THE CULTIVATOR. 
19H 
SEED PLANTER. 
In another part of this number, will be found an arti¬ 
cle on the growing of turneps, in which it is recommen¬ 
ded to sow the seed with a machine. We here give a 
cut of a good machine for this purpose. It was invent¬ 
ed by Messrs. T. & J. Lewis, of Boston. It is calculated 
for planting all kinds of garden seeds, as well as corn. 
By the use of a set of rotary plates fitted to the hopper, 
all kinds of seeds in hills or drills, from three inches to 
six feet apart. Several gentlemen have testified that it is 
the most perfect machine of the kind they have seen. 
The price is $15. 
SHEARING SHEEP. 
In this climate, sheep should not generally be sheared 
much before June. After having been sheared, they 
should be protected by shade from the hot sun, and if the 
weather turns cold, or a storm arises, they should be al¬ 
lowed the shelter of sheds. Three or four days after the 
sheep are sheared, the ticks, if there are any, will all go 
on to the lambs. Immerse the lambs in a weak decoction 
of tobacco, and you will thus get rid of them. Take care 
to wet the skin fairly, but do not keep the lamb too long 
in the liquid, and take care that it does not get into his 
ears, eyes or mouth, as it will make hjm sick. Ticks 
occasion the sheep much trouble. To relieve themselves 
from the intolerable itching which the ticks create, the 
sheep bite and scratch themselves with their teeth, by 
which much wool is pulled out and wasted, and the 
sheep, besides, loses flesh rapidly- The mode here men¬ 
tioned, is the readiest one of extirpating ticks. 
A POTATOE DIGGER. 
In answer to the inquiry of our correspondent “Via¬ 
tor,” we give the following extract from the Report of 
the Committee on Agricultural Implements, at the late 
Fair of the American Institute: “ A Potatoe Digger, ex¬ 
it bited for a premium by Mr. A. C. Ketchum of Sche 
nectady, N. Y. This machine consists of two parallel 
sides furnished with handles resembling those of a 
plow; they are about fifteen inches in width and two 
feet apart. In front is an iron plate which is intended 
to penetrate the earth to a depth just below the potatoes 
required to be dug; behind this plate, near the bottom of 
the sides before described, are two pullies, one on each 
side ; and on the upper edge of the sides, about three feet 
behind the others, are two more pullies, over which two 
endless chains revolve when the machine is in motion. 
These chains are connected by small iron rods, about two 
or two and a half inches apart, and parallel to each 
other. When this machine is put in motion, the earth 
with the potatoes is passed over the plate on to the par¬ 
allel iron rods, through which the chief part of the earth 
first falls, and then follow the potatoes. It is clear that 
this machine will not act advantageously in a tough, ri¬ 
gid, or very wet soil. Your committee witnessed its 
operation in such a soil, and were not disappointed at its 
partial success. Nevertheless they are unanimously 
convinced, that the principles developed in this machine 
are such as to merit the encouragement of the Institute, 
on the ground that it will answer an excellent purpose in 
a light dry soil; of which Mr. Ketchum presented a 
satisfactory certificate; and they have no doubt it may be 
improved so as to operate in other soils.” 
DURHAM BULLS, DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND 
METEOR. 
A S frequent applications are made by gentlemen at a distance 
for the use of these animals, to prevent applications by 
letter this notice is given. 
These animals will be let to cows at $10 each; the money in 
all cases, to be sent with the cows, and paid to the subscriber. 
Wellington was bred by Thomas Bales, Esq., of England, and 
out of his prize cow, Oxford, celebrated as a milker. Meteor 
bred by Mr. Geo. Vail, of Troy, and out of his imported heifer, 
Duchess, and got by Wellington. Duchess was also bred by Mr. 
Bates, and got by his celebrated prize bull Duke of Northum¬ 
berland. These animals aTe on Mr. Vail’s farm, about two 
miles from Troy, and will be allowed to serve a few cows out 
of his own herd. Pasture for a short time may be had for cows 
sent, at the usual prices. Apply to the subscriber on the farm. 
April 1, 1844.—3t. A. CLOCKIE. 
FINE FARMS FOR SALE. 
