z =.075 U5U5Qf Cornell University Library Z 5075.U5U5G A general Index to the agricultural repo 3 1924 014 529 105 Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924014529105 A. GENERAL INDEX OP THE AGRICULTURAL REPORTS OF THE PATENT OFFICE, roK Twenty-five Years, from 1837. to 1861; AJtD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOB Fifteen Years, from 1862 to 1876. BY THE COMIMISSIONER OF A-G-RICTTXiTXTRE;. WASHIl^rGTOIf: GOVEENMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1879. CONTENTS. I. Index of Subjects 5 II. Index OF Scientific Names 171 1. Of Birds 171 2. Of. Fishes 174 3. Of Insects 176 4. Of Mammals 187 5. Of Plants 189 I.— INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Abortion, in cows, 1866,72; 1867,97: 1869,38; 1870,493; 1871, 34 ; 1873, 35; 1874, 38; 1875,34; report on, 1868, 493. Academy, Hclieuheiin, 1868, 148. Joel Barlow's prospectus for a national, 1866, 517. of Agriculture, at Poppeisflorf, 1868, 145. Eoyal Wiirtemberg Agricultural .nnd Forestry, courses of study in^ 1868, 151. Aoarus, description and habits of, 1869, 386. itch on man caused by, 1864, 564. of sheep-scab, the (art. on), 1869, 386. remedies for, 1869, 387. scab on sheep caused by, 1864, 563. Acclimation, and domestication of animals (art. on), 1859, 207. of Indian corn, 1853, 98. plants, remarks m, 1863, 512; 1867, 363. rice, 1843, 3. seeds (art. on), 1843, 164. the yak, 1869, 439. wheat, 1871, 401. progress of, in Australio, 1869, 630. Acclimatization, of animals, society for, 1861, 327. plants, 1854, 431. of the alpaca and llama, 1861, 328. supposed impracticability of, 1870, 170. Accounts, system of farm (art. on), 1865, 502. Acetometer, the, and its uses, 1860, 332. Acid, acetic, in wine, 1860, 344. boracio, preserving action of, 1872, 453. carbolic, and rinderpest, 1870, 611. ■for killing parasites, 1870, 488. carbonic, in fermentation, 1860, 343. proportion of, in pure air, 1855, 132. nitric, production of, by lightning, 1857, 479. phosphoric, and potash, 1873, 300. as a fertilizer, 1861, 576 ; 1875, 506. plant-food, 1871, 91. cash value of, 1868, 72. dosing, 1860, 78. quantity of, in 100 bushels of wheat, 1871, 93. retention of, in clay soils, 1872, 458. source of, 1871,91. silicic, as a manure, 1861, 579. sulphuric, as a fertilizer, 1861', 579. cash value of, 1868, 72. tannic, determination and percentage of, in some woods, 1873, 181. Acorns, , species of, eaten by the Indians, 1870, 409. , Addas, j history and uses of, 1859,21. I Agave, alcohol from, 1856, 254. as a fiber-plant, 1863, 108. introduction of, into Florida, 1855, 242. Sisal hemp from, 1855, 243 ; 1856, 252. 6 6 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Agricultural, and mechanical colleges, 1876, 326. appropriations, statistics of, 1876, 358. comparative extent of, 1876, 89. books, review of recent (art. on), 18G8, 555. Bureau (art), 1851,653. •caWnet, establishment of, 1864, 13. capabilities of tho Great Plains (art.), 1857, 294. Territories .(art.), 1869,601. chemistry, true relations of, 1848, 213. ■ -circular and replies, 1851, 129 ; 1852, 58. climatology of tho United States (art.), 1853, 328. education (arts.), 1850, 145 ; 1851, 19, 31; 1868, 1. in Europe (art.), 1868, 127. exhaustion. Southern (art.), 1852,373. exhibition at Hamburg (art.), 1863, 19. ,„„ ,„,. locg 52; 1869,54; 1870, exports of the United States, 1865, 80 ; 1866, 94 ; 1867. 127 , 1W>», o-i , ^ , 62; 1872,54; 1873,84; 1874,71; 1875,99; 1876,16^. facts of the year (art.), 1869, 428. fairs, establishment of, 1866, 516. implements and machines (art.), IbTO, 392. direction of improvement in, 1869, 318. exports of, 1872, 80. manufacture of, in Wisconsin, 1869, 538. improvement (art. ), 1845, 376. institui'ons of Germany, 1868, 137. inventions, patents for, 1659, .572; 1800,477; 1861,637. joum.ils, list of, iu the United Statrs, 184."), 1165. labor, relative jirofit of, 1862, 556. literature, American (art. ), 18.VJ, 1(;. machinery (art.), 18(i3, 416. machines and ijiijilcmciif.s (arl.), 1870, 392. meteorology (arts. ). 1W4'.), :!s : 181)9, 97 ; 1870, 113. ornithology (art.), 186:5, 'Jf^. patents of the year (nits. J, IrtiO, :'.!.'); L'!<71,211. periodicals, hoi-ti cultural and, L-'O?, 4(14; l.-7-4iil>. science, recent prcigvrss ol', IHlill, 79-140. societies and clubs, IHii", :i(;4-4l):i. coudun.si'd rrjHirts on, l-of, 92. first establishment of, iu tho United States, 1857,21; 1866,513. historical ski-tch of (arts, on), 1859,22; 1875,438. topography and nsuiurcs of Montana Territory, 1871, 431-448. Agriculture, Advisory Bo.ard of, 18."H, IV. American, as an art, IK'vJ, 3. general view of, 1.-49,22-37. and agricultural education (arts, on), 1851, 1 ; 1852, 1. botany of tho Ucx ky Mountain basins, 1866, 125-131. irrigation iu ITtali, lHi9, 431. rural ecouomy, American works on, 18ti8, 597. the horse, 1873, 313. application of chemistry to, 187r,, 400. basis of Improvement in, lbl'7, 2. change in European metluids of, 1870, 448. Chinese, 'vnd its priucipal products, 1850, 467-476. labor in, IHTtl, .^>72-,">7Ci. comp.arison of English and French, 1860, 161-165. condition of, at the outbreak of the Revolution, 1872, 281. iu the cotton St;itos, 1874,215-238. connection of the seasons with, 1864, 329-356. of, with meteorology (art. on), 1857, 419. current facts in, 1868, 4;;5; 1889,428; 1870,438; 1871,228; 1872,433; 1873,272- 1874 265; 187.'S, r.02. . . , INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 7 Agriculture, defective system of Soutbem, 1860, 226. definition of, 1869, 98. demands of, on science, 1860, 79. encouragement of, in Prussia, 1857, 7. Russia, 1857, 2. tlie United States, 1857, 13. forces used in, 1860, 83. Frencli, 1845, 1038. history of Connecticut State Board of, 1875, 438i. Indiana. State Board of, 1875, 443. Kansas State Board of, 1875, 445. Masaacliusetts State Boacd of, 1875, 448. New Hampshi-e State Board of, 1875, 455. Vermont State Board of, 1875, 465. in Australia, report on, 1874, 437. California, 1851, 3-7 ; 1862, .588-599. Indian Department of, 1871, '234. influence of manufactures on, 1862, 555 ; 1873, 75. in Italy, 1876, 283. Japan, 1873, 364-374. Spain, 1876, 287. international statistics of, 1876, 364. in the vicinity of Naples and Rome, 1859, 130. inventions in, 1843, 311; 1844, 508; 1845, 28; 1846, 17; 1847, 19; 1848, 23. in Virginia in 1870, 1870, 267. leading nations in, 1868, 128. Liebig's theory of, examined by Prof. P. G. Sohulze, 1848, 195. Lord Bacon on encouragement of, 1874, 235. machinery of, 1860, 80. manufactures aud commerce of the United States, 18R2, 556. manual of, for the Southern States, 1871, 421. of Georgia, 1866, 572. Maine, 1862, 39-59. Morocco, 1862, 499-508. San Bernardino Coimty, 1861, 157-165. Sweden, 1864, 495. the Cavalier English colonies, 1866, 504. French colonists, 1866, 510. Indians, 1866, 498.' Puritan English colonists, 1866, 501. Revolutionary period, 1866, 512. United States, 1806, 498-527. plea for, 1850, 127. politics of, 1867, viii. population of Great Britain engaged in, 1842, 8. the United States engaged in, 1842, 8; 1862, 556; 1872, 9; 1873, 74; 1874, 120. progress in, 1867, v. of, 1857, 1-50. provisions made forj by the countries of Europe, 1860, 6. United States, 1860, 11. relations of, to other industries, 1871, 449-465. the Centennial, 1871, 288-306. retrogression in, 1867, vii. scientific, in France, 1860, 83. Germany, 1868, 138. Southern, 1867, 12; 1868, 2; 1869, 8. (art. on), 86 412. southern, great error in, 1852, 373. peculiar wants of, 1868> 396. Spanish colonial, 1866, 500. systematic, 1868, 2. the elements of, 1868, 555. future of, in Northern Michigan, 1876, 403. twelve lectures on, 1871, 424. Agriculturists, field of study and duty of, 1867, 317. meeting of the German, at Breslau, 1847, 239. 8 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL KEPOETS. Ailanthus, adaptation of, to dry soils, 1870, 22. forest-culture in tlie West, 1873, 163. as an ornamental tree, 1868, 201. tenacity and density of, 1865, 93. Ailantus, for live fence, 1854, 404. remedy for tlie odor of, 1870, 614. Air, agency of, in the growth of crops, 1861, 279. density of, at increasing altitudes, 1856, 466. effect of impure, on the system, 1855, 131. surface currents of, 1858, 472. Agricultural and Mechanical College of. (Sre College.) alfalfa in, 1873, 236. cotton per acre in, 1854, 184. ,_, „„, ,,«. loi^i ooo va- crops in, remarks on, 1848, 503; 1849, 148; 1-50, 194, e"4. 301, 459; 18ol, J2y, .SSi, 1852, 69. crops in, tabular estimate of. (See Crops.) fences in, 1871, 503. forests and timber in, 1875, 277. fruit-growing, 1871, 155. Guinea grass in, 187 :>, 239. horse and mule raising in, 1854, 22. lands in, public, l:-=(j8, 4fi6. relative v.T,lue of, 1867, 105, 114. __. live-stock in, number aud value of, 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 180?, 4:>: W.-'. 4< ; 1»?0, 47; 1871, 36; 1672,43; 1873, 40; 1874,40; 1875, 35; 1h70, 112. loss of hogs in, 1676, 111. mineral fertilizers in, 1869, 550. tripoli iu, li-iT)!, 6.52. weights and measures of, 1871, 222. Alaska, agricultural resources of, rejjort on, 1868, 172. food-fishes of, 1870, 375-392. imhabitants of, 1868, 175, 182, 184. isothermal lines of (map), 18o9, 638. natural productions of, 1868. 17.'i. 184. soil of, 1868, 172, 1-3. useful indigenous planls of, 18G8, 187. Alatemus, for ornamental hedges, 1854, 396. Albumen, analysis of, 1^65, 411. Alcohol, fi-om beet-root, 1869, X'.d. sorghum, 18b.;, .'122. mode of iTOrif;sin;i, 1S"9, 370. properties of, 1860, :142. Alder, European, for hedges, 18,")4, 405, with laciixated foliage, 1868, 202. Aleurodes, various kinds of, 1-T 'i, 45. Alfalfa, (art. on), 1875, ;t94. tor loraj,e, 1S69, 90; lf<72, 420. iu Caliinruia, 1871, 235 ; 1^73, 280; 1874, 276. on sa;;e-lirnsb landj 1^72, 4."0. test ex[)criiiieuts with, 1872, 419, 420; 1873, 236. Algaroba, fruit ol", for luu-scs aud mules, 1859, 5(B, Alkali, lauds, 1«1, -70. of the Western pl.iins, aualysis of, 1S70, 96. soils, analysis of, lH7li, 100." Alligator-apple, for food, 1HC7, 144. INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPORTS. » Allspice, oil, 1870, 179. source and uses of, 1870, 200. Almond, cultivation of, in Florida, 1867, 146. Georgia, 1858, 380. Sicily, 1859, 115. interrogatories on, 1858, 42. origin and uses of, 1855, XVII. earth, cultivation of, in the Middle and Southern States, 1854, 349; 1856, XTT.T , earth, cultivation of, in Spain, lf-54, XVII. Aloe, American, as food of tLe Indians, 1870, 405. different kinds of, 1870, 185, 189. uses of, in Sicily, 1859, 119. Alpaca, acclimatization of the, and the llama, 1861, 328. and llama, the, 1857, 66-71. flesh of, for food, 1857, 67 ; 1862, 23. hybridization of, -with the guanaco, 1865, 96. llama, 1845, 344; 1857, 69; 1865, 96. vicuna, 1857, 69 ; 1865, 96. introduction of the, 1875, 437. naturalization of the, in the British Isles, 1844, 400-402. Ireland and Scotland, 1844, 404 ; 1845, 344. the, or sheep of the Andes, 1844, 402, 405. ■weight of clip of, 1844, 403. wool of, imported into Great Britain, 1844, 405. Liverpool, 1845, 1022. Alsike, clover, excellencies of, 1876, 413. Althsea, frutex, for hedge, 1854, 405. Alumina, as a fertilizer, 1860, 49. Aluminum, description of, 1860, 49. Ammonia, crops improved by, 1872, 398, loss of from manure, 1872, 436. manufacture of, from gas-water, 1862, 432. proportion of, in the atmosphere, 1849, 38. quantity of, derived from the atmosphere, 1871, 90. in twenty-five bushels of wheat, 1871, 89. 8.ilts of, 1845, 1040. Ammoniacum, source and uses of, 1870, 183. Amphiscepa, bivittata, 1876, 28. Analysis, in the laboratory of the Department, 1862, 509; 1864, 532; 1865, 46; 1866, 45: 1867, 31 ; 1868, 59; 1869, 65; 1870, 92; 1871, 94; 1872, 138; 1873.170; 1874, 149; 1875, 142. mineral and metallurgic, 1866, EO. miscellaneous, 1872, 140. of alkixli of the Western plains, 1870, 96, 100. American tanning materials, 1876, 58. wines, 1876, 53. annotto, 1876, 47. artichoke, 1865, 415 ; 1870, 299. ashes of the tobacco-plant, 1858, 300-306. bagasse, 1856, 308. barley, 1865, 357, 401, 426 ; 1873, 30a bat-guauo, 1876, 51. beans, 1849, 487; 1865, 401, 428. castor, 1874, fe2. Borden's condensed milk, 1876, 49. brines, 1869, 574. broom-corn, 1849, 473. buckwheat, 1849, 474. 10 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOKTS. Analysio, of cabbage, 1870, 299. cane-juice, 1855, 274. sorghum, 1857. 189, 193 ; 1862, 523 ; 1866, 48. carrot, 1865, 415 ; 1870, 299. cereals, 1873, 177. chnfa, 1857, 165. cmchona, 1866, 4G0. clover, 1849, 486; 1861, 271; 1870, 299; 1874, 1.50. coal, 1870, 95. copper ore, 1865, 51, 52. pyrites, 1865, 51. coprolites, 1856, 238. coral-sand, 1856, 237. „, .„, . i -73 179 com, Indian, 1849, 470; 1857, 160; 1861, STl. 287; 18ba, i^^j - ' corn-cobs, 1855, 163-167. cotton, 1857, 297, 301. _ ^ _^ iSTioon cotton-seed, 1849, 317; 1855, 237; 1857, 298, 20-i, 303, lati, — "• cotton-soils, 1857, 296-304. Cottonwood, 1849, 317. cundurango, 1871, 98. - excrements, solid and liquid-, 1872," 149. factory cheese from different States, 1876, 47. fertilizers, 1849, 10; 1869, 428; 1871, 228; 187.3, 1/0. flaxseed, 1849, 488. flesh of ruminating animals, 1865, 409. fodder, green, 1870, 299 ; 1874, 149. food, 1861, 3G0 ; 1865, 419 ; 1870, 107. fruit-trees, 1849, 475. gas-lime, 18.5(i, 223. „„ ,,,, .__ ,„.. .„ grape juice, from native grapes, 1859, 44, 55; 1862, 509; l?t)4, 127 ; 1866, 46. grasses, 1865, 401, 4-iO ; l,-'77, 299. guano, 1864, 538 ; 1865, 380 ; 1869, 74. gypsum, 1868, 378; 1869, 569; 1870, 95. hominy offal, 1873, 180. hop, 1850, 545 ; 18.37, 282 ; 1864, 103. iron ore, 1805, £0. lentils, 181).'), JiS. limestone, 1856, 240; 1868, 371, 372, 374, 376, 377, 381, 383, 384, 387; 1869, 552, 555, 560, 562, 566, 568, 575, 578, 580, 582 ; 1875, 142. linseed-cake, 1865, 429. lucern, 1870, 299. magnesia, carbonate of, 1856, 239. maize, 1885, 357 ; 1870, 299. mangel-wurzel, 1865, 416. manures, commercial, 1871, 94. stable, 1874, 266. marls, 1849, 10; 1865, 288; 1868, 61, 371, 373, 374, 376, 378, 381, 384, 3-8 72, 555, 564, 567, 574 ; 1870, 98 ; 1876, 55. meat extract, 1870, 105. Mesembrvanthemum crystallinnm, 1876, 53, 54. milk, 1864, 165 ; 1865, 412 ; 1870, 617. muck, 1870, 98; 1872, 141. oats, 1861, 271 ; 1865, 357, 401, 427 ; 1870, 299. oil-rock, 1865, 53. oleomargarine cheese, 1876, 48. onion, 1869, 21(>. opium, 1870, 208 ; 1873, 174. our forest resources. Brewer's (art. on), l!^75, 352. parsnip, 1865, 41.'i; 1870, 299. peas, 1849, 487 ; 1865, 401, 428 ; 1870, 299. eow, 1874, 149. phosphates. South Carolina, 1868, 74, 400. poison soil of Texas, 1872, 142. potato, 1857, 165 ; 1865, 413 ; 1870, 299, 616. sweet, 1869, 75. prairie soil, 1H49, 488. pumpkins, 1870, 299. rhubarb, 1865, 50. rice, 1865, 3,57. INDEX TO AGKICULTIJEAL EEPOI^TS. 11 Analysis, of roots, 1870, 299. ruta-baga, 1865, 417. rye, 1861, 271; 1865, 357, 401,- 426; 1870, 299. sand-rook, 1865, 49. sea-weed, 1866, 425. silver ore, 1865, 49. sirup, sorghum, 1862, 526. soils, 1849, 10; 1860, 106; 1865, 46-50; 1867, 192: 1869, 71; 1871, 100: 1873. 175,302. I >>>)>. , practical value of the (art. on), 1852, 49. Vineland, 1869, 411. springs, 1870, 95. straw, 1865, 400. Suseda CaUfomica, 1876, 54. sugar, sorghum, 1862, 528 ; 1865, 48. beet, 1865, 46 ; 1870, 99, 299 ; 1873, 308. sumac, 1869, 65,230; 1871, 99; 1872, 141. Syracuse and Liverpool salt, 1876, 47. timothy hay, 1861, 287. tobacco soils, 1858, 290-295. tuckahoe, 1871, 99. tufa, 18B8, 378; 1869,560. turnip, 1865, 416, 418 ; 1870, 299. varieties of butter, 1876, 48. well-water, 1869, 74. wheat, 1861, 271 ; 1862, 75, 95 ; 1864, 103 ; 1865, 357. white niter-earth, 1869, 559. wines, 1864, 534; 1865, 50; 1866, 46; 1869, 66; 1873, 173. yam, the Chinese, 1857, 165. Andersonia, as a house-plant, 1803, 372. vegetation of, 1870, 172. Animal, warmth, utilization of, iu Italy, 1876, 284. Animals, (arts, on), 1856, 1 ; 1857, 51. acclimation and domestication of, 1859, 207-217. classification of, 1863, 26.5. cold-blooded, not killed by freezing, 1857, 504. cutting and cooking food for, 1865, 396-407. dead, what to do with, 1869, 426. docility of, 1859, 448. domestic (arts, on), 1849, 294 ; 1853, 1 ; 1854, 1 ; 1855, 1. administration of medicines to, 1859, 199-207. directions for curing diseases in, 1871, 386. in Europe, 1866, 65. nutrition and digestion of, 1856, 1-8. winter food for, 1845, 1009-1012. etherization of, 1853, 59-61. fattening, 1844, 383-389. influence of heat in, 1844, 392-394. farm, aggregate value of, from 1866 to 1874, 1875, 49. condition of (arts, on), 1871, 31; 1872,26; 1873, 30; 1874, 36; 1875, 33. diseases of, 1872, 31 ; 1873, 33 ; 1874, 37 ; 1875, 33. distribution of, in proportion to population, 1871, 51. improvement of, 1870, 287 ; 1871, 390. number and prices of, 1869, 46. number and prices of, in the several States, 1875, 50. prices of, 1872, 38 ; 1873, 35. habits in, 1836, 356. hereditary power of, 1873, 424. hints on overcoming bad habits of, 1866, 357. imports of, under the reciprocity treaty, 1873, 73. in California, 1862, 592. influences of climate and food on (art. on), 1855, 1. Linnteus' experiments in feeding plants to, 1847, 512. living, exports of, 1872, 57. values of, exported, 1872, 61. 12 IJfDEX TO AGEICULTURAL EEPOKTS. Animals, natural gait of, 1866, 227. number of species of, at preseut known, 1859, 217. domesticated, 1859, 217. of Thibet and India, notes on, ] 860^1^7 order of succession of (Asassiz), ^*^^^i^'r, plants eaten by different species ot, 1847, 51d. power of endurance of, 18B(i, 327. principles of breeding, 18E4, 1. ,„.,„,„. rare, in the garden of accliination at Pans, l^b.j, ao. rations according to wci.Ljlit of, liifJ, l.>27. relation of weiglit to food consumed by, I'^U I, 1^0. ruminating, ot'North America, and theu- domestication, 1851, 104. society for the acclimatization of, 1801, 327. theory of nutrition of, 1847, 215^ training, for work, 1866, -^rLj-yo?. value of, imported during the years 1851 to IH.jf — 1Ho«, S41. weights of different parts of, 1864, 266. Anime, tree and n^sin, 187(1, 186. Anise, oil, source of, 1370, 179. analysis of, 1876, 47. Annotto, for coloring butter, 1869, 365. Annual, American Agricultural, 1869, 499; 1870, 541. Horticultural, 1869, 499; 1870, 541. Prairie Farmer, 1870, 543. Antelope, the goat, 1867, 218. prong-hoi-n, 18.11, 121 ; 1867, 218. Antelopes, in the garden of acclimation at Paris, 1865, 97. Ant-lion, habits of, 1855, 107 ; 1864, 546. Ants, destroying the grass anny-worm, 1866, 43. house, remedies for, 1855, 107 ; 1864, 547. injuring fruit-trees, remedy for, 1868, 433. on the cotton-plant, 1855, 106. red, 1855, 107. white, 1864, ri46 ; 1868, 309. Aphis, description of, 1855, 69 ; 1857, 124 ; ia'.8, 261. fecundity of, 1857, 124; Irtii, 4:1:!, ,560. food of, 1868, 315. honey-dew formed by, 1855, 106. injuring the cotton-plant, 1854, 60, 62; 18.'>7. 124 : IStVI. 89. grape-vine, 1854, 79; 1872, .'04. insects destructive to, 1KJ4. 63; 18.")7, 124 ; 18,-,-'. 061- 18{Vi ;?77- 1864 433- 18G6 39 ''TJ''H^, 1855, 290. Connecticut, 1854, 235 ; 1855, 290 ; 1858, 389. Dela^^•aro, 1856, 370, 374. Georgia, 1854, 277, 283; 1858, 377, 392. Illinois, 1855, 291 ; 1856, 397 ; 1858, 395. Indiana, 1853, 262 ; 1856, 387, 390, 392. Iowa, ia56, 399 ; 1808, 521. Kentucky, 1853, 262. Louisiana, 1853, 263. Maine, 1852> 34 ; 1853, 263; 1854, 237, 283, 284; 185.5,292; 1856, 329; 1868, 473. Maryland, 1854, 242. Massachusetts, 1853, 269; 1856, 332; 1858, 397: 1871, 360. Michigan, 1853,270; 1854,284; 1855,292; 1856,377; 1858, 398; 1868, 499; 1872, 481. Minnesota, 1373, 435. Mississippi, 1854, 252; 1855, 293. Missouri, 1853, 270; 1854, 256; 1855, 293; 18?!, 372. Nebraska, 1871, 377. New H.ampshire, 1852, £3; 1853, 270; 1854, 258, 284. New Jersey, 1854, 285; 1856, 348, 353; 1S>8, 401. New York, 1852, 44; 1853, 270, 277; 1854, 286; 1855, 293; 1858, 413; 1868, 492. Ohio, 1853, 273; 1854, ;::61 ; 1858, 416; 1872, 504. Oregon, 1853, 274; 18;.!, 2'JO; 1855, 294. Pennsylvauia, 1853, 274; 1854, 267; 1855, 295; 1856, 354, 359; 1858, 418.' Tennessee, 1854, 291. the District of Columbia, 1858, 386. South, 1858, 377. Vermont, 1852, 38 ; 1854, 280 ; 1873, 470. Virginia, 1853, 275 ; 1854, 291 ; 1855, 295 ; 1858, 421. Wisconsin, 1853, 276; .1854, 291 ; 1855, 295. 14 INDEX TO AGKICULTUEAJL EEPOETS. Apples, shipment of, from Illinois, 187a, 440, New York, 1854, 289; 1869, 445; 1873, 379. to Europe, 1869, £07. varieties of, recently introduced, 1875, 374. witliout a core, 1852, 232. Apple-sauce, or butter, preservation of, 1862, 482. Apple speck, or rot, 1873, 207. Apple-tree, analysis of the sweet, 1849, 475. an a.stonisliinff, 1849, 38; 1869, 417. flowering of the, in Massachusetts, 1855, 394. large yield of an, 1871, 149, 153. origin and history of the, 1853, 259; 1859, 344. stocks for dwarfing the, 1856, 327 ; 1865, 201. Apple-trees, ashes as a manure for, 1854, 117. budding, 1850, 430 ; 1853, 266. first, planted in this country, 1872, 281. grafting, 1850, 383 ; 1853, 266. grafting near the ground, 1850, 328. killed by gas-tar, 1849, 103. mulching, 1849, 103; 1853, 276. neglected, 1869, 417. Northern, failure of, in the South, 1830, 448. old, 1850, 478; 1853, 260 ; 1874, 271. placing stones around, 18.54, 285. planting, 1849, 274. experiments in, 186S, 473. protecting from frost, 18o3, 274. mice, &c., 1853, 277. pruning, 1853, 266 ; 1854, 283 ; 1870, 522 ; 1876, 393. scraping 1870, 522. selection of, 1873, 405. shading, in Louisiana, 1853, 263. to make bear every year, 1845, 310 ; 1853, 271. fruitful on saudv soils, 1^70, 521. wash for, 1849, 272. Avinter-killing, cause of, 1852, 30, 299. Appropriations, for agricultural statistics, ifcc, from 183i) to 1858, 1857, 25 fiscal year ending June 30, 1876, 187(), 15. Apricot, insect injuring, 18()8, 105. origin and distribution of, 1859, 340. propagation of, 18.36, S 27 ; 1865, 204. stocks for, 1856, 3J7. varieties of, 1850, 98 ; 18G4, 151 ; 1865, 186. Apricots, cultivation of, 1850, 98 ; 1861, 543. in the Middle States, 1865, 204. South, 1858, 382 ; 1867, 146. for general cultivation, 1856, 403 : 1858, 423. interrogatories on, 185i^, 45. peaches and nectarines, 1853, 282-287. protection of, from frost, 1855, 300. reports on, in Delaware, 1853, 369, 371. Geor,i;ia, 1858, 382, Michigan, 18,56, ;184, Mississippi, 1854, 248, Missouri, 1854, 258. Now York, 1852, 42; 1853, 2^7 ; 1854, 302. New Jersey, 1854, 302 ; 1856, 350 ; 1858, 408. Ohio, 1854, 264, Pennsylvania, 1855, 300. Aquaria, fresh and salt water, 1864, 446-470, INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. 15 Aquarium, animals for, 1834, 456, 465. form of, 1864, 450. golden carp leaping from, 1864, 453. plants for, 1864, 453, 465. the fresh- water, 1864, 446. salt-water, 1864, 462. Arljoretum, and department grounds, 1868, 11. design of, 1867, 26; 1868, 12, 195 ; 1869, 91. list and classification of plants of, 1868, 122. plan of, 1870, 16. Aibor-vitu), cambium of, for Indian food, 1870, 412. description of the American, 1859, 14. for evergreen hedge. 1854, 396; 185.5, 316; 1868, 196; 1871,349. new, from China, 1859, 14 ; 1860, 32. pruning, 1855, 317. Archasia, galeata, or Smilia auriculata, 1876, 30. Architect, of the Department huUding, report of, 1868, 15. Architecture, and civil engineering (arts, on), 1843, 287 ; 1844, 489 ; 1845, 67 ; 1846, 93 ; 1847, 72; 1848, 45. of different nations, 1859, 402. Aiotia, the cotton, 1855, 84. Argentine, Republic, commerce and productions of, 1876, 272-274. Arizona, agricultural capabilities of, 1869, 623. area of, susceptible of irrigation, 1869, 625. climate of, 1869, 626. fences of, 1871, 506. public lands in, 1868, 460. statistics of forestry in, 1875, 333. Arkansas, agricultural products of, 1851, 495. as a wiue-produoing State, 1867, 156. corn- culture in, 1855, 169. cotton-culture in, 1849, 170 ; 1854, 184. crops of, tabular estimate of. (See Crops.) remarks on, 1860, 366. Industrial University, 1871, 306, 332, 334 ; 1872, 350, 394, 396 ; 1873, 322, 360, 362, 1874, 313, 350; 1875, 470, 500; 1876, 327. lands in, public, 1868, 465. relative value of, 1867, 106, 115. live stock in, number and value of, 1866, 67; 1867. 92 ; 1868, 45 ; 1869, 47 ; 1870, 47 : 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral fertilizers in, 1869, 558. sheep and wool in, 1854, 51. statistics of forestry in, 1875, 288. stock raising in, 1854, 11, 23. weights and measures of, 1871, 223. Arrowhead, for food for hogs, 1865, 517. Indians, 1870, 408. Arrowroot, cultivation of, 1858, 325. in Georgia, 1845, 322. product of, per acre, 1858, 331. production and manufacture of, in the South, 1858, 324-332. Arsenic, absorption of, by plants, 1860, 137. Arts, and sciences (art. on), 1843, 248. fine inventions in, 1843, 321 ; 1845, 33 ; 1846, 38 ; 1847, 46 ; 1848, 26 16 INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL REPORTS. Artichoke, (art. on), lf>48, 578. the common, cultivation of, 1845, 321; 1854, 333. for the table, 1869, 632. native locality of, 1859, 358. Jerusalem, analysis of, 1865, 415. culture of, 1854, 334. ., ,. ,q.q =■?« . iafi7 for cows and other animals, 1843, 107; 1844, 145; 1848, 578, loo/, 336. Asafcetida, description of, 1855, XXVIII; 1870, 183. Asclepias, as a liber-plant, 18.39, 388 ; 1863, 109. for Indian food, 1870, 405. Ash, English, 1868, 198, 201. European mountain, 1868, 202. prickly, 1854, 405. species of, 1872, 104 ; 1875, 168. ■weeping, 1868, 202. white, 1866, 481 ; 1868, 199. Ashes, analysis of, from spent tan-bark, 1871, 99. (art.' on), 1860, 69. bituminous coal, experiment with, 1869, 296. coal, as a fertilizer, 1868, 446 ; 1870, 490; 1871, 358. for apple-trees, 1854, 117. composting with muck, 1856, 192. meadows and pastures, 1852, 146 ; 1869, 495, 526. strawberries, 1870, 490. leached and unleaclied, 1845, 1048 ; 1871, 228, 358 ; 1874, 401. as a manure, 1852, 19; 1870, 440; 1871, 352; 1875, 514. mixed with salt, for mules, 1863, 187. of barley and other plants, composition of, 1860, 56. coal, analysis of, 1860, 74. peat, analysis of, 1800, 71. plants and seeds, analysis of, 1845, 1040. potatoes, analysis of, 1860, 69. Avheat, oompositiou of, 1860, 53. on dry and ■wot soils, 1854, 106. old soils of New England, 1870, 489. pot and pearl, manufacture of, 1842, 81. prices of, 1851, 530. -wood, proportion of potash in, 1875, 513. Asparagus, cultivation of, 1854, 334 ; 1865, 243, 271 ; 1872, 488. for New York marlvot, 1861, 373. in Germany, 1847, 188. Spain, 1857, 279. native locality of, l»^i59, 358. varieties of, 1854, XXI, 334. Aspidiotus, Gloverii, oUricola, concMformis, and others, 1876, 41-43. 'history of the, 1863, 184. hybridizing the, with the quagga and zebra, 1863, 181. ■wild ass of Tartary, 1865,97. influence of the, on the mule progeny, 1863, iSO. future offspring of the maro and horse, 1863, 180. Maltese breed of, 1863, 184. ' ' " the wild, of Tartary, 1835, 97. Asses, and mules, interrogatories on, 1858, 81. condensed, correspondence on, 1853, 28 ; IS.'JJ, 2^J; 1855 38. hiu-ses, and mules (arts, on), 1853, 25 ; 1854, 22 ; 1855, 31. ' introduction of, by Washington, 1853, 27. number of, in the United States, 1863, 189. of Sicily, 1859, 123. ABSociatiou, farmers' protective, 1672, 446. 1N0EX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 17 Association^ Mississippi Planters, Manufaotnrers, and Mechanics ', 1675, 453. Missouri and Kansas Wool-Growers and Slieep-Breed.ers', 1875, 453. New York State Dairymen's and Board of Trade, 1875, 458. of mill producers, 1869, 449. producers, 1872, 446. Ohio State "Wool-Growers', 1875, 460. "Vermont Dairymen's, 1875, 466. Aster, the Cape, for window-oulture,1863, 377. hybridization of, 1863, 377. the China, insect-eating, 1868, 105, 107. Atavism, or ancestral influence, 1862, 234. Atmosphere, composition of, 1849, 38 ; 1857, 471. constitution of the compound, 1858, 463. effects of vapor on, 1858, 469. equUihrium of, 1857,466; 1858,466. motions of, 1856, 468. purity of, in large cities, 1871, 430. saline and mineral matters in, 1857, 474. temperature of the inferior strata of, 1869, 125. vapor of, 1858, 430. Augers, superiority of, made in the United States, 1843, 255. with sliding cutters, 1842, 95. Aulacizus, mollipes, 1876, 32. Auricula, for window-culture, 1863, 376. Aurochs, description of, 1865, 95. Australia, climate and rain-fall of, 1874, 440. crown lands of, 1864, 305. V grapes from, 1868, 118, native grasses o:^ 1874, 439. pasturage of, 1864,^08,219. wool-growing in, 1874, 438. wool-growing in, (art. on), 1864, 204. statisticts of, 1864, 223. statistics of animals, population, etc., 1876, 255-267,269. Averages, tahle of, showing the average time of seeding, etc., 1848, 646. Azalea, aBuper1!»,1863,373. for house culture, 1863, 373. Bacaha, ml omiT.no oT.;i ii=.o= ^f •"!'", 179, ?; 1850,267,273,446; 1851,331. „ ;_ported, 1858, 224; 1876,239. statistics of animals, population, etc., 1876, 255-267, 269. "Rfl dffGr American, description of, 1851, 460; 1858, 250. Bagging, demand for, 1876, 292. manufacture of, 1874, 299. Balm, cultivation of, 1854, 335. for bee-pasture, 1868, 281. Balsam, Bayee, 1870, 188. Jarilla, 1870, 190. of Copaiba, 1870, 190. 2 A 18 INDEX TO AGRICULiTUKAL EEPOKTS. Balsam, of Gilead, 1855, Ivii. Maria, 1870, 188. Peru, 1870, 185. Tolu, 1870, 185. Umire, 1870, 188. Baltimore, annual receipt of hogs at, 1876, 236. flour and grain trade of, 1876, 185-206. market for live stock, etc., 1876, 213, 252. prices of farm products at, 1876,246. Bamboo, cultivation of, 1860, 475. description and uses of, 1859, 21. Banana, as a fiber plant, 1869, 266. cultivation of, in Florida, 1867, 145; 1871,170; 1874,446. Louisiana, 1855, 314. culture, 1870, 442. native locality of, 1859, 330. trade, the, 1872, 441. Baobab, bark, as a fiber, 1870, 619. Barberry, for Indian food, 1870, 413. Barberry-bush, for hedging, 1869, 421. Barilla, cultivation of, 1859, 112. Barley, acreage and product of, in Ohio, 1873, 60. the several States, 1876, 91. analysis of, 1864, 277 ; 1865, 356, 401, 426. and its uses, 1865, 355-367. wheat, manures on, 1872, 454. (arts, on), 1853, 156; 1855, 200. as a therapeutic agent, 1865, 362. food for horses and other animals, 1855, 200 ; 1865, 362, 426. man, 1857,155; 1864,277; 1865,361; 1S73, 370. ashes, composition of, 1860, 56. condensed correspondence on, 1853, 157 ; 1854,150; 1855,201. cost of raising in Massachusetts, 1867, 341. crops of, in the several States. (See Crops) remarks on, 1841, 70; 1842, 15; 1843,41; 1844, 46; 1845,151; 1847, 119; 1848,127; 1849, 86; 1850,195; 1851,130; 1852,59; 1833,157; 1854,150 1855,201; 1867,78; 1875,20. ' culture of, in California, 1862, 591. ' Iowa, 1868, 519; 1869,542. Maine, 1862, 51. experiments with, 1869, 255; 1871,138; 1872,410. at Rothamsted, 1873, 297 ; 1S75, 503. exports of, 1875,60; 1876,174-176. for fodder in Italy, 1859, 129. habits and cultivation of, 1865, 359. history of, 1853, 156; 1859,302; 1865,355. m Japan, 1873, 370. insect feeding on, 1868, 105. interrogatories on, 1858, 24. malting, 1865, 363. prices of, in years, 1866-1873, 1873, 46. shipment and prices of, in Chicago, 1863, 616, 61-^; 18C5 357. receii^ts of, in years, 1872-1874, 1?74, 8S. ' ^^ time of sowing, &c., in the several States, 1S4S, (i4>*. varieties of, 1844, 49; 1845, 153; 1847, 120; 1854. xiii; 1850 19- 18r>.5 ■■>-■ 1*(« 255; 1871, 138; 1872, 410. ' ' ^''' ^^^"' "^ ^^^' yield of, per acre, in New England, 1861, 254. Barn, description of David Lyman'.s, 1867, 285. the Cornell Univer-sity, 1873, 346. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 19 Bam, description of the Maine State College, 1874, 328. drawings of, 1864, 290; 1867, 283. general principles of, 1864, 289 : 1867, 284. the Pennsylvania, 1864, 289-298. ventilation of, 1864, 298; 1867, 291; 1874, 328. Barns, construction of, 1867, 241 ; 1868, 478. location of, 1863, 335 ; 1864, 291. Barrels, and casks, making, 1843, 302. Barytes, sulphate of, as a fertilizer, 1859, 163. Basil, culture of, 1854, 335. Basin, Great Salt Lake, 1870, 559-569. Sevier River, 1870, 565. Bats, guano, 1876, 49, 51. habits of, 1863, 266. Baths, shower, 1848, 25. Bavaria, statistics of population, production, and animals, 1876, 855-369. Bayee, balsam, 1870, 188. Bay, oil, 1870, 178. Bayonet, Spanish, for hedge, 1854, 403. Indian food, 1870, 418. Bdellium, African, 1870, 188. of Dioscorides, 1870, 188. Beau, castor, analyses of, 1874, 152. in California, 1869, 450. Texas, 1867, 425 ; 1870, 451. oil from, 1841, 80 ; 1842, 41 ; 1845, 316. history of, 1853, 221 ; 1859, 317. increased yield of, 1876, 391. insect' feeding on, 1868, 105. Maggothy Bay, for manure, 1870, 273. screw, for Indian food, 1870, 412. vfild kidney, for Indian food, 1870, 422. Beans, analysis of, 1849, 487; 1850, 49; 1864, 278; 1865, 400, 401, 419, 428. and pease (art. on), 1853, 221. correspondence on, 1851, 142, 144, 145, 218, 319, 330, 381, 479; 1852, 121, 127, 130, 149, 196, 201, 336; 1853, 221. culture of, in Massachusetts, 1868, 481. experiments with, 1871, 139. for green manuring, 1864, 312. how to dwarf, 1863, 358. injured by intermixture, 1863, 357 ; 1867, 314. in San Bernardino County, 1861, 161. preservation of, 1862, 482. statistics of, 1853, 222. turtle soup, 1855, 287. varieties of, 1854, xiv, 336; 1865, 29; 1871, 139. Bear, American black, 1858, 251. grizzly, 1858, 254. white, 1858,254. Bear-berry, for Indian food, 1870, 413. Bears, depredations of, 1863, 268. Bee 'adaptation of, to climate, 1843, 313; 1853, 75. 20 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. Bee, introduction of the honey, into Australia, 1869, 630. length of life of the honey, 1861, 324. nature and habits of the honey, 1857, 107. rearing a queen, 1860, 285 ; 1863, 538. the Italian honey, 1863, 530-546. breeding, 1863, 537. ,„, ,„„^ on description of, 1859, 543; 1860, 274; 1863, o3o; 186b, 6^- f^^AI^nliSilsl 1861,324; 1863,530; 1865,470; 1866,3?. Bee-culture, Annals of, 1870, 540 ; 1872, 402. (art. on), 1860, 268. favorable conditions for, 1860, 275. in Russia (art. on), 1855, 120. profits of, 1863, 544. progressive, 1872, 401. statistics of, 1860, 280. Bee-hive, temperature of, in -winter, 1860, 90. the American, 1867, 211. carpet, 1869, 332. Dzierzon, 1860, 291 ; 1865, 459. Langstroth, 1865, 459 ; 1868, 274. Bee-hives, diflferent kinds of, 1860, 291 ; 1868, 274 ; 1869, 332. improvements in, 1844, 510 ; 1865, 459 ; 1869, 331. position and aspect of, 1860, 297. ' size and shape of, 1865, 461. - Bee-keeping, adaptation of, to -svomen, 1865, 475. (art. on), 1865, 458. in Poland, Germany, &c., 1857, 108. new mode of taking honey, 1860, 89. profits of, 1873, 475. " statistics of (art. on), 1868, 272-281. winter, 1867, 209-211. Bee-moth, remedies for, 1845, 395; 1846, 19; 1864, 555; 1865, 469; 1869, 331, lantern, trap for, 1846, 19. Bee-pasturage, necessity for, 1868, 280; 1*71, 401. Bees, (arts, on), 1845, 394 ; 1853, 74. artificial swarming, 1845, 394 ; 1860, 289; 1865, 463; 1871, 38a attacked by foul brood, 1866, 277, cause of loss of, in Iowa, 1872, 479. classes of, 1857, 108 ; 1860, 272 ; 1863, 531, 535. correspondence on, 1853, 75 ; 1854, 90 ; 1855, 121. different species of, 1866, 32. diseases of, 1860, 284 ; 1868, 278. enemies of, 1860, 282. exportation of, to California, 1861, 325. feeding, 1860, 297 ; 1865, 463 ; 1867, 211 ; 1871, 389. history of, 1853, 74. impregnation of, 1860, 270 ; 1863, 541. improvement in the treatment of, 1860, 89. insects injuring, 1868, 106, in Sicily, 1859, 123. interrogataries on, 1858. Italian, 1859, 543 ; 1861, 324. Italianizing, 1863, 538. mathematical ijroblem solved by, 1857, 110. plant destructive to, 1872, 451. plants fertilized by, 1870, 541. profits of, 1845, 350 remedies for robber, 1845, 395 ; 1860, 2S3. secretion of wax by, 1866, 33. stupefying by chloroform, 1860, 89. subduing, 1865, 474. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. 21 Bees, transfer of, 1860, 299. Virgil's and Pliny's receipt for making, 1863, 565. wax aud liouoy (.art. ou), 1855, 120. wintering, 1865, 402; 1868, 275; 1871, 401. Beeoli, American red, 1854, 406. European, 1854, 405 ; 1868, 201, 202. insects injuring, 1868, 105. red and wMte, 1866, 481. Beef, and beef cattle of the West, (art. on), 1862, 326. pork, salting, 1845, 1158. cattle, full feeding and early maturity of, 1876, 306. the profit ot early maturity in, 1870, 309. cutting up, with illustration, 1844, 418. experiments in feeding for, 1874, 248. exports of, 1853, 4 ; 1858, 221 ; 1872, 62; 1875, 423. exports of ftesh, 1876, 312-320. extracts, nutritive value of, 1870, 106. fresh, preparation for market, 1865, 491. shipments of, to Europe, 1876, 320. jerked, 1862, 482; 1865, 493. markets for, 1876, 211, 225, 242, 250. preparing for the English market, 1844, 430. preservation of, 1862. 482. production in New York, the true system, 1876, 306. short horns for, 1875, 419. the age of cattle for, 1876, 371. cost of, at two years old, 1876, 310. Beer, adulterations of, 1865, 367. analvsis of, 1865, 365. from malt, 1865, 365. Beet, aud caue for sugai;, 1866, 49 ; 1872, 158. leaves for fodder, 1870, 611 ; 1872, 451. native locality of the, 1859, 327. sugar, production of, 1876, 153, 157. when grown in New Mexico, 1852, 351. Beets, experiments with, 1871, 139 ; 1874, 147. for the early market, 1865, 244. in poor soil, best fertilizers for, 1876, 56. large, 1851, 4; 1869, 605, 622. mineral nutrition for, 1876, 55. sugar, analysis of, 1865, 46, 417; 1866, 50; 1867, 42, 53; 1870, 99; 1873, 308, 437; 1875, 512. cultivation of, 1863, 99; 1867, 34; 1868, 169; 1869, 334, 336, 349; 1870, 210; 1873, 437. drying, 1867, 10. effects of soil aud manure on, 1875, 512. manures for, 1869, 336 ; 1872, 457 ; 1873, 307. percentage of sugar in, 1867, 35 ; 1868, 166 ; 1869, 348 ; 1870, 99. removing leaves from, 1869, 337. seed, selection of, 1869, 351. soil for, 1869, 337, 350; 1871, 358; 1872, 157. varieties of, 1867, 39 ; 1869, 345. yield of, per acre, 1850, 160; 1867, 10; 1869, 346, 349. varieties of, 1854, xix, 338. Beetle, American carrion, habits of, 1861, 595. apple-bark, habits and remedies for, 1860, 320. asparagus, recent introduction of, 1872, 448. remedies for, 1863, 578. bacon, habits and remedies for, 1863, 569. big-eyed snapping, habits of, 1860, 321 ; 1861, 608 ; 1868, 93. black wood-boring, 1861, 599. blistering, injuring potatoes, 1869, 541. bombadier, habits of, 1868, 79. 22 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. Beetle, burying, habits of, 1861, 594 ; 1868, 81. cadelle, habits of, 1868, 83 ; 1870, 66. cetonia, habits and remedies for, 1863, 568. ^., ~„ cucumber, habits and remedies for, 1855, 90; 1863, 577; ls70, 74; is-i, "• death-watch, habits of, 1868, 99. dung-rolling, habits of, 1861, 600 ; 1868, 86. elm-tree, habits and remedies for, 1863, 578; 1867,62; l.i70,73. fig-eating, habits of, 1868, 90. Goldsmith's, description and habits of, 1861, 601 ; 1868, 89. grape-vine, habits and remedies for, 1861, 602; 1863, 578; 1870, 74. leaf, injuriug the cotton-plant, 1854, 60; 1855, 90. remedy for, 1854, 60. May, European, 1865, 89. ^ o- i c-n -.i i habits and remedies for, 1861, 601; 1863, 567, 569; 1863, 87; 18 <0, o^4. narrow-necked oil, habits of, 1868, 102. pear, habits and remedy for, 1860, 314. pine, habits of, 1861, 620; 1868, 87. „ ,_, .. ^-.. ,.>-, potato or spearman, habits of, 1863, 578; 1864, 541; 1867, 63; l-'l-.'^; l^J.-*' jff- remediesfor, 1863, 579; 1867, 64; 1869, 536; 18- 1, 69, ,o; 1872, 120; 1873, 1.54; 1874, 123. _, „. travels of, 1870, 75; 1872, 120; 1873, 153; lc,4, 122. the true and false, 1870, 75; 1874, 122. three-lined, habits and remedy for, 1863, 576. rose, habits and remedies for, 1863, 567; 1868, 87. sacred, of the Egyptians, 1868, 86. ship-timber, habits and remedies for, 1868, 98. skin, habits and remedies for, 1861, 595; 1863, 569; 1869, 84,. 85. snout, habits and remedies for, 1861, 604. spotted squash, habits and remedies for, 1863, 579. tickling, description and habits of, 1861, 613. tiger, Carolina, habits of, 18.j4, 87; 1855, 109. destroying the larv;e of potato-beetle, 1870, 65. water, Mexican, for food, 1866, 38. Beetles, description of families of, 1861, 588; 1863, 274; 1868, 78, 307. directions and apparatus for collecting, 1868, 306. food and habits of, 1868, 78-117. observations, on recent, 1870, 65. bark, habits and remedies for, 1863, 574. burying, habits of, 1868, 81, 307. Capricorn, habits of, 1861, 609. remedies for, 1861, 619. carrion, habits of, 1861, 594; 1863, 569; 1868, 81. cerambycan, description and habits of, 1861, 613. click, habits of, 1861, 606. flea, habits of, 1868, 308. ground, description and habits of, 1861, 591; 1863, 565; 1868, 79, 307. famellicome, habits of, 1861, 597; 1863, 566; 1868, 307. leaf, habits and remedies for, 1863, 576. lepturian, habits of, 1861, 619. longicom, habits of, 1861, 609; 1863, 575; 1865, 89; 1868, 308. remedies for, 1863, 575. mimic, habits of, 1868, 83. prionian, habits of, 1861, 610. remedies for, 1861, 612. rove, habits of, 1861, 596; 1863, 569; 1865, 88; 1868, 82, 307; 1870, 66. snout, habits of, 1861, 603 ; 1863, 570 ; 1868, 308. spring, habits of, 1861, 606, 608; 1868, 93, 307. stag, Tiabits of, 1868, 85. tiger, habits of, 1854,62; 1861, 589; 1863,565; 1865,91; 1866,39; 1868,78,307; 1870, 65. ' ' J I > - I water, habits of, 1861, 593 ; 1863, 569 ; 1866, 39 ; 1808, sO whirligig, habits of, 1868, 80, 307. Belgium, statistics of population, productions, and farm animals, 1876, 255-267 269. Belt, of no frost, or thermal belt, 1861, 146 ; 1868, 120. the southern forest, 1875, 202. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 23 Belts, or marginal plantations, 1869, 170. shelter, best trees for, 1869, 199 ; 1870, 505. to protect orchards, 1870, 523. Bene-plant, correspondence on, 1854, 225 ; 1855, 287. cultivation of, 1854, 226, 339; 1855, 287. directions for using, 1845, 970. for the summer complaint, 1845, 970 ; 1854, 226, 339 ; 1870, 173. history of, 1845, 317, 970; 1854, 339. ' ' ' ' oil of, 1845, 317, 970, 971; 1854, 226, 339; 1870, 173. Ben-oil, for watches and perfumery, 1870, 175. Benzine, remedy for insects and rats, 1861, 332. Benzoin, source and uses of, 1870, 181. Berberry, description of, 1860, 32. for hedges, 1854, 407; 1857, 240; 1868, 197, 202. supposed cause of mildew, 1854, 407. Bergamot-oil, source and uses of, 1870, 181. Berries, CTiltivation of, in New Jersey, 1874, 271. used for food by the Indians, 1870, 413. Betel-nut, source and uses of, 1870, 197. Bignonia, golden, 1868, 203. Binders, grain, improvements in, 1871, 217. Bins, grain, construction of, 1869, 329. Birch, black and yeUow, for ship-timber, 1866, 481. insect frequenting, 1868, 106. species of, in the United States, 1875, 176. West India, for Uve fence, 1854, 407. White European, for hedges, 1854, 407. with variegated foliage, 1868, 201. Birch-wax, source of, 1870, 205. Birds, and bird laws, 1864, 431-446. digest of, 1864, 442. beneficial to agriculture, 1863, 276. classification and habits of, 1863, 277, 289 ; 1864, 387 ; 1865, 36. climbing, 1863,279, 290; 1864, 396; 1865, 37. perching, 1863, 280, 293; 1864, 399; 1865, 38. rapacious, 1863, 278, 290 ; 1864, 387 ; 1865, 36. scratching, 1863, 284 ; 1865, 44. screaming, 1863, 281. singing, 1863, 282. swimming, 1865, 44. wading, 1863, 285. evils of shooting, 1863, 276. false charges against, refuted, 1864, 437 ; 1865, 39, 43 ; 1867, 201. first appearance of, in spring, 1854, 437 ; 1864, 351. food of European, 1860, 89. for acclimation in the United States, 1859, 213. game, of the United States, 1864, 356-385. wanton destruction of, 1864, 383. importance of protecting, 1863, 276, 288 ; 1864, 441 ; 1870, 90 ; 1873, 476 ; 1874, 20. importation and protection of useful, 1853, 71-74. injurious to agriculture, 1853, 71 ; 1863, 276. insect and grain-eating, 1860, 89. insectivorous, of Chester County, Pennsylvania (art. on), 1863, 287. interrogatories on wild, 1858, 87. land, 1863, 276, 290 ; 1864, 386 ; 1865, 36. ^~ INDEX TO AGEICULTUKAIi EEPOETS. Birds, if M^ ^''y"'°,'^'^*'°° °f' 1863, 289: 1864, 442. of New England, 1864, 38fr430. Wew Hampshire, benefit of, to the fanner, 1871, 384. Vermont, in relation to agriculture, 1873, 476. fiynopsis of, in the department museum, 1865, 36. 10 prevent from plundering fruit, 1874, 880. uses of, 1864, 431. & > > utility of, as insect destroyers, 1863, 286, 288 ; 1864, 354, 436 ; 1873, 476. value of, on the farm, 1867, 201-208. Biscuit, ' ship, insects destroying, 1868, 106. WiUiam D., Commissioner of Patents, report of, 1859, iii. Bison, . history of the American, 1851, 124-128. European, 1865, 95. Bitter-sweet, climbing, 1868, 204. Blackberries, abundance of, in Georgia, 1870, 442. correspondence on, 1853, 321 ; 1855, 313. cultivation of, in District of Columbia, 1858, 388. Indiana, 1871, 232. Michigan, 1856, 385. New Jersey, 1856, 342; 1858, 413; 1865, 384; 1871, 398. Pennsvlvania, 1861, 542. for general cultivation, 1856, 404 ; 1858, 425. interrogatories on, 1858, 54. preservation of, 1862, 483. Blackberry, bramble, 1865, 511. insect injuring, 1868, 106. the common, for Indian food, 1870, 415. Dorchester, 1871, 398. high, for hedges, 1854, 407. bush, 1856, 385. Kittatinuy. 1871, 232, 398 ; 1873, 390. Lawton, 1871, 232. New Eochelle, 1853, 321; 1855, 313; 1856, 342, 3a5; 1865, 284; 1871, 398. Sand extermination of, 1865, 511. ■Snvder, 1873, 390. Wilson, 1871, 232, 398. Blackbird, habits and food of the cow, 1863, 304; 1864, 426; 1865, 42. crow, 1656, 131, 133; 1863, 304; 1864,428; 1865,43. red-winged, 18fc4, 426; 1865, 42. rusty, 1863, 304 ; 1864, 428 ; 1865, 43. skunk, 1864, 425. swamp, 1864, 426; 1865, 42. Blackbirds, habits and food of, 1863, 284, 286, 290 ; 1864, 425 ; 1865, 42. Black-knot, appearance of, magnified, 1873, 198; 1874, 173; 1875, 206. identity of, on plum and cherry trees, 1872, 178. microscopic investigations of, 1873, 196 ; 1874, 173 ; 1875, 206. on plum and cherry trees, 1865, 206 ; 1874, 173. (art. on), 1872, 175. remedy for, 1863, 572; 1865, 206; 1872, 177; 1873,200. supposed causes of, 1853, 290; 1863, 572; 1865, 206; 1872, 175; 1373 196- 1875 206 Black-leg, > ; > • prevalence of, 1867, 97; 1869, 38; 1870, 42; 1872, 35. Black-tooth, nature and treatment of, 1871, 387. Blocks, ship, improvement in, 1844, 487. Blood, as a manure, 1843, 126. Blue-berry, for Indian food, 1870, 415. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPOKTS. 25 Blue-bird, habits and food of, 1863, 295; 1864, 405; 1865, 39. reappearance of, in Massachusetts, 1864, 352. Blue-grass, value of, pasture, 1876, 373. Boats, and vessels, improvements in propelling, 1844, 487. Bobolink, i different names of, 1856, 127 ; 1865, 43. habits and food of; 1856, 127; 1863, 303; 1864, 425; 1865, 43. Boilers, and generators, steam improvement in, 1843, 275. Bone, * analysis of 1859, 174. analysis of Clark's ammoniated, 1872, 142. as a manure for wheat and other grains, 1843, 39. composition pf, 1852, 392. and value of, as a manure, 1865, 379. dust and superphosphate of lime, 1868, 503. as a manure for rye and grass, 1868, 487. earth, and hovr to prepare it, 1856, 227. experiments on wheat with ground, 1873, 304. failure of dust on cold clay lands, 1874, 262. fertilizing effect on turnips, 1852, 393. elements of, 1874, 433. how to prepare, for manure, 1852, 407 ; 1869, 634. utihze phosphates of, 1868, 400. manufacture of bone-meal, 1870, 439. superphosphate from, 1871, 3.56. mUls established in England by cooperation, 1873, 435. for grinding, 1844, 385. mode of reducing, to paste, by sulphuric acid, 1856, 189. powder, 'l865, 385. phosphates of South Carolina, 1868, 398. preparation and action of bone-dust, 1871, 423. for agricultural purposes, 1860, 124. principal feytiUzing element of, 1859, 173. recipe for a mixture, ground with ashes, for corn, 1873, 306. shipment of buffalo bones from Kansas, 1875, 509. uses of, 1845, 1036. Bone-black, as a manure, 1875, 514. for refining sugar, 1865, 384. Book, handbook of sulphur cure, 1869, 512. Books, improvement in manufacture of, 1844, 517. insects destructive to, 1868, 106. list of American, on agriculture and rural economy, 1868, 597. ' on evergreens, 1868, 579. review of recent agricultural (arts.), 1868, 555; 1870, 517: 1871, 410; 1872, 398: 1873, 311 ; 1874, 437. the new American farm, 1869, 495. Boots, imports and exports of boots and shoes from 1851 to 1858, 1858, 222. Borage, cultivation and uses of, 1854, 340. description and use of, for green manuring, 1864, 308. Borecole, cultivation and varieties of, 1854, 340. Borer, apple-tree, description of and remedy for, 1854, 276 ; 1860, 317 ; 1861, 617 ; 1863, 575; 1865, 205; 1870, 67. apple-twig, 1860, 321; 1868, 99; 1872, 117. cherry-tree, 1863, 566. corn or bill bug, description and remedies for, 1854, 67. elder, 1861, 619. European ship-timber, 1868, 98. grape-vine, 1854, 80; 1857, 122; 1867, 72. hickory-bark, 1870, 68. hickory-tree, 1861, 614. 26 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Borer, locnst-tree, 1861, 616 ; 1863,575; 1870,73. mulberry-tree, 1861, 614. peach-tree, 1854, 83; 1870,87, 520; 1871. 398. pear-tree, 1864, 550. pine-tree, 1861, 607. raspberry, description and habits of, 1861, 619 ; 1870, 67. ravages of the vine, in North Carolina, 1873, 159. remedies for, in vine, squash and currant, 1864, 551. the legged, maple and raspberry root, 1874, 442. wood, 1873, 152. Boston, flour and gritin trade of, 1876, 181, 206. prices of products in, 1876, 242. receipt of hogs at, 1876,238. Bot, in cattle, horses, sheep, and remedies for, 1872, 129, 130. Botanical, Division, 1876, 13. Botanist, American, and Florist, 1871, 410. Parry, C. C, report of, 1869, 91 ; 1870, 108. Vasey, George, explorations of, 1872, 159 ; 1874, 156 ; 1875, 151. report of, 1876, 73. Botany, agricultural, of Rocky Mountains, 1866,125-131. field, forest, and garden, 1868, 577. medical, of Southern States, 1869, 490. Boquets, of violets, number sold annually iif Paris, 1873, 289. Box, the evergreen, history and adaptation to hedges, 1854, 397. uses and description of tree, 1855, xlviii. Boys, advice to farmers', 1867, 246. how to make them love farming, 1867, 242. importance of educating farmer, 1863, 307. Braid, manufacture of worsted, in New England, 1864, 509. Brake, Scotch name of, 1865, 519. use of root for food by Indians, 1870, 408. Bramble, use of European, for hedges, 1854, 407. Bran, insect feeding on, 1868, 106. Brand, injurious eifects of, 1865, 519. Brazil, our trade with, 1876, 271, 272. Brazil-nut, 1867,147; 1870,179. Bread, art of making brown, 1860, 130. Boston brown, recipe, 1855, 163. comparative value of yellow and white oom-meal for, 1861.276. crops, 1856, 246 ; 1857, 153. directions for making, 1867, 337. insects feeding on, 1868, 106. St. John's, 18.59, 19. Breadstuffs, exports of, 1872, 58, 68 ; 1873, 85, 87, 88. from New York, 1849, 532. imports and exports of, 1858, 215, 225. in Great Britain, 1849, 497. injury by shipment, lt'49, 52. kiln-drying of, 1849, 53. prices of, at Now York, 1868, ,58. reports on, 1845, 245 ; 1849, 49-51, INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL EEPORT.S. 27 Breadstuffs, Talue of exports from 1826 to 1874, 1874, 74. aud provisions exported, from 1821 to 1851, 1851, 512. from 1848 to 1852, 1853, 426. from United States, 1850, 532. Breeding, article on principles of, 1854, 1. effect of first sire on subsequent offspring, 1862, 232. hereditary diseases in, 1862, 228. "in-and-in," 1863, 166; 1864,190; 1867, 356. law of variatioiTin, 1863, 228. laws, rules, and systems of, 1854, 2, 3, 4. on the physiology of, 1862, 222. principles to be adopted in, 1871, 361. sheep, 1862, 294. to grease, 1866, 344. Bridge, improvement of, 1844, 500. material and construction, 1868, 366. Brier, green, or rough bindweed, 1865, 517, Bweet, as a hedge plant, 1854, 417. the foreign sweet, 1865, 511. Bristle, imported and exported, lfe58, 225. Broccoli, article on the culture of, 1845, 972. varieties of, 1854, xx. and cultivation of, 1854, 340. Bromilia, origin and uses of, 1863, 109. Broom, manufacture and cost of, 1842, 80. origin and uses of Freiich, 1854, xxxv. Broom-corn, chemical analysis of, 1849, 473. cultivation of, in various States, 1854, 223 ; 1868, 527. and product of, 1842, 35, 77 ; 1845, 190; 1849, 462 ; 1850, 434. Cultuiists and Makers' Manual, 1873, 320. interrogations on, 1858, 74. origin and cidture of, in United States, 1847, 134. Brussels sprouts, cultivation and use of, 1854, 341. new variety, 1854, xx. Buok-thom, beauty of, for hedges, 1868, 196. berries of, for Indian food, 1870, 414. for hedges for all climates, 1854, 408, 409. use of, for hedges, 1868, 245. Buckwheat, analysis of, 1849, 474. stems aud leaves of, 1865, 419. as food for man, 1860, 130. average crop in New England, 1861, 254. culture of, 1853, 164 ; 1855, 204 ; 1868, 475. feeding bran of, for milk, 1874, 264. guano manure for, 1854, 113. in New Tork and Ohio, 1844, 57 ; 1854, 153. interrogatories on, 1858, 28. origin of, 1853, 164 ; 1859, 307. remarksoncropsof, in diflerent States, 1841,71; 1842, 16; 1843,51; 1844,. 57; 1845, 163 ; 1847, 125 ; 1848, 130. • silver hulled variety of, 1873, 235. skin variety of, 1866, 10. tabular estimate of crops of, of diflferent States. (See Crops.) time of sowing, and quantity per acre, 1848, 652. use of, for green manuring, 1864, 311. value of, for fattening, 1865, 427. Bud, to convert leaf into flower, and conversely, 1859, 363. 28 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL KEPORTS. Budding, article on, 1856, 315. and grafting, 1857, 252; 1865, 200. time and manner, 1851, 425 ; 1856, 324, 325, 326. Buffalo, domestication of, 1851, 459 ; 1860, 18. grass, 1870, 222. nybridizatiou with common cow, 1851, 127 ; 1860, 80. introduction of Asiatic, and other animals, 1853, 20. or bison, history and habits of, 1851, 124. , the true, 1865, 95. Bnffalo-berry, for Indian food, 1870, 415. Bug, Alabama amd Colorado potato, 1870, 75. ailanthus blossoms destructive to rose, 1665, 89. American and European firefly, 1868, 95. black potato, in Slissouri, 1872, 120. bone-dust remedy for cucumber, 1868, 564. description and habits of croton, 1874, 132, destruction of chinch, by wet weather, 1862, 81 ; 1869, 537. directions for collecting different kinds, 1868, 315. family of the bed, 1H68, 316. harlequin cabbage, 1870, 90 ; 1871, 84. importance of being acquainted with, 1868, 305. injuries by chinch, 1873, 391 ; 1874, 122, 127. insect destroyer of larvjB of the potato, 1868, 80. new potato, in Minnesota, 1873, 154. novel mode of destroying chinch, 1874, 278. the black lady, 1858, 261. green plant and spotted plant, 1855, 93. horn, 1860, 320. May, or May beetle, 1861, 601 ; 1865, 89 ; 18C8, 87. pea, habits and remedies, 1871, 375 ; 1872, 123. potato, 1866, 27, 30 ; 1867, 63 ; 1868, 433, 501 ; 1870, 75 ; 1871, 75, 237. red, or cotton-stainer, 1855, 103 ; 18.58, 272. rose, or cherry, 1861, 602 ; 1866, 29 ; 1867, 71 : 1868, 87 : 1870, 524 ; 1873, 122. remedies fur the bill, or corn-borer, 1854, 67. chinch, and squash, 1870, 89, 514 ; 1871, 69. croton, squash, plant, chinch, and bed, 18G4, 558 ; 1669. 537 ; 1870, pea, 1849, 341. sorghum destroyed by the chinch, 1872, 121. the snapping, 1868, 93. wheel, a destroyer of other insects, 1866, 43. where to find lightning, in the daytime, 1868, 307. Bugloss, vipers, a vile weed, 1865, 515. Buildings, arrangements of stables, etc., 1869, 165. Departmenrt, and grounds, with drawings, 1668. 191. directions for choosing location for, 1869, 16'.'. how to select site for, 1869, 163. modelfarm, 1867, 239, 28:3-291. warming with iR-ated air, 1846, 28. Bulbs, and tubers, tender and hardy, 1673, 311. directions for cultivating, 1873, 312. Bull, the kind of, and keeping, for breeding, 1866, 308, 309, 314. 316. Loyal Duke of Oakland, engraving of, 1867, 212. points and profits of, a good, 1876, 372. Bunting, of the bay- winged, habits and nest of, 1864, 421. cow, laying in other nests, 1863, 304; 1664, 426. rice, its names and habits, 1856, 127. snow, its foods and habits, 1863, 301 ; 1865 4'^ towhee, 1863, 303 ; 1864, 425. Bunya-bunya, origin, description, and uses of, 1855, Ix. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 29 Buprestis, description and remedies for the apple, 1860, 318. Burbot, large size and use of, for food, 1870, 387. Burdock, notice of, as an unsightly weed, 1865, 514. Bureau, article on the importance of United States Agricultural, 1851, 653. Burke, Edmund, circular of, to the agriculturists, 1848, 339. Commissioner of Patents, report of, J.845, 1 ; 1846, 1 ; 1847, 3 ; 1848, 3. Burnet, ciiltivation of, in the Southern States, 1860, 230. and uses of, 1854, 341. Bur, clot, thorny clot, cookie, 1865, 513. Bushel, number of pounds in, in different States, 1871, 227. Butter, analyses of varieties of, 1876, 48. chemical properties of, 1849, 368, 370 ; 1874, 254. theories of, in milk, 1876, 60. excellence and flavor of, 1849, 373 ; 1867, 291. factories, 1865, 448; 1867, 237; 1869, 360; 1871, 178; 1873, 418, 419. feeding for the production of, and cheese, 1876, 365. how ta restore had, 1844, 148 ; 1861, 328. ' imports and exports, 1858, 221 ; 1874, 239. making, processes of, 1843, 113; 1845, 983, 1000; 1847, 201; 1849, 371, 386; 1852, 145: 1855, 28; 1856, 23-46; 1861, 419; 1865, 451; 1867, 292, 339, 346; 1868, 489; 1869, 359-367; 1870, 311-315, 322, 447; 1871, 179; 1873, 247. marketing of, 1861, 421. markets for, 1876, 215, 225, 242, 250. packing of, 1850, 427 ; 1861, 420, 426. preservation of, 1843, 166 ; 1849, 371 ; 1862, 483. profit of making, 1869, 370, 422; 1873, 417; 1876, 387. and cheese compared, 1876, 380. quantity of milt per pound, 1847, 205; 1873, 421. sweet cream and sour compared, 1876, 422. the effect of breed of cow on, 1876, 416. feed upon, 1876, 366. various kinds examined by microscope, 1874, 242. yield of, 1850, 405; 1852, 144; 1853, 24; 1856, 32; 1869, 369; 1871, 179; 1872, 298; 1873, 251; 1874, 244; 1875, 415. Buttercup, best remedy for, 1865, 510. inse5, 1 2, 3. exports of horned, 1858, 221. feeding, 1843 120 ; 1844. 155 :!87: 1845 330, 1008: 1S47. 207, 341, 345, 475; 1852. 18^7, ^'^:^'S^ ^' {^i M^:- '''' ■■^''' 3^^. '■'' ■' M 211 ■> European experiments in, 187(i, 368 in New York, 1876, 299-311, flesh yield of, 1847, 48S, Galloway breed for cold climates, 1801, 461 ; 11*67 ;^:^7 history of Ohio company importing English, 1851', 9,'*. " Holstein, 1864, 161 ; 1874, 403 ; 1S75 425 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 33 Cattle, liorned, first importations of, 1853, 1 ; 1854, 4 ; 1855, 8; l861, 257. liusbandi-y as a meaus of maintaining the fertility of the soil, 1876, 383. lirofits of, 1876, 383, 412. importance of raising more, and sheep, 1864, 249. importations of, 1853, 1 ; 1864, 164, 251 ; 1865, 487 ; 1866, 294 ; 1872, 275, 276, 297 ; 1875, 417. increased -value of, by introducing blood, 1871, 382. in different locaUties, 1851, 320, 340, 348, 352, 527 ; 1852, 127 ; 1853, 25 ; 1855, 21, 26; 1867, 96. , Indiana, proportion of thoroughbred, 1876, 371. interrogations on, 1858, 79. Jersey and Alderney, 1861, 463, 464; 1863, 195; 1875, 425. Kerry breed, 1861, 466; 1862, 313, 315, 317. Kaisi and Damascus, 1855, 27. losses of, 1876, 106. Madison County, 1869, 371, 375; 1872, 504. markets, 1866, 96; 1876, 210,224,250,252. for products of, 1876, 211, 225, 242, 250. medical treatment of, 1859, 205. neat, 1850,114; 1861,257; 1862,41; 1866,298,299. number and qualities in Morocco, 1862, 505. numerous losses, 1873, 32 ; 1874, 266. number and value exported in thirty years, 1853, 4. in United States, 1875, 416, 417. of diseases in, 1860,94,239; 1866,72; 1868,37,38; 1870,10,40,510; 1871,32,230; 1872,33,130; 1873,31; 1874,37; 1876,105. fattening, 1851,62,65,66,68,69; 1864,274,284; 1866,317. Russia, 1855, 15-19. plague, 1865, 550-567. prices of, 1872, 41. slaughter and shipment at Chicago, 1862, 326. short-homed, 1863, 190, 195; 1864, 253; 1866, 302, 30.3, 305, 306, 307, 312, 315, 320; 1869, 438; 1874, 403; 1875, 416, 417, 420, 424. Texas, 1875,346, 347, 350; 1874, 265; 1875,421,422. the greatest profits in fattening young, 1876, 371. South American, 1865, 486, 495 ; 1870, 444. Thorndale stock of; 1863, 192. transportation and traffic, 1863, 249, 255; 1865, 86; 1869, 437; 1870, 50, 51, 251; 1871, 390,415; 1872, 438. ■value of different fodders, 1847, 480. wintering of, 1871, 35; 1873, 31. Caterpillar, an unknown, 1855, 91. army-worm, 1864, 552. cotton, 1855, 71, 83; 1864, 90; 1867, 58, 60 ; 1871, 83; 1872, 118; 1873, 162, 163, I6b ; ■ 1874, 129. destruction of the peach twig by a small, 1872, 112. directions for collecting and rearing, 1868, 313. European cabbage, 1871, 82. feeding on arrow-wood and seeds of rattle-box, 1867, 72 ; 1870, 80. grass and yellow, 1855, 77; 1872, 118; 1873, 162. hawk-moth, 1864, 549. insects feeding on, 1868, 106. new cabbage, 1870, 78. oak-tree, 1869,536; 1870, 82. of the grape-vine, 1870, 81 ; 1874, 441. pale-green, 1855, 103. pea-green, 1855, 85. remedies for various kinds of, 1849, 282; 1864, 552, 556; 1865, 204; 1867, 60. that spin cocoons, 1864, 551. - the tent, or common, 1864, 551 ; 1870, 83. Catnip, or catmint, as a weed, 1865, 515. Catalpa, its use as timber, 1844, 458. use of, for ornament, 1868, 200. Cauliflower, varieties of, 1854, xx, 346. cxiltivation and value of, 1865, 244. 3 A 34 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. value, properties and uses of 1862, 49G ; 1866, 480. •what iioeect injurious to, 1868, 94, 107. ^"''beuefits and injuries of, 1863, 283, 299; 1865, 39, 40. habits, nest and eggs of, 1864, 415. * fire-proof, of iron and plaster, 1844, 501. Celeriac, cultivation of, 1854, 346. ^^^^oStivation of, 1844, 333; 1854, 3«; 1865, 246. qualities and varieties, 18.54, 347 ; 1859, 18, 328; 1870, 169 ; 1871, 140; 1875, 368. Cellar, mode of constructing walls of. 1859, 417. ventilating and cleaning dwelliug-house, 1863, 319. Cellulose, and starch, article on, 1875, 187-192. Cement, directions for making hard, 1870, 620. manufacture of hydraulic, in New York, 1868, 377. Census, international agricultural, 1874, 21. of the year 1870-1871, 45; 1873, 420; 1874, 19. Centennial, exhibits of the chemical division at the, 1876, 46. museum at the, 1876, 17. of American Independence, (art.) 1871,288-305. of the department in relation to, 1874, 6. Cephalalgia, similarity to influenza, 1872, 204. Cercopis, bicincta, a pretty insect, 1876, 30. Cereal, Article on, of Maine, 1862, 51. introduced by the department, 1872, 410. other facts concerning, 1872, 440; 1873, 177; 1875, 49. total exports of, 1876, 176. Ceresa, bubalus and diceros, 1876, 29. Chalk, as a manure, 1856, 216. Chalk-beds, utilizing the, of Kansas, 1876, 378. Chamber, ventilation of, in dwelling-houses, 1863, 323. Camomile, varieties and cultivation of, 1854, 347. Charbon, effects of, and remedies for, 1869, 39, 513, 514 ; 1870, 42. the cure for, drainage, 1870, 499. Charcoal, for agricultural purposes, 1845, 420, 1048, 1168; 1861, 330; 1865, 384; 1868, 561; 1869, 496. '»>>... I . I I as a purifier, 1848, 298. Charlock, or wild radish, 1863, 116 ; 1865, 510. Chat. description of the yellow-breasted, 1864, 407. ChauUognathus, description and habits of, 1855, 89. Cheat, how to get rid of, 1844, 43 ; 1869, 504. not degenerated or changed wheat, 1848, 471; 1849, 455; 1862,80; 1865, 519; 1867, 312. Cheese, analyses of various kinds and makes of, 1876, 47, 48. articles on, 1845, 988, 990, 993 ; 1870, 310-312. consumption of, 1870, 509; 1873, 252. cost of making, 1865, 437, 44-2. INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 35 Cheese, cream in making, 1856, 28. districts producing, 1866, 359, 361. head, 1863, 489. imports and exports, 1858, 221 : 1863, 3S4 ; 1866, 379, 381 ; 1873, 243 : 1874, 247. influence of the breed of cows in, 1876, 416. ingredients in, 1860, 96 ; 1874, 254. kind the market demands, 1866, 374. making, in other lands, 1856, 23, 29, 34, 38, 40, 45. manufacture of, 1845, 995; 1848, 618; 1850, 427; 1863, 381, 403; 1867, 346; 1868 500, 510; 1869, 533; 1870, 323, 325; 1873, 241, 242, 418. markets for, 1876, 213, 225, 242, 250. merits of American, abroad, 1866, 373, 376; 1868, 501. method of making, 1856, 30, 34; 1863, 391, 397, 398, 399; 1866, 362, 364, 369, 372; 1869, 631 ; 1873 242. ' ^ > > , 7 , of factories in different States, 1870, 497 ; 1872, 497 ; 1873, 246, 251 : 1874, 247 : 1875, 415, 425. 1 > > . ; of the milk for, 1852, 330 ; 1865, 443 ; 1874, 253 ; 1875, 408, 409. preservation of, 1862, 484. product, 1853, 24; 1856, 32; 1863, 382; 1868, 437; 1870, 496; 1871, 177, 394; 1872, 298; 1873,421,454. ' ' > > profits of, compared with hutter-making, 1876, 380. quality of, 1865, 450; 1873, 244. size and form of, 1863, 407 ; 1865, 445. statistics of, 1845, 325, 995 ; 1873, 454 ; 1874, 239. traffic ui, 1847, 653; 1869, 356, 441. Chemical, Division, exhibits at the Centennial, 1876, 46. work of the, 1876, 10. Chemist, report of Charles M. "Witherell, 1862, 508. reports of Henri Erni, 1864, 514 ; 1865, 46. Eyland T. Brown, 1871, 89 ; 1872, 138. Thomas AntiseU, 1866, 45 ; 1867, 31 ; 1868, 59 ; 1869, 65 ; 1870, 91. WiUiam McMurtrie, 1873, 170 ; 1874, 147 ; 1875, 141 ; 1876, 46. Chemistry, agricultural, 1848, 220 ; 1872, 302 ; 1873, 170 ; 1874, 147. application of, to agriculture, etc., 1876,, 400. as a science, 1864, 321. discoveries in, 1843, 314; 1844, 510; 1845, 41; 1846, 20; 1847, 20; 1848, 68. of sugar manufacture, 1862, 537. Cherimoyer, use and looaUty of, 1859, 562 ; 1867, 144. Chermes, habits of, and remedies for, 1860, 314 ; 1866, 33. Cheroonjee, source and use of tlje oil of, 1870, 179. Cherry, article on, the black-knot on, 1872, 175 ; 1874, 173. cultivation of the, in different localities, 1858, 382, 387,391, 409, 416; 1859, 340,346. description of various kinds of, 1864, 146, 147, 148; 186.5, 187, 202. desirable varieties of, 1850, 99. insects injurious to the, 1868, 107. „ origin and history of the, 1853, 292. planting on the prairies, 1862, 496. preservation of, 1862, 486. reports on, 1856, 343, 352, 356, 381, 389, 391, 396, 400. to prevent injury to tree, 1850, 99, 183 ; 1853, 294. secure grafting stocks, 1856, 327, 328. use of the wild and dwarf, by Indians, 1870, 414, 418. varieties of different localities, 1853, 294 ; 1854, 243, 307, 309. Cherry-bird, habits, benefits and injuries of, 1863, 283 ; 1864, 415 ; 1865. 