fffie ifetiSies" SHoruI iftn-kiiet Pictorial Home Sonijiuiuari. 
For Music Teachers. 
PICTORIAL HOME COMPANION, 
THE HANDSOMEST ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL OF HOUSE¬ 
HOLD ART, FLOWERS AND HOME LITERATURE 
IN AMERICA. 
PUBLISHED MONTHLY. 
Devoted to Housekeeping, Household Elegancies, 
Fashions, Music, Ladies' Fancy Work, Social Amuse¬ 
ments, Home Pets, Flowers, Window Gardening, 
Cottages, Garden Decorations, and Illustrated Home 
Literature. 
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS, 1875. 
$1 30 per year, including chromo "My Window 
Garden.” 
1 50 per year, including also chromo “Gems of the 
Flower Garden ” 
75 cents six months, with ;hoiee of one chromo. 
65 cents six months, with at chromo. 
To club of ten, an extra copy of paper and chromo 
free to agent. 
These terms include all charges—mounting and 
mailing chromo, also postage on paper for one year. 
Back Volumes. 
$1 25 for volume of 1S74, unbound. 
2 50 “ “ “ bound in cloth,and mailed. 
1 00 “ cover to vol. 1S74, mailed, postage paid. 
portable binder and music portfolio, 
mailed, postage paid, 
volume of 1873, unbound, 
numbers July to Dec, 1S72, unbound. 
No numbers for sale previous to July, 1872. 
No volumes bound previous to 1874. 
e. r&Vtf e 2^? /« | Now examine ancl select books for the neit sea- 
n«-r« I hlnnt son ' s campaign .' In our catalogue (sent free), 
CLU la you will find all you need, and if thebest quality. 
We no / w remind you of our 
SONG MONARCH, 
(75 cents). Unequalled as a class book for singing 
schools. 
American School Music Leaders. 
Book I (35 cents), Book II (50 cents), Book III (50 
cents) Excellent graded books for schools. 
New Method for Piano-forte. 
($3.75), the greatest and best of Piano instruction 
books. 
CLARKES 
New Method for Reed Organs 
($2.50), which occupies very nearly the same posi¬ 
tion with respect to books of its class as Richardson’s 
does to other Piano-forte Methods. 
And if, as is likely, you are a leader of a choir or 
musical society, you will find excellent material in 
our new books, Thomas’s Quartets and An¬ 
thems ($2.50), or Perkins’ Anthems ($1.50, or 
Pour Part German Songs ($1.50) for Mix¬ 
ed Voices, or Dank’s Anthem Services 
(Episcopal), $2.50. 
Sent postpaid for retail prices. Sold by all prin¬ 
cipal music dealers. 
CHAS. H DITSOX & CO , 
711 Broadway, X. V. 
OLIVER DITSOX & CO., Boston. 
1 50 
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50 
Terms for Chromos, Agents’ Outfits. &c. 
25 cents additional for chromo “ Gems of the Flow¬ 
er Garden 
50 “ for agents’ outfit of paper and two chromos. 
25 “ “ “ “ * “ one • “ 
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stamp. 
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for money only when it reaches him safely. Club 
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Address, 
HENRY T. 
Office, 
46 Beckman St. 
WILLIAMS, 
Publisher. 
P. O. Box 2445, New York. 
Window Gardening. 
By HENRY T. WILLIAMS, 
EDITOR OF THE LADIES’ FLORAL CABINET, NEW' YORK. 
A New Book, with 250 Fine Engravings, and 300 
Pages, containing a Descriptive List of all Plants 
suitable for Window Culture, Directions for their 
Treatment, and Practical Information abo ut Plants 
and Flowers for the Parlor, Conservatory, Wardian 
Case, Fernery, or Window Garden. Tells all about 
Bulbs for House ( ulture, Geraniums, Hanging 
Baskets. Insects, Plant Decoration of Apartments. 
The Illustrations are unusually beautiful, and 
many of them perfect Gems of exquisite beauty. 
