SCHOOL, TOWN, AGRICULTURAL,
AND
PRIVATE LIBRARIES.
The American Farm Book;
The American Farm Book; or, a Compend of American Agriculture, being a Practical Treatise on Soils, Manures, Draining, Irrigation, Grasses, Grain, Roots, Fruits, Cotton, Tobacco, Sugar-Cane, Rice, and every staple product of the United States; with the best methods of Planting, Cultivating, and Preparation for Market. Illustrated by more than 100 engravings. By R. L. Allen. Cloth, $1; mail edition, paper, 75 cts.
American Poultry Yard;
The American Poultry Yard; comprising the Origin, History and Description of the different Breeds of Domestic Poultry, with complete directions for their Breeding, Crossing, Rearing, Fattening, and Preparation for Market; including specific directions for Caponizing Fowls, and for the Treatment of the Principal Diseases to which they are subject; drawn from authentic sources and personal observation. Illustrated with numerous engravings. By D. J. Browne. Cloth or sheep, $1; mail edition, paper, 75 cts.
The Diseases of Domestic Animals;
Being a History and Description of the Horse, Mule, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, and Farm Dogs, with Directions for their Management, Breeding, Crossing, Rearing, Feeding, and Preparation for a profitable Market; also, their Diseases and Remedies; together with full Directions for the Management of the Dairy, and the Comparative Economy and Advantages of Working Animals, the Horse, Mule, Oxen, &c. By R. L. Allen. Cloth or sheep, 75 cts.; mail edition, paper, 50 cts.
American Bee Keeper's Manual;
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. Cloth or sheep, $1.
The Modern Stair Builder's Guide:
Being a Plain, Practical System of Hand Railing, embracing all its necessary Details, and Geometrically Illustrated by Twenty-two Steel Engravings; together with the Use of the most important Principles of Practical Geometry. By Simon De Graff, Architect. $2.
Prize Essay on Manures.
An Essay on Manures, submitted to the Trustees of the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, for their Premium. By Samuel L. Dana. Paper. 25 cts.
American Bird Fancier.
Considered with reference to the Breeding, Rearing, Feeding, Management, &c., of Cage and House Birds. Illustrated with engravings. By D. J. Browne. Cloth, 50 cts.; mail edition, paper, 25 cts.
American Architect.
The American Architect; comprising Original Designs of cheap Country and Village Residences, with Details, Specifications, Plans, and Directions, and an estimate of the Cost of each Design. By John W. Ritch, Architect. First and Second Series quarto, bound in 2 vols., sheep, $6. Mail edition, paper, $5.
Domestic Medicine.
Gunn's Domestic Medicine; or, Poor Man's Friend in the Hours of Affliction, Pain, and Sickness. Raymond's new revised edition, improved and enlarged by John C. Gunn, 8vo. Sheep. $3.
Saxton's American Farmer's Almanac for 1852.
Per 100, $3.
Family Kitchen Gardener.
Containing Plain and Accurate Descriptions of all the Different Species and Varieties of Culinary Vegetables; with their Botanical, English, French, and German names, alphabetically arranged, and the best mode of cultivating them in the garden, or under glass; also, Descriptions and Character of the most Select Fruits, their Management Propagation, &c. By Robert Buist, author of the American Flower Garden Directory, &c. cloth or sheep, 75 cts.; mail edition, paper, 50 cts.
Practical Agriculture.
Being a Treatise on the General Relations which Science bears to Agriculture. Delivered before the New York State Agricultural Society, by James F. W. Johnston, F.R.S.S.S. and E., Professor of Agricultural Chemistry in Durham University, and author of Lectures on Agricultural Chemistry, with Notes and Explanations by an American Farmer. Cloth, 75 cts.; mail edition, paper, 50 cts.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry and Geology.
By J. F. W. Johnston, M.A., F.R.S. 50 cts.
Youatt and Martin on Cattle:
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. L. Martin. The whole forming a complete Guide for the Farmer, the Amateur, and the Veterinary Surgeon, with 100 illustrations. Edited by Ambrose Stevens. $1.25.
Youatt on the Horse.
Youatt on the Structure and Diseases of the Horse, with their Remedies. Also, Practical Rules for Buyers, Breeders, Breakers, 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. $1.25.
Youatt on Sheep:
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. 75 cts.
Hoare on the Grape Vine.
