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THE 



GARDENERS' CHRONICLE AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE. 



[May 4. 





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AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, &c. 



AT A PUBLIC MEETING for establishing a system 

 of education adapted to Agricultural pursuits, held at Ciren- 

 cester, the 22nd instant, Earl Bathurst in the Chair, the Report or 

 the Provisional Committee of the Cirencester and Fairiord farmers 

 Club, and the Prospectus of a Plan for establishing an Agricultural 

 College, issued by that body was read. 



1st Resolution, moved by Earl Ducie, and seconded by M r. 

 Xearsey.— That it is expedient to provide an Institution in which 

 the rising generation of farmers may receive instruction, at a 

 moderate expense, in those b iencea, a knowledge of which is es- 

 sential to successful cultivation ; and that a Farm form part ot 



such Institution. . . , 



2nd Resolution, moved by Sir John Paull, and seconded by A. 

 Goddard, Esq.-That th<- following gentlemen be a Committee, 

 with power to add to their number, to determine on a Plan of such 

 an Institution-thebest means of carrying the design into effect - 

 and whether by Act of Parliament, Royal Charter, or otherwise; 

 and report to a future meeting; and that the Prospectus submitted 

 to this meeting bv the Cirencester and Fairford Farmers Club be 



R\I\AGE OF LAND.— WORKMAN'S LEVEL. ( 



Invented by Mr. Bailey Dexto.v. This Level is con- 

 structed on a new principle, without a spirit tube, and I cannot be 



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WORKS 



On AGRICULTURE, LAND-SURVEYING, 

 NATURAL HISTORY, & SCIENCE. 



referred to the Committee : — 



Earl Bathurst 



Earl of Ducie 



Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Bart. 



W. H. Hyett, Esq. 



Edward Holland, Esq. 



T. H. S. Sotheron, Esq., M.P. 



Cnlonel Kingscote 



Ambrose (ioddard, Esq. 



Dr. Daubeny 



C. R. Smith, Esq. 



R. S. Hoi ford, Esq. 



J. H. Langstone, Esq., M.P. 



Rev. J. M. Prower 

 Rev. T. Maurice 

 Mr. Edward Bowly 



Raymond Cripps 



Thomas Wells 



Giles Edmonds 



Peter Matthews 



Edmund Ruck 



Mr. Charles Lawrence 

 James Kearsey 

 Charles Edmonds 

 Thomas Stone 

 Richard lies 

 Thomas Arkell 

 Matthew Edmonds 

 Robert Benian 

 Henry Washbourn 

 Jonas Newman 

 Thomas Ilea 

 John Arkell 

 William Crouch 

 David Bowley 

 William Woodward 



John Rayer 

 Thomas C. Brown 



Henry Howell 



II . Fowler 



Robert J. Brown 



3rd Resolution, moved by Dr. Daubeny, and seconded by C. 

 Lawrence, Esq.-That a subscription be immediately entered into 

 to defray the expenses of Printing, Advertising, &c, already in- 

 curred, and the current expense* of the Committee ; and that the 

 Banks in Cirencester be request- d to take charge of the lists, and 

 receive subscriptions at their different branches. 



Subscriptions announced: 



Earl Bathurst . • ^20 . Sir John Paull . . £1 

 Earl of Ducie . . . 10 Charles Lawrence . . 2 

 T. H. S. Sotheron, Esq.. M.P. 5 1 , 



YORKSHIRE LAND-DRAINING ASSOCIATION 

 Capital, 500,000/., in stock of 25/.— Deposit. 5 per cent. 

 Patrons.— The Right Hon. Lord Beaumont. 



The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Morpeth. 

 Sir William M. Milner, Bart. 

 Edward Stillingfleet Cay ley, Esq., M.P. 

 Provisional Committer. 

 Mr. James Andrew, Kirkham J. Bailey Denton, 



Cottage, Wakefield. Gray's-inn-square, London 



Mr. Caleb Angus, Keswick, John Grey, E-q., Dil»ton. 



Esq., 9, 



Driffield. 

 J. Barkeuridge, Esq., Bretton, 

 Wakefield. 



Thomas Bradley, Esq., Rich- 

 mond, l 



Christopher Bradley, Esq., Rich- 

 mond. 



Henry Briggs, Esq., Overton, 



Wakefield. 

 Mr. George Baker, Roundhay - 



road, Leeds. 

 Joseph Dent, Esq., Ribstone- 



park, Wetherby. 



Mr. Edwin Green, Havercroft, 



Barnsley. 

 James Hall, Esq., Scorborough, 



Beverley. 



James Hammerton.Esq., Helli- 

 field Peel, Skipton. 



J. Mildred Hustler, Esq., Brad- 

 ford. 



R. M. Jaqnes, Esq., Easby 

 Abbey, Richmond. 



