1879. J 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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PICS 
_JER WHITES, ] This spring’s Pigs, now ready to ship, were never finer, at 
3ERK.SHIRES* I same time'our prices were never so low. 
POLAND CHINAS. I Also EXTRA COTSWOLD and SOUTHDOWN 
J ESSEX I LAMBS. Live Stock Catalogue Free. 
BENSON, MAUDE & CO., 223 Church St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
A NEW BOOK ON PLYMOUTH ROCKS. 
By F. H. CORBIN, Originator of the Improved Strain. 
A. BOOK FOH THE FEOFIjE 
FIRST EDITION SOLD IN ONE WEEK. 
The First Full and Complete Work ever issued on the subject. 
Full directions for the Care and Management of Fowls, Iron) the shell to the spit. 
No Breeder of Poultry should be without it. Buies for the Specific Mating and 
Breeding of Plymouth Rocks, with a view to secure Exhibition Birds. 
With its aid even a novice can breed and rear Plymouth Rocks successfully. 
Being printed on the best paper, in clear, distinct type, Handsomely Illustrated and nicely 
bound to cloth, it forms an attractive book for library or center-table. 
P EICE IT H C EH TS» 
Address The Author, Newington Junction, Conn. 
HIGHEST CLASS. 
Light and Dark Brahmas, Partridge, .White Cochins, 
White and Brown Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, Horn 
dans. Golden Sebright, and B. B. It. G. Bantams.-Pelan, 
Aylesbury, and Rouen Ducks—Mv stock is unsurpassed. 
My location is central, and desirable for Eastern, Western, 
Southern, and Canada customers. My establishment is 
largest in the world. Prices moderate. Eggs, $3 per 13, f>o 
per 26. Send for ^noveljmctleal. mid u^cmctoar. 
EGG-S FOR HATCHING 
From high-class poultry; Light Brahmas, weighing 26 lbs. 
a pair at 10 months old; Brown Leghorns and Rouen Ducks, 
all selected and mated with care, $1.50 per 13—52 eggs lor 
$4.00. No circulars. ,, 
JOEL BRUNNER, Zionsville, Lehigh Co., Pa. 
■Tiri c EGGS FOR HATCHING. From 
JCiVTVXO* pure-bred stock. Partridge Cochins, 
Plymouth Rocks,Houdans.BlackBreastedRedGames,White 
and Brown Leghorns, Golden Penciled Hamburgs, Pekin 
and Rouen Ducks. Eggs from any variety,$2.00 for thirteen, 
$3.00 for twenty-six. A. S. BEEKMAN, South Branch, N. J. 
Magrane’s Light Brahmas; also Dark Brahmas. Partridge 
Cochins, Houdans, and White Leghorns. S3 per 13. care¬ 
fully packed in new baskets, safe any distance. Stock un¬ 
equalled. Purity and quality positively guaranteed. Msi- 
giane & Fairaervice, 104 Montclair Av.,Newark, N. J. 
“White lieghorn’s Eggs” 
From as fine stock as any in the country; $2.00 per dozen. 
Shall breed from S yards this season. 
No. 1 will have a cock that has scored 93. 
No. 2, a cock that has scored 91, by Felch. 
No. 3, a cockerel that has scored 95, by Bacon. 
Took Silver and Bronze Medal at Hartford, 1st at Provi¬ 
dence, this season. Address, Eugene B. Pendleton, 
_ Westerly, K, I, 
LIGHT BRAHMA 
FFfifi from my Prize,Thoroughbred Stock, three strains, 
$S for 18: Pure Buff Cochin, $3 for 13, $5 for 26; 
Choice Partridge Cochin, $3 for 13,$5 for26: securely and 
neatly packed in handsome rnn baskets; Forty Prizes 
in three years. FOWLS al- 1 vll ways for sale; write for 
what you want. Please say where you HlTnillVC 
saw this. C. W PIERCE, IliUl/lllMti 
4,007 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Ills. 
L t, Brahma, P. Rocks, B. Leghorn, W. Leghorn, and P. 
Cochins. Eggs $1.00 per 13. 
J. SHILTON, Box 428, Reading, Mass, 
New England Stock and Poultry Farm, 
Having had 8 years’ experience in the breeding of pure 
premium Plymouth Rocks, I oan recommend them to be the 
best Fowls in the world for all purposes. Eggs for hatch¬ 
ing, $2.00 per 30, or 100 for $5.00, carefully packed and war¬ 
ranted fresh. Remit money through registered letter. 
G. H. RATHBURN, Bloomfield Conn. 
E GGS FOR HATCHING Plymouth Rocks, Dark Brahmas, 
Buff Cochins, Brown Leghorns. Prices reasonable. 
