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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
[May, 
ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS 11870. 
THE AMERICA! FBUIMRESERVITO POWDER. 
(Title Copyrighted, and Preserving Powder Patented in United States, March, 1864, and August, 1S67. Also, Patented 
This Preserving Powder is a combination of powerful anti¬ 
septics, and warranted to be in every particular, as health¬ 
ful as common table salt, and will effectually prevent fer¬ 
mentation and subsequent decay in all kinds of Fruit, Juices 
and Syrups of Fruits, Cider, &c. And preserve them in as 
good and healthful condition as the best “ Canned or pre¬ 
served” fruits, &c., without the trouble and expense of 
hermetically sealing or air-tigliting the jars or cans. And 
with or without the use of Sugar. 
It admits of keeping the fruit, &c„ in large glass, or earth¬ 
en or stoneware jars of any size, from one quart to six gal¬ 
lons, by simply tying an oiled cloth or paper, or moistened 
bladder over the top, and when opened the fruit, &c., may 
be used as wanted from lime to time, without danger of fer¬ 
mentation being occasioned by weeks of full exposure to 
the air. 
For Tomatoes and Vegetables such as green Beans, Peas, 
Asparagus, Corn, &c„ (which all know are so difficult and 
uncertain to keep in the air-tighting method,) the preserving 
Powder will reliably keep them in glass or stoneware jars not 
larger than two ( 2 ) gallons, by simply corking and sealing 
witli common bottle wax; when opened they will keep for 
a few weeks, giving ample time to use from large jars. 
For fruits preserved with spices it prevents the spices from 
turning them dark color, and will keep them from becom¬ 
ing strong and unpleasant in taste. 
For vinegar pickles it strengthens the vinegar and pre¬ 
vents their becoming soft. 
We will compare the cost of jars in the air-tighting meth¬ 
od with those used with this preserving powder. 
For family use air-tight jars should not be larger than one 
quart; therefore, to preserve 12 quarts of fruit requires one 
dozen jars, which cost from $2.50 to $3.00, according to 
quantity purchased. 
For 12 quarts of fruit with the preserving powder, we will 
use one three-gallon stone jar, which will cost from 62)^c. 
to Toe., according to quantity purchased. Therefore it is 
manifest that the best jars necessary with the preserving pow¬ 
der will costjust one-fourth as much as patent air-tight jars, 
independent of their being so much more durable. But the 
preserving powder encourages still greater saving by admit¬ 
ting the use of imperfect jars that could not be used in 
other methods. 
In confirmation we add a few testimonials in a condensed 
form, from families of the highest respectability, the origin¬ 
als of which may be seen at our office. 
From Mr.s. Key. Dr. Camp, Bethseda Rectory, Saratoga 
Springs, N. Y. 
GentsWe used the American Preserving Powder last 
season, according to directions, in preserving strawberries 
and whortleberries, and to-day they are ns good as new. I 
regard the Powder as a great saving of sugar, trouble, and 
money, and hope next season to use. it more largely. 
December 20, 1869. Respectfully, Mrs. M. T. Camp. 
From D. T. Stanton, Warren C. H., Warren Co., Pa. 
Gents:—'The American Preserving Powder has given gen¬ 
eral satisfaction on all fruits it lias been tried upon. I think 
there will be a large demand for it hero next season. 
December 29, 1869. Yours, etc., I). T. Stanton. 
From N. II. M. Pollock, North Star, Alleghany Co., Pa. 
Gents:—I used extensively your American Preserving 
Powder the past season with perfect success. I used it 
largely for corn. I could always save tomatoes, peaches, 
etc..well enough in tin cans sealed with wax,but corn would 
never save until I used the Powder. My corn is just as sweet 
and nice to-day as it was when.cut off the cob in August. 
We used it in blackberries, tomatoes, peaches, apple-sauce, 
pears, and quinces, but, for want of confidence in the Pow¬ 
der. we sealed with wax all but a few jars of each to test its 
preserving qualities. The result is most satisfactory, and I 
shall use it the coining season, and am glad to he able to rec¬ 
ommend it to every lover of good fruit. Yours, etc.., 
December 27,1809, N. 11. M. Pollock. 
From Mary A. Woodbridge, Newburg, Cuyahoga Co., O. 