James Smith, Esq. (Deanston), 

 13, Queen-sq., Westminster. 



Mr. William Tuke, Bradford. 



With power to add to their number. 



Bankers.— The York City and County Banking; Company. 



Stanimno i ouxsur..— H. Bellenden Ker, Esq., Lincoln's-inn. 



Orai.vi Knoinbkr.— James Smith, Esq. (Deanston.) 



Solicitous.— Mc-^rs. Blanchard, Ricbardson, and Gutcb, York. 



Secretary.— John H. Charnock, Esq., Wakefield. 



This Ass ciation is formed for the purpose of affording to the 

 Agricultural Interest, bv means of its collective capital, the funds 

 necessary for the THOROUGH DRAINING OF LAND; and of 

 executing and superintending the execution of the works required 

 fo; this purpose on the most economical and effective principles 

 —repayment of the money advanced to be made, with interest, 

 by such equitable half-yearly instalments as iu the several cases 

 mav be determined. 



Among the various objects to which of late years collective 

 capital has been more or less successfully applied, it is not a little 

 surprising that the one which, of all others, offers the most cer- 

 tain and profitable return, with the soundest security, should 

 have hitherto been almost disregarded. The time, however, has 

 arrived, when an urgent desire lor Agricultural improvement on 

 the one hand, and a dearth of sae and profitable investment for 

 superabundant capital on the other, renders such an Association 

 higblv desirable to both the landed and monied interest, whilst 

 to the community generally an almost incalculable advantage 

 will be secured by a proportionate increase of labour and food. 



At a meeting of the council of the Yorkshire Agricultural 

 Society, held in York, on the 20th of December, 1843, a resolution 

 was passed, approving generally of the objects of this Association, 

 and at the monthly meeting of the Wakefield Farmers' Club held 

 on the 5th January, 1844, a resolution approving of the principle 

 and objects of the Association, was unanimously adopted. 



At the meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, 

 at Liverpool, in July, 1841, Lord Stanley remarked— that "there 

 was no bank in the whole country— no commercial speculation- 

 no investment so safe, so sure and profitable, as that in which 

 even borowed capital may be engaged, by investing it under the 

 ground of y-ur own soil." And in reference to this Association, 

 his Lordship, in a letter to the Committee says :— " I am fully 

 satisfied of the benefits which such an Association is capable of 

 conferring on the country, if confined to its legitimate object— 

 the lending of capital on the security of an investment in drain- 

 ing ; and I think it very probable that many landed proprietors 

 would avail themselves of the facilities afforded by an institution 

 lending money on land, repayable by instalments— a condition 

 on which few private parties are willing to lend. 



Bearing iu mind the important objects of the Association, and 

 the perfect security with which its operations can be conducted, 

 at a comparatively trifling expense (no large expenditure for pre- 

 vious outfit being required}, it may be reasonably expected that 

 the return for the capital embarked will be such as to insure the 

 support of prudent and permanent investors, thereby divesting 

 it of that speculative character which has stigmatised so many 

 modern projects, and which it is the especial desire of the Com- 

 mittee to avoid. 



Application for prospectuses, and further particulars to be 

 addressed to the Solicitors, Messrs. Blanchard, Richardson, 

 and Gutch, York ; or to J. H. Charnock, Esq., the Secretary, 

 Wakefield. _ 



CLEAR WHITE GLASS MILK-PANS. 



APSLEY PELLATT, Falcon Glass Works, Hol- 

 land-street, Blackfriars-road, having made further experi- 

 ments is able to reduce the price of the Milk- Pans— as described 

 in the' Gardener's Chronicle, of clear white flint glass, which is 

 far superior to the foreign green glass— to 5*. 6d. each, or 21. per 

 dozen* 



accuracy, nivcouo. ««%.....*«.-■, •■— . --~— — , — - - - 



8, Edward-street, Hampstead Road, who tests each instrument 

 before delivery. ■ 



1 HO CUCUMBER AND MELON BOXES AND 



1- ^^ LIG HTS for Sale. One, Two, and Three-light Boxes and 

 Liehts of all sizes ready for immediate use— best materials : 

 packed and sent to all parts of the Kingdom by James Watts 

 Sa«h Manufacturer and Hothouse Builder, Claremont-place.Oia 

 Kent-road. Garden Lights glazed and painted complete, from 

 1 *. per foot. 



