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AMERICAN AORiCULTURIST. 
HO! 
FOR 
1866! 
VOLUME TIVENTY-FIVE ! 
A Quarter of a Century ! 
souethimg extra for 
A-g-viculturist R-e emits. 
The War is over. The swords are giving place to 
plow-shares. Half of the million Soldiers who have 
saved the country, are returuing to the peaceful 
pursuit of tilling the soil. From this time on, we 
suppose there will be about five million men en- 
gaged upon Uncle Samuel's Great Farm. Every 
man of them desires to make his work the most 
effectual and profitable possible. Clodhoppers 
will plod on like so many oxen, getting perhaps 
only their daily rations for hard toil. The best 
thinkers, those who make the best plans, who 
learn most from others and thus become the most 
skillful, will turn their labor to the best account, 
and receive the largest returns. Every man of the 
five millions ought to be observing, reading, and 
ttudying about his business. A single hint may 
yield him many dollars. For example, we know a 
farmer who was sowing two ten-acre fields of wheat. 
When one was finished, a single hint about prepar- 
ing the seed, contained in half a dozen printed 
lines in his Agricultural paper, gave him five extra 
bushels of wheat per acre on the second field, 
worth over sixty dollars, cash. Heading farmers 
are in the way of getting such hints, and every 
cultivator of a' farm, or even of a garden plot, 
should read all he can about the best crops, and 
best modes of culture. Though he adopt nothing 
he reads, yet his mind will be kept active, and he 
will devisenew and more profitable plans of his own. 
Of the five million cultivators, only about 
One Hundred Thousand receive and read the 
AgrinUturist regularly ; and only about as many 
more, altogether, take and read other simil.ir 
journals. What are the other four millions eight 
hundred thousand cultivators thinking of? We 
believe the two hundred thousand reading, think- 
ing farmers make more real profit, and certainly 
enjoy their work more than all the other class. 
What would be the effect if, for one year only, 
every cultivator in the land should become a reader 
of papers and books devoted specially to bis own 
pursuit ! Why, it would add millions upon mil- 
lions to the products of the country. It would 
give each of them somethiug more to tbink of du- 
ring the hours, and days, and weeks of hard toil, 
and they would be so much happier. It would 
dignify their calling, and make it more interesting 
and attractive to their sons. 
Can we not do somethiug towards securing this 
desirable end ? If every reader of this and other 
journals would induce at least one more brother 
cultivator to become a reader, that would count 
something towards the result. The Publisher of 
the Agriculturist has been abundantly satisfied with 
his own subscription list for a year past, yet in 
view of such grand results, he would willingly 
take in an extra business partner or two, and 
deuble or quadruple the steam presses, so as to 
provide for a quarter or a half million of subscrib- 
ers. And there are several other good journals to 
help supply these five millions who pught to read 
— all doing good service, and all of which onght to 
have ten times their present circulation. We hope 
they will all realize this during the coming year. 
As for the Agriculturist, we will take all new 
subscribers th.at come in for 1866, and begin to take 
them NOW, without extra charge! (See below.) 
By the way, our next volume, the 35th, will just 
comp]ete a quarter of a centitry I Would it not be a 
pleasant thing to have ten thousand subscrib- 
ers for each year, or 350,000 in all ? That would 
be only one in every twenty of the five millions 
that ought to read such a journal. We don't ask 
for so many, but will take them if they come, and 
provide well for them. If our present readers say 
so many shall be secured, it will be done. As 
every new reader, coming in now, will be .an addi- 
tional helper in the work, and also as a special bo- 
nus or premium to the first recruits to our great 
army of peaceful workers, we make the following 
offer, 
TO "WIT: 
Any new sxibsn'iber sending in this moutll the 
regular subscHpiion price for volume HS^ will receive 
the Agriculturist for all 0/I866, atid also Vie last three 
•months ofthisyear^ withoict any extra charge therefor. 
SufEcient time given after the close of this month 
for responeea to this offer to come from the Pa- 
cific States and Territories, and other distant points. 
