74 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
[February, 
Full Descriptions 
of all the Premiums, are given in our October number, 
■which will be mailed free to all applicants. Bead over 
the descriptions, and you will find many desirable 
articles—indeed all are desirable. We have room in this 
paper only for the following DESCRIPTIVE NOTES: 
Nos. 1, 3, 5?, -fl, 5, <5.—American 
Table Cutlery.— We are glad to be able to offer real¬ 
ly good articles of American manufacture, such as are 
competing successfully with the best foreign .goods. 
Messrs. Patterson Bros., 27 Parle Row, 
who supply us with these articles, arc also importers of 
English goods. They recommend these Knives, manu¬ 
factured by the Meriden Cutlery Co., as equal to 
any Cutlery in the market, and their recommendation is 
a guaranty, wherever they are known. We offer four 
kinds of Knives, and three sizes of each kind. No. 1 
have Rubber Handles, which are actually boiling water 
proof, so that, if they were accidentally to remain in it 
for several minutes, or even hours, they would not be in¬ 
jured. The Blades are of the best steel, and warranted. 
Dessert size, with Forks, sold at $14_For 23 subscrib¬ 
ers at $1.50, or 78 at $1, we will give either the medium 
size or the table size, sold at $15.50. No. 2 have 
Ivory Handles, are selected with great care, have Steel 
Blades, and are beautiful goods. Dessert size, with Forks, 
sold at $18.50_For 31 subscribers, at $1.50, or 100 at 
$1, we will send the medium size, sold at $20.50 — For 
34 at $1.50, or 112 at $1, we will send the Table size, 
sold at $22.50. No. 3 are made of Solid Steel and are 
triple-plated all over with pure silver , which will wear for 
a long time, while the Knife is actually indestructible by 
ordinary use. Dessert size with Forks, sold at $22... 
For 37 subscribers at $1.50, or 118 at $1, we will give the 
medium size, sold at $24.50_For 3S at $1.50, or 120 at 
$1, we will send the Table size, sold at $25. No. 4 
have Steel Blades, triple plated with silver , and larger 
Ivory Handles, and are really splendid goods. Dessert 
size with Forks, sold at $25.50_For 42 subscribers at 
$1.50, or 128 at $1, we will give the medium size, sold 
at $28_For 45 subscribers at $1.50, or 143 at $1, we will 
give the Table size, sold at $30.50. The Forks, which 
accompany these Premiums, Nos. 1, 2, 3, are made of 
genuine Albata, and warranted double-plated with coin¬ 
silver. The Forks with No. 4 are warranted Triple- 
plated with coin-silver. These Forks are also furnished to 
us by Messrs. Patterson Bros_The Carving-Knife and 
Fork, and the Fluted Steel are made by The Meriden 
Cutlery Co., with the best Ivory, balanced Handles. 
No. 7.— l-Vesac-ia Cloolfi's HAit5Ae,ir-:>r2<;, 
and Steel. —This is a long (10 in.) thin Knife, with 
Pat. Rubber Handle, made of the best steel, and for use 
rather than ornament; and it is really pleasing to see bow 
easily it slips through a joint of beef. The fork and steel 
are made to match. It would save many wry faces, and 
perhaps hard words, were it in general use. Made by 
The Meriden Cutlery Co. 
Nos. 8, SI, 5.0, 3.1—Pocket Knives. 
—here’s for the Roys and Girls !— These Premiums 
are among the mostpleasing and useful that we have ever 
offered. Every boy, and girl, too, wants a pocket knife. 
We give them an opportunity to obtain a most valuable 
one for merely a little effort. These knives are made 
by Messrs. Smith & Claris, Bronxville, N. 
Yh, whose work is equal to any done in this country or 
Europe. No. 8 is a neat, substantial Knife, with three 
blades and buck-horn handle. No. 9 is a still finer 
article, with four blades and buck-horn handle. No. 10 
is an elegant Knife, with four blades and shell handle. 
No. 11 isaLady’s Pocket Knife, a beautiful article, with 
four blades and shell handle. 
No. 12.—A TTesa 8et.— This premium has 
given the greatest satisfaction, for the last four years. 
There are six pieces; viz. A Coffee-Pot , two Teapots, & 
Creamer , Sugar and Slop Bowl— all of beautiful, uniform 
pattern, new style, with raised and embossed figure work. 
They are not the common $\\\cr-waslted articles, but the 
best triple plate, the foundation being white metal, so as 
not to show, even when the heavy silver coating may 
chance to be worn off in any spot by long, hard usage.— 
These sets are made by the Lucius Hart Manu¬ 
facturing; Co., of Nos. i and (j ISurling Slip, 
New York City, and are warranted by them to be of 
the best triple plate ; and each piece bears their stamp. 
Mr. Hart, “ the veteran Sunday-school man,” has been 
in the same place and business for nearly a quarter of a 
century. We have known him and his work for many 
years, and take pleasure in commending and guaranteeing 
its value to be as represented. The amount of silver up¬ 
on plated ware depends wholly upon the will and integri¬ 
ty of the manufacturer. We could give nearly as good- 
looking plated ware for less than half the money. 