Gents:—I used the American Preserving Powder last sea¬ 
son with tomatoes only. I put them in stone jars, covering 
wilh oiled silk. Upon opening the jars we use'them as want¬ 
ed, and find them far superior lo canned tomatoes; indeed, 
they are so fresh that I think, if they were cooked and used 
at the same time with others just picked from the vines, it 
would lie impossible to distinguish between them. 
Dec. 21,1869. Respectfully, Mary A. Woodbridge. 
From Geo. McKenzie, Bangor, Van Buren Co., Mich. 
Gents:—The half dozen packages of Preserving Powder I 
purchased of you the past season we used in‘putting up 
blackberries and peaches. We put up 76 pounds of black¬ 
berries with one package of the Powder; and, seeing our 
mistake, I wrote, to you to know if they would keep, when 
you promptly stated in reply that you thought they would 
go up before winter. But, sirs, they have nor. at this date 
(January 10, 1810). nor shown the least signs of fermentation. 
They were put up in large jars, without sugar, with paper 
tied oyer the month of the jars. We also put up a dozen 
large jars of neaches, without sugar and without air-tight¬ 
ing, and I will here state, for the benefit of our Western 
fruit-growers, they have given no signs of fermentation, and 
hold their flavor better than any canned fruit I ever saw. 
Jan. 10,1870. Truly yours, Geo. McKenzie. 
From Mr.s. E. M. Pryor, Milwaukee, Wis. 
Gents:—We have used and distributed the half dozen pack¬ 
ages of American Preserving Powder among our neighbors, 
and all like it. It is truly wonderful, and a great blessing 
to housekeepers, as it saves much labor and expense. Go 
on in this way and the blessings of thousands will rest on 
you. Respectfully, Mrs. E. M. Pryor. 
September 30, 1869. 
From Nelson Griffith, Corunna, De Kalb Co., Ind. 
Gents:—We used the American Preserving Powder on 
peaches, gooseberries, and blackberries, and it has proved 
itself to do all that you claim for it. Yours truly, 
December 23,1869. Nelson Griffith. 
From H. M. Wood, M.D., Salem, Marion Co., Ill. 
Gents:—I take pleasure in giving you our testimony in fa¬ 
vor of your American Preserving Powder. We used it the 
past season in currants, gooseberries, raspberries, cherries, 
peaches, tomatoes, and green peas, with perfect success in 
all. Our neighbors who have tasted them agree with ns in 
saying they are the best they ever ate. Mrs. Wood says she 
will not do without the American Preserving Powder if it 
can possiblv be procured. Most respectfully, 
January 17, 18i0. H. M. Wood, M.D. 
From IIon. James Rtce, Osceola, Clarke Co., Iowa. 
Gents:—We used the Fruit Preserving Powder received 
from you last fall, in nutting up grapes and some other late 
fruits, and have found it to be a perfect success. The fruit is 
in a perfect state of preservation. We put it up in large 
stoneware jars, and are using it with convenience. It is cer¬ 
tainly an article of great merit. Yours truly, 
January 6,1870. James Rice. 
From Edward IIigbee, Esq., Lancaster, Schuyler Co., Mo. 
Gents :—I find the American Preserving Powder to be all 
that you guarantee it to he. All the fruits that I have put 
up with it have kept perfectly sweet and fresh. Yours truly, 
December 21,1869. Edward IIigbee. 
From W. Willard & Sox, Macon, Macon Co., Mo. 
Gents:—As far as introduced with us, the American Pre¬ 
serving Powder has given universal satisfaction, although 
we found prejudice strong at, first. Our own family used the 
Powder with the best results, and another year we can 
guarantee the Powder. Very truly yours, 
December 26,1S69. W. Willard & Sox. 
From W. H. Craig, Milan, Sullivan Co., Mo. 
GentsMy wife used the American Preserving Powder 
the past season, and finds it all you claim for it. Yes. more, 
for not only did it preserve the fruit without making the 
jars air-tight, hut it preserved their flavor and color better. 
I think it the best preparation of the age, and would be glad 
to lie the means of extending its sale in this part of the 
country. Very respectfully, 
December 27,1869. W. H. Craig. 
From Mrs. M. E. Martin, Milton, Sussex Co., Del. 
Gents:—I used the American Fruit Preserving Powder the 
past season to preserve peaches, blackberries, and tomatoes, 
and so far they are in the best possible condition. There 
have been no signs of fermentation, while the flavor of the 
fruit is perfectly preserved. I can say they are in every re¬ 
spect equal to your rccommendatiou. Yours truly, 
January 10,1870. Mns. M. E. Martin. 
