February.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST.* 
[ 1869 . 
This cut represents our Engine, as especially 
adapted to Thrashing and other out-door work. 
We also 'build them on legs, so arranged that they 
can he used whenever a power is required. Eor 
Circulars and other information, address 
A. N. WOOD & CO., 
Eaton, Madison Co., N. Y. 
We are happy to he able to present the following 
letter received from the Editors of the American 
Agriculturist. Their general rules forbid their 
giving space in their reading columns for individ¬ 
ual commendations, such as they cheerfully accord¬ 
ed in the letter addressed to our Arm in response to 
our request for their personal opinion of our engine: 
New Youk, January, 1SG9. 
A. N. Wood & Co., Eaton, N. Y. 
Gentlemen -Having been for several years 
familiar with your Farm Engines, and knowing 
them to be admirably adapted to ordinary Farm 
purposes, on account of their safety, as regards 
danger from fire and from explosion, portability, 
compactness, power, handiness, durability, and 
non-liability to get out of order, with ordinary care, 
we shall take pleasure in recommending them to 
our friends. 
The economy and convenience of untiring steam- 
power over that of the delicate and sensitive horse 
is every year becoming better understood by our wide-awake farmers. The advantage is probably better seen in thrashing 
than in any other farm labor, but for sawing either lumber or fire-wood, shelling and grinding corn, cutting cornstalks and 
hay, pulping roots, and for other purposes, steam ought to take the place of horse-power on all large farms, and with those 
who study true economy it is rapidly doing so. 
Not the least inducement to introduce steam-power is that the form of boiler which you employ Is so well adapted to 
generate steam at low cost, for cooking the feed of pigs and cattle, kiln-drying fruits, corn, etc. 
We are, Respectfully yours. Editors or American Agriculturist. 
li\OX*4 SEEDS. 
SEE© CATALOGUES. 
BRIDGEMAN’S Annual Priced List of Vegetable Garden 
Seeds, it-c., is now ready, and mailed free to all applicants. 
Also ready, his Descriptive Catalogue of Flower Seeds, in¬ 
cluding novelties for 1SG9. 
ALFRED BRIDGEMAN, 
No. S7G Broadway, New York. 
B esirable locations near New York, and very 
accessible, offered to manufacturers on easy terms. Be¬ 
fore vou decide on location it may be for your interest to 
state the kind of business you propose to pursue, and address 
M. E. MEAD, Darien Depot, Conn. 
StSiodlodeitcSroaBs. 
PARSONS & CO. offer this best of all Flowering Shrubs 
>.t low rates. Flushing, N. Y. 
DOTY’S 
CLOTHES WASHER 
AND THE 
pay for themselves twice a year by saving clothes, beside 
saving nearly half the time and labor of washing. 
Recommended as “best,” by America'n Agriculturist. 
(See Premium List, and back numbers.) 
> These standard machines are now so well known that other 
recommendations are deemed unnecessary. Every machine 
warranted. Sold by dealers generally. 
R. C. BROWNING, General Agent, 
No. 32 Courtlandt-st., New York. 
C O. D.— READER, if you want to buy a 
O WALTHAM WATCH, in solid Gold and Silver cases 
only, procure circular (sent free) of M. E. CHAPMAN & 
CO.. No. 17 Liberty-st„ New York. They sell the genuine 
cheaper than any other dealers. 
Improve the Long Winter Evenings 
BY READING THE 
GOOD BOOKS, 
FOR FARMERS AND OTHERS, 
PUBLISHED BY 
©KAftiaE JUDD & 
245 Broadway, New York 
See Advertisement Pages. 
THE BEST STRAWBERRY .—See cover, last page. 
We offer our new crop of Garden and Flower Seeds 
for the season of 1809. Our seeds, so long and favorably 
known throughout the United States, are justly esteemed 
wherever tried. 
The following catalogues will be sent free to applicants. 
B®“Wliolcsale Price hist. positively for the tradeonly. 
C3f~BIarltct Gardener’s List, for Gardeners only. 
jyDrscriptive Catalogue and Hand Book of 
Seeds, Seed novelties and seed potatoes, containing direc¬ 
tions for planting, preparation of the soil, and after manage¬ 
ment, peculiarly adapted to the use of Gardeners, Amateurs, 
and all others to whom a knowledge of gardening and treat¬ 
ment of seeds is necessary. 
SEEDS BY MAI1L. 
Our arrangements for mailing seeds are thorough and 
complete, and insure our retail customers a much cheaper 
and more prompt delivery of their stock than when sent by 
express. 
For seeds by mail, and seed eolleetions by mall, suited to 
tlie requirements of families, see retail price list accompany¬ 
ing Descriptive Catalogue. 
KNOX’S HORTICULTURAL HOUSE. 
ALL ARTICLES REQUIRED IN 
FARM, GARDEN OR GREEN-HOUSE. 
All Tools and Implements of American and English manu¬ 
facture. 
W. W. KNOX, 
Successor to J. KNOX, 
137 Liberty St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Grape Vines at five Cents. 
PARSONS & CO. offer 
Concord and Ives Grapes, two years old, at the 
unprecedentedly low price of $50 per 1,000, having sold the 
land on which they are growing. 
