1852 
THE CULTIVATOR 
125 
O F proper age for forming vineyards, propagated from and con¬ 
taining all the good qualities which the most improved cultiva¬ 
tion for over 12 years, has conferred on the vineyards at Croton 
Point, are offered to the public. 
Those who purchase, will receive such instructions for four years, 
as will enable them to cultivate the Grape with entire success, (pro¬ 
vided their localities are not too far north.) Dr. R. T. Underhill feels 
quite confident that he has so far meliorated the character and habits 
of the Grapevines in his vineyards, and nurseries, by improved cul¬ 
ture. pruning, &c., that they will generally ripen well, and produce 
good fruit in most of the northern, and all the western, middle, and 
southern states. 
From the experience of the past season, he is fully convinced that 
where his directions are strictly followed in planting the vineyard, 
and in its subsequent management, a good crop of Isabella Grapes 
may be ripened in a very unfavorable season. All communications, 
post-paid, addressed to R. T. UNDERHILL, M. D., Croton Point, 
Westchester Co., N. Y., will receive prompt attention. 
March 1—It. 
Favorable Opportunities for Persons who seek 
Rural Life, and Occupations adapted. 
T HE advertiser desires to have join him, one, two, or more per¬ 
sons, in carrying on one of the largest, best situated Farms, and 
in point of soils, and other advantages, not surpassed in the United 
States—having abundance of timber^ say 300 acres, within the farm 
—extensive water power passing through it, and easily appropriated 
for mills, Ac., and at small outlay. Several branches of the main 
creek wind over the place, which, with eight never failing springs 
of pure water, furnish all desirable water for any quantity of stock. 
The farm is elevated, and drains perfectly, yet so gradual are the roll¬ 
ings and slopes, the soil does not wash away—nor is there an acre 
lost for culture, except wh<*re the streams pass. There are over 2000 
acres combined, and excepting the timbered spot, is all cleared, and 
without obstacle 1o the plow. The farm has been cultivated since 
1843, and numerous and various stock kept thereon—giving very libe¬ 
ral profits. Sheep, for example, and there are about 1500 of best blood, 
yield a net gain, per head, of over $1^ average; other animals in pro¬ 
portion. The arrangements and capabilities are such, that 8000 sheep 
may be well provided for—also 50 brood mares, 400 head cattle, and 
hogs to slaughter 1000 per annum—all of which slock yield liberal 
profits, at least 25 to 40 per cent per annum, net! The place is just 
by the beautiful Rock River, and the great Central Rail Road runs 
along the margin of the farm, within half a mile, and at one point 
touches my boundary. A Depot will be placed within one mile of it. 
There are over 3000 fruit trees on the place, mostly apple, selected by 
Downing—a part in bearing, and all will come in by 1854. Here ap¬ 
ples sell readily at $1 to $1£ per bushel; other fruit in proportion. I 
find my constitution not adequate to carry on all these affairs as is de¬ 
sirable, therefore seek aid of one or more, with means adequate, 
to take one-quarter to one-third interest in the farm, stock, Ac., which 
I will place at very lowprice. I am about erecting a mill, especially 
with view to the obtaining bran, shorts, Ac., and preparing corn and 
other food, to meet wants of the great number of animals, thus eco¬ 
nomizing over one-third cost of their food. 
I have proved by over eight years experience, lhat the stock allud¬ 
ed to, sell for more than double their cost of raising, every charge in¬ 
cluded—thus a horse, from colt to four years of age, cosls under $25. 
and sells readily at $75 to $100. Mules cost under $20, when 4 years, 
and sell at $80 to $110. Cattle at 4 years cost about $14, and sell at 
$25 to $35. Pork costs 1J cents, and3^ to5 cents—sale price. Sheep 
50 cents, yearlings—and sell for $1£ and $2. Bucks $10 to $20. All 
these statements I will guarantee correct. 
It is desirable, as a village is growing up rapidly just by, lhat a 
store should be opened near the Mill. At least $20,000 of various 
goods suitable, including Implements of Husbandry, Tools, Machines, 
Ac., may be sold the first year, at over 25 per cent profit, taking part 
pay in grain, for the mill and stock. A Brewery is much wanted, and 
will yield liberal profits. Barley is abundant, at 35 to 45 cents per 
bushel. 
Further particulars in an advertisement are not necessary, for who¬ 
ever desires to avail of these extraordinary opportunities, will come 
and see. The sooner the better, for work is begun on the Central 
Railroad, and two others, crossing from Lake Michigan to the 
Mississippi, and within 15 and 25 miles of the Farm. I will pro¬ 
vide three-fifths or more of the needed funds—and if needs be, in¬ 
crease the Farm to 3000 or more acres. Population, and really of 
worthy people, doubled last four years—and aided by the railroads, 
probably will double in two years—for now we can reach New-York 
in 07 hours, and by 1854 do it in 40 hours. 
The country is unusually beautiful, as it is rich in soils—climate 
delightful, only about forty five gloomy and cloudy days per annum, 
and as the census returns show, is more saluLrious than most of the 
other states. 
Game very abundant—say Grouse, Quail, Partridge, and Deer—so 
are fish. 
For further particulars apply to the Editor of the Cultivator, if by 
letter, pre-paid. 
Ogle County, Illinois, near Rock River, March 1,1852—It. 
Great Sale of Short-horn Cattle in 1852. 
