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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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Brooklyn Slorfiicultural Associa- 
tion. We regret that tlie Summer Exhibition of this 
heretofore enterprising Association must be regarded ns 
a failure. The show of flowers anil fruit was not larger 
than should be looked for in a town of five thousand in- 
habitants, while it is well known that the public and pri- 
vate Horticultural establislunentsof Brooklyn are excel- 
led by few if any cities in the Union. There is either a 
great lack of public spirit on the part of cultivators, or 
culpable mismanagement by the officers of the Associa- 
tion. Wherever the fault lies, it should oe corrected at 
jnce. The public taste, no less than the interest of hor- 
ticulturists^deinands that there should be a yearly exhibi- 
tion of the progress made in this most delightful art. We 
trust that when the lime for the Fall meeting arrives, it 
will be found that the present difficulties were only tem- 
porary, and that the Society may resume the position It 
was attaining, as one of the most successful institutions 
of the kind in this country. 
Watering; <; roivin- Fruit. — E. D. 
Wisner, Monmouth Co., N. J., writes to the Agriculturist 
that fruit can be greatly improved when near ripen- 
ing, by frequent and copious watering of the plants, un- 
less [here be abundance of rain. Where extra specimens 
are desired for exhibition or otherwise, they may be stim- 
ulated to larger growth by weak liquid manure. The 
watering should be done late tn the afternoon, and mulch- 
ing with straw, or freshly cut grass, tan bark, or other 
material, will aid in keeping the ground moist, and pre- 
vent baking during hot sunshine. 
Apples Preserved in Sand* — John 
Firth, Center Co., Pa., recently sent to the office of the 
Agriculturist, (express paid,) a box of beautiful apples, 
whose natural period of ripening is in Decembei and Jan- 
uary. They were perfectly sound, and their flavor un- 
impaired. They are part of six barrels which were 
kept equally well, not twenty of the whole being un- 
sound. They were picked Sept. 1st and 2nd, kept upon 
the floor of a room in the house about two weeks, and 
then packed in barrels with dry sand obtained from an 
iron foundry, which had been used in casting, and from 
which all vegetable matter had been burnt out. They 
were placed so that no two apples came in contact, each 
being entirely surrounded by the sand. The whole were 
then stored in the cellar. Mr. Firth thinks the remainder 
of the fruit will keep in good condition until next Septem- 
ber. It would be easy to prepare sand for this purpose by 
burning, and tlte experiment is worth further trial. 
The Best Turnip ibr Winter.— Charles 
A. Foster, Bergen Co., N.J. The Long White French 
Turnip is the best we know of for winter use on the table, 
and equal we think to any for feeding out. Its keeping 
qualities are unsurpassed. The general crop may be 
sown from June 1 5th to the middle of July. 
Benefits of" Frequent Plowing-. — 
John T. Smith, Harrison Co., Ind., in a communication 
to the Agriculturist, says that throughout that section 
corn is generally backward; but that he has observed 
those fields planted early and plowed thoroughly through 
wet as well as dry times, are invariably good. The soil 
on the Ohio Bottomlands admits of this, and plowing be- 
fore the ground is dry, prevents its baking and becoming 
cloddy. The average depth of plowing he says is 9 to 12 
inches, and the yield of corn about 80 bushels per acre. 
Observing cultivators will " put that and that together." 
Sulphuric Acid for Stumps. — Ebene- 
zer Walker, Saratoga Co., N. Y. We have seen an item 
going the rounds of the papers saying that a stump might 
be quickly rotted by boring a hole in the top and filling 
it with sulphuric acid (oil of vitro!,) but it would probably 
be a failure. The acid would cause the parts with which 
it came into immediate contact, to decay rapidly, but it 
would not be likely to affect the roots by which the stump 
is anchored to the ground. A good stump-puller is more 
certain in its operation. 
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Soil for White Clover.— Alfred L. Waite, 
Potter Co., Pa. White clover thrives best on a soil con- 
taining a large portion of clay, and abundance of vege- 
table matter. It is abundant throughout the Northern and 
Middle States, where it makes the best of pasture, and is 
of great value for furnishing supplies to bees. The honey 
made from the blossoms is of the very best quality. Seed 
of the white clover is usually kept on sale at all the Ag- 
ricultural warehouses and seed stores. 
Honey for Market.— William S. Twining, 
Greene Co., N. Y. Boxes with glass sides in which the 
bees have stored honey are the best packages in which to 
send it to market. The purchaser can see the quality of 
the article, and if white and clear, its inviting look gives 
it a ready sale at good prices. 
