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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[October, 
Descriptions of Premiums. 
.(For number of Subscribers required, see Table, page 393.) 
Nos. 1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6.—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 Park. Sow, 
who supply us with these articles, are 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 guarantee, wherever they are known. Wo 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 arc beautiful goods. Dessert size, with Forks, 
■sold at $18.50_For 31 subscribers, at $1.50, or 100 at 
$l,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 38 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 T5ie Meriden 
Cutlery Co., with the best Ivory, balanced Handles. 
No. 7.— French Cook’s Knife,Fork, 
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 how 
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, 9, lO, 1!—'B»«c!cet Knives. 
— Here’s for the Boys and Girls!—These Premiums 
are among the most pleasing and useful that we have ever 
offered. Every hoy, 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 «fc Clark, BSronxville, N. 
Y., 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 is a Lady’s Pocket Knife, a beautiful article, with 
four blades and shell handle. 
No. 1*3.—iUultum in Parvo Pocket 
Knife.—This is a most attractive as well as useful Pre¬ 
mium. It comprises, in one knife-handle, a large and a 
small blade, a screw-driver, a saw, a strong hook, a nut¬ 
cracker, a brad-awl, a gimlet, a corkscrew, a pointer, a 
slim punch, and, in addition to this, it can he used for 
various other purposes which will at once suggest them¬ 
selves to any smart boy or man. The knives will he 
sent anywhere in our country, post-paid. 
No. IS. — Cake ISasKct. — A new pat¬ 
tern, oval-shaped, nicely chased—a very taking, useful, and 
beautiful table ornament. This, with other articles that 
follow, is made by the Lucius Hart Manufactur¬ 
ing Co., of Now. 4 and 6 Burling Slip, New 
York City, and is warranted by them to he of the 
best triple plate. Mr. nart, “the veteran Sunday-school 
man,” was engaged in the same place and business for 
nearly a quarter of a century. We have known him and 
his work for many years, and have taken pleasure in com¬ 
mending and guaranteeing its value to be as represented. 
We believe the Company which bears his name is fully 
■sustaining his reputation. The amount of silver upon 
plated ware depends wholly upon the will and integrity 
of the manufacturer. We could give nearly as good-foo/e- 
ing plated ware for less than half the money. 
No. 14.—©asters and Fruit or CtiUce 
Basket 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, witli Call-Bell, and a separate 
Cake or Fruit Basket, with a colored glass dish inside. 
Every one receiving it will he delighted. It is from the 
same makers and of equally good quality as the preceding. 
No. 15.—Revolving 1 ISntler 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 he taken 
apart for washing. From same house as No. 13. 
No. 1®.—Card. Receiver. — Tins is a 
beautiful ornament, as well as a useful article. It is finely 
chased and gilt-lined, and, like the three preceding, is 
from the E.ucius Hart Manufacturing Co. 
No. U7.—Nut RIclcs niul Crackers. 
—Here are twelve nut-picks, elegantly chased, of medal¬ 
lion pattern, with two handsome nut-crackers, in a mo¬ 
rocco-covered case. From the same house as No. 13. 
No. 48. —Half - Bozen Napkin 
Bangs.—These rings are beautifully chased, and in a 
morocco-covered case. From the same house as No. 13. 
No. 10 . — ©ne ®ozcei Teaspoons. — 
No. @0.—One Iloxesi Talile-Spooais.— 
These are “figured tips,” Olive-leaf Pattern, all of the 
same metal, plating, etc., and from the same makers as 
No. 13. They are far cheaper than anything we have 
found at half the price, and well worth working for. 
No. 31 . —©aie l>oa5eii Table-Forks. 
—The same description and remarks apply to these as to 
No. 20. We select as premiums only such articles as we 
can warrant in quality and price. All these articles come 
from the Lucius Hart Manufacturing Co. 
No. 33.—ClaiIll’s ©aip.—A beautiful gift 
for the little one-year-old. It is made by the Lucius 
Hart 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 keepsake. 
