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THE CULTIVATOR. 
May 
CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER. 
COMMUNICATIONS. 
Analysis of Clover, by E. N. Horsford, Giessen,. 
On Plowing, by Highlander—T horn Hedges, by J. Rankin, 
The Yellows in the Peach, by N. Darling, . 
Corn and Cob Meal, Soaking Seeds, &c., by W. H. Wills \ 
—Special Manures, by C. E. McC.,.J 
Culture of Potatoes, by R K. Tuttle,. 
Sheep Husbandry, by J. Brown. J. S. Petti bone, and others, 
Diseases of Sheep, by R. Burritt, and J. T. Nathorst— I 
Influence of Stock on Grafts, by W. R. Prince,.J 
Downing’s Fruits and Fruit-Trees, by J. J. King—C ulture 1 
of Carrots, by T. S. Meacham,.) 
Capabilities of Georgia, by A. E Ernest,. 
An Agricultural School, by E. C. F.,. 
Condensed Correspondence—Poudrette—Guano,. 
Peat—Rural Architecture—Ribbon Houses—The Cherokees l 
—Farming in Mississippi—Winter in Georgia—Gapes in | 
Chickens—Use of Carpenter’s Tools by Farmers,.) 
Machines—Flax and Barley—Fruits of Industry—Setting] 
Posts—Yield of Butter—Usefulness of Toads—Buckwheat ! 
—The Right Spirit—Peas and Beans—Male Animals at [ 
large,..... j 
Cure for Dyspepsia—Poultry, by J. Annin—H emp and Flax 1 
Dressing Machine, by Z. C. Robbins—F ruit for Cooking, j 
Gate Latch, by D. A. D. 
Agricultural Meeting in Homer—Corn for Fodder, by H.— ) 
Value of Cob Meal, by G. W. B.,.j 
EDITORIAL. 
Kitchen Chemistry—Heat,. 140 
Bone Dust—Morgan Horses,.,. 143 
Analysis of Manures—Folding Ladders,. .. 144 
Colman’s European Ag. Tour—Soils,. 145 
Plowing in England, . 146 
Winter Food for Stock,. 150 
Turning Stock to Grass—Deep Cultivation,. 151 
Breeds of Horses—Mr. Morse’s “ Norman,”. 152 
Suggestions on Describing Fruits,. 153, 161 
Digging Wells in Slate—Condensed Correspondence,. 155 
Answers to Inquiries,. 159 
M’Cormick’s Reaper—Prop for Climbing Plants,. 161 
Notices of New Works—Ag. Societies,"&c.,. 162 
Monthly Notices—To Correspondents—Foreign,. 163 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
Chemical Apparatus,.. 138, 144 I Describing Fruits,. 153 
Hedging,. 140 Digging Wells,. 155 
Folding Ladder,. 144 | Gate Latch, .. .. 159 
Horse “Norman,”. 152 | M’Cormick’s Reaper,. 161 
Prop for Climbing Plants,. 161 
TT ADVERTISEMENTS inserted in the Cultivator, at $1,00 
per 100 words for each insertion. 
ALBANY AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE. 
rpiIE stock of seeds and implements is now very full, and or- 
ders can be filled at short notice. We have a fine assortment 
of u Worcester,” “ Centre Draft,” and Diamond plows, of all 
sizes, both with and without trimmings. Also Cultivators, Seed 
Planters, &c., &c., together with a general assortment of all the 
tools used by farmers. Large additions have recently been made 
to our stock of implements, and still larger additions are daily ex¬ 
pected. We hardly think it necessary to enumerate the articles, 
as we can furnish nearly every article wanted on the farm. 
We have also a very good and extensive assortment of Field 
and Garden Seeds, which will be sold in any quantity desired. 
Also Carrot, Turnep, and Beet seeds, for field culture. 
Grass Seeds, such as White and Red Clover, Lucerne, or French 
Clover, Orchard Grass, Italian and Peruvian Rye Grass, Northern 
and Southern Red Top, &c , &e. A little Black Sea and Italian 
Spring Wheat for seed, still on hand. 
E. COMSTOCK & Co., 23 Dean-st. 
May 1, 1846.' 
FOR SALE AT D. O. PROUTY’S AGRICULTURAL 
IMPLEMENT WAREHOUSE. 
194| Market-street, Philadelphia. 
E VERY variety of Agricultural and Horticultural Implements 
in general use, of the most approved patterns and superior 
workmanship, at extremely low prices A full supply of Prouty 
Sc Mears’ Centre Draft, Self-Sharpening, Right and Left Hand. 
Sub-Soil and Side Hill, Wheel and Swing Plows, with points and 
shares so strong and thoroughly purified and hardened, that one 
hundred acres of land have often been plowed with a single set., at 
an expense of 50 to 62 cents. These plows are constructed of the 
best materials, and the highest finish, and for ease of draught and 
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turned and sharpened their eradication of weeds and thorough 
cultivation of the soil, they stand unrivalled in the market. They 
are warranted to work in any soil, and to give perfect satisfaction, 
after fair trial, or they may be returned, when the purchase money 
will be refunded. 
