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AMERICAN AGRIC U LT URIST. 
BACK VOLUMES AND BACK NUMBERS. 
A very few complete sets of Volume XV, have been se¬ 
cured which may be had bound for $175, and unbound, 
$1 25. 
Volumes XII, XIII and XIV, can be had for $1 50 each, 
bound, or $1 unbound. Postage on unbound volumes 26 
vents each. Bound volnmes, not mailable. 
Volumes XII, XIII, XIV and XV, uniformly bound, 
will be furnished for $6. The same unbound, $4. 
We have sundry odd numbers of Volumes, XI to XIV, 
These will be sent free to those wishing to complete their 
volumes for binding. 
Of Volume XV, we have several copies ot October. No¬ 
vember, December, 1855, May, June. September, Octo¬ 
ber and December, 1866, (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9. 12, 13 and 15, 
ofvolume XV) and a very few of July (No. 10.) Any one 
of these will be sent to subscribers post-paid, on the 
receipt of three 3-cent stamps. 
We shall be very glad to get a few perfect copies of the 
issues for January, February, March, April and August, 
1856. For any one sf these numbers we will pay 15 cents 
cash. 
TERMS — (invariably cash before insertion): 
Fifteen cents per line (of ten words) for each insertion. 
No advertisement taken at less than one dollar. 
By the column or half column, $17 per column for the first 
insertion and $14 for each subsequent insertion. 
Advertisements are estimated according to amount of space 
occupied. 
GF* Business Notices 25 cents a line. 
Advertisements to be sure of insertion must be received at 
latest by the 20th of the preceding month. 
We now print over 15,000 copies per month, which makes the 
price of advertisements only one cent a line per 1,000 of circula 
lion. 
Agricultural Headquarters. 
1857 . 
I N OUR NEW AND COMMODIOUS 
rooms,No. 140 Fulton-st., New-York,are lobe found the la¬ 
test Agricultural Books and Periodicals, American, English, 
French and German. 
The number of works on Agriculture published by us is now 
greater than that published by any other firm in the world, and 
we are continually adding to our list. 
All interested in Agriculture are invited to send us their names 
and address, that we may furnish them with our Catalogue, and 
f rom time to time such other documents as may prove interest¬ 
ing to them. 
Books sent by mail, post-paid, on receipt of price. 
C.M. SAXTON & CO., 
12dnl45 Agricultural Book Publishers, 140 Fulton-st., N. Y. 
"CRMBERRY PLANTS. 
EARING PLANTS OF THE BELL 
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variety of Cranberry, the best for general cultivation, 
Prices, 50 cents per 100; $4 per 1,000; $15 per 5,000 plants. 
UPLAND CRANBERRY.—An entire new variety from 
Newfoundland, smaller Berry,but more prolific, and not as acid 
as the common Berry, at $1 per 100 plants. 
F. TROWBRIDGE, 
120-I22nl40 Dealer in Trees, Plants, &c., New Haven, Ct. 
'T'HE LAWTON BLACKBERRY is the 
queen of all berries—of most magnificent proportions, ex- 
uulsite flavor,and delicate texture.— Springfield, Mass., Repub¬ 
lican, Sept 4, 1855. Address, WM. LAWTON, 
New-Rochelle, N. Y., or No. 54 Wall-st. 
N. B.—Plants will be furnished at a reduced rate to societies 
and clubs. lip—tfnl47 
DIOSCOREA BATATAS--HEW CHINESE 
POTATO OR YAM. 
cgMJE EXPERIENCE OF ANOTHER 
3- season in the cultivation of this new esculent warrants us 
m confirming all we said in relation to it last year. Wherever 
it has fallen into the hands of judicious cultivators, and re¬ 
ceived the care necessary to its full development, the result 
has been entirely satisfactory in all respects; and it may confi¬ 
dently be re-affirmed, that “ of all the esculents proposed as 
substitutes for the diseased potato, the Dioscorea Batatas is 
certainly the only important one.” We can now supply small 
roots from four to nine inches long, carefully packed for trans¬ 
port, at $8 per dozen; and small seed tubers (such as we sold 
last season), at $1 per dozen, or $7 per hundred; these latter 
can be sent by mail. Description and directions for culture 
turnished with each package. Where practicable, parties are 
invited to examine the roots before purchasing, as ive have them 
constantly on view 
New Chinese Northern Sugar Cane.— Seed of this cele¬ 
brated and invaluable plant in packets, at 12^ cents each (pre¬ 
paid by mail, 25 cents), or 75 cents a pound. 