From C. G. Boynton, Felton, Kent Co., Del. 
Gents:—We used a portion of the American Preserving 
Powder received last summer in preserving peaches, etc., 
and are prepared to recommend it and fully endorse all that 
has been said of their preserving qualities. We have peaches 
now just as nice and fresh as when preserved. 
Yours respectfully, C. G. Boynton. 
December 30,1S69. 
From P. W. Custeed, Seaford, Sussex Co., Del. 
Gents:—We used the American Preserving Powder last 
season in pears, peaches, strawberries, and currants. The 
fruit was put into ordinary stone jars without any attempt to 
make them air-tight, and as far as I can judge they are now 
as good as when first put. up. I can conscientiously recom¬ 
mend the Powder as a labor-saving and effectual prepara¬ 
tion. Yours, etc., P. VV. Custeed. 
December 81, 1869. 
From M. A. F. Kent, Rutland, Anne Rundel Co., Md. 
Gents:—I was so unfortunate as to lose the directions for 
using the American Preserving Powder last season, and 
could not use it only in putting up my grapes, which I have 
not the least fault to find with, as they are keeping nicely. 
I shall recommend the Powder highly. 
Jan. 3,1S70. Respectfully, M. A. F. Kent. 
From C has. H. Martin, West Friendship, Howard Co., Md. 
Gents:—We are highly pleased with the American Pre¬ 
serving Powder, having put up peaches, pears, and toma¬ 
toes with it witli the best success, and can safelv recom¬ 
mend it to the public as a reliable and economical mode of 
preserving fruit, etc. Yours truly, 
Jan. l, 1870. Cuas. H. Martin. 
From S. II. Wilson, Upper Falls, Baltimore Co., Md. 
Gents:—All the fruit I put up with your American Pre¬ 
serving Powder last season appears to be keeping well. 
The peaches were of exeellent flavor. I will recommend 
your Powder to my friends. Respectfully. 
Dee. 20,1869. S. H. Wilson. 
From John Pretlow, Sr„ Franklin Depot, Southampton 
Co., Va. 
Gents:—I used your American Preserving Powder the past 
season in whortleberries and peaches, which are now in a 
good state of preservation. 1 have, and can recommend 
the use of Hie Powder to others. 
Jan. 1,1870. Very respectfully, John Pretlow, Sr. 
in England, France, Belgium, South America, &e„ &e.) 
From Robert A. Patton, Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., 
W. Va. 
Gents:—We used your American Preserving Powder the 
past season in nutting up various kinds of fruit, according 
to directions. Wehave just opened a jar of peaches and find 
them excellent indeed—much better than any we have put 
up in any other way. lam well convinced your American 
Preserving Powder is no humbug, and will admirably serve 
the purpose for which it is intended. 
Dec. 25, 1869. Respectfully yours, Robert A. Patton. 
From G. W. Cargill, Winfield, Putnam Co., W. Va. 
Gents:—My experience with your American Preserving 
Powder has convinced me that it is just the thing for the 
purpose for which it is recommended. My wife experiment¬ 
ed with it on different, fruits and vegetables, and in every 
ease it has been a most complete success. We will not do 
without it hereafter if it can possibly he had. 
Jan. 2, 1870. Yours truly, G. AY. Cargill. 
From Jno. S. Copenhaven, Marion, Smyth Co., Va. 
Gents:—I gave the American Preserving Powder pur¬ 
chased from you lastseason a fair trial, and the result proved 
entirely satisfactory. It is fully up to all that is claimed for 
it. Respectfully, Jno. S. Copenhaven. 
Dec. 20,1S69. 
From S. B. Claiborne, New Glasgow, Amherst Co., Va. 
Gents:—I have used the American Preserving Powder 
with great satisfaction in putting up peaches and tomatoes. 
We are now eating them daily, as lresh and nice as if just 
gathered. In my opinion, it is one of the greatest discover¬ 
ies of this age. 1 would not be without the Powder for any- 
■thing in reason, and would respectfully recommend to those 
who have never used it to try the Powder by all means. I 
am confident the most fastidious taste will he highly pleased 
witli the fruit, etc. Very respectfully, 
Dec. 21,1869. S. B. Claiborne. 
From Emanuel IIeyser, Esq. Madiaon, Morgan Co., Ga. 
