m oral t3L3ft3 Pictorial Some ^ampabnion. 
Subscribers will confer a favor, 
if, when answering Advertisements, 
they will mention “The Floral 
Cabinet.” 
THE 
j^atlies’ iFtorai Satinet 
AND 
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, 1876 & 1877- 
$1 30 per year, including Steel Plate Engraving, 
k - The Glee Maiden.” 
1 50 per year, including also chroino “ Gems of the 
Flower Garden.” or 41 My Window Garden ” 
To club of seven, an extra copy of paper with one 
engraving free to agent. 
These terms include all charges—mounting and 
mailing, also postage on paper for one year. 
Back Volumes. 
$1 30 for volume of 1874, 1S75 or 1876, unbound. 
2 25 44 k * “ bound in cloth,an cl mailed. 
1 00 “ cover to volume, mailed, postage paid. 
1 50 “ portable binder and music portfolio, 
mailed, postage paid. 
1 00 “ volume of 1873, unbound. 
50 “ numbers July to Dec.. 1S72, unbound. 
No numbers for sale previous to July, 1872. 
No volumes bound previous to 1874. 
Terms for Chromos, Agents’ Outfits, &c. 
50 cents for agents’ outfit of paper, chromos, etc. 
25 4 * “ 4 * 44 ” and engraving. 
Terms to canvassers sent on receipt of P. O. 
stamp. Agents wanted in every town. 
Address, 
HENRY T. WILLIAMS, 
Office, Publisher, 
46 Beckman St. P. O. Box 2445, New York. 
A CATALOGUE OF BOOKS AND GAMES, 
published and for sale by Henry T. Williams, 
will be sent free by mail on receipt of 10 ct. stamp. 
6 
A Highly Polished N ickel-plated 
PUZZLE KEY RING 
(Same as sold by us at the Centennial)) 
with your name and address cut on for 
25 cts. J. T. Hillyer, o 06 IV way, N. Y. 
3 
TAYLOR’S 
“EXTENSION” CORSET 
This Corset is constructed on 
Scientific principles, made ol 
(Durable material and will fit 
every form by adjusting the 
'different lacings sis required, 
ilt is pronounced by all who 
have tried it to be superior 
to any Corset manufactured for 
comfort and ease, and also for 
the elegance of form which it im¬ 
parts to any figure. Price,$1.50, 
postage included. Best quality, 
handsomely embroidered with 
silk, $2.25. 
Send for Illustrated Price-List of Furs, Millinery 
and Fancy Dry Goods, Kid Gloves and Dress Trim¬ 
mings, to 
TAYLOR’S BAZAAR, 
353 Eighth Avenue, New York City, 
Between 27th and 28th Streets. 
A LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO WHOLESALE 
BOYERS. AGENTS WANTED. 
25 
FLOWERING PLANTS FOR 
BY MAIL, POSTPAID. 
$ 1.25 
Dutch Bulbous Boots 
AND 
BWAMk FlOTf 
Our Autumn Catalogue of the above, beauti¬ 
fully illustrated, will be ready for distribution Sept. 
1st. A copy will be mailed to all applicants inclos¬ 
ing Ten Cents; -regular customers supplied gratis. 
Address 
B. X. BLISS & SONS, 
Seed., Plant, and Bnlb "Warehouse, 
v. O.BOX5713. 34 BARCLAY ST., N.Y. 
MISFIT 
CARPETS. 
ENGLISH BRUSSELS, THREE-PLY, AND IN¬ 
GRAIN, very cheap, at the old place, 
113 Fulton Street, New York. 
Send for a price-list. .T. A. BENDAI.L 
RUSTIC WORK. 
Hanging Baskets, Fus¬ 
tic Vases, Fustic Set¬ 
tees, Fustic Chairs, Bird 
Houses, Window Gar¬ 
dens, Portable Flower 
Stands, Fustic Designs 
of all descriptions man¬ 
ufactured and for sale. 
Florists’ Supplies 
IN GENERAL. 
This Hanging Basket 
in three styles,$1, $1.50, 
$1. 50, sent by express to 
my part of the U. S., on 
receipt of price. 
