334 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST 
pURE BRED ANIMALS 
PRIVATE SALE. 
Mount Fordham, Westchester County, 11 miles from City Hall, 
New-York, by Harlem Railroad. 
Having completed the sale of my domestic 
animals, as advertised in Catalogue of 1854. (excepting the Short 
Horn bull BALCO (9918), and at prices highly remunerative— 
for which patronage I feel grateful, not only to the public of 
almost every State in the Union, but to the Canadas, Cuba, and 
the Sandwich Islands—I will issue, about the 1st of MARCH 
next. A CATALOGUE FOR 1855, consisting of Short Homed 
bulls, and bull calves, (some of which belong to my friend and 
part associate, Mr. Becar); North Devon bulls, and bull calves, 
Southdown rams, Suffolk, Berkshire, and Essex swine, now 
ready for delivery, of almost all ages, and both sexes. This Cat¬ 
alogue will be illustrated with portraits of my Prize animals. 
Most of the original animals of my breeding establishment 
were selected by me, in England, in person, and strictly in re¬ 
ference to quality, in my judgment, best adapted to the use of 
tiiis country. L. G. MORRIS. 
January 23, 1855. 73— 
&HORT HORN BULLS.—I have for sale 
£.7 three young, thoroughbred SHORT HORN BULLS; ages 
—four months, seven months, eighteen months; colors—roan, 
red, chiefly rea ; the get of SPLENDOR, a son of Vane Tem¬ 
pest and imported Wolviston, 
JOHN R. PAGE, 
§^73— Sennett, Cayuga Co. N. Y. 
P ATENT TRUCK CULTIVATOR. 
THE HOE SUPERSEDED. 
The attention of Gardeners and Farmers is invited to a new 
Machine (patent applied for) for tending by hand all kinds of 
vegetables that are grown in rows, as soon as the plants can be 
seen. It cuts up the weeds within a half inch of the growing 
plant, without moving or covering it or injuring the root. 
IT IS BELIEVED THAT ONE MAN CAN DO MORE 
WORK WITH ONE OF THESE MACHINES THAN SIX 
MEN CAN DO WITH HOES, and do it better. 
Growers of Onions, Carrots, Turnips, Parsnips, and all garden 
crops, are invited to inspect a Machine at the store of 
73—76nll55 R. L. ALLEN, 191 Water-st., N. Y. 
A S GARDENER.—An Englishman who 
thoroughly understands the growing of fruits, flowers and 
vegetables; also the management of green-houses and grape¬ 
ries, with or without fire. Excellent testimonials as to ability 
and steadiness can be given if required. Will board in or out 
of the house. A situation near the city preferred. Address 
W. SUMMERBEY, Bellport, L. I., where he is at present em¬ 
ployed. . 72—75 
'WILLOW PEELING MACHINE.—A 
y » few Machines for peeling the BASKET WILLOW, 
either by hand or horse power, will be furnished next Spring, if 
ordered immediately. 
Also Cuttings for planting, with full directions. 
GEO. J. COLBY, 
Jonesville,Vt. Jan. 16, 1855. 72-75nll51 
T ARGE SALE OF SHORT HORN 
JLi STOCK AT AUCTION. 
The undersigned being about to remove his place of'residence, 
will sell, at his present residence, (known as the Ayres Farm,) 
in Barre, Mass., on THURSDAY, the 1st day of February next, 
HIS ENTIRE HERD OF SHORT HORN STOCK, 
as follows: 
The high bred, full blood Durham bull DUKE, bred by E. P. 
Prentice, at Mount Hope, sired by Fairfax, (Coates’ Herd Book, 
3754); he by Sir Thomas Fairfax (5186), which took the following 
premiums; At Otley, Eug., 3 guineas; at Leeds, 20 sovereigns, 
and at Yorkshire, 30 sovereigns—and was never beaten. The 
darn of Duke was Matilda, (Vol. 5, p. 629,) which took the first 
prize at the Fair of the American Institute in 1843, sired by 
White Jacket, (5647); dam Heart, bred by the late Thomas Hol¬ 
lis, Esq., at Blythe, Eng. 
FORTY COWS, 
About half of which were sired by Duke, the remainder were 
mostly sired by the celebrated imported bull MONARCH. 
The above stock was selected with great care, not only as re¬ 
gards symmetry of form, but also for their extraordinary milking 
properties; and to guard against the impression lhat the best 
will be kept from sale, the ENTIRE HERD will be sold with¬ 
out reserve, and will be sold by catalogue. The age and pedi¬ 
gree given at the sale, offering an opportunity to stock-breeders 
to purchase animals of rare excellence. 
