1848, 
THE CULTIVATOR, 
135 
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND SEEDS. 
Ruggles, Nourse & Mason, 
Inventors § Manufacturers of the genuine Eagle Plows. 
rpO their extensive assortment of Plows they have recently added 
X new patterns, embracing many important improvements, in 
form, construction and fixtures, which adapt them to both shoal and 
deep plowing. The peculiar form of the mould-board to take up'tlie 
furrow slice and turn it over in the most perfect manner, with the 
least power of draft, leaving the soil in the best possible condition 
for after cultivation, and production of crops. Tne acknowledged 
strength and durability of the castings, the uniform construction 
and superior finish of the wood by machinery, are among the cha¬ 
racteristics of their Plows. 
At the most full, perfect trial and investigation of plows ever had 
in this country, held at Essex, county Mass., the Judging Commit¬ 
tee, in speaking of the Improved Eagle Plow, to which they unani¬ 
mously awarded the highest premium, say:— (< As near as we can 
ascertain, this Plow combines all the good qualities manifested in 
either of the others, witti some peculiar to itself;” and further, 
“our attention was called to the quality of the castings on the 
Plows of Ruggles & Co , their finish and durability. Their ap¬ 
pearance is certainly more perfect than any thing we have else¬ 
where seen.” “ The process of Chilling the Point, the entire Edge 
of the Share and Flange or Base of the Landside. gives a perma¬ 
nence and durability to the work that renders it of a decidedly su¬ 
perior character,” “ and we think there is no hazard in saying that 
the value of the parts thus made is more than doubled by the pro¬ 
cess.” 
The following is a copy of their table showing the comparative 
amount of power in pounds, required to operate the different plows. 
Medium Size ilows. 
Winslows’s of Danvers, 462 lbs. 
Ruggles & Co., of Worcester, 412 “ 
Prouty & Co., of Boston, 425 “ 
Howard, of Hingham, 412 “ 
Large Size Plows. 
Winslow of Danvers, 512 lbs. 
Ruggles & Co., Eagle, of Worcester, 425 ‘‘ 
Prouty & Co., Sod A of Boston, 487 “ 
Howard, of Hingham, 450 “ 
In 1846, the first premiums were awarded to competitiors who 
used Plows made by Ruggles, Nourse and Mason, at Plowing 
matches in the following named counties, to wit: Essex, Middle¬ 
sex, Worcester, Hampshire and Berkshire, in Mass.; Orleans and 
Wiiu ham, Vt.; Kennebec, Me.; Litchfield and Hartford, Conn.; 
Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, Md. 
At the Cattle Shows held in 1847, the following premiums were 
won by Plowmen with Plows manufactured by Ruggles, Nourse 
& Mason. 
ESSEX COUNTY, MASS. 
Single Team, 1st Premium, Plow, Eagle No. 2. 
“ “ 2d Premium, “ Eagle No 2. 
“ c ‘ 3d Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
Double Team, 1st Premium, “ Eagle No. 25. 
“ “ 2d Premium, “ Eagle Sward B. 
“ “ 3d Premium, “ Eagle No. 25. 
Horse Team, 1st Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
“ “ 2d Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
*• “ 3d Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
Subbsoiling, 1st Premium, “ Eagle S. S. No. 1. 
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MASS. 
Single Team, 1st Premium, Plow, Eagle No. 2. 
Doule Team, 1st Premium, “ Eagle No 20. 
“ “ 2d Premium, “ Eagle No. 20. 
“ u 4th Premium, “ Eagle No 25. 
Horse Team, 1st Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
BRISTOL COUNTY, MASS. 
Single Team, 1st Premium, Plow, Sward C. 
“ “ 2d Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
4 ' “ 4th Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
Double Team, 1st Premium, “ Eagle No. 20. 
BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MASS. 
Single Team, 1st Premium, Plow, Eagle No. 2. 
Double Team, 1st Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
“ 2d Premium, “ Eagle No 2. 
u “ 3d Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
Horse Team, 1st Premium, “ Self Sh’ng No, 3. 
HAMPDEN COUNTY, MASS. 
Single Team, 1st Premium, Plow, Eagle No. 2. 
“ “ 2d Premium, “ Eagle No. 1. 
“ “ 6th Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASS. 
1st Premium, and 7 others, Plows, Eagle Nos. 1 and 2. 
1st Premium for the best Plows. 
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, MASS. 
Single Team, 1 1st Premium, Plow, Eagle No. 2. 
only used, j 7th Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
8th Premium, “. Eagle No. 2. 
MERRIMACK COUNTY, N. H. 
Single Team, 1 1st Premium, Plow, Eagle No. 2. 
only used, j 2d Premium, “ Eagle No. 20. 
3d Premium, “ Eagle No 2. 
HARTFORD COUNTY, CONN. 
N 1st Premium, Plow, Eagle No. 25. 
2d Premium, “ Eagle No. 2. 
3d Premium, $i Sward D. 
WASHINGTON COUNTY, VT. 
1st Premium, Plow, Eagle No 2. 
ROCHESTER, MONROE COUNTY, N» Y. 
Horse Team, 1 1st Premium, Plow, Sward C. 
only used j 2d Premium, u Eagle No. 25. 
