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THE CULTIVATOR. 
April, 
Contents of this Number. 
Remarks on the Ag. Value of the Blue Limestone of Ken-) 
tuckv, by Prof. R. Peter, .j 
System, Order and Economy in the use of Farming Imple-1 
meats, by Agricola, ... j 
Influence of Agricultural Periodicals, by H. C. W., . 
Profits of Sheep Husbandry, by J. S. Pettibone,. 
Varieties of the Domestic Fowl,. 
Value of Bones as a Fertilizer, by Pennepack,. 
Stretches and Scours in Sheep, by G. H. Dadd, M. D.,. 
Diseases of Cattle—Seasonable Hints for the horticulturist, 
Pruning and Transplanting—The Peach Crop—Large and ) 
Small Fruit,. J 
Pruning Apples, &c., by N. P. A.—Raising Peach Trees, 1 
by J. Hildreth, .j 
Pruning Young Pear Trees, by W. Doolittle—T o Prevent I 
the Ravages of the Cut-worm, by W. N. White—D es- I 
truction of Fruit Buds by Frost, by R. H. Drake,—S eed- j 
lings vs. Suckers, by C. Hamilton,.J 
The Middle-Horned Breeds of Cattle,. 
Weekly Agricultural Meetings at Boston,. 
The Manufacture of Maple Sugar, byj. Tufts—N ational) 
Meteorological Observations, by Wm. Bacon, .j 
Manger Feeding, by J. M’Kinstry—D igging Gold at Home,) 
by D. M.—Transplanting Forest Trees,..... J 
Good Crops in Indiana, by J. J. Craig—B reaking Rocks by 1 
Fire, by D. Johnson, .j 
G-f'od Hogs, by S. B. T. Caldwell—R egister of the Wea-) 
ther—Seasonable Hints, . j 
improvement in the Rake, by J. Smith—S ausage Stuffier, 
by A Subscriber—B enefits of Wool Depots, by Hon. D. 
S. Curtis,.. .... 
.York for the Spring Season, by Farmer. .. 
Notices of Publications—Answers to Inquiries,. 
lotes for the Month,...... 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
,1—Bolton Grey Fowls,... 113 I 43—Improved Rake,. 127 
12—Silver Bantam Fowls, • 114 | 44—Sausage Stuffier,. 127 
J5—Devon Bull,. 120 147—Improved Pump,. 133 
121 48—Machine to Saw Wood 133 
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NOW IN THE PRESS) 
TO BE PUBLISHED BEFORE THE CLOSE OF THE MONTH, 
THE AMERICAN FRUIT CUIiTURIST, 
BY J. J. THOMAS. 
Greatly enlarged and improved edition of the Fruit Culturist, 
*• containing more than triple the matter of the former editions, 
wing been wholly re-written, so as to embrace essentially 
ALL THE VALUABLE INFORMATION 
'Inown at the present time, relative to 
FRUITS AND FRUIT CULTURE. 
It will contain more than 
TWO HUNDRED ACCURATE ENGRAVINGS, 
And will include condensed and full descriptions of all fruits of 
merit or celebrity cultivated or known in the country. 
To prevent confusion in a numerous list of varieties, careful at¬ 
tention has for years been given to effect the clear and systematic 
arrangement adopted in this work ; and further to enable the rea¬ 
der to know at a glance, the various grades of excellence, the 
quality is designated by the size of the type used for the name. 
The numerous figures of fruits are 
EXACT IMPRESSIONS 
Of average specimens. The descriptions have been prepared in 
nearly every case, from the fruits themselves ; and to distinguish 
fixed from accidental characters, careful comparison has been ex¬ 
tensively made with specimens from several different states, and 
with the descriptions in the best American works on Fruits. 
To determine the qualities as adapted to different regions, assis¬ 
tance has been largely furnished by a number of the most eminent 
pomologists of the Union. 
The whole will form a handsome duodecimo volume, at the low 
price of One Dollar. April 1, 1849. 
Field and Garden Seeds. 
A FULL and complete assortment of Field and Garden Seeds, 
warranted fresh and true of their kind. 
A. B. ALLEN & CO., 
April 1.—It. 189 & 191 Water street, New York. 
Genuine Eagle Flows. 
A S many spurious Plows from this city and elsewhere, are sold 
under the name of “Eagle,” Farmers and Dealers are cau¬ 
tioned if they wish to obtain the genuine Eagle Plow, that they 
will always find “ Ruggles, Nourse and Mason, Boston and Wor¬ 
cester,” and “ A. B Allen & Co., New York,” branded on the 
beam. 