Tomatoes in Pots.— Mrs. E. M. Wcndall, 
Marquette Co., Wis. Tomatoes grown in pots where 
their roots have not room to extend freely, are dwarfed in 
their growth, and forced into earlier bloom and bearing. 
This method may be practised where a limited supply of 
extra early fruit is wanted, but it would not be profitable 
for a general crop. 
Fiff Trees— Where to Get.— L. C. Derby, 
Perry Co., 111. Such extensive nurserymen as Ellwan- 
ger <fc Barry of Rochester, and Parsons <t Co., Flushing, 
N. Y., and several others, raise fig trees for sale. 
Keeping- Wood Ashes. — D. M. Fisher, 
Blair Co., Pa. Wood ashes should be kept nearly dry ; 
any water draining off, would cause a loss of potash. 
An Excellent and Timely Machine. 
— We are glad to know that the improved flax brake 
made by Sanford and Mallory in this city is meeting with 
public favor, particularly as those parties who have put 
it to practical use declare it to be superior to any inven- 
tion heretofore made for the same purpose. The impor- 
tance of a machine by which the flax straw, now wasted, 
may be turned to account to supply the deficiency of cot- 
ton, can hardly be overestimated. On the article of paper 
alone there would be saved millions of dollars to publish- 
ers and to the community, by the general use of such a 
machine to work up tangled flax into paper stock. The 
proprietors are manufacturing small machines to be tun 
by hand, which may be desirable in many localities. As 
their orders are already ahead of the supply, parties need- 
ing one of these machines should make early application. 
Full particulars are given in their advertisement on an- 
other page in this number. 
Home Madeltroonts. — George T. Weston, 
Rensselaer Co., N. Y. A better article of brooms can 
usually be had from those who make a business of the 
manufacture, and a ready market for broom corn can be 
found at such establishments. FuH directions for mak- 
ing brooms, with ample illustrations, were published in the 
Agriculturist, Vol. xix. page 13, (January No.) 
Sewing* Machine Humbug. — A. J. 
Duncan and others. This matter has been referred to 
in the Agriculturist, but a further word of caution is not 
superfluous, as we notice certain parties are sending out 
great numbers of circulars to persons unknown to them, 
asking them to become agents, but requiring them first to 
send money to pay for a sample machine. Reliable con- 
cerns do not transact business in this manner. When 
they want agents, they lake pains to know their men. It 
is of little use to correspond with such establishments. 
Let their circulars be turned to account as waste paper. 
Sewing Nlachine. — " Subscriber." The 
: United States" sewing machine uses a single thread. 
How to Make Money. — Irving Sead, 
Oconto Co., Wis., says this can be done by subscribing 
for the American Agriculturist, and gives the following 
statement in proof. " Subscribed in October, and received 
one map worth 25 cents, two extra numbers 20 cents, four 
papers of seed 20 cents; procured one new subscriber 
and received grape vine 50 cents ; making a total of $1 15, 
or 15 cents clear gain in addition to the paper for a year 
for nothing !" A pretty good showing truly, but not more 
than the facts will warrant, as thousands more will testify. 
Advertising- Doctors. — Notwithstanding 
all we have written on this subject, we receive frequent 
letters of inquiry about one or another of the hundred 
Doctors, who advertise themselves as having wonderful 
skill in curing specific disease — of the lungs, of the eyes, 
of the ears, and of every other human organ, or part of the 
body. We can not answer all these letters in detail, but 
will say, in general, that nearly all, if not all of these 
medical advertisers are quacks. We do not know of one 
of them to whose care, or prescriptions, or medicines we 
would entrust a friend. It is exceedingly easy to get up 
recommendations, and cases of extraordinary cures. 
There are certain instruments, or mechanical contri- 
vances, such as artificial limbs, etc., which are properly 
advertised, where their utility Is obvious. But not so with 
secret remedies, and the professed extraordinary skill of 
self-styled doctors. 
"Head Quarters ol" the Pautarcliy." 
— A "Friend" sent us sometime since a circular and 
letter dated as above, which had been directed to him by 
one " David Hoyle, Chief of the Bureau," and we are 
asked to explain it. We have brooded over the said let- 
ler and circular along time, and have at last hit upon the 
explanation as clear as— mud. Here it is : Some abnor- 
tnalationally inde-pre-disposed amatorissimus d'argent et 
d'or, wishing to get money without working for it, basset 
Into most violent operation his twistificationed cerebel- 
lum aut cerebrum, and hatched out a hexagonal hebdom- 
inal mostest incomprehensible " Grand Planetary Gov- 
ernmental Organization, based upon the rapid approach 
of the Millenium, through the Marriage of Science uii'l, 
Religion, ullimated in Practical Life, etc., etc.," and " ii. 
each, case a postage stamp must be enclosed, in addition hi 
any contribution for the support of the Bureau." — The 
explanation is as clear as the "circular," and we don't 
ask a postage stamp for giving it. 
