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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
[November, 
ISescriplions' of Premiums. 
(For Premiums, and number of Subscribers, see Table.) 
3ios. I, 8, 3, 4, 5, American 
Table Cuilery. —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., 21 Park 8«tv, 
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 guaranty, wherever they are known. We' 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 cither 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 are beautiful goods. Dessert size, witli Forks, 
sold at $18.50... .For 31 subscribers, at $1.50, or 100 at 
$1, we will send the medium size, sold at $20.50 — For 
3-1 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 
$K50, 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 Tiie Meriden 
Cutlery Co., with the best Ivory, balanced Handles. 
No. 7. — Fremeli ClooSt’s n5fc.Forli. 
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 
Tile Meriden Cutlery Co. 
Nos. 8, Si. lO, 11— Foclcct Knives. 
—here’s for the Boys and Girls!— These Premiums 
are among the most pleasing and useful that we have ever 
offered. Every boy, and girl, too, wants a pocket knife. 
We give them an opportunity to obtain a mo6t valuable 
one for merely a little effort. These knives are made 
by Messrs. Smith & Clark, Bronxville, 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 aLady’s Pocket Knife, a beautiful article, with 
four blades and shell handle. 
No. 18.—A Test Set.—This premium lias 
given the greatest satisfaction, for the last four years. 
There are six pieces, viz.: A Coffee-Pot, two Teapots, a 
Creamer, Sugar, and Slop Bowl— all of beautiful, uniform 
pattern, new style, with raised and embossed figure work. 
They are not the common silver-iuas/ux/ articles', but the 
best triple plate, the foundation being white metal, so ns 
not to show, even when the heavy silver coating may 
chance to be worn off in any spot by long, bard usage.— 
These sots are made by the JLocius Hlart Manu¬ 
facturing Co., of Nos. 4 and 0 Burling Slip, 
New Fork City, and are warranted by them to be of 
the best triple plate ; and each piece bears their stamp. 
Mr. ITart, “ 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 be as represented. The amount of silver up¬ 
on plated ware depends wholly upon the will and integri¬ 
ty of the manufacturer. We could give nearly as good- 
looking plated ware for less than half the money. 
No. 155.—Casters and Fruit or €akc 
Basket Combined.— This is a new pattern, both 
novel and beautiful. It can bo used as large, showy 
Casters, with six cut-glass bottles, or be instantly changed 
into complete Casters, 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. 12, of same metal, plating, etc. 
No. 14. — Calce Basket.—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; is a beautiful table ornament. 
No. IS.—Kevohin" Butter 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 be taken 
apart for washing. From same house as No. 12. 
No. 1<6.—See or Water Pitcher.—A 
large and ornamental article. It is of the same metal, 
plating, etc., and by the same makers as No. 12. For 35 
subscribers at $1.50 each, we will include a round Salver 
of pattern to correspond (value $G); or, for 47 subscribers, 
a large 15-inch oval Salver (value $14), large enough for 
two goblets with the Pitcher ; and for 53 subscribers, the 
Pitcher, large Salver, and a pair of beautiful Goblets, sil¬ 
ver-plated without, and gilded within (value $3S). This 
complete set is exceedingly desirable, though the Pitcher 
alone, or that and the smaller Tray, or Salver, will answer 
a good purpose, both for use and ornament. 
No. 17.—One I&ozen Teaspoons.— 
No. 18. —One B&ozeai 'l'!»5»lo-8|»ooiii!S.— 
These are “figured tips,” Olive-leaf Pattern, all of the 
same metal, plating, etc., and from the same makers as 
No. 12. They are far cheaper than any thing we have 
found at half the price, and well worth working for. 
No. SO.—One Pozcn r i'aH>le»Forlcs. 
—The same description and remarks apply to these as to 
No. 18. We select as premiums only such articles as we 
can warrant in quality and price. All these articles come 
from the Lucius Marl Manufacturing- Co. 
No. 20. — Cliilil’s llsajs.—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 keep-sake. 
Nos. 20,22, 856. — Koltl fi’ens : until ever- 
pointed Pencils , in extension, coin-silver cases. — Premium 
No. 21 contains the best No. 4 Gold Pen ; and No. 22 the 
best No. 6 Gold Pen, which is the same style, but larger. 
No. 23 contains No. 7 Gold Pen, in Gold-tipped Ebony 
Holder. Each pen will be sent in a neat leather case by 
mail, po,-: paid. These pens are made by Geo. F. 