40. Chervil, cultivation and uses of, 1854, 348 ; 1864, 500. in wheat, 1851, 650 ; 1852, 46. not trans nuted wheat, 1865, 519; 1867, 312. Chestnut, insects injurious to, 1868, 107. 36 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. Chestnut, of the American, 1866, 480; 1872, 164. European, 1855, xlviii ; 1856, 450; 1858, 380; 1868, 200, 201. the horse, 1868, 199 ; 1870, 405. Chewiuk, , , . , - , . , ^ habits of the, towhee hunting, or ground robm, lei.4, 42o. Chicago, flour and grain trade of, 1876, 190, 206. markets of, for live stock and products, 1876, 213, 225, 242, 250. pork-packing at, 1876, 234, 235. prices of farm products at, 1876, 246. Chiccory, preparation of roots of, 1654, 348. the cultivation of, 1854, xix; 1660,230; 1871, lOH; 1^73,287; 1874,277. use and varieties of, 1847, 193; 1659, 354; 1870, 19b; 1871, 108. wild, 1865, 514. Chigoe, or jigger, habits of and remedies for, 1872, 136. Chili, civil condition of, and imports from, 1876, 277, 278. Chinese, article on the, 1870, 572-576. Chinquapin, value of, for nuts and hedge, 1854, 410. Chitine, description of, 1875, 187, 188. Chive, origin and uses of the, or cive, 1854, 348 ; 1859, 334. Chlorine, value of, as a manure for plants, 1861, 579. Chlorophyl, action of light on, and absorbed by, 1869, 148. Chocolate, botanical name of, tree, 1870, 14. Cholera, article on ho'g, 1661, 147 ; 1875, 426. description of, and remedies for, 1861, 153; 1863, 205, 206; 1867, 234: 1869,43, 425. losses from, 1866, 78 ; 1867, 99, 235 ; 1870, 510 ; 1872, 37 ; 1874, 39. Chufa, analysis of, 1857, 165. cultivation of, or earth-almond, 1654, 349 ; 1855, xiii. not indigenous in Minnesota, 1859, 565. uses of, 1655, 259 ; 1673, 281. Churn, improvements in the, 1866, 286, 287 ; 1869, 333. proper construction of, 1874, 241. Churning, room, and by water, 1861, 420, 425. the other modes, 1867, 292 ; 1869, 333 ; 1874, 240. Churras, source and intoxicating qualities of, 1870, 187. Cicada, pruinosa and septendeoim, 1876, 24, 25. Cider, making, 1862, 466; 1866, 284; 1869, 506. quinces improve the flavor of, 1869, 507. Cinchona, articles on, 1866, 454-469; 1872, 169-174. cultivation of, 1863, 515; 1668, 7 ; 1869, 12; 1870, 8 ; ISTl, 103: 1874, 275, history and uses of, 1859, 542 ; 1866, 455. ' ' propagation of, for distribution, 1876, 65. Cincinnati, flour and grain trade of, 1876, 187, 206. market for Uve stock and products, 1876, 214 252 pork-packing at, 1876, 217, 234, 235. prices of farm products at, 1876, 246. Cinnamon, preparation and uses of, 1870, 199. source and mode of extracting oil of, 1870, 177. INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPORTS. 37 Cinquefoil, or five fiugor, difierent species of, 1865, 511. Circulation, in plants, ascertaining rapidity of sap, 1870, 615. Circular, to agricultural societies, asking for statistics, 1860, 27. Cistern, construction of, 1860, 81; 1864, 291; 1867, 232; 1868, 524. cost of, 1861,-319 ; 1867, 233. use of, on. prairies, 1867, 235. Citron, cultivation of, 1859, 105 ; 1867, 142, 147. propagation of, 1867, 141, 149, 153. varieties of, 1859, 337 ; 1867, 153. CitroheUa, source and uses of oil of, 1870, 174. Cive, or cMve, 1854, 348. Clapboard, modes and improvements in making, 1843, 301 ; 1844, 504. Clary, origin, culture, and use of, 1854, 349. Claaioptera, obtusa aniproteus, 1876, 31. Clay, improvements in manufactures, 1843, 323 ;. 1845, 30. use of burnt, for enriching soil, 1872, 436. Clemson, Thomas G., article on fertilizers, 1860, 84. remarks of, as Superintendent of Agricultural Affairs, 1860, 5. Cleveland, summer pork-packing at, 1876, 235. Climate, affecting physical condition of the soil, 1861, 275. American and European, ivith rain tables, 1862, 594, 595. and productions of Utah, 1870, 568. Boston, compared with London, 1854, 428. cause of the -svarm, of England and California, 1867, 280-283. character of the Pacific and interior, 1853, 342, 344 ; 1867, 280. comparisons oi^, for three years, 1853, 402. definition and influence ou plants, 1869, 99, 100. effect of ocean and air currents on, 1855, 363. f6r tobacco, 1853, 386. influence of large bodies of water on, 1863, 466. on animals, 1855, 1. the gluten and starch in wheat, 1871, 401. in Japan, influence of the ocean on, 1873, 364. local, of the United States, 1865, 289; 1866, 138, 147, 148, 151, 163. no change of, at Boston, 1854, 423. notes on, for the year 1851, 1853, 424. of Australia, 1874, 440. corn and other crops suited to America, 1853, 346, 378. cotton districts, 1855, 317, 322, 325, 326, 328, 330, 332, 333, 334. various countries, 1858, 477 ; 1860, 155 ; 1861, 60, 156. vine and grape growing, 1853, 378 ; 1867, 27. on plain of Malaga, Spain, and rain-fall, 1864, 502. peculiarities of the, in the year 1852, 1853, 421. seaboard, interior, and lake, 1866, 139, 140. similarity of, on corresponding coasts, 1863, 470. southern shore of Lake Erie and eastern of Michigan, 1866, 170, 183. underground, 1856, 492. Climatology, agricultural, of the United States compared with other parts of the globe (art.\ 1853, 328-432. of New England, 1854, 423. Pernambuoo and Parana, 1855, 325, 326. the American grape-vines, 1862, 194. Mediterranean islands and India, 1855, 333, 334. Nile, Algeria, and other parts of Africa, 1855, 328, 330, 332. United States, 1855, 322. 38 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Closet, construotiou of an oartli, 18G8, 587; 1871, 479, 486. kind of earth to be used in, 1888, 588; 1871, 487. Moule's system, 1871, 465. objections to dry-earth system, 1872, 403; 1874, 436. of the economy and use of earth, 1871, 481, 483. question of health from the use of earth, 1871, 467. successful army use of the earth, 1871, 481, 483. treatment of earth after removal from, 1871, 490. Clotbnr, how to destroy, 1869, 504. Cloth, beauty of the Chinese grass, 1883, 108. first broadcloth made in the United States at Pittsfield, 1871, 402. insect eating woolen, 1868, 117. maize, 1863, 43G, 437. value of imports and exi)orts of bolting, 1858, 2'24. 3 ards of woolen, made by the Willamette Mills, 1874, 271. Cloves, cultivation and description of various kinds, 1858, 451, 453. effect on the radiation of heat from the earth, 1858, 454. origin and iDrcjiaration of, 1870, 199. ' source and uses of oil of, 1870, 177. Clover, Alsike, 1865, 35'2, 353 ; 1869, 90, 518 ; 1870, 541. analysis of, 1849, idO ; 18G4, 281 ; 1865, 421 ; 1874, 150. bont-at of plaster to, 1868, 511 ; 1809, 281. bur, for cattle and the Indian, 1870, 419, 423. Chilian alfalfa and lucerne of Europe, 1854, xxiii. cultivatiDtj for seed, 1844, 142. curing of, 1852, 271 ; 1853, 218 ; 1805, 354, 422. experiments with, 1868, 411 ; 1869, 280; 1871, 253. for hogs, 1853, 214. horses, 1852, 229, 240. gathering and prepai'ing seed of, 1853, 216; 1863, 433. good ettcct of lime on, 1850, 347. in Georgia and seed in Western New York, 1872*, 450. Japan, 1867, 253 ; 1869, 91. origin of Alsike, 1847, 157. quantity sown per acre, 1853, 219. stone, and Welch as a weed, 1855, 511. use of, for manuring, 1834, 309, 310 ; 1866, 221 ; 1870, 492 ; 1871, 352 ; 1874, 263. varieties cultivated in Southern States, 1860, 230, 231 ; 1867, 253 ; 1869, 442. varieties cultivated on experimental farm, 1865, 30; 1866, 10. of, 1854, xxiv ; 1859, 19, 129, 566. yield and value of Bokhara, for fodder, 1843, 107. Club. farmers' 1867, 236, 237 ; 1874, 275. National Dairymen's, and Board of Trade, 1875, 459. results of the American Institute Farmers', 1869, 416. Coach, improvements in making, 1843, 305. Coal, analysis of bittiminous, of Kentucky, 1864, 537. Texas, 1870, 95. anthracite, trade in Pennsylvania, 1851, 572. block, in the manufacture of Bessemer steel, 1874, 383. extensive mining of, in Ohio, 1851, 398. field of Indiana, 1872, 462. in Virginia, 1863, 66 ; 1864, 19. machine for breaking and screening, 1843, 309. manufacture of bono, and its rovivilicatiou, 18G1, 308. measures of Michigan and other States, 1869, 549, 558, 568. 579 Cob, potash in corn, 1872, 436. Cob», value of the climbing, for immediate shade, 1868, 205. Cobweb, injimouB effects of, on sheep, 1847, 285. Coon, description, properties, and uses of, 1870, 196. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 39 Cocculus, description of the CaroUna, 1868, a05. Coccus, article on the orange scale, 1855, 115 ; 1858, 256. blight or rust supposed to be caused by, 1873, 200. description of two foinis of, 1860, 312. ' first appearance of, in Florida, 1855, 117 ; 1858, 268. insects destroying the, 1858, 230. pinicarUcis, 1876, 44. ravages of; in the Azores and Florida, 1858, 268. remedies for, 1855, 117, 118; 1858, 259, 269; 1859, 554. use of, in dyeing red, 1866, 33, 34. wax and lac produced by, 1866, 33, 34. Cochineal, cultivation of plant and use of insect in Mexico, 1855, xxxiii, origin and production of, in various countries, 1888, 33. production and gathering of, in Canary Islands, 1864, 503. Cochorous, distribution and uses of, 1859, 355. Cooi, different varieties of the pea, 1865, 99. of the plains, 1864, 361. the wUd, of Sumatra, 1865, 97. Coct-chafer, habits of the European, 1868, 88. Cockle, origin of, and mode of destroying it, 1865, 510. Cockroach, classification of, 1863, 275 ; 1874, 131, 132. description and habits of the, 1862, 374 ; 1868, 308 ; 1874, 131. food of the, 1863, 275 ; 1868, 308. remedies for the, 1862, 375 ; 1870, 77 ; 1873, 157 ; 1874, 132. the large black, 1864, 544. Cocoa, imports and exports of, and chocolate, 1858, 226. Cocoon, culture of, in difierent States, 1841, 65, 76. description and variety of, 1866, 36, 37. mode of drying, 1872, 314. number required for a pound of raw silk, 1872, 308. superiority of the California, 1868, 288, 294; 1870, 235. Cocoonery, article on the management of a, 1847, 452. Cod, on the coast of Alaska, 1870, 375, 380. Cwlidea, sub-lifasoiata, 1876, 32. Coffee, consumption and chemistry of, 1873, 318, 319. cultivation of, 1858, 313; 1873, 318. in the United States problematical, 1876, 63. imports and exports, 1850, 561; 1858, 226. in Central America, 1858, 314, 315. Jamaica and Java, 1858, 315, 321. injurious effects of, with milk, 1869, 634. in Nicaragua and Brazil, 1864, 491, 492. origin and medical properties of, 1870, 195. proposed culture of, in the Southern States, 1844, 142. the Kentucky tree for ornament, 1868, 200. values of, 1861, 369; 1872, 453. Cohune, source and use of, oil of, 1870, 177. Coinage, business of the United States Mint, 1850, 533 ; 18,52, 420 ; 1853 433 Coir, , ' ■ history and uses of, and other fibers, 1863, 108. Cold, effects of, 1857, 494, 495, 502, 503. Collection, botanical, for the department herbarium, 1869, 15. 91: 1870 11 ins. tann ii:n 1873, 10; 1874, 8, 156. ' > > ,>-'■, i"8, XH7^, 159; 40 INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL REPORTS. Colleges, agricultural, 1858, iv; 1865, 137-186. Euiopeau agricultural, 1865, 153, 155, 160, 161, 165. ,^, .„, .d our Industrfal, 1867, 317-333; 1868, 541-554; 1869, 452-487; 1870, 467-487; 1£1, 306-346; 1872,348-397; 1873, 321-363; 1874, 312-351; 1875, 469-499; 1876, 326- 362. veterinary, 1859, 181, 183, 192. 194. Colonization, English, in Kansas, 1873, 286. Greeley colony in Colorado, 1870, 569. •Colony, The Greeley, 1870, 569, 571. ■Color, effect of, on plants, 1870, 139, 140. influence of, violet, on plants, 1871, 429. method of extracting, from plants, 1870, 614. of cattle no indication of breed, 1876, 374. Colorado, agricultural capabilities, 1669, 601, 602, 603. fences of, 1871, 506. flour for Boston, 1872, 449. forests, wood and timber of, 1875, 331. irrigation in, 1861, 156; 1869, 603; 1871, 269. potato field, 1874, 280. products and resources of, 1861, 154, 156 ; 1869, 547, 601. quality of its public lands, 1868, 459. stock-raising and forest-onlture, 1871, 409. wild furits and flowers of, 1866, 126. Colts, directions for breaking, 1871, 428. of feeding well in winter, 1871, 401. proper age for weaning, 1864, 160. Colocyntli, use of, as a medicine, 1860, 33. Colza, cultivation in Pennsylvania, 1855, 266. of, for oU, 1845, 400-402; 1853, 226. mode of making oil of, 1845, 404. oil for machinery and light-houses, 1870, 181. varieties of, and time of sowing, 1854, xxv, 349. Comfrey, value of the prickly, for cattle, 1843, 106. Commerce, statistiosof, in the United States, 1842, 48; 1843,212; 1844, 1-22; 1845, 1072: 1847, 578; 1848,734,765; 1849,499; 1850,531; 1851,512; 1852,422; 1853, 4,27,38, 50, 75, 102, 128, 154, 165, 170, 181, 202, 234, 238, 243, 255, 261; 1854, 476; 1855, 395; 1856, 497; 1857, 30, 360; 1858, 221; 1861, 41, 78; 1862, 600: 1883, t;08; 1864, 591; 1865,76; 1866,90; 1867,121; 1868,47; 1869,54; 1870,62; isTl,39, 44; 1872, 54; 1873, 73, 84, 141; 1874, 71. Commissioner, of Agriculture, reports of, 1862, 4 ; 1863,3; 1864,3; 1865,1; 186ti, 5; 1867, v, 1. 16; 1868, 1; 1869, 5; 1870, 5; 1871, 1; 1872, 3; 1873, 5; 1874, 5; 187.%, 7 ; 1876, 7, of Patents, reports of, 1837, 1; 1838, 1; 1839, 1; 1840, 1; 1841, 1; 1842, 1; 1843, 1; 1844,1; 1845,1; 1846,1; 1847,3; 1848,3; 1849,5; 1850,1; 18.M, 1: 1852,1; 1853, iii; 18.54, iii; 1855, iii; 1856, ii; 1857, iii; 1858, iii; 1859,3; 1860,3; 1861,3. Compensation, insufficiency of clerical, 1869, 18. Comi>ost, recipe for a muck, 1871, 411. various kinds, 1870, 490; 1871, 253, 254, 352, 404; 1874, 391. Condiment, article on, and spices, 1870, 199. Congress, agricultural, at Paris, 1869, 626. Vienna, 1874, 20. Coniomiicctes, ustilaginei, a fungus, 1876, 81. Connecticut, agricultural schools. (See Colleges.) society of, 1870, 489; 1875, 438; 1876. 363-370. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 41 Connecticut, cattlo-raising in, 1853, 5; 1854, 12; 1855, 20; 1863, 460. digest of agricultural reports of, 1867, 343 ; 1869, 525; 1870, 487 ; 1874, 427. fences in, 1871, 500. > > , , . > forests, wood and timber of, 1875, 253. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 376. of the tobacco of, 1870, 169; 1874, 429. profits of farming in, 1872, 437 ; 1874, 203. relative value of lauds in, l!^67, 103, 111. remarks on crops in, 1850, 180, 300, 338, 377 ; 1851, 170 ; 1852, 164 ; 1853, 103. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crops.) value of eacb kind of live stock in, 1863, 606 ; 1864, 563 ; 1865, 67 ; 1866, 67 ; 1867, 92; 1863,45; 1869,47; 1870,47; 1871,36; 1872,43; 1873,40; 1874,40; 1876, Conservatory, tlie new department and valuable plants tbereiu, 1870, 13, 14. Contribution, to the department cabinet and museum, 1859, 569 ; 1867, 76; 1869, 636; 1870, 673; 1871, 513; 1872, 512; 1873, 477; 1874, 452. Cooler, principle and construction of milk, 1869, 333. Copal, source aud uses of, 1870, 18;',. Copper, analysis of pyrites of Maryland, 1865, 51. deposits of Lake Superior and JIiuno.sota, 1863, 38. Coprofite, origin and use of, as a manure, 1856, 238. Coral, origin and use of, aud sand as mamuv, 1856, 238. Corianner, cultivation and uses of, 1854, 349 ; 1870, 202. Cork, bark for fishing-tackle and tanning, 1859, 119. oak, origin and description of, 1854, xxxiii. of introducing, into the Uuited States, 1859, 14; 1870, 450. properties and uses of, 1858, 334, 337. Corn, acreage of, compared with cotton, 1876, 120. analysis of, 1844, 189, 194; 1847, 133; 1849, 470; 1855, 163; 1857, 160; 1861, 273; 1864, 276; 1865, 400, 401, 425. area moving west, 1876, 282. as an exhausting crop, 1861, 265, 266. canning sweet, 1869, 451; 1873, 287 ; 1874, 279. cause of the color of, 1844, 193 ; 1853, 101. cinquantiuo, in Sicily, 1859, 121. composts for, 1844, 189 ; 1845, 183 ; 1849, 237. cost and profit of raising, 1867, 244; 1873, 52, 278. ,„,„,„ ,0,., ,o^ ooo of raising, in the diferent States, 1847, 400; 1849,118; 1850,19; 1851,186,383; 1852, 195; 1853, 105, 109; 1870, 450; 1871, 229; 1874, 269. cotton and, versus cotton, 1870, 448. crop, 1876, 96, 104. of Europe, 1845, 1055. cutter and knife, 1860, 81; 1866, 281. description of the flowers, etc., 1864, 349. drawf variety ripening in forty days, 1854, xiv. early maturity of King Philip, 1859, 565. -,o-n.^A ear of, at Smithsonian, found in a grave "i Pe™> 18<0, 420. experiments , expo's irnK'^K 524; 1853, 102; 1858, 225; 1861, 264; 1876, 170, 172, 175. fiTot pnltivation of, bv the colonies, 1872, 279. fodder 18Xl97; 1845,447; 1849, 124, 226, 239 ; 1853, 116; 1855, 168: 1861,287; 1866; 222 ;' 1869,' 284, 295 ; 1870, 293 ; 1872, 444. for bread, 1849, 227. 42 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. CorB, ■ for fuel, 1872, 446. geographical range and limits of, 1853, 98, 337, 352, 354. harvesting, 1850, 152 ; 1861, 286, 287 ; 1866, 2:^1. heat required to germinate, 1864, 345. husking-machiue, 1866, 281 ; 1869, 329. Indian millet or durra, 1854, 160 ; 1865, 300. influence of climate on, 1847, 391 ; 1853, 125, 146, 346. insects injurious to, 1868, 107, 111. interrogations on, 1S58, 32. labor saving in planting, 1851, 257 ; 1853,103; 1861,278; 1869,323; 1870,400. maize or Indian, 1844, 162; 1H53, 96; 1861, 262; 1874, 268. making new varieties, 1845, 446. meal, exports of, 1876, 170, 175. measuring, 1845, 184 ; 1«53, 124. native locality of, 1859, 305. new varieties, 1848, 134. Northern varieties South, 1851, 245. number of bushels of, to 100 inhabitants, 1871, 52. objection to Southern varieties North, 1863, 502. of manuring, 1851, 180; 1853, 104, 108; ia54, 115, 122; 1864, 312; 1868, 419; 1869, 269 ; 1871, 239, 240 ; 1873, 306. meal, 1855, 160, 161 ; 1873, 292. oil from meal, 1841, 4, 78. on Missouri Eiver, 1838, 58. origin of the imjjroved King Philip, 1855, xi. planting, cultivating, etc., 1844, 184; 1845,436; 1848, 652; 1849, 87, 129, 148, 231, 236; 1850, 426; 1851, 345, 3»3; 1852,291,347; 1853, 112, 117, 121; 13.54, Vii, 124, 126, 356 ; 1855, 169 ; 1861, 279, 232, 283 ; 1865, 391 ; 186i3, 215, 217, 218 ; l'>67, 242 ; 1868, 421 ; 1869, 267, 270, 271 ; 1870, 455, 456, 457 ; 1672, 291 ; 1873, 401. preferred varieties for food, 1881, 276. premium crops of, 1868, 508. preserving, 1854, 133 ; 1862, 485 ; 1863, 360. prices of, 1848, 786 ; 1873, 42, 51, 52. production, increase of, 1876, 282. remarks on crops, 1841, 71 ; 1842, 16 ; 1843, 52 ; 1844, 5S : 1845, 165 ; 1847, 126 ; 1848, 131 ; 1849, 86 ; 1850, 180 ; 1851, 130 ; l^.'yi, .59 ; 1853, 96 ; 1854, 122 ; 1855, 155; 1862, 547; 1865, 54; 1866, 52; 1867, 77; 1868, 20; 1869, 22; 1870, 24; 1871, 13; 1872, 9; 1873, 16; 1874, 23. seed, 1844, 183; 1847, 130; 1852, 143, 154; 1853, 97, 98, 123; 1861, 277; 1866, 216; 1869, 271, 540 ; 187] , 241, 394 ; 1873, 399 ; 1«75, 513. sheller, 186,5, 283; 18159, 328; 1872, 290. shrinkage and loss of weight, 1874, 269, 270. ' ' sowed corn" as a forage crop, 1871, 418. . sugar from, 1841, 5, 79 ; 1843, 146 ; 1845, 921, 924 ; 1875, 143. taken by Cortez from Mexico to Europe, 1847, 411. United States crop in 1840, 1850,*and 1859,1852, 3; 1862, 11, 547; 1867, 2. unsound, injurious to horses and mules, 1853, 226. use of, among the Indians, 1870, 419. utility of grinding cob, 1851, 142. varieties of names of, 1838, 57 ; 1843, 56, 135 ; 1844, 191, 1^, 193, 196 : 1845, 167, 182, 436, 446; 1847, 129, 130, 131,382; 1848, 135,456; 1849, 101, 111,117, 124, 134, 137, 140, 142, 147, 150, 169, 172, 175, 178, 182, 184, 227, 228, 229, 230, 470, 472: 1850, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 152, 180, 190, 213, 228, 232, 250, 278, 281, 285, 291, 302, 314, 376, 398, 400, 406, 407, 426, 440, 445; 1851, 196, 217, 238, 261, 303, 405, 407 ; 1^.52, 200, 219, 223, 258, 315, 332, 339; 1853, 98, 99, 100, 101, 109,113, 115, 119, 122, 124, 126; 1854, xiv, 122, 123, 126, 127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 134 ; 1855, 161, Vs2, 1(54, 165, 166, 171, 172, 173, 174, 176, 177, 178, 179,180; 1857, 161, 162, 163; 1868,480.518: 1869, 270, 294; 1871, 240, 241; 1872, 414, 415, 416, 417; 1873, 230, 231, 232, 398, 399; 1874, 186, 187, 258 ; 1875, 363, 365, 366, 367, 368. "Westminster Farmers' Club's experiments with, 1870, 458. worm of Maryland and remedy for, 1870, 84. why some kinds pop, 1844, 192 ; 1853, 100. yield of, 1845, 185; 1849, 87; 1851, 415, 479; 1854, 126; 1861, 253, 263, 277; 1869. 540; 1871, 230, 240, 355, 434 ; 1874, 268; 1S75, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 59. yield, product, and value of, in the several States, 1876, 91. Corn, nature and treatment of, on horse's foot, 1870, 371. Correspondence , consular (art. on), 1864, 487. INDEX TO AGKICULTURAL REPORTS. 43 Cost, of paolied liogs, 1876, 233, 234. producing cotton, 1876, 137. Cottages, constructing, of nnburnt bricks, 1843, 6; 1844,450. plan of building clieap (art. on), 184-2, 98, 100. Cotton, accidents to, and diseases of plant, 18155, 230 ; 1857, 121, 127. analysis of seed, 1849, 317 ; 1855, 234, 237 ; 1874, 220. analysis of the asbes and soils, 1857, 296, 301, 303. area or acreage of, 1876, 117-120. army worm, 1844, 117 ; 1864, 90. big cream-seed sea island, 1844, 109. California, 1870, 448. care needed to prevent cross-breeding, 1845, 763. caterpillar, rust, and rot, 1852, 47; 1855, 232; 1864, 90. changes in tho mode of cultivating, 1876, 127. cUmateof, 1853, 363; 1855, 317; 1862, 105. comparative freights to Liverpool, 1848, 787. compared "with the acreage of corn, 1876, 120. consumption, 1870, 54. of goods in the United States, 1850, 534. cost and price of, 1876, 137. crops of, 1851, 564; 1852, 1; 1867, 78; 1875, 33, 46; 1876, 104. culture of, 1845, 755, 756; 1849, 171, 313; 1850, 217; 1851, 343; 1853, 197, 371; 1854, 177, 179, 184, 185; 1855, 238; 1859, 120; 1860, 471; 1862, 108; 1864, 89, 473, 492, 494, 504; 1866, 193, 196, 198, 205; 1867, 409, 418; 1868, 562; 1870, 462, 463, 464; 1871, 422; 1873, 276, 370, 377. directions for preparing, for the market, 1844, 119 ; 1845, 769. experiments in growing, 1862, 110; 1867, 410; 1869, 255,290, 291; 1870, 461; 1871, 141, 242 ; 1872, 422 ; 1873, 293 ; 1874, 257, 389. exports, 1851, 513; 1865, 85; 1868, 24; 1873, 85, 87, 88. fertilizers for, 1876,122. Fiji Island, 1872, 192. flax, 1862, 113, 405, 407, 410. Florida for growing sea-island, 1849, 456. gun, 1847, 36. history and progress of culture of,- 1872, 294, 406. importations of, into Liverpool, 1845, 793 ; 1867, 13. ' improvements in preparing for manufacturing, 1848, 32. improvement of the gin, 1853, 188 ; 1869, 330. increase in production of, since the war, 1876, 115. in India, 1842, 24; 1843, 81; 1844, 124; 1845, 757; 1853, 195, 371; 1855, 226. ins^r^e8tin|Vant,1854,62,64; 1857,121; 1858,271; 1864,89; 1866,198; 1868, 107. interrogations on, 1858, 61. investigation, 1876, 114. summary of, results ot, 1876, 151. is it the most profitable crop for the Southern States ? 1867, 424. maluf^ctoe°y?8W?2; 1845,756; 1856,255-304; 1857,306; 1864,91; 1868,23; 1869, 9; 1870, 448; 1873, 85, 87, 88. „„,„„,, manures W, 1845, 768; 1869, 529 ; 1871, 242 243, 245 market in England, 1842, 25; 1843, 81; 1844, 28o; 1845, 7/1, /75, 785. mills in Southern States, 1869, 9. of nreservins and restoring lands, 18bB, 5bA theflber Snd staple of, 1853, 181, 184, 187, 196; 1854, Ibl, 182. gathering, 1854, 181 ; 1866, 200. qualitv of, 1853, 189,, 191. States called, 1843, 75. origin and history of, 1853, 178, 179, 180, 3/1. preparing, for market, 1866, 202. prices .It Mobile, 1848, 788. , ^ c •+ „ iQyfi 114 ^ of American and Indian, m Great Britain, 1876, 114. production of, annual, l^efore and since the war, 1876, 116. profits of growing. by free labor, 1864, 88, 92 ; 1867, 420. tending westward, 1876, 119. ing, 1849, 309; 1861, 222; 18/1, 234. 44 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAI. EEPOETS. Cotton, remarks on crops in the different States, 1841, 75; 1842, 22: 1843, 75; 1844, 107; 1845, 272; 1847, 170; 1848, 151; 1866, 63; 1867,78; 1868, 22; 1869, 22; 1870, 25; 1871, 14; 1873, 17; 1874, 23; 1875, 20. sea-island, 1854, 178; 1859, 560; 1862, 107; 1871, 245. seed as a fertilizer, 1851, 332; 1852, 62; 1869, 529; 1870, 463; 1671, 404 ; 1872, 436. oil, 1844, 431 ; 1847, 173. selection of 1864, 88 ; 1866, 209, 210. varieties of, 1876, 147. States, change in size of the farms in the, 1876, 128, 129. increased production of supplies in the, 1876, 148. labor in the, 1876, 130. statistics of the trade, 1849, 510, 569; 1850, 506; 1852, 439; 18.53, 181; 1856,255- 304 ; 1857, 308, 319, 322, 323, 342, 353, 372, 388, 396, 402, 408, 415 ; 1858, 226 ; 1862, 111, 551 ; 1867, 413, 415 ; 1870, 54. table of measurement of the fibers of, 1853, 193. tabular estimate of crops of, in the different States. (See Croi).) the area producing, 1876, 117. use of, for beds, 1844, 281. valuable varieties of, 1848, 154, 155 ; 1850, 263. varieties of, 1849, 151; 1854, 178, 182; 1855, 235; 1859, 560. what it is, 1862, 104. Whitney's, gin increased production, 1853, 180. yield of, 1850, 195, 234, 257 ; 1851, 343; 1854, 186; 1875, 33. Cotton-wood, planting of, 1862, 496 ; 1873, 440. the tree and its uses, 1872, 162. Coulter, Spink's anti-clogging, 1866, 249. Cows, abortion in, 1868, 493 ; 1871, 230. analysis of milk of Dutch, 1864, 166. best way of keeping and soiling, 1867, 241. breeding and training for profit, 1876, 425. butter yield from, 1869, 369 ; 1874, 244. care and economy of, size of, 1871, 250. construction of, yard, 1848, 349. cotton-seed' meal and com fodder for, 1869, 284, 440. difference in yield of, 1870, 316. different types of, for milk, 1876, 415. early-cut hay for, 1869, 285. effect of impure water on dairy, 1871, 177. first importation of, 1872, 275. for breeding dairy, 1866, 313. the dairy, 1849, 376, 381 ; 1850, 120 ; 1863, 409 ; 1870, 491 ; 1H76, 392, 419, 420, 425. Income from, 1849, 16; 1850, 384, 405; 1869, 518; 1870, 447. management of, 1867, 245. dairy, 1856, 50; 1863, 412 ; 1868, 512 ; 1871, 419; 1873, 414. milch, number, prices, etc., 1876, 104, 112. milk from the tree, 1870, 198. milking, 1861, 419. of feeding the, 1847, 203 ; 1848, 176 ; 1856. 25, 23, 37, 47 ; 1861, 419 ; 1809, 284, 440 : 1870, 291, 491; 1873, 414, 420; 1874, 252; 1875, 411, 412, 413. the breeds of, 1856, 39, 41, 51 ; 1869. 524. points of good, 1876, 374, 392, 421, iio. prices of, 1872, 40 ; 1873, 38 ; 1875, 35. remedy for foot-rot in, 1868, 488. signs of a good, 1848, 174; 1849,381; 1864, 162. spaying for milk, 1«70, 447. table snowing number in United States. 1863, 262. treatment of, 1856, 26, 33 ; 1876, 363, 392, 419, 420, 425. value and profit of milch, 1868, 483 ; 1870, 447. of different kinds of food for, 1873, 411 ; 1876, 425. in California, 1851, 475. yield of an Ayrshire herd, 1872, 453. different breeds, 1861, 460; 1874, 252. Holstein and Jersey, 1873, 2,'>2, 253, 417. milkbypremiumiuMassachiiBetts, 1868, 440. Cowbane, wild parsnip and water hemlock, 1805, 512. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. 45 Cowlierry, for food, 1859, 347. Cov-bird, habits, nest, and eggs of, 1864, 426 ; 1865, 37. Crab-apple, American, 1868, 203 ; 1870, 414 ; 1875, 376. Siberian, 1870, 505. Crab-oi], or carap, 1870, 174. Cranberry, abundance of, in Northwestern States, 1842, 36. chemical analysis of soil, 1874, 164. cultivation of, 1843, 111 ; 1845, 309, 929 ; 1853, 324 ; 1854, 320 ; 1857, 237 ; 1858, 389: 1862, 53; 1863, 131-136: 1865, 285: 1868, 442, 482: 1869, 205,418,508; 1870, 525. > ) ) I ) > . ; ; , from seed, 1874, 171. insect injurious to, vine and fruit, 1869, 207. interrogations on, 1858, 51. in District of Columbia, 1858, 389. New England, 1843, 111 ; 1868, 442. New Jersey, 1865, 285; 1868, 442; 1871, 398: 1873, 446, 447; 1874, 161, 411, 412. New York, 1853, 324. the Pacific States, 1870, 442. Virginia, 1854, 320. Wisconsin, 1871, 408 ; 1872, 442 ; 1873, 461, 406. native locality 6f, 1859, 347. new rake for gathering, 1842, 36. of preserving, 1857, 239; 1862, 486. bottoms and sanding, 1874, 166, 169. ' gathering, 1869, 211, 212. irrigating land, 1874, 164. the trade, 1874, 270, 271. profits of, 1868, 482 ; 1869, 208, 211 ; 1874, 171, 271. proper soil for, 1857, 238. report of the Microscopist, 1874, 161. requisites for successful culture, 1869, 418. rot and scald, 1874, 161; 1875, 193, 194, 204. the culturist, 1869, 507. interest, article on, 1869, 204-212. use of, by the Indians, 1870, 415. Crane, description and habits of the whooping, 1856, 156. Craw-fish, injuries to cotton-plant, remedy, 1867, 61, 62. in churning, 1843, 112; 1869, 364, 367. new method of increasing, 1848, 170. mode of obtaining, 1843, 166. skimming, 1861, 420; 1869, 364. to make "Devonshire clouted," 1861, 451. yield of butter from "cream-pot" cows, 1866, 293. Creamery, management of, 1870, 311, 313 ; 1874, 240. Creeper, American brown, 1864, 419. family of, 1863, 300. the Virginia or American ivy, 1868, 204. . white and black, 1864, 406. Cress, the nasturtium or Indian, 1854, 367. pepper-grass, winter, common, and water, 1854, 350. Cricket, different classes of, 1862, 378, 379, 381 ; 1871, 79 ; 1873, 389 ; 1874, 129, 141, 143. habits of and directions for collecting, 1868, 308. remedies for, 18C2, 379 ; 1864, 544 ; 1874, 142. Crops, accidental prize, 1871, 235. acreage, yield, and value of, 1876, 91, 104. action of mold in the production of, 1861, 268. aggregate value of, from 1866-1874, 1875, 47. 46 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Crops, amount of water evaporated from an acre of, 1874, 434. analysis of the ash of root, 1849, 268. barley and buckwheat, 1876, 91, 104. bread, 1853, 96 ; 1854, 122 ; 1857, 153 ; 1858, 21. by early American settlers, 1872, 279. comparisons of, 1866, 12 ; 1867, 340. cost of production of, 1848, 660: 1873, 278. estimates of, in different States, 1841, 64; 1842, 4: 1843, 12; 1844, 11; 1845, 90; 1847, 84: 1848, 92; 1851, 498; 1863, 577; 1863, 593; 1884, 568; 1865, 55; 1866, 53; 1867, 80; 1868, 25; 1869, 24; 1870, 26; 1871, 17; 1872, 12; 1873, 18; 1874, 23; 1875,20; 1876,94. exhausting effects of various, 1874, 399. experiments with, 1873, 394. general summary of, 1862, 1863, and 1864 ; 1864, 7 ; 1865, 9. m European states, yield of, 1876, 264. the several States, 1876, 91-104. Colorado, 1871, 410. manurial, 1864, 317, 318. manttring constituents of certain, 1860, 111. Mississippi reports, 1872, 448. of Great Britain, 1874, 275. obtaining statistics of, 1874, 18. on American, 1858, 213. physical agencies in the production of, 1861, 562. price and yield, in the several States, 1876, 102. profitable, 1851, 7. raising large, by mineral fsrtilizers, 1871, 257. remarks on, 1841, 68; 1842, 6; 1843, 14; 1844, 13; 1845, 92; 1847, 86; 1848, 94, 342; 1849, 83; 1850, 1, 180; 1851, 132; 1852,61; 1853, 103; 1854,122; 1855, 155 1856, 246; 1859,524; 1862, 546; 1663, 589, 603; 1864, 3, 564; 1865,54; 1866, 51 1867, 79; 1868, 16; 1869, 20; 1870, 24; 1871, 13; 1872, 9; 1873, 16; 1874, 23 1875, 19. root, 1849, 259, 264; 1850, 385; 1858, 289; 1867,, 340. rotation of, 1845, 351 ; 1847, 359, 384 ; 1848, 669 ; 1850, 125, 244 ; 1852, 48 ; 1854, 120, 122; 1855, 155; 1858, 21, 286; 1859, 294; 1864, 300; 1865, 18; 1867, 411; 1870, 273 ; 1871, 367, 405 ; 1872, 495, 507. tables of value and yield of, 1862, 588 ; 1863, 582, 584, 599 ; 1876, 91, 99. textile and forage, 1857, 294 ; 1858, 308. the com, of Europe, 1645, 1055. most largely exported, 1849, 14. to ascertain what soil requires to produce, 1861, 580. treatise on, 1868, 556 ; 1670, 531. value of, in the cotton States, 1874, 217. per acre, 1876, 103, 104. volunteer wheat, in CaUfomia, 1872, 440. Crossbill, the red and the white winged, 1863, 301. of the, 1865, 42. Cross-breed, meaning of the term, 1855, 181; 1867, 298. •Cross-breeding, atavism connected with, 1851, 91. care necessary to prevent cotton from, 1845, 763. degeneration of plants by, 1867, 300. distinction between hybridizing and, 1855, 181. improvements and advantages from, 1838, 57 ; 1853, 20 ; 1854, 13 ; 1861, 121, 458. 461; 1862,251; 1867,310. ' .' of common horses with imported, 1655, 38. the cashmere buck and common goat, 1853, 20 ; 1857, 63 ; 1863, 220. common and wild turkey, 1865, 99. common merino with common sheep, 1852, 142. merino with Saxony and coarse-wooled, 1853, 21. squash, melon, and beau, 1863, 357. sugar-cane, 1864, 56. thoroughbred short-horns with native, 1853, 8; 1861, 458. process of, in grape-vines, 1859, 77 ; 1862, 200, 219 ; 1864, 138. production of new varieties of wheat by, 1855, 181, 182 ; 1856, 247. plants cannot be, by their tubers, 1667, 314. originated by, 1867, 311. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 47 Cross-breeding, rales to be observed in, 1851, 82 ; 1854, 4. sometimes injurious, 1847, 538 ; 1872, 481. the Early Rose and White Peaohblow, 1871, 248. ■with geese, 1862, 370. strawberries, 1863, 143. the Caucasian race, 1863, 167. Saxony, 1853, 21 ; 1854, 49. Croton, sources and properties of the oil, 1870, 173. Crow, benefits and injuriousness of, 1863, 284 ; 1864, 429 ; 1867, 207. the common, 1856, 135; 1885, 43. family of, 1863, 304. fish, 1856, 137 ; 1865, 43. food and habits of, 1864, 354. Crow-berry, for Indian food, 1870, 413. Crowfoot, bulbous and tall, how to destroy, 1865, 510. Cubebs, source and use of the oil of, 1870, 18l. Cuckoo, American and European, 1865, 37 : 1867, 206. family of the, 1863, 292. the yellow-billed and the black-billed, 1864, 396. Cucumber, desirable varieties, 1854, xxi; 1870,169; 1871,140. enemies of the, and remedies for, 1868, 564; 1870, 74, 84. experiments with, 1875, 365, 366, 367, 368. for selecting seed of, 1844, 151. mode of dwarfing, 1863, 3.59. native locality of, 1859, 333. of raising and cultivating, 1844, 144; 1845,973; 1865, 279. size of, in California, 1851, 5. uses of varieties of, 1854, 350. worthlessness of the one-seeded star, 1865, 511. Cultivation, benefit of stin-ing the soil, 1845, 1034. of different crops for various regions, 1860, 437. steam, 1861, 315; 1867, 263; 1869, 302. of the cinchona, 1872, 169. Cultivator, history of the, 1870, 397. Howe's expanding, 1866, 248. improvements in the, 1846, 18; 1848,66; 1870,398; 1871,214. Smith's (of Wolston), 1859, 254. steam, 1859, 256 ; 1869, 310. the sulky, 1874, 292. two-horse, 1863, 424. use of, during growth of crop, 1862, 419. Cvmdurango, analysis and qualities of, 1871, 98. origin of, with drawing of the plant, 1872, 168. Curculio, Dr. Hall's new catcher, 1872, 451. habits of the, in seeking its food, 1870, 442. indigenous species, 1861, 606. ' injurious to plants and crops, 1863, 573. insect killing the larva of, 1871, 375. in Tennessee and other States, 1874, 125. Mr. Riley's experiments, 1871, 374. preventive of, on plum trees, 1876, 405, 411. remedies for, 1850, 97; 1854, 307; 1855, 301; 1861,605; 1863, 570; 1869, 534; 1870, 69; 1871, 70, 77, 374, 375; 1873, 430; 1874, 272. various kinds of, 1865, 90; 1867, 72, 73; 1870, 68, 70. Currant, cultivation of, in diflferent localities, 1854, 310; 1855, 312; 1856, 342, 353, 357, 385, 400; 1861,542. geographical distribution of, 1859, 346 48 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Currant, history and varieties of, 1853, 322, 323; 1863, 352. how to make wine from, 1850, 222; 1853, 300. interrogations on, 1858, 50. ■ manuring and pruning, 1850, 100. mode of destroying and habits of worm, 1870, 77. of the Zante, 1855, xx; 1856, 445. preservation of, 1863, 486. sparrows do not protect, from worm, 1869, 418. the wild and the Missouri, 1870, 414. unprofitable at the South, 1858, 382. wild, of Nebraska, Kansas, and Utah, 1865, 209; 1868, 118. Custard-apple, cultivation of, in Florida, 1867, 143. Cutter, fodder, revolving and straight knife, 1866, 279, 281. improvement in hay and root, 1872, 290, 291. operation of corn-stock, 1874, 293. progress in improving straw, 1843, 312. Cyclamen, difierent species of, 1863, 370. Cypress, native locality and uses of the bald, 1866, 482. Dairy, articles on the, 1845, 983, 995; 1850, 167; 1856, 21; 1870, 310,- 1873, 241 : 1874, 236: 1875, 408. breeds of cows for, 1863, 409. business in New England, 1861, 261. cheese, 1845, 988. correspondence on, 1853, 22; 1854, 20; 1855, 27. districts, 1866, 361, 535; 1871, 175. factories, net return per cow to patrons of, 1876, 422. facts about, 1868, 436 ; 1871, 230. farms and farming, 1861, 411; 1865, 456; 1869, 434, 439, 440; 1870, 446. in regard to room, 1869, 363 ; 1874, 243. ■John Johnson's, 1869, 440. large, establishments in England, 1845, 1002. management of, 1872, 401. of foreign, 1856, 23; 1866, 535; 1868, 438. Practical Husbandry, 1871, 414 ; 1873, 456. prices of, articles in different States, 1848, 673. products of the, 1847, 201; 1848, 169; 1859, 123; 1865, 453; 1874, 239. profits, 1847, 201 ; 1868, 489. report on, 1849, 375. statistics, 1865, 457; 1871, 174; 1873, 80; 1874, 248; 1875, 414. stock in Isle of Jersey, 1873, 276. the best cows for the, 1876, 392, 419, 420, 425. value of the business, 1872, 298. various systems, 1856, 23, 33, 36, 39, 41, 44. Dairying, American, 1865, 431; 1868, 489; 1869, 352; 1870, 324, 326; 1S71, 174, 415; 1873, 241: 243, 418, 454; 1874, 238, 251; 1875, 41.5. > > > > , associated, in Maine, 1876, 381. English and American, 1866, 358. in Italy, 1876, 286. of the factory, 1865, 433, 439, 440. 441. the future of, 1876, 422. Dairymen, American in Switzerland, 1868, 441. Associations, 1870, 298; 1873, '^43; 1874, 248; 1875, 458,^ 459, 466; 1876, 385, 418, book notices, 1871, 414, 415. directions to, 1869, 422. Swiss, in California, 1871, 231. Daisy, flea-bane and ox-eye, 1865, 512, 513. insect infesting flowers of, 1868, 112. Dakota, forests, wood and timber of, 1875, 333. good lands and maiivalses tares, 1869, 606, 607, 608. lands and rivers of, 1868, 460. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EBPOETS. 49" Dam, ' directions for a, for irrigation, 1871, 256. Dammar, source of resin, 1870, 182. Dandelion, for greens and coffee, 1865, 514. use of, by Indians, 1870, 423. Date, of the tree of Palestine, 1860, 33. palm in Florida, 1867, 145. uses and varieties of the, 1855, Uv ! 1859, 339. Debt, > , t , ofthe public, 1852, 418; 1864, 593. Deer, ofthe various kinds of, 1851, 109, 112, 118, 119. Defluxus, similarity of, to influenza, 1872, 204. Degeneration, causes of, in plants, 1867, 314. Delaware, census of 1840 and 1850, 1850, 573. College. (See College.) dairy products of 1853, 23. different kinds offences of, 1B71, 502. forests, wood and timber of, 1875, 260. fniit canning in, 1873, 280. laws of, 1863, 461 ; 1864, 444 ; 1871, 221. live stock of, 1853, 5 ; 1863, 606 ; 1864, 583 ; 1865, 67 ; 1866, 67 ; 1867, 92 ; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1870 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 46; 1874, 46; 1^75, 35; 1^6, ik of peaches in, 1871, 143; 1872, 441. ' remarks on crops of, 1845, 419; 1847, 370; 1848, 461; 1849, 115; 1851, 262; 1852, 108; 1853, 104, 129, 213; 1855, 170, 192, 202. renovating worn-out lands of, 1648, 462. statistics of lands and animals, 1851, 494. strawberries from, 187S;, 440. tables of crops of. (See Crop.) Delphax, carinata, 1876, 27. Denmark, population, areas, productions, etc., in, 1876, 255-269. Deodar, description and uses of, 1855, Ixi, Ixii. Deodorization, of vaults, article on the, 1856, 198. Deodorizers, substances iised for, 1855, 141 ; 1856, 199. Department of Agriculture, act to establish, and objects of, 1862, 3, 20, appropriations, expenditures, and operations of, 1862, 21; 1863, 10, 14; 1864, 10, 14; 1865, 5, 10 ; 1866, 8, 15 ; 1867, xiii, xix, 13, 14 ; 1868, 7, 14 ; 1869, 14, 19 ; 1870, 9, 15 ; 1871, 5, 11 ; 1872, 4, 7 ; 1873, 7, 13 ; 1874, 7, 14; 1875, 9, 18. co-operating with agriciiltural colleges, 1871, 3 ; 1872, 4. description of builduig and grounds, 1868, 191. importance of, 1866, 527 ; 1872, 3. improvement of the grounds, 1869, 18; 1870, 12; 1873, 9. objects of experimental garden, 1862, 541. of the arboretum, 1868, 11, 122, 193; 1869, 91; 1870, 16. experimental farm, 1865, 5. new conservatory building, 1868, 192 ; 1870, 13, 17. property received from Patent-Office, 1862, 22. report of the architect, 1868, 15. system of crop reporting, 1874, 18. Desert, Great American, 1861, 154 ; 1869, 617. soil of Colorado, 1869, 624. Deterioration, of plants and to prevent, 1854, 228; 1867, 314; 1868, 226; 1869, 215; 1873, 211. Dew, action of, on vegetables, 1869, 128, 129, 130. cause of, and hoar frost, 1858, 454, 455. 4 A so INDEX TO AGEICULTUKAL KEPOETS. Dewberry^ Amencan and English, 1865, 511. as Indian food, 1870, 415. Viedrocephala, quadrivittata, 1876, 33. Diarrhea, sewago and water, cause of, 1871, 473. Digger, potato, patented, 1869, 325 ; 1870, 402 ; 1871, 216. with engravings, 1866, 255, 256. Dike, and drainage in Netherlands, 1866, 530. Dill, uses of, 1854, 352; 1870, 179, 405. cattle, 1860, 239;' 1876, 105. grape-rot, pourridie, 1870, 87. navicular, and tr^r.tTn'^nt, 1870, 367. ' „ ^ of farm stock, 1863, 240 ; 1868, 37, 41 ; 1869, 13, 38, 40, 42, 43, 386 ; 1870, 10, 40, 41, 42, 44; 1871, 32; 1872, 31, 277; 1873, 33; 1874, 37, 438; 1875, 33. hogs, lb7ii, 10/, 40e. preventives of, and remedies for, 1876, 109. sheep, 1876, 109, 417. of the horse's foot, 1870, 357 ; 1872, 439. onion, ;1869, 224. potato, 1847, 142, 351 ; 1848, 563, 564. silk-worm, 1868, 294, 301. report on fungoid, of plants, 1871, 110. transmission of, in breeding, 1862, 228. Trichina spiralis, 1869, 390. Disinfectant, article on, 1860, 110. roasted coffee as a, 1872, 453. District of Columbia, laws of, 1804, 446 ; 1871, 226. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) Ditch, irrigating, 1871, 258, 269. of excavating and finishing, 1870, 589, 591, 592, 596, 597, 599. the size and laying out of, 1870, 586. Ditcher, ' description of, with engraving, 1844, 406 ; 1866, 239. metallic shoes and steel pick, 1870, 590, 591. the steam, 1874, 283, 285. Ditching, machines and implements for, 1845, 69 ; 1866, 238 ; 1870, 589, 591, 593, 594, 599. mode of fencing and, 1842, 93; 1852, 300. Division, (See Report and Department.) Dodder, description, habits, and injuries of, 1863, 116; 1865, 516. Sock, curled or sour and bitter, 1865, 517. seeds of the Colorado, used for bread, 1870, 422. "(iopredations by, 1866, 78; 1868, 42. disadvantages of keeping, 1863, 451, 453, 455. tybridizing with wolf, 1863, 181. increase o^ in Iowa, 1872, 476. laws, 1863, 450, 456; 1864, 172. ravages of, 1862, 270, 271. the prairie, 1856, 81. Dogwood, beauty of the flowering, 1868, 203. Domain, the public, of the United States, 1868, 454-471. Donation, to agricultural division of the Patent Office, 1861, 634. the Museum of the Department of Agriculture, 1862, 615; 1863, 561; 1864, 662; 1865,36,570; 1666,10; 1867,470; 1868,10; 1869,636; 1870,673; 1871,513; 1872, 512; 1873, 477; 1874, 452. INDEX TO agricultura;l reports. 61 Door, mode of hanging sliding, 1844, 501. Dooraeslialiamy, native locality and uses of, 1859, 20. Jiorthesia, catwphracta, 1876, 45. Drain, cheap, 1863, 434, 435. details in making, 1870, 595, 598, 600. plan of sink, 1871, 494. to excavate large open, 1870, 594. Drainage, and dikes of The Netherlands, 1866, 530. article on, 1856, 160, 1G7-180 ; 1858, 27.3-280 ; 1860, 99, 100. henefits and profits of, 1838, 485, 498, 511, 564: 1869, 450, 511. for fi-uit-trees, 1869, 446. interrogatories on, 1858, 20. loss of fertilizing elements by, 1871, 252. of Haarlem Lake, with suggestioijis, 1855, 122. Draining, advantage of deep, 1860, 100; 1867, 2. direction of, in slopes, 1856, 177, 180 ; 1870, 588. effect on health of defective, 1855, 134. for swamps and marshes, 1869, 491 ; 1870, 587. Haarlem Lake, 1866, 532. importance of, 1845, 351. improving laud by, 1858, 275, 276 ; 1871, 363. methods of, 1848, 364 ; 1852, 77. profits of, 1871, 366, 371, 383, 417, 424. treatise on, 1868, 584. Drill, Beckwith's roller, with engraving, 1866, 257. broadcast sowers and seed, 1833, 428; 1866, 262. for rooks, 1847, 73. history and qualities of, 1870, 400 ; 1874, 64, 287. Dromedary, Bactrian camel and the, 1853, 63, 66. ^capacity of the, 1853, 62, 63, 65. of the plains, history and habits, 1853, 62. Drought, of resisting and escaping the effects of, 1871, 252, 381. three methods of avoiding, 1854, 432. Drug, imports and exports of, 1858, 227. Duck, description of the Mallard, and others, 1862, 364, 365. interrogatories on, 1858, 87. raising, 1870, 537 ; 1872, 443. species of, exhibited at the Paris exposition, 1865, 100. Dundee, " ■ of jute in, 1876, 291. . , , ^-jr-. :R42, 101; 1843, 201. or red-bug, 1858, 272. . ■•■ _.,_:ci>..«s, rssoiuaiing cochineal, 1861, 331. 5 > °*^ bread stuffs, 1874, 73, 74 ; 1875, 42, 59. cattle and their products, 1853, 4. cheese, 1873, 455 ; 1874, 247. cotton manufactures, 1845, 779. Denmark in 1862, 1864, 497. flour and grain from San Francisco, 1876, 205. gold and silver, San Francisco, 1863, 609. products from 1826 to 1862, 1862, 599. Russia, 1857 to 1862, 1864, 499. tobacco, 1874, 59. table of, and imports and tonnage, 1851, 518. tables of the, products, 1848. 731; 1849, 502; 1863, 608, 613, 614- ISfi.'i 80- Ifififi 94; 1867, 127; 1868, 47; 1^69, 54; 1872, 54. ' ' ' ^^' ' ^"^' to Great Britain and Ireland, 1848, 715. South American States, 1876, 271-279. wheat, from CaUfoinia, 1874, 422. Exposition, agriculture in the, 1871, 299, 301. Congress in reference to Paris, of 1867, 1871, 295, 296. first international, by Napoleon I, 1871, 291. review of, in different countries, 1871, 292. Eyebright, of causing salivation of horses, 1865, 517. or Indian tobacco for asthma, 1865, 515. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 55 Fabric, fibrous and textile, 1843, 259; 1844, 476; 1845, 53; 1846, 63; 1847, 60; 1848, 32: 1865, 95. Facts, *''?;^S''^i?<^S?''"^*?'®'^^^^'*^°; 1869,428; 1870,438; 1871,228; 1872,433: 1873, 272 ; 1874, 265 ; 1875, 502. Factory, butter, 1867, 237. canning, 1874, 279, chesse in Oswego county, N. Y., 1873, 457. dairying, 1865, 433, 439, 440, 447; 1869, 352. linen, 1874, 299. ' potato star,ch, 1872, 446. prize design for a butter and cheese, 1870, 325 selecting site for cheese, 1865, 441. the first incorporated woolen, 1871, 402. ■woolen in Wisconsin, 1872, 506. Fair, first establishment of agricultural, in the United States, 1866, 516. first national agricultural, at Georgetown, 1859, 23. value of the State, of Wisconsin, 1873, 468. Falcon, family of, 1863, 278; 1864, 390; 1865, 37. Farina, or potato flour, 1875, 390, 391. Farm advantage of small, 1874, 389. American cattle, 1869, 433. animals in European States, 1876, 268, 269. number and condition of, 1876, 104. receipts of, at different cities, 1876, 210-223. book notices, 1868, 559, 583: 1869, 495, 499; 1872, 400. capital in English, 1860, 150. cattle in South America, 1865, 489. change in value in different States, 1867, 102. diagram showing proportion of, to forest, 1872, 47. experiments. (See Experiments). extent of lands in New England, 1874, 188. Friends in North Carolina, 1873, 285. hands in Italy, wages of, 1876, 285. implements and machinery of, 1862, 410. in the cotton States, changes in size and number, 1876, 128, 129. lavds in Italy, 1876, 285. large dairy, in Missouri, 1869, 439. management, 1867, 335; 1869, 433; 1870, 447, 448; 1872, 437; 1873, 276. Michigan premium, 1868, 497. model, at Hohenheim, Germany, 1865, 163. buildings, 1867, 283. in Ireland, 1873, 285. Mr. TiUotson's, of New Hampshire, 1873, 277. number and size of, in the several States, 1865, 3; 1871, 56. paying for, in one year, 1869, 450, prices of, productions, 1869, 51; 1871, 58; 1874, 121. products of a New Hampshire, 1869, 434. profitable Iowa milk, 1871, 230. profits, 1868, 479, 489. railroads on the value of, 1862, 554. statistics of Great Britain, 1873, 145. suggestions in selecting, 1871, 416. system of, accounts, 1865, 502. table showing increase of valuation of, 1869, 10. values of, 1873, 62. the Birdwell, Chico, California, 1873, 277. experimental, of the department, 1866, 9 ; 1867, xvi, 19. Zadock Pratt's, iUustrated, 1861, 412, 427 ; 1865, 457. Fanner, advice to young, 1871, 416. American, 1849, 22; 1863, 520. hook notices, 1868, 560; 1871, 423. boys, 1863, 307, 308, 312. 56 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. I'armer, cooperation and understanding among, 1876, 430. education of, 1867, 243; 1869, 6; 1871, 370. EngUsh, 1860, 143; 1865, 154. garden, 1863, 337. health and hygiene of, and family, 1862, 453, 469; 1870, 487. high rank of, in Japan, 1873, 366. history of the Elmira, club, 1874, 275. houses of, 1863, 313 ; 1867, 241. national convention of, 1845, 1169. number of, in the United States, 1873, 74. protective association, 1872, 446 ; 1873, 395. studies needful for, 1862, 18; 1869, 6. tool-shops and politics, 1867, 241, 243. Farming, advantages of capital in, 1869, 435. a mechanic's experience in, 1874, 276. among the Sioux Indians, 1849, 451. hook notices, 1869, 494 ; 1871, 414, 419. dairy, 1865, 456. does ''book," pay? 1867, 239. high, (an article), 1866, 527. how to avoid the drudgery of, 1871, 390. improved modes of, in New Hampshire, 1876, 412. in New England, 1861, 251 ; 1870, 255, 259, 260, 263, 266; 1872, 437; 1874, 187, 189, 191, 199, 200, 202, 203, 214 ; 1876, 383. in the pampas of South America, 1864, 223 ; 1865, 486. various States, 1872, 437, 448, 490; 1873, 277, 286. modem American, 1874, 280. population in Italy, diet and dress of, 1876, 285. proposed improvement in prairie, 1858, 283. value of improved, 1860, 84. views of T. S. Gold on, 1874, 210. ' ■» ftp Afl analysis and value of, 1855, 139 ; 1871, 477, 478. S'ecundation, artificial, 1866, 396, 397. new varieties of wheat by cross, 1856, 247. offish, 1859, 223; 1860, 396; 1868, 344; 1872, 259. plants, 1867, 296. JFeed, cooked and uncooked, 1873, 290, 415. com the cheapest, for sheep, 1862, 295. for horses, 1844, 391 ; 1873, 276. refuse of menhaden, for sheep and poultry, 1876, 379. the best, for producing butter, cheese, and milk, 1876, 364, 365, 369. value of coarse and of green, 1876, 369. ;^eeding, cabbages and turnips to cows, 1869, 441. cattle, 1845, 330 ; 1867, 212, 215 ; 1874, 248. com to sheep, 1862, 296. European experiments in cattle, 1876, 368. for butter and cheese, 1874, 265. iogs with ear-corn or meal, 1872, 460. of ad libitum, 1876, 370. 3)ig3, 1870, 465. statistics, 1860, 125. «tock, 1868, 427 ; 1871, 249. theory and practice of, 1876, 382. lEelting, process of, and machinery for, 1843, 261 ; 1845, 57. JEence, -and hedges, 1869, 172. herding in praiiie districts, 1859, 442. -Ijoard, 1859, 447. *ostof, 1855, 316; 1859, 447; 1867, 240; 1868, 246; 1871, 498, 508, 509: 1872 510. farm gates and, 1869, 332. in Maine, 1868, 476. iedge and ditch, 1868, 258. in different States, 1871, 499, 507, 508. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 57 Pence, laws, 1869, 394. Uve, 1854, 393 ; 1855, 315 ; 1856, 451 ; 1873, 439 461. made -with trees and ditches, 1844, 455. osage orange, 1851, 383, 445 : 1855, 316. patent flood, 1848, 55. posts, 1844, 457, 458. questions on, 1871, 498. statistics, 1871, 497. wire, 1850, 432. Fencing, and ditching, mode and cost of, 1842, 93, 94. Fennel, uses of, and properties of oil, 1854, 353 ; 1870, 179. Fertilizer, analysis of, 1871, 228; 1872, 138, 435; 1873, 170; 1874, 432. animal and fish, 1874, 266, 268. article on, 1849, 300; 1854, 90, 102, 108; 1855, 129; 1856, 182; 1859, 136; 1860, 34; 1868. 367, 396, 430; 1869, 428,431,548; 1872, 433; 1873,272. artificial, 1870, 441 ; 1871, 356, 381, 425 ; 1872, 303, 434, 435. compared, 1869, 267, 269, 287. correspondence on, 1853, 79 ; 1854, 112 ; 1855, 151. discussion on the use of, 1868, 477. effects of, on different crops, 1875, 502. experiments with, 1868, 430, 431, 446 ; 1869, 291 ; 1872, 436 ; 1873, 226, 228, 294, 307. extensive use of, by the Japanese, 1873, 374. Falmouth manufactory of, 1873, 273. for beets on poor soil, 1876, 56. cotton, 1871, 242. 245 ; 1876, 122. determining the -value of, 1874, 431. the sugax-beet, 1872, 457 ; 1873, 307. home-made, on corn, 1869, 269; 1873, 306. interrogatories on, 1858, 20. lime aSd mineral, 1867, 190 ; 1868, 367, 370, 371, 372, 374, 376, 379, 382, 383, 385, 386. machines for sowing, 1866, 259. manufactured at the South, 1870, 438. menhaden for a, 1876, 379, 387. natural, 1869, 74. on wheat, 1870, 453 ; 1873, 226. salt from sea-water as a, 1868, 404. sampling, 1875, 512, sea-weed as a, 1872, 436. shipments from Chicago, 1870, 438. the use of marsh-muck for a, 1876, 407. valuable garden, 1868, 564. water a vehicle for, 1871, 264. Fenugreek, native locality and seed of, 1870, 199. Fermentation, alcoholic and vinous, 1864, 514, 519. butyric acid, 1864, 528. cause of, in wine, 1871, 115. ... , j? isci koo different fungi causes of different kmd "f 1864, 522. directions for regulating, m wme, 18bb, idi. modes of arresting, 1864, 531. .„, .rok viscous, or slimy, and lactic, 1864, 5«!4, £><». intestinal, in swine 1875, 426. in the feet, or founder, m horses 18-0 3^ Tnilk and splenic or Spanish, 1869, 39 , 1«7/, dd, M. Tthe typhoid, 1871, 468, 470, 471, 472 ^r«valence of Texas, in various localities, 1872, 34, 1874, SI. SreventionofthemUk, 1871, 387. ipaSsh cattle, 1866, 73; 1868, 38; 1870, 40, 506. ^^Tiportation and manufactiire of, in 1873 1874, 299. ^!r^R withdi-awing of the plant, 1872, 167. iew 1867, 11 ; 1870, 619. ofrotton,'l853, 181; 1854,181. 58 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Fiber, preparation of, 1843, 260 ; 1844, 476. structure and properties of vegetable, 1859, 372, 390. table of production of, in several States, 1873, 68. textile, of the Pacific States, 1864, 471-487. Fibrin, analysis of, 1865, 411. Fibrous, plants, fabrics, and machinery for, 1848, 32 ; 1869, 266. Field, large wheat, 1872, 440; 1873, 278. Kg, culture of, in the United States, 1873, 430; 1874, 451. in Morocco, 1862, 501. Sicily, 1859, 114, 119, 129. interrogations on, 1858, 56. in the Southern States, 1847, 390; 1848, 516; 1854, 280; 1858, 384; 1873, 280. mode of striking cuttiogs of, 1854, 320. native locality of, 1859, 331. the sycamore, 1859, 14. value of, for food, 1854, xxix. Vax, source and use of, 1870, 205. Filbert, in Pennsylvania, and Virginia, 1855, 312 ; 1856, 450. the English, with purple foliage, 1868, 202. PUe, improvement in cutting, 1846, 49 ; 1847, 56. Filum, Virginus in sheep, 1847, 285. Finch, classification of, 1863, 282. food of, 1863, 284, 301 ; 1865, 42. of the purple, 1864, 354, 420. the gold, grass, sharp-tailed, and sea-side, 1864, 421, 422. Finland, statistics of population, production, animals, etc., 1876, 255-270. Fir, value of the spruce for shelter-belts, 1872, 165. Fire-arms, andimplementsofwar, 1843, 305; 1844,506; 1845,80; 1846,77; 1847,81; 1848,41. Fire-place, improvements in, 1844, 514. Fish, artificial ice in packing, 1870, 613. bed of the Charleston Basin, 1868, 75. book-notice, 1868, 590. breeding, 1859, 217-238; 1860, 303, 310; 1862. 55; 1866, 396, 400, 401, 403; 1868, 319-332; 1669, 424, 451 ; 1870, 542; 1872, 248-274, 450; 1874, 415, 418. causes for the diminution of, 1859, 218 ; 1874, 443. chum for sheep and poultry, 1870, 451. culture in "Wisconsin, 1876, 430. fresh-water, 1866, 403, 405, 406, 409, 410, 411, 413, 414, 415. imports and exports of, 1858, 223; 1673, 74. in first and second hands, 1874, 279. interrogations on, 1858, 87. killed by lightning, 1855, 336. law proposed to protect, 1874, 444. mode of preserving, 1862, 488. of the gourami, 1866, 417, 419. restocking of New England streams, 1868, 590. the food of Alaska, 1870, 375-392. practical Fish Culturists' Association, 1873, 450-453. use of, for manuring corn, 1872, "279. utiliziug oflal, 1870, 618. Fisher, or black cat, 1858, 241, 242. Fishery, Alaska and the Pacific coast, 1870, 375, 380.' book-notices, 1868, 592; 1874, 443. commissioners in tlio several States, 1868, 324 ; 1869, 520. INDEX TO AGEICULTUBAL REPOETSi 53 Fishery, Long Island and New England, 1870, 440 ; 1873, 289. on the coast of Maine, of menhaden and herring 1876, 379. sahnon, of Oregon, 1869, 600. statistics, 1852, 429. whale, 1849, 514, 515 ; 1850, 553. Mag, cat-tail, as oread by Indian, 1870, 408. Flax, analysis of, 1847, 165 ; 1848, 148. and cotton, 1862, 113-123. hemp, 1843, 262, 263; 1848, 33; 1853, 199; 1855, 238; 1864, 476; 1868, 526; 1869, article on, 1845, 702, 703, 729 ; 1847, 435; 1852, 328; 1853, 199; 1855, 238; 1861, 30, 43; 1862, 113-123; 1863, 102; 1864, 92. cotton, process of making, 1861, 93. culture of, 1845, 734; 1847, 425; 1852, 328; 1853, 203; 1854, 186; 1861, 43-78, 83: 1863, 104 110, 115; 1864, 92; 1872, 472; 1873, 373; 1874, 298, 438. exports and imports, 1853, 202; 1858, 230; 1863, 114. false, or gold of pleasure, 1863, 116. grand red-flowered, 1859, 19. history, production, and commerce of, 1861, 30-41. importation of, seed from the Indies, 1838, 58. in Sicily, 1859, 121. ■interrogations on, 1858, 65. in the United Kingdom, 1861, 43-78. machinery for manufacturing, 1861, 112. manufacture of, 1845, 734, 738; 1855, 239; 1858, 230; 1861, 83; 1862, 406, 410; 1863, 13; 1874, 299. '>>>>>>>>>> t method of rotting, 1845, 702. new species of, 1843, 70. New York Farmers' Club on, 1845, 726. New Zealand, 1847, 166; 1862, 113; 1865, 34; 1870, 20; 1871, 5. oil from, 1843, 110; 1872, 451. productions of, and of seed, 1870, 497. profit of, 1853, 203. remarks on crops, 1841, 73; 1842, 20; 1843, 69; 1844, 95; 1845, 262; 1847, 164; 1848, 147; 1853,203; 1869,57. tabular estimate of crops. (See Crop.) toad, or ranstead-weed, 1865, 515. where grown, 1844, 100, 279 ; 1845, 262. wild, and how to destroy, 1865, 510. Flea, remedies for, 1864, 563 ; 1873, 135. Fleece, Cotswold and Leicester for long wool, 1870, 512. packing, for market, 1868, 502. weights of,. 1862, 311; 1866, 342. Floriculture, relating to house plants, 1863, 366; 1868, 578. Florida, acceptance of land scrip by, 1871, 310. agricultural college of. (See College.) articles on, 1861, 402; 1862, 59; 1867, 140; 1871, 160. book notice, 1874, 445. farm animals in, 1876, 112i forest wood and timber of. 1875, 276. fruit-growing in, 1871, 154. Guinea grass in, 1873, 240. laws of weights and measures, 1871, 222. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral fertilizers in, 1868, 388. orange-growing, 1851, 328; 1871, 169. remarks on crops, 1849, 147; 1851, 325. statistics, 1851, 494. table of crops. (See' Crops.) Flour, analysis of wheat, 1848, 259; 1849, 59, 64. a new process of manufacturing, 1876, 169. Colorado, in Boston, 1872, 449. 60 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. KoTir, composition of, consumed in France, 1864, 526 domestic trade in, 1876, 177. English market, 1848, 704. farma, 1875, 390. , „^ ,_,, imports an^ exports, 1858, 226; 1873, 48, 73, 89, 90; 1874, 73, 74, 75, 76; 1875, 59, 63, 77 ; 1876, 167, 171. improvement in bolting, 1844, 503. kiln-dried, 1843, 119, 175 ; 1845, 388; 1848, 254. mannfacture, 1862, 423; 1875, 388. movements of, 1876, 164. nutriment of wheat, 1848, 258 ; 1849, 55. Oregon mills, 1874, 277. per cent, of exports compared Tvith wheat, 1876, 168, 175. preservation of, 1862, 487. prices of, 1847, 564 ; 1848, 786. qualities of different samples, 1844, 149. receipts and shipments of, 1876, 206. tables comparing wheat, 1849, 81. Flower, advantages of cultivating, 1863, 363. article on, 1852, 60 ; 1862, 155. book notices, 1870, 533. directions for preparing border and planting, 1870, 533. for preserving for bouquets, 1863, 380. insects infesting or destroying, 1868, 108. of changing single into double, 1867, 309. oxide of manganese on the color of, 1860, 51. ribbon bed, 1861, 319. the Madeleine, Market of Paris, 1872, 453. crimson passion, 1863, 368 ; 1868, 205. trumpet, 1865, 515; 1868, 203. Flume, chute, or aqueduct for irrigation, 1871, 260. Fly, and gnats, 1868, 316. black, ash-gray, and striped potato, 1863, 569 ; 1866, 34. cabbage butter, with illustrations, 1870, 78, 530. chalces, 1869, 207. crane, 1868, 317 ; 1872, 128. dragon, or darning-needle, and water, 1863, 275 ; 1866, 40 ; 1868, 309. fire, or Ughtning bugs, 1866, 93 ; 1868, 93 ; 1873, 154. grasshoppers destroyed by, 1866, 31. horse, bee, bot, house, and spider, 1868, 317 ; 1872, 129, 130. house, 1872, 131, 132, 135. May, 1868, 309. of various kinds, 1864, 545, 549, 561, 562, 563. onion, 1865, 238; 1869, 224, 226; 1872, 133. onion, cabbage, radish, and saw, 1867, 73 ; 1868, 310 ; 1870, 66 ; 1872, 134. sand, 1872, 128. the apple-maggot, 1867, 72. blister, 1855, 88 ; 1866, 34 ; 1868, 103 ; 1870, 68 ; 1871, 76. gall, 1866, 35 ; 1868, 310, 317. green, 1863, 379. Hessian, 1842, 66 ; 1844,161,164,434; 1845,410; 1848,125; 1849,133; 1850, 471; 1852,105,149,200,210,250,269; 1854,72; 1855,197; 1862,80; 1872, the ichneumon, 1854, 84, 89 ; 1855, 111, 112: 1866, 31, 41. lace-wing, 1854, 86 ; 1865, 115 ; 1866, 40 ; 1868, 309. tachina, 1867, 66. tobacco, 1844, 107 ; 1866, 30. turnip, 1860, 136. wheat or weevil, 1844, 39, 166 ; 1849, 133 ; 1852, 149, 200. wheat or wheat-midge, 1854, 74 ; 1862, 81, 97 ; 1872, 126. Fly-catcher, benefits of, 1867, 205. food of the tyrant, great-crested, and pewee, 1(^65, 39. the, family, with species, 1863, 294, 295, 301 ; 1864, 416, 417. Fodder, analysis of Southern plants, 1874, 149. INDEX TO AGRICULTtJEAL EEPOETS. 61 Fodder, article on, 1845, 447; 1866, 213. chaffing and cutters, 1866, 279. compressed, 1860, 84. corn, 1866, 213, 222; 1869, 295; 1870, 291; 1872, 444. old method of curing, 1875, 398. relative value of, 1843, 120 ; 1870, 299, 300 ; 1875, 405. bants of Newfoundland, 1858, 458. formation or cause of, 1858, 457, 458. Pood, analysis and seasonableness of, 1861, 360, 363, 367. articles on, 1844, 339 ; 1845, 1009 ; 1861, 358. heet-root pulp for stock, 1870, 214. chaffed hay, straw, buckwheat, etc., 1860, 129, 130. concentrated root, 1869, 284. cost of producing, 1871, 392. different kinds of, for stock, 1845, 334 ; 1847, 481. experiments with, 1868, 428 ; 1872, 460. for fattening, 1867, 216. plants, 1860, 123 : 1867, 316. flrom grains and seeds, 1865, 423. ground and cooked, 1851, 205 ; 1865, 396, 399, 404 ; 1869, 439. plants used by man, 1859, 299. preservation of, 1860, 94 ; 1862, 470-478. products of North American Indians, 1870, 404. • ralative value of, 1844, 389; 1847, 540; 1849, 57; 1850, 500; 1861, 358: 1865, 408, 430 ; 1868, 429 ; 1870, 445. steaming, 1844, 391; 1847, 345; 1865, 402; 1867, 216; 1869, 438, 439; 1875, 412. used by Indians, 1870, 424, 425. value of mUk as, 1874, 396. winter, 1845, 1009. Fool, uses of the, plant, 1859, 20. Foosduck, ■where found and for what cultivated, 1859, 20. Foot, and mouth disease in England, 1872, 439. cause and remedy for rot in sheep, 1872, 488. the horse's, 1870, 357, 358, 366. Forage, and maize, comparative value, 1875, 403. articles on, 1853, 178; 1854, 174; 1855, xii, xxx; 1856, 252; 1869, 87; 1875, 397. Force, laws of, 1857, 422. vital, 1869, 101, 103. Forest, American, destruction of, 1865, 210, 225; 1872, 443. and timber, 1868, 447. articles on, 1875, 336, 352. book notice, 1869, 492; 1873, 315. cleaning by steam power, 1874, 273. consumption of, 1865, 213, 215. cultivation ( " 1872, ^Zlniri8m:ui:u3:'4iii f87i '354,^355, 373; 1872/325; 1874/372. in Nebraska and Colorado, 1871, 378, 409. irtLXHe&tlfaiif European countries, 1872, 45, 46,47, 48; 1875, 245, 247 262, 275. preservation of, in Japan, 1873, 364. profit of culture, 1872, 327, 501. remedy for the eight, spotted, 1874, 129. ^"'If/n'dia, 1868, 448. State encouragement of, 1875, 334. Btatistics of, 1875, 244. 62 INDEX TO AGKICULTUEAL REPORTS. Fork. description of a mamire, 1869, 327. harpoon, grappling and combined, 1866, 270-272. horse hay, 1869, 327; 1872,289; 1874, 291. Form, explanation and production of crystalline, 1857, 434. Foul brood, cause and prevention of, 1868, 277, 278. F'ounder, nature and treatment of, 1870, 368. Fowl, aquatic, house, 1862, 368. Asiatic varieties, 1862, 359. beneiit of crossing, 1862, 346. best age for laying, 1862, 346. for fattening, 1860, 85 ; 1862, 353. interrogations on domestic, 1858, 86. management and profit of, 1870, 329-345. of different breeds, 1831, 328; 1862, 360, 361, 363; 1865, 97, 98. origin of our domestic, 1862, 359^ 1865, 97. the guinea, 1865, 99. small flocks for successful breeding, 1862, 348. the pea and aquatic, 1862, 369. to destroy vermin on, 1869, 424. France, statistics of population, productions, animals, &c. , 1876, 255-270. Frankincense, nativity and description of tree yielding, 1855, Ivi. Freedmen, land-owners, 1876, 137. Fresh-meat, shipment to Europe, 1876, 312-319. Frijole, or turtlo-soup bean in Mississippi, 1855, 287. Frittellary, the great American, and its chrysalis, 1855, 106. Frost, action of, on plants, 1870, 125. article on, 1859, 555; 1861, 146; 1866, 188; 1868, 120. cause of early, late, dew, and hoar, 1849, 40 ; 1858, 454. effect of, on fruit-trees in Kentucky, 1850, 183. influence of Lake Erie on, 1851, 363. large bodies of water, 1866, 140. of moderate elevations, 1866, 189. on fruit-trees in Alabama, 1871, 156. protecting fruits from, 1865, 204, 528. screening and protecting plants from, 1858, 456, 459 ; 1860, 131 ; 1862, 152. Fruit, analysis of, 1861, 365. and trees of the Middle States, 1865, 199. wine, 1854, 226; 1856, 315; 1857, 227. article on, 1849, 271 ; 1850, 82-101, 450; 1853, 256; 1854, 226, 235, 237, 240, 244, 246, 254, 258, 261, 266, 275, 277, 280; 1856, 315; 1857, 227; 1853, 370, 375; 1861, 541; 1864, 141, 152-156 ; 1867, 140 ; 1869, 442, 446 ; 1871, 143 ; 1873, 279. book notice, 1868, 566 ; 1874, 445. cause of, blight, 1851, 403.^ * canning, 1873, 279, 280. Chinese, 1850, 450; 1860, 474. crop of New Hampshire, comparative value of, 1876, 413. cultivated in-different States, 1848, 376, 381 ; 1849, 170, 445 ; 1852, 119, 205 ; 1853, 270, 273; 1801, 254; 1862, 52; 1864, 37; 1866, 151, 153, 164, 183; 1868, 442, 481; 1869, 536; 1870, 441 ; 1873, 432, 470; 1875, 368. cultivation of, at the South, 1845, 957 ; 1871, 143. in Japan, 1873, 373. culture, 1861, 541 ; 1870, 491. and profit, 1850, 200, 201, 297, 358, 382; 1851, 328; 1873, 429. department .collections of, 1874, 8. directions for marketing, 1871, 351; 1872, 490. dried, and drying, 1872, 441, 442. nuts, and vegetables used bylndians, 1870, 409, 416, 425. JNDIIX XO AGEICU^TORAL REPORTS. 