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gratulates the Association on its prosperity, and the in¬ 
creased interest in the breed. The price of tins book 
is $3.00, and may be obtained of the editor, or of J. F. 
Brown, Providence, R. I., or at this office. 
Is Plowing In jurlous “ A. M.,” Centrevilic, 
Ala. Plowing is the only practical mechanical means we 
now possess for preparing the soil for crops. As a rule, 
the more the soil is plowed and worked, the more fertile 
it becomes. There need be no fear that exposing the 
soil to the sun by frequent plowing will injure it. Oil 
the contrary, soil is injured by being baked in the sun, 
when it lies unplowed and unworked. 
Spayed Heifers.— “H. W. T.” Heifers are usu¬ 
ally spayed after having their first calf. Heifer calves 
are more difficult to operate upon than young bulls. It 
is necessary that the ovaries of the young animal be 
fully developed before the operation is performed. 
Presidential Pork.— The D. M. Magie Co., 
Oxford, Ohio, sends us the porcine pedigrees pertaining 
to a pair of Presidential Poland pigs—at least we sup¬ 
pose we may call them “Presidential,"’ as they have been 
purchased by President Hayes, and sent to his farm at 
Fremont, Ohio. The sow is “ Oxford Princess,” which 
shows that the President of a republic does not despise 
royal pork. But any monarchical tendency on this side 
of the pair is offset by the male, who is no prince at all, 
but merely “RumlerBoy,” which is not even aristocratic. 
'We are glad to see that the President has an eye to the 
future; when he lays aside the cares of office, if the cli¬ 
mate will notallow him to enjoy “his own vine and fig- 
tree,” be can have his own swine and piggery, and eat 
sausage that has a pedigree. Now that the Poland Chinas 
have the endorsement of the President, they would be 
holding up their heads if their necks were not so short, 
but what is more to the purpose, the D. M. Magie Co. 
write, in the same letter which informs us of this ship¬ 
ment to Fremont, that they had just shipped Poland 
Chinas to six different States. Singularly enough they 
think that their advertisement in the Amei'ican Agricul¬ 
turist is not wholly unconnected with this result. 
Locality for Sheep Husbandry.- “M. S. G.” 
Boston. There is perhaps no other locality better 
adapted for wool growing than that including South 
■Western Texas, WesternKansas, and Southern Colorado; 
for the reasons that the climate is dry and healthful, 
pasture is cheap, and there will be but little expense for 
feed in the winter. The best sheep is the native ewes 
crossed with pure Merino, or other pure blood rams. 
Disease of the Stifle. —“T. G.” Gilman, Ill. The 
diseased condition known under the common name of 
“ stifled,” in a horse, is a weakness of the ligaments of 
the patella or knee-cap. The bone then slips out of 
place, and tho horse is helpless. If it occurs once, it is 
almost certain to repeat itself when the animal slips or 
suddenly jerks the limb. If the bone is dislocated, it 
must be returned by drawing the leg backwards, and op¬ 
erating on the joint in a manner which can not be intel¬ 
ligently described. The services of a competent person 
should be secured for the service. If the ligament is 
only weak, or is strained, the joint should be bathed 
with cold water in which a little saltpetre has been dis¬ 
solved, to remove heat. After this has been sufficiently 
done, a strong decoction of white oak bark should be 
applied to the part. Light exercise should be given, 
lest the muscles become shrunken for the want of use. 
“ The Dog—Its Management and Dis¬ 
eases.” By John Woodroffc Hill. This is the reprint 
of an English work, on a subject that receives much 
more attention in England than with us. We had already 
examined the English work before tho reprint came to 
our notice, and found it a very plain and sensible trea¬ 
tise. The diseases to which the dog is liable, are plainly 
described in popular language, and the treatment, which 
depends much more upon general care than much medi¬ 
cine, is clearly indicated.—Sent from this office.—Eng¬ 
lish edition for $6.00. American Reprint for $2.09. 
60 lbs. Carried 1,000 Miles for 6 Cents ! 
