AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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FOR FAMILY AND MANUFACTURING USE. 
495 BROADWAY, NEW-YORK. 
THE GROVER AND BAKER S. M. CO., now offer, in ad¬ 
dition to their sptendid stock of Machines making the cele¬ 
brated Grover & Baker Stitch, new and superior Shut¬ 
tle, or “Look-Stitch” Machines, adapted to all varieties 
of sewing. Much more Simple, Durable, Noiseless and Per¬ 
fect than any “lock-stitch ” machines heretofore in use. 
“ Grover & Baker’s is the best.”—Am. Agriculturist. 
FOR SEWING MACHINES. 
JOiYAS B5B8GOM & BKOTHEK§’ 
I»KISfclG COTTON, 
WHITE, BLACK, AND COLORED. 
200 or 500 yard spools. 
For MACHINES, use BROOK’S PATENT GLACE for up¬ 
per thread, and BROOK’S SIX CORD RED TICKET for 
under thread. Sold by all first class dealers in city and coun¬ 
try ; also in cases of 100 dozen each, assorted numbers, by 
Wit. HENRY SMITH, Sole Agent, 30 Vesey-st„ New-York. 
TIbc Noaspareil 
WASHING MACHINE. 
Is the only reliable one in use. Send for free Circular to 
OAKLEY & KEATING, 73 South-st„ New-York. 
A New Gooseberry and New Raspberry. 
Natives of the great West. The gooseberry is smooth, pro¬ 
lific, larger than Houghton, of fine flavor, and free from mil¬ 
dew. The Raspberry is a black-cap, better than Doolittle’s 
mpiove . hcu ars 1 ea H ^ FFK0N & 3ESTj utLcai Y . 
Bedding Plants and Bulbs. 
New Verbenas, Petunias, Geraniums, Dahlias, Heliotropes, 
&C., &c„ also a large assortment of the best Gladiolus and 
Tuberose bulbs. HEFFRON & BEST, Utica, N. Y. 
A USTIN. SEEDLING STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
A*. $1 per dozen. 
Triomphe de Gand, 40 cts. per dozen $1.50 per 100. 
Wilson’s Albany, 25 cts. per dozen, $1 per 100. 
15 other choice varieties do. do. 
Belle de Fontenay. Brinckle’s Orange, Hudson River Ant¬ 
werp, and Franconia Raspberry $1 per dozen, $5 per 100. 
E. WILLIAMS, West Bloomfield, N. J. 
H ARGE VINES OF THE CONCORD, CREVEL- 
A-iLING, DELAWARE, DIANA, HARTFORD PROLIFIC, 
and REBECCA. Prices low. Send stamp for Catalogue of 
eighty varieties. HEFFRON & BEST, Utica, N. Y. 
1PS8AIISIE FLOWER SEEKS. 
A large assortment of PRAIRIE and other Flower and 
Garden Seeds. Send for Catalogue. 
HEFFRON & BEST, Utica, N. Y. 
Paying Business—Agents Wanted. 
STPY the AUBURN PUBLISHING CO., to canvass 
“•for their new Agents Books in every County of the 
loyal States and Canada. The business pays finely, is near 
home, and free from risk, and is very desirable for all who 
wish for paying employment in their own -vicinity. For 
confidential CIRCULAR and fall particulars address 
E. G. STORKE, Auburn, N. Y. 
WANTED—1000 MEN, TO CIRCULATE A 
» “ new work on the Revolutions, Wars, and Rebellions of 
the U. S., embracing the entire period from the commence¬ 
ment of the American Revolution to the close of the present 
rebellion, by eminent literary men, in two vols. Vol. 1 
will be ready for canvass and delivery, March 1st. Circulars 
witli full particulars will be sent on addressing 
L. STEBBINS, Worcester, Mass. 
N.B. Prices adapted to the times. 
0NO YOU WANT HONORABLE EMPLOY- 
MENT for the Winter and Spring months? I offer a 
pleasant business, with large profits. Address 
GEO. EDWARD SEARS, 181 William-st., New-York. 
COTTON GROWING. 
Turner’s (J. A.) Cotton Planter’s Manual, Si,00. 
Being a Compilation op Facts fkom the best Author- 
tties on the Cultuee of Cotton, its Natural History, 
Chemical Analysis, Trade and Consumption, and embracing 
a History of Cotton and the Cotton Gin. 
C. M. SAXTON. 
THE AGRICULTURAL ALMANAC, 
Containing reliable information In regard to Poudrette 
Guano, Bone, and other fertilizers, will be sent free to any 
one applying for the same. Address 
GRIFFING, BROTHER & CO., 
No. 60 Courtlandt-st„ New-York. 
MAKE YOUR SUGAR. 