Gents:—! have used the American Preserving Powder 
received from you last season, as directed, in preserving 
peaches and blackberries, and so far I am happy to say that 
with us it lias given entire satisfaction. We are using the 
fruit so preserved, and consider it equal to any we we have 
bad preserved in air-tight jars. Very respectfully, 
Dec. 24, 1869. Emanuel IIeyser. 
From Alexander Bros., Bowling Green, Warren Co., Ky. 
Gents:—The American Preserving Powder gave entire 
satisfaction so far as we have heard. We sold all we ordered, 
and next season we guarantee to sell a great deal larger 
amount of it. Yours, etc. 
Dec. 29, 1869. Alexander Bros. 
From Joseph Y. Moss, Franklinton, Granville Co., N. C. 
Gents:—My wife used the American Preserving Powder 
last season, and thinks it the best thing she ever saw for 
saving fruit. We sold considerable among our friends, and 
all were perfectly delighted with it. Mrs. Martha Tucker, 
proprietress of the hotel at Franklinton, says vou may use 
her name in saying that it is all that vou claim for it. Also, 
Rev. J. P. Caraway says yon may use his name in praise of 
the Powder being all von claim for it. Also, Mrs P. T. 
Long, of Franklinton, and Mrs. John Young, of Franklinton. 
Dec. 31, 1869. Respectfully, Joseph 1\ Moss. 
From C. W. Callendep., Saundersville, Sumner Co., Tenn. 
Gents:—The American Preserving Powder fully answers 
expectations. We put up peaches, tomatoes, and damson 
plums; as far as tested, all are keeping well—very well. 
Shall use it largely next year. Will furnish your agent with 
very satisfactory and influential certificates.' Only'used two 
packages; distributed the balance. Every recipient pleased. 
Dec. 26, 1869. Respectfully, C. IV. Callender. 
From Mr.s. Fannie E. Mathews. Jonesborough, Washing¬ 
ton Co., E. Tenn. 
Gents:—I am much pleased with the American Preserving 
Powder, and should we have a fruit season would he glad to 
give it a fair trial. We had but little fruit last year; hut I 
can say this much, the Powder will preserve tomatoes, 
peaches, apples, and keep cider perfectly sweet, without im¬ 
parting any unpleasant flavor. Should I scud vou a hill in 
the spring for several dozen packages, would you make a 
discount in the price ? Respectfully. 
January 3,1S70. Mrs. Fannie E. Mathews. 
From Wm. Ward, Crossville, Tenn. 
Gents:—You request to know the result of the Preserving 
Powder received the past season. My wife was highly pleas¬ 
ed with them ; has some fruit on hand now intending to 
keep over to test them completely. I remain, etc., 
January 25, 1869. Wm. Ward. 
From Mrs. John A. Klein, Cedar Grove, Vicksburg, 
Warren Co., -Miss. 
Gents:—I have received a package of the American Fruit 
Preserving Powder last summer, and used it with perfect 
success in canning peaches. We have been using thorn 
through the winter, and find them,in appearance and flavor, 
equal to my best results from other methods, with much less 
trouble. I find they keep just as well with a simple cork as 
if sealed air-tight. I intend ordering a supplv next spring. 
Jan. 8,1870. Respectfully, Mrs. John A. Klein. 
From James S. Barfield, Jackson, Hinds Co., Miss. 
Gents:—I have sold the American Preserving Powder the 
past season, and find it has given satisfaction in every in¬ 
stance. Respectfully, James S. Barfield. 
Janury 9, 1870. 
For further testimonials see Agriculturist of July, 1SC9, 
and June 1870. 
One Box will preserve G1 poumls of Fruit, &c., and Is accompanied witli full directions for using. 
Sold at our Office, and l>y all oar Agents, at. the uniform price of $1.00 per Box. 
Or we will prepay Exprcssagc and deliver to any Express Office in United States, upon receipt of $1.23 for a single Box, or Six Dollars 
for Six Boxes, or Ten Dollars for One Dozen Boxes. 
We are only enabled to deliver at above prices by having a special arrangement with the Express Companies, to continue until the lOtli of July, 1S70. Therefore, all who would avail 
themselves of it should order by 1st of July. Regular Express charges, payable on delivery, varies from 30c. to $1.50 per single Box. 
A Circular sent free—or a Manual of 56 pages, containing full directions for preparing and preserving fruit, &c., and full particulars, testimonials, &c., sent on receipt of 10 cents. 
L. P. WORRALL 8c CO., Proprietors, 153 Chambers St., New York. 
