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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
Publisher’s Announcement 
FOB THE 
FIFTEENTH VOLUME 
OF THE 
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A Leading, Standard Agricultural Journal. 
$1 Per Annum—Discount to Clubs. 
The American Agriculturist will enter 
upon its Fifteenth Volume, October 1st, 1855, and be 
promptly issued thereafter on the first day of each month, 
making a large double quarto annual volume/ printed with 
new and beautiful type, on heavy, extra white magazine 
paper of a superior fine quality 
Its pages will be devoted exclusively to AGRICUL¬ 
TURE, HORTICULTURE, DOMESTIC ARTS, and 
those matters which relate directly to the cultivation of 
the soil. 
It is designed to embrace such subjects as—Selection of 
seeds; the best method of preparing the ground for, and 
cultivating the various field and garden crops ; fruit grow¬ 
ing ; care, treatment and improvement of all kinds of do¬ 
mestic animals; the construction and embellishment of 
farm buildings ; housing, preserving, and marketing the 
products of the farm, orchard, garden and dairy ; and to 
the domestic or household labors of the rural home. 
It will be progressive in its character, having a constant 
watch for all improvements and new developments; and, 
at the same time, be sufficiently conservative to avoid and 
warn its readers against visionary theories, and the dan¬ 
gerous teachings of those who would create or distort 
scientific theories to subserve their private interests. 
The American Agriculturist will be entirely independ¬ 
ent of all collateral interests. The conducting and con- 
troling Editor, having no connection with any business 
whatever, will take good care that its pages shall be de¬ 
voted only to such matters as relate directly to the inter¬ 
ests of the reader. 
It will continue under the CONTROL and MANAGE¬ 
MENT of Mr. 0. Judd, who will be assisted by the 
counsels and contributions of those gentlemen who first 
originated the Agriculturist, and have done much to main¬ 
tain its uniform high character—including Messrs. A. B. 
Allen, Lewis F. Allen, Rev. Wm. Clift, together with 
several able contributors, whose united labors will serve 
to fill its pages with matter eminently serviceable to every 
owner or cultivator of even the smallest plot of ground. 
TERMS: 
One copy one year.$1 00 
Six copies one year . 5 00 
Ten copies one year. 8 00 
Twenty copies one year.15 00 
ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS. 
Combination of Agricultural and News Journals. 
In order to furnish all our subscribers who may 
desire with early agricultural intelligence, such as full, 
extended and reliable reports of the sales, transactions 
and prices of farm and garden produce, live stock, &c., 
together with full and comprehensive intelligence of a 
general character from all parts of the world, we have 
made arrangements with Messrs. Raymond, Harter & 
Co., to furnish us with an extra edition of the 
NEW-YORK WEEKLY TIMES, 
one of the largest and most comprehensive newspapers 
in the country. The Agricultural Department of the 
Times, together with its full reports of sales and price of 
live stock, farm and garden produce, &c., is prepared ex¬ 
pressly for that paper by Mr. Judd, the Conducting Editor 
of this journal. 
The two papers combined will embrace all that could 
be desired by the cultivator of the soil, wherever he may 
be located. The Monthly American Agriculturist will 
furnish standard articles of a high and practical character, 
adapted to the Month and Season in which they appear, 
and so valuable as to be worth preserving in a convenient 
form; while the Weekly will give the news of the day, 
not only agricultural but in every other departmsnt. The 
matter in the two papers will be different, and generally 
distinct from each other. 
Hereafter we shall mail the American Agriculturist on 
the first of each month, and the Times on Thursday of 
each week, on the following liberal terms, which will 
include the cost of both papers; 
One copy of both papers one year.$2 00 
Three copies of both papers one year.... 5 00 
Ten copies of both papers one year.16 00 
Twenty copies of both papers one year.. 30 00 
Back numbers of the Monthly American Agriculturist, 
when on hand, will be supplied at 10 cents per number. 
Back numbers of the Times can not be supplied. 
Specimen copies always sent free. 
All subscriptions or business communications to be ad¬ 
dressed to ALLEN & GO., 
Publishers of American Agriculturist, 
No. 189 Water-st., New York. 
N. B.—Editorial matters to be addressed, 
Editor of American Agriculturist. 
Brooklyn Horticultural Society, 
LIST OF PRIZES 
To be awarded at the regular Fall Exhibition, to be held 
on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, Septemher 
19th and 20th, 1855, at the ATHENAEUM, corner of 
Atlantic and Clinton-sts. 
FRUIT. 
GRAPES. 
For the best collection of Foreign Grapes, named va¬ 
rieties. one bunch of each.$10 
For second best. 5 
For best six bunches of Foreign Grapes, named vari¬ 
eties, one bunch of each. 8 
For second best. 5 
For best three bunches, do. do. 4 
For second best. 2 
For best two bunches of White Grapes. 3 
For best two bunches of Black Grapes. 3 
For best six bunches of Native Grapes, one variety.... 4 
For second best. 2 
For best three bunches, do. do. do. 2 
For second best.1. 1 
PEARS. 
For best collection of Pears, named varieties, 4 of each 12 
For second best. 8 
For third best. 5 
For best 12 varieties do. do., six of each. 4 
For Second best. 2 
For best 6 varieties do. do., G of each. 3 
For second best. 2 
APPLES. 
For best collection, named varieties, 6 of each. 12 
For second best. 8 
For third best. 5 
For best 12 varieties do., 8 of each. 4 
For second best. 2 
For best 6 varieties do., 8 of each. 3 
For second best. 2 
PEACHES. 
For best collection, named varieties, 6 of each. 10 
For second best. 7 
For third best. 4 
NECTARINES. 
