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have no desire to see what the rest of the paper may con- 
tain. The Independent's notice of the Record of Horti- 
culture is too long, or we would reproduce it, in order that 
our readers might see what stuff a " religious " paper can 
publish, and the number of direct and inferential — what- 
yon-may-cahVeins, that can he put into a column. Half of 
the article is devoted to showing that this is not a fit book 
for a farmer, and gives the Independent's views on far- 
mers' books in general. Now, Mr. Fuller did not write 
this book for farmers, hut for horticulturists. If he did 
write a book for farmers, it would not be of that charac- 
ter that would have to lie over a year, before he could 
find a publisher so regardless of the good of the commun- 
ity, as to publish it. The Independent says : " Well, 
what do we find within these pretty covers, costing $1.50 
of the farmer's hard earned money?" The price " §1.50" 
is within one-third of the truth, which is pretty good for 
the Independent. Farther along in the article we get a 
clue to " what's the matter." Mr. Fuller, in his Record, 
gives a justly severe castigation to the "Reviser" of 
Bridgeman's Gardener's Assistant. The Independent 
Bays : " As he has made some false statements in which 
ou r integrity is assailed, it is proper to explain the matter 
in this place." We, for the first time, learn, that that book 
was revised by the Independent. We supposed it was 
done by a chap, who took it as a job. Was it done by Mr. 
Henry C. Bowen, the u responsible man," by Theodore 
Tilton, or some subordinate? No clue is given iu the 
article — the editorial " our " leaving us quite in the dark. 
We read: "The publisher of Bridgeman's Gardener 
brought the wood cuts, ready made, to the reviser, before 
he commenced his task ; a portion of the illustrations 
were purchased by the publisher of other publishers. 
The reviser had nothing to do with the illustrations, only 
to insert them in their proper places." Now, here is a 
direct statement, which must be either true or false. Tho 
publishers, Messrs. William Wood & Co., say, that they 
know nothing of the source of at least 20 of the illustra- 
tions of Bridgeman's Gardener. We believe Messrs. 
Wood tell the truth, but then the Independent is a " re- 
ligious " newspaper, and what does it tell ? Certain cuts 
which appear in Bridgeman's book, were originally drawn 
and engraved for the Agriculturist. We never sold, gave 
away, or loaned them to Messrs. Wood, who knew 
nothing of them, until they saw them in the book, and 
these, certainly, were not the illustrations " purchased by 
the publisher of other publishers." We do not know\xy\y 
these cuts transferred themselves from the engraving room 
of the Agriculturist to the pages of Bridgeman's book. 
The Independent calls it " purchasing;" other people have 
a different name for it. Mr. Fuller's statements in regard 
to this book are none too severe, except in the fact that 
they arc true, but this case would show that the way to 
get abuse from the Independent is to tell the truth. Tho 
Independent may be gratified to learn, that the publishers 
of Bridgeman's Gardener's Assistant, finding that its re- 
vision of that originally excellent and useful work has 
been quite as severely criticised by the horticultural and 
agricultural press, as it has been by Mr. Fuller, in his 
Record of Horticulture, have concluded to have the work 
done over again. The Independent calls Mr. Fuller's 
book a book of " slanders." We have no name to apply 
to the paper that can so unfairly treat a valuable contri- 
bution to our horticultural literature.— But then what 
does tho Independent know about horticulture. 
The State Slaeep Fair. — Tho Third 
Annual Fair of the State Sheep Breeders' and Wool 
Growers' Association opened at Auburn, Wednesday, May 
8th, but, owing to a fierce north-east storm, little was 
done until Thursday P. M. There were numerous entries 
of fine wooled sheep of middle wools, and a few of fine 
wools. The storm was a severe trial to the faith and 
patience of the exhibitors, and of the multitudes who 
wcro waiting for better weather, to see the flocks. 
Among the noticeable sheep at tho show, wcro " Kil- 
patrict," and " Blucher," fine wools, owned by W. R. 
Sanford, of Vermont, the former valued at twelve thous- 
and dollars in gold, and tho latter at ten thousand in cur- 
rency. Mr. Freeman, of Bemis Heights, had a "Dew 
Drop" glistening in one of tho pens. Mr. Lynch, of 
Monroe County, had a ram of "Frank" manners, with 
five other South Downs and lambs, very good animals. 
The ram was two years old, and weighed 21 »0 lbs. J. 
Bowers, of the Fame county, showed good, fino wooled 
sheep. J. D. Wing, <if Washington, Dutchess County, 
showed tho best lot of Cotswolds wo have ever seen, 
three yearling rams, and three two year olds, " Ottawa " 
and " Golden Fleece." These very fine animals were 
recently imported from England, having been selected by 
Mr. Wing from the best flocks in the Cotswokl district, 
without regard to cost, with a view to establish a purely 
bred flock. This breed is said to mako grade wethere, 
that will weigh two hundred lbs., dressed. On Friday, 
there was a comparatively largo attendance of spectators, 
and many of the finest sheep were sheared, aud, on the 
whole, this iatr, though the weather was of tho ugliest 
type, brought together many of the best breeders of the 
State, and will give a new impulse to this very import- 
ant branch of industry. We are indebted to Hon. H. S. 
