Lameness 
usually caused 
by shoeing en¬ 
tirely prevented 
by its use. Trial 
set with nails 
sent on receipt 
of $1.00. 
Send for free 
Illustrated pam¬ 
phlet to 
The John D. Billings Patent Horse Shoe Co., 
265 Broadway, New York. 
Elegant Illustrated Breeder’s Manual 
and Catalogue of Cattle. Sheep, 
and Poultry. Mailed free to 
all. 48 pages, containing much 
useful information, many prac¬ 
tical hints, and full description of 
all tlie breeds. 
150 of as fine, well-marked, high pedigreed, young Berk- 
sliires as can be found in America. All fit for exhibition 
at coming shows. Prices reasonable. Our 8ontli- 
down, Cotswold, and Leicester I.itmbs and Yearl¬ 
ings are «ei> surpassed, 
BENSON, JIAULE & CO., 
333 Cltuiclt St., Philadelphia. 
PICS 
Best & Cheapest 
Buchan’s Cresylic Sheep Dip prevents and 
cures the scab and all parasitic diseases of 
the skin. 
Buchan’s Cresylic Ointment is CERTAIN 
DEATH to the Screw-worm or Grub. 
For further particulars, send for price lists and circulars to 
KIDDER & LAIRD, 83 John St., New York. 
Improved Plymouth Rocks 
B, B. E. Games, Bronze Turkeys, and Pekin Ducks 
of superior merit, for sale at all seasons of the year. 
F. LI. CORBIN, 
Newington Junction, Conn. 
Rock Maple Stock & Poultry Farm. 
Plymouth Rocks and White African Ban¬ 
tams. Pure premium stock for sale at very reasonable 
prices. List of prices free. Remit money through Post 
Office Order or Regislered Letter. 
GEO. H. RATHBUN, Willimantic, Conn. 
for 2 stamps—SendCata. 
logue of Books, Stock, 
Fowls. The latter of 
best strains and pedi¬ 
gree. “Amateur's Man. 
ual ,” or Specific Mating of Thorough-bred Fowls,” 75 cents. 
“Breeding and Management ,” or thorough-breds for prac¬ 
tical use, 50 cts., both for $1 and 4 stamps. Jersey Cattle, 
" ' ' ‘ ’ “ ’ Dogs, Lt. and 7"- " ’ " 
l-DO-IT 
Berkshire Pigs, shepherd Dogs, Lt. ana Dir. Brahmas, P. 
Rocks, Houdan and Leghorn Fowls, Bronze Turkeys and 
Pekin Ducks bred and for sale. Quality is 1st class. 
I. K FELCH, Natick, Mass. 
HIGHEST CLASS. 
Light and Dark Brahmas, Partridge, Buff, and White 
Cochins, White and Brown Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, 
Houdans, Golden Sebright, and B. B.R. G. Bantams.—Pekin, 
Aylesbury, and Rouen Ducks.—My 6tock is unsurpassed. 
My location is central, and desirable for Eastern, Western, 
Southern, and Canada customers. My establishment is 
largest in the world. Prices moderate. Send for new, novel, 
practical, and useful circular. 
GEO. S. JOSSELYN, Fredonia, N. Y. 
For Sale. A few pairs of Chester White Pigs, not akin, 
two months old: bred directly from the best Chester Co. 
stock, $12 per pair. One trio White Holland Turkeys, year 
old, very fine, $12. E. M. Carpenter, Ft. Washington, N.Y. 
Brown Leghorn Fowls. 
They excel in Egg-producing, are Non-setters, 
I will forward young broods of chicks, age from 10 to 21 
days, at $1.00 per chick, after June 1. Guarantee safe arrival 
in a healthy condition. Eggs $1.50 per 13. Send for Circular. 
EDWARD LUTZ, 
Or Emsworth, Pa. 80 Fifth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. 
WHY GO WEST? Send for Delaware 
and Maps. 
v v k- i : Farm Catalogue 
J. F. MANCHA, Dover, Del. 
