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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
good schools—both pnblicand private, etc.. while its main busi¬ 
ness being comfined cliiGly to Trees and Plants, it is free from 
the usual commercial turmoil of manufacturing and trading 
towns. 
The dwelling above referred to, now for sale, was bought a 
few years since by Dr. Strong, as a permanent home, after a tho¬ 
rough examination of all the localities near New-York, and his 
transfer to the Troy University is the only reason for its now 
being offered for sale. 
The LOCATION of the dwelling is elevated, having a fine 
lookou upon the bay and adjoining landscape. 
The GROUNDS, consisting of near one and a halfacres, were 
formerly part of a public nuisery, and are therefore in the high¬ 
est state of cultivation and improvement. They are laid out in 
the most tasteful maimer, wth gravel walks flagging, borders, 
he. The trees and plants are of the choicest variety, and are 
now full (jrown. There area great namber of grape vines, beds 
of strawberries, with the New-Roclielle blackberry, currants, 
and other kinds of small fruits, while among the large ones 
are some ten very choice cherry trees, (Black Tartarian, Black 
Eagle, Amber, May duke, kc.,) with numerous pear trees, 
(Bartlett, &c.,) apples, kc-. kc. SeveraL of the Ornamental 
trees are so fine that the nurserymen in the vicinity frequently 
bring their customers to see them as choice specimens. 
The HOUSE is in modern style, built throughout in the most 
substantial maimer, and is in complete order. The main part of 
the building is about 50 by 40 feet, two stories high, with large, 
commodious wings on each side. The basement, and cellar rooms 
are nearly above ground, and always dry. The rooms in both 
the first and second stories a r e high, with walls hard-finished 
and painted. There aie numerous closets, pantries, and similar 
conveniences. There is an excellent well of water, and a large 
cistern at the door. The front walk is flagged and curbed, and 
lighted with gas. 
Price —(if called for soon,) only $12.000—of which $9,000 or 
$ 10,000 may remain on interest for a term of years, if desired. 
This is, undoubtedly t a rare opportunity to secure an elegant , 
commodious, and pleasant home , comb.ning all thz advantages of 
the cou'iirv, with the facilities and conveniences of immediate vi¬ 
cinity to t\e Metropolitan City . 
REFERENCE: 
The Editor of the American Agriculturist has resided in Flush¬ 
ing for some years (and has lately purchased a permanent coun¬ 
try seat there). The agents for the sale of the above place there¬ 
fore (by permission) refer any inquirer to him, as his personal 
and interested acquaintance with the location and character of 
the premises will enable him to speak definitely in regard toit. 
He is also in possession of the terms of sale, etc. 
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.—One- 
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CHAPTER I. 
HOWTO BREED A HORSE—CHOICE OF STALLION, 
National value of the horse—The bestclass of horses the cheap¬ 
est for all purposes—What constitutes excellence—Blood : what 
it gives; should be on the side of the Sire—Breed up, not down 
—Diseases and defects hereditary—General rules. 
CHAPTER II. 
CHOICE OF THE MARE. 
Size, symmetry and soundness more important than blood— 
Points of the brood mare—Diseases hereditary—Condition of the 
mare—Should have moderate work when with foal—Food and 
care during gestation—Health and temper—General Rules. 
CHAPTER III. 
MUTUAL ADAPTATION OF SIRE AND DAM. 
First consideration in improvement of “ cold” blood—Relative 
size of Sire and Dam—Defects m either parent—How remedied 
in progeny—Bloods which ‘‘hit ”—General rules 
CHAPTER IV. 
CANADIAN BLOOD. 
The Canadian originally the French Norman—Characteristics 
—Hardihood—Speed—Mode of improvement—Crossing with 
Thorough-breds. 
CHAPTER V, 
NORMAN BLOOD. 
Origin and history of the Perc.heron Norman—A pure race— 
Characteristics and points—Importation into this country. 
CHAPTER VI. 
MODERN ARAB BLOOD. 
English and American thorough-breds derived from Oriental 
blood—Are now superior to the modern Arabs—Nolan Arabs. 
CHAPTER VII. 
PONIES—DIFFERENT BREEDS, CHARACTERISTICS AND UTILITY 
Unknown to the Ancients—Origin—Different breeds—Shetland 
and Scots Galloways and Narragansetts -Mustangs and Indians 
—Profit of raising ponies. 
CHAPTER VIII. 
HOWTO BREED MULES. 
Value of mules—History and natural history—The mule and 
hinney—Thorough-blood wasted in tJie Dam—The mule in the 
United Sta es—Varieties of the ass—The kind of mares to be se¬ 
lected. 