CHUFAs.or Earth Almonds, $1 per 100 ; Japan Peas, 50 
cents a quart; New Orange Water Melon (true); Christi¬ 
ana Musk Melon, King Philip Corn, Sweet Germany 
Turnip, etc., etc , with thelargest and most comprehensive as¬ 
sortment of Vegetable, Flower and Field Seeds to be 
found in the United States. Catalogues on application. 
JAMES M.THORBURN & CO., Seedsmen. 
120nl41 No. 15 John-street New York. 
T 
NURSERY STOCK. 
HITRY THOUSAND GRAFTED AP- 
pie trees—one year old. 
5,000 Peach Trees. 
10,000 Anger’s Quince. 
10,000 Apple Seedlings. 
The above will be sold very low for cash. 
WILLIAMS & CHAPMAN, Nurserymen, 
120nl38 Fayetteville, Onondaga Co., N. Y. 
H orticultural tools—a fun as- 
sortment of Hedge and Vine Shears, Pruning Knives 
Hoes, Rakes, Cultivators, Trowels, Forks, Watering Engines, 
&c. &c. 
P LOWS—A large variety of patterns, 
among which are the most approved Sod, Stubble, Side-hill, 
Double-mold, Sub-soil, Lock Coulter, Self-Sharpener, &c. 
|OARTS AND WAGONS—With iron and 
wood axles, on hand or made to order, in the best and most 
erviceable manner. 
I ITTLE GIANT and other Corn and Cob 
Crushers 
For afile by R. L. ALLEN, 
189 and 191 Water-st., New-York. 
GREEN SAND MARL 0E NEW-JEBSET. 
T HE NEW JERSEY FERTILIZER 
COMPANY is now prepared to receive orders for this 
important Manure. For all lands upon which ashes are bene¬ 
ficial, the MARL is more than a substitute. Professor Cook, in 
his Annual Report to the Legislature of New-Jersey, savs: 
“The value of these MARLS is best seen in the rich and 
highly cultivated district which has been improved (almost 
made) by their use. But it may be interesting to examine the 
causes of their great value in agriculture, and to compare them 
with other fertilizers. For example : The potash alone may be 
taken, at an average, as five per cent, of the whole weight of 
the MARL ; a bushel, when ary, weighs eighty pounds ; and in 
the proportion mentioned, would contain four pounds of potash • 
This is nearly as much as there is in a bushel of unleached wood 
ashes.” 
And again : “ It is probable that the great value of the MARL 
is to be found in the fact that it contains nearly all the sub¬ 
stances necessary to make up the ash of our common cultivated 
plants.” 
Prio? delivered on board vessel at the wharves of the Com¬ 
pany at Portland Heights, Raritan Bay, New-Jersey, seven 
cents per bushel. 
For further particulars, s e Circular, sent free of postage. 
Orders for other fertilizers will receive prompt attention. Ad¬ 
dress either of the undersigned. 
CHAS. SEARS, President, 
Riceville Post-Office, N. J. 
Tappan Townsend, Treasurer, 
No. 82 Nassau-st., New-York. 
GEO. W. ATWOOD, Secretary. 
120n No. 16 Cedar-st., New-York. 
TVTEW CANAAN NURSERIES—Three 
■1 v and a half miles from the Danbury and Norwalk Railroad 
depot.—The subscribers are prepared to offer the largest and 
best assortment of Nursery stock- the coming season, they have 
ever had, consisting of 50,000 Apple trees, three and four years 
from the bud or graft; 40,000 Peach trees, one year from tlie 
bud ; Cherry trees, Pear trees, standard and dwarfs. Also, a 
general assortment of Evergreens and other ornamental trees. 
N. B.—We would particularly invite the attention of persons 
wishing to purchase largely, to our stock of Apple and Peach 
trees. STEPHEN HOYT & CO. 
New Canaan, Ct., Oct., 1856. 120-122 
LAWTON 
BLACKBERRY PLANTS 
The Subscribers announce to their friends and customers that 
thev have now 
OVER SIX ACRES 
of the 
GENUINE LAWTON 
BLACKBERRY PLANTS 
under cultivation, and in good condition. 
They are therefore prepared to fill large orders the coming 
FALL and the following SPRING. 
PRICES. 
