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[June, 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
NEW EXCELSIOR LAWN MOWER. 
IT HAS THE LARGEST SALE OF 
ANY LAWN MOWER IN THE WORLD. 
CITY AND COUNTRY TRADE 
SUPPLIED WITH TIIE 
Celebrated Excelsior Lawn Mower, 
M. B. GRSFFIMC, 
CO C'ortlanclt Street, N. T. City, 
rustic” work, 
TSic most beauti¬ 
ful ever made— 
Tlie best materi¬ 
als employed— 
All work artist¬ 
ically finished* 
Our 
HANGING 
BASKETS 
and 
POT-STANDS 
lead the market. 
N.B.— Liberal terms 
to dealers. 
Illustrated Cata¬ 
logues with prices 
mailed on application. 
PECK & SKILTON. 
Wcstville, Conn, 
A full line of our goods kept only by 
W. S. BLUNT, 77 Beckman St., New York. 
m PEOPLE’S FORCE PUMPS. 
Awarded mortal of Anier- 
ican Institute over allcom- 
petitors for 1873 and 1814, 
and adopted:*? (he Premi¬ 
um pump by tlie American 
Agriculturist. Bor House 
and Out-doors. Bor Wells 
from O to 100 feet deep. 
Powerful Birc-Ptimps. 
Send Postal Card for Cir¬ 
culars. 
W. S. BLUNT, 
77 Beekman'St., N. Y. 
Also Agent for 
— GOODELL CO. CELE- 
a bkatb.d spring beos. 
See advertisement on page 106, May number. 
And Agent for Peck & Skilton’s Rustic Work. 
Gexkuat., Agents For. Pumps: 
W. II. BANKS & CO., Chicago, Ills. 
Magens & Co., Louisville, Kv. 
J. <i. Mm dock & Co., Cincinnati, (). 
E. II. Leibcy. Cheyenne. Wyoming. 
T. .1. Itiley, Houston, Texas. 
Frothingnam & Workman, Montreal. C. E. 
Benedict * McConiho, Jacksonville. Fla. 
Jan. II. Billlngton & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 
DUNHAM, CAKItlGAN & CO., Agents 
for Pacific Coast, san Francisco, Cal. 
t^celssofr ® 0 Your Own Printing 
Pp 4nhln < 5 >ft Pressforcards,labels,envelopes 
rOTTdPie ij w etc. Larger sizes for large work. 
“’Business Men do their printing and 
advertising, save money and increase 
trade. Amateur Printing, delight 
fulpastime for spare hours. BOVS 
have great fun and make money fast 
atprinting. Send two stamps for full 
—catalogue presses type etc, to the Mfrs 
KELSEY* CO. Meriden, Conn, 
It lias been adopted, ami can he seen in practical opera¬ 
tion on Central Park and all tiie other City Parks, 
New York; Government Grounds and City 
Parks, Washington ; Boston Common. Boston; 
Prospect Park, ■ Brooklyn ; and on almost every 
prominent Park throughout the Cnited States, and 
Canada. 
THE CHEAT TRIAL, of Lawn Mowers was held 
in New York City June 25tli, 1874. There the Excelsior 
came into competition with all the best Lawn Mowers in the 
world, and was awarded the HIGHEST PREMIUM. 
Four sizes for hand-power; four sizes for horse-power. 
Prices from $15 to $‘100. 
EVERY MACHINE WARRANTED. 
Address 
CHADBOKN & COLWELL M’F’G- CO., 
Send for Circular. Newburgh, N. Y. 
N. B. — We call special attention to our new 
HORSE MOWER for 1875. Gears entirely covered, 
and weight reduced 200 lbs. It is the LIGHTEST and 
BEST HORSE MOWER EVER MADE. 
fjlHE 
AMERICAN DAIRY SALT COMPANY, 
Sole manufacturers of the 
ONONDAGA FACTORY FIGGED 
DAIRY & TABLE SALT, 
AT SYRACUSE, N. Y., 
Respectfully call the attention of Dairymen and others to 
the quality of the salt now being manufactured by them. 
Having for many years past been engaged in perfecting the 
various processes for the manufacture of this salt, and by 
adopting tlie best modes and machinery for tlie purpose, 
they feel warranted in saying to the consumer that the ar¬ 
ticle now produced is superior to any other either ot foreign 
or domestic production. The following is a correct analysis 
of our Salt, and also of tlie celebrated Ashton’s English 
Chemistry" in tlie Massachusetts Agricultural College at 
Amherst, Mass.; 
Ononclaqa 
Ashton Salt. 
Factory Filled. 
Chloride of Sodium. 
. 97A5 
98.28 
Sulphate of lame. 
. 1.43 
0.91 
Sulphate of Magnesia.... 
.06 
Chloride of Magnesia.... 
. 0.06 
.00 
Sulnbate of Soda. 
_ .00 
.03 
Insoluble matter. 
.05 
.12 
Water.. 
.76 
.60 
100.00 
100.00 
Circulars in regard to various tests made with this salt in 
comparison with the best foreign article, also certificates 
from a large number ot the best dairies in the State as to its 
quality, may be had on application to J. W. BARKER, 
Secretary, Syracuse, is. Y., to whom orders lor salt may also 
be addressed. 
It is also for sale by tiie Agents of the Company in princi¬ 
pal Western Lake Ports, by St. John & Avery, 101 & 103 
Broad St„ New York; Robf.rt Geek, 109 Pier, Albany, N. 
Y., and by Salt Dealers generally throughout tlie State of 
New York. 
Inquire lor Onotidaga Factory Filled Dairy Salt. 
