1877.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
14:9 
OF NEW YORK, 
_IjTsiS.WINSTON, PRESS DENT. 
ISSUES EVERY APPROVED DESCRI PTION OF 
LIFE AND ENDOWMENT POLICIES 
ON TERMS AS FAVORABLE AS THOSE OF 
ANY OTHER COMPANY. 
ORGANIZED APRIL 12™ 1842, 
CASHASSEIS 0YER$80,000,000. 
ZERO 
REFRIGERATOR 
with Water and Milk 
Cooler. BEST Food 
and Ice Keeper in the 
World. Centennial Award 
given. Send for Catalogue. 
AXiEX. M. LESLEY, 
226 W. 23rd St., New York. 
Fine Teas. 
This is a combination of capitalists to supply the con¬ 
sumers of Teas throughout the United States on the mutual 
principle. 
We expect every consumer of Teas to render us all the 
assistance they can in carrying out our enterprise, as we 
make a specialty of SUPFLYING CONSUMERS ONLY', 
(and allow no middlemen to make anv profit on our im¬ 
portations,) which will enable us to supply them with Teas 
at prices lower than have ever been known, and of those 
line qualities that seldom reach the interior, being sold only 
in large cities and among the very wealthy. 
SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 
CONSUMERS’ IMPORTING TEA CO., 
No. 8 Church Street, 
P. O. Box 5509. NEW YORK CITY. 
Hardy Plants. 
Everybody wants them, as they do not have to he renewed 
each year, like other plants. Collections by mail at $1.00, 
$2.00, $3.00, and $5.00, to any part of the country. 
Send for descriptive catalogue, which is sent free by 
WOOLSOIV & CO.. Passitic, N. J. 
Before Purchasing Paints or Roofing, Send for Samples and REDUCED Price List of 
BEST© 
•TrE"” - - y 
pat En 
ASBESTOS ROOFING. -This article is now well known in all parts of this country, as the only reliable stand¬ 
ard, low-priced Roofing. It is furnished in rolls ready for nailing to the roof, weighs only about 60 lbs. to 100 square 
feet, and wheu finished with the Fire-proof Asbestos Coating, presents a handsome white or light-gray surface. It is 
adapted for steep and fiat roofs in all climates, costs only about half as much as tin, and can be readily applied by any one. 
ASBESTOS ROOF FAINT.— This is a better article than has ever before been offered for this purpose. It 
contains no tar or cheap oils, and forms the handsomest and most durable preservative coating In use, for tin and other 
roofs, iron-work, fences, outbuildings, etc. It is furnished ready for use in packages of all sizes. 
ASBESTOS PAINTS.— These Paints are in every respect strictly first class, and second to no others in the 
market in purity, richness, and permanency of color, beauty of finish, and durability. They are prepared ready for the 
brush, in twelve newest shades, suitable for the tasteful decoration of all classes of buildings. They possess a superior 
body, and are more economical than any others, two coats being fully equal to three of any of the various liquid chemical 
paints, which contain water, alkali, soap, etc. Send for samples. 
ASBESTOS STEAM-FIFE and BOILER COVERINGS.—Thr most durable and effective non-con¬ 
ductors in use—proved superior to all others In U. S. Government tests—a perfect insulator for hair felts, rendering them 
Indestructible. 
ASBESTOS STEAM PACKING.— Made from pure long-fibre ASBESTOS. Self-Lubricating; Indestructible. 
ASBESTOS FIRE-PROOF PAINT for wood-work. ASBESTOS CEMENT for repairing acid and gas 
retorts, leaky roofs, etc. ASBESTOS BOARDS, PAPER, THREAD, CLOTH, SHEATHING, nml LIN¬ 
ING FELTS, etc. 
All these materials are prepared ready for use, in neat and compact form, are suitable for all climates, andean be 
easily applied by any one. Liberal inducements to General Merchants, Dealers, and Large Consumers. 
SEND FOR SAMPLES, ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLETS, PRICE-LISTS, ETC. 
II. W. JOHNS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 
87 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK. 
Also for sale t)v Downlr, Trainer & Co., Boston; S. W. Hcmpsled & Co., Columbus, O.; T. S. & A. .T. 
Kirkwood. Chicago; M. M. Buck «& Co., St. Louis; H. D. Coleman & Bin., New Orleans; Thompson 
Upson, San Francisco. 
CAUTION—The public are cautioned against purchasing or using any materials for the above or similar 
purposes, purporting to contain ASBESTOS unless they bear our name and dates of patents. 
_ When writing, please state you saw this advertisement in the American Agriculturist. _ 
ARE YOU GOING TO PAINT? 
TJSE THE IBZEJSSI*! 
Tlie AVERILL PAINT received the only MEDAL and DIPLOMA trom the CEN¬ 
TENNIAL EXHIBITION. 
MIXED READY FOR 
The AVERILL is the Standard and only RELIABLE Mixed Paint, 
and should not be confounded with other mixed paints. Sample cards, together with testimonials from owners of the 
finest residences in the country, furnished free by 
AVERILL CHEMICAL PAINT CO., 32 Burling Slip, K Y. 
igP" PELLUOIDITE, for coating, preserving and finishing hard woods. The test and most durable preparation known. 
Foote & Richardson, 
CLOTHIERS - CUSTOM and READY-MADE, 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST BUILDING, 
245 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 
GOOD, RELIABLE W0RZ-L0W PRICES-SMALL PROFITS—LARGE SALES. 
A large, carefully selected stock of first-rate, ready¬ 
made Garments, constantly on hand, at prices to suit the 
r ard times. 
