828 
THE CULTIVATOR. 
Oct. 
CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER. 
COMMUNICATIONS. 
Vermont Farming, by F Holbrook,.. 297 
Trench Plowing, by Wm. Todd—I ndia Rubber Boats, by) 298 
Jas. Boyle.. • • .. ) 
Butter-making in Holland, by Alb C. Richards,. 299 
The Potato Disease-Diseased Indications in other Plants, I g93 
by C. E. G-,.J 
Destroying Rosebugs, by H. W. S. Cleveland,. 310 
Crops in Alabama, by Dr. Cloud—W ashing Machine, by B. j 318 
Potato D*isease.and Erysipelas, by I • S. Beers—C attle on j 
the Highways, by H. C. W ...j 
Rust in Wheat, by W. H. Wills,. 
Draining by W. Ansley—R ed Water in Cows, by G. PI. 1 
Dadd. ..... J 
Heaves in Horses, by J. D. Spinner—D isease in sheep by) 
R. Ferris,. f 
EDITORIAL. 
On the Principles of Breeding,.. 
Answers to Inquiries,... 
New and Newly Introduced Apples,. 
Analysis of the F.orins of Pears—Onondaga or Swan’s) 
/ Orange Pear,.J 
Proceedings of Pomological Convention at Buffalo,.. 308 
Peaches at the South, ..... 309 
Thoughtlessness—The Best Hardy Grapes—Horticultural 
Humbugs—Ripening Pears—Errata,. 
Hints to Emigrants,.... 311 
New-York State Fair at Buffalo,...,....... 312 
Sales of Cattle at ^tate Fair,.. 315 
Premiums awarded at State Fair,.. 316 
Refuse Lime of Gas-works,.... i. 3i8 
On Rearing Calves,... 320 
Foot Rot in Sheep—Items,. 322 
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Monthly Notices—To Correspondents, &c.,, 
.SELECTIONS. 
Kerry Cows—Compost Sheds—Top-dressing for Grass Lands, 
Sawdust Charring and Clay Burning,... 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
Fig. 72 to 75—Four Early Winter Apples,.. 306 
Figs 76 'to 87—Outlines of Twelve Pears,. . 307 
Fig. 88—Plan of Show Grounds at Buffalo,. 313 
Fig. 89—Plan of Floral Tent,.... * 315 
323 
CIDER MILL SCREWS. 
T HE Subscribers are prepared to supply orders forCast Iron Ci¬ 
der Mill Screws and boxes ^complete. 
Also, Steam Engines, Mill Gearing’, and Castings in general. 
JAGGER, TREADWELL & PERRY, 
Eagle Foundry, No. 110 Beaver Street, Albany. 
October 1, 1848—2t. 
LARGE STOVES. 
FIT HE Subscribers are making the largest and best Stoves in mar- 
-I- ket for Dairymen, Planters, and Hotel keepers-*-to which their 
attention is invited. JAGGER, TREADWELL & PERRY, 
Eagle Foundry, No. 110 Beaver st., Albany. 
Oct. 1, 1848—3t. 
BLQODGOOD NURSERY, Flushing,* 
KING & RIPLEY, 
L. /.. 
P ROPRIETORS of this well established nursery, offer for sale' 
one of the largest varieties of good size 
Fruit and Ornttmental Trees, **-<■ 
Evergreens, Grptpe Vtnes, v; 
Raspberries, Strawberries, 
Flowering Shrubs and Hedge Plants, 
Ever offered to the public. 
Orders sent to* them at Flushing, L. I.; or 214 Pearl st., New- 
York, (where Catalogues may be obtained gratis,) will receive 
prompt attention, and the trees packed with much care for transpor¬ 
tation. * i Oct v *F—lt. 
SOUTH DOWN SHEEP. 
T HE Subscriber offers for sale, several very superior Southdown 
Rams andXEwes, (from lambs to 4 years old,) some of which 
are imported anim'&ls. 
Great care has b«en taken, and no expense spared to raise up 
this stock to a high standard. He has lately added to -his fo#fljer 
stock, several fine animals, many of which were selected personal¬ 
ly by their former owner, fro^hi some of the most noted flocks in 
England. 
Applications may be made either personally, or by letter, addres¬ 
sed to J. McD. MCINTYRE, Albany. 
Oct. 1.— t 3t. 
