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THE CULTIVATOR. 
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Indian corn, advice to cut when glazed,. 95 
D. Chandler’s mode of cultivating,. 57 
how cultivated, by W. Carpenter,. 82 
large crops in Ohio.133 
products and profits of, J. W. Brewster’s 
crop, . 134 
loss by topping, ... ... 135 
experiments by G. Dickinson,. 25 
queries of VV. S. Burling, and answers 
thereto,..... 41 
valuable suggestions in relation to this 
crop, by Agricola,. 53 
directions for preparing the seed,. 36 
Irrigation, not adapted to our climate, or scale 
of expenditure. 150 
India rubber, (caoutchouc) how dissolved,.... 81 
Indigo, a new substitute for,.118 
Insects, injurious ones, described and methods 
of destroying,. 40 
Late crops, recommended to be cultivated for 
forage, . . 63 
Large vegetables, generally inferior in quality, 132 
Liquid manure, mode of applying it in Flanders, 78 
Lime, should not be sold by weight,.107 
should not be mixed with dung,. 82 
Locust, remarks on its culture,. 164 
how cultivated,. 136 
Lucern, directions for cultivating,. ... 37 
M. 
Manures, method of managing,.. 3 
comparative value of,. 114 
animal and vegetable, by Prof. Low, .. 12 
wool flocks fertilizing,.123 
bone dust and horn shaving. 147 
valuable hints in relation to,.160 
best applied after fermentation, by VV. P. 
Kenzie,. 52 
Madder, its culture and profits,. 21 
H. Woodberry’s mode of culture. 154 
Manual labor schools, not agricultural schools,. 150 
their advantages,.161 
Mangel wurzel, Schmoldt’s experiments with, 119 
Meats, how to preserve, Knickerbocker pickle, 105 
Mixed husbandry, advantages of, by D. S. Olin, 43 
Mowing machines noticed,. 79 
Mothers, hints for their government,. 24 
Mulberry, profits of the culture of, in France,. 
Morus multicaulis, too tender for northern win¬ 
ters, . 37 
directions for raising from,. 51 
profits of its culture,. 129 
Marl, specimen from Orange, analyzed,. 160 
Millet, its advantages as a farm crop.. 161 
Miller, F.dward, his experiments with corn, ru- 
ta baga and carrots,. 163 
N. 
New American Orchardist, reviewed and re¬ 
commended, . 92 
New-year’s address, .145 
extract from W. Gaylord’s,. 15 
Notes on farming, from our memorandum 
book,. 149, 161 
O. 
Oats, skinless, their product and weight,. 95 
by T. Midford,... ... 122 
Osier willow, useful purposes to which it may 
be applied,. 37 
P. 
Pattern farm, account of Baron Von Voght’s,... 
recommended by J. Barbour.112 
applied for, in New-Hampsliire,. 21 
Peach worm, destroyed by coal d ust,. 21 
Peach tree, mode of training recommended,... 52 
propagated by sprouts.119 
Peat, a vegetable production,.... .. 68 
Pigs, how to preserve them in good health and 
appetite . 8 
on the utility and best methods of cook¬ 
ing food for,. 
economy of cooking their food,. 
Berkshire breed, the qualities of, by C. 
N. Bement,.123 
improved China, by C. N. Bement,.... 95 
original China, do .... 108 
C. N. Bement’s described, . 26 
J. Midford’s experiments in fattening, .. 161 
Pine Plains, mode of cultivating, by Dr. Steele, 127 
profit of cultivating,. 127 
frequent ploughing useless,. 128 
Plaster of Paris, interesting memoranda in rela¬ 
tion to,. 164 
Potato, interesting experiments with,.. 66 
remarks of an agricultarist relative to, .. 97 
Knight’s directions for cultivating,. 25 
Brewster's experiments with,.. 134 
basket, a new contrivance,. 124 
Pruning, directions for, . 4 
Potash, as a manure,. 160 
Pump, Minor’s patent, noticed, ... 165 
Q. 
Queries in regard to state and other agricultu¬ 
ral societies, by Oneida, .. 84 
in regard to rye prejudicing orchards ; to 
bee-houses and barren grape-vines, and 
answers,. 79 
on the decomposition of manure, and 
reply,. 57 
of G. Terry, relative to queries, and ans. 98 
on Orange marl; on potash as a manure ; 
on fall ploughing,. 160 
R. 
Real estate, a profitable investment.155 
. 79 
119 
97 
Rhubarb or pie-plant, time for sowing, &c. 
Rheumatism, a remedy for it recommended, .. 
Ridging, recommended for roots, by T. Midford, 
Ridges, how formed and cultivated on retentive 
soils,. 68 
when proper,. 93 
Root culture recommended,. 4 
principles of preserving roots explained, 
and directions for preserving,.1C5 
Roller, its advantages described,.106 
Ruta baga, may be raised with corn,. 106 
nett proceeds of a crop,... 46 
product of J. W. Brewster’s crop,.. 134 
product of S. Holbrook’s crop, . 154 
remarks on the culture of, by E. Perkins, 167 
S. 
