1869.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
365 
ISead asset carefuBgy M©te s.Eae fol¬ 
lowing Etems : (a) All subscribers sent by one person 
count, though from one or a dozen different Post-offices. 
But. ...(b) State with each name or list of names sent, 
that it is for a premium. ...(c) Send the names as fast as 
obtained, that the subscribers may begin to receive the 
paper at once. You can have any time, from one to 
six mouths, to fill up your list....(d) Send the exact 
money with each list of names, so that there may be 
no confusion of money accounts....(e) Old and new 
subscribers all count in premium clubs, but a portion, 
at least, should be new names; it is partly to get those 
that we offer premiums to canvassers. N.B.—The extra 
copy to clubs of ten or twenty is not given where pre¬ 
mium articles are called for_(/) Specimen Numbers, 
Cards, and Show-bills, will be supplied free as needed by 
canvassers, but they should be used carefully and econom¬ 
ically, as they are very costly.... (g) Remit money 
in Checks on New York Banks or Bankers, payable to 
order of Orange Judd & Co., or send Post-office Money 
Orders. If neither of them is obtainable, Register 
Money Letters, affixing stamps both for the postage and 
registry; put in the money and seal the letter in the pres¬ 
ence of the Postmastej", and take his receipt for it. 
Money sent in any of the above ways is at our risk. 
SSescription of Premiums. 
Nos.l to 2®.—I’lioroMg'ls.'brcd Stoclc. 
—Several last year availed themselves of our offers of 
fine animals and fowls, and received rewards for their 
labors which were highly satisfactory. We continue these 
premiums this year, and will in every case give pedigree 
and proof of pure blood,—and all other desired informa¬ 
tion. Our arrangements are with Jas. ©. Slaeldon, 
Esq., Geneva, N. Y.. for Short-horns; Win. Birilie, 
Esq., Springfield, Mass., for Ayrshires; James P. 
Swain, Esq., Bronxville, N. Y., for Jerseys ; lion. 13. 
M. E-Hyde, Stafford, Conn., for Devons; Burdett 
ILooims, Esq.,Windsor Locks, Conn., for Cotswolds ;— 
all known and reliable breeders. The Essex Pigs will be 
from the Stock of Joseph Harris, Esq., Rochester, 
N. Y. We will give personal attention to the selection of 
all our stock premiums from these and from other herds 
and flocks known to|be strictly as represented. These 
premiums may be of great use to the communities where 
they are sent, as a strictly thoroughbred animal will 
leave marks of improvement for many years, and we 
have long been convinced that only thoroughbred males 
should be used. It costs no more to keep a good animal 
than a poor one, and a whole herd may be much im¬ 
proved in a very short time. We especially commend 
these premiums to our readers. The French Fowls will 
be imported or bred directly from imported stock, and 
the others will be from strictly first-class birds. 
N®. 20.—ESresee’ss Kisig - of tlio Ear- 
lies, or No. 4 Potato.—The great satisfaction given 
to the large number of those who secured the Early Rose 
Potato offered as a premium''last season, has led us to 
make an arrangement with Messrs. IS. K. Bliss & 
Soil to supply us with this new and remarkable variety. 
It was raised by Mr. Albert Bresee, the originator of the 
Early Rose. The flesh of this potato is white, cooks 
well, and is of the best quality for the table. It has 
proved thus far very hardy, and is said by Mr. Bresee to 
be fully a week earlier than the Early Rose. These pota¬ 
toes will be put up in 2-lb. parcels, and sent post-paid. 
They can be sent before freezing weather, or in spring. 
No. 30.—S'erway ©aSs.—These remark¬ 
able oats have given such universal satisfaction, wher¬ 
ever the genuine article has been tried, that we have 
secured a supply to offer as premiums. Some of our best 
seedsmen say, “ The reports about Norway Oats are all 
one way, and in praise of the oats.” We have ourselves 
seen many scores of letters from all sections of the coun¬ 
try, and all agree that these oats are superior in the 
quantity yielded per acre to any they have ever tried, and 
the quality is at least satisfactory. The yield by some is 
placed as high as 125 bushels to the"acre, on rich land, 
and the average as high as To bushels to the acre, many 
saying 100 bushels. We are to be supplied by ES. W. 