63 Fruit, El Paso Valley for the production of, 1859, 40. gathering, ripening, and keeping, 1864, i52. growing, in Michigan, 1876, 394, 402, 404. how the different varieties of, have heen produced, 1860, 445. importance of cultivating, 1867, 243. imports and exports of, 1858, 231, 340. improved fruit-gatherers, 1846, 19. inflnence of the stock on growth and quality of, 1869, 203. interrogations on, nuts and wine, 1858, 38. law for encouragement of, in Nebraska, 1871, 378. Ust of, for general cultivation, 1854, 229; 1856, 401; 1858, 423, 425. manufacture of vinegar from unripe, 1870, 618. multiplying improved varieties of, 1857, ^0. native, of the far West, 1865, 207. nativity and uses of the bread, 1859, 315. new varieties of, in Michigan, 1876, 405. of Africa, Australia, and America, 1859, 343, 347. Cabul and vicinity, 1861, 526. increasing the bearing of trees, 1857, 247. preserving, 1852, 278; 1§7Q, 618; 1873, 430. popular varieties of hardy, 1864, 141; 1865, 186; 1866, 131; 1867, 129. printing on, 1861, 318. prophylactic and curative qualities of ripe, 1849, 444.' recent facts concerning, 1871, 231, 233, 347; 1872, 440; 1874, 270. regions of the Northern States, 1866, 137. reports of State committees, 1852, 32. shipments fcom Southern Illinois and California, 1872, 440, 441; 1873, 279. smaU garden, 1863, 352; 1868, 510. synonyms of varieties of, 1874, 448. , the two methods of improving, 1857, 245. unripe, for food, 1861, 367. Value of, for the table, 1868, 474. wild, and flowers, of Colorado, 1866, 126. winter-killing of trees and buds, 1852, 29. Fumitory, climbing, as an ornamental plant, 1868, 205. Fungus, action of, in potato rot, 1845,681; 1847, 153; 1848, 564; 1868, 230. article on, 1849, 391; 1853, 311. causing diflferent fermentations, 1864, 522. the black-knot, 1873, 196; 1874, 173; 1875, 206. Centennial collection of microscopic, 1876, 81. communication of, to grape-vines, 1871, 110, 116. dry air on the growth of, 1871, 113, 116; 1872, 188. edible, 1876, 79. how to destroy, in potatoes, 1845, 642. injuring trees and vegetables, 1871, 119, 121; 1872, 188, 198; 1873, 183-200. insects in, 1868, 109. in the onion, with remedies, 1869, 224; 1872, 193; 1873, 210. manner of growth, 1865, 547; 1868, 231; 1869, 391. microscopic investigations, 1871, 110; 1872, 188; 1873, 183; 1874, 173; 1875, 206. of the influenza of horses, 1872, 237. origin of, in yeast, 1864, 529. Professor McNab on the study of, 1874, 177. remedies for, 1868. 232; 1871, 113, 115; 1873, 196. spores of, absorbed bj* pores of plants, 1844, 437; 1849, 392; 1868, 231. Fur, insects destructive to, 1868, 109. warm climate causps coarseness of, 1874, 233. ""^^mproVements in household, 1845, 30; 1846, 33; 1847, 45; 1848, 78. Furze, description and uses of, 1854, xxxv. for fodder and hedges, 1854, 398. Oalbanum, source and properties of, 1870, 186. Galem, ' source and use of oil, 1870, 177. 64 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL KEPOKTS. Galereuca, habits and remedy for tie twelve-spotted, 1855, 90. GaU, Alepo, for coloring and making ink, 1866, 35. origin and use of, nuts, 1855, lii, liv; 1866, 35. Gallizing, of wine, process and inventor, 1867, 158. Galvanism, for punfying liquids, 1847, 41. in blasting rook and preserving leaf impressions, 1843, 318, on vegetation, 1844, 370. Gambler, origin, preparation, and uses of, 1870, 184. Gamboge, origin and uses of, 1870, 182. Gangrsena, supposed cause of the potato disease, 1845, 235. Garden, a goverment propagating, at Washington, 1858, 280. book notices, 1871, 410, 412, 413, 414. farmers, article on, 1863, 337, 338, 340, 343, 345, 346, 350, 352, 355, 356, 362. government experimental, 1860, 28; 1868, 11; 1869, 17. kitchen, 1854, 322-333. . propagating, article on, 1859, 1 ; 1867, xv, 18. report of department experimental, 1862, 540. shipping vegetables, 1869, 447. vegetables, article on, 1864, 110. winter, at Kew, England, 1861, 318; 1870, 109; 1871, 102; 1874, 280. work of the propagating, 1861, 4. Gardening, article on, 1854, 322, 389; 1855, 289; 1865, 243; 1869, 159. book notice, 1868, 563, 565 ; 1872, 400. in California,1872, 438. Florida, 1868, 443. landscape, 1854, 389; 1859, 132; 1869, 159, 160, 161. market, 1869, 447. in vicinity of New York, 1865, 243, 268. near Boston, 1873, 277, requisites in successful, 1864, 111. Garlic, cultivation and uses of, 1854, 353. field or crow, in Pennsylvania, 1865, 517. history and locality of, 1859, 334. Gas, and steam engines, 1843, 272. carbureted spring in West Virginia, 1863, 67. improvement in the manufacture of, 1843, 173. influence of illuminating, on plants, 1875, 147. light from lard, 1843, 172. lime, chemical composition of, 1856, 223. property of earth to absorb oxygen, 1870, 145. qualities of coal-oil, 1862, 446. waste, value of, for agrioultm-e, 1860, 119. Gate, different kinds of, 1871, 507. entrance, and carriage turns, 1869, 175. improvements in farm, 1869, 332. ' tables of, and bars, and cost of, 1871f 508. Ganger, habits of and remedy for the false plum, 1863, 572 ; 1867, 73. Generation, theory of spontaneous, 1864, 530, 531. Generator, and steam boilers, 1843, 275; 1844, 483. Geography, of plants, 1863, 464. physical, of the United States, 1856, 477. Geology, thickness of rooks on the globe, 1850, 32. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 65 Georgia, Agricultural Society, 1874, 387 ; 1875, 439. agriculture of, 1866, 572, 576, 577; 1871, 153; 1873, 280. colleges of agriculture, etc. (See College), 1874, 388. condition and resources of, 1866, 567. cotton, 1852, 86 ; 1866, 574. freedmen of, 1866, 573. lands of, 1867, 105, 113; 1872, 53, 448; 1875, 271. ^'^.1,^]5°':^'\^?^'^^A^''^; 1867,92; 1868,45; 1869,47; 1870,47; 1871,36; 1872,43; 1873, 40; 1874, 46; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. ' losses of hogs in, 1876, 111. minerals of, 1866, 579 ; 1868, 388. Northern men in, 1866, 580. North Georgia Agricultural College. (See College.) ohservations on crops of, 1848, 499; 1849, 144; 1850, 393; 1851, 318; 1852, 82. tables of productions of, 1851, 498. tabular estimate of the crops of. (See Crop.) time of planting Irish potatoes in, 1848, 501. wages of labor in, 1848, 502. ■weights and measures of, 1871, 222. Geranium, directions for cultivating, and varieties of, 1863, 372. Germination, camphor a stimulant of, 1874, 278. light and electricity, 1869, 134, 152. process of, 1864, 333 ; 1869, 102. to prevent potatoes in cellars from, 1871, 236. Geyser, of Montana Territory, 1871, 441. Gimlet, superiority of, and other American tools, 1843, 255. Gin, improvement in the cotton, 1844, 476; 1869, 330. Ginger, cultivation of, 1854, 354 ; 1855, xxiv. cultivating of, in the Southern States, 1871, 107. source, properties, and uses of, 1870, 202, 203. GingeUy, source, preparation, and use of oil of, 1870, 173. Gingko, use of seeds for food, 1860, 475. variety of, with variegated foliage, 1868, 202. Gingsong, in North Carolina, 1872, 452, the Western States and export to China, 1842, 36. use of, by Alaska Indians, 1870, 407. Girdler, habits and remedies for the twig, 1871, 72 ; 1873, 153. Glass, improvements in coloring and ornamenting, 1843, 322. Glue, imports and exports of, 1858, 223. Glutton, description and habits of, 1858, 245. Glycerine, manufacture and uses of, 1866, 388. Glycogen, properties of, 1875, 187. Glyconin, composition and use of, 1870, 620. Gnat, flics and other insects, how to collect, 1868, 316. Goat. , Angora, Persian and Cashmere, 1853, 20; 1855, 54; 1863, 222; 1865, 96; 1867, 11. article on, 1853, 20 ; 1855, 54, 57; 1863, 216; 1867, 225. Asiatic, and aU other, 1857, 56, 57 ; 1863, 216. in the United States, 1857, 60, 65 ; 1863, 224 ; 1867, 225 ; 1869, 538. as compared with sheep or swine, 1863, 218. book notice, 1869, 504. Cashmere, profitable in Indiana, 1867, 353. 5 A 66 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. Goat, Cashmere, Thibetian and long-eared Syrian, 1863, 221. crossing Angora with native, 1867, 225. hair of, magnified, 1855, 57, 59. hybridization of, with sheep, 1851, 87. in Sicily, 1859, 124. interrogations on, 1858, 83. manufacture of Angora fleece, 1867, 225, 226, 227, 228. the Angora in Australia, 1869, 630. California and Utah, 1872, 438, 439. Malta, in South Carolina, 1853, 21. Eocky Mountain, 1851, 120; 1859, 542; 1863, 219; 1867, 218, 219. wool-bearing, 1863, 220; 1867, 11. Turkey morocco made fl:om, skins, 1863, 219. Goatsucker, famUy of, with species, 1863, 281, 294. Golden-rod, habits and worthlessness of, 1865, 513. Goldfinch, benefits and injuries of, 1865, 41. (See Finch). food, habits, nest, and eggs of, 1863, 301 ; 1864, 421. hybridization with the Canary bird., 1863, 181. Gold-of-pleasure, fiber and oU, 1851, 51 ; 1854, xxv ; 1870, 181. to destroy it as a weed, 1865, 510. Googul, source and uses of, 1870, 188. Goose, article on, 1862, 370, 371. different species of, 1865, 100. directions for raising, 1870, 537. for destroying grass in cotton-fields, 1874, 279. interrogations on, 1858, 87. Gooseberry, article on, 1847, 472; 1853, 322; 1860, 497. oultivation of, in different States, 1858, 382, 388, 391, 409 ; 1868, 520. distribution of, 1859, 346. for Indian food, 1870, 414. improved varieties, 1860, 497. indigenous of Nebraska, 1865, 208. in the department garden, 1864, 607. interrogatories on, 1858, 51. on cultivating the, 1845, 308 ; 1861, 542. remedy for the midge, 1872, 127. report on, in several States, 1856, 357, 386, 396, 400. soil and remedy for mildew, 1856, 342. Goosefoot, or lamb's quarter, as a weed, 1865, 516. use of, by the Indians, 1870, 419. Gopher, how to destroy the, 1863, 269. the pocket or pouch-rat, 1857, 72, 75. striped or prairie ground squirrel, 1853, 68-70. Gonger, habits and remedy for the plum, 1870, 70. Gourami, nativity and attempt to acclimatize, 1866, 417, 419. the purple or crow blackbird, 1856, 133; 1864, 428. usefulness of the Indian, 1863, 284. Grafting, and budding apple-trees, 1850, 3S3, 430; 1851, 133, 675; 1852, 131, 213; 1853, 272; and budding, article on, 1856, 315-328. budding and, 1865, 200. effects of, on different stocks, 1867, 315 ; l?^7a, 484. new method of, 1869, 446. plum, peach, and apricot on wild i^lum, 1865, 208. the citron on the orange-tree, 1867, 153. grape-vine, 1858, 367. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 67 Grain, and flonr, domestic trade in, 1876, 164, 177, 206. grass, hints on growing, 1876, 371. articles on, 1844,. 189-192, 346; 1873, 89; 1874, 75; 1875, 59. bushels raised to population, 1843, 105. crop in Iowa, 1867, 359. curing, 1869, 441. drills, 1870, 400; 1874, 287. exportations from Russia, 1848, 711. feeding, 1864, 201 ; 1867, 215, 347 ; 1870, 611. in California, 1866, 585 ; 1873, 288. insects injurious to, 1868, 110 ; 1870, 620. of harvesting, 1863, 430, 431. sowing, 1866, 262 ; 1871, 362. preservation of, 1872, 440. produced in the United States, 1847, 545 ; 1848, 709. proportion of different kinds of, exported, 1876, 177. protection from storms and wire-worms, 1869, 442. requisites in growing, 1837, 6 ; 1843, 39 ; 1870, 531. thrashing and cleaning, 1863, 432. varieties of, 1870, 24, 200. Grain-binders, improvement in, 1871, 217. Grain-bins, construction of, 1869, 329. Grape, American, 1859, 57, 59; 1861, 478-486; 1862, 194; 1803, 489, 490. analysis of, 1859, 55 ; 1860, 325, 337 ; 1862, 509. a new seedling, 1876, 418. articles on, 1845, 932, 934, 940, 945, 946; 1847, 462-470; 1848, 614; 1849, 283, 286, 287 ; 1851, 48 : 1853, 296, 306, 311, 372 ; 1854, 311 ; 1855, 302, 305 ; 1856, 408 ; 1857, 227, 232; 1858, 338, 344, 348; 1859, 30, 44, 61, 71; 1860, 359-416, 499; 1861, 476; 1862, 194, 209 ; 1863, 147 ; 1865, 194, 324 ; 1866, 115 ; 1868, 207. best variety for New Hampshire, 1876, 413. book notices. 1868, 567, 574. bv the Pueblo Indians, 1870, 415. Catawba, 1843, 104; 1845, 311; 1851, 49; 1854, 313. cause of failure of the foreign, 1876, 71. climates of, 1853, 375, 378, 379, 385; 1858, 352; 1862, 200; 1863, 478, 494, 495; 1867, 27 315. ConcoVd,' Del.nware and Diana, 1862, 210; 1866, 118; 1873, 387, 434, 435. cultivation of, 1850, 373, 431; 1853, 299, 303, 306, 372, 382; 1854, 312; 1855, 307; 1856, 329, 408-445; 1858, 354, 355; 1859, 62, 71-84, 85, 94, 108, 129, 130; 1860, 359- 416; 1861,486-506-526; 1863,147-158, 354; 1866, 97-114,115-125; 1867,12; 1868, 207-219, 568, 571; 1874, 420. desirable vai-ieties, 1854, 274; 1863, 127, 355, 482; 1867, 162; 1871, 403; 1875, 383, 385. disease in Europe, 1865, 324-338. diseases and enemies of 1853, 311, 312, 313; 1856, 430; 1857, 122; 1858, 352. European, 1860, 324 j 1861, 480; 1863, 486. experiments on cuttings, 1861, 476. foreign varieties, 1849, 187; 1850, 99; 1859, 540, 559; 1860, 30, 31. for wine, 1845, 945; 1847,462; 1848,614; 1850,238; 1853,296,306; 1855,302; 1856, 408; 1859, 42, 44, 62, 342; 1860, 323-358, 359-416; 1861, 506-526; 1862,195; 1867, 12, 155, 163; 1868, 6; 1869, 546. growing, vines from leaves, 1869, 416. Herbemont, Logan, and Rebecca, 1862, 212. hybridizing, etc., 1862, 209; 1864, 122-140; 1867, 305, 341; 1870, 494. inarching with foreign, 1869, 500, in British North America, 1853, 298. California, 1851, 5; 1853, 299; 1858, 338, 344; 1870, 151; 1872, 441; 1873, 377. Connecticut, 1858, 391. Delaware, 1856, 371. Florida, 1867, 146. Georgia, 1851, 322. Government garden, 1859, 17. Illinois, 1856, 398; 1859, 535. Indiana and Kentucky, 1853, 310. Iowa, 1871, 231. Maine, 1856, 329. 68 INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL EEPOETS. Grape, in Maryland, 1853, 300; 1871, 145. Massachusetts, 1853, 300; 1856, 332; 1858,398; 1868, 482; 1870, 492. Michigan, 1856, 386. Missonri, 1851, 452; 1853, 310; 1854, 255; 1857, 232; 1868, 524; 1869, 546; 1871, 232. Nebraska, 1865, 209; 1866, 115. New England, 1858, 355-366. New Jersey, 1847, 199; 1856, 351; 1858, 408; 1860, 149. New Mexico, 1851, 481. New York, 1859, 547. North Carolina, 1845, 938; 1849, 283; 1851, 48; 1871, 148, 149, 150. Ohio, 1853, b09, 310; 1855, 305; 1858, 417; 1861, 470, 475; 1869, 533; 1871, 231. PennsylTania, 1856, 357; 1858, 419. interrogatories on, 1858, 48. in Texas, 1859, 30, 39. the South, 1858, 383. lona, Diana, and Kogers, No. 4, 1865, 187, 188. Isabella, 1851, 49; 1854, 313. list of, unworthy of cultivation, li:^64, 607. Malaga, 1864, 501. mildew, 1849, 136; 1854, 312; 1862, 153; 1865, 542, 546, 549; 1871, 116. native, 1857, 228-231, 233; 1858, 346; 1859, 30, 537-539; 1860, 29, 30, 499; 1861, 479 ; 1862, 198, 203, 206, 207 ; 1863, 548. new varieties, 1865, 194-199 ; 1874, 450. of preserving, 1847, 200 ; 1850, 99 ; 1654, 316 ; 1862, 488 ; 1870, 613 ; 1871, 232. Old Mission, 1866, 129, 131. on Lake Erie and islands, 1851, 362, 374 ; 1852, 251 ; 1853, 304 ; 1866, 181. Paris Exposition report on, 1867, 163-171. propagating, 1870, 615. raisin, 1854, xxxi. report of superintendent of garden on, 1865, 13-16, 20; 1866, 18, 19; 1868, 118; 1869, 81-87. root louse, 1876, 40, 70, 81. Scuppemong, 1843, 104; 1847,470; 1849,284; 1851,49; 1853,306; 1861,480; 1868, 119, 443, 574 ; le74, 445. sugar, 1860, 328. sirup, production of, 1876, 161. the Kalajnazoo, 1872, 484. rot, 1853, 301 ; 1857, 234 ; 1865, 544 ; 1869, 513. under glass, 1867, 25. varieties of, 1862, 212, 214, 215, 216 ; 1863, 127-130; 1868, 211. vine from Japan, 1864, 504. Winnie, 1845, 312. Yokanodkans, 1843, 104. Grapery, arrangement of house, with drawing, 1861, 502. culture of grapes in, 1860, 402-416. expense of erecting, 1862, 545. inside borders for, 1866, 22. plans for, 1861, 487, 488. Grass, alfalfa, 1855, 254. analysis of cultivated, 1865, 401, 420. and grain, 1876, 371. arundo, 1843, 68, 142. bear, 1847, 424. bent, sweet gum from, 1870, 423. Bermuda, 1844, 94 ; 1849, 156 ; 1853, 400 ; 1855, 252 ; 1873, 280 ; 1874, 229. brush, 1859, 307. buffalo, 1868, 489. China, 1855, 244 ; 1865, 34, 347-352 ; 1866, 11, 21 ; 1867, 220-224. Chinese, cloth-plant and, of the Brazilian pampas, 1860, 139. liuen-plant, 1855,247. climatology of, 1853, 395-400. clover, 1845, 089 ; 1854, 192. correspondence on, 1853, 212 ; 1854, 188 ; 1855, 230. couch or phin, 1854, 187, 188. crab, 1851, 334 ; 1854, 188. culture of, 1843, 143; 1845, 255; 1854, 191. 192; 1871, 383, 425; 1873, 473. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 69 Grass, current facts about, 1873, 280. esparto, 1868, 260-267. and silk, 1863, 109. experiments in top-dressing land for, ISfiS, 425. with, 1868, 423. 424; 1869, 273, 280; 1872, 418; 1875, 503. failure of Northern, in the South, 1852, 64. fields in New Hampshire, 1872, 493. for hay, 1867, 299, 347; 1874, 229; 1876, 422. manuring, 1850, 11 ; 1854, 116 ; 1864, 315. the South, 1845, 689; 1860, 224-239; 1873, 236, 239; 1874, 157-159, 228. foul meadow, 1853, 215. gama, 1843, 68, 137; 1852, a"0; 1853, 401; 1855, 252; 1869, 620. guinea, 1845, 689; 1849, 293; 1853, 400; 1855, xxx; 1873, 237. hay, and other fodder, 1853, 210 ; 1854, 187 ; 1855, 248. birds, 1844, 151; 1845, 689; 1853, 220. in report of superintendent of garden, 1869, 88, 89, 90 ; 1870, 19, 21. insects injuring, 1868, 110. interrogatories on, 1858, 60. Italian rye, 1844, 373 ; 1872, 418. Kentucky blue, 1854, 190 ; 1869, 545. lands, successful mode of txeatmg, 1876, 384. iemon, 1870, 14. list of, for various soils, 1847, 159 ; 1864, 316. mesquite, 1843, 68 ; 1855, 252 ; 1856, 305. method of kiUing witch, 1874, 402. moha, 1854, xxii. number of species known, and number cultivated, 1871, 385. of the plains and Rooky Mountains, 1870, 217-226. on the government experimental farm, 1865, 30. orchard, 1869, 545. panic, seed used by Indians, 1870, 419. Randall, 1856, 305; 1857, 55. rice, 1845, 690. sand, or sea-side lyme, and sea-reed, 1854, xxvi. scurvy, 1854, 380. sowing seed, 1845, 694, 695, 697 ; 1853, 220 ; 1873, 472. species for lawns, 1854, 392. sweet vernal, 1849, 373. Terrel, or wUd rye, 1874, 229. tests of different varieties, 1873, 236. time for sowing blue, in Missouri, 1872, 487. timothy, 1855, 248, 250; 1869, 498; 1872, 277, treatment of lands, 1873, 426; 1874, 401. iussook, 1843, 68, 141 ; 1855, xxxi. used for bonnet-plaiting, 1847, 159. weed, 18G5, 518, 519. wild, of Colorado and New Mexico, 1866, 127. • Grasshopper, and locust, 1855, 70 ; 1876, 375. other orthoptera, 1868, 308. classification of, 1874, 129. cotton plants injured by, 1855, 69 ; 1867, 61. destruction of, by the mocking bird, 1865, 41. in the West and Northwest, 1872, 121; 1874, 122, 125, 12C Utah, 1869, 618. machine for kiUing, 1871, 80. metamorphosis of the, 1863, 564. of the different States, 1873, 155. lubber, 1858, 265; 1872, 117. ravages of, in the West, 1866, 27, 31. or Pacific migratory locust, 1871, 78. remedies for, 1855, 70; 1862,388; 1864, 543; 1866,23. species of, 1862, 381, 383. the green-fly destructive to, 1866, 31. hateful, 1869, 541 ; 1874, 136, 137. Rocky Mountain and common, 1870, 76. "terrible," of California, 1874, 137, 138. used for food by Digger Indians, 1870, 426. Western locust, or hateful, and red-legged, 1867, 65 ; 1874, 126. 70 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Gravity, action of, on the growth of vegetables, 1869, 106. experiments witli^ on growtli of plants, 1869, 108. Grayling, description and nse of, 1870, 387. Grazing, discussion on, 1879, 466. in Indiana, 1876, 373. interest in Nebraska, 1871, 377. lands of America, 1870, 301-310. Grease, objection to breeding, in trool, 1871, 194. utilizing the, of sheep's wool, 1870, 619. Great Britain, agricultural statistics of, 1866, 64 ; 1873, 145 ; 1876, 269. crops and live stock from, 1867 to 1873, 1874, 275. farm stock of, 1865, 71. flax in, 1861, 74, 75. imports and exports of, 1873, 141. population, productions, and areas, 1876, 255-267. potato disease in, 1873, 288. wheat supply of, 1873, 49, 50, 288. Greece, statistics of population, productions, etc., 1876, 255-270. Green sand, analysis of, from ilaryland, 1873, 17 1. marls, 1868, 69, 402, 403. Grossbealc, cardinal, or Virginia nightingale, 1863, 303 ; 1865, 42. the blue, 1856, 124 ; 1863, 303. pine, 1863, 301. rose-breasted, 1856, 125 ; 1863, 30L". Ground, depai-tment, 1868, 191; 1869, 18; 1870, 12. 16; 1873, 9; 1674, 7. Groundsel, or ragwort, worthlessness of, 1865, 513. Grouse, family of, with species, 1863, 305. Richardson's, the spruce, and Franklin's, 1864, 368, 369, 370. Sabine's, the allied and the pinnated, 1864, 364. the ruffed, 1856, 151-153 ; 1864, 362, 363 ; 1865, 44. sharp-tail, arctic sharp-t.ail, and dusky, 1864, 367. spotted Canadian, 1856, 153. Grove, artificial, 1867, 361 ; 1873, 283. effect of, on climate, 1873, 396. Grub, destroying sheep, 1875, 34. experiments in destroying, 1869, 296. for feeding young pheasants, 1872, 132. injuring roots of grape-vine, orange tree, etc., 1870, 72. injurious to com and grass, 1874, 129. in the sheep's head, remedy for, 1864, 563. of the May-bug, 1867, 357. Guado, preparation of, and use in dyeing linen, 1859, 119. Guanaco, nativity, habits, and hybridization of, 1865, 96. Guano, abundance of the supply, 1845, 358; 1850, 79; 1872, 436. analysis and composition of, 1843, 125 ; 1844, 378. and compost manures, 1844, 377 ; 1856, 193. article on, 1854, 90-101. hat, of the Tennessee caves, 1869, 564. compared with barn-yard manure, 1869, 292. deposits of, in Peru, 1874, 267. experiments with, 1850, 79 ; 1851, 10 ; 1868, 433 ; 1872, 149. for making Dr. Valentine's, 1869, 431. formula for artificial, 1844, 379. great value for wheat, 1850, 59, 347 ; 1852, 98, 176 : 1853, 81. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 71 Guano, fypsum and, 1860, 116. ow to know good, 1860, 115. imports and exports of, 1858, 230; 1870, 438. introduced by Humboldt and Davy, 187-2, 303. Lobos Islands and Bolivian, 1864, 495, 538. manufacture of fish, 1854, 107 ; 1872,436; 1875,508. soluble Pacific, 1873, 273. on buckwheat, 1854, 113. corn, 1851, 267. neglected lands in Del.aware, 1855, 151. strong limestone soils, 1867, 185. Peruvi.an, 1851, 2; 1854, 96; 1869, 429; 1873, 272. potato crop doubled by, 1853, 85. quantity per acre, 1853, 79 ; 1854, 100. rules for applying and experiments with, 1844, 381, 382. value, use, and adulteration, 1865, 380, 381, 382; 1873, 272. variation, in qvfality, 1870, 441. Guarana, Bouice, use, and properties of, 1870, 196. Guava, cultivation of, in Florida, 1867, 144. looaUty and fruit of, 1859, 348. , Gum, and resins, 1870, 181, 182, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 190, 191. ■ arable tree, the Egyptian, 1855, Iviii. history and use of the mesquite, of Texas, 1872, 452. the new California, 1860, 138. tree, blue and red, cultivated in California, 1870, 232. properties of the blue, 1870, 22. sweet, 1866, 482. Gmnanine, source, and use of, for varnish, incense, and candles, 1870, 183. Gumbo, or okra, 1854, 225, 367 ; 1859, 358. Gunpowder, manufacture of, 1843, 305. Gumeyism, origin and practice of, by Mr. Gumey, 1845, 690. why the process enriches the soil, 1854, 111. Gutta-percha, a substitute for, 1861, 330. history and uses of, 1847, 21. source and preparation of, 1870, 190. Gypsum, abundant beds of, 1864, 28; 1866, 130 ; 1868, 377; 1869, 569, 580; 1870, 95. analysis of, 1856, 230 ; 1868, 395 ; 1869, 569. and peat, good absorbent of urine, 1844, 380. as a manure for clover, 1852, 175 ; 1853, 160. potatoes, 1844, 78, 88. chemical action of, as a manure, 1871, 193. Dr. Franklin's experiments with, 1856, 231. for fields and pastures, 1852, 283. imports, 1858, 230. introduced by Robert R. Livingston, 1852, 18. of mixing with other nitrogenous manures, 1860, 116. on com in the hill, 1853, 82. the growth of wheat, 1862, 85. quantity per acre, 1852, 117 ; 1856, 234. soils most benefited by, 1856, 233. the first plaster-of-Paris used in America, 1859, 161. use of, for dusting stalls, 1852, 174. on corn, potatoes, and grass, 1851, 138, 255. Haarlem, article on the drainage of Lake, 1855, 122, 127 ; 1866, 533. engines on, and time required, 1866, 532. Hackmatack, properties and uses of, 1866, 479. Hair-bird, habits, nest, and eggs of, 1864, 423. 72 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Halibut, abundance, near Alaska and Sitka Island, 1870, 381. Ham, and bacon, exports of, 1876, 239. „ ^ ^„„„ curing, 1845, 374, 1159; 1850, 233, 267, 273, 446; 1851, 667; ia52, 173, 2.31; 1863, 214. of preserving, from insects, 1862, 489. preparing, 1843, 226 ; 1844, 431. secret of curing, 1851, 311. Hang-bird, nabits, nest, eggs, and food of, 1864, 427; 1865, 42. Hare, of the family of, and rabbits, 1863, 272. or gray, white, or swamp rabbit, 1857, 77, 84, 85, 86. Harpalus, food, and benefit of the, 1854, 87; 1855, 110. Harpoon, improvements of, 1844, 489. Harrow, and roUer, 1863, 425. different recent patents, 1869, 321. revolving tooth, 1871, 215. rotary and smoothing, 1872, 285. the sulky, 1874, 286. with drawing, 1862, 417 ; 1866, 250, 251 ; 1869, 321. Harvest, flies, 1876, 24. Indian com, 1866, 281 ; 1874, 293. improvements in, 1869, 326; 1871, 216. Hat, improvements in manufacture and machinery, 1843, 271 ; 1844, 481. Hawk, Cooper's sharp-shitmed, red-tailed, red-shouldered, and broad-winged, 1864, 389, 390. injuries, benefits, and food of, 1865, 36, 37. large-footed, and sharp-shinned, 1856, 117, 118. the duck, great-footed pigeon, and sparrow, 1864, 387, 388. marsh, or mouse, fish, and night, 1864, 391, 392, 400. Hawthorn, flowering, 1868, 203. for hedges, 1854, 394, 410. fruit for Indian food, 1870, 413. unfit for hedges in Mississippi Valley, 1868, 244. Hawthorn-blight, microscopic investigations of, 1873, 183. Hay, annual product and value of, in the United States, 1871, 335 ; 1876, 91. answers to circular on crops, 1849, 291. articles on, 1845, 691 ; 1847. 421 ; 1858, 308. average price in different States, 1873, 47. bailing and shipping, 1863, 430. composition of good, 1864, 280. correspondence on, 1853, 212; 1854, 188; 1855, 250. cost of making, by machinery and otherwise, 1869, 441, 442. culture and value of the crop, 1873, 425. cutting and curing, 1844, 94 ; 1845, 254, 691 ; 1847, 421 ; 1858, 303, 311 ; 1867, 240, 1868, 423, 476; 1869, 441 ; 1871, 253, 365. experiments with, 1868, 423 ; 1869, 273. extent of the trade at West Albany, 1874, 276. grass and other fodder, 1853, 210. ground, and the tedder, 1869, 425, 426. horse-power pitching fork, 1849, 366. importance of the, crop in New England, 1861, 252. increased yield from supplying proper plant food, 1876, 390. in New York and at New Orleans, 1873, 2c<0. marsh, salt and fresh water, 1876, 290. perfection of the, cutter, 1872, 290. prairie, 1870, 221. premium crops in Ohio, 1868, 509. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 73 Hay, progress of the culture in this country, 1872, 295. six tons per acre at two cuttings, 1852, 159. ' statistics of, 1874, 23, 33, 34, 35; 1876, 91-98. table of sowing and yield per acre, 1848, 6.56. tabular estimate of, crops in the different States and remarks thereon. (See under name of each State.) value of crop in New Hampshire, 1871, 382. 100 pounds compared, 1862, 273 ; 1868, 474. the crop of Illinois, 1872, 480. in Massachusetts, 1868, 481. Header, description and antiquitv of, 1874, 288. Health. application of chemistry to the laws of, 1876, 400. of farmers' families, 1862, 453-470. Heat. analogy of, and sound, 1857, 428. effect of, on plants, 1857, 486. 488; 1863, 471. from the sun on different surfaces, 1857, 491, 492. Internal, of vegetables, 1869, 115. of soils to develop, on being moistened, 1870, 147. radiant, and of the earth, 1857, 458, 465. Heath-berry, for food, 1859, 347. Hedge, and plants, 1868, 194. cost of, 1869, 436. experiments in growing, 1873, 439. fences and, 1869, 172. in Iowa, 1871. 238, 349. Osage, 1868, 245-259 ; 1869, 413. plants suitable for, 1657, 239; 1868, 196; 1672, 478; 1876, 70. preparing soil for, and pruning, 1868, 194, 195. quick-set, and treatment of, 1854, 393, 395. the Macartney rose for, in Georgia, 1855, 315. pyracantha, or evergreen thorn for, 1856, 451. trees and shrubs employed for, 1854, 396. Hekune, oil, source and uses of, 1870, 178. Helbeh, history and use of, 1859, 20. Heliotrope, different species and fragrance of, 1863, 373. Hemlock, as an ornamental tree, 1872, 166. poisonous qualities and variety, 1865, 512. spruce for hedges, 1854, 403 ; 1868, 196. Hemp, American compared to Russian, 1845, 715. American dew-rotted, 1845, 712 ; 1849, 328. (art. on). Centennial, 1849, 327. a substitute for (art. on), 1850, 310. circular on American, 1844, 277. consumption and quahty of American, 1841, 74. coiTCspondenco on, 1853, 205 ; 1854, 186 ; 1855, 242. cultivation of, 1844, 268; 1845, 390, 700, 706; 1861, 83; 1863, 91-95. culture and manufacture, 1861, 83. curing, by he.at, 1845, 717. defective prepar.ition, 1845, 724. exports, 1858, 230. flax and (art. on), 1853, 199-205 ; 1869, 57. imports, 1842, 21 ; 1843, 72 ; 1858, 230. indestructible cordage, 1848, 146. in Japan, 1873, 372. Kentucky and Missoui-i, 1854, 186; 1868, 526. Russia, 1855, 238. insect feeding on seeds of, 1868, 110. in Sicily, 1859, 121. 74 INDEX TO 'AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Hemp, interrogatories on, 1858, 64. in the Pacific States, 1864, 476. jenequen, or Sisal, 1859, 257. Kentucky, nnsurpassed, 1845 723. kyanizing, 1861, 107. least exhausting crop, 1861, 108. manufacture, 1844, 275; 1845, 390, 700; 1858, 230; 1861, 83. names of States growing, 1841, 73. of growing, in the Northern States, 1861, 115. substituting, for cotton, 1863, 13. the Indian and Bologna, 1843, 70, 71. oil from 100 pounds of seed, 1843, 110. poisonous effect on water used, 1861, 28. preparing, 1848, 33. product per acre, 1842, 21; 1872, 509. separating fiber from the stocks, 1843, 263. Sisal, in Florida, 1855, 242 ; 1856, 252. spinning, 1843, 263. statistics of, 1863, 106. strength of different specimens, 1845, 719. tabular estimate of crops in the different States and remarks thereon. (See the name of each State.) to give light color to water-rotted, 1845, 714. water-rotting, 1843, 144 ; 1844, 99 ; 1845, 42, 704, 706, 722 ; 1849, 329. yield in Kentucky and Missouri, 1851, 360, 450. Hen, benefit of feeding nettles to laying hens, 1870, 612. remedies for lice on, 1804, 545. (See Poultry.) the meadow, 1863, 285. pr.iirie, 1864, 364, Henbit, or dead nettles, 1865, 515. Her.acleum, value as a forage plant, 1854, xxiii. Herbarium, additions made to the National, 1873, 10 ; 1874, 156. contributions to the National, 1870, 11 ; 1872, 159. magnitude of, in Kew Gardens, 1870, 111. names of the contributors, 1870, 108 : 1872, 159. plants distributed from the National, 1874, 156. the National, of the department, 1869, 91-95. Heron, the family of, with species, 1863, 306. Herring, habits and catching, near Alaska, 1870, 380. Hesse D.ormstadt, statistics of population, productions, etc., of, 1876, 255-269, Hickory, insects injurious to, 1868, 111. in ship-building, 1866, 481. Hides, dry, incapable of transmitting rinderpest, 1876, 321. imports and exports, 1858, 222. insects injurious to, 1868, 111. markets for, 1876, 215, 226. ■ number shipped from Montevideo, 1865, 495. preparing South American, for market, 1865, 494, Hill, table of number on acre, 1854, 331. Hodges, Silas H., report of, 1852, 1. Hoe, first cast-steel, made, 1872, 286. used in Massachusetts, 1872, 278, seed-sower and wheel, 18ol, 151. the horse, li^(!-2. 7 ; 18ot!, 247, 252. weeding, 1866, 285. Hog, .and its products, 1866, 382-393. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 75 Hog, Berksliire and premium, 1871, 230. black-tootb in, remedy for, ItiTl, 367. Chester breed, 1850, 417 ; 1855, 61. cbolera, 1861, 147-154 ; 1807, 99 ; 1876, 408. treatment of, 1876, 4d3. cist on the crop, 1847j 524-533. correspondence on raising, 1853, 50 : 18C4, 56 : 1855, 61. cost of paclied, 1876, 233, 234. crop in tbe West, 1848, 636. cross breeding, 1847, 538. diseases of tbe, 1876, 107, 408. experiment in feeding, 1871, 249: 1872, 460; 1875, 510; 1876, 398. exports, 1858, 224 2i5; 1876, 239. fattening, 1847, 534; 1851, 360; 1852, 177, 326; 1853, 51; 1868, 428; 1870, 498, 504, 512, 611. fattening, on acorns, 1850, 233. gum, 1870, 187. improved Wood, 1872, 439. in Colorado, 1870, 446. Europe and America, 1845, 1024. France and Great Britain, 1869, 629. lard per bog, 1842, 89 ; 1874, 105. losses of tbe, 1876, 111. number and value of, 1845, 344, 345 ; 1875, 34, 36, 49, 50. prices of, in tbe United States, 1876, 104. numbers of tbe, paolied, 1876, 232, 234, 239, 241. value, etc., in tbe several States, 1876, 113. of Russia, 1855, 60. selecting breeds, 1870, 494. or B^Yine trade and markets, 1876, 211, 228, 250, 252. packing in tbe West, 1849, 493 ; 1851, 566 ; 1863, 198-215 ; 1874, 103. Poland-Cbina, 1873, 438. (See Swine.) products, markets for, 1876, 214, 229, 242, 250. prevalence of diseases of tbe, 1866, 78. profitable, 1870, 445. raising and management of tbe, 1873, 397," 438; 1874, 231. receipts of, in the Eastern cities, 1876, 236. slaughtered in tbe United States, 1872, 424. statistics, 1850, 561. swine, 1853, 48-50. weight of packed, 1876, 232, 234, 241. wood-chuck or ground, 1856, 82. yield of lard, 1876, 233, 234. Holland, statistics of population, productions, etc., 1876, 255-270. Holloway, David P., report of, 1861, 3. HoUy, • for hedges, 1854, 399, 400. Yopon, or emetic, 1859, 15. Holt, Joseph, report of, 1857, iii. Home, making, 1871, 392; 1874, 443. of farmers' in Italy, 1876, 284. Homestead, act of Congress on, 1868, 465, 468. Honey, bee's-wax and, 1855, 120. Chinese mode of taking, 1860, 91. effect of age on, 1860, 269. from orange and citron flowers, 1867, 154. imports and exports, 1858, 221. m Austria, 1860, 280, 282. of taking, from tbe hive, 1860, 297. poisonous when, 1857, 119. product of, 1865, 453 ; 1868, 272, 273; 1871, 389, 406. purifyiiin-. 1860, 299. robber-bees stealing, 1860, 283. wine, 1860, 300. 76 INDEX TO AGEICULTUKAIi KEP0ET8. Honeysuckle, Japan, for arbors, 1868, 204. the wild, Indian food, 1870, 414. Hoof, cattle's for Prussian blue, 1845, 1027. gnttar-percba for horse's, 1861, 322. sand-crack, or split, 1870, 373. Hook, Dunlap's, weed, 1863, 419. i Hops, analysis of ashes, 1850, 545; 1853, 248. crop, 1876, 91, 104. culture, 1853, 245-254; 1854, 355; 1861, 289-293. exports, 1858, 232. in Alabama, 1870, 449. England, 1857, 280-293. Sauk County, Wisconsin, 1869, 538. interrogatories on, 1858, 69. in Victoria, 1874, 438. Virginia, 1857, 15. origin and history of, 1853, 242-244. plant, 1864, 97-110. Hopper, the buffalo-tree, 1864, 560. grape-vine, 1854, 77 ; 1871, 85. leaf, 1864, 559; 1871, 237. Horehound, cultivation and uses of, 1854, 354. Horn, for manure, 1860, 116. treatment of the, ail, 1871, 387. Hornbeam, the American, 1854, 414. European, 1854, 413; 1869, 197. Hornet, destructive to cicada, 1867, 69. tobacco-worm, 1872, 123. how to secure the nest, 1864, 548. Horse, a few words on the, 1861, 544-558. age of greatest vigor, 1859, 191. artificial hoofs, 1861, 322. book notices, 1868, 593; 1871, 427; 1872, 401; 1873, 313. breeding and training, 1873, 445 ; 1876, 391, 401. cavalry, in America, 1863, 159-175. check for runaway, 1861, 321. condition of, 1876, 105. correspondence on raising, 1853, 28; 1854, 22; 1855, 39. digestive organs of the, 1856, 4. expense of raising in Ohio, 1852, 255. exports of, 1858, 224. for Vermont, points in growing, 1876, 426. fi-om practical experience in the army, 1866, 321-334. history and habits of the, 1856, 9-14. hybridising, with the ass and zebra, 1863, 181. Icelandic method of tying, 1860, 84. improvement of, in present century, 1872. influenza in, 1872, 203. in New England, 1861, 255. interrogatories on, 1858, 80. in the different States, diseases of, 1866, 75 ; 1867,93; 1808,41: 1SG0,40; 1ST0,40; 1871, 31 ; 1872, 31 ; 1873, 33 ; 1874, 37. in the different States, number and prices of, 1864, 583 ; 1865, 67 ; 1866, 67 : 1867, 92 ; 1868,45; 1869, 47; 1870,47; 1871,36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875,34,49, 50. market for, and mules, at Saint Louis, 1876, 224, 252. in Chicago, 1876, 218. meat for food in France, 1869, 629. mules, and asses, 1853, 25-27 ; 1855, 31-33. nativity of, 1859, 208. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAIi REPORTS. 77 Horse, nature and treatment of, 1867, 336. Navajo, 1851, 486. Norman, " French Napoleon," 1866, 320. number and price of, in the United States, 1876, 104. objections to racing, 1868, 505. of breaking, 1851, 228; 1852, 147. change of country on, 1855, 1. feeding, 1847, 341 ; 1849, 21 : 1850, 385 ; 1851, 71 ; 1852, 203, 229 ; 1861, 320 ; 1873, 276, 411. giving medicine to, 1859, 199 ; 1861, 320. keeping different breeds of, distinct, 1872, 481. Morocco, 1862, 505. New England, 1861, 382-402. Russia, 1855, 36, 37. shoeing, 1873, 315; 1875, 516. Sicily, 1859, 123. or gad fly and bot-fly, 1872, 129, 130. origin of the Percheron, 1871, 400 ; 1874, 417. points in breeding the, for market, 1876, 392. powers, 1843,297; 1844, 503: 1845, 76; 1847, 77. prices of, 1871, 427 ; 1872, 39. profit of breeding fine, 1873, 314. raising and managing, 1873, 396. of, for Maine, 1876, 386. remarks on, 1862, 335-344. remedy for worms in, 1860, 85. roadsters and trotters, 1864, 157-161 sales of high-priced, in Kentucky, 1873, 274. shoe, improved, 1860, 80. size and breeding of, 1867, 246. stables, 1859, 260. structure, etc., of the foot, 1870, 357-375. table of numbers to 100 acres of land, 1871, 54. the Conestoga, 1863, 178. EngUsh draft, 1857, 51. last census of, 1872, 301. Messenger stud, 1871, 427. Morgan and Black Hawk, 1853, 36; 1876, 426. Morgan stock of, in Iowa, 1867, 360. Pennsylvania, 1853, 30. ^ value of a dead, in Paris, 1845, 1028. Horticultural, division, operations of, 1871, 5; 1872, 5; 1873, 8; 1874, 7. society, Missouri State, 1876, 409. Horticulture, and pomology, 1849, 428. hints in, 1868, 194. in IlUnois, 1873, 382. Japan, 1861, 317. the pampas, 1864, 236. iron as a tonic in, 1861, 332. practical, 1870, 613. principles of, 1857, 244. Hot-bed, construction of, 1845, 396 ; 1863, 345. House, an ice, 1863, 447. a poultry, 1870, 330, 535. book notice, 1869, 489 ; 1872, 402. exposition for a green, 1869, 489. farmer's, 1883, 313-337. green, of the Kew Gardens, 1870, 111. heating green, 1865, 23, 328 ; 1871, 104. location of out, 1871, 466. of a propagating, 1864, 608. constructing, 1842, 45, 98. orchard, 1861, 538; 1863,549-551; 1867, 24. plant, of the department, 1868, 192; 1870, 17; 1871, 103. propagating of the department, 1866, 24. 78 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. House, shade-trees of, 1863, 335. some liints upon farm, 1859, 397-441. temperature of green, 1863, 555. unburnt brick, 1843, 238 ; 1844, 450. wash for, 1844, 453. Household, importance of, conveniences, 1867, 245. Huckleberry, preservation of, 1862, 489. squaw variety, 1870, 415. HuUer, improved clover, 1866, 278. Humidity, observations on atmospheric, 1865, 520-550. Hummas, native locality and habits of, 1859, 21. Humming-bird, classification of, 1865, 38. food, etc., 1863, 281, 293; 1864, 399; 1865, 38. Humpback, description and use of, 1870, 386. Hundoo, or tallicoonah oil, 1870, 174. Hungary, statistics of population, productions, etc., of, 1876, 255-270. Hurricane, different theories of, 1858, 491. Husbandry, book notice on, 1871, 415. observations in English, 1860, 140. Husker, com, 1869, 328 ; 1874, 293. Hyacinth, directions for cultivating, 1863, 373. the wild, for food by Indians, 1870, 408. Hybrid, experiments, 1860, 94. grapes, 1868, 119; 1869, 83, 87. infertility of, 1863, 180 ; 1867, 300. influence on offspring, 1863, 180 ; 1867, 303. meaning of, 1855, 181 ; 1867, 298, 301, 311. Hybridizing, a fascinating occupation, 1870, 535. alpacas with the llama, 1845, 344 ; 1857, 69 ; 1865, 96. and degeneration of plants, 1667, 296-317. Brahmin bulls with shorthorns, 1853, 22. buffalo with the cow, 1851, 127 ; 1860, 20. camels with the dromedary, 1853, 63. common goat with the cashmere, 1853, 20 ; 1867, 225. experiments in, 1860, 94. grapes, 1862, 198,209-220; 1864, 122-140; 1867, 341; 1868, 119; 1871, 392. improvement of fruits by, 1870, 152. mules with the horse, 1851, 86. objects to be attained by, 1862, 542. produces more males, 1863, 181. roses, 1869, 508. sheep with the goat, 1851, 87. sorghum, 1857, 183. squash with the pumpkin, 1857, 183 ; 1867, 313. sugar-cane with broom-corn, 1862, 134 ; 1864, 56. the common with the wild goose, 1862, 371. the horse with the quagga, 1862, 232. vicuHa with Ihe alpaca, 1857, 69. Hydrant, recent improvements in the, 1843, 326. Hydraulics, and pneumatics, 1845, 82; 1846, 96; 1847, 76; 1848, 48. inventions in, 1843, 325 ; 1845, 29. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 79 Hyssop, cultivation and uses of, 1854, 356. Ice, anclior, and columns, 1857, 502, 50C. breakers, 1844, 489. house, for a farm, 1871, 391. importance of tMck, 1857, 498. in packing fish, 1870, 613, sanitary effects of, 1857, 501. trade, 1848, 696-703 ; 1863, 439-449. value of exports, 1858, 232. Idaho, capabilities and crops of, 1869, 611, 612. lands and population of, 1868, 463. Ilex, species for hedges, 1854, 399, 400. vomitoria, or emetic holly, 1859, 15. niepe, oil of, source and uses of, 1870, 177. Illinois, .igricultural report of, 1870, 505; 1872, 471 ; 1873, 382. apples of, 1848, 543. beet-sugar in, 1872, 472. canning and pickling in, 1874, 279. cause of destruction of fruit trees in, 1873, 382. corn and veheat counties, 1873, 53, 54. fences of, 1871, 504. fruit canning- in, 1873, 279. of Southern, 1872, 440. forest, ivood and timber of, 1873, 384 ; 1875, 310. grape culture, 1873, 387. horticultural societies, 1875, 441, 443. hogs packed in, 1876, 232. Industrial University. (See College.) laws of, 1864, 445; 1871, 224. Uve stock in, 1863, 606; 1864, 583; 1865, 67; 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47 ; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral fertilizers of, 1869, 575. raising cattle in, 1854, 12. corn in, 1850, 198; 1873, 278. horses and mules in, 1854, 23. remai-ks on crops of, 1841, 69 ; 1843, 46 ; 1845, 129 ; 1847, 106 ; 1848, 539 ; 1849, 218; 1850, 198; 1851, 437; 1852, 323; 1853, 105; 1854, 123; 1855, 170. report of pomological convention, 1849, 429-451. sales of shorthorns in, 1873, 274. Swine Breeders' Association, 1872, 475. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) Immigrant, inducements to, 1872, 447. number and occupations of, 1868, 54. Immigration, from 1820 to 1860, 1868, 53. 1820 to 1870, 1870, 61. German, since the rebellion, 1868, 54. in 1869, 1869, 58. remarks on, 1873, 78. report on, 1868, 53 ; 1869, 58 ; 1870, 60. tables of, 1873, 79, 80; 1874, 109; 1875, 4a to New York in 1865, 1865, 87. westward, results of, 1876, 281. Imphee, botanie.ll history of, 1865, 303. chemist's report on, 1862, 514-540. introduction of, 1873, 108. sugar from the black, 1869, 530. sirup per acre, 1872, 477. varieties for Iowa, 1868, 519. Implements, ancient and modern, 1870, 392, 80 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. Implements, and tools, 1856, 452. agricultural, 1858, 89; 1862, 10; 1863, 423. ditching, 1870, 589. excavating, 1844, 500. export of agricultural, 1872, 81. farm, 1867, 238. farming and machinery, 1862, 410, 555. first field trial of, 1859, 24. for cutting ice, 1863, 442. improved farm, 1866, 225-288. improved, in cotton culture, 1867, 424. labor-saving, in Virginia, 1870, 278. marine, 1843, 277; 1844, 487; 1845, 65; 1846, 78; 1847, 70; 1848, 41. of war, 1843, 305; 1844, 506; 1845, 80; 1846, 77; 1847, 81; 1848, 41. patents issued for agricultural, 1872, 291. statistics and prices of, 1873, 78, 464. steam agricultural, 1869, 301. value of annual manufactures of, 1872, 291. in the different St.ites, 1871, 49; 1873, 62. United States, 1872, 291. Imports, Angora fleece in England, 1807, 226. for different years, 1842, 47. from Chili, Venezuela, and Brazil, 1-^76, 278-291. Galena, 1850, 563. into Great Brirain, 1845,1072; 1848,715,717; 1863,611; 1867,78; 1871,453; 1873, 49, 50, 141. New Orleans, 1849, 537, .539. New York, 1852, 428 ; 1864, 591. Saint Louis, 1850, 556. the United States from British Provinces, 1873, 72, 73, 74. of dry goods, 1^50, 535. of woolen goods, 1862, 257 ; 1865, 479; 1866, 90. of wools, 1867, 121 ; l^ti><, 51 ; 18G9, 54. lake, 1852, 422. of guano, 1870, 438. of oils, gums, tea, coffee, etc., 1870, 205. of sug.ar, sirup, and molasses, 1867, 11, 32; 1870, 214; 1873, 105; 1876, 154. tables of, 1863, 608. value of foreign, 1851, 515. Impotency, cause of, in .animals, 1862, 231. Improvement, future agricultural, 1845, 376. in flour mills, 1862, 423. of land, 1854, 119; 1855, 122; 1856, 160; 1871, 252; 1874, 379. native cattle, 1866, 294. native grapes, 1864, 122. pastures, 1862, 27. Inarching, of the grape-vine, 1869, 500. Incubation, artificial, 1847, 48. Independence, Centennial of American, 1871, 288-306. Department in relation to Centennial, 1874, 6. India, jute culture in, 1876, 289. Indian, food products of, 1870, 404-427. Indiana, acres of prairie in, 1842, 44. Agricultural College. (.See College.) as a grazing Stato, l^/(i, 373. block coal of, 1872, 462, 464. butter and cheese, 187H, 252. development, 1874, 382. digest of reports of, 1807, 353; 1868, 512; 1869, 539; 1872, 462; 1374, 381 fences of, 1K71, 504. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 81 Indiana, forests, wood, etc., of, 1875, 306. liog8 packed in, 1876, 233, 234, 235. laws of, 1863, 461 ; 1871, 224. live-stoek in, 1863, 006 ; 1864, 583 ; 1865, 67 ; 1866, 67 ; 1867, 92 ; 1868, 45 ; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. manufactures in, 1872, 467. mineral fertilizers of, 1869, 570. prices of cattle in, 1854, 13. productions of, 1851, 494. proportion of thoroughbred cattle in, 1876, 371, 372. remarks on crops of, 1841, 70 ; 1842, 16, 18, 19, 22, 36 ; 1843, 27 ; 1844, 21 ; 1845, 127 ; 1847,128; 1848,537; 1849,194; 1850,373; 1851,415; 1852,285; 1853,106; 1854, 140 ; 1855, 193. societies of, 1875, 443, 444. State Board of, 1876, 370. tabular estimate of crops. (See Crop.) India-rubber, plants strictly tropical, 1876, 64. Indigo, * cultivation and preparation of, 1845, 318, 976. culture of, 1844, 329 ; 1845, 974. native locality, etc., 1853, 255. in Georgia in 1733, 1847, 15. South Carolina and other States, 1843, 109 ; 1873, 255-261. Indigo-bird, food, etc., of, 1863, 303; 1864, 425. Industrial, education, progress of, 1876, 326. Influence, lunar, 1857, 550. Influenza, epizootic in horses, 1875, 34. in horses, 1872, 203-247. results of, 1874, 37. treatment of, 1872, 242 ; 1873, 34. Insect, affecting the cotton-plant, 1857, 121 ; 1858, 271. another wheat, 1845, 411. beneficial or useful, 1865, 91 ; 1866, 31, 33, 38; 1868, 114. book notice, 1868, 590 ; 1874, 441. cause of the potato disease, 1844, 213. correspondence on, 1806, 29. Department collection of, 1869, 64. destroying, and destroyers of, 1864, 434-436. entomological exhibitiofl in Paris, 1865, 88-102. entomology, 1861, 585 ; 1862, 372. experiments with, 1868, 433. extracts from Dr. Harris's work on, 1844, 167. horny-winged, 1868, 78. how to collect, 1868, 305, 306. infesting the cotton-plant, 1854, 59 ; 1855, 64-115. injurious, 1860, 312, 316 ; 1867, 58, 243, 357 ; 1869, 207 ; 1870, 72, 526. and beneficial, 1854, 59, 84 ; 1855, 115. inventions for destroying, 1876, 323. losses hy, 1871, 237 ; 1873, 9, 391. metamorphoses of, 1854, 58 ; 1868, 306. methods of destroying, 1849, 342; 1862, 388; 1870, 451. of the different orders of, 1863, 274-276, 563-565 ; 1864, 543-561. on the orange- trees of Florida, 1858, 256. various, 1849, 333, 339 ; 1868, 306-316. patents to prevent ravages of, 1843, 312. Persian powder, 1857, 129. plants used to destroy, 1861, 223, 224, 229. ravages of, 1849, 9. jute a protection from, 1876, 293. remedies for the orange scale, 1855, 117. reports of the Entomologist, 1863, 561; 1864, 540; 1865, 33; 1866, 27; 1867, 58; 1868,78; 1869,60; 1870,65; 1871,69; 1872,112; 1873, 152; 1874,122; 1875, 114. 6 A 82 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Insect, species and families, 1871. 374. the Nun, 1868, 268. ■white wax, 1851, 57. transformation of, 1861,586; 1868, 306. Institute, Mount Airy, 1850, 578. (See College.) of Agronomy of WUrtemberg, 1850, 147. Institution, Albert National Training, 1865, 157. of Germany, 1868, 137. tables of industrial, 1871, 332; 1872, 394; 1873, 360; 1874. 350. Instruments, mathematical and philosophical, 1843, 321; 1845, 38; 1846, 31 ; 1847, 44 ; 1848, 21. Interrogatory, on animals, 1858, 79-85. birds, fishes, and bees, 1858, 87, 88. crops, 1858, 21-37, 60-75. fruits, etc., 1858, 38-59. lands, labor, etc., 1858, 17-20. poultry, 1858, 86. silk- worms and implements, 1858, 89. Invention, - for cultivation by steam, 1867, 253. list of agricultural, 1861, 637. Investigation, microscopic, 1871, 110; 1872, 188, 237; 1873, 183; 1874, 161, 242; 1875, 187. Iowa, cost of raising wheat in, 1848, 553. digest of reports of, 1868, 515; 1869, 541; 1870, 509; 1871, 347; 1872, 476; 1873, 390. farming in, 1872, 448. forests, etc., 1875, 317. for hemp-growing, 1863, 91. hogs packed in, 1876, 232. laws of, 1863, 462 ; 1864, 445 ; 1871, 225. live-stock in, 1863, 606; 1864, 583; 1865, 67; 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral fertilizers of, 1869, 578. of cattle in, 1854, 13. horses and mules in, 1854, 24. the public lands in, 1868, 458. , poultry trade, 1874, 273. remarks on crops of, 1850, 355; 1851, 455; 1852, 335; 1854, 190; 1855, 172; 1857, 201. State Agricultural College. (See College.) statistics of, 1849, .556. tabular estimate of crop of. (See Crop. ) woolen manufactures, 1864, 179. Ireland, statistics of population, productions, animals, etc., 1876, 255-270. Iris, or orris root plant, 1855, xxiv. Iron, as a fertilizer, 1860, 51 ; 1861, 332, 579. electrotyping of, 1844, 515. fruit of, tree for food, 1870, 411. improvements in the manufacture of, 1844, 465. in West Virginia, 1863, 80. manufacture of Cincinnati, 1849, 564. ore in Missouri, 1872, 489. pig, in Gallia County, Ohio, 1851, 398. trade of Pennsylvania, 1849, 511. Irrigation, ancient modes of, 1830, 107-169. (arts, on), 1860, 16!i-223; 1867, 193-199; 1870, 576-583; 1871, 254-271,275-287; 1874, 3.52-381. ' by the Moors, in Spain, 1862, 499. cheap, 1869, 510. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 83 Irrigation, current facts on, 1873, 282, 283. effects of, and time for, 1851, 162, 483 ; 1854, 333. importance of, 1870, 517. in California, 1873, 379 ; 1874, 352. England, 1872, 459. Japan, 1873, 366, 374. Lomljardy, 1870, 501. Maine, 1876, 380. interrogatories on, 1858, 20. in Utah, 1869, 431 ; 1872, 326. of a farm, in Vermont, 1868, 502. Colorado, 1871, 408. tools used in, and grading for, 1849, 353, 355. utility of, 1850, 361 ; 1859, 146. Island, the Ionian, 1859, 100 ; 1864, 503. Italy, agriculture, farm dwellings, stables, etc., in, 1876, 283-286. irrigation in, 1867, 197 ; 1874, 359. productions of, 1859, 100. statistics of population, productions, animals, etc., 1876, 255-270. Ivy, English, 1868, 205. Irish, for hedges, 1854, 400. poisonous, and woodhine, 1868, 204 ; 1869, 504. Jalap, Mexican, Indian, and wild, 1870, 183. Jam, making, 1862, 489. Japan, (art. on), 1873, 364-374. horticulture in, 1861, 317. persimmons, 1876, 68. Jarilla, balsam, 1870, 190. Jasmine, Carolina, 1868, 204. yellow, 1868, 281. Jatropha, oil of, 1870, 180. Jay, Canada, or moose-bird, 1864, 430 ; 1867, 207. the blue, 1856, 140 ; 1863, 284, 305 ; 1865, 44 ; 1870, 450. Jelly, preparation of, 1862, 489. potato, 1845, 593. Jenequen, or Sisal hemp, 1869, 257-266. Jigger, or chigoe, 1872, 136. Journal, farm, 1859, 367. list of agricultural, 1845, 1165. Juitawan, source and uses of, 1870, 191. Jujube, description and uses of the plum, 1854, xxxii. native looaUty, etc., 1859, 338, 339. of the tree at the South, 1855, 311 ; 1858, 384. Juniper, fruit of, Indian food, 1870, 411. or white cedar, 1854, 401. Juniper-berry, analysis of, 1870, 107. Jute, (arts, on), 1871, 171-173; 1872, 167; 1873, 261, 267-272; 1874, 294-312; 1876, 289- extent of, manufactures in Scotland, 1876, 291. for cordage, 1875, 9. grain sacks, 1873, 375. 84 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL EEPORTS. Jute, history and production of, 1863, 107 ; 1876, 290. in Florida, 1870, 169. the South, 1872, 420; 1875, 364. introduction of, 1873, 6. profits from the, domestic manufacture, 1876, 293. quantity imported, 1872, 421. repels the ravages of insects, 1876, 293. specimens in the museum, 1869, 61. Kainit, soils and crops henefited by, 1872, 434. Kale, sea, 1854, xx, 380 ; 1870, 531. varieties of, 1854, 340. Kamass, root used by Indians, 1870, 408. Kansas, bounty for forest trees, 1865, 234. digest of Agricultural Report of. 1873, 394; 1874, 392. English colonization in, 1873, 286. fences of, 1871, 505. forests, etc., 1875, 325. hogs packed in, 1876, 232. laws, 1871, 225. live-stock in, 1863, 606 ; 1864, 583 ; 1865, 67 ; 1866, 67 ; 1867, 92 ; 1868, 45 ; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1870, 111. of puhhc lands, 1868, 458. societies of, 1875, 444, 447, 453. species of trees adapted to, 1870, 231. State Agricultural College. (See College), board, 1876, 374. tabular estimates of crops of. (See Crop). textile and dairy productions of, 1876, 378. the rivers, physical features and resources of, 1876, 376, 377. Katydid, classification and varieties, 1874, 129, 140, 442. directions for collecting, 1868, 308. the common, 1862, 381 ; 1874, 140. Kauri, resin, source and use of, 1870, 182. Kentucky, Agricultural College. (See College.) cattle in, 1853, 7. dairy business, 1853, 23. Durham cattle in, 1854, 15. fences, 1871, 504. forest, etc., 1875, 297. hemp-growing in, 1863, 91. hogs packed in, 1876, 232. laws of, 1671, 223. live-stock, 1863, 606; 1864, 583; 1865, 67; 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875,35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral fertilizers, 1869, 564. mules in, 1872, 438. premium corn crops in, 1850, 25. products of, 1865, 135. remarks on crops of, 1848, 525; 1850, 265, 278; 1851, 356; 1852, 313-316. sales of horses in, 1873, 274. statistics of, 1849, 567. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crops. ) Khalcas, use of, for food, 1880, 34. Khoosa, locality and use of, 1859, 21. Kh umbers, species and use of, 1859, 22. Khyar, where found and use of, 1859, 21. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 85 Kilii,V dried flour and meal, 1843, 119, 175; 1848, 254. perpetiial brick and tile, 1866, 285. Kingbird, habits of, 1856, 123; 1863, 281, 294; 1864, 400; 1865, 39. time of, in Massachusetts, 1864, 353. Kingfisher, habits, etc., 1863, 281; 1865, 39. the belted, 1863, 294. Kirsenneh, use of, 1859, 21. Kitchen, location and construction of, 1863, 322. Knitting, improvements in, machine, 1844, 479 ; 1848, 38. Knot-Tveed, worthlessness of, 1865, 51G. Kohl-rabi, varieties and culture of, 1854, xx, 357. Kohmbo, ' use of oil of, 1870, 174. Kola-nut, origin and uses of, 1870, 197. Kolreuteria, the Japan, for lawns, 1868, 201, 203. Kuteera, sources and uses of gum, 1870, 187. Kyanizing, process of, 1843, 340; 1861, 107. Labdanum, source and uses of, 1870, 186. Label, wooden, for plants, 1870, 620. Labor, average agricultural wages, 1866, 84. Chinese, 1870, 572. contracts in the cotton States, 1876, 131. free and slave, 1834, 91 ; 1865, 119. in the cotton States, black and white, prices, etc., 1876, 130, 135, 136. out door, on health of women, 1866, 436. prices in Japan, 1873, 367. the Southern States, 1867, 416 ; 1874, 222. near London, 1874, 276. of, in Sicily, 1859, 125 relative profit of, 1862, 556. United States and European, 1866, 89. value of products of, 1848, 719, 721. Laborers, interest of the National Government in the prosperity of, 1876, 87. Laboratory, of the department, 1862, 22, 508; 1864, 514; 1865, 6, 46; 1866, 11, 45; 1867, xvii, 21,31; 1868,8,59; 1869,14,65; 1870,91; 1871,6,89; 1872,4,138; 1873,170; 1874, 147. Lac, ' uses of different kinds, 1866, 34. Laburnum, as an ornamental tree, 1868, 203. Lactometer, description and use of, 1845, 1001; 1870, 319. Lady-bird, benefit of, 1863, 579; 1835, 91; 1866, 39; 1872, 127. description of, 1854, 85; 1855, 113. Lady-bug, benefit of, 1872, 120; 1873, 154. Lake, Great Salt, 1869, 618; 1870, 559. Haarlem, 1855, 123. influence of, on climate, 1806, 146, 147, 157, 183. of artificial, 1869, 174. soda, in Wj^oming, 1871, 237. 86 INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL EEPOKTS. Lamb'o quarter, prevalence of, and use of, 1865, 516; 1870, 419. Laminitis, nature and treatment of, 1870, 368. Lamp, improvement of, 1843, 328; 1848, 27. Lampblact, improvement in the manufacture of, 1844, 513. Land, acrea and proprietors, in England, 1864, 14. alkali, in Colorado, 1871, 270. cause of low price in the South, 1860, 226; 1874, 216. cities exhausting, 1849, 13. conveyance, 1843, 296; 1844, 501; 1845,74; 1846, 80; 1847, 74; 1848, 43. cultivated and uncultivated, 1848, 664, 714 ; 1871, 447. in Sicily, 1859, 126. exhausted tohacco, 1851, 274. experiment on, for cotton, 1873, 295. improvement of, 1853, 89; 1854, 119; 1855, 122; 1856, 160; 1858, 273; 1874, 379. injury of, by feeding late, 1874, 402. . of fanning, 1849, 31. ■worn-out, 1849, 400; 1850, 332; 1851, 178; 1869, 426; 1874, 391. owned by freedmen, 1876, 137. pastoral, of America, 1870, 301. profits from improving of, 1871, 252. public, 1868, 466-471 ; 1874, 67-71. reclaiming of, 1869, 449; 1871, 362; 1872, 179-183; 1873, 287. wet, 1850, 465 ; 1853. 89 ; 1855, 128 ; 1873, 409. renovating depreciated, 1869, 280. tule, in California, 1871, 235. values of, 1867, 102, 110, 119. worn-out, of New Jersey, 1861, 206. Larch, American, 1872, 166. European, 1854, 414 ; 1872, 166, 443, 473. Lard, average per hog, 1873, 138; 1874, 106; 1875, 94. imports and exports, 1858, 225 ; 1866, 387 ; 1872, 64 ; 1873, 130 ; 1876, 240. markets for, 1876, 218, 229, 242, 250. of preserving, 1844, 430; 1862, 490. oil, etc., 1841, 80 ; 1842, 39, 82, 89,91 ; 1843, 117, 167, 170, 172 ; 1844, 513 ; 1847, 529. steam rendering of, 1848, 642. Lark, English sky, 1853, 70. the meadow, 1864, 427 ; 1865, 42. shore, 1863, 301. tit, 1883, 295 ; 1865, 40. Larkspur, directions for destroying the, 1865, 510. Lathe, improvement in, machines, 1845, 79 ; 1846, 90 ; 1848, 51. Lath, improvements in turning, 1843, 304 ; 1844, 505 ; 1847, 80 ; 1848, 52. Laurel, oil of, 1870, 178, Law, bird and game, 1864, 431, 442. book-notice, 1872, 405. concerning manures, 1869, 429. com, of England, 1842, 60. dog, 1863, 450, 456. Eurojiean patent, 1846, 104. fence and stock, 1869, 394, 400. for forest growing, 1871, 378. of weight and measures, 1871, 218. road, 1868, 348. Lawn, for making, 1854, 390-393; 1863, 554; 1869, 168,169; 1870, 543. Lavender, sources and uses of, 1854, 357 ; 1870, 180. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 87 Layering, the grape-vine, 1856, 418; 1857, 252. Lead, making siieet, 1848, 57 ; 1860, 462. Leaf, beet, for fodder, 1870, 611. structure of, li-,69, 130: 1873, 205. value for manure, 1869, 431. Leather, tanning, 1843, 331 ; 1845, 39 ; 1846, 32. vi^ater-proof, 1843, 8. Lee, Daniel, report of, 1849, 6. Leek, uses and history of, 1854, 359 ; 1859, 335. Lees, dra-wing off -wine from, 1860, 344. Lemon, cBltivation of, 1859, 105; 1864, 501. interrogatories on, 1858, 56. Lentil, analysis of, 1865, 428. large light-colored, 1854, xvi. Leptostvlus, habits and remedies for, 1860, 319; 1863, 576. Lettuce, in experimental farm, 1865, 31. native locality of, etc., 1859, 353. test experiments with, 1871, 140 ; 1875, 366-368. varieties and cultivation of, 1845, 973; 1854, xx, 360; 1859, 18. Lever, improvemeiits and application of, 1846, 31 ; 1847, 44. Library, Department, 1869, 13 ; 1870, 12 ; 1871, 7 ; 1872, 5 ; 1873, 11 ; 1874, 12. Patent Office, 1848, 14. township, in New York, 1872, 302. Licorice, cultivation, etc., 1854, 358; 1855, xx; 1871, 109. of different species, 1870, 203, 407. paste in Sicily, 1859, 120. Life, I animal and vegetable, 1869, 99, 105. country, in South America, 1865, 498. female, in the open air, 1866, 430. Light, Drummond, 1843, 330. experiments on, 1869, 135-148. in dwellings, 1859, 408. on vegetation, 1854, 109; 1869, 134. Liguum-vit£B, of Pegu, 1870, 18S. Lightning, rods, 1854, 474 ; 1855, 340-350 ; 1859, 516-524. of the clouds, 1859, 494. or atmospheric, electricity, 1854, 449-472. precautions with regard to, 1859, 503. protection against, 1854, 472 ; 1855, 336-356 ; 1859, 511. Lilac, for garden hedges, 1854, 414 ; 1871, 121. Lilv, how to cultivate, 1863, 376, 377. yellow-pond, as Indian food, 1870, 407. Lime, action of, on the soil, 1861, 579 ; 1869, 495 ; 1871, 93. a preventive of potato-rot, 1844, 88. a* a manure, 1844, 154; 1845, 1037; 1849, 221, 302; 1853, 86; 1854, 112; ia55, 141; 1856, 201, 211, 216, 222 ; 1859, 152; 1867, 190, 250 ; 1870, 282. bm-ning, etc., 1856, 205, 207. bushels, per acre, 1851, 256 ; 1854, 117. carbolate of, 1871, 403. 88 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL EEPOETS. Lime, carbonate, and bi-carbonatc, 1856, 204. cliloride, nitrate, oxalate, etc., 1856, 221-230. oyster-sbell, 1870, 495. percentage of, in plants, 1875, 204. phosphate of, 1852, 390-392, 406; 1856, 227; 1859, 169, 176; 1865, 384. salt and, 1869, 430. superphosphate of, 1853, 82; 1865, 385; 1868, 398, 503. Lime {a fruit), interrogatories on, 1858, 56. varieties of, 1867, 142. Limestone, „„ _„„ analysis of, of the various States, 1869, 552, 556, 560, 562, 566, 568, 578, 580, .582, 583; 1875,142. crushed, as a manure, 1856, 219. Linden, American and European, 1868, 198, 201. Linen, exports of, from Great Britain, 1855, 239; 1861, 49. manufacture of, in England and Scotland, 1861, 75. Ireland, 1861, 44, 45, 53. Linseed, meal, 1864, 261, 269, 274, 285. oil and cake, 1863, 109, 115; ;865, 429; 1870, 180; 1872, 451. Lion, the ant, 1855, 107; 1864, 545. Literature, American agricultural, 1852, 16-22. Live stock, markets, 1876, 209, 250. Llama, and alpaca, 1845, 344; 1857, 66-70; 1865, 96. in France, 1861, 328. the United States, 1857, 71. Lock, improvements in, 1843, 256; 1844, 475; 1845, 52; 1846, 61; 1.-^47, 60; 1848, 59. Locust, bugs, and plant-lice, 1868, 315. classification, food, and use of, 1874, 129, 135, 136. food for Arabians and Africans, 1866, 38. habits and remedies for, 1855, 69, 70; 1864, 543; 1866, 28. Missouri, report on, 1869, 544. the Pacific migratory, 1871, 77. seventeen-year, 1864, 559; 1866, 29; 1867, 67-70; 1868, 315: 1S72, 122. Western or hateful, 1867, 65, 66 ; 1871, 78. various kinds and classes of, 1862, 383-390 ; 1871, 77, 78. Locust {a tree), culture in New Jersey, 1874, 409. on Long Island, 1869, 420. insects injurious to tho honey, 1868, 111. profits of growing, 1845, 981; 1874, 410. the honey for hedges, 1854, 414; 1868, 194, 201, 24.3. yellow, 1866, 479. Longevity, of man in four last centuries, 1859, 188. Loom. improvements in, 1843, 967; 1844, 479; 1845, 55; 1846, 73; 1847, 66; 1848, 37. Loopers, or span-worms, 1855, 90. Loquat, description, etc., 1867, 143. Losh, the Alaskan, 1870, 387. Lotus, uses, etc. of, 1855, xxx. Louisiana, Agricultural College, 1S74, 327. (See College.) products of, 1848, 512. cotton, rice, and tobacco, 1848, 515. fences of, 1871, 503. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 89 Louisiana, forests, etc., of, 1875, 282/ iriiit-growiDg in, 1871, 157. live stock in, 1860, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, S6; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. loss of liogs im, 1876, 111. meteorological journal of, 1848, 520. muieral fertilizers of, 1869, 556. remarks on crops, 1849, 167; 1850, 398; 1852, 61. salt mines in, 1869, 451. sngar-groTving, 1848, 513, 514; 1867, 100; 1868, 55; 1869, 435; 1873, 110, 111; 1876, 150. tables of productions of, 1851, 498. tabular estimate of crops. (See Crop. ) value of lands in, 1867, 106, 114 ; 1868, 465. Louisville, pork-packing in, 1876, 234. Louse, apple-bark, 1860, 319; 1864, 561; 1865, 205; 1870, 88. apple-root plant, 1870, 86, 87, 513. bird, 1874, 146. cabbage, 1866, 30. cattle, 1864, 561 ; 1867, 244. flies, 1872, 135. for destroying the bark, 1852, 333; 1870, 512. grain, 1867, 243. grape-leaf, 1867, 72 ; 1871, 87, 88 ; 1874, 127. grape-vine root, 1871, 87, 88; 1873, 389; 1874, 127; 1876, 40, 70, 81. ben, 1864, 545 ; 1874, 146. names, and for collecting, 1868, 315. of the plant, 1854, 79 ; 1864, 560 ; 1866, 45 ; 1868, 315 ; 1870, 87 ; 1872, 123. orange-scale bark, 1855, 115 ; 1858, 256, 258, 259, 269. oyster shell bark, 1867, 73 ; 1869, 536 ; 1870, 88. pear-bark, 1860, 312; 1861, 250. the cotton, 1854, 62 ; 1855, 68 ; 1866, 199. Lubia, native locality, 1859, 21. Lucerne, analysis of, 1865, 421. and alfalfa, 1854, xxiii ; 1869, 90. cultivation of, 1845, 689 ; 1859, 131 ; 1860, 231 ; 1869, 526. for soiling cattle, 1869, 526 ; 1873, 421. in the South, 1845, 689; 1860, 231; 1870, 170; 1873, 236; 1874, 229. Lumber, at Chicago and Saint Louis, 1875, 349. in Florida, 1871, 163. "Washington Territory and California, 1868, 448, 449. Wisconsin, 1869, 359. machines for making, etc., 1843, 298, 303; 1844, 504; 1845, 77; 1846, 89; 1847, 78; 1848, 50. statistics, 1875, 249, 350, 354. Lupine, analysis of the beans of, 1861, 373. cultivation and use of, 1861, 370-373. in SicUy and Italy, 1859, 120, 129. the Southern States, 1860, 230. the white, yellow, and blue, 1864, 304, 305. Lye, spent, as a manure, 1844, 384. the cotton, 1855, 86, 103. Lynx, classification and scalp bormty, 1863, 267 ; 1864, 172. Mace, source of oil of, 1870, 181. Machine, agricultural, ancient and modern, 1870, 392. an ancient reaping, 1860, 82. a perfect sewing, 1846, 101. carding and spinning, 1848, 35. 