Circulars. CHAS. FELDMAN, Greencastle, Penn. 
7 “ixf¥T* tFtVWT apriSfnrGDOGs: 
LrAlflUi !' V.! 7 7 JL. and Cattle, supplied by 
J. C. COOPER, Cooper Hill, Limerick, Ireland. 
POULTRY ANDHpicioNi 
C. E. L. HAYWARD, Peterboro’, N. H. 
Importer and Breeder. All kinds of 
LAW® AW® WATER FOWLS, 
Is receiving stock from Europe monthly. Among the 
kinds lately imported are Langshans, Buff Polish, Minorcas, 
Pekin Bantams, Japanese Bantams, Golden Pheasants, Sil¬ 
ver Pheasants, Ring Neck Pheasants, Albino Pheasants, and 
other kinds. 
Mr. Hayward has the largest variety of fancy Poultry and 
Pigeons in America, and has won more premiums than any 
other Breeder in America in the past three years. 
If you are in want of any kind of Poultry, Pigeons, or 
eggs for hatching, send stamp for list of upwards of 200 
varieties, for sale by Mr. Hayward 
US'* FRIENDS: If you are in any way interested in 
BEES OR HOMEY, 
a sample copy of our 
N BEE CULTURE, 
. latest improvements in 
Hives, Honey Extractors, Artificial Comb, Sec¬ 
tion Honey Boxes, all books and journals, and every¬ 
thing pertainmg to Bee Culture. Nothing Patented. Sim¬ 
ply send your address on a postal card .written plainly, to 
_ _ A« I, ROOT, Medina. Ditto. 
V> IVERSIDE FARM.— Jerseys, Berkshires, and Cots- 
XL wolds imported, bred, and foi sale. Bronze Turkeys, 
Pekin Ducks and Light Rrahmas. Send for catalogue. 
C P. MATTOCKS, Portland, Me. 
DAY’S IMPROVED $«« 
AUTOMATIC INCUBATOR. 
Simplest and Best. Hatches and Rears the 
Best Chicks. Best possible Indorsements. 
Address for Circulars, &c., 
DAY BROS. & CO., 
92 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, Md., U. S. A. 
"^wmTcrozierT" 
BEACON HILL, Northport, Long Island, N. Y. 
Importer and Breeder of Ayrshire, Guernsey, and 
Jersey Cattle, which always take the Highest Awards at 
State and County Shows. Gold Medal 1 869, Gold Medal 
1873and 1878. Highest Award for Jersey and Avrshirea 
at the International Exhibition held at Philadelphia 1876. 
Three first prizes at the International Dairy Show, held at 
N. Y. 1878—first on Ayrsliires, first on Guernseys, first on 
Jerseys. And the Sweepstakes over all breed, the Howe 
Scales complete. Southdown Sheep direct from Lord 
Walsinghan’s flock, in England, which won the. first prize at 
the Royal Shows in England for the two past years, and first 
at the World’s Fair, held at Paris. Berkshires of the highest 
type. Collie Dogs of my own selection, on the Highlands of 
Scotland. One pair of Beautiful Shetland Ponies, well 
broken to single or double harness and under the saddle. 
All in want of the above are invited to inspect the Stock. 
Only 2 hours from the Metropolis, N. Y. City. 
CALVES FOR SALE 
and grades, from 6 weeks to 4 mos. old. Nearly all are very 
handsome, having black switches and tongues— solid fawns. 
Also a bull. Lord Darnley, No. 3,730 AjCC, 3 mos. old, 
if Black Bess, 
address, with 
’’8 Ford, Pa. 
OR SALE.—A Thoroughbred Jersey Bull, near two 
m - years old; registered in the Herd-Book: from the best 
of Butter Stock. A. P. RIKER, Woodside, L. I„ N. Y. 
Thoroughbred and Grade Jerseys. 
I offer for sale, at reasonable prices for the quality, 75 
head of thoroughbred and grade Jersey Heifers, and Cows 
of all ages. Also 10 thoroughbred Jersey Bulls, from 2 
months to 4 years of age. My thoroughbreds are not 
equalled by any of the late importations, and my grades re¬ 
commend themselves by their production. I refer to every 
individual who ever purchased an animal of me during the 
30 years I have bred this stock. All animals sold by me are 
guaranteed as represented. For terms, apply in person to 
THOMAS FITCH, New London, Conn. 
Sambletonian Horses and Colts also for sale ; best blood. 