Randall, the President of the Association, for numerous 
courtesies, which we are happy to acknowledge here. 
National Trial of IPJows, Mar- 
rows, and Cultivators.— This trial, announced in 
our last issue, to come off at Utica, May 7th, under the 
auspices of the New York State Agricultural Society, 
was necessarily postponed for a few days^ on account of 
the weather. Three days of incessant rain made plowing 
hopeless. We found the most of the judges present, and 
a large number of competitors for the prizes, possessing 
their souls with exemplary patience. There had been 
thirty entries on the first day of the show, and ample ar- 
rangements had been made by the Society to have the 
implements subjected to the most thorough te:ts. In the 
character of the gentlemen, who have consented to act as 
judges in this important trial, the public have the assur- 
ance, that, when a decision is reached, it will be impartial 
and worthy of confidence. Eleven points are submitted 
as the tests of a good plow. 1. Pulverizing power. 2. 
Non-liability to choke in stubble. 3. Lightness of draft, 
considered in connection with pulverizing power. 4, 
Ease of holding. 5. Durability. 6. Cheapness. 7. Ex- 
cellence of mechanical work. S. Excellence of material. 
0. Thorough inversion and burial of weeds. 10. Even 
distribution of wear. 11. Regularity or traenees of turn- 
ing and carrying the furrow slice on sod. — To procure all 
the data, and accurately determine these points, will, 
necessarily, involve a good deal of time and labor. We 
look forward to the decision as an important event in the 
history of agricultural improvement. 
Address of JT. Stanton C*onld on re- 
tiring from the Presidency of the New-York State Agri- 
cultural Society. — We had the pleasure of listening to 
the address of the retiring President of the N. Y. State 
Agricultural Society, and have since read it with re- 
newed satisfaction. It abounds in good common sense 
and valuable suggestions. The State would be richer by 
millions, if these hints could be heeded by our farmers. 
TTDae BRlaode Ssland Elorticnhural 
Society.— This Society will hold its 23d Summer Exhi- 
bition at Providence, on June 2Gth and 27th. The list of 
premiums is evidently prepared with great care, and the 
amounts are liberal. The President, Hon. Jas. Y. Smith, 
offers several liberal premiums, among which are two for 
children. But few persons outside of Rhode Island know 
how wide-awake its people are in horticultural matters, 
and while we remind all Rhode Island readers, and those 
in the adjacent " suburbs " of Massachusetts and Con- 
necticut, of this exhibition, we take the privilege of one 
of the "fathers" of the society, to invite horticulturists 
from elsewhere to visit the exhibition, and be astonished 
at what little Rhody can do in the way of fruits, etc. 
OTortScnltnral £>la©-vv in Qaieens 
Co. — For once, the Queens Co.,N.Y., people have allowed 
us to know that they intend to hold a show, and we tako 
pleasure in making the announcement, as we should have 
done many times before, had they given us the data. The 
Agricultural Society will hold a Horticultural show on 
June 21st, at Mineola, on the L. I, R. R. The Society 
has remarkably fine grounds, offers a largo list of pre- 
miums, and several special premiums, by gentlemen in- 
terested in horticultural matters, arc announced. 
Catalogues. — Our acknowledgments of 
these have been crowded out from month to month, until 
the list is too long for us to give it room. We could not 
publish some, and leave out others. We thank thoso 
who have sent us these documents, and shall accredit 
them all in the next year of our Annuals. Wo may as 
well say here, that we wish to give in our Annuals tho 
name of every dealer in implements, plants, seeds, and 
the like. Those who send catalogues or cards will be re- 
corded. Those who do not take pains to make themselves 
known, must not complain. 
American Short-ltora fllerd-Boolc • 
—Hon. Lewis F. Allen, of Black Rock, Erie Co., N. Y., 
informs us that ho is now at work upon the 8th Volume 
of this publication. Ho expects to put Uto press soon, 
and will receive pedigrees for insertion during tho pres- 
ent month. Every breeder of pure Short-horns should 
see to it at once, that all his stock worthy of use as breed- 
ing animals, have their pedigrees recorded. It adds es- 
sentially to their value and to that, of their progeny. Tho 
seventh volume contained upwards of 3,500 approved 
pedigrees, and the present volume is likely to exceed its 
predecessor. Breeders of Short-horns in tho United 
States aud British possessions should send to Mr. Allen, 
for Circular, with terms, etc. 
Household Recipes. 