Terms made known at the sale. CALVIN SANFORD. 
DANIEL BRACON, Auctioneer. 
Bavre, Mass, Jan. 15, 1855. 71—72nll55 
FARMERS AND GARDENERS WHO 
-0- can not get manure enough, will find a cheap and powerful 
substitute in the IMPROVED POUDRETTE made|by the sub¬ 
scribers. The small quantity used, the ease with which it is 
applied, and the powerful stimulus it gives to vegetation, ren¬ 
ders it the cheapest and best manure in the world. It causes 
plants to come up quicker, to grow faster, to yield "heavier and 
ripen earlier than any other manure in the world, and unlike 
other fertilizers, it can be brought in direct contact with the 
plant. Three dollars’ worth is sufficient to manure an acre of 
corn. Price, delivered free of cartage or package on board of 
vessel or railroad in New-York city, $150 per barrel, for any 
quantity over six barrels. 1 barrel, $2; 2barrels, $3 50; 3 bar¬ 
rels, $5 00; 5 barrels, $8 00. A pamphlet with information and 
directions will be sent gratis and post-paid, to any one applying 
for the same. 
Address, the LODI MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 
No. 74 Cortland-street, New-York. 
Watertown, Mass., Oct. 19 1854. 
Lodi Manufacturing Company : 
Gentlemen—At the request of John P. Cushing, Esq., of this 
place, I have, for the last five years, purchased from you 200 
barrels of Poudrette per annum, which he has used upon his 
extensive and celebrated garden in this town. He gives it al¬ 
together the preference over every artificial manure, (Guano 
not excepted), speaks of it in the highest terms as a manure for 
the kitchen garden, especially for potatoes. 
I am, gentlemen, very respectfully, 
Your obedient, servant. 
70—121nll52 BENJAMIN DANA. 
SpANCY FOWLS FOR SALE.—A variety 
of pure bred Fowls, Asiatic, Spanish and Game Fowls, Se¬ 
bright. Black African, Antwerp, and other Bantams. 
B. lit C. S. HAINES, 
70-74 Elizabethtown, New-Jereey. 
F 
ARM LANDS FOR SALE!!! 
THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY 
Is now prepared to sell 
OVER TWO MILLIONS OF ACRES 
PRAIRIE FARM LANDS, 
In Tracts of Forty Acres or upward, 
ON LONG CREDITS 
and 
AT LOW RATES OF INTEREST ! 
They were granted by the Government, to encourage the 
building of this Railroad, which runs from the extreme North 
to the extreme South of the State of Illinois. The Road passes, 
from end to end, through the richest and most fertile Prairies of 
the State, dotted here and there with magnificent Oak Groves. 
The recent opening of nearly six hundred miles of the Compa¬ 
ny’s Railroad throws open their lands for cultivation, they being 
scattered for several miles in width, on each side of the Road, 
throughout its entire length. 
The soil is a dark, rich mold, from one to five feet in depth, is 
gently .rolling! and peculiarly fitted for grazing cattle and sheep, 
or the cultivation of wheat, Iudian corn, etc. 
The economy in cultivating and the productiveness of Illinois 
lands are well known. Trees are not required to be cut down, 
stumps grubbed, or stone picked off, as is generally the case in 
the cultivation of new land in the older States. The first crop 
of Indian corn, planted on the newly-broken sod, usually repays 
Ihe cost of plowing and sometimes that of fencing. Wheat sown 
on the newly-turned sod is sure toyield very large profits. One 
man with a plow and two yoke of oxen will break one and a half 
to two acres per day. Contracts can be made for breaking, 
ready for corn or wheat, at from $3 to §2.50 per acre. By judi¬ 
cious management, farms may be broken and fenced the first, 
and under a HIGH STATE OF CULTIVATION the second 
year. 
Com, grain, cattle, etc., will be forwarded at reasonable 
rates to Chicago, for the Eastern market, and to Cairo for the 
Southern. The larger yield on the cheap lands of Illinois over 
tho high-priced lands in the Eastern and Middle States, is 
known to be much more than sufficient to pay the difference of 
transportation to the Eastern market. The rapid increase 
and growth of flourishing towns and villages along the line 
afford a substantial and growing home demand for farm pro¬ 
duce. 
Bituminous coal is mined at several points along the Road, 
and is a cheap and desirable fuel. 
PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. 
The price will vary from §5 to §25, according to location, qual¬ 
ity, etc. Contracts for deeds may he made during the year 1855, 
stipulating the purchase money to be paid in five amiual install¬ 
ments. The first to become due in two years from the date of 
contract, and the others annually thereafter. 
INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED AT ONLY 
TWO PER CENT. PER ANNUM. 
As a security for the performance of the contract, the first 
two years’ interest must be paid in advance, and it must be un¬ 
derstood that from one-tenth to one-fourth of the land purchased 
shall yearly be brought under cultivation. Longer credits, at 
six per cent, per annum, may be negotiated by special applica¬ 
tion. Twenty per cent, from tlie credit price will be deducted 
for cash. The Company’s construction bonds will be received 
as cash. 
Contracts have been made with responsible parties to keep 
on hand 
READY-FRAMED FARM DWELLINGS, WHICH CAN 
BE SET UP IN A FEW DAYS. 
They will bo 12 feet by 20 feel, divided into one Living and 
three Bed Rooms, and will cost complete—set up on the ground 
chosen anywhere along tlio Road, §150 in cash, exclusive of 
transportation. Larger buildings may be contracted for at pro¬ 
portionate rates. The Company will forward all the materials 
for such buildings over their Road promptly, charging for the 
cheapest class at the rate of 11 cents for every mile trans¬ 
ported. 
Special arrangements with dealers have been made to supply 
those purchasing the Company’s lands with fencing materials, 
agricultural tools, and an outfit of provisions in any quantity, at 
the LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICFS. 
It is believed that the price, long credit, and low rate of inter¬ 
est, charged for these lands, will enable a man with a few hun¬ 
dred dollars in cash and ordinary industry, to make himself inde¬ 
pendent before all the purchase money becomes due. In the 
mean time, the rapid settlement of the country will probably 
have increased their value four or five fold. When required an 
experienced person will accompany applicants, to give informa¬ 
tion and aid in selecting lands. 
Circulars, containing numerous instances of successful farm¬ 
ing, signed by respectable and well-known farmers living in the 
neighborhood of the Railroad lands, throughout the State—also 
the cost of fenping, price of cattle, expense of harvesting, thresh¬ 
ing, etc., by contract—or any other information—will be cheer¬ 
fully given, on application, either personally or by letter, post¬ 
paid, in English, French, or German, addressod to 
CHARLES M. DUPUY, Jn., 
Land Agent ot the Illinois Central R.R. Co., 
Chicago, Illinois. 
73-71 J. N. A. GRISWOLD, President. 
AMERICAN HERD BOOK. 
CIRCULAR. 
D EAR SIR: During the past year I have been in¬ 
quired of, by several Short Horn cattle breedeis, 
when I intended to issue a second volume of the American 
Herd Book. My reply has been, “Not until the Short 
Horn breeders would come forward in sufficient number 
to patronize the work, by furnishing the pedigrees of their 
stock, and to buy the book to an extent sufficient to war¬ 
rant the expense of its publication.” The first volume of 
the American Herd Book, which I published in 1846, is 
still indebted to me in the cost of the book itself, throwing 
in the time and labor I spent upon it. 
At the late “ National Cattle Show,” held at Springfield. Ohio, 
a large number of Short Horn breeders were assembled, from 
ten or twelve States and the Canadas. The subject of a contin¬ 
uance of the publication of an American Herd Book was fully 
discussed by them. It was agreed that, with so large a number 
of Short Horn cattle as are now owned aud bred in the United 
States, and the Canadas, a Herd Book, devoted to the registry of 
American Cattle, was imperatively demanded. The expense 
Lnd trouble of transmitting their pedigrees to England, and the 
purchase of the voluminous English Herd Book, now costing at 
least one hundred dollars, is no longer necessary; and that as 
the breeding of pure Short Horn Blood must depend much upon 
having a domestic record at hand, when the requisite informa¬ 
tion can be obtained, and that of a reliable character, a Herd 
Book is indispensable. 
In pursuance of the unanimous request of the gentlemen en¬ 
gaged in breeding Short Homs, above alluded to, together with 
many individual solicitations, which I have received from other 
breeders during the past year, I have concluded to issue this, my 
Prospectus, for a second volume of “The American Herd Book,” 
and to request you, if you feel an interest in the work, to inform 
me at your earliest convenience, whether you will aid in its pub¬ 
lication by sending a record of your animals for registry, and to 
designate the number of volumes of the book you will take. The 
size of the work will, of course, depend upon the number of ani- 
malsregistered, which, if this oppurtunity is embraced by the 
breeders generally, will be several hundred pages octavo, and 
illustrated with portraits of such animals, properly engraved, as 
the owners may be desirous to have inserted, they furnishing the 
cuts for the purpose. 
