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MERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
VIRGINIA LAND FOR SALE. 
A S COUNSEL AND AGENT FOE THE HEIRS OF DAVID 
ELLINGTON, dec’cl, I offer for sale a tract of land con¬ 
taining about 1000 acres, lying in Prince Edward’s Co., Va., 
on the Richmond and Danville R. R„ about 4 miles above its 
junction with the South Side Railroad. Its location, with res¬ 
pect to the two Railroads, gives it every necessary market 
facility. The soil is naturally free, and is susceptable of a 
high state of improvement, but for the last 12 years it has 
been lying in a neglected state, during a controversy (now re¬ 
cently determined) in respect to the will of the former owner. 
The present owners reside in several of the Western States, 
and for this reason it will be sold at a great bargain, One or 
more skillful and enterprising farmers from some of the 
Northern States would find a profitable investment in this 
land. The quantity of timber land is amply sufficient for all 
the purposes of the farm. Besides the adaptation of soil to 
the cultivation of tobacco, and all the usual grain crops of the 
country, it is probable that the hay crop can be made easy 
and profitable, in consequence of the large quantity of branch 
flat. It is estimated that the aggregate length of the small 
streams which water the tract, is from ten to twelve miles! 
Further particulars will be given, when requested, by the un¬ 
dersigned whose address is "Jeffrey’s Store P.O., Nottoway 
Co., va.” Persons desirous of examining the land can easily 
do so as it is within two days’ travel from the city of New- 
York. W. C. KNIGHT. 
April 6, 1854. 
C RANBERRY VINES.-IOO.OOO FINE BEARING PLANTS, 
of the Bell variety, which are commonly raised in New- 
England. On low ground, with a little care, they bear large 
crops. They can be forwarded at any time between this and 
the middle of May, to any part of the United States. A cir¬ 
cular, with mode of culture, soil, and price, will be forwarded 
to all who may want information on the subject. 
TROWBRIDGE & THOMPSON, 
April 1st. [32-34*] New-Haven, Ct. 
PORTABLE FORGES AND BELLOWS. 
/ffeUEEN’S PATENT.) THE BEST 
V W, Forge in the market for Black¬ 
smith’s work. Boiler Makers, 
Mining, Quarrying, Shipping, Plan¬ 
tations, Contractors on Railroads 
and Public Works, Coppersmiths, 
Gas Fitters, &c., &«■ Also an im¬ 
proved Portable Melting Furnace 
for Jewellers, Dentists, Chemists, 
&c., both of which are constructed 
with sliding doors to protect the fire 
from wind and rain when used out 
of doors, and for perfect safety and 
free escape of smoke indoors. They 
are compact for shipping. Circu¬ 
lars, with particulars and prices, 
will be forwarded upon application. 
, , „ Cast Iron Columns for buildings 
constantly on hand. The above forge has been awarded three 
Silver Medals by the American Institute, New-York, and the 
highest premium (Diplomas and Bronze Medals) at all other 
Fairs wherever exhibited. FREDERICK P. FLAGLER. 
31-57 _ Sole Manufacturer, 210 Water st., N.Y. 
K ETCHUM’S IMPROVED MOWING MACHINE WITH 
entire change of gear. The only successful mower now 
known. 
Ketchum’s Improved Machine, which we are building for 
the harvest of ’54, was thoroughly tested last season, and the 
advantages gained by our change of Gear are in all respects 
as we designed, viz: durability, convenience and ease of ac¬ 
tion. The shafts now have bearings at both ends, which 
overcomes all cramping and cutting away of boxes. A counter 
balance is attached to the crank shaft, which gives it a steady 
and uniform motion. Each Machine can be thrown out of 
gear; there is great convenience in getting at each and 
every nut, all of them being on upper side of the frame: oil 
cups are attached to all the bearings, which, by the use of a 
wad of cotton, will hold oil for a long time, as well as protect 
the bearings from dust, grit, &c.: the finger bar is lined with 
iron its full width, which protects it from wear. 
These and various other additions for strength, durability, 
<fcc., makes them the most simple and perfect agricultural im¬ 
plement in use. They weigli about 750 lbs. each, and can 
easily be carried in a one-horse wagon. 
They will cut all kinds of grass, and operate well on un¬ 
even or rolling lands, or where there are dead furrows. This 
Machine took the highest award, with special approbation, 
at the World’s Fair, it also received, during last season, one 
silver and four gold medals, and various other flattering and 
substantial testimonials of approval. We have spared nei¬ 
ther pain3 nor money to make them deserving of public favor, 
and nope to be able the coming season to supply the great 
and increasing demand. 