T HOSE very superior Farms situated near Galway Corners, in 
the county of Saratoga, collectively known as the Earl 
Stimson Farm, will be sold cheap and on terms most accommo¬ 
dating to the purchasers as to credit. The property consists of 
about 340 acres, is so situated as to be conveniently divided into 
three or four farms, all having the necessary buildings, and will 
be sold together or in parcels, to suit purchasers. Each farm 
; s pi ierly divided into pasture, tilled and wood land, and is in 
he highest state of cultivation, fenced in the best manner and 
with the most durable materials. The property comprises a- 
mong other buildings, a large and convenient hotel, which is a 
favorite resort of families in the summer on account of the su 
perior healthiness and beauty of the country. The farming 
buildings of all kinds are most extensive and convenient for all 
the purposes of agriculture and the raising of stock. The pre¬ 
mises also include a country store, a most eligible location for 
a country merchant, having been occupied as such for about 
forty years. It is within two hours drive of Ballston, Saratoga, 
and Schenectady. The farm is well known among leading ag¬ 
riculturists, and in the agricultural periodicals, as the Pattern 
Farm. For terms, <fce., apply to J. OAKLEY, 
Oct. 1.—tf. No. 75 Nassau street, New-York. 
GREAT SALE OF ELECTORAL SAXON SHEEP. 
T HE undersigned will sell at vendue the two flocks of Pure 
Electoral Saxon Sheep, belonging to the estate of the late 
Henry D. Grove, as follows : 
1. That at Grainger, Medina co., Ohio, consisting of about 
400 sheep, on the farm now occupied by them, on the 30th of 
September next. 
2. The home flock, at his late residence in Hoosick, Rens¬ 
selaer county, N. Y., consisting of about 350 sheep, on the 15th 
of October next. 
A rare opportunity is offered to those who may be anxious to 
improve the quality of their flocks. The following is the opi¬ 
nion of the distinguished manufacturer who has usually pur¬ 
chased Mr. Grove’s wool, of the character of these flocks : 
“ Trie purest blood in this country was introduced by the late 
Mr Grove in his own flocks, the wool from which I have been 
familiar with since their importation in 1827. In point of fine¬ 
ness and admirable felting quality's, this wool is unsurpassed 
by any flock in this country, and the fleeces average about half 
a pound each more than any other I am acquainted v ith of 
equal fineness. SAM’L LAWRE.XSJE. 
Lowel, April 9, 1S44.” 
Terms of sale, cash.—Reference, Sam’l Lawrence, or either 
of the subscribers. 
Buskirk’s Bridge, April 20, 1844. 
| myl.—5t. 
ELIZA W. GROVE, 
W. JOSLTN, 
S. A. COOK. 
IMPROVED CATTLE, SHEEP, SWINE, &c. 
W ITH a view of facilitating the diffusion of Improved 
Breeds of Cattle—of superior fruit-trees and seeds for 
field-crops, and of improved farming utensils, a register will 
be kept at the Hall of the State Agricultural Society, in the 
Old State-House, Albany, for the purpose of recording the 
names and residences of persons having any articles of the 
above character to dispose of. Farmers, stock-breeders, fruit¬ 
growers and mechanics, who desire to buy or sell improved 
articles of any kind needed in farming, can have their requests 
registered by addressing the subscriber, post-paid—no charge 
being made for the service. It is desirable that the directions 
shall be, in all cases, as specific as possible in reference to 
prices, qualities, &c. 
The frequent requests for information from persons desirous 
of improving their stock of cattle, sheep and swine, as well as 
their crops of wheal and other grains and fruits, induce the 
belief that a registry of this kind will be found measurably 
useful in promoting the objects of the State Agricultural Soci¬ 
ety—as it often happens that farmers are induced to try expe 
riments when improved breeds and seeds can be conveniently 
obtained. 
Various improved breeds of cattle, sheep, swine and fowls, 
are now registered; as are also sundry improved varieties oi 
wheat—well worthy of attention from farmers desirous of bet 
tering the condition of their stock and crops. 
Agricultural, and other journals friendly to the objects of thh> 
notice, are requested to give it an insertion. 
HENRY O’REILLY, Rec. Sec. State Ag, Soc, 
