NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY-PREMIUMS. DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. Best woollen blankets, $5-Sec-| Best double carpet coverlet, $4 Best ten yards flannel, $5-Sec- Best ten yards woollen cloth, $5 Best pair woollen knit stockings, Best wove woollen" stockings, Best cotton wove stockings, $2 Best lb. of linen sewing thread, Best linen woven stockings, $2 Best bed quilt, or other bed or premiums, at the option of the committee. FRUIT. For the greatest variety table apples, $5 For the second greatest,....$3 | For the third greatest,.. Vol. Ty, For the greatest variety of table pears,...................... $3 ............ Vol. Trans. For the greatest variety of winter pears,.................do.... For the best twelve quinces,. For the best twelve peaches,.... For the best twenty-four plums......... For the best six bunches of native grapes,............ .........do.... do.... Diploma. ..................................... Vol. Tr.... For the best one-half dozen oranges,.....................do.... 133 12 best sweet potatoes,..Trans. Three best squashes,....do.... Vol. Trans. Best bunch double__pars ley,...... 1 .$2 ..Trans. .$5 Best crop of wheat raised upon any one farm, $15. For the best one-half dozen lemons,.......... ..........................do.... Second best,.... For the best dozen apricots,. do.... Resolved, That a committee of — be appointed by the Executive Committee, who shall report at the next annual meeting a list of not exceeding 30 kinds of apples, which shall be in their opinion best adapted to the economical demands of the people of this State, and be best suited to the different localities of the same, comprising their most extensive use in all seasons, for home consumption, and for exportation, the individual names of said fruits, a drawing of each separate kind, with a particular description thereof; and that in this connection they also take into consideration the several classes of fine fruits as adapted to the above purposes, and dollars be appropriated as in the judgment of the Executive Committee shall be necessary to accomplish this object. Committee.-L. F. Allen, Black Rock; Dr. A. Stevens, New York; Dr. A. Thompson, Aurora; I. C. Platt, Plattsburgh; Prof. J. Jackson, Schenectady. FLOWERS. For the greatest variety and quantity, Silver Medal. Second best,... $5 | Third best,..Vol Transactions. .$5 Third best,.. Vol. Transactions. Best crop of peas raised ..Diploma. Best acre of corn, for fodder, $5. Best half acre of hops,......$5 | Best half acre of tobacco,...$5 Best half acre of flax,....... 5 Best acre of cabbage,........ 5 Best acre of broom corn, $5. Best acre of clover seed, $10. Second best,...Colman's Tour. | Third best,.. Vol. Transactions. Best acre of timothy seed, $10. Secona pest,..Colmar.'s Tour. Third best,.. state in writing the following particulars: The condition of the Those who present claims to premiums for farm crops, must soil at the commencement of cultivation for the crop; the previous crop and cultivation, and quantity of manure used upon it; the quantity and kind of manure the present season; the quantity and sort of seed used; the time and manner of sowing, cleaning, For the best 20 varieties German asters,............. Vol. Trans. and harvesting the crop; the amount of the crop determined by For the best six varieties carnation pink,........ do....actual weight or measurement, and the expense of cultivation. For the best 12 varieties roses in bloom................ Diploma. The land shall be measured by some surveyor, who shall swear Second best,.... ......... Vol. Trans. to the correctness of his survey, and that it was made with a For the best 3 varieties of Cactus in bloom,................ Diploma. chain and compass; and the claimant of the premium, with two For the best 3 varieties Camellia Japonica, in bloom......do.... other persons who assisted in measuring, shall certify under oath For the best single Camellia in bloom,.. ...........do....as to the quantity produced from the piece of land mentioned in Best 6 Geraniums in bloom,........................................................do... the certificate of the surveyor-and a sample of grain shall be Second best,. . . . . . . . . ......................................................... Vol. Trans. presented at the annual meeting, with the oath of the applicant, that the same is a fair sample of the whole crop. Second best,.........Diploma. | Third best,...... ..Vol. Trans. For the greatest variety of house plants owned by one individual,.....Diploma. | Second greatest, Vol. Trans. VEGETABLES. The statements required from those who compete for the pre 24 best stalks celery, 2 vols. Tr., 12 best table beets,..... Vol. Tr. miums on farms and field crops, must be sent to J. B. NOTT, Re6 best heads cauliflower,..do.. 12 best parsnips,.........do....cording Secretary, Albany, previous to the 1st of December, 1846, 6 best heads broccoli,.....do..12 best onions,.. ....do.... and the premiums will be awarded at the annual meeting of the 12 best white table tur- 3 best heads of cabbage,.do....Society on the third Wednesday of January. nips,.... Vol. Trans. 