Kamsdell & Co., 21S Fearl SJ., N. Y., Mr. R. 
being the introducer of this temarkable grain. For 7 sub¬ 
scribers at $1.50, or 27 at $1, we send one peck by mail, 
post paid. For 17 subscribers at $1.50, or 54 at $1, we 
will send one bushel, the receiver to pay express charges. 
No. Si.— CJjirdeai Seeds. — A valuable 
selection of 40 varieties of the best seeds for a family 
garden, each parcel large enough for a garden of ordinary 
size. This premium and the next two are put up for us by 
Messrs. US. K. ESliss & Son, Seed & Horticultural 
Warehouse, 41 Park Row (old Agriculturist office), 
whose seed establishment is well known as one of the 
best in the country. This premium will be of great value 
and convenience to many, as we send the seeds post-paid. 
No. SSL-—Flowei’ Seeds.—Like No. 31 
this is a valuable premium. It consists of 1OO different 
kinds of beautiful flower seeds, all in separate papers, 
and includes not only the finer common varieties, but 
many of the newer and rarer kinds that are costly. 
Wo. S3.—reloss Seeds aiidFIower 
Bulb®.—We have taken special pains to have prepared 
by Messrs. 18. K. Bliss & Sou a list of seeds 
and bulbs of the very choicest kinds, and the most useful 
varieties. Though some are rare, all have been tested 
and are among the best. Here is an opportunity to obtain 
a valuable assortment of seeds, as this premium allows 
the selection of any that may be desired, to the amount 
of two dollars, from the list below. If a larger amount 
than this is wanted, it of course is only needful to secure 
two or more of the premiums, and select seeds according¬ 
ly. Delivered free. 1 Pkt. Early Wyman Cabbage, 50c.; 14 
oz. Marblehead Mammoth, do., 50c.; !4 oz. Improved 
American Savoy, do., 25c.; % oz. Improved Brunswick, 
do., 25c.; !4 oz. Premium Flat Duteh, do., 25c.; y 2 oz. Im¬ 
proved Red Dutch, do., for piekling, 25c.; )£ 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, 50c.; 1 pkt. New Black Pekin 
Egg Plant, 25c ; 1 pint Carter’s First Crop Peas, 50c.; 1 
pint Crosby’s Extra Early Sugar Corn, 50c.; 1 pkt. (10 
seeds) General Grant Cucumber, 25c.; 1 oz. Boston 
Market Tomato, 50c.; 1 pkt. Bayard Taylor’s Water-melon, 
25c.; 1 pkt. Conover’s Colossal Asparagus, 25c.; 1 pint 
New Dwarf Wax Beans, 50c.; 1 pkt. New Egyptian Blood 
Turnip Beet, 25c.; 1 pkt. Early White Erfurt Cauliflower, 
25c.; 1 pkt. Early Simpson Lettuce, 25c. ; 1 pkt. New 
Garnishing Kale, 25c.; 1 pkt. Latakia Tobacco, 25c.: 2 oz. 
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, $1.00; 1 Lili¬ 
um lancifolium rubrnm, Japan Lily, red, 50c.; 1 Lilium 
lancifolium album, Japan Lily, white, 50c.; 1 doz. Gladi¬ 
olus, fine mixed varieties, $2.00; 1 doz. Mexican Tiger 
Flowers, $1.25; 1 doz. Tuberoses, Double Italian, best, 
$2.00; 1 doz. Hyacinths, Double and Single in three 
colors, Red. Blue, and White (for fall planting) $2.00; 4 
doz. Tulips, double and single, early and late (for fall 
planting) $2.00 ; 100 Crocus, fine varieties (for fall) $1.00. 
Wo. 511-1. — Win-scry Stools, IPHsasafs, 
etc.—This premium can be selected in anything desired, 
from the catalogues of Messrs. Parsons & Co., 
Flushing, New York, or of Mr. F. IK. Phoenix, of 
Bloomington Illinois. Both are well-known, very 
reliable parties, having extensive Nurseries, Green¬ 
houses, Ornamental Trees and Plants, Grape Vines, 
Shrubs, etc., etc. Send a stamp direct to either of them, 
for their regular catalogues. Select $20 worth (or more 
in proportion, if more names are sent us), and we will 
send to the canvasser an Order for the amount on either 
party named above, in fall or spring, as desired. 