35 
Schools, Prussian, some account of .19, 
School Libraries, their importance stated,..... 35 
the act providing for, ... 61 
Science, a knowledge of it greatly aids agricul¬ 
tural improvement,.103 
Seeding, remarks on, by G. Willets,. 96 
Season, the remarks upon,. 107 
Sheep—the Saxon an improvement on the me¬ 
rino. 107 
their diseases often caused by want of 
food and shelter,. 8 
management of lambs, by D. S. Curtis, 9, 163 
account of T. Dunn’s flock,.. 9 
queries and answers in relation to,. 39 
on the propriety of the Saxon and Merino 
cross, by D. S. Curtis,. 44 
Saxony, their income and profit,. 79 
ticks, how destroyed,.66, 85 
composition for destroying ticks, by S. 96, 109 
inquiry as to the sheep-worm,. 98 
Saxony, weight and profit of fleece, by 
H. S. R.109, 122 
Merino, recommended by T. 113 
superiority of the Merino and a cross of 
the South Down, recommended by R. 122 
causes of rot, .. 138 
Col. Jarvis’ letter in regard to,.139 
the Lobelia, a cure (or certain diseases, 
by C. N. Bement,. 154 
old fashioned Merinos, recommended by 
A. B. '.. 166 
husbandry, will become more profitable 
in hilly districts,. 162 
history of Merino and Saxony 121, 135, 153 
Pohcerate, or many horned, described by 
C. N. Bement,.166 
interesting facts in relation to,. 167 
Silk Culturist, notice of its publication,. 37 
culture, remarks on the,. 50 
do. of G. B. W. 165 
recent publications in relation to,. . 150 
Silk companies, prejudicial to private enter¬ 
prise. 76 
communication, relative to,. 165 
worms, how managed, by G. B. W. 165 
by Agricola,.... 124 
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Siberian lime grass, profitably cultivated,.. 67 
Smut mill, Battell’s,. H8 
Soils, most advantageously alteredby grasslays, 68 
certain ones adapted to a succesion of the 
same crop, by L. F. Allen,. 38 
Spelta, or spelt wheat, described,... 38 
Spikes, Burden’s improved patent,... 113 
Strawberries, extent of their cultivation near 
London,... .118 
Steaming food recommended for horses,.128 
Stock, on the means of improving,. 42 
Straw cutter, Green’s described,. 117 
Stump extractor, Burrall’s described,.117 
Summer fallows, on what soils necessary,.... 162 
T. 
Tares not adapted to our climate, S. Hawes,.. 45 
Teazles, mode of culture and profit,. 95 
Thrashing machines, Shaw’s and Pitt’s....107, 117 
Lane's, Gleason’s and Burrall’s, 117 
Timber, proper time for cutting,. 114 
Tomato, its medicinal properties,. 94 
Transplanting, valuable notes on,.157 
evergreens should be transplanted in 
May or September,. 37 
may be in July. 94 
and in winter,. 165 
Turnips, require to be thinned,. 95 
Turnip hoe, figure and description,. 49 
culture, directions to manage,. 48 
Y. 
Vary, Sam. T. account of products of his farm, 162 
W. 
Weeds, their exhausting properties.107 
how destroyed, by H. Hickok,. 23 
Wheat and its culture, by H. Hickok,. 22 
Winter, notes upon the severity of the last, .. 52 
Wire-worm, queries and answers in relation to, 86 
Wool flocks, valuable manure,. 134 
Worm out lands, suggestions for improving,.. 36 
W. on lime, common schools and com. school 
libraries,. 162 
Water lime, a substitute for paint, H. Van Eps, 167 
Y. 
Yard rack, description and advantages of,.149 
YOUNG MEN’S DEPARTMENT. 
Advantages of industry,... 17 
Address to young men,..... . 129 
Beneficial effects of knowledge upon moral 
principles and conduct,... 73 
Importance of knowledge, . . 62 
Interesting facts in Chemistry,.116, 144 
Letters from a father to his son,.115, 129, 143 
Lecture on self-instruction,.32, 47 
Necessity of general knowledge,. 129 
Philosophical facts,. 144 
Pleasures and advantages of studying natural 
history,. 159 
Pleasures and enjoyments of scientific study,.. 61 
Story of Cincinnatus. 115 
Wilmot’s advice to his son,.126 
CUTS. 
6 On draining,. .10, 11 
2 Modes of grafting,. 19 
7 Underdrains,.27, 28, 29, 55 
I Draining auger,. 28 
1 Grape-house for forcing heat,. 34 
1 Kibbe’s cheese press,. 37 
12 Illustrative of ploughing.46, 70, 71, 72 
1 Drill-barrow,. 49 
1 Cultivator,. 49 
1 Turnip-hoe. 49 
1 Mode of budding, .*.. 64 
1 Budding-knife, . 64 
1 Improved harrow, .. 87 
3 Piggery,.89, 90 
1 Steaming apparatus,. 90 
1 Roller, ..... .. 106 
1 Original China pig,. 108 
1 G-een’s Straw Cutter,. 108 
3 Parker’s farm gate,. 120 
1 Berkshire pig,. 123 
4 Short horns. 137 
3 Plan, &c. of barn,. 152 
2 Hedge and bill-book,.160 
1 Harris’s corn sheller,. 162 
6 Teeth of sheep,. 168 
