AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
287 
1881 .] 
WOODRUFF’S 
IMPROVED 
WEATHER INDICATOR. 
While In this age of invention and 
progress, our American Farmers have 
seized with avidity almost every tavern 
tion and implement of husbandry that 
Art or Science could bring to their aid, 
one of the most important auxiliaries 
—the Barometer—has been almost en¬ 
tirely overlooked. This has arisen part¬ 
ly from a want of knowledge of its 
value and importance, but principally 
because the peculiar delicacy of con¬ 
struction, and high cost of the instru¬ 
ment have made it unavailable to the 
masses. In this instrument these objec¬ 
tions have been entirely obviated. 
While its simplicity of construction, 
and scientific arrangement, render it 
perfectly portable and accurate, its cost 
is so low as to place it within the means 
of all. Indicating with unerring cer¬ 
tainty coming changes in the weather, 
it also afl'ords a simple and accurate 
medium for measuring bights, while the 
accompanying Thermometer gives the 
temperature. The Scientific American, 
Profs. Williams, Carr, Holmes, Doug¬ 
lass, and a host of public journals and 
scientific men, recommend it as the Ag¬ 
ricultural Barometer, par excellence. 
Profs. Henry, Hackley, Maury, Drs. Ar- 
not and Dick, have computed that an 
annual saving of five per cent, on all 
crops, might be made by its use, thus 
affording an annual saving of over fifty 
million dollars to the farmers of the 
United States. It is simple, durable, 
accurate, perfectly portable, and very 
cheap; is nicely finished, and afl'ords a 
very beautiful and ornamental piece of 
furniture, some of the carved cases be 
ing very elegant. We give below a 
brief description of it, from the accom¬ 
panying cut, in which the cistern is seen 
divided to show its construction. The 
cistern, A, is of cast iron—cast with two 
compartments—partly filled with mer¬ 
cury. The tube C, filled with mercury, 
is sealed into the cistern, A, and being 
placed upright, the air is admitted by 
turning back the screw, D, which has a 
flat place filed in its side near the outer 
end, where air can pass through the 
outer wall, when the mercury takes its 
level, and it is in working condition. 
To make it portable, turn it upon its 
side, when the spare mercury runs 
from B to A, filling tube and cistern, A, 
full—turn in the screw, and it is shut 
Into A perfectly solid, and may be thrown about with im¬ 
punity, or carried by Ilailroad or Stage Express all over 
the world in safety. 
As the only objection to the universal use of the Barome¬ 
ter has been overcome by this invention, we can not doubt 
that it will at once become as universal with our American 
Farmers, as it is in Europe, where it is regarded as indispen¬ 
sable by every farmer. They need no longer suffer damage 
nnd loss by storms coming upon them unprepared, but by 
the timely warning of the Barometer, prepare in season to 
meet them. This instrument is manufactured by 
CHAIiLES WILDEI-i, Peterlioro, N. H„ 
Proprietor of the patent, 
who also manufactures an ENGINEER'S BAROMETER, 
adapted to the roughest usage of surveying and pioneering 
expeditions. 
JOHN M. HALE, 307 Pearl-st., New-York, 
Is general agent for N. Y. State. 
SAMUEL B. SEAMAN, 
139 South Eiglith-st., Philadelphia, for Pa., Md., N. J„ and Del. 
KELLOGG & HONER, 
Madison, Wisconsin, for the Northwestern States. 
Agents wanted. For particulars address as above. 
Samples can be seen at the Agriculturist office. 
Great Austin Seedling Strawberry. 
This remarkable variety, after three years trial, has proved 
to be the most wonderful Strawberry in cultivation, it has 
been produced this year, sixteen of which weighed one 
ound ; it is as productive as the Wilson, much larger, and 
ner flavored, the berry is a beautiful scarlet, and commands 
the highest market price; it continues long in bearing, and 
maintains its large size throughout; it wassentto New-York 
market from iVatervliet, N. Y., up to the 20th of July, long 
after all other varieties had disappeared, commanding a high 
price; it is without doubt the most-valuable market berry in 
cultivation; it is much more prolific than the Triomphe de 
Gaud, larger in size, and altogether more attractive. The 
Austin will now be offered at greatly reduced prices, giving 
all an opportunity to plant this variety for a most profitable 
market berry. Plants will be delivered in rotation as order¬ 
ed, at $1 per doz.; $.1 per hundred; or $30 per thousand. 