No. 13.—Casters anti PruitorCake 
ltii.sk ct Combined.— This is a new pattern, both 
novel and beautiful. It can be used as large, showy 
Casters, with six cut-glass bottles, or be instantly changed 
into complete Casters, with Call-Bell, and a separate 
Cake or Fruit Basket, with a colored glass dish inside. 
Every one receiving it will be delighted. It is from the 
same makers as No. 12, of same metal, plating, etc. 
No. 1-1. — Cake IBasket.—A new pat¬ 
tern, canoe shaped, nicely chased and very taking. It is 
from the same makers and of equally good quality as the 
two preceding premiums ; is a beautiful table ornament. 
No. 3.1.—Revolving 1 BBjifter Cooler. 
—This is a really good and useful article. It is so ar¬ 
ranged that a very little ice in the holder under the plate 
will keep butter cool and fresh for a long time on the 
table, even in the hottest weather. The cover revolves 
underneath the plate for use, and over for protection. 
The whole is in four pieces, which can all be taken 
apart for washing. From same house as No. 12. 
No. 16. —Ice or Water Pitcher.— A 
large and ornamental article. It is of the same metal, 
plating, etc., and by the same makers as No. 12. For 35 
subscribers at $1.50 each, we will include a round Salver 
of pattern to correspond (value $6); or, for 47 subscribers, 
a large 16-inch oval Salver (value $14), large enough for 
two goblets with the Pitcher; and for 53 subscribers, the 
Pitcher, large Salver, and a pair of beautiful Goblets, sil¬ 
ver-plated without, and gilded within (value $38). This 
complete set is exceedingly desirable, though the Pitcher 
alone, or that.and the smaller Tray, or Salver, will answer 
a good purpose, both for use and ornament. 
No. 17.—One Eloaeia Teaspoons.— 
No. 18.—©aie BIokcbi Tablc>§poons.— 
These are “figured tips,” Olive-leaf Pattern, all of the 
same metal, plating, etc., and from the same makers as 
No. 12. They are far cheaper than any thing we have 
found at half the price, and well worth working for. 
No. IS.—Osae ISozen TTsilale-lForJcs. 
—The same description and remarks apply to these as to 
No. 18. We select as premiums only such articles as we 
can warrant in quality and price. All these articles come 
from the ILiicms Mart Manufacturing Co. 
No. 36.—Chiltl’s SIssp.—A beautiful gift 
for the little one-year-old. It is made by the ILueius 
Mart Manufacturing Co. Triple-plated on the 
outside and gilded on the inside. It never breaks, and 
will last for many years—indeed, be a life keep-sake. 
Nos. 31, 33, 33.—IjJoltl l®esss : with ever- 
pointed Pencils , in extension , coin-silver cases. — Premium 
No. 21 contains the best No. 4 Gold Pen ; and No. 22 the 
best No. 6 Gold Pen, which is the same style, hut larger. 
No. 23 contains No. 7 Gold Pen, in Gold-tipped Ebony 
Holder. Each pen will he sent in a neat leather case by 
mail, post-paid. These pens are made by Geo. F. 
EIawk.es, No. 6-1 Nassau St., and have obtained 
a wide and good reputation. We have known the maker 
and his goods for many years, and can recommend them. 
No. 3-t.—Bandies’ Suisse CjJoItl fi*ess, 
in Rubber Case, Gold Mounted, with Screw Extension, 
and Gold Ever-pointed Pencil. A beautiful present for a 
lady teacher or friend. Same makers as alsovc. 
No. 35 .—SjOko Pendulum SSoard.— 
A very pleasing article for Boys and Girls (and we have 
seen not a few “grownup” folks playing with it). It is 
a neat Walnut Table Case, with rings, balls, hooks, etc., 
etc. Seven different games can be played on this hoard. 
It is easily adjusted upon a table, chairs, piazza, 
etc., and readily closed and set away when not in use. 
Pictures and descriptions of it can be obtained by ad¬ 
dressing “Novelty Game Company, Provi¬ 
dence, SR. S.” As it requires only IS subscribers at 
$1.50 each, or 5S at $1 each, to get this $10 Prize, a great 
many of our young readers can quickly get up a club, and 
secure a Holiday present for themselves. 
No. 335.—Amusette.—We believe in home 
entertainment for both young and old people. Our obser¬ 
vation is, that the increase of entertaining home games 
is already doing much to keep not only the boys hut their 
fathers away from drinking and gambling rooms, and 
other places of evening resort not conducive to good 
morals. Premium No. 25 is specially adapted to chil¬ 
dren. This one, the “ Amusette,” as it is called, 
will afford-interest to the older as well as the younger 
members of the family, male and female. It only needs 
a smooth table of any kind covered with a cloth. The 
play with the balls will develop much of ingenuity and 
skill, and give a capital study of the laws of motion, force, 
etc. The price lias been reduced from $10 to $6, and our 
premium will place it in the power of very many to se¬ 
cure this additional source of home amusements. The 
Amusette is supplied by E. I. Horsmau, 100 
William Street, N. Y., who will send any desired 
circulars giving information. It packs in small space and 
can he safely sent anywhere by express at small cost. 
