AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
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No. 2,78.—Afghan, or Lap-Robe.—This 
la made of colored Wools, 36x36 inches, suitable for 
Child's Perambulator. From same firm as No. 284. 
Two subscriptions, at $1.50 each, will secure this pre¬ 
paid [or we will supply and send it post-paid for $1]. 
No. 279. — Sleigh.— This is made of Oak, or¬ 
namented and varnished, bright tin braced, arched Knees, 
and polished Runners. Length, 33 inches; width, 12 
Inches. Many a boy can secure this. From same 
firm as No. 284. Three subscriptions, at $1.50 each, 
will secure this premium, [or we will supply it lor 
the price, $2], Expressage to be paid by recipient. 
No. 2S3.—Spring 
Horse. — This has a 
body 7X7 inches, full 
shape, handsomely Paint¬ 
ed, Varnished, and Or¬ 
namented, with Leather 
Saddle, Bridle, and Iron 
Stirrups. The rider by the 
motion of his body de¬ 
presses and raises the 
horse very gracefully. 
Nine subscriptions at $1.50 
each, will secure this [or 
we will supply it for the 
price, $7.50]. Expressage 
to be paid by the recipient 
in either case. 
No. 284.—Spring 
Horse.— The same as 
No. 283, but larger; 8 
X 8-iuch body. Twelve 
subscriptions at $1.50 
each, will secure this [or 
we will supply it for the 
price, $10.00]. Recipient 
to pay express charges. Numbers 283, 284 are supplied 
to us by C. W. F. Dare, 47 Cortlandt St., New York. 
No. 285.— Nest of Toy Pails.-These are 
made of Cedar, brass-bound, with brass 
wire handles, so that they are strong 
and durable, and serviceable to the 
little folks. Three sizes — 7-incb, 
6 J-incb, and 54-inch. From same firm 
as No. 284. Price 75e. per nest. One 
new subscription,at $1.50 each, will se¬ 
cure these [or we will supply them for 
75c.]. These are sent pre-paid by mail. 
No. 286. - Nest of 
Toy Tubs. — These are 
made of Celar, and brass- 
bound, strong and durable. 
Three sizes — 9-inch, 8-inch, 
| and 7-inch. From same 
firm as No. 284. One 
new subscription, at 
$1.50 each, will secure this 
as a premium, [or we will sup¬ 
ply them for 75c.). Sent by 
mail, post-paid, in either case. 
No. 280. - Boy’s 
Sulky.—This is made of 
Ash, handsomely Painted 
and Varnished, with 24-inch 
Wheels, Iron Axles, and 
oval-tired Wheels; can be 
drawn by a dog or goat. 
From same firm as No. 284. 
Price, $5.00. For six sub¬ 
scriptions at $1.50 each, we 
will present this [or, we will 
supply it for $5.00], the ex¬ 
pressage to be paid by the 
recipient, in either case. 
No. 281. — Toy Trunk.— Full Saratoga style, 
covered with imitation 
leather, with tray divided 
Into compartments. Size 
14 inches long, 9 inches 
wide, with Lock and Key, 
iron - bound and wood 
Fenders. From the same 
firm as No. 284. Three 
subscriptions, at $1.50 
each, will secure tbis [or 
we will supply it for 
$1.75], Too large to mail. 
Expressage to be paid by the receiver in either case. 
No. 282. —Toy Cottage Furniture.— 
This is made of Chestnut, with Black Walnut trimmings, 
and consists of Bureau and 
Glass, Wash-stand, Towel- 
rack, Bedstead, Table, Rock¬ 
ing Chair, and two Chairs— 
eight pieces in all. Is strong 
and durable. From same 
firm as No. 284. Price $3. 
Four subscriptions, at $1.50 
each, will secure this [■ r wc 
will supply it for $3]. Ex¬ 
pressage to be paid by the 
recipient in either case. 
No. 287.— Pock¬ 
et Compass. — 
Made of brass, open 
faced, glass covered, with 
jewel balance. Very use¬ 
ful, and can be easily car¬ 
ried in a pocket. Sent 
post-paid, for two sub¬ 
scriptions, at $1.50 each, 
[or for the price, $1.25.] 
