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THE CULTIVATOR. 
March, 
Contents of this Number. 
Neglected Manures—Bones, by Prof. Norton,. 97 
Of Plows and Plowing, by Hon. F. Holbrook,. 98 
Studies for the Farmer, by Levi Bartlett,.. 100 
Sheep—Varieties of the Merino,. 101 
The Question Settled, by Jas. R. Hammond,. 103 
Profits of Dairying, by Otis Dillingham,. 104 
Large vs. Small Cheeses—Dunlop Cheese-—To make and Pre¬ 
serve Sausages, by E. Croasdale—F eeding Cattle inj. 105 
Winter,.. 
Management of Bees, by C. G. J.—Cow? for the Dairy—To 
Destroy Vermin on Cattle, by T. S. Gold—C ure for Ring-) 106 
bone, by W.—Making Maple Sugar, See., ... 
Pruning the Peach—Proceedings of the N. A. Pomological) 
Convention.. ) 
Root-Grafting Large Stocks—The Diana Grape—Cultivating) inQ 
Dwarf Pears,. J 
Wire Fences—Albany & Rensselaer Hort. Society—Kirlland) 
Pear,.«*..1 
Mulching Cherry Trees—Notes on Plums and the Curculio, by) 11n 
C. E. (3.—Cultivating Young Orchards, by W.,.j 
Horticultural Miscellanies—Grafting and Improvement,. Il l 
Suffolk Breed of Cattle,... A12 
Dorking Fowls—Burning Straw,. . . 113 
Plan for an Agricultural College,. 114 
Premium Crops in Bennington County, Vt., by John S. Pet- ) 115 
tibone,.......) 
Growing Potatoes from Seed, by J. B. Garber—A pplication) 
of Marl, by J. Watson—S heep Husbandry, by A Farmer, J 
Green vs. Dry Wood, by Calvin Stow—M uck as the Basis) ^ 
of Compost, by Berkshire,. ) 
Potatoes from the Seed, by N. S. Smith—E xperiment with 
Potatoes, by G. T. Pearsall—A dvice Wanted, by E. W. J 118 
Jones,. 
Manufacture of White Sugar, by S. Tillotson—P reparing 
Clover Seed for Sowing, by B. M. Ellis—T imber for J 119 
Plank Roads,. 
Water-tight Cellars, by X.—Preparation for Wheat—Du abil- ) j™ 
hy of Under-drains—Guano—Insurance of Live Stock,. .,. J 
Answers to Correspondents—Ag. Societies,. 121 
New Publications—Wheeler’s Horse Power, . 122 
Monthly Notices—To Correspondents,. 123 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
Figs. 148, 149—Pruning the Peach,. 107 
150— Root Grafting large Stocks,. 108 
151— The Diana Grape,... 103 
152, 153—Wire Fences—The Kirlland Pear. 109 
154— A Suffolk Cow,..'. 112 
155— Pair of Dorking Fowls,. 113 
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TS published in London, on Mondays in time for post, with the latest 
market prices of Corn, Meat, Cattle, Seeds, and Money, and is the 
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well as the acknowledged highest authority in all matters connected 
with Horticulture. Price 6s. 6d. per quarter in advance. 
Address GEO. GLENNY, 
March 1—3t. 420 Strand, London. 
Bloodgootl Nurseries, 
Flushing, L. I. near New-York. 
KING A RIPLEY, PROPRIETORS, 
f'fcFFER for sale every variety of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, 
^ Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, Grape Vines, Hedge Plants, 
Raspberries, Strawberries, Ac. 
We have 20,000 Peach Trees, of one, two and three years growth, 
and our Fruit Trees generally, are of large size and thrifty. 
Orders sent to as at Flushing, or 244 Pearl St., New-York, (where 
Catalogues may be obtained gratis.) will receive immediate atten¬ 
tion, ami the trees packed with much care for transportation. 
March 1, 1850—It. 
Hamilton Nursery. 
r FHE proprietor of this establishment confines himself wholly to the 
propagation of hardy Fruit Trees, all of which have been ob¬ 
tained from the most reliable sources, or cut from bearing trees of 
well known varieties. About sixty vurieties of Plums and a large 
quantity of the Apples have been proved on his own grounds; and 
all are cultivated with his own hands assisted by his son, who is soon 
to assume a personal interest in the business. And all the cutting of 
buds or grafts, and the labelling of Trees with the oversight of tak¬ 
ing up and packing being done by him in person, he feels confident 
of being able to give as good satisfaction as to correctness, as can 
be given by any other nursery. The stock of Apples and Plums is 
large and embraces numerous varieties, so that the fruit grower and 
amateur Horticulturist can each be supplied. 