We take this occasion to caution farmers against buying 
untrird Mowers, if they do (as was the case with many last 
year) they incur loss, vexation and disapointment. 
In all cases where Extras are wanted, be sure to give 
US THE NUMBER OF YOUR M A CHINE. 
(Warranty:) That said Machines are capable of cutting 
and spreading, with one span of horses and driver, from ten 
to fifteen acres per day of any kind of grass, and do it as 
well as is done with a scythe by the best of mowers. 
All orders filled by the subscribers. Office and Shop, corner 
of Chicago street and Hamburgh Canal, near the Eastern R. 
R. Depot, in Buffalo N. Y. HOWARD & CO.. 
Manufacturers and Proprietors, 
For Sale by R. L. ALLEN, 189 Water street, N. Y. 
The Mower is also manufactured by Ruggles, Nourse, Mason 
& Co., at Worcester, Mass, for the New-England States. By 
Seymour, Morgan & Co., Brockport. N. Y.. for Illinois, Iowa 
and Michigan. By Warder & Brokaw, Springfield, O., for 
Ohio and Kentucky. 31-39 
f TlRESH GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS OF ALL THE 
BEST VARIETIES. Also a choice collection of GREEN¬ 
HOUSE and GARDEN PLANTS, &c. For sale at A. BRIDGE- 
MAN’S HORTICULTURAL ESTABLISHMENT, Nos. 874 & 878 
Broadway, above 18th street, New York. 
tW Garden & Greenhouses, Astoria. L. I. 26-38 
T rees and plants.-parsons & co„ flushing. 
near New-York, offer for sale their usual assortment, 
with the addition of many rare novelties of Fruit Trees, for 
the Orchard and the Garden ; Ornamental Trees,Shrubs.and 
Roses, for the Avenue, Lawn, or Cemetery ; Vines for the 
Grapery, and Exoiic Plants for Greenhouse culture. Cata¬ 
logues can be obtained at No, 60 Cedar street, or will be sent 
by mail to all post-paying applicants enclosing a postage 
stamp. 23-71 
BOOKS FOR THE FARMERS. 
ALL SENT FREE OF POSTAGE. 
Furnished by R. L. ALLEN, 189 and 191 Water street. 
I. The Cow, Dairy Husbandry, and Cattle Breeding. Price 
25 cents. 
II. Every Lady her own Flower Gardener. Price 25 cents. 
III. The American Kitchen Gardener. Pries 25 cents, 
IV. The American Rose Culturer. Price 25 cents. 
V. Prize Essay on Manures. By S. L. Dana, price 25 cents. 
VI. Skinner’s Elements of Agriculture.—Price 25 cents. 
VII. The Pests of the Farm, with Directionsfor Extirpation, 
Price 25 cents, 
VIII. Horses—their Varieties, Breeding, Management, &c„ 
Price 25 cents. 
IX. The Hive aud Honey Bee—their Diseases and Remedies, 
Price 25 cents. 
X. The Hog—its Diseases and Management, Price 25 cents. 
XI. The American Bird Fancier—Breeding, Raising, &c., 
Price 25 cents. 
XII. Domestic Fowl and Ornamental Poultry, Price 25 
XIII. Chemistry made Essay for the Use.of Farmers, Price 
XIV. The American Poultry Yard. The cheapest and best 
book published. Price $1 
XV. The American Field Book of Manures. Embracing all 
the Fertilizers known, with directions for use. By Browne. 
Price $1 25. 
XVI. Buist’s Kitchen Gardener. Price 75 cents. 
XVII. Storkhort’s Chemroal Field Lectures. Price $1. 
XVIII. Wilson on the Cultivation of Flax. Price 25 cents. 
XIX. The Farmer’s Cyclopedia. By Blake. Price $1 25, 
XX. Allen s Rural Architecture. Price $1 25. 
XXI. Phelps’ Bee Keeper’s Chart. Illustrated. Price 25 
cents. 
XXII. Johnston's Lectures of Practical Agriculture. Paper, 
price 50 cents. 
XXIII. Johnston’s Agricultural Chemistry. Price $1 25. 
XXIV. Johnston’s Elements of Agricultural Chemistry and 
Geology. Price 41. 
XXV. Randall’s Sheep Husbandry. Price $1 25. 
XXVI. Miner’s American Bee Keeper’s Manuel. Price 41. 
XXVII. Dodd’s American Cattle Doctor. Complete. Price 
41. 
XXVni. Fessenden’s Complete Farmer and Gardener. 1 
vol. Price $1 25. 
