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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[August, 
MiiGIE OR POLAND CHINA. 
D. M. MAGIE, Oxford, Butler Go., Ohio. 
Originator and Breeder of the Famous Magic 
or Poland China Hogs. 
Pigs for sale at all seasons of the year. So»vs in pig to my 
best boars, for sale. Premium show stock of the finest 
quality, for sale at reasonable prices. Parties wanting the 
Magie or Poland China stock pure should send to head¬ 
quarters, and address me as above. 
Please state where you saw this advertisement. 
PIGS. 
Pure, Well Bred, Very Choice. 
Prices at two to three months old as follows: 
One Boar ----- $30.00 
Boar and Sow - - - - 37.50 
Boar and Two Sows - - - 55.00 
Boar aiul Tliree Sows - - 70.00 
Pairs and trios not akin, and selected with special refer¬ 
ence to their breeding. 
The pigs are pnt in light boxes, and furnished with food 
far the journey without extra charge. 
I guarantee the safe delivery of the pigs. 
I have a splendid lot of pigs now ready to ship, and can 
fill orders promptly. 
Send your address on a postal card for further informa¬ 
tion. A few choice, young sows, served by my best boars, 
for sale at from $40 to $60 each. 
Address JOSEPH HARRIS, 
Moreton Farm. Rochester, N. Y. 
SEWARD ENLARGED EDITION of our BREEDERS’ HAN-| 
CAL, containing 56 pages valuable reading, besides 16 f 
ock cuts from life. Just out! Prici 
Choice thoroughbred Pigs, Sheep 
J Calves, Poultry, *c. He guarantee satisfac-T 
1fion. SEED WHEAT. New Crop TURNIP 
ISEEDS, Flat Dutch, Red Top and Ruta-Baga,j 
nly 55 cents per pound, post-paid. Six s 
le packages farm seed, free for two 3-i 
_ I stamps. Prioklby Comfrey. Circulars free.I 
BENSON & BURPEE'S Seed Warehouse, 223 Church St., Philada, 
H all Bros., Ann Arbor, Mich., make a specialty of breed¬ 
ing the finest strains of Essex, Suffolk, Berkshire,and Po¬ 
land China pigs. Prices off card rates. Satisfaction guaran¬ 
teed. A few splendid pigs, gilts, and fine boars now ready. 
UAL, contain 
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W. 
Pigeons, all of the finest imported strains, bred and for sale 
by Francis Morris, Morton, Del. Co.. Pa. Send for circular. 
FRANCIS MORRIS, P. O. Box 2291, Philadelphia. 
tfhhio Improved Chesters, received First Pre- 
A-V miums in a majority of the States. Send for their de¬ 
scription, and Choice Poultry, and get ready for the Fall 
Fairs. L. B. SILVER, Cleveland, Ohio. 
BERKSHIRE PicTs. 
gree. Rock bottom prices. 
D. H. GOODELL, Antrim, N. H. 
PREMIUM CHESTER WHITE, BERK- 
and ESSEX PIGS, bred and for sale by 
GEO. B. HICKMAN, West Chester, Chester Co., Penn. 
Also fancy poultry. Send stamp for circular and price list. 
WILLIAM CROZIER, 
BEACON HILL, Horthport, L. I., jy. Y., 
Received a Medal and Diploma on his stock at the Centen¬ 
nial Exhibition, Importer and Breeder of Clydesdale Horses, 
Ayrshire and Jersey Cattle, South-down Sheep, and Im¬ 
proved Berkshire Hogs-and English Dorking Fowls. 
BEACON FARM, Northport, Lana Island, 
JS - W BREEDERS OF 
Alderney and Ayrshire Cattle, 
OOTSWOLD SHEEP k BERKSHIRE SWINE. 
Also FANCY POULTRY of choicest kinds, bred from 
the best stock. Address 
___ J. N. ROBINS, Manager. 
Bioucb* Hr’** St0ckin s ponds—Pelf in 
at iow pilots. Audi ess W. CLIFT, Mystic Bridge, Ct. 
FOWIj* Red Yrl&li betters, 
2** and Carrier Pigeons, shipped by J* rj. COOPIER. 
C©®per Hi!L Limerick* Ireland, winner or Gold 
Medals at Paris and New York; also Thorough-bred 
Hounds. Beagles, and other Dogs. j. c. c can likewise 
The Best and Cheapest. 
BUCHAN’S 
Cresylic 
SHEEP DIP. 
Patented May 28fA, 1867, Re-issued July SO ih, 1872. 
A Saponaceous Compound with Cresylic ami 
Carbolic Acid. 
For Preventing and Curing the Scab and all parasitic dis¬ 
eases of the Skin. Will destroy Lice, Tics, Fleas, &o. 
Is beneficial to the general health and condition of the 
flock. The use of this DIP will cleanse and whiten the 
Fleece—also increased the growth or weight sufficient to be 
a full equivalent for the cost of the Compound. 
This Preparation is Warranted to he entirely harmless 
and free from all poisonous Compounds, and will posi¬ 
tively do all that we claim for it. Put up in packages of 1. 
5, 10, 50, 100, and 200 pounds. 
Buchan’s Cresylic Ointment. 
Certain Death to the Screw Worm or Grab. 
It not only destroys the worms, but cleanses and quicklv 
heals up tlie offensive sores made by it. 
No fly will attack a wound to which this preparation lias 
been applied. Sheep Which rarely recover from the attack 
of the worm under the ordinary treatment, are quickly 
cured by this application. In solution, this ointment will be 
found invaluable for healing Saddle Galls, and all abrasions 
of the skin of animals. 
