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the citizens; and when he began to lay >ut r Antations and orchards, to cultivate borb- 

 age and vegetables, the whole country was fjstonished at his science in the art of culti- 

 vation. He soon entered upon a large farrrj, and opened a school for the study of Agri- 

 culture, where hia fame became known from one end of Europe to the other. 



This great work of Von Thaer's has passed through four editions in the United 

 States, but it is still comparatively unknown. The attention of owners of landed: 

 estates in cities and towns, as well t& those persons engaged in the practical pursuits oJ 

 agriculture, is earnestly requested to this volume. 



Guenon on Milch Cows ; 



A Treatise on Milch Cows, whereby the Quality and Quantity of Milk which any Cow 

 will give may be accurately determined by observing Natural Marks or External In- 

 dications alone ; the length of time she will continue to give Milk, &c., &c. By M. Francis 

 Guenon, of Libourne, France. Translated by Nicholas P. Trist, Esq. ; with Introduc- 

 tory Remarks and Observations on the Cow and the Dairy, by John 8. Skinner. Illus- 

 trated with numerous Engi&vings. Price, neatly done up in paper covers, 8T1 cts. 

 bound in cloth, 62) ct&. 



American Poultry Yard. 



The American Poultry Yard ; comprising the Origin, History, and Description of the 

 different Breeds of Domestic Poultry, with complete directions for their Breeding, 

 Crossing, Rearing, Fattening, and Preparation for Market; including specific directions 

 for Caponizing Fowls, and for the Treatment of the Principal Diseases to which they 

 are subject, drawn from authentic sources and personal observation. Illustrated with 

 numerous engravings. By D. J. Browne. Cloth, $1. 



The Shepherd's Own Book ; 



With an Account of the different Breeds and Management and Diseases of Sheep; 

 and General Directions in regard to Summer and Winter Management, Breeding, and 

 the Treatment of Diseases ; with illustrative engravings, by Yonatt & Randall, em- 

 bracing Skinner's Notes on the Breed and Management of Sheep in the TJnited States, 

 and on the Culture of Fine Wool. Price 12. 



Allen's (I. F.) Rural Architecture; 



Being a complete description of Farm Houses, Cottages, and Out Buildings, comprising 

 Wood-houses, Workshops, Tool-houses, Carriage and Wagon houses, Stables, Smoke 

 and Ash houses, Ice houses, Apiaries or Bee houses, Poultry houses, Babbitry, Dove- 

 cote, Piggery, Barns, and Sheds for Cattle, &c., &c. ; together with Lawns, Pleasure 

 Grounds, and Parks ; the Flower, Fruit, and Vegetable Garden ; also, Useful and Or- 

 i;aiental Domestic Animals for the Country Resident, &c., &c. Also, the best method 

 of conducting water into Cattle Yards and Houses. Beautifully illustrated. Price 

 $1 25. 



Allen's (E. L.) American Farm Book. 



The American Farm Book; or, a Compend of American Agriculture, being a Prac- 

 tical Treatise on Soils, Manures, Draining, Irrigation, Grasses, Grain, Roots, Frulta, 

 Cotton, Tobacco, Sugar Cane, Rice, and every Staple Product of the Uni ed States; 

 with the best methods of phmti ig, cultivating, and preparation for market Illustrated 

 by more than I'.O engravings. 3y R. L. Allen. C'oth, f 1. 