It is a valuable Book on a Popular subject, long 
needed, and comes at a time when it wall be highly 
appreciated bv every one. Supplies good practical 
information that can be found in no other volume. 
Price, SI.50, by mail, postpaid. 
HENRY T. WILLIAMS, Publisher, 
46 Beekman Street New York. 
OF ALL KINDS. 
Garden Vases, 
Garden Trellises, 
Lawn Mowers, 
Lawn Settees, 
Croquet, 
Parlor Fountains, 
Aquaria, &e., &o. 
GttQQmT SETTEES, ; 
WITH FOLDING TENT COVER. 
Send Stamp for Circulars. 
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manufacturers’ agent, 
110 Chambers Street, X. Y. 
C A /^X’TWT'C Will pay one year’s 
V/ JCj W JL £9 subscription to 
“ THE LITERARY GEM,” an eight page paper (48 
columns), of the choicest original and selected 
reading. No family can afford to be without it. 
Address * THE LITERARY GEM, 
Schoolcraft, Mich. 
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E C. ABBEY, 
Buffalo, N. Y. 
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per day. Send for ( hromo Catalogue. 
J. H. BUPFORD’S SONS, Boston, Mass. 
The Horticulturist, 
Devoted to Gardening, Flowers, Ornamental Plants, 
Greenhouse and Conservatory Culture, Ornamental 
Trees, Shrubs, &c. 
On trial three months, 30 cents. Specimen copies 
10 cents. Every lover of gardening should have it 
Address, HENRY T. WILLIAMS, Publisher, 
P. O. Box 2445. 46 Beekman St., N. Y. 
EVERY WOMAN HER OWN 
Flower Gardener. 
By “Daisy Eyebrioht." (Mrs. S. O. Johnson.) 
A delightful little treatise on Ont Door Garden¬ 
ing for Ladies - Practical, Timelv, Charmingly 
Written. 
CANNOT FAIL TO BE UNIVERSALLY LIKET. 
Valuable Information about Pansies. Roses. Oeran- 
imnc, Climbing Plants, Annuals, Peremii ls. Fu¬ 
chsias. Ribbon Beds. Ac. Pend for it. Printed in 
Excellent Taste. Price, 50e., postpaid. Bound 
in cloth, $1.00. 
Address all orders for the above Books to 
HENRY T. WILLIAMS, Publisher, 
46 Beekman Street, New York. 
ASM ¥COTH MC 
WITH HUNDREDS OF BEAUTIFUL HOME ELEGANCIES, 
Fret Work and Fancy Carving. 
With this improved Bracket and Fret Saw, any one can 
make dozens of beautiful fancy articles, a, “small cost,” ^.nd 
decorate their homes profusely with many charming ornaments, 
while ladies and young people everywhere will find in it a 
fascinating recreation. Desirable articles can be made for fairs, 
or sold among friends and neighbors at good profit. With it 
you can make beautiful articles for presentation gifts , With 
it you can help beautify yo'ur homes . With it you can make 
money . 'I o parents desiring a useful gift for their children, 
we would call attention to this Bracket and Fret Saw, for it not 
only affords great pleasure, but it helps to cultivate a m echani¬ 
cal taste. Full directions given. Price, $1.25 with twenty-five 
bracket designs, six saw blades, one cherry frame. $1.50, with twenty-five bracket designs, six saw 
blades, one Rosewood frame. 60 cents for Williams’ New Book, 150 “ ornamental designs.” The most 
complete book on the subject in the United btates. 
Ornamental Desips for Fret fort, Fancy Carving, and Home Decorations, 
Edited by Henry T. Williams. 
The interest and easy success attending the use of the Fret Saw has made the subject of fancy carving 
and the making of household ornaments wonderfully popular. Ladies and young people everywhere 
find in it a fascinating recreation, and are making dozens of beautiful fancy articles at so small a cost that 
they can decorate their homes profusely with many charming ornaments. The above book contains 
upwards of 150 designs of Picture Frames, Consoles. Baskets, Brackets, Letters, Figures, Fancy Stands, 
Ladies’ work Baskets, etc Book now ready. Price, 60 cents. Address 
HENRY T. WILLIAMS, 46 Beekman St., New York. 
