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THE CULTIVATOR. 
CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER. 
Agricultural Institute, New- 
York, 274. 
Agricultural Institutions, 286. 
Bermuda Grass, 278. 
Buildings, Plan^of, 272, 282. 
Biography of Dr. Mitchell, 290. 
Butter, new way of making,268. 
Cattle Shows this Season, 269. 
Cotton Crop, &c., 2G6, 2S5. 
Caledonia County, Vt 273. 
Crops in Maryland, 274. 
Corn Stalks, to cure green,271 
Cattle—History of the Bullock, 
276. 
Clover as a Fertilizer, 276. 
Charcoal, its Properties and 
Action, 283. 
Committees at Fairs, 2S9. 
Curculio, Habits of, 291. 
Catalpa for Posts, 293. 
Experiment with Charcoal and 
Salt, 269. 
Entomology—Dragon Fly, &c 
277. 
Fru t—New Varieties,266—Cul¬ 
ture of, 294. 
Foreign Intelligence, 268. 
Farmer’s Clubs, Ac. 269. 
Good Advice, 295. 
Geological Survey of N. York, 
266. 
Guano, Analyses of, 291. 
Green Corn for Winter Use,292. 
Gopher of Florida, 292. 
Horses, to prevent jumping 
Fences, 279—Big Head in,v-70. 
Hedges for the South, 270. 
Improving Land by Green Ma¬ 
nures, 270. 
Letter from Mr. Colman, 267. 
Letter from Mr. Norton, 267. 
Lucerne, Culture of, 273. 
Letter to Solon Robinson, 2S7. 
Liming Land, 270. 
Labels for Fruit Trees, 295 
Monthly Notices, 265. 
Mississippi—Letter from T. Af- 
J. J Mc- 
fleck, 278—from 
Caughan, 265. 
Mixing Soils, 276. 
Manuring, New System of, 281. 
Night Soil, 266. 
Naming Animals, 2S3. 
Notes of a Trip to Lowell, 2S4. 
Prairie Farm House, 272. 
Political Economy, 292. 
Plums, Culture of, 294 
Plows—Trial of American and 
English, 2u9 
Rye, Culture of, 275 
Reclaiming Wet Lands, 271. 
Roads, Importance of good,289. 
Raspberry, Black, 293. 
Rock River Country, 295. 
Spinning on Boston Common, 
295. 
Sheep Racks, 275. 
State Cattle Show, 273. 
Sandy Loam, improvement of, 
273. 
Swine—Diseases of, 274. 
Sour Soils, 279. 
Sowing Machine, 26S. 
Sheep—Mr.Sanford’s Buck, 290 
—Mr. Avery’s, 280—A Chal¬ 
lenge, 282—Mr. Grove’s, 270— 
Letting Rams, 268. 
Scientific Exchanges for Farm¬ 
ers, 288. 
Tea K 'Ules, to Prevent Coat¬ 
ing with Lime, 266. 
Urine, Value of, 270. 
Wool—Samples of, 265—Sales 
of, 270, 280—Yolk of, 285. 
Wheat—Culture of, 275—to 
Prevent Smut in, 272—Best 
Time for Cutting, 2S2. 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
Prairie Farm House, 272. 
Mr. Sanford’s Buck, 280. 
Plan of Dwelling-House, 282. 
Horse Barn, 282. 
Label for Fruit Trees, 295. 
A FARM FOR SALE. 
A VALUABLE FARM of 198 acres, situated in the town of Seneca 
an 1 county of Ontario, State of New-York, in view of Seneca 
Lake and the flourishing village of Geneva, about two miles distant 
from both, from whence are daily communications by railroad and 
canal with Albany. The neighborhood is of the first respectability, the 
farm being principally surrounded by the esta'e of the late Gideon 
Lee, Esq., and the estates of the Messrs. Nicholas, the location is sur¬ 
passed by none in western New-York. The land is of the best quali¬ 
ty, adapted to grain and grass; not an acre but can be put under the 
plow; about 160 acres are perfectly clear and ready for the plow with¬ 
out a moment’s detention; the balance is in wood, a growth of superi¬ 
or maple, beech, hickory, ash, &c.; the improvements are a good si¬ 
zed two story frame house, with kitchen adjoining; three barns, each 
forty by thirty feet, sheds, &c.; a well of the best pure water at the 
door. There is an extensive orchard of fine fruit, and a cider-mill and 
press. Also, on the north-west comer of the farm is a tenant house, 
barn, and an orchard of good fruit. If the above property is not dispo¬ 
sed of at private sale before, it will be sold at public auction at the 
Franklin House in the village of Geneva, on the 25th of September 
next, at 10 o’clock, A. M., by order of the Court of Chancery, to close 
a mortgage. For further information apply to W. Cox on the premi¬ 
ses, jr if by letter, post paid, directed to him Geneva, Ontario county, 
N. Y. W. COX. 
Geneva, Avgust 19, 1844.—It* 
STRAWBERRIES, &c. 
W M. R. PRINCE & Co., Flushing, offer for sale, all the forty-eight 
varieties described and priced very low, in their Ca’alogue of 
2843-4,33d edition, among which are Swainstone. Garestone, British 
Queen, Victoria, Black Roseberry, Ilovey s Seedling, Prince Albert, 
Ross Phoenix, Bishop’s Orange Myall’s Pine & Eliza, Melon, Keen’s 
Seedling, Elton, Southborough, Downton, Warren’s Seedling, Black 
and Prolific and Green Mautbois, Old Scarlet, Large Early Scarlet, 
Red and White Wood, and Red and White running and Bush Alpine, 
6cc. Also, these additional new varieties, Crimson Cone, Bishop’s 
Wick, Coul, late Scarlet, Turner’s Pine, at $2 per dozen. 