A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation of the Grape Vine on open Walls, with a Descriptive Account of an improved method of Planting and Managing the Roots of Grape Vines. By Clement Hoare. With an Appendix on the Cultivation of the same in the United States. 50 cts.
The American Agriculturist:
Being a Collection of Original Articles on the Various Subjects connected with the Farm, in ten vols. 8vo., containing nearly four thousand pages. $10.
Johnston's Agricultural Chemistry.
Lectures on the Application of Chemistry and Geology to Agriculture. New edition, with an Appendix. $1.25.
Stephens' Book of the Farm.
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 for a Farmer to possess. Cloth, $4; leather, $4.50.
The Complete Farmer and American Gardener,
Rural Economist, and New American Gardener, containing a Compendious Epitome of the most Important Branches of Agricultural 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 one. $1.25.
Chemistry Made Easy,
For the Use of Farmers. By J. Topham, M.A. 25 cts.
Brandy and Salt,
A Remedy for various Internal as well as External Diseases, Inflammation and Local Injuries. By Rev. Samuel Fenton. 12½ cts.
Southern Agriculture.
Comprising Essays on the Cultivation of Corn, Hemp, Tobacco, Wheat, &c. $1.
The Cottage and Farm Bee Keeper:
A Practical Work, by a Country Curate. 50 cts.
A Book for Every Boy in the Country.
Elements of Agriculture. Translated from the French, and adapted to General Use, by F. G. Skinner. 25 cts.
Rural Architecture;
Comprising Farm Houses, Cottages, Carriage Houses, Sheep and Dove Cotes, Piggeries, Barns, &c. &c. By Lewis F. Allen. $1.25.
The American Muck Book.
The American Muck Book; treating of the Nature, Properties, Sources, History, and Operations of all the principal Fertilizers and Manures in Common Use, with Specific Directions for their Preservation, and Application to the Soil and to Crops; drawn from Authentic Sources, Actual Experience, and Personal Observation, as Combined with the leading Principles of Practical and Scientific Agriculture. By J. D. Browne. $1.
Youatt on the Pig.
A Treatise on the Breeds, Management, and Medical Treatment of Swine; with direction for Salting Pork, Curing Bacon and Hams. By Wm. Youatt, R.S. Illustrated with engravings drawn from life. 60 cts.
Youatt on the Dog.
By Wm. Youatt. Splendidly illustrated. Edited, with Additions, by E. J. Lewis, M.D. $1.50.
The Poultry Book.
By John C. Bennett, M.D. 84 cts.
The American Poulterer's Companion,
With illustrations. By C. N. Bement. $1.
American Poultry Book.
By Micajah Cook. 38 cts.
The Rose Culturist.
A Practical Treatise on its Cultivation and Management. 38 cts.
A Practical Treatise on Honey Bees,
Their Management, &c. By Edward Townley. 50 cts.
The American Fruit Book.
By S. W. Cole. 50 cts.
The American Veterinarian.
By S. W. Cole. 50 cts.
The Gardener's Text Book.
By Peter Adam Schenck. 50 cts.
The American Gardener.
By William Cobbett. 50 cts.
The Farmer's Land Measurer.
By James Pedder. 50 cts.
New England Fruit Book.
By John M. Ives. 56 cts.
Practical Treatise on Fruits,
Adapted to New England Culture. By George Jaques. 50 cts.
Farmer and Emigrant's Hand Book.
A Guide to Clearing the Forest and Prairie Land, &c., &c. By Josiah T. Marshall. 75 cts.
Farmer's Barn Book.
By Youatt, Clater, Skinner and Mills. $1.25.
Hind's Farriery and Stud Book.
Edited by J. S. Skinner. $1.
Mason's Farrier and Stud Book.
Edited by J. S. Skinner. $1.25.
Stewart's Stable Economy.
A Treatise on the Management of Horses. Edited by A. B. Allen. $1.
Sugar Planter's Manual.
By W. S. Evans, M.D. $1.25.
Treatise on Hothouses and Ventilation.
By R. B. Suckars. $1.25.
Ornamental and Domestic Poultry.
By Rev. Edmund Saul Dixon, A.M. With Large Additions by J. J. Kerr, M.D. With illustrations. $1.
Canfield on Sheep,
Their Breeds, Management, Structure, and Diseases. With Illustrative Engravings and an Appendix. Edited by H. J. Canfield. $1.
Book of Flowers,
In which are described the various Hardy Herbaceous Perennials, Annuals, Shrubby Plants and Evergreen Trees desirable for Ornamental Purposes. By Jos. Breck. 75 cts.
