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AMERICAS AGRICULTURIST. 
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Robert Veitch & Sons, New Haven. Conn.—Various 
novelties besides the standard seeds, with a.compact but 
very full list of greenhouse and other plants. 
FLORISTS. 
Paul Butz <fc Sons, New Castle. Pa.—Besides the 
general collection, a long list of novelties. Also a whole¬ 
sale catalogue. 
Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.— 
The plant catalogue is appended to that of seeds, and is 
.remarkably full, including many novelties. 
Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass.—Offers North 
.American plants in great variety, shrubs, ferns, etc. 
Important Notice 
TO 
ADVERTISERS, 
Contributors and Correspondents. 
The immense Edition of the American Agricultur¬ 
ist requires it to be sent to press at even a still 
THE PERKINS’ 
WIND MILL. 
Was the first solid Wheel Wina 
Mill that governed itself success 
fully. The Best in the market 
for the last 10 years. For Beauty, 
Strength, Durability, and Power it haB no 
equal. Warranted to stand any storm in 
which other substantial buildings stand. 
Send for circular with full description and 
prices. Perkins’ Wind Mill & Axe 
Co., Mishawaka, Ind. 
W. A. Harkett, Dubuque, Iowa.—A full list, includ¬ 
ing several varieties now sent out for the first time. 
Joseph Tabuby, Wellesley, Mass.—A special list of 
his new Hybrid Carnations. 
W. B. Woodruff, Westfield, N. J.—Bedding and other 
flowers and vegetable plants. 
NURSERIES AND SMALL FRUITS. 
C. H. Allen, Carbondale, Ill.—Small fruits in general, 
wholesale list. 
H. S. Anderson, Union Springs, N. Y.—A descriptive 
and wholesale list of general nursery stock; and special 
circular of the Duchess, a new white grape. 
Francis C. Biddle, Chad’s Ford. Dela. Co., Pa.—A 
neat and compact list of a full stock in all departments. 
Bush & Son & Meissner, Bushberg, Jefferson Co., 
Mo.—Besides the regular catalogue arranged as usual, a 
list of many novelties classified according to origin. 
Joseph D. Fitts, Providence, R. I.—A special descrip¬ 
tive list of strawberries, old and new. 
Gallagher & Gauthier, Beaconsfield. P. Quebec, 
also Montreal.—Grapes and other small fruits with useful 
directions for cultivation. 
Thos. Jackson, Portland, Me.—Fruit and ornamental 
'trees, including evergreens, old and young. 
P. F. Jeffrey&Bro., Hempsted(L. I.)N.Y.—General 
nursery stock and vegetable plants. 
W. W. Johnson, Snow Flake, Antrim Co., Mich.— 
Small fruits and tree seedlings, including evergreens. 
J. W. Manning, Reading. Mass.—Lists of specialties 
supplementary to the genera] catalogue. 
Parsons & Sons Company, Flushing, N. Y.—An ex¬ 
ceedingly neat catalogue of one of the most remarkable 
collections of ornamental trees, etc., to be found in this 
or any other country, also a fruit list. 
James H. Ricketts, Newburgh, N. Y.—Descriptions 
of several of his remarkable seedlings now offered, with 
illustrations; also peaches, strawberries, etc. 
F. Walker & Co,, New Albany, Ind.—General fruit 
and ornamental stock. 
J. B. Wild & Bros, Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., Mo.—General 
list of fruits, with some new and rare kinds, also orna¬ 
mental trees, greenhouse plants, etc. 
LIVE STOCK. 
John A. Cole, Hurtisford, Wis., and Jewell & Cole, 
Milton, Mo., Issue jointly a catalogue of Poland China 
and Suffolk Swine, with pedigrees of breeding stock. 
E. W. Davis, Oneida, N. Y.—Breeder of improved 
Cheshire swine. 
J. F. Shaffer, Macungie, Lehigh Co., Pa.—High class 
poultry, including White Holland Turkeys. 
IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY, ETC. 
W. D. Andrews &Bro., 229 Broadway, N. Y.— History 
of and legal decisions as to the American Driven Well. 
Belcher & Taylor, Chicopee Falls, Mass. A great 
variety of implements for general and special culture, 
with abundant illustrations. 
