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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
OCTOBER, 
Lewis’ Lancashire Swine. 
Imported by the undersigned. These swine have taken 
first premiums wherever exhibited in England and this 
country. Awarded the three highest premiums over all 
competitors at New England Ag'l Fair, held at Portland, 
Maine, Sept., 1877. White in color, well haired, very hardy, 
small waste, easily fattened, very prolific, large size, mature 
early. Send for descriptive circular. 
W. G. LEWIS, Lawn Farm, Framingham, Mass. 
Hog Cholera Prevented! 
No Medicine Needed or Used. 
Best anti Largest Boris: 
Raised by the Maddox Method. 
Address for Circulars DAY BROS. & CO., 
Linden Av., Baltimore, Md. 
Makers DAY’S AUTOMATIC SNCUBA- 
TOR, Electric Fire Alarm, &c. 
POLAND CHINA HOGS. 
FRANK PETTIT, Salem. N. J. Breeder and Shipper of 
pure Poland China Swine. Send for Circular and Price List 
before purchasing elsewhere. Large stock on hand. 
MAGIE OH POLAND CHINA. 
D. M; MAGIE, Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. 
Originator and Breeder of the Famous 31agie 
or Poland China Hogs. 
Pigs for sale, at all seasons of the year, r-ows in pig to my 
best hoars, 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. 
POLAND CHIN! OH MADID HOGS. 
L. L. REED, Auburn. Geauga Co., Ohio, Breeder and Ship¬ 
per of Cotswold Sheep, Magie Hogs,Bronze Turkeys, and all 
the leading kinds of fancy Poultry. Send for Circular, free. 
DECIDED BARGAINS 
toreduceour breeding stock ofYORKSHIRE, BERK¬ 
SHIRE, CHESTER WHITE, POLAND CHINA 
and ESSEX PIGS. Also choice litters of young mgs. 
COTS Woi,D and imit’HDOWN SHEEP. AL¬ 
DERNEY and AYRSHIRE CALVES. FAM'V 
POULTRY. A large and fine lot of 30 varieties. Send 
25c. for one of our BREEDER’S MANUAL, elegantly 
illustrated, with full descrintions of all breeds of stock. 
BENSON. BURPEE & CO., 
223 Church St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
PREMIUM CHESTER WHITE, BERK- 
SHIRE and ESSEX PIGS, bred and for sale by 
GKO. B. HICKMAN, West Chester, Chester Co., Penn. 
Also fancy poultry. Send stamp for circular and price list. 
BERKSHIRE PIGS. 
^fehio Improved Chesters, received First Pre- 
’U’ 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. 
X Xllliuuvtu luittsunr aim laiiir'.iiit' 
Pigs, all ages.—Thoroughbred Jersey and Ayrshire 
Calves, "deep butter and milk strains." a specialty.— 
Ives, 
—ch S- - - 
FRANCIS MOI 
ilS, 311)4 Walnut St., Philadelphia. 
H all Bros., Ann Arbor. Mich., make asnecialtv of breed¬ 
ing the finest strains of Essex. Suffolk, Berkshire,and Po¬ 
land China pigs. Prices M off cardrates. Satisfaction guaran¬ 
teed. A few splendid pigs, gilts, and line hoars now ready. 
Ducks, Bronze & Narragansett Tin 
Brahmas. Jersey Cattle, A. I. C. C. P.. am 
at low prices. Address W. CLIFT. Mvstic 
nsett Turkeys, Light 
' nd Cotswolds, 
Bridge. Ct. 
SMITH’S 
“Eaile Claw of 76.” 
A safe and ingenious device for 
catching fish, animals, game, &c. 
Sample, 50 cts., by mail, or send 
stamp for circular. 
EAGLE CLAW CO., 
713 Sansom St., Phila., Pa. 
The Best and Cheapest, 
BUCHAN’S 
Cresylic 
SHEEP DIP. 
Patented May 2S th, 1S67, lie-issued July 304ft, 1872. 
A Saponaceous Compound with. Cresylic and 
Carbolic Acid. 
For Preventing and Curing the Scab and all parasitic dis¬ 
eases of the Skin. Will destroy Lice, Ticks, Fleas, &c. 
