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THE CULTIVATOR. 
Jan. 
Contents of this Number. 
Pictorial Cultivator Almanac,.p. 1 to 
Plowing up Hidden Treasure,.... 
Agriculture a Science,....... ............. 
Raising Cranberries on Upland,. 
Random Notes on Pears,... 
Honey Bees—the Apiary,... .... 
The Drill Culture of Wheat, Ac., by W. G. Edmundson,. 
State Agricultural Societies, by F. Holbrook,. 
Apples, Ac., in New-England, by Geo. .Ia^ues,. 
Fruit blighted by Hot Weather, by G. B. Smith—Q uality of 1 
New Fruits—The Best Pears—Large Strawberry Story,.J 
What Foreigners think of Us, by Prof. Norton,. 
Most productive Milch Cows,..... 
Agricultural Bureau—Trial of Reaping Machines,.... 
Manufacture of Manure—The Primate Apple—Management of 
• Bees, by H. W. Bulkeley—S eedling Grapes—Chickens vs. 
Insects,.. 
Blood Horse Consternation—Farming in Pennsylvania,........ 
Draft Horse Clyde,...... 
Singular Disease in Callle, by C. F. Morton—A gricultural 1 
Economy, by An Observer,. . ..j 
Harvesting Corn, by G. W. Coffin—C ulture of the Onion, by) 
John Diehl, .j 
Mr. Giles’ Ornamental Poultry, . 
Boston Poultry Show—Long-Island Lands,... 
Hungarian Cattle—Using Bones for Manure—Potash for Ma-) 
pure,...) 
Shelter for Fattening Stock—Crushing Grain for Work Horses— j 
Salting Pork, by O. F. Marshall—M organ Horses—Recipes J 
Agricultural Societies—Answers to Inquiries—Notice of Publi- ( 
cations, .J 
Notes for the Month—To Correspondents, Ac,. 
Poetry—A Domestic Picture,. 
Business Notices—Postage of the Cultivator—Prices Current,.. 
ILLUSTRATION’S. 
Blood Horse Consternation,. 48 
Draft Horse Clyde,.'. 47 
Insect in Throat of Cattle,..51 
Group of Poultry..53 
Hungarian Cattle,. 55 
N. YORK AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE. 
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University of Albany. 
Theory and Practice of Agriculture 
T HE Trustees announce the following Courses of Instruction for 
the ensuing winter, to commence on the loth of January, 1852, 
and continue three months. 
The facilities for the prosecution of those branches of science con¬ 
nected with agriculture, although not yet perfected, will, it is be¬ 
lieved, he far greater than have ever before been offered in this 
country. The Courses to he given are intended to be intelligible to 
every practical farmer, and at the same time to point out the leading 
and the special advantages of scientific applications. To accomplish 
this end the lectures will he fully i luslrated by experiments, diagrams, 
numerical tables and specimens, while the use of scientific terms 
will be confined to such as are absolutely necessary to the compre¬ 
hension of the various subjects presented. Conversational recitations 
will also be held in connection with the lectures, so that all who wish 
may have opportunities for seeking the explanation of every difficulty. 
The general course on Scientific and Practical Agriculture, will 
be delivered by Prof. John P. Norton, of Yale College, and of the 
University ; and will commence on the second Tuesday of January, 
and continue about three months, at the rate of three lectures in each 
week. Tickets for the course, $10. 
The course on Geology and Palaeontology, will be given by Prof. 
James Hall, of the New-York Geological Survey, and of the Uni¬ 
versity of Albany. This course of lectures will be given with es¬ 
pecial reference to its applications in agriculture, in civil engineer¬ 
ing, the mechanic arts, and to mining. It will commence on the 
second Wednesday of January, and continue for three months, at 
the rate of five lectures in each week. Tickets for llie course, $10. 
Dr. Henry Goabby, formerly of the Royal College of Surgeons, 
London, will deliver a partial course on Entomology, with special 
reference to agriculture, commencing on the third Friday in January, 
and continue at the fate of two lectures in each week. Ticket for 
the course, $5. 
In addition to the al’iove courses, the students will have the oppor¬ 
tunity of attending a course of lectures on Astronomy, by Prof. O. 
M. Mitchell, of the University, and on Elementary Chemistry, by 
Prof. Geo. H. Cook. Principal of the Albany Academy. 
[£7=* For Circulars and other information apply to B. P. JOHN¬ 
SON, Esq., State Agricultural Rooms, Albany. 
Albany, January 1, 1852. 
Improved Stock. 
C ATTLE, of the Durham, Devon, Hereford, Alderney, and Ayr¬ 
shire breeds. 
SHEEP, of the Nalive ana French Merino, Saxony, South-Down, 
and Cotswold. 