Olcott’s Sorgho and Imphee, the Chinese and Afri¬ 
can Sugar Caues, $1.00 
A Complete Treatise upon their Origin and Varie¬ 
ties, Culture and Uses, fheir value as a Forage Crop, and 
Directions for making Sugar. Molasses, Alcohol, Sparkling 
and Still Wines, Beer, Cider, Vinegar, Paper, Starch and Dye 
Stuffs. Fully Illustrated with Drawings of Approved Ma¬ 
chinery ; with an Appendix by Leonard Wray, ofCaffraria, 
and a Description of his Patented Process of Crystalizing the 
JUice of the Imphee; with the Latest American Exgernnents. 
25 Park-Rb’w. 
A RELIABLE AGENCY 
ARTICLES OF MERCHANDISE, 
IMPLEMENTS FOR^ THE FARM, GARDEN AND 
HOUSEHOLD 
FIELD GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 
Special attention will also be given to procuring Sewing 
Machines; Pianos and other Musical Instruments ; Phi¬ 
losophical and Astronomical Apparatus; Books for 
Schools and Colleges, and School Furniture. 
NO CHARGE MADE TO PURCHASERS, 
BEYOND THE 
LOWEST REGULAR PRICE. 
The subscriber is agent for Parsons & Co., who offer < 
large assortment of 
FI6UIT and ORPIAilIEATAL 
TREES, SSSISUE6S, ROSES, 
FOREIGN and NATIVE GRAPES, 
THE UNIVERSAL CLOTHES WRINGER 
Wrings anything from a glove to a bed spread. Prices, 
No. 3, $5 ; No. 2, $7 ; No. 1, (hotel size,) $10. 
METROPOLITAN WASHING MACHINE, $10. 
THE PATENT CLOTHES DRYER, 
Folding, Revolving and Elevated by a crank. Price, I 
1, $4 ; No. 2, $6. 
WOODRUFF’S PATENT PORTABLE BA¬ 
ROMETER, 
Carried by railroad or stage express in safety. Prices, 
$5, $8 and $12. 
PATENT CYLINDER PLOW. Reduced prices. 
The lightest draft and best sward turning plow. Prices, 
No. 0, $6 ; No. 1, $8; No. 2, $9 ; No. 3, $11 ; with wheel, 
$1 extra. 
STKAWI5EB1K3ES. 
Triomphe de Gand, 50c. per doz.; $2 per 100. 
Bartlett, 50c. per doz.; $2 per 100. 
Great Austin Seedling, $1 per iloz.; $5 per 100. 
Hooker’s Seedling, 25c. per doz.; $1 per 100; $8 per 
1 , 000 . 
; Wilson’s Albany,25c. per doz.; $1 per 100 ; $8 per 1,000. 
For $1 I will send by mail, post paid, 10 Austin 
Seedling, or 20 Triomphe de Gand, or 25 Wilson’s Alba¬ 
ny, or 25 Hooker’s Seedling. 
Cltolce and Reliable Vegetable and Flower 
Seeds sent by Mail. 
HARVEY B. LANE, 
No. 42 Park-row, New-York City. 
ROE’S WESTERN RESERVE 
PATENT 
PREMIUM VAT 
Dairy 
Witli Improved Heater and Valves. 
well-known CHEESE VAT was first introduced to the 
nen more than seven years ago, several thousand have 
been sold throughout the country —more than one 
mousand the past season ; numerous and valuable improve¬ 
ments have been added from time to time, to embrace every¬ 
thin"- wanted In a CHEESE VAT : and we believe it now Is 
the most complete, simple, durable, and convenient Cheese¬ 
making Apparatus in the world. Our long experience en¬ 
ables ns to warrant our VAT to give entire satisfaction. By 
getting one of these VATS, a single Dairyman in any part of 
Die country will have as complete an Apparatus, as is used in 
the largest Dairying localities. The Cut shows the back side 
of the VAT when opened, after using; the tube on the end 
of the heater is for the escape of steam; the knob at top 
operates the valve. 
ROE’S PATENT ADJUSTABLE EXPANSION CHEESE 
HOOP, a ver^nice tiling; one hoop makes three sizes, and 
>ec eese. roe & BLAIR, 
^END FOR CIRCULAR TO 
IMPORTANT TO STOCK GROWERS. 
THE FOURTH VOLUME 
OF THE 
AMERICAN STOCK JOURNAL. 
Commences Jan. 1, 1862. 
Inf, care^nd^nan^eme'nt^f™ n l r erS rela - ing 1° the hreed- 
vP^? b qnppiSp 0 n n iS- at 25 Park Row, New-York, at $1 per 
SlTCHfG^ 1 nei , al C ^; 1 (fnt^ < Whi§sor 1S V < t n application to A * G - 
OT?s¥.R SI t^ 
The Association of Breeders of 
Thoroughbred Neat Stock. 
