64 
THE CULTIVATOR. 
Jan. 
Contents of this Number. 
Pictorial Cultivator, .pages, 1 to 32 
Letter from Prof. J. P. Norton, Yale College,. 33 
Fall and Winter Plowing, by W. C. W.,. 34 
Intellectual Improvement of the Farmer, by H. C. W... 3o 
Agricultural Education, by John Delafield,.. 36 
Doings of the Smithsonian Institution, by F. Holbrook, .. 37 
Notes on Farming in Massachusetts..... 40 
Common Schools, by John Tufts,. 42 
Horticultural Implements and Fixtures,. 43 
Autumnal Flowers, by David Thomas,.... 44 
Lists of Fruits Selected by the Am. Pomological Congress,.... 45 
Scraps about Trees, by J. H. W.—Osage Orange Seed—The) 4( > 
CurcuUo,.i. ) 
Freezing out the Curculio—Wire Fences—Hardiness of the) 
Buckthorn—The Curculio, by R. H. Drake—T he Everbear- I 47 
ing Raspberry, by N. Long worth—L arge Apple Tree— j 
The Cheviot Breed of Sheep, with Portraits,. 48 
Protection of Sheep from Storms,. 49 
Subsoil Plowing, by P.—Mayweed and Corn Chamomile, by S. 
B. Buckley,. 50 
Prize Show of Saxon Sheep—Culture of the Castor Oil Bean,) ri 
by S. Spencer,. j 
Gathering Clover Seed, by C. W. Cathcart—C ulture of Tur-) 52 
neps, .. j 
Importation of Cattie—Bates Stock, by S. P. Chapman,. 53 
Hamilton College, by Alumnus—T he Boston Poultry Show, .. 54 
Plan of a Suburban Cottage, by A. J. Downing,. 55 
Farming vs. Manufacturing, by A Farmer—F owls in Yards, by) -g 
J. R. S.,.i..... J 
Good and Bad Management—American Pork in England, ..... 57 
Indian Corn in Tennessee—Reclaiming Sandy Land-—Breeding ) gg 
Horses,—Extracts from Agricultural Addresses,. j 
New-York State Agricultural Society,... 59 
Notes for the Month,...... 60 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
Figs. 1 to 125 —The Pictorial Cultivator, ....pages 1 to 32 
Figs. 126 to 137—Horticultural Implements and Fixtures,,... 43, 44 
Fig. 133—Portraits of two Cheviot Rams.. 48 
Fig. 139—Stell for Sheltering Sheep,.... 49 
Figs. 140 to 142—Design for a Suburban Cottage,.. 55 
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Wool Grotver. 
We predict for it a very rapid sale ; it should be in the hands of 
every fruit grower, and especially every nurseryman. It is a very 
cheap book for its price .—Ohio Cultivator. 
It is a most valuable work to all engaged in the culture oi fruit 
trees.— TJtica Herald. 
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Among all the writers on fruits, we do not know of one who is 
Mr. Thomas’ superior, if his equal, in condensing important matter, 
lie gets right at the pith of the thing—he gives you that which you 
wish to know at once.— Prairie Farmer. 
.Tan. 1,1850.—3t. 
The American Poultry Yard, 
B EING a History and Description of Various Kinds of Domestic 
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Illustrated by numerous original engravings. Forming the most 
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Published by C. M. SAXTON, 121 Fulton st., New-York, 
And for sale at this Office. 
Also, Allen’s American Farm Book, $1. 
Allen’3 Domestic Animals. 75 cents. 
Miner’s Am. Bee Keeper’s Manual, $1. 
Gunn’s Domestic Medicine (117th thousand,) $3. 
J an. 1,1859.—2t. __ - . _ 
Morgan Colt. 
T HAVE a Stallion Colt, two years old the first of June last,—he 
was.sired by the Morgan horse Gen’l. Gifford, lately sold by Geo. 
A. Mason, of Jordan, N. Y., and will closely resemble his sire for 
size, color., form and action. His dam is a low, close-built bay mare. 
33 years old, and still living about 6 miles from me. She was sired 
by the Original Morgan Horse. 
