steam mills. Some splendid long shawls, from James Roy & Co., Watervliet. The show in this department does great eredit to American manufactures, as does that in carpet and oil cloths. The show of silks is also very rich. I have not time to notice the various miscellaneous branches of the show which are very extensive and do great credit to American industry and talent. The whole num-lands, or new on the Island, by which the cost of ber of articles actually entered before the exhibition opened is 4,305. No articles are allowed on entry after the exhibition opens. This exhibition is one of American Industry really. It is not made up of fancy articles to entrap visitors-but it is what it professes to be—and does great credit to the Institute, and from the encouragement it receives shows that the Institute may be sustained in the course they have taken to promote American manufactures and the mechanic arts, by an exhibition really useful, and without resort to mere articles of show, attractive only to the story tellers and lovers of sight seeing. J. Phila. delphia, Oct. 19. Harvesting Machines. EDS. CULTIVATOR-As a subscriber to your jour. nal, I have to trouble your friends, of the Prairie Farmer, or some other individual, for some particulars respecting reaping machines. Three thousand five hundred machines, equal to the labor of seventeen thousand five hundred men! (Vide note in The Cultivator from the P. F.) How do you manage this? We are anxious to do things as cheap as possible. I pay nine to twelve shillings [about $2,75 to $3,00] an acre for reaping, binding and shocking my wheat-cut close to the ground either with the sickle or bagging-hook-a woman following each man to tie the wheat. Sometimes we use the scythe, but I do not like this plan, as a great deal of grain is scattered in the field, unless the men are very particular. In my case, where I have to harvest about two hundred acres, it cannot be well done by this mode. How is the work performed with the reaping machines? Are horses used, and what will be the expense for an acre of wheat? What will be the outlay for the machine, and what time will it take to cut an acre? Is much straw left behind? Do women tie the corn, and has the land to be raked afterwards, or gone over with the sickle or bagging hook? Is the wheat or other grain required to be free from weeds—as May-weed, thistles, docks, &c. This year, we were a good deal troubled with these pests-the season having been rather wet to harvest time. WM. DENNISON. Manor Farms, Blackheath, London, Sept. 15, 1850. We shall feel greatly obliged if our friends of the Prairie Farmer or some of our Western corres pondents will furnish us with the information asked for in the above communication. EDS. CULT. Long Island Lands. We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Dr. PECK in this No. of the Cultivator, who offers a large tract of valuable land for sale, in the central portion of Long Island. These lands are now attracting the attention of per. sons desirous of settling in the vicinity of this city. And as the question, as to the productive quality is now entirely settled, there is no longer any doubt that these lands are as good as any new land on the Island. Dr. Peck deserves great credit for the manner in which he has brought this great portion of the Island to the favorable notice of the public, and as being the first to cultivate them to advan tage, in the face of long existing opinions and prejudice, that these lands could not be cultivated, and were worthless for all uses of the garden or farm. Dr. P. introduced a new mode of clearing these clearing per acre has been greatly reduced from the old mode of grubbing out the roots by hand. This was, or is, simply by the use of a strong plow and harrow, with these instruments Dr. Peck clears the ground without any difficulty whatever, and the success in cultivation is complete, as may be seen at Lake Road. The garden and grounds there will bear a favorable comparison with any garden or fields on the Island. N. Y. Far. and Mec. Hose Coupling. EDS. CULTIVATOR-Having seen noticed an apparatus for coupling hose, in the September number of the Cultivator, and patented Mr. A. H. Brown of Albany, N. Y., I should like to state through the columns of your paper, that I invented, made and used, the coupling noticed, in the year 1841. D. L. SYKES. East Suffield, Ct., Sept.25, 1850. Answers to Correspondents. TEMPERATURE FOR CHURNING.