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THE CULTIVATOR. 
April, 
Cisterns for Barns. —I wrote to you some two 
years since for information in regard to leading wa¬ 
ter in lead pipes for stock, «fcc.; but owing to great dis¬ 
tance and small quantity of water discharged by the 
spring, we abandoned the idea, and resolved to try cis¬ 
terns at the barn. We have had one built, 6 feet in 
diameter and 8^ feet deep, costing for material and 
mason work about $16, which I think will pay for it¬ 
self this winter in time saved (formerly required for 
driving cattle to water,) and saving of manure, to say 
nothing of the comfort of cattle in having water in the 
yard instead of going to a distance to procure it. B. J. 
Fine Wool. —We have received some beautiful 
samples of fine wool, from Mr. C. Lamkin of Republic, 
0., but are unable to estimate a price for it the coming 
season, as requested. We see no reason to suppose 
that the prices of fine wool will range lower than last 
year. -- 
Heavy Pigs. —Being an attentive reader of the 
Country Gentleman, I find in its columns the weight of 
many fine pigs fatted in different sections of country. 
Pittstown (Rens. co.) has not been unmindful of the 
pork fatting business. Mr. Thomas Hoag slaughtered 
ten pigs, ail of one litter, weighing in gross when 40 
weeks old, 4,066 lbs, being an average of 406 each. 
Mr. H. has selected his stock from pure native Ameri¬ 
cans. A Subscriber. 
Extended Circulation. —In one day last week 
we received letters ordering copies of our papers, from 
the Sandwich Islands, the province of New Brunswick, 
and the Territories of Oregon, Washington and Utah. 
Common Schools. —A gentleman in Connecticut, an 
intelligent thinking farmer says—“My main hope for 
the American farmer is in our common schools. I 
trust that before long their character will be so improv¬ 
ed as to awaken such a desire for knowledge, that in¬ 
stead of “snoozing” jj^vay his evenings, the farmer 
will be pouring over his books and papers; and in the 
field be digesting and sifting the thoughts of others, 
comparing them with such scientific principles as he 
has made himself acquainted with—in short, that the 
farmer will be made a man of thought, thirsting for 
knowledge, and ever ready to learn from all sources.” 
Potato Hot Prevented. 
We learn from the February number of the Michi¬ 
gan Farmer, that a Mr. Webster, of Grand Rapids, 
in that State, has applied, with apparent success in the 
way of preventing rot among his potato crop, a compo¬ 
sition consisting of one part salt, one part ashes, and 
two parts plaster. Of this mixture he put into each 
hill, when planting, a table spoonful, and at the time 
of hoeing, he scattered broadcast about a bushel of it 
to each acre. About a bushel and a half was applied, 
in the whole, to each acre. Some rows were left in the 
field without any application of this mixture. The po¬ 
tatoes from the ashed and the unashed rows were kept 
separate, “ and very soon those without the application 
began to rot, while the others remjMned quite sound 
and good.” 
Answers to Inquiries. 
New Oxfordshire Sheep. — A Subscriber , Fair- 
ton, N. J.—You can procure these sheep of John T. 
Andrew, West-Gornwall, Conn., and P. Reybold, 
Delaware City, Delaware. The price varies according 
to quality—probably from $20 to $50 per pair. 
Black Sea Wheat. — W. JE. T., Lisbon.—We know 
of no house which imports this wheat for seed. Possi¬ 
bly you may procure imported seed by applying to R. 
L. Allen, New-York, or Jos. Breck & Son, Boston. 
Minor & Horton’s Plow. — H. A. —This plow is 
manufactured at Peekskill, by the gentlemen whose 
name it bears. It can be procured we presume at the 
Ag. Warehouses in this city and New-York. 
Mowing Machines. —G. A., Armada, Mich., will 
find his inquiry answered in a late no. of this paper. 
There are several machines intended to operate both 
as mowers and reapers, but we are not sufficiently fa¬ 
miliar with their work, to enable us to decide as to 
which is the best. 
Draining Tile. — J. S., Darlington, C. W. There 
is much difference in opinion among those who have 
used tile in this state, as to which is the best, the round 
or the horse shoe. Our correspondent wishes to drain 
a heavy clay field. Will Mr. Johnston of Seneca, 
give us his opinion as to which tile he considers best? 
Warts on Cattle. — G. V. Cut them open, and 
apply blue vitriol in powder. This is said to be a sure 
cure, and by no means painful. An application of 
spii’its of turpentine is also said to prove effectual. 
Portable Cider Mill. —Your correspondent D. B. 
Richards, inquires, “which is the best and cheapest 
Portable Cider Mill, in the end, for a man to buy?” 
I would unhesitatingly answer, Kulp's Patent , from 
the state of Indiana. Whether the Mill is t.o be had 
in New-York, I know not, but it can be had at C. B. 
Roger’s agricultural warehouse, No. 29 Market-street, 
Philadelphia—Price $35. I can recommend “ Kulp’s 
Patent Portable Combined Cider Mill and Press,” from 
practice, having frequently used it. I may also state 
that in every instance in which it has come in compe¬ 
tition with other portable cider mills, at our state and 
county fairs it has taken the first premium, ar far as 
I know. F. B. Poley. Skippackville , Pa. 
Mange in cattle. —In the Co. Gent, of March 2, 
we published a letter from Mr. Pierce, asking for in¬ 
formation in relation to a disease which first made its 
appearance in the eye-brows of his cattle. Mr. John 
Ladd, of Braman’s Corners, informs us that he had 
several animals affected in a similar manner; and 
that one day, having a bottle of “ Mustang Linament,” 
he thought he would make a trial of it for this disease. 
He applied it to the sores, and found it a perfect cure. 
This Linament can be procured at most drug stores. 
S. F. C., Freindsville, Pa.—We have an article 
waiting insertion, which will answer your inquiries 
fully. 
C. Hi, Farmington.—We know nothing of the tree 
about which you inquire. 
Charter Oak Grape — H. A. —Thi3 is a very large 
and a very poor grape—said, however, to be good for 
preserves. We should consider 50 cents a high price 
! for it. 
