1879 ] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
515 
The majority of ready mixed paints are composed 
largely of water. H. VV. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid 
Paints are strictly pure linseed-oil paints, and con¬ 
tain no water. They are the best and most eco¬ 
nomical paints in the world. 
"^HOLIDAY PRESENTS. 
A Piano or Organ is the most suitable Holiday Present 
that can ever be made. Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, of Washing¬ 
ton, New Jersey, oilers elsewhere in this issue splendid 
bargains for Holiday Presents. _ 
FIN E TEAS aW/rSf 
H j .. 1 fl .J JL H A -L jl. la loioer than ever 
known before. These fine qualities seldom reach the Interior, 
being sol'd only in large cities and among the very wealthy. 
Send tor reduced price-list, and compare with other houses. 
CONSUMERS’ IMPORTING TEA €0., 
P. O. Box 4m. 8 Chnrcli St., IV. Y. City. 
Toes Protruding! 
Soiled Stockings ! 
SHOE KILLS DOUBLE BN AMOUNT 
WHAT THEY NEED BE. 
All these i lls prevent ed by purchasing for children’s wear 
either the (A.ST.C;) 
BEAUTIFUL. BLACK or SILVER 
T I I * I J E i > SHOES. 
The Best, the Cheapest. 
GENUINE WlLTIliM WATCHES 
IN SOLID GOLD AND SILVER CASES ONLY. 
NO BRASS, NICKEL. OR PLATED CASES ARE 
EVER SOLD BY US. 
PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. 
Silver Key Winders, $9.90.former price, $13 
Silver Stem Winders, $13.70. .former price, $18 
Gold Key Winders as low as. $38 
Gold Stem Winders as low as. $50 
Write for our PRICE LIST, which describes all the vari¬ 
ous grades and sizes, witli prices of each, and explains our 
plan of sending Single Watches without risk to any part of 
the country, no matter how remote. Address 
HOWARD & CO., 
261—5TH AVENUE, NEW YORK. 
We send the Price List free of postage to all who write 
for it, except to those who want to act as agents or those 
who ask for discounts. We have no agents, and make no 
discounts whatever 
ASK YOUR WATCHMAKER FOR 
AND NOT 
WEAR OUT. 
By mail 30c.— AUTOMATIC Eye Glass Holder, by mail 
25c.— Birch’s Pat. Key Ring, 10c.—Circulars free. 
J. 8 . BIRCH & CO., 38 Dey St., N. Y. 
Improvement for 1879. 
THE SAFETY HOT BLAST 
OIL STOVE. 
ty Does not heat the house. Perfect 
for all kinds of Cooking and Heating 
Irons. Always ready and reliable. The 
most satisfactory Stove made and the 
Cheapest . 71 ?“ Sene for circulars. 
The Whitney Mnnat’e Co.i 
1123 CHESTNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA. 
One Price—No Instalments. 
UPRIGHT and SQUARE PIANOS, from $190, 
*230, 8260 upwards. ORGANS, Chapel, Lodge, Par- 
lor, Imperial, Mirror, Ps 
Palatial & Telephone Organs, 
'5 up. Send for circular to 
SON & CO., 1298 Broadway, N. Y. 
Liquid Paints, Rooting, Boiler Coverings, 
Steam Packing, Sheathings, Coatings, Cements, &c. 
Send for Descriptive Price-List. 
•>. V>'. JOHNS MF’CCO.87 maiden i «ne. N v 
MB 
gwn 1880 
Will be mailed free to all applicants, and to customers without 
ordering it. It contains four colored plates, 600 engravings, 
about 200 pages, and full descriptions, prices and directions for 
planting 1500 varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Plants, 
Roses, etc, Iqvaluable to all. Send for it. Address, 
D. M. FERRY & CO., Detroit, Mich, 
R.H.MACY&C0. 
14th STREET AND Otli AVENUE, N. V. 
IMPORTERS. MANUFACTURERS, AND RETAILERS 
OF THE LARGEST VARIETY OF FIRST CLASS 
DRY GOODS 
AND 
FANCY GOODS 
SOLD BY ANY HOUSE IN AMERICA. 