-Y., Honesdale, Pa. Experiments have shown that for churning cream, the temperature should be from 50 to 55 degrees. If the milk is churned, or the milk and cream together, the temperature at commencing, should be 60 to 65 degrees. The thermometer churn sold by Emery & Co., of this city, is made double, leaving a space of an inch or more between the parts, for the admission of cold or hot water, as may be required to bring the cream to the proper temperature. ington Valley, N. J. Brief directions in regard to the propagation of those kinds of forest trees in PROPAGATING FOREST TREES.-D. B. K., Wash most common use as ornamental trees, can be found in catalogues of nurseries, &c. It is best to plant the seeds of most kinds as soon as they are ripe, and before they shrink. If they are to be kept long, they should be packed in moss, and kept damp. Machines for sowing wheat in drills can be had at SLANTING IN DRILLS.-J. B., Annapolis, Md. from $55 to $75. The seed is deposited in rows, nine to ten inches apart. The seed is dropped in a continuous line, using about two bushels per acre. Seymour's drill was described (with a cut) in our August number. Emery's drill is the kind chiefly used in this section for planting corn. It will drop the seed at any distance required, from four inches to six feet. The rows are from three to four feet apart, according to the size of the variety of corn. The price of the drill, fitted for working with a horse, is $14. SYPHON.-J. B., Willet, N. Y. We see no difficulty in raising water twenty feet in the manner you speak of, and we presume it will continue to run so long as the supply will fully fill the pipe, provided the pipe is perfectly air-tight. ICE-HOUSE ABOVE GROUND.-M. C.. Sperryville, Va. You will find a cut and description of an icehouse of this kind, in our volume for 1847, p. 345. GILMORE'S APIARY.-S. N. S., Hamden, Ct. You will best obtain the information you want in regard to this article, by addressing Mr. G. by letter, at Wayne, Me. He has a patent. Notes for the Month. COMMUNICATIONS have come to hand, since our last, from A. K., D. M., A Farmer, D. L. Sykes, W. L. Eaton, One who intends to be a Farmer, Titrius, B. H. Nott, Prof. J. P. Norton, J. R. | Howard, O. S. Murray, M. Cooper, A Subscriber, S. N. S., J., L. Durand, W. A. Ela. BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, &c., have been received, since our last, as follows: Lectures on the General Relations which Science bears to Practitical Agriculture, delivered before the New-York State Agricultural Society, by James F. W. Johnston, F.R.SS. L. & E., from C. M. Saxton, 123 Fulton street, New-York. The New-Brunswick Almanac, and Register, for the year of our Thorborn's Descriptive Annual Catalogue of Bulbous Flowering been planted by Mr. S. three years, and with a manifest improvement in size, each year-several of those now exhibited being of ample size for culi. nary use. We were presented with specimens of three kinds-white, pink and blue, and shall have them carefully cultivated next season. We understood from Mr. HOLMES, of Tarrytown, that the quality of some of them had been proved, and that they were equal to the best kinds known. They have thus far been entirely healthy, though planted in the same fields with others which have rotted. They are well worthy a fair trial. SPLENDID HARNESSES.-At the late State Fair, Mr. L. J. LLOYD, of this city, exhibited a gold. mounted harness, manufactured by him, which attracted much attention. All the materials used in its construction-the gold, silver, iron, &c., as well as the leather-were American. At the late Fair at Vergennes, Vt., a beautiful harness was exhib. ited, which, (with the exception of the mountings,) was not inferior in materials and workmanship, to any we have ever seen. It was labelled as follows: "From LAMBERT MAYNARD, Esq., Boston; a pre. sent for the Morgan horse Black-Hawk." We presume it will be preserved as a holliday attire for the noble steed. regard to the proper names of which we are not quite certain. We will speak of the qualities of some of these kinds, with which we are not now ac quainted, when they come into a fit state for eating. APPLES FROM VERMONT.-Mr. H. C. Hunt, of New-Haven, Vt., has left with us specimens of WIRE FENCES.-We invite attention to the arti. Jewett's Best, Burroughs' Greening, Danvers Wincle on this subject by Judge NorT. We have vis-ter-Sweet, Tynmouth Sweet, and several kinds in ited his place, and seen the various kinds of fence described by him. His experiments have been very thorough, and have done much towards show. ing what will not, as well as what will answer the purpose. His fence made on the plan of a suspension bridge, anchored, or fastened as described, is much the most complete and effectual of any wirefence we have seen. This mode has also the advantage that it may be made across rocks, or bogs, or even sheets of water, without inconvenience, being secured in its position by the weights at the bottom. spe. SEEDLING PEAR.