CHAPTER IX. 
HOW TO BUY A HORSE, 
Of whom to buy it—Extraordinary cheapness and extraordina¬ 
ry excellence not consistent with, each other—Points to be re¬ 
garded—How to examine the eye—Broken wind—To examine the 
legs—Spleuls—Damaged Back Sinews—Spavins—Ringbones— 
Cuibs—Thoiough-pm—How t o tell the age of a horse. 
CHAPTER X. 
HOW TO FEED A HORSE, 
Consequences of improper feeding—Different food for different 
conditions—Food for the brood mare—For the foal—For work¬ 
ing horses—Green food—Feeding horses in training—Summering 
horses—Management of omnibus horses in New-York. 
CHAPTER XI. 
HOW TO STABLE AND GROOM A HORSE. 
Requisites for a good stable—The economy of proper arrange¬ 
ments—Ventilation —Grooming—How performed—Clothing — 
Treatment of the horse when brought in from work. 
CHAPTER XII. 
IlOW TO BREAK AND USE A HORSE. 
What is required in a well-broken horse—His education 
should commence when a colt—Bitting—Putting in harness— 
Howto use a horse—Traveling—Woiking—Pleasure Horses— 
Pun shment. 
CHAPTER XIII. 
HOW TO HHYSIC A HORSE—SIMPLE REMEDIES FOR SIMPLE AIL¬ 
MENTS. 
Causes of ailments—Medicines to be given only by the order 
of the master—Depletion and purging—Spasmodic colic.—In¬ 
flammation of >he bowels—Inflammation oi the lungs—How to 
bleed—Balls and purgatives—Costiveness—Cough—Bronchitis— 
Distemper—Worms—Scratches—l brush— Broken knees 
CHAPTER XIV. 
FARRIERY, ETC. 
Castration—Docking and nicking—Blood-letting- Treatment 
of strains and wounds—Galls of the skin—Clipping and singeing 
—Administering medicines—Diseases of tlieleet. 
CHAPTER XV. 
HOW TO SHOE A HORSF* 
Unskilful shoers—Anatomy of the foot illustrated—The foot of 
a colt—Preparation of the foot—Removing 'he old shoe—Faring 
the foot—The shoe—Fitting the shoe—Nailing—N umber ©f nails. 
CHAPTER XVI. 
BAUCHER’S METHOD OF TRAINING HORSES. 
What constitutes a well-trained horse—To make him come at 
your call—Flexions of ihe jaw—Flexions of the neck—Flexions 
of the croup—Backing—The paces—Leaping. 
CHAPTER XVII. 
HOW TO RIDE A HORSE. 
The saddle—The girths—The stirrups—Saddle-cloths—The 
crupper—The martingale—The bridle—Spurs—Mounting and 
dismounting—The seal—The hands—The legs—The paces—Hints 
for special cases—The art of falling—Riding with ladies. 
CHAPTER XVIII. 
LADIES RIDING. 
Written by a lady. 
Learning to ride—The side-saddle—1 lie girths—the stirrup— 
The bridle—The martingale—The bit—I he dress—Mourning and 
dismounting—The Position—The hands—The leg and whip—Ac¬ 
cidents. 
CHAPTER XIX. 
HOW TO DRIVE A HORSE. 
The art of driving—Pleasure driving—How to hold the reins 
—Driving a pair—Four-in-hand driving—Driving working horses 
—Plowing—Three-a breast. 
CHAPTER XX. 
RAREY’S SYSTEM OF HORSE TAMING. 
A new discovery—Previous system—Principles of this system 
—Instructions for practicing it—To stable the horse—To ap- 
proach the horse—Tying up the leg—Laying the horse down— 
Vices and bad habits—Rearing—Kicking—Baulking—Pulling 
on the halter—Shying. 
CHAPTER XXI. 
RACING. 
Training the racer—Training stables—Feeding horses in 
training—Laws of racing—Table of weights for different ages— 
Handicapping. 
CHAPTER XXII. 
VETERINARY HOMGSOPATHY. 
Principles of the svstem—Table of remedies—General direc¬ 
tions—Treatment of a sick animal—Diet—Remedies for specific 
cases—Glossary of diseases. 
CHAPTER XXIII. 
CARRIAGES. 
General remarks—Different varieties of vehicles—The wheel, 
—The springs —The shafts and pole — The body and top — 
Painting and varnishing—Trimming and plating — Haunony 
of colors—How to keep carriages in good condition. 
CHAPTER XXIV. 
HARNESS. 
The quality of leather—Stitching—The collar—The traces— 
The saddle and breeching—The bridle and reins-How to keep 
harness in good condition. 
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