860 
THE CULTIVATOR. 
Nov. 
CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER. 
COMMUNICATIONS. 
Analysis oFPeat Ashes, by E. N. Horsford, ... 
Saxon vs. Spanish Sheep, by A Wool-Grower,.... 
Labor Account, by D. F. Marshall, . 
Sheep on the Southern Mountains, by H. M. Earle,.... 
Cultivation of Cranberries, by B. P. Robbins, . 
Culture of the Strawberry, by N Long worth, ... 
Hints to those on Small Farms, by X. Y. Z.,.... 
Rot in the Potato, by Rusticus, ... 
Report of Committee on Foreign Stock at Auburn, by Hen- ) 
ey S. Randall— A Plea for Fruit, by X., .. J 
Insects Injurious to Wheat, by Richard Owen, . 
The District School House, by Wm. Bacon, . «... 
Preservation of the Morgan Horses, by S. W. G.,. 
Pine Wool, by L. A. Morrell, ... 
Description of Ten Varieties of Strawberries, by Wm. R. I 
Prince, ......j 
Recent American Patents, by Z. C. Robbins,. 
Cattle Show of Wilmington, (Del.) Ag. Society, by B.—To) 
the Officers of Ag. Societies, by C.,... \ 
EDITORIAL. 
Colman’s European Agriculture, Part VII., • .. 
Insects by wrong names—Hens,. 
Mr. Tilden’s Sheep Barn,. 
Sheep Racks and Troughs,. 
Planting New Residences,... 
Comparative View of different breeds of Swine,. 
On Fattening Swine,. 
Kitchen Chemistry—Making Soap,. 
South Down Sheep in England, . 
Cross-breeding of Vegetables—Cultivation round Fruit Trees, 
Planting Mountain Ash and Cherry Seed,. 
Rensselaer County Ag Society,. 
Vermont Ag. Societies—Watering Garden Plants—Improved ) 
Stock in England, ..} 
List of Premiums awarded at Auburn,. 
Exportation of American Wool—Sale of Ayrshire Stock, •••• 
Hybernating Animals,. 
Cranberries—Noxious Influence of Brick Yards—Demand ) 
for American Produce—Answers to Inquiries, .. j 
To Correspondents—Monthly Notices,.. 
New Publications—Foreign Intelligence,... 
EXTRACTS. 
Breeding and Management of Cattle, by L. F. Allen,. 
Poetry—The Autumn Evening,. 
The Osage Orange for Hedges, by Wm. Neff,. 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
Fig. 94—Sheep Barn,...... 334 | Fig. u5. Sheep Racks, • ••< 
Pigs. 96 to 102, Flying Weevil,. 
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ALBANY AG. WAREHOUSE. 
D ISSOLUTION.—The co-partnership heretofore existing be¬ 
tween the subscribers, under the firm of E. COMSTOCK 
A Co., is this day by mutual consent dissolved. The affairs of the 
late firm will be settled, and the business continued by LUTHER 
TUCKER. 
Albany, Sept. 9, 1844 ELON COMSTOCK. 
__ LUTHER TUCKER. 
PATENT PREMIUM FAN-MILLS. 
I T. GRANT & Co., still continue to manufacture the cclc- 
• brated Improved Patent Fan-Mills, at the old stand, Junction, 
Rens. Co., N. Y. These mills have taken the first 'premium at 
the following places:—New-York State Fair, at the Institute, 
New-York, the State Fair, at Pennsylvania, and the State Fair at 
Maryland. The subscribers have no hesitation in saying that 
these mills surpass anything of the kind ever offered in market. 
They are the only mill that has ever been produced that will chaff 
and screen wheat perfectly clean in one operation. 
We also manufacture Grain Cradles of the very best quality, 
Which have taken the first premium at the New-York State Fair. 
They are for sale at factory prices, at the following places:— 
A. B. Allen’s, 187 Water-st., New-York ; 
John Magher & Co., 195 Front-st., New-York. 
Luther Tucker’s Ag. Warehouse, Albany; 
H. Warren’s, Troy ; and 
Viall & Warren’s, Mechanicsville, Saratoga Co., N. Y. 
All orders thankfully received and punctually attended to. All 
goods delivered at Troy, N. Y., free of charge. 
I. T. GRANT, &Co., Junction P. O., Rens. Co., N. Y. 
Feb. 1—tf [2] 
CHERRY STOCKS FOR SALE. 
A FEW thousand fine Cherry Stocks, of mazzard varieties, of 
one years’ growth and from one to two feet high, for sale on 
all pre-paid orders, at $10 per thousand, with no charge for pack¬ 
off, by J.J. THOMAS, 
Oct. 1. at his nursery, Macedon, Wayne Co., N. Y. 
FRUIT TREES FOR SALE CHEAP. 
A T the Walworth Nurseries, about 7000 thrifty Peach Trees, of 
the choicest varieties cultivated in Western New York, at 
$15 per hundred, or 18| rents smaller quantities. Also, several 
thousand Pear, Plum, and Cherry trees, of select varieties. Ad¬ 
dress, post-paid, at Walworth, Wayne Co., N. Y. 
Oct 1—2t. T. G. YEOMANS. 