-We have received from Mr. S. WORDEN, of Minetto, Oswego county, N. Y., cimens of a pear called King's seedling. Mr. W. states that it was raised by Lorenzo King, of New. Haven, Oswego county, the original tree being now about twenty years old. It is described as a strong, upright grower, yielding large crops every year, and has never been in the least effected by blight. Mr. W.'s description of the fruit, which is as follows, appears to be quite correct: "Size, medium to large-has been known to weigh 14 ounces; color, greenish yellow, when ripened on the tree; flesh, melting, quite juicy, and very sweet, a little gritty at the core; skin, thick; season, the whole of October." SEED CORN AND SEEDLING APPLES.-We have received from Mr. D. A. Buckley, Stone-Hill Farm, Williamstown, Mass., a handsome sample of Dutton corn raised by him; also two varieties of seedling apples, one sweet, the other, moderately sour. The former does not appear to possess any very valuable properties; the latter is a fair-sized, and pleasant apple, but not equal to some others ripen ing at the same season. WILD POTATOES.-At the late exhibition of the Westchester County Agricultural Society, Mr. JAMES P. SWAIN, of Eastchester, exhibited several kinds of potatoes, the original stock of which was procured from a forest in Peru, in 1847. The tubers were at first about the size of peas. They have OHIO STATE FAIR.-This exhibition took place at Cincinnati, under the supervision of the State Board of Agriculture, on the 3d, 4th, and 5th of October. A very large number of people attended, and the general result, considering that it was the first attempt of the kind in the State, was highly flattering to the friends of agricultural improvement. We have, as yet seen no official account of the exhibition. A correspondent of the National Era. states that "The whole receipts amounted $7,285. The amount of premiums paid was $3,000. The total expenses were something less than $10,000, leaving about $3,000 to be supplied by State appropriations and private contributions." to PREMIUM ON BREAD.-At the late exhibition of the Middlesex county (Mass.) Agricultural Society, a premium was given for the best bread. There were thirty-three competitors. After two hours spent in the examination of the different specimens, the premiums (two) were awarded to bread made by Irish girls. CURE FOR KIDNEY-WORM IN SWINE.-A writer in the Ohio Cultivator states, that he cares this disease by giving the animal afflicted with it, one ounce of copperas daily, for six or eight days. He makes a slop of about two quarts of corn meal and dish-water; dissolves the copperas in a cup of warm water, then mixes the whole together, and gives it to the hog. If he does not eat it at first, he shuts him in a pen and gives him nothing else for several days, or until he eats it. He states that this treatment has cured the disease even when at several months standing. me ten times their cost. In practice I find that a cock of hay may stand out through a storm of a week under a good cap, and receive no other injury only what it receives from the wet ground. From practice I find that the winds have not blown hard enough for the last four years, when I had hay. capped, to blow over a cock with a cap on it. From practice, I find that the caps may remain on after a rain, just as long as you wish to have them, and not injure the hay. You may just as well say that a man must remove his umbrella after a show es as his caps. I have never had a cock of hay as much wet, through a cap, as it would be by a heavy dew without a cap." SCHOOL OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY.-We would in- A GENUINE ARTICLE-small, compact, and cheap-may be sent by mail or carried in a Pocket Wallet. Price $2,50. For sale, by EMERY & CO. Nov. 1-11 369 and 371 Broadway, Albany, N. Y. A New Book for the vite particular attention to the advertisement of this School, which is under the charge of Prof. NORTON, Yale College. It will be seen that the fourth course of lectures on Scientific Agriculture, will commence in January next, and we trust that many of our young men will embrace the opportunity here offered, of acquiring a knowledge of those sciences and LECTURES on the GENERAL RELATIONS which SCIENCE bears principles on which the art of husbandry rests. Prof. NORTON is a sound, practical, and thorough teacher, and one who has been eminently successful in that vocation, as well as in the results of scientific investigation. The number of students attending his lectures, increases with each successive course, and several of those of former classes have obtained desirable situations as instructors various institutions. in SALE OF LIVE-STOCK.