Opiate we have not given our usual number of recipes, 
though we have many in type. We present here an in- 
stalment of these, to let those who are so kind as to send 
them know, that their favors are not unappreciated. 
Webster Cake.— Take 1 cup butter, % cup 
molasses, % cup sugar, 3 cups Hour. 1 gill sweet milk. 1 
teaspoon saleratus, 2 eggs, add currants and citron, and 
spice, cloves and nutmeg.— Mrs. L. P. C, New Raven, Mo. 
Silver Cake. — Take the whites of six eggs, 
two and one-half cups of flour, one and one-half cups of 
sugar, half cup of butter, two-thirds of a cup of cream or 
sweet milk, half teaspoonful of cream of tartar, and a 
little soda. 
Corn Calie. — Three cups of corn meal, one 
cup of wheat, two tablespoonfuls of sugar, two teaspoon- 
fuls of cream of tartar, one teaspoonful of salt. Mix well 
together ; while dry, add one teaspoonful of soda, dis- 
solved in warm water. Mix the whole to a tliin batter 
with milk or water, and bake in a quick oven. 
Tapioca Pudding*. — Four tablespoonfuls 
of tapioca, 1 quart milk, 4 eggs (leaving out the whites of 
two for icing) ■ sweeten to taste and flavor with vanilla. 
Soak the tapioca over night in a little water, boil the milk 
and pour over the tapioca ; when it is lukewarm, add tho 
sugar and eggs, well beaten. Bake about one hour ; Ice 
it when cool. — Mrs. H. H. McL. 
Brown Bread — By Mrs. Evans.— 3 small 
pints of corumeal, 3 small pints of bran flour, 1 pint of 
molasses, 1 tea spoonful of salt, 1 tea spoonful of salera- 
tus, 1 quart of milk, pour into a three quart bucket with 
tight fitting lid, which has been well greased, and set it 
into a pot of boiling water, and boil four hours. 
•G laager Snaps.— One cup of molasses, one 
of sngar, .one of shortening, one egg, one tablespoonful 
of ginger, one of vinegar, one teaspoonful of saleratus. 
TfloSasses Cookies. — One cup of molasses, 
naif cup of butter, half cup of water, four eggs, one tea- 
spoonful of soda, one of ginger. 
Lemon Butler for Tarts. — "A M. H." 
One pound pulverized white sugar, whites of six eggs 
and yolks of two. three lemons, including grated rind and 
juice. Cook twenty minutes over a slow lire, stirring all 
the while. 
Coolsamg Cauliflower. — "D. W." This 
is very much improved by beingboiled in a large quantity 
oi water. Some add a little grated nutmeg to the drawn 
butter, and use only cider vinegar. 
Pickling Beef and Tongues. — Caro- 
lus. Rub the beef hams slightly with fine salt, and let 
them lay 34 hours then cover with the following cold 
pickle: For hundred pounds.of meat, 6 gallons of soft 
water, G lbs. fine salt, 1% ounces of saleratus, 3 ounces 
saltpetre, and lijlbs. of sugar. Beef for drying to be 
left In this brine for 9 days, tongues 3 weeks. This is the 
Burlington recipe. 
Tomato Vinegar.- 1 ' C. IT. P." Xo great 
skill is required to make tho article. Express the juice, 
aud put in any clean vessel exposed to the air in a warm 
place and it will soon become vinegar. It will make a 
stronger vinegar if molasses is added to the juice 
Xo B*resea*rc Furs. — Wrap them in paper 
of several thickuesscs or in cotton cloth, early in the 
spring, before the moth miller begins to fly. It is only 
necessary so to secure them that no moth can get access 
to them. A UgM box. witu paper pasted on where tho 
lid covers it, Is equally effective. 
To Slemove Tea Stains from Tsilple 
Cloth*— "Nannie." Lay the cloth in an earthen crock, 
or porcelain kettle, and rover with clean, cold. BOft water. 
Put the kettle on the back of the Btovo, whero it will heat 
slowly to a scald. After an hour or more lift out your 
cloth and wash with soap in the usual manner. 
Carrot Jaiaee 5a Butter.— II. Aldcu. 
This is sometimes added to buttertogivo it color, but 
COWS fed on oats and clover hay ought to make butter of 
good color without it. Tho jnico "ill not improve the 
keeping qualities of the butter, unless Jb& to tho COWS, 
Best liciid of CucumflterH for H*ieU- 
lisil>-.— "R. F. O." We have never been able to detect. 
any difference in the Savor of cucumbers after they were 
pickled. They are mainly a sponge to hold vinegar, and 
thobeatklnd is the most fruitful. The Whllo Spine in 
good enough, but In the pickle districts they raise their 
own seed, and improve them by selecting the fruit of tho 
third or fourth blossom from the root. This whole sub- 
ject was thoroughly discussed by Timothy Bunker, Esq., 
in vols, for 1865 and IS68, wMclrsee. 
