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THE CULTIVATOR 
April 
Contents of this JNTnnYber. 
The Farm. 
Osage Orange Hedges, by Prof. J B. Turner. ..105 
Culture of Hungarian Grass or Millet, by S. B. Kirk- 
bride, . 107 
Value of Hay Caps, and how Made,. 107 
Another Good Day’s Work for a Boy, by J. £.,.110 
A Good Canada Parmer.-.110 
How to make Farming Profitable, by J'. Johnston, .. 112 
Carrots as a Substitute for Hay, by J. Chalmers,-113 
Salt as a Manure for Cabbage, &c., by L. Bartlett, . 113 
A New Manure,.113 
Proper Depth of Covering Grass Seeds,.114 
Culture of Kohl Rabi, ..115 
Farming on the Prairies, by D. D. G.,..115 
Terms for Leasing Farms, by N. Reed, —..115 
Profits of Pork Making, by E. D. H.,. 116 
Profits of Farming,.116 
Cost of Chinese Sugar Cane Syrup, by D. L. Adair,. 116 
Substitutes for Hay, &c., by J. J. Dolsen,.117 
Prince Albert Potatoes Described,..117 
Clover, Seeding Down, &c.,.118 
Mr. Clizbe’s Barn, by G. W. Durant,.119 
Potatoes, Large and Small Seed, by H. Watkins,-119 
Pine Sawdust, Loss of Liquid Manure, Muck and 
Draining Swamps, by L. Bartlett,.121 
Notes for the Month,.123 
Mills for Farm Purposes,.124 
Manures and Corn Culture, by L. Butterfield,.124 
Cost of Raising Corn per Acre, by J. B. Jones.124 
Rock or Stone Turnip, by J. Wadsworth,...125 
Suggestions about Hay-making, by B.,...125 
Experiments with Bees,.125 
Inquiries and Answers,.126 
T3ie (Crazier. 
Cur-e for Pleuro Pneumonia, by W. C. 8.,.108 
Winter Care of Poultry, by H.,.109 
The Wood Duck, by C. N. Bement . Ill 
Feeding Oil-Meal to Calves, by. J. Johnston,.118 
Mr. McHenry’s Jersey Cow Charity,.120 
Smoke for Wounds on Animals, by N. D..120 
Golden Spangled Hamburgh Fowl, by C. N. Bement, 120 
Singular Death of a Cow, by A. S. Moss,--.125 
Ticks on Sheep, by T. B. Buffum, ..125 
Tiie Horticulturist. 
Theodore Van Mons Pear, ..110 
Apple Seeds, Hot-Beds and Grapes,. Ill 
Grape Vines on Trees, by D. B. Richards,.118 
Planting Chestnuts,. 119 
Tiie Housewife. 
Hints about Making Candles,. 112 
How to Cook Rice, by L. H. J., -. 114 
Yeast for Bread or Cakes, by W. T. L.,.120 
Dairy Husbandry. 
Butter Making,. 116 
Extraordinary Product of Butter, by W. M. Beau¬ 
champ,. 119 
Covering for Milk Pans, by H. A. T.,. 124 
Illustrations. 
Theodore Van Mons Pear,.110 
The Wood Duck,.Ill 
Candles Burning,.112 
Jersey Cow Charity..120 
Golden Spangled Fowls,. 121 
Fruit Trees tor Spring Planting. 
HOMAS & HERENDEEN, of Macedon, Wayne Co., 
N. Y., offer for sale a large stock of Fruit Trees, of 
fine growth, of sorts carefully selected from their bear¬ 
ing Orchards of several hundred kinds, and embracing 
the most valuable and desirable varieties, propagated with 
great care so as to insure complete accuracy. Catalogues 
sent on the enclosure of a stamp ; and careful selections 
suitable for orchards and gardens, made by the proprietors 
when desired by purchasers. The safest and most secure 
packing given to all trees sent by railway. M.4—w4tmlt 
Agricultural luiplements. 
CONSIGNMENT of Agricultural Implements from 
an extensive manufactory, is now offered for sale at 
prices 20 per cent below the private rates of the Agricul¬ 
tural Warehouses, consisting of Plows, Corn Shellers, 
Fanning Mills, Straw and Hay Cutters^ Vegetable Cutters, 
Corn Mills, Churns, Cultivators, Horse Hoes, Road Scoops, 
Garden Barrows, &c., &c. A Pamphlet giving descrip¬ 
tion and prices, will be sent free, on applying to the Agent 
A. LONGETT, 
March 1—m2t 34 Clift' Street, New-York. 