12 best tomatoes........do.... N.B. Plate will be substituted for money, on the application of 12 best carrots,..........do.... 2 best purple egg plants,do.... | the persons receiving the premium. PREMIUMS FOR 1847-1848-1819. Whereas, the Agricultural Society of the State of New York has not an experimental farm; and whereas, to some extent, satisfactory experiments can be made by intelligent farmers on their own farms; therefore Resolved, That the undermentioned list of premiums be offered to induce public spirited individuals to lend their valuable aid in extending the boundaries of accurate rural knowledge. Three premiums will be awarded of $30, $20, and $10, in January, 1848. For the best experiment upon a head of not less than eight cows, to determine the relative advantages of soiling, or depasturing milch cows. The experiment to be conducted as follows: 1st. The experiment must commence on the first day of May, and be continued until the first day of November. 2d. The cows to be divided in two lots of four each. One lot to be soiled, the other depastured. Before commencing the experiment, each lot must be weighed, and the record of the weight returned to the committee. It is necessary that the two lots shall be as near alike in weight and milking properties as possible. 3d. The milk of each lot to be weighed separate daily. 4th. The manure made from those soiled to be ascertained In cords. 5th. An account to be kept of the expense of seiling, also a detailed statement of the entire management, together with the measurement of the land occupied in soiling, and each to be returned to the committee. 6th. A description and measurement of the land occupied for pasture, also to be made. 7th. Each lot to be weighed at the conclusion of the experiment. For the best experiment to be continued through three crops, to ascertain in bushels of grain and weight of stalks or straw the actual value of manure to a farmer. The experiments to be conducted as follows, viz.: 1st. Three contiguous acres of ground shall be selected. 20. One acre of which shall be manured with not more than ter cords of common barn yard manure the first year, and plowed under. The second acre to be manured with fermented or composted manure, to be applied in any manner the experimenter chooses-but a full account of the mode is to be made, and the manner of application. Also, an accurate account of the cost of the material and its application. 3d. The three acres are to be planted with corn the first year; the second to be sowed with barley or oats; the third crop to be winter grain; an accurate account of the yield of each crop to be kept. 4th. A full account of the whole management and all the de tails respecting the culture and the circumstances affecting the crop. 5th.-The several kinds of soil to be particularly described, and specimens transmitted to the State Society for analysis, before commencing the experiment-and also at the conclusion of the experiment-discriminating carefully between each acre. For the best,..$40 | Second best,..$30. | Third best,..$20. N.B. The specimens of soil to be selected for analysis, must be taken from the surface in different parts of the acre. Where the acre is green sward, the sample must be taken just at the termination of the roots of the grass. Specimens should also be selected from the depth of seven or eight inches. At all events, immediately below the usual depth to which the plow runs. The specimens of soil must in no case be mixed; and should consist of about 1 lb., sewed in a cotton bag. $20 will be paid at the Annual Meeting of the Society, in 1848, to the person who will make the most satisfactory agricultural experiment-accuracy and the importance of the experiment to be taken into consideration. A full detail of the experiment and its results must accompany the application. For the best managed entire flock of sheep, of not less than 100, to be awarded at the annual meeting in 1848. Best,..$30. Second best,..$20. | Third best,..$10. The applicant for these premiums will be required to furnish the Society with the following information, víz :* 1st. The kind and quantity of food and its value. 2d. The quantity and quality of wool-this to be determined by its being submitted to the stapling of some respectable manufacturing establishment, whose certificate shall accompany the application for the premium. 3d. The number of the increase. 4th. Kind of sheep and the number of ewes, wethers, and bucks. 5th. The value of sheep when fattened, and the value of lambs for the butcher. TO CORRESPONDENTS.-L. T. Talbot, A Subscriber, Nath. Sawyer (whose questions will be answered by a gentleman who has travelled in New Mexico, California, &c.), C. N. Bement, J. Bowers, Arch'd Jane, and T, are received. Two of the articles of the latter for Boys' Department came to hand so late as to be out of season, we shall therefore lay them over till next year. The other articles shall appear in our next. They are all good, and we are much obliged. 5 64 46 37 50 7 " Corn, MOLASSES, New Orleans,............. MUSTARD, American,. NAVAL STORES-Tar,. OIL, Pitch, ............................do Rosin.... Turpentine,... . . . . . . Spirits Turpentine, Southern, Linseed, American, Castor,......................... .do. Lard,... ..............................................do. OIL CAKE, ..........100 lbs. PEAS, Field, .......................................bush. PLASTER OF PARIS,. Ground, in bbls., of 300 lbs. PROVISIONS-Beef, Mess,.............bbl. Prime,............. do. ..lb. RICE, SALT, Pork, Mess, In pickle,... Smoked, ....................... 