Those IV ho Have Poor Teeth are to 
be pitied, whether the defects are the result of impru- 
dence, or are inherited, as is so often the case. Poor teeth 
are not only the source of pain and annoyance, but 
where defective " grinders " or sore teeth prevent 
thorough mastication of food, the stomach is over-taxed, 
and indigestion and other diseases are pretty sure to fol- 
low. The Dentists are doing much to remedy these evils, 
and they could do more if people generally better under- 
stood the nature of the teeth, and the operations upon 
them. Skillful, honest dentists prefer to meet with intelli- 
gent patients. The above was suggested by reading a 
pamphlet on the subject by Dr. John Allen, of 22 Dond 
Street, N. Y. City, in which he gives some valuable in- 
formation. The pamphlet was prepared with special ref- 
erence to Dr. A's improved process of inserting teeth, 
but that does not detract from the value of the informa- 
tion given, and as the pamphlet is furnished free to all 
applicants, we advise those having poor teeth to send for 
a copy. We repeat what we stated last year, viz., that 
teeth inserted by the method of Dr. Allen, exceed ali 
others we have ever seen, not only in beauty and natural 
appearance, but in effectiveness. We know of one set 
inserted by him that a thousand dollars would not buy. 
Thanks to the Ladies who have con- 
tributed so many valuable recipes, items, and suggestions 
for publication in the Household Department. From the 
large numbei received, those are selected which are 
thought to be of the greatest general Interest, and none- 
should feel slighted because their communications do not 
appear. There are yet thousands of hints which might 
save time and money to many families, if the good house 
keepers who read the Agriculturist would contribute 
them for the general benefit. Please choose your own 
subjects, write plainly and briefly, and receive the thanks 
of the community and of the Editors. 
Stenographic Boohs. — G. O. Southwick, 
Tolland Co., Conn. Towndrow's work was formerly 
considered as good as any stenographic book, but it is 
now almost entirely superseded by Pitman's Phonography. 
Graham's Hand-Book of Phonography, published in this 
City at $1.50, is a good American work. 
Exhibition Tables at the Office of 
the American Agriculturist. 
The following articles have been placed upon our 
tables since our last report. 
Fruits, etc. — Strawberries : — Hovey's Seedling in pots, 
G. Nichol, Richmond Co., N. Y Trinmphe de Gand, 
superb specimens, C. S. Pell, N. Y. Orphan Asylum 
Burgess' Seedlings, viz., Garibaldi, Gen. Scott and Gen. 
Lyon ; White Pine Apple, Lennig's White and Albion, 
Wm. F. Heins, Woodstock, N. Y Gen. Scott, Win. 
A. Burgess, Glen Cove, L. I — Chorlton's Prolific, Wm. 
Chorlton, Stalen Island, N. Y Trollope's Victoria, 
very fine, Robert Bonner, New-York Union Seedling, 
superior, S. R. Trembley, Bergen Point, N. J Tri- 
omphe de Gand, b% inches in circumference, J. Corbett, 
Morrisania, N. Y — Cranberry Pippin Apples, very fine, 
R. Benner, Astoria, N. Y... .Isabella Grapes, well pre- 
served, Samuel Mitchell, Cameron Mills, N. Y Cu~ 
cmnbers : Lord Kenyon's favorite, very fine, Anthony 
Boyle, gardner to W. P. Wright, Esq., Weehawken, N. 
J ...Walker's Rambler, Mr. Erwood, Deer Park, L. I. 
Flowers.— Geraniums, Pinks, Pansies, and pew 
Blotched Petunias, O. Judd, Flushing, N. Y Ulemntl* 
Sophie, beautiful blooms, R. J. Dodge, McCIair, N. Y 
Fuchsias, Cinerarias, Amaryllis, etc., C. S. Pell, N, Y. 
Orphan Asylum ...Cut Flowers, A. S. Fuller, Brooklyn 
Nurseries, N. Y Double Apple Blossom on present 
years' growth of wood, Samuel Havens, Westchester, 
Co., N. Y Wax Flowers, beautifully executed, Miss 
Van Bergh, 1143 Broadway, N. Y. 
Miscellaneous.— Flax Cotton, Joshua Short, & Co., 
Little Falls, N. Y — Maple Sugar, very superior quality, 
Sample of White Poland Oats, four weeks from plant- 
ing, very fine, George Lawes, Somerville N. J Model 
of New Washing Machine, Wm. M. Doty, New York, 