Orders addressed to either 
CHAUNCEY MILLER, Shaker Trustee, Albany, N. Y. 
or WM. S. CARPENTER, 46S Pearl st„ New-York. 
Seed Wheat, Rye, Barley, etc. 
Patent Cylinder Plows, of all sizes, by far the best 
plows ever introduced. 
Cider Mills, Wine and Lard Presses, Horsepowers, 
Threshers and Cleaners, Apple Parers. 
Perovian and Manipulated Guano, Phosphate op 
Lime, Bonk Dust, Plaster, etc. 
Every description of Agricultural and Horticultural 
Tools, Farm and Garden Seeds, Fertilizers, etc. 
K. H. ALLEN * CO., 1S9 & 191 Water-st„ New-York, 
Successors to R. L. Allen. 
Brooklyn Horticultural Society 
WILL HOLD THEIR 
REGULAR FALL EXHIBITION 
AT THE 
ACAEfEMY OF IWXJSIC 
ON THE 
18tit, 19th, and 20 th ol' September, 18G1. 
Persons desirous of competing, who have not received a 
Schedule of Premiums, will be furnished by applying to the 
Corresponding Secretary, C. B. Miller, 29 Broadway, N. Y. 
Erom the efforts that are being made by the officers and 
members, it is expected this will be the best Exhibition ever 
held by this Society. 
All friendly to it are invited to contribute either Plants, 
Fruits, or Flowers. 
Delaware Grape Vines, 
$20 to $-10 per 100, with from 1 to 6 ft. of wood; per 1000, 
much less. Diana, $16 per 100. Concord $10 per 100. Cuya¬ 
hoga, $1 each. Send for Catalogue. Enclose stamp to pre¬ 
pay postage. Address WILLIAM PERRY & SON, 
Bridgeport, Conn. 
Crimson Italian Clover. 
Trifolium incarnatum hatif. (early.) 
Trifolium incarnatum tar'dif (late.) 
A new variety of the Clover, unequalled for soiling, highly 
recommended by English and French cultivators. It may be 
sown directly alter harvesting the wheat crop, until the'first 
of October. It is cultivated with very little labor, and with¬ 
out risk, and yields an early and very abundant growth of 
green feed of first rate quality, both for the stable and feed¬ 
ing stall. If sown broadcast, at the rate of 25 lbs. to the 
acre, over any clean wheat stubble, after a shower, and well 
harrowed in, it will germinate freely, and if the land be in 
ordinarily good heart, the plant will thrive most satisfactori¬ 
ly, and a large quantity of the most useful provender is thus 
provided early in the season, at a trifling expense. The two 
varieties, early and late flowering, should he sown at the 
same time, in separate patches, by which method a succession 
may be kept up for many weeks. Price 25 cents per lb. 
Trial packages, containing half a pound, will be mailed 
post-paid to any address in the Union, on receipt of seven 
tliree-cent stamps. Address 
B. K. BLISS, Springfield, Mass. 
Uew Varieties of Strawberries. 
The following have proved to be superior and valuable ad¬ 
ditions to our gardens: 
Austin, the largest strawberry $1 p. doz.; $5 p. 100; $30 p. 1000. 
Deptford, or Excelsior White, the best white strawberry in 
cultivation, as large as the Wilson, per doz. $1; per 100, $5. 
Downer’s Prolific, a beautiful scarlet berrv, more productive 
than the Wilson, per doz., 50 cts; pel lOO, $3. Introduced 
last year by Mr. Downer, of Kentucky, at $5 per dozen. 
Pyramidal Chili, a berry of great promise, of the largest size, 
and very productive, per doz., 50 cts; per 100, $3. 
Feast’s Filmore, very large and attractive, per doz.. 50 cts. 
