Part 28
THE PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND EFFECTS OF DRAINING LAND, with Stones, Wood, Drain-plows, Open Ditches, and especially with Tiles; including Tables of Rainfall, Evaporation, Filtration, Excavation, capacity of Pipes, cost and number to the acre. With more than 100 illustrations. By the Hon. HENRY F. FRENCH, of New Hampshire.
FESSENDEN’S (T. G.) AMERICAN KITCHEN GARDENER, 50
CONTAINING DIRECTIONS FOR THE CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES AND Garden Fruits. Cloth.
FESSENDEN’S COMPLETE FARMER AND AMERICAN GARDENER, 1 25
RURAL ECONOMIST AND NEW AMERICAN GARDENER; Containing a Compendious Epitome of the most Important Branches of Agriculture and Rural Economy; with Practical Directions on the Cultivation of Fruits and Vegetables, including Landscape and Ornamental Gardening. By THOMAS G. FESSENDEN. 2 vols. in 1.
FIELD’S PEAR CULTURE, 1 00
THE PEAR GARDEN; or, a Treatise on the Propagation and Cultivation of the Pear Tree, with Instructions for its Management from the Seedling to the Bearing Tree. By THOMAS W. FIELD.
FISH CULTURE, 1 00
A TREATISE ON THE ARTIFICIAL PROPAGATION OF FISH, AND THE Construction of Ponds, with the Description and Habits of such kinds of Fish as are most suitable for Pisciculture. By THEODATUS GARLICK, M. D., Vice-President of the Cleveland Academy of Nat. Science.
FLINT ON GRASSES, 1 25
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON GRASSES AND FORAGE PLANTS; Comprising their Natural History, Comparative Nutritive Value, Methods of Cultivation, Cutting, Curing and the Management of Grass Lands. By CHARLES L. FLINT, A. M., Secretary of the Mass. State Board of Agriculture.
GUENON ON MILCH COWS, 60
A TREATISE ON MILCH COWS, whereby the Quality and Quantity of Milk which any Cow will give may be accurately determined by observing Natural Marks or External Indications alone; the length of time she will continue to give Milk, &c., &c. By M. FRANCIS GUENON, of Libourne, France. Translated by NICHOLAS P. TRIST, Esq.; with Introduction, Remarks and Observations on the Cow and the Dairy, by JOHN S. SKINNER. Illustrated with numerous Engravings. Neatly done up in paper covers, 37 cts.
HERBERT’S HINTS TO HORSE-KEEPERS, 1 25
COMPLETE MANUAL FOR HORSEMEN; Embracing:
HOW TO BREED A HORSE. HOW TO BUY A HORSE. HOW TO BREAK A HORSE. HOW TO USE A HORSE. HOW TO FEED A HORSE. HOW TO PHYSIC A HORSE. (ALLOPATHY AND HOMŒOPATHY) HOW TO GROOM A HORSE. HOW TO DRIVE A HORSE. HOW TO RIDE A HORSE.
And Chapters on Mules and Ponies. By the late HENRY WILLIAM HERBERT (FRANK FORRESTER); with additions, including RAREY’S METHOD OF HORSE TAMING, and BAUCHER’S SYSTEM OF HORSEMANSHIP; also, giving directions for the Selection and Care of Carriages and Harness of every description, from the City “Turn Out” to the Farmer’s “Gear,” and a Biography of the eccentric Author. _Illustrated throughout._
HOOPER’S DOG AND GUN, 50
A FEW LOOSE CHAPTERS ON SHOOTING, among which will be found some Anecdotes and Incidents; also Instructions for Dog Breaking, and interesting letters from Sportsmen. By A BAD SHOT.
HYDE’S CHINESE SUGAR CANE, 25
CONTAINING ITS HISTORY, MODE OF CULTURE, MANUFACTURE OF the Sugar, &c.; with Reports of its success in different parts of the United States.
JOHNSTON’S (JAMES F. W.) AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY, 1 25
LECTURES ON THE APPLICATION OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY TO Agriculture. New Edition, with an Appendix, containing the Author’s Experiments in Practical Agriculture.
JOHNSTON’S (J. F. W.) ELEMENTS OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY, 1 00
WITH A COMPLETE ANALYTICAL AND ALPHABETICAL INDEX, and an American Preface. By Hon. SIMON BROWN, Editor of the “New England Farmer.”
