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The Twenty-first Edition of our celebrated 
Seed Catalogue and Amateur’s Guide to 
tlie Flower and Kitchen Garden, containing 
upwards of 200 pages, Including several hundred 
finely executed engravings of favorite flowers and 
vegetables, and a beautifully colored cliromo, 
with a Supplement for 1877, will be ready Jan. 1st, 
and mailed to all applicants upon receipt of 35 cts. 
An edition elegantly bound in cloth, $1.00. 
BLISS’S GARDENERS’ ALMA¬ 
NAC, for 1876, and Abridged Catalogue of 
Garden and Flower Seeds, contains upwards 
ot 100 pages, and embraces a monthly Calendar of 
Operations and a price-list of all the leading GAR¬ 
DEN. FIELD and FLOWER SEEDS, with brief 
directions for their culture. A copy will be mailed 
to all applicants inclosing ten cents. Address 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, 
34 Barclay Street, 
P.O.Box 5712. New York 
Leamon’s Dyes Color Silks. 
Leamon’s Dyes Color Woolens. 
Leamon’s Dyes Color Cottons, 
Splendidly adapted for all kinds of fancy work. 
They make the best and cheapest Inks. 
Druggists sell them. A book giving full and ex¬ 
plicit directions will be sent to any one by address¬ 
ing the proprietors; or a package of any color will 
be sent postpaid on receipt of 30 cents. 
WELLS, RICHARDSON & CO., Burlington, Yt. 
R 
OYAX. PRAGRANC 
SOLID COLOGNE. 
Double Strength of Perfume! Excellent to pre- 
vent ravages of moths in clothing, bend for it. 
* 3 samples for 25 Cts. Postage stamps will be : 
received. 
Dr. W. A. HUBBARD. Chemist, 45 N. Anderson Street, 
BOSTON. MA 8. 
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ROBBINS FAMILY WASHER. 
We take pleasure iu calling the especial attention 
of our readers to the advertisement of the Robbins 
Family Washer, in our October number. 
This machine is gaining in popular estimation 
every day, being especially adapted to the wants of 
families. It is simple, self-operating, never gets out 
of order, and will last a lifetime. We advise all of 
our readers who are in want of a really good wash¬ 
ing machine, or who wish to secure a good paying 
business, to send at once for a sample machine. 
The price for a sample machine is only $3. For full 
description, terms to agents, testimonials, etc., apply 
to the manufacturers, The George D. Bissed Co., 
Naugatuck, Conn. 
HAPPY NEW YEAR. 
Splendid Holiday Novelties ! New Year’s Stories; 
New Year’s Presents: New Year’s Pictures; New 
Year’s Music; New Year’s Cabinet Gems; New 
Year’s Chromos ; New Year’s Poetry ; New Year’s 
Chromo Bookmarks ; New Year’s Household ; N>w 
Year’s Fashions ; New Year’s Greetings, and v ler 
Holiday Novelties, with rare Literary Gems and 
Full-size Patterns, in the splendid Holiday Janu¬ 
ary Number of Demorest’s Monthly Magazine, 25 
cts., post free. Yearly, $3, with a Splendid Prem¬ 
ium. Do not fail to see or send for the January 
Number, with the beautiful Cabinet and Artistic 
Oil Chromos, worth several times the cost of the 
Magazine. Sold everywhere. 
A TOWN TOT FOR NOTHING, 
We would call the attention of our readers to the 
advertisement of the Ohio, Kentucky and Texas 
Land Co., and to their very liberal offer. They 
have certainly taken a very novel method of in¬ 
creasing the value of their property, and one which, 
in the end, will certainly work for the interests of 
all concerned. The Company are only carrying on, 
on a large scale, what is done every day in our 
large cities—selling alternate lots to induce settlers 
and increase the value of the remaining lots—with 
this difference: that this Company give away their 
alternate lots. Mineral City is a growing town, 
and will undoubtedly become a large city, when 
the lots that are now given away will be very valu- 
ab’e. The offer is bona fide, and only open for thirty 
days, as the demand will exceed the supply, and 
the Company will not dispose of all their lots free. 
The Company are composed of reliable gentlemen, 
and our readers can be assured that they will, by 
complying with their instructions, receive, by re¬ 
turn mail, a warranty deed to a town lot, which 
can be held for further use, or sold, or settled upon, 
as the owner may please. 
For Singing Schools! 
Make them doubly interesting by introducing 
By L. 0. EMERSON, 75 cts.; $7.50 per dozen 
THE ENCORE 
Contains a First-Class Elementary Course, with the 
best kind of exercises,, airs, tunes in one, two, three 
or four parts, for practice. 
THE ENCORE 
Contains 100 pages filled with bright, wide-awake, 
easy glees and four part songs. Thus it is a good 
Glee Book as well as Singing'School Book. 