For further particulars, send for price lists and circulars to 
KIDDER Si BAIRD. 
S3 Joint Street, New York. 
SMITH’S 
“Eagle Claw of 76.” 
A safe and ingenious device for 
catching fish, animals*. game, &c. 
Sample, 50 cts., by mail, or sand 
stamp for circular. 
EAGLE CLAW CO., 
713 Sansom St., Phila., Pa. 
AYRSHIRES FOR SALE. 
Dunstan, Dropped March 17,1S76, Price $200. 
QueecUy, ‘ June 8,1877, “ 75. 
Twin, “ Dec. 17, 1876, “ 75. 
Lonia, " Feb. 12,1877, “ 50. 
The above are beautifully marked, perfect in pedigree, 
bred by the Sturtevant Bros., and would he a valuable 
addition to any man’s herd. Address 
WILLIAM E. McQUILLIN, 
“ Sunnyside,” North Hadley, Mass. 
Cotswold Sheep. 
Mapleshade Flock. 
A fine lot of ram lambs, strong enough for service this 
fall. Also ewes and ewe lambs not akin. 
Tliree good yearling rams and one splendid two-year old. 
Prices reasonable. 
Address JOSEPH HARRIS, 
Moreton Farm, Rochester, N. Y. 
N. GUILBERT, 
Evergreen Farm, Gwynedd, Pa., 
Importer and Breeder of Improved Blooded Live Stock, 
Horses, Cattle, Cotswold and Southdown Sheep, Chester, 
Berkshire and Yorkshire Pigs, Toulouse,Bremen,Hong Kong, 
White China and Wild Geese, Cayuga, Rouen, Aylesbury, 
Pekin and Musk Ducks, Bronze, Blue, Buff and White 
Turkeys, Dorkings, Brahma,Cochin, Guinea and all other 
Fowl, Deer, Swans, Peacocks, Pigeons, Eggs, &c., at low 
prices. Best Breeds of Dogs and Maltese Cats, Rabbits, Fer¬ 
rets, Guinea Pigs. "White Slice, &c. Song Birds of all kinds. 
Fine Milch Cows always on hand.* 
Newfoundland Pups of Centennial First Premium Stock. 
High Class Poultry. 
Eight and Dark Brahmas, Partridge and White 
Cocliins, Brown and White Leghorns, Houdans, 
and G. S. Bantams. For sale at all seasons, at 
reasonable prices. Eggs, securely packed in 
new baskets, $3.00 per 13. or $5.00 for 23. Please 
state what von want. Send for Circular. 
GEO. S. JOSSELYN, Fredonia, N. Y. 
F 
or Mlc at Fleetwood Stock Farm, 
Frankfort, Ky., Thoroughbreds. Trotters, Jersey 
. Address J. W. HUNT REYNOLDS. 
W. REYNOLDS, Cnckoo, Va.» Breeder. Ship- 
_ tier, and Importer of GAME AND OTHER 
FOWLS. Eggs iu season. 
J. 
DAY’S 
AUTOMATIC INCUBATOR. 
Highest Centennial Award. Chickens hatched and 
reared summer and winter. Machine used as Incubator and 
Artificial Mother at same time. Capacity, 220 eggs. Price, 
$50. See July Agriculturist. 1876. Address 
DAY BROS. <& CO., 
03 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 
A GENTS LOOK : Catalogue of 44 Novelties free, 
or with a Hand-book invaluable to letter writers, ten 
cents. T. J. HASTINGS & CO., Worcester, Mass. 
To Heads of Families, 
HAYING 
CHILDREN to EDUCATE. 
A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT 
FINE HOME, 
Partly or wholly furnished or unfurnished 
For Sale or To Let, 
VERY E O W. 
Will be SOLD at little more than halt its real 
value, and little or no cash required ; or LEASED 
two or more years, if desired, at a low rental, with 
any part or the whole of the principal furniture, 
carriages, etc., if desired. (The present owner and 
occupant desires to be absent with his family for a 
year or two, or more.) 
Location in one of New England’s most Beauti¬ 
ful Towns, having a College, Theological Seminary, 
and Excellent Schools, with Society unsurpassed. 
A most admirable place in which 
to bring «p and educate a family. 
Easily accessible to N. T. City several times a day. 
This is a chance seldom offered. The Homestead 
is very attractive, is large and complete, with all 
desirable outbuildings, etc., etc., and is situated on 
high ground, with splendid surrounding views. 
For further Particulars address “ Homestead, 5 ’ 
care Arner. Agriculturist, 245. Broadway, New York. 
THE PRACTICAL TREATISE ON 
Lightning Protection, 
recently issued by the undersigned, is the only complete and 
reliable work on the subject. It fully explains the serious 
defects of the lightning conductors now erected. Sent by 
mail, post-paid, on receipt of $1.50. 
H. W. SPANG, Reading, Peiina. 
AMERICAN 
VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
INCORPORATED 1875. 
141 West 54th, St., betw. 6th & 7th Avs„ 
HEW YORE CITY. 
The regular course of Lectures in this In¬ 
stitution will commence on Wednesday, 3el 
of October, 1877, and terminate late in Feb., 
1878.—The Spring course will begin on March 
and last until middle May. 
Apply for Particulars and Circulars to 
A. ILIAFTARB, W.D.T.S., 
Dean of the Faculty. 
~ FARMER’S 
VETERINARY ADVISER, 
By Prof. I. Law, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
“The best work on the diseases of animals in the English 
language.’ 9 — Country Gentleman . 
Bent by mail from the Author for §3® 
