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piece, “Treasures of Garden and Woodland . 11 
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HENRY T. WILLIAMS, 
Office, Publisher, 
46 Beekman St., New York. P. O. Box 2445. 
A * A. I’ \ bOBUK OF BOOKS 
published and for sale by Henry T. Williams, 
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Sole Manuf’r of 
WHEEL CHAIRS 
ONL Y. ALL Styles and Sizes 
For INVALIDS & CRIPPLES 
Easily propelled, in or out-doors, 
by any cue hiving the use of 
bauds. Send stamp for Illustrated 
Catalogue and prices of different 
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“Rolling Chairs" at the Centen¬ 
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HERBERT S. SMITH, 
32 Platt Street, Sew York. 
Mention this paper. 
HYACINTHS, TULIPS, 
CROCUS, LILIES, 
and all other Bulbs for plant¬ 
ing in the autumn. Also, 
Bu’b Glasses, 
Faucy Flower Pots, 
Fern Cases, 
Winter-Flowering 
Plants. 
The largest and finest assort¬ 
ment in the country. Prices 
Moderate. Descriptive cata¬ 
logue mailed to all applicants 
free. HENRY A. DREER, 
714 Chestnut St. rhila., Pa. 
TURKISH RUS PATTERNS. 
SOMETHING- NEW! You can make your own 
Rugs >nt of old rags and yarn at a very small ex¬ 
pense (any one can make them), as they are stamped 
on burlap, and when drawn in form a good imita¬ 
tion of the Turkish Rug. Great inducements and 
a permanent business. AGENTS Wanted Every¬ 
where. Send for Circular, with stamp. 
E. S. FROST& CO:,22Tremont Row, Boston, Mass. 
B ARNES 1 FOOT POWER 
MACHINERY. 
IQ different machines with which 
10 builders, cabinet makers, wagon 
makers and .jobbers in miscel¬ 
laneous work can compete as to 
quality and price with steam power 
manufacturing; also amateurs’ sup¬ 
plies. 
Machines on Trial. 
Say where you read this and send 
for catalogue and prices. 
W. F. & John Barnes. 
Rockford, Winnebago Co., Ill. 
25 
Elegant Cards 20 styles, with name. 10c, 
post-paid. Geo. I. Reed & Co., Nassau N. Y. 
O $77 a Week to Agents. $10 outfit FREE 
$ Jw H $ [ I P. O. VICKERY. Augusta, Maine 
Fancy Cards, no two alike, with name, 10c. 
£■0 post-paid. 
Nassau Card Co , Box 50, Nassau, N. Y. 
YOUTH'S' 
OMPANIO W 
A WEEKLY PAPER FOR 
AN d'the^ 
FAMILY / 7 
It aims to be a favorite in every family—looked 
for eagerly by the young folks, and read with inter¬ 
est by the older. Its purpose is to interest while it 
amuses; to be judicious, practical, sensible, and to 
have really permanent worth, while it attracts for 
the hour. 
It is handsomely illustrated, and has for contribu¬ 
tors some of the most attractive writers in the 
country. Among these are: 
J. T. Trowbridge, 
James T. Field, 
Hebeeca H. Davis, 
C. A. Stephens, 
A. D. T. Whitney, 
J. G. Whittier, 
Mrs. A. H. 
Bottled Bliss. 
It is impossible to conceive of a more refreshing 
draught than is afforded by 
TARRANT’S EFFERVESCENT 
SELTZER APERIENT, 
which combines the advantages of a luxury with 
those of the. purest, safest, and most genial alterative 
and tonic ever administered as a cure for Dyspepsia 
and Bilious Affections, 
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. 
COLGATE & C0.’S 
VIOLET TOILET WATER. 
Dinah Muloeh Craik, 
Edw’d Everett Hale, 
Louise C. Moulton, 
Wm. CuUen Bryant, 
Harriet P. Spofford, 
Louisa M. Aicott. 
Leonowens. 
- lOe. 
Fuchsias, 
- - lOo. 
- 8 
Geraniums, - 
- - 10 
- 15 
Heliotropes, 
- 10 
- 10 
Ivies, - - - 
- 15 
- 8 
Primroses, - 
15 
- 13 
Roses, - - - 
- - 30 
- 15 
Smilax, - - 
- - 6 
Ita reading is adapted to the old and young; is 
very comprehensive in its character. It gives 
Stories of Adventure, Stories of Home 
Letters of Travel, Scnool Life, 
Editorials upon Cur- Tales, Poetry, 
rent Topics, Selec ions ior De- 
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Biograph’l Sketches, Anecdotes,Puzzles, 
.Religious Articles, Pacts and Incidents. 
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read this advertisement. 
PEKRY, MASON & CO., 
41 Temple Place, Boston. 
BOWDITCH, THE FLORIST, 
I will send my new priced Catalogue free to aU 
applicants. It contains a list of prices of over 
1,000 Plants, and at such rates as to bring them 
within the reach of all. 
Abutilons, 
Ageratums, - 
Begonias, 
Carnations, - 
Cupheas, - - - - 8 
Calla Lilies, 
Cyclamens, - 
Chrysauthemums, 10 
Send for combined Seel and Plant Catalogue. 
PLANTS and SEEDS forwarded BY MAIL 
FBEE, and packed so as to ensure safety. 
WM. E. BOWDITCH, 
045 Warren Street, Boston, Mass. 
LESTER SAW 
The Millers Falls Co. 
were the first to Introduce Brack¬ 
et Sawing into this country, and 
during the last three years they 
have manufactured more Hand 
and Foot Power Saws than all 
other makers combined. As a 
final result of all their efforts they 
have succeeded in producing as good a Machine for 
$3-1^38 can he found in any market.. Tt consists of, 
a Scroll Saw with Tilting Table for inlaid work. 