Send stamp for Illus¬ 
trated Catalogue. 
Rustic Mfg. Go., 
29 FULTON ST., 
New York City. 
Mention Ladies' Floral Cabinet. 
the “BOSS” at the 
CENTENNIAL 
As well as 
VIENNA. 
THE 
RECEIVED 
THE 
HIGHEST AWARD, 
A MEDAL AND DIPLOMA 
For the 
BEST 
Family Sewing Machine 
IN THE WORLD. 
AND SAVE 
II 
buy thewilson 
For Sale Everywhere. Agents Wanted. 
WILSON SEWING MACHINE CO., 
Chicago, New Orleans, and New York. 
QAUC By ordering all Magazines and l’ap rant 
OH VC reduced prices. 211 ) publications at less 
At All than publishers rates. Ladies, save vou 11 
bHOfl money. Send for our new “Club List” 
for!877. ■Aridr'' c sin<niier Club List. Hinsdale. N TI. 
HOUSEWIFE’S ERIEND AND COOK- 
STOVE COMPANION. 
COLGATE & GO/S 
VIOLET TOILET WATER. 
Invalid Reclining Chair, 
ONT WHEELS. 
MADE BY 
The IVew Raven Folding 
Chair Co., Mew Haven, Ct. 
Send for Prtce List. 
Mention this Journal. 
NO EXCUSE NOW FOR BEING FATE. 
“ Time is Money.” 
ACCURATE & RELIABLE 
THIRTY 
Hour Clocks 
THE “ SAINT NICHOLAS CLOCK” is a detached 
lever escapement time-piece, of careful construction. 
QUALITY GUARANTEED. Novel, tasteful, and 
attractive in style and in every respect an article of 
superior excellence. 
IT WILL RUN IN ANY POSITION and will be of 
special value to the traveler. They are suitable for 
the Library, the Family Room, the Dining Room, 
the Sleeping Room, the Shop, the Store, the Saloon, 
and the Cabin. 
The Cut represents the “ St. Nicholas” at one-fifth 
the actual-size. Sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt 
of price. 
S. B. JEROME & CO., 
Established 1S56. New Haven, Conn. 
DOUBLE TUBEROSE BULBS. 
Superior in Quality and Size. 
First Quality Large Flower- I)oz. IOO. lOOO. 
ing Bulbs,.$ 75 
Second Quality Flowering 
Bafbs,. 50 
A few hundred Extra Large 
Bulbs, - - - - . - - 1 00 
Dwarf Pearl, first quality 
Howering Bulbs, - - - 1 50 
If sent by Mail, 25 cents per dozen Extra. 
MILLER & HAYES, 
5774 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 
U 00 $30 00 
3 00 20 00 
5 00 
6 00 
“rpFr FORGET IT !”— Singer’s Safety Guard 
U is worth all the xmrglar Alarms ever invented. 
Agents wanted every where. Silver plated sample 
prepaid on receipt‘of 25 cents. Address A. il. 
SINGER, 438 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Ta. 
^ u ^ s - Fall Price List and Bulb 
5 B [dll luj Catalogue Gratis. Address F. 
K. PIKENIX, Bloomington Nursery, Ill. 
YOUR CHOICE from over 150 varieties, some 
of which see below Abutilons, Achimines, Bou- 
vardias, Begonias, (’alias, Cobeas, Cupheas, Coleus, 
Cactus, Daisies, Deutzias, Fuchsias, Ferns, Tra- 
garias, Geraniums (either Ivy, Silver, or Zonale- 
leafed sorts), Gladiolus. Hoyas, Heliotropes, Ivies, 
Jasmines, Lantanas. Myrtles, Pansies, Pomegran¬ 
ates. Pilea, Srnilax, Stevias, Solaniums. Tuberoses, 
Tulips, Violets, Zephranthes. Ten of the above for 
50 cents. Catalogue free. Hillside Greenhouses 
at New Brighton, Beaver Co., Pa. 
THOMAS ELVERSON, Proprietor. 