DUTCHESS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE. 
Located twelve miles east of the village of Poughkeep* 
sie, on the “ Wilkinson Premium Farm,” in the 
western valley of Union Vale, Dutchess Co. 
T HE winter session of this institution commences the first 
Thursday of October; the summer session the first Thursday 
of April. 
The course of studies in this institution is such as to give the 
student every tacility for acquiring a most thorough knowledge of 
Scientific and Practical Agriculture , with the use of the best modern 
improved implements ; a select Farmer’s Library, with numerous 
Agricultural Periodicals, and instruction in all the collateral 
branches. 
There will be regular lectures, of which the students will make 
abstracts, to serve both as examinations and as exercises in com 
position, delivered on 
TECHNICAL MINERALOGY—applied to Rural Economy, 
Commerce, Chemistry, Mining, and Architecture—illustrated by 
Mineralogical Cabinet, and excursions for observation. 
PRACTICAL BOTANY—applied to Horticulture, Veterinary 
Medicine, Rural and Domestic Economy—illustrated by living 
specimens, and excursions for observation- 
ZOOLOGY—applied to Rural Economy, Commerce, and Manu¬ 
factures—illustrated by living subjects, skeletons, &c. The Zoonic 
course will commence with the horse. 
NATURAL PHILOSOPHY AND AGRICULTURAL CHE¬ 
MISTRY—illustrated by efficient experiments, by Prof. S- E. 
Haskel, late of the Van Rensselaer Institute, of Troy. 
Mathematics, in all their branches are thoroughly taught. 
A practical knowledge of the Modern Languages is insured by 
weekly Lectures, Discussions, Orations, Essays, and Conversations 
in them. 
The soil of the farm embraces a great variety, and is well adapt¬ 
ed to experimental farming. Its location is pleasant and healthful, 
—ihe building extensive and commodious. 
Fee for the year, $200, payable semi-annually in advance—which 
includes Tuition, Board, with beds and bedding, Toilette Furniture, 
Washing, Mending, Fuel, and Lights. 
O 3 * Farmers, pupils from other schools, or other citizens desi" 
rousof attending each or any course of lectures, can obtain ad¬ 
mission tickets by applying to the Principal; for a single course 
for $5, or $3 per course where they attend two or more—payable 
in advance. Extensive accommodations for horses are provided. 
This Institution is under the patronage of the Am. Ag. Association, 
The Farmer’s Club of the Am. Institute, and the Dutchess Ag. 
Society. Address JOHN WILKINSON, 
Principal Dutchess Ag. Institute, Poughkeepsie, N. Y 
REFERENCES. 
Board of the American Institute: 
Board of the American Agricultural Association 
Rev. L. M. Vincent, New-York ; 
Prof. Cyrus Mason, “ “ 
Zebedee Cook, Esq., “ “ 
Doct C. H P. McLellan, Principal of the Poughkeepsie Female 
Academy; 
Charles Bartlett, A. M., Principal Collegiate School, Pough¬ 
keepsie ; 
William A. Davies, Esq., President oi the Farmers’ and Manu¬ 
facturers’ Bank; 
Matthew J. Myers, Esq., President of the Merchants’ Bank; 
Rev. Abm. Polhemus, Hopewell, Dutchess County; 
“ H. G. Ludlow, Poughkeepsie; “ ‘‘ 
“ S. Mandeville, La Grange ; l( 
John Van Wick, Esq , New Hamburg. 
Oct 1— 2t. 
HOVEY’S PATENT SPIRAL STRAW-CUTTER. 
'T’HESE machines are thought to excel all others for cutting hay, 
-*• straw, or corn-stalks. The knives being supported by wings 
cast on the cylinder, are rendered sufficiently strong to cut the 
largest corn-stalks with great ease and dispatch, and as the knives 
are regulated by set-screws, it gives them a great advantage over 
ail other cylinder cutters. There are other cylinder cutters the 
knives of which are fastened with rings at the end without wings 
to support them, and on such cutters the knives are wholly un- 
adjustable, except with keys or wedges, the use of which is 
thought to be an infringement on the rights of Mr. Hovey. The 
prices of these machines are, for No. 1, $10; No. 2, $12; No. 3, 
$15 ; No. 4, $20. For sale at the ALBANY AG. WAREHOUSE, 
23 Dean-st, and 10 Maiden Lane. 
IMPORTED THOROUGH BRED SHORT-HORN 
BULL, YOUNG FORESTER. 
W M. ATKINSON offers the above named buli for sale, and 
any gentleman wishing to improve his breed of stock, will 
find this a most seasonable opportunity of doing so, as Young For¬ 
ester possesses in an extraordinaij degree the splendid qualities 
for which the Short Horns are so justly celebrated. 
He is four years old, his color is a rich roan, his symmetry is 
perfect, his pedigree unrivalled, and he was bred by one of the 
most famous breeders in the north of England. It is also worthy 
of remark, that at the several shows in the province of Canada at 
which he has been exhibited, he has invariably taken the first pre¬ 
mium of his class. 
Letters (pre-paid,) addressed to WM. ATKINSON. Guelph, 
Canada West, will meet with immediate attention. 
Oct. 1—3t. 