$25 
per 
Hundred plants. 
312 50 
per 
Fifty plants. 
$5 
per 
Dozen plants. 
S2 50 
per 
Half dozen plants. 
N. B. All plants ordered of us will be TAKEN up 
and PACKED with the GREATEST CARE ; and 
UNDER OUR OWN PERSONAL SUPERVISION. 
Of the MANY THOUSANDS 
sent out by us last year we have heard very few instances of 
failure, notwithstanding that they have been forwarded to 
EVERY PART OF THE COUNTRY, 
and the setting out has often"been entrusted to unskillful hands. 
Printed directions for setting and cultivating are sent with 
everv package. 
GEORGE SEYMOUR & CO., 
South Norwalk, Conn. 
N EW-ROCHELLE (LAWTON) BLACK- 
BERRY—Genuine Plants for sale on liberal terms by 
the subscriber. SIMEON LESTER, 
Can apply for information at \ New-Rochelle, 
J. W. LESTER’S, > Westchester Co., N. Y 
No. 161 Water-street.) 116-12lnl04 
B ERKSHIRE PIGS FOR SALE AT 
EDWARD WAIT’S, Montgomery, Orange County, N.Y. 
Three pairs about three months’ old, very fine. 
Two boars about six months’old, very good. 
All the above is from good stock, crossed with Lewis G. Mor 
ris’ stock. 120nl4 .- 
WYANDOT PROLIFIC CORN, 
npHE GREATEST AGRICULTURAL 
JL wonder of the age. Its discovery worth millions to the 
country. Yield 150 bushels to the acre, (some say 200.) Plant 
only one kernel in a hill, each kernel will produce from three to 
12 stalks, 10 to 12 feet high, 4 to 20 ears, 8 to 14 inches long. 10 to 
16 rows, of beautiful pearl white corn. Seed selected with care, 
warranted genuine, put in a parcel sufficient to plant an acre. 
Price $1 50, delivered in New-York City. Money or P. O 
stamps must accompany the order, with directions how to send. 
Tho-e who order sent by mail, and remit $4, will receive, post 
paid, a parcel to plant an acre; $2, half an acre; $1 
quarter of an acre. Orders for less double the above rates. Cir¬ 
culars showing the result from different parts of the Union, will 
be sent to all who send them. Address to J. C. THOMPSON, 
Tompkinsville, Staten Island, N. Y. 119-123nl33 
'■PERUVIAN GUANO —At lowest market 
-™- prices , wholesale and retail—with Government weight and 
brand on each bag, for sale at tbe 
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AND SEED 
Warehouse of R. L. ALLEN, 
Nos. ISO. and 191 Water-st., New-York. 
ALLEN’S CELEBRATED MOWING MACHINE 
CANNOT CLOG, 
NEW-YORK AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE ANS 
SEED STORE 
F armers and merchants wili 
find at my Warehouse every Implelement or Machine re 
quired on a PLANTATION, FARM, or GARDEN. In addi 
tion to the foregoing, I would call attentionjto the following 
among many others : 
VEGETABLE CUTTERS and VEGETABLE BOILERS 
for cutting and boiling food for stock. 
BUSH HOOKS and SCYTHES, ROOT-PULLERS, POST 
HOLE AUGURS, OX YOKES, OX, LOG and tRACU 
CHAINS. 
Grub Hoes, Picks, Shovels, 
Spades, Wheelbarrows, Harrows, 
Cultivators, Road-Scrapers, Grindstones, 
Seed and Grain Drills, Garden Engines 
Sausage Cutters and Staffers. Garden and Field Rollers, Mow. 
ing and Reaping Machines. Churns, Cheese Presses, Portabli 
Blacksmith Forges, Bark Mills, Corn and Cob Crushers, Weath¬ 
er Vanes, Lightning Rods, Horticultural and Carpenters’Tool 
Chests. 
Clover Hullers, Saw Machines, Cotton Gina 
Shingle Machines, Scales, Gin Gear. 
Apple Parers, Rakes, Wire Cloth, 
Hay and Manure Forks, Belting for Machinery, far.. 
R. L. ALLEN, 
189 and 191 Water-st., New-York. 
Imgersoil’s 
Premium Portable 
HAY PRESS. 
T his preSvS 
combines greater 
power and portability, re¬ 
quires less labor, occupies 
less space, and costs less 
money, than any other ma¬ 
chine for haling hay ever 
offered to the public. 