Montgomery county, md 
1st Premium for 3 horse size, Eagle No. 25. 
1st Premium “ 1 “ “ Selt Sharpener No. 1. 
They have also constructed a series of new patterns of plows of 
various sizes and forms, (some with wrought mould plates, shares, 
or points,) expressly calculated for the different kinds and methods 
of cultivation practiced in the Southern States, and which embrace 
all the alterations which a long and thorough investigation, and 
more extended acquaintance with southern culiure has suggested, 
to render them peculiarly adapted to the wants of the planters. 
Their stock of Garden and Field Seeds are raised especially for 
their trade, by most reliable and experienced growers, and are war¬ 
ranted fresh, and true to their names. 
Their prices being uniform , purchasers can rely on having all 
orders executed on as favorable terms, and promptly as though they 
were personally present. 
Dealers supplied on the most advantageous terms. 
A supply of Plows and other articles from their establishment 
may be found at the stores of L. Tucker, Albany ; A B. Allen & 
Co., New-York city; R. L. Allen, New-Orleans; and at many 
other cities and principal towns throughout the country. 
P. S. As it is impracticable here to give a detailed list of articles 
embraced in so great a variety, the proprietors propose to forward, 
(gratis) to persons requesting them, by mail or otherwise, descrip 
tive catalogues of implements and seeds, of nearly 100 pages, em¬ 
bellished with cuts of tools, and embracing brief’directions for sow¬ 
ing, planting and culture, rules for the application of Guano, Plas¬ 
ter and Bone Dust, with remarks on soils and plowing; and with 
general observations, list of agricultural and horticultural publica¬ 
tions, &c. &c. 
Worcester and Boston, Mass., March 1, 1848—3t. 
FINE BLOOD MERINO SHEEP FOR SALE. 
r I’HE subscriber being about to retire from the farming business, 
offers for sale his entire flock of Merino sheep, which have 
been bred with the greatest care from the best flocks in the country. 
Of these 75 are ewes now with lamb by a buck from the recent im¬ 
ported flock of John A. Taintor, Esq., of Hartford, Conn.; 25 bucks 
one year old last spring from the above ewes, sired by the Ram- 
bouillel buck Chancellor; and 50 lambs the increase of last year, 
sired by the Rambouillet buck Grandee, now owned by the Rev. 
L. G. Bingham, of this place. As to purity of blood, fineness and 
weight of fleece, and strength of constitution, they are excelled by 
no Merinos in the country. The buck purchased from the recent 
importation of Mr. Taintor will also be offered for sale- To those 
wishing to improve their sheep, or those wishing to start a good 
flock, the present Offers a rare opportunity, as they will be sold 
without reserve. Communications addressed to the subscriber will 
receive immediate attention TflOS. D. CANFIELD. 
Williston, Vt., Jan. 15, 1848—3t. 
HORSE POWER, THRESHER, AND CORN 
SHELLER DEPOT. 
QRDERS for the “ Warren’s and Trimble’s best two and four 
^ Horse Powers and Threshers,” Hand Threshers, Waterman’s 
Corn Shellers, and other Agricultural Machinery, at wholesale and 
retail, will continue to be promptly attended to, as heretofore, by 
the subscribers at No. 5 Burling Slip, and 126 Pearl-st., New-York 
city. Nov. 1, 1847.—0t. JAMES PLANT & Co. 
POUDRETTE. 
T HE LODI MANUFACTURING CO offer for sale their New 
and Improved POUDRETTE, at the following reduced prices: 
One barrel, $2; three barrels, $55; and seven barrels and upwards 
at $1.50 per barrel. It can also be obtained at their factory, on the 
Hackensack river, in bulk, at 25 cents per bushel, put on board of 
vessels or wagons. This is the most economical and effective ma¬ 
nure for corn known. On good land, two barrels ($3 worth) will 
suffice per acre, and bring a good crop; the labor being less than 
one half of an application of dung to the hill. Office of the Com¬ 
pany, 51 Liberty-street; and of A. B Allen & Co , agents, No. 187 
Water street, New-York. Writteihcorrimunications (post-paid) will 
be faithfully attended to. 
March 1—3l*. 
TO BREEDERS OF FAST HORSES. 
r UHE celebrated Stallion Colt "ANGLO-SAXON,” will stand 
X fur the ensuing season, at the farm of Josiah Crosby , in North 
Andover. Mass “ Anglo-Saxon” was sired by the original Black 
Hawk, now owned by'the Messrs Hill, in Vermont. He. will be 
tour years old in July next. His color is a bright bay. He weighs 
a thousand pounds, and though not entirely broken to harness, has 
great speed and splendid action. He took the first premium at the 
last Fair of the Essex County Agricultural Society; and has been 
pronounced by amateurs a perfect animal. Like the rest of the 
“ Black Hawks,” he needs no encomium. Breeders are requested 
to examine and judge for themselves. 
The “ Lady Lawrence,” a five years old chestnut mare, sired 
by Black Hawk, may be seen at the same stable. She can trot her 
mile in two minutes and forty seconds—has never been trained, 
and can be bought for $1000, if applied for immediately. 
North Andover, March 1st, 1848.—2t* 