XXIX. Allen’s Treatise on the Culture of the Grape. Price 
$ 1 , 
X.XX. Youatt on the Breeds and Management of Sheep.— 
Price 75 cents. 
XXXI. Youatt on the Hog. Complete, Price 60 cents. 
XXXIII. Youatt and Martin on Cattle. By. Stevens.— 
Price 41 25. 
XXXIV. The Shepherd's own Book. Edited by Youatt, 
Skinner and Randall. Price 42. 
XXXV. Stephens’ Book of the Farm; or Farmer’s Guide- 
Edited by Skinner. Price 44. 
XXXVI, Allen’s American Farm Book. Price 41. 
XXXVII. The American Florists’ Guide. Price 75 cents. 
XXXVIII. The Cottage and Farm Bee-keeper. Price 50 
cents. 
XXXIX. Hoare on the Culture of the Grape. Price 50 
XL. Country Dwellings; or the American Architect. Price 
46. 
XLL Lindley’s Guide to the Orchard. Price 41 25. 
XLII. Gunn’s Domestic Medicine. A book for every mar¬ 
ried man and woman. Price 43. 
XLIII. Nash’s Progressive Farmer. A book for every boy 
in the country. Price 50 cents. 
XLIV. Allen’s Diseases of Domestic Animals. Price 75 
XLV. Saxton’s Rural Hand-books. 2 vols. Price 42 50. 
XLVI. Beattie’s Southern Agriculture. Price 41. 
XLVH. Smith’s Landscape Gardening. Containing Hints 
on arranging Parks, Pleasure Grounds, Ac., &c. Edited by 
Lewis F. Allen. Price 41 25. 
RECENTLY PUBLISHED. 
XLVin. The Farmer’s Land Measurer; or Pocket Compan¬ 
ion. Price 50 cents. 
XLIX. Buist’s American Flower Garden Directory. Price 
41 25. 
L. The American F’ruit Grower’s Guide in Orchard and Gar¬ 
den. Being the most complete book on the subject ever pub¬ 
lished. 
T HE AMERICAN FLOWER GARDEN DIRECTORY.— 
Containing practical directions for the culture of plants 
in the Flower Garden, Hot House, Green House, Rooms or 
Parlor windows, for every month in the year; a description of 
the plants most desirable in each; the nature of the soil and 
situation best adapted to their growth ; the proper season for 
transplanting, &c., Ac., with instructions for erecting a Hot 
House, Green House and laying out a Flower Garden —the 
whole adapted to either large or small gardens, with instruc¬ 
tions for preparing the soil, propagating, planting, pruning, 
training and fruiting the Grape Vine, with descriptions of the 
best sorts for cultivating in the open air. By Robert Buist, 
Nurseryman and Seed Grower. Price, 41,25 
Everybody His Own Flower Gardener 25 
American Rose Culturist.25 
American Florist’s Guide.75 
Breck’s Book of Flowers.- 75 
Bridgman’s Florist’s Guide.50 
Buist's Kitchen Gardener. 75 
Fessenden’s American Kitchen Gardener 25 
Browne’s Field Book of Manures, 41,25. ££?“ Sent free of 
postage. 
Orders for any of the above books will be filled at the prices 
named, and if required, will be sent by mail, [post paid,] by 
31-tf It. L. ALLEN, 189 and 191 Water st. 
figCARIFIERS FOR OLD MEADOWS.—AN INVALUABLE 
v5? machine for ousting moss and the old fog from hide-bound 
meadows aud renovating tlieir grasses. To be drawn by one 
or more horses. [31-tf.] R. L. ALLEN, 191 Water street. 
L op-eared rabbits of imported stock (Price 4io 
per pair,) for-sale by S. PARSONS, Flushing, L. I. 
28-81 
FIELD SEEDS. 
P OTATO.-EXCELSOIR. EARLY JUNE, ASn LEAF KID- 
ney Mercer, British Whites. 
Spring Wheat.— Black Sea Spring, Tea Spring, Golden Drop, 
China Pea. 
Seed Oats, very superior.— French Oats, Poland Oats, Potato 
Oots. 
Barley.— Two and Four Rowed. 
Grass Seeds.— Ray Grass. Sweet Vernal. Orchard Grass, 
Timothy, Red Top, Blue Grass, Lucern. White Clover. Red 
Clover. [39—tf] R. L. ALLEN. 189 & 191 Water street. 
GENUINE SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. 
rgpHE SUBSCRIBER HAS NOW ON HAND, AND IS CON- 
EL stantly manufacturing at his works in Middletown, 
Conn., Super-Phosphate of Lime, which he warrants free from 
any adulteration, and equal, if not superior to any in the 
market. It is made of hones , prepared in the most approved 
manner,put up iD substantial bags for transportation, and is 
furnished promptly to order, or at the works. 