JOHNSTON’S (J. F. W.) CATECHISM OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY, 25
BY JAMES F. W. JOHNSTON, Honorary Member of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, and author of “Lectures on Agricultural Chemistry and Geology.” With an Introduction by JOHN PITKIN NORTON, M. A., late Professor of Scientific Agriculture in Yale College. With Notes and Additions by the Author, prepared expressly for this edition, and an Appendix compiled by the Superintendent of Education in Nova Scotia. Adapted to the use of Schools.
LANGSTROTH (REV. L. L.) ON THE HIVE AND HONEY BEE, 1 25
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE HIVE AND HONEY BEE, Third edition, enlarged and _illustrated with numerous engravings_. This Work is, without a doubt, the best work on the Bee published in any language, whether we consider its scientific accuracy, the practical instructions it contains, or the beauty and completeness of its illustrations.
LEUCHARS’ HOW TO BUILD AND VENTILATE HOTHOUSES, 1 25
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE CONSTRUCTION, HEATING AND Ventilation of Hothouses, including Conservatories, Greenhouses, Graperies and other kinds of Horticultural Structures; with Practical Directions for their Management, in regard to Light, Heat and Air. Illustrated with numerous engravings. By P. B. LEUCHARS, Garden Architect.
LIEBIG’S (JUSTUS) FAMILIAR LECTURES ON CHEMISTRY, 50
AND ITS RELATION TO COMMERCE, PHYSIOLOGY, AND AGRICULTURE. Edited by JOHN GARDENER, M. D.
LINSLEY’S MORGAN HORSES, 1 00
A PREMIUM ESSAY ON THE ORIGIN, HISTORY, AND CHARACTERISTICS of this remarkable American Breed of Horses; tracing the Pedigree from the original Justin Morgan, through the most noted of his progeny, down to the present time. With numerous portraits. To which are added Hints for Breeding, Breaking and General Use and Management of Horses, with practical Directions for Training them for Exhibition at Agricultural Fairs. By D. C. LINSLEY, Editor of the American Stock Journal.
MOORE’S RURAL HAND BOOKS, 1 25
FIRST SERIES, containing Treatises on— THE HORSE, THE HOG, THE HONEY BEE, THE PESTS OF THE FARM, DOMESTIC FOWLS, and THE COW.
SECOND SERIES, containing— 1 25
EVERY LADY HER OWN FLOWER GARDENER, ELEMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, BIRD FANCIER, ESSAY ON MANURES, AMERICAN KITCHEN GARDENER, AMERICAN ROSE CULTURIST.
THIRD SERIES, containing— 1 25
MILES ON THE HORSE’S FOOT, THE RABBIT FANCIER, WEEKS ON BEES, VINE-DRESSER’S MANUAL, BEE-KEEPER’S CHART, CHEMISTRY MADE EASY.
FOURTH SERIES, containing— 1 25
PERSOZ ON THE VINE, LEIBIG’S FAMILIAR LETTERS, HOOPER’S DOG AND GUN, SKILLFUL HOUSEWIFE, BROWNE’S MEMOIRS OF INDIAN CORN.
MINER’S BEE-KEEPER’S MANUAL, 1 00
BEING A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE HISTORY AND DOMESTIC Economy of the Honey Bee, embracing a Full Illustration of the whole subject, with the Most Approved Methods of Managing this Insect, through every branch of its Culture; the result of many years’ experience. Illustrated with many engravings By T. B. MINER.
MILES ON THE HORSE’S FOOT AND HOW TO KEEP IT SOUND, 50
WITH CUTS, ILLUSTRATING THE ANATOMY OF THE FOOT, and containing valuable Hints on Shoeing and Stable Management, in Health and in Disease. By WM. MILES.
MILBURN ON THE COW AND DAIRY HUSBANDRY, 25
By M. M. MILBURN, and revised by H. D. RICHARDSON and AMBROSE STEVENS. With illustrations.
MUNN’S (B.) PRACTICAL LAND DRAINER, 50
BEING A TREATISE ON DRAINING LAND, in which the Most Approved Systems of Drainage are Explained, and their Differences and Comparative Merits Discussed; with full Directions for the Cutting and Making of Drains, with Remarks upon the various materials of which they may be constructed. With many illustrations. By B. MUNN, Landscape Gardener.
NASH’S (J. A.) PROGRESSIVE FARMER, 60
A SCIENTIFIC TREATISE ON AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY, THE GEOLOGY of Agriculture, on Plants and Animals, Manures and Soils, applied to Practical Agriculture; with a Catechism of Scientific and Practical Agriculture. By J. A. NASH.