Any farmer who has raised wheat knows how heavy a 
bnshel of wheat feels , after he has carried it half a mile 
or so. We have found it a full day’s work with a good 
span of horses, to take 30 to 40 bushels 14 miles to mar¬ 
ket, and return with an empty wagon. How would it be 
if we had no railroads or canals, to transport to the sea¬ 
board shipping markets the immense grain products of 
the West and Northwest ? During July of this year, the 
average rate paid for carrying wheat all the way from 
Chicago to New York, by the Lakes (1.7c.) and canal 
(4.3c.) was only six cents per bnshel of 60 lbs., and for 
a bushel of corn, 56 lbs., 5J cents 1 The distance by this 
route is some 1,500 miles. The Railroads, to compete 
with the water routes, have had to carry grain at about 
the same rates, and the shortest distance by railroad is 
nearly 1,000 miles. Allowing a team and driver only $4 a 
day for wages, feed, and other travelling expenses, carry¬ 
ing 40 bushels, and going 33& miles each day, the expense 
would be $3 per bushel, providing that the team got 
loading enough homeward, to pay expenses and wageB 
back. So, at the best, it would cost fifty times as much 
to carry grain to market by wagon, as it does by rail¬ 
road. The same reckoning applies, in a lesser degree, 
to shorter distances. Shall we tear up the railway tracks, 
or abuse the owners, who do not receive 4 per cent, on 
the average, for the money invested? Ought we not 
rather to have a good deal of sympathy with the original 
builders of these roads, a large number of whom never 
got anything for the money expended—neither principal 
nor interest?—Not a very profitable business certainly. 
Concrete Houses.—“ J. R. D„” Ellsworth Co., 
J. H. Ricketts, Newburg, N. Y., offers two of his re¬ 
markable seedling grapes. 
John Saul, Washington, D. C.—Sends his whole¬ 
sale catalogue for ’79, of fruit and ornamental trees. 
Shinn & Co., Niles, Alameda Co., California.— A full 
list of fruit and ornamental trees, including many pecu¬ 
liarly adapted to the climate of the Pacific coast. 
H. H. Smith, West Haven, Conn., makes a specialty of 
the Crescent Strawberry, and has other proved sorts. 
Storm,Harrison & Co.,Painesville,Ohio.—Wholesale 
and retail lists for ’79, of a large variety oi fruit and orna¬ 
mental trees, shrubs, etc. 
John Van Doon, New Amsterdam, Wis.—Makes a 
specialty of small fruits at low prices. 
Leo. Weltz, Wilmington, Ohio.—General nursery 
stock, with a plate of the “Forest Rose” strawberry. 
N. B. White, Norwood, Mass.— New grapes and 
strawberries. 
SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS. 
Kas. Descriptions and plans of concrete houses were 
given in the American Agriculturist for December, 1874. 
The methods there described may be changed or modi¬ 
fied to meet the demands of any special case. 
Tire Use of tlse Ecraseur.- “E. B.,” Jersey- 
ville, Ill. The ecraseur is a very simple instrument. It 
consists of a chain loop, which is passed around the or¬ 
gan to be removed, and is then drawn np by a screw, so 
as to cut off the part by tearing. There is then little or 
no bleeding. It is simply a substitute for a knife in the 
operation of castration, and can be used in cases where 
the knife cannot. It was described in the American 
Robert Buist, Philadelphia, Penn., sends a wholesale 
list of “ well grown, clean, and properly named " green¬ 
house aud stove plants. 
Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Penn., includes bulbs, 
seeds of the season, greenhouse and other plants, and 
horticultural appliances, all ia one compact catalogue. 
Peter Henderson & Co., No. 35 Cortlandt St., N. Y., 
have bulbs, seeds for fall sowing, plants for winter bloom¬ 
ing, small fruits, and florists’ requisites. 
Leeds & Co., Richmond, Ind.—A wholesale list of 
greenhouse plants, especially roses. 
John Saul, Washington, D. C., sends a separate bulb 
catalogue—and very full it is. 