Patent Clamps for holding the blades an Iron Bed 
Turning Lathe with a set of best Steel Turning 
Tools. Boring Attachment with six Steel-Drills for 
Wood or Iron. Emery Wheel. Circular Saw, Screw 
Driver, Wrench, Six Saw Blades, Two Sheets of 
Designs, a Box for holding the small tools, and a 
Box for the entire machine. Every part is well 
built and will do good work. When boxed it weighs 
50 pounds, and will be sent entire on receipt of 
$ 8 . 00 . Many dealers keep them. Circulars sent on 
demand, giving full siae of every part. 
MILLERS FALLS CO.. 74 Chambers St., N. Y. 
Combined CATALOGUE 1878 
OF 
EVERYTHING 
FOR THE 
GARDENI 
Numbering 175 pagt s, with Colored Plate, | 
SENT FREE 
To our customers of past years, and to 
all purchasers of our books, either 
GARDENING FOR PROFIT, 
PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE, 
Or GARDENING FOR PLEASURE,, 
(Price $1.50 each, prepaid, by mail.) 
To others, on receipt of 25c. 
Plain Plant or Seed Catalogues, without I 
Plate, free to all. 
I PETER HENDERSGN&C0.1 
Seedsmen , Market Gardeners and Florists, | 
35 Cortlandt St., New York. 
DK. WARNER’S 
HEALTH CORSET, 
W th Skirt Supporter and 
Self-Adjusting Pads, 
TTnequaled fok Beauty, Style, 
and Comfort. 
APPROVED BY ALL PHYSICIANS 
For Sale by Leading Mercha?its. 
Samples, any size, by mail. In Saf 
teen, $ 1 . 50 ; Coutil, $t. 75 ; Nursing* 
Corset, $ 2 . 00 : Misses’ Corset, $ 1 . 00 . 
DR. WAEEER’S 
Duplex Supporters. 
No elastic?, causing enlarged 
veins; no uncomfortable bands 
dragging around the body, but a 
perfectly secure, convenient, and 
healthful support for the stockings 
and bandage. Price, by mail, $1. 
Agents Wanted. 
Warner Bro’s, 351 Broadway, N. Y. 
QC Elegant Cards, no two alike, with name. 10c. 
ci\J postpaid. Geo I. Reed & Co., Nassau, N. Y. 
Repp or Damask cards, with name, 10 cents 1 
post paid. J. B. HLTSTED, Nassau, N. Y. 
20 
FkEE BY MAIL- OUK SELECTION. 
Strong named Roses, Winter Blooming, $ 1.00 I 
j Choice Hyacinth Bulbs, double and single, 1.00 | 
Fine named TULIPS, double and single, 1.00 . 
* Choice Crocus, named sorts, - - - 1,00 
* Roses, 3 Carnations, and 3 Hyacinths, 1.00 
’ Bouvardias, 2 Roses, and 3 Geraniums, - 1.00 
; Hyacinths, 6 Tulips, and 12 Crocus, - 1.00 | 
Calla Lily, 2 Carnations, and 3 Roses, - 1.00 1 
] 3 Roses, I Jessamine, and 2 Bouvardias. 1.00 | 
j We warrant plants to arrive in good condition. 
I £^*Fall Floral Guide now ready. Send for it. 
A. K» WILLIAMS, Richmond, Ind. 
THE STEINAU 
JEWELRY CO.’S 
And New Illustrated Catalogue, with instructions how to become Agenfs. 
FOR ONE DOLLAStI ,MPER,AL 
CASKET. 
ANY LADY 
OR GENT THAT SENDS 
us their address will receive 
something of great value 
free by mall. Only about 
200 left. Inventohs 1 Union. 173 Greenwich St., N. Y. 
OR 50 CENTS, I WILL SEND BY MAlt 
50 Pressed Autumn Leaves and 15 Ferns. 
Address 
MRS. A. O PIERCE, Homer, K. Y. 
r a LARGE MIXED CARDS, with name 13 c. or 40 
OUin ca;-e 13 c. Outfit 10 c. Dowd & Co., Bristol, Ct. 
a day at home Agents wanted. Outfit and 
terms.free. TRUE & CO., Augusta, Maine. 
Our Imperial Casket contains one pair of Lady’s Bracelets, one Roman Neck Chain and Locket, one set 
of Studs, one pair of Sleeve Buttons, one Lady’s Set (Ear-rings and Pin), one Seal Ring, one engraved “Friend¬ 
ship” Ring, one Plain Ring, one embossed Collar Button; all of which are the finest gold-plate, warran¬ 
ted to stand the test of solid gold, and exactly as represented by the engravings in this announcement. 
On receipt of One Dollar we will send this grand array of elegant Jewelry, securely packed in a beau- 
11: rul morocco casket, postpaid, to any address. Our illustrated catalogue accompanies every casket free. 
,, i ,Y in £ one of the Imperial Caskets in our possession, we must say. that, while the articles are not 
solid gold, they are beautiful imitations and very pretty, each particular piece being equally as good as are 
sold in the city Jewelry stores.”— Editors’ Home and Farm. 
“An honorable house, entitled to the confidence of their patrons.”— Editor Christian World. 
We endorse the high order of respectability attached to the Steinau Jewelry Co.”— Ed. Boston Globe. 
I o assure our patrons of our responsibility, we refer to any reliable business house in Cincinnati, and 
by permission to the commercial agency of Tappan, McKillop and Co.” Mail all orders to 
STEINAU JEWELRY COMPANY, No. 5 Arcade, CINCINNATI, 0, 