Ladies’ Scissors. 
No. 1 for ladies’ use: 
FOR THE LADIES 
No Lady’s Work-Basket Complete 
WITHOUT 
jOBLixrsoisrs 
Pocket Knife and Scissors, 
The most useful and convenient little piece 
of Pocket or Work-Basket f urniture , 
for Ladies' and Gentlemen's use , 
ever offered. 
It combines a perfect Scissors and perfect Knife 
in one article. Can be used for either purpose 
without interference. The knife pushes by a spring 
back into the blade when not in use. The scissors 
are equal in beauty and quality to the best ever 
made. It is the best ripper of seams or cloth ever 
I made, because of the length of the handle. £t wil 
j sharpen your pencils, pare your nails, erase yourll 
1 blots, open your letters, cut button-holes, and do\J 
anything wanted of any knife or scissors for house 
use. The knife-blade," if broken, can be easily re- 
Gentlemen’s Scissors. placed. For the pocket it is unequalled, and for 
ladies’ use it is fairly indispensable. Made of first-class material, in two styles. 
No. 2 for gentlemen’s use. Sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.00. 
TERMS AS PREMIUM.—Given free for Club of six, one year to Cabinet, at $1.30 each. 
k * “ ten, six months “ at 60 or 70cts. each. 
Address HENRY T. WILLIAMS, 46 Beekman St., N. Y. 
Amusement for the Household. Just what Every 
Child Wants. 
THE NEW PATENT POCKET 
SOAP-BUBBLE TOY. 
300 bubbles can be blown without refilling. Perfectly simple. Cannot get 
out of order. May be carried in the pocket. Any kirnltf soap used. Always 
ready for use. No more wet clothing. No dish of suds overturned. A never 
failing source of amusement for children of all ages, in-doors or out. 
Sent by Mail, postpaid, for 50 Cents. 
FULL DIRECTIONS FOR USING WITH EACH PACKAGE. 
HENRY T. WILLIAMS, 
P. O. Box, 2445. 46 Beekman Street, New York. 
Books for Household Reading and Amusement. 
BOOKS OF GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS. 
What Shall We Do To-Night: or. Social Amusements for Evening Parties. —This 
elegant book affords an almost inexhaustible fund of amusement for evening parties, social gatherings, and 
all festive occasions, for young gentlemen and ladies ; including complete directions and text for performing 
Charades, Tableaux, Parlor Pantomimes, &c. It contains over 100 engravings, and 366 pages. Priced 
$2.00 (Premium for club of 15 , or 20 with extra copv of paper free). 
The American Home Book of In-Door Games and Recreations.— Containing Amuse¬ 
ments for Girls, Boys and Little Children, Musical Games, Forfeits, Games of Memory, Natural Marne, 
Solitaire Games, Holiday Games, House and Home Amusements, &c. 380 pages. Illustrated. Price! 
#1.50 (Premium for club of 10 , at # 1 . 30 , or 15 , with paper and chromo free). 
Social Charades and Parlor Operas. —A book really needed, containing the favorite operettas of 
“College Ned.” “Diamonds and Toads,” and a List of Charades, Allegories, and Musical Pieces, never 
before published. Price, 75 Cents, postpaid (Premium for club of 6 , at # 1 . 30 ). 
Home Arts for Young and Old.— This little work is a Compendium of all the best known methods 
of making time pass profitably as well as pleasantly at home, and includes Flower Work, Wax Work, 
Needle Work, and general home ornamentation. Price, 75 Cents, postpaid. (Premium for club of 6 ). 
The Parlor stage. —A collection of Drawing-Room Proverbs, Charades, ancl Tableaux Vivants, by 
Miss S. A. Frost. These plays are intended solely for performance by a small party of friends, in private 
parlors, and require but little trouble or expense to render them effective. The plavs are all new and 
original. 368 pages. Price $1.50. (Premium for club of 10 at $ 1 . 30 ). 
HENRY T. WILLIAMS, 46 Beekman Street, N. Y. 
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