90 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. Maclime, ditcliing, 1843, 7 ; 18G3, 435; 1866, 238; 1870, 599. " di'edging and ditohiug, 1845, 69. drilling and sowing, 1862, 418. early inventions o:^ 1862, 7. electro-magnetic, 1844, 440. farming, 1863, 417, 428. for binding grain, 1869, 327. killing grasshoppers, 1871, 80. laying lead pipe, 1843, 246. sowing fertilizers, 1886, 259. working lumber, 1843, 299. grading, 1858, 361. harvesting, 1848, 67. interrogatories on, 1858, 89. mowing, 1862, 420 ; 1874, 276. shingle, stave, and lath, 1848, 51. sowing, 1869, 322. spading, 1867, 261. stump and rock, 1860, 232. thrashing, 1843, 312 ; 1866, 273 ; 1872, 290. wood-sawing, 1866, 235. Machinerv, agricultural, 1863, 416 ; 1875, 515, 516. and farming, 1867, 238 ; 1870, 448. corn-husking, 1866, 281. for manufacturing lumber. (See Lumber.) mills and, 1844, 502, 503. sales of, in Oregon, 1872, 447. value of farming, 1872, 291. Madder, cultivation of, 1844, 139, 311-319, 321, 323; 1848, 583-598; 1865, 341, 344. dyers' 1847, 456-461 ; 1855, xxxiv-xli. imports, 1842, 36; 1844, 311 ; 1845, 320; 1847, 461 ; 1865, 340. in Italy, 1859, 127. Ohio, 1844, 312. interrogatories on, 1858, 66. obtaining coloring from spent, 1845, 42. product and profit of, 1843, 109 ; 1844, 140. of, in France, 1847, 192; 1855, xxsvi; 1860, 165. liroperties and uses of, 1865, 339. Madia, sativa, culture of, 1845, 967. Magnesia, as a fertilizer, 1859, 165 ; 1861, 579. compounds of, as fertilizers, 1856, 239-245. of caustic, on lime soils, 1875, 141. sulphate of, lo70, G17 ; 1871, 357. Magnetism, as a medicinal agent, 1843, 10. Magnolia, the great-leaved, and other species, 1868, 200, 203. Magpie, American and European, 1856, 138, 13 . Mahogany, culture of, in India, 1868, 448. properties of, 1866, 482. Mahomia, origin and description of, 1859, 14. Maine, area of, 1850, 569. canning factories, 1873, 287 ; 1874, 279. cattle and horses in, 1853, 9 ; 1854, 15, 24. census of, 1850, 575. College of Agriculture, etc. (Sec College.) dairy interest iu, 1854, 20; 1874, 246; 1876, 381. Dairymen's Associaliou, 1876, 385. digostof reports of, 1867, 335; 1868,472; 18'o9. 516; 1871,351; 1873,402,412. farmuig in, 1876, 383. fences of, 1871, 499. forests, etc., 1875, 249. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL EEPOETS. , 91 Maiuo, ii-rigatiou iu, 1876, 380. laws of, 1863, 457 ; 1864, 442 ; 1871, 219. live stock in, 1863, 606; 1864, 083: 1865, 67; 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1863, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873,40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. monliaden and herring flslieries of, 1876, 379. meteorology for thirty-four years, 1850, 304. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 370. outUues of the agricultnre of. 1862, 39-56. Pomological Society, 1876, 385, 388. remarks on crops o'f, 1841, 71; 1842, 17; 1843, 18; 1844, 47; 1845, 139; 1847, 126; 1848, 135; 1849, 200; 1850, 218; 1851, 131; 1852, 116; 1853, 108; 1854, 126. report on the fruits of, 1852, 32. State board, 1876, 378, 386. tabular estimate of crops in. (See Crop.) the raising of horses for, 1876, 386. value of lands in, 1867, 102, 110. ■wages of farm labor in, 1848, 344. Maize, American climate for, 1853, 346. analysis of many varieties of, 1849, 470; 1865, 357, 401, 425; 1870, 299. forty days', 1854, xiv. in France, 1875, 404. Mexico, 1847, 411 . insects injurious to, 1868, 111 ; 1870, 68. or Indian corn crop, 1841, 71; 1842, 16; 1843, 52; 1844, 58; 1845, 165; 1847, 126; 1848, 131; 1849, 84; 1850, 14; 1851, 132; 1852, 80; 1853, 103; 1854, 122; 1855, 1.55; 1862, 547; 1884, 4; 1865, 54; 1866, 52; 1867, 77; 1868, 20; 1869, 22; 1870, 24 ; 1871, 13 ; 1872, 9 ; 1873, 16 ; 1874, 23 ; 1875, 19. paper and cloth, 1 863, 436-438. range of growth of, 1853, 337. Syrian or doora-csli-shamy, 1859, 20. Malaria, kinds of, and remedies for, 1855, 133, 134 ; 1857, 476. Mallow, experiments with, for cordage, etc., 1872, 471. the Indian, for textile purposes, 1865, 511 ; 1872, 471. pimple, as Indian food, 1870, 406. Mammalia, diii'orent classes of, 1833, 266. Mammalogy, and ornithology of New England, 1863, 265. Mammey, tree, tho American, 1859, 348. Manganese, as a fertilizer, etc., 1830, 51; 1861, 579. Mangel-wurzel, aualvsis of, 1.S50, 51 ; 1865, 416. cultivation of, 1845, 1008 ; 1849, 266. desirable varieties of, 1854, xix. experiments with, 1855, 260 ; 1870, 168^ 1871, 139. origin of, 18G7, 305. yield of, 1864, 283; 1873, 421, 450. Mango, ctescription and uses of the, 1859, 335. Mangold, analvsis of, 1864, 282. cultivation and use of, 1863, 95-97 ; 1871, 389. experiments with, 1870," 464. the Silcsiau, 1865, 417. Manila, durabiUtv and preparation of, 1863, 108. strength of, 1847, 424. Manna, origin of, the druggists', 1866, 38. source, collection, and uses of, 1859, 117 ; 1870, 184. Mantis, habits of the Carolina, 1862, 377; 1866, 40; 1888, 308. rear-horse and praying, 1882, 376. 92 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPORTS. Manufacture, advantage of, to farmers, 1873, 75, 469. cotton in England, 1871, 457. in Indiana, 1872, 467. Missouri, 1868, 524. Morocco, 186-2, 504. of goat fleece, 1867, 225. Massaclmsetts, 1845, 1172. soaps, 1872, 474. on the Pacific coast, ls69, 597; 1873, 67. revenue from, 1864, 595. slavery and, 1865, 123. statistics of, 1851, 575 ; 1862, 554, 556. stone and clay, 1843, 323; 1844, 508; 1845, 30; 1846, 32; 1847, 45: 1848, 29. textile and fibrous, 1843, 259; 1844, 476; 1845, 53; 1846, 63; lc47, 60; 1848, 32. woolen, 1864, 179 ; 1873, 65. Mannre, advantage of chemical analyses of, 1876, 400, application of, 1865, 368-395; 1867, 180, 192, 243; 1868, 555; 1872, 494, 4V7; 1-73, 294. (arts.'on) 1843, 122; 1844. 377; 1845, 357-366, 690, 1039-1052; 1850, 118, 122; 1851, 7-10; 1856, 201; 1861. 144. 145, 5.58-584; 1864, 299-328; 1865, 368-395; 1-711, 42s- 438. bam cellars for saving, 1868, 478. book notices, 1871, 423; 187-J, 398. capacity of diiferent soils for, 1871, 236. chemical and ham-yard, 1869, 292 ; 1872, 435. Chinese mode of procuring, 1860, 468. compost, 1854, 106 ; 1860. 110 : 1866, 425 ; 1868, 486, 488, cotton-seed for, 1850,402; 18.52, 62, 69; 1871, 404. effect of, on plants, 1870, 618. elements of, 1843, 122; lf^71, 94: 1.874, 266, 399, 434; 1875. 514, experiments -svith, 1844, 153; 1830, 112, 113; 1869, 273, 279; 1872, 454, 455; 1.^73, 293, 398; 1874, 262. farm-yard, 1847, 225; 1849, 20; 1860, 112, 113; 1862, 319; 1870, 429. fish for, 1851.186. for corn, 1851, 154 ; 1852, 62; 1870, 618. strawberries, 1861, 179. the onion, 1869, 217, 228, green, 1851, 247 ; 1864, 299-328 ; 1869, 497. insects in, 1868, 111. Jauffi-ets, 1843, 176-1-3, laAvs on commercial, 1869, 429, liquid, 1860, 112 ; 1869, 497. loss of, from exposure, 1870, 441, making pork and, 1869, 283. mangement of, 1861, 272 : 1873, 415, 473. notes on the science of, 1860, 110-121;, of deodorizing, 1849, 305. phosphatic, of South Carolina, 1868, 73, 74, production of, 1876, 406, salt and sawdust, 1861, 321, 330. sulphate of magnesia as a, 1870, 617. the most valuable, 1871, 477. used in Sicily and Italv, 1859, 124, 131, value of, 1862, 319-321 ; 1871, 94 ; 1872, 434 ; 1875, 508. waste and cost of, 1871, 228, 229. Manuring, effect in resisting drought, 1871, 252, green, 1870, 4.53, 527; 1871, 253. fSee Green Manure. J Equid, 18li7, 184. orange and citron trees, 1867, 149. surface, 1860, 118. Map, centennial statlscal, 1875, 37. Maple, English, for hedges, 1868, 197. insects injurious to, 1868, 111. plea for tho sugar, 1869, 420. species for forest, 1872, 163. INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPOETS. 93 Maple, su-up and sugar, 1869, 420 ; 1870, 412 ; 1876, 159. sugar, Norway, red, aud variegated, 1868, 198, 199, 201. the European field, 1851, 415. hard, in sMp-building, 1866, 481. Silver, for praii-ie, 1862, 496 ; 1868, 197. Marble, of Rutland County, Vermont, 1862, 448-452. Marigold, the bur aud corn, 1865, 513. fig in Florida, 1867, 144. Marine, number and tonnage of vessels, 1852, 429, 430. Marjoram, food for bees, 1868, 281. sweot, 1854, 361. Market, abuses and remedies, 1869, 448; 1870, 241. advice to farmers in packing for, 1871, 391. false quotations in, 1873, 247. gardening, 1869, 447. home and foreign, 1842, 44, 49, 50 ; 1843, 127, 128 ; 1844. 157, 159. live stock, 1868, 56 ; 1869, 49; 1870, 49; 1871, 64; 1872, 90; 1873, 128; 1874, 88; 1875, 79; 1876, 209, 250. prices, 1869, 49, 51; 1870, 49, 50; 1871, 58, 64; 1872, 82, 90; 1873, 114, 124; 1874, 110, 118; 1875, 102, 110; 1876, 242. products of West New Jersey, 1865, 249. review of English, 1848, 704. surplus and, 1845, 366. systems, 1870, 241-250. the Madeleine flour, 1872, 453. transportation to, 1848, 691. value of a name, 1869, 449. West Albany hay, 1874, 276. Marketing, importance of system in, 1873, 454. in small cities, 1870, 242. of products, 1869, 448. Marking, oil, sources aud uses of, 1870, 180. analysis of, 1859, 155; 1865, 288; 1868, 63, 65, 66, 68, 69; 1869, 72, 555; 1870, 98; 1872, 138 ; 1873, 171 ; 1876, 55. (arts, on), 1856, 234-236 ; 1859, 154. book notice, 1870, 539. classes of, in the United States, 1868, 368. experiments with, 1844, 154 ; 1861, 208. nitrogenized in compost, 1871, 253. of the pond, 1868, 375-377. shell, 1868, 384, 387-393 ; 1870, 440. potash, principal, value of, 1868, 70. the green sand, 1865, 288 ; 1868, 60 ; 1869, 564. use and influence of, 1870, 96. value of the New Jersey, 1873, 444. Marsh, for draining large, 1870, 587. hay, salt, aud fresh water, 1876, 296. ' mode of reclaiming, 1849, 118;1861, 343-348; 1870, 600. reclamation of, in Massachusetts, 1876, 388. Marten, the American pine, or sable, 1858, 242. Martin, the purple, 1863, 298 ; 1864, 354, 414. Marvel of Peru, a hybrid of, 1859, 18. Maryland, Agricultural College. (See College.) census of, 1850, 574. fences of, 1871, 502. foreign immigration, 1869, 527. 94 INDEX TO AGRICUI.TURAL REPORTS. Maryland, forests, etc., 1875, 261. laws of, 1863, 461 ; 1864, 444; 1871, 221. live stock, 1863, 606: 1864, 583; 1865, 67; 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1870, 47 ; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 383. oyster trade of, 1869, 528. peach culture, 1871, 144 ; 1872, 441. prices of labor in, 1848, 470. productions of, 1851, 494 ; 1865, 134. relative value of lands in, 1867, 104, 112. ,^^ remarks on crops of, 1841, 70, 74 ; 1842, 12, 21 ; 1843, 22 ; 1844, 58, 63 ; 1845, 123, 168; 1847,101,127; 1848,469; 1849,128; 1850,344,378,412; 1851,266,269; 1853, 132. root culture in, 1868, 422. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crops. ) Mason, Charles, circulars of, 1853^ 182 ; 1854, xxxvi. reports of, 1853, rii; 1854, iii; 1855, iii ; 1856, ii. Massachusetts, Agricultural College. (See College.) agricultural survey of, 1871, 234. cattle in, 1853, 9 ; 1854, 16. dairy products, 1872, 453 ; 1873, 246, 252. digest of reports, 1867, 338; 1868, 479; 1869, 521; 1870,489; 1871, 356; 187.3, 419, 1874, 395. experiments on sugar-beets in, 1873, 307. fences of, 1871, 500. first importation of sheep into, 1864, 253. forests, etc., 1675, 252. Institute of Technology. (See Institute and College.) laws of, 1863, 458 ; 1864, 442 ; 1871, 220. live stock in, 1863, 606; 1864,583; 1865,67; 1866,67; 1867,92; 1868,45; 1869,47; 1870, 47 ; 1871, 36 ; 1872, 43 ; 1873, 40 ; 1874, 40 ; 1875, 35 ; 1876, 112. manufacturers and productions of, 1845, 1172. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 374. of onions in, 1872, 449. soluble guano, 1873, 273. price of pine timber in, 1872, 443. products, 1851, 494. profits of farming in, 1874, 200. reclamation of marshes in, 1876, 388. remarks on crops of, 1841, 72 ; 1842, 19 ; 1843, 48, 53 ; 1844, 50, 59, 72 ; 1845. 160,^ 188; 1847, 143; 1848, 347, 350, 3b8, 361, 365; 1849, 88, 93; 1850, 196, 286, 306, 331, 379, 414; 1851, 162; 1852, 150; 1853, 108; 1854, 127, 223; ia55, 173; 1862,555. societies of, 1875, 448, 449. State board, 1876, 388. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) wages paid for labor in, 1848, 360. Mastic, the, tree and its resin, 1855, Iviii ; 1870, 185, 186. Matter, constitution of, 1857, 422. fecal, and its conversion into manure, 1844, 382. wool the best, 1847, 509, 510. Maturity, in beef cattle, the profits of early, 1876, 309. May, Italian for garden hedges, 1854, 415. Meadow, diy and wet, and paatural lands, 1868, 424 ; 1873, 406. Meal, British and American linseed, 1864, 274. consumption of, in West Indies, 1845, 1058. cooked and luicooked, 1873, 291. corn and cob, 1865, 426. cotton-seed, 1H{)4, 276; 1869, 284, 440, 441. for hogs, 11:173, 292. imports and exports of, 18."8, 225, INDEX TO A6RICULTUEAL EEPORTS. 95 Meal, insects injurious to corn and oats, 1868, 111, 112. kiln-dried, 1843, 119 ; 1845, 388. Measure, ' weights and, of tlio United States, 1871, 218. table of pounds to the bushel, 1871, 227. Measuring, proposed rule for, bushels, 1854, 421. Meat, analysis of the extract of, 1870, 105. canning in Texas, 1872, 439. extracts in Java, 1870, C13. in cold and -warm countries, 1864, 257. insect injurious to, 1868, 112. loss of weight in cooking, 1864, 258. preserved ft-om Australia, 1871, 238 ; 1872, 439. process for preserving, 1869, 451 ; 1870, 612 ; 1871, 237. production in Europe, 1869, 51. selling biid, in New York, 1872, 439. sent from Chicago and Milwaukee, etc., 1864, 255. shipment of fresh, to Europe, 1876, 312-319. supplies of great cities, 1870, 250-254. use of horse, in France, 1869, 629. Medicine, discoveries in, 1843, 315. veterinary, 1859, 185, 199, 205, 206. Medlar, locality, etc., of, 1859, 341. MelOot, experiments with, in the South, 1860, 230. Melochia, for relishing soup, 1859, 18. Melon, cultivation of, at the South, 1855, 313, 314. excellent quality in Florida, 1867, 147. experiments with musk, 1870, 169. water, 1875, 365-368. history of the, 1853, 325. how to raise large water, 1869, 419. liable to degenerate, 1863, 357. mode of raising, 1844, 144; 1853, 325, 326; 1854, 363. native locality of, 1859, 334. on the Department farm, 1865, 32. sugar from the water, 1844, 139. varieties of, 1854, xxi, 363. Merchandise, (See Commerce, Exports, and Imports.) Mesquite, fruit, 1870, 410. gum, 1870, 189 ; 1872, 452. Metal, and metallurgy, 1843, 248, 321 ; 1844, 464, 473 ; 1845, 46 ; 1846, 44 ; 1847, 52 ; 1848, 47. and minerals of Georgia, 1866, 579. imports and exports of, 1858, 229. Metallurgy, and the manufactiire of metals, 1843, 248; 1844, 464; 1845, 46; 1846,44; 1847,52; 1848, 47. Metastasis, nature of the disease, 1870, 370. Meteorology, agrioultui-al, 1849, 38; 1855, 357; 1856, 455; 1857,419; 1858,429; 1859, 461; 1869, 97 ; 1870, 113. defmitiou of, 1869, 99. importance of a division of, 1870, 114. of Alaska, 1869, 638. Beunos Ayroa, 1856, 274. California and New Mexico, 1851, 477, 482. Iowa, 1852, 338. Ireland, 18(il, 61. 96 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOKTS. Meteorology, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, and Ohio, 1850, 294, 482, 494, 499. Mississippi, 1851, 564. Russia, 1861, 35. Texas and Ohio, 1851, 342, 370, 392. tlie different States, 1855, 374; 1857,507; 1858,494; 18u:j, 622; 1864,009; 1865, 571; 1866, 611 ; 1867, 429; 1868, 612; 1869, 638; 187U, 021. various places, 1853, 349, 350, 351, 354, 358, 362, 369, 370, 375, .■J7(i. 37 f^, 379, 382, 393, 395, 406, 413, 414, 415, 421, 422, 432. West New Jersey and Kelley's Island, 1866, 178. tables for different parts of the United States, 1849, 42 ; 1851, 604. the sun, the foundation of, 1856, 459. Metheglin, preparation of, etc., 1860, 300. Miasm, meaning and laws of, 1863, 315-318. MlasmiE, nature, etc., 1857, 476-478. Mica, in New Hampshire, 1860, 39. Michigan, butter and cheese product of, 1873, 252. cattk-ralslng In, 1853, 10 ; 1854, 16. cost of raising horses In, 1854, 25. digest of report of, 1867,3.54; 1868,496; 1869,535; le70, 499; 1871,366; 1872,4^0 1873, 427 ; 1H76, 394-408. forests, etc., 1875, 303. fruits and fruit culture In, 1868, 443; 1871, 368; 1872, 484; 1873, 428, 429, 430 1876, 394, 402, 404, 405. laws of, 1863, 462 ; 1864, 445 ; 1869, 537 ; 1871, 224. Uve-stock, 1863, 606 ; 1864, 583 ; 1865, 67 ; 1866, 67 ; 1867, 02 ; 1868, 45 ; 1869, 47 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1^^74, 40; 187.5, 35; 1876, 112. mineral fertilizers of, 1869, .572. public lands in, 1868, 456. remarks on crops of, 1841, 69, 70; 1842, 19; 1843, 28: 1844. 33; l'^45, 132; 1^47, 403; 1848, 544; 1849, 180; 18.50, 309, 330, 410, 421; 1851, 404; l^VJ, 264; l-.'.S 109, 133, 160, 290 ; 1854, 128, 143, 151, 166, 16s ; 1855, 292. sales of college lands in, 1874, 331. societies of, 1875, 450, 4.52. State Agricultural College. (See College. ) board, 1876, 394, 400. College farm, 1867, 354. societies, 1876, 399, 402. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) varieties of fruits In, 1856, 377-387. Microscopic, division, 1867, 11. investigations, 1871, 110; 1872, 188, 237; 1873, 183; 1S74, 161 24"^ ■ 1,*75 1,~^- 1876, 74. , . - , . Middle-man, complaint against, 1869, 427. indispensable, 1870, 247. Midge, insect destroying the wheat, 1872, 127. the gooseberry, 1872, 127. wheat, 1854, 74; 1862, 81; 1864, 562; 1872, 126, 127. Mignonette, locality of, and house culture of, 1863, 375. Mildew, a mixture to destroy, 1870, 87. general remarks on, 1835, 546. grapo aud vine, 1865, 16, 542, 549 ; 1867, 28 ; 1871, 116 in wheat, 1843, 39 ; 1862, 77 ; 1865, 519. (See Rust and Smut.) Milfoil, in England aud in this country, 1865, 513. Milk, adulterations and Inspections of, 1861, 330; 1870, 318; 1871, 231; 1872, 333; 1876 amounts required to a pound of clieeso, 1876, 422. INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 97 Milk, analysis of, 1864, 166 ; 1865, 412. Bomen's condensecl, 1876, 49. associations of proilucers, 1869, 449. best dishes aud pans fox', 1856, 49. substances for ouidling, 1863, 388. butter and cbeese in Ohio, 1868, 510. carrying in and setting, 1861, 419. chemical properties of, and butter, 1849, 368 : 1871, 370. city milk supply, 1872, 332-347, 439. composition of, 1848, 182; 1849, 368; 1855, 6: 1863, 386; 1870, 617. condensed, 1870, 314 ; 1871, 182 ; 1872, 334. conditions for healthy, 187(5, 363. consumption of, 1861, 209-220. * different qualities of, 1845, 1000. effect of food on, 1848, 178. heating, to 130°, 1875, 411. feeding for the production of, 1876, 364, 369. globule of different breeds of cows, 1876, 416. improved coolers, 1869, 333. large farm in lowa^ 1871, 230. mould cause of blue, 1860, 96. of different animals, 1849, 369. types of cows, 1876, 415, 424. obtaining cream from, 1843, 168. plan of a room, 1861, 424. preservation of, 1862, 490 ; 1868, 442. price of, at Mobile, 1869, 440. proportion of, to food consumed, 1863, 382. pounds of, to make a pound of cheese, 1863, 382. quantity of, for a pound of butter, 1847, 205 ; 1871, 179. from each cow, 1852, 57 ; 1856, 32, 48 ; 1869, 358. skimmed cheese, 1871, 177. supply of cities and towns, 1870, 316, 320, 321; 1871, 181, 184; 1872, 332, 335. taints in, prevention and sources of, 1876, 382, 389. temperature for coagulating, 1863, 394. the constituents of, 1876, 416. to determine the quality of, 1860, 95. remove taste of cow's food from, 1856, 50. take care of, and put up for market, 1855, 29 ; 1871, 355. transportation in France, 1868, 441. treatment of, 1849, 386 ; 1865, 443; 1867, 294; 1869, 364; 1871, 364. value of skimmed, for calves and pigs, 1876, 386. Milkweed, fibers of the family of, 1859, 383; 1863, 109. roots and pods of, for food, 1870, 405. MUl, and machinery connected with, 1844, 502 ; 1845, 75. mechanical movements, 1846, 99 ; 1847, 77. bone, of the formers of England, 1872, 435. burr-stones of Georgia, 1849, 467. cast-iron grain, coffee, and spice, 1847, 542. construction of a flouring, 1862, 424. " excentric universal," 1845, 1144. farm and sorghum, 1863, 435 ; 1864, 62. flouring, of Richmond, Va., 1864, 18. for grinding bones, 1844, 385. sumac, 1869, 232. grindiug and horse-power, 1843, 207. improvements in bark, 1844, 503 ; 1845, 76. cider and other, 1848, 45; 1866, 284. flouring, 1845, 75. grinding, 1844, 502 ; 1847, 77. saw, 1843, 298; 1844, 504; 1845, 77; 1847, 79. on the Pacific coast, 1874, 277. Totman's wood, 1866, 237. Millet, for fodder, 1843, 108; 1872, 495. hay, 1844, 142. soiling, 1847, 193. 7 A 98 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Millei,, Hungarian, 1856, 306. Indian, Italian, and other varieties, 1865, 300. or durra com, 1854, 160, 161. native locality, etc., 1859, 305. the Barbadoes, in China, 1860, 474. German, in France, 1855, xiii. Milwaukee, flour and grain trade at, 1876, 194, 206. pork-packing at, 1876, 234, 235. Mines, copper, of Minnesota, 1863, 38. gold, of Colorado, 1871, 409. Oregon, 1869, 591. iron, of Wisconsin, 1870, 503. Georgia, 1866, 580. Louisiana, 1869, 451, 557, 558. ?Ii.-?,orri, 1»«8, 529. Vermont, lo7b, 469. Virginia, 1864, 'ii. the gold, oi iliu United States, 1862, 595. Mineral, fertilizers and manures, 1869, 548; 1870, 428. of Colorado, 1869, 547. Nebraska, 1871, 378. the United States, 1862, 595. Wisconsin, 1869, 539 ; 1873, 467. poisonous to plants, 1876, 56. (See Jline.) Mink, feasibility of raising, 1873, 453. habits of, etc., Ib57, 101-104. the business, 1869, 424. Mint, at Philadelphia, 1850, 533; 1852, 420; 1853, 433. Mint, different species of, etc., 1854, 363. Minnesota, (art. on), 1863, 31^1. College of Agriculture. (See College.) digest of report of, 1873, 431-436. fences of, 1871, 505. forests, etc., 1875, 316. hemp culture in, 1863, 91. hogs iiacked in, 1876, 232. land (if the college, 1874, 332. laws of, 1863, 35; 1864, 462; 1871, 225. live-stock in, 1863, 606; 1864, 583; 1865, 67: 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. mineral fertilizers of, 1869, 582. of lands in, 1867, 108, 117 ; 1868, 457. remarks on crops of, 1851, 465; 1852, 344; 1655, 194, 280; 1859, 564. short-horn and Ayrshire cattle in, 1872, 438. ■wheat crop in, 1873, 278. Mississippi, Alcorn University, in. (See College.) Association, 1875, 453. College of Agriculture in. (See College.) cotton-growing in, 1848, 506. forests, etc., 1875, 279. fruit-growing in, 1871, 156. green sand of, 1868, 69. immigration into, 1872, 447, laws of, 1871, 223. Uve-stock in, 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1670, 47; 1871, 36: 1872. 43: 1873, 40; 1875,35; 1876; 112. . j -> i loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral fertilizers of, 1869, 552 ; 1870, 440. of land in, 1867, 108, 114; 1868, 465. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 99 Mississippi, remarks on crops of, 1841, 75: 1842, 16, 23; 1843, 24, 50, 77, 84, 92, 104; 1845, 176, 282 ; 1847, 128, 170 ; 1848, 505-509 ; 1849, 149-152, 313 ; 1850, 187, 257, 261, 321 ; 1851, 335; 1852, 62; 1853, 127, 177, 225; 1854, 129, 177, 185, 246; 1855, 174, 287, 293,297,298. tea culture in, 1869, 236. ■wool-gro-wing in, 1850, 260, 365. Missouri, Agricultural College of. (See College.) Association of, 1875, 453. cattle-raising in, 1853, 11. corn and wlieat' counties, 1873, 57. currant for Indian food, 1870, 414. digest of, report of, 1867, 361; 1868, 523; 1869, 544; 1870, 511; 1871, 369; 1872,486. fences of, 1871, 505. forests, etc., 1875, 321. grape culture, 1857, 232; 1868, 524; 1871, 372. hemp-growing in, 1863, 91; 1868, 526. hogs packed in, 1876, 232. lands in, 1867, 109,118; 1868, 456. laws of, 1863, 463; 1871, 225. live-stock in, 1863, 606; 1864, 583; 1865, 67; 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47: 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral fertilizers of, 1869, 560. mule-raising in, 1854, 25. prairie in, 1842, 44; 1868, 528. remai-ks on crops of, 1841, 73; 1842, 18, 20; 1843, 28, 56, 70; 1844, 56, 77, Q3, 97, 104: 1845, 181, 259; 1847, 161; 1850, 367; 1852, 316; 1853, 110, 134, 161, 178, 203, 205, 241, 301; 1854, 129, 144, 186, 196, 254, 313; 1855, 175, 194, 252, 267, 280, 308. report on insects of, 1874, 441. School of Mines, etc. (See College.) State board, 1876, 408. Horticultural Society, 1876, 409. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) varieties of apples for, 1871, 372. ■water diminishing in rivers of, 1871, 373. wine, production of, 1867, 156. Mite, supposed to injure peai-leaf, 1872, 113. Moisture, increased by drainage, etc., 1856, 171. sources and cause of, 1856, 165, 167. Molasses, cane, annual consumption of, 1876, 155. imports and exports of, 1858, 233; 1862, 552; 1873, 105, 112. production of, 1855, 278; 1862, 552; 1867, 32, 100; 1873, 111. sorghum, 1862, 552; 1873, 108; 1876, 224, 252. statistics of, 1853, 234; 1876, 155. Mold, action of, on crops, 1861, 268. in ceUars, 1871. 237. of bread, 1865,' 519. on the hop, 1864, 102. theories of the origin of, 1864, 529. vegetable and animal, 1850, 26. Mole, of the family of, 1863, 267. the silvery and the star-nosed, 1857, 97, 98, 101. Molecule, of organic, 1857, 440, 441. Montana, capabilities and productions of, 1869, 609, 610. forests, etc., 1875, 333. publii lands in, 1868, 463. resources ot; 1871, 431-446. table showing progress of, 1871, 448. Moon, influence of, 1857, 5,50; 1860, 96. table showing phases, 1857, 551. 100 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Moonseecl, the small foliaged, 1868, 205. Moorberry, for food, 1859, 347. Moose, habits and domestication of, 1851, 112, 459. Morel, cultivation of, 1854, 364. Morning-glory, for summer decoration, 1888, 205. Mosquito, habits and family of, 1888, 317. the larvse, and remedy for the bite of, 1872, 124, 125. Moss, Iceland, 1855, xxiv. marine plants and Irish, 1866, 423, 426, 427. the bearded Indian food, 1870, 424. Moth, cotton-worm in the Northern States, 1874, 128. destruction of, by fires and lanterns, 1873, 168. four native, silk-spinning, 1864, 551. grass-worm and cotton-worm, 1873, 163. leaves and berries destructive of the clothes, 1872, 131. names of the native silk, 1866, 37. the ailanthus and other foreign, 1866, 37. American lackey, 1860, 321. angoumois, 1854, 67. apple or codling, 1854,82: 1860,315; 1864,555; 1869,536; 1870,86; 1871,375; 1872, 115. army-worm and cnt-worm, 1864, 553, bee, 1864, 555. boll-worm, 1855, 99 ; 1866, 199 ; 1867, 58. canker-worm, 1864, 554. com emperor, 1855, 81. cotton-arctia, 1855, 84. Cramer, or cucumber, and gold-fringe, 1870, 84. grain, 1854, 65; 1864, 556. grape-berry, 1870, 86. hawk, 1864, 549. recent cabbage, 1871, 82. silk-worm, 18u6, 35. yucca, 1874, 442. Motherwort, worthlessness of, 1835, 515. Motion, laws of, 1857, 422, 423. Mouse, various kinds of, 1856, 8 1-104, 109 ; 1857, 87, 88 ; 1863, 269, 270, 272. Mower, and reapers, 1832, 420, 422. history of, and improved, 1866, 264, 265-367. progress of improvement in, 1872, 287 ; 1874, 290. the Buckeye, 1872, 288. Mowha, or Epie oil, 1870, 177. Mowing, close, injurious, 1869, 527. the sci( lice ot, 1845, 256. with a hoe, 1609, 451. Muck, analvsis of Louisi.ana peat, 1"*72, 141. as a fertilizer, 18i:.~<, 4«7 ; 1874, 433.. an absorbent, 1874, 400. differeut quaUties of, 1871, 358. for composting, 1856, 19S, 193, 190; 1865, 372; 1867, 246. from Connecticut, 1873, 172. on sandy loam, 1869, 292. swamp, 1850, 182-183. Mud, dissolved in water for grass-lands, 1874, 401. shore, and shell lish at Eastham, 1873, 273. INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL REPORTS. 101 Mudar, gum, source, etc., 1870, 191. Mukiil, orgoogul, origin, etc., 1870, 188. Mulberry, at the Soutli, 1858, 385. Downing's ever-be.ariug, 1866, 135. failure of the Morus mitlticaulw, 1864, 485. for propagating, etc., 1847, 440. fruit of, in the Indian Territory, 1870, 417. in China, 1860, 472. India, 1872, 307. the Northern States, 1845, 290, 821, 872. kinds for siUi-raising, 1872, 311, 312. of, in California, 1868, 298. paper from foliage and bark of, 1844, 289, 290, the Alpine and white, 1845, 840. red in Sicily and in Italy, 1859, 115, 128. ■white, 1853; 77 ; 1854, 415. and black, 1859, 341. varieties of, 1843, 93. Mulching, advantages of, 1849, 103; 1854, 109, 111. objects of, 1865, 22. spent tan- bark for, 1854, 276. Mule, and horses, market for, at St. Louis, 1876, 224, 252. (arts, on), 1855, 31; 1863, 180-188; 1868, 594. correspondence, on, 1854, 22 ; 1855, 38. exports of, 1853, 27. growing of, in Kentucky, 1852, 314; 1872, 438. in Missouri, 1852, 318; 1855, 40; 1868, 517. Morocco, 1862, 506. Sicily, 1859, 123. interrogatories on, 1858, 81. large-sized, in Pennsylvania, 1855, 42. meaning of the term, 1867, 298. statistics of, 1863, 188, 606 ; 1876, 104, 112. tractability of the, 1852, 132. Washington's success with, 1853, 26. Mullein, mode of destroying, 1865, 515. Murrain, bloody, in Maryland and other States, 1866, 72 ; 1867, 97. cattle, 1860, 252. indefiniteness of the terms, 1870, 42. in the South, 1869, 39 ; 1871, 34. or rinderpest, 1860, 253. Muscardine, cause and remedies for, 1866, 36. experiments on, 1847, 176. Museum, donations to the Pcpartment, 1865, 34, 570; 1866, 10; 1867, 470; 1868, 10; 1869, 636; 1870, 673; 1871, 513: 1872, 512; 1873, 477; 1874, 452; 1876, 8. erection of a gallery in the hall of, 1876, 7. of economic botany at Kew, 1870, 112. the Department, 1863, 561; 1864, 540; 1865, 6, 33, 94; 1866, 27; 1867, 21; 1868, 10; 1869, 14, 60; 1870, 11; 1871, 7; 1872, 7. _ report on the, and centennial exhibits of, 1876, 17. the agricultural, of Iowa, 1869, 544. Prussian agricultural, 1874, 274. Mushroom, an antidote to the poisonous, 1854, 366. cultivation and comsumption of, 1854, 365, 366; 1876, 12, 74, 77. fairy rings produced by, 1849, 395. the class of plants, 1868, 231. Music, impnovement in instruments of, 1844, 513 ; 1845, 36 ; 1846, 33 ; 1847, 46. Muslcrat, classification, etc., 1863, 270. habits, trajiping, and skins of, 1856, 105, 107. 102 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPORTS. Must, rules for making and liettering, 1860, 348-350. Mustard, (arts, on), 1844, 325-329 ; 1845, 397, 961. a weed in Maine, 1869, 503. cultivation and uses of, 1854, 367. demand for seed, 1844, 140. in Wisconsin, 1872, 509. of preparing, 1870, 204. seed in Ohio, 1845, 959, 960; 1848, 160. source and use of, oil, 1870, 181. yield of, seed oil, 1843, 110. Mutton, breeds of sheep for, 1869, 381. deficient supply of, and high culture, 1862, 254. eating and raising, 1862, 252. increased consumption of, 1871, 238. preferred to beef in England, 1862, 253. prices of, in London, 1864, 246. production of, 1866, 347. Mycelium, cause of potato-rot, 1845, 516. meaning of the word, 1849, 391; 1868, 231. mode of destroying, 1845, 518. of Oidium Tuckeri, 1874, 174. the white and spunt, 1871, 112, 119, 120. Myrrh, Indian bdellium, or false, 1870, 186. in embalming and medicine, 1870, 188. Myrtle, locality of and use for hedges, 1854, 402. wax or candle berry, 1870, 204. Myrtle-bird, habits, nest, and eggs of, 1864, 409. Nahor, source and use of, oil, 1870, 178. Nail, history and manufacture of, 1843, 252. machine for making horse, 1848, 61. machines for manufacturing, 1845, 52 ; 1846, 54. prevention of rusting, 1860, 61. Nature, balance of organic, 1857, 442. Navigation, and marine implements, 1843, 277; 1844, 487; 1845, 65; 1846, 76; 1847, 70; 1848, 41. or marine of the several States, 1850, 57. Nebraska, acres cultivated by the College, 1874, 336. College of Agriculture of. (See College.) digest of report of, 1871, 376, 378; 1873, 436, 437. fences of, 1871, 505. forests, etc., 1875, 325, 327. hogs packed in, 1876, 232. laws ot; 1871, 225. list of fruit trees for, 1873, 443. live-stock in, 1863, 606; 1864, 583; 1865, C~ ; 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1668, 44: 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 37; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1675, 35; 1676, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. of lands in, 1867, 108, 118; 1868, 459. sheep husbandry in, 1864, 193, 194. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) Nectarine, cultivation of, in different States, 1854, 242, 248, 258, 264, 303 : 1S5('>, 332, 350 ; 1858. 381,387,408; 1867,146. ^ > > > injury of, by the curculio, 1865, 204. interrogatories on, 1858, 44. origin of, 16117, 301. peaches, apricots, and, lSo3, 282, 263. the Etruge variety of, 1667, 130. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. 103 Needle, the Spanish, 1865, 513. Net, for capturing insects, 1867, 64 ; 1868, 306, 311, 316; 1874, 140. Netherlands, high farming in the, 1866, 527-536. Nettle, dead or henMt, horse, and stinging, 1865, 515, 516, 517. of feeding, to laying hens, 1870, 612. the Australian, 1860, 139. Chooma for cloth in China, 1860, 473. Neilgherry as a fiber plant, 1867, 224. Nevada, Agricultural College of. (See College.) alfalfa and alfalfa-seed in, 1872, 450. fences of, 1871, 506. Uve stock in, 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 4S; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. public lands in, 1868, 463. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) New England, apple orchards of. 1868, 472. exhausted soils otj 1872, 494. farming in, 1861, 251-262; 1870, 255-267. fruit-growing districts of, 1866, 145. potash best manure for the soil of, 1870, 489. sheep-raising in, 1868, 477. the native grapes of, 1859, 61. shore fisheries of, 1873, 289. weak poiut in, agriculture, 1873, 147. value of the grass crop of, 1871, 383. wUl farming in, pay? 1874, 187-214. New Hampshire, a model farmer of, 1872, 448. butter and cheese of, 1873, 252. cattle-raising in, 1853, 13. • College of Agriculture, etc. (See College), digest of report of, 1871, 380; 1872, 490. farming in, 1874, 191. fences of, 1871, 500. forests, etc., 1875, 250. horses in, 1854, 25. improvements in farming in, 1876, 412. lands in, 1867, 102, 110. laws of, 1863, 457; 1864, 442; 1871, 219. Uve-stock in, 1863, 606 ; 1864, 583 ; 1865, 67 ; 1866, 67 ; 1867, 92; 1868, 45 ; 18G9, 47 r 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, .35; 1876, 112. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 371. of the society of, 1875, 455. remarks on crops of, 1841, 70, 71, 72; 1842, 17, 18, 19; 1843, 18, 42, 43, 48, 51, 53, 57, 65; 1844, 13, 37, 39, 47, 49, 54, 57, 59, 71, 89; 1845, 151, 160, 163, 165, 192, 213, 249, 300; 1847, 126, 135, 156; 1848, 131, 135, 143, 345; 1849, 199, 224, 242, 259; 1850, 408; 1851, 145, 146, 657; 1852, 148, 149; 1853, 113, 127; 1854, 208, 284, 314; 1855, 176, 218. starch factories of, 1872, 446. State board, 1876, 411. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) wheat-growing in, 1862, 96. New Jersey, college experiments with fertilizers, 1870, 454. cranberry culture in, 1869, 209 ; 1873, 445 ; 1874, 171. crops on the college farm, 1872, 372. dairy interest in, 1853, 24. digest of reports of, 1873, 443; 1874, 407. forests, etc., 1875, 256. fruit culture in, 1850, 203. improvement of farms, 1868, 451. lands in, 1867, 103, 111. laws of, 1863, 460; 1864, 444; 1871, 221. live-stock in, 1863, 606 ; 1864,583; 1865,67; 1866,67; 1867,92; 1868,45; 1869,47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. 104 . INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPORTS New Jersey, market products of "West, 1865, 249-295. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 61, 379 ; 1873, 444. remarks on crops of, 1841, C9, 71, 73; 1642, 11, 16, 17, 18 ; 1843, 21, 42, 48,66; 1844, 48, 58, 74, 91; 1845, 151, 155, 159, 160, 163, 182, 212, 434; 1847, 135; 1848, 122, 12^,1^0, 133,135,432; 1849, 113, 202, 229, 272, 289; 18.jU, 200, 398; 1851, 231, 232; 1852, 167, 174, 175; 1853, 114, 137; 18.54,285,292,299, 302,303, 305,307,315. Eutgers' Scientific School. (See College.) small fruits in, 1868, 442. tabular estimate of crops of. (.See Crop). the seaboard of, for fruit-grcwing, 1866, 148. wom-OTit lands of, 1861, 206. New Mexico, agriculture of, 1869, 619-623. fences of, 1871, 506. forests, etc., 1875, 332. lands in, 1867, 110, 119 ; 1868, 460. meteorology of, 1851, 482. remarks on crops of, 1851, 478, 483, 488 ; 1852, 345. table showing longevity in, 1850, 576. tabular estimate of crops of, 1851, 499. wheat culture in, 1852, 348. New Orleans, live-stock market, 1876, 252. prices of farm products at, 1876, 248. Newton, Isaac, reports of, 1862, 3; 1863, 3; 1864, 3; 1865, 1; 1866, 5. New York, agricultural resources of, 18.52, 5. associations in, 1873, 454 ; 1875, 456, 458, 459. butter and cheese of, 1873, 252. canal trade, 1847, 578. cattle feeding in, 1876, 299, 300, 306. trade of, 1852, 431 ; 1864, 256 ; 1865, 86. census of, for 1850, 1850, 571. cheese factories in, 1865, 433 ; 1873, 457. clover-secd-raising in, 1872, 450. commerce of, 1849, 529, 541 ; 1850, 563 ; 1851, 519, 526 ; 1852, 42S : 1854, 490, 492, 497 ; 1855, 399. 403, 406, 411, 416 ; 1856, 499, 500, 508, 515, 520 : 1863, i'.08, 614 ; 1864, 591, 598, 602. Cornell Univei'sitv, etc. (See College.) dairies of, 1854, 21 ; 1873, 'J41, 252. digest of reports of, 1867, 328; 18G8, 487; 1870, 493; 18T1, 385, 390; 1S73, 447. eggs and poultry, 1873, 281 ; 1874, 273. exports from the port of, 1845, 371 ; 1852, 430; 1862, 434. fences in, 1871, 501. first importation of sheep into, 1864, 253. forests, etc., 1875, 253. fruit-growing region, 1866, 147. fruits of, 1849, 445; 1852, 39; 1858, 413; 1859, 61; 1866, 153; 1*71, 392: 1>73. 279. ' I > ) horses of, 1854, 26. immigration into, 1865, 87. lands in, 1867, 103, 111. laws of, 1863, 460; 1864, 443; 1671, 220. live-stock in, '1863, 603; 1864,583; 1865,67; 1866,67; 18l17,92; l^CS 45- 1^09 47- 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. ' ' manufacture of market butter in, 1869, 360. market garden in vicinity of, 1865, 243. system of, 1870, 244, 251. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 376. mink-raising in, 1873, 453. oil-wells in, 1862, 441. opening and closing of canals of, 1854, 435. pork-packing in, 1874, 107. prices of breadstuffs in, 1868, 58. produce at, 1863, 614. products of Seneca County, 1848, 425. railroads of, 1851, 525. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 105 Now York, remarks on crops of, 1841, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 77; 1840, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 38, 39; 1843, 19, 32, i,l, 48, &1, 53, 57, 09 ; 1844, 26, 44, 47, 50, 51, 57, CO, 69, 72, T7, 79, 90, 138, 148, 202, 229; 1845, 105, 151, 159, 163, 166, 193, 208, 219, 264, 290, 303, 311, 433; 1847, 101, 104, 117, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 135, 156, 164, 167, 175, 362, 402; 1848, 117, 122, 129, 130, 131, 133, 136, 137, 144, 147, 370, 401, 414 ; 1849, 99, 103, 109, 200, 226, 242, 244, 251, 260, 271, 288, 291; 1850, 7, 18, 21, 208, 211, 281, 386, 404, 406, 419, 426, 432, 440, 404, 467, 468, 480; 1851, 187, 192, 194, 200, 202, 204, 208, 210, 216, 221, 225, 226; 1852, 183, 184, 187, 193, 194, 196, 199, 203, 205, 209, 214, 216 ; 1853, 114, 137, 155, 161, 171, 178, 203, 218, 270, 277, 281, 285, 287, 290, 294, 296, 302, 314, 321, 323, 324 ; 1854, 130, 152, 153, 166, 191, 194, 286, 295, 300, 302, 304, 305, 307, 315, 318, 319 ; 1855, 177, 195, 201, 202, 204, 219, 253, 281, 293, 316; 1859, 544, 547. receipts and prices of live-stock in, 1865, 86; 1866, 96; 1868, 56; 1869, 49; 1870, 49; 1871, 64; 1872, 90; 1873, 128; 1874, 88. salt manufacture in, 1850, 541. sheep husbandry in, 1873, 274. statistics of, 1845, 1181; 1851, 494; 1866, 153. stock-raising in, 1853, 14 ; 1873, 448. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) the greatest wheat-growing State, 1842, 11. Talue of grass crop, 1871, 385. ' wine-making, etc., in, 1859, 544, 547. New York City, annual receipt of hogs at, 1876, 236. exports of fresh beef from, 1876, 320. flour and grain trade of, 1876, 180, 206. market for live stock and products, 1876, 209, 250. prices of farm products at, 1876, 248. Kighthawk, benefit of, 1863, 281, 294 ; 1864, 436; 1865, 38; 1867, 205. Nightjar, benefit of, 1867, 205. Nightshade, poisonous qualities of, 1865, 516. Night-soH. (See Soil.) NUn, of Yucatan, description of, etc., 1868, 268-270. Nitre, or saltpeter, as a manure, 1865, 386. the caves in Alabama and other States, 1868, 397 ; 1869, 559. Nitrate, of soda, wastage of, 1873, 299. use of, 1860, 121; 1872, 398, 437. Nitrogen, action of, on crops, 1874, 430. experiments on the loss of, by drainage, 1871, 252. for different crops, 1873, 299, 300. gypsum, a source of, 1871, 93. of vegetable mold, 1875, 513. proportion of, in manure, 1874, 266. quantity of, and how furnished to different crops, 1874, 399. source of, in plants, 1845, 1046; 1847, 223; 1860, 120, 121; 1861, 573; 1871, 90; 1876, 56. Nitrophosphate, ^ in the production of cotton, 1871, 244. North Carolina, butter and cheese product of, 1873, 252. College of Agriculture. (See College.) dried fruit in, 1872, 441. forests, etc., of, 1872, 52; 1875, 266. fruit-growing in, 1871, 148. lands in, 1867, 105, 113. laws of, 1869, 395; 1871, 222. Uve-stock in, 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 385. opium from, with analysis, 1873, 174. 106 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPORTS. North Carolina, remarks on crops of, 1841, 70, 71, 73-77; 1842, 12, 16, 17, 19, 22; 1843, 24, 45, 54 67, 73, 75, 104; 1844, 36, 52, 64, 75, 92, 103, 107; 1845, 156, 164, 171, 172, 273 1847, 128, 168, 170; 1844 133; 1849 142, 221, 229 ; 1850,219, 326, 368; 1851, 315 1852, 93; 1853, 118, 144, 199; 1854, 131, 144; 1855, 253, 258; 1868, 22; 1870, 25 1872, 11. results of improved farming in, 1873, 285. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop. ) tea culture in, 1869, 237. the seedling grape of, 1867, 162. Norway, statistics of population, productions, animals, etc., in, 1876, 255-270. Note, from recent publications, 1869, 626. on grape climates, 1867, 27. the diptera, 1872, 123. scientific, 1870, 611-616. Notylia, for a house plant, 1863, 376. Nursery, forest tree, in Illinois and Iowa, 1871, 233, 311. the lirst apple tree, in Xew England, 1872, 281. Nut, culture of the chest, madeira, and pecan, 1856, 450 ; 1867, 147. fruits and wines, 1854, 226; 1855, xiv; 1856, 315. imports and exports, 1858, 231. insect injurious to the hazel, 1868, 112. interrogatories on, 1858, 59. kola and betel, 1870, 197. oU of the Brazil, 1870, 179. the pea, 1854, 129; 1855, 259; 1867, 252; 1868, 220-224; 1870, 92, 176. the pecan, 1870, 411. pine, 1870, 411. pistachio, and tree, 1854, xxxii; 1859, 118. trees in Virginia, 1856, 450. used by the Indians for food, 1870, 405, 411, Nuthatch, red and white bellied, 1863, 300; 1864, 420; 1865, 41. , Nutmeg, description and uses of, 1870, 200. Nutriment, in different articles of food, 1847, 540. Oak, insects injurious to the, 1868, 112. on the, 1855, U, lii. remedy for the pruuer, 1863, 576. the segilops, 1855, liii. Bartram and European, 1868, 202. black or yellow, 1868, 480. cork, 1854, xxxiii; 1855, xviii; 1858, 334-337. European, and bear or black scrub, 1854, 415. evergreen, for hedges, 18.54, 402. Granimont, 1855, xvii, xlix. kermes, 1855, 1. live, 1866, 477. poison, as a dangerous weed, 1865, 511. white, 1866, 475. willow, and laurel, 1868, 200. Oat, analysis of eight varieties, 1847, 123; 1864, 277; 1865, 357, 401, 419, -4->7. as preparatory to cotton, 1870, 464. correspondence on, 1853, 159; 1854, 151; 1855, 20'2. cost of raising, 1848, 660; 1849, 117; 1650, 154; 1853, 161; 18C7, 342; 186S 480 crop, 1876, 91, 104. ' ' " exiieriments with, 1868,480; 1869,252,254, 2r;5 ; 1870,164 160- 1^71 V^7 r« 136, 137, 251; 1872, 456; 1873, 233; 1874, 184; 1875, 362 ' ' ' ' ^-^i exports of, 1875, 60 ; 1876, 174, 176. first cultivation in this country, 1872, 280. for green manuring, 1864, 312. increased yield from proper plimt-food, 1876, 390. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 107 Oat, in Iowa, 1868, 515, 518. SicUy, 1859, 121. interrogatories on, 1858, 27. native locality of, 1859, 302. origin and liistory of the, 1853, 158. price of, 1873, 45. replies to circular on, 1851, 132; 1852, 73. statistics of, 1876, 91. table of sowing, yield, etc., 1848, 648. tabular estimate of, in the several States. (See Crop.) varieties and names of, 1843, 47; 1845, 157, 158; 1847, 123, 390; 1848, 479, 649, 651; 1849, 100, 105, 116, 123, 128, 137, 144, 172, 177, 181, 288, 289, 290; 1850, 154, 195, 261, 454, 464; 1851, 314; 1852, 226,258; 1854, xiii, 152; 1855,203; 1865,28; 1866, 9; 1867, 359; 1868, 410, 411, 518; 1869, 252, 254, 255; 1870, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168, 419, 499, 503; 1871, 126, 127, 128, 135, 136, 137, 138, 410; 1872, 410 f 1873, 16, 212, 233, 234, 306, 394; 1874, 184, 185; 1875, 362, 363. Tarieties of, on experimental farm, 1865, 28 ; 1866, 9. weight of nine varieties, 1845, 158. yield of, 1861, 254; 1867, 2. Observation, in Germany by Charles L. Fleischmann, 1847, 239. on atmospheric humidity, 1865, 520. Occupation, of our people, 1873, 74, 75. Ocean, currents, 1856, 474. Oflfal, analysis of hominy, 1873, 180. offish, 1870, 618. wheat for feed, 1862, 428. Offspring, mental influence of parents on, 1863, 168. weakness of, from hybridization, 1867, 304. Ohio, Agricultural College. (See College.) products of, 1851, 498; 1873, 59. as a wheat-growing State, 1842, 12. blackberry culture in, 1871, 232. book notice, 1873, 315. butter and cheese in, 1873, 252. crops in, 1876, 96. dairying in, 1870, 324; 1871, 175,395. Dairymen's Association, 1876, 418, 420. digest of reports of, 1867, 348; 1868, 506; 1869, 531; 1870, 496; 1871, 392; 1872, 498; 1874, 412. exports of, 1845, 366. farm stock of, 1849, 558. fences in, 1871, 504. fertilizers used in, 1853, 86; 1854, 117; 1855, 153. fish culture in, 1874, 415, 416. forests, etc. , of, 1875, 300. fruit-growing in, 1868, 444. hogs packed in, 1876, 232. lands in, 1867, 107, 116. laws of, 1863, 461 ; 1864, 445 ; 1871, 224. live-stock in, 1863, 606; 1864, 583; 1865,67; 1866, 67; 1867,92; 1868,45; 1869,47; 1870, 47 ; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40 ; 1875, 35 ; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral fertilizers of. 1869, 568. number and value of sheep in, 1862, 262. remarks on crops of, 1841,69,70-73,77; 1842, 12, 16,18, 19, 26,29,33; 1843,25,28, 42, 46, 48, 52, 59, 67, 74, 90, 96, 99 ; 1844, 21, 22, 24, 40, 58, 66, 75, 92, 408 ; 1845, 108, 110, 133,141, 157,178,190,198,252,313; 1847,101,124, 128, 136,156. 164, 169, 182,188, 196, 212, 391, 392, 407 ; 1848, 129, 132, 136, 144, 185, 527, 532 ; 1849, 203, 227, 290, 297, 302 ; 1850, 6, 8, 211, 310, 344, 370, 381, 389, 395, 397, 413, 453, 499 ; 1851, 361-364, 368, 373, 375, 379, 383, 384, 387, 388, 390, 395, 399, 401 ; 1852,243,245, 249, 250, 252, 256,258, 259, 262; 1853, 118, 145, 146, 178, 204, 273, 304 ; 1854, 131, 145, 152, 167, 192, 261 ; 1855, 177, 195, 219, 253, 257 ; 1865, 54; 1867, 77 ; 1868, 18, 29 ; 1869, 20 ; 1870, 31 ; 1871, 13- 15 ; 1872, 10, 11. 108 INDEX TO AGEICTJLTUEAL EEPOKTS. Ohio, societies of, 1875, 460. State board, 1876, 414, 419. statistics of -wheat in, 1844, 408. stock-raising in, 1853, 16, 34, 45, 56 ; 1854, 19, 26, 54 ; 1855, 42. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crops.) wealth and resources of, 1849, 563 ; 1850, 543. yield of crops, 1847, 392; 1848, 527. Oidium, dryness favorable to, and drawings of, 1871, 116 ; 1874, 174. ravages of, in Zante, 1858, 353. relation to Erysiphe, 1874, 176. remedy for, 1868, 573 ; 1870, 498 : 1871, 117. Tuckeri, description and growth of, 1865, 325. animal, in making butter and cheese, 1874, 254. Camelina sativa, 1851, 51. castor-bean, 1845, 316, 317; 1855, xxvii; 1859, 120,129. coal, 1862,429-447: 1863, 72, 525.526, 571. colza, 1845, 314, 400, 404 ; 1853, 2S;t;. com and larii, 1842, 39, 82, 89. corn-meal, 1841, 4, 78. cotton-seed, 1844,431; 1847, 173; 1855, 236; 1870, 448. different kinds of, and their uses, 1870, 173-181. flaxseed, 1833, 109, 110, 115 ; 1872, 451. from different nuts and seeds, 1844, 394 ; 1845, 314. the fisheries, 1841, 81. from the wax-plant, 1859, 14. imports and exports of, 1858, 223, 232; 1870, 205; 1872, 59. lard, 1842, 90; 1843, 117, 167, 169, 170; 1847, 529; 1866, 388. lard and castor bean, 1841, 80. Madia sativa, 1845, 967. menhaden, 1872, 436. oleaster, 1847, 192. olive, 1862, 501; 1870, 178. rape, 1853, 226. the bene plant, 1845, 317, 970; 1854, 225. ground-pea, 1847, 190. Persian walnut, 1855, xv. sunflower, castor bean, etc., 1842, 41. trade, 1851, 570. time different kinds bum, 1843, 110. vegetable illuminating, in China, 1851, 57. Okra, for coffee and sonp, 1844, 145, 332. origin, culture, varieties, etc., 1854, 225, 367 ; 1859, 358. Oleaster^ cultivation and use of, 1847, 192. fruit of the Philippine, 1859, 343. Oleomargarine, cheese, analysis of, 1876, 48. Olive, history and introduction of the, 1854, xxvii. in Morocco, 1862, 501. Sicily, 1859, 112. the South, 1843, 109; 1854, 322; 1855, 310; 1858, 384. native locality of, 1859, 324. pickling, 1855, 310; 1862, 501. uses and description of, 1860, 33, 34. varieties of, and suited to climates, 1876, 66-68. vine and, iii Alabama and I'lorida, 1866, 522; 1807, 146. Onion, a productive plot of, 1874, 277. article on, 1845, 926; 1865, 235-243; 1869, 213-230. blight and smut, 1872, 193, 194. book notice, 1870, 528, 529. experiments with, 1871, 140 ; 1875, 365-368. fly, 1865, 238, 239; 1869, 224, 226; 1837, 73; 1872, 133. for keeping, 1854, 368; 1864, 114. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. 109 Onion, in California, 1851, 4. Colorado, 1869, 605. Connecticut, 1855, 287. Department farm, 1865, 31. Maine, 1873, 413, 416. Massachusetts, 1868, 481; 1872, 449. New Mexico, 1869, 622. medicinal properties of, 1864, 112. native locality of, 1859, 335. soil and manures for, 1864, 113 ; 1865, 237; 1R71, 359; 1874, 204. vai-ieties of, 1854, xix, 368; 1659, 18; 1864, 114; 1870, 169. Oodung, tree from Japan, 1859, 15. Oology, of birds of New England, 1864, 386-430. Opium, analysis of, 1873, 174; 1875, 149. in France, 1860, 133. Persia, Turkey, and India, 1855, xxii. SioUy, 1859, 120. Smyrna, 1869, 233. the United States, 1860, 131 ; 1870, 206-210. Wisconsin, 1872, 509. Opopanax, gum, 1870, 189. Opossum, the American, 1863, 273. Orach, culture and uses of, 1854, 369. Orange, blight, 1873,-809-266^ 1874, 446r Glovers experiments on trees, 1859, -540. habitat and varieties of the, 1858, 266, 267 ; 1859, 337, 338. in Florida, 1858, 267; 1862, 61; 1867, 141; 1871, 154, 169; 1874, 445. Italy, 1867, 147-154; 1869, 635. Louisiana, 1854, 321. insects on the, tree, 1855, 115 ; 1858, 256. in Sicily, 1859, 105. Spain, 1864, 501. interrogatories on, 1858, 54. in the house of the Department, 1871, 102. the Osage, 1848, 164; 1854, 415, 418; 1838, 194, 200, 202, 245, 246; 1869, 436. the wild or Carolina cherry, 1854, 402. trade in California, 1871, 233 ; 1872, 441. Orchard, article on, 1849, 271, 276, 277, 281 ; 1861, 232. cultivating and pruning, 1850, 275 ; 1871, 271. essay on, 1873, 403-405. first planted for eider in New England, 1872, 281. house, 1859,550; 1861, 538; 1863, 549; 1864, 607. improving old, 1849, 103; 1852, 23; 1870,521; 1873, 405. in Iowa, 1871, 347. Michigan, 1849, 281 ; 1868, 499 ; 1876, 403. New HamjjshLre, 1876, 413. Wisconsin, 1871, 406. management of, 1845, 310; 1853, 271; 1874, 419. manuring of, 1867, 316. northern exposure in Southern States, 1871, 149. of New England, 1868, 472. planting and cultivating, 1873, 471 ; 1874, 419. protection of, 1862, 147-155; 1853, 274; 1870, 523. setting and grafting of, 1851, 674 ; 1852, 207 ; 1868, 499 ; 1871, 347. soil aud locations of, 1852, 211; 1654, 241,243; 1850,448; 1869,199; 1871,149,347, the pear, 1861, 232. to make bear every year, 1845, 1048. treatment of, 1866, 22, 23; 1872, 480. value of products of, 1872, 281. 110 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL, REPORTS. Oregon, agricultural machinery in, 1872, 447. climate unfavorable to corn, 1850, 14. facts concerning, 1869, 584-601. flax and linseed oil in, 1872, 451. fences of, 1871, 506. forests, etc., 1875, 330. lands in, 1867, 119; 1868, 462. la-svs of, 1871, 226. _ live stock in, 1869 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. lumber trade of, 1849, 511. mills and factories in, 1874, 277. remarks on crops of, 1847, 111, 112 ; 1848, 123 ; 1850, 12, 577 ; 1851, 472; 1852, 352; 1853, 119, 146, 162, 173, 219; 1855, 178; 1870, 24. salmon fisheries of, 1873, 889. societies of, 1875, 461. State Agricultural College. (See College.) stock raising and dairying in, 1853, 16, 24, 34, 45, 57 ; 1854, 19, 26. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) the pea of, 1853, 223 ; 1854, xv, 194 ; 1855, 257. Organization, of farmers in California, 1872, 446. our rural, 1875, 437. Origanum, or thyme, oQ of, 1870, 174. Oriole, the Baltimore, 1863, 304 ; 1834, 427 ; 1865, 42. orchard, 1856, 130 ; 1863, 284, 304 ; 1864, 427. Ornithology, agricultural, 1863, 287. mammalogy and, of New England, 1863, 265. Orris-root, or Florentine iris plant, 1855, xxiv. Osier, article on the cultivation, etc., 1853, 207-210; 1873, 254, 255. imports of, 1861, 4. in Neve York, 1872, 452, the United States, 1861, 3. Osmoderma, the rough and the smooth, 1860, 320. Ostrich, the South American, 1860, 86, 87. Otter, the Can.idian, 1858, 246-248 Oven-bird, habits, etc. of, 1864, 408. Owl, peculiarities and varieties of, 18fi3, 278, 291, 292; 1864, 393-395; 1865, 37. the snowy, the barred, and the horned, 1856, 119-123. Oxen, cost of stall-feeiRing, 1864, 264. English mode of cutting, 1844, 418. large horns of, in Sicily, 1859, 123. marks of judging of an, 1855, 8-13. of breaking in New Mexico, 1851, 485. origin of the "Durham," 1861, 441. statistics of, 1876, 104, 113. table of working, in the United States, 1863, 260. the Brahmin in South Carolina, 1853, 20. musk, 18.-11, 121-123. yak, for the plains, 1858, 239-241 ; 1860, 87. Oxygen, in the oxide elements of plants, 1850, 529. property of earths to absorb, 1870, 145. Oyster, American, on the coast of France, 1869, 529. culture, 1868, 338-347. preser\ iug and pickling, 1862, 491. trade and beds of Maryland, 1869, 528. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Ill Ozone, exhalation of, from plants, 1874, 147. nature and test of, 1857, 475. Palm, edible fruit-bearing, 1859, 343. fiber of, for cordage, 1869, 266. oil and wax, 1870, 175, 204. the cabbage, 1859, 352. date, 1859, 329. Sago, 1859, 313. Palmetto, use of the leaves of, 1870, 423. root of, 1843, 113. Pampa, cattle farming in the, 1865, 486-502. sheep farming in the, 1864, 223-242. Pan, evaporating, 1848, 321 ; 1862, 399. tin, for milk, 1861, 419. Papaw, in Florida, 1867, 143. tree and spirits, 1859, 331, 370. Paper, machinery for making, 1848, 39. manufacture of, 1843, 272 ; 1847, 27. materials for making, 1843, 323; 1844, 46, 289; 1863, 436; 1868, 261; 1869, 62; 1873, 288. Paraffine, distillation of, 1862, 432. Parasite, of destroying vegetable, in wine, 1867, 170. the Oidium Tiiclceri, 1865, 325. Paris-green, dangerous to the grape-vine, 1874, 129. for the potato-bug and cotton-iusect, 1868, 433; 1871, 75; 1873, 9, 165, 166, 167; 1874, 123, 124. its use in agriculture, 1874, 152, 153. ' Park Ijook notice, 1869, 501. the Carolina, 1856, 147. Parsley, experiments with, 1875, 367. uses, &c., of, 1854, 369. Parsnip, best soil for, 1871, 358. composition and value of, 1864, 282 ; 1865, 415. experiments with, 1871, 140; 1875, 367, 368. the cowbane or wild, 1885, 512. student, 1870, 139. varieties and cultivation of, 1854, xix, 370. Partridge, benefit of the American, 1835, 44. habits and use of quails, or, 1863, 285, 306. of the different species of, 1864, 372-376. the ruffed and Canada grouse, 1856, 151, 153 ; 1865, 44. Pasture, annual product of, 1871, 385. cheapest mamrre for, 1889, 526. experiments on permanent, 1874, 262. interrogatories on, 1858, 60. management of, 1867, 337 ; 1873, 406, 425. renovating and improving, 1845, 257; 1882, 271; 1867, 340; 1868, 426. underdraining, benefits of, 1876, 337. Patchouli, origin and use of, 1870, 175. Patent, agricultural and other, 1837, 1, 8; 1838, 1, 5; 1839, 1, 3; 1840, 1, 4; 1841, 1, 6: 1H42, 1, 113; 1843, 1, 334; 1844, 1; 18451; 1846, 1, 117, 211; 1847, 3: 1848, S; 1859, 572; 1830, 477; 1870, 393; 1871, 218. 112 INDEX TO aGKICULTURAL EEPOETS. Patent, article on, of the year, 1869, 315; 1871, 211. fees for, in foreign countries, 1844, 438. law lor the extension of, 1844, 2. laws of foreign countries, 1846, 104. reports of examiners, 1844, 464, 508; 1845, 25, 45; 1846, 15, 41; 1847, 19, 50; 1848, 20, 31, 55, 63. Patent-Office, first volume on agriculture from, 1849, 5. from 1840-1845, 1845, 20; 1866, 524. history of, and legislation for, 1848, 82-86. number of copies of, report, 1857, 25. Paulownia, as an ornamental tree, 1868, 200, 203. Pea analysis of, 1847, 187 ; 1849, 487 ; 1850, 49; 1865, 419, 428; 1874, 149. and beans, 1853, 221. black-eye, 1867, 252. chick, 1859, 317. Chickasaw, 1845, 305. correspondence on culture, etc., 1847, 359, 363, 368, 379, 390; 1848, 375, 476, 495; 1849, 112, 135, lis, 143, 145, 148, 158, 169, 172 ; 1850, 228, 251, 264, 286, 314, 336, 369, 394, 399, 424, 472; 1851, 136, 206, 276, 323, 324, 330, 334, 354, 421, 458, 464; 1852, 81, 83, 90, 121, 126, 130, 149, 196, 201, 282; 1853, 223; 1854, 194; 1855, 256. cow, 1853, 225 ; 1864, 314 ; 1874, 149. everlasting, 1808, 205. experiments with, 1856, 314; 1871, 140; 1875, 365. fiat, 1859, 317. for green manuring, 1864, 313, 314. ground, 1847, 190 ; 1835, 259 ; 1867, 252. history of, 1853, 222 ; 1859, 317. how to destroy bugs in, 1849, 341. insects affecting, 1849, 340. Japan aud Oregon, 1853, 223, 224 ; 1854, 194 ; 1855, 256, 257. Kocky Mountain, 1845, 305. varieties of, 1854, xiv; 1859, 18; 1865, 29; 1866, 10. Peabody-bird, habits, nest and eggs of, 1864, 422. Peach, a good manure for, 1851, 224. analyses of leaves of, 1872, 197. apricots and nectarines, 1853, 282-284. book notice, 1870, 517. correspondence on, 1853, 284 ; 1854, 298 ; 1855, 297. effect of rapid growth, 1851, 369. for different localities, 1856, 333, 350, 352, 372, 374, 382, 389, 391, 396, 400 ; 1858, 380, 387, 390, 394, 400, 407, 415, 416, 419. fungoid diseases of the, tree, 1871, 119. grafting on the almond, 1859, 131. how to preserve, 1862, 492. in Delaware, 1845,954; 1865,194; 1866,150; 1868,443; 1871,143; 1372,441; 1874, Florida, 1867, 146. Maryland, 1854, 244 ; 1871, 144 ; 1872, 112, 441. Michigan, 1860, 183; 1809, 536; 1872, 481; 1873, 428. Mississippi, 1854, 248. Missouri, 1852, 321 ; 1868, 526 New England, 1863, 352. New York, 1853, 285. Ohio, 1869, 534. insects injurious to, 1888, 113. interrogatories on, 1858, 44. in Texas, 1854, 302. Utah, 1870, 568. Virginia, 1867, 251. Wisconsin, 1870, 505. native locality, etc., 1859, 339. new varieties of, 1856, 405. • of budding on plam, 1865, 203. destroying the borer, 1858, 380 ; 1869, 534 ; 1870, 87, 520 ; 1871, 396. INDEX TO AGKICULTUKAL REPORTS. 113 Peach, , of preserving tlie health of, 1853, 286 ; 1862, 153. the leaf-bUster, 1863, 551. profit of an orchard, 1871, 399. propagation, etc., 1865, 191-194. receipts of, in New Yorlr, 1871, 232. remedies for, worm and yelloAvs, 1845, 956; ie:0, 96, 236, 268, 421: 1852, 112, 231'; 1853, 258, 285; 1854, 298: 1865, 206 i 1872, ItG, 486. stocks for Ijudding on, 1856, 327. synonyms of, varieties of, 1864, 150; 1867, 137; 1875, 386. the varieties for culture in Missouri, 1876, 410. to protect from frosts, 1858, 381. trees and treatment of, 1845, 956; 1850, 96, 97, 183; 1851, 253; 1852, 113, 327; 1861, 330 ; 1862, 153. pruning, 1876, 407. yellows of, 1872, 195. Pear, air-tight handages, 1849, 103, analysis of the, tree, 1849, 475. article on, 1853, 277, 278 ; 1858, 374 ; 1861, 232-251 ; 1862, 177 ; 1869, 198-204. book notice, 1869, 487, 488. cause of the blight, 1851, 403 ; 1854,243; 1862,152; 1863,574; 1868,120; 1869,204; 1872, 191. correspondence on, 1853, 279 ; 1854, 292 ; 1855, 296. cultivation and soil for, 1863, 350 ; 1866, 145 ; 1876, 410. diseases of, 1870, 506; 1871, 118. directions for the culture of, 1861, 543. for New Hampshire, 1852, 28. in California, 1869, 501. Connecticut, 1858, 390. Florida, 1867, 146. influence of the stock, 1865, 202 ; 1872, 481. in Georgia, 1858, 392, 393. Illinois, 1858, 395. Indiana, ;872, 463. Massachusetts, 1858, 396 ; 1868, 482 ; 1869, 521. Michigan, 1858, 399. Mississippi, 1849, 166; 1854, 250; 1871, 156. New England, 1861, 255. New Jersey, 1858, 402 ; 1868, 442. New York," 1858, 414. Ohio, 1858, 416. Pennsylvania, 1858, 419 ; 1871, 400. insects injurious to, 1860, 312, 1872, 116. in South Carolina, 1850, 236. interrogatories on, 1858, 40. in the District of Columbia, 1858, 390. the South, 1858, 379. Virginia, 1858, 421 ; 1871, 146. Vermont, 1872, 441. list for general cultivation, 1870, 492. names and description of favorite varieties, 1862, 179-193 ; 1863, 122-127 ; 1864, 142, 143, 605 ; 1865, 188, 189, 190 ; 1866, 133, 134 ; 1867, 137-139 ; 1875, 377-381. native locality and varieties of, 1859, 344, 549. of planting in hedge rows, 1854, 410. originating new varieties, 1854, 227. phuosophy of dwarfing, 1866, 20. preservation of, 1862, 492. preserving, 1870, 491. remarks on cultm-e, etc., 1847, 195 ; 1848, 356, 379, 381, 383, 384, 385 ; 1849, 103, 145, 164, 165, 166, 170, 186, 282, 439, 446; 1850, 93, 221, 224, 343, 408; 1851, 133, 138, 199, 202, 207, 242, 249, 280, 321, 378, 403, 422, 431, 442, 444, 457, 477, 492; 1852, 28, 33, 34, 37, 38, 42, 84, 112, 129, 138, 212, 249, 265, 272, 298, 321, 335 ; 1853, 258, 277 ; 1854, 229, 231, 233, 235, 239, 242, 245, 248, 256, 259, 262, 267, 272, 281, 292, 416; 1855, 296; 1856, 329, 330, 336, 344, 352, 355, 363, 388, 395, 399, 401, 402, 405; 1858, 40. 374, 379, 386, 390, 392, 393, 395, 399, 402, 414, 416, 419, 421, 423, 426, 427: 1859, 344 ; 1860, 312 ; 1869, 198 ; 1871, 103, remedy for blight, 1849, 447; 1850, 93; 1851, 457; 1805, 206; 1868, 120; 1869, 204; 1870, 500; 1872, 191; 1850 418; 1854, 296. reports on, 1856, 329, 330, 336, 344, 352, 363, 364, 380, 388, 395, 399. 8 A 114 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Pear, size and yield of, in Europe, 1876, 410. stock for d-svarting, 1856, 327. the blight, 1872, Ifc^lDl. prickley, 1860, 33 ; 1870, 417. slug, l'?70, 78. orchard, 1861, 232-251. theories of the cracking of the tree, 1862, 151. treatment of the standard, 1866, 20, 21. _ two crops in one season, 1854, 278. variation or sport, 1872, 404. varieties for a succession, 1850, 94. Peat, in smelting iron, 1867, 342. mannrial value of, 1869, 431. Pebrine, in France, 1868, 301, 304. silk-worms' eggs, 1870, 240, 241. remedy for, 1872, 308. Peccary, resemblance to swine, I'^US, 97. Pelidnota, injuries of, and remedy for, 1863, 567. Pemican, prejiaratiou of, by the Indians, 1870, 426. Penu.sylvania, Agricultural College of. (.8ee College.) butter and cheese of, 1873, 252. cattle-raising in, 1853, 16 ; 1854, 19 ; 1855, 24. dairy interest in, 1853, 24 : 1855, 30. digest of reports of, 1871, 396. experiments on college and other farms, 1869, 252; 1871, 239; 1873, 304. forests, etc., 1872, 51 ; 1875, 257. hay fork, 1849, 365. horses and mules in, 1853, 34 ; 1854, 27 : 1855, 42 ; 1862, 336, i44. laws of, 1863, 460; 1864, 444 ; 1.-71. 221. lands in, 1867, 103, 111. live-stock in, 1863, 606; 1864, .583; 1805, 07 ; 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47 ; 1870, 47 ; 1871 ; 36 ; 1.872, 43 ; 1873, 40 ; 1C74, 40 : 1^7.^. ;?5 : 1876, 112. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 382. remarks on the crops of, 1841, 69, 70, 71, 72 ; 1842, 11, 16, 17, 18. 26: 1-43, 21, 42, 44, 58, 59, 72, 99 ; 1844, 21, 29, 56, 74, 79, 1:58 ; 1845, 101, 155. 159,163, 187, 251. 502, 917; 1847, 101, 104, 119, 121, 127, 135, 403; 1848, 117, 122. 125, 132, 135, 185, 250, 436, 454, 455, 660, 664, 667, 670, 676, 687, 692 : 1849, 121, 201, 221 2."x5, 289, 301, 302, 365; 1850, 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 22, 116, 117, 149, 190, 205, 212, 246 societies of, 1875, 462, 463. tabnlar statement of crops of. (.See Crop.) Peoria, flour and grain trade of, 1876, 197. Pepper, Chili, or bird, in Texas, 1855, 288. insect feeding on red, 1868, 113. Japan, New Holland, long, and 'betel, 1870. 202. Malaquetta, Guinea, aud Jamaica, 1870, 200. red, a remedy for cabbage-lice, 1873, 289. sweet, for salad, 1854, xxii. varieties and cultivation of, 1854, 372. water, or smart-weed, 1865, 511!. Peppermint, cultivation aud oil of, 1849, 387-39(1; ls70, 179. Periodical, list of the agricultural, etc, 1867, 404: 1868, ti08; 1870, 544. Persimmon, in the Indian Ten-itory and Arkansas, 1870, 417. shipment of, to Chicago, 1874, 272. the Japan, 1^76, 9, IW, INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 115 Peru, agriculture in and exports to, 187(), 27S. Petroleum, for fuel, 183-2, 43;>. in ilestroviug dry rot, 1870, 620. West Virginia, 1863, 52C. Pewt-e, habits and benefit of, 1863, 294 ; 1865, 39. the wood, and the j^hebe-bird, 1803, 294; 1864, 401. Pheasant, or ruffed-grouse, 1856, 151 ; 1864, 362. the common, 1865, 98. silver, golden, blue and Inipcyau, 1865, 99. Phenomenon, periodical, 1854, 435 ; 1870, 121. Philadelphia, annual receipt of hogs at, 1876, 236. exports of fresh meat from, 1876, 320. flour and grain trade of, 1876, 183, 206. markets for live-stock and jiroducts at, 1876, 212, 252. prices of farm products at, 1876, 244. Phosphate, crops especially influenced by, 1872, 398. in soils of New England, 1868, 430. mineral, in France, 1875, 509. of lime, value of, 1852, 390 ; 1867, 193. South Carolina, 1868, 73, 74, 75, 76, 387, 398, 400; 1869, 529; 1870, 539, 540. the most important of, 1845, 1039. Phosphorus, sources and importance of, 1852, 390; 1859, 166; 1868, 401. , Phylloxera, American and French, 1871, 87 ; 1874, 442. and Pemplujgus, 1874. 127. habits and remedies for, 1870, 87 ; 1871, 88 ; 1873, 160, 389. loss from, in France, 1871, 87, 88; 1874, 442. l^rize oft'ered for mode of propagation of, 1873, 289. Physiology, of breeding, 1862, 222. vegetable, 1870, 613. Pickle," and canned corn, 1874, 279. directions for making, 1862, 492. Pig, book notice, 1870, 537. Chester County, 1865, 476. confinement of, 1865, 478. of fattening, 1870, 456. ■n-ashing and cinders for, 1860, 85. ■\vhey and skimmed milk for, 1876, 386. white whiskered peccary and Andaman, 1865, 101. Piggery, a model, 1865, 476-478. Pigeon, the family of, with species, 1863, 305. passenger, or wild, 1856, 148 ; 1863, 285, 305 ; 1864, 380, 381. Pigeon-berry, poke-weed, or, for asparagus, 1865, 516. Pigment, coal-tar for insects, 1844, 516. Pike, in Hudson Bay Territory and Alaska, 1870, 387. Pimento, allspice or Jamaica pejjper, 1870, 200. Pimpernell, use and cultivation of, 1847, 193 ; 1860, 230. Pin, making and sticking by machinery, 1843, 254 ; 1844, 474. Pinang, use and effects of, 1870, 197. 116 IXDEX TO AGRICCLTUEAL REPORTS. Pine, Carolina yellow, %Thito and red, l^GG, 47^', 479, 4S'-2. desirable species for culture, 1672, 165. insects frecxuentiug the, 1366, 113 ; 1^7i), 71. nuts and seed of, for food, 1670, 411. ■ pitch, for floors in England, 167:). 2.