TO PLANTERS. t* 
"ITT - ANTS a situation as Farm-Overseer;, a Scotchman, about 30 
VV years of age, Married , who has a *th5rough ’practical knoi-H-. 
led^e of Agriculture, in all its branches, as also the fnwqgg&fhent 
of stock of all kinds. Has had very extensive* experience.'in the- 
management of Short Horn Cattle and Sheep, has 9eeli at>(#K*fwo 
yearsln America. Can produce the most unexceptionable testi-** 
rnonials as to character and abilities; and would endeavor steadily 
to forward his erriployer’s interests. 
Apply, post-paid, to A. AY., ofhce of the Cultivator, Albany. 
Oct 1—It.* 
GUANO. 
A Superior lot of Patagonian Guano just landing—put up in tight 
casks, thus preserving all the ammonia—for sale at two cents 
per lb., at the Agricultural Warehouse of S- C. HILL’S & CO. 43 
Fulton St., New-York. 
Oct. 1, 1848—3t. _ , 
TO NURSERYMEN, GARDENERS AND HORTI¬ 
CULTURISTS GENERALLY. 
rPHE subscriber, for many years agent of the Highland Nurseries 
of Newburgh, having withdrawn from other engagements, has 
now devoted himself to the Commission Business, and intends giv¬ 
ing special attention to the Nurserymen, Gardeners and Horti¬ 
culturists of the country generally. 
His arrangements tor a regular correspondence with agents in 
Europe will be immediately completed, and prompt attention al¬ 
ways given to the receiving goods from, and the forwarding goods 
to Europe. 
He will also receive for sale, consignments of seeds or other 
goods, they may have to dispose of, and attend to the transaction of 
any business here or in Europe, with which they may entrust him. 
There being no such agency in the city, he hopes by a faithful at¬ 
tention to their interests, to render his services valuable, and res¬ 
pectfully solicits their patronage. 
References —A. J. Downing, Esq. and A. Saul & Co., Newburgh'; 
H. Reid, Murry Hill, N. Y., and Elizabethtown, N. J. 
GEO. G. SHEPPARD, 
113 Maiden Lane, New York! : 
N. B Orders for Russia Mats, for Budding or Packing, immedi¬ 
ately supplied. 
New-York, Oct. 1, 1848.—2t. 
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FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. 
T HE Subscribers wish to inform their customers and the public, 
that they have now on hand, and will offer for sale during the 
ensuing planting season, a large «-obk of Fruit Trees, consisting in 
part of, 
50.000 Apple Trees, suitable for orchard planting . 
. 20^00 Pear 
15,000 Cherry 
15,000 Peach — 
Besides large quantities of APRICOTS, PLUMS, NECTA¬ 
RINES, QUINCES, GRAPES, and all the small fruits. The trees 
are vigorous and healthy, and the collection comprises all the lead ¬ 
ing standard sorts, as well as nearly all the rare and choice ones re¬ 
cently brought to notice. All have been propagated under the per¬ 
sonal supervision of the proprietors, whose care, experience, arid 
entire devotion to the business, give the public a reasonable gua¬ 
ranty for accuracy. A large* share of attention is paid to the cul¬ 
ture of GARDEN TREES, and'the stock of 
Apples on Paradise Stocks, 
PearSiOn Quince, and 
Cherry on the F^aKaleb, 
Is probably the largest in the Un ton All the famous native fruits 
of Western NewYork, can-bq, sujfoliied^genuine, propagated from 
bearing trees. Immense quantmfslj? young trees suitable for dis¬ 
tant transmission can be supplied^' •* 
*The stock of Ornamental Trees is very large, and quantities for 
planting streets, public grounds’&c., or to dealers, can be furnished 
very low. 
Hedge Plants can also be furnished by the 1,000, or TO,000 com- 
^“pfising 
Norway Spruce , Arbor Vita, Hemlock, 
Red Cedar, English and American Thorn, 
Buck Thorn, Osage Orange, Honey Locust, 
Privet , fyc. 
50,000* Plum Seedlings, 1 Yr.- old, 
30,000 Quince , of the best sort for Pear stocks. 
Besides large quantities of Rhubarb, Asparagus, Sea Kale, and 
all other articles in the nursery line, at reduced rates. 
Trees and plants will be packed in the best manner, and shipped 
to any part of the-Union. 
A new catalogue for 1848 and 49 5 is just published; and will be 
sent gratis, to all postpaid applicants. Wholesale catalogues sent 
when desired. 
Orders should be forwarded immediately. Address, 
ELLWANGER, BARRY & ROWE, 
Oct 1.—It. Mt. Hope Garden and Nurseries, Rochester, N. \ . 
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