The knife has been tested fully by tbe side of the best knives made, and will cut more bay 
and do it easier than any of them. Its velocity and special excellence consist in the chisel edg 
teeth, as shown by the lower knife in the above cut. It cuts rapidly and easily, bay ors ni v , 
iu stack, mow or bale, and can also be used for cuttiug moss or p«»t, or for tutting muck in 
ditching or wherever a hay knife is to be used. As the grinding is done only on the smooth 
side, anv novice can grind it and do it well : if a tooth breaks out, a slight grinding replace# It 
as good as tiew. It is made by the North Wayne Tool Co., Hallowed, Mo. 1 rice, $1. <5 each, 
jin, 7, Norton'* Fruit Picker, 
For One New subscriber. .. - .. 
This is a new Implement which many fruit handlers wdl be glad to obtain. By its use fruit 
can be gathered and carefully handled without the aid of a ladder. It will be particularly 
useful in picking choice fruits which aro so easily damaged. The tool consists of a long polo 
at the end of which is a sheet-iron tunnel the upper part of which is ground to a cutting edge. 
To the lower purt of this tunnel a canvas tube 20 foot long and large enough to allow 
a good-sized apple to pass through it, is fastened. The fruit is cut from the bough by the 
sharp edge of the t unn el and rolls safely down through the canvas tube to the hand or basket. 
A useful tool that ought to be popular. It is made by E. D. Norton, Yorkshire Centre, N. i. 
developed two defects: It was found difficult 
to get them into the ground to the depth de¬ 
sired, aud i he earth was somewhat, drifted into 
ridges and valleys. These defects have been 
entirely overcome in the Cutaway Harrow. 
Instead of a round disc we have a series of 
spade-like teeth which cut, stir and pulverize 
the ground in a remarkable manner. The 
implement is made by the Iliggauum Manu¬ 
facturing Corporation, Higgauum, Conn. We 
can furnish the harrow without seeder for 25 
subseriliers, Special terms wfil be given for 
the seeder and other attachments. 
No «!». Itoller Gate Fixtures. 
Given lor One Subscriber. 
Swift’s Roller Gate has an enviable reputa¬ 
tion. Its fixtures are considered by many to 
be the best yet invented. Every farmer 
knows how much time is lost every year in 
bothering with old gate hinges or clumsy fix¬ 
tures. A good rolling gute that runs easily 
and keeps in order have an important part m 
agriculture. By offering this premium we 
enable farmers to supply themselves with the 
best gate to be found. The fixtures can be 
attached to any gate already in use. The ad¬ 
vantages of this gate are easily seen. It re- 
No. 3. The Brinser Grain Cradle, 
Given for Four Subscriber*. 
Despite the fact that it is au age of machinery, 
gram cradles are still used, right under the 
| shadow of reapers and self-binders. 
There is a place fo" a good cradle on 
I every farm. Improved machinery re- 
J quires a smooth and level field, as well 
A as a firm soil. There are rough 
/l places on every f ram a nd there 
[ are seasons when soils are reu- 
dered so wet und sticky that 
the heavy binders will not work, Then the 
cradle comes into play. Those who raise a 
few acres of grain only, find tbe grain cradle 
an absolute necessity. The cradle we offer is 
pue of the very best made. It is made of the 
best white ash. The fingers are all sawed out 
to the proper shape. Every finger is well 
braced wutb a wire brace running through the 
snathe with a thumb nut inside and outside 
the snathe. Each cradle is furnished with one 
of the best sharp scythes. The cradle weighs 
but 734 to pounds, according to length— 
45 to 52 inches. Those who have use for a 
cradle cannot do better than secure four sub¬ 
scriptions and secure this premium. It is 
made by E. C. Brinser, Middletown, Pa., and 
costs $2.50. 
©ST 4 
PREMIUMS 
No. 8, Church, Farm and Hcbool Kells, 
For 8, 25 and Two Subscribers. 
Last year we offered a farm bell as a pre¬ 
mium. It was so popular that we feel that we 
ought, to offer it again this year. Everybody 
knows how useful a good farm boll is. It is 
worth its price to hear it give notice of a good 
meal. In ease of lire or of a visitation from 
tramps the neighborhood can be easily 
alarmed by a brisk ringing of the bell. We 
will duplicate the offer of last year, viz., give 
a bell costing $5 for two subscribers. This 
bell weighs 50 pounds and is 17 inches in dia¬ 
meter. 
No. 4- Sherwood’s Novelty Harness. 
Given for Ten Subscribers. 
We want fanners to know that this is one of the best premiums on our list. We have seen 
tbe harness tested many times and know that it is first-class. 1 here is no farmer but that has 
at sometime in his experience wished whiffietrees might tie done away with. In various sorts of 
farm work he may have lifted them about to his physical sorrow—be has seen their many dis¬ 
advantages in innumerable ways and places, and their evil effect among his lruit trees, ine 
following cuts will show the advantages of the Sherwood Harness as compared with the old 
quires no track. The greater part of the 
weight is borne by the middle roller. The 
action of the frost cannot impair the running 
of the gate. It cannot get out of order. A 
team can be driveu up to the gate before 
stopping to open or shut it. One end can bo 
raised to allow tuna 11 animals to pass, while 
stopping large ones. These fixtures aro made 
by Swift Brothers, Mill brook, N. Y. They 
cost $1.25 per set. For one subscriber this is 
an excellent premium. 