Storks, Harrison & Co., Painesville, Ohio.—Special 
catalogue of bulbs and greenhouse stock. 
Agriculturist for Nov., 1874, which see for particulars. 
FARM MACHINERY, IMPLEMENTS, ETC. 
The American Agriculturist Clubbed 
with Other Journals. 
In response to numerous requests from our subscribers, 
relative to obtaining the Amei'ican Agricultuiist in con¬ 
nection with other publications, we have made arrange¬ 
ments with several of the leading Magazines, which will 
be forwarded in combination with our Journal as follows: 
[Postage additional when sent to foreign subscribers.] 
Regular The 2 sup- 
price plied, post- 
for paid, by 
American Agriculturist with both, us for 
Scribner’s Monthly ($4.00).$5.50. .$4.75 
Scribner’s St. Nicholas ($3.00). 4.50 . 3 90 
Demorest’s Monthly ($3.00)...... 4.50. 3.90 
Harper’s Monthly ($4.00)... . 5.50 4.75 
Harper’s Weekly ($4.00). 6.50. 4.75 
Harper’s Bazaar ($4.00). 5.50. 4.75 
Appleton’s Journal ($3.00)... 4.50. 3.90 
Popular Science Monthly ($5.00). 6.50. 6.50 
Atlantic Monthly ($4.00). 6.50 4.75 
On receipt of subscriptions as above, we shall forward 
the names and money to the offices of publication of the 
magazines ordered, and should there ever be occasion for 
complaints of non-receipt of such magazines, these should 
be made direetto their respective Publishers,andnottous. 
Blymyek Manufacturing Co., Cincinnati, O., make 
everything in the way of sugar aud sorghum machinery, 
steam engines, threshing machines; they publish a use¬ 
ful treatise on sorghum, its growth and manufacture. 
Boomer and Boschert Press Co., Syracuse, N. Y. 
Their lard and tallow presses are the subject of a special 
catalogue. This press is made on the same principle as 
their well-known cider press. 
Bradley & Company, Syracuse, N. Y.—Circulars de¬ 
scribing their reversible harrow, mowers, reapers, cultiva¬ 
tors, hay rakes, and iron sleigh knees. 
C. & G. Cooper & Co.,Mt. Vernon,O.—A well illustrated 
catalogue of portable and traction farm, and stationary 
engines, mills, saws, etc. Also a farm engine circular. 
P. K. Dederick, Albany, N. Y., give the history and 
specifications of the various patents of their remarkable 
presses for hay, cotton, etc., in a neat pamphlet. 
A. Hoag, Grand Isle, Vt.—Illustrates and describe* his 
planter for corn, beans, etc. 
Livingston & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.; “Monitor Com 
Sbeller,” of which there are now over 20,000 in use. 
N. P. Mix, Avenue, Franklin Co., O., claims that his is 
the “ Banner Wind Mill.” 
Skinner & Wood, Erie, Pa., set forth the merits of 
their portable and stationary engines, boilers, etc., giving 
interesting information. 
Gardner B. Weeks, Syracuse, N. Y.—Price list of 
cheese and butter factory and dairy supplies and appa¬ 
ratus. A handsome catalogue and a full list. 
POULTRY. 
Catalogues Received. 
NURSERYMEN. 
Geo. Achelis, Westchester, Pa.—Trade list of a large 
etock of fruit and ornamental trees, etc. 
Augustine & Co., Normal, Ill.—General -wholesale 
list, including root-grafts aud trees in bud. 
G. II. Banta, Riverdale, Bergen Co., N. J.—A large 
wholesale and retail list. 
Bellevue Nursery Co., Paterson, N. J.—Wholesale 
list of pelargoniums and other florists’ stock. 
Chas. Black & Bro., Higlitstown, N. J.—Makes a spe¬ 
cialty of peach-trees, but has a full stock of others. 
Bush & Son & Meissner, Bushberg, Jefferson Co., Mo. 
—Send their fall list of grape vines and small fruits. The 
immense list of grapes is classified in the same admira. 
ble manner that we have heretofore noted. 