HAYMAKING SEASON.— Agriculturists, and others 

 who mav require the assistance of WEDLAKE'S PATENT 

 DOUBLE-ACTION HAYMAKING MACHINH, are requested to 

 send their orders early to the London Depot, No. 1 18, Fenchurch- 

 street, opposite Mark-lane, where one of the Machines may be 

 inspected. __^ 



OERDOE'S SUPERIOR LIGHT WATERPROOF 



X> FROCKS for the present season.— An extensive variety of 

 the above, in NEW and greatly improved materials (in lieu of 

 the unsightly rubbish made by Slopscllers), now ready ; 

 guaranteed to exclude any rain whatever, and confidently re- 

 commended to those who regard a respectable appearance, or 

 wish to avoid disappointment and vexation. First-rate Clothing 

 of every description upon the lowest terms possible, consistent 

 with true economy and ultimate sati sf actio n.-W. Berdok, 

 Tailor, Waterproofer, &c, 69, Co mhill ( North side) . 



DRYING BOTANICAL SPECIMENS.— The great 

 inconvenience experienced by Botanists from the want of 

 suitable PAPER FOR DRYING PLANTS, has induced W. and 

 T. BKNTALLto direct their attention to the Manufacture of an 

 article expresslv for the purpose. They now have the pleasure of 

 offering a Paper which they hope will be found to possess all the 

 requisite qualities, and to be peculiarly adapted for the purpose. 



The numerous flattering Testimonials W. and T. B. have re- 

 ceived from their friends enabling them to recommend it with 

 confidence, they respectfully solicit the patronage of the Botani- 

 cal public whose interests they are endeavouring to serve. 



To be had of the Manufacturers, price, per ream, 20*.; halt- 

 ream, I0s.6rf. ; delivered free in London-size of sheet, 20 inches 

 by 12, when folded. Specimens of the Paper will be forwarded 

 on application, and all orders promptly executed.— Paper Mills, 

 Halstead, Essex, A pril 30. __ 



INIATURE GREENHOUSE, or PORTABLE 



CONSERVATORY, FOR THE DRAWING-ROOM.— 

 H. HEWETSON has manufactured a good assortment of the 

 WARD CASE, now so much and deservedly admired ; and he 

 begs particularly to call the attention of amateurs to one he has 

 recently made, with 12 sides, and which has been so highly spoken 

 of in the Gardeners 1 Chronicle of the 9th March (No. 10). 



At Hewetson's Zinc Manufactory, 57, Cannon-street, near 

 London Bridge. Horticultural articles of every description made 

 on the premises to the taste of parties ordering them. 



TpXTRACT FROM OLD MOORE'S ALMANACK 



i~J for MAY, 1844.— "Care op Health.— The human frame 

 often suffers greatly during this season, the hurtful influence of 

 which is assisted by the premature adoption of the dress of 

 summer. Those on whom the blight of consumption has fallen, 

 frequentlv sink under it about this period, though the disease 

 had commenced its ravages many weeks or months anterior to 

 its fatal close. All unnecessary exposure on the part of such 

 delicate persons to the morning and evening chills, should be 

 carefully avoided. Also the full and plethoric will be benefited 

 by the use of cooling medicines as Parr's Life Pills, and very 

 temperate diet; as a tendency of blood to the head is not 

 uncommon among such, giving rise to apoplexy and other fatal 

 diseases of the brain. Young and stout persons even require 

 some cooling purgative, as Parr's Life Pills, which will lessen 

 the heat of the skin, and perfectly cleanse the system."— Parr's 

 Like Pills are sold by all respectable Medicine Vendors. See 

 the words Parr's Life Pills, in White Letters on a Red Ground, 

 on the Government Stamp.— Sold in boxes at 1*. l£i., 2s. 9d., 

 and family packets 11*. each.— T. Roberts and Co, 9, Crane- 

 court, Fleet- street. 



printeo for 



LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN, & LONGMANS. 



AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA of AGRICULTURE ; com- 

 prising its History in all Countries, the Principles on which 



'VTEW GARDEN NET, l|d. per yard, second-hand 

 L 1 do.. Jd. per yard, quite perfect; Garden Net, £ inch mesh, 

 warranted to protect the blossom, 2&d. per yard j a fibrous Hemp 

 Net, New Hemp Net, 36 meshes to an inch, 7£rf. per yard ; 

 Worsted and Woollen Nets, Net to fence out Hares and Rabbits, 

 2d. per yard, tarred ; Tarpauling Frame Pit and Greenhouse 

 Covers, 1*. per square yard ; Long Hare and Rabbit Nets on 

 Cords, 50, 80, and 100 yards long. Upwards of 1000 London 

 Policemen's Capes, 2s. and 2s. 6d. each, for Labourers, Gardeners, 

 and Farm- servants. Flags, Banners, &c. 