-The public sale of livestock belonging to the estate of the late WILLIAM STICKNEY, took place at Westminster, Vt., on the 9th of October. The number of people in attendance was estimated at one thousand, and the ani. mals brought satisfactory prices. One Devon heifer, two years old, brought $150, another $160, and sev The Devon bull eral cows upwards of $100 each. The imported by Mr. STICKNEY, brought $270. One Suffolk, Middlesex, and Essex pigs sold well. Suffolk sow and pigs brought over $100, and one sow alone $80. 64 to PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE, delivered before the New York State Agricultural Society, by JAMES F. W. JOHNSTON, F. R. S. S. L. and E., Prof. .of Agricultural Chemistry in Durham University, Eng., author of Lectures on Agricultural Chemistry," etc. etc., with notes and additions by an American Farmer. Illus C. M. SAXTON, trated by a Portrait of the author-price 75cts in cloth binding, 50cts in paper (mail edition.) Agricultural Book Publisher, 120 Fulton st., New-York. C. M. Saxton has in press a new edition of Prof. Johnston's Lectures on the application of Chemistry and Geology to AgriculturePrice $1,25 colth, mail edition $1. Also Hoare on the cultivation of the Grape vine with full directions for its management-Price 50cts cloth, mail edition 37). Nov. 1-11. I Sale of Merino Sheep. WILL sell at my Farm, on Wednesday, the 20th day of Novem ber, at 1 o'clock, P. M., 40 Merino Rams, and 100 Merino Ewes. These Sheep I have bred from Sheep I purchased of J. N. Blakes in the Cultivator for 1844, at page 238. Y. Esq., of Watertown, Conn. A history of his sheep can be found At my last shearing I took off 180 fleeces, 100 of them from breeding Ewes, 60 from shearlings, and the balance from Rams and Wethers. They averaged 4 3-4 lbs. For the quality of the Wool, I give the copy of a letter from H. G. Ellsworth, Esq. Agent of Woolen Manufacturing Co. in this city, to the Editor of the Cultivator. OFFICE OF THE AUBURN WOOLEN COMPANY, EDITOR CULTIVATOR, DEAR SIR:-Learning that Col. J. M. SherAGRICULTURAL EXHIBITIONS.-These annual ju- wood, of this city, has proposed to sell a portion of his Merino Sheep, bilees of our rural population, have generally been I take pleasure in recommending them to the attention of such persons as may wish to improve their stock of this kind. I have manuof an unusually interesting character, the present season, and have been attended by large crowds.factured, in the Mills of this Company, the wool taken from this flock, during the last three years, and find it grades higher and more We have received accounts of many exhibitions, for even, spins better, and is, on the whole, superior to any lot of Merino H. G. ELLSWORTH, Agent. which we return our thanks, but are obliged, for wool I have met with. The Rams will be put up at ten dollars each. The Ewes will be want of space, to forego detailed notices. sold in lots of five, and will be put up at five dollars for each Ewe. J. M. SHERWOOD. If these prices are not offered, they will remain mine. HEAVY STEERS.-Col. E. LONG, of Cambridge, N. Y., informs us that he has a pair of steers, two years old last April, which weighed alive on the 12th of October, 3,420 lbs. They were intended for exhibition at the State Fair, but by an accident were prevented from arriving in time. NEW BOOKS.-C. M. SAXTON, 123 Fulton-street, New-York, has just issued a handsome edition of Prof. JOHNSTON's Lectures before the N. Y. State Ag. Society, delivered at the Capitol last winter. Mr. S. has also in press a new edition of Prof. J.'s Agricultural Chemistry. LONG AND ROTTEN MANURES.-Were we not guided by experience, perhaps we should be led to imagine there would not only be a saving of the ammoniacal salts, phosphates, &c., by applying manure fresh to the soil, but that all soils would be equally benefitted by being thus treated. Not so. The chemical action of the manure will be equally efficacious on light and heavy soils, but this is more than counteracted by the injurious mechanical action. Whilst unfermented dung will prove most beneficiel Tern.s cash at the sale. Auburn, N. Y., October 10th, 1850-1t. Isabella Grape Vines, OF proper age for forming vineyards, propagated from and containing all the good qualities which the most improved cultivation for over twelve years has conferred on the Vineyards at Croton Point, are offered to the public. Those who may purchase will receive such instructions as will enable them to cultivate the grape with entire success, (provided their locality is not too far north.) All communications, post paid, addressed to R. T. UNDERHILL, M. D. Grape Depot, 379 