Their other stock will be advertised in the March Agricul¬ 
turist. Address 
PARSONS & CO., Flushing, N. Y. 
The Alton Large Nutmeg Melon 
“ Uncqualed as a Shipping Variety,” 
While its delicious flavor and long bearing season render 
it worthy a place in every garden. Form, round, regularly 
ribbed; size, G to 9 inches in diameter, netted; green flesh, 
thick, melting, sugary, and highly perfumed. 
“ In 12 years’ business I have never seen so good a shipping 
variety; they are the best ever sent to this town. II. If. 
Maesh, Chicago, Ill.” 
Price, per lb., $3.50; per oz„ 30 cts. Send for Circular. 
Address BARLER & CONDON, Upper Alton, Ill. 
WALTHAM WATCHES. 
For a few months past we have advertised the above 
Watches at extremely low prices, and the result has been 
most satisfactory. Our plan has been to sell the genuine 
WALTHAM WATCH, in Solid Gold or Silver Cases only, 
and at a very small profit; giving the purchaser every oppor¬ 
tunity of examination and comparison, and with the under¬ 
standing that if the Watch does not prove satisfactory, it 
can be exchanged or the money refunded. 
These Watches are, without exception, the most perfect 
specimens of fine mechanism overproduced in any country. 
Each and every part is made by machinery of the most deli¬ 
cate and elaborate construction. 
Compared with foreign watches they possess many advan¬ 
tages, excelling not only in principle and finish, hut still 
more in their reliability as time-keepers. As ail indication 
of the prices we submit the following: 
Silver Hunting Watches, - - $18.00 
Gold Hunting Watches, 18 haratcase, 80.00 
Gold Hunting Watches, Ladies’ size, 70.00 
We often receive orders direct from our advertisement, 
but prefer that every one should send first for our descrip¬ 
tive price list, which explains all the different kinds, tells 
the weight and quality of the cases, and gives prices of each. 
This we will forward to any one on application, and it will 
be found very useful in making a selection. 
Every Watch is warranted by special certificate from 
the American Watch Co. 
We send them by express to any address, allow the pur¬ 
chaser to open the package and examine the Watch before 
paying, and if afterwards it does not prove satisfactory, it 
can be exchanged or the money will be cheerfully refunded. 
Please state that you sawthis in the Agriculturist. 
Address, in full, HOWARD & CO., 
No. 619 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 
HITCHCOCK’S HALF-DIKE MUSIC. 
Believing that whatever tends to amuse and instruct, to 
cultivate and develop the mind, or to elevate the character 
and diversity the nature of Home enjoyments, is ever wel¬ 
come to the American Eeoplc—this series is respectfully 
presented. Our object is to enable all classes—rich and poor 
—who have a desire for Music, to become possessed of all 
tlie popular productions of the day, without incurring an 
almost prohibitory expense. 
The price of each Number will bo Five Cents. The 
following are 
NOW READY : 
No. 1. Captain Jinks. Maclagan. 
“ 2. Won’t you Tell me Why, Robin? Claeibel. 
“ 3. We’d Better Bide a Wee. Claeibel. 
“ 4. Blue Eyes. Molloy. 
“ 5. Not for Joseph. Lloyd. 
“ G. Good Bye, Sweetheart, Good Bye. Hatton. 
“ 1. I really don’t think I shall Marry. Claeibel. 
“ 8. Praise of Tears. “FlowTets Bloom¬ 
ing, Winds Perfuming.” F. Schubert. 
“ 9. Champagne Charlie. Lee. 
“ 10. Skating Rink Polka. Wiener. 
“ 11. Genevieve Waltz. “ 
“ 12. Come hither 1113' Baby, my Darling. “ 
“ 13. Tlie Danish Boy's Whistle. Graff. 
“14. Little Maggie May. Blampiiin. 
“ 15. Maggie’s Secret. Claeibel. 
“ 16. His Love Shines over all. Sacred Song. Foebes. 
“ 17. The Old Cottage Clock. Molloy. 
“ 18. Silver Chimes. . Claeibel. 
“ 19. The Rose of Erin. Benedict. 
“ 20. Arm-in-Arm. Polka Mazurka. Steauss. 
SPECIAL NOTICE.— Tlie above can be obtained at 
tlie Music, Book, and Periodical Stores, or by enclosing the 
price, 5 cents each, to the Publisher. Oilier choice se¬ 
lections will rapidly follow. BENJ. W. HITCHCOCK. Pub¬ 
lisher, 98 Spring Street, New York, (Under St. Nicholas 
Hotel). AGENTS WANTED. 
ENTIRELY NEW SERIES. 
Edited by Louise M. Alcott, 
Merry’s Museum is finely illustrated, and the storiesnnd in¬ 
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very refreshing in comparison with some of (he juvenile 
literature of the day. [American Churchman] Chicago. 
Now is (be Time to Subscribe. 
Miss Louise M. Ai.cott, the Editor, is one of tlie most 
charming and brilliant writers for boys and girls tliat our 
country lias hitherto produced. She will contribute at least 
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for youth. 
TERMS: SI.50 a year in advance. Liberal terms for Clubs. 
ra-Send two stampsl'or specimen number, with Premium 
List. Agents wanted. HORACE 15. FULLER. Publisher, 
14 Bromlield St., Boston. 