NEILL’S PRACTICAL FRUIT, FLOWER AND KITCHEN GARDENER’S COMPANION, 1 00
WITH A CALENDAR. By PATRICK NEILL, Secretary of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society. Adapted to the United States from the fourth edition, revised and improved by the Author. Edited by G. EMERSON, M. D., Editor of “The American Farmer’s Encyclopedia.” With Notes and Additions by R. G. PARDER, author of “Manual of the Strawberry Culture.” With illustrations.
NORTON’S (JOHN P.) ELEMENTS OF SCIENTIFIC AGRICULTURE, 60
OR, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SCIENCE AND THE ART OF PRACTICAL FARMING. Prize Essay of the New York State Agricultural Society. By JOHN P. NORTON, M. A., Professor of Scientific Agriculture in Yale College. Adapted to the use of Schools.
OLCOTT’S SORGHO AND IMPHEE, THE CHINESE AND AFRICAN SUGAR CANES, 1 00
A COMPLETE TREATISE UPON THEIR ORIGIN AND VARIETIES, CULTURE and Uses, their value as a Forage Crop, and Directions for making Sugar, Molasses, Alcohol, Sparkling and Still Wines, Beer, Cider, Vinegar, Paper, Starch and Dye Stuffs. Fully illustrated with Drawings of Approved Machinery; with an Appendix by LEONARD WRAY, of Caffraria, and a Description of his Patented Process of Crystallizing the Juice of the Imphee; with the Latest American Experiments. By HENRY S. OLCOTT.
PARDEE (R. G.) ON STRAWBERRY CULTURE, 60
A COMPLETE MANUAL FOR THE CULTIVATION OF THE STRAWBERRY, with a Description of the Best Varieties.
Also notices of the Raspberry, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry and Grape; with Directions for their Cultivation, and the Selection of the Best Varieties. “Every process here recommended has been proved, the plans of others tried, and the result is here given.” With a Valuable Appendix, containing the observations and experience of some of the most successful cultivators of these fruits in our country.
FEDDERS’ (JAMES) FARMERS’ LAND MEASURER, 50
OR POCKET COMPANION; Showing at one view the Contents of any Piece of Land, from Dimensions taken in Yards. With a Set of Useful Agricultural Tables.
PERSOZ’ CULTURE OF THE VINE, 25
A NEW PROCESS FOR THE CULTURE OF THE VINE, by PERSOZ, Professor of the Faculty of Sciences of Strasbourg; Directing Professor of the School of Pharmacy of the some city. Translated by J. O’C. BARCLAY, Surgeon U. S. N.
PHELPS’ BEE KEEPER’S CHART, 25
BEING A BRIEF PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE INSTINCT, HABITS AND Management of the Honey Bee, in all its various branches, the result of many years’ practical experience, whereby the author has been enabled to divest the subject of much that has been considered mysterious and difficult to overcome, and render it more sure, profitable and interesting to every one, than it has heretofore been. By E. W. PHELPS.
QUINBY’S MYSTERIES OF BEE-KEEPING EXPLAINED, 1 00
BEING A COMPLETE ANALYSIS OF THE WHOLE SUBJECT, Consisting of the Natural History of Bees; Directions for obtaining the Greatest Amount of Pure Surplus Honey with the least possible expense; Remedies for Losses Given, and the Science of Luck fully illustrated; the result of more than twenty years’ experience in extensive Apiaries. By M. QUINBY.
RANDALL’S (H. S.) SHEEP HUSBANDRY, 1 25
WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE DIFFERENT BREEDS, and general directions in regard to Summer and Winter Management, Breeding and the Treatment of Diseases, with Portraits and other engravings. By HENRY S. RANDALL.
REEMELIN’S (CHAS.) VINE DRESSER’S MANUAL, 50
AN ILLUSTRATED TREATISE ON VINEYARDS AND WINE-MAKING, containing full Instructions as to Location and Soil, Preparation of Ground, Selection and Propagation of Vines, the Treatment of Young Vineyards, Trimming and Training the Vines, Manures and the Making of Wine.
RICHARDSON ON HOGS, 25
THEIR ORIGIN, VARIETIES AND MANAGEMENT, with a View to Profit and Treatment under Disease; also, plain Directions relative to the Most Approved Modes of Preserving their Flesh. By H. D. RICHARDSON, author of “The Hive and the Honey Bee,” &c., &c. With Illustrations.