The subscribers being sole agents in New York for the above 
Plows, offer them for sale a* ‘.he manufacturer’s prices. Also, 
those of Minor, Horton & Co., and many others of the best and 
most approved kinds, making the largest and finest assortment to 
be found in the United States. 
Other Agricultural and Horticultural Implements of all kinds 
for sale. A. B. ALLEN & CO., 
April 1.—It. 189 & 191 Water street, New-York. 
Five Hundred Tons of Peruvian Guano, 
L RESH from the Chinche Islands, for sale in lots to suit purcha- 
L sers. ' Farmers will do well to be on their guard, of whom 
they purchase guano, as much is sold under the name of Peruvian 
which is spurious, and almost entirely worthless. To avoid impo¬ 
sition, each bag containing genuine Peruvian Guano, will have 
the brand of A. B. Allen & Co., Agricultural Warehouse, 191 
Water Street, New-York. 
Also Bone dust of superior quality, at 40, 50 and 55 cents per 
bushel. Poudrette, Plaster of Paris, Lime, and Patagonian Gua¬ 
no. A. B. ALLEN & CO., 
April 1.—It.189 & 191 Water street, New York. 
Albany Agricultural \V are house, 
Removed to 369 Broadway. 
r THE ALBANY AGRICULTURAL 
. WAREHOUSE having been burnt 
’in October last, and with it nearly the 
whole stock of Implements and Seeds, 
the subscriber has removed to the new 
and spacious store, No. 369 and 371 
Broadway, where he is now prepared to supply all orders for Im¬ 
proved 
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, §C., 
Of which he has an entire new supply ; and with increased faci¬ 
lities, and a better location for business, he solicits a continuance 
of the liberal patronage thus far extended to the establishment. 
No. 369 Broadway, Albany. H. L. EMERY. 
Catalogues gratis on application by mail, &c. 
Osage Orange Seed, 
UNWARRANTED good, and sure to grow if managed according 
to the directions furnished to purchasers, for sale. Price 
$25 per bushel, $7 per peck, or $lper quart; Payment to accom¬ 
pany the orders. Packages can be sent by express during winter, 
via Cleveland, Buffalo, &c., or via. Wheeling, Baltimore, &c., or 
via Cincinnati, to all places on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. 
M. B. BATEHAM. 
Ohio Cultivator Office, Columbus O., April 1.—2t. 
Early Potatoes, Polish Oats, 
QPRING Wheat, Rye, Barley, Seed Corn, various kinds, for 
O sale at the Albany Agricultural Warehouse. 
H. L. EMERY. 
Fruit and Forest Trees. 
QHRUBBERY, Buckthorn and Osage Orange Ptants, of one and 
^ two years’ growth, Strawberry Plants, Grape vines, &c.. &o., 
for sale at the nursery, corner Delaware turnpike and Morton St., 
Albany. 
Orders lef‘ on the premises, or at H. L EMERY’S Agricultural 
Warehouse, No. 369 and 371 Broadway, Albany, will meet with 
prompt attention. 
Albany, April 1, 1849—2t. 
WendelPs Mottled Rigarreau Cherry. 
Described, page 199, Am. Journal of Agriculture and Science. 
WFHE subscribers offer for sale this spring, trees of the above 
new and choice variety of Cherry so much sought after by the 
admirers of this choice fruit. Price $1. 
Also, their usual supply of 
FRUIT TREES 
viz : Apples, Plums, Pears, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Quinces, 
extra size. European Mountain Ash, and other Ornamental 
trees. 
A liberal discount made to those who purchase in large quanti¬ 
ties. WILSON, THORBURN & TELLER, 
April 1.—2t.. Nurserymen, Albany. 
wpHE 
J- tli e 
Fruit Trees for Sale. 
subscriber has for sale this spring, a large and fine lot of 
the 
GOLDEN APRICOT TREES, 
Which he will sell as low as the same kind can be bought else¬ 
where. Also, a large and general assortment of Fruit Trees, 
Grape Vines, and Quince Bushes • among which are several thou¬ 
sand of the Frost Gage Plum trees. 
Trees taken up and packed in the most careful manner. 
An agent will be sent through the Erie canal at its opening who 
will safely deliver any packages of trees as directed. 
J CHARLES DU BOIS. 
Fishkill Landing, April 1, 1849.—It. 
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