-4. plantations on Cape Cod, 1673, 26:i. the stone, 1660, :',-2. Pine-apple, in Florida, 1667, 143; 1671, 170. origin and history of, ItfoD, 331. Pipe, liest suljstauces for ^Tate^, 1671, 426. directions for laying, 1863, 322. glass water, in France, 1643, 327. machine for laying, 1643, 246. of manufacturing lead, 1643, 2.56; 1644, 476; 1845, 52; 1646, 54; 1-47, ;>; 1646. 47. Pipsisse-n-a, fi-uit of, for food, 1670, 414. Pisciculture, article on, 1660, 301-311; l.-()6, 394-423. (See Fish.) Pistachio, difterent species of, 16-39, 322. in Sicily and Italy, 1860, 33. Plague, cattle, in Europe, 166.5, 5.50-569 ; 1667, xUi. the Texas cattle, 1669, 541. Plain, forest cultivation, 1672, 316-332. the great, of the "West, 16.57, 294 ; 1-70, 303. Semstead. 1669, 427. Plant, absorption of arsenic by, I860, 137. analysis of southern fodder, 1674, 149. the ashes of, 1645, 363, 104U. basis of soil for, 1869, 490 ; 1674, 263. benzine for, 1861, 332. book notice, 1666, 577 ; 1670, 533. carbon and nitrogen in, 1647, 223; 1874, 146. Chinese, desirable in the United States, 1646, 749. paper and grass-cloth, 1860, 139. circulation in, 1870, 615. climbing and herbaceous, 1666, 203, 205. conditions of life and progress of, 1864, 329, 330, 332, 339. cultivating and propagating, 1863, 556-560. deterioration and new varieties, 1654, 228, 229; 1655, 269; 1667. 29fi. distributed from propagating garden, 1665, 5; 1666, 8; 1667, xv. distribution of the pollen of, 1857, 475. effect of coal-gas ou, 1675, 147. different temperatures ou, 1657, 503, 504, 505; 1662. 150; 1865, 16; 1670 125 ; 1671, 236. heat on, 1657, 466, 466. extension of the roots of, 1644, 184, feeding of different species, 1647, 512, 513. fibrous, of Yucatan, 1869, 266. food, providing proper, 1876, 369. forage, in Prussia, 1864, 499. force, gravity, weight, and electricity on, 1869, 100, 106, 134, 152. for promoting firaitfulness in, 1663, 553. fungoid diseases of, 1871, 110. geography of, 1863, 464-525. green manurial, 1864, 301. growth of forage, 1669, 67. house, 1861, 333; 1663, 366-361. hybridizing, etc., of, 1667, 296-317. in Europe and the United States, 1657, 490. iulluencc of climate on, 1869, 500. in the arboretum, 1866, 122. govornmeut garden, 1659, 2-21 ; 1860, 32, 33. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 117 Plant, laws of ck'%olopmeut of cereal, 1874, 260. list of, for the Southern States, 1863, 6. marine, 1866, 42o. mitritive value of, 18liU, 129. notes on beneficial and injiu-ious, 1847, 521. of Alaska, 1868, It^T. origin of species, 1860, 94. polls of tlie unicorn, for food, 1870, 422. poisonous to cattle, 1874, 159. potash and phosphorus iu, 1849, 19. protection of, from frost, 1860, 131 ; 1870, 131. qualities of the soap, 1851, 5. ' remarks on textile, 1854, 174. setting, watering, and cultivation of, 1854, 331, 332, 333 ; 1870, 615, 618. size of, in California, 1851, 4. soiling, 1856, 60. sources of the nutrition of, 1848, 213, 223, 232: 1852, 379: 1860, 123; ■1861, 564; 1867, 30, 244 ; 1871, 363 ; 1872, 461. substances contributing to the growth of, 1871, 89. tables of the phenomena of, 1854, 436. tests of the seeds of, 1870, 168. that best improve land, 1850, 65. the bene, 1845, 317, 970 ; 1854, 225, 339 ; 1855, 287. Chinese tea, 1874, 7. collection of economic, 1876, 10. hop, 1864, 97. Ramie, 1867, 11. sexuality of, 1838, 57 ; 1867, 296. Victoria pie, 1859, 566. transpiration of, 1871, 253 ; 1874, 147. used as food, 1859, 299-362. in the arts, 1855, xxxiii. variations of, 1874, 278. wild tlowering, 18iS, 155. Plantain, in Louisiana, 1855, 314. the common and the English, 1865, 515. narrow-leaved, for cattle, 1860, 230. Plantations, economy, 1873, 458. large cotton and corn, iu Georgia, 1872, 448. small sugar, in Louisiana, 1869, 435. "PI 1 n "("PT ■ corn, 1869, 323 ; 1870, 400 ; 1871, 215 ; 1874, 292. cotton, 1866, 263 ; 1869, 324 ; 1874, 293. hand, 1869, 324. potato, 1866, 253, 254. seed, 1848, 66; 1866, 260; 1869, 322; 1870, 400. Planting, by colored lucu, 1867, 420. roads and avenues with trees, 1869, 177. table showing time of, etc. , 1848, 646. trees near buildings, 1869, 178 Plaster, an absorbent of ammonia, 1844, 380 ; 1851, 255. and guano for grass-land, 1844, 381. a preventive of potato-rot, 1844, 88. as a fertilizer, 1856, 231-234 ; 1859, 163 ; 1871, 93. first introduction of, 1852, 18. for old pastures, 1869, 526. sprinkling stalls, 1852, 174. wheat and clover, 1853, 160 ; 1856, 231 ; 1862, 85. importation of, 1858, 230 ; 1859, 161. in New York, Virginia, and Nova Scotia, 1868, 377, 395. on clayey lands, 1851, 138. clover, grass, and corn, 1852, 175, 263 ; 1853, 82. the potato, 1870, 528. quantity per acre, 1852, 117; 1856, 234. Pleuritis, similarity of, to influenza, 1872, 204. 118 IITOEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Pleuio-pueumonia, cattle-diseases, 1860, 239-267, in Maryland and other States, 1868, 37 ; 1869, 38 ; 1670, 42. Massaoliusetts, 1665, 568. introduction and diagnosis of, 1874, 411. in Upper Savoy, 1864, 504. similarity to influenza, 1672, 204. treatment of, 1860, 246, 263; 1869, 438; 1871, 34; 1872, 34. Plover, the famUy of, 1863, 306. killdeer, 1^65, 44. Plows, and scarifiers, 1866, 241-252. anti-friction wheel, 1843, 311. cast-iion, first patented, 1862, 9 ; 1870, 395. common and others, 1862, 41,}-417. cost of cultivating by the steam, 1674, 281, 282. English, and plowing, 1859, 239-260. history of the, 1868, 494-496; 1870, 394-397. Improvements of the, 1644, 509; 1845, 28; 1846, 18; 1847, 20; 1869, 319; 1671, 211. number of factories, 1672, 264. steam, in Germany, 1873, 287. the American steam, 16(>9, 305-318. gang, 1874, 265. , steam, 1860, 62; 1661, 315; 1863, 420; 1867, 255, 257, 258; 1670, 404 ; 1671, 213; 1873, 376. steel and other, 1663, 417-425, 434. trenching and ridging, 1647, 544; 1870, 593. used by the early colonists, 1872, 278. Plowing, deep, advantage of, for prairie, 1858, 284; 1868, 512; 1871, 353. by steam, 1661, 315. effect of, 1661, 261 ; 1672, 458. experiments in, 1645, 1034; 1869, 295; 1874, 258; 1875, 513. necessity for, 1847, 230. profit of, 1869, 530. for flat aud rolling ground, 1671, 371. in the fall, 1667, 237. winter in England, 1860, 159. steam, 1863, 27; 1867, 4, 275, 277, 278, 279; 1870, 8, 449, 511; 1673, 376. subsoil, 1844, 151 ; 1845, 1036 ; 1860, 107 ; 1866, 245. superioritv of English, 1859, 240. Plum, black knot on the, tree, 1853, 291 ; 1854, 306 ; 1863, 572 ; 1672. 175 ; 1674, 173. correspondence on, 1853, 288; 1854, 304; 1855, 300. cultivation of, in various localities, 1858, 382, 387, 391, 408, 416. cuTculio, preventive of the, 1876, 405, 411. description of fine varieties of, 1664, 148, 149; 1865, 190. wild, 1605, 207 ; 1869, 446. desirable varieties, 1850, 98. for New Hampshire, 1852, 29. in Florida, 1867, 146. interrogatories on, 1656, 46. jujube, 1854, xxxii. origin and history of, 1853, 287 ; 16,"i9, 340, 349. preservation of, 1862, 493. profits of the culture of the, 1876, 405. reports of, fi-om different States, 1853, 266 ; 1,S56, 350, 353, 372, 3^3. 389, 396, 400. the curculio in Michigan, 1*73, 428. weavil and gouger, 1870, 68, 70. to destroy, curculio, 1850, 97 ; 16.'i3, 266, 290, 291 ; 1674, 272. to make, trees bear, 1643, 231. tree injured by frost, 1850, 183. use of the beach, 16.j4, 405. varieties in Maine, 1853, 26l>. of the common, 1663, 352. Pneumatics, hydi-aulics and, 1843, 310, 325; 1844, 506, 513; 1645, 62: 1646. 96; 1S47 76- 1848, 48. ; I > Poisons, mineral, affecting plants, 1876, 56. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 119 PoUen, iu hybridizmg, 1867, 296-299. transportation of, hj the TcinJ, 1857, 475. Pomegranate, in Florida, 1867, 144. Georgia, 1858, 384. native locality, etc., 1859, 342. of the seedless, 1860, 34 ; 1862, 502. Pomological, Society, Maine State, 1876, 385, 388. MicMgan, 1876, 402. Pomology, American, 1852, 23, 32; 1856, 328. horticulture and, 1849, 428, 429, 445. of the South; 1858, 377-386. progress of, m Michigan, 1871, 368. society for the advancement of, 1870, 149. Pond, of artificial, 1869, 174. Pronga, oil, source and use of, 1870, 174. Poplar, common, for lumber, 1866, 482. insect injurious to, 1868, 113. the Lombardy, for hedges, etc., 1854, 417 ; 1868, 197. tulip, for streets, 1868, 198. Poppy, field, corn, and prickly, 1865, 510. in North Carolina and other conntries, 1873, 174. Wisconsiu and California, 1871, 140 ; 1872, 509. oil from, 1843, 110; 1870, 180. the opium, 1855, xxi, xxii ; 1869, 233 ; 1870, 206-209. Population, increase of, in Florida, 1871, 161. in parts of Virginia, 1864, 21, 25, 30, 32. West Virginia, 1863, 45. of the loyal and disloyal States, 1862, 560. United States, 1857, 48. rural, of Russia, 1855, 19. tabular estimate of, in different States, 1843, 12 ; 1844, 11 ; 1845, 90, 381 ; 1847., 547, 562 ; 1848, 92. Porcupine, the Canadian, 1857, 91. white-haired and yellow-haired, 1863, 272. Pork, American and Irish, 1842, 104, 105. amount of, produced, 1876, 235, 239. Eastern city, packing, 1873, 140. exports of, 1854, 476-500 ; 1855, 396-471 ; 1856, 498-521 ; 1857, 30-35; 1858, 224, 225: 1862, 600-613; 1864, 598; 1865, 80-82; 1867, 127; 1868, 52; 1870, 63; 1872, 108; 1876, 239. for the English market, 1844, 417, 430. how to salt for family use, 1851, 146, 411. market prices of, 1869, 52; 1870, 56; 1871, 58; 1872, 82; 1873, 114. markets for, 1876, 218, 223, 242-250. of making, in Connecticut, 1850, 180. raising cheap, 1852, 292 ; 1853, 55. on Pratt's farm, 1865, 457. packing, 1875, 94-98 ; 1876, 230-241. at Cincinnati, 1845, 1028 , 1866, 383, 386. in Canada, 1876, 238. the principal cities, 1876, 234. West, 1847, 655; 1848, 638; 1849, 493; 1850, 544; 1863, 198-215, 619 ; 1869, 51 ; 1871, 67 ; 1872, 111 ; 1873, 137 ; 1874, 103 ; 1876, 230. winter and summer, 1876, 230, 235, 236, 239. preservation of, 1862, 491. prices for five years in New Orleans, 1848, 786. raising in Michigan, 1871, 367. Ohio, 1871, 395. Virginia, 1867, 252. 120 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPORTS. Pork, salting l)eef and, 1845, 1158. summer, Pacific, and seaboard, packing, 1874, 107. trade in Chicago, 1863, 617. Portugal, statistics of xiopulation, productions, animals, etc., of, 187(i, 25.5-'27U. Posts, machine for Boring, 1842, 95. process of preserving, 1843, 241 ; 1873, 283. timher for, 1844, 458. to prevent frost lifting of, 187U, 139. Potash, article on, 1860, 36-41. as nutriment to plants, 1861, 578 ; 1871, 92. crops most improved, 1872, 398; 1873, 300. for New England soil, 1870, 489. German salts of, 1875, 507. in plants and trees, 1845, 1040 ; 1850, G9. wheat, 1871, 94. mode of manufacturing, 1842, 81, 82. on fruit trees, 1870, 618. potatoes, 1870, 459 ; 1871, 249 ; 1874, 256. quantity of ashes to make a ton of, 1842, 38. retention of, by the soil, 1873, 300. analysis of, 1847, 137; 1849, 50, 261; 1857, 165; 1864, 282; 1865, 413; 1809. 75; 1870, 616. and salt, 1845, 590. articles on, 1843, 57-65; 1844, 198, 200-229, 237, 243, 256; 1845, 191-246, 4C1. 464, 466, 471, 472, 474, 481, 484, 490, 548, 556, 572, 576, 580, 59U, 593, 597, 608 : le4-, 135-143; 1849, 269; 1852, 354-372; 1853, 168-170, 175; 1-.-.4, 162, 163, 373-375: 1855, 205; 1856, 248; 1868, 225-244. as an article of food, 1841, 72. substitute for the, 1845, 206. blight, 1845, 486, 526, 548, 592; 1872, 198-203; 1873, 186. book notice, 1870, 527. by the Plymouth Colony, 1872, 280. conditions necessary to, 1849, 41. correspondence on, 1853, 170 ; 1854, 165 ; 1855, 218. crop, 1876, 91, 104. crops of, in different States. (See Crops.) degeneration of, 1855, 210 ; 1867, 315. disease in, 1845, 489, 494, 497, 498, 500, 501, 509, 513, 515, 521, 523, .527. .532, 536, 540, 568, 572, 575, 580, 601, 602, 612, 616, 617, 618, 622, 623, 624, 628, 647, 650, 652, 655, 658, 660, 661, 664, 666, 667, 673, 676 ; 1847. 351 ; 1853, 172. experiments Avith, 1843, 136 ; 1845, 603 ; 1847, 415 ; 1855, 206, 212, 218 ; 1867. 188 ; 1869, 272 ; 1870, 459 ; 1871, 246 : 1874, 256 ; 1875, 513. farina, 1875, 390, 391. for seed, 1847, 245 ; 1854, 164. _ fungoid, theory of the, disease in, 1845, 556, 620, 681 ; 1847, 153 ; 1848, 564 ; 1?<3. 186. how to raise, 1849, 264 ; 1853, 171. imports and exports, 1858, 232. in Colorado, 1869, 605 ; 1874, 280. Iowa, 1872, 449. Ireland, 1845, 589 ; 1846, 10. injuries of the fly, 1863, 569. in Maine, 1869, 519 ; 1871, 356. Massachusetts, 1868, 481, New Jersej, 1865, 273, 277. New York, 1869, 448. Ohio, 1865, 295-299; 1868, 509; 1869, 533. insects injurious to, 1868, 114, interrogatories on, 1658, 34, 36. names of varieties, 1843, 64; 1844, 81, 82, 203, 206, 207, 208. 209, 210, 214, 217, 218 220, 224, 225, 228, 230, 231, 232, 235, 238. 242, 254, 255, 2,58, 264; 1^45, 213! 469 471, 494, 537, 540, 553, 558, 559, 580, 583, 588, 591, 601, 603, 604, G08, 613, 619, (>-'3 625, 626, 627, 671; 1847, 356; 1848, 137, 160, 457, 480, 570, 572; 1849, 11.^, "liO- 1850, 201, 212, 252, 253, 283, 293, 303, 312, 392, 420, 474, 477, 479; 1851, 133. 137 172, 184, 198, 207, 219, 220, 230, 234, 248, 255, 274, 368, 374, 378, 428, 491 ; IS50' INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 121 Potatoes, 74, 112, 118, 1-29, 156, 194, 204, 224, 226, 237, 243, 245, 256, 258, 277, 308, 320, 331, 337, 341, 344, 353, 360, 364, 368; 1853, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173; 1854, xvii, 166, 167, 168, 169, 373, 374; 1855, 207, 208, 212, 218, 219, 220, 221; 1857, 165; 1862, 52; 1805, 32, 273, 297, 298; 1866, 10; 1867, 359; 1868, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 432, 481, 509; 1870, 407, 409, 459, 615; 1871, 246, 247, 248, 249, 371; 1872, 449; 1873, 193, 286; 1874, 256. ou experimental farm, 1865, 32 ; 1866, 10. origin, locality, etc., of, 1859, 308, 309. planted T\itli a plow, 1876, 414. planters and diggers, 1866, 253-256; 1869, 325; 1870, 402; 1871, 216. planting, etc., 1845, 597, 603, 611; 1847, 390; 1848, 569, 654; 1850, 266, 468; 1860, 137 ; 1869, 272, 273, 293 ; 1871, 371 ; 1874, 272. preservation of, 1854, 165, 167 ; 1861, 333 ; 1869, 451 ; 1871, 236. qualities of varieties, 1871, 248, 249, 371 ; 1872, 449. range of the culture of the, 1872, 294 ; 1873. 317. remedy for disease in, 1845, 489, 495, 533, 537, 580, 584, 662, 672, 686 ; 1848, 572 ; 1849, 263; 1856, 248; 1861, 332; 1872, 202. starch factories, 1872, 446. of the, 1845, 203, 557, 563, 565, 568, 608; 1872, 202. statistics of, in the several States, 1876, 91. sugar of, 1844, 308; 1845, 203. sweet, 1847, 380,390; 1850, 265; 1851, 349; 1853, 177, 226; 1854, 168, 374; 1855, 222, 223; 1862, 220; 1867, 251; 1869, 419; 1874, 233. , the hug, 1868, 433 ; 1870, 75 ; 1871, 237 ; 1872, 120. rot, 1843, 61; 1844, 79-88, 206, 220, 245, 265; 1845, 206, 270, 484, 525, 526, 528, 531, 533, 537, 538, 542, 546, 548, 573, 603, 614, 627, 629, 631, 636, 639, 644, 647, 655, 656, 658, 661, 665; 1847, 139, 142; 1848, 136, 564-568; 1853, 175, 177; 1867, 352; 1872, 198 ; 1873, 186. use of diseased, 1845, 663. value of crop of, 1874, 32. worms not poisonous, 1870, 80. yield increased with proper plant food, 1876, 390. of, 1850, 191 ; 1851, 4, 473 ; 1852, 414 ; 1854, 164 ; 1861, 254 ; 1862, 52 ; 1863, 59 : 1867,238,342; 1869,418; 1873,286; 1875,48. Poudrettc, as a manure for the onion, 1869, 217. poisonous effect of, on plants, 1860, 119, preparing, applying, and kinds of, 1865, 387, 388. Poultry, article on, 1844, 405-408 ; 1845,1030,1032; 1862,345,358-372; 1870,329-346; 1872, 443; 1873,281. book notice on, 1870, 535. causes of failure in keeping, 1868, 456. correspondence on,1853, 74. destructive to insects, 1862, 388. facts about, 1864, 273. gapes, 1869, 423. "" how to fatten, in a short time, 1860, 85. free, from vermin, 1869, 424. interrogatories on, 1858, 86. of spurred rye upon, 1853, 226. prices of, 1853, 142. productiveness of different breeds of, 1861, 328. profits of, 1845, 347; 1847,214,360; 1855,63; 1861,261; 1867,357; 1868,485; 1869, 422; 1873,282,1876,402. raising, for market, 1862, 345-358. hints on, 1876, 401. on the farm, 1874, 274. statistics of, in France, 1848, 194. to make, lay in the winter, 1847, 215. Powder, Biokfes's chemical azotic, 1849, 467, 468. Power, grinding and horse, 1843, 297; 1844,503; 1845,76; 1846,101; 1847,77; 1848,46. laws of the mechanical, 1846, 31 ; 1862, 411. Prairie, acres of, in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Arkansas, 1842, 44. boot notice, 1870, 543. cultivation of, 1845, 382. 122 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Prairie, origia of, and adaptation to forests, 1872, 317, 319. potato or bread-root, 1870, 408. productiTcness of the first-year, 1868, 528. sheep raising on, 1862, 300. timber on, 1862, 495. water for, 1867, 230, 235. Premium, crops in Ohio, 1868, 508. disproportionate, 1872, 447. farms in Michigan, 1847, 355. Preserver, improvement of life, 1844, 489. Press, cotton and cheese, 1844, 516. wool, 1848, 24. Price, current, of produce at Liverpool, 1844, 420, 426. of agricultural products, 1848, 750. articles of the dairy, 1848, 673. corn, corn-meal, barley, and oats exported, 1876, 175, 176. cotton, 1876, 138. farm crops, 1863, 592, 599 ; 1864, 574, 577 ; 1865, 63, 66 ; 1866, 61, 62 ; 1^07, ST, 90; 1868, 31, 34; 1869, 32, 35; 1870, 34, 37; 1871, 25, 29; 1872, 20, 24: 1873, 25, 26 ; 1874, 30, 33 ; 1876, 91, 104, 242. products, 1869, 51 ; 1870, 56 ; 1871, 58 ; 1872, 82 ; 1873, 114 ; 1874, 110 ; 1875, 103. flour and wheat exported, 1876, 175. gold, 1863, 611. grain at Chicago, 1876, 191-194. grapes in California, 1873, 287. labor in the cotton States, 1876, 130. live stock, 1876, 112, 209, 250. at Brighton, 1852, 431. skilled labor near London, 1874, 276. sugar, 1876, 154. rye and rye-flour, exported, 1876, 176. transportation, 1848, 691. wheat, 1848, 716. wool, 1862, 262, 263. Printing, anastatic, 1845, 33. machines for, 1843, 321 ; 1844, 517 ; 1847, 47 ; 1848, 26. mills and dies for, 1848, 26. Privet, for hedges, 1854, 403. the Japanese, 1868, 197. Privy, and water-closets, 1863, 329 ; 1874, 436. Product, importance of variety, 1858, 219. marketing of, 1869, 448. market, of New Jersey, 1865, 249. wastefulness of farm, 1871, 234. Production, decrease of, in Ireland, 1864, 497. diversity of agricultural, 1867, 247. foreign, 1868, 435. of sorghum and sugar, 1865, 307. the Ionian Islands and Italy, 1859, 100. statistics of, in the disloyal States, 1862, 568. loynf States, ls62, 561. Progress, in the manufacture of the beet-sugar, 1869, 334. cheese, 1870, 310. of agricultural science, 1860, 79; 1861, 314. a hundred years, 1872, 274. industrial education, 1869, 4,'S2 ; 1870, 467 ; 1871, 306 ; 1872. 348 ; 1873, 321 ; 1874 Propeller, Ericsson's, on Lake Erie, 1843, 229. improvements of, 1846, 79 ; 1848, 42. INDEX TO AGEICULTIJEAL REPORTS. 123 Propeller, screw, improvements in, 1844, 487. spiral, 1845, 66. Provisions, cured, and cattle, 1845, 1057. Davison's invention for curing, 1845, 1160. reports of breadstuffs, &c., 1849,500; 1850,532; 1851,512; ie52, 430; 1853, 38, :>0, 7.j, 102, 128, 154, 165, 181, 202, 234, 238, 243, 255, 261 ; 1854, 476 ; 1855, 422 ; ISr.C, 497 ; 1857, 30; 1858, 221; 1861, 290; 1862, 600; 1863, 608; 1864, 598; 1865, 8U; 1806, 94; 1867, 127; 1868, 47,52; 1869,54; 1870, 62; 1872, 64; 1873, 84; 1874,74. for tlie Englisli market, 1842, 104 ; 1843, 218 ; 1844, 416 ; 1845, 1155 ; 1849, 424. - inferiority of exported American, 1844, 414. position of tlie American trade, 1844, 427. preservation of, 1849, 10. lirices of, in Chicago, 1863, 210. New York, 1847, 565. quantity of, exported, J848, 735. review of the English markets for, 1848, 704. trade with England, 1843, 130. Prune, d'Angen and Saint Catherine, 1854, xxx. in Florida, 1867, 146. the Northern States, 1855, xx. Pruner, the oak, with remedies, 16161, 615 ; 1863, 576 ; 1871, 72. Pruning, apple-trees, the time for, 1876, 393. directions for, 1863, 552; 1870, 522. errors in, 1871, 233. peach-trees, the time for, 1876, 407. root, 1863, 554 ; 1870, 512. the grape-vine, 1866, 97. pear-tree, 1868, 121; 1869, 201; 1870, 512. Prussia, agricultural museum of, 1874, 274. forage plants in, 1864, 499. Xwogress of agriculture in, 1857, 1. statistics of population, products, animals, etc., of, 1876, 255-270. Psilla, the, pear-tree, 1864, 560. Psychrometer, description of August's, 1865, 521. Ptarmigan, the white-tailed and willow, 1864, 370, 371. Publication, book notices, 1870, 517; 1871, 410; 1872, 398; 1873, 311; 1874, 437. Puddling, constructive and by deposition, 1871, 260, 261. Pumj), a cheap forcing, 1871, 496. importance of a good, 1867, 241. patents for, 1846, 98; 1847, 76; 1848, 49. Pumpkins, African variety of, 1845, 973. article on, 1854, 208. experiments %vith, 187.5, 366. hybridization of, 1863, 357; 1867, 313. large yellow-fleshed, 1854, xxi. native locality of, 1859, 333. preservation of, 1862, 491. size of, in California, 1851, 6. varieties and cultivation of, 1854, 375. yield from two seeds, 1843, 233. Purpura, description of, etc., 1872, 215-218, 246. distribution and uses of, 1859, 355; 1870, 422. receipt for dyeing with, 1844, 141. Putty-root, description and uses of, 1870, 190. Missing Page INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 125 Eaiu, iiiflucuco of oleetricil V on, 1871, 374. forests oii, 1871, 354, 373, 378 ; 1872, 326 ; 1873, 384. in Ireland, 1801, (i'J. Japan, 1873, 31!"). Russia, 1861, 37. the Northoru States, 1H62, )>0:>. of the prodnction of, 1S,')8, 460. proportion of, in siirface drainage, 1872, S30. simple mode of measuring, 1858, 461. tables of tlie amount of, 1853, 340, 341, 360, 368, 384, 405, 411 ; 1854, 427 ; 1858, 494 ; 1872, 323. Rake, aeres per day, witli a horse, 1872, 28d. different kinds of hay, 1863, 429. improvements in the horse, 184'j, 18 ; 1847, 20 ; 1848, 67 ; 1807, 239 ; 1874, 289. spring-toothed horse, 1866, 277 ; 1869, 327. Tracy's reyolving, 1866, 277. Rams, engravings of noted, 1864, 187, 189, 195, 199; 1866, 340, 355; 1867, 247. Ramie, articles on, 1867, 220-225; 1873, 261, 262-267. in the Southern States, 1867, 426 ; 1870, 169, 170 ; 1873, 6. names, and price of, 1869, 11, 12. production and value of, 1875, 9. specimens in the museum, 1839, 60. use of, by the Chinese, 1867, 11. Ramtil, source and uses of oil of, 1870, 175. Rape, analysis, of the, plant, 1847, 191. colza and, 1853, 226; 1854, 349. culture in Wisconsin, 1870, 450, 503. oil from, seed, 1842, 41 ; 1843, 110 ; 1847, 190. price of seed, 1870, 450. source and uses of oil, 1870, 181. yield per acre, 1842, 93; 1850, 190; 1870, 450. Raspberry, article on, 1861, 165-174. best v.arieties of, 1850, 100 ; 1863, 354 ; 1866, 135, 136. correspondence on, 1853, 320 ; 1854, 318. culture of, 1858, 388, 411 ; 1861, 542. directions for different varieties, 1870, 23. ever-bearing Catawissa, 1854, 318. from Japan, 1869, 79. hardy varieties of, 1866, 21. history and habits of, 1853, 320. in Iowa, 1868, 520. New Jersey, 1865, 282 ; 1871, 397 ; 1874, 271. New York,' 1883, 354 ; 1868, 442 ; 1870, 441. insects injurious to, 1868, 114 ; 1870, 67. interrogatories on, 1858, 53. of Nebraska, 1865, 208. reports on, 1856, 341, 356, 372, 385, 389, 400. the Elisdale, 1865, 209. Ohio ever-bearer, 1854, 319. Western wild, 1870, 414. wild black-cap, 1854, 319. to protect from frost. 1862, 153 ; 1866, 21. Rats, and mice, 1856, 108, 109, 110. best modes of clestroying, 1863, 272. scientific names of, etc., 1833, 269. the pocket-gopher or pouched, 1857, 72-77. Ration, for laborers in the cotton States, 1876, 135. percentage to weight of animals, 1869, 627. Reaper, a day's work for a, 1872, 289. American in Hungary, 1871, 236. article on, 1874, 288. 126 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPOKTS. Reaper, at the espositiou, lc72, 2-7. first patent in this country, 1872, 2s7. history of, 1866, 264. mowers and, 1862. 420. with engraving, 1866, 266, 267. work performed by, 1872, 286. Eear-hor.se, habits, etc., of the, 18.54, 8S; l-;74, 133. the Carolina, 18S2, 376; 1836, 40; 1868, 308; 1^74, 133. Reciprocity, effect of the Canadian. 18litf , 3. imports under, lc73, 73. opposition to the renewal, 1-GO. 7. Reclamation, of marsh-lands, 1870. 0<.iO-«ll. swamp, in CaUfomia. 1872, 179-187 ; 1673, 380. Red-bird, the summer, 1863, 2y.■^ ; l'^6.5, 42. Red-bud, as an ornamental tree, 18l.i8, 201, 203. Red-poll, the lesser, 1863, 301 ; 1865, 42. Red-stark. the American, 1-63, 29^ ; 1864, 412. Reduvius, the coach-horse, 18.5.5. lltl. red-edged whined, 1855, 94. wheel or wheel bug, 1866, 43. Reed-bird, habits, names, etc., of the, 1856, 126, 127 ; 1863, 303; 1864, 425; 1665, 42. Refiner, Youngman's evaporator and, 1866, 287. Reflector, for light-houses, 1844, 515. Reform, necessity for agricnltural, 18711, 114. Register, climatic of the United States, 1873, 316. Illustrated, of Rural Economy, 1868, 581; 1669, 509; 1871, 425. meteorological, of Toronto, lc72, 221. Remedies, and preventives of disease in farm animals, 1876, 107, 109. Rennet, chemical composition of, 1863, 3S8. directions for preserving, 1648, 621. saving, curing, and using of, 1876, 419. Report, digest of the State Agricultural. ( See under the names of States. ) first of the Department monthly, 1863, 580. for various. (See Architect, Chemist, Commissioner, Editor, Entomologist, Exam- iner, Exhibition, Meteorology, Pomology, Statistician, and Superintendent.) of Dairvmen's Association, 1871, 414. the botanist, 1669, 91; 1870, 108; 1872, 159; 1~74. 156; 1875, 151. Commissioner of Agriculture, etc., of Ontario, lf^72. 404. Paris Exposition, 1867, 163. on insects of the State of Missouri. (See Missouri.) thesea-fishericsof New England, 1874, 443. Reservoir, for irrigation, 1871, 262. Resin, gums and, 1870, 181, 182, 167. Resources, of the Southern States, 1665, 102. Rhatany, native locality and uses of, 1855, Ix. Rhode Island, Agricultural College. (See College.) capital of factories in, 1673, 460. density of the population of, 1873, 459. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 127 Rhode Island, farming in, 1874, 'iO-i. fences of, 1871, 500. fish-breeding in, 1674, 4ls. forests, etc., 1875, "^o'-i. lands in, 1667, 103, 111 ; 1673, 459. laws of, 160;!, 459 ; 16G4, 443 ; 1671, 2-20. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 376. of grape-yiuL'S in, 1671, 4U'2. live stock of, 1863, 606; 1664, 583; 1865, 67; 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45 ; 1869. 47; 1670, 47; 1871, 36; 1672, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. patents to citizens of, 1873, 459. products of, 1851, 494. remarks on crops of, 1643, 19 ; 1844, 66 ; 1849, 96 ; 1850, 328, 475 ; 1851, 169 ; 1852, 147 ; 1855, 221. Society of Domestic Industry, 1867, 342 ; 1871, 402. tabiilar estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) value of crops of, 1865, 66; 1866, 61; 1867, 91; 1868, 35; 1869, 32; 1870, 34; 1871, 25; 1872, 20; 1873, 26; 1674, 30; 1875, 26. Rhodium, source and irse of oil of, 1870, 181. ' Rhododendron, hook notice on, 1871, 413. moisture and shade necessary for, 1876, 63. Rhubarb, analysis and uses of, 1850, 524, 525 ; 1865, 50. cultivation and varieties of, 1854, 376; 1855, xxv; 1865, 245. different species of {Blieum), 1871, 105, 106. in New Jersey, 1865, 274. insect on the di-ied root of, 1868, 114. in Steiermark, 1848, 604. the -n-ild, of Cabirl, 1861, 528. Ribbon, manufacture of silk, 1868, 287, 290. Rice, acclimation of, 1843, 3. analysis of, and of the straw, 1644, 131. Cana,da wild. Fundi, and a new species, 1845, 288, 289. correspondence on, 1853, 164; 1854, 160; 1855, 256. culture, 1850, 323 ; 1867, 174-179. experiments on upland, 1871, 245. with golden, 1870, 466. exports of, 1853, 165, 166 ; 1854, 159 ; 1858, 225 ; 1871, 44. for tabular estimate of, and remarks on. (See Crop.) gold, on upland, 1650, 289. in China, 1847, 174 ; 1860, 470. Italy, 1874, 366. Japan, 1873, 367, 368. Sicily, 1859, 121. South CaroHna, 1849, 305; 1852, 87; 1854, 153; 1870, 466. interrogatories on, 1858, 29. in the Philippine Islands, 1843, 145. on experimental farm, 1865, 28. upland, 1850, 461 ; 1852, 84, 313. origin and liistory of, 1853, 164 ; 1854, 153 ; 1859, 304. production, 1871, 43. upland variety in Illinois, 1644, 130. Mississippi, 1849, 154. value of the wild, for hay, 1855, 256 wild, of Minnesota, 1863, 38; 1870, 422. yield, etc., in the different States, 1848, 656; 1654, 160. Rice-bird, habits, etc., of the, 1856, 127; 1863, 303; 1864, 425; 1865, 42. Rinderpest, can it be transmitted in dry or salted hides, 1876, .321, 322. carbolic acid a remedy for, 1870, 611. in Europe, 1865, 4, 55b-.569. on repealing law against, 1867, xiii. Ring-bone, nature, cause, and treatment of, 1870, 366, 367. 128 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Ringing, fruit-trees, 1863, 554. Eio Janeiro, exports to, 1876, 272. Road, book notice, 1871, 429. charcoal, 1845, 1168. common, 1843, 287. construction of, and walks, 1869, 165, 167. country, 1866, 538-567 ; 1868, 348-366. plank, 'in Canada, 1843, 227. to keoiJ, in Te]5air, 1870, 493. Robin, the American, 1860, 88; 1863, 282, 295; 1864, 425; 1867, 202, 205. European, 1870, 90. golden, 1864, 353, 427. Rock, and stump machinery, 1866, 232. book notice on, 1870,' 539; 1871, 428. Indiana, oil, 1865, 53. machine for drilling, 1847, 73. sandstone, ls50, 33, 34 ; 1865, 49. the lower strata of, 1869, 548. Rockery, directions for a, 1869, 173, 174. Roller, and harrow and the iron, 1863, 425, 427. cheap and improved, 1866, 251 ; 1869, 325. the serrated, 1874, 286. Roof. metalUc, 1844, 500. Root, as stock food, 1864, 281, 282; 1865, 413; 1867, 340; 1872, 492. crops, 1850, 160; 1863, 95. (See Crop.) culture, 1868, 421, 558, 568 ; 1869, 421. food concentrated, 1869, 284. of the Indians, 1870, 404-428. for soiling, 1859, 446, 452. insects injurious to herbaceous, 1868, 110. priming, 1868, 121. soil and manuring for, 1871, 358. Rope, American and Russian hemp, 1845, 260. China grass and Russian hemp, 1855, 245. kyanizing, 1881, 107. Roquet, origin and cultivation of, 1854, 377. Rose, book notice on, 1869, 508. for hedges, 1854, 403, 417 ; 1868, 245. hybridization of, 1867, 306. insects injurious to, 1868, 115. remedy for the slug, 1870, 78. swamp and wild, 1865, 511 ; 1870, 414. the ash-leaved, 1870, 415. varieties of, for the house, 1863, 369. the nioss, 1869, 508. Rose-apple, description of, 1859, 336. Rosemary, varieties of, and for hedges, 1854, 377, 403. Rot. (See under, Apple-speck, Cranbcny, Grape, Potato, Sheep, and Tobacco.) Rotation, adapted to the South, 1874, 234. correspondence on, 1854, 122 ; 1855, 155. dififerent systems of, 1853, 227 ; 1854, 120 ; 1872, 507 ; 1873, 476. experiments and, 1872, 378. extract of essay on, lff72, 495. in Michigan, 1871, 367. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 129 Rotation, in South Carolina, 1871, 404. Vii-ginia, 1870, 273. of crops, article on, 1850, 125; 1865, 18. importance of, 1848, 375 ; 1849, 213. in Germany, 1847, 326. Italy, 1876, 285. product of a farm doubled by, 1873, 465. Roumania, statistics of population, productions, animals, etc., 1876, 255-270, Rubber, imports of, 187?, 144. improvemenis in, fabrics, 1844, 511 ; 1845, 39, 40. of preparing and manufacturing, 1847, 24; 1848, 73. process of softening, 1846, 28. sources of, etc., 1870, 190, 191. Rue, cultivation and uses of, 1854, 378; 1869, 91. Ruminants, American, 1851, 104. Rural, book notice, 1868, 581; 1869, 509; 1871, 425. organizations, history of our, 1875, 437. Rush, injirry of the soft, to rice-fields, 1865, 518. Russia, consumption of cotton in, 1857, 372. encouragement of agriculture in, 1857, 1. exports of, 1864, 498; 1873, 50. flax iu, 1861, 30. foreign trade and railways of, 1873, 141. statistics of population, productions, animals, etc., 1876, 255-270. wool-growing in, 1868, 445. Rust, cause and prevention of, 1843, 39 ; 1847, 108. in wheat, 1844, 435, 436; 1845, 407; 1865, 519; 1862, 77. preventives of, 1845, 145, 420; 1848, 125; 1850, 443; 1869, 294. remedies for the onion, 1870, 529; 1873, 210. Ruta-baga, analysis of, 1865, 417. cultivation of, 1854, 200; 1863, 98. in Massachusetts, 1871, 359. quantity of manure for, 1871, 359. Rye, acreage, yield, product, and value of, in the several States, 1876, 91, . analysis of, 1847, 125 ; 1861, 271 ; 1865, 357, 401, 426. article on, 1853, 154. correspondence on, 1853, 155; 1854, 149; 1855, 200. crops of, in the different States. (See Crop.) exports of 1876, 173, 176. for green manuring, 1864, 312. gigantic Siberian, 1845, 162; 1854, 149. imports and exports of, and meal, 1858, 225. in Iowa, 1858, 518; 1869, 543. Massachusetts, 1867, 341; 1868, 481; 1872, 280. New England, 1861, 254 ; 1862, 52. Ohio, 1873, 60. insects injurious to, 1868, 115. native locality and history of, 1859, 303. Northern prolific, 1854, xiii. of sowing, 1844, 347; 1848, 650.- price of, in Chicago, 1863, 618. receipts .and shipments, 1874, 87 ; 1875, 60. spurred, 1853, 226. straw and Dunstable bonnets, 1843, 50 table of yield and price, 1869, 35; 1870, 37; 1871, 29; 1872,24; 1873,25,44; 1874, 30. tables of entire crops of the United States, 1867, 2. test experiments with white winter, 1875, 363. the multicaule variety, 1843, 49 ; 1851, 314 ; 1854, 150. varieties of, on experimental farm, 1865, 28 ; 1866, 9. 9 A 130 INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL EEPOETS. Sablo, American, 1858, 242. Sacking, cost of wlieat, in California, 1874, 300. extent of demand for, in the United States, 1876, 292. Safiiower, dye from, 1842, 36. Saffron, for a dye, 1842, 36. in Sicily, 1859, 115. Sagapenum, gum of, 1870, 186. Sage, thyme and, and value of, 1865, 248. varieties of, 1854, 378. wood, or germander, 1865, 515. root of the wild, in Utah, 1870, 406. Sails, improvement in, 1844, 487. Saint John's wort, distribution of, by the Patent Office, 1860, 32. origin and injuriousness of, 1865, 510. Saint Louis, flour and grain trade of, 1876, 198, 206. markets for live stock and products, 1876, 224, 252. pork-packing at, 1876, 229, 234, 235. prices of farm products at, 1876, 268. Salad, corn, 1854, 350. Saleratus, new mode of manufacturing, 1844, 512. Salmon, in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, 1873, 451, 452. Oregon, 1870, 386 ; 1873, 289. Ehode Island, 1874, 418. on the Pacific coast, 1868, 323; 1872, 450. the king, black, and other of Alaska, 1370, 382, 383, 384. Salmon-berry, an antiscorbutic, used by Indians, 1870, 415. Salsify, or ovster-plant, 1854, 379. Salt, analysis of, 1876, 47. and ashes for mules, 1863, 187. works in "West Virginia, 1863, 80. as a fertilizer, 1868, 404; 1869, 430. manure, 1869, 336; 1870, 490; 1872, 437. beds in Michigan, 1869, 573. excavation of rock, 1859, 122. for fattening swine, 1861, 329. history and commerce of, 1857, 133-152. improvements in making, 1843, 320; 1844, 512. in agriculture, 1859, 395; 1860, 115; 1861, 321. lakes in Minnesota, 1863, 41. mines in Louisiana, 1869, 451, 558. of purifying, 1844, 148. Onondaga, and the bed, of Louisiana, 1870, 495. preservation of meat by, 18C2, 472-475. the manufacture of, 1855, 142-150. to destroy grubs, 1870, 495. water and, for sheep, 1843, 239. Saltpeter, caves of, in the South, 1868, 397; 1869, 564. in agriculture, 1865, 386, 387. Samphire, for salad and in medicine, 1859, 354. San Bernadiuo County, California, 1861, 157-165. INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPORTS. 131 Sand, food, Indians' food, 1870, 424. for a clavev soil, 1844, 337 ; 1874, 400. of coral, 1856, 236, 237. the green, 1868, 61, 63. origin of, in the soils, 1850, 31. Sandherry, for food, 1859, 347. Saudcrack, cause and treatment of, 1870, 373. Sand-piper, the spotted, solitary, and Bartram's, 1863, 286, 307. Sandfoin, in the Southern States, 1860, 230. varieties, etc., 1854, xxiii, 1864, 304. San Francisco, flour and grain trade of, 1876, 203. . prices of farm products at, 1876, 2. Sap, article on, 1859, 362-366. elaboration of, 1856, 317. experiment on, in the vuae, 1871, 111, 112. freezing of, in fruit-trees, 1852, 30. on the circulation of, 1873, 330 ; 1874, 278. Sapsucker, habits, injuries, and benefits of the, 1855, 87 ; 1867, 205. Sassafras, for ornament, 1868, 203. Sauer-kraut, of making and preserving, 1862, 485 ; 1868, 475. Savory, origin, etc. of, 1854, 379. Sa-w, improvements in file, 1844, 496. to put, in order, 1866, 237. Sawback, habits and eflects of, 1864, 558 ; 1867, 69. Sawdust, for bedding and manure, 1861, 330. Saxe Altenburg, statistics of population, productions, animals, etc., 1876, 255-270. Saxe Weimer, statistics of population, prodvictions, animals, etc., 1876, 255-270. Saxony, statistics of population, productions, animals, etc., 1876, 255-270. Scab, in sheep, remedies, etc., for, 1862, 298; 1863, 244 ; 1864, 563; 1876, 107. losses from, 1871, 34 ; 1875, 34. prevalence and fatality of, 1866, 77; 1867, 98; 1869, 43; 1872, 37. the acaxus, or sheep, 1869, 386. Scabious, for fodder, 1860, 230. Scale, in Florida, 1865, 88 ; 1867, 141. (See Louse.) orange, 1855, 115, 117; 1858, 256, 258. remedies for, 1855, 117; 1858, 259, 269; 1867, 73; 1870, 88. Scammony, source of, etc., 1870, 183. School, book notice, 1872, 398. common, in the United States, 1851, 44 ; 1858, 1. German Agricultural, 1847, 241, 310, 313; 1859, 457; 1865, 160; 1868, 148, 153, 153, 154, in Ireland and France, 1865, 158. of mines, etc. (See College.) Sheffield and Rutgers Scientmc. (See CoUege.) Science, book notice on, 1871, 426. entomological, 1872, 448. notes on agriculture, 1860, 79; 1861, 314; 1870, 611. 132 INDEX TO AGKICULTUEAl, REPORTS. Science, of cultivation, 1847, 218. relatorto*?aSntM84l, 248; 1844, 464; 1845, 25; 1846, 15; 1847, 19; 1848, 20. veterinary, 1871, 393. ''^"mfluence of the stock on the, 1849, 282 ; 1867, 315. of selecting and preserving, 1856, 317. Scorzonera, culture, etc., of, 1854, 380. Scotland, export of fresh beef to, 1876, 320. Scraper, a cast-iron, with illustration, 1870, 594. Screw, improvement on the jack, 1846, 31. manufacture of wood, 1843, 253; 1844, 475 ; 1845, 52; 1846, 54. Screw-bean, for Indian food, 1870, 412. Season, how to determine the state of the, 1854, 447. remarks on the crop, 1842, 10; 1843, 17; 1844, 16; 1845, 95; 1847, 96; 1848, 109. the wet, in the Pacific States, 1864, 473. Sedge, many-beaked and tussock, 1865, 518. other species in JIaiue, 1849, 504. Seed, acclimation of, 1843, 164. adulteration of, 1868, 452. Americans to raise their own, 1863, 522. amount paid for, 1867,15; 1870,15; 1871, 11; 1872,7; 1873,13, 1874,14; 1875,16. article on vitality and growth, etc., 1869, 100. book notice, 1872, 400. California tobacco, 1843, 232. changes of, desirable, 1869, 293. cleaned and uncleaned, 1873, 306. depth of planting, 1871, 236. distribution of, 1837, 5; 1840, 2; 1843, 3; 1844, 8; 1845, 15; 1847, 14; 1848, 100; 1849, 12; 1851, 646; 1856, iu, vi; 1861, 3; 1862, 21; 1863, 10; 1864, 11; 1865, 5; 1866, 7, 8; 1867, xv, 14; 1868, 14; 1869, 17, 244; 1870, 15; 1871, 4, 10; 1872, 407 ; 1873, 7 ; 1674, 13 ; 1875, 15. exchange of, with foreign countries, 1871, 8. experiments with cotton, 1870, 466. food from, 1865, 423. form of, 1844, 196. for sowing, 1854, 330 ; 1866, 23 ; 1869, 425. the garden, 1862, 543 ; 1863, 355-360. grown in Sicily, 1859, 120. imported and exported, 1S58, 232; 1859, 18; 1872, 59. increase of crops and gain by selection of, 1837, 6 ; 1843, 9. influence of cold on, and germination of, 1860, 134, 135. limit of temperature for, 1874, 148. longevity o^ 1857, 262-277. manuring and steeping, 1844, 351, 355, 359, 363, 364. new variety of cotton, 1866, 210. , of imported, 1849, 465; 1854, x, xvii. packing, 1857, 276. sowing grass, 1845, 694, 695-696; 1872, 277 ; 1873, 472. planters, 1869, 322. presented to Patent Office, 1860, 500. profit of raising, 1874, 208. purchase of, hy special conunissioner, 1876, 8. qualities and kinds of, distributed, 1876, 14. quantity of, to sow, 1844, 347 ; 1845, 356 ; 1854, 330; 1871, 125. raising at Erfurt, Germany, 1870, 452. selecting of, 1854, 326; 1855, 186; 1867, 316; 1874, 259, 260. table of sowing and yield, 1848, 646. test of Department, '1868, 405; 1869, 242; 1870, 155; 1872, 407; 1873, 210; 1874, 179; 1875, 359. > • i j to prevent deterioration of, 1873,211. varieties of cotton, 1876, 147. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 133 Seed, vegetation of, 1S44, S65. vitality, etc., 1857, 256; 1858, 332; 1863, 361; 1867, 312; 1869, 294. Seeder, improvements in corn, 1871, 215. Seeding, lands for hay, 1867, 347 ; 1871, 362. thick and thin, 1869, 293; 1871, 251. Semsem, description and uses of, 1859, 21. Senawher, source and uses of, 1859, 20. Senna, the Egyptian, 1855, lis. Septicaemia, similarity of, to influenza, 1872, 204. Sequoia, ■ or red-Tvood of California, 1868, 579 ; 1875, 358. specimen and plank of, 1868, 580. value of, for timber, 1875, 358. Serpolet, source and uses of, 1870, 175. Serradilla, as a forage plant, 1854, xxiii. Servia, statistics of population, areas and land productions. of, 1876, 255-265. .Service-apple, and berry, 1859, 345. Sesame, uses of oil of, 1870, 173. Sessaban, an ornamental tree or hedge-plant, 1860, 32. Sewage, article on, 1860, 101. effect of, on harbors, 1872, 150. objections to turning, into rivers, 1872, 145. proposals to utilize, 1872, 153; 1873, 273. successful use of, in England, 1869,432; 1870, 502. Sewerage, works, promoting health, 1868, 451. Sewing, machines, 1846, 101 ; 1848, 39. Shad, as an ornamental tree, 1868, 203. berry for food by Indians, 1870, 413. propagation, 1872, 264-274; 1873, 452; 1874, 416. ■Shaddock, native locality and uses of, 1858, 266 ; 1867, 142. ■Shade, for roads, 1868, 364. on vegetation, 1854, 109. .Shale, analysis of "Wisconsin, 1872, 141. Shallot, or eschallot, 1854, 381. .Sheep, American Merino, of Vermont, 1865, 484-486 ; 1869, 378. and wool of the world, 1875, 207-242. apparatus for washing, 1847, 289. article on, 1849, 242, 251-255, 286 ; 1850, 137-144 ; 1851, 71-74, 75-96; 1853, 37, 38; 1854, 28, 38-48, 49; 1855, 43-50; 18.56, 14-18-21; 1857, 53-56; 1859, 288; 1860, 92; 1861, 119-124, 128-143, 258, 260 1862, 242-312; 1863, 229-247; 1864, 249-288 ; 1869, 37S ; 1875, 207-244. average price of, 1871, 42. bells as a protection, 1870, 488. best breeds for combing-wool, 1871, 201. localities for, 1848, 631. book notice, 1868, 595-596. hot fly, 1872, 129. breeding to grease, 1866, 344. 134 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Sheep, condition of, 1872, 30; 1873, 31; 1876, 106. correspondence on, 1853, 38-48 ; 1854, 51-55 ; 1855, 50-53. destruction of, hj dogs, 1863, 452; 1865, 73^ 1868, 42. deterioration and breeding, 1871, 381, 382, 391. „, iqca diseases of, 1863, 240; 1864, 213, 563; 1866, 76; 1867, 08; 1868, 41, 59o; 186&, 42, 386; 1870, 44, 488; 1871, 34; 187S!, 37, 488; 1874, S8; 187b, 107, 417. drawings of merino prize, 1863, 28. effect of change of climate on, 1850, 256; 1854, 2; 1855, 2. food on, 1845, 343. estimated number of, 1849, 18. experiments on feeding, 1847, 494. facts in, husbandry, 1869, 378-389. feeding, 1861, 127; 1862, 323; 1869, 498; 1874, 232. in Hungary, 1847, 258; 1876, 427. fine Tvooled, 18G4, 185-192. fleeces of different breeds, 1866, 342. for enriching soils, 1871, 407; 1873, 405, 464. market, wool, or mutton, 1876, 4?7. husbandry in this country, 1872, 299 ; 1876, 427. hybridizing of, 1863, 181. improved Merino {xoitli plaies), 1847, 268. Kentucky, 1866, 334-340. in Australia, 1864, 204, 212, 213, 214, 216, 220. California, 1858, 235. Connecticut, 1870, 487. Delaware, 1849, 119. Indiana, 1852, 296. Iowa, 1864, 167-185; 1867, 360; 1868, 515, 518; 1869, 542. Kentucky, 1845, 1013 ; 1850, 277 ; 1854, 49. Maine, 1850, 425; 1852, 128 ; 1862, 46 ; 1869, 518. Massachusetts, 1849, 92, 95; 1852, 156; 1867, 339. Michigan, 1852, 264, 277. Mississippi, 1850, 365. Missouri, 1867, 363 ; 1868, 524, 528 ; 1869, 545. Morocco, 1862, 505. Nebraska, 1864, 193-195. New England, 1868, 477. New York, 1852, 187, 202; 1873,274. Ohio, 1852, 251; 1867,351. Pennsylvania, 1852, 230. Sicily, 1859, 124. South America, 1864, 223-242. South Carolina, 1847, 503-509. Texas, 1851, 341. the Cumberland Mountains, 1845, 1016. Pacific States, 1864, 478, 479, 481, 482, 483. Vermont, 1851, 157 ; 1852,139,146; 1865,484. Virginia, 1849, 141 ; 1851,672; 1863,8; 1867,253. West Virginia, 1863, 61. Wisconsin, 1869, 538 ; 1873, 275. interrogatories on, 1858, 82. long-wooled, 1865, 479, 484 ; 1867, 339, 352. losses of, in the different States, 1872, 30; 1876, 107. markets for, 1876, 211, 226, 250, 252. marking, shearing, housing, and pasturing, 1847,278, 281,285. Merino, raising, in Tennessee, 1848, 627. mode of determining the age of, 1876, 427. new breed of, 1860, 86. number and prices of, 1876, 104, 113. of Yemen, 1865, 96. products, markets for, 1876, 212-227, 242-250. raising in the West, 1842, 37. remarks on, 1845, 338; 1864, 5. remedy for scab in, 1876, 107. roots as food for, 1870, 506. sales of high-priced, in England, 1873, 275. Saxon Menno, 1859, 288-296. Southdown, 1856, 18 ; 1870, 488. Spanish Merino, 1864, 196-203. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 135 Sheep, species of -wild, 1865, 101. spleen in, and its prevention, 1859, 296-299. statistics of, 1873, 63 ; 1875, 34, 36. table of sizes of Merino flock, 1847, 288. Texel, or Mouton Plandrin, 1864, 242-248. the Ancon breed of, 1861, 433. Arlington, shearing, 1866, 517. Big-horn, or Monntain, 1851,123: 1859,541. Broad-tailed, 1871, 209. Cheviot, 1871, 203, 204. Saxony, for wool, 1861, 125. value of products of, exported, 1872, 64. various breeds (with plates of), 1863, 230-233. washing and shearing, 1849, 250. why and when mutton, are profitable, 1866, 341-355, wintermg, 1867, 97, 238. yield of tallow from, iu Ohio, 1844, 399. SheUer, hand, corn, 1848, 68; 1866,283; 1869,328. power, coin, 1866, 284 ; 1872, 290. Shepherd, of Spanish, and dogs, 1854, 42. purse, a weed, 1865, 510. the Australian, 1864, 207. Shingle, machines, 1843, 301; 1844, 504; 1845, 79; 1846, 90; 1847, 79; 1848, 51. Ship-blocks, improved, 1844, 487. Shoe, for making, waterproof, 1843, 8. machinery for making horse, 1843, 7. metallic, 1870, 590. wooden, 1859, 561. Shorthorn, American, 1866, 305-307. articles on, 1854, 6-11 ; 1861, 434-448. breeds, value of, 1876, 371. conventions of breeders, 1872, 470; 1874, 384. fatted calf (and the Ellsworth twins), history of, 1876, 308. first improvement of, 1864, 252. for stall-feedijig, 1867, 349. milking qualities of, 1874, 386. of improving, 1872, 465; 1874, 385. overfeeding injurious to breeding, 1876, 374. pretended history of, 1666, 302. sales of, in England, 1869, 438 : 1872, 438. this country, 1870, 444, 498; 1872, 438; 1873, 273, 274. Shot, making of, by machinery, 1843, 308 ; 1847, 81 ; 1848, 41. Shovel, manufacture of, 1872, 286. Shrew, article on, 1857, 92-97. the true, and the mole, 1863, 266, 267. Shrike, great American, 1856, 141. names of the, or butcher-bird, 1863, 299; 1864, 415; 1865, 40. Shrub, for hedges, 1854, 396. ornament, etc., 1862, 544 ; 1869, 180. imports and exports of 1858, 232. Shugert, Samuel T., report of, 1860, 3. Silioium, properties of, 1860, 47. Silk, advance of the business, 1843, 90, 97. antiquity and varieties of, 1866, 35, 37. 136 INDEX TO AGKICULTUKAL REPORTS. Silk, article on, 1844, 292; 1845, 80»-875; 1847, 454; 1853, 77; 1859, 548; 1868, 282-304; 1870, 235-241 ; 1872, 304-316 ; 1873, 70. convention of culturists, 1845, 1169. description of the tree, 1868, 201. essay on the culture, etc., of, 1847, 440-452. estimate of cocoon crops, 1841, 65; 1842, 5; 1843, 13; 1844, 12; 1845, 91; 1847, 85; 1851, 508; 1873,70. estimate of cocoons, etc., omitted, 1848, 158. experiments to produce, from various insects, 1867, 74, 75. extent of the culture, 1847, 175. importance and culture of, in this country, 1867, 7. imports and exports, 1858, 224 ; 1866, 36. in Australia, 1869, 630. Baltimore and Ohio, 1843, 96. France, 1869, 632. Italy, 1859, 128 ; 1869, 633. Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, 1844, 133. Sicily, 1859, 116. Texas, 1859, 548. the Pacific States, 1864, 483-487 ; 1866, 600 ; 1870, 235, 516 ; 1872, 449. Virginia, 1854, 90 ; 1866, 506. machinery for the manufacture of, 1843, 267 ; 1844, 478. of the Bombyx Cynthia, 1861, 376. progress of production in France, 1844, 134. remarks on the culture of, 1841, 76 ; 1842, 26 ; 1843, 90 ; 1844, 132 ; 1845, 289 ; 1847, 175; 1848, 158. statistics of, 1873, 70, 71. Silk-weed. (See Milk- weed.) Silk-worm, hest varieties in Italy, 1859, 128. , destruction of, by fungus, 1865, 328. experiments with, 1865, 93 ; 1867, 75 ; 1870, 82. habits of lirst varieties of, 1868, 284. in Franco 1864, 486 ; 1865, 92. injury to, from thunder-storms, 1873, 70. interrogatories on, 1858, 89. introduction of, into California and Europe, 1864, 484, 485. Japan and California eggs sent to France, 1864, 486; 1868, 294. killing the chrysalids of, 1847, 448 ; 1872, 314. of diseases of, 1843, 94; 1847, 176, 449; 1866, 36; 1868, 294, 301; 1869,632; 1870, of feeding, 1843, 94; 1845, 851 ; 1847, 441, 453; 1859, 548 ; 1868, 297 ; 1872, 316. of hatching, etc., 1845, 826; 1847, 445; 1868, 298; 1872, 312. peanut and sulphur, 1843, 93. preserving the eggs of, 1847, 449. production of eggs, 1872, 315. profits from, eggs in California, 1870, 237. pure air for, 1844, 133 ; 1845, 292 ; 1870, 8. rearing, in Connecticut, 1853, 78. the ailanthus, 1861, 374-382; 1862, 390-394; 1865, 35, 92; 1867, 74; 1870, 81. treatment of, while molting, 1872, 314. Silver-bell, as an ornamental tree, 1868, 203. Simbolee, use of oil of, 1870, 180. Sirup, apparatus for evaporating, 1844, 512 ; 1845, 43 ; 1848, 326, 330 ; 1861, 299 arrangement of, establishments, 1861, 301. clarifying, 18C5, 319. from the black imphee, 1869, 530. from Chinese sugar-cane, 1857, 190 ; 1864, 86, 87. red impheo, 1868, 519. imports of, 1858, 233; 1867, 11. manufacture of sorglimu, in 8outh Carolina, 1855, 282. of converting maple, into white sugar, 1847, 182. purifying, with bisulphate of lime, 1849, 409. boueblaok, 1848, 298, 322. !;'fyforth'8 method of reliniug, 1S70, 610. ' INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPORTS. 137 Sirup, sorglium and imphoe, 1862, 524, 535-540. iu MississiiipL 1871, 422. Wisconsin, 1860, 537. table of analyses, 1862, 520. to preserve flavor of maple, 1869, 420. yield of, in lo-rra, 1868, 515 ; 1S72, 476 ; 1873, 393. Michigan and Ohio, 1868, 500, 509 ; 1871, 367. SMn, exports and value of tanned, 1858, 222. insects feeding on, 1868, 115. preparation ot lamb and kid, in Sicily, 1859, 124. Skirret, origin, use, etc., of, 1854, .381. Skunk, benefits of, to agriculture, 1863, 268. habits and use of the, 1858, 248-250. Sloe, or blackthorn, for hedges, 1854, 417. Slug, method of killing, 1861, 332. remedies for pear, cherry, and rose, 1864, 547 ; 1870, 78. Sluice, to make a head-gate for a, 1871, 257. watering, 187,0, 596. Smut, article oii, 1845, 406 ; 1862, 103. blight, or brand, 1865, 519. causes of, 1854, 137. In the onion, 1869, 224, 229; 1870, 529; 1872, 193 ; 1873, 210. nature of, and experiments with wheat, 1844, 40, 41 ; 1862, 79. prevention of, 1843, 40; 1845, 142, 412; 1850, 231, 250: 1851, 286; 1S52, 250; 1853, 138 ; 1855, 189 ; 1862, 80. >>',>>,,, Snath, machine for forming scythe, 1844, 505. Snipe, classification and family of, 1863, 285. Wilson's, 1856, 158; 1864, 378. Snow, cause of red, 1864, 330, 531. table of annual depth iu Russia, 1861, 37. Snow-berry, as Indian food, 1870, 415. Snow-bird, habits, etc., of, 1863, 302; 1864, 423; 1865, 42. Snuff, imports and exports of, 1858, 234. Soap, carbolic, suds for root insects, 1872, 137. imports and exports of, 1858, 223. suds for the bark-louse, 1860, 314, 319. to make hard and soft, 1872, 474.' whale-oil, a remedy for the louse, 1854, 63 ; 1858, 261. Soap-berry, analysis of, 1870, 107. for Indian food, 1670, 412. Society, agricultural, influence of, 1842, 7. of the United States, 1859, 22. report of Essex, 1845, 999. agriculture, for promoting, 1858, 90, 91. American Pomological, 1870, 149, 150 ; 1874, 447. (art. on), 1868, 504. Columbia Agricultural, 1866, 518. early formation of, 1866, 513. for ipromoting Public Economy, 1866, 517. history of, in the several States, 1858, 92-213. in Great Britain, 1868, 135, 136. list of, in the several States, 1867, 364. prize for horticultural, 1861, 314. reports of American Pomological, 1858, 386. 138 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL EEPOETS. Society, ., ^^ State Agrioultural, 1674, 387; 1875, 438, 439, 450, 454, 456, 461, 462, 463, 464, 467. State Horticultural, 1867, 364 ; 1875, 441, 443, 444, 460, 461, 463, 464. State Pomological, 1875, 452. Soda, as nutriment of manure, 1861, 579; 1872, 437. compounds of, 1860, 43, 44, 45. lake in Wyoming, 1871, 237. sulphate on the Western plains, 1870, 96. ■wastage of the nitrate of, 1873, 299. Sodium, deposits of, in Poland, 1860, 43. Soil, advantages of a chemical analysis of, 1876, 400. alkali, 1870, 100, 103, 104. analyses of flax, of Ireland, 1861, 58. the tea, 18IJ0, 450, 451. analysis of a loamy, from Virginia, 1864, 536. cotton, 1857, -290. "poison," 1872, 142. prairie, 1849, 4C8. tobacco, 1858, 290, 296. various, 1865, 51, .52; 1866, 45: 1869, 71; 1871,-100: 1873, 175. article on, 1844, 335-346; 1845, 350; 1849, 24; 1850, 25-81; 1852, 49-53, 54; 1858, 290-995 ; 18/0, 100. best, for madder, 1859, 127. climate on the physical condition of, 1861, 275. consistency of, determined by frost, 1870, 144. converting sandy, into fertile loam, 1864, 299. cooling and heating on, 1869, 122. destruction of the, 1862, 553. draining, 1858, 275. effect of removing stones from heavy, 1867, 6. exhaustion of, 1861, 315; 1862, 596; 1867, 352; 1871, 234; 1872, 146; 1874, 428. facts about, 1849, 23. fertility of the, of China, 1872, 499. fertilization of, 1865, 395 ; 1874, 429. for the grape-vine, 1867, 165, 171. pear, 1869, 199. raspberry, 1861, 171. strawberry, 1801, 177. how, is impoverished, 1849, 28. new elements are furnished, 1874, 431. rocks are converted into, 1870, 532. importance of a knowledge of, 1873, 449. influence of forests on, 1860, 441. in the cotton States, 1874, 219, 220. manures for, 1865, 390. night, 1868, 550 ; 1872, 434 ; 1874, 435, 436, 437. nitrification of veget.ables, 1874, 263. object of loosening the, 1868, 556. of clayey, 1856, 181. Kansas, 1873, 399. Sicily, 1859, 124. on the benefits of analysis, 18.J2, .54 ; 1867, 192. origin of, on rocks and' hills, 1860, 442. peculiarities of, 1870, 144, 146, 148. physical properties of, 1860, 105, 106. plan for renovating Virginia, 1849, 35. poison of Texas, 1875, 150. power of, to contain water, 1870, 143. to absorb, of different, 1870, 96, 532 ; 1871, 236. preparation of, 1864, 317 ; 1865, 24. properties of diflerent araljle, 1870, 141. remedy for exhaustion of, 1852, 7. renovators of, 1802, 325. stable manure insufficient for, 1874, 399. to determine the constituents of, 1871, 424. Soiling, advantages of, 1870, 504. INDEX TO AGEICUIiTURAL EEPOETS. 13& Soiling, and pasturing compared, 1869, 283. article on, 1845, 1008; 1859, 442-457. benefit of, to lands, 1874, 391. dairy stock, profits of, 1871, 176. experience in, in Rhode Island, 1871, 418. interrogatories on, 1858, 60. ■when profitable, 1867, 241. Soldering, improvement in, 1843, 331. Sorghum, analysis of, after freezing, 1866, 48. articles on, 1854, 219-223; 1856, 307, 309-313; 1857, 183, 185, 190, 191, 192; 1861, 293-310, 311, 314; 1862, 129-140, 140-147, 514-540; 1864, 54-87; 1865, 299-307, 307-324. climate of the United States for, 1855, xii. correspondence on, 1855, 279. experiments with, 1858, ■vii. imphee and, 1862, 129, 514. in Iowa, 1867, 358; 1868, 515, 519; 1872, 476; 1873, 393. Michigan, 1867, 355; 1868, 500; 1871, 367. in Ohio, 1868, 509. South Carolina, 1869, 530. interrogatories on, 1358, 72. iuthe Southern States, 1871, 422. introduction of, from France, 1854, xxii. in Wisconsin, 1869, 537. miUet of China, 1860, 474. one cause of the degeneration of, 1867, 315. production of, in the United States, 1876, 158. quantity of molasses produced, 1867, 32. red as a pigment, 1861, 332. remarks ou the crop of, 1867, 78. report on, canes, 1857, 181. sugar from, 1865, 48. value of, as a forage plant, 1860, 130. varieties of, on Department farm, 1865, 28 ; 1866, 10. Sorgho, (See Sorghum). Sophora, beauty of the Japan, 1868, 201, 203. in the arboretum, 1870, 17. Sorrel, influence of, in souring the soil, 1869, 503. mode of expelling field, or sheep, 1865, 517. the round-leafed, as Indian food, 1870, 422, 423. Sorrento, its production and shipment of oranges, 1867, 147, 148. Sound, vibration and undulation of, 1857, 428, 430. Soup, to make strongest and best flavored, 1864, 258. Sour-kraut, making, in Maine, 1868, 475. (See Kraut). Sour-sop, production of, in Florida, 1867, 144. South America, our relations with, 1876, 271. South Carolina, Agricultural College. (See College). bone phosphate beds in, 1868, 398. climate and soil for grapes, 1871, 405. clover and orchard-grass in, 1869, 280. crops on college farm, 1872, 383. culture and yield of com in, 1873, 458. fences of, 1871, 503. forests, etc., of, 1875, 270. fruit-growing in, 1871, 153. lands in, 1867, 105, 113. large yield of wheat in, 1871, 236. 140 INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL EEPOETS. South Carolina, laws of, 1871, 222. „„, „^ ,n,„ ,„ live-stock in, 1866, 67; 1867, 92: 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 18/1, J6; 187^, 4d, 1873, 40; 1874, 40 ; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. lo88 of hogs in, 1876, 111. mineral pEosphate in, 1867, 12; 1868, 74, 387; 1869, 529; 1870, 539. necessity of a change, and rotation of crops, 1871, 403, 404. phosphate rocks of (book-notice), 1870, 539, 540. products of, 1851, 494. „ , ..^ eo at remarks on crops of, 1842, 16, 17, 19, 22; 1843, 24, 59, 67, 75, 88; iSii,52,Sie,m, 65, 75, 103, 107; 1845, 156, 160, 172, 175, 195, 268, 273; 1847, 128, 131, 136, 169, 170; 1846, 123, 130, 133, 155, 168; 1850, 231, 288, 323, 400; 1851, 316; 1852, 87, 89,91; 1853, 165, 166; 1854, 200; 1855, 286, 310. reports of Agricultural Society, 1869, 529; 1871, 403; 1873, 457. rice in. 1852, 87. State Agricultural Society, 1875, 463. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crops.) tea in, 1850, 192 ; 1869, 237. ^ ^ ^ yield and price of crops, 1866,62; 1867,90; 1868, 34; 1869,35; 1870,37; 1871,29; 1872, 24 ; 1873, 25 ; 1874, 33 ; 1875, 31. Sower, a new seed, and wheel-hoe, 1851, 151. of broad-cast and drills, 1863, 428. Seymour's plaster, and broad-cast, 1866, 259, 260. Sowing, table of time of, and quantity of seed, 1848, 646. thick and thin, of wheat, 1867, 351. Sow-tow, of the fiber of, .1859, 19. Spade, ditching, 1870, 589. of the, in machines, 1867, 261. Spader, trial with the rotary, 1863, 422. Spain, agriculture and production of, 1876, 287. statistics of population, productions, animals, etc., of, 1876, 255-270. Sparrow, English, 1865, 44; 1872, 453. the chipping, 1863, 302 ; 1864, 352, 423. family of, 1863, 301. field, 1864, 423. Savannah, 1864, 421. song and swamp, 1864, 424. utiUty of, 1865, 42; 1867, 205 ; 1869, 418 ; 1870, 90. yellow-winged and white-throated, 1864, 422. Spavin, nature and treatment of, 1870, 366, 367. Spaying, effect of, on cows, 1870, 447. Species, and a hybrid, 1851, 92 ; 1867, 302. varieties, 1868, 558. defined, 1859, 537 ; 1867, 297. of sheep, 1851, 82. on the origin of, 1867, 301. rules and laws of, 1851, 83,' 87, 92; 1863, 180. Spelt, in Germany, 1847, 336. poisoned by, bread, 1849, 133. Spermaceti, exports of domestic, 1858, 224. Spermophile, or prairie-squLrreSs, 1856, 73. Spice, and condiments, 1870, 199. Spider, benefits of the common, 1855, 108. different species of, 1855, 108. silk-producing, 1866, 37. INDEX TO A6EICULTUEAL REPORTS. 141 Spider, the red, 1855, 79 ; 1864, 564 ; 1870, 87. trap-door, 1873, 161, 162. Spike, oil of, 1870, 180. Spinach, cultivation and varieties of, 1854, 381, 382. lettuce-leaved, 1854, xxi. native locality, etc., 1859, 354. strawberry, 1859, 357. -winter, 1865, 245. Spinning, machinery for, 1844, 478; 1845, 55; 1846, 68; 1847, 64; 1848, 35. of cotton, 1843, 259. the Angora fleece, 1867, 227. Spirea, insect on flowers of, 1868, 115. the double Japan, 1863, 368. Spirit, imports and exports of, 1857, 44; 1858, 233. Splint, machine for making, 1845, 79: 1847, 80; 1848, 53. nature of, and treatment, 1870, 366, 367. Spring, mineral of Virginia, 1864, 28. hot, of Montana, 1871, 441. house, 1867, 292, 296, 294. Spruce, insect feeding on, 1868, 115. species of, for cultivation, 1872, 165. the black, 1866, 480. Douglas, 1868, 579. Norway, 1854, 404; 1868, 196; 1872, 165. Spurge, or eye-bright, 1865, 517. Spurry, analysis of stem and leaves of, 1865, 419. corn, 1843, 107 ; 1844, 142. for a forage plant, 1854, xxvi. gigantic, 1845, 979. in Georgia, 1860, 230. Germany and France, 1864, 303. Squash, best variety for winter, 1871, 360. large yellow-fleshed, 1854, xxi. yield of, from one seed, 1844, 435. liability of, to hybridize, 1863, 357. nine varieties of, 1854, 382. of the seeds, and size of, 1863, 359. origin Of, 1854, 208 ; 1864, 120. planting, and preserving, 1864, 121, 122; 1871, 359. • , ■ ..851, 6. for, 1870, 89. „..,„» ^i, i^ iiji;k8 country, 1863, 356. . ■ into pumpkin, 1867,313. =15. cultivation and uses of, 1860, 33. Squirrel, article on, 1856, 54-81. the family, ahd injuries of, 1863, 269. St.able, arrangement of, 1869, 165. for farm and draught horses, 1863, 336. of cow, 1869, 295; 1871, 368. horse, 1859, 260-287. warm, 1843, 121. ventilation of, 1867, 243. Stagger-bush, supposed to cause, staggers, 1865, 515. 142 INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL KEPOETS. Staflf-tree, use of, for food by ludians, 1870, 422. Stainer, tlie red-bug, or cotton, 1855, 103 ; 1858, 272. Stall-feeding, analysis of articles most used for, 1864, 274. and its profits, 1862, 279. article on, 1862, 317-325. best breeds of cattle for, 1867, 349. Star-anise, origin and u-ses of, 1870, 199. Starch, cellulose and, 1875, 187, 189, 190. imports and exports of, 1858, 226. manufacture ofj^ in Vermont, 1853, 174. potato, factories, 1872, 446, 447. tbe source of aloobol in plants, 1864, 516. Starling, the red-winged, 1856, 128, 129. State, reports, digest of, 1876, 361-432. . Station, article on agricultural experiment, 1875, 517-523. experimental, in England, 1868, 137. Europe, 1873, 284. Germany, 1868, 155. Italy, 1872, 448. Statistical, Division, 1876, 8, 9, 88. inadequate provision for, and investigations begun in, 1876, 281, 282. the Exhibit of, at the Centennial, 1876, 9. Statistician, J. E. Dodge, 1865, 54; 1866, 51; 1867, 77; 1868, 16; 1869, 20; 1870, 24; 1871, 13; 1872, 9; 1873, 15, 146; 1874, 15; 1875, 17; 1876, 87. Lewis BoUman, 1863, 579; 1864, 564. Statistics, ' Centennial, 1875, 37. equine, etc., of France and of Eussia, 1855, 31, 37, 48. farm, of Great Britain, 1873, 145; 1874, 275. from the census of, 1870, 1871, 45. international, 1876, 87. of agricultural colleges, 1876, 358. beet-root culture, 1869, 338. beet sugar in Europe, 1868, 161. cane sugar and molasses consumed in the United States, 1876, 155. cod fishing in Alaska, 1870, 380. commerce, 1847, 552, 570; 1848, 696; 1849, 491; 1850, 531; 1851, 512; 1852, 422: 1853, 4, 27, 38, 49, 75, 102, 128, 154, 165, 170, 181, 202, 234, 237,243, 261; 1S54, 476: 1855, 395; 1856, 497; 1857, 30, 337; 1858, 221; 1859,525; 1861,78; 1862, 258, 265, 267, 552, 600 ; 1863, 608 ; 1864, 502, 591, 598 ; 1865, 76 ; 1866, 90 ; 1S67, 11, 32, 78, 121 ; 1868, 24, 47; 1869, 54; 1870, 62, 205, 214, 438; 1871, 39; 1872, 54,91; 1873, 84; 1874, 59, 71. crops, live stock, etc., 1841, 64; 1842, 4; 1843, 12; 1844, 11; 1845, 90; 1847, 84, 545; 1848, 92; 1851, 494; 1862, 561, 577; 1863, 593; 1864, 566, 5CS ; 1865, 55; 1866, 53; 1867, 80; 1868, 25; 1869, 24; 1870, 26; 1871, 17; 1872, 12; 1873, 18; 1874, 23 ; 1875, 20 ; 1876, 91, 112. >)>,. , , directions for setting, 1869, 522; 1871, 369. experiment with, 1869, 292. facts about, 1868, 442, 510, 520, 521 ; 1869, 416. habits of the, worm, 1867, 73. how to succeed with, 1871, 397. in Department garden, 1863, 549 ; 1864, 606. Eiirope, 1859, 34B. M.assachusetts, 1858, 398. New Jersey, 1858, 412; 1865, 282; 1874,271. New York, 1849, 450. Pennsylvania, 1858, 420. interrogatories on, 1858, 52.' in the District of Columbia, 1858, 388. Virginia, 1870, 152. late versus carlv, 1869, 446. of protecting, 1862, 153. preservation of, 1862, 493. product and yield, 1869, 416, 417. profit of, in Maine, 1870, 441. raising from seed, 1863, 17. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 145 StrawlDerry, reports on, 1856, 339, 340, 353, 357, 386, 390, 391, 400. soils, etc., 1871, 397. the Antlwnomus, -with remedy, 1871, 73. wild, 1870, 413. ■wood ashes a manure for, 1870, 490. Straw-cutter, improYements in, 1843, 312. points and features of a good, 1865, 399 ; 1869, 331. Street, sweeping-machine, 1844, 506. Suhsoiling, article on, 1860, 107, 108; 1869, 287. benefit of, 1845, 1036; 1868, 556. effects of, 1869, 273; 1871, 251; 1872, 459. Succory, gum, 1870, 187. the wild, 1865, 514. uses and cultivation of, 1854, xix, 348 ; 1870, 198. Suoter, size of, in Alaska, 1870, 388. Sugar, analysis of, 1862, 528, 530; 1870, 94. and molasses produced, 1867, 32, 100; 1868, 55. annual consumption of, 1876, 155. as a manure for turnips, 1845, 360. beet factories, 1841, 80; 1853, 233; 1869, 348; 1870, 501; 1872, 154. industry (art. on), 1870, 210. importance of, 1867, 9; 1871, 297 ; 1872, 154. beet in Europe, report on, 1868, 158. manufacture, European processes of, 1867, 48. history of, 1838, 57 ; 1867, 9; 1872, 154. progress of, in Europe, 1869, 334; 1870, 215. produced in 1875, 1876, 153. production of, in California, 1870, 212; 1873, 287, 376. England, 1870, 217. Europe, 1841, 80; 1867, 9, 33; 1869, 334, 345; 1870, 215; 1872, France, 1847, 181; 1853,233; 1870,501; 1872,154. IUinoi3,1866,50; 1867,8; 1868,168; 1869,349; 1870,210; 1872, 155, 472. production of, in Nebraska, 1873, 437. New Jersey, 1872, 451. the United States, 1869, 349; 1871, 297; 1872, 155; 1873,108; 1876,157. Wisconsin, 1872, 510. by Mapes' process, 1843, 8. cane, analysis of stalks, 1848, 378. and maple produced, 1867, 8. apparatus for making, 1843. 