Spring Salts, at from $10 OO to $35 OO 
Spring Pants, at from $2 OO to %10 OO 
Spring Overcoats, at from $8 OO to 825 OO 
A splendid assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, Diag¬ 
onals, etc., etc., in Custom Department, adapted to the 
season, and AT PRICES to SUIT ALL, 
jgp“Our facilities are such, that we can supply our cus¬ 
tomers at prices beyond competition. SSP^Give us acall. 
EVESSYBOD Y, EVERYWHERE, can get good garments of us, without the trouble of a visit. 
Samples and Rules for Measurement sent on application, and Clothing made, and sent to all parts of the country. 
To CLERGYMEN : Over 400 Clergymen, in different parts of the United States and Territories, have their 
garments made by us and forwarded to them. 
Vassar College, 
For the Higher Education of Women, 
POUGHKEEPSIE, HEW YORK. 
J. H. RAYMOND, LL.D., President. 
ADMISSION. 
Applicants for admission to the College must be at least 
sixteen years of age, and must present satisfactory testimo¬ 
nials of character. None are received for a shorter period 
than till the close of the current collegiate year. 
REGULAR STUDIES. 
Mental and Moral Philosophy, The Greek, Latin, French, 
German and English Languages and their Literatures. 
Rhetoric, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Natural His- 
tory, Chemistry, Physiology, and Hygiene. 
ART STUDIES. 
Vocal, Piano and Organ Music, Painting and Drawing. 
Every department of instruction is under the direction of 
an able Professor, assisted by competent Teachers. 
THE COLLEGE HOME. 
The College is situated two miles east of Poughkeepsie. 
Street-cars run regularly to and from the city. The Western 
Union Telegraph Company has an office in the College. 
1 he College buildings are warmed by steam, lighted with 
gas, and supplied with an abundance of pure water. Bath¬ 
ing-rooms and other needful conveniences are amply 
provided. 
AH the students are members of the College family, and 
are subject, to its regulations. The domestic and social life 
is under the supervision of the Lady Principal. 
The grounds, embracing two hundred acres, witli several 
miles of gravel walks, a flower-garden, lake, and the well- 
furnished Gymnasium, afford ample scope for healthful 
recreation. 
A regular physician, residing in the College, devotes her 
entire time to the care of its health. 
There are daily prayers in the Chapel, and a religious 
service and Bible classes every Sunday. 
EXPENSES. 
The uniform price of Board and Tuition lor all students, 
whether regular, special, or preparatory, is $400 for the Col- 
lege year; of which $300 is payable in advance, and the 
balance on the first day of Marcli following. 
No extra charge is made, except for private lessons in art 
studies; for which the additional chargeB are as follows, 
payable three quarters in advance: 
Pianoforte, two lessons a week and one 
practice period daily. $100 per annum. 
Organ, two lessons a week and one prac¬ 
tice period daily. 100 “ 
Solo Singing, two leBsons a week and 
one practice period daily. 100 “ 
Thorough-Bass and Composition, two 
lessons a week. 80 “ 
Drawing, Painting, or Modelling, two 
lesBons a week. 80 “ 
A nominal charge is made for medical attendance. 
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. 
The entrance examinations for the year 1877—7S commence 
on Wednesday, September 19, 1S77. and continue three days, 
from 9 a. m. until s p. m., witli an intermission of one hour 
and a half for dinner. 
CORRESPONDENCE. 
Letters respecting departments of instruction, admission 
or dismission of students, etc., should he addressed to the 
President; Letters respecting Finances to Matthew Vassar, 
Jr., Treasurer; other business letters to William F.Forby, 
General Superintendent. 
tW Catalogues containing full particulars may be ob¬ 
tained by addressing Willard L. Dean, Registrar, Pough¬ 
keepsie, N. Y. 
T,,e Wincl Mill World Eclipsed. 
(See Jury report of Centennial 
Award) “Strongest Wind- 
Engine made.” 
Tested 9 years. 4,000 in use. 
Perfectly Self-Regulating. 
A solid Wheel Mill, with no loose 
joints or sections to blow in pieces, 
and 15 per cent more power 
uaranteed. We build 13 sizes Mills. 
Jend for Illustrated Circular Ad- 
dres C. B. SALMON, Sec'y, lleloit,Wis. 
TJHE 
FLORENCE OILSTO¥E, 
For Heating or Cooking. 
TWO STOVES IN ONE. 
i Safe, 
Odorless and Durable. 
Can be used without chimney- 
I flues,as it generates ho smoke 
or noxious gases. 
Meats and Bread cooked 
by this stove are better flavor¬ 
ed and more digestible than 
( when cooked by coal or wood. 
THE HEATER 
furnishes an abundant sup¬ 
ply of pure, moist heat, easily 
regulated to any desired tem- 
Tht Cook, with Baker, perature. 
The FEORENCE received the only Centennial 
Medal awarded to Oil Stoves. Report of the Judges: 
“It is simple in construction, easily managed, and 
well adapted to itsintended purpose.” 
MADE BY THE 
FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE CO. 
FLORENCE, MASS., Manufacturers oj 
THE BEST SEWING MACHINES, 
. General Agencies—30 Union Square, New York; 
470 Washington St., Boston; OO Lake St., Chicago. 
T HE ZOETROPE COLLAR.-See illustrated ad¬ 
vertisement in February number of the American Agri¬ 
culturist. ItAY & TAYLOR M’P’G CO., Springfield. Mass. 