He also manufactures and has constantly on hand for the 
market, Bone Dust of a superior quality. 
These fertilizers have been thoroughly tested by careful and 
experienced agriculturists in this vicinity, and have given 
general satisfaction. ANDREW COE, 
March 13, 1854. [28-40.] Middletown, Ct.. 
GARDEN SEEDS. 
A GENERAL LIST OF FRESH GARDEN SEEDS, imported 
and raised for R. L. ALLEN. 189 and 191 Water street. 
Peas.— Early May, Prince Albert, Early Warwick, Early 
Washington or June, Early Frame or June, Early Charlton, 
Early Emperor, Bishops Early Dwarf, Dwarf Sugar, Dwarf 
Blue Imperial, Blue Prussian, Fairbeard’s Champion of Eng¬ 
land, Large White Marrowfat, Black Eyed Marrowfat, and 
all of Knight’s different varieties. 
Corn.— Early Canada, Large Sweet or Sugar, Stowell’s Ever¬ 
green, Old Colony, Constantinople, White Flint, Yellow Flint, 
Dutton Browns, and Tuscarora. 
Beans.— Early China, Early Valentine, Yellow Six Weeks, 
Early Mohawk, Large White Kidney, Refugee or One Thou¬ 
sand to One, Dutch Case Knife, Large Lima, Horticultural 
Cranberry, Scarlet Runner, White Dutch Runner, Dwarf 
Horticulturist, Red Mohawk, Turtle Soup. 
Borecole or Kale.— Green Curled Scotch Kale. 
Cauliflower.— Large Early London, Large Late. Walchren. 
Celery.— White Solid, New Silver Giant, Large Manchester, 
Seymour’s Superb White. 
Cress.— Curled or Peppergrass, Water or Winter. 
Cucumber.— Early Frame. Early White spine very fine. Lon¬ 
don Long Green, Short Green Prickley, Extra Long Green 
Turkey, Gerkin or West India. 
Egg Plant.— Long Purple, and White. 
Endive.— Green Curled, Broad Leaved Batavian. 
Carrots.— Long Orange, White Belgian, Early Horn, Large 
Altringham. 
Beets.— Early Blood Turnip, Flat Bassa.no. Long Blood Red, 
Small Long Dark Blood, Yellow Turnip, Early Scarcity. 
Onion.—L arge Wethersfield Red, White Silver Skin. Yel¬ 
low Silver Skin. 
Turnips.— All of the varieties. 
Watermelon.— Mountain Sprout, Mountain Sweet, very fine. 
Long Island. Black Spanish, Citron for preserves. 
Tomato.— Large Red, Round Red, Large Yellow, Small Yel¬ 
low. 
Lettuce.— Early Curled Silesia, Early White Cabbage, Fine 
Imperial Cabbage. Royal Cabbage, fine Large Green Ice 
Head. Brown Dutch, Superb Brown Head, Large India, Ice 
Coss, Paris Green Coss, Hampton Court. 
Melon. —Green Citron, Pine Apple, Skillman’s Fine Netted, 
Nutmeg, Large Yellow. Cantelup, Large Musk. 
Radish, —Wood’s Early Frame, Early Short Top Long Scar¬ 
let, Early Scarlet Turnip. Long Salmon. Long White. Naples, 
White Turnip, Yellow Turnip, Black Fall Spanish, White Fall 
Spanish, Rose Colored, China Winter. 
Cabbage.— EarlyjYork or June, Early Sugar Loaf, Early Flat 
Battersea, Large French Oxheart, Large York, Comstock’s 
Prem. Flat Dutch, Large Drumhead Winter. Large Flat Dutch, 
Large Bergen or American, True Green Glazed. Fine Drum¬ 
head Savoy, Green Globe Savoy, Red Dutch, Wakefield, 
Charlwood’s Prem. Flat Dutch. 
Rhubarb.— Early Tobolsk, Myatt’s Scarlet, Victoria. 
Also, WHITE BLACKBERRIES, a new and choice variety. 
Also, BHUBARB AND ASPARAGUS ROOTS, fresh and of 
fine growth. 
A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF FLOWER SEEDS. 29-tf 
SALE OF STOCK. 
|©URE BRED STOCK AT PRIVATE SALE AT MOUNT 
JHT Fordham, Westchester Co., New-York, Eleven Miles from 
City Hall, N. Y„ By Harlem Railroad Cars. 