Will our readers please make this offer known to 
all their friends and neighbors, and invite all to em-,. 
brace it? As fast as the names arrive this month 
(September,) we will enter them right down in our 
books from Oct. Ist, 1865, to the end of 1866, or 15 
months. Note that this offer is only for September, 
(Business notices— $1 25 per agate line of space.) 
East Penii'a Agricultural School. 
COLLEGE FARM, GwynedH, Montgomery Co., Pa., 
afTortiing thorough professional training in the principles 
and practice of Agriculture, including the Surveying and 
Mapping of Farms, Chemical Analyses of Soils and Fer- 
tilizers, Veterinary Practice, etc. The farm of 175 
acres, which is unsurpassed in the Stale for beauty, sa- 
lubrity, ami general adapteilness to purposes of Agricul- 
tutal Education, is 18 raiies from Philadelphia, by the 
North Pentisylvania Railroad. 
Autumnal Session begins Sept. 11, 18fi5. Applicants 
must be at least 16 years of age, and must possess some 
knowledge of both algebra and ceometry. For Circulars 
address ALFRED L. KENNEDY, M.D., Pres. Facul- 
ty, Polytechnic College Box, Philadelphia P. O. 
Adirondac Grape Vines. 
each $3.f : doz. SIS.OO 
*' *i.r»0; " |;ir..c 
1 Year, No. 1, Very strong, 
1 " " 'i, Strong, *' !(;i.r»0; " tifi.OO 
2 *' *' 1, Very atron?, " Jl.OO; " $3t>,tJ0 
2 " " 2, Strong, " $3.00; " S^.OO 
3 •' " 1, PruDedforfl-nltlng, " $6.00; " ieO.OO 
3 " '* 2, do do " $.^.00; " $50.00 
Aleo. lona, laraella, Allen's Hybrid, Concord, Hartford Pro- 
lific. Crevellng, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Diana, Maxatawney, 
iUIes, Rebecca, Rogers' Nos. l, 3, 4, 15, 19, 33, Sherman, Tele- 
graph, Union Village, Veddo. 
Superior Vines at the lowest prices. Sent securely packed. 
by J/atl or Express, as desired. Send lor Trade Circular 
and Descriptive Catalogue. Address 
JOHN W. BAILKY, Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., N. Y. 
^XAI^UARO PE:AK««, 2 to 4 years, very 
•^strong and fine. Good assortmejtt of varieties. 
DwAKF PKAR8. 2 to 3 veai's. Very fitocky and strong. 
Apples— Standard and Dwabf, thrifty. 
Chkrriks, 1 and t years. Plums, 2 aud 3 years. 
Pkacuks, I year. 
SMALL FRUITS.— Agkiculturist, and other Strawber- 
ries. KVERO KEENS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHBUB3, R08ES, AC. 
We have paid special attention to the cultivation of the 
New Hardy Grapes, and olier stronK, well-grown plants 
of loNA. Adirondac, and Israella, Dy the 100 or 1000 at 
low rates. Also, Delaware, Coxcord, Diana, Rebecca, 
Allen's Hybrid, Hartford Pbohfic. Rogers' Hybrids, 
Cbevhling, and nearly all the valuable kinds. Also a 
flniendid lot of Dklawark and Diana Layke8, many of 
lliem with 6 feet beiuiug wood. 
Address with stamp, for Price List. 
BRONSON, GRAVES & SELOVER, 
Washlngton-st., Nursery, GENEVA^ N. Y. 
BOYS AND GIRLS. 
A New Child's Paper.— We have received two copS^ of 
** The Little Corporal," a monthly paper for chvi- 
dren, the publication of which has been commenced at Chi- 
cago, Illinois, by Alfred L. Sewell. Judgim; Irom these 
Bp.'icimens, it Is the cleverest thing of its kind yet realized In 
America. Its whole appearance is in capital taste, and tliere 
Is evidence In It that its editor has rare tact In catering for 
the wants of the little ones. Each number contains sixteen 
pages of quarto size, beautifully printed. This afl'ords room 
for a great deal of matter, of wlilch an excellent variety la 
given in prose and poetry. The enterprise deserves to be a 
decided success. A specimen number will be sent on the re- 
ceipt of ten cents by the publisher, or the paper will be fur- 
nished a year for one dollar. A beautiful steel engraving, 
called "The Children's Portrait of President Lincoln," Is 
sent as a premium to subBcribers.— iJoxfrwry IMannJ] Jour- 
nal, Aug. 5, 1665. 
