72 
ADVERTISEMENTS.—CONTENTS. 
LINN/EAN BOTANIC GARDEN AND NURSERY, 
(late of william prince, Deceased,) 
FLUSHING, LONG ISLAND, NEAR NEW YORK. 
The New Proprietors of this ancient and celebrated Nursery, 
known as Prince’s, and exclusively designated by the above 
title for nearly fifty years, offer for sale a more extensive variety 
of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Phints, &c., than 
can be found in any other nursery in the United States, and the 
genuineness of which may be depended upon ; and they will un¬ 
remittingly endeavor to merit the confidence and patronage of the 
public, by integrity and liberality in dealing, and moderation in 
charges. 
Descriptive Catalogues, with directions for Planting and Cul¬ 
ture, furnished gratis, on application Post paid, and orders 
promptly executed. WINTER & CO., Proprietors. 
Flushing, L. 1., Feb., 1846. 
CHEAP PLOWS FOR THE SOUTH. 
These plows are made in a far superior manner to any of the 
same kind ever sent from this market. The woods are of well 
selected white oak, and got out by Patent Machinery, and are all 
exactly alike, so that if one part wears out, or gets broken, it can 
be instantly replaced by a duplicate. It is the same also with 
the iron parts. The whole material of these plows is warranted 
of a superior kind. 
Price of No. 10£ Plow.. 
lli do... 
“ Corn Plow..... 
“ No. 191.. 
“ \n. QO. 
“ J. M. & Co. No. 2, with coulter.. 
“ “ 3. dn. 
...3.50 
.. .4.50 
“ “ 
4, 
do...... 
.. 5.00 
A liberal discount from the above prices to dealers. 
_ A. B. ALLEN, 187 Water Street, N. Y. 
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. 
1 offer for sale my farm of 300 acres and upwards, near the vil¬ 
lage of Salem. It produces well either grain or grass. The 
buildings are all that are necessary, and together with the land 
itself and fences, are all in good order. The garden is well 
stocked with small fruits and flowers. The situation is pleasant, 
the country healthy and beautiful. Price $10,000. 
This property would be exchanged for real estate in any of the 
Southern States, change of climate being desirable. 
Salem, Washington County, New York. JOHN SAVAGE. 
SHEPHERD DOGS FOR SALE. 
Four very fine pups raised from an imported English dog and 
Scotch slut. Apply by letter, post paid, to Bn. Gates, 200 Broad¬ 
way, N. Y. Or may be seen at the above place after 6 P. M. 
PERUVIAN GUANO AT REDUCED PRICES. 
The subscriber keeps this superior fertilizer constantly on 
hand for sale, in bags, barrels, half barrels, and kegs. It comes 
direct from Mr. Bartlett, the Agent of the Peruvian Company, and 
is warranted genuine and of a first rate quality. 
r ten tons or more. 
five and 
under ten tons... 21- 
do. 
two ‘ 
‘ five.... 
do. 
one ‘ 
‘ two.... 
do. 
half “ 
one. 
do. 
less than 
half a ton.... 
do. 
This Guano is packed in bags weighing from 120 to 150 lbs.; 
barrels, from 220 to 250 lbs.; half barrels from 115 to 130 lbs ; 
kegs about 60 lbs. each. When a larger quantity than one 
ton is taken, it is expected it will be in bags. No allowance 
for tare, and no charge for packages. Cartage extra. 
A. B. ALLEN, 187 Water Street, N. Y. 
FIRE PROOF SAFES. 
Gayler’s Double Salamander Book Safes, warranted Fire Proof. 
Single Salamander Safes, equal, if not superior, to any made. 
C. J. Gayler’s Double Salamander, is the only Safe yet invented 
which is, beyond doubt, proof against the action of fire, strong 
enough to endure a fall from the third story of a building, with 
locks to each door of the best quality, which will defeat the at¬ 
tempts of burglars. This really fire proof article is constructed so 
as to combine two perfect iron safes, one within the other, each 
being made of wrought bar and plate iron, and lined between with 
tile most perfect non-conducting and indestructible substances. 
Those who are in want of an article that will afford sure pro¬ 
tection, are invited to examine an assortment of the double and 
single Salamander Safes. Safes made, Book-cases, and any lock 
required, fitted to order, any size. 
LEONARD BROWN, 80 Wall Street. 
One of these Safes can be seen at my warehouse, where 
orders will be received. A. B. ALLEN, 187 Water St., N. Y. 
IMPERIAL OATS. 
A few barrels of these superior oats can be had of the sub 
scriber. Price $4 per barrel, or 1.50 per bushel. 
A. B. ALLEN. 187 Water Street, N. Y. 
THE AMERICAN AGIS-ICUJLTUIS.IST. 
