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Destroying Mildew. — Marshal P. Wilder, in a com- 
munication to the Journal o f Agriculture, speaking of mil- 
dew on grapes, greenhouse plants, and elsewhere, says; 
“We have, for more than fifteen years, used sulphur for 
this purpose, and in no instance has it failed to effect a 
speedy cure. We have known instances where mildew, 
in the space of a few days, would spread its sporules over 
a large rose-house, destroying nearly all the foliage or the 
plants, but by the use of sulphur spread on the walks and 
over the plants, it was extirpated in a very short period.’. 
To Get Rid of Grain Weevils.— Tlj,e agriculturist 
who wishes to get rid of weevils has nothing to do but, as 
soon as he is aware of their presence, to pitch the surface 
of some old boards and place them in his granaries; the 
pitch must, of course, be renewed several times in the year 
in order to keep the insects away. The mere fumes of the 
pitch are disagreeable to the weevils and will prove fatal 
if long inhaled. 
Agriculture. — Agriculture as a science is just begin- 
ning to assume and occupy that position to which it is 
justly entitled in the estimation of the world, that is, the 
most important. It was ordained by the Great Creator, 
“that man should live by the sweat of the brow,” or in 
other words by tillage of the ground, and that wise econ- 
omy by which we are enabled to produce the most of the 
sustenanceoflife, with the least labor, is no doubt ap- 
proved of by Him, when the same is done in the honest 
oxercise of the wits, with which we have been blessed by 
His Providence. — Jacksonville Sunny South. 
Cotton Seed Masher.— Mr. Thomas Dixon, of Han- 
cock county, (carrying out the suggestion of Dr. Lee, if we 
mistake not, in the Southern Cultivator') has appended 
two cylinders to his gin through which all the seed passes 
^is it falls from the lint, and is cracked so as to prevent 
germination. This (as is clear from chemical as well as 
practical tests) makes it a much more valuable fertilizer, 
because much is lost in going through the process of heat- 
in o-. After mashing, we v/ould suggest that the seed be 
kept under shelter in a cool, dry place, and not in too 
large a bulk, or with poles runnind through them to pre- 
vent heating. Mr. D. is one of our best practical farmers 
.and has shown his good sense in taking the lead in this 
moXX^x.— Central Georgian. 
Cemented Cellars.— Frequent inquiries are made on 
this subject. Cellars plastered at the sides and on the 
bottom with hydraulic cement will keep out the water 
without a drain, and will exclude rats, provided the work 
has been done in the best manner. Imperfectly executed, 
the water will leak in ; and if the coat is too thin or too 
soft, rats will excavate beneath it, and then crack it off by 
piecemeal. It is unnecessary to inform our readers that 
the very best material is to be used ; but some are not 
enough aware of the importance of giving it sufficient 
thickness. On dry and hard gravel, it may do well to ap- 
ply the mortar at once to the excavated face of earth; but 
usually it is much better to cover the cellar bottom with 
paving stones, and where rather inclined to dampness, 
with two or three successive layers, the last of which 
may be quite small, or even coarse gravel will do. The 
mortar, made rather thin, is then spread smoothly over. 
In a few months, the whole will assume a flinty hard- 
ness, through which no rat, with all the cunning of a poli- 
tician, can ever make his way. It will be as dry as a 
floor, and fruit, vegetables, and other articles, may be 
placed directly upon it without fear of dampness. It will 
not very soon wear out nor decay. — Genessee Farmer. 
CULTIVATOR. 
Sea Island Cotton. — One of the most respectable firms 
in Liverpool, whose dealings in Sea Island Cotton are 
among the largest, thus writes to its correspondent in 
Savannah : 
“The French Colony of Algiers, in Africa, is likely to 
compete with the United States in the production of fine 
Sea Islands. Two years ago, 10 bags were grown; last 
year, 140, and this year it is stated that 2,000 bags will 
be produced. This cotton, so far, has been sent to Havre, 
and the prices realized were from 2s. 4d. (58c.) to 4s. ($1) 
per pound. We communicate this to you, thinking it may- 
be interesting ” 
Inrawtic Ccaimraij flnii 
Wash for Porous and other Walls. — B. Barrett, of 
Ipswich, England, patentee. Take one bushel of lime- 
stone and dissolve it in 12 gallons of water ; to this add 
12 pounds of alum, dissolved in half a gallon of warm 
water, also half a gallon of beer grounds, and a quarter of 
a gallon of ox gall. This mixture may be colored with 
any suitable mineral color. It is laid on the surface of the 
wall, while luke-warm, with a brush. It soon becomes 
hard, and is very durable. — Scientific American. 
How TO keep Butter Fresh. — A gentleman of our ac* 
quaintance has succeeded in preserving butter perfectly 
fresh, by putting it away in tin vessels and sealing it per- 
fectly tight, so as to exclude the air. The butter requires 
no other preparation than is given to fit it for the table, 
and is packed in the vessel without any other substance. 
With proper care this plan is certain to succeed. — Texan 
Mercury. 
To MAKE Lemon Wine. — To every gallon of water add 
four pounds of sugar and the juice of ten lemons. Pare 
the lemons very thin; and half the peel being put in the 
tub, the sugar and water are boiled and poured over it ; 
when cold, the juice is added. If the fermentation does 
not begin in the course of a few days, it is to be promoted 
by the addition of a toast of bread covered with yeast ; the 
peel is then taken out, and the liquor put into the cask, 
which must be bunged up when the fermentation ceases 
A Disco veryl — A Paris paper states that Dr. Griseler, a 
French gentleman, has discoversd that by adding a few 
drops of nitric ether to the most rancid oils all the dis- 
agreeable smell is removed, and that by afterwards warm- 
ins: the oil, lo sepcirate the spirit from it, it becomes as 
clear and as limpid as though it had never been otherwise 
than sweet. He says that a few drops of ether in a bottle 
of oil will prevent it from ever becoming rancid. 
Preparation for Boots and Shoes, — To one pound 
of tallow, and half a pound of rosin, melt and add about 
half an ounce of lamp-black. If the leather is new and 
dry, moisten it, and apply the mixture as hot as you can 
bear your finger in it. When the leather once becomes 
saturated it will be impervious to water and very durable. 
Chloroform Counteracted. — Dr. Tobert de Lambelle, 
a distinguished physician of Paris, announces that a shock 
of electricity given to a patient dying from the effects of 
chloroform, immediately counteracts its influence, and re- 
turns the sufferer to life. The fact is worth knowing, if it 
be a fact. 
1^* Feeding red pepper to the hogs with their food, is 
said to be good for the kidney worm. 