TO FARMERS.— Sheep Net nearly 4 feet high, A\d. per yard, of 

 strong cord ; Rick Cloths dressed with a pliable composition of 

 Tar and boiled Oil, which never mildew or are touched by ver- 

 min, as follows: — for 30 tons of Hay, 30 feet by 30 feet, 5?.; 40 

 tons, 36 feet by 30 feet, 61. 10s. ; 50 tons, 36 feet by 36 feet, 71. 10s. 

 complete with side-lines. Early orders are respectfully solicited 

 lor these Rick-cloths, to prevent disappointment. Dressed 

 Wagon and Hay Cart Cloths. Expanding Tents (the only maker) 

 for Lawns, &c, 36 feet round, 6 feet high in the lowest part, 5/. ; 

 42 feet round, 61. 10s. ; 24 feet round, il, put up or down in a 

 few minutes, and require no side-lines. Fishing-Nets of all 

 kinds. Nets to cover in Pheasants, Poultry, &c, 2d. per yard. 

 Nets made to order. Robert RicnxaDSON, Net, Tent, and 

 Rick Cloth Maker, 21, Tonbride-place, New-road, corner of 

 Judd-street, London. 



THE FARMER'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA, and Dictiov. 



ary of Rural Affairs ; embracing all the recent Discoverie« 

 in Agricultural Chemistry; adapted to the comprehension of 

 unscientific readers. By CUTHBERT W. JOHNSON', Eiq 

 F.R.S. 8vo, Woodcuts of the best and most improved A{rU 

 cultural Implements, 21. 10s. 

 " Cuthbert Johnson's ' Farmer's Encyclopaedia » is one of the 

 best books of its class."— Gardeners' Chronicle. 



ELEMENTS of PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE. By 



DAVID LOW, Esq., F.R.S.E., Prof, of Agriculture in the Uni- 

 versity of Edinburgh. Fourth Edition, greatly improved, 

 8vo, 200 woodcuts, 21s. 



« Low's Elements of Practical Agriculture,' is the best work on 

 Farming in our language."— Gardeners' Chronicle. 



The BREEDS of the BRITISH DOMESTICATED 



ANIMALS DELINEATED and DESCRIBED. By DAVID 

 LOW, Esq., F.R.S.E., Prof, of Agriculture in the University of 

 Edinburgh. 2 vols. 4to, with 56 coloured plates, 16/. ldi. 



AN INQUIRY into the NATURE of the SIMPLE 



BODIES of CHEMISTRY. By DAVID LOW, Esq., F.R.S.E., 

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THE APPLICATION of GEOLOGY to agri- 

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with the Nature and Properties of Soils, and the Principles of 

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THE ART of VALUING RENTS and TILLAGES, 



And the Tenant's Right of Entering and Quitting Farms, ex- 

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 the Cultivation pursued on Soils indifferent Situations. Adapt- 

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 and Tenants. By J. S. BAYLDON. 6th Edition, corrected 

 and revised, by JOHN DONALDSON, Land-steward, Author 

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SIR HUMPHRY DAVY'S AGRICULTURAL CHE- 

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 10 Plates, 15s. 



CROCKER'S ELEMENTS of LAND-SURVEYING. 



Fifth Edition, corrected throughout, and considerably im- 

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 Bristol. To which are added, TABLES OF SIX-FIGLRE 

 LOGARITHMS, &c, superintended by RICHARD FARLEY, 

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A COMPLETE TREATISE on PRACTICAL LAND 



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A TREATISE on PRACTICAL MENSURATION: 



containing the most approved Methods of f ™^°; ^J™** 

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GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.— On Wednesday, 

 the 1st May, 1844, the Railway was completed to Exeter, 

 and the alterations for the Summer Trains commenced. 



Trains will leave Exeter at 



8.15 A.M. 



10.15 a.m. 



11.30 A.M. 

 3.15 P.M. 



10.15 p.M.,Mail_ 



7 A.M. "» 



5.15 P.M. J 



And the following changes will also take place :— 

 The 2.45 p.m. Goods Train, from Bristol to London, will leave 



Bristol at 2.30 p.m. 

 The 7.30 a.m. Train, from Bristol to Exeter, will leave Bristol 



at 7 a.m.j and the 7p.m. Train will leave Bristol for Exeter 



at 6.50. 



On Sunday the 9 a.m. Train will leave Bristol for Exeter at 



7 a.m. ; and the 10.50 a.m. Train will leave Bristol at 9.20 a.m. 



On Week-days there will be an additional Train from Padding- 

 ton to Slough at 6.30 p.m.j and on Sundays at 8.30 a.m. 



The 3.45 Maidenhead departure for London will be altered to 

 6 p.m. from Sloagh. 



The 7.30 Maidenhead Train will leave at 8.30 p.m. for London. 



The Train from Cirencester at 5.50 p.m. will start for London 



at 6.45 p.m. 



Time-bills may be had at any of the Railway Stations on and 

 after Saturday, the 27th AprU. . 



By order, C. A, Saunders, Secretary* 



A MANUAL of ELECTRICITY, MAGNH1SM .and 



METEOROLOGY. By DIONYS1US ^^f^^'il^. 

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DR. TURTON' S MANUAL of the L AND and K ^ 



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