Published Monthly, by Saxton & Miles, 205 Broadway, New 
York, containing 32 pages, royal octavo. 
TERMS—One Dollar per year in advance ; three copies for Two 
Dollars ; eight copies for Five Dollars. 
When Agricultural Societies order the work for distribution, 
among the members, the price will be only FIFTY CENTS a 
year, for the Monthly Numbers, and SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS 
per copy for bound volumes. It will be expected that these 
orders come officially, and be signed by the President or Secretary 
of the Society. The object in putting our periodical at this very 
low rate is, to benefit the farming community more extensively 
than it could otherwise be done. We hope, henceforth, to see 
the Agriculturist in the hands of every Fanner and Planter in the 
country. 
Each number of the Agriculturist contains but One sheet, and 
is transported by mail under the same regulations as newspapers, 
viz.: free any distance not over 30 miles from its place of publica¬ 
tion ; over this and within 100 miles, or to any town in the State 
of New York, one cent postage on each number, and one and a half 
cents if over 100 miles, without the State. 
Editors of newspapers noticing the numbers of this work month¬ 
ly, or advertising it, will be furnished a copy gratis, upon sending 
such notice to this office. 
AGENTS FOR THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST® 
Philadelphia .J. M. Campbell. 
Washington, Pa .Dr. R. R. Iieed. 
Albany, NY .E. H. Pease. 
Syracuse, N. F.. • .Stoddard & Babcock and L. W. Hall. 
Auburn, N. Y .J. C. Derby & Co. 
Rochester, N.Y ...... .C. F. Crossman. 
Buffalo, N. Y. ......J. H. Butler & Co. 
Boston, Mass .Saxton &Kelt. 
Milwaukee , Wis. Ter .Hale & Hopkins. 
Chicago, III ...S. F. Gale & Co. 
Columbus, Ga., and Montgomery, Ala .Hail & Moses. 
St. Louis, Mo ...Halsall &. Collet. 
Louisville, Ky . \ ^ Iorton f Gr ‘ sw « ld - 
’ J } George Lapping & Co. 
New Orleans ..D. Baker & Co. and N. Steele. 
Cincinnati, Ohio .W. H. Moore & Co. 
Charleston , S. C. .„.J. Thompson. 
Athens , Geo .J. J. Richards. 
Norfolk, Fa .J. Vickery, Jr. 
Natchez, Miss ..G S. Tainter. 
Woodland, La., East Feliciana .Rev. A. W. Pool. 
General Travelling Agents, J 
Bound volumes can be obtained of any of our Agents at $1.25 
per volume 
HOLIDAY PRESENTS. 
The elegant bound volumes of the American Agriculturist are 
the best Holiday Presents the Farmer and Planter can give their 
families and friends. 
CONTENTS OF FEBRUARY NUMBER. 
To Subscribers ; Stall Feeding Cows. 
Prospects of the Farmers of the United States. 
The Stable, No. 7... 
Bachelder’s Corn Planter; Patent Spring Tongue Buckle-... 
Growth of Hay; Benefit of Agricultural Publications. 
Mr. Norton’s Letters, No. 16 ; Merino Sheep, L. 
Under Draining, R. L. Allen ( 
Fencing, No. 1, Coke $ . 
Curing Meat; Salting Shad. 
The Herefords, No. 2, A. S. 
Potatoes Versus Wheat, R. L. Colt. 
Culture of Indigo, Thomas Spalding. 
Value of Anthracite Coal Ashes, Geo. H. Randle ) 
Stall Feeding and Soiling, J. D. Williams J ......... 
Scraps from my Note Book, No. 1, Solon Robinson. 
To Get Sandy Woodlands in Crop, G. A ( 
A Cheap Farm House, Solon Robinson J. 
Gardening, No. 1, L. T. Talbot... 
A Bee Feeder, Philetus Phillips... 
Culture of Potatoes, Win. Bellows \ 
Culture of Sumach, Wm. Partridge J.*. 
Amer. Agricultural Association ) 
Prepared Manures and their Effects upon Crops, by R. L. Pell ) 
Annual Meeting of the New York State Ag. Society ) 
Peraviaii Guano, Edwin Bartlett J ....... 
Ladies’ Department : Insects, No. 1, An Old Lady. 
Country Schools, S. H. R ; To protect Tender Plants 1 
and Ever Blooming Roses in Winter; to Wash > • • • 
Flannels ) 
Boys’ Department : Poultry Feeding Fountains ; ) . 
The Memory ) 
Foreign Agricultural News. 
Editor’s Table.-. 
Review of the Market 
Transactions of the N. Y. State Ag. Society 
To Agricultural Societies 
67 
70 
