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THE CULT! ATOR 
Aug, 
iMts for t[ir Mmfy. 
Communications, have been received since our last, 
from Agricola, Newton Reed, Viator, T. J. R. Kee¬ 
nan, S. of N. R., J. H. Salisbury, A. S. Casseman, 
Wra, J. Pettee, Ambrose Stevens, A Farmer, Cyrus 
Bryant, L. D., R. H. Phelps, J. I). Patterson. 
Books, Pamphlets, &.C., have been received since 
our last as follows:—“ Service-Pipes for Water,” an 
investigation made at the suggestion of the Board of 
Consulting Physicians of Boston, by E. N. Horsford; 
from the author. . ‘Illustrated Phrenological Alma¬ 
nac,” by L. N. Fowler; from the publishers, Fowler 
& Wells, New-York. .‘‘..Diseases of Winter”—Con¬ 
sumption, Coughs, Asthma, See., their remedial and 
avertive treatment, by R. J. Cui.verwell, M. D.j 
from the publisher, J. S. Redfield, New-York. 
H. R. R. The apples mentioned by you, never ar¬ 
rived. 
Seedling Cherry. —A cherry, raised from seed by 
Dr. H. Wendell, of this city, lias received the name 
of *‘ Wendell’s Mottled Bigarreau.” From some spe¬ 
cimens which we have received, we think it is a valua¬ 
ble variety. It is nearly as large as the Black Tar¬ 
tarian, and of a rich and excellent flavor. 
Samples of Wool. —Mr. J.D. Patterson, of West- 
field, Chautauque county, N. Y., has sent us handsome 
samples of wool from a yearling ram and ewe, imported, 
from France by Mr. Taintor, of Hartford, Ct., in July j 
1848. The weight of the fleeces is given as follows] 
ram 14 lbs. 8 oz.; ewe 10 lbs. 10 oz. The latter raise I 
a lamb. Mr. P. says, •* their wool was first well rui 
bed with soap, and they were then thoroughly washed 
in a clear stream of running water, and sheared as 
as they were dry.” 
Albany and Rensselaer Horticultural Soci 
ty. —We had no opportunity of noticing the exhibitio 
of this society, held on the 20th of June and the 3d 
July, as our June number had previously gone to pres 
The display on both occasions was highly creditabl 
At the first exhibitions the show of strawberries wa 
very fine, and that of cherries equally so at the second 
The premium for the best variety of strawberries was 
awarded to B. B. Hirtland, of Greenbush, for Burr's 
New Pine ; for the best variety of cherry, (July 3d.> 
to E. E. Platt, of Albany, for Black Tartarian. 
The exhibition of the 25th of July, in respect to 
gooseberries and currants, was superior to any ever 
held by the society. It was rather late in the season 
for raspberries and cherries, and the display of flowers, 
of out-door culture, was much lessened on account of 
the severe drouth. James Wilson, of Albany, pre¬ 
sented forty-one varieties of gooseberries, receiving the 
premium for the greatest collection; and Henry Vail, 
of Troy, presented seventeen varieties, receiving the 
premium for the best collection and finest specimens. 
The premium for the best raspberry was awarded to H. 
Vail, for the Falstolf ; for the best currant, to Jas. 
Wilson, for Knight's Sweet; for the best cherry, to 
Dr. H. Wendell, for Wendell's Mottled Bigarreau. 
Fine specimens of corn for boiling were offered by Mr. 
Douw and Mr. Kirtland, of Greenbush; and fine spe¬ 
cimens of tomatoes, egg-plants, potatoes, cabbages, &c., 
by Messrs. Prentice, McIntosh, and others. Flow¬ 
ers were offered by Messrs. Rathbone, Douw, Wil¬ 
son, Newcomb, Wendell, and others. 
The Horse 11 Tornado.”— When returning from our 
late excursion to Vermont, we called at Mr. E. Long’s, 
Cambridge, N. Y. Mr. L. is extensively known as a 
breeder of blood horses, having been engaged in the 
business thirty years, and been the owner of several cel¬ 
ebrated horses. He now owns “ Tornado,” a horse of 
much distinction on account of his blood and perform* 
ances on the turf. He was by the famous American 
Eclipse, out of the noted mare Polly Hopkins. Torna¬ 
do is now eleven years old. He was put on the course 
at an early age, and won several races with horses of 
repute; but was withdrawn in consequence of an injury 
received in one of his pasterns, while running. He 
will be recollected by some, as having received the first 
premium on blood horses at the N. Y. State Fair, at 
Saratoga. He is a horse of attractive appearance— 
has a fine head and eye, a beautiful glossy coat and 
clean limbs. It is thought he will make a good cross 
with the stock of the neighborhood. We saw none of 
his progeny, except a sprightlylyearling colt, and a very 
pretty and active filly, two months old, from a thorough 
bred mare belonging to Mr. Thomas Fowler, of White 
Creek. Mr. Long showed us a black mare, three- 
fourths blood, as he informed us—a very handsome an¬ 
imal, and a fine traveller. 
Stock for Sale. —Persons wishing to obtain fine 
stock, are referred to the advertisements, in this num¬ 
ber, of Messrs. Bingham, Tilden, and Fairbanks. 
It will be seen that the gentleman first named, propose 
to offer cattle and sheep for sale at the State Fair at 
Syracuse. This occasion will undoubtedly afford an 
excellent opportunity for the purchase of good stock of 
all kinds. 
I Protection for Roses and tender Plants,— 
'During a late call at the residence of J. S. Pettibone, 
Esq., Manchester, Vt., we were informed of a mode of 
protecting roses and tender plants from injury by frost, 
'which we think valuable. Before winter sets in, small 
spruce trees, about four feet high, (which are readily 
obtained in many situations,) are, after they have been 
sharpened and the lower limbs taken off, set as stakes 
for the support of the shrubs. The shrubs are fastened 
round the stakes, and small hemlock, or cedar boughs, 
are placed round in a conical form, in sufficient quan¬ 
tity, (and but a thin layer is required, as they pack 
closely and exclude the air), to afford the desired pro¬ 
tection. They remain in this situation till warm wea¬ 
ther returns, when the boughs and stakes are removed. 
The spruces keep green all winter, and impart, during 
hat dreary season, an enlivening aspect to the par- 
erre. 
Cotton Cloth Caps for Haycocks. —These have 
been tried in the eastern States with great success. 
They are two yards square, made by sewing two pieces 
of yard-wide sheeting together, with a stout hem at 
the ends, about two inches of the corners sewed back, 
to which strong cord loops are attached. Through 
each of these loops a sharp stick, a foot and a half long, 
is thrust into the hay, which secures it to its place. 
The cost is 30 cents each; that is, four yards, at 7 
cents per yard, and two cents for twine and thread. 
If made during the long winter evenings, the cost c.f 
making need not be counted. The rain cannot wet the 
hay while these caps are on; and damaged hay, and 
tedious drying after showers, are done away. Now is 
the time to use them. 
The Wheat Crop.— Accounts from the south, are 
generally favorable for the wheat crop. In the central 
and southern portions of Ohio, it is injured by rust, 
which struck in the latter part of June, and also by 
the wheat midge. F om northern Ohio, we have heard 
no complaint. In Michigan, we learn from Mr. Mal¬ 
lary, of Macomb county, that the crop is promis¬ 
ing He says the crop was sowed late for fear of the 
insect, [Hessian fly ?] and no injury from that source 
had been experienced. From Illinois and Wisconsin, 
we hear favorable reports. In our own State, we be¬ 
lieve the crop is as good as usual, though injured by 
the midge to some extent in the Western part of the 
State. 