Broadway corner of White et., New York, will receive prompt attention. He feels quite confident that he has so far meliorated the character and habits of the grape vines in his vineyards and nurseries by improved cultivation, pruning, &c., that they will generally ripen well, and produce good fruit when planted in most of the Northern and all the Western, Middle and Southern States. Nov. 1, 1850-A. $500 TO $2000 A YEAR. FIVE HUNDRED AGENTS WANTED In all the States of the Union, TO CANVASS FOR THE FOLLOWING important and valuable Or how a Farmer can become rich-being sketches of Life in the Country; with the Popular Elements of practical and Theoretical Agriculture, and twelve hundred Laconics and Apothegms relating to Morals, Regime and general Literature; also 500 receipts, on health, Cookery and domestic economy; with ten fine illustrations, representing the various scenes attendant upon Farming, etc., By John L. Blake, D. D., author of "Biographical Dictionary," "Family Encyclopedia," &c. The publishers respectfully announce that they have undertaken the publication of this large and beautiful work, with a view to supply a desideratum that has long been felt-a book for every Farmer's Library-believing that the venerable author has produced a work that will be worth its weight in gold to every Farmer's family, that thoroughly peruse it. It is proper to state that Dr. Blake is a practical farmer, and has reclaimed a sterile and woru out piece of land into a valuable and productive farm-which experience, with his well known qualifications as an author, peculiarly fit him to prepare a book for farmers. The work contains 654 pages, large octavo, with a motto surrounding each page. It is printed on fine paper, and bound in substantial imitation Turkey Morocco, gilt back. Invariable retail price, $3.00. Frost's Pictorial History of California. The History of the State of California, from the earliest period of her conquest by the Spaniards, to her acquisition by the United States; with an account of the discovery of the immense Gold Mines, and the quantity of Gold already obtained; the enormous increase of population; a description of the Mineral and Agricultural resources of the country; with adventures and travels among the mines. Also, advice to Emigrants, as to the most desirable routes thither. To which is added the Constitution of the State of California, with numerous illustrations, and a Map of California, and the gold mines, in one octavo volume, 500 pages; bound in same style as Mexican War. Retail price, $2,50. "I am prepared-I have endeavored to do my duty." Late President of the United States, including the closing scenes of his life and death, by H. Montgomery-embellished with a steel portrait and 15 illustrations, in one elegant octavo vol., 463 pages, well printed on fine paper, and bound in substantial morocco, gilt back. "The lightnings may flash, the thunders may rattle, He hears not, he heeds not, he's free from all pain, More than 20,000 copies of the above work have been sold by us, and the demand is unabated. It is allowed by critics, to be the most complete and authentic copy of any of the works purporting to be a Life of the Great Man of the Age. Retail price $2,00. THE Drain Tile Works, 63 Jay Street, North of Salamander Works, Albany. subscriber is now manufacturing and prepared to fill orders for Horse Shoe, Sole, Round and Collar Drain Tile, of various sizes, from one to four inches in width and rise. The tile is cut sixteen inches in length, and will be of a superior quality. The price will vary according to the size and shape, from $10 to $16 per thousand. Specimens of the article with the prices will soon be distributed to all the agricultural stores in the State. Presidents of county societies adjoining the river and canals, will please send their address with directions to whom a box containing the different sizes of Tile will be forwarded free of charge. July 1, 1850-tf. A. S. BABCOCK. Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store. THE subscribers would respectfully invite the attention of planters and dealers in Agricultural and Horticultural Implements, Garden and Field Seeds, &c., &c., to their large and varied assortment of Garden and Field tools, &c., which they are selling at the very lowest rates that they can be procured in the United States. Persons living at a distance can obtain an illustrated" Catalogue, containing a list of prices, on application by letter, post-paid. Those ordering from us may depend upon their orders being promptly filled. May 1, 1850-tf. JOHN MAYHER & CO., Agricultural and Horticultural Implements, and Field and Garden Seeds. UPWARDS of one hundred different kinds of Plows, and a corres ponding variety of all other Implements for the Farmer, Planter and Gardener; embracing the largest and most complete assortiment to be found in the United States. Also, Field and Garden Seeds, a large and varied assortment. A. B. ALLEN & CO., August 1, 1850.