.J. W. BARKER. Pres. & Sec'y, 
Tiios. Molloy, Treas. Syracuse, N r . Y. 
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Made from Natural Growth of Wood. 
Tiie most attractive, ornamental, and durable embellish¬ 
ment of tlie garden and portico in summer, and for window 
decorations in winter. 
SUMMER-HOUSES FITTED UP. 
PARKS EMBEGGISIIED, 
COUNTS Y SEATS BEAUTIFIED. 
Having tlie most extensive manufactory in the United 
States, we are prepared to fill orders of every kind, from a 
single bird-cage, to the complete lnriiisliing of a park with 
rustic work. Send for Illustrated Circular and Price-lists. 
Address JAMES KING, New Haven, Ct. 
MEYERS & ALLEY,Conm.Us'oi, 
ISf {jiJtEEN BRUITS AND PRODUCE. 
Murray St., Nbw York. 
BEAUTIFUI, EVERBIiOOMING- 
STRONG POT PLANTS 
Suitable for immediate Flowering, Sent 
Safely by mail, post-paid. 
Five Splendid Y T artetics 9 pitreliaser’s choice, 
$1; VZ do., $3. 
For 10 cts., additional, we send 
MAGNIFICENT PREMIUM HOSE. 
Our elegant Spring Catalogue for 1875, describing more 
than two hundred finest varieties of Roses, and containing 
full directions for culture, with chapters oil ’Winter Protec¬ 
tion, Injurious Insects, &c„ &c., is now ready, and will be 
sent to all who apply. 
THE DIXGEE & CONARD CO., 
ROSE GROWERS, 
West Grove, Chester Co., Pa. 
"VEGETABLE PLANTS. 
CABBAGE.—We can furnish any quantity of healthy, 
stocky plains of all the best varieties, warranted true to 
name. Our experience enables us to pack and carry fresh 
several days. Price. $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. 
CELERY PI. A NTS from seed-beds at same rates, or 
transplanted ones at double rates. Special terms to Granges 
and parties buying in larger quantities. Oil receipt of one- 
fifth amount of bill, will send C.O.I), for balance. For further 
particulars address 
TILLINGHAST BROTHERS, 
Factoryville, Wyoming Co., Pa. 
For spring of 1875 will be ready in February, with a colored 
plate; Free to all my customers, toothers price 25 cts.; a 
plain copy to all applicants free. Washington City, D. C. 
HOT-BEB PLANTS 
For garden use, transplanted and hardened, at most rea¬ 
sonable figures. Plant Price-List and Circular, treating at 
length of all transplanted crops, sent free. 
*J. B* BOOT, Seed*Grower, Rockford, Ill. 
C ABBAGE and TOMATO Plaints. By express. 
Cabbage, $2 per 1,000 ; $15 per 10,000. Tomatoes, hot-bed, 
$2 per 100.' Transplanted, $4 per 100; $30 per 10,000. 
J. R. CLARK & SONS, Waverly, Luz. Co., Pa. 
SWEET POTATO PLANTS. 
SOUTHERN QX’EEN, the Earliest and best for 
Northern planting—30 cts. per 100 ; $2.50 per 1,000. By mail 
at double these rates. All kinds of Vegetable Plants ill sea¬ 
son. We are still sending out by mail 
EIGHT POT-GROWN ROSES for One Dollar. 
Catalogue Free. 
W. F. MASSEY & CO., Chestertovcn, Mel. 
SWEET POTATO 
And other hot-bed plants—northern grown for northern use. 
Price-List and Plant Circular treating at length of all trans¬ 
planted crops, sent free. 
J. B. ROOT, Seed Grower, Rockford, Ill. 
SWEET POTATO PLANTS? 
YELLOW MNSGiWOm 
Best variety for general cultivation. Shipped safely for 
long distances bv express. Price, 1,000 for $3.00; 2,000 for 
$5.00; 5,000 for $10.00. Send for Circulars. 
M. M. MURRAY & CO.. 
Foster's Crossings, Warren Co., Ohio, 
or 44 East Pearl St., Cincinnati, O. 
t I have a large and very complete stock 
1 ^ | j I * ! " 1 ^ . of Field, Garden, arid Flower Seeds, 
l ure Seed Grain, &c., &c. 7j¥~ Our International postal 
arrangements enable the sending of Seed parcels from Can¬ 
ada to any post-office throughout the United States of 
America, at the rate of one cent for two ounces (prepaid 
postage).—N.B.—My Descriptive Seed Catalogue is sent 
promptly to nil applicants everywhere. Address 
WILLIAM RENNIE, Toronto, Out., Canada. 
F armer’s Purchasing Agency, and their families, 
save 1(1 to 15 per cent, and secure careful and special at¬ 
tention, in the purchase and execution of orders for seeds, 
implements, machinery. Hardware, and Dry Goods, by con¬ 
ferring with WARREN & CO., Box 5354, N. Y. P. O. 
IMPROVE D BUTTER TUBS 
with removable Ice 
Chambers, patented 
Jan’y 12,1875. A great 
improvement oil the 
old style v ith station - 
ary chambers. They 
are made in the most 
durable manner, with 
galvanized iron or 
brass hoops, hinges, 
hasps, and fixtures, 
are neatly tinned to 
pre vent rii6t, and for 
shipping or market 
use can not fail to give 
entire satisfaction. 
Also Power Churns, Tee Cream Freezers, Refrigerators, etc. 
iT. G, KOEHLER, Manufacturer of Cedar Ware, 
N fifth 2nd St-, Philadelphia, p». 