Agricultural. Horticultural , and Flower Seeds in great variety, 
raised expressly for this establishment by careful and experienced 
seed growers, and warranted. 
May 1—2t. 
JUST PUBLISHED— Price 50 Cents. 
T HE FRU'IT CULTURIST, containing Directions for Raising 
Young Trees in the Nursery, and for the Management of the 
Orchard and Garden. By J. J. Thomas. Illustrated with nume¬ 
rous engravings. 
For sale, wholesale and retail, at the office of “ The Cultiva¬ 
tor,” Albany, and by M. H. NEWMAN, 
Bookseller, 199 Broadway, New-York. 
Notices of the Fruit Culturist. 
“ This is a very valuable work. It contains full directions for 
the cultivation of all the varieties of fruit grown in this country, 
and will be an invaluable aid to the orchardist and gardener.”— 
Rock. Dem. 
“ This is a new and valuable work just issued from the New- 
York press, by our fellow-citizen, John J. Thomas, of Macedon. 
It is a convenient manual for the orchardist and fruit gardener, 
being adapted to the climate of the northern states, and should be 
in the bauds of every man interested in these subjects.”— Wayne 
Sentinel. 
“ We hail with real pleasure the appearance of this little work. 
It is a book “ for the million,” and just what is wanted by the 
multitude of persons who have a desire to cultivate fine fruits, and 
feel the need of knowledge on the subject, but cannot well afford 
to purchase Downing’s admirable book.”— Ohio Cult. 
“ We have glanced hastily over it, and find it exactly what we 
expected—a plain, practical little book, well calculated to effect 
the designs of the author, as stated in the preface, viz: “ To fur¬ 
nish useful directions to those who may be little acquainted with the 
management of fruit trees, promote the culture of the best varie¬ 
ties, and improve their treatment so as to secure excellence and 
productiveness in a more eminent degree than is usually attained.” 
* * * This is decidedly the book for the “ ten hundred thou¬ 
sand ” fruit growers in the northern states. Every man and wo¬ 
man who cultivates to the number of one tree should have it, and 
have it immediately, It will save an immense deal of trouble 
in asking questions of persons who are perhaps too busy, or ill 
qualified, to answer them. To the multitudes of persons of all pro¬ 
fessions, and of no profession, who are here and there embarking 
in the nursery business, without the least knowledge of the mat¬ 
ter, it is invaluable. We hope it will be placed in every school 
district library in the state. It is well adapted to promote taste 
and knowledge among the young.”— Genesee Farmer. 
“ From a hasty perusal we believe it eminently calculated to 
benefit the horticulturist.”— N. E. Farmer. 
PLATT’S PATENT (LATEST) IMPROVED PORTA¬ 
BLE BURR-STONE MILLS. 
rpHE undersigned would refer readers to his advertisement in 
J- the April number of the Cultivator, in regard to these mills— 
and he would here add that it is his intention to inform the public 
practically (as soon as suitable arrangements can be established in 
this city.) of what has been proved to his own and others’ satisfac¬ 
tion, that these mills now stand unrivalled for excellence. If cer¬ 
tificates i'rom distinguished parties are valued, they can be given; 
here is one. 
“ This is to certify thai I have recently used ‘Platt’s Patent 
Portable 24 inch Burr-Stone Mills,’ in this city, for grinding feed 
and coarse and fine meal. It proves to be by far the best I have 
ever known, having ground with it from four to five bushels of 
fine corn meal per hour, in the best manner with power not ex¬ 
ceeding two horse. MARTIN CONE. 
New-York. March, 1846—4t. 
For sale by J. PLANT, 5 Burling Slip, New-York. 
Mav 1—It. 
UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE, 
191 Front-street {up stairs ,) New-York. 
npHE subscribers having in connection with their manufactory 
J- opened a warehouse as above, respectfully solicit the atten¬ 
tion of farmers and dealers in agricultural implements, who will 
find it to their interest to call and examine before purchasing, 
our extensive assortment of PLOWS, of the most approved pat¬ 
terns* made up in the best manner, and of superior materials, 
with casting's for the various plows in use. Also 
Straw Cutters, Road Scrapers, 
Fan Mills, Ox Yokes and Bows, 
Corn Shelters, Forks, Rakes, 
Corn and Cob Crushers, Hoes, 
Corn Mills, Scythes, Snathes, 
Horse Powers, Shovels, Spades, 
Threshers, Churns, Wheelbarrows, 
Harrows, Whiffletrees, 
Cultivators, Neck Yokes, 
Ox and Trace chains, &c., &c., &c. 
With an assortment of Trucks, Sugar-mills, Mill Gearing, Seg¬ 
ments, &c., all of which are offered for sale at the lowest prices, 
and warranted to be as represented. 
TRIMBLE & WATERMAN, 
IT. S Ag. Warehouse, 190 Front-st, (up stairs,) N. Y 
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MORGAN HORSE BLACK-HAWK. 
T HIS superior horse will stand for mares at the stable of Da¬ 
vid Hill, in Bridport, Vt. For particulars in regard to 
Black-Hawk, see last vol. of the Cultivator, pages 184, 196, 352. 
May 1, 1846. 