-tf. 189 & 191 Water St., New-York. White Dorkings. THE subscriber has on hand a few choice White Dorking fowls which he will sell at fair prices-bred by himself. As far as his knowledge goes, this variety of the Dorkings is more sought after, both in England and in this country, on account of their color. Price, $5 per pair. L. DURAND. Derby, Ct., Oct. 1, 1850-2t.* Fruit and Ornamental Trees. THE subscribers would beg leave to give notice to dealers and others purchasing Pear trees, that their stock is remarkably well grown this season, and will be very strong and fine for the fall sales, and is as extensive a collection of saleable trees as can be found at any other nursery in the county. The collection grown on quince stock is also very fine. The stock of Apple trees will also be very large this fall, in lots to suit purchasers. PLUMS-A general assortment of most of the leading kinds. CHERRIES, GOOSEBERRIES, CURRANTS, with other small Fruits, at the APRICOTS, PEACHES, GRAPE VINES, lowest market prices. ORNAMENTAL TREES, being also grown extensively, can be furnished by the hundred at very reasonable rates-European Linden, Mountain Ash, Scotch Elms, English Elms, Horse Chestnuts, with a good collection of ROSES, &c. Catalogues will be forwarded to all applicants. WILSON, THORBURN & TELLER, Oct. 1, 1850-2t Nurserymen, 492 Broadway, Albany. Choice Fruit Trees. Rochester Commercial Nursery. Established 1830. THE subscribers offer for sale, this autumn and the coming, one of the largest stocks of fruit trees in this state; carefully propagated and grown by ourselves, and warranted correctly named. It has been our constant aim to cultivate none but the good varieties, leaving to others the long list of useless trash. We sell very much at wholesale, and have furnished as many as 5,000 Apple trees for a single orchard, and 3.000 dwarf Pears. it to their interest to communicate with us. Persons wishing to purchase in large or small quantities, will find Oct. 1-2t. BISSELL & HOOKER, Rochester N. Y. Ayrshire Bull for Sale. THE two-year-old Ayrshire bull, “Governor 3d," out of "Lady Rose," by "Governor 2d," both prize animals in Scotland, selected for and imported by R. S. GRISWOLD, of Hartford, Conn, in 1846. The Bull may be seen at the farm of Mr. PRENTICE, Mount Hope, near Albany Price $100. Oct. 1, 1850. Postponed Sale of full bred Short-horns and improved Dairy Stock. OWING to affliction in my family, I have postponed the annual sale which was to take place in October, 1850, until the 28th day of June, 1851. I also decline selling any stock by private sale, so as to offer the public, at auction, all the animals I have to part with, without having any previously selected from the herd, and all animals offered will be sold without reserve. My new importations of Short-horns, Devons, South Down Sheep and Hogs, will arrive during the fall. published in the principal Agricultural journals. Timely Catalogues, with full descriptions of each animal, will be Mount Fordham, Oct. 1st, 1850. L. G. MORRIS. The Farmers' Encyclopedia, BY C. W. JOHNSON. Adapted to the United States, by G. EMERSON, Philadelphia, 1850. In one large octavo volume, Agriculture, with numerous plates of Live Stock, Farming Imple1173 pages, containing the latest discoveries and improvements, in ments, &c. "We are fully convinced that such an amount of valuable knowledge for farmers can be found in no other work in so cheap and convenient a form. In fact, no farmer who pretends to be well informed in his profession should be without this book."-New Genesee Farmer. "An excellent work, fit to be distributed in premiums by Agricultural Societies. How much better, and in better taste, than the amount of its cost in money."