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AMERICAN AGKIOTTLTUKIST. 
[March, 
Special Proposition! 
We will send by MAIL, 
postage paid, a 3 I, IS. 
PACKAGE of our celebrated 
SUN-SUN CHOP TEA on re¬ 
ceipt ot $2.50. It is tbe 
FINEST imported BLACK 
TEA, willi a GREEN TEA 
flavor. Warranted to SUIT 
ALL TASTES. Parties 
wishing to test it before buy¬ 
ing in quantity we will send 
SAMPLE on receipt of 6 
CENTS. Postage - stamps 
taken. SPECIAL TERMS 
ON LARGE ORDERS. Par¬ 
ticulars iree. 
The Great AierKan TeaCo., 
IMPORTERS, 
31 and 33 VESEY ST., 
P.O.Box 4235, New York. 
LANDS and HOMES 
IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI. 
1,000,000 acres well watered Timber and Prairie Lands 
along the line of the St. Louis and San Francisco R. R. for 
sale at from $2.50 to $8,00 per acre on seven years’ time. 
Excellent for Stock, Fruit and Farming. The best Tobacco 
region in the West. Short winters, convenient markets, 
superior schools, low taxes, healthful climate, good society. 
Free transportation from St. Louis to purchasers of land. 
Send for Maps and Circulars. 
W. H. COFFIN. Land Commissioner, 
TEMPLE BUILDING, ST. LOUIS, MO. 
St, Paul, Minneapolis & lanitola Railway 
Oilers for sale at very low prices and on easy terms, 
3,000,000 ACRES of the most fertile lands in Minnesota, 
mostly situated in the far famed 
RED RIVER VALLEY 
of the North. The Great 
WHEAT G-iLRI3EKr 
of the World. Three dollars per acre allowed to settlers for 
breaking and cultivation. Large descriptive pamphlets and 
maps mailed free. Address 
D. McKINLAY, Land Com’r., St. Paul, Minn. 
OVE R 
1,000,000 
ACRES 
OFTHE 
CHOICEST. 
AND 
Mild Climate. Productive Soil. Low Prices. 
Easy Terms. Special inducements to actual 
settlers. For Maps, Circulars, &c., giving par¬ 
ticulars free, address 
THOmflS ESSEX, 
Land Commissioner) 
Little ltoek. Ark. 
W. A. KENDALL, 
Ass't Land Commissioner, 
oth & Market Sts.,St. Louis, Mo, 
20<i MARYLAND FARMS, u AloS?. 30 
Near railroad and navigable Salt-water (with all its lux¬ 
uries), in Talbot Co., Md. Climate mild and healthy. Titles 
good. New Pamphlet and Map showing location , free. 
Address 0. E. SHAN AH AN, Atty., Easton, Md. 
PACIFIC RY. LI 
IN NEBRASKA. 
Fertile Soil, Long Sum¬ 
mers, Short Winters. 
Special Inducements to Land Seekers. 
Those going West will find it to their advantage 
to send for information, which will be mailed free. 
Apply to LEAVITT BURNHAM, 
Land Commissioner U. P. Ry. Co., 
Omaha, Neb. 
(J®- Refer to this advertisement, _iFii 
FARMS. 
150 Delaware Fruit and Grain 
Farms cheap. Catalogues free. 
A. P. GRIFFITH, Smyrna, Del. 
CALIFORNIA LANDS, 
large or small tracts; homes or investments, for sale by 
McAFEE BROTHERS, 202 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
W ASHINGTON CO., MISSOURI.-Fine Bine Grass 
Lands. A splendid Fruit Country. The Dairymen’s 
and Wool Grower’s Paradise. Well watered and healthy. 
50,000 acres of land for sale. Farms in sizes to suit. Address, 
JAMES S. EVANS, Caledonia, Mo. 
F ive hundred Virginia farms and 
MILLS for Sale or Exchange. Write for free 
Catalogue. R. B. CHAFFIN & CO., Richmond, Va. 