ROSE-BUDSIN WINTER 
Strong Pot Ilo-es, specially prepared for fall plant¬ 
ing and quick bloom sent safely by mail, postpaid. 
Five splendid varieties, all labeled', for 81; 12 do. 
19 do. 83; 26 do. 84; 35 do. 85- For 10 c . 
each additional, one MAGNIFICENT PREMIUM 
ROSE to everv dollar’s worth ordered. Send for 
our new GUIDE TO ROSE-CULTURE, and. 
choose from over 300 finest sorts. Address THE 
DINGEE & CON A HD CO., Rose-Growers, West 
u ^ Grove, Chester Co., Pa. 
i'F* 
This is one of the most useful articles in the 
kitchen for adjusting all the parts and fixtures of 
the Cook Stove. and for removing (without the aid 
of towels, cloths, or holders), bread, pies, cakes, 
puddings, and almost every description of. hot 
dishes from the oven, without burning or soiling 
your hands. Agents wanted in every town. Sam¬ 
ple sent postpaid for 25 cents, five for $1, by the 
proprietor and manufacturer, 
W. W. FOWLER, New Haven, Conn. 
fcCtn COfl P er dav at home. Samples worth $1 
4>U lu 4^-fcC* free Stinson tfcCo.. Portland. Me. 
W' VISTTING CARDS handsomely printed, 
II 10 cents and 3 cent stamp by return mail. 
> Jlr No nicer ones in the world at any price. 
One agent writes: “ I know about fifty 
places to get cards, and like yours the best.” 
u Neatest and best we ever saw,” “Neverso well 
suited before”—or similar expressions, come by 
nearly every mail. My list of 2.267 kinds of cards, 
103 samples of tvpe, agents’ list, etc., with each 
order. Write names plainly, and if you are not 
more than suited, [ will refill your order or refund 
your money. 
W. C. CANNON, 712 Washington St.. 
Boston, Mass. 
ONLY is 
A 
CENTS. Ladies, if you want the 
best , send for the “Elastic Hair 
Crimper.” Pest, prettiest and cheapest. Does not 
injure the hair. It is “the best” and no mistake. 
Free for only 15 cents. Address Hunter & Co. 
Hinsdale, N. II. 
NEW DEPARTURE. 
to travel aud sell our Old and Staple MANUFACTURES. 
To dealers: no peddling. $75 PER MONTH, Hotel and 
Traveling Expenses paid. Apply by letter or in person 
toS. A. GRANT & CO.. 2, 4.6&8Home St., Cincinnati, O. 
L1DY AND GEXTLFMEjY AGENTS WASTE I 1 . 
Goodyear’s Pooket Gymnasium. 
ENDORSED BY THE MOST EMINENT PHYSICIANS. 
The Host Complete System 
OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE 
Ever Devised for Home 
Practice. 
100,000 in use by men, 
women and children. 
Used standing, sitting or 
reclining. 
Hundreds of graceful 
movements. 
For home, office, schools, 
hospitals. 
Price List. -No. 1, for Chil¬ 
dren 4 to 6 years, $1 00. No. 
2, for Children 6 to 8. $1.10. 
No. 3, for Children 8 to 10, $1.20. No. 4, for Children 10tol4, 
$1.30. No 5, for Ladies and Children 14 years and upwards, 
$1.40. No. 6, for Gentlemen of moderate strength, $1.50. 
No. 7, used by Ladies, Children or Gents, $2.00. No. 8, 
for Gentlemen of extra strength, $2.50. Full set, family 
use. 1 each, (1 to 6) Two 7’s and Two 8’s, $16.00. Nos.7 and8 
are fitted with a screw-eye and hook to attach to the wall or 
floor. A pair of No. 7, ($4.00), or 8. ($5.00), make a complete 
Gymnasium and Healtli Lift. Sent post-paid on receipt of 
price. Exclusive Agencies granted in unoccupied territory. 
Exclusive rights to sell the Pocket Gymnasium afford 
the largest possible returns for small investments. Its sales 
are nearly universal wherever it is placed before the pub¬ 
lic and its merits fully understood. 
