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as a manual than an elaborate treatise ; but will be 
found t|> contain many useful suggestions. 
British and Foreign Mepico-Chirurgical Re¬ 
view, or Quarterly Journal of Practical Medicine and 
Surgery^—We have received the re-publication of this 
work for January, 1849. Like all the previous num¬ 
bers, it contains a large amount of matter of great va¬ 
lue to the faculty, and interesting to others. Published 
by R. & G. S, Wood, New-York, at three dollars per 
year. 
The Wisconsin Farmer and Northwestern Cul¬ 
tivator, is the title of a monthly periodical published 
at Racine, Wisconsin, by Mark Miller. We have re¬ 
ceived three numbers of the work, which have been 
filled with useful matter. Each number contains twen¬ 
ty-four pages octavo, and the terms are fifty cents a 
year. 
The Water-Cure Journal, and Herald of Re¬ 
form; devoted to the Philosophy and Practice of the 
Hydropathic System of Curing and Preventing Disease; 
embracing the true Principles of Health and Longevity. 
Joel Shew, M. D., Editor. The object of this publi¬ 
cation is indicated by its title. It is published monthly 
by Fowlers h Wells, New-York, at one dollar a year 
in advance. Each number contains thirty pages octavo. 
From the specimens we have seen, we should judge it 
to be ably conducted. 
^Insurers to Corrcsponirmts. 
Corn-fodder for Soiling Cows. —J. C. J., New¬ 
castle, Del. The article on the soiling of milch cows, 
as practiced by Cheever Newhall, Esq., of Boston, 
was published in The Cultivator for 1845, pages 22, 
23. We are not aware that he has made any change 
in his plan, but presume he would be willing to answer 
any questions in regard to the business. 
Curing Corn-fodder. —We can hardly say what is 
the best mode of curing this article, where it is grown 
purposely for fodder. Without very favorable weather, 
it is difficult to dry it so that it will neither heat nor 
sour. Some put it in small bundles, bound near the top, 
after it has dried for several days, and then put the 
bundles in small shocks, till so thoroughly dried {hat 
the fodder will answer to put in the barn or stack. The 
objection to this is, that the stalks are apt to cripple 
down while in the shock, and if the weather is damp, they 
are liable to rot. Another course is, to dry the stalks 
for a day or two, and then put them into heaps, and let 
them heat,—taking care to open the heaps before the 
heat has reached so high a degree as to injure the qua¬ 
lity of the fodder. After the fodder has received a 
sweating of this kind, it dries readily on being exposed 
to the air, and is not liable to heat again on being 
stacked. 
Draining Tiles. —We have never heard any objec¬ 
tion to draining tiles, u where the water comes in at 
different points along the drains.” We presume the 
water will “ find its way in;” but those who have had 
long experience in the use of tiles can answer, and we 
should be glad to hear from them. 
Rye Grass. —We have but little acquaintance with 
this grass as a hay crop. It has not been much grown 
in this country. The writer has tried it a little as pas¬ 
turage, for which it seemed to do well. It starts early 
in the spring, and keeps green late in the fall. In 
England it is accounted one of the best grasses for hay. 
It is too early to mix with timothy and red-top, as the 
stalk would be dead before the others would be in blos¬ 
som. There are several kinds of rye-grass. The pe¬ 
rennial kind, (Lolium perenne) is considered good; but 
a sub-variety of this, called Pacey’s rye-grass, is gene¬ 
rally preferred. About half a bushel of good seed is 
the quantity usually sown to the acre. 
Name of a Plant. —S. J., Weybridge, Vermont. 
We do not recognise the plant you wish to know tire 
name of, by your description. If you will send us a 
specimen of it while in flower, we can probably ascer¬ 
tain its name; or you can probably learn it from som© 
botanist in your vicinity. 
Dorking Fowls.-— N. B. P., Plymouth, Tt. We 
do not know of any Dorkings for sale in this vicinity. 
Corn-planter.— S. B. H., Providence, R. I. Eme¬ 
ry’s corn planter can be regulated to drop seeds at any 
distance, from four inches to six feet. The space be¬ 
tween the rows may, of course, be whatever is desired. 
One man and a boy with a horse, will plant with this 
machine, from ten to twelve acres of corn in a day. 
This will give you an idea of the “ economy.” 
Rich’s Straw Cutter. —We cannot say where this 
machine is for sale at the present time. It is less rapid 
in its execution than the cylindrical cutters, and we are 
not aware that it has any advantage over them. 
Disease in Cows’ Tongues. —W. R. M., Newport, 
Herkimer county,- N. Y. Some authors speak of in¬ 
flammation of the tongue, with the formation of vesi¬ 
cles or bladders, as a symptom of black-1eg; but w© 
have no account of worms in the tongue. What ap¬ 
peared to be worms in the case to which you allude, 
were probably, as you conjecture, inflamed pappiliae. 
We should prefer giving the animal some cathartic me¬ 
dicine, and bleeding it a little, to “ shaving” the 
tongue. 
Hay Press. —M. W. M. Cornwall, C. W. We 
have taken measures to have a cut and description of 
one of the best presses, for The Cultivator . 
Black Alders.— J. M. C., Carlisle, N. Y. Cutting 
alders in August, for two or three seasons will general¬ 
ly kill them. 
Muck. —The muck from alder swamps would im¬ 
prove the fertility of a gravelly soil. 
Lead Pipe. —G. A. H., Potsdam, N. Y. The cost 
per foot would vary, according to the size of the bore. 
Half-inch would cost four cents per foot—three-fourths 
inch six cents per foot. It may be had at the Albany 
Agricultural Warehouse. 
^Icjtiatltural Scrietks. 
Ohio State Society. —Fair to beheld at Cincinnati 
September 5th, 6th and 7th, under the direction of lb© 
Ohio State Board of Agriculture. We understand that 
premiums are open to competition to citizens of other 
states. A splendid display will undoubtedly be mad® 
of all kinds of live stock, and all products of agriculture. 
Rensselaer County, N. Y.—Fair at Troy, on the 
25th, 26th and 27th days of September. This is one 
of our most able and influential county societies. The 
exhibitions are always good, and the officers are making 
unusual exertions the present season. 
Essex County, N. Y.—Fair to be held at ICeeseville 
on the 18th and 19th. Sept. A handsome list of pre¬ 
miums is offered, and we presume a good exhibition will 
be made. 
Onondaga County, N. Y.—Fair at Syracuse, oa 
the 3d, 4th and 5th of October next. We have receiv¬ 
ed a list of the premiums, regulations, &c., which are 
liberal and judicious. 
Windsor County, Vt. —Fair at Windsor, on the 4th 
and 5th of October next. The premium list is on a li¬ 
beral scale, and we presume will call out an extensive 
competition. 
Litchfield County, Ct. —Show and Fair at Litch¬ 
field, September 26. The shows of this society are al¬ 
ways interesting, and from the list of premiums, w© 
presume there will be a good display the present season. 