RICHARDSON ON THE HIVE AND THE HONEY BEE, 25
WITH PLAIN DIRECTIONS FOR OBTAINING A CONSIDERABLE ANNUAL Income from this branch of Rural Economy; also, an Account of the Diseases of Bees and their Remedies, and Remarks as to their Enemies, and the best mode of protecting the Hives from their attacks. By H. D. RICHARDSON. With illustrations.
RICHARDSON ON DOMESTIC FOWLS, 25
THEIR NATURAL HISTORY, BREEDING, BEARING, AND GENERAL Management. By H. D. RICHARDSON. With Illustrations.
RICHARDSON ON THE HORSE, 25
THEIR ORIGIN AND VARIETIES; WITH PLAIN DIRECTIONS AS TO THE Breeding, Roaring and General Management, with Instructions as to the Treatment of Disease. Handsomely illustrated. By H. D. RICHARDSON.
RICHARDSON ON THE PESTS OF THE FARM, 25
WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR THEIR EXTIRPATION; being a Manual of Plain Directions for the Certain Destruction of every description of Vermin. With numerous illustrations on Wood.
RICHARDSON ON DOGS; THEIR ORIGIN AND VARIETIES, 50
DIRECTIONS AS TO THEIR GENERAL MANAGEMENT. With numerous Original Anecdotes. Also, Complete Instructions as to Treatment under Disease. By H. D. RICHARDSON. Illustrated with numerous wood engravings.
This is not only a cheap, but one of the best works ever published on the Dog.
SCHENCK’S GARDENER’S TEXT BOOK; 50
CONTAINING DIRECTIONS FOR THE FORMATION AND MANAGEMENT of the Kitchen Garden, the Culture and Use of Vegetables. Fruits and Medicinal Herbs.
SHEPHERD’S OWN BOOK, 2 50
WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE DIFFERENT BREEDS, DISEASES AND MANAGEMENT of Sheep, and General Directions in regard to Summer and Winter Management, Breeding and the Treatment of Diseases: with illustrative engravings by YOUATT & RANDALL; embracing Skinner’s Notes on the Breed and Management of Sheep in the United States, and on the Culture of Fine Wool.
STEWART’S STABLE BOOK, 1 00
A TREATISE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF HORSES, IN RELATION TO Stabling, Grooming, Feeding, Watering and Working, Construction of Stables, Ventilation, Appendages of Stables, Management of the Feet, and of Diseased and Defective Horses. By JOHN STEWART, Veterinary Surgeon. With Notes and Additions, adapting it to American Food and Climate. By A. B. ALLEN, Editor of the American Agriculturist.
STRAY LEAVES FROM THE BOOK OF NATURE, 1 00
BY M. SCHELE DE VERE, OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
CONTENTS: I. ONLY A PEBBLE. II. NATURE IN MOTION. III. THE OCEAN AND ITS LIFE. IV. A CHAT ABOUT PLANTS. V. YOUNGER YEARS OF A PLANT. VI. LATER YEARS OF A PLANT. VII. PLANT MUMMIES. VIII. UNKNOWN TONGUES. IX. A TRIP TO THE MOON.
STEPHENS’ (HENRY) BOOK OF THE FARM, 4 00
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE FARMER, STEWARD, PLOWMAN, CATTLEMAN, Shepherd, Field Worker and Dairy Maid. By HENRY STEPHENS. With Four Hundred and Fifty illustrations; to which are added Explanatory Notes, Remarks. &c., by J. S. SKINNER. Really one of the best books a farmer can possess.
SKILLFUL HOUSEWIFE, 50
OR COMPLETE GUIDE TO DOMESTIC COOKERY, TASTE, COMFORT, AND ECONOMY, embracing 659 Recipes pertaining to Household Duties, the Care of Health, Gardening, Birds, Education of Children, &c., &c. By Mrs. L. G. ABELL.
SKINNER’S ELEMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, 25
ADAPTED TO THE USE OF AMERICAN FARMERS. BY F. G. SKINNER.
SMITH’S (C. H. J.) LANDSCAPE GARDENING, PARKS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS, 1 25
WITH PRACTICAL NOTES ON COUNTRY RESIDENCES, VILLAS, PUBLIC Parks and Gardens. By CHARLES H. J. SMITH, Landscape Gardener and Garden Architect. With Notes and Additions by LEWIS F. ALLEN, author of “Rural Architecture.”
THAER’S (ALBERT D.) AGRICULTURE, 2 00
THE PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, BY ALBERT D. THAER; Translated by WILLIAM SHAW and CUTHBERT W. JOHNSON, Esq., F. R. S. With a Memoir of the Author. 1 vol. 8vo.