125" 75 " 375 ....... 100 lbs. ...sack, Common, .......................................................... bush. SEEDS-Clover, ........................lb. Timothy,........................ ........7 bush. .......do. .....do. Flax, clean................................................do. SODA, Ash, cont'g 80 per cent. soda,... .lb. rough, Sulphate Soda, ground,. SUGAR, New Orleans,............................ do. SUMAC, American,..................ton, 35 00 TALLOW, TOBACCO ...............................................do. WHISKEY, American,.................gal. WOOLS, Saxony, Merino.,.. Half blood,............................................do. Common.. ADVERTISEMENTS. NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET.-March 23. At Market, 1000 Beef Cattle (800 Southern), 100 Cows and Calves, and 900 Sheep and Lambs. PRICES.-Beef Cattle-Prices have fully recovered what little they had lost last week. We quote as in quality, $5a57 as the extremes of the market. Unsold, 100. COWS AND CALVES.-Prices remain firm at last week's rates. All sold at from $15 to $35. SHEEP AND LAMBS.-Holders were backward last week, and MOUNT HOPE BOTANIC GARDEN & NURSERIES, AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE. 135 Orange County Scientific and Practical Agricultural Institute. The design of this Institute is to afford the most efficient means for the acquisition of a combined scientific and practical knowledge of Agriculture. town of Montgomery, from 7 to 9 miles west of Newburgh, A number of farmers residing in the same neighborhood, in the having united, under a written contract, one with the other, to become instructors to such pupils as may be committed to their care, through the undersigned, their officers, present the Institution to the attention of the public. Each pupil will be under the practical instruction of the member of the association with whom he may reside. The scientific instruction will be under the care of Mr. James Darrach, a graduate of Yale College, a gentleman of scientific attainments, and, in common with his associates, the holder of his own plow. This part of the Institution will embrace most of the Academic South St. Paul Street, nearly opposite the Cemetery. Studies, Natural History, and principles of Agricultural Economy. The Proprietors of this establishment offer for sale an unusually rents is, that the practical instruction will be given by practical The peculiarity of this Institute which recommends it to palarge and fine collection of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Flower- farmers, whose duty and interest compel them to attend to the ing Shrubs, Roses, Herbaceous Plants, Double Dahlias, Bulbous Roots, Grape Vines, Raspberries, Strawberries, Gooseberries, Aspa economy as well as the general management of a farm. ragus Roots, Rhubarb, Hedge Plants, Green-house Plants, &c. &c. Care; constant companionship with the instructors; varied husIt presents also the following features: Family Discipline and The collection of Fruit Trees comprises the most popular varieties cultivated, and has been grown with the greatest possible bandry and soil, which the pupils will be constantly directed to care, to ensure accuracy. The proprietors are practical, expert within convenient distance for all to attend, Episcopalian, Presobserve and compare. In the neighborhood are places of worship enced nurserymen, and devote their entire attention to the busi-byterian, Reformed Dutch, Scotch Presbyterian, and Methodist. ness. All the important operations are performed either by themselves or under their immediate inspection. Experience has fully proved that trees grown at this point, in addition to being free from diseases, are better adapted to cold climates than those of any other portion of the United States. The collection of Apples includes several thousands of the famous new American apple, the Northern Spy. Of Pears, a large assortment of the choicest kinds are propagated on quince stocks, for garden culture, as dwarfs or pyramids, and will bear the first or second year after planting. A lot of extra size for immediate bearing are now offered. aunually in advance. checton turnpike, connect our places daily with Newburgh. Inquiries and applications may be addressed to either of the, The collection of Ornamental Trees is large, and includes a few Trees and plants packed in the best manner, and shipped to any part of the country agreeable to order. Priced catalogues sent gratis, to all post-paid applications. Orders from unknown correspondents must be accompanied with a remittance or a reference. ELLWANGER & BARRY. April, 1846. COUNTRY SEAT AND FARM. For terms of sale, which will be reasonable and accommodat GUANO. JACKS AND JENNETS. JOHN A. POOLE. FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS. The Subscriber has been so often requested to add Garden Seeds to his assortment of Field Seeds, that he has at length consented to do so, and now offers for sale a great variety, grown by responsible persons, and put up expressly for him. They are fresh, and he confidently thinks may be relied upon. A. B. ALLEN, No. 187 Water Street, N. V. PRINCE'S MANUAL OF ROSES. PRICE 50 CENTS. The new and improved edition of this work will be issued the present week. It comprises the most complete history of "THE ROSE," and of all the branches of this most interesting family that has ever appeared in Europe or America. Every variety that is comprised in any English, French, or American work on the subject, is described in this, together with an immense number of the splendid new varieties, that have not been noticed in any previous publication. The most ampie information is also given as to the culture and propagation of all classes of "THE Rose." Published by the author, Wm. R. Prince, Clark & Austin, Saxton & Miles, Wiley & Putnam, and Swords, Stanford & Co., New York. New York, March 1st, 1846.