Hawkes, No. G4 Nassau St,, and have obtained 
a wide and good reputation. We have known the maker 
and his goods for many years, and can recommend them. 
No. 24.—lLa«lies’ l-Nnic Gioltl I*eni, 
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. 
No. 3«».—lLozo Pendulum Board.— 
A very pleasing article for Boys and Girls (and we have 
seen not a few “grownup” folks playing with it). It is 
a neat Walnut. Table Case, with rings, balls, hooks, etc., 
etc. Seven different games can be played on this board. 
It is easily adjusted upon a table, chairs, piazza, 
clc., and readily closed and set away when not in use. 
Pictures and descriptions of it can be obtained by ad¬ 
dressing “Novelty Game Company, Provi¬ 
dence, IS. I.” As it requires only 18 subscribers at 
$1.50 each, or 58 at $1 each, to get this $10 Prize, a great 
many of our young readers can quickly get up a club, and 
secure a Holiday present for themselves. 
No. 8<». — Amuwelte. —We believe in home 
entertainment for both young and old people. Our obser¬ 
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. Premium No. 25 is specially adapted to chil¬ 
dren. This one. the “ Anmsette,” 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 $5, and our 
premium will place it in the power of very many to se¬ 
cure this additional source of home amusements. The 
Ainusette is supplied by 15. I. ilorsman, 100 
William Street, N. Y., who will send any desired 
circulars giving information. It packs in small space and 
can be safely sent anywhere by express at small cost. 
No. 27.— Garden Seeds. — A valuable 
selection of 40 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 np for us by 
Messrs. B. K. Bliss & Sons, Seed & Horticultural 
Warehouse, 23 Park" IMace and 20 Murray St., 
whose seed establishment is well known as one of the 
best in the country. Thispremium will be of great value 
and convenience to mauy.aswsfflid the seeds post-paid. 
No. 28. — Flower Seeds.—Like No. 27 
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. Sent post-paid. - 
No. 20.—Very Choice Garden Seeds 
and Flower Bulbs. —We have taken special pains 
to have prepared by Messrs. B. K. Bliss & Sousa 
list of seeds and bulbs of the very choicest kinds, and the 
most useful varieties. Though some are rare (and costly), 
all have been tested and found excellent. Here is an op¬ 
portunity to obtain a valuable assortment of seeds, as this 
premium allows the selection from the list, below of 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, 50.; 
!4 oz. Marblehead Mammoth, do., 50c.; y, oz. Improved 
American Savoy, do., 25c.; ).£ oz. Improved Brunswick, 
do., 25c.; )4 oz. Premium Flat Dutch, do., 25c.; y* oz. Im¬ 
proved Red Dutch, do., for pickling, 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 Watermelon, 
2oc.; 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 Cuuli- - 
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- 
tum, or New Gold-banded Lily, from Japan, $1.00; 1 Lili¬ 
um lancifolinm rubrum, Japan Lily, red, 50c.; 1 Lilium 
lancifolium album, Japan Lily, white, 50c.; 1 doz. Gladi¬ 
oluses. fine mixed varieties, $2.00 ; 1 doz. Mexican Tiger 
Flowers, $1.25; 1 doz. Tuberoses, Double Italian, best, 
$2.00; 1 doz. Hyacinths, double aud 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 Crocuses, fine varieties (for fall) $1.00. 
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No. 30. — Nursery Stock, Plants, 
etc..— This premium can be selected in anything desired, 
from the catalogues of Messrs. Parsons & Co., 
Flushing, New York, or of Mr. F. SC. Phoenix, of 
Bloomington, Illinois. Both are well-known, and very 
reliable parties, having extensive Nurseries, Greenhouses, 
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 propor¬ 
tion, if more names are sent us), and we will send to the 
canvasser an Order for the amount on either party named 
above, to be forwarded in fall or spring, ns desired. 
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No. 31 . — Set, of Field Croquet. —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 Ibis new Premium 
upon terms as easy as we propose. These sots are beau¬ 
tiful, and from one of the best makers in the country. 
Nos. 38 , 33 , 34.—ScMfosjj - ^Backines. 
“A good Sewing-Machine lightens the labor and promotes 
the health and happiness of those at home.” We oiler 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 Grover & 
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 nci- 
theropen, run, nor ravel. It sews directly from two spools, 
without rewinding.The Florence Machine makes 
different stitches, each being alike on both sides of 
the fabric. One of its special advantages is that it lias 
the reversible feed motion, which enables the operator, by 
simply turning 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. Th - 
Willcox & 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 ex- 
