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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
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Highest Premium (Medal) Awarded and Indorsed by Certificate from the 
AUEUltAit lNSTlTUTK as “Tile Best Article in the Market.” 
The “ ASBESTOS ROOFING” is a substantial and reliable material, which can he safely used in place of Tin, 
Slate, etc., on steep or flat roofs, in all climates. It is manufactured in rolls ready for use, and can be cheaply transported 
and easily applied. Also, Manufacturer of 
ASBESTOS ROOF CO ATI VG AMI CEMENT. ASBESTOS BOILER FELTING, SHEATHING 
PELTS, ASBESTOS BOARD AND PAPER, ASBESTOS, ASJPH.VLTUM, etc. 
These materials are prepared ready for use, can be applied by any one. and are put up for shipment to all parts of the world. 
ff3^~ Send for Descriptive Pamphlets, Price-Lists, etc. Liberal inducements to General Merchants and Dealers. 
These materials for sale by 
KIRKWOOD DCNKL.EE. Chicago. 
M. M. lltCK <fe CO.. St. Louis, Mo. 
RE MIR ELBOW M’F’G CO„ Cincinnati. 
B. S. PARSONS, Galveston, Texas. 
E. A. EDWARDS & CO., San Francisco, Cal. 
H. W. JOHNS, 
87 MAIDEN LANE, TVew York, 
Patentee and Sole Manufacturer of Asbestos Roofing, etc. 
FLORIDA. 
WINTER HOME ASSOCIATION, 
.Arlington. Bluiff., Fla. 
The Committee of the above Association would inform any who may determine on spending a winter in the ’sunny 
climate of Florida that they have purchased a tract of five thousand acres of land at Arlington Bluff, 2>« miles east of 
Jacksonville, laid out a portion of it in lots 100 feet square, and from 1 to 20 acres, many of which are already disposed of 
by continuous leases of 99 years, and are being built upon by their owners for occupation the ensuing winter. The Com¬ 
mittee are in process of erecting ample Boarding Houses, and hope to be in readiness for visitors early in the season. The 
price of hoard from $10 to $12 per week. It is expected that arrangements with Rail and Steamboat lines will be organized 
for excursion tickets at reduced fare. 
Among the many who visited these grounds during last winter we take the liberty of referring to Bishop Ames, 
Baltimore, Md.; Rev. Dr. Curry, Few York; Chaplain McCabe. Chicago, Ill.; Samuel Curry, Esq., Providence, R. I. 
F. C. Goo le. Esq., Middletown, Conn.; Rev. Seymour Coleman, ’Williamsport, Penn.; Rev. Selah Brown. West Troy.N.Y. 
Rev. George Brown, ' anajoharle, F.Y.; Orange Judd, Esq., Few York; J. Malcolm Smith, Esq., White Plains, F. Y. 
Jas. Buall, President Importers and Traders' Fational Bank, Few York. 
The following persons compose the Association: 
JOS. H. TIIORNLEY, Esq., President. 8 th and 
Spring-Garden Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 
GEORGE MeCORD, Esq., Vice-President, 
79 Downing St., Brooklyn, N. Y., and 9 Astor House, 
New York City. 
ENOCH BOLLES, Esq., Secretary, Newark, N. J. 
WM. MATTHEWS, Esq., Treasurer, 2022 Alt. 
Vernon St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
G. HERBERT MeCORD, Esq.. Brooklyn, N. Y. 
W. C. DePATJ"’, Esq., New Albany, Did. 
Du. I. M. WARD, Newark, N. J. 
HE I1Y FOSTER, M.D., Clifton. N. Y. 
WILLIAM FOSTER, Esq., Clifton, N. Y. 
JOHF RICE, Esq., Milwaukee, Jl'is. 
For full particulars and descriptive circulars apply to or address 
GEORGE MeCORD, Esq., 
E. REMIFGTOF, Esq.. Ilion, N. 1 T . 
Rev. WILI.IAM B. OSBORF, Ocean Grove, N. J. 
Rev. S. B. DA RN ELL, Jacksonville, Fla. 
C. C. LATHROP, Esq , Newark, N. J. 
Dp.. E. D. FULLER, Peekskill, N. Y. 
F. BOTTOME, D.D., New York. 
A. J. BEFTLEY, Esq., 84 South St, New York. 
C. YINGLIFG Esq., 9 Astor House, N. Y. 
D. M. PIERSON, Esq., Orange, N.J. 
JOSEPH H. RICHARDS, Esq,, N. Y. 