I shall also give an account of all tlie recent importations into 
the United States. A copy of the Catalogue of each separate 
herd will be given, whenever they can be obtained, togethe 
with the account of their sales, the prices at which they were 
sold, purchaser’s names. &c. In short, every matter of interest 
in relation to them, so far as it can be obtained, will be given. 
All papers relative to such information will be thankfully re¬ 
ceived, sent to my Post-Office address at Black Bock, N. V. 
As it is necessary that I get to work by tlie first of March next, 
you will oblige me by replying immediately, and informing me 
whether you will have your cattle recorded, and if so, what the 
probable number will be, and the number of volumes you will 
take. The lecording-fee for each animal will be fifty cents; 
the price of the book five dollars. The recording fees will be 
expected to be remitted in advance, when the pedigrees of tho 
cattle are forwarded, and the bookpaid for on delivery. 
If, by any casualty, the book should not be issued, the ad¬ 
vance money will be promptly refunded. 
That there may be as little uncertainty as possible, I wish that 
the reply to this may be as prompt as convenient, that I may 
know whether I shall be justified in undertaking the work; if so, 
I will give you notice of the fact as early as the first of Februa¬ 
ry, 1855, on receiving which, your pedigrees and insertion-fees 
will be required to be sent immediately. 
Very Respectfully yours, 
LEWIS F. ALLEN. 
Buffalo, Black Rock Post-Office, N. Y., Dec. 1, 1854. 
P. S.—As I can not be presumed to know tho name and address 
of every Short Horn breeder in the country, you will oblige me 
by sending one of these Circulars to every breeder with whom 
you are acquainted, or to whom you have sold “ Herd Book ” 
animals, and give me a list of others, that I may send them a 
circular, so as to give as extensive information as possible on 
the subject. L. F. A. 
ESPAgricultural papers throughout, the United States giving 
the above Circular one or more conspicuous insertions, shall be 
entitled to receive a copy of the Herd Book when issued. Aside 
from this, they will confer a favor on their several subscribers in 
thus giving them notice. 69—71nll40 
D EBURG’S SUPERPHOSPHATE, PE¬ 
RUVIAN GUANO, BONE DUST, POUDRETTE, &c., 
for sale by R. L. ALLEN, 
70—77 189 and 191 Water-st , N. Y. 
the 
FERTILIZERS.—Bone Dust, Guano, 
Poudrette Plaster, and Super Phosphate, all warranted o 
best quality. R. L. ALLEN, 189 and 191 Water-st. 
L AWTON BLACKBERRY.—Genuine 
Plants may be purchased of WM LAWTON, 
57 No 54 Wall-st., New-York. 
G uano outdone.—the gas 
WORKS TURNED TO GOOD ACCOUNT. 
C. B. DeBURG has the pleasure^ announcing to his former 
patrons, and to other farmers who may wish to improve their 
lands, that he has, during the past year, succeeded in manufac¬ 
turing from the gas works, in and around New-York City, a 
superior quality of Sulphate of Ammonia, in large quantities, 
and lie is now prepared to furnish 
C. B. BeBURG’S SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME, 
Highly charged with AMMONIA, which is now acknowledged 
to be the most valuable ingredient in Peruvian Guano and other 
concentrated fertilizers. Price $45 per ton. DeBURG’S Su¬ 
perphosphate is warranted to contain 
SEVENTEEN PER CENT OF AMMONIA. 
Agricultural Societies and distinguished farmers tried many 
experiments during the last season, and with almost universal 
success. Detailed accounts of several oi these will shortly be 
placed before the public for examination. 
The Proprietor is working for a future and lasting reputation, 
and will spare no effort to make every bag of Superphosphate 
bearing his name just what it purports to be. To avoid imposi¬ 
tion or deception, every bag will henceforth be distinctly marked 
C. B. DeBURG, No. 1 SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME 
(SP Pamphlets with instructions for its use, &c., ■will be sent 
on application. C. B. DeBURG, Williamsburg, N. Y., 
70—82nll51 Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer. 
OSIER WILLOW, &C.—Tho subscriber 
Y-Pwill furnish cuttings of the SAL1X VIMINALIS, the best 
OSIER WILLOW, at §3 per 1,000. They can be sent during 
tlie winter and early spring to all parts of the continent. 
Orders addressed to the subscriber, care of C. P. Williams, 
Albany, N. Y., will meet witlipronrpt attention. 
Also' all varieties of Fruit Trees, Foreign and Native Grapes, 
&c. Catalogues sent on application. 
S. P. HOUGH 
70-87nIIl? Hillside Nurseries, Albany, N. Y. 
