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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
July.] 
TEAS and COFFEES 
AT WHOLESALE TRICES 
In Lots to Suit Customers. 
SPECIAL TERMS TO CLUB ORGANIZERS 
’ - and those who devote whole or part of time in 
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SEND FOli NEW PRICE-LIST. 1 
THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA COMPANY, 
(P. O. Box 5643.) 
31 and 33 Vesey St., New York. 
Steam - Engines. 
FOR 1877. 
More effective and more complete, and more readily 
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than any other in the market. Practical improvements 
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with reputation maintained and success established. 
. Send foT'Cii‘fchlar?*descriT>iiVc. and containing testimoni¬ 
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WOOD, TABER Sc MORSE, 
Eaton, Madison Co., N. Y. 
HO! FOR IOWA!!! 
TO FARMERS, RENTERS, HIRED MEN, 
and all those wanting better lands in a climate 
unsurpassed and at cheaper prices than can be 
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descriptive pamphlet with maps and location of our 1 , 200 - 
OOO acres of Ii R. land in Iowa, all adjacent to lines run¬ 
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Street, Chicago, Ill., or Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 
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NITED STATED 
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ISSUED ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS 
ALL ENDOWMENT POLICIES 
AND 
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MATURING IN 1877 
WILL BE 
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C. M. MARVIN, General Agent, 
361 Broadway, It. Y. 
NEW AMERICAN FARM BOOK. 
Originally by RICHARD L. ALLEN. 
■Revised and greatly, enlarged . 
By LEWIS F. ALLEN. 
PRICE, POST-PAID, $2.50. 
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farmers’hand-books for twenty years; it is still a valuable 
book,but not up to the times; and as its author,Mr.R.L. Allen, 
. could not give time to its revision, this was undertaken by 
his brother, Hon. Lewis F. Allen, the distinguished , farmer 
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from the rich experience of Its editor and reviser, and is 
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245 Broadway, New York. 
Vassar College, 
For the Higher Education of Women, 
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW 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 1 elegrapli Company has an office in the College. 
The College buildings are warmed by steam, lighted with 
gas, and supplied witli an abundance of pure water. Bath¬ 
ing-rooms and other needful conveniences are amply 
provided. 
All 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 tlie care of its health. 
There are daily prayers in the Chnpel, 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 iii advance, and the 
balance. On the first day of March’ following. 
No extra charge is made, except for .private lessons in art 
studies; lor which the additional Charges are as follows, 
payable three quarters in advance: Vn: . . 
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 lessons a week and 
One practice period daily...... 100 f“ 
; Thorough-Bass and Composition, two 
lessons a week;_...'. 80 “ 
1 Drawing, Painting, or Modelling, two : 
.i „ lessons a week....... .. SO. “ 
A nominal’ charge is made for medical attendance. 
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. 
' T-he'entrance examinations for the year 1*877-78 commence 
on Wednesday, September 19, 1877, and continue three days, 
from 9 a. m. until 5 p. m., with an intermission of one hour 
and a half for dinner. 
CORRESPONDENCE. 
Letters respecting departments of instruction, admission 
or. dismjssion of students, etc., should he addressed to the 
President; Letters respecting Finances to Matthew Vassal’, 
Jr., Treasurer; other business letters to William F. Forby, 
General .Superintendent. 
Catalogues containing full particulars may be ob¬ 
tained by addressing Willard L. Dean, Registrar, Pough¬ 
keepsie,N. Y. 
FORT EDWARD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, 
For adult students, to prepare for college,for business,for 
professional studies, or for life. Graduates’ courses, for 
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furnished rooms, fuel, washing, and common English. 24th 
year begins Sept. 6. For catalogues or rooms address 
JOS. E. KING, D.D., Fort Edward, N. Y. 
Herald of Health for 1877 
and 4 buck Nos. free $1.00. Samples 10 ceuts. 
Eating for Strength, or how to feed ones self so as to main¬ 
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culturist. WOOD & HOLBROOK., 
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STEEL PENS, 
SOLD BY ALL DEALERS. 
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DWYER’S HORSE BOOK. 
SEATS AN® SADDLES, 
BITS AN® BITTING, 
THE PREVENTION AN® CUKE OF 
B^STIVENESS IN HORSES. 
By FRANOIS DWYER, 
Major of Hussars in the Imperial Austrian Service. 
ILLUSTRATED. 
PRICE, POST-PAID, $2.00. 
ORANGE JUDD COMPANY, 
245 Broadway, New York. 