John S. Collins, Moorestown, N. J. —One of the old¬ 
est small fruit nurseries, and has various novelties. 
Harvey Cuiitis, Oswego, N. Y.—Marks down his 
stock at wholesale rates. 
Saml. C. DeCou, Moorestown, N. J., has a general 
variety of small fruits, with several specialties. 
Gibson & Bennett, Woodbury, N J., offers small fruits 
in general, including Felton’s seedlings. 
Chas. A. Green, Clifion, Monroe Co., N. Y.—A list of 
small fruits, and a brief treatise ou their culture. 
A. Hance & Son, Red Bank, N. J.—Send their whole¬ 
sale and retail list for 1879, of a large and varied stock, 
with a number of specialties and novelties. 
IIeikes’ Nursery Co., Dayton, Ohio—A wholesale 
list of fruit and ornamental trees. 
A. C. Nellis, Canajoharie, N. Y., offers Brown Leg¬ 
horns, and describes them in full. 
Eph. R. Newhard, Meadow Lawn Poultry Yards, Al¬ 
lentown Pa.—Light Brahmas, Plymouth Rocks, Ham- 
burgs, Black African Bantams, turkeys, ducks, and geese. 
A small, but comprehensive circular. 
W. G. Tracy, Towanda, Pa.—nas the leading breeds. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
A. D. Dye & Co., Towanda, Penn.—Various cooking 
and heating stoves. 
Greenfield Tool Co., Greenfield, Mass.—A great 
variety of wares, from table cutlery to ox shoes. 
Joseph Harris, Moreton Farm, Rochester, N. Y., tells 
about Cotswold-Merino crosses, in his catalogue of the 
above and pure-bred Cotswolds; also Essex pigs. 
Johnson, Black & Co., Erie,Pa.—Describe their stoves 
furnished with tho “Duplex Grate.” 
Lamb Knitting Machine Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass.— 
Make, besides the well known Lamb Machine, the Tnttle 
Knitting Machine ; eacli of which has its peculiarities. 
Massachusetts Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass.—The 
Maynard Rifles with ammunition and appliances. 
Clark Petit, Salem, N. J., includes Jersey Red swine, 
with Southdown sheep, Plymouth Rock fowls, and 
Mammoth Bronze turkeys in a neat catalogue. 
Ransom Stove Works, Albany, N. Y., and Chicago, 
Hi.—Offer their “ New Helca ” with the “ Duplex Grate.” 
F. A. Sinclair, Mottville, Onondaga Co., N. Y.—Con¬ 
tinue to make “Common Sense” chairs (of which we 
have already favorably spoken), in different styles. 
Union Stove and Manufacturing Co., Pittston, Pa. 
—Send a catalogue of their different heaters and ranges, 
that deserves special notice for tiie great excellence of 
its engravings and the taste that marks the whole. 
D. E. Hoxie, Northampton, Mass., has a general list of 
small fruits. 
Whitehall, Tatum & Co., 46 and 48 Barclay St,, N. 
Y.—Jars for Museum specimens. 
Jones & Sons, Rochester, N. Y.—A wholesale list of 
FOREIGN CATALOGUES. 
fruit and ornamental stock. 
McBroom & Woodward, London, Canada.—Catalogue 
of bulbs and dried flowers, etc. 
Thomas Meehan, Germantown, Pa., sends a special 
list of ornamental trees, and small stock for mailing. 
Sam’l. Miller, Sedalia, Mo.—A variety of small fr Us. 
William Parry, Cinnaminson, Burlington Co., N. J. 
—New strawberries and raspberries, etc. 
William Brice & Co., Glasgow, Scotland,—Wholesale 
Price-current of farm, and vegetable seeds. 
New Plant and Bulb Co., Colchester, Eng.—A full 
list of Japanese and other bulbs, orchids, etc. 
P. Sebire, Ussy, France.—Sends his wholesale cata¬ 
logue of general nursery stock. 
Wilson & Rankin, Glasgow, Scotland.—Wholesale 
list of garden and field seeds. 