234 ; 1848, 304, 328. article on, 1853, 231-236; 1865, 48, 307 ; 1873, 104, 107. by the Arabians in the ninth century, 1859, 326. Chinese and African, 1857, 190 ; 1858, vii. in China, 1845, 914. Florida, 1845, 911 ; 1851, 326. 327 ; 1871, 167 ; 1872, 451. Louisiana, 1845, 299, 876,910; 1847, 180; 1848,274, 782; 1849, 169; 1869, 435; 1873, 108, 109; 1876, 156. Texas, 1851, 350; 1853, 236. ' the United States, 1876, 155. method of manufacturing, 1844, 295. potting, 1848, 334. produced in 1875, 1876, 153. capital in the manufacture of, 1842, 30. chemistry of, mauufa/iture, 1862, 537. cleaning machine, J.S50, 518. composition of, 1856, 311. consumed in the United States, 1862, 553 ; 1866, 49 ; 1867, 8 ; 1871, 298 ; 1873, 105. com, and cane, compared, 1843, 101, 159, 162. consumption of, in the world, 1873, 104. estimate of crops of, 1841, 65; 1842, 5; 1843, 13; 1844, 12; 1845, 91; 1847, 85; 10 A 146 INDEX TO ACRICULTUEAL EEPOETS. Sugar, 1848, 93: 1851, 508, 510, 565. for Gallizing vine, 1860, 350 ; 1863, 157. „ , .„ , =o from com and cornstalks, 1841, 5: 1842, 30, 67, 75, 1843, 99, 146, 149, 150, 152, 153, 155, 158, 159, 162; 1844, 138 298, 302, 305, 306; 1845, 301, 921, 924 cornstalks, by the Aztecs, 1845, 302. potatoes and starch, 1844, 308 ; 1845, 203. water-melons, 1844, 139. home production of, and statistics, 1873, 109-112. imports and exports of, 1858, 233; 1867, 11; ld70, 214; 1872, 59, 76; 1873, 105. improvements in making, 1843, 320 ; 1844, 137, 512; 1845, 43; 1846, 29. in different varieties of grapes, 1859, 55. insects found in, 1868, 115; 1871, 426. manufacture of, 1849, 404-422. maple (arts, on), 1845, 917-921; 1862, 394-105; 1873, 107; 1876, 159. by the Indians, 1853, 233. improved mode of making, 1847, 182. in Maine, 1862, 54. Massachusetts, 1848, 355. New England, 1842, 30, 107; 1844, 137, 296; 1861, 261. New York, 1843, 146 ; 1844, 297 ; 1848, 374. Ohio, 1849, 176. Vermont, 1842, 107; 1852, 138; 1867, 246; 1873, 474. the different States, 1845, 300; 1853, 234. Jackson's process of manufacturing, 1843, 235. made white, 1644, 298. manufacture of, 1862, 394-405. tree, a plea for, 1869, 420. preservation of food by, 1862, 475. remarks on crops of, 1841, 77; 1842, 29; 1843,97; 1844, 134; 1845, 294; 1847, 179: 1848, 156. review of the market, 1845, 902. Borghum, 1861, 293, 311; 1862, 129, 520, 523, 526, 552; 1865, 48, 307-324; 1866, 48; 1873, 108. (See Sorghum.) the amount of, for domestic use in 1875 and 1876, 1876, 154. various kinds defined, 1862, 529. Sugar-applSj description of, 1859, 350. Sulphur, in Sicily, 1859, 122. names, uses, &c., of, 1860, 75, 76. sources of, in soils, 1868, 401. the great, bed of Louisiana, 1869, 557. Sumac, American, 1869, 230-232. analyses of American, 1869, 65, 66; 1871, 99; 1872, 141. directions for Venetian, 1874, 426. importance and importations of, 1842, 36 ; 1869, 231. insect feeding on, 1868, 115. in SicUy, 1851,60; 1859, 111. Virginia and Southern States, 1845, 321. preparing, for marketj 1869, 421. shipments of, Missouri to St. John's, 1872, 449. the morocco-dressers', 1854, sxxiv. poison, 1865, 511. Btag-hom, 1868, 201. Sun, table of, diurnal intensity, 1856, 462. the cause of meteorological changes, &c., 1856, 459. Sunflower, for Indian food, 1870, 419. seed oU, yield, 1842, 41. uses, &c., of oU, 1870, 180. yield in Europe, 1843, 110 ; 1863, 110. Sunn, description, etc., of, 1863, 108. Superintendent, report of George Reed, 1865, 25. Wilham Saunders, 1862, 540; 1863, 547; 1864, 605; 1865, 13; 1866. 17- 1867, 23; 1868, 118; 1869, 79; 1876, 16; 1871,'l02; 1876, 61. ' ' ' INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 147 Superphosphate, and ashes on corn, 1871, 239. (arts, on), 1865, 383-385; 1868, 503. effect of, on corn, 1869, 268, 269, 292. turnips, 1853, 82; 1868, 504; 1869, 291; 1873, 310. wheat, 1870, 453. in phosphoric acid, 1874, 432. modes of preparing, 1852, 407; 1859, 169, 176; 1871, 3,56, 363; 1875,506. of lime, experiments with, 1853, 82 ; 1868, 431 ; 1872, 457. on diiferent crops, 1873, 298. potash and, on potatoes, 1870, 459. to New England soils, 1868, 430. Supply-crops, ia the cotton States, increase of, 1876, 148. Surgeon, Royal College of Veterinary, 1859, 183. Surgical, instruments, improvements in, 1843, 315; 1845, 31; 1846, 38; 1847, 47; 1848, 25. Swallow, and martins, and swifts, 1865, 40 ; 1867, 205. chimney, 1863, 281, 293; 1864, 351, 399; 1865, 38. cliff, white-beUied, bank, and rough-winged, 1863,298; 1864,414. commouj 1863, 298. destruction of insects by, 1853, 72. the bam, 1854, 437; 1863, 283, 298; 1864, 351, 413. Swan, the black, of ChiU, 1865, 100. mute or tame, and black of Australia, 1862, 369. Sweden, statistics of population, areas and productions in, 1.876, 255-267. Sweep, the horse hay, 1874, 291. Sweeping, machine for streets, 1844, 506. value of street, 1871, 229. Sweet-brier, for hedges, 1854, 417. insects frequenting, 1868, 115. Sweet-sop, production of, in Louisiana, 1867, 144. Swift, (See Swallow.) Swine, article on, 1853, 48; 1855, 60; 1868, 523; 1872, 423-432; 1875, 426. breeds of, for the "West, 1869, 546. causes of disease, 1868, 523. correspondence on, 1853, 50; 1854, 56; 1855, 61. discussion on, 1872, 475. diseases of, 1868, 41; 1869, 43; 1870, 44; 1871, 34; 1872, 37; 1874, 39. feeding, 1868, 523; 1869, 281, 282. improvement of. New York convention for, 1872, 424. in this country, 1872, 298. in Iowa, 1867, 360; 1868, 517; 1869, 542. Maine, 1862, 48. Massachusetts, 1868, 484. New England, 1861, 260. Ohio, 1867, 351. interrogatories on, 1858, 84. in the different States, 1851, 498. Japanese wild, 1865, 101. losses of, 1874, 39. of administeriug medicine to, 1859, 206. Sicily, 1859, 124. poisoning of, by the pie-plant, 1869, 418. report on different breeds, 1872, 425-432. salt for fattening, 1861, 329. statistics of, 1857, 34; 1858, 224; 1864, 586; 1865, 68; 1867, 94; 1868, 46: 1869 48; 1870, 48; 1871, 37; 1872,44; 1873, 41; 1875,36. white Chester breed of, 1865, 475. (See Hog.) 148 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Switzerland, Btatistics of farm animals in, 1876, 269. Sycamore, maple, -with variegated and laciniated foliage, 1868, 202. of Palestine and t£e button-wood, 1859, 14. Sylvanus, the square- necked, 1855, 97. Syrplius, habits and benefits of the, 1854, 84 ; 1855, 112. Tacamahaca, resin, source and uses of, 1870, 182. Taohina, habits, etc., of the, 1867, 66. Tackle, different kinds of steam-plow, 1869, 298. Taipoo, oU, source and use of, 1870, 174. Tallicoonah, or Hundoo oil, 1870, 174. Tallow, by the canals to the Hudson, 1851, 519 ; 1852, 433. exports and imports of, 1845, 1115 ; 1848, 732 ; 1849, 500 ; 1851, 550; 1857, 32. imports into the United Kingdoin, 1845, 1075 ; 1848, 736. Saint Louis and Cincinnati, 1850, 557 ; 1851, 546. markets for, 1876, 211, 218, 220. obtained by the steaming process, 1844, 397-400 ; 1865, 494. percentage of, in cattle, 1847, 486. source and use of vegetable, 1859, 550. statistics of reports of, 1851, 527 ; 1852, 422, 426, 437, 438 ; 1853, 4 : 1854, 477, 481, 484, 485, 487, 488, 491, 494, 496, 497, 500, 501 ; 1855, 17, 395, 398, 400, 404, 405 406, 410, 412, 413, 415, 416, 418, 422, 423; 1856, 498, 500, 501, 502, 503, 508, 509 512, 513, 516, 519, 522 ; 1858, 223 ; 1862, 600 ; 1864, 598 ; 1865, 80 ; 1866, 94 ; 186^ 52; 1869, 54; 1870, 63; 1872, 54; 1873, 84. . > ™i the tree, 1851, 54. Tamanu, oil and resin of, 1870, 175. Tamarind, in Virginia, 1854, 321. of the tree and fruit, 1855, Iv, Ivi ; 1870, 203. specimen in conservatory, 1870, 14. uses of the Indian, 1859, 837. Tamarisk, manna, 1870, 184. Tanager, the scarlet, 1863, 298 ; 1864, 412. Tannery, number of, in the United States, 1851, 600. Tanning, materials of America, and analyses of, 1876, 52. Tansey, uses, etc., of, 1854, 383. Tanyah, in the West Indies, Caiolinas, etc., 1854, 383. Tares, cmtivation of, and effects of, 1869, 504. Tariff, on agricultural products, 1843, 185. the British, 1845, 1107 ; 1842, 51. Canada, 1845, 1053. new, 1843, 223. Tarragon, uses, etc., of, 1854, 384. Tartar, cream of, in grape-juice, 1859, 61. manufacture of, in Sicily, 1859, 122. Tea, adulteration of, 1871, 235. analysis of the Carolina, 1871, 99. .article on, 1870, 192-199. cultivation of, 1850, 170-1^9; 1857, 166-181; 1860, 446-467. INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL REPORTS. 149 'importationa into England, 1850, 193 ; 1869, 235. imports and exports of, 1858, 233. in Brazil and Assam, 1843, 163; 1848, 169. California, 1872, 449. India, 1863, 514. Madeira and the Indian Isles, 1863, 514. South Carolina, 1848, 168; 1849, 402; 1850, 192; 1863, 516. the department, 1858, 282; 1859, 2-13; 1870, 19 ; 1874, 7. United States, 1869, 235-242. mat6 or Paraguay, 1854, xxxiv ; 1859, 15. of China, notes on, 1843, 163. , plant in the United States, 1849, 402. sida as a substitute for, 1843, 109, 163. source of beneficial qualities, 1861, 369. the plant, 1855, xlii-xlviii ; 1876, 69, 70. trade, with tables, 1849, 513. trans-eontiueutal trade, 1871, 235 ; 1873, 289. Tear-thumb, arrow-leaved and halbert-leaved, 1865, 517. Teasel article on, 1850, 315-319 ; 1863, 117-119. as a weed, 1865, 512. Tedder, patents for hay, and makers, 1869, 327. utility, etc., of the hay, 1869, 426; 1872, 289; 1874, 290. Teel, uses and value of, oil, 1870, 173. Telegraph, effect of electricity on the wires of, 1859, 509. letter from Morse on European, 1845, 84-89. magneto-electric machine with the, 1844, 440. Morse's, 1843, 243 ; 1844, 442, 444, 448. patent machines for, 1848, 21, 22. . the electro-magnetic, 1843, 9. visual and magnetic, 1844, 446. Temperature, at different elevations, 1854, 431 ; 1870, 115, 172. below the earth's surface, 1857, 485. causes of variation and tests of, 1864, 337, 345, 347. comparisons of, 1853, 421, 422 ; 1863, 485, 486. estimating by rings in trees, 1857, 491. for cane and cotton, 1853, 358, 369. Indian corn, 1853, 346, 354. the vine, 1853, 375, 382. in California, 1868, 294. different States, and Chiswick, England, 1865, 291, 525. observations on, 1857, 46.3, 480. of earths exposed to the sun, 1857, 493. Lakes Ontario and Erie, 1866, 160, 161, 165, 173. places in Russia and Ireland, 1861, 35, 61. the human body, 1863, 395. silk districts, 1868, 295. summer months, 1853, 406, 413. wheat districts, 1853, 393. year 1857, 1857, 507, 526. 1858, 1858, 526. tables of extreme low, on the plains, 1853, 351. in Eiu-ope, Asia, and North America, 1853, 332, 333, 336, 337. minimum in California, 1853, 350. the lowest for each month, 1853, 349. the highest east of the Rocky Mountains, 1853, 432. minimum at stations, 1853, 362. to ripen cereals, 1870, 115. variations of, on plant-growth, 1871, 236. Tennessee, Agricultural College. (See College. ) condition of agriculture in, 1848, 521. fences in, 1871, 504. forests, etc., 1875, 291. 150 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPORTS. Tennessee, fruit-culture in, 1671, 159. geology and fertilizers of, 1«69, 562. nogs packed in, 1&76, 232. Horticultural Society of, 1975, 464. laws of, 1863, 463 ; 1871, 223. lands in, 1867, 106, 115. Hve stock in, 1866, 67; 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1671, 36; lb, 2, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. of tobocco in, 1848, 523. remarks on crops of, 1842, 16, 18, 19, 26; 1843, 73, 85; 1844, 66, 75; 1845, 141, lo2, 156, 164; 1847, 136, 169, 172; 1848, 117, 123, 144, 150, 152, 169; 1851, 351, 353, 355; 1852, 311. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) v.alue of the Agricultural College, 1873, 352. Ten-o'clock, as a Tveed, 18G5, 517. Territory, ^ ,^ acres and crops in the, 1867,87; 1869, 32; 1870, 34; 1871, 25 ; ls72, 20; 1873,29; 1874, 30. agricultural capahilities of the, 1869, 601-626. area of the, 1849, 507. farms and lands in each State and, ls72, 48. forests, etc., of the Indian, 1875, 3'34. lumber in Washington, 1868, 448. of Colorado, 1861, 154-157. public lands in the, 1868, 462. stock in Nebraska, 1863, 606. tabular estimate of the crops of the. (See Crop. ) value of live stock in the, 1867, 95; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1876, 112. yield and value of crops of the, 1869, 35; 1870,37; 1871,29; 1872,24; 1873,25; 1374, 33. Youkon of Alaska, 1868,172. Test, of Department seed, 1862, 543 ; 1869, 242 ; 1870,155; 1871,125; 1872,407; 1673,210; 1874,179. (See Seed.) Texas, Agricultural College of. (See College.) breeds of cattle in, 1854, 20. cattle disease, 1868, 4 ; 1869,540; 1870,506. trade, 1870, 346, 352, 506. cheese-making in, 1872, 452. farming in, 1872, 437. fences in, 1871, 503. forests, etc., 1875,283. fruit-growing in, 1871, 158. irrigation in, 1867, 194. lands in, 1867, 106, 115. laws of, 1871, 223. live stock in, 1866, 67; 1867,92; 1868,45; 1869,47; 1870,47; 1871,36; 1872,43: 1873,40; 1874,40; 1875,35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. meat canning in, 1872, 439. native grapes of, 1859, 30. of sheep-raising in, 1854, 55. remarks on crops of, 1845, 282; 1847, 173; 1848,557,561; 1850,188 215- 1851 339 345,348,350; 1853,46,124,199; 1854,133,134,169,185,302, 317, ' ' tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) value of college property, 1873, 353. wild horses 0^1833, 169. Textile, and forage crops, 1854, 174 ; 1656, 252. fibers of the Pacilio States, 1864, 471, 477. materials in the Paris Museum, 1865, 95. substances, manufacture of, 1843,259; 1814,476; 1845,53; 1646.63; 1847,60; 1848 ols. tables of production of, 1873,66. (See Fiber.) Theine, in tea, coffee, and the kola-nut, 1661, 369 ; 1670, 192, 196, 197. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 151 Theory, of a four years' course of husbandry, 1860, 165. cultivation, 1847, 218. the potato-disease, 1848, 564. on agriculture, 1847,223; 1848,195,209. the atomic, 1857, 423. Thimble-berry, for Indian food, 1870, 415. Thistle, common yellow and Canada, 1865, 514. law in France, 1869, 504. the Canada, 1852, 182: 1860, 134. use of oil, 1870, 181. Thistle-bird, habits, etc., of the, 1864,421. Thorn, evergreen haw, and blight, 1873, 183. for Uve fences, 1854, 408, 410, 417, 418. Jew, or African date plum, 1859, 343. the white, for pear stock, 1873, 332. Thorn-apple, or Jimson weed, 1865, 516. Thrasher, improvements in the, 1874, 289, 290. origin of the horse-power, 1863, 432. various, with illustrations, 1866 , 274, 275, 277. Thrashing, different modes of, 1863, 432, 433; 1866, 273. patented machines for, 1843,312; 1869,328. trial of, machines at Paris Exposition, 1872, 290. Thrips, habits, etc., of the, 1864,545; 1866,40. recipe for destroying the, 1870, 87 ; 1871, 87. the grape-vine, 1873,161; 1874,144. true, 1871, 86. Thrush, the brown, 1863, 300 ; 1864, 404. family of, 1863, 282. food of the hermit, 1865, 39. golden-crovimed and water, 1864, 408. wood, hermit, Wilson's, oUve-backed, and gray-cheeked, 1863, 295. cause and treatment of, 1870, 371. Thyme, for bees, 1868, 281. use of oil of, 1870, 174. varieties, culture, etc., 1854, 384 ; 1865, 248. Tick beggar, 1865, 513. on sheep, 1863, 236; 1864, 563; 1872, 135. Tile, cost of, 1870, 598; 1871, 366. drainage with, 1856, 176, 178, 180 ; 1858, 278, 279 ; 1863, 435. of laying, 1868, 485; 1869, 446 ; 1870, 599, 600. when the water enters, 1856, 180 ; 1871, 366. Tillage, chemical effects of, 1850, 72. in Japan, 1873, 367. of deep, 1872,458,459. Timber, and tree culture, 1872, 442. belts for protecting orchards, 1870, 523. consumption of, in CaMomiaj 1875, 345. contract in Illinois for the British Navy, 1871, 233. cultivation in Iowa, 1868, 516 ; 1869, 541. destruction of, diiring the rebellion, 1885, 215. direction for planting, etc., 1873, 440. exports of pine, from Georgia, 1875, 353. facts about, 1873, 283. forests and, 1868, 447-449. from the British Provinces, 1873, 74. growing in Nebraska, 1871, 378. 152 INDEX TO AGEICULTUKAL EEPOKTS. Timber, impregnating -witli differeut substances, 1846, 30. increase in the price of, 1865, 211 ; 1872, 443. in Ohio, 1872, 500, 501. insects injurious to, 1868, 112. law encouraging growth of, 1875, 334. of protecting, by law, 1872, 7. growing, 1869, 94. on the prairies, 1862, 495, 496. plan of economizing, 1865, 217. planting for, 1870, 543. premiiun for the best ten acres, 1872, 479. preservation of^ by salt, 1844, 457. profits of growing locust, 1845, 981. raising in New Hampshire, 1872, 497. ship, of the United States, 1866, 472-497. the catalpa, as a post, 1844, 458. time for felling or cutting, 1849, 867, 485 ; 1870, 619. trees and, 1874, 273. Titmouse, family of the, 1863, 301. the black-cap or chickadee, 1864, 420 ; 1865, 41. tufted, 1865, 41. Toad, as insect-destroyers, 1870, 90 ; 1874, 142. Tobacco, acreage, yield, value, etc., of, 1876, 91. American, m Germany, 1845, 750. analysis of, soils and ash of plant, 1858, 290, 296, 301, 304, 307. article on, 1853, 236-239; 1854, 209-212, 212-217: 1855, 266, 267; 1862, 123-129; 1863, 87-90 ; 1867, 179-184 ; 1874, 42-59 ; 1875, 53. average per acre of, 1850, 349, 379 ; 1851, 232, 306, 450 ; 1652, 332 ; 1853, 241. book notice, 1873, 318. correspondence on, 1853, 239 ; 1854, 217 ; 1855, 267. crop in Ohio and Massachusetts, 1870, 451. cultivating, curing, and packing, 1845, 749 ; 1847, 42S. cultivation of California, in Virginia, 1843, 231. cost of, in New York, 1845, 265. Cuba, in Missisippi, 1849, 326. Florida, 1849, 456. Havana, 1847, 429. in Connecticut, 1844, 101 ; 1845, 7 ; 1853, 244 Europe, 1876, 263. Germany, 1847, 332. Island of Cuba, 1845, 743. Italy, 1864, 499. Japan, 1873, 371. Kentucky, 1845, 741. Massachusetts, 1845, 744. Sicily, 1859, 119. Virginia, 1845, 746. Wisconsin, 1871, 405. deterioration of Spanish, in Maryland, 1843, 74. directions for harvesting, etc., 1849, 459. effect of a change of seed, 1870, 169. estimate of crops. (See the various States. ) * experiment in curing, 1847, 170. exports from Brazil to Great Britain, 1873, 144. of, 1844, 105; 1856, 497, 498; 1857, 46; 1858, 234 eye-bright, or Indian, 1865, 515. fertilizers for, 1872, 433. geographical range of, 1853, 386. growing States, 1841, 74. importation, etc., a.t New York, 1849, 517. increase in cultivation and tr.ide of, 1868, 549. in IlUnois and New England, 1842, 2i. insect feeding on, 1868, 116. interrogatories on, 1858, 67. its manufactures, etc., 1857, 46; 1858, 234. Latakia, 1865, 32. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL EEPOETvS. 153 Tobacco, Liverpool, annual report of, 1845, 753. Nnimufactories of, iu Virgiuia, 1864, 37. of topping, 1850, 321. prize-essay on cultiu'e of, etc., 1849, 318. production of, in the United States, 1867, 2. progress of culture in this country, 1872, 294. raising and curing, 1850, 225 ; 1851, 304. rates of freights on, to Liverpool, etc., 1848, 787. remedy for the fly, 1844, 107. reports of consuls on, in other countries, 1859, 524-633. spot or rot in, 1845, 747. statistics of States yielding, 1875, 56. superphosphate of lime for, 1852, 411. ' tahle of time for planting, etc., 1848, 658. per cent, of soluble matter in, 1649, 325. tabular statement of, and manufactures, 1872, 80. trade, 1849, 491, 492. use of worms for soup, 1870, 427. worms and curing, 1848, 523. worms and remedies for, 1849, 458 ; 1869, 296 ; 1873, 157. Tomato, Cooke's favorite and the Tilden, 1870, 169. cultivation in Virginia, 1854, 224. of, 1865, 245, 269. experiments with, 1871, 141 ; 1875, 365-368. history, etc., of, 1854, 384; 1859, 357. in soup, 1844, 332. ofpreserviug, 1854, 385; 1862,493. variety from France, 1854, xxii. varieties on experimental farm, 1865, 31. Tool, arrangement of a, house, 1856, 453. grafting, 1856, 318. implements and, 1856, 452. recently patented, 1845, 52 ; 1846, 49 ; 1847, 58 ; 1848, 60. superiority of American, 1843, 255. Top-dressing, benefits of, 1871, 352, 383. clover, 1873, 466. compost for, 1871, 352, 383. experiments in, 1868, 425 ; 1874, 433, Tornado, cause and philosophy of, 1858, 486, 487. Tortrix, the cotton, with remedy, 1855, 82. Trade, Austrian and Swedish, 1873, 143. Calais, Toledo, Oswego, VermiUion, and Cuba, 1849, 518, 547, 548, 550, 571. coffee and sugar, 1851, 556. cotton, 1849, 510 ; 1852, 439. domestic, in flour and grain, 1876, 177. iron, 1849, 511. lumber, of New YoTk, 1850, 566. Oregon, 1849, 511. lake, river, and canal, 1847, 578 ; 1848, 788, 803, 805, 811 ; 1850, 531 ; 1851, 519, 551 ; 1852, 427, 433. New Orleans and Cincinnati, 1853, 425, 436. New York cattle, 1852, 431. of Tripoli, 1864, 503. pork, of the West and Saint Louis, -1850, 544, 551. provision, wool, and tea, 1849, 512, 513. Russian and British, 1873, 141. Southern, in fertilizers, 1873, 272. tricks of, 1869, 427. with Brazil, 1876, 271. British America, 1873, 72. Tragacanth, source and production of, 1870, 182. 154 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Transplanting, and treatment of grape-vines, 1849, 286. benefit of faU, 1872, 463. of plants, tieory of, 1857, 254. trees, etc., 1849, 271; 1850, 85, 455, 456, 458; 1867, 340.- "Winter, 1850, 458. Transportation, article on, 1848, 691. book notice, 1871, 415. convention of farmers on cheap, 1873, 395. importance of cheap, ly74, 383, 414. improvements in, in Florida, 1871, 165. mode of, in South America, 1865, 495. of cattle, abuses in, 1^70, 251, 352. evils attending, 1872, 438. in Austria, 1872, 438. Scotland, 1869, 437. of living fishes, 1859, 228. Trap, Yonkon fish, 1870, 389-392. Tree, analysis of different parts of, 1849, 475. and timber, 1871, 233; 1872, 442, 500; 1873,283; 1874, 273. as rain producers, 1868, 448 ; 1871, 355, 373. belts of forest, as protectors, etc., 1865, 535, 540. book notice, 1868,580; 1869, 492; 1870, 533. botanical names of several, 1870, 14. causes of the exhaustion of firuit, lf<74, 449. centennial collection of forest, 1875, 151. circle culture of fruit, 1858, 375, culture, 1849, 271; 1850, 85, 435, 455-458; 1852, 212; 1853, 266; 1860,444; 1862, 544 ; 1872, 161-162. and management of forest, 1864, 43-53; 1870, 229; 1874, 395, 413. in Colorado, 1889, 548; 1871, 409. Illinois, 1873, 364. decay of orange and lemon, in Italy, 1869, 635. design for artificial planting, 1873, 441. directions for planting, 1872, 463, 474, 503 ; 1873, 403, 439, 440, 442. drainage for fruit, 1869, 446. effect of, on vapors and temperature, 1869, 502, 546. experiments needed on forest, 1865, 218. fertilizers for fruit, 1854, 108 ; 1870, 618. for hedges, 1854, 396. ornamental planting, 1868, 200-203 ; 1869, 171, 180. selecting pear, 1861, 234. forest and, of North America, 1860, 416-445. for street and avenue planting, 1868, 197, 199. the prairies, 1862, 496. fruit, for Wisconsin, 1874, 422. of the Middle States, 1865, 199. Tvith short trunks, 1854, 280. trowing fruit, in wooden troughs, 1863, 551. ow the Chinese dwarf, 1861, 331! horizontal training of fruit, 1866, 99. imports and exports of, 1858, 232, 233. in Michigan and Iowa, 1867, 358. insects feeding on, 1868, 105, 109, 115. in the botanical garden at Naples, 1859, 129. gardens at Kew, 1870, 110. Island of Isola JIadre and Bella, 1859, 135, 136. mulben-y, 1859, 128. of planting evergreen, 1873, 436. ornamental and .shade, for Jlinnesota, 1873, 436, period of flowering of, 1854, 329, 436, 446 ; 1864, 339. planting enconraged liv law, 1869, 541, shade, 1863, 335 ; 16o9, 178. premiums on, and protit of planting, 1868. 449. protecting, from the hot rays of the sun, 1873, 435. pruning, 1863, 552. raising evergreen, from- seeds, 18(52, 497. statistics of, in Kansas, 1875, 336. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 155 Tree stocks for fruit, 1856, 327. table of distances to set, 1860, 131. the best forest, for Iowa, 1869, 543; 1871, 349. camphor and tung-oil, 1859, 14, 15. earob, or St. John's bread, 1854, xxvli. China, for bots, 1872, 131. cork, 1854, xxxiii; 1858, 334, 335, 337; 1859, 14. cow, 1870, 198. practice of scraping, 1870, 522. staff, 1870, 422. structure and growth of, 1866, 492. tallow, 1851, 54-59. to protect, from mice, 1851, 153 ; 1856, 90. treatment of peach, 1861, 330. (See Forest.) Trefoil, yellow and black, for fodder, 1854, xxiU. Trellis construction of, 1868, 203. covered grape, 1861, 498; 1869, 80. the wire, 1867, 166. Trichina, spiralis, article on, 1869, 389-393. Trichius, the delta-throated, 1855, 89. TripoH, mineral in Alabama, 1851, 652. Trout, breeding, 1859, 230; 1860, 303, 308; 1868, 320, 327, 328, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338; 1869, 424. book notices, 1873, 319. culture of brook, 1872, 248-257 ; 1873, 451, 453, 465. in Rhode Island, 1874, 419. fresh and salt water, of the South, 1866, 408. habits of, in spawning, 1859, 222. in the ponds and streams of the Northern States, 1870, 542. kinds of, for Ohio, 1874, 416. longevilry of the, 1873, 451. of Alaska, 1870, 383, 384. the famUy of, 1866, 413. propagation of the salmon, 1872, 261. scienttfio names of, 1859, 224. Truck, farming in New Jersey, 1869, 447. Truffle, cultivation of the Piedmontese, 1854, 385, 386. Tuber, book notice, 1873, 311. of the potato, 1868, 226. used for Indian food, 1870, 405. Tuckahoe, analysis of, 1871, 98. or Indian Head, history, etc., of, 1870, 423, 424. Tufa, the, of Michigan andTirginia, 1869, 574 ; 1872, 138. recent calcareous, 1868, 369; 1869, 571, 574. Tulip, as a spring flower, 1863, 365; 1870, 534; 1873, 312. poplar as an ornamental tree, 1868, 198, 199.i variety of tree with variegated foliage, 1868|^202, 203. Tumeric, source and uses of, 1869, 365; 1870, 203. Turkey, article on, 1862, 362, 363; 1864, 357, 360; 1866, 288-290. the bronze, 1870, 332. directions for feeding, etc., 1870, 536. improvement of, by wild blood, 1861, 261. insects destroyed by, 1862, 388. interrogatories on the, 1858, 86. 156 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. Turkey, management of, 1870, 331. profit of keeping, 1870, 340. the family of, with habits, etc. , 1863, 305. Turkey, statistics of population, productions, etc., in, 1876, 255-265. Turning, machine for irregular forms, 1843, 304; 1844, 505 ; 1847, 80; 1848, 52. Turnip, analysis and composition of, 1849, 268, 269; 1864, 282; 1865, 418; 1870, 299. article on, 1854, 197-207 ; 1862, 273 ; 1866, 211-213. as sheep food in England, 1860, 158. best soil and quantity of manure for, 1871, 358, 359. correspondence on, 1854, 207 ; 1855, 261. cultivating, among com, 1864, 303. cultivation and manures for, 1849, 266 ; 1850, 51, 160, 273 ; 1853, 82, 83. desirable varieties of, 1854, 386. experiments -svith, 1852, 393, 402, 405 ; 1855, 262-265 ; 1868, 421, 422 ; 1871, 141 ; 1875, 365, 367. feeding cabbages and, to cows, 1869, 441. for early market, 1865, 245. feeding, 1651, 183, 239; 1863, 99; 1864, 201; 1865, 417; 1867, 340; 1872, 492; 1874, 233. green manuring, 1843, 126. in Great Britain, 1845, 303. New York, 1845, 303 ; 1847, 183. interrogatories on, 1858, 61. knot disease of, cause and remedy for, 1872, 128. management of crop of, 1852, 403. native locality of, 1859, 327. phosphorite for, 1856, 228. nutriment of, 1843, 120; 1844, 386; 1861, 135; 1862, 273. ruta-baga, 1848, 375; 1849, 266; 1852, 410; 1863, 98. size of, m California, 1851, 4 ; 1854, 197. Iowa and New Mexico, 1852, 344, 351. superphosphate of lime on, 1852, 393, 402; 1864, 281; 1868, 504. the Russian, in Texas, 1870, 168. ruta-baga in Massachusetts, 1868, 481. Swede, 1873, 309 ; 1875, 502. varieties imported from London, 1854, xviii. yield of, 1847, 184; 1848, 158; 1850, 203; 1852, 227; 1859, 446, 452. Uji, Mr. Adams's report on, 1870, 240. Ulikon, abundance of, in Alaska, 1870, 381. Ulmic, compounds of peaty matter, 1875, 196. Underdrain, an inexpensive, 1869, 426. proper depth and materials for, 1858, 277, 278 ; 1870, 592. Underdraining, article on, 1868, 513 ; 1870, 584-600. directions for, 1858, 276. effect of, in drying lands, 1869, 446. expense, profit, and benefits of, 1871, 371, 417; 1873, 427. experiments in, 1872, 467. extensive, in England, 1851, 2. importance of more extensive, 1870, 507. successful experiment in, 1851, 29. Unicom, plant, used by the Indians, 1870, 422. United States, Agricultural Society of, 1866, 525. agricultural resources, manufactures, aud commerce of, 1861, 6, 7. 8 : 1862. 556. at the exhibition at Hamburg, 1863, 26, 30. ' > ' > > climatic characteristics, 1853, 328, 395 ; 185S, 477. dairy products of, 1865, 453. fences in, 1871, 497. of Colombia, exports and imports of, etc., 1876, 274-276. pasture lands of, 1870, 301. physical geography of, 1856, 477. INDEX TO AGEICULTUKAL REPORTS. 157 United States, population of, 1S4'2, 4; 1843, 12; 1844, 11; 1845, 90; 1847, 84; 1848, 92; 1857, 48; 1862, 559. table of acres in farms and other lands, 1872, 48. the areas of the States and Territories, 1849, 508 ; 1850, 569. value of farm implements and live stock of, 1873, 62. ■weights and measures of, 1871, 218. wools of, 1871, lt<7. University, Alcorn, 1871, 320 ; 1872, 338 ; 1873, 340 ; 1874, 334 ; 1875, 485. Arkansas, 1871, 306 ; 1872, 350 ; 1873, 322 ; 1874, 313 ; 1875, 470. Brown, 1837, 330; 1868, 547; 1871, 327; 1872, 382; 1873, 350; 1874, 342; 1875, 493. California, 1867, 319; 1871, 307; 1872, 350; 1873, 323; 1874, 315; 1875, 471. Claflin, 1871, 328; 1872, 382; 1873, 351; 1874, 343; 1875, 493. Cornell, 1865, 184; 1SS7, 329; 1868, 546; 1839, 470; 1871, 323; 1872, 373; 1873, 345 ; 1874, 339 ; 1875, 490. duty of Congress to establish a, 1852, 10. East Tennessee, 1871, 328; 1872, 383; 1873, 352; 1874, 343; 1875, 494. Georgia, 1871, 310; 1872, 353; 1873, 327; 1874, 319; 1875, 474. Illinois, 1867, 320; 1838, 542; 1S69, 452; 1S70, 471; 1871, 310; 1872, 357; 1873, 329 ; 1874, 320 ; 1875, 475. Kentucky, 1865, 163; 1867, 323; 1869, 455; 1870, 474; 1871, 313; 1872, 361; 1873, 333; 1874, 326; 1875, 478. Minnesota, 1837, 318, 327 ; 1863, 545 ; 1869, 461 ; 1870, 479 ; 1671, 319 ; 1872, 366 ; 1873, 338; 1874, 332; 1875, 483. Mississippi, 1871, 320 ; 1872, 367 ; 1873, 339 ; 1874, 333 ; 1875, 484. Missoiu-i, 1869, 462; 1870, 480; 1871,320; 1872, 369; 1873, 341; 1874, 335; 1875, 486. Nebraska, 1870, 481 ; 1871, 322 ; 1872, 371 ; 1873, 343 ; 1874, 336 ; 1875, 487. North Carolina, 1671, 324 ; 1872, 374 ; 1673, 347 ; 1674, 339 ; 1875, 491. of Edinburg, Halle, and Leipzig, 1868, 133, 138. Virginia, farm experiments by, 1872, 367. Parke Custis" plan, 1866, 518. plan for an industrial, 1851, 37. Purdue, 1871, 311 ; 1872, 359 ; 1873, 330 ; 1874, 321 ; 1875, 476. statistics of, 1887, 318,319; 1871,332,334; 1872,394, 396; 1873,360,362; 1874,350; 1875, 500, 501. Vermont, 1865, 184; 1867,330; 1870, 464; 1871, 389; 1872,384; 1873, 353; 1874, 344 ; 1875, 495. West Virginia, 1869, 469; 1870, 486; 1871, 330; 1872, 392; 1873, 357; 1874, 347; 1875, 497. Wisconsin, 1867,331; 1868,548; 1869,469; 1870,486; 1871,330; 1872,392; 1873, 359; 1874,347; 1875,498. Urine, analysis of, 1845, 1042 ; 1855, 139 ; 1860, 114 ; 1871, 477. of collecting and applying, 1865, 376 ; 1867, 243. value as a manure, 1860, 114 ; 1865, 373 ; 1674, 435. Uruguay, exports to, 1876, 277, Utah, Angora and Thibet goats in, 1872, 439. article on, 1868, 464, 465; 1869, 617, 618. farms, lands, animals, and crops of, 1851, 495, 497, 499 ; 1867, 195. fences in, 1871, 506. forests, wood, etc., 1875, 331. increase of rain fall in, 1872, 325. irrigation, etc., in, 1867, 195; 1869, 431. Lake Valley, 1870, 563-569. name and value of the currants of, 1868, 118. results of industry in, 1871, 363. soil, climate, and productions of, 1851, 492, 493. value of farm property and products in, 1873, 62, 63. wool and textile fabrics, 1873, 65, 70. Valerian, property and use of wild, 1870, 409. VaUey, Big Black-foot, HeU Gate, Missoula, Blacktailed-Deer, 1871, 437, 438, 439. Cedar, Kansas, Eush, San Pete, 1870, 564, 565. Great Salt Lake, 1869, 617 : 1870, 561. Green Eiver, Big Sandy, 1870, 558. Hansee Spring, Blue Spring, Malade, Cache, 1870, 560. 158 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. Valley, Jocko, Deer Lodge, Flint Creek, Stone Creek. Bitter Root, 1871, 434, 435. Jordan, Tooele, Lone-Eock, Utah Lake, 1870, 562, 563. Laramie, Sweet Water, Chugwater, 1870, 550, 554. Mi880uri, Judith, 1871, 444, 445. Red River, 1869, 608. North Deep Creek, South Deep Creek, 1871, 443. Platte, Cache a la Poudre, and Arkansas, 1869, 604, 605. Prickly Pear and Cowlitz, 1869, 610, 613. Rio.Bonito, Rio Charmer, and Colorado, 1869, 622, 623, 624. Sacramento and San Joa4uin, 1872, 183 ; 1873, 381. San Pedro and Santa Cruz, 1869, 625. Santa Clara, 1870, 567. Sevier River, Round Lake, Cold Creek, 1870, 566. Virginia, 1863, 53; 1870, 271. Yakama, Methow, Okinayum, and Walla-Walla, 1869, 615, 616. Vanilla, origin, cultivation, uses, etc., of, 1855, xxiii, xxiv; 1870, 204; 1876, 69. Vapor, article on, 1858, 430-475. effect of, in checking radiation, 1865, 528. table of, mean force of, near Philadelphia, 1865, 523. temperature of the air on, 1865, 522. Variety, definition of a, 1867, 297. improvement and degeneration of, 1867, 310-314 ; 1872, 504. names of the grape, 1869, 81-83; 1871, 402. origin of, 1867, 306, 307, 309. Vegetable, canning and preserving, 1873, 430. exports of, 1872, 60. • fiber and ceU, 1859, 372, 373. for food, 1861, 369 ; 1868, 474. fruits and, 1870, 441. garden, 1863, 346, 349 ; 1864, 110, 111 ; 1871, 364. influence of arsenical compounds on, 187.5, 144. insects found in decaying, 1868, 116. large crop of, 1845, 928. minor products, 1870, 170, 204, 205. nutrition, 1848, 232. of California, 1866, 597. philosophy of, Ufe, 1869, 105, 106, 108, 110, 115, 118, 125, 128, 132, 149. physiology, 1870, 613. ;...,! seeds of, from the Department, 1870, 168 ; 1871, 139 ; 1872, 421. shipping garden, 1869, 447. soil suited to roots and, 1371, 358. Tegetation, agents supplying aliment to, 1850, 75. galvanic experiments on, 1844, 370. light and shade on, 1854, 109. of seeds, 1844, 365. the Andes, 1870, 172. vertical range of, 1853, 428. Veneer, patent for sawing, etc., 1843, 300. Venezuela, our commerce with, 1876, 279. Ventilation, at the bottom, 1843, 6. book notice on, 1871, 429. of stables and barns, 1867, 243, 290. the bolting-chest, 1862, 427. Ventilator, for bams, 1864, 298 ; 1867, 291. Verbena, to cultivate, in the house, 1863, 367. Vermont, book notice, 1871, 415. butter, 1869, 361. digest of reports of, 1873, 468-476; 1876, 424-429. INDEX TO AGKICULTUEAL REPORTS. 159 Vermont, farming in, 1874, 199. fences of, 1871, 500, forest area and farms, 1872, 46, 48. forests, etc., of, 1875, 251. laws of, 1863, 457; 1864, 442; 1869, 400; 1871, 219. Uve stock in, 1863, 606 ; 1864, 583 ; 1865, 67 ; 1866, 67 ; 1867, 93 ; 1868, 45 ; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. marble and roofing slate of, 1852, 133 ; 1862, 448. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 372. of lands in, 1867, 102, 110. pear culture in, 1872, 441. prices of animals in, 1873, 36. profit of corn production in, 1854, 134. remarks on crops of, 1842, 18 ; 1843, 19, 42, 43, 51, 53, 57, 66 ; 1844, 37, 39, 50, 55, 59, 71, 89, 138; 1845, 160, 163, 165, 193, 249; 1847, 135; 1848, 131, 136, 143, 366, 367; 1849, 86, 200, 225, 242, 260, 264; 1850, 221, 335; 1851, 148, 149, 152, 154, 156, 659; 1852, 133, 141, 143, 144, 146: 1853, 125, 150, 155, 163, 174, 220; 1854, 134, 135, 167 ; 1855, 199. report of State committee on fruit, 1852, 37, 38. sheep husbandry in, 1849, 88 ; 1861, 260. societies of, 1875, 465, 466. stock-raising and dairying in, 1853, 18, 25; 1874, 245. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) the Merino sheep of, 1864, 186 ; 1865, 484. university of. (See University and College.) yield of wheat in, 1855, 199. Veronica, as a house plant, 1863, 372. Vessel, improvements in propeUing, 1844, 487 ; 1848, 42, magnetism and the corrosion of, 1843, 280. Vetch, analysis of the French and common, 1865, 419. for fodder, 1843, 108; 1847, 518; 1860, 230. in Europe, 1864, 306, 307. use of the milk, by the Indians, 1870, 419. ■worthlessness of the kidney, 1869, 91. VicuDa, description, habits, etc., of the, 1857, 66; 1865, 96. hybridization of the, 1857, 70; 1865, 96. Vine, book notice on, 1872, 400. cultivation of, for wine, 1848, 614, 615; 1867, 163. the, and olive, 1866, 522. districts of Switzerland and Germany, 1867, 171. effects of the poison vine or oak on, 1865, 511. importance of shelter for, 1863, 491; 1865, 542. in Europe, 1867, 165. Italy and France, 1860, 380, 384. injury of the flax, to flax, 1865, 516. in the United States, 1853, 372-386. Wisconsin, 1869, 539. lands of Crooked, Seneca and Cayuga lakes, 1866, 152. of North Carolina, 1849, 283. pruning, 1873, 377 ; 1874, 420, 421. on the arid soils of CaUfomiEt, 1870, 516. rules for suiting varieties to districts, 1863, 493-495. Saunders' trellis for, 1861, 498. selection of varieties, 1863, 482. soil for, and management of the, 1867, 165-167. temperature affecting, 1863, 478. the Concord, in. Missouri, 1871, 373. cypress and baUoon, 1868, 205, 206. wild potato, 1870, 407. what, most injured by freezing, 1874, 421. (See Grape.) Vinegar, ' for manufacturing, 1848, 75 : 1862, 494. from fruit, 1870, 618, 619. 160 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAIi EEPOETS. Vinegar, how to destroy eels in, 1871, 119. value of exports of, 1853, 2G1. Vineland, article on, 1869, 410-415. Vineyard, article on, 1845, 932, 935, 938, 946-952; 1847, 470. book notices on, 1868, 569, 571. cost of planting, 1858, 346. German, and tne vine disease, 1867, 174. in Erie County, Ohio, 1853, 304. Florida, 1867, 146. France and the United States, 1858, 366; 1867, 165. Illinois, 1873, 386. Indiana, ia52, 305. Kansas, 1874, 394. S'innesota, 1873, 435. Missouri, 1857, 235-237; 1861, 480; 1862, 208; 1868, 521. Ohio, Kentucky, etc., 1853, 310; 1855, 306; 1861, 532. the British Colonies, 1853, 298. Canary Islands, 1865, 330. northern States, 1868, 567. near Los Angeles, 1858, 343 ; 1870, 516. of El Paso, Texas, 1859, 37. Iowa, 1871, 231. Malaga, Cadiz, Germany, 1860, 391, 393. Ohio, 1858, 417 ; 1861, 470 ; 1870, 49-^. Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Iowa, 1845, 312. San Gabriel, 1858, 347. Scio, Italy, the Hermitage, Latour, 1860, 379, 380, 388, 389. the Concord grape, 1871, 373. Piedmont region of Virginia, 1864, 39. Scuppemong at Wilmington, 1869, 447. Point de Pean. 1872, 485. preparation of soil, etc., 1861, 510, 512, 516, 536; 1868, 568. pruning, 1854, 316; 1873, 377. selection of sites for, 1863, 151. soil, position, drainage, etc., of, 1856, 408-443; 1861, 471, .509; 1862, 593; 1867, 171; 1873, 382. statistics of, 1868, 208. the best soil and location for, 1868, 214, 215. largest in the world, 1869, 447 ; 1872, 449. treatment of a, 1849, 286; 1861, 475, 500; 1863, 482; 1867, 172. Violet, directions for house cultivation of, 1863, 378. family of the dog-tooth, 1862, 162. species of the United States and Europe, 1862, 158. Vireo, of aU the fly-catchers, 1867, 205. red-eyed and warbling, 1863, 299 ; 1864, 416. white-eved and blue-headed, 1863, 299 ; 1864, 417. yellow-throated, 1863, 299 ; 1864, 417. Virginia, Agricultural College. (See College.) area of, in forest and farms, 1872, 46, 48. article on, 1864, 17-42; 1870, 267-291. climate and fruit of, 1867, 251 ; 1871, 145. dairy interest in, 1854,22; 1871, 174. experiment in seeding of wheat in, 1874, 346. extent, population, resources, and mines of, 1863, 6, 7, 8. fences of, 1871, 502. first importation of cattle and sheep into, 1864, 251, 252. forests, etc., of, 1875, 262. fruit trees recommended for, 1858, 421. Hampton Institute. (See College.) hops, peanuts, and Japan clover, 1867, 252, 253. horses and mules of, 1853, 36 ; 1854, 27 ; 1855, 43. lauds in, 1867, 104, 118. laws of, 1869, 403; 1871, 222. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 161 Virginia, Ihe stock in, 1860, 67 ; 1867, 92; 1868, 45 ; 1869, 47 ; 1870, 47 ; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112.. loss of hogs in, lS7li, 111. mineral fertilizers of, 1868, 64. prices of farm-stock m, 1873, 36. principal fertilizers used in, 1854, 118. products of Southeastern, 1872, 449. remarks on crops of, 1842, 12, 16, 17, 19, 21 ; 1843, 23, 45, 54, 67, 73 ; 1844, 29, 52, 56, 03, 75, 92, 104 ; 1845, 118, 152, 156, 160, 164, 169, 252, 266 : 1847, 101, 105, 121, 125, 127, 136, 168, 186; 1848, 117, 132, 136, 149, 471, 477, 478, 483, 486, 489, 491, 493; 1849, 131, 136, 202, 218, 220, 221 ; 1850, 213, 224, 247, 334, 340, 348, 352, 442; 1851, 274, 275, 282, 283, 286, 291, 292, 298, 301, 305, 307, 311, 671 ; 1862, 95, 98, 101, 104 ,-" 1853, 125, 150, 151, 152, 163, 274, 275, 281, 287, 291 ; 1854, 135, 147, 168, 186, 193, 207, 224, 291, 320, 321 ; 1855, 181, 199, 222, 284, 295. sheep and wool in, 1851, 672 ; 1853, 47 ; 1854, 55 ; 1855, 53. stock-raising in, 1853, 19 ; 1854, 20 ; 1855, 27. Bweet-potato culture in, 1848, 494 ; 1867, 251. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) time of ■wheat harvest in, 1849, 137. the marl region of, l-:'68, 389-395. vaUey of, 1863, 53. Virgin's hoiver, or clematis, 1862, 157 ; 1863, 363 ; 1868, 205. Volume, observations on atomic, 1857, 437, 438. Vulture, species, etc., of, in this country, 1863, 278, 290. the turkey or turkey-buzzaxd, 1863, 290. treatment of, by the bald-eagle, 1856, 115. Wages, agricultural, in Europe, 1845, 1153; 1871, 449; 1874, 276. article on, 1866, 80-89. increase with advancement of society, 1871, 450. in Delaware, 1849, 120. Indiana, 1849, 196. Japan, 1873, 367. Louisiana, 1847, 391. Massachusetts, 1847, 361 ; 1848, 360. Michigan, 1849, 186. Mississippi, 1849, 162. New York, 1849, 113. various countries, 1848, 686. Vermont, 1848, 367. Virginia, 1847, 384 ; 1849, 141. of farm, in the several States, 1875, 37, 48. table of labor, 1845, 1149 ; 1867, 416. Walk, laying out aud constructing, 1869, 165-167. Wall, ■ curing dampness in, 1870, 620. Wallaba, source and uses jf, gum, 1870, 188. Walnut, the black, for forest culture, 1870, 230 ; 1873, 440. street planting, 1868, 201. timber and nuts, 1872, 164. in Nebraska, 1871. 378. nut for Indian food, 1870, 411. on the prairies, 1862, 496 ; 1874, 395. tree sold in New Yorlv, 1870, 450. the European, for its fruit, 1868, 201. Persian, 1855, xiv, ■s.-^i. interrogatories on, 1858, 58. successful in Virginia, 1856, 450. white, timber and nuts, 1872, 164. uses of oil ftom the nuts of, 1855, xv. Warbler, family and species of wood, 1863, 295-298. habits, nests, eggs, etc., of, 1864, 406-411; 1865, 40. services of, to farmers, 1867, 205. 11 A 162 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Washington Teiritorv, article on, 18fi9, {513-616. fences of, 1871, 508. meteorology of, 1863, 628. of lands in, 1867, 110, 119; 1860, 462. lumber in, 1868, 448. Wasp, beneficial to agriculturists, 1863, 275. destroyed by insects, 1868, 116. habits, etc.,' of, 1868, 309, 310. ' the mud, 1855, 109. to destroy, and remedy for the sting of, 1864, 548. usefalness and injuries of, 1866, 43; 1870, 78; 1873, 159. Waste, of cities and towns, 1872, 145-151. value of gas, 1860, 119. Water, action of, on soil, 1849, 352 ; 1860, 109. analysis of the Artesian at Louisville, 1860, 46. by road sides and bars, 1868, 361, 362. Watermelons, production of sugar from, 1876, 161. Water-plants, introduced into Department grounds, 1876, 62. chemical composition of, 1859, 141. different qualities of, 1849, 348, 350, 351. effect of cold on, 1857, 495 ; 1868, 584. impure, on dairy cows, 1871, 177. on plants, 1847, 229 ; 1849, 352. evaporation of, 1858, 455. for destitute regions, 1867, 230-236. from Alum Springs, Virginia, 1870, 95. how to procure piu-e, 1859, 405. improvements lq, wheels, 1843, 325 ; 1845, 29 ; 1846, 97 ; 1847, 77 ; 1848, 48. imjiure, puie, and analysis of, 1859, 141, 142. in equalizing temperature, 1866, 144. plant culture, 1867, 30. pleasure grounds, 1869, 174. kinds of, injurious to vegetation, 1859, 146. machines for raising, 1848, 49. methods of obtaining, for irrigation, etc., 1874, 379. modes of measuring, 1871, 262. of procuring soft, 1863, 321. the mineral springs of Virginia, 1864, 28. passing through leaden pipes, 1854, 422. theory and purity of rain, 1849, 347. underground, conduits, 1849, 363. value of certain peculiarities of, 1866, 143. Watercourse, improvement in, and flood-gates for, 1844, 490, 493!i Water-reed, injurious in canals, 1865, 517. "Watts Fredericlc reports of, 1871, 1 ; 1872, 3 ; 1873, 5 ; 1874, 5 ; 1875, 7. * Wax, article on, 18r,5, 120, 121. bees, exported, 1843, 313 ; 1853, 75 ; 1856, 510, 515, 517, 519, 520, 522, 524 ; 1858, 221. from sixty-nine colonies of bees, 1873, 475. Japanese vegetable, 1860, 138. patent, for sealing, 1H44, 516. pounds of honey, to one of, 1868, 275. price of, iu the'diftiTcnt States, 1868, 273. produced iu Austria, lSo7, 108. the United States, 1863, 545 ; 1868, 272. production of, in Virginia, 1854, 90. tables of statistics of, 1860, 279, 280, 282. tribute of, by the Island of Corsica, 1865, 458. uses of the, plant, 18.')9, 14. vegetable, 1870, 204, 205. Wai-wing, family name and species of, 1863, 299. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. 163- Weasel, family and benelits of, 1863, 268. the small brown and lesser, 1858, 244, 245. white prairie and European, 1857, 104, 105, 107. Weather, article on the, 1860, 96, 98. signs of, and predictions on, 1864, 349 ; 1871, 238. Weavmg, patent improvements in, and looms, 1844, 479: 1845, 55; 1846, 73 ; 1847, 66; 1848, 37. Weed, analysis of the ash of three species of, 1866, 425. analysis of sea, 1869, 73. article on, 1860, 133, 134 : 1865, 509-519. book notice on, 1869, 503. in flax, 1863j 115. poisonous effects of rattle, or loco, 1874, 159. sea, 1861, 319; 1866, 423, 426; 1869, 228; 1872, 436. the rock, as a fertilizer, 1866, 425. use of the Jamestown, by the Indians, 1870, 423. white, destroyed by sheep, 1871, 353. Weevil, article on the, 1845, 410 ; 1849, 334. chestnut and pine, 1861, 604, 605. destruction of, by kiln-drying, 1844, 40. Northern grain and Southern rice, 1863, 572. ravages of the, 1844, 39; 1848, 122; 1862, 96; 1806, 30. remedies for the, 1850, 394; 1851, 188; 1852, 130, 134; 1853, 140, 144, 147; 1854,71, 82, 146; 1860, 321. the black, 1845, 143. cranbeny, 1870, 70. European and American, 1844, 167, 169. hunter, 1863, 573. pea and New York, 1863, 574. European and American, 1870, 71 ; 1871, 375. plum, 1854, 81; 1860, 314; 1861, 605; 1863, 570; 1867, 73; 1870, 68. red, 1864, 562; 1872, 126. white pine, 1863, 573 ; 1870, 71. Weight, and measures of the States, 1871, 218. atomic, 1857, 436. table of, per bushel, 1871, 227. Well, Artesian, in Southern California, 1872, 450. article on, digging, 1851, 14-19. cost of cisterns versus wells, 1867, 233. importance of silt in, drains, 1870, 600. improvement iu buckets for, 1848, 49. location for a family, 1863, 329. West Virginia, Agricultural College of. (See College.) article on, 1863, 42-87. coal-oil in, 18G3, 525, 526. fences of, 1871, 504. forest area and farm lands in, 1872, 47, 48. forests, etc., 1875, 294. lands in, 1867. 107, 116. laws of, 1871, 22-2. live stock of, 1867, 92; 1868, 45; 1869, 47; 1870, 47; 1871, 36; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. loss of hogs in, 1876, 111. societies of, 1875, 468. Whalebone, exports of, 1858, 224. Wheat, acclimation of, 1871, 401. acreage, yield, value of, etc., 1876, 91. among the Pueblo Indians, 1870, 424. and flour, exports of, 1876, 167, 171, 175. 164 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. "Wlieat analyses of, 1844, 410 ; 1849, 210 ; 1S61, 271 ; 1862, 75 ; 1864, 277 ; 1865, 357, 424 ; 1888, 431. analysis of soil for, 1853, 139. area of, witli proportion drilled, 1875, 41 „„ „^, ,„.- , ,„.„ article on, 1844, 174, 180; 1845, 412, 415-435 ; 1849, 59-82, 1 99, 215 ; 1850 1 ; 1^, 126; 1854, 136; 1855, 181, 186; 1856, 246; 1857, 153-160; 1861, 404-410; 1862, 65-95, 96-104 ; 1874, 60-67. as an article for bread, 1848, 249; 1855, 156; 1864, 277. average yield per acre, 1843, 16, 34 ; 1849, 26, 32 ; 1865, 155 ; 1868, 436 ; 187o, 46. beneiit of changing seed of, 1853, 140; 1855, 187. "best. States, 1849, 221. book notice on, 1868, 560. bushels of, distributed by the Patent Office, 1861, 3. cause of degeneration of, 1867, 316. cleaning and grinding, 1862, 425, 426. climates of, 1853, 388-395. composition of ashes of, 1860, 53; 1868, 503. correspondence on, 1849, 86; 1850, 186; 1851, 129; 1852, 73; 1853, 129; 18o4, 138; ,- 185.5, 191. \ cost of raising, 1847, 400 ; 1848, 553; 1849, 116, 1851, 251 ; 187.-!, 278. I culture of, 1849, 213; 1868, 416, 417; 1869, 442; 1871, 418; UV >, lOG. ; different kinds of, in Sicily, 1859, 120. dwarfing of, in Japan, and profit of, 1873, 369. effect of drilling, 1853, 148. the reaper on the production of, 1872, 293. experiments with, 1851, 9; 1852, 395; 1868, 405, 412, 418; lb(>'.~ 245, 252: 1870, 156, 452, 454; 1871, 125, 133; 1872, 411, 413; 1873, 219, 222, 2,. , J-JG, 295, 304, 305 ; 1874, 183, 259, 388 ; 1875, 359, 502, 511. experiment with, from an Egyptian tomb, 1857, 256. Mediterranean, 1844, 44; 1870, 161. on exhausted land, 1849, 130. Exports of, 1847, 1:!, 5:>2 ; 18.53, 128; 1855, 157; 1858, 226; 1862, 548; It..-, 'U: 1868, 47 ; 1671, 297 ; 1873, 4o, 49 ; 1874, 73 ; 1875, 42 ; 1876, 167, 171, 175. first cultivation of, by the colonists, 1272, 280, from a single kernel, 1843, 34; 1841, 44; 1847, 112; 1851, 5; 1871, 126; 1874,20:. how to convert annual into perennial, 1847, 115. importations by Great Britain, 1868, 435; 1871, 236; 1873, 288. improvement in preparing, for flouring, 184", 373. of, in Hungary, 1875, 515. in Alabama, 1850, 460. California, 1851, 5; 1868, 451; 1870, 449; 1872, 440. Iowa, 1873, 278. Italy, 1876, 286. injury of, by thrashing-machine, 1851, 402. in Massachusetts, 1868, 480. Michigan, 1868, 499. Minnesota, 1873, 278. New England, 18j1, 253 ; 1872, 280. New Hampshire, 1872, 491, 492. Ohio, 1844, 408 ; 1854, 145. Oregon, 1855, 196. Pennsylvania, 1852, 239. Russia, 1859, 586. Wisconsin, 1851, 460 ; 1870, 502. insects injurious to, 1888, 116. interrogatories on, 1858, 21. large crop of, 1889, 518, 542 ; 1871, 235, 236, 409, 442 ; 1872, 185, 440. lime-rock soil for, 1850, 471. machine for weeding, 1^75, 515. management of, harvest, 1850, 102-113. manure for, 1843, 34 ; 1844, 154 ; 1852, 184 ; 1868, 504 ; 1871, 89 ; 1872 454 ; 1873. 298. ' ' Mr. Arnold's hybrids of, 1873, 219, 220 ; 1874, 182. 202, 208, 212, 213, 219, 227, 231, 244,246, 248, 278, 281, 291, 298, 305, 309, 311 31;>' 3:1, 325, 330, 334, 340, 344, 345, 353, 355, 367, 368, 370, 373, 375, 378, 389, 393, 396', INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 165 Wieat, 397, 398, 400, 404, 406, 410, 413, 415, 419, 420, 421, 433, 436, 440, 453, 462, 469, 479; 1851, 135, 141, 195, 202, 205, 211, 216, 217, 223, 234, 238, 245, 246y 260, 264, 276, 298, 302, -05, 312, 315, 334, 353, 365, 404, 416, 421, 426, 434, 440, 493, 649, 662; 1852, 94, 105, 116, 144, 178, 193, 195, 199, 223, 225, 238, 239, 246, 249, 254, 257, 258, 262, 331, 333, 339, 341 ; 1853, 127, 130, 132, 133, 137, 138, 139, 145-153 ; 1854, x, xi, xii, xiii, 138, 139, 141, 143-149; 1855, xi, 182, 184, 192, 193, 196, 197, 198. 199; 1857, 156, 256; 1859, 19, 567, 568; 1861, 161, 334, 337, 339, 340, 342; 1862, 85, 99, 100, 101 ; 1863, 499, 500, 501, 503, 504, 506 ; 1865, 27 ; 1866, 9, 586 ; 1867, 349, 359 ; 1868, 405-410, 414, 415, 417, 480, 499, 508, 518; 1869, 245-252, 293, 294, 547 ; 1870, 156, 161, 162, 163, 502; 1871, 126, 127, 129-134, 409, 410; 1872, 410, 411, 413, 491, 49-2; 1873, 213, 215-226, 228, 230, 278, 394, 450; 1874, 179, 180-183, 260, 388; 1875, 359^62. new varieties introduced by the Patent Office, 1837, 5 ; 1838, 57. notes on tlie, plant, 1863,. 499-512. of chess or cheat in, 1848, 471; 1849, 455; 1851, 650; 1852, 46; 1862, 80; 1865, 519; 1867, 312. of cultivating spring, 1854, 142. origin and species of, 1859, 303, 304. of and experiments ■with Jennings, 1874, 183. the China, 1844, 433. prices of, 1853, 142; 1873, 43; 1874, 74. production of, 1862, 10, 548; 1864, 500; 1868, 435; 1872, 409; 1873, 48, 49; 1875, 40, 41, 46, 48 ; 1876, 281. progress of the culture of, 1872, 292. proper depth for sowing, 1843, 33; 1847, 114; 1857, 158. protection of, from smut, 1843, 40 ; 1845, 142 ; 1850, 4 ; 1851, 140 ; 1855, 189 ; 1862, 79 ; 1872, 492. quality of Virginia, 1867, 251. quantity of, to sow, 1844, 348; 1851, 264; 1852, 216; 1853, 138; 1855, 191; 1873, 221 222 225. remedy for mildew and rust in, 1843, 39, 1847, 108; 1862, 77; 1869, 294. remedy for winter-killing of, 1851, 440; 1852, 210; 1853, 149, 152; 1862, 82. ribbing in, 1845, 148. rust or blight iu, 1844, 435 ; 1846, 407 ; 1862, 77. sandomir, 1861, 334-342. selection of, for seed, 1843, 35; 1862, 96; 1872, 409; 1874, 259. smut in, 1845, 406. sowing and harvesting, in several States, 1849, 136; 1850, 13; 1851, 478; 1853, 136; 1855, 192 ; 1859, 120. tables of, sowing, product, etc., of, 1848, 646. tabular estimates and remarks on crops of. (See the several States.) the cross-fertilizatiou of, 1876, 428. Fultz, 1871, 133 ; 1872, 411 ; 1873, 215, 222 ; 1874, 179. Tappahannock, 1872, 410. thick and thin sowing, 1844, 348 ; 1867, 351 ; 1871, 251 ; 1874; 261. time for cutting, 1843, 38; 1844, 176; 1850, 102, 388; 1852, 209; 1856, 246; 1862, *3 ; 1868, 417 ; 1869, 540 ; 1871, 402. to change winter into summer, 1867, 308. varieties, culture, yield, etc., 1850, 1-12. introduced by the Patent Office, 1854, x. of, on Department farm, 1865, 27 ; 1860, 9. westward movement of the area of, production, 1876, 281. Wheat-bird, habits, etc., of, 1864, 422. Wheel, improvements in car, 1848, 44. water, 1843, 325; 1845, 29; 1846, 97; 1847, 77; 1848, 48. Whey, butter from, 1868, 437; 1869, 367. value of, 1863, 414; 1873, 245; 1876, 386. Whip-poor-will, habits, food, etc., of, 1863, 281, 294; 1864, 399; 1865, 38. the benefit of, to agriculture, 1867, 205. Whisky, prices of, at New York, 1863, 615. Whitewash, recipes for, 1844, 453. Whortleberry, insect frequenting, bushes, 1868, 116. 166 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Willow, articles on, 1851, 46-48: 1873, 254. distribution of seeds, cuttings, etc., 1860, 32; 1861, 3, 4 for fences, 1854, 418 ; 1862, 496. fuel and timber, 1873, 441. ornamental trees, 1868, 202. planting in open plains, 1874, 395. shelter-belts, etc., 1870, 231; 1872, 165. insects injurious to, 1868, 117. Wind, ■ the, of North America, 1856, 486; 1858, 479. Wine, adulteration of Portugal, 1867, 164. American, analysis of, 1876, 53. analyses of, 1804, 534; 1865, 50; 1873, 173. article on, 1845, 932, 945; 1847, 462-470; 1850, 238; 1853, 296, 306, 309; 1«.j4, 312; 1855, 302; 1856, 435; 1857, 227; 1858, 338; 1859, 42-44, 57, 61, 71, 85, 91, 544; 1860, 323-358, 359-402; 1861, 506-525; 1863, 156; 1866, 46; 1^67, 154-163; 1868, 6; 1869, 66-70. book notice on, 1868, 576; 1871, 430. champagne, from chemicals only, 1871, 430. climate needed for, 1863, 480, 481. correspondence on, 1855, 307-309. crop of, in the United States, 1853, 256; 1862, 508 ; 1868, ^17. dh-ection for making currant, 1850, 222 ; 1853, 300. districts of Missouri, 1868, 525. Drs. Gall and Petiol's method of making, 1859, 94. electricity in treatment, and the spectroscope in testing, lb72. 450. estimates of the crops of, 1841, 65; 1842, 5; 1843,. 13; lb44, Vi. from a bushel of grapes, 1845, 949 ; 1853, 306. the Catawba grape, 1845, 311 ; 1853, 301. Scuppernong grape, 1849, 284 ; 1853, 308 ; 1868, 575. imports and exports of, 1858, 233. in France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Persia, 1861, 625, 626, 627, in Iowa and Southern Michigan, 1871, 231. interrogatories on, 1858, 48. making, 1848, 615 ; 1856, 435, 439-445 ; 1860, 323-358, 359-402. at Syracuse, 1809, 447. Dr. Ludmg Gall on, 1860, 323. grape, currant, and blackberry, 1862, 49 in California, 1863, 155 ; 1874, 425, 427. Missouri, 1869, 545 ; 1872, 489. New York, in Ohio, 1853, 302, 304. tlie Middle States, 1866, 120. manufacture of champagne, 1855, 304. in Ohio, 1845, 936. mode of making honey, 1860, 300. of detecting artificial coloring in, 1864, 533. popular European, 1863, 483. pounds of grapes to a gallon of, 1873, 434. production of, in France, 1864, 500 ; 1867, 164 ; 1869, 633. remarks on estimate of, crops, 1841, 77 ; 1842, 35 ; 1843, 103 : 1844, 139, report on, 1845, 950-9.52. soil on the quality of, 1871, 114. sugar, in making, 1802, 513 ; 1863, 157. treatment and handling of, 1867, 169-173. white and red, 1863, l.'iG; 1864, 51.5, 516; lS(i7, 167, 173; Ic^iis, 572, yield of, per acre, in North Caroliun, 1845. 9S8. Wintorgreen, berries, for Indian food, 1870, 414. Wisconsin, Agricultural College of. (See University.) Agricultural Society of, 1875, 467. cranberries of, 1872, 442; 1873, 461. digest of reports of, 1869, 537; 1870, 502; 1871, 40:.; 1^72, 505; 1873, 4C0; 1874, farm-stock of, 1863, 006. fish culture iu, 1876, 430, forests, etc., of^ 1875, 313. for liemp-growmg, 1863, 91. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 167 Wisconsin, grape cvilture in, 1871, 372. hogs packed in, 1876, 232. land, farms, and implements of, 1851, 494. laws of, 1864, 445; 1868, 456. live-stock in, 1864, 583; 1865,07; 1866, 67; 1867,92; 1868, 45; 1869,47; 1870, 47; 1871, 37; 1872, 43; 1873, 40; 1874, 40; 1875, 35; 1876, 112. mineral fertilizers, etc. , of, 1869, 580. of lands in, 1867, 108, 117. remarks on crops of, 1842, 16; 1843, 30, 46, 56, 60; 1844, 38, 93; 1845, 105, 137, 138, 152, 157, 165, 181; 1847, 107, 122, 128, 136; 1848, 120, 136; 1849, 188, 191, 205; 1850, 1, 8, 12 ; 1851, 4.57, 458, 460, 462, 463, 464 ; 1852, 327, 328, 329, 330, 332, 333; 1853, 126, 152, 153, 163, 204, 221, 225, 276, 292; 1854, 135, 136, 148, 152, 168, 186, 291, 292, 298, 317 ; 1855, 295. stock-raising in, 1853, 19, 47. tabular estimate of crops of. (See Crop.) wheat crops of, 1870, 502; 1871, 405. Wood, checking growth of, 1863, 550. conversion of, into iron or stone, 1844, 463. great consumption of, in Ohio, 1872, 501. insects feeding on, 1868, 117. iron, 1870, 411. machines for sawing, 1866, 235. method of seasoning, 1870, 619. of Honduras, 1864, 489. preservation of, by Bucherie's process, 1843, 240, 330 ; 1866, 495. preservation of, by sulphate of iron, 1843, 7. with salt, 1844, 457 ; 1866, 496. tannin, creosote, etc., 1874, 273. revenue paid by, 1865, 231. saul, teak, eagle, and aloe, 1870, 189. Woodchuck, description, habits, etc., of, 1856, 83; 1863, 269. Woodcock, as a ^ame bird, 1864, 377, 378, 442-446. beueht to farmers, 1865, 44. food, habits, etc., of, 1863, 285; 1864, 376, 377. Woodpecker, habits, food, nest, eggs, etc., of, 1856, 143; 1863, 280, 292, 293; 1864, 396, 397, 398 ; 1865, 37, 38 ; 1867, 205. Wolf, boiinty for the scalp of, in Iowa, 1864, 172. destruction of sheep by prairie, 1868, 43. in hybridizing with the dog, 1863, 181. scientific classification of the, 1863, 268. Wolverine, or glutton, 1858, 245, 246. Wonian, American, 1866, 444. gardening for the health of, 1871, 412. industrial education of, 1871, 336-346. in Paris, 1866, 440. wages of, in the different States, 1848, 686. work performed by, in Japan, 1873, 368. Wool, article on, 1845, 1013, 1017; 1847, 271; 1848, 627-635; 1849, 242, 244, 251; 1850, 129-144, 253-257; 1851-, 96; 1861, 119, 137; 1864, 204-223; 1867, 119; 1871, 187- 211 ; 1875, 207-244. Australian, sent to England, 1858, 235. census of, 1867, 2; 1872, 300. climate on the quaUty of; 1850, 256 ; 1855, 2 ; 1874, 233. clip in Minnesota, 1863, 32. combing and delaine, 1870, 512. comparisons of, 1867, 352. consumption and production of, 1862, 285, 287, 299. correspondence on, growing, 1849, 112, 176, 179, 185, 191 ; 1850, 211, 229, 233, 282, 315, 330, 351, 356, 371, 392, 395, 405, 407, 441; 1851, 152, 155, 157, 182, 190, 207, 212, 233, 236, 320, 350, 352, 359, 366. 377, 382, 389, 397, 401, 405, 408, 412, 417, 419, 440, 451, 456, 458, 465, 480, 493; 1852, 103, 142, 145, 186, 187, 202, 217, 224, 226, 236, 251, 258, 263, 277, 283, 284, 285, 308, 312, 328, 341, ,343. 168 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Woo], cost of growing, 1851, 349, 367, 385, 410, 487; 1852, 84, 156, 162, 191, 285; 1855, 50, cotton and, 1862, 550. exportation of, 1853, 38 ; 1874, 71. felting, fulling, and scales of, 1851, 79-81. fluctuation of values of, 1862, 261. from Rus.sia, 1855, 45. future consumption of, 1862, 264. growing in Alab.ama, 1852, 71, 74. Australia, 1874, 438. on the prairies, 1870, 306. healtlifulneas of, for clothing, 1862, 269. imports of, 1862, 265, 551 ; 1864, 171 ; 1868, 51 ; 1872, 91. into Great Britain, 1848, 740 ; 1862, 266. Liverpool annual, report, 1845, 1020. long, 1864, 243, 244. and fine, 1862, 255, 256. macMnery for burring, etc., 18-i7, 61. carding, 1846, 66. combing, 1844, 476. preparing cotton and, 1848, 33. manufactures of, imported and exported, 1858, 224. markets for, 1876, 211-227, 242-250. method of storing, 1863, 236. merino from Spain, Portugal, and Germany, 1859, 289. mutton versus, 1862, 251. of South Down sheep, 1856, 19. the -world, 1868, 445. present and future of, 1862, 266. price of, in Maine, 1852, 124. production in Asia, 1870, 301. Iowa, 1864, 169. New Mexico, 1869, 621. Pennsylvania, 1847, 211. the United States, 1864, 198. of fine, in the United States, 1847, 251. qualities required, and matreeaes of, 1847, 308, 509. quality of, in the Northern and Southern States, 1857, 55. Persian, 1871, 461. remarks on sheep and, 1845, 338. rules for buying and selling, 1868, 502. shears and other instruments, 1847, 280. sketch of Silesian, culture, 1847, 253. sorting and cleaning of, 1854, 46. statistical report on, etc., 1864, 505-514. statistics of, 1864, 512, 602; 1805,75; 1866,90; 1867,120: 1868,51; 1869,54; 1870, 52; 1871, 38; 1872, 91; 1873, 63; 1874, 71. the, bearing goat, 1863, 220. interest m the United States, 1867, ix. Wisconsin, 1871, 406 ; 1872, 506 ; 1873, 464. Pacific States for, growing, 1864, 477, 480. trade, 1847, 294, 656 ; 1849, 512. utilizing the grease of, 1870, 619. weight of merino fleeces, 1859, 294. Woolen, first incorporated, factory, 1871, 402. healthiness of, 1862, 268. machinery in the United States, 1862, 257. manufactured in the United States, 1873, 67. manufacturers, 1864, 36, 179. mills, 1868, 446; 1872, 506: 1874, 277. preparation of, fibres, 1843, 260. statistics ot manufacturers, 1862, 282. tendency of, manufacture, lSii2, 256. "^^Ji^° ''oA°^P°'^*"^' 18^)0,136; 186^,265: 1865,79; 1866, 92, 93; 1867, 125; 1868, 51; 1869, 54; 1870, 52, 53; 1871, 39; 1ST5, 240. ' ' ' ' ' °^ Worm, action of hot, 1872, 130. ailanthus or Chinese silk, 1861, 374-382; 1862, 390-394; 1865, 92, 93; 1866, 3T: 1867j 74 j 1870j 81, INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. . 169 Worm, army, 1866, 41, 200; 1870, 83; 1871, 84, 376; 1872, 118; 1873, 162, 391. basket or case, and army, 1864, 552. boll, 1850, 259; 1854, 64; 1855, 99; 1866, 199; 1870, 84; 1871, 84, 411. book, 1868, 99. cabbage, 1871, 411 ; 1872, 123. canker, 1864, 554; 1866, 39; 18b7, 357; 1870, 85: 1872, 123: 1874, 129. common silk, 1866, 35, 36, 37 ; 1868, 296, 297, 298, 301 ; 1870, 82. corn, 1854, 69; 1855, 98; 1857, 123; 1864, 554. cotton, army, 1844, 117; 18G7, 58, 60; 1872, 118; 1873, 9, 162, 164, 165; 1874, 128. cranberry fruit, and -vine, 1869, 207 ; 1870, 85. currant, joint, parsley, and tomato, 1864, 546-549 ; 1870, 77. cut, 1855, 68; 1858, 271; 1864, 553; 1865, 239; 1866, 198; 1870, 530; 1872, 122. damage done by, 1869, 632. di'op or bang, 1855, 79 ; 1859, 551. earth, 1868, 117. eel and lilac measuring, 1871, 81, 83. European glow, 1868, 95. grub, 1861, 598, 602; 1872, 122; 1874, 129. injuring tlie osier willow, 1873, 254. joint, 1854, 76. meal, 1863, 569 ; 1868, 100. names of different classes of, 1861, 586. native silk, 1864, 551 ; 1867, 74, 75. new European cabbage or heart, 1870, 78; 1871, 411. peach tree, 1872, 112. strawberry and the clover, 1867, 73 ; 1870, 84. parasite destroying potato and tobacco, 1873, 158, 159. pear or apple, 1860, 316; 1864, 555; 1865, 205; 1870, 513. remedy for, in horses, I860, 85. salt for destroying, 1844, 40. small cotton span, 1855, 91. snake, 1872, 115. span or looper, 1855, 90, 92. tobacco, 1866, 30, 42; 1869, 296; 1872, 123; 1874, 129. tomato, 1870, 80; 1873, 158. wire, 1861, 608; 1863, 566; 1865, 89; 1868, 94; 1870, 67. Wormwood, propagation of, 1854, 389. Wren, Bewicks and long-billed marsh, 1863, 300 ; 1864, 418. Carolina or mocking, 1863, 300 ; 1865, 41. ruby-crowned, and golden-crested, 1863, 295. short-billed marsh, wood, and winter, 1863, 300 ; 1864, 419. the house, 1863, 300; 1864, 352, 419; 1865, 41. Writing, machine for, 1845, 32. Wurtemberg, statistics of population, productions, animals, etc., 1876, 255-270. Wyoming, article on, 1870, 548-559. forests, etc., of, 1875, 333. of a soda lake in, 1871, 237. public lands in, 1868, 464. Yak, acclimation of, in France, 1869, 439. description of, 1859, 210 ; 1865, 96. hybridization of, 1860, 87 ; 1865, 96. as food, or ornamental plant, 1868, 205. chemical analysis of, 1857, 165. Chinese and Indian, in China, 1860, 474. cultivation of, in Missouri, 1859, 558. different species of, 1859, 310. the Chinese, 1854, xvii, 169; 1855, 223; 1856, 251. uses and cultiva;tion of, 1854, 389 ; 1855, xiii, 224 ; 1856, 251, 252. Yamadou, source and use of, oil, 1870, 175. Yarrow, value of, as fodder, 1847, 520; 1865, 513. 170 ■ INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL EEPOETS. Yellows, cause of, and remedy for, 1850, 268 ; 1852, 231 ; 1853, 286 ; 1865, 206, 207. peach, 1850, 97 ; 1872, 195. supposed cause of, 1870, 520; 1871, 120; 1872, 197. Yellow-bird, the common, 1864, 421 ; 1865, 41. summer, 1863, 282 ; 1804, 352, 410. Yellow-throat, the Maryland, 1863, 282 ; 1864, 406 ; 1865, 41. Yellow-wood, as an ornamental tree, 1868, 199, 201, 203. Yew, for hedges, 1854, 404. Yield, increased by supplying plant food, 1876, 390. large, 1876, 139,, 389, 413. of crops, 1876, 91, 234. Youkon, salmon fisheries of, river, 1870, 384. Territory of Alaska, 1888, 172-178. Yucca, as food and an ornamental plant, 1864, 494, 495. chemical analysis of, 1872, 140. Zante, currant -sdne, or Corinth grape, 1855, xx ; 1856, 445-447 ; 1858, 348-355. Zebra, hybridization and description of, 1863, 181 ; 1865, 96. of BurcheU's, 1865, 96. Zebu, description and hybridization of, 1865, 96. INDEX OF SCIENTIFIC NAMES. NAMES OP BIEDS. A. Acoipiter Cooperi, 1863, 290 ; 18f)4, 389. fuscns, 1863, 290; 1864, 389. AcoipitriuiE, 1863, 278. -Sgialitis vociferua, 1863, 306. .