AND GARniv\KR'S JOURNAL. 



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^finiiKling was three quarifrs the dielmicc ncross 

 1 the eaei ehore, and the others at equal dietancfe. 

 lake ie doubtless much deeper some miles south, 

 never freezes there, while it does sometimes at 

 ra. 



LT FOR Cattle The celebrated Curwen, says, 



fore I commenced giving my cattle salt, my far- 

 hill averaged 58 pounds per annum, (more than 

 (,) and since 1 have used salt, I have never paid 

 y one year over five shillings." Did this dilVur- 

 rcsuli fr'mi the salt alone, or was not the care in 

 g salt regularly accompanied with a correspond- 

 are in other particulars, also tending to prevent 

 se? Try the experiment, farmers. 

 'Ro ■ IS CiTTLE. — A house in Boston, 



as annually slaughtered 5 or 6001) head of cattle, 

 found, in the last twelve years, an increase in the 

 ge weight, from about 800 to 900 Ibe. In the 

 on market, cattle slaughtered have increased ot 

 one third in the last 50 years, and nmtton not 



■EXi.so WAT.r, FRUIT. — An English gentleman 

 ned with paint a part of the garden wall on 

 hie grapes were trained, whic*" caused an in- 

 : of three fold in the weight of the fruit on the 

 ;ned part, the bunches being much finer, larger, 

 etter ripened. The absorbing and radiating 

 of black surfaces is well known. 

 isiAN" FLT. — Margaretta H. Morris, of German- 

 Pa. bos made some recent observations on this 

 , which if correct render former opinions relative 

 habits erroneous; and her positions, if establish- 

 II be of great importance. According to her 

 ations, the parent insect lays its egg in ihesceii 

 wheat; the egg remains unaltered till the wheat 

 ; the young worm remains below the surface 

 earth during winter; in the spring it ascends 

 h the stalk, passes to the sheath, changes to the 

 Jlax-scett' state, and finally, when the 

 is ripe, to the perfect insect or fly, which lives 

 n days, during which time it deposits its eggs. 

 vent its ravages, therefore, seed wheat must be 

 d from regions where the insect is unknown, 

 3 farmer who sows seed from a district ravaged 

 ictually commits the absurdity of planting Hes- 

 es for the next year's crop. We believe her 

 not entirely original, and it needs more obser- 

 to establish its correctness. * 



Horticultnral Meeting. 



eeting of the friends of Horticulture, in Mon- 

 i the adjoining counties, will be held in the 

 House in Rochester, on Monday the 15th of 

 next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. ; for the purpose of 

 a society, and devising such other means as 

 deemed expedient to give a general impulse to 

 .Itural pursuits. 



le objects of the meeting are of general impor- 

 t is to be hoped that this call will meet with a 

 esponsefrom every friend of the cause through- 

 country. It ie the duty of every one to attend 

 tivates or takes an interest in the productions 

 arden, or who wishes to improve or beautify 

 1 aspect of our country. 



r countries, and other portions of our own 

 , have derived great advantages from Horlicul- 

 icieties, and their influence begins to be gen- 

 jpreciated: for we find that on all sides of us, 

 id south, east and west, such associations are 

 irganized Why not here ? It is evident to 

 [inde, that in no portion of the Union arelior- 

 il pursuits generally more neglected, or in a 

 ackward stale than in Western New York, 

 the advanced state of society, the unrival- 

 ral advantagca of soil, climate, &c., and the 



enterprising character of the people. It is certainly 

 high time that a combined and determined elforl wor? 

 made to promote the interests of this important branch of 

 rural economy. Agriculture has received a powerful 

 impetus all over the country through the influence of 

 societies. They have disseminated a spiritof improve- 

 ment throughout the farming community 



The same successlul results will no doubt attend 

 the efl'orte we are about to make to improve our eys- 

 lem of gardening, if a proper spirit is evinced now; 

 ns wo hope there will be, and We tern New York 

 in a few years will be able to vie with any portion of 

 the Union, in respect to her horticultural productions. 



II. B. WlLI.lA.MS, 



W. Van Zandt, 

 E M. Parsons, 

 A. Erickso.v, 

 J. Hawks, 

 J. H. Thompson, 

 T. H. HV.1TT, 

 E. F. Smith, 

 J. B. Elwood, 



P. G. TOBEV, 



J. Child, 

 Wm. M' Knight, 

 J. . Rkilly, 

 Jo5F.PH Field, 

 Ebf.nezf.r Watts, 

 Asa Rovve, 

 A. Reynolt^s, 



H. N LlNGWOHTHV, 



J. Williams, 

 C. L. Clarke, 

 M. B. Batkham, 

 C. F. Crosman, 

 H. O'Reillt, 

 Lewis Selve, 

 R. Gursline, 

 S. Hamilton, 

 Wm. Pitkin, 

 J. M. Whitnkt, 

 G. H. Chafin, 

 S. O. Smith, 

 Sit.AS Cornell, 

 James H. Watts, 

 G. Ellhangkr, 

 P. Barrv, 



Monroe C'ouaty Agricultural Society. 