Experimental Researches on the Food of Animals,
The Fattening of Cattle, and Remarks on the Food of Man. By Robert Dundas Thompson, M.D. 75 cts.
The American Flower Garden Companion,
Revised and enlarged. By Edward Sayres. 75 cts.
The Farmer's Treasure.
A Treatise on the Nature and Value of Manures, and Productive Farming. By F. Faulkner and Joseph A. Smith. 75 cts.
The Practical Farrier.
By Richard Mason. 75 cts.
The American Farrier.
By Barnum. 75 cts.
Principles of Practical Gardening.
By Geo. W. Johnston, Esq. $1.25.
The American Fruit Garden Companion.
A Treatise on the Propagation and Culture of Fruit. By S. Sayres. 38 cts.
Spooner on the Grape.
The Cultivation of American Grape Vines, and making of Wine. By Alden Spooner. 38 cts.
The Young Gardener's Assistant.
By Thomas Bridgeman. $1.50.
The Florist's Guide.
By Thos. Bridgeman. 50 cts.
The Kitchen Gardener's Instructor.
By Bridgeman. 50 cts.
The Fruit Cultivator's Manual.
By Bridgeman. 50 cts.
The Horse,
Its Habits, Diseases and Management, in the Stable and on the Road, &c. 25 cts.
The Fruit, Flower, and Kitchen Garden.
By Patrick Neill, LL.D., F.R.S., adapted to the United States. $1.25.
Ladies' Companion to the Flower Garden.
By Mrs. Loudon. Edited by A. J. Downing. $1.25.
The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America.
By A. J. Downing. $1.50.
Do. do. do. do. colored, 15.00.
Dictionary of Modern Gardening.
By Geo. W. Johnston. Edited by David Landreth. $1.50.
The Rose Fancier's Manual.
By Mrs. Gore. $1.50.
Parsons on the Rose.
The Rose: its History, Poetry, Culture, and Classification. By S. B. Parsons. $1.50.
Hovey's Fruits of America.
Containing richly colored Figures and full Descriptions of all the Choicest Varieties cultivated in the United States, in 12 numbers. $12.
History, Treatment and Diseases of the Horse,
With a Treatise on Draught, and Copious Index. $2.
Rural Economy,
In its Relations with Chemistry, Physics, and Meteorology. By J. B. Boussingault. Translated, &c., by George Law. $1.
Liebig's Agricultural Chemistry.
Edited by Lyon Playfair, Ph.D., F.G.S, and William Gregory, M.D., P.R.S.E. $1.
The Modern System of Farriery,
As Practiced at the Present Time at the Royal Veterinary College, and from Twenty Years' Practice of the Author, George Skevington, M.R.V.C. $5.
Ewbank's Hydraulics:
A Descriptive and Historical Account of Hydraulic and other Machines for Raising Water. $2.50.
The Fruit Garden.
By P. Barry. $1.25.
The American Fruit Culturist;
Containing Directions for the Culture of Fruit Trees in the Nursery, Orchard, and Garden. By John J. Thomas. $1.
The Rose Manual.
By Robert Buist. 75 cts.
The Plants of Boston and Vicinity.
By Jacob Bigelow, M.D. $1.50.
The Indian Meal Book;
Comprising the best Receipts for the Preparation of that Article. By Miss Leslie. 25 cts.
The Horse's Foot,
And How to Keep it Sound. By William Miles. 25 cts.
Catechism of Agricultural Chemistry and Geology.
By J. F. W. Johnston. 25 cts.
Chemistry Applied to Agriculture.
By Le Count Chaptal. 50 cts.
British Husbandry.
Three Vols. and Supplement. $5.
Loudon's Arboretum.
Eight Vols. $25.
Loudon on Gardening.
Loudon's Encyclopedia of Gardening. $10.
Loudon on Agriculture.
Loudon's Encyclopedia of Agriculture. $10.
Loudon on Trees, &c.
Loudon's Encyclopedia of Trees, Shrubs, &c.
Loudon on Plants, &c.
Loudon's Encyclopedia of Plants, &c.
The Farmer's Library.
Two vols. 8vo. English. $5.
The Farmer's Dictionary.
By D. P. Gardner. $1.50.
Practical Treatise on the Grape Vine.
By J. Fisk Allen. Boards, $1; paper, 88 cts.
Practical Treatise on the Veterinary Art.
By J. Briddon. 75 cts.