Jttaving met with more success than I anticipated the past 
year, with the Catalogue of male animals at Private sale, is 
the reason for offering this lot of animals, AND MY JUNE 
SALE BY AUCTION, WILL NOT TAKE PLACE. A full des¬ 
criptive Catalogue with prices attached, will be published on 
the fifteenth of April, and I intend to be at home myself to 
see any who may call. I will sell at private sale, about 18 
Short-Horns, 6 of which are young Bulls and Bull Calves. The 
Cows and Heifers old enough, will be in Calf, to the Celebrated 
Imported Bull “ BALCO,” (9918) or Imported, “ ROMEO.” win¬ 
ner of the first Prize at Saratoga, in 1853; and also at Ameri¬ 
can Institute the same year. 
The young Bulls and Bull Calves, are some of them from 
imported Cows, and sired in England* and others are sired 
by the imported Marquis of Carrabas, (11789,) winner of the 
first Prize at Saratoga, the past year, as a two year old. 
Also, about 10 head of Devons, consisting of a yearling Bull, 
sired by MAJOR, and 5 Bull Calves, sired by my imported 
first Prize Bull, FRANK QUARTLY, and several of them 
from imported Cows and Heifers old enough, will be in Calf to 
FRANK QUARTLY. Also 6 or 8 Suffolk Sows; and several 
young Suffolk and Essex Boars. Also, 2 South-down Rams, 
imported direct from Jonas Webb ; and 6 Yearling Rams, all 
bred by me, from Stock on both sides, imported from Jonas 
Webb. Catalogues will be forwarded by Mail if desired. 
All Animals delivered on SHIPBOARD, or RAIL CAR in the 
City of New-York, free of expense to the purchaser. The 
Devons are at my Herdsdale Farm, 12 miles north, to which 
place I will take persons both to and from. 
MY FRIEND MR. N. J. BECAR, who is interested in sev¬ 
eral of my Importations, will also sell about 10 head of Short- 
Horns, consisting of 4 young Bulls, and 5 or 6 Females. His 
young Bulls are also several of them from imported Cows, and 
sired by the LORD OF ERYIIOLMNE, (12205.) and the cele¬ 
brated first Prize Imported Bull ROMEO. Mr. Becar’s Cows 
and Heifers are in Calf to the imported Bull, MARQUIS OF 
CARRABAS, 02789.) Mr. Becar can be seen.at his Store, No. 
187 Broadway, New-York, at which place he will make arrange¬ 
ments to go to his Farm, at Smithtown, Long Island. His 
animals will be entered in the same Catalogue with mine, 
which can be obtained by addressing him at his Store, or me 
at Mount Fordham. His animals will be delivered in the same 
manner as mine. Our Importations have been in almost all 
cases made at the same time, and are of equal merit, except¬ 
ing that I have more in number. L. G. MORRIS. 
2 Terms, Casli on delivery. 
March 
March 16th, 1854, 
29-37 
» IRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF GUANO.-A full and 
minute description of the different crops and soils to 
which Peruvian Guano is adapted, with full directions for its 
application, a pamphlet for 96 pages, and can be sent through 
the mail. Price 25 cents. 
13-tf. R. L. ALLEN, 187 and 191 Water st. 
^SHANGHAI BUFF, GREY, AND WHITE ; ALSO BRAMA 
Pootras and Malay fowl: 100 pairs assorted for sale. Alse 
Brahma Pootra White Shanghai Eggs, at 45 per dozen ; Black 
and Buff Shanghai Eggs, $3 per doz. They also have for sale 
Trees and Plants. Ornamental Shrubs. Roses and Grapevines. 
Catalogue furnished. Apply by mail (post paid) to 
GEO. SNYDER & CO., 
27-35 Rhinebeck. Dutchess Co.. N.Y. 
WgriLLARD FELT, NO, 191 PEARL STREET, (NEAR 
ww Maiden Lane,) Manufacturer of Blank Books, and Im¬ 
porter and Dealer in Paper and Stationery of every descrip¬ 
tion. Particular attention paid to orders 26-77 
CLARK, AUSTIN & SMITH, 
M O. 3 PARK ROW. aDd No. 3 ANN STREET, HAVE RE- 
cently published Dew editions of the following books: 
NORTON’S SCIENTIFIC AGRICULTURE. 
Elements of Scientific Agriculture, or the Connection between 
Science and the Art of Practical Farming. Prize Essay of the 
New-York State Agricultural Society. By John P. Norton, 
M. A. 
CATECHISM OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY AND 
GEOLOGY. 
By James F. W. Johnston. With an Introduction by John P. 
Norton. 26-29 — 31-38 