The annual meeting of the "Genesee Agricultural 

 Society," was held pursuant to notice at the Arcade 

 House, Rochester, on Tuesday the 2d February. 

 After considerable discussion, itwas resolved to change 

 the name and constitution of the Society — that it be 

 called the " Monroe County AgrimltiiTal Society," 

 for the advancement of agriculture, horticulture, and 

 the domestic arts in Monroe county. 



It was then Resolved, That a meeting of the So- 

 ciety be held on the 5th day of May next, to appoint 

 committees and make arrongements for the coming 

 season. 



The following persons were elected ofiicerfl of the 

 Society for the ensuing year:-- 



President — Lvman B. Langworthy, Esq. Greece. 

 1st Vice President — William Garbutt, Wheatland. 

 2d " " Henry E. Rochester, Gates. 



3d " " Wm. C. Cornell, Henrietta. 



Recording Secretary — H. M. Ward, Rochester. 

 Corresponding do. M. B. Bateham, do. 

 Treasurer — Charles F. Crosman, do. 



managers. 

 Rawson Harmon, Jr., Wheatland, 

 Oliver Culver, Brighton, 

 Thomas Weddle, Greece, 

 Isaac Moore, Brighton, 

 H. E. Barnard, Mendon, 

 Wm. I'ixley, Chili, 

 Enoch Strong, Perinton, 

 John B. Smith, Ogden, 

 John H. Robinson, Henrietta, 

 George C. Latta, Greece, 

 J. P. Stull, Rush, 

 Geo. Sheffer, Wheatland, 

 Dr. Abel Baldwin, Clarkson. 



H. M. WARD, Sec'y. 



Canada. 



The two Canadas are now united in one Province, 

 and Kingston is selected as the location for the seat of 

 government. Lord Sydenham is Governor in Chief 

 of the whole Province, and Sir George Arthur Lieu- 

 tenant Giivernor of the upper portion. This adjust- 

 ment of the political aflairs of the country appears to 

 give geneial satisfaction, and it may confidently be 

 expected that Canada will now make more rapid ad 

 vancement in agricultural improvement. We are 

 gratified to perceive increasing tpirit in wmeoftbe 



.\gricullural Societies — and especially to find an in 

 creasing demand for the New Genesee Farmer.— 

 Several of the Societies have ordered large numbers 

 lor the use of the members; and their letters speak in 

 ibemoBt flattering terms of the good our humble cflbrts 

 have accompliebed during the past year. 



We should be pleased to receive more frequent com- 

 munications from the numerous able writers in Cana- 

 da. Will they not favor us 7 The Secretaries, or 

 other oflicers of the Societies, could fend UB much in- 

 formation that would be interesting, ond some ol them 

 have promised to bear it in mind. 



Double Hing^e Harrow. 



Editors New Genesee farmer: — 



Gentlemen — I send you a draft of a double-hingo 

 harrow, of my own invention, which has been highly 

 approved by many whahave used it. It difTers mate- 

 rially from any in use, it is believed, in two material 

 points, viz: in the motion being better, and in clear- 

 ing itself from etones, weeds, and other stuff, tending 

 to clog it. 



It sweeps 7 feet, and from end to end is 9 feet. 



The angle is 80 degrees, or two inches to the foot 

 from a square. 



The timber is 6 feet long and 3 inches square. 



The teeth are 7-8ths of an inch square, and 9 inch- 

 es long. 



The hinges are straps of iron, 7 inches long, with 

 holes in each end, and bolts to pass through with keys. 



The hook or eye, to hitch to, should rise 7 or 8 in- 

 ches, to prevent the forward end from being lifted by 

 the draught. 



The cross pieces are let in on top, and fastened with 

 bolts and screws. THOMAS HUNT. 



Fall Creek, Dec. 18 '0. 



The Durham (U. C.) Agricultural Society. 



The annual meeting of this spirited Society waa 

 held at Port Hope, Jan. 15. By the reports of the 

 Secrt'lary and Treasurer, it appeared there was o bal- 

 ance in the Treasury of one hundred and two pounds 

 seventeen shillings and eleven pence. 



The following officers were elected for the present 

 year : — 



President, 

 DAVID SMART, Esq., Port Hope. 

 I ice Presidents, 

 Alexander Bkoadfoot, Esq. of Hope, 

 R W. RoBsoN, Esq. of Clarke, 

 John Ksowlson, Esq. of Cavan, 

 John Smart. Esq. of Darli gton. 

 William Sisson, Esq. Trensarer. 

 MoKGAS Jellett, Secretary. 

 And One HuNDRi;D DiuEcroiiS in difTcrent parts of 

 tb« ooantry. 



