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THE CULTIVATOR. 
April. 
Contents of this Number. 
Notes on the Farming of Otsego County,. 129 
Memoirs of Col. Pickering, by J. W. Proctor,.. 131 
Progress and Theories oi Agriculture,. 131 
Ashes of Anthracite and Bituminous Coal, by Prof. Norton,. 136 
Domestic Economy—Treatment of Scarlet Fever,.;. 137 
Stewed Apples—Whitewash—Preparations of Barley—An- 1 13 _ 
swers to Inquiries, . j 
Management of the Kitchen Garden,. 140 
Suckers from Fruit Trees valuable, by C. E. G.,. 141 
Fruit Prospects for 1851, by C. E. G.—On Grafting, by D. D., 1 - 
Northern Fruit Trees, by R. T. Robinson,.J 
Cuttings from Suckers—New Publications—Next Show of ) - 
Royal Ag. Society,.j 
The Babirussa—Improved Fence, by Deane,. 144 
Premium Amsterdam Plow—Great Products of Wool,. 145 
Horticultural Plow—Seed Potatoes, by J. Van Denburgh— 1 
Ag. Reading, Root Culture, Deep Plowing, &c., by F. > 146 
Whiting,.) 
The Cayuga Lake, by David Thomas, ... v . 147 
Feeding Stock, Large and Small Animals, Pigeon Weed, Ma-1 
nures, &c., by John Johnston,. j 
Hussey’s Reaping Machine, by Obed Hussey,. 149 
Not Giving Credit, by Eds. Am. Ag’st.—W ool and Gum, by) 15Q 
E. Bridge,. j 
Keeping Fowls and Value of their Manure—Increase of Chess, 151 
Award of Premiums—Monthly Notices, &.,. 152 
ILLUSTRATION'S. 
Plans of Kitchen Gardens,. 140 
Grafting Tool,. 142 
The Babirussa,. 144 
Improved Fences,. 144, 145 
Amsterdam Plow, No. 7,.. 145 
Horticultural Plow,. 146 
GREAT SALE OF SUPERIOR THOROUGH 
Bred Short-horn Cattle. 
T HE subscriber, having more stock than can be sustained on his 
farm, will offer at public auction about 30 head of his Improved 
Short-horn Cattle, consisting of Bulls, Cows, Heifers, and Heifer and 
Bull Calves, on Thursday, the 26th day of June next, at his farm, 2£ 
miles from this city. 
It is known to breeders of improved stock in this country, and in 
Canada, that the proprietor of this herd, during the past twelve years, 
has, through the medium of importations from England, and selec¬ 
tions from the best herds in this country, spared no expense to rear a 
Herd of Cattle, from which superior animals could safely be drawn, 
for improvement and cross upon other herds. 
His importations have been derived from that eminent breeder, the 
late Thomas Bates, Esq., of Kirkleavington, Yorkshire,England,which 
herd it is well known, has recently been disposed of at public sale by 
his administrators, and dispersed in many hands, and can no longer 
be resorted to as a whole for improvement. The announcement of 
that sale created great interest, and all Short-horn breeders in Eng¬ 
land seemed emulous to secure one or more of the animals to mingle 
with the blood of their herds; and at the day of sale there was found 
assembled, the largest audience ever before witnessed on a similar 
occasion, numbering, it is said, from 4 to 5,000 persons; among them 
were the most eminent breeders in England, and several from other 
countries. Some of the animals bringing prices which seemed incre¬ 
dible to many. 
In the herd now offered for sale, will be included the imported Bull 
Duke of Wellington, and the premium Bull Meteor. These are Bates 
Bulls, and their reputation as stock getters, is too well known to need 
any comments. I am, however, authorised to say by Lewis F. Allen, 
Esq., of Black Rock, one of the most prominent breeders in this 
country, and who has had ample means tor forming a j udgment, 
“ that in no instance, to his knowledge, have these two bulls been bred 
to Short-horn cows of other herds previously imported into the Unit¬ 
ed States, but what the produce were superior in general qualities to 
such herds.” The most of the stock which is now offered for sale, 
has been bred from these two bulls; and the proprietor having a 
young bull more remotely connected with the portion of the herd 
which he retains, (say about 14 in number,) he can now spare these 
two valuable Bulls. There will be in the stock offered for sale, six 
young Bulls, from 8 months to about 2 years old, in addition to the 
two above uamed; and the remainder of the stock will be composed 
of Cows, (most of them possessing extraordinary milking qualities,) 
Heifers, and Heifer Calves. 
It is believed that no Herd of Short-horns has ever been offered for 
sale in this country, exhibiting more of the valuable combinations of 
qualities which contribute to make np perfect animals. A Catalogue 
containing the pedigrees of these animals will be ready for delivery at 
an early period, in which the terms of sale will be stated. A credit 
will be given from 6 to 18 months. Gentlemen are invited to exam¬ 
ine the herd at their convenience. GEO. VAIL. 