A. & F. Brown, Nos. 57-61 Lewis St., N. Y. City. 
Shafting, pulleys, and other machinery in great variety. 
J. T. Budd, Wilmington, Del.—An illustrated account 
of “ Garden and Farm Lands of the Peninsula." 
Jas. A. Campbell, Harrison, Ohio.—Campbell's-Corn 
and Seed Drills with Hilling Attachment. 
John S. Carter, Syracuse, N. Y.—An illustrated list 
of machinery, etc., used in cheese and butter factories. 
Champion Machine Co., Springfield, Ohio.—A history 
and description of the Champion Mowing and Harvest¬ 
ing Machines, which are now made by six immense fac¬ 
tories. in the U. S. and Canada. 
Lewis Manufacturing Works, Catskill.N.Y.—Lewis’ 
Agricultural Syringe and his Combination Fire Ex¬ 
tinguisher, are fully described and illustrated. 
The Mass. Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass., describe 
the Maynard Breech-Loading Fire Arms in a neat illus¬ 
trated pamphlet. 
Oliver Foster, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., Iowa.—Bees 
and apiarian requisites; comb-fonndation and machine. 
Timothy B. Hussey, North Berwick, Me.—Hlustrates 
and describes his plows, harrows, cultivators, etc. 
James Lbffel & Co., Springfield, Ohio.—A handsome 
catalogue showing the Bookwalter Engine and James 
Leffel’s Improved Double Turbine Water Wheel. 
Manny & Bauer M'f’g. Co., St. Louis, Mo., hand¬ 
somely illustrate and describe their sugar machinery. 
Nordyke & Marmon Co., Indianapolis, Ind.—This is 
more than a catalogue; it is a treatise on Flour Mill 
Machinery—a wonder in the way of copious illustration. 
L. C. Root & Bro., Mohawk, N. Y.—Bees and Bee¬ 
keeping supplies of every kind. 
E. W. Ross & Co., Fulton, N. Y.— Ensilage cutters of 
various sizes for different powers. 
F. S. Willson, Columbus. 0.—Illustrated description 
of Willson’s Spring Single-Tree. 
POULTRY DEALERS. 
T. B. Dorsey, Anderson P. O., Md.—Choice fowls of 
various breeds. 
Dr.Mayer, Willow St. P.O., Lancaster Co.,Pa.—Light 
Brahmas and a condensed treatise on keeping them. 
H. H. Stoddard, Hartford Conn.—Poultry Bit to pre¬ 
vent feather eating, and various other appliance. 
earlier date than hitherto. 
To secure insertion in JUNE, Advertisements 
must he in hand prior to May 5th, and all matter 
belonging to the Reading Columns before May 2d. 
Great Opportunities 
FOR 
BARGAINS IN FARMS. 
Very Valuable Farm Lands For Sale in Colfax and Madi¬ 
son Counties, Nebraska. These lands, or a portion of them, 
will be exchanged for farm lands that are free and clear, in 
the neighborhood of New York City. These lands offer a 
most excellent opportunity to persons going west. They 
are among the most valuable in Nebraska and will be sold 
at very reasonable rates. Also for sale or exchange a 
dairy farm of 100 acres, all stocked, in Orange County, New 
York. For full particulars address G. VV. FISH, 
Box M., Station D., N. Y. City Post Office. 
RISJ* PIPE STOjvii7"~ 
I will send good blocks of the celebrated Minnesota Pipe 
Stone, post paid, for 25 cts. each, or 5 for $1. "With a sharp 
knife this stone can he carved into books, rings, charms, 
and other beautiful ornaments, by persons of ordinary In¬ 
genuity. I will send splendid paper weights, made of t he 
best quality of this stone, prepaid and registered for$l each. 
3 ct. stamps taken for less amounts than $1. Address 
GILES FARMIN, Little Rock, Nobles Co., Minnesota. 
B 
AMERICAN 
UTTER WRAPP 
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T g?&iU! Made of Waxed Paper. 
After two years' test thousands are using and recommend¬ 
ing them as Superior In all respects to butter rae§. 
