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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
[February, 
Reliable^ Seeds. 
Oar Illustrated Seeil Catalogue for 1874: is 
ready for distribution, and will be seat to all who apply, 
inclosing a stamp for postage. This Catalogue contains a 
complete list of all the valuable 
Vegetable and Field Seeds and Crains. 
Also a select list of 
Flower Seeds and Novelties. 
Fe offer a valuable premium as an inducement to Clufes 
and purchasers of large amounts. 
R. H. ALLEN & CO., 
i.89 Si 191 Water Street, New York. 
TO FARMERS AND MAREETHEN. 
You want none but the very best of seed, grown from 
carefully selected seed stock. With the money yon have to 
Invest in manure, help, and glass, you know yon can not 
afford to use any other ; you feel very anxious about It; 
K1 mine. Catalogues free to all. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
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REEVES & SSiVIOSlSO^, 
Seedsmen and Florists, 
58 Cortlandt Street, New York. 
Our annual Illustrated and Descriptive Cata¬ 
logue of Vegetable, Flower, and Field Seeds, 
also of Hot-house, Bedding, and Vegetable 
Plants is now ready for 1ST4. Sent on receipt 
of postage-stamp. Trade lists for merchant$ 
only sent on application. 
THE IVY HILL HURSERY 
CATALOGUE 
Of &TS1AJA* FUUITS, SEEDS, and SEED POTA¬ 
TOES will bo mailed free to all applicants. Address 
REISIC & HEXAMER, 
Newcastle, Westchester Co., N. Y. 
WHAT— WHERE 
—WHEN—HOW 
To Plant Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds; what they will 
cost, and all other desirable information in our 
HAND-BOOK for 1874, 
Containing a Beautifully Colored Cluomo. 
Sent to all applicants, post-paid, on receipt ol 10 cents, by 
JAMES FLEMING, Seedsman, 
G7 "Nassau St., New York. 
If you want pure, reliable, and 
fresh Seeds, order them of 
KERN, STEBER & CO,, 
Seed Growers and Dealers, 
211 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. 
Catalogues mailed to applicants. 
PLANTS and SEEDS 
FOS EVERYBODY. 
The choicest and best PLANTS and SEEDS, at low rates, 
safely sent by mail or express. 
Exta-.iordinary In'lucements to Purchasers* 
For our Illustrated Catalogue for 1814, inclose letter-stamp 
to the BELLEVUE NURSERY CO. of Paterson, N. J. 
Henry E. Chitty, Supt. 
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SEED 
Fresh, jnst’arrived from France. 
1 lb., by mail post-paid, $2.50. 
10 lbs., “ “ “ $22.50. 
Larger quantities, special rates. 
Address |(£Ri, STEBER & GO., 
211 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. 
The Hutchinson Burner, 
(.Price, 33 Cents, by Mail.) 
No chimney needed. Fits the com¬ 
mon lamps, and burns kerosene with a 
clear, steadv flame two inches 
high, or any less light desired. 
For safety, convenience, and 
economy, unequaled. Sent 
bv mail for 35 cents ; two for 
60c.. with wicks. Write to 
I-IUTCHINRON Si CO., 
Cayuga, N. Y. 
SEIUIL PHYSIOLOGY, l&nsss 
turn ; the I hysiologvot Menstruation* Impregnation * Pr- g» 
nancy; Parturition ; r. aeration », the Law of Sex ; Regulat¬ 
ing the Number of Offspring*, The Law of Sexual Inter- 
course ; Hereditary Transmission ; Philosophy of Marriage. 
Prol. Wilder, ol Cornell university, savs it is the best wo k 
yet written on the subject. 20.00 m sold.' Price $w 0 bv mail 
For $o.50 wc send this book. The Her-M of Health for one 
year, and a volume of the Complete Works of Shakspeare, 
containing 1.000 pages and •% illustrations. Agents wanted. 
W OOD & HOLBROOK, 15 Laight St., New York. 
HORSE HOE, 
BEST AND CHEAPEST 
! STEEL HOE in use. 
THOROUGHLY Pulverizes and works close to plants, 
RAKE Attache workestheweedsout.has Hilling Plows 
First Premium SILVER MEDAL New England Fair, 1872. 
CAN £ SEED SO WER.Plants in Hills or Drill 
ErtuLb 4 Sizes Prices $6 to &]6, 
CLIPPER WHEEL HOE. $4 & $5,50. Agents Wanted 
Address E. D. &. O. B, REYNOLDS, 
(Circulars Free.) North Bridgewater, Mass. 
Or CARR & HOBSON, Sole Agents, 
38 Beckman St., New York. 
THE PEOPLE’S 
Force 8b Suction 
PUMPS. 
For the house and out of doors, 
and for wells lroru 10 to 120 ft. deep, 
Awarded. Medal off Amer¬ 
ican Institute, Nov. 15, 1S73, 
for “best force pumps” of 
all exhibited. 
For list of Agents see advertise¬ 
ment in Am. Agriculturist for 
November, 1S73, page 431, and send 
for circular and price-list. 
IV. S. BLUNT, 
77 Beckman St,,I."cwYork. 
The Pulsometer or Magic Pump. 
The simplest, most durable, and effective 
r'.eam pump now iu use. Adapted to all 
situations, and performs all the functions of 
a steam pump without its consequent wear 
and care. No machinery about it. Nothing 
to wear out. Will pump gritty or muddy 
water without wear or injury to its parts. 
It can not get out of order. 
C. HENRY HALL & CO., 
20 Cortlandt Street, New York City. 
LOVE JOY’S NEW STYLE 
GLASS-CUTTER and PUTTY-KNIFE 
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is a better tool for cutting glass than anything ever offered 
for the purpose. Any child cun use it. Every housekeeper, 
farmer, and mechanic should have one. Sent in neat box, 
prepaid, to any address upon receipt of 50 cents and letter* 
stamp by ALVAN Tj. L’DVEJOY, 
219 Washington St., Boston. 
STEEL PEIS! 
Bold by all Dealers. 
No. 91 John St., New Yoke. 
HENRY HOE, Sole Agent. JOSEPH GILL0TT & SONS. 
. BUSLDIE^C FELT. 
This water-proof material, resem¬ 
bling line leather, is for outside 
work (no tar substances used) and 
inside, instead of plaster. Felt 
carpetings, etc. Send two S-cent 
stamps for circular and samples. 
C. J. FAY. Camden, N. J. 
Self-Propel- 
For Cripples 
For In and 
Can be EASILY 
one having the 
State your case, 
for illustrated cir- 
gtyles and prices. 
Please mention 
this paper. 
lil Chairs 
and Invalids 
Out Door Use. 
propelled by any 
use of hands, 
and send stamp 
cular of different 
S. A. SMITH, 
90 William St., 
N. T. City. 
Improved Foot Lathes. 
| Small Engine Lathes, Pmall Clear Cut- 
j tens. Hand Planers for Metal. B ill Tnrn- 
Jing Machines, Slide Rest*, Foot Scroll 
| Saws. The very best.. Selling every- 
1 where. Catalogue*! free. 
N. H. BALDWIN, Laconia, N. H„ 
Just the articles for Artisans or Amateurs. 
$75 PER WEEK 
made bv our agents throughout the eonntrv selling our 
celebrated i.n Perle Rubber Goods. Indispensable articles 
for Ladles and Children’s wear. 
LA FEEI.F, RUBBER CO., 
90 Chambers Street, New York. 
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