-J. S. Skinner. Sold by L. TUCKER, Albany; A. HART, Philadelphia; DEREY & Co., Buffalo; W. D. TICKNOR & Co., Boston; and the principal booksellers in the Union. Price $4. (Cost of the imported work in 1 vol. without any plates, $14.) July 1-tf. Transactions of the N. Y. State Ag. Society. TRANSACTIONS of the New-York State Agricultural Society, from 1841 to 1849, eight vols., price $8, for sale at the office of THE CULTIVATOR. A New Hardy Climber. THE new and beautiful CLIMBER, Calestigia pubescens, recently introduced from China, by Mr. Fortune, proves perfectly hardy in New England, having stood in the grounds here the past winter, without the least protection. Trained to a single pillar, say 10 feet in height, it is a very striking and beautiful object from the middle of June till cold weather, during which time it is covered with a profusion of its large double flowers, of a delicate rose color. It is very ornamental planted in patches like the verbenas; makes an admirable screen, and is very effective in young plantations, belts, or shrubberies, trailing prettily on the surface, and running up among the lower branches of trees in a very picturesque manner. It is, therefore, particularly suited for ornamenting cemeteries and public gardens. Its culture is very simple, and it thrives in any good garden soll. When required in considerable quantities, it is best to start it under glass in February or March, but the tubers may also be planted in the open ground in May. The subscriber will send to order, by mail or express, October 20th, tubers sufficient for 100 plants, at $5.00; 50 plants, $3.00; with directions for propagation and culture. Strong plants in pots, in April, $1 per pair. B. M. WATSON. Old Colony Nurseries, Plymouth, Mass., Oct., 1, 1850-t Pear Seedlings. THE undersigned offers for sale, 100,000 pear seedlings, from $8.00 to $20.00 per 1,000, and a great variety of dwarf and free stocks for nurseries at low prices-fruit and ornamentai; also Deodar Cedars, 1 to 3 ft., $1 to $3; Araucaria imbricata, $1. Cedar of Lebanon, $1; Thuya filiformis, $1.50; Lonicera Ledebourii, 50 cents; Spiræa Reevsii, 50 cents; prunifolia fl. pleno, 50 cents; Japan Pear, double crimson, 50 cts; Ribes albidum, 50 cts; Spirea Lindleyana, 50 cents. New Lilacs, fine Double Hawthorns, and a full assortment of ornamental plants, of which a priced list will be sent, post paid, to order. APPLES-A few hundred extra Dwarf Pyramidal Apples, of the best sorts, in a bearing state. RHUBARB-Ten thousand Willmott's Early, aud Myatt's Victoria Rhubarb. IVES' WASHINGTON SEEDLING PLUM-(Originated by J. M. Ives, Esq., of Salem, Mass..) is pronounced by the best judges equal to any American Plum yet produced. It is of great size and beauty, and of delicious flavor. $2.00 Local Fruits.-The Watson Pear, an excellent early pear, (Au. gust 20,) handsome, and of good size, of a peculiar and delicious flavor; an old favorite here, where it has fruited above sixty years. The Horseblock or Manonet, Sassafras or Spur Sweet, Holnes and Hightop Apples, are all excellent fruit, descriptions of which may be found in the leading Horticultural Magazines for the years 1849-50. One of each of the above, $2.00. B. M. WATSON. Old Colony Nurseries, Plymouth, Mass., Oct. 1, 1850-tf. Unrivaled Improvement in Water Wheels for Mill-Owners. RECENT improvements in the French Turbine and Scotch Mortar Water Wheels, exceeding all others, even the most perfect Overshot Wheel, by a great percentage, has been patented by Mr. Henry Van Dewater. It has been fully tested, and found far in advance of all other wheels, both in power and economy, or quantity of water required. Its superiority is established in the following points: 1st. It gives greater percentage of the water. 2d. Is not affected by back-water. 3d. Is not obstructed by ice. 4th. Wastes no water. 5th. Is more durable. 6th. Requires less room. 7th. It is less varia ble in its motion when performing more or less labor, with the same supply of water. The quantity of water required under different heads and falls, for six and a half horse power, say from 5 feet to 28 feet fall, first ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in 5-114, 6-88, 7-68, 8-57, 9-48, 10-44, 11-38, 12-31, 13-31, 14-29, 15-26, ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in ft in 16-25, 17-23, 18-21, 19-20, 20-19, 21-18, 22-17, 23-16, 24 15, 25-14, ft in ft in ft in 26-11, 27-10, 29-9. All who may wish to improve their mills or factories, by the use of the above wheels, and will send us a statement of head and fall of water, and the amount of horse power required to drive the machinery they use, will receive immediate attention. This wheel is capable of driving, according to the quantity water, and as the head and fall may be in height, from 6 horse-power to 250 horse-power. Mr. Jagger, is a practical and experienced mill-wright, and considers this the best Water Wheel that has ever been offered to the public. We have a large assortment of Machinery patterns, that have been collecting more than fifty years, and are ready at all times to furnish Castings, fitted or not, at short notice and on fair terms. Oct. 1-6t. JAGGER, TREADWELL & PERRY, Fruit and Ornamental Trees, &c. THE subscriber cultivates at his Nurseries, and has for sale at his residence, Eustis-street, Roxbury, Mass., all the choice varieties of the Pear, Apple, Plum, Cherry, Peach, and other Fruit Trees, Raspberries, Gooseberries, Currants, Grape Vines, Strawberries, Asparagus Roots, etc., etc., etc. Also several thousand Pear Trees on the Quince-one, two, three, four and five years from the bud. Particular attention paid to the cultivation of the Pear. Persons wishing extra sized trees, or trees on Quince stock in a bearing state, will please call at the Nurseries and make their own selection. 