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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
March.] 
EXTRA CHOICE, 
35c. per lb. 
All Express Charges Paid on 
SO IBs. and upwards. Direct from 
the Importer to the Consumer. No 
Middlemen. 
CONSUMERS IMPORTING TEA CO. 
TEAS 
P. O. Box 4236. 
8 Church Street, 
New York City. 
The St. Panl anfl Sionx City R.R. Co. 
ARE OFFERING THEIR 
CHOICE LANDS in 
South-western Minnesota and North¬ 
western Iowa, 
at prices ranging from $4 to $6 per acre, on 
the most favorable terms. 
These lands are acknowledged to he superior to any in the 
North-west, being in the great Wheat Belt, the crops of 
Corn, Sorghum, Flax, Hemp, Barley, Rye, and Oats, are 
Very prolific. 
No section of the N. W. offers lands so well adapted for 
STOCK RAISING and DAIRY purposes, being celebrated 
for Its superior Grasses and well watered by Lukes and 
Streams. Climate unsurpassed. For Maps and Pamphlets 
giving lull particulars, address 
Land Department St. Paul & Sionx City 
R.R. Co., St. Paul, Minn. 
MINNESOTA 
^ DAKOTA 
J OVER 1,000,000 ACRES of 
SFINE farming lands 
M —i IN MINNESOTA AND DAKOTA, 
n ' For sale by the WINONA & ST. PETER R. R. CO., 
jj At'from $2 to $6 per Acre, and on liberal terms. 
»*/■% These lands lie in the great wheat belt of the North- 
S^«< West, and are equally well adapted ro the growth of 
lAA other grain, vegetables, etc. The climate is unsur- 
PO passed for healtlifnlness. 
1—J They are Free from Incumbrance. 
Circulars, Maps, etc., containing full informa- 
r tion, sent free. 
CH AS. E. SIMMONS, Land Commissioner, 
Gen’l Offices C. & N.-W. R’y Co., Chicago, Ills. 
Mention this paper in writing. 
IF VOC WANT A FARM OR HOME j 
with independence and plenty in your old-age, the 
BEST-THINS IN THE 7 
is the Atchison. Topeka, and Santa Fe R. R. 
LANDSIN KANSAS 
Circulars with map, giving fuU information, free. 
A. S. JOHNSON. Acting Land Com’r. Topeka. Kan 
HOMES 
IN 
NEAR 
THE WEST. 
A choice from over 1,000,000 acres Iowa hands, due 
west from Chicago, at from $5 to $8 per acre, in farm lots, 
and on easy terms. Low freight and ready markets. No 
wilderness—no ague—no Indians. Land exploring tickets 
from Chicago, free to buyers. For Maps, Pamphlets, and 
full information, apply to 
IOWA RAILROAD land company, 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or 92 Randolph Street, Chicago. 
HOW TO GET THEM In the best part of the state. 6,000,000 
acres for Bale. For a copy of the “ Kansas Pacific Home* 
fitc&d,” address S. J. Gilmore, Land Com’r, Salina, Kansas. 
GRAND FARM FOR SALE. 
880 ACRES near Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin. 
Large Brick Mansion, 23 Rooms. 2 commodious Tenant 
Houses. Improvements alone very valuable, cost over 
$25,000. About 700 acres under cultivation. Finely wooded, 
and watered by ever-living streams and rivulets. Admira¬ 
bly adapted for Dairy, Stock, or Grain Farming. Within 5 
miles of the flourishing city of Janesville. Cash price, 
$30,000. A rare opportunity for investment. 
Address W. H. HASBROUCK, Ellenville, N. Y. 
UY MARYLAND FARMS i'" $ 7 '‘t"o"$25 
per acre. Catalogues sent free. 
__ H. P. CHAMBERS. Federalshnrg, Md, 
400 Farms near Richmond, Va. 
All prices. Send for Catalogue. 
Chaffin, Staples & Co., Richmond, Va. 
B 
FARMS! 