No. 37.— £rai*den Seeds.—A valuable 
selection of 40 varieties of the best seeds fora family 
garden, each pgreel large enough for a garden of ordinary 
size. This premium and the next are put up for us by 
Messrs. S5. K. Bliss & Sons, Seed & Horticultural 
Warehouse, 23 Park Place and 20 Murray St., 
whose seed establishment is well known as one of the 
best in the country. This premium will he of great value 
and convenience to many, as ice send the seeds postpaid. 
No. 38.— Flower Seeds.—Like No. 27 
this is a valuable premium. It consists of 1OO different 
kinds of beautiful flower seeds, all in separate papers, 
and includes the finer common varieties, and many of 
the newer and rarer kinds that are costly. Sent post-paid. 
Nos. 33, 33, 34.—Sewing- Maclaines. 
“A good Sewing Machine lightens the labor and promotes 
the health and happiness of those at home.” We oiler a 
choice of three of the best of the leading machines, all of 
which have been thoroughly tested in our own families, 
and give entire satisfaction. While all are valuable, each 
has some excellence peculiar to itself. Tlie Grover & 
Baker Machine is remarkable for the elasticity of its 
stitch , which is at the same time very firm and durable. 
The structure of the seam is such that, though it be cut 
or broken at intervals of only a few stitches, it will nei¬ 
ther open, run, nor ravel. It sews directly from two spools, 
without rewinding.The Florence Machine makes 
different stitches, each being alike on both skies of 
the fabric. One of its special advantages is that it has 
the reversible feed motion , which enables the operator, by 
simply turning a thumb-screw, to have the work run 
either to the right or left, to stay any part of the seam, or 
fasten the ends of seams without turning the fabric. The 
Willcox & Gibbs Machine excels in the exceeding 
simplicity of its construction. Very little instruction and 
ingenuity are required to understand the few parts of 
which it is composed, and their use; and there is no ex¬ 
cuse forgetting it out of order, until the parts are fairly 
worn out. One of its strongest recommendations is the 
ease with which it is worked , taxing the strength of the 
operator less than other machines. All these machines 
have constantly increasing sales, showing the public esti¬ 
mate of their value. Either of them will prove a great 
treasure in any household ; worth more than $500. The 
$500, at 7 per cent interest, would yield, less taxes, about 
$32. Most families require at least four months of steady 
hand-sewing a year, costing, if all hired, not less than 
$24 a month, hoard included, or $96 a year. With a 
Sewing Machine, a woman can sew more in one month 
than in four months by hand. Here is a clear saving of 
$72. But far above this—the everlasting “ Stitch, stitch, 
stitch,” tlie bending over the work, and the loss of sleep, 
have brought tens of thousands to early graves. We say 
to every man, get your wife a Sewing Machine, even if 
yon have to sell a favorite horse or an acre or two of 
land—get the Sewing Machine any way. If you can get 
one through our premium list—well; but get the machine. 
—No charge for boxing the machines. They go safely as 
freight. Send for circulars, giving full instructions, to 
Grover & Baker Mf’g Co., 495 Broadway, N. Y. 
Florence Sewing M’ne Co., 505 Broadway, N. Y. 
Willcox & Gibbs Mf’g Co., 058 Broadway, N. Y. 
No. 35.—Washing- Machines.—For a 
long time we have annually tried many new. Washing 
Machines, and “Doty’s Paragon,” which we have now 
used nearly five years, is the only one the “help” will 
use voluntarily. Send for full Descriptive Circulars to 
R. C. Browning, 32 Cortlandt St., N. Yb, 
or to Metropolitan Washing Machine Co., 
Middlefield, Conn. It goes cheaply by freight or express. 
No.SO—Clothes Wringing’ Machine. 
—A very useful, time-saving, strength-saving, clothes- 
saving implement, that should be in every family. The 
wringing of clothes by hand is hard upon the hands, 
arms, and chest, and the twisting stretches and breaks 
tlie fibres with lever power. With tlie Wringing Ma¬ 
chine, the garments are passed rapidly between elastic 
rollers, which press tlie water out better than hand wring¬ 
ing, and as fast as one can pick up the articles. 
We have given thousands of these premiums, with almost 
universal satisfaction. They are made by the Metro¬ 
politan Washing Maeliine Co., Middlefield, Ct. 
Nos. 37, 38.— Melodeons. — These are 
excellent and desirable instruments, for the Home Circle , 
for small Churches, for Sunday-schools, for Day Schools, 
Academies, etc. Instrumental and Yocal Music in a school 
has a beneficial influence upon the pupils. We have seen 
the whole tone and character of a school improved by in¬ 
troducing a Melodeon.—Set the pupils to work and they 
will raise a club of subscribers for this premium. We 
offer the Melodeons made by Messrs. Geo. A. Prince 