From Hodgkins & Haigli, 
298 Broadway, N. Y. (A 
pocket instrument to 
quickly give the points of 
compass at all times is very 
convenient. A very pretty 
one in gold case, for the watch chain, is offered in No. 4.) 
No.288. -Whitman’s Halter-Bridle.— 
Col. R. F. Whitman, late of the U. S. Cavalry, lias in¬ 
vented a Halter-Bridle, that is commended by those who 
are familiar with the wants of such as ride horseback 
for business or pleasure. The accompanying engraving 
represents the Halter-Bridle ready for use. The bit is 
fastened to the lower rings in the head-stall, by snaps, 
which enable it to be detached in a eecond, leaving the 
horses month free to feed, yet secured to any hitching 
place by the lialter-rein, as shown above. These Bri¬ 
dles are made of the best material, and are well worth the 
money asked for them. They hare been adopted by the 
U. S. Army in General Orders, and are now regula¬ 
tion.” To enable our readers to secure this Bridie, 
we will, on the receipt of seven subscriptions at $1.50 
each, forward one of them by express [or, will supply 
one for $5], the receiver in either case, to pay expressage. 
No. 289. — Whitman’s Patent Bit. 
The accompanying engraving represents one of Col. 
R. F. Whitman’s improved riding bits. It is made of 
iron, with steel spring 
snaps, and heavily 
covered with tin. It 
can be used in any 
bridie, or five-ringed 
halter, and is admira¬ 
bly adapted for use 
about a farmer’s sta¬ 
ble. We will present 
two of these biits on 
receipt of two sub¬ 
scriptions at $1.50 
each. [Or, will fur¬ 
nish one for 60c. post¬ 
paid]. If parties pre¬ 
fer, they can 
their choice between 
a riding bit as above, 
or a loose-ring driving bit of same make, and same price. 
These bave been adopted by the U. S. Army Board. 
No. 290.—Snaffle Bridie. —This is made of 
Russet Leather, with Martingale, fancy ornaments and 
plated Buckles. From same firm as No. 296. Three 
subscriptions at $1.50 each will secure this. LOr we 
will supply it for $2], Expressage paid by the recipient 
No. 29 I .—Pelham Bridle.— This has four 
Ring Port Bit, with Curb Chain, and two Reins. From 
same firm as No. 296. Seven subscriptions at $1.50 
each will secure this. [Or we will supply it for $5]. 
Expressage to be paid by the recipient in either case. 
No. 292.-Weymouth Bridle. — This has 
two Ring-Port Bit, and Snaffle, with double Head and 
double Rein. From same firm as No. 296. Nine sub¬ 
scriptions only at $1.50 each will secure this. [Or w© 
will supply it for $7.00]. Expressage paid by recipient 
No. 293. — Moseman’s Single Har¬ 
ness.— 1 This is hand-made, witli full nickel-plated 
Trimmings and Buckles, Fancy Pad, Cloth Under Saddle, 
and Half Cheek nickel-plated Bit From the same firm 
as No. 296. Thirty subscriptions at $1.50 each will se¬ 
cure this. [Or we will supply it for the price, $30.00.] 
Expressage to be paid by recipient in either case. 
No. 294.—Heavy Farm Harness (Double). 
—'This is for general farm work. One and a half incli 
Trace, Open Top Collars, Wooden Hames, fancy painted 
and ornamented. From same firm as No. 296. Thirty- 
three subscriptions at $1.00 each will secure this with¬ 
out cost, except the delivery. [Or we.will supply it for 
$35.00]. Expressage to be paid by recipient in either case. 
No. 295.—Buggy Harness (Single).—This 
lias nickel-plated Trimmings and Buckles, made of good 
Leather, strong and durable, suitable for Light Wagon. 
From same firm as No. 296. Only 17 subscriptions at 
$1.50 each, will secure this [or, we will supply itfor$15], 
expressage to be paid by the recipient, in either case. 