This work is regarded, by those who are competent to judge, as one of the most valuable works that has ever appeared on the subject of Agriculture. At the same time that it is eminently practical, it is philosophical, and, even to the general reader, remarkably entertaining.
THOMAS’ (J. J.) FARM IMPLEMENTS, 1 00
AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND USE; AN ELEMENTARY and familiar Treatise on Mechanics and Natural Philosophy, as applied to the ordinary practices of Agriculture. With 200 illustrations.
THOMPSON (R. D.) ON THE FOOD OF ANIMALS, 75
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCHES ON THE FOOD OF ANIMALS AND THE Fattening of Cattle; with Remarks on the Food of Man. Based upon Experiments undertaken by order of the British Government, by ROBERT DUNDAS THOMPSON. M. D. Lecturer on Practical Chemistry, University of Glasgow.
THE ROSE CULTURIST, 50
BEING A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE PROPAGATION, CULTIVATION, and Management of the Rose in all seasons; with a List of Choice and Approved Varieties, adapted to the Climate of the United States; to which is added full directions for the Treatment of the Dahlia. Illustrated by engravings.
TOPHAM’S CHEMISTRY MADE EASY, 25
FOR THE USE OF FARMERS. By J. TOPHAM.
TURNER’S COTTON PLANTER’S MANUAL, 1 00
BEING A COMPILATION OF FACTS FROM THE BEST AUTHORITIES ON the Culture of Cotton, its Natural History, Chemical Analysis, Trade and Consumption, and embracing a History of Cotton and the Cotton Gin. By J. A. TURNER.
WARDER’S (J. A.) HEDGES AND EVERGREENS, 1 00
A COMPLETE MANUAL FOR THE CULTIVATION, PRUNING AND MANAGEMENT of all Plants suitable for American Hedging, especially the Maclura or Osage Orange. Fully illustrated with engraving of plants, Implements and processes. To which is added a _Treatise on Evergreens_, their different varieties, their propagation, transplanting and Culture in the United States.
WARING’S ELEMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, 75
A BOOK FOR YOUNG FARMERS, WITH QUESTIONS FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS.
WEEKS (JOHN H.) ON BEES—A MANUAL, 50
OR, AN EASY METHOD OF MANAGING BEES IN THE MOST PROFITABLE manner to their Owner; with Infallible Rules to Prevent their Destruction by the Moth. With an Appendix, by WOOSTER A. FLANDERS.
WHITE’S (W. N.) GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH, 1 25
OR, THE KITCHEN AND FRUIT GARDEN, WITH THE BEST METHODS for their Cultivation; together with Hints upon landscape and Flower Gardening; containing Modes of Culture and Descriptions of the Species and Varieties of the Culinary Vegetables, Fruit Trees and Fruits, and a Select List of Ornamental Trees and Plants, Adapted to the States of the Union South of Pennsylvania, with Gardening Calendars for the same. By WM. N. WHITE, of Athens, Georgia.
YOUATT AND MARTIN ON CATTLE, 1 25
BEING A TREATISE ON THEIR BREEDS, MANAGEMENT, AND DISEASES, comprising a Full History of the Various Races; their Origin, Breeding and Merits; their capacity for Beef and Milk. By W. YOUATT and W. C. I. MARTIN. The whole forming a Complete Guide for the Farmer, the Amateur and the Veterinary Surgeon, with 100 illustrations. Edited by AMBROSE STEVENS.
YOUATT ON THE HORSE, 1 25
YOUATT ON THE STRUCTURE AND DISEASES OF THE HORSE, with their Remedies; also. Practical Rules for Buyers, Breeders, Smiths, &c. Edited by W. C. Spooner, M.R.C.V.S. With an Account of the Breeds in the United States, by HENRY S. RANDALL.
YOUATT ON SHEEP, 75
THEIR BREED, MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES, with Illustrative Engravings; to which are added Remarks on the Breeds and Management of Sheep in the United States, and on the Culture of Fine Wool in Silesia. By WM. YOUATT.
YOUATT AND MARTIN ON THE HOG, 75
A TREATISE ON THE BREEDS, MANAGEMENT, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT of Swine, with Directions for Salting Pork and Curing Bacon and Hams. By WM. YOUATT, V. S., and W. C. L. MARTIN. Edited by AMBROSE STEVENS. Illustrated with engravings drawn from life.
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