No. 35.—§et ®1‘ 1’IelcI Croejsaeii.—The 
game of Croquet is so pleasing, and has become so pop¬ 
ular, that we believe many will be glad to avail them¬ 
selves of the opportunity of obtaining this new Premium 
upon terms as easy as we propose. These sets are beauti¬ 
ful, and from one of the best makers in the country. 
Nos. 38, 37, 38.—ScwitBg- MacSaisses. 
“A good Sewing Machine lightens the labor and promotes 
the health and happiness of those at home.” W T e offer 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. The ©rover & 
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 neither open, run, or ravel. 
It. sews directly from two spools, without rewinding. The 
Florence Machine makes four different stitches, each 
being alike on both sides of the fabric. One of its 
special advantages is that it has the reversible feed 
motion, which enables the operator, by simply turn¬ 
ing 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 <fc 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 excuse for getting 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 estimate 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, cost¬ 
ing, if all hired, not less than $24 a month, board in¬ 
cluded, or $06 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,” bending over the 
work, and loss of sleep, have brought tens of thousands 
to early graves. We say to every man, get yotir wife a Sew¬ 
ing Machine, even if you 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., 405 Broadway, N. Y. 
Fiorejiee Sewing M’ne Co., 505 Broadway, N. Y. 
Willcox & Gibbs Mf’g Co., 508 Broadway, N. Y. 
N®. 30.—ILsisaaTSa KnaititsBagf MaeEaaBtc. 
—For several years we have been looking for a good, 
practical Family Knitting Machine, which would do 
different kinds of work well, and be easily under¬ 
stood and operated by persons of ordinary tact 
and skill. We think the Lamb Knitting Machine 
now meets the want. It sets up its own work, 
without casting on stitches by hand, narrows and widens 
without removing needles, knits a regular heel, nar¬ 
rows oft’the toe complete, etc., etc. It knits the Circular 
Web, Wide Flat Web, Double Flat Web, and Ribbed Flat 
Web. It will produce nearly every variety of Staple and 
Fancy Goods. So simple is it and so easy to manage, 
that it may be operated by a child. The Machine is at¬ 
tached to a common table by. means of tlmmb-screws, 
and is operated by hand, with a crank. Its ordinary 
speed is from eight to nine thousand loops a 
minute, producing over two yards of plain work 
in ten minutes, and a pair of socks complete in half 
an hour. The makers claim that any person can 
learn to operate it by the book which accompanies 
each machine. Send to N. Clark, General Agent, 
313 Washington Street, Boston, for descriptive 
circular and sample stocking. 
No. 4©.—WsasJaimgf MaeJaasaes.—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 
IS. C. Browning, 32 Cortlandt St., N. If., 
or to Metropolitan Washing Machine Co., 
Middlefield, Ct. It goes cheaply by freight or express. 
No.41—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 
the fibres with lever power. With the Wringing Ma¬ 
chine, the garments are passed rapidly between elastic 
rollers, which press the water out better than hand wring¬ 
ing, and as fast as one can pick up the garments. 
We have given thousands of these premiums, with almost 
universal satisfaction. They are made by the Metro¬ 
politan Waslting Machine Co., Middlefield, Ct. 
N®. 43.— A r JTe!i SSet.—This premium has 
given the greatest satisfaction, for the last four years. 
There are six pieces, viz.: A Coffee Pot, two Tea Pots, a 
Creamer, Sugar, and Slop Bowl— all of beautiful, uniform 
pattern, new style, with raised and embossed figure 
work. They are not the common stivc.r-ivashed 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 ILucitis 
Mart Manufacturing Co., of Nos. 4 and 6 
Burling Slip, New York City, and are war¬ 
ranted 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 bo 
as represented. The amount of silver upon plated ware 
depends wholly upon the will and integrity of the manu¬ 
facturer. We could give nearly as good looking plated 
ware for less than half the money. 
N®. 43.—Caslei - sasnel IN-beSE. or 
Basket Combined.— This is a new pattern, both 
novel and beautiful. It can be used as a large, showy 
Caster, with six cut-glass bottles, or be instantly changed 
into a complete Caster, 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. 42, of same metal, plating, etc. 
No. 44. — ©alee ESsasBcet.— 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; a beautiful table ornament. 