Agricultural and Horticultural Implements. 
I N ADDITION to the great variety of Plows, Harrows* 
Rollers, Seed Sowers, Cultivators, Draining Tools, &c.* 
&c., usually found at my warehouse ; the subscriber has 
recently introduced some 
New and Improved kinds 
of Implements, both for the Field and Garden, which he 
will be happy to show to his friends and customers. Also 
Garden and Flower-Bed Tools, 
a large assortment of the best and most approved kinds, 
an enumeration of which is unnecessary, considering my 
large and well known establishment. 
R. L. ALLEN, 
Mar. 25—weow3tm2t 189 & 191 Water-st.. New-York. 
Just Published. 
A BOOK FOR EVERY FARMER. 
HE FARMER’S PRACTICAL HORSE FAR¬ 
RIERY—12 mo. 198 pages—price only 50 cents. 
Besides containing ample directions for doctoring Hor¬ 
ses, and a large number of valuable receipts, it contains 
the great secret of Breaking, Taming and Training, and 
a fund of information on almost everything relating to the 
management of Horses, written in a clear and simple style 
—worth many times its cost to any man who keeps a horse. 
Sent free of postage on receipt of price. 
Address E. NASH, Publisher, 
March 18—weow&m3ms Auburn. N. Y. 
PERUVIAISr C3-XTAYTTO, 
IRECT from the Peruvian Agency Store Houses, 
Government brand and weight, in quantities to suit 
purchasers. Send for a Circular giving prices of Fertili¬ 
zers, and it will be sent free. A. LONGETT, 
April 1—mlt 34 Clift' Street, New-York. 
FOR SALE, 
BAY STALLION, three years old next June—got 
by Young Kentucky Hunter, out of a Morgan mare. 
He is a very superior colt. Address O. S. CURTIS, care 
Barker, Whitaker & Co., Providence, R. I. 
March 25—w2tm2t 
SCHENECTADY AG. WORKS- 
ARMERS or others, who have an interest in introdu¬ 
cing the best machinery for Farming purposes, are re¬ 
quested to notice our improved Endless Chain Horse Pow¬ 
ers, for one, two or three horses, in connection with Over¬ 
shot Threshers and Separators, or Combined Threshers 
and Winnowers. We have been engaged in the manufac¬ 
ture of this kind of machines for a number of years, and 
have made improvements which make them equal to the 
best in use. A Circular, with full description of machines 
made by us, and list of prices for them, may be had by ap¬ 
plication to us. G. WESTINGHOUSE & CO., 
March 25—weow6tm3t Schenectady, N. Y. 
NOTICE 
TO HORTICULTURISTS, SEEDSMEN, &e. 
SHEPPARD’$ 
Horticultural, Nursery, and Seed 
J±G ■ENrCY, 
ISTo. 159 ZETroiut Street, 3NTew-York, 
S THE ONLY ESTABLISHMENT in the United 
States, giving special attention to all the Foreign and 
Domestic interests of Horticulturists, Nurserymen, Seeds¬ 
men, &c., established for this particular purpose; there¬ 
fore would respectfully solicit the patronage and support 
of all engaged in the importing, producing, buying or sell¬ 
ing of anything pertaining to these branches. 
Custom House business promptly attended to, and the 
utmost diligence exercised in the receiving and forwarding 
of this class of goods, with the least possible expense. 
Orders forwarded to Europe with full instructions, &c., 
&c.—and when left to our choice, parties may rely on our 
sending only to first class establishments, long tried, and 
found worthy. From a practical experience of upwards 
of eight years in the Horticulture, &c., ot our country, 
with leading establishments, the subscriber is particularly 
fitted for this position, and would earnestly solicit the pat¬ 
ronage of all concerned. 
For Sale —Chinese Sugar Cane Seed, prime and fresh, 
in quantities to suit. Mahaleb Cherry Seed, prime and in 
fine order. WM. P. SHEPPARD, 
(Successor to Geo. G. Sheppard.) 189 Front St. 
March 25—w3t—mlt. 