It is equally convenient 
for pressing cotton, hemp, 
hops, broom corn, rags, 
husks, &c. Samples may 
be seen at our warehouse, 
and circulars, with cuts 
and full descriptions, will 
Iks furnished upon applica¬ 
tion, by letter or otherwise, 
to 
FAIRBANKS & CO., Scale Manufacturers, 
120-122nl46 No. 189 Broadway, New-York. 
A LLEN’S IMPROVED MOWER, AND 
MOWER AND REAPER—the best in America. 
A large assortment of the most approved Agricultural fmA 
Horticultural implements, of good quality and at low prices. 
For sale by R. L. ALLEN, 
109— 189 and 191 Water-st., New-York 
H orse powers and threshers. 
—I have for sale the best >nd most approved made in the 
United States, viz : 
Allen’s celebrated one horse endless chain power. 
Emerv’s Patent . do do ao 
Allen’s celebrated two do do do 
Emerv’s patent two do do do 
Trimble’s one to four horse iron circular power. 
Warren’s do do do do 
Eddy’s or Tasslin’s superior wood and wrought iron one to 
six horse circular power. 
Hall’s or Pitt’s one to eight horse iron circular power, much 
used in California and other Western States. 
THRESHERS. 
Allen’s or Emery’s Threshers with or without Separators. 
Eddy’s Iron Cylinder Threshers- 
Hall’s or Pitt’s and other make-Thresliers and Cleaners com¬ 
bined, for two to eight horses. 
R. L. ALLEN, Nos. 189 and 191 Water*st. 
Til VIST. 
A DESIRABLE PLACE TO GO TO. 
Attention is respectfully called to the special advantages el 
NININGER AND VICINITY, 
MINNESOTA TERRITORY. 
Farmers, mechanics and others, especially those having but 
limited means, who are seeking a pleasant Western home, will 
find in Minnesota Territory, and especially in and around the 
new and rising town of Nininger, one of the most desirable 
locations. 
Nininger is beautifully situated on the west bank of the Mis¬ 
sissippi, twenty-five miles below St. Paul, and, although only 
about four months old, there are already forty houses built, and 
about three hundred inhabitants. Improvements of all kinds 
will continue to be vigorously prosecuted, as lots have been 
sold, on liberal terms, conditionally that several hundred thou¬ 
sand dollars worth of improvements be erected within two years 
The landing is one of the finest on the river, and a steam 
ferry boat (which will be free) is to be on the station next 
Spring. There is a vast extent of easily-cultivated choice farm¬ 
ing land all around, much of it already thickly settled. There 
is plenty of timber and water. The dreaded ague is a stranger 
in this region, and the climate is delightfully invigorating. On 
the town site, and in its immediate vicinity, there is excellent 
building stone, and clay for making bricks, and the lime mad6 
here being very superior, is already in demand at other towns 
on the river. Large hotels, churches and schools, an athemeum, 
unsurpassed saw-mills of great capacity, substantial stores 
and numerous dwelling-houses are to be built next Spring, and, 
as the principal depot of the Minnesota Emigrants Aid Soci¬ 
ety is to be at this point, where i Id*, j •urual in connection with 
it is to be established, the probability is that parties who ar¬ 
range to commence business here will succeed welL Town 
lots are comparatively cheap yet, but may advance soon, as the 
healthiness and general advantages of the Territory are rapidly 
being aporeciated. 
For further information regarding Nininger City, apply, bv 
letter or otherwise, to any of the undersigned. 
Louis Loichot, Postmaster, Nininger, M. T. 
Samuel G. Sloan, St. Paul M. T 
Andrew Levering, St Paul, M. T. 
Hancock & Thomas, Minneapolis, M. T. 
Louis Faiver. Louisville, Stark County, Ohio 
Charles E. Clarke, Springfield, Ohio. 
George B. Clitherall, Newbern, N. C. 
Thomas B. Winston, New-Orleans, La. 
Ignatius Donnelly, No. 108 Walnut-st., Philadelphia. 
Philip Rohr, No. 12 Powell-st., Philadelphia 
Isaac Bernheimer, No. 199 Broadway, New-York. 
§ . O. Robertson, No. 135 Water-st., N. Y. 
. B.—A company of upwards of one hundred persons leave 
Philadelphia for Nininger on the 1st of May, 1857, and would be 
glad of nay additions to their nnmlmr. 12<tail42 