Hon. J. MALCOLM SMITH, White Plains, N. Y 
ORAFGE JTTDD. Esq., New York. 
JOHF W. SHEDDEF, Prop’r of the Massena Springs, Ft. 
Lawrence Co., N. Y. 
9 Astor House, New York. 
No More Loose Bolts and Nuts. 
When you buy a Reaper, Mower, Thrashing Machine, Carriage, or Wagon, insist upon all the bolts having 
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THE CELEBRATED 
CUMMING 
Lock-Nut. 
Patented June 1G, 186S. Sections 
Licenses granted to Manufacturers of Agricultural Machines, Carriages, Wagons, etc., at low rates. Address 
THE LOCK-NUT AND BOLT CO. OF N. Y., No. G1 Broadway, New York. 
pALL PLANTING, « 
FOR THE HOUSeA 
The Fourth Number of VICK'S FLORAL GUIDE 
for 1873, containing Descriptions of Hyacinths, Tulips, 
Lilies, and other Hardy Bulbs for Fall Planting and 
Winter Flowering in the House, is now published. 25 
cents pays for the GUIDE a year—200 pages, BOO Illus¬ 
trations. Fall number 5 cents. Address 
JAMES VICK, Rochester, N. Y. 
CORN HUSKER. “’XT' 
S. C. HILLS, 51 Cortlandt St., New York. 
& CO,, 
FiLaJSSfiSNCJ, re. V., 
Offerafine stocji of CAMELLIAS, AZALIAS, 
andRARE EVERGREENS, RHODODEN¬ 
DRONS, ROSES, and other Flowering Shrubs. 
ORNAMENTAL and FRUIT TREES. 
The attention of large buyers is invited. Access to 
Flushing by Bridge St. Station of Flushing Railroad. 
For Catalogues, address as above. 
LABY AGEMTS 
Wanted to introduce our co'ehrntcd Rubber Goods for 
Indies and children’s wear. They sell rapidly, and give per¬ 
fect satisfaction. Send for onr Illustrated Catalogue. 
Address LA PERLE RUBBER CO.. 
90 Chambers Street, Few York. 
YOUR NAME 
Handsomely printed 
in GOLD on 1 dozen 
cards, KFD. BLUE, or 
GREEN, as Clear. Transparent, and Beautiful as COLORED 
GLASS, for 50c., post-paid, 3 doz. $1; sample 10c. Must have 
agents everywhere. Outfits " ~ 
i 25e. F. K. Smith, Bangor, Me. 
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American Agriculturist 
PATE1T DEPARTMENT 
In compliance with the request of numerous inven¬ 
tors, we have organized a 
PATENT DEPARTMENT 
in connection with this office for the transaction of all 
business connected with 
Securing Patents 
in the United States and foreign countries. 
The character for 
Reliability 
which has been maintained by the American Agricul¬ 
turist for more than thirty years will be carefully 
guarded in this as in other departments. 
All Inventors 
desirous of procuring patents at moderate cost are in¬ 
vited to forward (express prepaid) a model of their in¬ 
vention, with a brief description of its working. The 
model should not exceed one cubic foot in dimension. 
Upon receipt of model an opinion as to patentability 
will be given free of charge. 
Preliminary Examination 
at the Patent Office, to determine patenta- 
bility, will be promptly made for a fee of $5. 
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The services of the best counsel have been 
secured to prosecute or protect before the 
U. S. Courts and the Patent Office the claims 
of those intrusting their business to this 
agency. 
Specifications, drawings, engravings, mo¬ 
de's, and all other appliances furnished at 
moderate prices. 
In all dealings with this Department in¬ 
ventors may depend upon promptness, fideli¬ 
ty to their interests, and the best services 
which can be rendered by thorough experts. 
I For full particulars,'address 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
S PATENT DEPARTMENT, 
ORANGE JUDD COMPANY, 
245 Broadway, New York. 
for Fall Sowing, 
for Fall Planting. 
Plants for Winter 
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Flowering. 
Erabracjngj|Very thing NEW and RARE in great variety 
and at LOW RATES, 
applicants. 
Price-Lists mailed free to all 
CI3DSM)3S> E5 COrVlAITDT ET., ITcw Tcri, 
H'fcO YOU WANT the AGENCY for 
MM (or for your own use) the cheapest and best. Straw and 
Stalk Cutter in Americaf Not to hr Paid for till 
Tried on tire Farm, $8 to $16. Circulars free. 
WARREN GALE, Chicopee Falls,Mass. 