^giothus linariiis, 1863, 301. Agelaiiis phoeuiceus, 1864, 426. Alaudidse, 1863, 282, 284, 301. Alcedinidae, 1863, 281, 294. Ammodxomus caudaoutus, 1884, 422. inaritimn.s, 1864, 422. Ampelis cedrorum, ,1863, 283, 299; 1864, 415. Anas Iboschaa, 1863, 364. (dafila) Bahamensis, 1865, 100. Auser Canadensis, 1854, 447 ; 1862, 371. ferns, 1862, 370. Indicus, 1865, 101. Anthus Lndovicianua, 1863, 295. Antrostomus vociferus, 1863, 294 : 1864, 399. Aquila Canadensis, 1863, 279, 291 ; 1864, 392. leucocephala, 1856, 114 ; 1863, 279. Aquiliufe, 1863, 278, 279. ArcMbuteo, 1863, 291. Sancti-Johannis, 1856, 87 ; 1863, 291. Arctiturus Bartramius, 1863, 307. Ardea Americana, 1856, 156. Ardeidaj, 1863, 306. Astur atricapillua, 1863, 278, 290. Atheninse, 1863, 279. B. Bernicla rufioollis, 1865, 101. Bombyoillidae, 1863, 282, 283, 299. Bouasa Sabinei, 1864, 364. umbelloides, 1864, 364. umbellus, 1863, 288, 306; 1864, 362. Botaurns lentiginosus, 1863, 306. Brachyotus Cassini, 1856, 87; 1863,292; 1864, 395. Bnbo Virginianus, 1863, 279, 291; 1864, 393. Buboninas, 1863, 279. Buteo borcalis, 1856, 111 ; 1833, 278, 290 ; 1864, 390. lineatus, 1863, 278, 291 ; 1864, 390. Pennsylvanious, 1863, 291; 1864, 390. Buteoninaj, 1863, 278. Butorides viresceus, 1863, 306. C. Callipepla squamata, 1864, 375. Canace Canadensis, 1864, 369. Franklini, 1864, 370. CaprimulgidtB, 1863, 281, 294. Cardinalis Virginianus, 1863, 303. Carduelis tristis, 1872, 127. Carpodacus purpureus, 1863, 301 ; 1864, 354, 420. Cathartes atratus, 1863, 278. aura, 1863, 278, 290. Centrocercus uropliasianus, 1864, 362. Centurus Carolinus, 1863, 293. Cereopsia Novaj-Hollandite, 1865, 101. Certhia Americana, 1863, 300 ; 1864, 419. Certhiadaj 1863, 283, 284. CertbiidfB 1863, 300. Oeryle alcyon, 1863, 294 ; 1864, 400. ' Chsetura pelasgia, 1833, 293; 1864, 351, 399. CharadriidsB, 1863, 303. Charadrius Virginicus, 1863, 306. Clirysomitris pinus, 1863, 301. tristis, 1B33, 301 ; 1864, 421. Circus Hudsonius, 1863, 291 ; 1864, 391. Cistothorus palustris, 1863, 300 ; 1864, 418. stellaria, 1863, 300; 1864,418. Clamatores, 1863, 280. Cloepbaga Magellanica, 1865, 100. policepliala, 1865, 101. Sandwichensia, 1865, 100. Coooygus Amerioanus, 1863, 280, 292 ; 1864, 396. erythrophthalmus, 1863, 280, 292 ; 1864, 396. Colaptes aViratna, 1863, 293; 1864,398. Coleopteridse, 1863, 281. Collyrio borealis, 1863, 283,299; 1864, 415. Columba migratoria, 1854, 447 ; 1856, 151. Columbai, 1863, 285. Columbidie, 1863, 305. Contopus borealis, 1863, 294. virens, 1863, 294 ; 1864, 401. CorvidsB, 1863, 282, 284, 304. Corvus Americanua, 1856, 135 ; 1863, 305 ; 1864, 354, 429. oarnivorus, 1863, 304. corone, 1856, 135. cristatus, 1856, 140. ossifragna, 1856, 137; 1863, 305. pica, 18.:6, 138. Coturniculus paaaerinus, 1863, 302 ; 1864, 422. ' Henslowi, 1863, 302. Cotvle riparia, 1883, 298 ; 1864, 414. serripennlB, 1863, 398 ; 1864, 414. Crossoptilon auritnui, 1865, 99. Caculidse, 1863, 280, 292. Cupidonia cupido, 1863, 305 ; 1864, 364. Curvirostra Americana, 1863, 301. leucoptera, 1863, 301. 171 172 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS. Cyanospiza oyanea, 1863, 303 ; 1864, 425. Cyanura oristata^ 1863, 305 ; 1864, 430. Cygnus, 1862, 369. nigricolUs, 1865, 100. CypaeUdse, 1863, 281, 286, 293. Cyitonix Massena, 1864, 375. D. Dendragapus obscunis, 1864, 367. Richardsonii, 1864, 368. Dendrooygna autumnalis, 1865, 100. Dendroica isativa, 1863, 282, 297 ; 1864, 352, 410 ; 1866, 239. blackbnmiae, 1863, 297. Canadensis, 1863, 297. castanea, 1863, 297. cceriilea, 1863, 297. eoronata, 1863, 297 ; 1864, 409. discolor, 1863, 297 ; 1864, 411. maculosa, 1863, 297. palmarum, 1863, 297. Pennsylvanlca, 1863, 297; 1864, 400. piuns, 1864, 410. striata, 1863, 297; 1864, 411. tigrina, 1863, 297. virens, 1863, 297 ; 1864, 408. Dolichonyx oryzivorns, 1863, 303; 1864, 3.53, 425. E. Ectopistesmigratoria, 1863, 305; 1864, 380. Emberiza oryzivora, 1856, 126. Empidonax Acadious, 1863, 294. flaviventris, 1863, 295. minimus, 1863, 294; 1864,402. Trailli, 1863, 294. Eremophila comuta, 18G3, 301. Euspiza albigula, 1803, 303. Americana, 1863, 303. Townsendii, 1863, 303. f: ■ ■ Falco anatum, 1863, 290 ; 1864, 387. boreaUs, 1856, 111. columbarius, 1863, 290. fusous, 1856, 118. balisBtus, 1856, 114. Harlanii, 1856, 112. leucocephalus, 185(), 114. leverianus, 1856, 111. niger, 1856, 113. ossifragus, 1856, 114. Pennsylvanicus, 1856, 113, 118. peregrinus, 1856, 117. sparverius, 1863, 290. velox, 1856, 118. Palconidso, 1863, 278, 290; 1864, 387. Fringilla cserulea, 1856, 124. Lndoviciana, 1856, 125. purpurea, 1864, 354. FringilliHaj, 1863, 282, 284, 301. G. QaUinago Wilsouii, 1863, 306 ; 1864, 378. Grallophasis prelatus, 1865, 99. Gallns, 1802, 359. banticus, 1865, 98. ecaudatus, 1865, 98. giganteus, 1862, 345. morio, 1865, 98. Gambetta flavipes, 1863, 307. melanoleuca, 1863, iVb. «'^"*''^^^"r^L?lt6^«.2,196ff8b4, 406. Sto're^slt 277, 285; 1865,44. Gruidffi, 1863, 285. Grus Americana, 1856, lob. Canaden-sis, 18.'i6, 87. Guiraca cffrulea, 1803, 303. LudoYlcianu, 1863, 303 ; 1864, 424. H. HaliiEtua leucocephalu.^, 1863, 279, 291 ; 1864, 39^. Harporhynchusrufus, 1863, 300; 1864 404 Helminthophaga cbrysoptera, Idb.i, 2yb. peregrina, 18(i3, 296. pinna, 1803, 296. rnecapilla, 1863, 296; 1864, 407. Helmitherus vcrmivonis, 1863, 296. Hirundinid.T, 1-63, 2^2, 283, 298 Hirundo bicolor, 1863,298 ; 1864, 351, 414. borreornm, 1863,298; 1864, 351, 413. lunifrons, 1863, 298 ; 1864, 413. rufa, 18,54, 447. Hylotomns pileatus, 1863, 293; 1864, 397. Hypotriorchia columbarius, 1863, 278; 1864, 388. loteria virides, 1863, 296 ; 1864, 407. Icteridre, 1863, 282, 284, 304. Icterus aeripenuis, 1856, 126. Baltimore, 1863,284,304, 353; 1864, 427. pboenicena, 1856, 128. spuriua, 1856, 130; 1863, 304; 1864, 427. Incessores, 1863, 277, 280; 1665, 38. Junco hyemalis, 1863, 302 ; 1864, 423 ; 1867, 208. L. Lagopus, 1863, 291. .nlbua, 1804, 371. Icucnrus, 1864, 370. Laniidai, 1863, 282, 283. Lanius borealis, 1856, 80. oxcnbitor, 1856, 141. Ludovicianus, 1850, 86. septentrionalis, 1856, 141. tyrannns, 1856, 123. LiotricbidEB, 1863, 282. 283, 299. Lopbophanes bicolor, 1863, 301. Lopbophorus Impeyanus, 1865. 99. renilgena, 18ik5, 99. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 173 Lophortyx Califoiuicus, 1864, 373. Gambehi, 1864, 374. Loxia CEEi'ulea, 1856, 124. rosea, 1856, 125. M. Melanerpes erythroceplialus, 1863, 293 ; 1864, 398. Meleagris, 1866, 288. gallopavo, 1862, 362 ; 1863, 305; 1864, 357; 1866, 289,290. Mexioanus, 1864, 360: 1866, 289 290. ' ■ ocellatus, 1862, 362 ; i864, 360 ; 1866, 290. Meliphagida;, 1867, 206. Melospiza Lincolnii, 1863, 302. melodia, 1863, 302 ; 1864, 424. palustris, 1863, 302 ; 1864, 424. MUvinsB, 1863, 278. Mimus, 1863, 283. CaroUnensis, 1863, 283, 299 ; 1864, 405. polyglottus, 1863, 299. Mniotilta, 1863, 296. varia, 1863, 296 ; 1864, 406. Molothrus pecoris, 1863, 304 ; 1864, 426. Muscicapa tyrannus, 1856, 123. Myiarchus crinitus, 1863, 294 ; 1864, 401. Myiodioctes Canadensis, 1863, 298. mitratus, 1863, 297. pusiUus, 1863, 297. - N. Natatores, 1862, 369. Nauclerus furoatus, 1863, 278. Numida meleagris, 1862, 363 ; 1865, 99. ptilorhyncha, 1865, 99. tiarata, 1865, 99. Nyctale Aoadica, 1863, 292 ; 1864, 395. Nyctea nivea, 1863, 292. NycteininEe, 1883, 279. O. Oporornis agilis, 1863, 296. formosus, 1863, 296. tephrocotis, 1863, 296. Oreortyx piotus, 1864, 373. Oriolus mutatus, 1856, 130. Ortyx Texensis, 1864, 373. Virginianus, 1863, 306 ; 1864, 373. Osoines, 1863, 280, 282. Otus Wilsouianus, 1863, 292; 1864, 395. P. Pandion Carolinensia, 1863, 279; 1864, 392. Paon speciferus, 1865, 99. ParidiB, 1853, 28i, 284, 301. Parula Americana, 1863, 296 ; 1864, 406. Parus at.rica,pillus, 1863, 301 ; 1864, 420. Carolinensis, 1863, 301. Passerculus Savanna, 1863, 302; 1864, 421. Pasaerella iliaca, 1863, 303. Pavo cristatus, 1862, 369. Pediocsetea Columbiauus, 1864, 367. phasianollus, 1864, 367. Perdicidaj, 1863, 285; 1864, 373. Perisoreus Canadensis, 1864, 430. Phasianidaj, 1863, 305; 1864, 357. Phasianus Colcliicus, 1865, 98. nycttiemerus, 1865, 99. (Thanmalea) piotus, 1865, 99. Philohela minor, 1863, 306; 1864, 376. Picidaj, 1863, 280. Picoides aroticus, 1864, 397. Picus auratus, 1856, 145. borealis, 1863, 293. Canadensis, 1856, 143. erythroceplialus, 1856, 143. pubescens, 1863, 293; 1864, 396; 1867, 205. villosus, 1856, 143 ; 1863, 292 ; 1864, 398; 1867, 205. Pinicola Canadensis, 1863, 301. Pipilo erythropthalmns, 1863, 303 ; 1864, 425. Plectroplianes Lapponious, 1863, 302. nivalis, 1863, 301. Polioptila cserulea, 1863, 301. Poocsetes gramineus, 1863, 302; 1864, 421. Progne purpurea, 1863, 298; 1864, 344', 354, 414. Protonotaria citrea, 1863, 296. Psittacus Carolinensis, 1856, 151; 1863, 291. Pyianga sestiva, 1863, 298. rubra, 1863, 298 ; 1864, 412. Quiscalus major, 1856, 131. versicolor, 1856, 133; 1863, 304; 1864, 428. E. Rallus elegans, 1856, 155. Eaptores, 1863, 277, 278. Rasores, 1863, 277, 284 ; 1865, 44. Regulus calendula, 1863, 295. satrapa, 1863, 295. RbyaeopMlus soUtarius, 1863, 307. Sayornis fuscus, 1863, 294 ; 1864, 401. Scansores, 1863, 277, 280 ; 1865, 37, Scolecophagus ferruginous, 1863, 304 ; 1864, 428. Scolopaoidai, 1863, 306. Soolophax gallinago, 1856, 158. Wilsonii, 1856, 158. Scops asio, 1863, 291 ; 1864, 394. naivia, 1863, 292. Seiurus aurocapillus, 1863, 297 ; 1864, 408. Ludovicianus, 1863, 297. Noveboracensis, 1863, 297; 1864, 408. Setopbaga ruticilla, 1863, 298 ; 1864, 412. Sialia sialis, 1863, 295 ; 1864, 352, 405. Sitta Canadensis, 1863, 300 ; 1864, 420. Carolinensis, 1863, 300. Spbyropicus varius, 1863, 293; 1864, 397; 1867, 205. Spizella monticola, 1863, 302. pusilla, 1863, 302 ; 1864, 423. socialis, 1863, 302; 1864, 352, 423; 1866, 239. 174 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Squatarola HelTOtica, 1863, 306. Strigidse, 1863, 279 ; 1864, 393. Strigin£e, 1863, 279. Striaores, 1863, 280. Strix nebulosa, 1856, 120. nyctea, 1856, 119. pratinoola, 1863, 279, 291 ; 1864, 393. Virginiana, 1856, 121. Sturnella magua, 1863, 304 ; 1864, 356, 427. Sturnus prsedatoriiis, 1856, 128. Sumia ulula, 1864, 395. Sylvia aestiva, 1864, 409. Sylvicolidse, 1863, 282, 295. SymiuiB, 1863, 279. Syrnhim cinereum, 1863, 279. nebuloaum, 1863, 292; 1864, 395. Tetrao CaBadensis, 1856, 153. umbellus, 1856, 141, 142, 151; 1864, 415. urogalloides, 1864, 361. urogallus, 1864, 361. TetraonidiB, 1863, 305. Thryothoms Bewickii, 1863, 300. Tinnunoulus sparverius, 1863, 278; 1864, 388. Tringoides macularuis, 1863, 286, 307. TrocSillid88, 1863, 281, 293. Trochilns colubris, 1863, 293 ; 1864, 399. Troglodytes icdon, 1833, 300; 1864, 352, 419-. Aniericanus, 1863, 380. hyemalis, 1863, 300. Turdida), 1863, 283. Turdinas, 1863, 295. Turdus alicia), 1863, 295. fnscescens, 1863, 295 ; 1864, 403. migratorius, 1856, 134; 1863, 282, 295: 1864, 351, 404; 1866, 239. mustelinus, 1863, 295; 1864, 402. Pallasi, 1863, 295 ; 1864, 403. Swainsonii, 1863, 295; 1864, 404. TYraranisCarolinensis, 1863, 281, 294; 1864, 353,400; 1868, 88. V. Vireo flavifrons, 1863, 289 ; 1864, 417. gilTUS, 1863, 299 ; 1864, 416. Noveboracensis, 1863, 299 ; 1864, 417. olivaceus, 1863, 299 ; 1864, 416, PMladelphicus, 1863, 299. solitariua, 1863, 299 ; 1864, 417. virescens, 1863, 299. Vultiiridse, 1863, 278, 290. Z. Zenaidura Carolinensis, 1863, 305. Zonotrichia albicollis, 1863, 302; 1864, 422. leucopbrys, 1863, 302. NAMES OF FISHES. Acantharcliiis pomotis, 1866, 410. Acerina cemua, 1860, 310. Alosa piiEstabUis, 1859, 224, 230 ; 1862, 55 ; 1868, 322. tyrannua, 1859, 230. vulgaris, 1860, 310. Ambloplites teneus, 1866, 410. rupestris, 1866, 410, 411, Amiurus, 1866, 416. atrarius, 1866, 416. catus, 1866, 416. Dekayii, 1850, 416. Anabus scandens, 1866, 417, 418. Arcboplitea interruptua, 1866, 410. Argentininic, 1866, 414. Argyrosomns, 1866, 414. AtEeriiia notata, 1864, 470. B. Betta pnguax, 1866, 417. Boleosoma tesselatuni, 1864, 400. C. CallicMliya, 1866, 416. Carassius aiiratiis, 1866, 415. CatoBtomua communis, 1864, 460. teres, 1870, 388. CentrarcLi, 1860,411. CentrarchidfB, 1866, 409. Centrarchinse, 1866, 409. CentrarcMnea, 1866, 410. Ceutiarchus aeneus, 1859, 224. irideus, 1866, 410. ChiEiiobryttus, 1866, 410. Cicblidaj, 1866, 409. Clupea mirabilis, 1870, 380. sagax, 1870, '^t^O. Cobitis barbatnla, 1860, 310. Coregonus, 1866, 414. albus, 1^'59, 224,227 ; 1862,55: 1868, 322, 330. fcra, 1800, 311. lavaretns, 18S0, 311. mara>na,18(;ii, 311. mulismi, 1870,386. nasua, 1870, 380. palea, 18(50, 311. Cottua, 1870, 388. Cynoscion Caroliiieusis, 1866, 408. Cypriuus barbua, 1800, '.ilO. brama, 1860, 310. oavpio, 1800, 310. craaaius, 1660, 310. orytlirophtlialma, ISOO, 310. linca, 1860,310. E. Esox affiuis, 1800, 413, cypho, 1860, 413. estor, 18r>9,224; 1862,55; 1866,412; 1870, 387. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 175 Esox fasciatus, 1866, 413. luciuB. 1860, 304, 310 ; 1866, 411, 412. luoioides, 1866, 412. nobilior, 1866, 412. Ravenelii, 1866, 413. reticulatus, 1859,224; 1862,55; 1866, 412, 413. umbroBus, 1866, 413. Eumicrotremus orbis, 1870, 382. F. Fundulus fasciatus, 1864, 459. G. Gadus gracilis, 1870, 380. lolt, 1860, 311. macrocephalns, 1870, 375. polymorphus, 1870, 380. Gasterosteus, 1864, 460. Gobio fluviatilia, 1860, 310. saxatilis, 1860, 302. Grystes fasciatus, 18S8, 322. megastoma, 1866, 408. nigricans, 1859,224; 1866,408. salmoides, 1866 408. HaploidODotus grunniens, 1866, 416. Hemilepidotus trachurus, 1870, 382. Hexagramma Stelleiii, 1870, 382. Hippocampus Hudsoaianiis, 1864, 470. ingens, 1870, 382. Hippoglossus vulgaris, 1870, 381. Hopladelus liinosus, 1866, 416. Hoplostemum, 1866, 416. Hyperistius bexacantbus, 1866, 410. Hypomesus olidus, 1870. 382. Hypsifario, 1866, 414. lotalurus, 1868, 416. L. Labrax lineatus, 1859, 224, 230 ; 1862, 55. nigricans, 1866, 407, 408. Lepominse, 1866, 409. Lepomines, 1866, 409. Lepomis appendix, 1866, 410. Leuciscus atronasus, 1864, 459. pigmaeus, 1864, 459. Lota maculata, 1870, 387. Lucioperca, 1868, 330. Americana, 1859, 224, 227; 1866, 406. Sandra, 1860, 305, 310. Luciotrutta leucicthys, 1870, 386. M. Maoropodus viridi-auralus, 1868, 320. Mallotus villosus, 1866, 414; 1870, 382. Micropteri, 1866, 408. Mioropterus acbigau, 1866, 408. nigricans, 1866. 408. Morone, 1866, 406. Morone Americana, 1866, 407. interrupta, 1866, 407. Moxostoma oblongum, 1866, 408. N. Noturus gyrinus, 1866, 416. lemniscatus, 1866, 416. 0., Onchorbynchus, 1866, 414. lagocepbalus, 1870, 383. lycaodon, 1870, 383. orientalis, 1870, 382. proteus, 1870, 383. I sanguineus, 1870, 382. Ortbagoriscus analir, 1870, 382. Osmerus, 1866, 414. Osphromenus Gourami, 1866, 406, 417. olfax, 1866, 417. Ortolitbus Carolinensis, 1866, 408. P. Panopea excelsa, 1870, 426. Perca Americana, 1866, 405. flavesoens, 1859, 224 ; 1862, 55 ; 1864, 459. fluviatilis, 1860, 310. Pboiinus tevis, 1860, 302. Platesaa stellatus, 1870, 382. Plecoglossinai, 1866,414. Plecoglossus altivelis, 1866, 414. Pleuronectes quadrituberculatu^ 1870,382. Pomotis aureus, 1866, 409. vulgaris, 1864, 459; 1866, 409. Pomoxys (Hyperistius) hexacantbus, 1866, 411. Petromyzon fluviatilis, 1860, 310. R. Retropinna Richardsonii, 1866, 413. Roocus cbrysops, 1866, 406. lineatus, 1866, 406. Salmo, 1866, 414. alpimis, 1870, 383. confinis, 1859, 224, 227 ; 1862, 55. epelanus, 1860, 310. fario, 1860, 301, 304, 310. fontinalis, 1859, 224; 1862, 55; 1868, 320, 322. Gloverii, 1868, 330. gracilis, 1866, 413. bucbo, 1860, 301, 304, 305, 307, 306, 310. lacustris, 1860, 301, 304, 311. purpuratus, 1870, 383. salar, 1854, 447 ; 1859, 224, 230 ; 1860, 301, 304, 311 ; 1868, 322. salvelinus, 1860, 311. thymullis, 1860, 301. toma, 1868, 330. tnitta, 1860, 304, 311. 176 INDEX TO AURICULTURAL EEPOETti. Salmo umbla, 1860, 301, 303, 304, 307, 308, 311. Salmonines, 1866, 414. Semotilus, 1866, 415. Silm-us glanis, 1860, 310 ; 1866, 415. Silus Ascanii, 1866, 414. Stenodus Mackenzii, 1866, 415. Stilbe clirysoleucus, 1834, 459. Stizoatediou Ameiicanus, 1866, 405. Thaleic-lithys Pacilicus, 1H70, 381. Thymallus, ]8ii6, 414, 41.^. ^ ruli.isii, 1870, :«/. signifer, 1866, 415. vexilUfer, 1860, 310. Triitta. l>-!i(i. 414. NAMES OF INSECTS. A. Abraxas ribearia, 1869, 418. Acanthia lectularia (Cimex lectularius), 187.5, 127, 131, 140. Aoantnocephala (Metapodius) femorata, 1875, 119. (Ehinchus and Metapo- dius), 1H75, 119. declivis, 1875, 120. AcantUosoma grisea, 1875, 117. lateraUs, 1875, 118. nebulosa, 1875, 117. Acaii, 1873, 388. Acarus, 1855, 79; 1862, 388. malus, 1876, 43. saocliari, 1871, 426. Bcabiei, 1871, 426. telarius, 1871, 109. Acheta abbreviata, 1862, 380. vifctata, 1862, 380. Acoloitbus (Procris) Americana, 1870, 81. falsarius, 1870, 81. Acrydid£B, 1874, 135, 137. Aorydii, 1868, 308. Aorydium, 1862, 384, 386, 387, 388; 1866, 28. alutaceum, 1862, 384, 385. Americanum, 1862, 385. (Caloptenus) femur-rubrum, 1862, 384. flavo-vittatum, 1882, 384. peregrinum, 1874, 135. tartaricum, 1874, 135. Adelops Mrtus, 1868, 82, 106. iEgeria exitiosa, 1854, 80, 81, 83, 253 ; 1857, 122 ; 1858, 380 ; 1866, 29 ; 1870,87; 1872,114; 1876, 37. polistiformis, 1834, 80; 1867, 72; 1868, 314 ; 1870, 72 ; 1871,150; 1873,159. iEgeriada), 1868, 314. Agapanthiis suturalis, 1865, 89. Agraulis vanillfe, 1855, 106 ; 1866, 43. Agriliui, 1868, 92. Agrilus, 1868, 112, 114. egenus, 1868, 92, 111 ; 1870, 67. i-nflcollis, 1868, 92 ; 1870, 67. viridis, 1868, 105. Agrion, 1876, 35. AgrionidEB, 1868; 309. Agriotes manchus, 1868, 94, 110, 115; 1870, 67. obesus, 1868, 94, 110. ,90. Agriotes segetis, lao8, 94, 110, 116. truncal us, l'rij8, 94. Agromyzidic tritici, 1872, 134. Agrotis, 1864. 354; W,:,. 239; 1^66. 30; ia68, 314; 187ii, 122; 187.5, 137. Alaus myops, 1868, 93, 104, 112, 113. oculatus, 1860, 3::!1 : l-. Anobium fniniontaviniii, 1849, 337. ])anice>im, 18.'i4, 72. pcrtiuax, 18114, 435, striatum, 18.i8, 99. lo.ssclatnm, 18(i8. 99. Anomala, 18lU. 603; 1808. 88. lucicola. 1801. (502: 18i)8, 110. pinicola, 18,i8, 88, 113. varians, I8li5. 39 ; 18()8, 88, 110, 1 15, Anomis xyliua, 1866, 30, 31; 1807, 58; 1871, 83; 1872, 118; 1873, 162: 1874, 128. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL EEPOKTS. 177 AnthaxiiB, 1868, 91. AntheriBa (Bombyx) pernyi, 1866, 38. yama-mai, 1870, 81. AntHoidse Notoxus monodon, 1868, 101. Anthocoris insidiosus, 1870, 514. minutus, 1875, 123. nemorum, 1875, 123. (Tripbleps) insidiosus, 1875, 123. Anthomyia brassiose, 1867, 73 ; 1868, 564 1870, 66; 1871, 411! ceparum, 1865, 238 ; 1867, 73 1869, 224 ; 1872, 133, 134 radioum, 1872, 134. raphani, 1872, 134. Anthonomus bisignatus, 1871, 73. druparum, 1865, 90. incurvus, 1865, 90. pedioularius, 1865, 90. pomorum, 1865, 90. prunicida, 1867, 73; 1870, 70. quadrigibbus, 1867, 73 ; 1870, 70. rubra, 1865, 90. scutellaris, 1870, 70. signatus, 1871, 73. suturalis, 1869,207; 1870,70. Anthrax, 1866, 44. Authrenus destructor, 1868, 85, 318. Tarius, 1868, 85, 109, 115, 116. Aphelinus mytelaspides, 1876, 43. Aphidte, 1868, 315. Aphides, 1844, 239 ; 1849, 339, 340;, 1855, 67, 107; 1858,262; 1868,82; 1870,87; 1871, 88; 1872,123,137; 1873,388; 1874, 145; 1875, 115, 126, 129; 1876, 24, 34, 36, 43, 73. ApMdidte, 1863, 275. ApMdius, 1866, 41 ; 1876, 35. Aphis, 1844, 248 ; 1845, 218, 489, 491 ; 1854, 60,62,79,84; 1855,68; 1858,261; 1864,89,100,559; 1876,27. avenae, 1876, 36. brassicae, 1851, 52. ohrysanthemi, 1876, 37. fabiE, 1849, 338. gossypii, 1876, 36. mali, 1876, 35. persicse, 1876, 37. vastator, 1847, 150. Aphodii, 1865, 40. Aphodiini, 1868, 86, 108. Aphodius fimetarius, 1865, 39 ; 1868, 86, 111. maculipennis, 1865; 39. Aphrophora parallela, 1876, 31. quadrangularis, 1876, 31. quadrinotata, 1876, 31. Apiomerus (Keduvius) spissipes, 1875, 130. Apis acraensia, 1866, 32. Adansonii, 1866, 32. fascicata, 1866, 32. Indica, 1866, .32. laboressa, 1866, 32. Ligustica, 1866, 32. mellifica, 1866, 32. , unicolor, 1866, 32. Aradides, 1875, 127. Aiadus Americanus, 1875, 127. Arseocerus coffese, 1872, 114. 12 A Arohasia galeata (Fab. ) (Smilia suriculata of Fitch), 1876, 30. Arctia, 1855, 84. (Pyrrarctia) Isabella, 1866, 41. Areoda, 1868, 117. lanigera, 1860,315,319; 1868,108. Argynnis, 1868, 314. columbina, 1854, 61; 1855, 66, 105. Arma, 1871, 74. grandis, 1874, 123; 1875, 118. spinosa, 1866, 43 ; 1874, 123 ; 1875, 118, 121. Artihromacra -iEnea, 1868, 101. Axtioulata, 1868, 306. AsilidiE, 1866, 44 ; 1868, 317. Asilus, 1866, 44. sericeus, 1866, 44. Asopia costalis, 1867, 73 ; l!870, 84. Aspidiotus citricola, 1876, 43. (Coccus) citricola, 1876, 43. Glovprii, 1876, 41. conchiformis, 1860, 319 ; 1867, 73 ; 1869, 536 ; 1870, 88 ; 1876, 43. cryptogamus, 1860, 312. furfurus, 1860, 313. Harisii, 1870, 88 ; 1876, 43. pinifolia, 1876, 43, 45. Astoma locustarum, 1874, 138. Ateuous -Sgyptiorum, 1868, 86. Attacus Cecropia, 1864, 543, 551 ; 1865, 93; 1866, 37, 41. Cynthia, 1862, 390, 391 ; 1864, 542, 551 ; 1865, 35, 92, 93 ; 1866, 37, 38. I pernyi, 1866, 38; 1870, 8; 81. Polyphemus, 1864, .551 ; 1865, 93, 94; 1866, .37. • Promethea, 1864, 551 ; 1866, 37. yama-mai, 1870, 8, 81. Attelabidse, 1865, 89. Aul'acizus (Tettigonia) mollipes, 1876, 32. Aulonium (Colydium) parallelopipedum, 1868, 83, 105, 113. Baccha, 1866, 45. Balaninus nasicus, 1870, 70. rectus, 1870, 70. Sayii, 1861, 605. Baridiiis chloris, 1865, 90. trlnotatus, 1865, 90. Belostoma, 1868, 315; 1875, 133. Americana, 1875, 134. Bembex, 1872, 132. Bibio albipennis, 1864, 440. Bicelluli, 1875, 125. Bigemmi, 1875,-132. Blatta Americana, 1862, 374, 375, 376. orientalis, 1862, 374, 375, 376. Blattarite, 1868, 308. Blattidse, 1874, 131, 145, 146; 1875, 127. Blissus leucopterus, 1875, 122. Boletotherus (Boletophagus) comutns, 1868, 100, 109. Bombus terrestris, 1849, 338. BombycidBB, 1868, 314. Bombyliarii, 1866, 45. 178 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. BombyliidiE, 1808, 317. Bombyx (Attacua) arriudia, 1861, 375 ; 1868, 284. bauliinisB, 1865, 93 ; 1866, 38. pernyi, 1865, 93. Cecropia, 1868, 284. CyutMa, 1861, 374, 375, 380, 382 ; 1868, 284. madrona, 1866, 37. mori, 1864, 485, 543 ; 1865, 93 ; 1866, 35; 1867, 75, 470; 1868, 284; 1869,636; 1870, 82; 1871,7. mylitta, 1866, 38 ; 1868, 284. yama-mai, 1865, 93; 1866, 38; 1868, 284. BostricMdse, 1865, 91. Bostrichini, 1868, 99. Bostrichus (Apate) aspericollis, 1867, 71. bioaudatus, 1860, 321; 1873, 391. Braches, 1868, 92. Braohinus, 1861, 591. fumans, 1868, 79, 114. Brachys terminans, 1868, 92. Bracbytarsus varius, 1865, 91. Braoouides, 1866, 41. Brochymena arborea, 1875, 117. Brontes planatus, 1865, 91. Broscus oepbalotes, 1865, 88. Bruobus fabie, 1871, 375. flavimanus, 1849, 338, 339, 340; 1870, 71. granarius, 1849, 338, 339, 340; 1870, 71. obsoletus, 1870, 72. pisi, 1849, 338, 339, 340, 341 ; 1870, 71,72; 1871, 375; 1872, 123. sinuatus, 1870, 72. ■ varicomis, 1870, 72. Bryaxjs, 1868, 82, 110. Buprestidaj, 1861, 606, 609; 1863,274,280; 1864, 439; 186'5, 89; 1868, 91, 109, 307. Buprestis, 1860, 319, 320; 1861, 606, 607; 1863, 566; 1865, 39; 1868, 91, 92 ; 1870, 67. (Ancyloobira) lineata, 1868, 91. Byrrbidse, 1868, 83. Byturus, 1868, 106. tomentosus, 1868, 85, 109, 114. unicolor, 1868, 85, 109. C. Cselidea ( Jassus) sub-bifasciata, 1876, 32. Calambius gracilis, 1865, 89. Calandra, 1861, 604. granaria, 1849, 335; 1854, 71, 72 ; 1658, 23. oryziB, 1849, 153, 332, 334 ; 1854, 71, 72 ; 1866, 41. palmarum, 1861, 604. Calathus latus, 1868, 80, 116. Caliphagon barbatum, 1861, 611. Callidium bajulus, 1861, 616. violaceum, 1861, 616. Callimome, 1872, 127. Callipbora vomitoria, 1872, 132. Caloooris (Capsus) bimaoulatus, 1875, 125. Calopteuus, 1«72, 117 femur-ruber, 186/, 6o; I'itio, 28; 1870, 76; 1871,78; 1872, Ivil; 1873, 155; 1*^74, 136, 137. spretus, 1866, 28; 1867, 65; 1869, .541; 1870, 76; 1871, 77, 78, 80 ; 1872, 121 ; l'?r3, 15.5; 1874, 125, 136, 137. Calosoma, 1865, 91; 1868, 79 calldum, 1861, 591; 1866, 39; 1868, 79, 106, 114 ; 1874, 123. scrutator, 1861, 592; 1866, 39; 1868, 79, 108, 114. Wilcoxil, 1861, 592. Comptorbina (Omaloplia) vespertina, 1868, 87, 115. Camiivloneura vitiipennis, 1871, 237; 1875, ^' 125. Cantbarides, 1859, 103, 122; 1866, 39; 1868, 106. Cantbarididie, 1863, 275. Cantbaris, 1869, 636. atrata, 1868, 103. cinerea, 1872, 120. marginata, 1868, 103. strigosa, 1855, 88. vesicatoria, 1866, 34. vittata, 1854, 60; 1876, 324. Cantbon Isevis, 1861, 600 ; 1868, 86, 108, 111. volveus, 1861, 600. CapsidK, 1875, 137. Capsides, 1875, 125. Capsus, 1875, 138. bimaculatns, 1875, 125. confraterua, 1875, 125. liuearis, 1667, 71. vitripeniiis, 1875, 125. Carabidaj, 1861, 588, 589, 591, 593, 594; 1863, 274, 565; 1865, 91; 1866, 39; 1868, 110, 114, 307. Carabus, 1854, 62 ; 1865, 39, 91. ligatus, 1661, 592. Carpocapsa pomouella, 1854, 82 ; 1860, 315; 1869,536; 1870.86; 1871,375; 1872,116. Carpopbilini, 1668, 83. Carpopbilus, 1855, 97. bemipterus, 1868, 83, 107, 109, 111. sexj)unctatus, 1865. 91. Carvberus artbreticns, 1870, 71. Catocala, 1868, 314. Cebrio bicolor, 1868, 94. gigas, 1868, 94. Cebriouidffi, 1868, 94. Cecidomyia, 1844, 172; 1868, 317; 1869, 207. destructor, 1844, 39, 1()2 ; 1849, 133; 1854, 72; 1864, 354; 1872, 121, 123, 126. (Aspboudylia) grossularise, 1872, 127. robiuiie, 1872, 127. tritici, 1844, 39, 133, 167, 169: 1851, 140; 1854, 71,' 74; 1866, 40, 42, Cecigensa, 1875, 123. Centronipus calcaratus, 1868, 100, 112. Ceplialoidaj, 1868, 103. Cephaloon lepturides, 1868, 103. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 179 Ceplius pygmsBus, 1864, 547 ; 1866, 42. CerambycidfB, 1861, 610, 613 ; 1863, 275, 280. Ceraphron, 1872, 126. Ceratomia quadricornis, 1866, 42. Cercopidffl, 1876, 30. Cercopis laicincta, 1876, 30. Ceresa, 1876, 24. bubalus, 1876, 29, 30. diceros, 1870, 29. Cerostoma brassicella, 1866, 41 ; 1871, 82. Cetonia, 1861, 601 ; 1863, 298. liii'ta, 1868, 90, 105. Inda, 1855, 96. melaiicliolica, 1854, 61; 1855,96; 1868, 89. CetoniadEe, 1861,601; 1863,274. Cetouiini, 1868, 89, 109, 115. Ceutorhviiolius macula-alba, 1865, 90. ChaloidiclEe, 1858, 259, 260; 1866, 42; 1876, 35, 42. Cbalcis, 1866, 42 ; 1889, 207 ; 1870, 513 ; 1872, 126 ; 1876, 39. Cbalcopbora liberta, 1868, 91, 113. Virginica, 1861, 607; 1868, 91, 113. Cbaullognathus marginatus, 1855, 98 ; 1868, 96, 108. Peimsylvanicus, 1854, 60; 1868, 96. Cbermes, 1866, 33. CMloconisbivulnerus, 1858, 261 ; 1863, 579 ; 1865, 91 ; 1866, 39. Cblon gargauioum, 1861, 614. Clilorops, 1866, 42. frit, 1872, 134. tEeniopus, 1872, 134. - Cliry.sobotliri8, 1868, 91. calcarata, 1868, 92. 112, 113; 1870,67. dentipes, 1868, 92, 112. femorata, 1860, 318; 1861, 607; 1866, 42; 1868, 92, • 104, 112 ; 1870, 67. Harrisii, 1868, 92, 113. Chrysomelidas, 1865, 91 ; 1868, 308. Chrysopa, 1866, 40 ; 1872, 133 ; 1876, 35. plorabuuda, 1870, 514. Chrysops, 1863, 276 ; 1872, 129. Cicada, 1851, 57 ; 1855,70; 1862, 386; 1864, 559: 1866, 43 ; 1867, 70: 1868, 315; 1869, 544; 1871, 79; 1872, 122. pruinosa, 1876, 24, 27. septendecim, 1859, 554; 1866, 29; 1867, 67; 1868, 456; 1875, 115; 1876, 25, 325. Cicadidas, 1876, 24. Cicindela, 1854, 62; 1866, 38; 1868, 97. dorsalis, 1861, 590. pimctulata, 1861, 590. sexguttata, 1861, 590. vulgaris, 1861, 589 ; 1868, 79, 114. CicindeM», 1861,589: 1863, 274, 565 ; 1865, 91;1868, 78, 114. Cimex lectulariua, 1875, 127. Cimicidas, 1868, 316. Cistela ceramboides, 1868, 101, 112. sericea, 1868, 101. Cistelidaj, 1868, 109. Clastoptera (Cercopis) obtusa, 1876, 31. proteus, 1869, 207. Clastoptera (Cercopis) proteus, 1876, 31. Claviger foveolatus, 1868, 82, 104. Cleonymus olisiocampEe, 1866, 42. Cleri, 1868, 97, 106. Clerid^, 1861, 95; 1866, 39; 1868, 97, 109, 114, 307. Clerus, 1868, 114, 116. alvearius, 1868, 106. apiarius, 1868, 97, 106. (Tbanasimus) forniioarius, 1868,97. ichneumoneus, 1861, 596. Clisiocampa Americana, 1858, 389; 1860, 321;1866, 29, 42; 1870,83. decipiens, 1866, 42. Clytus arctuatus, 1865, 89. flexuosus, 1870, 73. (Arbopalus) piotus, 1865, 89; 1870, 73. robinias, 1861, 616, sagittatus (piibescens), 1870, 73. Cocojda, 1863, 275 ; 1868, 315. Coccinella, 1854, 62, 85; 1855, 113; 1857, 124; 1858, 261; 1864, 433; 1871, 74; 1872, 120; 1873, 154; 1874, 125. niunda, 1874, 123. novemnotata, 1874, 123. CoccineUidBe, 186,(. 274; 1865,91; 1866,39; 1868, 308; 1875, 123; 1876, 35, 43. (Coleoptera), 1876, 42, 44. Coccus, 1851, 57 ; 1855, 115, 118; 1858, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 268, 269 ; 1860, 312; 1864, 559, 561; 1865, 91; 1867, 141. cacti, 1851, 59 ; 1855, xxxiv ; 1864, 433. cerifera, 1866, 33. coobinillifer, 1868, 268, 269. Gloverii, 1876, 41, 43. iliois, 18.5.5, li; 1866, 33. lacca, 1866, 34 ; 1868, 269. manniparus, 1870, 184. pinico-rticis, 1876, 44. Poloiiicus, 1866, 34. Cceliims niger, 1872, 134. CceUodes insequalis, 1867, 72 ; 1868, 83 ; 1870, 70. Coenocara ooulata, 1868, 98, 109, 114. CoBnooiliua ribis, 1866, 41. Colaspis strigosa, 1865, 91: 1867, 71. Colastus semiteotus, 1855, 98 ; 1868, 83, 109, 107, 111. Coleoptera, 1844, 214 ; 1861, 588, 594, 603 ; 1862, 372, 373; 1863, 274, 276, 563, 564, 565; 1865, 89; 1866, 38; 1868, 104, 306; 1869, 264; 1872, 127; 1876, 24. Colydiidaj, 1868, 83, 105, 109. Collops CLuadrimaculatus, 1868, 96, 109. Conooepbalus ensiger, 1871, 80. ConorMnus (Sanguisuga) variegatus, 1875, 127, 131. Conotracbelus neuuphar, 1860, 314; 1861, 605; 1865, 90; 1870, 68; 1871, 374; 1875, 131. Copiopbora cornuta, 1871, 81. gracilis, 1871, 81. jnucronata, 1871, 80, 81. Copris, 1868, 307. Carolina, 1861, 600. 180 INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL KEPOETS. Coreidas, 1868, 316. Coreus (Gonocerus) tristis, 1870, 89 ; 1875, 120. Corisidse, 1875, 134. Corisides, 1875, 134. Corisa interrupta, 1875, 134. Corixa femorata, 1866, 38 ; 1875, 135, 136. (or Corisa) interrupta, 1875, 134. mercenaria, 1875, 135, 136. Corymelieiia, 1875, 116. Corynetes (Necrolsia) rufipes, 1868, 97, 107. Cotalpa (Areoda) lanigera, 1868, 89, 111, 112, 115, 116. Cotinus nitida, 1868, 113, 115. Cratonychus brevicaulis, 1861, 609. Creoph'ilus villosus, 1868, 82, 107. Crioceridaa, 1863, 275. Crioceris asparagi, 1865, 91 ; 1870, 513. Cryptopliagidas, 1868, 85, 109, 116. Cryptus inquisitor, 1866, 41. Cteniza uidulans, 1873, 161. Cucujida?, 1868, 84. Cucujus testaceus, 1849, 332, 337. Culex, 1863, 276. Culicida;, 1868, 317. Cupes cinerea, 1868, 117. concolor, 1868, 98, 105. Cupeaida;, 1868, 98. Curculio, 1861, 603 ; 1876, 405. Curcullonidae, 1861, 603 ; 1865, 40, 89 ; 1868, 308. Cursoria, 1862, 374; 1874, 130, 131, Cymatodera (Tillus) undulata, 1868, 97, 105. CynipidEB, 1863, 276. Cynips psenes, 1859, 332. quercifolii, 1866, 35. quercus-calycis, 1855, liv. Scriptorum, 1855, lii. Cyplion, 1868, 109. palUdus, 1868, 95, 114. D. Dactylosphsera vitifolise, 1867, 72. Dascyllidae, 1868, 94. Dasypogon, 1866, 44. Dasytes flavipes, 1865, 91. niger, 1868, 114. Delphax, 1876, 27. arvensis, 1876, 28. carinata, 1876, 27. Dendroides Canadensis, 1868, 101, 111, 112. Dermestes, 1861, 596. caninus, 1868, 107. lardarius, 1856, 29: 1861, 595; 1868, 85, 105, 109. sex-dentatus, 1849, 337. vulpinus, 1868, 85, 107, 115. DermestidsB, 1868, 85, 106, 107, 108, 109, 115. Derobraclius, 1861, 613. Derodontidffi, 1868, 85. Desmia maculalis, 1854, 78. Desmooerus cvaneus, 1861, 620. Diatirotioa vittata, 1870, 74; 1871, 71. Diapheromera femorata, 1874, 134. Diaprla agromyzaj, 1872, 135. Dioaalus, 1861, 593. dilatatus, .1861j 593. Dicerca, 1868, 91. divaricata, 1868, 91, 104, 105, 107, 113 ; 1870, 67. lurida, 1868, 91, 111. punctulata, 1868, 91, 113. Dichelonycha albicoUis, 18158, 87, 113. elongatula, 1868, 87. hexagoua, 1868, 87, 110. linearis, 1^68, 87, 110. subvittata, 1SI)8, H7, 110, 113_. Dictyoptera perfaceta, 1^68. 95. sanguineus, 186!:', 95, 112. Diedrocephala (Tettigonia) quadrivit- tata, 1876, 33. Dineutes (Gvrinus) Americanus, 1868, 81, 114. Diplodus luridus (Evagorus virides), 1875, Diplolepis galla'-tinctorise, 1866, 35. Diplosis (Cecidomyia) destructor, 1872, (Cecidomyja) tritici, 1866, 40; ■ 1872, 134 ; 1874, 123, 145. Diplotaxis (Melolontha) sordida, 1868, 87, Diptera, 1863, 274, 276, 563, 564; 1868, 316; 1872, 112, 123, 124 ; 1876, 35, 39. Ditoma cruenta, 1865, 91. Dorcascbema Wildii, 1861, 614. Dorcatoma similis, 1868, 98. Dorthesia (?) catapbracta, 1876, 45. celastri, 1876, 45. Dorypbora decem-lineata, 1864, 541 ; 1866, 27,30,43; 1867,63; 1868,80, 501 ; 1869, 536 ; 1870, 25, 65, 75, 76 ; 1871, 74 ; 1872, 120, 121 ; 1873, 153 ; . 1874, 122, 123; 1875, 118, 121, 130; 1876, 324. juncta, 1867, 63; 1870, 75; 1871, 75; 1873, 153; 1874, 123. Drilus fla^escens, 1865, 91. Dryocampa (Eacles) iniperialis, 1866, 44. senatoria, 1869, 536. Ductirostri, 1875, 126. Dynastes Tityus, 1868, 89, 105, 107, 117. Dynastidse, 1868, 89, 117. Dynastini, 1868, 89. Dysdercus (Pynhocoris) suturellus, 1875, 116, 124. E. Ectobia Germanica,, 1870. 77 ; 1874, 132. Ectricbodia crnciata, 1875, 130. Elapbidion alternatnm, 1861, 615. pntator, 1861. 615. villosum, 1871, 72, 73. Elater, 1861, 606 ; 1873, 162. obscurus, 1868, 93, 110, 115, 116. Elateridro, 1861, 606,609; 1863,274; 1865, 89; 1868, 92, 94, 113, 116, 307; 1873, 162. EUipolampis (Pbotiuus) pyralis, 1868, 95, 117. EUycbuia (Photinus) corrusca, 1868, 95, 105, 119. Emfesa longipes (brevipennis), 1875, 131. Empbytus maoulatus, 1867, 73. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 181 Enolienopa (Membracis)binotata, 1876, 28. Endecatomini, 1868, 99. Endecatomus rugosus, 1868, 99, 109. Enoplium tlioracicum, 1868, 97. Entilia, 1876, 24. (Menibracis) carinata, 1876, 29. concava, 1876, 29. Ephemera;, 1864, 309, .545. Ephialtes irritator, 1866, 41. Epicasrus fallax, 1863, .573 ; 1865, 40, 43. imbriuatus, 1870, 71. vadosus, 1870, 71. Epioauta atrata, 1868, 107, 109, 110, 114. (Cantharis) cinerea, 1868, 103, 107 ; 1871, 76. corvina, 1870, 68. lemnisoata, 1871, 75. marginata, 1868, 106, 107 ; 1871, 76. Pennsylvanica, 1868, 103, 105, 107, 109, 110, 114 ; 1874, 123. strigpsa, 1868, 103, 108, 109. (Cantkaris) vittata, 1868, 103, 109, 114; 1871, 75. Epilaelma borealis, 1865, 91 ; 1866, 39, 43 ; 1875, 118. Erax, 1866, 44. Ercopbilus mail, 1876, 39. , Eriosoma imbricata, 1876, 39. lanigera, 1876, 38. mali, 1876, 38. (Pemphigus) pyi-i, 1870, 86 ; 1876, 38. tesselata, 1876, 39. Erirbipis Inda, 1868, 107, 110, 111, 113, 115. Erythroneura, 1871, 85; 1873, 161; 1874, 145. vitis, 1871, 85; 1875, 125. Euobetes egle, 1875, 122. Euobistus (Pentatoma) punotipes, 1875, 118. Eucjiemidas, 1868, 92, 112. Eucnemis amoeiiicorjois, 1868, 92, 105. ■ Eulopbtis, 1862, 376. Eumenes fratema, 1866, 43, 45 ; 1870, 79. Etuaetopoma mmisti^a, 1858, 389. Euphoria melancbolioa, 1868, 109. Euplexoptera, 1863, 372, 373. Euryomia (Erirhipis) Inda, 1868, 90, 115. (Euphoria) melancholica, 1868, 90, 107. Eurytoma hordei, 1854, 76 ; 1863, 42. Euschistus punctipes, 1874, 123. Evagorus rubidus, 1866, 44; 1875, 131. viridis, 1875, 131. Exochomus guexi, 1858, 261 ; 1865, 91 ; 1866, 39. Eaidberbia (Bombyx) baiihinise, 1865,93 ; 1866, 38. Eidia murina, 1867, 71. riata limbata, 1851,i57. nigricornis, 1851, 57. Forfioula, 1862, 373 ; 1874, 130. aufioularia, 1862, 373, 374. gigantea, 1862, 373. Torficulidai, 1862, 373; 1868,308; 1874,130. Fornax, 1868, 92. 112. Fulgora scolaps (Fulgora — Say) sulcipes, 1876, 27. G. Galerita, 1861, 591. Americana, 1861, 591. Galeruca calmariensis, 1867, 62; 1870, 73. Galgnlides, 1875, 132. Galgulus oculatus, 1875, 132. Gamasus, 1868, 82. Ga'sterophilns (Gastrus) equi, 1872, 130. Geocorisffi, 1875, 115, 119. 6eometrai,1855,90. Geometridse, 1868, 314. Georyssida;, 1868, 85. Geotrupes splendidus, 1868, 86, 108, 111. Geotrupini, 1868, 86, Gerria conformis, 1875, 132. lacustris, 1875, 132. Gonooerus tristis, 1871, 72; 1875, 120. Gorytis, 1876, 31. Graptodera chiilybea, 1870, 74. Gressoria, 1874, 130, 131, 133. Gryllidse, 1868, 308; 1874, 142, 143. Gryllotalpa, 1868, 308. borealis, 1862, 378 ; 1874,143. brevipennis, 1862, 378. didactyla, 1862, 378; 1874,144. Gryllotalpinai, 1874, 143. Gryllus centurio, 1872, 116. (Acheta) domesticus, 1874, 142. (Locusta) migratorius, 1862, 385. Gymnetis nitida, 1861, 601. Gyrinidae, 1868, 80, 114, 307. Gyrinus natator, 1864, 459. H. Haltioa striolaW., 1865, 280. Hammatocerua (Nabis) furcis, 1875, 130. Harpaotor, 1871, 74. cinctus, 1867,63;1874,123;1875, 130. HarpalidsB, 1831, 592. Harpalus, 1854, 87. (Pangus) oaliginoaus, 1868, 80, 110, 116, 123, 187. herbivagus, 1861, 592. ruficornia, 1863, 565. Heliomanes bimaonlatus, 1867, 72 ; 1870, 73. Heliotliis, 1854, 64, 69 ; 1855, 98, 99 ; 1861, 592. armigera, 1865, 43 ; 1866, 30 ; 1870, 84 ; 1871, 84, 411 ; 1872, 118. phloxiphaga, 1867, 74. Helops micans, 1868, 100, 112. H6merobius,1854,62,86; 1855,115; 1857, 125; 1866,40. Hemiptera, 1844, 172; 1862, 387; 1863, 274, 275, 276, 564 ; 1868, 269, 315 ; 1869, 207 ; 1874, 145 ; 1875, 114 ; 1876, 24, 45. ■ Hesperians, 1868, 314. Heterooeridse, 1868, 85. Heteroptera, 1863, 563; 1864, 557; 1866, 43; 1868, 315; 1875, ll4, 115, 132, 136, 137, 138, 140-; 1876, 35. Hippobosca eguinse, 1872, 135. Hippodamiaconvergens, 1874, 123. maculata, 1866, 41; 1874,123. 182 INDEX TO ACRICULTUEAL REPORTS. Hippodamia quindecimpunotata, 1874, 123. Hispidai, 1863, 275. Histerida?, 1868, 83, 105, 107, 108, 116. Histrini, 1868, 104. Holotricliia crenulata, 1868, 88, 104, 107, 108, 111, 112, 113. Homoptera, 1862, 387 ; 1863, 563 ; 1864, 559 ; 1866, 44; 1868, 315 ; 1875, 114, 115; 1876, 24. Hoplia debilis, 1868, 87, 113. Hoplocepliala bioomis, 1868, 100, 106. Hoplophora quadrivittata, 1876, 30. Horia maciilata, 1868, 103. Horiadai 1868, 106. Hya terminalis, 1875, 132. Hydnocera (Clerus) humeralis, 1868, 97. Hydnoceri, 1868, 97. Hydrocoris;e, 1875, 132, 134. HydrometridiB, 1868, 315. Hydrophilidaj, 1861, 593 ; 1868, 81, 114, 116, 307. HydropMluspiceus, 1868, 81, 105, 112, 116. triuuftnlaris, 186':', 81. Hydrorisas, 187.5, 115. Hydrous piceus, 1864, 459. Hylesinus aculeatiis, 1868, 97. Hylobius pales, 18131, 303. Hylocojtus Americanus, 1868, 98, 112. Hymenoptera, 1862, 388; 1863, 274, 275, 276, 563, 564; 1864, 546; 1866, 40; 1868, 309; 1875, 132; 1876, 35, 39, 42. Hypoderma (CEstrus) bovis, 1872, 130. Hypopblceus bioolor, 1865, 91. paralleliis, 1868, 100, 113. I. Ichneumon, 1854, 84; 1855, 111, 112; 1857, 125; 1862, 376. lolmeumonidai, 1858, 262. Infericomes, 1875, 121, 122. Ipiui, 1868, 105. Ips quadrisignatus, 1868, 83, 110. Ithyoerus curculionoides, 1861, 604. noveboraoensis, 1860, 321. lulidee, 1865, 39, 40, 42. lulus, 1864, 354. L. Labia, 1862, 373. Labidura, 1862, 373. Lachnosterna, 1865, 39; 1866, 30. fusca, 1868, 88, 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114; 1872, 122; 1873, 152; 1874, 129. hirticula, 1868, 88, 104, 107, 108, 111, 112, 113. (Phyllophaga) micans, 1868, 88, 104, 107, 108, 111,112, 113. quercina, 1864, 353 ; 1868, 104. Lachnus caryaj, 1876, 37. strobi, 1876, 38. LEemopblojus (Cuoujua) modestus, 1864, 84 ; 1868, 110. Lagria birta, 1868, 101, 112. Lagriidse, 1868, 101. Lamellicornia, 1861, 597, 598 ; 1863, 566 ; 1868,307. > ' : , Lampyrldse, 1868 93, 95, 112, 114, 307. Lampyris, 1868, 95. noctiluca, 1868, 115. Largus succintus, 1875, 124. Larrada argentata, 1866, 43. Lasioptera, 1872, 127. LathridiidsB, 1868, 84. Lebia, 1871, 74. grandis, 1867, 63; 1868, 80, 114; 1874, 123 Lebi», 1868, 80, 108. Lecanium acericola, 1876, 44. acerieorticis, 1876, 44. hesperidum, 1876, 44. maclurse., 1876, 44. juglandifex, 1876, 44. pyri, 1860, 313. Leiopus xauthoxyli, 1870, 73. Lema trilineata, 1871, 75. Lepidoptera, 18.59, 553 ; 1803, 274, 275. 276, 279, 280, 281. 563, .564; 1864, .548; 1866, 43 ; 1867, 472 ; 1868, 96, 310 ; 1876, 24. Lepisma, 1868, 309 ; 1^74, 145, 146. Lepismatidoe, 1874, 146. Leptoglossus phyllopus, 1875, 117, 119. Leptostylus, 18S:i, 576. aculiferus, 1860, 319. Leptura, 1861, 619. vittata, 18(;], 620. Leiiturida3, 1861, 610, 619. Leucania extranea, 1-^68. 79. unipuncta, l.~63. 275; 1870, 83: 1871, 84 : 1872, 122 ; 1873, 391; 1876, 323. Leucopis, 1876, 35. Libellulidfe, 1868, 309. Lixus angustatus 1865, 90. concavus, 1865, 90; 1870, 71. paraplecticus, 1870, 71. Lobesiabotraiia. 1870, 86. Locusta, 1855, 69, 77 ; 1862. 384, 385, 386, Carolina, 1862. :>86. ciirtipennis, 18'i2, 38(). sulphurea, 186i, 386. Looustarias, 1868, 308. LocustidfE, 1874, 140. Longicornia, 1861. 606, 609, 610, 614 ; 1868, 308. Lopbyras Abbottii, 1867, 73. Lecontei, 1867, 73. Lucanida^, 1861, 600 ; 1863, 274 ; 1868, 85, 115. Lucanus, 1868, 114. capreolus, 1860, 320. dama, 1861, 598; 1868, 85, 104, 107, 112, 117. Lucilia Caesar, 1872, 132. Lycus, 1868, 109, 117. Lygosus, 1855, 86, 103. biorucis, 1875, 122. fasciatus, 1875, 122. lincolaris, 1875, 126. liueatus, 1875, 125. tuvcicus, 1875, 121. Lygandes, 1875, 121. Lymexylida', 1868, 98. Lymexylon uavalo, 1868, 98, 112. sorieenm, 1868,98, 112. Lytta, 1866, 30. INDEX TO AGKICULTUEAL REPORTS. 183 Lytta atrata, 1866, 34. cinerea, 1866, 34. fulgifer, 1860, 315. marginata, 1863, 34. NuttaUi, 1866, 34. pyrivora, 1860, 315. vittata, 1869, 541; 1870, 90; 1876, 324. M. Maci'obasis albida, 1872, 120. cinerea, 1868, 110, 111, 114. Fabrioii, 1868, 114. Macroclactylus subspinosus, 1861, 602; 1865, 87, 92 ; 1867, 71 ; 1868, 87, 104, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115; 1874, 125. Maorog;lenes,,1872, 126, 127.~ Macrosila (Spbiux'l Carolina, 1866, 42; 1870, 427; 1872, 123; 1873, 157; 1874, 129. celeus, 1870, 80. quinquemaculata, 1870, 80 ; • 1874, 129. Malachidaj, 1868, 96, 109, 114. Malaebius, 1868, 96. ^neus, 1865, 91. Mallodon, 1861, 613. Mallopbaga, 1874, 130, 146. Mantida), 1863, 275 ; 1874, 130, 133 ; 1875, 132. Mantis, 1854, 88; 1862, 388; 1864, 434. Carolina, 1862, 376, 377; 1866, 40; 1868, 308; 1874, 133. Megacepbala Carolina, 1854, 87 ; 1855, 109. Megascolex diffrigens, 1871, 82. Melanactes, 1873, 162, Melandrya umbrina, 1868, 101. MelandryidiB, 1868, 105. Melandryini, 1868, 101. Melanolestes abdominalis, 1875, 130. (Pirates) picipes, 1875, 130. MelanophUa (Chrysobotbris) fulvogut- tata, 1868, 91, 113. Melauotus (Cratonyobus) communis, 1868, 94, 105, 109, 110, 116, 117. Melittea PhiBton, 1867, 72. Melee, 1868, 106. angiisticollis, 1868, 102, 106, 114. Meloida, 1868, 102, 108, 113, 116. Melolontba, 1861, 590, 601. vulgaris, 1868, 88; 1869, 632. Melolonfbidaj, 1861, 601 ; 1868, 87, 116. Melopbagus ovinus, 1872, 135. Membracidse, 1868, 315. Membracis, 1862, 387 ; 1876, 28, 29, 30, 31. Meroporus graminicola, 1849, 332; 1866, 41. Metapodius femorata, 1875, 119. Microgaster congregata, 1873, 158. Micropus leucopterus, 1875, 115, 122. (Rbyparocbromus) leucopterus, 1869, 537; 1872, 121; 1874, 127 ; 1875, 139. (Rhyparochromus) devastator, 1875, 1-22. Midas filatus, 1866, 44. Milyas (Harpactor) ciactus, 1875, 130. Monohammus titillator, 1861, 613. MonotomidsB, 1868, 83. Mordella octopunctata, 1868, 101, 109. pusiUa, 1868, 101, 111. Mordellida), 1868, 101. Mormidea (CEbalus) typhea, 1867, 71. Murgantia, 1875, 116. Murmidiidse, 1868, 83. Murmidius ovalis, 1868, 114. Musca Ctesar, 1865, 39. corvina, 1856, 29. Muscidffi, 1868, 102, 317. Mycetobia (Mycetopblla) persicsB, 1872, 115.. Mycetopbagidte, 1868, 84, 105, 109. Mycetopbilidas, 1868, 317. Mycteridai, 1868, 104. MytUaspis xiinioortiois, 1876, 43. N. Nabis, 1866, 44. ferns, 1876, 35. Nacerdes melanura, 1868, 103, 109. Naucorides, 1875, 132. Naucoris l)oeyi, 1875, 132. Nansibius (Sylvanus) dentatus, 1868, 84, 105, 115. Neorobia, 1868, 107. violaceus, 1868, 98, 107, 109, 114. Neorodes Surinemeusis, 1861, 595. Necrophila Americana, 1868, 82. peltata, 1868, 82. Necropborus, 1861, 595; 1862, 380; 1866, 39. Americanus, 1868, 82, 106, 115. marginatus, 1868, 81, 106. tomentosus, 1861, 594. Neidos (Berytus) spinosus, 1875, 121. elegans, 1875, 121. tipularia, 1875, 121. Nematus ventralis, 1873, 254, 255. ventricosus, 1870, 77. Nepa apicnlata, 1875, 133. Nepidse, 1868, 315. Nepides, 1875, 1,32, 133. Neuroptera, 1863, 274, 275, 276, 563, 564 ; 1864, 545; 1866, 40, 309; 1876, 35. Nezard bilaris (Rhapbigaster Pennsyl- vanicus), 1875, 117. Nitidulida), 1868, 83, 107, 109, 116. Nitidulini, 1868, 83, 105, 107, 109. Noctua (Anomis) xylina, 1855, 71; 1856, 294; 1864, 89, 90; 1866, 30. Nootuid®, 1868, 314. Notonecta, 1875, 135, 136. glauca, 1864, 459. Notonectidas, 1868, 315. Notonectides, 1875, 134, 135. Notoxus monodon, 1868, 97, 101, 108, 109. Nudirostri, 1875, 127. Nysius raphanus, 1875, 122, 139. O. Oberea, 1865, 89. linearis, 1865, 89. tripunotata, 1861, 619; 1863, 576; 1865, 89; 1870, 67. Ocypete, 1862, 388. rubra, 1872, 128. Odontonys (Dasytes) trivittis, 1868, 94. 1.84 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. CEcantlius iiiveus, 1862, 381; 1874, 143. (Ecetieus, 18.55, 79. (Edemera apicalis, 1868, 103. (Edemerida!, 1868, 103, 109. CEdlpoda, 1874, 136. atros, 1871, 77, 78 ; 1874, 137. pellucida, 1871, 78. (Estridai, 1868, 317. (Estrus, 1857, 82. (Cephalomyia) ovis, 1872, 129. Oiketicus, 1858, 264. coniferum, 1859, 553. Oliarius, 1876, 28. Omaseus, 1865, 90. Omophron labiatum, 1868, 79, 111. Oncideres cingulatus, 1867, 72; 1871,72; 1873, 153. Ophion bilineatus, 1866, 41. macrurnm, 1866, 41. Ophthalmicus, 1875, 122. Opilus mollis, 1865, 91. Opsomala, 1862, 384. Orclielimiim gracile, 1862, 382. vulgare, 1862, 382 ; 1874, 141. Orgyia leucostigma, 1866, 42. Ormenis (Pceciloptera and Plata) pruinosa, 1876, 28. (Pceciloptera) septentrionalis, 1876, 28. OrtaUdai, 1872, 134. Ortalis flexa, 1872, 133, 134. Orthopleura damicomis, 1868, 97, 116. Orthoptera, 1862, 372, 374, 376, 377, 378, 383, 387, 390, 391; 1863, 274, 275, 276, 281, 284, 285, 563, 564; 1864, 543; 1866, 40; 1868, 308; 1871,77: 1872, 127; 1874, 129, 133, 144, 145; 1875, 132; 1876, 325. Orthostetlms infuscatua, 1868, 94, 107. Oscinis, 1872, 134. Osmoderma eremicola, 1860, 320; 1868, 90, 104, 107, 112. scabra, 1860, 320; 1868. 90, 104. Othniida', 1868, 84. Otiocerus amyottii, 1876, 27. ooquebertii, 1876, 27. Pachylis gigas, 1875, 120. Pachymerua calcitrator, 1866, 42. Pachytylus' ((Edipoda) migratorins, 1874, 135, 136. Pangus caligiuosus, 1861, 592 ; 1863, 564 ; 1865, 88. Papilio asterias, 1866, 41 ; 1868, 314. tboas, 1858, 263. jPapiliopidaj, 1868, 314. Pasimachus clongatua, 1874, 123. PassaliBcus maBdibnlaris, 1876, 35. Paasalus coruutus, 1861, 599 ; 186'^, 80, 112. PedicuUd;p, 1876, 45. Pediculus, 1851, 58. (humanis) capitis, 1876, 45. pubis, 1876, 45. AOHtamenti, 1876, 45. Pediouli, 18li8, 316. Pedirapti, 1875, 132, 133. Pediremi, 1875, 132, 134. Pelidnota, 1868, 117. punctata, 1854, 79; 1861, 602; 1868, 88, 110, 318. Pemphigus, 1873, 160. pyri, 1860, 316. (Dactylosphiera) vitifolise, 1870, 87, 8S; 1871,87; 1873, 160; 1874, 127; 187.5, 123; 1876, 39, 41). Pentatoma, 1854, 61 ; 1855, 93 ; 1866, 44. puuctipes, l-'7.5, 118. Pentatomidie, 186'?, 316. Penthina vitivorana, 1870, 86. Perichseta diifringens, 1871, 82. PhakeUura nitidalis, 1870, 84. Phalacrlda?, 1868, 83. Phalangium, 1872, 128. Phan^us camilex, 1868, 86, 108, 111. Phaneroptera curvicauda, 1862, 382. Phaamidai, 1868, 308 ; 1874, 1.34. Phengodes phimosa, 1868, 95. Photiuus i>yralis, 1873, 1.55. Phrvgadenon planosce, 1866, 41. Phryganea, 1866, 40. Phryganese, 1864, 458. Phrygaueida;, 1868, 309. Phycita nebulo, 1867, 73. Phyllium, 1862, 077. Phyllobius argentatu.?. 1865, 90. betula?, 18a5, 90. oblonsus, 1865, 90. pyri, 18&5, 90. Phyllophaga quercina, 1861, 601 ; 1868, 88; 1870, 524. Pbylloirtera oblongifolia, 1862. 382. Phylloscelis atra (var. pallescens), 1876, 27. Phyllotreta striolata, 1874. 145. Phylloxera, 1873. 389; 1874, 441, 442. vastatrix, 1870, 87, 88; 1871, 87 ; 187;!. 160, 289, :589 ; 1874, 127, 438 ; 1876, 40. vittata, 1872, 504. Phymata erosa, 1875, 126 ; 1876, 35. Phyrrhocoris suturellus, 1858, 272. Phytobius, 1870, 68. Phytocoris Unearis, 1845, 94. quadrivittatus, 1875, 125. Phytcecia epiphippium, 1865. 89. PhytomyzidK, 1872, 135, Pieris oleracea, 1870, 79. protodice, 1870, 79. rapa% 1870. 79, 82 ; 1871, 411. Pimpla, 1874, 138. atrata, 1866, 41. hinator, 1866, 41. Piophila casei, 1856. 29. Pirates, 1866. 44. biguttatus, 1875, 127, 128, Pissodesstrobi, 1870, 71. Platycerus quercus, 1868, 112; 1870,66. Plafygaster, 1872, 127. (Inostemma) semiotellus, 1872, 126. Platyphyllum perepicillatum, 1862, 381. riiitysamia Cvcvopia, 1867. 74. Ploiaria vagabunda, 1875, 131. PlotiTo.s, 1875, 132. Plusia, 18,54, 6 1, Plutclla livubipeuuella, 1871, 82, x.vlostella, 1871, 82. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 185 Podisus oynicus, 1875, 118, 121. (Arma) spinosus, 1875, 118, 121. Poclura, 1868, 102. PodursB, 1874, 145. Poduridai, 1874, 130, 145. PcBoilus, 1865, 91. Polistes, 1865, 3S. nibiginosus, 1874, 123. Polycaon Stoiitii, 1868, 100. Polydrosiis mic-ans, 1865, 90. planifrons, 1865, 90. scriceus, 1S65, 90. PoljTiliemus, 1867, 74. Polyphylla (Melolontlia) variolosa, 1868, 88, 104, 107, 108, 111, 112, 113. Pomplioprea (Lytta) ^nea, 1868, 103. Pontia, 1870, 79. brassicai, 1861, 592. Porizou conotracheli, 1871, 77. Priocycla armataria, 1871, 83. Prionida;, 1861,610. Priouotua cristatus (ReduTius novena- rius), 1875, 115, 128, 130, 140. Prionus, 1861,613; 1871,1.50. lirevicornis, 1870, 72. Californicvis, 1861, 611, 612. cyliiulricus, 1861, 611, 612. imbricornis, 1870, 72. laticollis, 18dl, 611, 612 ; 1870, 72. Pristipliora grosaulariai, 1 870, 77 ; 1875, 118. identidem, 1869, 207. Procouia imdata, 1876, 31. Procris Americana, 1854, 78. Procrustes, 1865, 91. Prodenia autumnalis, 1871,376; 1872,118. Prometopia sexmaciilata (Aradus), 1875, 127. Pselapliidc-e, 1868, 82, 104. Psila rossB, 1872, 133, 134. Paeudoclerus iolmeumoneus, 1868, 97, 105, 112. nigripes, 1868, 105, 114. Psocidaj, 1858, 263. Psoini, 1868, 99. Psylla pyri, 1860, 314 ; 1876,33,34. ■ rliois, 1876, 33. Psyllidaj, 1876, 33. Pteromaliis, 1866, 42. tabacnm, 1873, 158. PterosticMni, 1868, 80, 110. Ptilinus pectiuicomis, 1868, 99, 105, 106, 110, 111. ruflcoruis, 1868, 99. Ptilodactyla elaterina, 1868, 94, 112. Ptiuidaj, 1868,98,117. Ptiuus fur, 1868, 98, 108, 109, 110, 111, 117. liumeralis, 1868, 98. Pyralis olinalis, 1867, 73. Pvralidte, 1868, 314. Pyrochroa coccinea, 1868, 101, 106, 112. deudroides, 1868, 101, 111. flabellata, 1868, 101, 109. Pyrochroidfe, 1868, 101. Pvropborus uoctilucus, 1868, 93, 115; 1873, 155. physoderus, 1873, 154. Pyrrhocoris sutuiellus, 1875, 116, 124. PytbidiB, 1868, 104. Pytho Americamis, 1868, 104, 113, 114. depressus, 1868, 104, 113. R. Rauatra quadrideuticulata, 1875, 133. Raptoria, 18(i2, 376. ReduTiidaj, 1868, 316. Reduvius, 1868, 316. uoveuarius, 1854, 88 ; 1855, 94, 110; 1864,558; 1860,43; 1867, 49; 1875,128. personatus, 1875, 127, 128. raptorius and multispinosus, 1876, 35. Restbenia (Capsus) confraterua, 1875, 125. Rbagium liueatum, 18i)l, 620; 1865, 41; 1868, 104. Rbagonycba melanura, 1865,91. Rliapbigaster Peuusylvanicus, 1875, 117. Rhipieera marginata, 1868, 94, 113. Rbipiceridfe, 18(58, 94. Rbipipboridai, 18(>8, 101. Ebipipborus bicolor, 1868, 102. bimaculatus, 1868, 102, 108. paradoxus, 1868, 101, 116. Savi, 1868, 102, 109. Rbizopertba pusilla, 1868, 94, 116. RMzophagus depressus, 1865, 91. Rbopalus lateralis, 1675, 1-21, 139. Rbozobius, 1876, 39. Rhyncbajmis, 1855, 301 neuupbar, 1854, 81. Rbvncbites alliaria, 1865, 90. Baccbus, 1865, 90. betulai, 1865, 89. couicus, 1865, 69. cupreus, 1865, 89. Rhyncopboridse, 1863, 274. Ebyncopborus Zimmermanii, 1861, 604. Rbyparoobromus devastator, 1875, 122. (Micropus) leucopterus, 1870, 89; 1871, 85; 1875, 139. Rbyssodidaj, 1868, 84. Romalea, 1862, 384. microptera, 1872, 116, 119. Rutela;, 1868, 88. S. Saltatoria, 1862, 378, 381 ; 1874, 130, 131, 135. Samia Cecropia, 1868, 314. (Attacus) Cyutbia, 1867, 74, 75; 1870, 8, 81. Saudalus, 1868, 107. niger, 1868, 94. Saperda, 1860, 319; 1861, 609; 1865, 89. bivittata, 1838, 389; 1860, 317; 1861, 617. vestita, 1861, 618. Sarcopbaga, 1866, 44 ; 1867, 66. caruaria, 1872, 132. Sarcopsylla penetrans, 1872, 136, Saturuia lo, 1855, 81. Satyrus, 1868, 314. Scapbidiida?, 1868, 83. Scapbiuotus, 1801, i92. Scaraba;ida?, 1861, 600; 1863, 274, 280; 1868, 86. Scarabanis, 1869, 264. 186 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Soiara fucata, 1872, 116. (Mololjrus) mali, 1872, 115. tliomse, 1872, 115. pj-ra, 1872, 116. quinqnemaciilata, 1872, 116. Schizopodida, 1868, 94. Scolytus oarvfe, 1867, 74 ; 1870, 68. pyri, 1860, 314, 320. Scydmaj.iiidiB, 1868, 82, 104. Selaudria cerasi, 1860, 315; 1870, 79. Semasia prunivora, 1867, 73. Serica iricolor, 1868, 87, 104, 113, 116. (Omaloplia) sericea, 1868, 87, 115. vespertiaa, 1868, 115. Serphus (Zaitha) dilatatus, 187.5, 134. Serricomia, 1861, 606. Sigalplius curcnlionis, 1871, 77, 375. Silpha, If'm, 39. (Xt'(-ropliila) AiDericana, 1861, 595. atrata, 1865, 90, 91. la-vigata, 1865, 9(i, 91 ; 1868, 81, 115. qiiadripuncta1:;i, 1865, 91. SilpMdse, 1861, 595; 1865, 90; 1868, 81, 106, 10.-, 115, 307. Simulidie, 1872, 129. Simuliuni cohimbasclifiisis, 1872, 129. Sineainultispinosa, 187.1. IXl. Sitodrepa (Auobium) \ L-.nicea, 1868, 98, 106, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116 ; 1870, Co. Sitophilus grauarius. 1861, 603. oryziE, 1851, 603. Smilia auriculata, 1876, 30. (Membracis) inornata, 1876, 30. (Membracis) vau, 1876, 30. SmyBtburus, 1874, 145. Spectrum bivittatum, 1862, 377. femoratum, 1892, 377. Splisrididie, 1868, 81, 108. Sphieroderus, 1861, 592. Spbenophorus, 1854, 67. caryosus, 1870, 68. 13-puuctatus, 1861, 603. Zese, 1870, 68. Spbex, 1862, 376. Spbingidai, 1868, 314. Sphinx Carolina, 1855, 66. eremitis, 1870, 80. sordida, 1870, 80. Spilota hicicola, 1868, 88, 110. pinicola, 1868, 113. Spondylis, 1861, 613. Staphyliuidai, 1861,596; 1865,91; 1868,82, 83, 105, 107, 108, 109, 116, 307 ; 1870, 66. Staphylinini, 1868, 116. Staphyliuus, 1862, 372 ; 1868, 116. maculosns, 1861, 595. Stelidota geminata, 1868, 83, 107, 110, 116. Stenocorus putator, 1871, 72. Stenurus, 1861, 607. Stictocephala (Smilia) inermis, 1876, 30. Stiretrus Diana, 1866, 43 ; 1875, 118. flmbriatus, 1874, 123 ; 1875, 119. Stirus speciosus, 1876, 25. Stizus speciosus, 1866, 43 ; 1867, 69. Stomoxys calcitrans, 1872, 132. Strachia histrioniclia, 1H76, 71 ; 1870 90 ■ 1871, 84 ; 1875, 116, 137, 139.' Strangalia luteicornis, 1861, 620. Strategus Antseus, 1868, 89. Stratiomyidse, 1868, 317. Stj'lopid*, 1868, 102, 106, 116. Stylopyga orientalis, 1874, 132. Supericomes, 1875, 119. Sylvanus, 1849, 153. bidentatus, 1866, 84, lOo, 107. dentatus, 1868, 84. quadricollis, 18.54, 66 ; ia55, 97 j 18(ie, 84, 107, ill. Surinamensis, 1849, 1.54, 332, 336; 1868, 84, 110, 111, 115,' 116 ; 1870, 66. tridcntatus. 1865, 91. Synehroa jranctata, 1868, 101, 112. Synoxylon (Apate) basilare, 1868, 99, 108,< 111, 116. sexdentatum, 1865, 91. Syrphiei, 1866, 44. Syrphida?, 1868, 102, 317. Syrphus, 1855, 69, 112 ; 1876, 35. Syrtis, 1876, 126. Systena blanda, 1873, l.J2. Tabanidai, 1863,276; 1868, 317; 1872,129. Tdbanus atratus, 1872, 129. Tachina, 1866, 44 ; 1867, 66 ; 1871, 74. dorvphorte, 1874, 123. vivida, 1866, 44. Taohinida?, 1863, 276 ; 1872, 131. Telaraona, 187(;, 24. ainiielopsidis, 1876, 29. Teleas.(Hymenoptcni), 1875, 132. Telephoridfe, 1868, 96, 109, 114. Telephorus, 1868, 117. bilineatus, 1868, 96, 114. fuscus, 18a5, 91. lividus, 1865, 91. Tenebrio molitor, 1868, 100, 106, 108, 111. obscurus, 1868, 100, 108. Tenebrionid*, 1S68, 100, 105, 106, 108, 109, 115, 116, 307, Tentbredinida?, 1863. 276 : 1873, 254. •Termes latalis, 1864,' 4;!5. Tessaropa tenuipes, 1870, 73, Tetracha (ileoacephald) Yirginica, 1870, 65; 1874,123. Tetris, 1862, 384, 367, lateralis, 1862, 387. Tettigouia, 1854, 77: 1855, 70; 1867, 68: 1876, 27, :!2, 33. viti.^, 187 1, >5 ; 1876, 32, 33. Tettigoniada^ 18ii8, 315. Tetyra bipuuotata, lb75, 116. Thauasimus tbrmicarius, 1865, 91, 114, (Psoudoclerus) nigripes, 1868, 97. Thelia acuminata, 1876, 30. liimaculata, 1876, 29. Theridion bras.sica\ 1871, 82, 83. liypopbvllnm, 1871, 82, 83. Thripida', 1874, 130, 144, Tbrips, 1872, 127, eercalinm, 1844, 172. (Limothrips) cerealis, 1874, 144. Tbroscida?, 1868, 92, 109. Throscus, 1868, 112. Thyridopteryx opbomora?fovmis, 1866, 41. Thysauam-a, 1874, 145, INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 187 Thysauoptera, 1874, 144. Tilli, 1868, 97. TiUus ambulans, 1868, 97, 112. elongatus, 1865, 91. Tinea, 1854, 65. granella, 1849, 332, 333, 337. sarcitella, 1849, 338, 341, 342. Tineidas, 1868, 315. Tingides, 1875, 126. Tingis aronatiis, 1875, 126. juglandis, 1875, 126. Tipula, 1875, 131. maculosa, 1872, 128. oleracea, 1872, 128. tritici, 1844, 166. Tipularias, 1872, 128. Tipulida), 1868, 317. Tolype laricis, 1866, 41. TomiovTS mali, 1860, 320. Tortricidaj, 1868, 315. Tortrix, 1875, 130. Toxopliora, 1866, 45 ; 1870, 79. Trachypteris, 1868, 91. Traohys, 1868, 92. (Braoliys) minuta, 1868, 92, 110. Tricliestes pilosicollis, 1868, 88. tristis, 1868, 88,103, 107, 108, 111, 112, 113. Tricliius, 1868, 108. (Trigonopeltastes) delta, 1855, 89; 1868,90. Trichocera hyemalis, 1872, 128. Trichocneinis, 1861, 613. Tricliogramma orgyise, 1866, 42. Trichopterygidte, 1868, 83. Trictenotoma childrenii, 1861, 611. Tricrania (Horia) sauguinipeimis, 1868, 102. Trigona, 1866, 32 ; 1869, 63. Trigonopeltastes delta, 1868, 90, 108. Trioxyx, 1866, 41. TrocMUum, 1866, 29. tipniiformis, 1866, 41. Trogidse, 1868, 107. Tiogini, 1868, 86. Trogosita (Caiaboides), 1868, 83. dubia, 1865, 91 ; 1868, 83, 105, 110,111,116; 1870,66. Mauxitanica, 1849, 337; 1865, 91; 1868,83, 105, 106,110; 1870,66. TrogositidiB, 1868, 83, 105, 110. Trogus exesorius, 1866. 41. fulvus, 1861, 587. Trox trerrestris, 1868, 87. Trypeta pomODella, 1867, 72. Trypetidie, 1872, 134. Tryposylon, 1876, 35. Typmociba,1871,85. TypModiomus pyri, 1872, 113. U. Udeopsylla robusta, 1871, 79. Uloma, 1868, 110. cornuta, 1868, 100. culinaris, 1868, 100. impressa, 1868, 100. UrooeridsB, 1863, 276. Utetheisa (Deiopea) bella, 1867, 72; 1870, 80. V. Valgus setioolUs, 1868, 90. squamiger, 1868, 90, 113. Vanessa antiopa, 1865, 37. Vespa, 1872, 132. VespidtB, 1866, 43. VoluceUa inanis, 1849, 339. X. Xipliicera, 1862, 384. Xylocopa, 1868, 103, 106. Xylocoris domesticus, 1875, 127. Xyloperfcha sinuata, 1865, 91. Xylophagus, 1865, 92. Xylopinus saperdoides, 1868, 100, 105, 112. Xyloryctes satyrus, 1868, 89, 104, 110; 1873, 152. Z. Zabrus gibbns, 1855, 110; 1861,592; 1863, 565; 1865,88; 1868 80,105,110,115,116. Zaitha, 1875, 134. Zanthidia nicippe, 1855, 65, 105. Zenoa (Sandalus) picea, 1868, 94, 105. Zonitis (Nemognatlia) atripennis, 1868, 103,109. NAMES OF MAMMALS. Alces Americanus, 1851, 104, 112, 116. Antelope Americana, 1859, 542. lanigera, 1859, 542. Antilooarpa Americana, 1851, 105, 121 ; 1867,218. Aplocerus, 1867, 219. Montanus, 1867, 218. Arctomys monax, 1856, 82. Arvicola, 1863, 270. agrestis, 1856, 86. Arvicola, austera, 1856, 97, 103, 105 ; 1857, 89,90. Gapperi, 1857, 88, 90. NuttalU, 1857, 87. riparia, 1856, 104. scalopsoides, 1856, 102; 1857, 95. ArvicoUnie, 1863, 269, 271, 278, 279. Asinus vulgaris, 1863, 182. Zebra, 1863, 182. Auchenia Alpaca, 1857j 6?. glama, 1857, 67. 188 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL REPORTS. B. Bison Americauus, 1851, 105, 124 ; 1858, 240. Blarina, 1863, 267. Bos bison, 1858, 240. - bubalus, 1865, 95. grunniens, 1865, 96. urus, 1851, 125. Camelus Bactriauus, 1853, 63. dromedarias, 1853, 62. CanidjE, 1863, 267, 268. Canis aureus, 1863, 450. familiaris, 1863, 450. lupus, 1863, 450. Capra aegagus, 1857, 57, 61 ; 1863, 216. Americauus, 1851, 105,121 ; 1859, 541, 542; 1863,219. Angoraensis, 1863, 222. hiicus, 1857, 57 ; 1863, 216, 220, 222. Carnivora, 1863, 267, 286. Castorinaj, 1863, 269. Cavicomia, 1863,273; 1867,218. Cervida?, 1863, 273. €ervu8 Canadensis, 1859, 218. dama, 1865, 97. leucurus, 1851, 105, 119. Lewieii, 1851, 104, 118. macrotis, 1851, 105, 118. Virginiauus, 1851, 105, 118, 119. Cherioptera, 1863, 266. Condylura oristata, 1857, 97, 101. D. DipodinfB, 1863, 269, 270. E. Elaphus Canadensis, 1851, 104, 112, 116. Europajus, 1851, 116. Equus caballus, 1863, 182. hemionus, 1865, 97! Erethizon, 1863, 272. dorsatus, 1&57, 91; 1863, 272. epixanthus, 1863, 272. Felidffi, 1863, 267. Fiber, 1863, 270. zibetMcus, 1856, 105; 1864,350. G. <3eniys bulbirorus, 1857, 77. bursarius, 1853, 270 ; 1857, 72. pinetis, 1857, 77. Gulo lusous, 1858, 245. H. Hesperomya, 1863, 270. ' leuoopus, 1857, 87, 89. Nuttelli,1857,87. Hirous capra, var. pillosa, 1863, 221. Hypuds6us,18r7,89. HystricidEB, 1863, 269, 272. Hystrix epixautbus, 1857, 92. I. Insectivora, 1663, 266. J. Jaoulus, 1863, 270. Labradorius, 1856, 90, 95. Leporidse, 1863, 269, 272, 273. Lepus Americauus, 1857,77, 84. aquaticus, 1857, 85. cuuuiculuB, 1857, 78. palustris, 1857, 86. sylvaticus, 18.j7, 77, 84. Lutra Canadensis, 1858, 246. M. Mastodon Americanus, 1875, 473. Mar8nj)ialia, 1863, 273. Meliu*, 1858, 248. Mephitis Americana, 1864, 355. bicolor, 1858, 248. mephitica, 1858, 248. occidentalis, 1858, 248. Muridse, 1863, 269, 272. Murine, 1863, 270. Mus aur«olus, 1857, 87. Bairdii, 1856, 86, 92. decumans, 1856, 109 ; 1863, 270. leucopus, 1856, 90. musculus, 1856, 109 ; 1863, 270. rattus, 1856, 110 ; 1863, 270. Mustela Americana, 1858, 242. martes, 1858, 242. Pennantii, 1858, 241. Mustelidaj, 1863, 267, 268, 271. Myodes, 1863, 270. Neotoma, 1863, 270. Floridana, 1856, 109. 0. Ovibos nioscbatus, 1851, 105, 121. Ovis cycloceros, 1865, 101. Montana, 1851, 105, 123; 1859, 541, 542 ; 1867, 218. musimon, 1865, 101. tragelaphns, 1865, 101. P. Potamochairus ponoillatus. 1865, 101. Procyon Hernaudozii, 1858, 254. lot or, 1858. 254 Pscudostoma bursarius, 1856, 75. Pteroniys volucella, 1856, 69. Putoria, 1858, ''41. Cicoguaui, 1857, 105, 107 ; 1858, 244. cnninea, 1857, 107. fusca, 1858, 244. INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL EEPORTS. 18a Putoiia Novelboracensis, 1857, 104; 1858, 244. pusiUa, 1858, 245. vison, 1857, 97, 101. R. Eeithrodon, 1863, 270. Eodentia, 1863, 268, 279. Euminantia, 1863, 273. S. Saocomyinss, 1863, 269. Scalops aquaticus, 1857, 97. argentatus, 1857, 97. Sciurus Carolinensis, 1856, 66. cinereus, 1856, 62. Hudsonius, 1856, 67. maorouius, 1856, 55. magnicaudatus, 1856, 55, 56. migratorms, 1856, 55, 62, 67. niger, 1856, 65. rubricaudatus, 1856, 55. Sayi, 1856, 55, 56. Soiuridse, 1863, 269. Sigmodon, 1863, 270. Sores, 1863, 267. Marina (brevicaudatus), 1857, 93. TsrevicaudatTas, 1857, 97. Carolinensis, 1857, 93. Cooperi, 1857, 97. Sorex Dekayi, 1856, 103. parvus, 1857, 97. talpoides, 1857, 93. Soricidffi, 1863, 266, 267. SpermopMlus Franklinii, 1856, 75, 79. Ludovicianus, 1856, 81. tridecemlineatus, 1853, 68;. 1856, 74, 79. Sus leuoomystax, 1865, 101. T. Talpidas, 1863, 266, 267. Tamias Lysteri, 1853, 68. quadrivittatus, 1856, 73. striatus, 1856, 70, 74 ; 1857, 106. . Tarandus arotious, 1851, 104, 105, 106. furcifer, 1851, 109. liastalis, 1851, 104, 108. Taxidea Americana, 1858, 250. Berlandieri, 1858, 250. U. UrsidK, 1858, 254 ; 1863, 267, 368. Ursus Americanus, 1858, 251. VespertiUonidse, 1863, 266, 267. Viveridse, 1863, 267, 268. NAMES OP PLANTS. A. Aljelmosclius esoiilentus, 1859, 358. longifoUus, 1859, 358. Abies, 1847, 520; 1860, 407; 1868, 124;, 1870, 17 ; 1872, 165 ; 1875, 358. alba, 1860, 417; 1868, 175, 188; 1875, 180, 358. amabilis, 1860, 432 ; 1875, 182, 356. balsamea, 1860, 417 ; 1875, 182. braoteata, 1860, 432 ; 1875, 183. Canadensis, 1854, 403 ; 1860, 417, 431 ; 1868, 185, 188, 196, 453; 1875,181. cedrus, 1870, 184. concolor, 1875, 182. Bouglasii, 1860, 431 ; 1868, 175, 448, 579; 1875, 181, 342, 352, 356, 357. Engelmauni, 1875, 181, 342, 356. excelsa, 1854, 404 ; 1861, 636 ; 1868, 196. Fraseri, 1860, 419 ; 1863, 468 ; 1875, 183. grandis, 1860, 431; 1868, 580 ; 1875, 182, 356, 357. lasiooarpa, 1860, 432. Menziesii, 1868, 185, 186; 1875, 181, 356, 357. Mertensiana, 1860, 431; 1868, 185, 188; 1875, 181. mouocaulis, 1859, 136. Abies nigra, 1860, 417; 1863, 468; 1875, 181. nobilis, 1860, 432; 1868, 580; 1875, 183. picea, 1861, 636. Sibirica, 1861, 636, Sitkensis, 1860, 431 ; 1868, 185, 186, 188. sub-alpina, 1875, 182. vera, 1868, 124. Williamsonii, 1860, 432 ; 1875, 181. Abietineaj, 1868, 124. Abronia cyoloptera, 1866, 129. fragrans, 1866, 129. mellifera, 1866, 129. Abrus precatorius, 1870, 14, 203. Absinthium, 1847, 519. Abutilon avicenua, 1865, 511; 1870, 224: 1872, 471. escvilentum, 1859, 358. Aoacia, 1869, 259; 1866, 129. Adansonii, 1870, 186. Arabica, 1870, 186. catecbu, 1870, 14. dealbata, 1859, 135. Farneseana, 1860, 234 ; 1875, 161". Greggii, 1860, 434. latisiliqua, 1860, 422. ' vera, 1855, Iviii; 1870, 186. verek, 1870, 186. 190 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Acer, 1847, 521: 1860, 435; 1868, 111, 123: 1870, 17. campestre, 1854,415: 1868, 197,201: 1869, 171. Cappadocium, 1870, 171. circinnatnm, 1860, 431 ; 1875, 158. dasycarpum, 1859, 126; 1860, 419; 1868, 197; 1870,230; 187iS, 158, 344. glabrum, 1860, 431 ; 1875, 158. grandidentatiim, 1860, 431 ; 1875, 158. macrophyllum, 1860, 431 ; 18T5, 158. nigrum, 1845, 921; 1859, 126; 1860, 420; 1875, 158, 344. Penusylvauicum, 1860, 417; 1869, 471 ; 1875, 158. platanoides, 1868, 199. pseudo-platanua, 1857, 490; 1868, 201, 202. rubrum, 1854, 415 ; 1859, 126 ; 1860, 417; 1864,344; 1866,199,201,203; 1870, 228, 231 ; 1875, 158, 342. saccharimim, 1845, 921; 1849, 478; 1859, 126; 1860, 417; 1868, 198; 1870, 171, 412; 1873, 107; 1875, 158, 342. spicatum, 1860, 417. tripartium, 1860, 430. Aoerinese, 1868, 123. AcMUea, 1847, 520. millefolium, 1857, 490; 1859, 14; 1865, 513 ; 1875, 205. rosea, 1859, 13. Aohras ballota, 1859, 337. mammosa, 1859, 337. sapota, 1859, 349 ; 1870, 14. Aoliyla, 1874, 178. Aoinos, 1847, 519. Aconitum mapellus, 1857, 266, 490 ; 1860, 187. Acorus, 1847, 517. calamus, 1860, 67 ; 1864, 453. Aorooomia sclerocarpa, 1859, 320, 322. Aorostichum furcatum, 1859, 329. Actjea, 184^517. ActineUa, 1866, 129. ^ Actinostrobus, 1868, 124. Adenantliera, 1857, 270. Adenostoma sparsiilora, 1860, 433; 1875, 161. Adesmia balsamifera, 1870, 190. Adiantum cultratum, 1863, 375. formosum, 1863, 376. Adlumia cirrhosa, 1862, 158 ; 1866, 205. AdolpMa infesta, 1857, 241. Adonis autumnalis, 1857, 265. ^oidiacei, 1673, 183, 185. iEcidium, 1849, 394 ; 1873, 185. oolumnare, 1845, 664. oxy-acanthaj, 1873, 184. .fflgilops ovata, 1853, 126 ; 1867, 312. triariatata, 1853, 126. triticoides, 1867, 312. iEgopodium, 1847, 575. podagraria, 1865, 512. ^sohynomene, 1857, 269. .Ssonlus, 1860, 427; 1808, 123; 1870, 17. Califoruica, 1800, 432 ; 1870, 405 ; 1875, 157. flava, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 15-7, 341. glabra, 1860, 420; 1875, 157, 341. ^sculus hippocastanum, 1857, 490 ; 1864, 347 ; 1868, 199, 201, 202, 203. macrostachya, 1860, 420. Pavia, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 1.57. JEtliusa cynapioides, 1857, 275. Agaricus, 1849, 399. albellus, 1859, 319. alutaceus, 1859, 319. ametbysteus, 1859, 319. aDisatus, 1859, 319. aquifolii, 1859, 319. aromaticus, 1859, 319. arvensis, 1876, 80. attenuatus, 1859, 319. aurantiacus, 18.59, 319. aureus, 1859, 319. auricula, 1859, 319. ctesarius, 1859, 319. campestris, 1854, 365; 1859, 319; 1868,232; 1876, 80. castaneus, 1859, 319. caudicinus, 1859, 319. cortinellus, 1859, 319. eburneup, 1859, 319. eryngii. 