THE 



FARMER'S FRIEND: 



A EECOED OF 



EECENT DISCOVERIES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND 

 PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS 



IN 



AGEICULTUEE. 



" We intend to pull at every latcli-striiig that we find outside the door or gate, and 

 study the physiology of tiu-nips, hay-ricks, cabbages, hops, &c. ; and of all kinds of 

 cattle, sheep, and swine." — Elihu Bubritt, Letter on his visit to England. 



LONDON: 

 SMITH, ELDER AND CO., 65, CORNHILL 



1847. 