30.000 Buckthorn Plants. ORNAMENTAL TREES, Shrubs and Roses, Herbaceous Plants, Pæonies, &c. The whole for sale at the lowest market price. Catalogues gratis to post-paid applicants. SAMUEL WALKER, Roxbury, Sept. 1-3t. Roxbury, Mass. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, at the Nursery of J. J. THOMAS, Macedon, N. Y. MOST of the Trees are of large, handsome, and thrifty growth, and they embrace careful selections of the best sorts of Apples, Peaches, Pears, Cherries, Apricots, &c., with the smaller fruits. When purchasers desire, selections will be made by the proprietor, so as to afford a regular succession of the best varieties throughout the season; and all may be relied on as strictly true to their names, the proprietor having for the past fifteen years invariably adhered to the rule of selling none but THOROUGHLY PROVED sorts. A carefully assorted collection of hardy Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Herbaceous Perennial Plants, furnished at moderate prices. Trees for canal and railroad well packed in bundles, enclosed in strong mats, with roots mudded and encased in wet moss, so as to preclude all danger of injury. All communications, post-paid, to be directed Macedon, Wayne Co., N. Y. Sept. 1-31. Syracuse Nurseries. Thorp, Smith & Hanchett, Proprietors, Syracuse, N. Y. THESE Nurseries are now most abundantly stocked with the various kinds of fruit trees suitable to this climate, to which the proprietors feel much satisfaction in calling the attention of cultivators and dealers. The peculiarly favorable season hath given to their trees a vigor of body, a hale outstretching of the limbs, and a beauty of form, which do render it a grateful entertainment for the eyes to dwell upon them. Trees, superior in those particulars, have rarely been offered to purchasers. Their nurseries embrace all of the most approved varieties, old or new, of the various kinds of FRUIT TREES-From which customers can be supplied in quantities of from 10, to 10,000, as excellent in quality, and as reasonable in terms, as can be found at any other like establishment. ORNAMENTAL TREES-Splendid in size and form, of the Horse Chestnut, Mountain Ash, Balsam Fir, Ailanthus, and various others, may be had, largely or otherwise. BUCKTHORN FOR HEDGES-One and two years old, very stout; Snowballs, Michigan Roses, Grape roots, Quince Trees, Currants, Gooseberries, &c., &c.; all, or any of which, will be parted with at most reasonable prices. Catalogues, as usual, supplied to post-paying applicants. Apple Trees for Orchards. MANY thousand fine Trees, mostly 7 to 8 feet high, propagated in all cases from thoroughly proved or bearing trees, for sale at the nursery of J. J. THOMAS, Macedon, Wayne Co., N. Y. They embrace the best standard varieties, with nearly all the valuable new sorts; among them are Early Harvest, Sine Qua Non, Sweet Bough, Early Joe, Summer Sweet Paradise, Autumn Straw berry, Gravenstein, Dutch Mignonne, Rambo, Fall Pippin, Yellow Spy, Swaar, &c., &c. Bellflower, Rhode Island Greening, Esopus Spitzenburgh, Northern Price, varying with selections, from sixteen to eighteen dollars per hundred-a first rate selection of summer, autumn, and winter fruit, of fifteen to thirty varieties, if made by the proprietor, furnished at sixteen dollars per hundred, or seventeen if well packed in matted bundles, and delivered at canal or railway. All orders to be ac companied with remittances. Sept. 1-31. The American Live Stock Insurance Company, At Vincennes, Ind. CHARTER unlimited. Granted January 2, 1850. Capital $50,000! For the Insurance of HORSES, MULES, PRIZE BULLS, SHEEP AND CATTLE, of every description, against the combined risks of Fire, Water, Accidents and Disease. Losses paid in 30 days after proof of death. Directors.-Joseph G. Bowman, Hiram Decker, M. D., Isaac Mass, George D. Hay, John Wise, Alvin W. Tracy, Hon. Abner T. Ellis, Abm. Smith, Hou. Thomas Bishop. Joseph G. Bowman, President. B. S. Whitney, Secretary. Wm. Burtch, Treasurer. Aug. 1, 1850-1yr. B. P. JOHNSON, Agent, Albany. Colman's European Agriculture. EUROPEAN AGRICULTURE, from personal observation, by HENRY COLMAN of Massachusetts. Two large octavo vols.price, neatly bound, the same as published in Nos., $5. For sale at the office of THE CULTIVATOR. |