Sir Harry, a very large variety, for amateurs, per doz., 50 cts. 
Voris Queen, very large, per doz., 50 cts., per 100, $3. 
Staten Islander, very large and productive, per doz., 50 cts. 
Bartlett, superior to the Wilson, large sweet, per doz„ 50 cts. 
Wizard of the North, remarkable for its size, per doz., $2. 
Osgar, has taken prizes wherever shown, per doz., $2. 
La Constance, very large and beautiful color, per doz., $1. 
Trolop’s Victoria, of tlie largest size, valuable, per doz., 50 c. 
Triomphe de Gand , per 100, $1.50; Scott's Seedling, per 100, 
$1; Jenn/j Lind, per 100, $1; Wilson's Albany , per 100, $1; 
per 1000, $8. 
Address WM. S. CARPENTER, 463 Pearl-st., New-York. 
TREES AT LOW PRICES. 
ELLWAUGER & BARRY 
Respectfully invite the attention of the public to their 
present immense stock, covering upwards of Five Hundred 
Acres of Land, and embracing everything desirable in both 
Fruit and Ornamental Department, 
Grown in the very best manner, and offered either at whole¬ 
sale or retail, at greatly reduced prices. 
Parties who contemplate planting should avail themselves 
of this opportunity, the like of which may not occur soon 
again. 
Descriptive and Wholesale Catalogues forwarded gratis, 
and all information as to prices, etc., promptly given on ap- 
plication. MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, 
August 1,1861. ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
Trues for I8ae Auliiraii »S 1861. 
The Subscribers invite the attention of Planters, Nursery¬ 
men, and Dealers, to their large Nursery Stock, which, for 
thriftiness of growth and beauty, is seldom excelled, if equal¬ 
led, and will be offered at prices to suit the times, consisting 
of Apple, Pear, Cherry, Peach, Plum, Apricot, and Quince 
Trees. Apple and Peach Trees, a large stock. 
Also, the small fruits, such as Grape Vines, Currants, 
Gooseberries, Raspberrv and Strawberry Plants, 
Of all desirable soits. 
Also, a large stock of Ornamental Trees, both Deciduous 
and Evergreen. STEPHEN HOYT & SONS, 
New Canaan, Ct„ (near Norwalk.) 
GLASS FRUIT dASS. 
WIIITALL, TATUM & CO., 90 Beekman-st.., New-York, 
and 410 Raee-st., Philadelphia, manufacture and have for sale 
Patent and other fruit jars of various kinds, with glass cov¬ 
ers, and for corks, including The Millville, Ludlow,'and Yeo¬ 
man's jars, which they offer to the trade, by the box, at the 
lowest prices, for cash. 
FARM PRODUCE 
SOLD ON COMMISSION, 
Such as Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Provisions of all kinds, 
Grata, Eggs, Poultry, Game, &c.. &c. 
~ ISAAC EMENS, 226 FRONT-ST., NEW-YORK. 
SUCCESSOR TO THE FIRM OF HAIGHT & EMENS. 
Refers to the Editor American Agriculturist. 
“ E. R. Cooper, Cashier, Market Bank, New-York. 
IIOKOUGH BRED AYRSHIRES, ALDER- 
NEYS, DEVONS. For sale at low prices for cash by 
ALFRED M. TREDWELL, Madison, Morris Co., N. J. 
EXCELSIOR MILL 
FOR FARMERS AHD MILLERS. 
The American Institute, at their last Fair, awarded the pre¬ 
mium of a LARGE SILVER MEDAL to this Mill. 
The grinding surfaces of this Mill are BURR STONE, of 
conical form, (see Cut. above,) so adjusted that the finest flour 
and the coarsest feed may be ground with the same Mill. 
Any person can dress the stones with an ordinary pick in 
one hour. Will grind 3000 bushels of grain before requiring 
to be redressed, and 
WILL LAST A LIFE TIME. 
With Horse Power, our smallest Mill will grind from 12 to 
15 bushels of feed the hour; if run by Water or Steam Pow¬ 
er, from twenty to twenty-live bushels. 
