Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-05-30
AMERICAN AGRICILTURtST.

This journal is prepared, not by VISIONARY, rrr,.
nlsrs, or those who have " Az ANE 10 GRIND Ian,
by rNrELLlGfNr woRkiyG vEv. who rive from,
month to month the plain common sense detail. Of
their actual experience
The Editor is himself a practical man. BROUGHT
up to tho labors Of large farm embracing varied
culture and now resides in the country. To these
have been added the advantages Of tborou,h
study Of the SCIENCE Of soil culture. wear. Of
practice in the analysis Of soils, manurcs &c. and
extensive travelling for the purpose of observing tho
practice of cultivation in a wide range Of lcc,litv
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To give some idea of the range Of topics discussed
IN tins journal, we append of the contents Of the
Agricultural tor May. 1856:
Work for the Month columns.
Calendar Of Operations for May, l95G-In tho
Field, in the Garden, in the Orchard, &c. inlica.
ting the various kinds of work to be attended to
during the month. This is very valuable con-
densed column chapter.
May Work for Femaes- housekeeping, &C.. by
Anna Hope.
To my Sisters upon the Farm, No. 2.-by Eliza.
Beets in the Garlcn-Exccllent suggestions upon
raising.
Blackbcrrics-Value of-anI how to grow tie
Ncw-Rochcllc or Lawton variety.
Bobolnk-A beautiful description, by Washing.
ton Irving.
Clovcr-Sow it for manurc-Why-W hcn-How.
Corn-Ihree articles on planting, &c.
Cows-Milk Fcycr-Rcmody.
gg-Pant-Value-lIo to grow.
Fruit Trec--Sct one out-Why1
lorses-Threo articlcs-Important results Of OK
periments in feeding, by several Stage and r. r.
Companies
Lambs on trees and fenccs-Why put there.
Lucerne-Valuable for pasture and hay GlIu.-
trated.)
Machinery in Agriculture-now and then.
Melons. Squa hes, &c.-lIor to plant
MlIlet-Cultivation, &c, (illustrotcd)
Nasturtium vs.. Cucumbcrs-lIow grown.
Okra-Nalunble- Of culture
(noD Political Article-An amusing and in
structive illustrated page Of Imported and Native
Animals.
Pork Trade at the West-Summary for le5j.
Potatoes-(3 articlcs)-On way to get early
Experiments with-Full Directions for growing
Sweet Potatoes.
:. Misunderstanding good at little cost or trouble.
Rhododendrons-1he finest Of all hardy, ever
green towering pnnts-Wurthy Of every ones at.
tention-Full description Of cost, method Of cultiya
ion, &c.
Recipes (origina)-Gcrman Toast Batter Pud
ding-Soft Jumbles, &c.
Satisfy vegetable OYSTER -Va!ue-Culture.
Seed Beds-llow to prepare.
Seap-Making explained,
Stone Fences-Naluable hints on building.
Tim Bunker, Esq His history, &c.
Village Builers-Sharp hits at.
West-Do Eastern Farmers gain by going there ,
-No.2
Wheat (spring)-A Farmers Experience,
Ayarety of other short articles. Future numbers
will continue to be increasingly valuable.
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