Universally admitted to be entirely satisfactory and very 
economical to use. Ask your grocer for them, and if he 
hasn’t them in store, we will send a sample package of 500 
sheets, size 9x12 inches, by mail, prepaid, to any address, on 
receipt of $1.00. Satisfaction guaranteed or money re¬ 
funded. Originated and manufactured only by 
Samples sent on (GARRETT & BUCHANAN, 
receipt of S-cent { Nos. 3, 5 and 7 Decatur St., 
stamp. ( Philadelphia, Pa. 
FERTILIZERS. 
The Undersigned manufacture, at their Abattoir, 
PURE DRIED BLOOD, 
the cheapest and best FERTILIZER for land. Will sell in 
Small Lots at Reasonable Prices. 
O, STAH1.NECKER& SON, 
Foot of West 41st St., New York City. 
GRIND YOUR BONE-MEAL. 
CRUSH your own oyster shells in the 
$5 HAND MILL. Will crush a peck in 
13 minutes. Illustrated circulars and 
testimonials furnished. 
FRANK WILSON, 
44 Delaware St., Easton, Pa. 
25 VERBENAS FOR Sl.OO. 
12 Coleus for $1.00. 10 Tuberoses for $1.00. Send for cata¬ 
logue of Novelties in Greenhouse and Bedding Plants, 
Bulbs, Ferns, etc. E. S. MILLER, Wading River. 
N. Y. Name paper. 
Roofing Oil, 40c. Order Color Cards. 
CO., 167 Maiden Lane, New York. 
EUREKAl PA 
iglish 
UNT 
ft 1 I! iTtl S“ s IMPKOYED HOOT BEElt PACKAGE, 25 CTS. 
BcX B SsP §L Makes five gallous of a delicious and sparkling 
B S B Bi beverage,—wholesome and temperate. Sold by 
druggists, or sent bv mail on roee^t of 25 cts. Address, CHAS. 
K. HIRES. Manufacturer, 48 N. Del. AV., Philadelphia, Pa. 
HIGH CLASS CHICKENS FOR SALE. 
At the great Fairs and Exhibitions of 1880 our stock won 
127 1st, 2d and Special Premiums (seeawards) at “Waverly,” 
“Mineola,” “Mt. Holly,” “Newark,” and “River Head." 
Light Brahmas, Dark Brahmas, Partridge and Black Cochins, 
Houdans. White Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, and Pekin 
Ducks. Many of the above Winning Birds are now for sale. 
Also Eggs for Hatching, $3 per IS, $5 per 26. 
R IN DELL & FAIRSERVICE, Newark, N. J. 
•ieties of 
r circu- 
N. Y. 
Steel Barb Wire Fencing, 
GALVANIZED OR PAINTED. 
Shows the exact size of our wire and barbs, except that 
the barbs are six inches apart, and not 3*4, as shown in 
Cut. One pound measures 15 feet in length. 
PUT UP ON SPOOLS OF ABOUT IOO POUNDS. 
The use of Barbed Wire for Fencing is no longer an experiment, hut an 
acknowledged necessity, as over one hundred thousand miles of it were put up last 
year, and we confidently expect twice the quantity will be used this year, there 
being no other material anywhere near as cheap, lasting, or effective. 
CANNOT BE INJURED BY FIRE, WIND, OR WATER, 
AND WILL LAST A CENTURY, 
IT HOES NOT INJURE CATTLE. 
Estimating Wire at 12c. a lb. and Wood Posts at 1 Oc. each, a 
Fence of Four Lines of Wire can be made for 60c. a Rod. 
Or with Galvanized Iron Posts, a Perfect and Ever¬ 
lasting,' Fence for One Dollar a Hod. Ask 
your OTercliant for our Wire, or 
write to us direct. 
We also manufacture STAPLES, POST HOLE DIGGERS, WIRE STRETCHERS 
and CUTTERS, IRON POSTS, etc. 
CIRCULARS and SAMPLES BY MAIL to any PART of the WORLD. 
THE CELEBRATED 
Eureka Post Hole Digger. 
Work done five times Quicker and Easier than by the old 
way. No Clogging. No Knee Work. No Back Ache. 
Price, $3.50, delivered to any part of United States. 
IOWA BARB WIRE CO., 
99 JOHN STREET, N. Y., U. S. A. 