Now Ready. 
THE PRAISE OF ZION. 
A new Collection of Music for Singing Schools. Choirs, 
Musical Conventions, and the Home Circle, containing a 
system of Musical Notation ; a variety of Exercises, 
Songs, Glees, etc., for School and Choir Practice ; am 
extensive Collection of Hvmn Tunes, with a large as- 
sortment of Sentences, Anthems, and Clinnts. By SO- 
LON V^ILDERand FREDERIC S. DAVENPORT. 
The publishers call attention to this new work wilh 
much confidence, that it will prove one of the most attrac- 
tive and practica.iy useful works of its class, given to the 
public in man* years. Its contents are characterized by 
freshness, variety, and real merit ; and liave been drawn 
from many eminent source.'^, American and European. 
The best old tunes are included with a rich collection of 
new music. Sent free by mail for the price $1.50. To 
promote its examination and introduction, we will send 
a single copy to any teacher or choir-leader, on receipt 
of seventy-five cents, 
MASON BROTHERS, 
596 Broadway, New-York. 
Sheffield Scientific School of Yale College. 
Courses of Agricultural Instruction, includins the Prac- 
tice of Agriculture and Horticulture, Agricultural Chemistry 
and Physiology, Principles of Rrocding and Feeding, Inju- 
rious Insects, Rural Economy, Forestry, French and German 
Languages, &c., &c. Open Sept. 13th. 1865. Fordctidled Pro- 
gramme, apply to Prof. GEO. J. BRUSH, New Haven, Conn. 
Kelp for Mothers. 
Dr. Brown's BABY TENDER relieves the mother, 
pleases and benefits the child. Is giving universal satis- 
faction. See full description and Mr. Judd's endorse- 
ment in Agriculturist, Dec. No., 1864. Send for Circular 
to J. T. ELLIS. 939 Broadway, New York City. 
Churning: Made Easy ! 
It is found that by attaching the dasher of the good old- 
fashioned da.^her churn to the liandle-frame of the cele- 
brated DOTV'S CLOTHES WASHER, and using the 
Washer itself as a seat, churning is rendered 
Full Five Xiines Fassiicr, 
than the usual way of operating the dasher. 
E^ See Advertisement elsewhere in this paper. 
New Canaan Nurseries. 
The Subscribers have their usual Nursery Stock for Sale, 
Includine: a large and superior stock of Apple Trees. Also, 
Hartfora Proline, and Concoid Grape Vines. Address 
STEPHEN HOrT &, SONS, New Canaan. Conn. 
Jnurirau l^griciilturist. 
For tlie Farm, Garden, and Houneliold. 
A THOROUOH-aoTNG, RELIABLE, and PRACTICAL 
Journal, devoted to the different departments of SOIL 
CULTURE— such as growing field CROPS ; ohciiard 
and OAnDEN FRUITS; oahden VEGETAULES and 
FLOWERS ; trees, plants, and klowehs for the 
LAWN or YARD : care of DOMESTIC ANIMALS, etc., 
and to HOUSEHOLD LABORS— with an interesting, 
instructive department for CHILDREN and YOUTH. 
The Editors are all practical WORKING MEN. 
Tke teachings of the Agriculturist are conjined to no 
State or Territory, but are adapted to all sections of the 
country — it is for the whole American Continent. 
TERmS (in advance): ^L.'iiO per year; Four 
Copies one year for S5 ; Ten Copies one year for SlIS; 
Twenty or more Copies one year for $1 each. 
^p^Add to the above rates: Postage to Canada, 12 cents; 
to England and France, 'J4 cents ; to Geiniany, 3(j cents. 
Postage anywhere in the United States and Territories 
must be paid by the subscriber, and is only three cents n 
quarter, if p.aid in advance al the office where it is received. 
Address communications to the Publisher and Propiielor, 
ORANGE JUDD, 41 Park-Row, New-York City. 