.Association, having for its objects the promotion of 
? 1 ;? ed H ers . of Thoroughbred Stock the 
* ln . g kno J y jedge of the best system of breeding, and the 
S M ?°t°f ra !'h ds 1 m pedigree.and imposition in blood, 
will hold its fourth Annual Meeting in the City Hall, Hart- 
ahV„ 9 1’ ?, n Wednesday, March Ith, at 10 o’clock, A. M. 
All interested are invited to be present 
Kronen, rw„ HEtoY A. dyer, Secretary. 
1 he Cranibeiry and its Culture. 
The Subscribers have issued a circular from the press, 
treating on the Cranberry and its Culture. Said Circular will 
give persons the proper information as to the commence¬ 
ment of the culture. They will take pleasure in forwarding 
them to all parts of the United States, to those sending 
stamp to pay postage. Persons wishing plants in large or 
small quantities, may receive them by express, for wet or 
dry soil. Address 
BOOKS FOB FARMERS 
AAB ©TMESIS. 
[Any of the following books can be obtained at the of- 
if the Agriculturist at the prices named, or they will be 
by mail, postpaid, on receipt of the price. Other 
’ill be procured and sent to sub 
•ded. All of these 
laking up a libra- 
marked with a * , 
foi 
book 
scribe 
book! 
ry. Those 
med in the list 
when desired, if tli 
ly well be procured by any on 
'. ipccially valuable, 
.n Bird Fan 
In Fl( 
inner’s Encyclopedia... 
Culture of the Grape . 
\merican Farm Book 
of Domestic Anima 
Dirnl Architecture.. 
Guide. 
Barry’s Fruit Garden*. 
Bement’s (C. N.) Rabbit v ancier.... 
Benient’s Poulterer’s Companion *. 
Boussingault's (J. B.) Rural Econoi 
Bridgeman’s Young Gardener's Ass 
Bridgeman’s Kitchen Garden Instn 
Bridgeman’s Florist's Guide. 
Bridgeman’s Fruit Cultivator’s Man 
Brandt’s Age of Horses*. 
Buist’s American Flower Garden D 
•dener*. 
Central Park Guide*. 
Chorlton’s Grape-Grower’s Guide* 
Cole’s (S. W.) American Fruit Book...!'. 
Dadd’s (Geo. H.) Modern Horse Doctor* ... 
Dadd’s (Geo. II.) American Cattle Doctor . 
Dana’s Muck Manual for Farmers. 
Downing’s Fruits and Fruit Trees of Amerii 
Downing’s Ladies Flower Garden. 
Eastwood on the Cranberry* . 
Every Lady her own Flowor Gardener. 
Farm Record, for 25 years. 
Farmer’s Practical Horse Farrier. 
French’s Farm Drainage *. 
Fessenden’s American Kitchen Gardener ... 
Field’s (Thomas W.) Pear Culture. 
Fish Culture*. 
Flint (Charles L.) on Grasses*. 
Guenon on Milch Cows.. 
Hall's (Miss) American Cookery . 
Herbert’s Hints to Horsekeepers**. 
Jenning's Horse and his Diseases. 
Johnson on Manures. 
Kidder’s Bee Culture. 
Langstrotlmji^the Honey Bee*. 
Liebig’s Lectui 
T ‘—’ey's (D. C 
L a L£* g ! 
Cher 
>try .. 
Linsley’s ID. C.) Morgan 
"I * v, y u emerge 
>rsc Doctor 
iueenan s urnamentai trees. 
Milburn on the Cow and Dairy. 
Miles on the Horse's Foot. 
Norton’s Scientific Agriculture .. 
leep Husbandly . 
-- the Dog . 
the Hog. 
;e and Ready R 
_Farm of Four Acres. ...*... .cloth & 
Onion Culture*... 
Olcott’s Sorgho and Imphee. 
Pardee on Strawberry Culture. 
Parsons on the Rose. 
Pedder’s Farmer’s Land Measurer. 
aar".. 
Richardson oi 
Richar J - 
Robin’ 
Shepherd's Own Book .'.'..'' 
Smith’s Landscape Gardening. 
Spencer’s Education of Children**. 
Stephens’ Book of the Farm . 
Stewart’s (John) Stable Book. 
Thomas’ (John J.) American Fruit Culturie 
Thomas’ (John J.) Farm Implements *. 
Todd’s (S. E.) Young Farmer's Manual. 
Tucker’s Register Rural Alfairs. 
Turner’s Cotton Planter’s Manual. 
Warder’s Hedges and Evergreens*. 
Watson's Home Garden .. 
Week’s (Jolili M.) Man 
Youatt on Sheep .. 