No. 10. PtailudeloUia Pruning Shears. 
Given tor Two Subscriber*. 
These shears are iu every way' first-class. 
They are recommended as easiest in actiou 
and strongest in cutting power. They can bo 
used with perfect satety to the hand against 
pinching. They aro made by I. B. Seeley, 
Philadelphia, l J a., aud cost $2 00. 
No. It. Ellrlch Steel Wrench. 
Given tor One Subscriber With 1<> cent* 
PoHtuge. 
These wrenches are six inches long and 
nickle-plated. They ure first-class in every 
vyay'—just what is needed in the house or 
workshop. There are many kinds of work at 
whieh the large wrenches will bo found just 
the thing for nice work. They are made by 
the EUrich Manufacturing Co . Plantsville, 
Conn, They cost $1.25 and are fully war¬ 
ranted. 
No. 12* JMaueertu Improved Bench Brill, 
Given tor Fiye Siibscrirer*. 
With one of these excellent tools in his shop 
a farmer can do much of his repairing. A 
journey of miles to t he blacksmith s shop can 
often be saved. This drill is un excellent one. 
The total height is about 24 niches, weight 81 
pounds, and it will drill a hole from au t s to 
% of an inch true and square, with bod plate. 
The rim of the screw is 3*inches. A Chuck is 
fitted to each machine to fit- the Morse Square 
Shank Twist Drills, which can be bought in 
any hardware store. Tbe list price of this 
drill is $12, but it js sold at the very low price 
of #5, by tjjo Muuuwr Drill Co., Rochester, 
N. Y, 
The same firm makes a Machinists 5 Vise, 
width of jaw inches; opens 4 mefipsj pM 
jaws; wrought forged screw; square put 
thread; weight 13 pounds. List price $2,5<1 
This vise will be sent for two subscribers. 
Owing to the weight of those tools it is bet¬ 
ter to have them shipped by freight. We wish 
overy farm shop could contain or e. 
AVAILABLE TO ALL WHO SEND 
SUBSCRIBERS AT THE REGULAR 
YEARLY PRICE, VIZ.: $2.00. 
Premiums are sent at the expense of the 
agent, unless otherwise noted. 
As a rule, we prefer to send articles by ex- 
psess (we consider it safer), but any mailable 
article will be sent by mail, with or without 
. registry. If the latter, it is at the agent’s 
risk. If the former, the registry fee must ac¬ 
company the order. 
No. 1. Clark’s Cutaway Harrow and 
Seeder. 
Given tor 25 Subscribers. 
This is an entirely new implement and one 
that promises the best of results. The disc 
harrow has always been a favorite with farm¬ 
ers. For doing certain kinds of work it can 
not be surpassed by any other implement 
When used on some soils the old disc harrows 
Many of our friends, last year, desired 
larger bells. To accommodate them we have 
made arrangements to supply the bells, num¬ 
bers 24 and 26, which are suitable for churches 
aud schools. The No. 24 bell weighs 150 
pounds or 225 pounds with mountings. It 
costs $25, but wo are able to offer it for 20 
subscribers. The No. 26 weighs 220 pounds or 
825 pounds with mountings. It costs $40, but 
we can offer it for 25 subscribers. These bells 
are first,-class in every respect. They are 
made of an alloy of cast steel ntid crystal 
metal. They are of flue, clear tone, convey¬ 
ing sound from three to four miles. They are 
warranted for two years. Think of tbe cliauce 
we offer school districts or church societies to 
provide themselves with these excellent bellsl 
Twenty public-spirited men in any district or 
church society cun form a club for the Rural 
and thus secure n bell for the church or school 
house. Send to Bell & Co., Hillsboro, Ohio, 
for descriptive circular und catalogue. 
the old WAT. 
No. 5. Tbe Eureka Mower. 
Given lor Sixty Subscribers. 
No. 3. Bisstnn’s Little Giant Pruning 
Hook and Saw. 
f *\ Given for One Sub- 
v; \ scrlber. 
<E 1 A good, cheap, simple 
< 1 and durable instrument. 
| I The knife and saw are 
< 1 both made of the best cast 
1 steel, aud can be used 
< 1 with or without a pole. 
< 1 The tool is light aud very 
# Ki|p§ S \ strong. The saw can be 
detached when the hook 
% 1 alone is to be used, and 
1 attached again for use on 
% \ limbs too large for the 
> x l cutter. This pruuer will 
% 5 2 1 till a long felt need, as it 
> 2-5 1 combines two useful tools 
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. 
in one, without increase 
of cost to the consumer. 
The saw blude is attached 
to the hook by means of 
two clamp screws, as 
shown in the accompany¬ 
ing cut; it also shows the 
way the pole or handle is 
attached to the book. This 
premium was so popular 
last year that we are glad 
to offer it agaiu. It is au 
excellent article—one that 
will surely please you. 
Made by Henry Disston & 
Son’s Saw, Tool, Steel and 
File Works, Philadelphia. 
THE NEW WAY. 
style method of plowing among trees far more forcibly than we can express them in words. 
Not another word need be said to prove the superiority of the Sherwood Harness. The Sherwood 
Harness Co. of Syracuse. N. Y., make this article. Their business has increased with marvelous 
rapidity Daily shipments are made to every State in the Union. Farmers every where are 
securing this harness and it bids fair to drive whiffietrees entirely out of business. Price $15. 