I should sell.the said colt for the low price of $150, if taken be¬ 
tween this and the first of February next. C. BLODGETT. 
Chelsea, Vt., .Tail. 1,' 1850.—It * 
Choice Fowls for Sale. 
^SEVERAL pair of very fine, clean-legged Bantams, from stock 
^ imported a few years since from Java. ‘They are about the size 
of an ordinary pigeon, and of the most perfect form. Their plu¬ 
mage varies in different specimens, from clear white to black; some 
of the cocks being red with black breast, and others handsomely 
spangled. 
Also, several pair of large fowls, derived from a cross of the Dor¬ 
king. They are short-legged and full-breasted; grow quickly to a 
large size, and give excellent flesh. At six months old, some of the 
stock have weighed five pounds each, dressed. E. E. PLATT. 
Albany, Jan. 1, 1850. 
Ayrshire Stock for Sale. 
fYNE thorough bred Bull 3 years old. 
^ One do. do. Cow 8 years old, with Calf. 
One do. -do. Heifer 2 do. do. 
Several half blood yearling Heifers. 
This stock is of the best Ayrshire blood in the country. 
Inquire of, or address, ROBBINS BATTELL, 
December 1, 1S49—2t. Norfolk, Conn. 
To Seedsmen and Dealers. 
TRIE subscribers are prepared to import, on very favorable terms, 
-*• from the most distinguished and reliable seed establishments in 
London, or on the continent of Europe, seeds in quantities, and of a. 
quality on which the utmost dependance may he placed. The seeds 
will be forwarded in the original packages, and original invoices 
furnished. Persons wishing to import may thus avail themselves of 
the experience of the subscribers, bv the payment of a small com¬ 
mission. JAS. i\I. THORBURN A CO., 
15 John-street, New-York. 
Red Top, Orchard, Ray and other grasses, White Dutch 
Ciover, Lucerne, Ac. Ac., low by the quantity. 
December 1, 1849—2t. 
New-York Agricultural Warehouse and Seed 
Store. 
THE Implements embrace upwards of ONE HUNDRED different 
Scythes, Rakes, Wagons, Wheels, Carts, "Wheelbarrows, Pumps, 
Rice Threshers and Hullers, Road Scrapers, Axes, Chains, Ac. Ac. 
Those implements are mostly made up from new and highly-im¬ 
proved patterns, and are warranted to be of the best materials, and 
put together in the strongest manner, and of a superior finish. 
Horticultural Tools —A complete assortment. 
Castings, Skeleton Plows , Harrow Teeth, and Iron Work of all 
kinds done to order in the cheapest and best manner. 
Steam Engines, Sugar Boilers, Sugar Mills, Saw Mills, Kettles, 
Cauldrons, Ac., for Plantations. 
Wire Cloth and Sieves —Different kinds and sizes, kept constantly 
on hand. 
Seeds for the Field and Garden —Such as Improved Winter and 
Spring Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats, Corn, Beans, Peas, Turnip, Cab¬ 
bage, Beet, Carrot, Parsnip, Clover, and Grass Seeds, improved va¬ 
rieties of Potatoes, Ac. Ac. These are warranted fresh and supe¬ 
rior of their kind. 
Fertilizers —Peruvian and African Guano, Lime, Plaster of Paris, 
Bone Dust, Ac. Ac. 
Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs —Orders taken for these, 
and executed from a choice of the best Nurseries, Gardens, and 
Conservatories in the United States. 
Horses , Cattle , Sheep and Swine —Orders received for stock of all 
kinds, to be executed to the best advantage, and shipped in the most 
careful manner. 
Agricultural Books —A general and varied assortment of these for 
sale. 
Produce on Consignment —All kinds of Agricultural Produce will 
be received for sale on consignment. 
A Catalogue of the above Implements, Seeds, Ac., of 100 pages, 
handsomely illustrated with plates, wiil be forwarded, by mail, when 
requested, post-paid. A. B. ALLPIN A CO, 
189 & 191 Water-street, New-York. 
December 1, 1849—2t. 
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