Orders not less than $5, enclosing cash, will meet prompt attention. 
500 Fastolf Raspberries, very large fruit, and very strong growth, and 
all other choice varieties. From now till November, the strawberries 
can be planted. 
Prince's Lin. Garden and Nurseries, Flushing , Aug. 9, 1844—2t. 
IMPROVED STOCK. 
T HE subscriber has now on hand and will sell, at fair and reasona- 
able rates, several Durham cattle, consisting of cows, heifers and 
calves; also two bulls, a cross of the Durham and Ayrshire stock. 
SOUTH DOWN SHEEP.—Two yearling bucks, several buck 
lambs and 16 ewes from 3 to 4 years old. 
All letters, (post paid,) will be punctually attended to. Address 
C. N. BEMENT, 
September 1,1844. American Hotel , Albany. 
AYRSHIRE BULL FOR SALE. 
A THOROUGH BRED AYRESHIRE BULL will be sold by 
AY the subscriber, at the coming State Fair. The animal is in 
excellent condition, rising six years old, handsome color, per¬ 
fect and gentle. The dam was selected in Scotland from the 
very best Ayrshire stock. 
Any farmer or breeder who is desirous of securing a very su¬ 
perior animal of this unrivalled breed, would do„well to look 
at this animal before purchasing another, as he has been pro¬ 
nounced by competent judges, to be one of the very best in the 
country. CHARLES STEEL. 
Montreal, Canada E. : August 20, 1844—It.* 
LINNHSAN BOTANIC GARDEN AND NURSERY, 
late prince’s. 
Flushing, L. I., near New-York. 
T HE NEW DESCRIPTIVE and UNRIVALLED CATALOGUE, 
not only of Fruit, but also of Ornamental Trees, Shrues and 
Plants, cultivated and for sale, at reduced prices, at this ancient and 
celebrated Nursery, ( the identical premises known as Prince’s, 
and by the above title jur nearly fif ly years.) 
D3= WITH DIRECTIONS FOR THEIR CULTURE, 
may be had gratis on application by mail, post paid, to the New Pro¬ 
prietors, who will endeavor to merit the confidence and patronage of 
the public, by integrity and liberality in dealing, and moderation in 
charges. WINTER & Co., Proprietors 
Flushing, August 3], 1844—2t. * 
MOUNT HOPE GARDEN AND NURSERIES, 
ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
T HE proprietors of this establishment, respectfully announce to the 
public, that their present stock of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, 
Shrubs, Plants, &c. which they offer for sale the coming fall, is very 
large and fine. The collection of the various fruits, for the garden and 
orchard, comprises the most popular and esleemed varieties known 
in Europe or America. The trees are handsome, thrifty and of the 
most suitable size and age for transplanting, and being propagated by 
the proprietors themselves with the most scrupulous care, either from 
bearing trees in their own grounds, or from others of undoubted gen¬ 
uineness, and being in every other respect, until they are sent from 
the nursery, under their immediate personal supervision, they can be 
confidently recommended to the most exact and scrutinizing cultiva- 
lors. 
, The collection of fruits includes 1,000 Pear trees of the best varie 
ties, selected in one of the best fruit nursery’s in France, last spring, 
by one of the proprietors. They are grown on Quince stocks for 
dwarf pyramids, &c. and are now in a bearing state. 
Also, 3,000 trees of the valuable native Apple, the “ Northern Spy,” 
one of the best keeping varieties cultivated. 
The stock of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, &c. .is very large, 
and will be furnished at very moderate prices; where quantities are 
wanted for ornamenting public grounds, a liberal discount will be 
made. The collection of Roses includes 1,000 standards, 4 to 6 feel 
high, of the'finest varieties of Province, Moss, Chinese and Noisette 
Monthly, Tea scented, &c. A large assortment of Dutch bulbous 
roots will be received from Holland in September, and furnished to 
amateurs, gardeners and agents on very liberal terms. 
It is expected that all orders coming from persons unknown to the 
proprietors, will be accompanied by a remittance, or that some re 
sponsible reference will be given Priced < atalogues wi.l be furnish¬ 
ed gratis to all who apply postpaid. Address 
Rochester , N. Y. Sept. 1844-2t. ELLWANGER & BARRY. 
P. S. 50,000 seedling apple stocks 2 years old, will be sold at $6 to 
#10 per 1,100, if application be made immediately. E. & B. 
SUPERIOR FARMS FOR SALE. 
T WO superior productive farms in Rensselaer county, 2 miles from 
Hoosie Falls. The farms are about one hundred acres each, and 
so situated as to be conveniently worked as two or one farm : each 
having the necessary buildings, and being judiciously divided into pas ¬ 
ture and tilled land, all recently fenced with entire new materials in 
the most durable manner. The land is all of the first quality, and its 
present state of cultivation would bear a good comparison with any 
land in the county. These Farms will be sold together or separate, 
on terms most accommodating as to price and credit. Apply to 
Lansingbnrgh, July 16,1844. ALEXANDER WALSH. 
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 
he sold together or in parcels, to suit purchasers. Each farm 
is properly divided into pasture, tilled and wood land, and is in 
the 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 
peiior 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 Patter* 
Farm. For terms, &c., apply to J. OAKLEY, 
Oct. 1.—tf. No. 75 Nassau street, New-York 