IN ANTICIPATION OF THE APPROACHING HOLI¬ 
DAY SEASON, WE DESIRE TO ASSURE OUR 
PATRONS THAT OUR REPUTATION OF 20 
YEARS’ STANDING FOR BEING THE 
“LEADING HOUSE IN AMERICA” IN 
HOLIDAY GOODS OF EVERY DE¬ 
SCRIPTION, WILL BE FULLY 
SUSTAINED THIS SEASON. 
MACY’S 
AND 
SANTA CLAUS 
HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SYNONYMOUS TERMS. 
OUR IMPORTATIOFS THIS FALL ARE HEAVIER, 
AND EMBRACE A LARGER VARIETY OF 
TOYS, DOLLS, AND HOLIDAY GOODS 
THAN EVER BEFORE. 
CATALOGUES SENT FREE. 
\. 15.—As we open our HOLIDAY 
GOODS, mail orders will foe filled 
and shipped on any date desired. 
R.H.MACY&C0. 
EMPIRE FARM FORGES 
& TOOLS. 20 PER CENT REDUCTION IN PRICE. 
Thousands in use. 'Send 3 cents for circular to 
EMPIRE FORGE CO., COHOES, N. Y. 
, 
DRESS GOODS, 
SILKS, 
SHAWLS, 
LINENS, 
COTTONS, 
UPHOLSTERY, 
TRIMMINGS, 
FLANNELS, 
GLOVES, 
HOSIERY, 
Girls’ and Boys’ Suits, 
Ladies’ Underwear, 
Infants Outfits, 
DRESS MAKING, 
WRAPS, 
COSTUMES, 
RIBBONS, 
NECKTIES, 
RUCHINGS, 
HANDKERCHIEFS, 
WHITE GOODS, 
BUTTONS, 
HAMBURGS, 
SKIRT BRAID, 
SEWING SILK, 
PINS, 
FRINGES, 
NEEDLES, 
FANCY GOODS, &c. 
DRY GOODS 
BY MAIL 
OUR MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT is | 
thoroughly systemized, and you can do your shop¬ 
ping just as readily and satisfactorily as if you were I 
in our store. Samples and full information sent I 
promptly'. Prices just the same as if you bought in I 
person. We carry ah average stock of nearly a HALF I 
A MILLION OF DOLLARS, all bought fc ’ 
Having nearly thirty years’ experience, we can | 
guarantee entire satisfaction. Drop us a postal-card, saying 
what you want, and satisfy yourself how cheaply and 
quichly you can get every thing in Dry Goods and I 
Notions of us by mail or express. 
COOPER & CONARD, 
Importers and Retailers, 
NINTH AND MARKET STS. 
Send for Catalogue. 
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
Established 1S52. Mention this paper. I 
Caution !—t he great popularity of, and increasing demand for our “Automatic” Sewing Machine 
induces unprincipled agents to deceive customers by claiming, for their old pattern machines, automatic and 
’ eloi 
other features belonging exclusively to us. 
Eitloywt for Lalies ant Yoani lea 
In their own townships, in selling Perfect Butter Color 5 
but one agent in each town. Apply ro 
L. E. RANSOM, 34 Maiden Lane, New York City. [ 
- THE 
New Automatic 
or “NO TENSION” Silent Sewing Machine 
Differs in all essential respects from every other Machine 1 
Only Machine without a Tension, and Bobbin or Shuttle!— 
Only really Light-Running Machine!—Only Machine with 
Stitch-Regulator !—Easiest to Work !—Fastest!—Makes 
Strongest Seam!—Absolutely without Danger to Health! 
As it is impossible to convey by advertisement an idea of the unique and wonderful features of this Machine, 
we solicit DIRECT CORRESPONDENCE from all persons owning or about to purchase a Sewing 
Machine, and will carefully and promptly reply to all communications. 
Address, WILLCOX &. CIBBS S, M. CO., 658 Broadway, New York. 