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 he 
a full equivalent for the cost of the Compound. 
Tliis Preparation is Warranted to be entirely harmless 
and free front 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 Grub. 
It not only destroys the worms, hut cleanses and quickly 
heals up the offensive sores made by it. 
No fly will attack a wound to which this preparation lias 
been applied. Sheep which rarely recover front the attack 
of the worm under the ordinary treatment, are quickly 
cured by this application. In solution, this ointment will he 
found invaluable tor healing Saddle Galls, and all abrasions 
of tile skin of animals. 
For further particulars, send for price lists and circulars to 
KIDDER & LAIRD, 
83 Joint Street, New York. 
AMERICAN 
VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
INCORPORATED 1875. 
141 West 54th St., betw. 6th & 7th Avs., 
HEW YORK CITY. 
Tlte regular course of Lectures in this In¬ 
stitution will commence on Wednesday, 3d 
of October, 1877, and terminate late in Feb., 
1878.—Tlte Spring course will begin on March 
and last until middle May. 
Apply for Particulars and Circulars to 
A. LIAUTAR©, M.D.Y.S., 
Dean of tlte Faculty. 
FARMER’S 
VETERINARY ABYSSES, 
By Prof. I. Law, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
“ The best work on the diseases of animals in the English 
language.”— Country Gentleman. 
Sent by mail fro nt the Author for S3. _ 
1SE§T COWS AMD HORSES. 
The undersigned, for many years breeder of Jersey Cattle 
and Hambletonian Horses, offers for sale, on reasonable 
terms, 70 head of thorough-bred and gl ade Jersey hellers, 
cows and bulls, and SO horses and colts of all ages. Parties 
are invited to examine the stock before purchasing. All 
stock sold by me is , ^London. Conn. 
‘ 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, Bufl and White 
Turkevs, 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 Piss, White Mice, &c. Song Birds of all kinds, 
and Shetland Ponies. Fine Milch Cows always on hand. 
Newfoundland Pups of Centennial First Premium Stock. 
WILLIAM CE0ZIEE, 
BEACON HILL, Northport, L. I., N. 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. 
F or :s a Fleetwood Stock Farm, 
near Frankfort, Ky„ Thoroughbreds. Trotters Jersey 
Cattle, &c. Address J. W. HUN1 REYNOLDS. 
FA ISM, Northport, Long Island, 
OF 
Alderney and Ayrshire Cattle, 
COTSWOLD SHEEP & BERKSHIRE SWINE. 
Also FANCY POULTRY of choicest kinds, bred from 
the best stock. Address 
J. N. ROBINS, Manager. 
A30HI FOWL. Real Setters, 
WR" nnd Sboiv Carrier Pigeons. Shipped hv J. C. 
COOPER, Cooper Hill. Limerick, Ireland, " inner 
of Gold Medals at. P’»ris and \e'v York. Bronzy Medal 
and Diplomas Centennial, Philadelphia ; also 
Thorough-bred Hounds. Bea'lies, and other d. C 
can likewise select. Sheep. Cattle, and Horses for 
clients, having had long and large experience in them. 
FOR SAIiE ©r EXCmME. 
A first-class plantation in Virginia, near to Richmond and 
Petersburg. 950 acres, of which 480 in cultivation • balance 
in timber, of which much is original growth. Soil good and 
well improved. Buildings modern, extensive, and in good 
lepa.r. situation upland and healthy, free from miasms of 
river lands. Title perfect and unencumbered. Reasons for 
selling personal. Part cash payment required. For full 
particulars and view of photographs apply to R. O. 
MILHAU, 183 Broadway, New Fork, or by letter to P. O. 
Box 444, Petersburg, Virginia. 
to 300 acres. 
Near railroad and navigable Salt-water (with all its lux¬ 
uries), in Talbot Co., Md. Climate mild and healthy. Titles 
good. New Pamphlet and Map showing location , free. 
Address C. E. SHANAHAN, Atty., Easton, Md. 
VIRGINIA FARMS. 
Catalogues mailed free to any address. 
CHAFFIN, STAPLES & CO., Richmond, Virginia. 