A liberal discount to nurserymen and dealers in Trees. 
See lling Stocks of Apples and Plums for sale. 
Agents.—Geo. G. Sheppard, 145 Maiden Lane, New-York ; H. L. 
Stephens, Ilonesdale, Pa.; and Wm. J. Hamilton, Kingwood, Me 
Henry Co., III. 
Catalogues sent gratis to all post paid applicants. 
CHARLES HAMILTON. 
Canterbury, Orange Co., N. Y., March 1—It. 
To Fruit Growers. 
HPI-IE subscriber cultivates at his various nurseries, and has for sale 
at his residence, Eustis St., Roxbury, Mass., all the choice varie¬ 
ties of the 
Pear, Apple, Plum, Cherry, Peach, and other 
f ruit Trees. Raspberries, Gooseberries, 
Currants, Grape Vines, Strawberries, 
Asparagus Roots, fyc. 
ALso, several thousand Pear Trees on the quince, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 
years from the bud. 
Particular attention paid to the cultivation of the PEAR ; persons 
wishing extra sized trees, or Trees on Quince Stocks in a bearing 
state, will please call at the nurseries, and make their own selection. 
Buckthorn for Hedges, One, Two and Three Years Old. 
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Herbaceous Plants, Poeonies, 
&c. 
Scions of all the varieties of the Pear, of established reputation, 
and also of other fruits. 
The whole for sale at the market price. 
SAMUEL WALKER, 
March 1, 1S50.—2t. Roxbury, Mass. 
Nursery o f J. J. Thomas, 
Macedon, Wayne Co., N. Y. 
THIS nursery now contains many thousand fine trees, of large, 
x handsome and thrifty growth, consisting of Apples, Pears, 
Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, &c., and the smaller fruits, of the best 
standard sorts, and most of the finest new varieties ; [£7=”in all cases 
they have been projiagated for scde after being thoroughly praved in 
bearing. Q 
The collection of APPLES, consists of many thousand large trees, 
mostly 7 to 9 feet high, embraces the finest standard varieties, and 
nearly all the valuable new sorts. 
When purchasers desire, selections of the best for affording a re¬ 
gular succession of fruit throughout the season, will be made by the 
proprietor. 
A carefully assorted collection of hardy ornamental trees, shrubs, 
and herbaceous pereunial plants, will be furnished at very moderate 
prices. 
Trees for eanal and railroad conveyance, -will be well packed in 
bundles, enclosed in strong mats, with the roots mudded and encased 
in wet moss, so as perfectly to preclude all danger of injury. 
^ Allcommunic&tions, post-paid, to be directed Macedon, Wayne 
HT'The proprietor, wishing to make some alteration in his grounds 
now occupied with a fine growth of large sized apple trees, will fur¬ 
nish a good selection, chosen mostly by himself, of summer, autumn, 
and winter fruit, of the finest standard varieties, at $16 per hundred , 
without charge fbr packing, where the orders, with remittances, are 
received before the first of 1 mo. (April) next. Also, Cherry trees, 9 
or 10 feet high, suitable for planting avenues, of the finest kinds only, 
selected by the proprietor, at $25 per 100. 
March 1—It. 
Fruit Trees for Sale. 
'THE subscriber offers fruit trees al very reduced prices. Having 
- 1 - a large stock of the following kinds on hand, he will sell Apple 
trees at $12 per hundred. 
Cherry Trees, $25 per hundred, 
Frost Gage Plum Trees, $20 to $30 per hundred. 
Early Golden Apricot trees, from one to four years old (on peach 
stock) from $8 to $15 per hundred ; (on plum stock,) 30 cents. All 
the above trees are smooth and healthy. 
Isabella Grape Vines, 1 year old, $7 per hundred. 
2 do $10 do. 
3 and 4 do $12 do. 
3 years old, transplanted, $14 do. 
The vines have all been annually cut to the ground, and have fine 
roots for planting. 
Also, a few thousand Fir Trees, from 1 to 3 feet high, at 8 cents pr 
foot. 
All other trees sold as low as at any other nursery. 
Fishkill Landing, March 1, 1850—It. CHARLES DUBOIS. 
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