THE ENCORE 
Contains 50 of Hymn-tunes and Anthems of the 
best character. 
Mr. L. O. EMERSON, 
(Half a million of whose books have been sold), has 
never been excelled as composer and arranger of 
music exactly adapted to the public taste. His 
u tact” in this matter is infallible. Then try 
THE ENCORE 
For sale by all prominent dealers. Specimens 
mailed, post-free for 75 cts. 
OLIVER IMTSON & CO., Boston. 
J. E. Ditson & Co. 
Suco’rs to Lee & Walker 
PHILADELPHIA. 
C. H. Ditson & Co. 
711 Broadway, 
HEW YORK. 
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A WEEKLY PAPER FOR >l- 
YOUNG PEOPLE 
VA I 
and the: 
FA M ILY, 
T HE COMPANION aims to he a favorite in 
every family — looked for eagerly by the. young 
folks, and read with interest by the older. Its pur¬ 
pose' is to interest while it amuses ; to he 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, Louisa M. Aleott, 
Edward Eggleston, J. C. Whittier, 
James T. Fieids, Louise G« Moulton 
Rebecca H. Davis, C. A. Stephens, 
Mrs.A.H. Leonowens, Harriet P. Spofford 
Edward Everett Hale, Julia Ward Howe. 
Its 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, and School Life, 
Editorials upon Cur- Tales, Poetry, 
rent Topics, Selections for De- 
Historical Articles, clamation, 0 
Biograp’l Sketches, Anecdotes,Puzzles 
Religious Articles, Facts & Incidents, 
Subscription Price, #1.75. Specimen 
copies sent free. Please mention in what paper 
you read this advertisement, 
PERRY MASON & CO., 
41 Templs Place, Boston, Mass. 
Use Certicelli Silk! 
ST IS THE BEST. 
Centennial 
Medal 
AWARDED 
TRUMP BROS. 
Wilmington, Del., 
M an’ f' rs of the 
Dexter Saw 
(New Patent) 
Price, $6.00. 
FLEETWOOD 
(5,000 Sold.) 
$13 to $15. 
DEXTER 
Emery Grinder 
Polisher. 
$ 6 . 00 . 
These Machines warranted in every re- 
Spect, Send for Circular' and Illustrated List of 
Designs of Brackets, Frames, and Fancy Articles. 
AUTOMATIC CRYSTAL FOUNTAIN. 
Self-Acting, Requiring no Pressure of Water. 
Blue Glass Basin and 
Globes mounted on a Gold¬ 
en Bronze Standard, with 
Polished Marble Base. 
No springs, weights, or 
hi I den inecnanism, but a 
simple law of hydrostatics 
practically applied. The ap¬ 
parent absence of motive 
power excites general won¬ 
derment and surprise. Al¬ 
ways reliable, and in order. 
A little Cologne added to the 
water makes it a delightful 
Perfume Fountain 
at blight expense,as the water 
is used over and over again. 
Heignt to top of Basin, 21 in. 
Price (Vinplete, $15. 
More, elaborate styles fur¬ 
nished; also. Fountains for 
Counter use with onlysilver- 
plated basin and jet in sight. 
Address for Circular. 
JAMES W. TUFTS, 
Patented 33 to 39 Bowker St., 
Feb. 7, 1871. BOSTON, MASS. 
Ihe Qreenbrook & Paterson City Nurseries 
Floral and Fashion Journal. Free for1876/ 
Address GREIVES & CO., Box 2853, New York. 
QQH o Q0 7’he greatest chance of the season for 
',5 LU s- qj&i experienced solicitors. Particulars 
free. J, Latham & Co.. 4 1 9 Washington St , Boston. 
ILL. CATALOGUE OP ARTICLES FOR AfiCMTC 
Free. BOSTON NOVELTY CO., Mass. AUCIl I O 
O V a Week to Agents. Samples FREE- 
I- $ ( { P. O. TICKERY, Augusta, Maine- 
<t 8 a day at home. Agents wanted. Outfit and 
ql H j£ terms free. TRUE & CO., Augusta, Maine. 
CLARK’S INDELIBLE PENCIL 
is the best to mark clothing. Agents’ samples 
mailed, 35c. Clakk Ixn. Pekcii, Oo.’s Box 141. 
Northampton, Mass. 
ftJSJ A Ikillfm ^ en O’ travel and sell goods to 
WWMN ' dealers. No peddling. #80 a 
month, iiotei and traveling expenses 
paid. Monitor Manufacturing- Co., Cincinnati. O. 
How made in 10 hours 
from f ider, Wine or Sor¬ 
ghum without using drugs. Name paper and ad¬ 
dress F. I. SAGE, Springfield, Mass. 