Nos. 33, 34, 25.—IPesas s with ever- 
pointed Pencils, in extension, coin-silver cases. —Premium 
No. 23 contains the best No. 4 Gold Pen ; and No. 24 the 
best No. 6 Gold Pen, which is the same style, but larger. 
No. 25 contains No. 7 Gold Pen, in Gold-tipped Ebony 
Holder. Each pen will be sent in a neat leather case by 
mail, post-paid. These pens are made by Geo. F. 
Hawltes, No. 64 Nassau St., and have obtained 
an excellent reputation. We have known the maker 
and his goods for many years, and can recommend them. 
No. 3®.—Ladies’ Tine ©old. S*csi, 
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 above. 
Nos. 37, 38. — Saidden’s 1* a/tent 
Magic Kevolvlng Pencil.—This is a beautiful 
Pocket Pencil, which is extended or closed by pulling or 
pressing the head. They are made with great care, and 
every Pencil warranted to work perfectly. They are gold- 
plated, and will last for years. We offer two patterns, 
one for ladies, with ring for chain, at $1 .50 each, and one 
of heavier and firmer plate, at $3.50. They are made by 
Ludden’s Gold P. and IP. C. Co., Win. A. 
LucUlen, Agent, 195 Broadway, who has been 
in the business thirty years. 
No. 20.—Amnsctte.—We believe in home 
entertainment for both young and old people. Ourobser- 
vation is, that the increase of entertaining home games 
is already doing much to keep not only the boys but their 
fathers away from drinking and gambling rooms, and 
other places of evening resort not conducive to good 
morals. This premium, the “ Amusctte,” 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 has been reduced from $10 to $6, and our 
premium will place it in the power of very many to se¬ 
cure tliis additional source of home amusements. The 
Amusette is supplied by E. I. Horsman, 100 
William Street, N. V., 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. 30.—RnBiy's Oiair.—This beautiful 
Premium will delight mothers and babies everywhere. 
It is a chair, in combination with a limited spring, sus¬ 
pended from a hook in the ceiling of a room. It gives a 
young child such a variety of amusement, such varied 
and healthful exercise, allowing free motion and action 
for limb and muscle, that it becomes almost an indispen¬ 
sable article to the nursery. It is made of black walnut, 
nicely finished, upholstered in green, blue, or red, with 
cords to match, and sold, with the hook, for $4. L. O. 
Colvin, 94 Waverley Place, Newark, N. J. 
No. 31. — Parlor Kaleidoscope.— 
A most pleasing article—one which can not fail to delight 
all who receive it. The Kaleidoscope is handsomely fin¬ 
ished, with brass object-box, mounted on a neat black- 
walnut stand. The changes and combinations of colors 
which may he seen are exquisitely beautiful, and almost 
numberless. The younger members of the family, espe¬ 
cially, will find great entertainment in this elegant pre¬ 
mium, which a little effort will secure for them. 
No. 33. — Moore’s Floral Set. —This 
is a beautiful Premium—a complete set of Ladies’ or 
Ciiildren’s Garden Tools for the cultivation of 
flowers, consisting of a Floral Hoe, Spade, Fork, and Rake. 
They are made of the best steel and iron, with finely pol¬ 
ished hard-wood handles, light, durable, and Highly finish¬ 
ed, and each set inclosed in a box. They will be found 
very convenient in the garden and greenhouse, and are 
pleasing toys for the little folks. Made by the Moore 
Manufacturing Company, Kensington, Ct. 
No. 33.—Steawi-Rmg'aBie. — This is a 
veritable steam-engine; one that will GO"; and a capital, 
intensely interesting, and instructive article for boys, 
and grown-up people too. Our eleven-year-old hoy ran 
his engine an average of an hour or more a day for six 
months; he has exhibited it in motion to many of his play¬ 
mates ; lias hitched on various toy machinery, and it ap¬ 
pears to go just as well as when first started. 
No. 34.— Cr»i**teM. Seeds.—A valuable 
selection of 49 varieties of the best seeds fora family 
garden, each parcel large enough for a garden of ordinary 
size. This premium and the next two are put up forusby 
Messrs. If. K„ Bliss & Sons, Seed & Horticultural 
Warehouse, 33 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 we send the seeds post-paid. 
