90 
THE CULTIVATOR. 
Feb. 
Contents of this Number. 
Should the Farmer be a Man of Knowledge? by F. Hol¬ 
brook, . . ..... 65 
On the Construction of Live Fences,... 67 
Principles of Manures, by Prof. J. P. Norton,. 
Prof. Johnston’s Address at the Annual Exhibition of the N. 
Y. State Ag. Society at Syracuse,... 71 
Annual Meeting of the N. Y. S. Ag. Society,..... 
Answers to Correspondents—Abolition of Bull Fights in Spain, 
Mr. Van Rensselaer’s Devon Bull “ Major”—Crops of 1849,) g. 
and Drainage, by John Johnston, .j 
Agricultural Economy, by W. L. Eaton—W ater-tight Cel-) 
lars, by A. B-,. J 
Bartlett’s Double Plow—Profits of Fowls,. 83 
Wire Fences, by A. B.—Products of Labor and Capital. 84 
Things in Virginia, by J. Bunch—M ode of Planting Corn, by) 
W. R. Webb—P rofits of the Dairy, by J. Wood & E. > 85 
Fowler,.) 
Fruit Culture—Houghton’s Gooseberry—Rotation of Crops— ) 
by D. T.,... i..... .J 
Dictamnus Fraxinella, by D. T.—Transplanting Trees, by D. ) 
T.—Planting Shade Trees, Ac., by Wayne—F ire Blight, > 67 
by I. Hildreth,.) 
Winter Pears—Preservation of Verbenas,. 88 
The Black Leg in Cattle, by Dr. Dadd, .... 89 
Blind Teeth in Horses, by Wm. Little—C arbon as Food for) qq 
Plants—Business Notices,.j 
Notes for the Month,... 91 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
Fig. 143—The Buckthorn,. 68 
144— Planting Hedges,.... 68 
145— Osage Orange,... 69 
146— Devon Bull 41 Major,”. 80 
147— Houghton’s Gooseberry, .. 86 
Fertilizers. 
T5ERUVIAN and Patagonian Guano, Bonedust, Plaster of Paris, 
Poudrette, and Combined Manure, u new and excellent article. 
A. B. ALLEN & CO., 
Feb. 1, 1850. 189 & 191 Water St., New-York. 
Agricultural Implements. 
npHE largest and most complete assortment to be found in the Uni- 
ted States, of Plows, Harrows, Rollers, Cultivators, Shovels, 
Spades, Hoes, Manure Forks, and Seed Planters. 
A. B. ALLEN & CO., 
Feb. 1, 1850. 189 A 191 Water St., New-York. 
Garden Tools and Pruning implements. 
A GREAT variety of these, of American and Foreign manufac¬ 
ture, constantly on hand. A. B. ALLEN A CO., 
Feb. 1.1850. 189 & 191 Water St., New-York. 
Field and Garden Seeds. 
T^NGLISH, French , Dutch and Belgian Field and Garden Seeds, 
fresh imported and warranted. 
American Field and Garden Seeds of last years’ crop, grown ex¬ 
pressly for our establishment, and warranted true of their kinds. 
A. B. ALLEN A CO., 
Feb. 1, 1850. 169 Sc 191 Water St., New-York. 
Trees ! Trees ! ! Trees ! !! 
■JC’OR SALE, at Mount Ida Nursery, Troy, N. Y., a choice varie- 
tv of Fruit Trees, comprising Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, 
and Cherries, of the most approved kinds—the greater part of them 
worked from bearing trees, and all of them by the subscriber—there¬ 
fore he can recommend them with confidence. He would also say 
to those that have not had the experience, that trees brought from 
the South (if they do live) do not grow as thrifty for a number of 
years, as those raised in a Northern latitude, which many persons 
can prove from experience. He also pays particular attention to the 
transplanting of his trees so as to have them well rooted. 
Also, a good variety of Shade Trees, consisting of Scotch Elm, 
Sycamore, Linden, Horse Chestnut, Mountain Ash, Evergreen 
Privet for Hedges, China and Hardy Roses, Ac., Ac. 
Catalogues and other information can be had of the Nurseryman, 
_ Feb. 1—6ms. _ JOSEPH CALDWELL. 
Kinderhook Nurseries. 
T'HE proprietor begs leave to inform his patrons and the public in 
general, that his stock of 
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, fyc., 
For spring planting, is large and thrifty, and embraces all of the best 
varieties introduced in this country, of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cher¬ 
ries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Grape Vines, Gooseberries, 
Curiants. Strawberries, Sc c. 
