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THE CULTIVATOR. 
March. 
aoles in the bottom, and fumigated some four hours 
with sulphur, according to the recommendation of the 
State Chemist. More rotted among the fumigated po¬ 
tatoes than among those not fumigated, three to one.” 
Wire Fence—Correction. —Mr. George Mansfield 
of Lowell, Mass., writes us to correct a mistake which 
occurred in his article on wire fence, as printed in last 
volume, page 278. In reference to straining the wire, 
it is said—“ Insert your wire through the lever and 
post,” &c. The words lever and , should have been 
omitted. Mr. M. says, “ The strainer is made like an 
old fashioned wrench used to strain a bed-cord, with a 
small hole in the lower end, instead of a slot , as in the 
bed-wrench.” - 
Winter Wheat in Vermont. —That part of this state 
bordering on Lake Champlain, produced, for many 
years after it was brought into cultivation, excellent 
crops of winter wheat, but the prevalence of the wheat 
midge (weevil) from 1830 to 1845, caused such injury 
to the crop, that little was grown. Within the last few 
years, the insect has greatly disappeared, and the cul¬ 
tivation of wheat has been resumed with success. Wil- 
lets Keese, of Peru, N. Y., writes that in a late tour 
through several towns in the section spoken of, he ascer¬ 
tained that very fine crops of winter wheat were raised 
last season—several reaching 40 bushels and upwards 
per acre; and that J. Holmes, of Charlotte, sold fifty- 
six dollars worth from an acre of ground. 
Pennsylvania. —At a convention held at Harrisburgh 
on the 21st of January, a State Agricultural Society 
was organized, and a memorial adopted to be presented 
to the Legislature for an appropriation for the benefit 
of Agricultural Societies. The Hon. F rederick Watts, 
was chosen President, with 24 Vice-Presidents—Dr. El- 
wyn, of Philadelphia, Cor. Sec’y; R. C. Walker, Al¬ 
leghany county, Rec. Sec’y, and G. H. Bucher, Trea¬ 
surer. — 
Breeds of Cows for Butter. —The American Agri¬ 
culturist, speaking of the products of the “ Oaks cow” 
and the “ Nourse cow,” says, “ We can show in many 
short-horn herds, numerous instances of larger yielders, 
whether of milk or butter.” In 1814, the milk of the 
Oaks cow made 300 lbs. of butter; in 1815, 400 lbs.; in 
1816, 4844 lbs. According to Mr. Colman, the Nourse 
cow yielded 14 lbs. of butter in a week and 224 lbs. in 
four successive months. Will the Agriculturist be good 
enough to show us the 11 numerous instances of larger 
yielders from short-horn herds ?” 
“ Burr all’s Reaper.” —In our advertising depart¬ 
ment, will be found Mr. Burrall’s description of this 
machine. We have never seen it in operation, but those 
who have tried it, speak of it in very favorable terms. 
At the State Fair at Syracuse, it received a diploma as 
“ the best grain reaper for general purposes and the 
farming interest of New-York”—Mr. McCormick’s re¬ 
ceiving the same award, as being adapted to “ extensive 
farmers.” - 
Morgan Horse “ Black-Hawk.”—B y reference to 
our advertising columns, it will be seen that this noted 
animal is. at his old stand. His reputation as the sire 
of valuable stock, is undiminished. 
Essex County (1ST. Y.) Agricultural Society.— 
This Society has resolved to hold its annual exhibitions 
at Elizabethtown for the next five years. The president 
of this society is W. C, Watson, of Port Kent; the 
secretary is Robert S. Hale, of Elizabethtown. 
Cheapest mode of Lighting a House.—“ A Young 
Housekeeper” wishes information in regard to the 
cheapest and best mode of lighting a house—whether 
by oil, lard, camphene, or candles, and the best appa¬ 
ratus for burning the various articles. We shall be glad 
to hear from experienced ‘‘housekeepers” on the subject. 
Brown Corn. —We are able to inform our correspon¬ 
dent “ H. R.” of Geneva, that he can be supplied with 
this variety of corn—from seed received direct from 
Lake Winnipissiogee two years since—on application to 
Wm. W. Stacey, Aubrey Farm, Fayette, Seneca co. 
Mr. S. has also the large and prolific white corn. 
Mules vs. Horses. —A correspondent of the South 
Carolina Farmer and Planter , who appears to have had 
much experience in raising mules and horses, states that 
he has kept a particular account of the expenses of each, 
for the last ten years, and he says “ in no instance have 
I ever been able to bring the horse to the plow, for less 
than from fifty to sixty dollars; on the other hand, I 
have invariably brought the mule to the collar for twenty 
to twenty-five dollars.” In regard to the comparative 
expense of keeping, he says “the mule can be kept in 
as good condition as the horse, and will perform the 
same labor, however severe, in the same time and on 
about one-half the feed.” In addition to this, the mule 
will out-live the horse by fifteen to twenty years, and is 
seldom sick or crippled. 
Fowls for Florida. —Our attention was called u 
few days since to two pair of beautiful game fowls 
which were passing via express to Dr. T. Y. Henry, of 
Quincy, Fa. They were from Mr. T. C. Abrahams of 
West Troy. 
Persons wishing to purchase choice fowls will find 
several kinds advertised by Mr. Platt, in this number. 
Prince’s 
Linncean Botanic Gardens and Nurseries, Flushing, N. Y. 
TT7M. R. PRINCE & CO., successors of Wm. Prince, and sole 
? v proprietors of his great collection, offer the largest and choicest 
assortment of Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Plants to be found in 
America, and will transmit Descriptive Catalogues to all post-paid 
applicants desirous to purchase. The choicest varieties of Fruits, 
which are scarce elsewhere, are here extensively cultivated, and 
applicants will not be disappointed. Every desirable Fruit enume¬ 
rated by Downing, Manning, Kenrick, Hovey, and in the Catalogues 
of Europe, can be supplied. Of the finest varieties of Pears, 50,000 
trees can be supplied, of which 15,000 are of bearing age. on both 
the Pear and the Quince. Purchasers are solicited to visit the estab¬ 
lishment and judge for themselves, but the same attention will be 
paid to the selection for all distant correspondents. The prices are 
as low and mostly lower than trees of equal quality can be obtained 
elsewhere. And above five hundred varieties of Fruit Trees, and a 
much larger number of Ornamental Trees, can be supplied, that can¬ 
not be obtained elsewhere in the Union, except in a few casual in¬ 
stances. Every premium for Roses and Strawberries was awarded 
to us by the Long Island Horticultural Society. 
A wholesale Catalogue will be sent to all Venders. 
The transportation to the west is now moderate, and the Agent’s 
Receipt will be sent to each purchaser, which will prevent the im¬ 
possibility of loss. Cash or a reference can be sent with the order, 
by those who ar e strangers to us. _ March 1, 1S51—2.t 
GUANO. 
W E are in daily expectation of arrivals of Peruvian Guano. 
Those wishing to order, will do well to do so at the earliest 
moment. A. B. ALLEN & CO., 
New-York Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store, 
Feb. 1—3t. 1S9 <fc 191 Water st. 