IRGINIA IMPROVED FARMS for SALE. 
At low prices. Send for Catalogue, Maps, &c. Inclose 
stamp. M. BATES, 
Name this paper. 1103 Main St., Richmond, Va. 
ICKINSON & CHEWNINO, Richmond, Va. 
WANTED TO EMPLOY, 
An American man and his wife; the man to do all kind of 
field and garden work adapted to our climate. Must under¬ 
stand the management and care of horses, cow, etc., and 
keep everything in first rate order. The woman as good 
cook and laundress. Both must be neat, active, economical, 
careful, good-tempered, and obliging. A desirable home 
offered, and permanent situation if all are suited. Good 
testimonials required. Wages must be moderate to suit the 
times. Address M. W. Box 1323, Vineland, N. Jersey. 
. Putnam, Conn. Farm and Villa,_ 
property. Mills and Mill Privileges constantly on hand for 
sale or exchange. Correspondence solicited. 
LILLY’S 
BUTTER-WORKER 
1 he cheapest and best Machine 
in the market; no hard labor re¬ 
quired. Try it, and see for your¬ 
selves. Only S15 for a thirty 
pound machine that will take all 
the milk out'with ten minutes’ 
work. 
HEUDERS0H & CO., 
316 Race St., Phila., Pa. 
.ir trial and severe tests it was awarded. 
Centennial Prize Medal. WHY IT IS SUPE¬ 
RIOR TO ALL. 1st. It has no taste or smell, 
i harmless as water. 2d. It is liquid, 
> handle, and is mixed in cream before 
churning. 3rd. It produces a color resembling June Grass Butter. 
4th. It is the only article that will color the butter aud not the but¬ 
termilk. 5th. It gathers all butter materials, increases the weight 
more than -will pay for the color used. It is the best ever known. 
Send your address on postal card for my receipt book, free. It tell9 
how to make butter, pack, preserve, extract rancidity. 
MRS. B. SMITH, 327 Arch St., P. O. Box 1954, Phila ., Pa. 
BUTTER WORKER. 
The most Effective, Simple 
and Convenient Yet Invent¬ 
ed. Works 30 lbs. ill 
less than 5 minutes, 
thoroughly working out the 
buttermilk and mixing in 
the salt. Send for circular 
and price lists. 
A. H. REID, 
Ao. 0 North 18th St., Philadelphia Pa. 
TO COLOR BUTTER! 
Our Perfected Butter Color is far better than carrots, An- 
natto, or any other color, at one-fourth the cost, and no 
work to use. It gives a splendid June color, and never turns 
red. Thousands of testimonials from the very best dairy¬ 
men. Circulars free. Samples to color 50 lbs. 10c. Try it now. 
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt. 
Lubricating Castor Oil, 
On receipt of $6.00, we will deliver at nearest railwav sta¬ 
tion to party ordering. 5 gallons of Pure Castor Oil, for 
lubricating Agricultural Machinery, Carriage 
Axles, and Harness Oil, —excluding territory west of 
the Rocky Mountains. 
ROBERT B. BROWN & CO., St. Louis, Mo. 
High Glass Poultry. 
Light and Dark Brahmas, Partridge and White 
Cochins, Brown and White Leghorns. Houdans, 
and G. S. Bantams. For sale at all seasons, at 
Eggs, securely packed iu 
r 13. or $5.00 for 26. Please 
state what vou want. Send for Circular. 
GEO. S. JOSSELYN, Fredonin, N. Y. 
BUTTER 
COLOR. 
reasonable prices, 
new baskets, $3.00 ] 
POLANDS. 
A few choice Chicks for sale of RuiF and Golden 
“Polands," from my importation of 1877. 
CHARLES E. PERRY, Wollaston, Mass. 
Oilkivorm Eggs, warranted free from pebrine. Three 
O kinds—White, 1 allow, and Imported Japan. Medal 
awarded at the Centennial Best kinds of Mulberry trees 
for forest, ornament, fruit, or silkworm food. Book on Silk 
Culture. Send for price list. 
L. S. CROZIER, Williamsburg, Franklin Co., Kansas. 
