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THE CULTIVATOR. 
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EVERY FARMER’S BOOK ! ! 
FIVE THOUSAND COPIES SOLD IN FOUR MONTHS ! 1! 
Illustrated Treatise on Domestic Animals, 
BEING A HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE 
Horse, Mule, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, and 
Farm Dogs. 
With Directions for their Management, Breeding, Crossing, Rear¬ 
ing, Feeding, and preparations for a profitable market. 
ALSO , THEIR DISEASES AND REMEDIES ; 
Together with full Directions for the Management of the Dairy) 
and the Comparative Economy and advantages of working Ani¬ 
mals, the Horse, Mule, Oxen, &c. 
BY R. L. ALLEN, 
Author of “ Compend of American Agriculture ,” fyc. 
T HE above work contains more than 40 Engravings and Por¬ 
traits of Improved Animals, illustrative of the different breeds 
and various subjects treated in it 
The most minute as well as general principles for Breeding, 
Crossing, Rearing, Feeding, and Management of all Domestic An¬ 
imals, are herein given, to produce the utmost marketable value 
for the food and attention bestowed on them ; as well as to prevent 
disease, and save the immense losses which annually occur from 
this source. 
It can be sent by Mail , in Cloth Binding, 75 cents—Paper 50 cts. 
Published by C- M- SAXTON, 205 Rroadway, N. Y 
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O., Refector- 
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who direct it—can read to profit. It is a library of knowledge, 
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“ Allens,” one of whom is the author of the work before us, are 
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most interesting and instructive one and must meet with a great 
sale .—Sciola Gazette. 
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fond of raising fine, healthful and profitable farm animals. Every 
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book. The young sons and daughters of farmers will 'find even¬ 
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for which they will have practical use the rest of their lives .—Old 
Colony Memorial. 
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Gazelle. 
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dam, NY. 
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it with pleasure, while the farmer who desires to gain practical 
knowledge, will read it with interest. The farmer who would car¬ 
ry on operations successfully in his line, should not be without it. 
— Signal, Bellast , Me 
The title page of this work gives a good idea of its scope and in¬ 
tent. It is a comprehensive summary of farm operations, and will 
prove very acceptable to ihe great mass of our farming population. 
We are informed that 3.000 copies of the work have been sold since 
the first of January. It is well printed and profusely illustrated.— 
N. Y Tribune. 
It is furnished with numerous illustrating cuts, and will form a 
complete “ vade meeum” for the agricuhurist, convenient for re¬ 
ference and to be relied on when consulted.— Baltimore Ameri- 
can. 
This is a practical book by a practical man and will serve exten¬ 
sive practical ends. It is a companion which every farmer will 
feel that he cannot well be without.— N. Y. Observer. 
We cheerfully recommend this work to farmers.— Signal , Jidi- 
ett , III. 
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tor. 
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Delta. 
The author is a gentleman of fine attainments, and who ranks 
as one of the most accomplished writers on agricultural subjects m 
the country.— Ala. Planter. 
Many a valuable animal is lost, every year, for want of the 
knowledge here conveyed.— Eagle , Branleboro, Vt- 
The author (Mr- Allen) is a practical man, and everything from 
his pen, on subjects connected with agriculture and cattle breed 
ing. is valuable to those who prefer matter of fact to mere theory. 
The work comes at seventy-five cents. The information contain¬ 
ed in it is worth three times that amount. His directions for the 
management of the dairy will be of great service to those not versed 
in that important art.— Maine Farmer. 
0=“The above work is kept constantly for sale at the office of 
the Cultivator, Albany. 
!N ONE YEAR. 
C€£jLE’§ American Aefeirieariaii, 
OR 
DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 
A Book for every Farmer ! 
A ND a book which every Farrner v should own and may own, by 
paying the small sum of Fifty Cents, which may be the 
means of saving the life of many valuable animals, and from which 
he may derive a vast amount of the most valuable information in 
regard to the Training and Breeding of Animals, as well as full 
Rules for Restoring and Preserving Health. 
10,000 COPIES 
of this valuable work have been sold in One Year.— and we have 
testimonials enough in its favor, from those w ho have purchased 
and examined it, to fill a volume. We publish a few only. 
“No Farmer’s Library is complete without Mr. Cole’s Treatise 
on the Diseases of Domestic Animals.” 
From William Bacon, Richmond. 
This book is just what farmers want. The prescriptions are sim¬ 
ple. always accessible, and harmless to the constitution. 
From the Christian Herald, Newburyport. 
It is truly “a book for every farmer.” We have been most as¬ 
tonished at the amount of important information and instruction 
wnich it contains, on the training, breeding, and diseases of domes¬ 
tic animals. It is compiled by one of the best agricultural writers 
in the country, from his own "experience and observation, as a 
practical farmer, and conductor of agricultural papers. 
,From Wright's Paper, Philadelphia. 
“Cole’s American Veterinarian,” is an invaluable book. It is 
worth its weight in gold to any person having the care or charge of 
domestic animals. An agricultural friend, to whom we gave a co¬ 
py, observed that it would save him a hundred dollars a year. 
From the American Agricidturist. 
The farmer will find much valuable information in this little work. 
By reference to its directions, they may be able to save a valuable 
animal, which otherwise might be lost. 
From J. M Weeks , Vermont. 
The American Veterinarian is the best book of the kind that I 
have ever seen. 
From Levi Bartlett , New-Hampshire. 
This book should be in the library of every farmer. 
From the Farmer's Visitor, by Gov. Hill, N. II 
As the Editor of that excellent agricultural paper, the Boston 
Cultivator, and other.kindred works, Mr. Cole has shown himself 
well qualified for the compilation of this work. We have knowm 
him for years, and he has proved himself to be one of the most per¬ 
severing and able of our agricultural editors. We understand his 
new 7 book has already had a free and extended sale. Many times 
its price to almost any farmer, may he saved in its purchase. 
Published, and for sale at wholesale and retail, by 
JOHN P. JEWETT & CO. 
„ '' 23 Corn hill, Boston. 
100 agents could make money on this hook in various sections of 
the country. None need apply except those who can command a 
small cash capital of from $25 to $50. Address, post-paid, the Pub¬ 
lishers, 23 Corn hill, Boston. 
For sale at the office of “The Cultivator.” 
June 1 —3t. 