Also, Hedge Plants. 
A large lot of Buckthorn Plants, Locust, Privet, Box, See. As¬ 
paragus roots, Rhubarb. 
Orders respectfully solicited, and will receive prompt attention. 
Articles will be carefully packed and shipped to any part of the coun¬ 
try. 
Catalogues furnished gratis to post paid applicants. 
Kinderhook, Feb. 1,1350—2t. H. SNYDER. 
500 
Seeds for Spring Sowing and Planting. 
bushels of superior Black Sea Wheat, pure, having been but 
one year raised in the States. 
150 bushels of Clump wheat, a new article of spring wheat, of 
large berry, and said to be a good yielder, and is much grown in 
Canada. 
150 bushels of Italian Spring Wheat. 
100 bushels of Spring Rye. 
75 bushels of very superior Broom Corn Seed. 
A large supply of choice Clover and Timothy seed, a low prices, 
at wholesale or retail. 
Garden and Field Peas, any quantity. 
A fresh lot of Garden Seeds, wholesale or retail. 
For sale at the Albany Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store, 
No. 309 & 371 Broadway. Feb. 1, 1850. _ H. L. EMERY. 
Louisville (Ify.) Seed and Agricultural Store. 
TRIE subscriber offers for sale, 
1 AAfl Vii-i&hole TToi it tmlrv Tallin* vn etc.’ aaorl 
600 
“ Red Top, “ 
200 
“ Orchard Grass, “ 
200 
w Prime Timothy K 
500 
e! “ Red Clover “ 
2C0 
“ Hemp « 
100 
“ Millet M 
100 
“ Buckwheat u 
Also, Lucerne and White Clover. 
30,000 papers Garden Seeds, assorted, and all varieties of Garden 
Seeds by the pound. 
50,000 Fruit Trees, consisting chiefly of Apple, Peach, Pear, 
Cherry and Quince. 
Also, Grape Vines, Asparagus roots, Strawberry plants, Ac., Ac., 
from the nurseries of L. Young, H. P. Byram A Co., Jas. Orr, and 
G. G. Hikes of this vicinity. 
He also keeps every variety of Agricultural and Horticultural Im¬ 
plements on hand, and will be happy to fill orders (accompanied with 
cash or satisfactory reference) from all parts of the United States. 
Feb. 1—2t. A. G. MUNN. 
Seneca Lake Highland Nurseries. 
Catharine , Chemung County , N. Y. 
TOURING last Summer, an agent of a Rochester Nursery, was at 
some of the villages in this part of the State, procuring orders 
for trees, and to some if not all persons of whom he asked patronage, 
took occasion to introduce my name, by stating “ that I purchased of 
that Nursery most of the trees I sold—that I had yearly at that place 
from eight to ten hundred dollars worth,” Ac., Ac. And on the de¬ 
livery of trees in the Fall, to counteract dissatisfaction on the part of 
those who had given him orders, falsely stated that I then owed it 
about 31000—he having manifested a great disregard for truth, and a 
most disrespectful propensity. 
The facts are these :—In all my exchange and deal with any and 
all persons in this State, west of £pyuga Bridge, I never have pur¬ 
chased, had or received, $200 worth of trees. 
Nothing but self-defence would induce me to notice this, for I do 
think that above all things, Nurserymen, who claim the least iota of 
patronage, ought to adopt, and strictly adhere, to rules of honesty 
and fair dealing. 
Having 40 acres of Nursery and Standard Trees, I am well pre¬ 
pared to furnish at reduced prices, wholesale or retail, all kinds of 
FRUIT TREES cultivated in this climate, ORNAMENTAL 
TREES AND SHRUBS, GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS, Ac., Ac. 
Trees carefully packed and forwarded by public conveyance to 
any part of the Union. 
Being located within two miles of the Chemung Railroad, used by 
the N. Y. A Erie R. R. Company, their agent's receipt will be for¬ 
warded by mail on their delivery. 
Packages going East or West will reach the Erie Railroad at El¬ 
mira, 16 miles South of this, and the Buffalo and Albany route at 
Geneva, 45 North, which makes it a very desirable location for send¬ 
ing trees by public conveyance. 
Neither the Pear or Plum Blight, or Peach Yellows, are known 
at this location. 
Trees can be furnished of the new popular “ Wagener ” Apple— 
also the ‘‘Douse” or “Hawley.” 
The Horticultural Advertiser, containing a priced Catalogue, fur¬ 
nished gratis to all post-paid applicants. 
Feb. 1. 1850—It. E. C. FROST. 
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