T HE subscriber, contemplating some important changes and im¬ 
provements upon his farm, will sell, without reserve, his en¬ 
tire herd of thorough bred, and high grade Short-horn cattle, con¬ 
sisting of upwards of ONE HUNDRED head of Cows, Heifers, 
Bulls, and Bull and Heifer calves. 
This valuable herd of cattle has been nearly all bred by the sub¬ 
scriber, on his farmland under his own eye, with a particular view 
to their milking quality, which he believes he has been successful in 
developing to a degree not excelled in any herd of cows in the United 
States. Ever since the year 1S34 he has been engaged in breeding 
Short-horns, in Ihe belief that no ealtle kept by the farmers of this 
country, were equal to them in all their qualities, as dairy and feeding 
animals, and this belief has been fully confirmed by seventeen years 
experience. 
Commencing with animals selected from the best thorough bred 
stocks, then to be found in this counlry, this herd has been continual¬ 
ly added to, and improved by selections from ihe best imported stock, 
and their immediate descendants. During the years 1845, ’46 and ; 47, 
the Short-horn blood of the late celebrated Thomas Bales, of Kirk- 
leavington, England, was resorled to in the use of Ihe imported bull, 
Duke of Wellington, and of Symmetry, (by Dnke of Wellington, 
out of the imported Bates Cow, Duchess,) belonging to Mr. George 
Vail, of Troy, N. Y., which bulls were hired of Mr. Vail for three 
years. The animals of this herd, since grown up, inherit, more or 
less, of that blood, which is believed by those having opportunity to 
judge, both in its milking and feeding qualities, to be equal to any 
other previously imported; and that belief is confirmed by the prices 
obtained during several years past, for animals descended from that 
stock. 
For the quality of the stock bred by the subscriber, he can, with¬ 
out vanity, refer to the recent Short-horn sales of Messrs. .T.F. Sheafe 
and Lewis G. Morris, in which some of the highest priced animals 
were immediately descended, or purchased from this herd. The un¬ 
rivalled cow, “ Grace,” owned by Messrs. Sherwood and Stevens, 
and probably the best fat cow ever bred in America, described in 
pages 183 and 184, vol. x., of the American Agriculturist, was bred 
by the subscriber: and numerous animals in various parts of ihe 
United Stales, the. West Indies, and the Canadas, which have sprung 
from hi; herd in years past, may be referred to. 
In 1850, the imported bull, Duke of Exeter, of the Princess tribe 
of Short-horns, (for pedigree of which see (10, J52.) vol ix\, of the 
English Herd Book,) sent out from England for Mr. Sheafe of New- 
York, by Mr. Stevens, from ihe distinguished herd of Mr. John 
Stephenson of Wolvislon, England, was purchased and introduced 
into this herd ; and about forty of the cows and heifers are now in 
calf to him, all of which will be catalogued for the coming sale. In 
the quality of his flesh, and in the milking excellence of his ancestry, 
no bull imported in the into the United States can surpass the Duke 
of Exeter. His own stock, in ihe hands of several gentlemen in the 
State of New-York, are confidently referred to as evidence of his 
value. 
The herd now offered for sale for sale will consist of about FIFTY, 
thorough breds, including cows, heifers, and heifer calves: and pro¬ 
bably ten or twelve young bulls, and bull calves. The remainder, 
about fifty in number, will comprise young cows—good, proved, 
milkers—heifers and heifer calves, together with a few superior bull 
calves, from the besl milking cows, of high grade, Shorthorns, with 
an occasional dash of Devon blood intermixed—the best of useful, 
family cows. 
All the calves, or nearly all, both ihorough-bred and grade, will be 
the get of the Duke of Exeter; and all the cows, and iwo-year-old 
heifers will be bulled by him, (if lie lives.) previous to Ihe sale; thus 
will be combined the blood of the Bates, and the Stephenson slocks, 
comprising as much excellence, both in milk and flesh, as can be 
found in any animals whatever. 
The sale will lie made early in the month of August next, at or 
near Albany, New-York, for the greater convenience of purchasers 
gener; lly. 
Due notice c.f ihe day and p’ace of sale will be given in the several 
Agricultural Journals; and catalogues describing each animal of the 
herd, will be published in ihe month of June, preceding. 
For further particulars, inquiries may be made by letter, directed 
to the subscriber, or to A. B. ALLEN A CO., New-York. 
March 1._LEWIS F. ALLEN, Black Rock, N. Y. 
PERUVIAN GUANO 
A ND other Fertilizers. Several hundred tons of first quality of 
Peruvian Guano, constantly on hand for sale. 
Also, BONE DUST, PLASTER OF PARIS and POUDRETTE. 
A. B. ALLEN A CO., 189 and 191. 
Waler-st., New-York. 
Jan. 1—tf. 
Warren’s Improved Portable Horse Powers and Threshers. 
T HE undersigned continue to manufacture and sell these celebra- 
brated machines, and experience has proved that the FOUR 
HORSE POWER MACHINES have given universal satisfaction 
without a single exception. 
The four horse power may be used with one to four horses—and 
experience up to this time has proved that there are no Horse Powers 
and Threshers so cheap to the purchaser as these. 
Price of Four Horse Power alone,.$75 00 
“ of “ “ Spike Thresher,. 30 (10 
“ of 40 foot Band 3£ inches wide,. . 5 00 
Terms Cash. $110 00 
P. S.—Orders for any kind of Agricultural Implements and other 
merchandize, will also be promptly altended to. 
Enw. Plant, \ PLANT, BHOTHERS, Com. Merchants. 
Jas. Plant, j Feb- 1—2t. 146 William st., New-York. 