For Illustrated descriptive circulars, terms. <fec.. address, 
Goodyear Rubber Curler Co., 
"• Box 5.158. 697 Broadway, New York. 
RUBBER GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 
m 
ACTUIUR A lancelL’S asthma 
(ROinmA AfJD CATARRH REMEDY, 
Having struggled twenty years be¬ 
tween life and death with ASTHMA, 
I experimented by compounding roota 
and herbs and inhaling the medicine. 
I fortunately discovered a sure cure for 
ASTHMA and CATARRH. War¬ 
ranted to relieve any ease of Asthma in¬ 
stantly, so the pati 
sleep. By mail, SI.C 
~ -- 1 ELL, 
Drugr 
D. LANG? 
For calc by . 
.tient can lie down to 
.00 per box. Address 
Apple Creels, Ohio, 
ruggists. 
BUY THE 
Young Housekeeper’s Friend, 
BY MRS. CORNELIUS, 
and yon will save many times its cost every month. 
It is the acknowledged standard in all matters 
pertaining to the cooking department and to the 
duties of the household. It also contains much 
valuable information as to the management of the 
sick room, preparation of food for infants and the 
sick, etc. The book is a work of great value to 
every housekeeper 
Pi ice 81.50. Interleaved, 82.35. 
Sent by mail on receipt of price, when not found 
at the booksellers. 
THOMPSON, BROWN & CO., Publishers, 
BOSTON. ; 
PRESSED FERN. 
A large quantity of the. beautiful CLIMBING 
FERN (Lygodium Palmatum); also, Pressed Fronds 
of a great variety of exotic Ferns, by Express at the 
following rates: 
Per dozen Fronds, 60 cts. 
Six dozen “ and upwards, per doz., 37 cts. 
Cash. 
Address DEXTER SNOW, 
Chicopee, Mass. 
May be Raised or Lowered to suit any Person or 
Purpose, and be Folded compactly. 
For Cutting:, Pasting-, Trimming, Writing 1 , 
Study, Games, invalids, Children, 
Camp, &c. 
In great variety of style, size, shape and price. 
Inclose stamp for Illustrated Book, and met tion 
this paper. LAMBSE & SARGENT, 
Prop’rs & Man’frs, 793 Broadway, N. Y. 
, STNEL1’ ITtIN'fEJ) BBISTOL VISITING CARDS 
sent post-pa.-J lor 25 cts. Send stamp for 
samplesof Claso Cards, Markie, Siiow- 
jflak.es, Scroll, JVamnsk, Etc. Wchav 
ver lOO styles. Agents Wanted. 
A. H. FULLER & CO.. Brockton, Mass. 
C f^lOO DECALCOMANIE PICTURES, 
SB 4H50 cts.; highly colored and beautiful; easily 
I sl P transferred to any object. 60 Gem Chromos, 
SlSiSSl? 50 cts. 50 Embossed pictures, 50 cts.; choice 
samples of cither, 10 cts. Wax Flower Material, Chromos, 
Steel Engravings, Photographs, Views, Fancy Papers, Perfor¬ 
ated Mottoes, dames, Books, Music Boxes, &c. 32 page cata¬ 
logue free with every order. All post-paid Agents wanted. 
,T. L. PATTEN & CO., 162 William Street, New York. 
Only the purest veg 
etable oils used in its 
manufacture. No ar 
tificial and dcceptiv; 
odors to cow r com 
mon and deleterioui* 
ingredients. UNRis 
VALLED FOR THE TOI 
LET AND THE BATIi 
Used in bathing chi. 
dren, will preven 
eruptions, keep tin 
dtin soft and smooth, contribute to health, and prevent disease 
Does away with all powders, chalk or other emolients. A cei 
tain preventive of chafing itching , &c ., in babies, the causes o 
half the crying and crossness of babyhood. Worth ten times itr 
“Ost to every mother and family in Christendom; packed in boxes 
M 12 cakes, of 6 oza. each, and sent free to any address on receipt 
M $ 2 . 50 . Address 15. T, JSabbitt, New York City. 
m* For Sale by all Druggists. 