Troy, N. Y., April 1, 1851—3t. 
New York Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store. 
A B. ALLEN & CO., 189 and 191 Water street, New York. 
• Fresh Garden Seeds , a large assortment of the various kinds. 
Also, Field Seeds. 
Lawn and other grasses. 
Horticultural and Garden Implements. The best and greatest 
variety for sale in the United States. Plows, Spades, Hoes, &c. &c. 
Guano, Bone Bust, Poudrette , and other lertilizers 
Prompt attention given to all orders by letter or otherwise. 
March 1—tf. 
DOMESTIC ANIMALS AT AUCTION. 
T HE postponed yearly sale of Full Bred Short-horns and Im¬ 
proved Dairy Stock, consisting of about fifty head, will come 
of!'at my farm on Tuesday, June 24th, 1851, at 12 o’clock, M, Ishall 
dispose of all the improved Dairy Stock, which is composed ofthe finest 
Short-horn, with a slight cross Of Amsterdam Dutch, which some 
writers say was part of the original ingredient which composed the 
improved Short-horns. 
I am now breeding the Short-horns, Devons and Ayrshires, each 
separately and pure, which, owing to the limits of my farm, make it 
necessary to confine myself to those three breeds. By the awards 
of the State Agricultural Society, the American Institute, and my 
own County Society, (with the exception of last year, when I was 
not a competitor at either,) it will fully appear that I have been a very 
successful exhibitor. The cow which won the First Prize as a 
milker, at the American Institute last year, was bred by me, and 
composed of the above all uded to Dairy Stock. Several of the Bulls 
got by Lamartine will be of the most appropriate age for efficient ser¬ 
vice the coming season. All Cows and Heifers old enough, will be 
warranted in calf at the day of sale, by my Imported Bull “Lord 
Eryholme,” or my celebrated Bull “ Lamartine.” 
I own two thorough bred Devon Bulls; one the celebrated old Ma¬ 
jor, the other, one and a half years old, imported by me from Devon¬ 
shire. One of the abo, e animals will be sold—which, I have not as 
yet determined. 
A full Catalogue, with the pedigree of each animal, will be pub¬ 
lished in due time, with minute description of sale, &c. 
I also have a number of Suffolk Sows, in pig to my imported Boar, 
most of the progeny of which will be old enough to dispose of on 
that day. 
I also have about 20 South Down Ewes, most of which I imported 
from the flock of Jonas Webb, and now in lamb to my imported 
Buck “Babraham.” Some of their Buck Lambs will be' offered at 
auction on that day. 
This sale will not only offer an opportunity to obtain Stock from 
my previous Herd, but will also enable persons to procure calves 
from my imported Bull, lambs from my imported Ram, and pigs 
from my imported Boar—all of which animals were recently selected 
by me in person, when in England. 
The mode of warranting the Cows and Heifers in calf, is this: in 
case they prove not to be so, it shall be optional with the purchaser, 
on his certificate of that fact, either to receive from me $25, (say 
twenty-five dollars,) or to send the cow to my farm, and I will keep her 
the proper time (free of expense) lo have her got in calf to either of 
my Bulls, which he shall choose. I will give $25 for any heifer calf 
from either of the Cows or Heifers sold at the sale, delivered on my 
farm, at two weeks old. 
Stock purchased to be sent a distance, will be delivered on ship¬ 
board or railroad in the city of New-York, free of risk or expense to 
the purchaser. 
Persons living at the south, in a climate to which it would not be 
well that stock should be transported, at that hot season of the year, 
may let such animals as they may purchase, remain with me until 
the proper season, and I will have them well taken care of, and 
charge only a reasonable price for their keep. One of my objects 
in breeding improved domestic animals, is to assist in distributing 
them throughout the Union, deeming it one, if not the most important 
feature to promote profit to the cultivator of the soil, and to benefit 
the consuming country at large. 
All communications through the Post, please pre-pay, and I will 
pre-pay their answers, and also a Catalogue if required. Catalogues 
will be to be had at ail the principal Agricultural Warehouses and 
offices of the principal Agricultural Journals, on and after the 1st 
day of June next. Persons wishing to view the stock at any time 
will find my superintendant, Mr. Wilkinson, to give them the de¬ 
sired information when I am not at home. 
Dated this 4th day of March, 1851, at Mount Fordham, West¬ 
chester County, eight miles from the City of New-York, by Harlem 
Railroad. April 1.—3t L. G. MORRIS. 
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1. The Endless Chain or Railway Power, of our own manufac¬ 
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running, strength, durability and economy. They are universally 
approved wherever they have been tried. 
2. The Bogardus Power, for one to four horses. These are com¬ 
pact and wholly of iron, and adapted to all kinds of work. 
3. Eddy’s circular wrought iron large Cog Wheels, for one to six 
horses. A new and favorite Power. 
4. Trimble’s iron sweep Power for one to four horses- Warren’s 
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