No. 35.—Flower Seeds.—Like No. 34 
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. Delivered free. 
No. 3®.—Acry Choice Garden Seeds 
and Flower Bulbs.—We have taken special pains 
to have prepared by Messrs. El. E£. Biiss & Sons a 
list of seeds and bulbs of the very choicest hinds, and the 
most useful varieties. Though some are rare (and costly), 
all have been tested and found excellent, nere is an op¬ 
portunity to obtain a valuable assortment of seeds, as this 
premium allows you to select from the list below any 
that may be desired, to the amount of two dollars. 
If more is wanted, it of course is only needful to secure 
two or more of the premiums, and select seeds according¬ 
ly. All delivered free : 1 Pkt. Early Wyman Cabbage, 25c.; 
Dioscorea Batatas, or Chinese Potato, per doz. hulblets, 
23c.; Moore’s Early Concord Corn, pkt., 25c.; Laxton’s 
Alpha Peas, pkt., 25c.; Trophy Tomato, 14 oz. pkt., 50c.; 
14 . oz. Marblehead Mammoth Cabbage, 50c.; 14 oz. Im¬ 
proved American Savoy, do., 25c.; H oz. Improved Bruns¬ 
wick, do., 25c.; 14 oz. Premium FlatDutch, do., 25c.; 14 oz. 
Improved Red Dutch, do., for pickling, 25c.; 54 lb. Bliss’ 
Improved Long Orange Carrot, 50c.; 1 pkt. Perpetual 
Spinach Beet, 25c.; 1 pkt. Boston Market Celery, 25c.; 2 
oz. Dewing’s Improved Early Turnip Beet, 25c.; 1 pint 
McLean’s Little Gem Peas, 30c.; 1 pkt. New Black Pekin 
Egg-Plant, 25c.; 1 pint Carter’s First Crop Peas, 30c.; 1 
pint Crosby’s Extra Early Sugar Corn, 25c.; 1 pkt. (ten 
seeds) General Grant Cucumber, 25c.; 1 oz. Boston 
Market Tomato, 50c.; 1 pkt. Bayard Taylor’s Watermelon, 
25c.; 1 pkt. Conover’s Colossal Asparagus, 25c.; 1 pint 
New Dwarf Wax Beans, 50c.; 1 pkt. New Egyptian Blood 
Turnip Beet, 23c.; 1 pkt. Early White Erfurt Cauliflower, 
25c.; 1 pkt. Early Simpson Lettuce, 25c.; 1 pkt. New 
Garnishing Kale, 25c.; 1 pkt. Latakia Tobacco, 25c.; 2oz. 
Conn. Seed Leaf Tobacco, 50c.; 1 pkt. Early Paris Cauli¬ 
flower, 25c.; 1 oz. Finest Cucumber Seed, for pickling, 
25c.; 1 pkt. Early Rose Potato Seed (from balls), 25c.; 2 
oz. Genuine Hubbard Squash. 50c.; 2 oz. True Boston 
Marrow, do., 50c.; 2 oz. Turban, do., 50c.; 1 Lilium aura- 
turn, or New Gold-banded Lily, from Japan, 50c.; 1 Lili¬ 
um lancifolium rubrutn, Japan Lily, red, 40c.; 1 Lilium. 
iancifolium album, Japan Lily, white, 40c.; 1 doz. Gladi¬ 
oluses, fine mixed varieties, $1.50 ; 1 doz. Mexican Tiger 
Flowers, $1.25; 1 doz. Tuberoses, Double Italian, best, 
$2.00; 1 doz. Hyacinths, double and single, in three 
colors, rod, blue, and white (for fall planting), $1.50 ; 4 
doz. Tulips, double and single, early and late (for fall 
planting),$2.00 ; 100 Crocuses, fine varieties (for fall),$1.00. 
No. 37.—Set, of Field Croquet.—The 
game of Croquet is so pleasing, and has become so pop - 