Sheep Husbandry.
By Henry S. Randall. $1.25.
Agricultural Chemistry.
By Justus Liebig. Cloth, $1; cheap edition, 25 cts.
Animal Chemistry.
By J. Liebig. Cloth, 50 cts.; cheap ed. paper, 25 cts.
Liebig's Complete Works,
In one vol. 8vo. $1.
Cottage and Farm Houses.
By A. J. Downing. $2.
Country Houses.
By A. J. Downing. $4.
Sportsman's Library.
By T. B. Johnson. English edition. $5.
Landscape Gardening.
By A. J. Downing. $3.50.
Cottage Residences.
By A. J. Downing $2.
Chaptal's Agricultural Chemistry,
With Notes. $1.
American Husbandry.
By Gaylord and Tucker. $1.
Gardener's Dictionary.
By Geo. Don, F.L.S. 4 vols. quarto. $10.
Journal of Agriculture.
Edited by John S. Skinner. 3 vols. $6.
Downing's Horticulturist.
Half morocco. Per Vol. yearly Vols. $3.75.
Do. do. half yearly " 2.00.
The Complete Produce Reckoner,
Showing the Value by Pound or Bushel. By R. Robbins. 75 cts.
The American Shepherd.
By L. A. Morrill. $1.
The Principles of Agriculture.
By Albert D. Thaer. $2.50.
Lectures to Farmers on Agricultural Chemistry.
By Alexander Petzholdts. 75 cts.
The Complete Farrier.
By John C. Knowlson. 25 cts.
The Complete Cow Doctor.
By J. C. Knowlson. 25 cts.
Milch Cows.
By Guenon. 38 cts.
A Home for All;
Or a New, Cheap, and Superior mode of Building. By O. S. Fowler. 50 cts.
The Poultry Breeder.
By George P. Burnham. 25 cts.
The American Fowl Breeder. 25 cts.
The Farmer's Companion.
By Judge Buel. 75 cts.
The Farmer's Instructor.
By Judge Buel. $1.
European Agriculture,
From Personal Observation. By Henry Coleman. 2 vols. $5.00.
Do. do. do. 1 vol. $4.50.
The Gardener and Florist. 25 cts.
The Honey Bee.
By Bevan. 31 cts.
Elements of Practical Agriculture.
By John P. Norton. 50 cts.
Rogers' Scientific Agriculture. 75 cts.
Mills' Sportsman's Library. $1.
Stable Talk and Table Talk. $1.
Hawker and Porter on Shooting. $2.75.
Field Sports.
By Frank Forrester. 2 vols. $4
Fish and Fishing.
By Frank Forrester. $2.50.
The American Angler's Guide.
By J. J. Brown. $1.50.
Johnson's Farmer's Encyclopedia.
Edited by G. Emerson, M.D. $4.
Scientific and Practical Agriculture.
By Alonzo Gray. 75 cts.
Theory and Practice of Agriculture.
By A. Partridge. 12 cts.
Armstrong on Agriculture. 50 cts.
Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture.
Published monthly. Per annum $2.
Downing's Horticulturist.
Published monthly. Per annum $3.
Gilpin's Landscape Gardening.
English edition. $2.50.
The Gardener's Calendar.
By M. Mahon. $3.50.
Agriculture for Schools.
By Rev. J. L. Blake, D.D. $1.
Text Book of Agriculture.
By Davis. 50 cts.
The American Agriculturist and Farmer's Cabinet.
Published monthly. Per annum $1.
Weeks on the Honey Bee.
Cottages and Cottage Life.
By Elliott. $2.25.
Chemical Analysis.
By Fresinus and Bullock. $1.
Applied Chemistry.
By A. Parnell. $1.
The Vegetable Kingdom,
Or Handbook of Plants. By L. D. Chapin. $1.25.
The Muck Manual.
A new edition. By Samuel L. Dana. 75 cts.
Youatt on the Horse.
Edited by J. S Skinner. $1.50.
Clater's Farrier. 50 cts.
The Dog and Sportsman.
By J. S. Skinner. cts.
The Bird Keeper's Manual. 50 cts.
The American Herd Book.
By Lewis F. Allen. $
The American Orchardist.
By J. Kenrick. 75 cts.
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The spellings "chesnut" and "chestnut", "turkeys" and "turkies" are used interchangeably; the forms "mantle piece" and "mantle-piece" occur one time each. The spelling "Alleghanies" is used consistently.