M ARYL AND FARMS $7 to $25 peraere. Short 
winters, breezy summers, healthy climate. Cata¬ 
logues free. H. P. CHAMBERS, Federalsburg, Md. 
0 _ SUBSTANTIAL FARMER S.^Gelhstocked 
Milk and Sheep Farm, near New York, to rent or let 
on equal shares. For particulars, address, with note of age, 
family, references, and available means. 
J. G. BECK, Jr„ 248 Canal St„ New York City. 
SILKS, 
VELVETS, 
DRESS GOODS, 
SUITS, 
CLOAKS, 
INFANTS’ OUTFITS, 
ULSTERS, 
SHAWLS, 
WRAPS, 
HOSIERY, 
CLOTHS, 
BOYS’ CLOTHING, 
CLOAKINGS, 
UNDERWEAR, 
FRINGES, 
BUTTONS, 
GLOVES, 
HANDKERCHIEFS, 
LACES, 
EMBROIDERIES, 
INSERTINGS, 
RIBBONS, 
UPHOLSTERY GOODS, 
HOUSEKEEPING 
GOODS, 
Etc., Etc., Etc. 
DRY GOODS 
BY MAI L OR E XPRESS. 
lln Silks, we have thousands of dollars’ worth of makes 
known to wear well, at moderate prices—sometimes job 
lots very cheap. In Dress Goods, our assortment of novelties 
and staples was never better. We have cheap hut good 
fabrics, to as high as you wish to pay. The Paris novelties 
are unusually attractive. In Cloaks and Ulsters, we are 
told we have the best assortment in Philadelphia. In 
Ladies’ Underwear, the exhibit is unrivaled, while the 
Upholstery display was never better. Gloves, Handker¬ 
chiefs, etc., etc., in latest colorings and styles. Send for 
OUR “FIRESID E SHOP PING GUIDE.” 
COOPER & CONARD, 
IMPORTERS A.ITX> RETAILERS, 
832,834,836, 838 Market St. 
PHILADELPHIA. 
Established 1852. Mention this paper. 
Roof Cresting aM Finials, 
A Large Variety of Styles. 
WROUGHT IRON and 
WIRE FENCES 
for Residences and Public Grounds, 
E. T. BARNUM, 
Detroit, Mich. 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue, 
stating what is wanted. 
C RANBERRY PLANT ATIOTL-For Sa'e adesira- 
ble Farm of 143 acres at Atco, Camden Co.,N. J„ 20 miles 
from Philadelphia. Camden and Atlantic R. R. within 300 
yards. Fine healthy climate free from all fevers. Small frame 
house, Barn and Storehouse. Soil superior for all small or 
large fruits. 90 acres in large and small timber. All in full 
hearing, 19 acres in Cranberries, iy acres in Vineyard, 250 
tine Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, etc. A good opportunity for 
any one familiar with Cranberries or Small Fruits. For par¬ 
ticulars, apply to the Proprietor, W. H. McGRATH, 1727 
Hamilton St..Philadelphia, or on the premises to Benjamin 
Bates, Manager. 
FO RtSAiE ATTOtfE^PER ACRE OH 
EASY TERMS. FREE PARE & LO WERE/GH T 
TO PORCHA SERS. FOR GUIDE CONTAINING 
MFPatr FULL IN FORMA T/ON. A OGRESS : 
Cf-f A 3". -iEV-SV7V7/V"7 C? PJ S', 
LANE) COMP C.S<MIM.R.yC///CAGO,ILL. 
IVAA VA. FARMS and MILLS for Sale and 
r-v| Ha B Exchange. Write for catalogue. 
Ml/V/ H. L. STAPLES & CO., Richmond, Va. 
IOWA 
For Sale by the 
Iowa R. It. Land Co. 
Over 1,000,000 Acres 
of Choice Farming Lands in 
the INear West. 
FARMS 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 
Branch Office, 92 Randolph St., Chicago, Ill. 
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