** IMPERIAL OATS. A few barrels of these superior oats can be had of the subscriber. Price $4 per barrel, or 1.50 per bushel. A. B. ALLEN, 187 Water Street, N.Y. DURHAM BULL FOR SALE. Not having sufficient use for him, the subscriber offers for sale his thorough bred imported bull, Prince Albert. His sire was the celebrated bull, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and his pedigree can be seen The Subscribers offer for sale, on very accommodating terms, in the British Herd book, Vol. 4, page 382. He is five years old, the balance of the ship Shakspeare's cargo, the only direct im-a red roan, of medium size, and of quiet temper. If not previously portation into this port from Ichaboe. Much guano from other disposed of, he will be offered for sale at the next show of the parts of Africa has been sold as Ichaboe, which on trial has proNew York State Agricultural Society. duced unfavorable results. To prevent the loss of ammonia. this cargo has been put in air-tight casks. Apply to Feb. 6, 1846. E. K. COLLINS & CO., 56 South St. Hook, Dutchess County, New York, where the bull may be seen AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. NO. V. SAXTON & MILES, Publishers, 205 Broadway. valent to a good top-dressing. The artichoke is a THE edition of our paper is so large now, that we delicious table vegetable, pared and cut up raw are obliged to close our columns early in the pre-in thin slices with vinegar added to it. Many are ceding month, in order to get it printed and sent off also fond of it boiled and mashed like turnips. promptly at the time of its date. We wish our cor- Frost does not injure the roots, and after the first respondents hereafter to bear this particularly in planting they will propagate themselves. The roots mind; and if their favors do not reach us at least three of the Jerusalem are ill-shaped, rather large, and of weeks in advance of the first of the month, there is a pure white color. The kind of artichoke bearing no certainty that they can be inserted in that num-a root with pink streaks or spots on the flesh part, ber of the paper, but may lie over till the succeed is not as good as the Jerusalem. They grow well ing month. Those unaccustomed to edit a periodical in the poorest land. of this kind, cannot estimate the importance of an editor's having his matter in hand, and all prepared, at least one month in advance of publication. In THE cabbage crop is a very important one in the consequence of not getting articles in season, we vicinity of cities, and immense quantities are raised are frequently obliged to let them lie over nearly a there; but we doubt whether as much attention is year, much to our own regret and that of corres-paid to the culture of this vegetable on the farm as pondents. Advertisements must be sent in as early as the 15th of the month in advance. there should be, considering its importance as food for both man and beast. It is true that in consequence of the severity of the weather of the Northern States (cabbage being a very watery vegetable), THIS root is cultivated precisely like the potato, it is not as profitable to feed to stock as in the mildin hills or drills. At the South and West it is fed er winter climate of Great Britain; and, in addition off by turning swine on to the fields, who root them to this, it is more difficult to keep with us, and more up and consume them at pleasure. A winter's difficult to store. Nevertheless, for food for cattle, supply of food is thus easily provided for their as the frost cuts off the grass in the autumn, and hogs, and the crop fed off the land greatly enriches before the severity of the winter sets in, few vegeit. The artichoke is considered one of the best of tables excel it. Then, such an immense quantity ⚫ fertilizers, as it derives a large amount of its carbon can be raised per acre where the ground is favorable and nitrogen from the atmosphere. They should be for the crop, and it is so easily cultivated, it is quite cultivated extensively in well grown orchards, as an inducement for those who have but a small they do well in the shade, pulverize the soil with- quantity of land to devote a few acres to it. out exhausting it, and leave it in a good condition There are various methods of cultivating the for growing trees. After the fruit is gathered turn cabbage; for the field, with the larger variety, howthe swine on to feed them off. Rooting them up is ever, we prefer planting them in hills two and a nearly as beneficial as plowing; at the same time half to three feet apart each way, it is so much the swine destroy nearly all the insects harboring easier using the cultivator among the plants, and round the trees, and the manure they leave is equi-thus saves the tedious process of hand hoeing. It |