CEDAR MOUND STOCK FARM, 
Importer and Breeder of Herd Registered Jersey Cattle 
and Berkshire Swine. G. F. MILLER, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 
THOlioUGHBRED HOR^ES^ 
AT FLEETWOOD STOCK FARM. 
Wishing to reduce my stock, I will sell at reduced prices. 
J. W. HUNT REYNOLDS, 
Frankfort, Ky. 
F 
Farm, Weston, Mass. 
WILCOX COW FETTER. 
A perfect preventative from kicking while milking. Also 
prevents switching the tail. Every cow owner should have 
one, as it is the very best. Price ’$3.00, delivered. Sent by 
express C. O. D. If not satisfactory, return, and money 
will be refunded. Send for circular. 
WILCOX BROTHERS, 37 Elm St., Hartford, Conn. 
11 We have tried all devices at times, and yours is the only 
one proving perfectly effectual.”—T. S. GOLD, Secretary 
Conn. Board of Agriculture. 
Scribner’s Lumber & Log-Book. 
O VER HALF A MILLION SOLD. Most complete book 
of its kind ever published. Gives measurement ot 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 £38, Rochester, If. Y. 
J TVT Mnf 1 A TCntX Bridgeport, W. Va., offers for 
. ItL. IH.Lviia.i7i 17! , sale Magnificent Berkshire 
Pigs from Grand Imported Sallie Sows, and Imported and 
Prize-winning Boars of the finest families. Show Pigs 
that will win. Prices low. 
Y POLAND-CHINA PIGS have given satisfaction 
every time. Prices low. EAYRE oliphant. 
New Lisbon, Burlington Co., N. J. 
University of the State of New York. 
141 West 54th St. NEW YORK CITY. 
The fifth regular course of lectures will commence in 
October, 1879. Circular and information can be had on ap¬ 
plication to 
A. LI % l rAlt®, M.D.V.S., 
Dean of the Faculty. 
IF YOU want to purchase any thor¬ 
oughbred Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Fowls, 
or Dogs, write for BURPEE’S- 
NEW CATALOGUE, 2d Edition, 
elegantly illustrated and enlarged, 
with reduced prices, JUST OUT, and 
is FREE. 
W, Atlee Burpee & Co., 
221 Church St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
P. O. Box 1,890. 
Best & Cheapest. 
M 
Buchan’s Cvesylic Sheep Dip prevents and 
cures the scab and all parasitic diseases of 
the skin. 
Buchan’s Cresylic Ointment is CERTAIN 
DEATH to the Screw-worm or Grub. 
For further particulars, send for price lists and circulars to 
KIDDER & LAIRD, S3 John St., New York. 
T> EGISTER of Vermont Merino Sheep Breeders’ As- 
XL sociation sent post-paid on receipt of $2.00, by the 
Secretary, Albert Chapman, Middlebury, Vt. 
DUROC, 
Or Improved RED SWINE, 
will fatten at any age, or will feed to great weights with 
profit. The most profitable breed for the average farmer. 
Remarkably Hardy and very prolific. Send for history and 
pricelist. Wm. m. Holmes Sons Greenwich. New York, 
JERSEY RED PIGS, 9M months old, average 
net weight 413 lbs. each. Send for price-list. 
JOHN S. COLLINS, Moorestown, N. J. 
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Time Your Morses* 
Our New Horse Timer 
in German Silver Case, Nickel-plated. 
$ 15 ! 
M OR % 
SECOND 
FLY BACK 
Accurate and Reliable. 
Its size and form same as an ordinary watch. It is the best 
and most perfect timer made. The only one that marks 
eighths of seconds. These timers add immensely to the in¬ 
terest of sports of all kinds, and are invaluable for scientific 
and mechanical purposes. 
J. S. BIRCH & CO., 38 Dey St„ N. Y. 
The Atjbtjrkdale Timer.—T his timer is the size of an 
ordinary watch, is the only one that records eighths of 
seconds, and the price, in a German silver case, nickel-plated, 
is only $15. We can certify to the accuracy ot these timers, 
as we use them ourselves, and at a horse race, or any other 
contest requiring an accurate record of time, would as soon 
he without our coat as without our Auburndale.— Spirit of 
the Times, February 22,1879._ 
C ARPENTER’S PATENT OILERS, for Carriage 
and Wagon Wheels. Ask your carnage maker to put 
them in. They oil the axle perfectly through the hub. Send 
for Circular. Agents wanted. Address _ 
F. W. CARPENTER, Rye, Westchester Co., N, Y. 
USE THE VERY BEST. 
“Trade Mark.” 
A ]V JV A. T T O . 
L. E. RANSOM, 34 Maiden Lane, N, Y. City. 
