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SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR 
€1)? iutttlifra Cnitiurint. 
AUGUSTA, GA: 
have only one variety of the Itnphee growing— the “ Vim- 
bis chv-a-'pay We imported the seed direct from Erlurt, 
in Germany. It was planted very late, but by “ forcing” 
it a little, we shall probably be able to test the canes, and 
get a portion of the seed to ripen. Our readers may look 
for a f^ull report on the Imphee in our next number. 
SOUTHERN AGRICUIiTURAL. FAIRS. 
The Fair of the “Southern Central Agricultural Socie- 
ty,” of Georgia, will beheld at Atlanta., from the tiOth to 
the 24th of < 'ctober. 
The South Carolina Society holds its Fair at Colvmbia, 
from the 10th to the 1 3th of JNovember. 
The Alabama State Society’s Fair wall be held at 
Montgomery , from the 27th to the 3(!th of October. 
The Fair of the East Tennessee So‘/iet)>' wdll be held at 
Knoxville, from the 20ih to the 23d. of October and that 
of West I'ennessee, at Jackson, from the 27thto the 30th 
of the same month. 
TOIi. XV., NO. 10 - ...OCTOBER, 1857. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONOENTS. 
Hogs — L. H — Write to our correspondent. Dr. M. W, 
Philips, Edwards, Miss. We understand that he has fine 
samples of the Berkshire, Stiff tlk, Lincoln, Chester, Fls- 
sex, &c , and think it probable he wdl dispose of some of 
them. He can ship to you via New Orleans and Galves- 
ton. 
Alcohol from Sokgho. — W. K. — See communication 
of Mr. Reid, in present number. It is probably now too 
late for your experiment, but save all your seed — plant a 
large field next year, and give it a fair trial. We can send 
you a copy of the new work of Mr. Olcott, for .®l , pre- 
paid, as soon as published This work contains full direc- 
tions for woiking up the Chinese Sugar Cane into all pos- 
siblo forms ; and no one who plants this cane should be 
without it. 
Lightning Rods. — S.— Copper is said to be eight times 
a better conductor than iron ; but when properly applied, 
the latter, has never failed of affording protection. 
Concrete Walls. — E T. — Read carefully our articles 
in May and September numbers. 
Miner’s Bee-Keeper’s Manual.— G S — This work 
can be obtained from A. O Moore, 140 Fulton street, 
New York City, for ^1, post-paid. We forwardtd your 
order and money. 
Forman’s Plow' — L. N. H. — We prefer the Washing- 
ton Plow No. 2, (Rich’s Iron Beam) and two good mules 
for breaking up land. Forman’s and Wariick’s plows 
have many good qualities, and admit of various changes 
of point and share, but neither of them are quite equal 
to Cooper’s Patent. This last may be had from G. W. 
Cooper, Ogeechce, Scriven county, Ga., and the Washing- 
ton Plow may be ordered from Treadwell & Jones, 
Pear! street, New York. 
Portable Saw' Another Subscriber ^ See 
letter of Mr Garrett, in present number. 
Osier Willows FOR Cotton Easki.ts. — C. F. LkG — 
The price of the cuttings you desire, will be from S5 t< 
SlOper thousand —.see also, article in present number 
We will publish the ana'y^is as soon as w'e can procure a 
reliable one. We do not know' of any remedy to preveiu 
sand frnrn rising in the bottom of wells, except filling ii 
with loose reck. 
Imphee and Chinese Cane. — B R. Jr. — We cannot 
at present, enlighten you as to t!ie “ comparative merits' 
of the Sorgho and Imphee. We are awaiting the expen 
jnents of Gov. Hammond, of South Carolina, with the la 
ier, and shall publish the results as soon as obtained. Wt 
AGRICULTURAL BaOK PUBLISHING.' 
The old and highly esteemed firm of C. M. Saxton & 
Co., of 149 Fulton street, New York, wms recently dis- 
solved by the withdrawal of the senior partner, C. M. 
Saxton, Esq. Mr. S. was, for many years, a pioneer ia 
the publication of Agricultural Books, and since the days 
of “ Saxton & Miles,” has done his country .the highest 
possible service, by the wide dissemination of standard 
wmrks on Agricultural science and general rural econ- 
omy. All his business operations have been conducted 
on the most liberal and enlightened scale, — he has made 
troops of warm personal friends, and carries with him^ 
into his retirement, the best w’ishes of all who have ever 
known, or had business transactions wdth him. 
To those who feel an interest in the advancement of 
Agricultural improvement, it is pleasant to know that the 
mantle of Mr, Saxton has fallen on most worthy shoul- 
ders. The business will be continued at the old stand, 
and in the old spirit of enterprise and liberality, by A. O. 
Moore, Esq., who has been actively associated with Mr. 
Saxton for several years past, ai.d w'ho fully understands 
and will labor to supply the w'ams of readin.g and think- 
ing American A.griculturists. Young, earnest, enthusi- 
astic — feeling a deep interest in rural life, and being ac- 
tively engaged in rural impi'ovement — Mr. Moore can- 
not fail of increasing the already high reputation of his 
establishment; and we commend him most cordially to- 
the friendship and support of the farmers and planters of 
the South. 
“ GRAPE GROWING AND WINE MAKING 
Made Ea.sy. 
The attention of all our leaaers, who desire to partici- 
pate in the pleasures and profits of Vineyard culture in 
the South, is called to the excellent treatise of A. DeCar- 
adeuc, Esq , in the present number. Like very man^y 
0 hers, we have heretofore been deterred from entering 
1 irgely into the Culture of the Vine, by fear ol the expense 
and diificulty attending it. We have been taught to look 
Upon the, production of good Wine in ihe South, ns ex- 
ceedingly proiJeniatical. No one doubted the capacity of 
jur sunny cinne for the growth of the grape; ‘ but” — 