MALE AND FEMALE. 11/ A IITm 
_ _ Everywhere, to handle the vfMll I bU 
Crown Self-Closing Inkstand. Sells itself at sight 
wherever ink is used. Profits immense. Sample 75 cents. 
Address A. H. SINGES, 438 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
VINEGAR. 
ASENTSi 
Patent, Crown St 
©PHTTnPR WORK REVOLVING BRUSH. 
rt i 0 Something NEW. Postpaid, with 
full directions for making mottoes mats, Ac , 75 c. 
.1. J. GREEN, Boonton, N. J. Send for circular. 
B. GREENWOOD 
11£ to IS College PL, 
New Yorlc. 
Dealer in Aquaria, I 
Gold Fish, Water 
Plants, Globes, Pre¬ 
pared Fish and Bird 
Food. Also. Cement 
for Setting Glass in 
Aquaria, Greenhouses. &c. Propagating Ponds at j 
Passaic. N. -T. SEND FOR CIRCULAR. 
Prepared Fish Food, $1 per dozen boxes, by mail, 
postage Judd. 
Fnf Rfl Pfc t will send to any who wish, 50 
I Ul sJU IllOi pressed Aittumn Leaves and 10 
Fekns. Postpaid. Address, 
Mrs. A. O. PIERCE, Homer, N. Y. 
GENUINE CRAB ORCHARD SALTS. 
THE MILDEST AND BEST GENERAL 
PURGATSVE !N USE. Endorsed by the highest 
medical men in the United States. Persons suffering 
with costiveness of the bowels or torpid liver, will 
find ready relief by the use of these Salts. None 
genuine except those put up in bottles with the label 
of the Crab Orchard Springs Salts Company. 
J. B. WILDER & CO., Agents, Louisville, Ky. 
Soft Elastic Kid. Perfect Shape, Elegant Fall 
Shades, sewed with Lock-stitch. 
Unquestionably the Best Kid Glove now offered. 
We send a new pair in exchange tor every pair 
that rip or tear when jfirst tried on the hand. 
SENT POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. 
3-BUTTON, $1,35. 3-BUTTON, $1.40. 
EHRICH & GO., 207 & 289 8th Avenue, 
NEW YORK CITY. 
Publishers of Eh rich's Fashion Quarterly , only 
50 ctSi per annum, the most instructive Fashion 
Book in the world. 
LADIES, 
FOR 25 CENTS 
we will send EIGHT new 3- 
page pieces, vocal and instru¬ 
mental, viz.: Rainbow in the Clouds, by Panics; 
What the Little Lips are Saying, by Estabrooke; 
Softly Shine the Slars of Evening, Dinsmore; 
Parted from our Dear Ones, Keller ; Joys of Youth, 
Waltz Caprice. Mansfield; Loretta Waltz, Luclie ; 
Amaryllis, Air du Roi ; Traumerei, Schumann. 
G. W. Kiciiakdson & Co., Boston. 
Excelsior Music Co., 256 Washington St. 
for making 
Dress Trimmings. 
JBOX PLAITS A SPECIALTY 
EVERY STYLE PLAITING MADE WITH 
^Perfection, Simplicity and Rapidity. 
The Coat of Machine Saved on one Press. 
[ FL A T STRIEIX-. PLfATES 
INSTEAD OF 
COMMON WIRES. 
Price only $1.75 by Mail. 
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE^ 
Milton Bradley k Co., 
Springfield. Mass. 
My Illustrated Catalogue, 
and Amateur’s Guide to the 
Vegetable and Flower Gar¬ 
den. 
WM. H. CARSON, 
Seedsman, 
125 Chambers St., N. Y. 
(Late of Peter Henderson & Co.) 
Charming Evor-hlooming Roses & House Plants, 
l^olceVarietiesfor#!, 5 for 50c. Samples 25c. 
J.GBEIVES,Greenbrook & Paterson Nurseries, PATERSON, N. J. 
tfkTTT® NAME Neatly Printed on 40 Mixed Cards for 
B ■■■ I to 10 cts. and stamp, on 50 Assorted Cards, no 
A M.W two alike, consisting of Snowflake, Watered 
„ Hard Pan, Marble, Granite, Repp, Damask. 
Photo, Embossed, Imperial E-tc. 30 cts. 20 Flirtation Cards, 10c. 
20 Designs of Birds Etc. with blank space for name, 10 ets. Card 
Cas e IQc. Aid’s O utfit 2.5e. CLINTON BRO^. 01ni*nnvilip rv”-i. 
FwFAMILIES tha UHEWALED STBENSTSand PtJEITT ot 
S E LECT LA V0RS. 
PEUCIOUS EXTRACTS OF TH E CHO ICEST FRUITS. 
ARE TREBLING SALES FOR DEALERS. iHEl"" ; 
