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suckered dovvn to one cane lor each root. In other re- 
spects, the successful grower of corn will not be at a loss 
in the cultivation of this plant. 1 have found n suitable 
time for planting to be immediately after the corn crop, 
although excellent results have been obtained by planting 
as late as the 15th of May, in Cherokee Georgia. It will 
doubtless be desirable to make several successive plant- 
ings that they may mature gradually, and so give more 
time for harvesting the crop. The land, in my opinion, 
should be prepared iuall respects as for corn.” 
Those wishing more special information in regard 
to harvesting, crushing the stalks, boiling the syrup, &c., 
can obtain it by enclosing us a postage stamp ior a copy 
of our pamphlet on the subject. 
Ground P£.4s or Pindbrs. — A Subscriebr. — We have, 
in former volumes, published much on the culture of 
Pindars; but, for the benefit of new subscribers, we give 
the following from White’s ‘‘Gardening for ike Souik” : 
This plant is likewise known as the ground nut, pin- 
dar and pea nut. Although not exactly belonging to the 
kitchen garden, a few hills should be allowed a place for 
the sake of the little folks, and indeed, when baked, few of 
the older members of the fa.mily will find them unpala- 
table. 
The ground pea was originally brought from Africa. It 
is also said to be a native of Mexico. This plant is a 
trailing annual, one of the few which ripens seed under 
ground. The yellow pea shaped flower springs from the 
part of the stem near the surface o! the earth, and after 
being fertilized, the flower stem elongates, growing from 
four to eight inches, turning downward until the small 
tubercle which is to be the future seed pod, reaches and 
penetrates the earth. From the lower extremity of each 
legume, in the early part of its growth, filaments proceed, 
seeking moisture and probably nutriment from the soil. 
The seed of the ground-pea abounds in a fine oil which is 
sometimes expressed for table purposes. 
This oil renders it a very valuable crop for fattening 
hogs, being for this purpose fully equal ,io and probably 
better than corn. The vines are greedily eaten by most 
farm animals. 
Culture . — The ground-pea thrives and produces best on 
a light, tolerably fertile soil with a good clay subsoil. 
Like clover, it possesses a long tap-root which extends 
deep into the earth, drawing thence the fertilizing proper- 
ties which are beyond the reach of many of our cultivated 
crops. The soil should be deep and mellow and well 
broken up, so as to be ready for planting soon after the 
heavy frosts are over. The last of March or the first of 
April is a suitable time. 
For field culture, they may be planted in the pod, (wo 
in the hill ; but for the garden should be shelled. It is 
best to drop about four in a hill on the level ground ; the 
rows being laid off three and a half feet wide and the hills 
two feet asunder ; cover them two or three inches. 
When they come up, thin them to two in a hill, and, if 
there be any vacancy, transplant. It is better to plant 
them level than on ridges, as they are less liable to sufl’er 
from drouth. As they continue growing all the season, 
it is well to get them started as early as the season will 
permit. The only afier-culture they require is to keep 
the ground clear and mellow, and a slight hilling up 
when they are laid by. They will produce from twenty - 
five to seventy or eighty bushels per acre, according to 
soil and culture, and are as easily cultivated as corn. 
Flower Sekds. — We are indebted to Robert Nelson, 
Esq., of this city, for a collection of Annual Flower Seeds, 
embracing many varieties very beautiful, and heretofore 
quite rare. These seeds will be supplied per mail on the 
testug set forth in Mr. Nelson’s advertisement, which see 
OUK BOOK TABTE. 
The An.vtomy .ii.ND Physiology of the Horse: "With 
Anatomical and Qeustional Illustrations. Containing 
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Physiology, with instructions in reference to Dissection 
and the mode of making Anatomical Preparations. To 
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Toxicological Chart, and Dictionary of Veterinary Sci- 
ence. By George H. Dadd, M. D., V. S., author of 
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Boston : Published by John P. Jewett & Co. 1857. 
As the title indicates, the above work is intended for 
Veterinary Surgeons, and those who would make the 
anatomy and diseases of the Horse a study. It is the most 
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It forms a large octavo of nearly 300 pages, and the typo- 
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The Vermont Stock Journal ts a new monthly paper, 
published at Middlebury, Vt., by D. C. LiNSLEy, at 50 
cents per annum. It is devoted to the interests of Stock 
Raisers, and contains much information of value. 
Drainage — A Statement of Facts, showing the advantages 
and profits of Thorough Drainage. 
This pamphlet should receive careful consideration 
from all owners of swampy and wet lands — who may re- 
ceive much benefit from its facts and suggestions, whether 
they adopt Draining Tile or not. Copies may be had per 
mail from C. & W. McCammon, Albany, N. Y. 
The Rural Annual and Horticultural Directory, 
for 1857, contains a valuable article on Rural Architec- 
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Cottages, Suburban Residences, &c., also practical trea- 
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This beautiful and valuable work will be .«ent, postage 
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7'he Horticulturist, for February, contains the fol- 
lowing articles : 
Landscape in connection with Tree Planting ; A short 
account of the Life and Writings of John Claudius Lou- 
don — By his Widow ; Visits to Country Places, No. 7, 
around Boston, H Hollis Hun ne well’s, Mr. Wilder’s, Mr. 
Peabody’s, R. S Fay’s, Col. Pei kin’s, Gen Lyman’s, J K. 
Thayer’s, J, S. Armory’s, J. S. Gardener’s, Botanical Gar- 
