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sant, Ohio, and Wheeling, Virginia, were greatly ad¬ 
mired. We have no doubt the effects of the exhibition 
will be decidedly beneficial to the country at large, 
and we trust it may be followed, annually, by others of 
even greater extent and interest. 
American Herd-Book. —Just as our number for 
this month was going to press, we received several 
copies of this work. We have not space to notice it par¬ 
ticularly this month, but would simply say that it is 
handsomely got up, embraces 240 pages octavo, and will 
be sold at three dollars per copy. It is for sale at this 
office, and by A. B. Allen, 205 Broadway, New-York. 
We are also informed that it will be for sale at Nash¬ 
ville, Tennessee, and at Louisville and Lexington, Ken¬ 
tucky. We shall speak of the work more fully next 
month. 
(Hr Those who are desirous of procuring large geese , 
are referred to the advertisement of Mr. Geo. Bement, 
in this number. 
The attention of wool-growers is invited to the 
advertisement of Messrs. Perkins & Brown, who, it 
will be seen, have established a wool depot at Spring- 
field, Mass., to aid farmers in obtaining the best possi¬ 
ble prices for their wool. 
Stoddard’s Seedling Strawberry. —We inadver¬ 
tently omitted to acknowledge in our last, the reception 
of a large box of these fine strawberry plants, from Col. 
J. S. Stoddard, of Palmyra. They are now growing 
finely, and promise well. Those wishing to add this 
celebrated strawberry to their collections, can obtain 
them in August, by addressing Col. S., at Palmyra. 
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 
New-York State. —Our efforts to obtain the pro¬ 
ceedings of the meeting of the Executive Committee at 
Auburn, in May, have not been successful. There was, 
we believe, no meeting of the Committee last month. 
We have the following notice from the President, by 
which it will be seen that a full meeting of the Ex. 
Committee on the 2d Thursday of this month, is partic¬ 
ularly desired: 
To Gentlemen composing the Executive 
Committee of the New-York State Ag. Society, 
At our coming meeting, on the 2d Thursday in July, 
much important business will be brought before you, 
and I hope that every member of the Committee wtll 
make it convenient to attend at that time, for it is very 
desirable that there should be as full an attendance as 
possible. J. M. Sherwood, Pres’t. 
Auburn , 1 6th June, 1846. 
Jefferson Co., N. Y.—Fair to be held at Water- 
town, Sept. 22, 23. Among the list of premiums, we 
notice 12 vols. of the Cultivator are offered. 
CUTTING GRAIN. 
There are several advantages in favor of cutting 
grain before it becomes dead ripe. 1. It has been as¬ 
certained that wheat cut while it is so soft that it may 
be mashed between the fingers, will make flour con¬ 
taining more gluten, will absorb more water in knead¬ 
ing, and make more and better bread than the same 
quantity of grain perfectly ripened while standing. 
2. The straw of all grain is much better if cut while it is 
a little green, and this on many farms is an item of no 
small importance, as it constitutes, a large proportion of 
the winter food of stock. 3. Cutting early is often the 
means of saving a crop from rust. At all events, it has 
been well proved that whenever grain is struck by rust, 
it is best to cut it. If it stands it does not improve 
after the rust comes on, but often grows worse rapidly. 
If it is cut and well cured in shock, it sometimes makes 
a very fair kernel. Farmers are too often careless 
about the manner in which their grain is shocked or 
“stooked.” It should be bound in small bundles, and 
the shocks carefully put up so that they will stand the 
weather. Wet spoils both the grain and straw. Good, 
bright, early-cut straw, especially that of barley and 
oats, is better than hay made according to the practice 
of some farmers. 
FOREIGN. 
By the Caledonia, arrived at Boston on the 18th, we 
have English and Scotch papers to June 4th. The 
prospect for crops, both in the British islands and on 
the Continent, was uncommonly fine—giving every ap¬ 
pearance of an abundant and early harvest. The potato 
crop, which was in a forward condition, had not as yet 
shown any symptom of disease, and hopes were enter¬ 
tained that it might escape the scourge to which it has 
been subject in former years. The new corn-bill had 
passed a second reading in the House of Lords by a ma¬ 
jority of 47. Not a shadow of doubt now exists as to 
its final passage. Immense quantities of grain are said 
to remain in bond, waiting to be released under the low 
rate of duty, (4 shillings per quarter,) which the new 
bill allows; and on its becoming a law, prices will un¬ 
doubtedly lie very low. Whether the United States 
will realize any important benefits from this new fea¬ 
ture in British policy, remains to be shown. The cot¬ 
ton market is firm. 
INQUIRIES, 
Time to Bud Roses. —R. B. M., (Greene, N. Y.) 
The practice of Mr. Wilson, a good Horticulturist, of 
this city, is to begin budding in July, and continue as 
long as the bark will work. 
Management of Sheep.—A Young Farmer, 
(North Easton, N. Y.) It is not well to turn sheep sud- 
denly from very poor feed to that which is very abun. 
dant and succulent, especially about the time of yeaning. 
The rank feed may produce hoven, or it may bring on 
scours, or it may cause a plethora and inflammation, par¬ 
ticularly of the udder, which soon renders the milk un¬ 
wholesome, and makes the lamb sick. The supply of 
food should be constant and regular, moderately nutri¬ 
tious, and in seasonable quantity. 
Curing Corn-Fodder. —It is best to cradle it, or 
cut with a hook or sickle, lay it straight, and after it is 
wilted a little, put it in small shocks, and bind them 
close to the top. Let them stand till they are dry, and 
the fodder will be good. 
Machine for Cutting and Threshing Grain 
at the same time. —J. D., (Davenport, Iowa.) The 
only machine of this kind of which we have any know¬ 
ledge, was invented and patented by Jeremiah Dar¬ 
ling, of Adrian, Lenawee county, Michigan. He left 
with us, sometime since, a drawing of this machine; 
otherwise we are ignorant of its character. We pre¬ 
sume he can tell you all about it. 
J. M., (Fall River, Mass.) The “barn and rails” 
you speak of as being in La Salle county, Illinois, could 
probably be insured against fire at some office in that 
section. As to the land, it had better remain in grass 
probably, till you get ready to move on it. It is likely 
the best grasses for it will be found to be timothy, red- 
top, and Kentucky blue-grass. We cannot tell what 
the cost of seeding would be in that section. 
Name of Plant. —E. W. H., (Towanda, Pa.) We 
cannot tell what plant you mean by “ live-forever .” If 
you will give the botanical name or send a specimen of 
the plant, we will try to answer your inquiry. 
Emigrant’s Hand-Book .—“ Exordium.” (Cornish, 
N. H.) This work is for sale by W. C. Little, of this 
city. Price fifty cents. 
Lice on Hogs. —Rub their bodies with oil or grease, 
or, if they are not too heavy, dip them in a decoction 
of tobacco. 
Culture of Indian Corn .—J. P., (Charleston, S. C.) 
See article on this subject in our April number, p. 114. 
Machines for Grinding Corn and Cob. —S. T., 
(Dayton, Ohio.) Pitts’ Corn and Cob Cutter, (see Cul¬ 
tivator for last year, p. 324,) is the best we know; 