CAD ft/I © 1 Fruit. Grain, and Grass Farms in best 
r r% IY 1Va O 1 part of Maryland at Panic Prices. For 
Catalogues address Mancha & Wilson, Rldgely, Md. 
ID A TO TA/T G Delaware Fruit and Grain Farms at 
JT iA. jLUlvJLS.— low prices. 
A. P. GRIFFITH, Smyrna, De l. 
CtJ- PAY.—With Stencil Outfits. What costs 4 cts. 
sells rapidly for 50 cts. Catalogue free. 
S. M. SPliNCER, 112 Washington St„ Boston. Mass. 
ill 
Hours MUSIC A I. Instruction 
New England Conservatory, 
Mnslo Hall, Boston. E. TonrjCe, Director.] 
SIS. 
SOW TO MAKE $100 CASK/ 
Anybody Can Do It Easily. 
Sell 100 of our new and wide-awake books. 
SUCCESSFUL FOLKS! 
How They Win ! 
By MATTHEW HALE SMITH. 
Steel Portrait of Stewart and others. Agents are selling 
from 25 to 100 weekly. Circulars free. Address 
American Publishing Co., Hartford, Ct., Chicago, Ill. 
AGENTS WANTED FOR DR. MARCH'S NEW BOOK 
From Dark to Dawn 
In this new volume the Popular Author of Night Scenes 
in the Bible portrays with vivid and thrilling force the 
events of Sacred Truth, and adds fresh testimony to the 
beauty, pathos and sublimity of the Stories of the Bible. 
Agents will find this Book with its sparkling thoughts, 
beautiful engravings, and rich bindings, the best in the 
market. Terms Liberal. Circulars Free. 
J. C. McCURDY & CO., Philadelphia, Pa. 
WHAT OUR FARMER’S GIRLS OUGHT 
TO KNOW. 
By Dr. MARY J. STUDLEY. 
We hope every girl and young woman in America will 
read it, for the reason that we believe it will tend to make 
them better women and nobler mothers. We know of no 
more suitable gift book for our daughters .”—New England 
Journal of Education. Price $1.25 by mail. Liberal in¬ 
ducements to agents. 1,000 agents wanted. Address, 
M. L. HOLBROOK, 13 & 15 Laight St., New York. 
Scribner’s Lumber & Log-Book. 
O VER HALF A MILLION SOLD. Most complete book 
of its kind ever published. Gives measurement of all 
kinds of lumber, logs, and plank, by Doyles’ Rule, cubical 
contents of square and round timber, stave and heading 
bolt tables, wages, rent, board, capacity of cisterns, cord- 
wood tables, interest, etc. Standard Book throughout 
United States and Canada. 
Ask your bookseller for it, or one sent by me for 35 cents, 
post-paid. G. W. FISHER, 
P. O. Box 238, Rochester, N. Y. 
WE SEND FREE 
of Recitations, Dialogues.Home Amusements, How to Write 
Compositions, Ready Reckoners, Recipe and Cook Books, 
Letter Writers, Riddles and Puzzles, Etiquette, Checkers 
and Chess, Gardening, Ready-made Speeches, Debating, Ma¬ 
sonic Books. &c„ mailed free. Send address to DICK & 
FITZGERALD, Publishers. P. O. Box 2975. 18 Ann St.,N. Y. 
The Sorgo Han dBook 
A Treatise on Sorgo and lmphee Canes, 
Varieties, Seed, Culture, and Manufacture, 
Sent free, on application . 
We are preparod to furnish 
JPTTKJE OJLNEJ SEED 
Of the Best Varieties> 
k;Iymyer Manufacturing Co., Cincinnati, O. 
NEW BOOKS AT HALF PRICeT" 
We mail to nnv a dress in the United States the best 
books in all departin' nts of literature, standard and mis¬ 
cellaneous, at half list price. Our stock the largest in 
United States, and additions being daily made. Catalogue 
free. Send postal with name of yourself and friends. Al 60 
send for specimen copy of Toledo Blade, the best family 
paper published. Address 
THE BLADE, Toledo. O. 