For best dish of Nectarines. 2 
For second best. 1 
PLUMS. 
For best collection of Plums, named varieties. 5 
For second best. 3 
For best dish of Plums. 2 
For second best. 1 
QUINCES. 
For best twelve Quinces. 2 
For second best. 1 
FIGS. 
For best dish of Figs. 2 
For second best. 1 
MELONS. 
For best 2 Watermelons. 2 
For second best. 1 
For best 2 Muskmelons. 2 
For second best. 1 
For best ornamental basket of misaellaneous Fruits... 6 
For second best. 4 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
For best miscellaneous display of Plants. 20 
For second best. 10 
For third best. 5 
For Dest 3 specimens, in bloom. 4 
For second best. 2 
For best single specimen. 2 
For second best. 1 
For best 2 ornamental or variegated leafed specimens. 2 
For best single do. 1 
For best 4 Fuchsias. 3 
For second best. 2 
For best 3 varieties of Achimenes. 2 
For second best. I 
For best 2 varieties of Orchids. 3 
For second best. 2 
For best single specimen do. 1 
For best collection of Conifer*.'. 4 
For best collection of Ferns. 3 
CUT FLOWERS. 
ROSES. 
For the best display of Roses. 6 
For second best. 4 
For best 12 varieties do. - 
For second best. 1 
DAHLIAS. 
For best display of Dahlias. 5 
For second best. 3 
For best 12 self-colored varieties . 3 
For second best. 2 
For best 12 fancy varieties. 3 
For second best. 2 
For best 6 blooms, in variety. 1 
VERBENAS. 
For best collection of Verbenas. 3 
For second best. 2 
For best 12 varieties. 2 
For second best. 1 
For best general display of Cut Flowers. . 4 
For second best. 2 
BOUQUETS, BASKETS, &C. 
For the best pair of Hand Bouquets. 5 
For second best. 3 
For third best. 2 
For best Parlor or Table Bouquet. 5 
For second best. 3 
For third best. 2 
For best Basket of Flowers. 0 
For second best. 4 
Foi third best. 3 
For best basket of Wild Flowers. 3 
For second best. 2 
For the best and second best Ornamental Designs, pre¬ 
miums according to merit will be awarded. 
VEGETABLES. 
For best collection of named Potatoes. $3 
For second best. 2 
For best dish of Potatoes. 1 
For best 6 Blood Beets. 1 
For best 12 Carrots. 1 
For best 6 Parsnips. 1 
For best 12 Salsifies. 1 
For best 12 Onions, White . 1 
For best 12 Onions, Yellow.*1 
For best brace of Cucumbers. 1 
For best 12 Turnips, White. 1 
For best 12 Turnips, Yellow. 1 
For best 2 Egg Plants. 1 
For best i peck of Tomatoes. 1 
For best 1 peck of Lima Beans. 1 
For best 3 heads of Cauliflower. 2 
For best 3 heads of Brocoli. 1 
For best 3 heads of Cabbage. 1 
For best 6 heads of Celery. 2 
For second best. 1 
For largest and best display of Vegetables. 5 
For second best. 3 
For best and most correct Labeling of Plants. 3 
For second best. 2 
Seedlings of merit, and other specimens not mentioned 
in the schedule, will have the special notice of the judges 
and be rewarded accordingly. 
All Plants must be in bloom except the collections of 
Hot and Green-house Plants, in which all those cultivated 
for their ornamental foliage will be admitted, besides the 
collections of Conifer*, Ferns and Cacti. 
Articles for competition in one class will be eligible to 
compete in any other. 
Competition will be open to all, whether members of 
the Society or not. 
Articles for competition [must be brought in before 11 
o’clock on the morning of the 19th September. Persons 
living at a distance are invited to bring their articles on 
the afternoon previous, as the Room will be ready for 
their reception. 
J. E. RAUCH, j 
JNO. W. TOWT, I 
GEO. GAMGEE, V Premium 
GEO. HAMLYN, | Committee. 
GEO. INGRAM, J 
TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
Agricultural implements, trial of.387 
“ Society, National.393 
“ exhibitions.392 
Buttar, Creole.383 
Correspondents, to.393 
Corn, how much shall we plant ?.385 
Cattle—Cow, prolific.394 
“ to divest calves of vermin.387 
“ sale of Devon.393 
Condor, California.390 
Dairy statistic...386 
Drive, a long.388 
Dog, a knowing.395 
Excelsior.393 
Explanation.392 
Fair, American Institute.392 
Farmers’ Club, New-York.388 
Fleas, bed-buds, &c.394 
Flies.390 
Grapes, Gathering.391 
Horses, to prevent bots in.394 
Horse, chloroforming a.389 
Horse law-suit.390 
Horticultural Society, Brooklyn.391 
Irrigation.386 
Lawns. 389 
Meadow from poor land.392 
“ reclaimed.389 
Mowing machines, &c.388 
Milk, to keep sweet.389 
Mountains, the—Poetry.395 
No change really.39 
Needle making.395 
Nymph—Illustrated.387 
Oats, fine.394 
Pear trees, cultivation of.391 
Ringbone.r.393 
Raspberry vinegar—Recipe.391 
Roses, raising from seed.391 
Rice crops.394 
Salt River.391 
Smith, Sydney, table talk.394 
Subscribers, specially interesting to.397 
Suggestion, a capital.394 
Swim, learning to. 395 
Tea, origin of. 399 
Tomato preserves—Recipe.390 
T routing. 396 
Victory, the. 39e 
Walls, hollow. 393 
Wilder, Csl. M. P.’s farm.385 
Wheat, guano on.389 
Washington’s last vote.395 
Yerba Amarilla. 388 
