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SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR. 
C^e S0ttt|eni Caltitotor. 
AUGUSTA, GA: 
VOL. XIV. m 4 APRIL, S1856. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Canada Prolific Corn. — Mrs. A. M. — This variety, 
like the Wyandot, requires further trial. Our experiment 
last year, was not, in all respects, a fair test — the ground 
being poor and dry. We wdll send you seeds per mail. 
Spirits of Turpentine, — A Mississippi subscriber (A. 
N. M.) wishes to know the proper mode of distilling 
Spirits of Turpentine. Will some of o\xx practical corres- 
pondents describe the process'? 
“Peruvian Oat ” — P\ G.— This is the common “Tall 
Oat Grass,” a valuable variety for this climate. Your 
letter was answered per mail. 
Mange in Dogs. — J. E. J. — See article of “Felix” in 
present number. See, also, Dadd’s “Cattle Doctor.” 
Grape Culture.— Dr. J. A.— We regret our inability 
to furnish the back numbers requested. Our sets are very 
much broken by the repeated demands of our subscribers 
for copies lust in the mails. We will endeavor to keep 
our readers fully “posted up” on the progress of Grape 
growing in the South. It is a subject of the greatest im- 
portance and one in which we take the deepest interest. 
Wyandot Corn.— J. M.— We have none of this Corn 
for distribution. Address the advertiser, who will send it 
to you per mail. Your letter shall appear in our next. 
VoLs. 9 AND 10.— A. L. H.— These vols. were duly re- 
ceived. We have not the works you mention, but will 
mail you two others of equal value and interest. 
Large Corn.— J. C. W.— We cannot furnish the de- 
sired seed, but will send you a few grains of the “Canada 
Prolific”— the last we have for distribution. The premium 
book shall be duly forwarded. See notice. 
Agricultural Address.— Col. H, J. C.— Many thanks 
for your valuable address, and the kind feelings to which 
you give expression. You will see that our correspon- 
dent, “Southron,” has placed you properly before our 
readers. 
Book Binding.— W. C. T.— We can hardly describe 
the process of gilt lettering so as to enable you to do it in 
the proper manner. Thin strips of gold leaf are laid on 
the cloth or leather, and pressed in with hot metal type 
fixed in a frame devised for the purpose. A few moment’s 
observation, in a bindery, would he of more service to 
you than anything we can put on paper. 
Deadening Timber.— T. F. T.— August is said to be 
the best month in the year for this operation. We will 
endeavor to respond to your Blue Grass inquiry hereafter. 
Scott’s “Little Giant.”— A. H. — Carmichael & 
Bean are the Agents for this city. We do not know the 
name of the New Orleans agents. These mills are manu- 
a^tured in Cincinnati, Baltimore and perhaps elsewhere. 
Rocky Mountain Corn. — T. H. Y. — W^e have none of 
this corn, and if we had, should not consider it worth dis- 
seminat'ng. We believe it to be of no practical value 
whatever. 
Scuppernong Grape.— W. L. S.— It is very difficult to 
make this grape grow from cuttings. It strikes readily 
from layers, or may be grafted into roots of the wild Bul- 
lace or Muscadine, to which it is closely allied. It is very 
hardy, and adapts itself readily to comparatively dry and 
poor soils; but, of course, would thrive much better on 
rich land. It requires little or no pruning, and for co'm- 
mon rough culture is most desirable. 
The Banana. — J. E. D. — We hope some of our Texas 
readers will give us some information respecting this fine 
fruit. Your note shall appear in our next. 
List of Books, priced. — S. J. A. — See our June 
(1855) number for the desired list. Many thanks for 
your kind efforts. 
Stump Machine. — J. L. G. — The ^‘Orange Improved 
Stump Machine'^ is one of the very best. Address W. W. 
Willis, Orange, Mass, 
Plantation Wheel-barrow— E. R. K.— We shall be 
glad to publish a design or description of an improved 
implement of this kind, if our readers will furnish it. 
Salt on Land. — A. C. A. — Your inquiry will receive 
attention in our next. 
Back Volumes. — G. F. & Co. — Vol. 9 was burned in 
the fire which consumed our office a few years since, and 
it is impossible for us to supply it. Vols. 10 and 13 are 
also scarce ; but a few of the latter can yet be supplied. 
Large Corn. — G. J, — The grains sent us are very fine 
indeed, and the reported yield (75 bushels per acre) quite 
unusual for the “poor land” you speak of. Try again, 
planting your very best seed, and report results. 
“Clifton.” — Y our article will appear in our next num- 
ber. 
A New Bean. — A. A. P. — The Beans enclosed are new 
to us, but may prove to be a variety called the “Shang- 
hai.” We are not aware of their particular value or use, 
but will cultivate and test them. Many thanks for your 
kindness. 
Suffolk Pigs. — D r. E J. Mims, of Edgefield, C. H., 
So. Ca., requests us to state that he will dispose of a choice 
pair of these pigs, if wanted — price S30. This node 
properly belongs in our advertizing columns, but we waW 
our rule for once, as we have had several inquiries ft 
this subject. 
Wyandot Corn, Chinese Potato, &c. — E. J. M. — >ee 
advertisements of Messrs. Thompson and ThorbuR' in 
our March number. 
“Gardening for the South” — Premiums! — W haver 
delayed the sending of many of our Premium Beks, in 
the hope of being able to supply our friends wit copies 
of this new Gardening work of Mr. White. ^ unfor- 
seen circumstances, however, are likely to reu'd its ap- 
pearance for some weeks, or perhaps months, shall be 
obliged to order other Agricultural works f those to 
whom prizes are due. We will give due not^ of the ap- 
pearance of “Gardening for the South,” and Dke arrange- 
ments to supply it to all who may desire it, 
McDowell’s Rhododendron. — T he uosual severity 
of the weather, in the mountains, and bod condition 
of the roads, has prevented our friend^Ii’- McDowell 
from sending us a supply of plants, as ) intended, up to 
the present date, (20th March.) Due otice will be given 
, to all applicants for plants, of their a’^^ol here. 