T he_ 
journal 
Sample copy, 
FARMER’S ADVOCATE.— The agricultural 
irnal of CANADA. Terms, $1.00 per annum. 
:opy, 10 cents. Address 
\V. WEED, London, Ont. 
Another battle on high prices R f! A M 
_ War with monopolists renewed aAssjJ 
eattv’s latest Newspaper for full reply sent free. 
Before buying PIANO or ORGAN, read my latest circu¬ 
lar. Beattv’s celebrated Pianos & Organs, beautiful Instru¬ 
ments ! Challenge comparison ! Rivals are jealous of my 
success! Most successful house in America! 
Rosewood Pianos, $135. 16 stop Church Organs, $115. 
Ill A B tremendous bargains now ready. Address 1st ft D 
IT it itir.„,,;„i Beatty,Wasliingion,N.J..U.S.A. 1 3y3!» 
■J /A /x Embossed Pictures and Cards, 25c.; or 25 Floral 
lUU Chromo Cards, 10c., with name; also, Agents’ 
Price-List. J. U. HYDE, Pomfret La nding, Ct, 
. Chromo, Perfumed, Snowflake, and Lace 
Cards, Name on all. iO cts. Game Authors ,15 cts. 
LYMAN & CO., Cliutonville, Conn. 
Chromo and Perfumed Cards, [no 3 alike,] 
Name in Gold and Jet, 10c. „ 
CLINTON BROS., Clintonville, Ct. 
JERFUMED CARDS 31 styles; 50 witli name, 10 cents, 
In case, 12 cents; 25 Gold and Silver Borders, 12 cents. 
NOVELTY CARD CO., Wallingford, Conn. 
50 Perfumed, Snowflake, and Chromo Cards in 
case, name in gold; or 25 Acquaintance, 10c. 
IMPERIAL CARD CO., Fair Haven, Conn. 
GOLD, SILVER, LACE, DIAMOND, LILLY, Rose¬ 
bud, &c. Cards. Your name neatly printed on them, 
all, only 10c. Star Printing Co., Northford, Conn. 
Perfumed, Snowflake, Chromo, Motto, Cards,name 
in gold and jet. 10c. 
G- A - SPRING, E. Wallingford, Ct. 
FASHIONABLE, GOLD BORDER, FLORAL, &C-, 
Cards, with name, in case, 10c.; 25 Gilt Edge Cards, 
15c. EXCELSIOR CARD CO., Northford, Ct. 
60 
60 
ccc 
50 
25 
MOST FANCY CARDS I EVER SOLD, 
no two alike, lOc., post-paid. 
J. B. HUSTED, Nassau, N. Y. 
G REENWICH ACADEMY, with Musical institute 
and Commercial College. A SEA-SIDE school. 
Founded 1802. On direct route from N. Y. to Boston. Stu¬ 
dents received any time. Catalogue free. Address REV. 
F. D. BLAKE9LEE. A. M., Principal, East Greenwich, R. I. 
Bookwalter Engine, 
Compact, Substantial, Economical, 
and Easily managed. Guaranteed 
to work well and give full power 
claimed. Engine and Boiler com¬ 
plete, including Governor, Pump, 
&c., (and boxing), at the low price 
of 
3 Horse-Power. ..$242.00 
4K “ “ ... 283.50 
G'A “ “ ... 343.50 
B3?*Put on Cars at Springfield, Ohio. 
JAMES LEFFEL Sc CO., 
Springfield, Ohio, 
or 109 Liberty St., New York City. 
“Hector” Force & Suction Pumps, 
WITH PATENT STONE CYLINDERS, 
For Wells, Cisterns, Coal Mines, 
Wind-Mills, Brewers, &c. 