PIGS of the Lincoln, Suffolk, and Berkshire breeds. 
From our long experience as breeders and dealers in the above 
kinds of stock, and our excellent situation for purchasing and ship¬ 
ping, we think we can do as good justice to orders, as any other 
house in the United States. A B. ALLEN A OO . 
Jan. 1, 1852—tf. 189 and 191 Water st., New-York. 
A. B. ALLEN 8 l CO., 
189 and 191 Water Street, New-York. 
P LOWS of a great variety of patlerns and different sizes, calcula¬ 
ted for sward and stubble land, wet meadows, and recently drain¬ 
ed swamps where roots abound. Among these plows, also are the 
deep-breaking-up, flat-furrow, lap-furrow, self-sharpening, side-hill, 
double-mould-board, corn, cotton, cane, rice, and subsoil with single 
or double wings. 
HARROWS, triangular, square, Geddes, and Scotch. 
ROLLERS , with iron sections one foot long, and of different 
diameters. These can be arranged on an iron shaft for any required 
width. 
CULTIVATORS of upwards of twenty different kinds, steel tooth 
and cast iron. 
SEED SOWERS of six different kinds and prices. 
HORSE POWERS, endless chain and circular, of wood and cast 
iron. 
THRESHERS, with or without Separators. 
GRAIN MILLS of cast iron, and burr stone, to work either by 
hand, horse or water power. 
CORN SHELLERS, single and double, large and small cylindrical 
to work by hand or otherwise. 
STRAW.C UTTERS, spiral, straight, or circular knives. 
VEGETABLE CUTTERS for tnrneps and other roots. 
Together with a great variety of all other Agricultural and Horti¬ 
cultural Implements kept in the United States,such as Floes, Shovels, 
Spades, Rakes, Manure and Hay Forks, Grain Cradles, Scythes, 
Snaths, Ac. Ac. 
CASTINGS of all kinds for Plows, Cotton Gins, and Sugar Rollers. 
WAGONS and CARTS, for horse, ox, or hand. 
STEAM ENGINES for farm and other purposes. 
Our implements occupy three large stores, and we believe they 
make up the largest and most complete assortment in America. In 
addition, we have a machine shop employing upwards of one hun¬ 
dred men, where any articles in our line can be made to order. 
A. B. ALLEN A CO., 
Jan. 1, 1S52—if. 189 and 191 Water st., New-York. 
FARM SCHOOL. 
T HE Mount Airy Agricultural Institute, located at Germantown, 
Pa., will open for the summer term on the first Thursday of 
April next. For particulars address the Principal, 
JNO WILKINSON, 
Jan. 1, 1852—ot. Germantown, Pa 
State Agricultural Warehouse. 
I p MERY’S, Kell’s, and Wheeler's Florse Powers and Threshers. 
J Hovey’s, Clinton’s, Tower’s, Sinclair's and Butts’, Straw and 
Stalk Cutters. 
Vegetable Cutters for slicing up potatoes, beets, Ac. 
Corn Shelters of various patterns. 
Fanning Mills of Bryan’s make—this is considered one of the best 
Mills in use. 
Clinton’s, Bamborough’s and other makes. 
Prouly A Mears’ premium Plows of all sizes. 
Minor A Horton’s and Eagle Plows. 
Harrows of Geddes, Triangle and Scolch patterns. 
Paring Plow, a superior article made under the direction of Prof. 
Mapes. 
Subsoil Plows, of Wier’s pattern, which is half the draft of the old 
style. 
Ox or Road Scrapers, Seed Sowers, Cultivators, Ac, 
Field and Garden Seeds. 
FerviJIizers, such as Guano, Bone dust, Bone Coal, Plaster, Pou- 
drette. Bone Manure and Sulphate of Soda. For sale by 
GEO. H. BARR, 
Jan. 1, 1852—It. No. 25 Cliff streel, New-York. 
Balsam Fir, Arbor Vitae, and other Forest Trees. 
H ENRY LITTLE A CO., of Bangor, Maine, will furnish any 
number of Evergreen and other Forest Trees, taken up with 
earth on the roots, with the greatest care, and sent to any part of the 
United States by Steamers or Railroad—and carefully packed in large 
boxes, at short notice, at the following prices, viz: 
From 6 inches to 1 foot, at 1 cent, or $10,00 per 1000. 
From 1 foot to 2 feet, at cents, or $15.00 per 1000. 
The above prices refer more particularly to Balsam Fir and Arbor 
Yilse Trees. 
We charge what the boxes cost, but nothing for packing. 
For two years past, the trees we have procured and sent to a dis¬ 
tance, have lived generally, and have given good satisfaction. Ever¬ 
greens will not live unless taken up with great care. 
Bangor, Jan. 1, 1852—4t. 
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