Price of No. 1 Mill tor Farmer’s use.$100 
Price of No. 2 Mill for Miller’s use. . 140 
Price of No. 3 Mill for Miller’s use..170 
The undersigned also make a Wire Boll for No. 1 Mill, with 
which Farmers living at a distance from mills are enabled to 
make their own flour. Price $50. 
ANTI-FRICTION 
HORSE POWER, 
FOR DRIVING THRESHING MACHINES, FA701 MILLS, HAT 
CUTTERS, COTTON GINS, CIRCULAR SAWS, MOULD¬ 
ING AND PLANING MACHINES, LATHES, ETC. 
This power has proved itself to be the best ever invented. 
The friction is reduced by IRON BALLS, so arranged in all 
the bearings, that the whole weight of the castings runs upon 
them. THREE POUNDS DRAUGHT at the end of a ten 
feet lever, will keep it in motion! thus permitting the entire 
strength of the horses to he used on the machine to he driven. 
One horse will do as much work on this power as two on the 
Endless Chain Power. IT IS PORTABLE and mav be used 
in the field as well as in the house. More than TWENTY 
FIVE PER CENT of horse flesh is saved, over any other 
tower in use. It is simple in construction, and not liable 
to get out of order. 
Price of Poweivfor 1, 2, or 3 horses.$125 
Price of Power for 1 to 0 horses.. 175 
Call and examine them, or send for Circular. 
Agents wanted. County and State Rights for sale. 
BENNET BROTHERS, 
42 and 41 Greene-st„ near Canal, New-York. 
CIsester CoBJimly 
The undersigned continues to execute orders as heretofore, 
for his pure stock of the above, which will be carefully ship¬ 
ped to any point of the Union. 
The selections are riiade only from pure bloods, and chiefly 
from premium animals, which have been uniformly success¬ 
ful at our local Fairs. He refers to purchasers from him in 
all sections of the Union. 
PASCHALL MORRIS, Agricultural and Seed Warehouse. 
1120 Market-st., Philadelphia, Pa. 
ITALIAN* QUEEN’S. 
Having; imported per steamer New-York a lot of genuine 
Italian Bees, (which arrived in a remarkably good state,) I 
shall be able to furnish Amateurs with pure genuine Italian 
Queens. For price and other information, apply to 
C. WM. ROSE, 63 Exchange-place, New-York. 
N. B. This being the last and onlj r importation this season, 
the public can rely on getting a perfectly pure breed. 
S3. 
RAW BONE 
SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. 
MANUFACTURED FROM UNBURNED 
Bones, by BAUGH & SONS, 
No. 20 South Wharves, 
PHILADELPHIA. 
Cash Price, S45 per 2000 lbs. 
Farmers and Dealers can rely upon the assurance tha 
the character of tins well-known manure is still fully main 
tained. 
Being prepared strictly in accordance with scientific prin¬ 
ciples. from Bones in their natural state, without any process 
of burning or baking, and under the persona' supervision of 
the proprietors, they can honestly guarantee it as represented 
in t'ris respect, and also as being entirely free from adultera¬ 
tion. BAU&H & SONS, 
MANUFACTURERS AND PROPRIETORS, 
No. 20 South. Wharves, Philadelphia. 
GENUINE 
SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME, 
Manufactured from Raw Kones, dissolved in Sulphuric 
Acid., with a few important additions, at $40 per tun, by 
A. LISTER & BROTHER, Tarry town, N.Y. 
(For results of the present season see American Agricultur¬ 
ist, for August, page 232.) 
We guarantee every tun of our manufacture to be of uni¬ 
form quality, and invite trials or chemical analysis. 
We also manufacture from Raw, (or unearned), Bones, 
the line, medium, and coarse ground Bone Manure, for 
lasting as well as immediate effect upon all kinds of farm 
crops. The coarseground is particularly valuable for Fruit 
Trees and Grape Vines, which require a constant and lasting 
source of nourishment. 
For sale in large and small quantities by 
A. LISTER & BROTHER, Tarrytown, N. Y. 
and their agent, F. LANGMAN, 159 Water-st„ New-York. 