The “ Hector ” \ 
are the most dura- V 
ble 
easiest 
working pumps in 
the market, are be¬ 
ing used in wells 
of all depths with perfect success. The cylinders are acid 
proof and cannot rust, hence valves do not wear; they can 
be attached to any other iron pumps, and are especially 
suitable for Driven Wells and Wind Mills. Will sell cylinders 
(ready to be attached) separate from the stock, if desired. 
Double Cylinder Pumps for Mines, &c., made to order. 
*-**- - -—iBle/ . . ~ 
Active and responsli 
(Send for Circulars.) 
: Agents wanted in every State. 
EWALD OVER, 
Sole Manufacturer, Indianapolis, Ind. 
Garden Engine and Fire 
Extinguisher. For Wash¬ 
ing Windows, Carriages, etc. 
Protects Buildings from Fire 
and Trees, Vines, etc., from 
Insects. Throws water 50 
feet. Easily carried. No 
Dwelling. Country Home, or 
Factory should be without 
the Fountain Pump. Send 
for large Illustrated Circular. J. A. WHITMAN. 
Patentee & Manufacturer, Providence, R. I. 
THE DRIVEN WELL, 
Town and County privileges for making 
J>rivem Wells and selling Licenses under 
the established American Driven Well 
Patent, leased by the year to responsible par¬ 
ties, by 
WM. D. ANDREWS & BRO., 
__ NEW YORK. 
LLOY0 
Manufacturer of 
Steel anil Iron Wire, anfl Wire Rope 
Of Every Description. 
Galvanized Wire Clothes-line, Fence anti Vineyard 
Wire, and Fence Staples. 
Price Lists with full particulars on application. 
Offices No. 81 John St., New YorkClty. 
P. O. BOX 2,339. 
P3P&TCH 
m 
Ps 
Ph 
O 
For mending Tin, Brass, Copper, Load, 
or Iron, without acid or soldering iron. 
Any lady or child can mend with it. 
Will send one sample Plate by mail 
(with directions' that will cut 192 if-in. 
square patches, on receipt of 25c.; 8 for 
$1; 100 for $10. (Postage stamps rec’d as 
cash.) AGENTS WANTED. Can carry 
one day’s stock in your pocket. Sales 
will yield $3 to $15 per day. Our 64-page 
illustrated CATALOGUE of Chromos, 
Jewelry, Novelties, Stationeiw, &c., 
Free. Address CITY NOVELTY CO., 
108 South 8th St„ Philadelphia, Pa. Men¬ 
tion this paper. 
Hd 
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bd 
Building' Felt. 
This water-proof material, resem¬ 
bling flue leather, is for outside 
work (no tar substances used ) and 
inside, instead of plaster. Felt 
carpetings, etc. Send for circular 
and samples. 
J. FAY. Camden, N. J. 
50 
New Style CAR DS, Gold Border, Chromo, Motto, 
etc., name in Gold, 10c. 
STAR CARD CO., Clintonville, Ct. 
25 
of the Prettiest Cards you ever saw, or 18 Ele¬ 
gant New Style Chromo Cards, with name iOcts., 
post-paid. GEO. I. REED & CO., Nassau, N. Y. 
50 
Richly perfumed Cards, no 2 alike, name in jet, 10c.; 
with Case, 13c. 25 Murphy Temperance Cards, 20c. 
_ — . —".TIN & CO., North Haven, Ct. 
F. W. AUS1 
r-r_ Ai t-yw ej 
40 
MOTTO, CHROMO, ETC., CARDS, name 
and fancy case, 10 cts. 
E. D. GILBERT, P. M., Higganum.Conn, 
C ARDS.— 10 Lily of the Valley, 10 Scrolle, 10 Engraved, 
10 Transparent. 1 Model Love Letter, 1 Card Case. 
Name on all, 15c. WARD & CO., Northford, Conn. 
~Send7(TGE0. W. SIMMONS, 
Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds of BEE 
KEEPER’S SUPPLIES, Newark, Delaware, for 
Price-List of Bee Hives, Extractors, Veils, Queens, &c., &C. 