1859, 319. esculentus, 1S39, 319. frumentaceus, 1859, 319. bfematoohelis, 1859, 319. ilicinus, 1859, 319. infundibniiformis, 1859, 319. lacrymabuudus, 1876, 80. lactiflnus aureus, 1659, 319. liocepbalus, 18.59, 319. mouceron, 1859, 319. nebularis, ia59, 319. ostreatus, 1859, 319. ovinus, 1859, 319. ovoideus 1859, 319. palomet, 1859, 319. procerus, 1859, 319. rubescens, 1859, 319 ; 1876, 80. russula, 1859, 319. sambucimis, 1859, 319. sapidus, 1859, 319. solitarius, 1859, 319. spadiceus, 1876, 80. strobililbrmds, 1876, 79. subdulcis 1859. 319. tigrinus, 1859, 319. tortihs, 1859, 319. v.^ginatus, 1859, 319. violacevTS, 1859, 319. virens, 1859, 319. virescens, 1659, 319. virgineus, 1859, 319. Agave, 1866, 129 ; 1869, 61, 260. Americana, 1847, 411; 1855, 243: 1859,359; 1862,120: 1863, 108; 1869, 62; 1870, 405. augustifolia, 1869, 258, 204. Antillarum, 1869. 264. gracilis, 1859, 132. Moxioaua, 1865, 95. piUque, 1856, 254. Sisalana, 1855, xxxiii, 242; 1856, 252. vivipara, 1869, 264, 273. Ageratum Mexicanum, 1857, 273. Agrostemma, 1847, 516. Sitliago, 1860, 67 ; 1865, 510. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 191 Agrostis, 1847, 513; 1853, 396; 1860, 236; 18ti4, 409, 411, 412, 425. »quivalvis, 1868, 189. alba, 1847, 160; 1869, 88; 1870, 19. caniua, 1847, 160 ; 1869, 88. exarata, 1868, 189. geminata, 1868, 189. luclica, ls49, 157. laxifloi-a, 1868, 189. lobata, 1847, 160. repens, 1847, 160. rnpestris, 1870, 218. scabra, 1870, 218. spicaventi, 1847, 160. stolonifera, 1847, 160; 1869, 88; 1870, 19. stricta, 1847, 160. variaus, 1870, 218. vulgaris, 1847, 160; 1869, 88, 169; 1870, 226. Ailanthus, 1861, 375, 378, 381 ; 1862, 293 ; 1868, 123; 1870, 17; 1872, 163, 500. glanclulosa, 1854, 404; 1857, 266; 1861, 376; 1868,201. Aira, 1847, 513 ; 1868, 189. arctica, 1866, 127; 1868, 189. Bottnica, 1868, 189. cajspitosa, 1866, 127 ; 1868, 189 ; 1869, 88, 89 ; 1870, 220. flexuosa, 1869, 88, 89 ; 1870, 19. Ajviga, 1847, 517. reptans, 1848, 607. Akebia, 1868, 122; 1870, 16. Alalia, 1866, 424. esculenta, 1859, 312. Albizzia, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. julibrissin, 1868, 201. Alcea, 1847, 518. Aloliemiilla, 1847, 514. Aleotoria jubata, 1870, 424. Aleurites lacifera, 1868, 270. Molnccana, 1859, 321. triloba, 1868, 270; 1870, 178. Alfonsia oleifera, 1859, 322. Algse, 1864, 531 ; 1866, 423. Algarobiaglandulosa, 1857, 241; 1860, 434; 1870, 410 ; 1873, 182 ; 1875, 283; 1876, 64. Albagi Maurorum, 1870, 184. Alisma plantago, 1864, 454. AUiaria, 1847, 518. Allium, 1847, 515 ; 1865, 235. ampeloprasum, 1859, 335. . Asoalonicum, 1854, 381; 1859, 335. cepa, 1854, 368; 1859, 334: 1869, 213, 222, 223. flstulosum, 1865, 242. fragrans, 1857, 262. latifolium, 1859, 357. porrum, 1854, 359; 1859, 335. sativum, 1854, 353 ; 1859, 334. scbcBuoprasum, 1854, 349 ; 1868, 188. scorodoprasum, 1859, 334. senescens, 1857, 262. vineale, 1865, 517. Alnus, 1847, 520; 1868, 124; 1870, 16. glutinosa, 1854, 405 : 1857, 263 ; ^ 1868; 202. Alnus incaua, 1860, 417 ; 1868, 177 ; 1875, 176. oblongifolia, 1860, 433. Oregona, 1S60, 431 ; 1875, 176. rliombifolia, 1875, 176. rubra, 1868, 177. serrulata, 1864, 344. viridis, 1860, 417 ; 1868, 177. Aloe Arabioa, 1870, 185. Commelini, 1870, 185. Socotrina, 1870, 185. spicata, 1870, 185. vulgaris, 1870, 185. Aloexylou agallochum, 1870, 189. Alousoa incisa, 1857, 272. Alopecimis, 1847, 513; 1864, 227; 1865, 489. Alpinus, 1868, 189. geniculatus, 1849, 157; 1869, 88 ; 1870, 218. pratensis, 1866, 365 ; 1869, 88, 89; 1870, 218; 1873, 408; 1875, 205. Alpinia, 1868, 189. Alsiiie, 1847, 516. media, 1869, 136, 137. Alstouia scbolaris, 1870, 191. Alstrcsmeria aurantiaca, 1857, 262. Caldasii, 1859, 560. ligtu, 1863, 377. pelogriua, 1857, 262. Alyssum, oalycinum, 1863, 477. Amanita muscaria, 1872, 116, 132. Amarautacese, 1857, 267. Amarantus albus, 1865, 517 ; 1874, 148. adscendens, 1859, 357. bUtum, 1870, 224 ; 1874, 148. caudatus, 1857, 267. frumentaoeus, 1859, 306, 307. liybridus, 1865, 517. polygonoides, 1859, 357. prostratus, 1859, 357. purpureus, 1874, 148. ruber, 1874, 148. spinosus, 1865, 517. sylvestris, 1859, 357. Amaryllis formosissima, 1873, 313. Ambelamia acida, 1859, 351. Ambrina ambrosioides, 1870, 194. antlielmiutica, 1870, 194. Ambrosia artemisiasfolia, 1865, 513 ; 1870, 224. Apsilostacbya, 1870, 224. trifida, 1865, 513. Amelauchier ainifolius, 1875, 162. Canadensis, 1860, 417 ; 1865, 292; 1858, 123, 203, 281' 1869, 171; 1870, 16, 413 1875, 162. Amiantbemum muscsetoxicum, 1872, 131. Ammobium alatum, 1857, 274. Ammobroma Sonora, 1870, 424. AmmoiJbila aruudinacea, 1869, 88. Amomum Melegueta, 1870, 14, 200. Amorpha 1868, 123 ; lh70, 17. fruticosa, 1857, 491. Ampelopsis quiuquefolia, 1868, 204; 1869, 504 ; 1870, 81. Amsinckia angustifolia, 1857, 271. Amygdaleaj, 1868, 123. Amygdalopis, 1868. 123 ; 1870, 16. Amygdalus, 1868, 1S3 ; 1870, 16. 192 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Amygdalus agrestis, 1859, 320. Arabica, 1859, 320. communis, 18S5, xvii; 18.59, 320; 1867, 146; 1870, 176. orientalis, 1859, 320. Persica, 1849, 479 ; 1857, 490, 491 ; 1859, 339; 1H67, 146, 311. scoparia, 18.59, 320. Amyridacea;, 1670, 182, 187, 188, 190. Amyris commiphora, 1870, 186. Floridana, 1875, 156. Gileadensis, 1855, Ivii. Anacardiacea;, 1857, 266 ; 1868, 123 ; 1869, 230 ; 1870, 17, 176, 179, 180, 188, 205 ; 1875, 158. Anacardium oocideutale, 1859, 321, 347; 1870, 14, 176. Anacharis alsinastrum, 1864, 455. Canadensis, 1865, 517. Anagallis, 1847. 514; 1857, 271. arvensis, 1864, 332. Ananas, 1865, 95. Ananassa sativa, 1867, 143. Anchusa tinctoria, 1851, 57. Andromeda, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. floriliunda, 1876, 63. hyiJnoides, 1863, 469. Mariana, 1865, 515. Andropogon, 1853, 397; 1872, 36. argenteus, 1870, 220. fiircatus, 1870, 220, 221, 226. glaucus, 1870, 220. Jamesii, 1866, 127. nutans, 1865. 519. saccharatus, 1865, 301. schcenantlius. 1870, 14, 174. scoparius, 187U. 220, 221, 226. sorghum, 1854, 219 ; 1857, 185. Androsace macrocarpa, 1857, 271. Androsajmum, 1868, 123; 1870, 16. Anemone, 1847, 517. Caroliniana, 1862, 157. , coronaria, 1857, 265. nemorosa, 1862, 157 ; 1864, 344. Nuttalliana, 1862, 1.57. thahctroides, 1862, 157; 1864, 344. Anethum fceniculum, 1854, 353. graveolens, 18.54, 352 ; 1870, 179, 405. Angelica, 1847, 515. archangelica, 1857, 275. Angiosperma;, 1868, 122. Angrsecnm iragrans, 1870, 193. Anona, 1875, 154. Asiatica, 1859, 350. cinera, 1859, 351. cherimolia, 18.59, 350; 18(37, 144- 1870, 14. laurifolla, 1860, 423. longifolia, 1859, 351. mucosa, 1859, 351. muricata, 1859, 350 ; 1867, 144. paludosa, 18b9, 350. paluxfris, 1859, 351 ; 1867, 144. punctata, 1859, 351. reticulata, 1859. 350; 1867, 143. Senegalensis, 1859, 350, 343. squamosa, 1859, 350 ; 1867, 144. tripetala, 1859, 351. i Anonacese, 1875, 154. Antennaria, 1873, 204. tenuis, 1874, 175. Anthemidea;, 1861, 226. Anthemls, 1847, 520. cotula, 1857, 491 ; 1861, 224. nohUis, ia54, 347 ; 1860, 67. pyrethmm, 1861, 226. Anthericum, 1847, 515. Anthistiria Australis, 1874, 439. ciliata, 1874, 439. Anthoxanthum, 1847, 513. odoratum, 1847, 159; 1849, .374, 375; 1854, xxv. 332; 1866, 365 ; 1869, 88, 89. Anthyllis, 1847, 518. vulneraria, 1868, 88. 91. Antirrhinum calycinum, 1857, 272. majus, 18.57, 272. Aparine, 1847. .514. ApetaL-e, 1868, 124. Apios tuberosa, 1870, 405. Apium, 1847, 515. graveolens. 1854, xix, 346, 347; 18.59, 328. Aplectrum hyemale, 18711, 190. Apocynacea'," 1870, 191, 198, ApocTuum tannahinuiu, 1859, 388, Indicum, 18.59, 359. Aquifoliacea?, 18.57, 270; 1868, 124; 1570, 17, 193, 197. Aquilareaeese, 1870, Ir'iK Aquilaria agallocha, 1-711. 189. Aquilegia, 1>47, 517 : 1^'70, 123. ca?rulea, l^-'66. 127, 128. Canadensis, 1862, 157 : 1866, 128. leptoceros, 1866, 128. Sibirica, 1857, 265. vulgaris, 1866, 127. Arabis, 1847, 518. hirsuta, 1857, 264. lucida, 1857, 264. Araceie, 1866, 418, Arachis, 1860, 474 ; 1870, 92, hypoga?a, 1855, 2.59: 1859. 318; 1865, 95 ; 1870. i76. subterranea (liypogiva ?), 1847,411. AraUa, 1868, 123 : 1870] 17. nudicaulis, 1857, 471. papyrifera, 1860, 139 ; 1869, 17. spiuosa, 1869, 171 ; 1875. 164. trifolia, 1^67. 3iN, Araliacea?, 1868, 12;}; 1-^70. 17 ; 1875, 164. Araucaria, 1868. 124; 187U. 17, 110. Bidwellii. 187.-,, Ix. Brasiliensis, 1859, 12i). 135. escelsa, 1859. I2i). imbricata, 1^:9, 135^ 305. Arbutus, 18!W, l-vi; 1870, 16. andrachne, 1859. 135. Menziesii, 1860. 431; 1870, 413; 1875, 165, 358. Texana, 1875, 165. unedo, 1859, 132, 136. 347 ; 1861, 60, 636. ' uva-ursi, 1864. 344. Archangelica, 18li8. 175. Guieliui, 1868. 187. officinalis, 1868, 187. Archemara rigida, 1865, 512. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 193 Arotagrostis latifolia, 18i)i-J, 189. Ai'ctium, 1847, !J19. lappa, 1857, '>7i. Arotostapliylos, 1808, 123. Alpina, 1868, 188. glauca, 1860, 4:32; 1875, 165. pun gens, 1875, 165. tomentosa, 1860, 432 ; 1870, 413 ; 1875, 165. uva-uisi, 1868, 188 ; 1870, 16, 413. Axototis, 1857, 274. Ardisia Pickeringii, 1860, 422 ; 1875, 167. Arduiua ednlis, 1859, 337. Areca catechu, 1870, 197, 202. glandiformis, 1859, 3.52. liumilis, 1859, 352. oluracea, 1859, 352. sapida, 1859, 352. Arenaria, 1847, 516. peploidcs, 1859, 359. Arenga saccliarifera, 1859, 313, 343. Argemone alba, 1857, 266. graiidiflora, 1857, 266. Moxicana, 1865, 510 ; 1670, 181. AxissBma tripbyllum, 1860, 501. Aristida dichotoma, 1870, 218, 224. gracilis, 1870, 218. obligautha, 1870, 218. piirpurascons, 1870, 218. Aristolochia, 1838, 124. clematitis, 1861, 224. sipho, 1868, 204. Aiistolocldaceie, 1668, 124. Armeniaca vulgaris, 1859, 340. Armillariamolleus, 1876,79. Arnica montana, 1848, 606. Arnopogon Dalechampii, 1857, 274. Aroidea3, 1860, 471. Arracacha esculenta, 1859, 328. AiThenatlierum avenaceuin, 1869, 88, 89. Artemisia, 1847, 519 ; 1860,500; 1866, 129; 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17, 559. absinthium, 1854, 389; 1859, 299. dranuncvilus, 1854, 384. tridentata, 1860, 430; 1864, 361. ArtocarpaceiE, 1870, 191, 198. Artocarpeae, 1868, 124. Artocarpus iucisa, 1859, 301, 315. iutegrifolia, 1859, 315. Artotrogus, 1874, 178. hydnosporus, 1845, 238 ; 1873, 194, 196. Arum colocasia, 1859, 310. esculentum, 1859, 301, 308, 310. maculatum, 1845, 575 ; 1859, 308. triphyllum, 1858, 252. Aiundinaria gigantea, 1888, 260. macrosperma, 1860, 421. Arundo, 1847, 513. alopecurus, 1843, 106. arenaria, 1854, xxvi, 315, 409. phragmites, 1860, 63, 139; 1870, 423. teota, 1856, 156. Ascjepiadacese, 1857, 270; 1862,161; 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17, 191 ; 1872, 168. 13 A Asclepias, 18;)1, oU4; 1«;2, 113; 1864, 410, .112; IHiiO, (H ; 1870, 14; 1875, - 121, 122. coriuiti, 1859, 388; 1862, 161; 1868, 281. curassavica, 1870, 14. giuaiitca, 181)3, 109. Michausii, 1862, 161. nivea, 1862, 161. purpurasceus, 1862, 161. rubra, 1862, 161. Syriaca, 1859, 388. tciiacissima, 1863, 109. tnberosa, 1862, 161 ; 1866, 129 ; 1888, 281; 1870, 405. variegata, 1862, 161. verticillata, 1857, 270. Ascophora mucedo, 1865, 519. Asimina, 1860, 427 ; 1868, 122 ; 1870, 16. triloba, 1860, 419 ; 1875, 154, 342. Aspalathus, 1857, 268. Asparagus officinalis, 185'", 334; 1857, 263; l„.jy, 358. Aspergillus, 1849, 396, 398, 399. Aster, 1847, 520 ; 1869, 129. adscendens, 1866, 127. ericoides, 1865, 512. glacialis, 1866, 127. intcgrifolius, 1866, 127. Peruvianas, 1859, 311. tenella, 1857, 273. Asterophora, 1845, 328. Astragalus, 1874, 159. Bteticus, 1870, 183, 197. gummifer, 1870, 183. Hornii, 1874, 159. lentigiuosns, 1874, 159. Athanasia, 1857, ^<;74. Atriplex, 1847, 521 ; 1854, 369. hortensis, 1854, 369 ; 1859, 357. Atriphceu!, 1859, 357. Atropis angustata, 1868, 188. maritima, 1868, 188. Attalea cohune, 1870, 177. compta, 1859, 320. Aucuba, 1870, 129. Aurantiaceai, 1870, 180, 181, 185. Avena fatu.a, 1870, 420. flavesoens, 1847, 160; 1854, 392; 1869, 88, 89. orientalis, 1859, 302. pubesceus, 1847, 160, 246. sativa, 1857, 262; 1864, 312; 1867, 312. striata, 1870, 219. Avicennia oblongifolia, 1875, 167. resinitera, 1859, 329. tomentosa, 1860, 423 ; 1875, 167. Azatea, 1868, 123; 1870, 16; 1871, 413. oalendulacea, 1867, 306. Poutica, 1867, 298, 306. B. Bacchaj-idesB, 1868, 123. Baocharis, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. Bacterium bacteria, 1872, 194, 201. termo, 1876, 187. Balanites .^gyptiaca, 1859, 344. 194 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. BaUota, 1847, 517. Balsamia hortcnsis, 1857, 266. BalsamifluEB, 1888, 123. BalsaminaceiB, 1857, 266. Balsamodendxon mukul, 1870, 188. myrrha, 1870, 188. pubescens, 1870, 188. Balsamorrhiza lieliauttoides, 1870, 408. incana, 1870, 406. Bambusa iruudinacca, 1836, 419. Baptisia, 1844,XU; 18.58,111. tinctoria, 1873, 260. Barbarea, 1847, 518. Bartonia aurca, 1857, 275. Bassella alba, 1859, .357. tuberosa, 18.39, 357. Bassia butyraceie, 1870, 177. latifolia, 1870, 177. longifolia, 1870, 177. Parkii, 1870, 177. Batatas edulLs, 1853, 169 ; 1854, 374 ; 1874, 148; 1859,309. Virginiana, 1853, 169. Bauhinia esculenta, 18.59, 328. lingua, 1859, 359. racemosa, 1859, 359. Beccabunga, 1847, 513. Beckmanuia crucajformis, 1870, 219. Benincasa cerifera, 1870, 205. Benthamia, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. BerberidaceiB, 1857, 263; 1888,123; 1870,16. Berberideaj, 1857, 240. BerberiB, 1847, 515; 1858,123; 1870,16. aquifolium, 1869, 181 ; 1870, 413. Canadensis, 1857, 240 ; 1871, 349. Fendleri, 1657, 240 ; 1866, 129. Fremoutii, 1860, 434 ; 1866, 129. repeus, 1863, 129. trifoliatns, 1863, 129. vulgaris, 1854, 407 ; 1857, 490 ; 1838,197,202; 1871,349. Bercbemia, 1838, 123 ; 1870, 17. Bergera Konigi, 1870, 180. Bertholletia oxcelsa, 1859, 322 ; 1867, 147 ; 1870, 14, 179. Beta altissima, 1880, 76 ; 1837, 303. cicla, 1837, 305. hybrida, 1867, 308. maritima, 1867, 306. vulgaris, 1854, 339; 1857,237; 1859, 327; 1837,305,311. Betonica, 1847, 517. hirsuta, 1857, 272. ' Betula, 1847, 520; 1868,106,124; 1870,16. alba, 1854, 407 ; 1857, 263, 490 ; 1868, 201,202. alba, var. populifolia, 1875, 176. excelsa, 1860, 417. glandulosa, 1830, 431 ; 1838, 176 ; 1875, 358. lenta, 1830, 417 ; 1875, 176. lutea, 1875, 176. nana, 1868, 177 ; 1870, 205. nigra, 1860, 417 ; 1875, 176. occidentaliis, 1860, 431 ; 1875, 176, 342. papyracea, 1860, 417 ; 1875, 176, 432. popuUfolia, 1860, 417. pumila, 1875, 342. Betulaceie, 1857, 26:!; 1868, 124; 1870,16; 1875, 170. Bidens, 1847, 519. bipinnata, 1865, 513 ; 1868, 281. cbxysantln'moides, 1835, 513. diversifolia, 1857, 273. frondosa, 1865, 513. Bignonia, 1808, 124 ; 1870, 17. capreolata, lH(i8, 203. catalpa, 18.57, 490. Bignoniacea-, 1875, 167. Biotia, 1866, Ui; 1809, 174; 1870, 17. Cbineusis, 1800, 32. BiacuteUa erigerifolia, 1857, 264. Bixa orellana, 1870, 14. Bligbia sapida, 18.59, 315. Blitum capitatum, 1839, 357. vii'gatum, 1859, 357. Boelimeria, 1865, :j51. candicans, 1667, 220, 225. cordata, 1865, 349. nivc-a, 1835, 2-14, 245, 247 ; 1860, 139 ; 1863, 108 ; 1865, 34, 347 ; 1867, 221, 225 ; 1869, 11, 60 ; 1870, 14, 21, 169. puya, 1865, 347. tenacissima, 1855, xxxiii; 1860, 473 ; 1865, 347 ; 1867, 220, 221, 222, 22.3, 426 ; 1869, 60. utilis, 1867, 225. Boerhavia erecta, 1859, 357. Boleti, 1868, 100, 106. Boletus sereus, 1859, 319. aurantiacus, 1859, 319. bovinus, 1876, 80. carintMacus, 1859, 319. castaucus, 1876, 80. coUinitus, 1876, 80. elegaus, 1876, 80. cdulis, 1859, 319 : 1876, 80. fla^•idus, 1876, 80. granulatus, 1876, 80. hepatica, 1859, 319. luteus, lf<76, 80. mosohocarvanus, 1659, 319; 1876, 80. sajuarius, 18o9, 319; 1ST6, 80. scalirr, 1859, 319 ; 1876, 80. subtomoiitosus, 1876, 80. tuberaster, 1844, 267. versipellis, 1676, 80. Bombax ceiba. 1859, 322, 359. Malabaricum, 18,39, 315. seirtenatuni, 1859, 359. Boraginacoa?, 1857, 271 ; 1875, l(i7. Borago officinalis, 1854, 340 ; 1859, 3.35 ; 1860, 123; 1864, 308. Borassus flabelliforuiis, 1859, 313. Borkliausia iVvtida, 1857, 274. rubra, 1857, 274. Boswellia serrata, 1865, Ivi; 1870, 187. Botrytis, 1845, 240, 654. bassiana, 1665, 328, 329, 546; 1866, 36. destnutor, 1845, 237. iufestans, 1845, 237, 238 ; 1847, 150 ; 1849, 396, 398 ; 1865, :«9, 546 ; 1868, 231 ; 1871, 112 ; 1872, 198, 203 ; 1873, 18G. IXDEX TO AGRTCULTUEAL EEPOETS. 195 Botrytis parasitica, 1849, 398. viticola, 1865, 332 ; 1871, 110, HI. Bouteloua ourtipendula, 1870, '218, 'J23. cripoda, 1^70, 218. Mrsuta, 1866, 127; 1870, 218, •^20, 223. oligostacbva, 1866, 127; 1870, 218, 220, 223. Bi-ahea lUikis, 18ii0, 434. edulis, 1875, 183. tilameiitosa, 18/5, 186. Braseuia peltata, 1864, 461. Brassica, 1847, f:18; 1858, 333. arveusis, 1844, 394. Baleurica, 18:, 167. Bunias, 1847, 518. eriuago, 18o9, 354. oriculalis, lbj7, 264. spinosa, 18;9, 334. Bupleurum, 1868, 123. rotundilbliuiu, 1857, 275. Buptbalmum, 1847, C'zO. cordilblium, 1857, 273. Bursera acuminata. Ie70, 187. gummifera', 1854, 407 ; 1860, 423 ; 1875, 156. Burseracesc, 1875, 156. Bntea fronctosa, 1870, 185. Butomus umbellatus, 1859, 308 ; 1860, 96. Buxus, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. sempervirens, 1855, xlriii. Byrsonima spicata, 1859, 351. Byssus cairulea, 1860, 93. Byttneriaceit, 1870, 194. C. Cactacefe, 1859, 333 ; 1868, 129 ; 1875, 163. Cactus, 1859, 135 ; 1863, 371. cocbinillifei-, 1855, xxxiii. divaricatus, 1859, 333. opuntia, 1859, 117, 333; 1860, 33; 1871, 114. panioulatus, 1859, 333. PeruYianiis, 1859, 333. pitajjaya, 1847, 411 ; 1859, 333. triangularis, 18f.9, 333. Cacti. 1875, 357. Cajsalpiua, 1857, 269; 1868, 123; 1870, 186. Caladium, 18,'9, 132 ; 1860, 34, 471. esculentuu), 1854, 383. Calamagrostis Aleutica, 1868, 189. Canadensis, 18B8, 177, 189; 1870, 218. coarctata. 1866. 127. gigautea,' 1870,' 218. Laugsdoriii, 1868, 189. Laponnica, 1868, 189. longilolia, 1870, 218, 220. neglecta, 1868, 189. J)uri3urascen8, 1868, 189. stricta, 1870, 218. strigosa, 1868, 189. syh'atica, 1866, 127: 1870, 218. Calampelia scaber, 1868, 206. Calamus, 1849, 293. zalacca, 1859, 343. Calandrinia grandifolia, 1857, 267. speciosa, 1857, 267. Calendula maritima, 1857, 274. pluvialis, 1857, 274. CaUa, 1876, 62. ^t,hioT)ica. 1864. 4.53. Missing Page INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 197 Castilloa einstieu 1S70, 191 ; 1876, G4. Catabrosa algitla, 181)8, 188. aquatica, 1868, 188. Catalpa, 1860,4-27; 1808, 124: 1870, 17; 1872, 500. bignonioides, 1860, 420; 1868, 'iOO, 203 ; 1875, 167. cordifolia, 1857, ■27'2. Catanancbe cttrulea, 1857, '274. CavaniUesiaplatanifolia, 1859, 321. Ceanotlins, 1857, 241 ; 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. Americanns, 18o:j, 517 ; 1870, 197 ; 1875, 342. dlvaricatiis, 1875, 157. ovalis, 1375, 342. thvrsiflorus, 1860, 433; 1875, 1.57. Cedrela odorata, 1881, 224. Cednis, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. deodora, 1855, Ixi. Nutkaensis, 1868, 186. CelastraceiE, 1857, 240 ; 18ii8, 123; 1870, 16, 194 ; 1875, 157. Celastrus, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. scandens, 1856, 59; 1868, 204; 1870, 422. Celtis, 1860, 427 ; 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. australis, 1859, 343. cinerea, 1857, 243. integritbUa, 1860, 422. JVIississippicnsis, 1860,421 ; 1875, 171. occidentalis, 18 iO, 419; 1875, 171, 342. pallida, 1875, 171, 342. reticulata, 1860, 430 ; 1875, 171. Cenolirus tribuloides, 1865, 519 ; 1870, 220. Centaurea, 1847. 520. cyanus, 1880, G7; 1885, 514. depressa, 1857, 274. Centaurium, 1847, 514. Cephalantlius, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. occidentalis, 1875, 342. occidentalis, var. Califor- nioa, 1875, 165. Ceplialotaxus, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Ceradla furcata, 1870, 188. Ceramiaceae, 1866, 424. Ceranthera linearifolia, 1882, 160. Cerastiuni, 1847, 516. Cerasus, 1868, 107. capolin, 1859, 351. Caroliniaua, 1854, 402 ; 1859, 136, 1830, 421. communis, 1830, 64. demissa, 1860, 431. ilicifolia, 1830, 433. . mahaleb, 1849, 165. molUs, 1860, 430. multiflora, 1866, 129. obovata, 1864, 344. Penusylvanica, 1860, 417. prostrata, 1866, 129. pumila, 1866, 129. serotina, 1860, 417. Virgiaiana, 1859, 351; 1860, 417; 1836, 129; 1870,414. Ceratiola, 1868, 124. Ceratochloa grandiilora, 1870, 219, 226. Ceratonia siliqua, 1854, xxvii; 1859, 19, 100,118, 332; 1860, 32; 1864, 528; 1876,287. Cercidium floridum, 1860, 434 ; 1875, 160. Cercis, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. Cauaduiisis, l.'C)3, 'df<; 18.57, 269; 1860, 420; 1868, 203, 2^1; 1869 171; 1875, 160. occidentalis, 1860, 432; 1875, 160. siliquastrum, 1868, 201. Cercocarpis ledifolius, 1875, 161, 356. parvifolius, 1^75, 161. Cerentbe major, 1857, 271. Cereus giganteue, 1859, 333; 1830, 434; 1866, 129; 1870, 416, 417, 421; 1875, 163. Thurberi, 1859, 333; 1860, 434; 1870, 416, 417 ; 1875, 163. Cerosylon andicola, 1870, 204. Cervantesia tomentosa, 1859, 321. Cetraria islandica, 1855, xsiv ; 1859, 312 ; 1863, 430. Cbseropliyllum, 1847, 515. bulbosum, 1859, 360; 1864, 500. sativum, 1854, 348. Chamajrops, 1860, 474. bnmilis, 1859, 129. palmetto, 1859, 352 ; 1860, 421. serrulata, 1861, 403. tbrinax, 1869, 267. Cbara, 1869, 102. Cfesaris, 1859, 354. Chavica betel, 1870, 198, 202. Roxburghii, 1870, 202. Cbeilantlies lentigera, 1859, 132. Cheirauthus, 1857, 264. Cbelidonium, 1847, 517. Chelone, 1862, 160. glabra, 1852, 160. Lyonii, 1832, 160. Clienopodiaceai, 18.57, 237 ; 1859, 357 ; 1870, 194. Chenopodium, 1847, 514. album, 1859, 357 ; 1865, 517 ; 1870, 420. Bouus-Heuricus, 1859, 357. botrys, 1857, 287. bybridum, 1859, 357. quinoa, 1854, xiii ; 1857, 9o7 ; 1859, 306, 307. rubrum, 1859, 357. viride, 1859, 357, Chilopsis linearis, 1860, 434 ; 1875, 167. Chimocarpus pentapbyllus, 1859, 357. CMmonantlius, 1838, 123; 1870, 16. Virginica, 1869, 171. CMogenes, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. Chionautbus, 1860, 427 ; 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Virginica, 1860, 420; 1868, 203; 1875, 168. CHoris alba, 1870, 219. verticillata, 1870, 219. Cblorospermeaj, 1866, 424. Cbondrilla juncea, 1870, 187. Clioiidrosium, 1853, 397. Cbondrus criapus, 1830, 68 ; 1868, 423, 424, 426, 427. mamellosus, 1888, 424, 426. plicatns, 1880, 68. Chrysanthemum, 1847, 520; 1861, 226; 1838, 112. corouarium, 1857, 373. 198 INDEX TO AGKICULTURAL REPORTS. Chrysantliemuin leucanthemum, 1849, 375 ; 1859, 129. segetum, 1865, 513. Chryseis orocea, 1857, 266. Chrysobalanus ellipticus, 1859, 343. icaco, 1859, 349 ; 1860, 422. Chrysopliyllum cainito, 1870, 14. micropiiyllum, 1875, 166. Chrysoplenium, 1847, 515. Cicca distioha, 1859, 337. racemosa, 1859, 337. Cicer, 1847, 519. arietinum, 1854, xvi ; 1859, 317 ; 1876, 287. Cichoracese, 1859, 357. Cicliorium, 1847, 519. cosnia, 1859, 354.' endivia, 1854, 352 ; 1857, 274 ; . 1859, 353. intybus, 1847, 193 ; 1854, 348 ; 1859, 353, 354; 1865, 514; 1871, 108. Cicoia Guyanensis, 1859, 322. Cicuta, 1847, 575. maculata, 1865, 512. Cimicifuga, 1862, 157. Cinchona, 1866, 454, 461; 1870, 14; 1871, 103 ; 1872, 171 ; 1876, 65. Bonplandiana, 1872, 170. calisaya, 1866, 457, 463, 465, 466 ; 1870, 615 ; 1872, 169. condamina, 1866, 468 ; 1872, 169. orespilla, 1872, 170. lancifolia, 1866, 468 ; 1872, 169. ■micrantha, 1866, 458, 465, 466 ; 1872, 169, 170. nitida, 1866, 466. officiDalis, 1866, 465, 471 ; 1872, 170. ovata, 1866, 458. paliudiana, 1866, 462, 465. Peruviana, 1872, 170. succirutra, 1866, 456, 463, 465, 466, 467, 468; 1872, 169, 170; 1876, 65. Cinohonacess, 1864, 461. Cinchoneaj, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 184, 205. Cinna arundinacse, 1870, 218. latifolia, 1868, 189. Cinnamomum cassia, 1870, 177, 199. verum, 1870, 14. Zeylauicum, 1870, 177, 199. Circsea, 1847, 513. Ciisium arvense, 1865, 514; 1867, 308; 1869, 504. eriophorum, 1851, 655. liorridnlum, 1865, 514. lanceolatum, 1865, 514. Cissus, 1861, 486. crenata, 1859, 359. discolor, 1863, 375. latifolia, 1859, 359. quadrangularis, 1859, 359. rotundilblia, 1859, 359. temata, 1859, 359. Cistaceas, 1870, 186. Oistus, 1847, 517. Greticus, 1870, 186. Citharexylum viUosum, 1875, 167. Citras, 1867, 140. Citrus aui-antium, 1858, 266; 1859, 338; 1860, 66 ; 1867, 141, 301. bergamia, 1870, 181. bigaradia, 1859, 338. Chilensis, 1859, 338. decumana, 1859, 338; 1867, 142. Japonica, 1859, 338. Javanica, 1859, 338. limetta, 1859, 338 ; 1867, 142, 301. limonum, 1860, 64; 1867, 301. medica, 1859, 337 ; 1867, 142, 301 ; 1870, 181. nobiUs, 1859, 338; 1860, 475. sinensis, 1859, 338. vnlgaris, 18.59, 338. Cladanthus Arabicus, 1857, 273. Cladosporium lierbarum, 1849. 393 ; 1872, 177.' Cladrastis, 1860, 427 ; 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. tuietoria, 1860, 420 ; 1868, 199, 201,203; 1869,182; 187.5. 159. Clarkia elegans, 1857, 274. Clavaria amethystea, 1859, 319. aurea, 1876, 80. botrytis, 1859, 319. oinerea, 1859, 319. coralloides, 1859, 319. cristata, 1876, 80. fastigiata, 1876, 80. flava, 1859, 319. formosa, 1859, 319. muscoides, 1859, 319. macropus, 1859, 319. pyxidata, 1859, 319. (Ramaria), 1859, 319. rubella, 1859, 319. siliginea, 1876, 80. subtilis, 1876, 80. Claytonia, 1862, 158. Clematis, 1868, 107, 205. Drummondii, 1866, 128. erecta, 1857, 265. lasiantlia, 1866, 128. HgustifoHa, 1866, 128. Pitcheri, 1866, 128. viorna, 1866, 128. Titioella, 1857, 490. Cleomo cuneifolia, 1859, 359. integrifolia, 1866, 129. Souorai, 1866, 129. spinosa, 1857, 264. Clethra, 1866, 12:!; 1870, 16. alnifolia, 1876, (i3. Cliftonia ligustrina, 1860, 422 ; 1875, 166. Clinopodium, 1847, 517. Clintonia borcalis, 1864, 344. Clitocybo cospitosus, 1876, 79. gignntous, 1876, 79. nobularis, 1876, 79. odorus, 1876, 79. Clitopilns rrunulus, 1876, 79. CUtoria, 18,)7, 269. Clusia alba, 1870, 187. dnca, 1870, 187. flava, 1870, 14, 187 ; 1875, 155. galactodendron, 1870, 198. iusignis, 1870, 186. rosea, 1870, 187. ClusiaceiB, 1870. 175, 182, 187, 198. Clymenum, 1847, 518. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 199 Cobtea scan(tens, 18.j7, '271 ; 1868, 205. Coccoloba Floridaiia, 18(i0, 423 ; 1875, 169. nvifera,, 1860, 423 ; 1875, 169. Cocculus, 1868, 1-S.i; 1870, 16. Carolinus, 1868, 205. Indicus, 1864, 561. CocMeai-ia, 1847. 518. arniorncia, 1854, 354; 1859, 327. Danica, 1859, 356. fenestrata, 1868, 187. officinalis, 1854, 380. rustica, 1859, 327. Cochlospermum gossjTjium, 1870, 187. Cocos butvracea, 1859, 322. nucifera, 1859, 322; 1863, 108; 1867,' 147. oleracea, 1859, 352. Cocus arenaria, 1859, 323. CodisBum chrysosticon, 1859, 359. Coffea Arabica, 1870, 195 ; 1876, 63, 64. Liberica, 1876, 64. Cola acuminata, 1870, 197. Colchicum, 1869, 114. ColUusia beterophylla, 1857, 272. CoUomia coocinea, 1857, 271. CoUybia esculentus, 1876, 79. radicatus, 1876, 79. Colpodium fulviim, 1868, 188. Colutea, 1857, 268; 1868, 123; 1870, 17. arboresoens, 1859, 102; 1861, 636. Combretacse, 1875, 163. Compositae, 1857,273; 1868,123; 1870, 17, 124, 180, 186, 198. Comptonia, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Condalia obovata, 1857, 241. spatbulata, 1857, 241. Confervas, 1864, 461. Confervaceae, 1866, 424. ConiferjB, 1868, 124; 1870, , 17, 182, 184, 187; 1875, 177, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356,358. Coniomycetes Ustilaginei, 1876, 81. Conium, 1847, 515. ' maculatum, 1857, 275; 1860, 67; 1865, 512. Conocarpus erectus, 1860, 423; 1875, 163. ; Convallaria, 1847, 515. i ConvolvulaoeEe, 1857, 271 ; 1870, 181, 183. | Convolvulus, 1847, 514; 1855, 92; 1862, i 161; 1886, 129. arvensis, 1863, 116 ; 1865, 517. b.atatas, 1845, 450; 1859, 301, 309; 1867, 311. chrysorrhizus, 1859, 310. major, 1857, 271. puvpureus, 1864, 347. acammonia, 1866, 510 ; 1870, 183. sepium, 1863, 116. turpetbum, 1859, 329. Cookia punctata, 1850, 450; 1867, 24. Copaifera officinalis, 1870, 190. Copernicia cerifera, 1870, 204. Coptis asplenifoUa, 1868, 187. trifolia, 1864, 344; 1868, 187. Coprinus comatus, 1876, 80. atramentarius, 1876, 80. Corcliorus, 1857, 265, acutangulus, 1859, 335. Corcborus, capsularis, 1863, 107; 1870, 15; 1872, 167 ; 1873, 267. fructiculosus, 18.59, 357. olitorius, 1859, 18, 355, 357; 1863, 107 ; 1872, 167. tridens, 1859, 355. Cordia Boissieri, 1860, 434. myxa, 1859, 339. sebestena, 1859, 339 ; 1860, 423. Corema, 1868, 124. Coreopsis atrosanguinea, 18.57, 273. Drummoudii, 1857, 273. Coriandrum sativiun, 1854, 349; 1870, 202. Coriaiia, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17., sarmentosa, 1859, 347. Coriarieaj, 1868, 123; 1870, 17. Cornaceas, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17 ; 1875, 164. Cornus, 1847, 514; 1859, 344; 1868, 123; 1870, 17. alteinifolia., 1860, 419. asperifolia, 1875, 342. Canadensis, 1875, 342. cixnata, 1875, 342. florida, 1853, 98; 1860, 419, 501; 1864,344; 1868,203; 1869,171; 1875, 164. mascula, 1859, 346. Nuttalli, 1860, 431; 1875, 164. pubescens, 1860, 431; 1875, 164. sessilis, 1860, 433. sericea, 1375, 342. stolonifera, 1875, 342. Cofonilla, 1857, 269; 1868, 123. Cortinarius castaneus, 1876, 80. cinuamomeus, 1876, 80. infractus, 1876, 80. pbolideus, 1876, 80. violaceus, 1876, 80. Corylaoese, 1857, 263. Corylus, 1847, 520; 1868, 110, 124 ; 1870, 16. Americana, 1859, 321; 1870, 411; 1875, 342. Avellana., 1856, 450; 1859, 321; 1864,344; 1868,202. colurna, 1859, 321. glomera.ta, 1859, 321. rostrata, 1859, 321; 1875, 342. var. Califomica, 1875, 175. tubulosa, 1859, 321. Corypba australis, 1859, 352. cerifera, 1859, 351. rotundifolia, 1859, 352, 513. ' umbraculifera, 1859, 352, 513. Cosmantbus, 1862, 161. Cotoneaster, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. rotundifolia, 1857, 270. Couma Guianensis, 1859, 351. Crambe, 1847, 518. maritima, 1854, xx, 380; 1857, 264 ; 1359, 354. Tataria, 1859, 354. Crataegus, 1847, 516; 1856, 59; 1859, 344; 1860, 435; 1868, 123, 203; 1870, 16. aestivalis, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 162. apiifolia, 1860, 421; 1875, 162. arboresoens, 1860, 421; 1875, 162. 200 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Crataegus aria, iBtJO, 421. azarolus, 1859, 345. berberifolia, 1860, 422. coocinea, 1860, 419, 502; 1870, 413; 1873, 332; 1875, 162. oordata, 1854, 394, 418; 1857, 242; 1860, 317, 4v>0; 1875,162. crua-galli, 1857, 242; 1860, 419; 1875, 162. flava, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 162. glandulosa, 1860, 430; 1875, 162. macrantha, 1857, 270. oxyacantlia, 1854, 394, 410; 1857, 490; 1868, 245; 1873, 183, 185. punctata, 1857, 270 ; 1873, 183 ; 1875, 162. pyracantla, 1856, 451; 1873, 183. rivularis, 1860, 431; 1875, 162. sanguinea, 1860, 430; 1875, 162. spathulata, 1875, 162. terminalis, 1859, 345. tomentosa, 1860, 419; 1871,349; 1873,183; 1875,162. tomentosa, var. mollis, 1875, 162. trilobata, 1859, 345. CratsBva magna, 1859, 337. nurvala, 1859, 3.37. religiosa, 1859, 337. Crepis, 1847, 519. Crescentia,. 1860, 423. cujute, 1868, 270. Crithmum maritimum, 1859, 354. Crocus, 1864, 344. edulns, 1859, 311. sativus, 1848, 161. vernus, 1859, 311. Crotalaria, 1857, 268 ; 1867, 72 ; 1870, 80. juncea, 1863, 107, 108. Croton, 1857, 263. tiglium, 1870, 14, 173. Crucifera;, 1857, 264 ; 1867, 72 ; 1870, 181, 204. . Cryptandra, 1857, 270. Cryptococus alvearis, 1868, 278. Cryptogamia, 1868, 231. Cryptomeria, 1859, 135; 1868, 124; 1870, 17. Cubeba officinalis, 1870, 181. Cucubalus, 1847, 516. Cucumis citrullus, 1859, 333 ; 1867, 147, 313. colocynthis, 1860, 33. melo, 1854, 362 ; 1859, 333 ; 1867, 313. sativus, 1854, 350; 1859, 333; 1867, 313. Cucuibita, 1857, 263. citrullus, 1854, 363. melopepo, 1854, 382; 1867, 313. OYifera, 1854, 328. pepo, 1854, 375 ; 1859, 333, 334 ; 1867, 313. CuourbitacesB, 1857, 263 ; 1859, 333 ; 1870, 205 ; 1875, 120. Cimningliamia, 1859, 135 ; 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. sinen-sis, 1859, 136. Cupania tomentosa, 1859, 315. Cuphea procumbens, 1857, 270. CupressinesB, 1868, 124. 1868, Cupressus, 1854, 401 ; 1868, 124 ; 1869, 174, 181 ; 1870, 17 ; 1875, 358. disticha, 1861, 036. glauca, 1859, 136. Gowana, 1860, 433. Lawsonlana, 1860, 432; 1868, 196 ; 1875, 184. macrocarpa, 1860, 433 ; ' 1875, 184. MacNabiana, 1875, 184. Nutkaensis, 1860, 431 ; 1H8, 196. Nutkanus. 1875, 184. thvoides, 1860. 421, 426, 431, 441; 1861, 636; 1665. 250; 187.^, 1*1, 342. Cupnliferae, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 16 ; 1875, 172. Curcas purgaus, 1870, 180. Curcuma amada, 1870, 203. aromatica, 1870, 203. longa, 1868, 269 ; 1870, 203. » zedoria, 1870, 203. Cuscuta epilinum, 1863, 116 ; 1865, 517. Europaia, 1863, 116. Cycas circinnalis, 1859, 313. inermis, 18.',9, 313. revoluta, 1859, 135, 313. Cyclamen NeapoUtanum, 1863, 370. Persicum, 1863, 3(i7, 370. punctatum, 1863, .370. Cyclopia genistoides, 1870, 194. Cydonia, 1868, 123 ; 1869, 183 ; 1870, 16. sinensis, 18.j9, 341. vulgaris, 1859, 341 ; 1867, 146, Cynancbum arqnel, 18.'i5, Ix. Cynara carduncuhis, 18.)4, 344 ; 1859, 358. scolymus, 1854, 333 ; 1859, 358. Cynocrambe, 1847, 521. Cynodon dactvlon, 1849, 1.54: 1855, 252; 181)5, 519 ; 1873, 238. Cynoglossum, 1847, 514. gloeiiidatum, 1857, 271. Cynometra cauliflora, 1859, 333. Cynosurus, 1847, 513. cristatus, 1847, 159; 1857, 392; 1860, 76, 129 ; 1869, 88, 89 ; 1870. 19; 1873. 406. CyperaceiP, 1868, 128 ; 1869, 504 ; 1870, 224. Cypenis, 1849, irili : 1876, (W. esculenlus, 1854, xvii, 349; 1855, xiii; lSo7, Hw: 1859.325, 565; 1873, 281. hydra, 1865, 518. phymatodos, 1S(>.'). 518. repous, 1849, 156 ; 18."i4, xvii ; 1855, xiv : 1859, 505 : 1873, 281. Cypripedium, 1847, --.iO ; 1862, 162 : 1866, 127 ; 1871, 413. CyriUa, 1868, 124. racomillora, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 166. Cyrillacea), 1868, 124 ; 1875, 166, Cytisus, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17, albus, 1857, 268, laburnum, 1857,26a. Daboocia, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. Daorydium, 1868, 124. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 201 Dactylis glomerata, 1860, 1'29; 1866,365; 1869, 88, 89 ; 1870, 585. Daidaloa, 1849, 398. Dalea, 1866, 1^9. spinosa, 1860, 434. Dammara, 1868, I'M. australis, 1870, 182. oi-ieutalis, 1870, 182. Dautliorn'£E racomosa, 1874, 439. sericea, 1870, 219. spicata, 1870, 219. subspicata, 1873, 406. Daphne, 1808, 124 ; 1870, 17. mezereum, 1857, 490. Darbya, 1868, 124. Datura, 1875, 136. metel, 1870, 423. stramonium, 1855, 66; 1857, 120, 270; 1860, 67; 1867, 516; 1870, 224, 423 ; 1873, 1.57. Wrightii, 1870, 75. Daucus, 1847, 515. carota, 1854, 345 ; 1857, 275 ; 1859, 328; 1860,76; 1865,512; 1867,312. Decumaria, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. Delesseria sauguinea, 1860, 68 ; 1864, 469. Delpbinium, 1847, 517. Ajacis, 1865,510. azureum, 1862, 157; 1866, 127, 128. cocoiueum, 1866, 128. consolida, 1865, 510. elatum, 1866, 127. exaltatum, 1862, 157. flexuosum, 1857, 266. intermedium, 1857, 265. Menziesii, 1836, 1^7. soopulorum, 186S, 128. stapMsagria, 1870, 87. virescens, 1862, 157 ; 1866, 127. Depazea, 1849, 392, .396. Deterium Senegalense, 1859, 344. Deutzia, 1868, 123 ; 1889, 183 ; 1870, 16. Dialium nitidum, 1859, 344. Dianthus, 1847, 516. barbatus, 1857, 267. carophyllus, 1830, 500. Chiuensis, 1857, 267. Diapensia Lapponica, 1833, 469. Diarrhena Americana, 1870, 219. Dicentra, 1862, 158. bulbosa, 1862, 158. cucullaria, 1862, 158. formosa, 1862, 158. Dicheiaclme crinita, 1874, 439. Dicbsonia antarctica, 1859, 132. Dicotyledon®, 1888, 122. Diervilla, 1888, 123 ; 1870, IS. Digitalis lutea, 18,)7. 272. pilrpurea, 1860, 67. Digitaria, 1849, 157. dactylon, 1853, 40l ; 1873, 238. sanguinalis, 1849, 154; 1859, 306. DiUenia elliptica, 1859, 337. serrata, 1859, 337. Dimocarpus Litchi, 1850, 450. Dion edule, 1859, 313. Diosoorea, 1860, 474. aleta, 1854, 389 ; 1855, 225; 1859, 308, 310. Dioscqrea batatas, 1854, xvii, 169, 389; 1855, xiii, 224 ; 1856, 251 ; 1868, 205, 446. bulbifera, 1857, 165 ; 1859, 310. deltoides, 1857, W'j; 1859, 310. esculcuta, 1857, 165; 1859,310. pentapliylia, 1859, 310. sativa, 1854, 389 ; 1859, 310. Diospyros, 1859, 549 ; 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. amceaa, 1859, 344 ebenaster, 1859, 339. glutinifera, 1859, 339. Icaki, 18,->9, 339. lotus, li~59, 346. melanoxylou, 1859, 339. Texana, '1860, 434 ; 1875, 166. Virginiaua, 1859, 339, 351 ; 1860, 421; 1870, 417; 1875, 166; 1876, 69. Dipholis Salicifolia, 1875, 166. Diplazium esculentum, 1859, 329. Diplotaxis teuuifoUa, 1857, 264. Dipsaceje, 1857, 273. Dipsacus fallonum, 1863, 117. laciniatus, 1857, 273. sylvestris, 1865, 512. Dipteraceaj, 1870, 176, 189. Dipterocarpaceaj, 1870, 183. Dipterocarpeie, 1870, 183. Dipteroearpus Itevis, 1870, 189. trinervis, 1870, 189. Dirca, 1868, 124 ; -1870, 17. Dodecatbeon meadia, 1862, 159. DoUchos, 1849, 158. bulbosus, 1839, 311; 1860, 473, 474. catiang, 1859, 318. glycinoides, 1859, 318. lablab, 1859, 318. lignosus, 1857, 269. lubia, 1859, 318. melauopbthalmus, 1859, 318. Niloticus, 1859, 318. sesquipedalis, 1859, 318. sinensis, 1859, 318. sphterospermus, 1859, 318. tuberosus, 1859, 311. unguieulatus, 1859, 318. viridis, 1854, xv. Dorema ammoniacum, 1870, 183. Dorstenia Brasiliensis, 1870, 14. Draba, 1847, 518. verna, 1863, 158. DracEena draco, 1§70, 14. indivisa, 18.59, 347, 357. nobilis, 1859, 132. terminalis, 1859, 313, 357. Draoocepbalum, 1892, 161. denticulatum, 1857, 272. Dracontium polypbyllum, 1859, 301, 311. Drosera, 1847, 515. , Dryadeaj, 1868, 123. Dryobalanops campbora, 1870, 176. Drypetes orocea, 1875, 170. glauoa, 1875, 170. Dubie, 18/0, 17. Dupontia psilosantba, 1868, 188. Durio zibctbinus, 1859, 337. Dui-villa;a utilis, 1830, 67. Dysodia cbrysantbemoides, 1870, 224. 202 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Eatonia obtusata, 1870, ■219. Pcimsylvanica, 1870,219. Ebenaceai, 1859,549; 18(i-<, 1-24: 1870,17. Eccremocarpna scaber, 1857,272; 1875,166. Ecbinocaotus Wislizeui, 1860, 434; 1870, 417. Eoliiuospermiiiu lappula, 18o5, 515. Ecbiiim, 1847, 514. graiidiflorum, 1857, 271. vulgare, 18i:i5, 515; 1868,281. EcMonia bucoinalis, 18C0, 67. Edoamia montana, 1870, 407. Ehretla Buerreria, 1875, 167. elliptiea, 1860, 434; 1875, 167. Elaeagia utilis, 1870, 205. ElaBaguaceaj, 1868, 124; l^^TO, 16 ; 1875, 169. Elasagnus, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 16. angustifolia, 1859, 343; 1869, 171. arborea, 1859, 343. conferta, 1859, 343. orientalis, 1859, 343. Phillipinetisis, 1859, 343. Eteis Guineensis, 1859, 323; 1870,14,175. Elaphrium elemiferum,1870, 190, Elate sylvestris, 1P59, 313,343. Eleusine coracana, 1859,306; 1869,88,89. Indica, 1849, 156 ; 1869, 89. strlcta, 1859, 307. tocussa, 1859.306; 1869, 88, 89. Ellettaria cardamomum, 1870, 14, 179, 200. ElUottia, 1868, 124. Elsholtzia ciistata, 18.57, 271. Elymus,1860, 233, ^35, 237; 1868, 271. arenarlua, 1854, xxvi, 409; 1838, 188. Canadensis, 1866, 127; 1870, 219, 225. condensatns, 1866, 127; 1870, 219. mollis, 1868, 188; 1870, 225. Sibiricus, 1868, 188; 1870, 219, 2-iO, 225. striatus, 1870, 219. triticoide.^i)8, 123. Erigeron Canadense, l8iJ5, .512; 1870, 224. divaricatum, 1870, 224. strigosum, 1*^ i5, 512. Eriobotrya, 1830, 475. Japonica, 1850, 450; 1867, 143. Eriocoma cuspidata, 1870, 218, 420. EriogloBSum imIuIc, 1859, 337. Eriophorum, 1847, 513. Virgiuicum, 18S4, 411. Erodium circutarium, 1853, 401 ; 1870, 422. Ervum, 1857, 269. lens, 18.54, xvi; 18.59, 316, 317; 1857, 29-. Eryngium campestre, 1868, 108. Erysibe (see Erisypbe), 1844, 249; 1849, 396. subterranea, 1844, 236. Erysimum, 1847, C18. Peroffskianum, 18.57. 264. Erysipbe (see Ervsibe), 1849. C96. 398; 1861, 496, 497. 498: 1865. 546; 1839, 512; 1871, 112. 113, 115, 121. Tuckeri. 1874, 174, 176. 177. Erytbraja, 1832, Kil. Erytbrina, 1857, 239. Erytlirouium, 1862, 195. albidnm, 1868, 281. Amerieanum, 1864, 344. Erytbroxylon coca, 1870, 193. Escallonia floribunda, 1859. 135. EseallonieEB, 1868, 123. Esohscboltzia Calilbrnica, 1857, 266. Eucalypti, 1871, 2;'.3; l.'-76, 84. Eucalvptus, 18.57, 274: 1874. 425. 426. 441, 446: lf^75, 329, 345; 1876. 63, 82, 84. gigautea, 1834, 207. globulus, 1870, 22. 232; 1871, 103; 1874, 425, 441; 187.5, 345 ; 1876. 82. 84. homiphliiia, 1875. 345 ; 1876, 65, ^2. manuifcra, 1870. 184. obliqna, 1875, 345. pauiculata, 1875, 34,5. resinifera, 1870, 232. rostrata, 1870, 184 ; 1874, 441. saligua, 1859. Kio. tcrelicornis, 1875. 345. Eucbaridinni coneiunum, 18.57. 274. Eucbroma cucciiu-a, 18()4. :i44. Eugenia, 1859, 3:!;i. Brasilieusis, 1859, 349. buxifolia, 1860, 423; 1875, 163. cauliflora, 1859, 349. diohotoma, 1875, 163. floribunda, 1859, 349. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 203 Eugenia jambosa, 1859, 33C. latifolia, 18G0, 4-22. Malaccfnsis, 185'), 33G. Miclielii, 1 :-.-.',», ;i.?.i. monticola, lt'75, 163. pimeiila, 1870, 179, 200. . procera, 18liO, 4-23; 187.-., 163. Euonymus, 1847, 514 ; 18r>9, 133 ; 1868, 123 ; 1870, IC, 614. ati'dpiirinirous, 18715, 157, 342. Europa'us, 1863. 477 ; 1867, 478. limbriatus, 1859, 135. .Japonicus, 1869, 181 ; 1876, 70. occidcutalis, 1875, 157. , ovalis, 1875, 342. Eupatorium, 1847, 519 ; 1866, 129. perfoliatum, 1860, 500. pui'pureum, 1865, 512. Euphorbia, 1847, 517 ; 1836, 129. cattimaudoo, ,1870, 191. edulis, 1859, '359. Mrta, 1859, 359. hypericifolia, 1865, 517. lathyi-is, 1857, 263. inacula.ta, 1865, 517. pilulifera, 1859, 359. Eupliorbiacea', 1851, 54 ; 1857, 263 ; 1868, 124; 1870, 173, 178, 180, 190, 191; 1875, 169 ; 1876, 64. Euphrasia, 1847, 517. Euryale ferox, 1859, 312. Euryops multifidus, 1870, 186. Euterpe edulis, 1859 352. Caribaja, 1859. 352. olerace:i-, 18.59, 352. Eutoca viscida, 1857, 671. Exoajoaria lucida, 1875, 169. Exocarpus cupressiformis, 1859, 347. Exogonium purga, 1870, 183. Exostemma, 1866, 455. F. Faba vulgaris, 1857, 269; 1859, 316. FabacBEB, 1870, 185. Fabiana imbricata, 1859, 135. Fagara piperita, 1861, 380. Fagopyrum, 1847, 515. Fagus," 1847, 520 ; 1868, 105, 124 ; 1870, 16. alba, 1860, 420. ferruginea, 1849, 478; 1854, 406 1860, 417; 1870, 171; 1875, 175 sylvatica, 1854, 405 ; 1S57, 263 1860. 66; 1861, 636;- 1868, 201, 202;' 1870, 171. Fedia dentata, 1857, 273. olitoria, 1854, 350. Ferula assafceiida, 1855, xxviii. Persica, 1870, 180. Festuoa, 1847, 513 ; 1853, 396, 397, 399. dives, 1874, 439. dnriuscula, 1847, 159, 160; 1854, 392; 1860, 129; 1866, 366; 1869, 88, 89 ; 1870, 19. elatior, 1869, 88. flabellata, 1855, xxxi, xxxUi. fluitaus, 1869, 88. heterophylla, 1847, 160; 1854, 392; 1869, 88. loliacea?. 1869, 88, 89. Festuca macrosiacliya, 1870, 219, 220, 2-'4. microstachys, 18i)6, 1-.8. nutaus, 18/0, 219. ovina, 1844, 310; 1847. 159; 1854, XXV, 392; 1806, 128,' 366: 1868, 188 ; 1869, 88, i?9, 90 ; 1870, 19, 219, 220 ; 1872, 223. pauoillora, 1870, 219. pratfusis, 1854, xxv ; 1860, 76, 129; 18,;6, 305; 1869, 88, 89; 1870, 19, 228. rubra, 1854, 392; 1868, 88, 89, 90; 1870, 19, 219. scabrella, 1866, 128 ; 1870, 219. subulata, 1868, 188. tenella, 1866, 128 : 1870, 219. tonuifolia,. 1854, 392; 1809, 88; 1870, 19. Ficus, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17 ; 1876, 64. .aspera, 1859, 332. aurea, 1860, 423 ; 1875, 170. brevifolia, 1S60, 423 ; 1875, 170. carica, 1854, xxix; 1859, 331. cerifera, 1870, 205. elastica, 1870, 191 ; 1876, 64. granatum, 1859, 332. Indica, 1859, 332 ; 1866, 34 ; 1868, 270. Johannis, 1859, 332. pedunculata, 1875, 170. Persica, 1859, 332. prolixa, 1865, 95. religiosa, 1866, 34. sycomorus, 1859, 344. Filipendula, 1847, 516. Fistulina hepatica, 1876, 80. FitzToya, 1868, 124. Flacouxtia cataphrseta, 1859, 337. iuermis, 18.59, 337. sapida, 1859, 337. sepiaria, 1859, 337. Fcenioulum dulce, 1857, 275.- vulgare, 1870, 179. Foutanesia, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Forestiera, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. acuminata, 1875, 168. ligQStriua, 1875, 168. Forestiericii', 1808, 124. Forsythia, 18o8, 124 ; 1869, 183 ; 1870, 17. Fothergilla,, 1808, 123 ; 1870, 16. FothergilleiB, 1808, 123. Fouquiera spleudens, 1857, 242 ; 1875, 155. Fourcrova, 1869, 259, 260. Cubeusis, 1869, 259. Fragaria, 1847, 516 ; 1859, 344 ; 1861, 189. Breshngia, 1861, 187. Bonariensis, 1861, 187, 190. calycina, 1861, 187. Canadensis, 1861, 187, 190. Caroliniana, 1861, 190. Caroliniensis, 1861, 190. Chilensis, 1859, 347; 1861, 187, 190, 191, 195, 196, 200, 204. coUina, 1859, 340; 1861, 187, 190, 194, 206. elatior, 1859, 346; 1861, 187, 190. 194, 195, 205. grandiflora, 1859,347; 1861,187, 190, 191, 195, 196, 200. Hudsonica, 1861, 190. lUiuoiensis, 1861, 187, 190, 196. Missing Page Missing Page 206 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. Hibisous ficuliieus, 1859, 359. fnrcatus, 1859, 359. liirtus, 1859, 359. macuhilus, 1859, 359. micranthus, 1859, 359. moschentos, 1865, 511. pahistris, 1862, 158. racliatus, 1859, 359. Sabdarilfa, 1859, 359. Syriacus, 1854, 405. tiliaceus, 1859, 329. Hieracium, 1847, 519. Hierochloa, 18'jH, 189. borealis, 1868, 189 ; 1870, 219. Hippocratea comosa, 1859, 322. HippophsB, 1847, .520 ; 1868, 124 ; 1870, 16. rhamuoides, 1854, 409; 1859, 360. Hippomaiic Mancinella, 1875, 169. Hippuris vulgaris, 1864, 455. Holacantha Emoryi, 1857, 239, 241. Holcus Caffrorum, 1805, 301. dochna, 1865, 301. lanatus, 1860, 129; 1869, 88, 90; 1874, 159. mollis, 1869, f8, 90. polygamuiD, 1853, 400 ; 1873, 238. saccharatus, 1854, 219; 1842, 77; 1861, 294; 1865, 300. Sorghum, 1854, xiv, 160 ; 1865, 300, 301. Hordeum, 1808, 105. bulbosum, 1869, 88 ; 1870, 19, 20. distichum, 1859, 302. hexastichou, 1859, 302. jubatum, 1868, 188 ; 1870, 219. prateuse, 1849, 159 ; 1868, 188. pusillum, 1849, 157 ; 1870, 219. vulgare, 18.57, 262; 1859, 302; 1867, 312. Zeocritoii, 1859, 303. Horniiuum Pyrenaicum, 1857, 272. Hortensia, 1869, 131. Houstonia coernlea, 1862, 159 ; 1864, 344. Hoya, 1863, 373 ; 1870, 615. Humiiiaceai, 1870, 188. Humlrium balaamiferuin, 1870, 188. floribundum, 1870, 188. Humulus, 1847, 521. lupulus, 1853, 243; 1854, 355; 1859, 357. Hura crepitans, 1870, 14 ; 1876, 64. Hyacinthus comosus, 1860, 96. Hydnum imbricatum, 1876, 80. Isevigatum, 1876, 80. repaudum, 1859, 319 ; 1876, 80. rufescenf,, 1876, 80. snbsquamosum, 1870, 80. Hydrangea, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. Thunbergii, 1870, 199. HydrangeacesB, 1870, 199. HydrangieiB, 1868, 123. Hydrocnaris morsus-rauiB, 1864, 455. Hydrocotyle, 1847, 514. Hydrolea, 1862, 161. Hydrophyllnm Cana, 1857, 274. Lobelia cardinalis, 1862, 159 ; 186-1, 453. inflata, 1865, 515. spicata, 1862, 159. syphilitica, 1862, 159. f exensis. 1866, 12il. Logania?, 1868, 123. Loiseleuria, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. Lolium Italicum, 1844, 373, 374; 1860, 129; 1869, 88, 90; 1870, 19; 1872, 418. perenne, 1844, 340, 374 ; 1854, xxiv, 392; 1860, 129. i:V. ; IBCiO, 88. 90: 1870, 226; 1873, 236, 408. Louicera, 1847, 514 ; 1868, 123. toachypoda, 1868, 204. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 209 Lordcera ciliata, 1870, 414. involiicraba, 1870, 414. Japouica, 1868, 204 ; 1870, 16. Tartarica, 1857, 490. LoniceresB, 1868, VSi. Lopezia racemosa, 1857, 274. Lopliospermum seandeus, 1868, 206. LotesB, 1868, 123. Lotus, 1847, 519. Lucuma maminosum, 1859, 237. Lunaria Mennis, 1857, 264. LupiniTS albus, 1854, xv; 1859, 316: 1861, 371 ; 1864, 304. angustifolius, 1861, 371 ; 1864, 305. argophyllus, 1866, 129. aridus, 1866, 127. grandifolius, 1857, 268. hiTSutus, 1859, 316. littoralis, 1859, 311. lucidus, 1H57, 268. luteus, 1854, xvi: 1861, 371; 1864, 305. ornatue, 1866, 127. perennis, 1859, 316. polypliyllus, 1857, 268; 1866, 127. pusillus, 1866, 129. livularis, 1857, 268. sparsiflorus, 1866, 129. succulentus, 1857, 268. termis, 1859, 316 ; 1861, 371. Texensis, 1866, 129. Lyclmis, 1847, 516. Lycoperdon soUdum, 1859, 320; 1870, 423, 424. Lycopersioum esculentum, 1857, 270; 18.59, 357; 1874, 148. Lycopodiacese, 1860, 124. Lycopodivim leptophyllum, 1859, 132. Lycopsis, 1847, 514. Lycopus, 1847, 513. Lygeum spartum, 1854, 44 ; 1868, 260, 267. Lytracese, 1857, 270; 1868, 123; 1870, 16. Lythrum, 1847, 516. M. Maba Major, 1859, 337. Maobridea pulckra, 1862, 161. Madura, 1860, 427; .1868, 124; 1870, 17. aurantiaoa, 1854, 415; 1857,242; 1860, 420; 1866, 36; 1867, 74; 1868, 194, 200, 202, 245; 1869, 171; 1871, 7, 349; 1873, 182: 1875, 170. MacrocUoa tenacwsima, 1868, 260, 267, 301; 1869, 62; 1870,21. Macrooystis, 1870, 379. Madia mellosa, 1845, 967. sativa, 1844, 394; 1845, 314, 967, 968; 1859,325; 1860,63; 1870,175. splendens, 1857, 273. visoosa, 1845, 967. MagnoHa, 1857, 265; 1860, 427; 1868, 122; 1870, 16, 110. acuminata, 1860, 419 ; 1869, 182; 1875, 154. couspicua, 1856, ,315;- 1869, 171. cordata, 1860,422; 1875,154. Fraseri, 1860, 420; 1875, 154. 14 A Magnolia glauca, 1860, 421: 1868, 281; 1869, 171 ; 1875, 152, 154. grandiflora, 1849, 156 ; 1357, 490, 491; 1859, 135; 1860, 203:- 1872, 144 ; 1875, 154. Hartwegii, 1859, 136. Liriodendi-oii tulipifera, 1875, 154. macrophylla, 1860, 420; 1868, ■ 200, 203 ; 1875, 154. pyramidata, 1860, 421. Soulangeana, 1856, 315 ; 1859, 129. umbreUa, 1860, 420; 1868, 203; 1875, 154. MaguoUacese, 1857, 265; 1868, 122; 1870, 16 ; 1875, 154. Mahonia, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. aquifoUum, 1857, 266. repens, 1860, 32. Majorana hortensis, 1854, 361. Malachra, 1870, 21. Malcomia maritima, 1857, 264. Malope grandiflora, 1857, 265. Malpizlda punioifolia, 1859, 351. Malum Appianum, 1859, 345. Malva, 1847, 411 ; 1864, 533. Mauritiana, 1857, 265. mosohata, 1857^ 265. rotundiflora, 1859, 359. verticillata, 1859, 359. Malvaceae, 1857, 265; 1859, 358; 1862,104 1868, 123; 1870,17. Mammea Africana, 1859, 344. Americana, 1847, 411; 1859,348; 1870, 14. niarginata, 1859, 348. MammiUaria, 1866, 371. simples, 1859, 333. Mangifera Indica, 1859, 335; 1870, 14. Manihot aipi, 1859, 309. pusilla, 1859, 309. utiUssima, 1859, 309 ; 1870, 14. Maranta arundinacea, 1849, 159 ; 1858, 324, 325, 329; 1859, 136. roseolineata, 1859, 132. Zebrina, 1863, 370. Marasmius oreades, 1876, 80. scorodonius, 1876, 80. Marrubium, 1847, 517 ; 1868, 111. vulgare, 1854, 354. Martynia proboscidea, 1857, 272. violacea, 1870, 422. Marutacotula, 1865, 513; 1869,504. Matricaria, 1847, 520. chamomilla, 1860, 67. MattHola annua, 1857, 284. Maurandya Barclayana, 1868, 206. Mauritia flexuosa, 1859, 313. Meconopsis, dipbylla, 1862, 158. Medicago, 1847, 519. lupulina, 1854, xxiii ; 1860, 76, 129; 1870,420. maoulata, 1857, 268. sativa, 1850, 67; 18S4, xxiii; 1860, 76; 1869,88,90; 1870, 170; 1872,418,419,420; 1873, 236; 1875,205,308. Melaleuca minor, 1870, 174. Melampyrum, 1847, 517. 210 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL REPORTS. Melanorrhea usitatiasima, 1870, 188. Melanospermese, 1866, 423. Melastoma, 1859, 560 ; 1862, 159. arborescens, 1859, 351. flavesoens, 1859, 351. Guyanensis, 1859, 351. spicata, 1859, 351. succosa, 1859, 351. tococa, 1859, 351. M6lia,1868, 123; 1870,17. azadlraclita, 1870, 174. azedarach, 1855, 67 ; 1858, 380; 1865, 95; 1868,281; 1870,174: 1872, 131; 1875, 156. MeliacesB, 1868, 123; 1870,17,174: 1875, 156. Melica, 1847, 513. Melicoca bijuga, 1859, 315, 351. MeUlotua .arborea, 1843, 107. cffirulea, 1857, 268 ; 1870, 200. leucantha, 1857, 268. macrorbiza, 1857, 268. Melissa officinalis, 1854, 335; 1859, 103; 1868,281. .Melooaotus communis, 1859, 333. Melochia pyramidata, 1869, 266. Menispermaceffi, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. Menispermum, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. Canadense, 1868, 205. Mentha, 1847, 517. piperita, 1854, 363 ; 1870, 179. pulegium, 1854, 363. viridls, 1854, 363. Meny.intbes, 1847, 514. trifoUata, 1864, 344. Menziesia, 1868, 123; 1870, 16. Merisma Berkeleii, 1876, 80. caput-medusae, 1876,80. ooralloides, 1876, 80. cristatus, 1876, 80. coufluens, 1876, 80. frondosus, 1876, 80. giganteus, 1876, 80. snlpbtirens, 1876, 80. Mertensia maritima, 1862, 161. panicnlata, 1862, 161. Virginica, 1862, 161. Merulius destructor, 1848, 212. lachrymans, 1849,358; 1865,519. MeSembryantbemum, 1867, 144. orystallinum, 1857, 268. equilateralo, 1857, 347. priBcox, 1857, 347. Mespilus, 18G8, 123. (AmelaucMer) Canadensis, 1864, 339, 344. Germanica, 1859, 341. Mesua ferrea, 1870, 14, 178. Metrosideros alba, 1859, 136. albicans, 1859, 132. Microeachrys, 1868, 124. Microsphieria, 1871, 121 ; 1874, 177. Milium, 1847, 513; 1860, 471, 474. ludicum, 1865, 300. Pliuii, 1835, 300. Mimosa, 1857, 270; 1860, 32; 1866, 129; 1869,259. ' biuueilVra, 1857, 242. Mimosa borealis, 1857, 242. inga, 1859, 333. Mimosese, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 186, 189. Mimulus, 1860, 129. floribundus, 1866, 126. luteus, 1866, 126. moschatus, 18.57, 272. ringens, 1862, 160. rubellus, 1866, 126. Mimusops balota, 1859, 337 ; 1870, 190. Sieberi, 1875, 166. Mirabilis Jalapa, 1857, 267. MitcheUa, 1871, 445. repens, 1862, 159. MiteUa diphyUa, 1862, 159. Momordica elaterium, 1857, 263. Monarda didyma, 1862, 160 ; 1868, 281. punctata, 1870, 174. Moneses uniflora, 1870, 414. Monolepis NuttalUana, 1870, 224. Monopetalese, 1868, 123. Monroa squarrosa, 1866, 127 ; 1870, 219, 222. Monstera deliciosa, 1870, 14. Montia, 1847, 513. MoracesB, 1857, 263 ; 1870, 191, 205. Morchella Bobemica, 1859, 319 ; 1876, 80. conica, 1859, 319; 1876, 80. deliciosa, 1859, 319 ; 1876, 80. esculenta, 1859, 319; 1876, 80. Morinda citrifolia, 1859, 337. Moringa pterygosperma, 1870, 175. MoringacecB, 1870, 175. Moronobea coccinea, 1870, 187. Moras, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. alba, 1854, 415 ; 1857, 490 ; 1859, ?41 : 1866, 36 ; 1867, 75 ; 1868, 300 ; 1875, 342. moretti, 1866, 36 ; 1868, 300. multicaulis, lri41,82; 1842, 26; 1849, 462 ; 1859, 548, 549 ; 1862, 393 ; 1864, 494 ; 1866, 36; 1867, 74, 75: 18C8, 300; 1870, 237; 1873,70. nigra, 1857, 263; 1859, 341; 1866, 129. parvifolia, 1875, 170. rubra, 1860, 419 ; 1866, 129 ; 1870, 417 ; 1875, 170, 342. Mucedines, 1869, 512 ; 1873, 196. Muoor, 1849, 398 ; 1871, 112 ; 1872, 197. mucedo, 1871, 233. Miililenbergia dift'usa, 1849, 156. gracilis, 1866, 127 ; 1870, 218. graciUima, 1866, 128: 1870, 218. Mexioana, 1870, 218. pungens, 1866, 127. Bobolifera, 1866, 127. sylvatica, 1870, 218. Musa Cavendisliii, 1867, 24; 1870. 14. ensete, 1859, 352. Paradiaiaoa, 1859, 330: 1867, 145; 1869, 266. Baplentum, 1855, 314 ; 1859, 330 ; 1867, 145; 1869, 266. , textUis, 1855, xxxiU; 1863, 108; 1865, 95;1869, 266;18?0, 14. Myagrum, 1847, 411. sativum, 1845, 314, 316; 1854, XXV. Myooderma aceti, 1864, 524, 531. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 211 Mycoderma vini, 1864, 524, 531, 532. Myginda, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Hvosotia, 1847, 514. Myrioa, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Californioa, 1875, 176. Carolinensis, 1870, 205. , cerifera, 1851,59; 1870, 205; 1875, 176. Faya. 1870, 205 gale, '1868, 188,281. inodora, 1875, 176. MyricaceiB, 1868, 124; 1870, 17; 1875, 176. Myiiophyllum, 1847, 520. "verticillatum, 1864, 455. Myristica moscliata, 1870, 181, 200. sebacea, 1859, 571. Myristicaoeaj, 1870j 175, 200. Myrobalanus belerioa, 1859, 322. Myrospermum Peruiferum, 1870, 185. toluiferum, 1870, 185. Myrrhis, 1847, 515. Myrsinaceaa Floridana, 1875, 167. MyrtacesB, 1857, 274 ; 1870, 174, 177, 179, 184, 194, 199, 200; 1875, 163. Myrtus oomnmnis, 1854, 402. N. NiBmaspora (see Nemaspora). Nageia, 1868, 124; 1870, 17. Napus, 1847, 5181 Narcissus psendo-naroissus, 1864, 344. Nardus, 1847, 513. stricta, 1847, 159. Narthex asafoetida, 1870, 183. Nasturtium Indicum, 1859, 356. ofiaoiuale, 1859, 356. palustre, 1868, 187. terrestre, 1859, 357. Nauclea gambir, 1870, 184. » Neguudo, 1860, 427; 1868, 123; 1870, 17. aceroides, 1860, 417, 420 ; 1868, 200,281; 1870,. 231; 1872,163; 1875, 158, 342, 355. Califomioum, 1860, 430, 432; 1875, 158. Nelumbium codophyllum, 1859, 325. luteum, 1859, 325; 1862, 157; 1866, 171 ; 1876, 62. speoiosum, 1859, 310, 312, 316, 325. Nemaspora, 1865, 332; 1872, 196, 197. Nemastylis gemmiflora, 1862, 162. Nemopantlies, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. NemopMla, 1862, 161. atomaria, 1857, 271. Nepeta, 1847, .517. cataiia, 1854, 363 ; 1857, 272 ; 1865, 515. citriodora, 1857, 272. gleclioma, 186.5, 515. NeptelLum lappaceum, 1859, 336. longamum, 1859, 336 ; 1870,14. rimosum, 1859, 336. Nephrodium esoulentmn, 1859, 329. Nerium tinotorium, 1873, 257. Nioaudra physaloides, 1857, 270. Nicotiana rustica, 1862, 123. tabacum, 1862, 123. Nieljuliria oblongifolia, 1859, 337. NigeUa nana, 1857, 265. Mtella, 1864, 461. translucens, 1864, 455. flexilis, 1864, 455. Nitraria Billardieri, 1859, 347. Nolana atriplioifolia, 1857, 271. NolanaceEB, 1857, 271. NotyUa albida, 1863, 376. Nummularia, 1847, 514. Nupbar advena, 1870, 407 ; 1876, 62. Nuttalia cerasiformis, 1875, 161. Nyalelia racemosa, 1859, 337. NyctaginaceiB, 1857, 267 ; 1875, 169. NymphEea, 1847, 516. ccerulea, 1859, 312. edulis, 1859, 312. lotus, 1855, XXX ; 1859, 308, 312. odorata, 1862, 157 : 1876, 62. Nyssa, 1860, 427 ; 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17 ; 1872, 172. aquatica, 1875, 164. capitata, 1875, 164. cocoinea, 1860, 422. multiflora, 1860, 430; 1864, 344: 1868 ; 281 ; 1875, 164. uniflora; 1860, 421 ; 1875, 164. O. Oakesia Conradii, 1864, 344. Ooymum basilicmn, 1854, 335. minimum, 1854, 335. Odontostemum Hartwegi, 1870, 422. (Enantbe, 1847, 515. crocata, 1857, 275. CEnocarpus baoaba, 1870, 179. CEnothera, 1862, 160 ; 1866, 127, 129. biennis, 1859, 329. grandiflora, 1859, 329. muricata, 1859, 329. parviflora, 1859, 329. suaveoleus, 1859, 329. tenella, 1857, 274. tetraptera, 1857, 274. Oidium, 1859, 134; 1861, 496, 497; 1862, 210; 1864,355; 1869,512; 1874,174. . 175,177. albicans, 1865, 546. fructigenum, 1845, 238; 1865,546. Tuckeri, 1865, 325, 329, 332, 546; 1871, 111, 116; 1874, 174, 177, 438. OlacineiB, 1875, 156. Olea, 1868, 124; 1870,17. Americana, 1860, 421; 1875,168. Enropsea, 1854, xxvii; 1859, 323; 1860,33; 1867, 146; 1870, 178: 1876, 67,68,287. fragrans, 1859, 15. latifolia, 1859, 113, • longiftlia, 1859, 112. OleaoesB, 1868, 124; 1870, 17, 178; 1875, 16a Oleinese, 1868, 124. Olneya tesota, 1860, 434; 1870,411; 1875, 159, 357. Omphalea diandra, 1859, 321. triandra, 1659,321. OnagracesB, 1857, 274. Ononis, 1847, 519 j 1857, 268 ; 1868, 123 1870, 17. arvenis, 1875, 121. 212 INDEX TO AGEICULTUKAL REPORTS. Onoporduin, 1847, 519. acantliiuui, 18j7, 274. taurioum, 1857, 274. Oplirys, 1847,520. Opopanax Chironium, 1870, 189. Opimtia, 1863, 371 ; 18G8, 270. arborescens, 1860, 434 ; 1875, 163. Camancliioa, 1H70, 417. ■EBgelmanui, 1870, 417. ficus, 1859, 333. occiclentalis, 1870, 417. Eafinesquii, 1870, 417. vulgaris, 1859, 333 ; 1870, 417. OrchidaccEe, 1863, 373; 1866, 126 ; 1870, 190. Orchis, 1847, 520. spectabilis, 1864, 344. Oreodaplme Califomica, 1860, 432; 1875, 169. Oiiganmn, 1847, 517. vulgare, 1857, 119; 1859, 103; 1870, 174. Omitliogalum croceum, 1862, 162. Pyrenaicum, 1857, 263. umbellatum, 1865, 517. Omitliopus sativus, 1854, xxiii. Omus, 1868, 124. Europaia, 1870, 184. rotundifolia, 187U, 184. Orobancbe ramosa, 1847, 339. Orobus, 1847, 518. niger, 1857, 269. Oryza, 1868, 114. sativa, 1859, 304. Oryzopsis asperifolia, 1866, 127 ; 1870,218. Canadensis, 1870, 218. micrantha, 1870, 218. OsmorrMza longistylis, 1865, 512. Osyris Japonica, 1859, 359. Ostrya, 1868, 124; 1870,16. Virginica, 1849, 479; 1860, 417; 1875, 175. Oxalis, 1847, 516. arraoaoba, 1859, 355. cernua, 1859, 355. crassicaulis, 1859, 311, 355. eaoulenta, 1859, 311, 355. enneapbylla, 1859, 311. Plumieri, 1859, 355. tetrapbylla, 1859, 311. tuborosa, 1859, 311. Yiolaoea, 1859, 311; 1862,158. zonata, 1859, 355. Oxycoccus macrocarpus, 1857,237. Oxydendrum, 1860, 427; 1868, 123; 1870, 16. arboreum, 1860, 420; 1868, 281; 1875,165. Oxyiia digyua, 1870, 422. reniformis, 1868, 188. Oxytropis Laniberti, 1874, 160. Oxyura chrysautbemoides, 1857, 273. P. Pacbyma, 1859, 320. cooos, 1870, 424. Paoliyrhyzus angulatus, 1859, 311. Padiua pavonia, 1860, 67. Padus, 1847, 516. Psederia fcetida, 1870, 14. Pieonia, 1857, 266. Palim-us, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. Palinms aculeatus, 1854, 410; 1869, 171. Palraa Cbristi, 1841, 81. PalmaceaB, 1870, 177, 179, 197 ; 1875, 186. Panax borridum, 1868, 187 ; 1870, 407. trifolium, 1864, 344. PandanuB odoratissimus, 18.'i9, 329. Pangium edule, 1859, 32. Panicum, 1870, 420 ; 1874, 158. capiUare, 1865, 518; 1870, 219, 224. clandestinum, 1870, 219. crus-galli, 1849, 156; 1865, 518; 1870, 220. depauperatum, 1870, 220. dichotommn, 1870, 220. Dioscoiides, 1855, 300. frumentaceum, 1859, 306. filiforme, 1870, 222, 224. Germanicum, 1854, xxii ; 18.55, xiii ; 1856, 306. jumentorum, 1855, xxx ; 1866, 419; la74, 158. latifolium, 1870, 220. maximum, 1873, 233. miliaceum, 1857, 262; 1859, S05; 1874, 158 obtusnm, 1866, 128 ; 1870, 220. pauciflorum, 1866, 128; 1870,220. sanguinale, 1865, 518 ; 1866, 128; 1869, 88 ; 1870, 220, 224. virgatum, 1866, 128 ; 1870, 220. xantbopbysum, 1870, 220. Panis Tataricus, 1859, 354. Papaver, 1847, 517. amoennm, 18.j7, 266. dubium, 1-^65, 510. orientale, 1857, 266. rboeas, 1860, 67 ; 1865, 510. somuiferum, 183.">, xxi ; 1857,266; 1859, 325 ; ISiiO, 131 ; 1862, 23; 1869, 233 ; 1370, 180, 206. PapaveracefB, 1837, 286 ; "1870, 180, 181. Papaya vulgaris, 1859, 331; 1860, 422; 187U, 14. PapilionaceuB, 1868, 123. Pappea capensis, 18.^, 344. Pappopborum boreale, 1-70, 218. Parinarium campestre, 18.39, 322. montanum, 1859, 322. Senegaleuse, 1839, 322. 344. Paxkinsonia aculeata, 1860, 434 ; If'o, 160. micropbylla, 1860, 434; 1875, 160. Parmelia esculenta, 1859, 312. Parnassia, 1847, 515. Paspalum, 1840, 157 ; I860, 237. dilatatum, l.~74, 440. sericeiim, 1866, 128. setaceum, 1870, 219. tolomferum, 1869, 88. vagiiiatum, 1806, 128. Passiflora, 1854, 01. Herbertiana, 1857, 264. incaruata, 1808, 205. Pastinaca sativa, 1854, 370; 1837,275; 1859, 328; 1865,512; 1867,312. Paulliuia, 18.39, 132. Cupaua, 1870, 197. sorbili.s. 1870, 196. Paulowiiia, 1808, 124: 1870, 17. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 213 Paulowniaimperialis, 1868, 200, 203: 1872, 144. PeotJs, 1866, 129. angiistifolia, 1866, 126. PedaliacesB, 1857, 272; 1859,21: 1870,173. Pedicularis, 1847, 5i7. Canadensis, 1862, 160. lanceolata, 1862, 160. Pelargonium, 1857, 266. oapitatum, 1845, 321. Penicillaria spieata, 1859, 306, 307. PeniciUium, 1849, 396, 398, 399 ; 1872, 197. Armoniacum, 1874, 175. crustacoum, 1876, 81. glaueum, 1871, 233; 1873, 187, 190, 196; 1874, 175; 1875, 81. Pennisetum viride, 1866, 128. Pentadesma butyracea, 1859, 344. Penstemon, 1857, 272. acumiuatus,, 1866, 126. albidus, 1866, 126, 128. barbatus, 1866, 126, 128. cobfea, 1866, 123, 128. dasypliyllus, 1866, 128. digitalis, 1862, 160. dissectum, 1862, 160. Fendlerii, 1866, 128. glaber, 1866, 126. glaucns, 1866, 126. gracilis, 1866, 126, 128. grandiflora, 1862, 160. grandiflorum, 1866, 126. Hallii, 1856, 126. bumiUs, 1866, 126. imbcrbis, 1866, 126, 128. procerus, 1866, 126. pubescens, 1862, 160 ; 1863, 128. spectabilis, 1866, 128. Pereskia acnleata, 1859, 333. Periploca, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Pernettya, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. Perouospora, 1865, 16; 1872, 193; 1874, 178. infestans. 1865, 329 ; 1868, 231, 232; 1873, 186, 187, 188, 190, 191, 194, 196 ; 1874, 178. viticola, 1874, 176. Persea, 1860, 423 ; 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Carolinensis, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 169. Catesbyana, 1875, 169. gratissima, 1859, 348. Persica vulgaris, 1859, 339. Persicaria, 1847, 515. Petrosehnum sativum, 1854, 369; 1857, 275. Petunia odorata, 1857, 270. Peucedanum ambiguum, 1870, 407. Pbacelia, 1862, 161 ; 1866, 189. parviflora, 1868, 281. tanacetifolia, 1857, 271. Pbalaris, 1847, ,513 ; 1860, 235. Americana, 1849, 157. angusta, 1866, 128. arundinacea, 1866, 128; 1869,88, 90; 1870, 219. Canariensis, 1857, 262. intermedia, 1874, 158. Pballus escnlentus, 1854, 364. Pbamaceum, 1857, 267. Pbaseolus, 1849, 158; 1853,222; 1867,314: 1870, 422. acouitifolius, 1859, 318. Phaseolus aureus, 1859, 318. calcaratus, 1859, 318. cocciueus, 1859, 318. derasus, 18.59, 318. farinosus, 1859, 318. latbyroides, 1859, 318. lunatus, 1859, 318. Max, 1859, 318. Mungo, 1859, 318. multiflorus, 1857, 269 ; 1859, 318. nanus, 1859, 317 ; 1867, 313. radiatus, 1859, 318. torosus, 1859, 318. tunkincnsis, 1859, 318. vulgaris, 1854, 336; 1859, 317; 1860,59; 1864,312; 1867,311, 313. Phellandrium, 1847, 515. Pherosphaera, 1868, 124. Pbiladelphus, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. coronarius, 1857, 490. PMlljTca latifolia, 1854, 402. Pbleum, 1853, 397. Alpinum, 1868, 189; 1870, 218. pratense, 1853, 211; 1855, 248; 1858, 308; 1860, 129; 1861,350; 1865, 272; 1868, 189; 1870, 226, 585 ; 1875, 205. Pblox, 1862, 161 ; 1866, 129. Pbcenix dactyUfera, 1855, liv; 1857, 262: 1859, 329; 1860, 33; .1867, 145; 1870, 14. farinifera, 1859, 313. Pboliota mutabilis, 1876, 79. squarrosus, 1876, 79. Pbormium tenax, 1847, 166; 1855, xxxiii; 1862, 113; 1863, 108; 1865, 34; 1869,61; 1870, 20; 1871, 5, 173. Pbotiuia, 1868, 123. ai-butifolia, 1860, 433 ; 1875, 162. sermlata, 1859, 133. Pbragmites communis, 1870, 219. Pbylica, 1857, -i'/O. Phyllantbus Emblica, 1859, 337. jPhyllocladus, 1868, 124. trichomanoides, 1859; 135. Pbyllodoce, 1868, 123; 1870, 16. Pbysalis, 1866, 129. Physostegia Virginiana, 1862, 161. Phytolacca, 1859, 102. decandra, 1857, 267; 1859, .357; 1864, .534; 1865, 516: 1873, 157 ; 1874, 133. ' esciilenta, 1859, 357, 358. PhytolaccaceEB, 1857, 267. Picea bracteata, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. breveb'racteata, 1868, 124; 1870, 17. Cepbalonica, 1859, 101 ; 1875, 358. Picris ecMoides, 1857, 274. Pimento dulce, 1876, 288. PimpineUa, 1847, 515. anisum, 1870, 179. Pinacea!, 1857, 263. Pmckueya pubens, 1860, 422 ; 1875, 165. Pinguicula, 1847, 513. Pinus, 1860,427, 432; 1868, 113, 124; 1870, 17. albicaulis, 1875, 180. aristata. 1875, 180. australis, 1875, 179. 214 INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. Pinus, Balfouriaua, 1875, 180. Banksiana, 1860, 417 ; 187.'i, 177. brachyxrtera, 187.5, 357. Cembra, 1859, 3-23 ; 1868, 177. Cliiliuahuana, 1860, 434. Chihuatiua, 1875, 180. clausa, 1875, 178. contorta, 1860, 431 ; 1867, 218 ; 1868, 177, 185; 1870, 411, 413; 1875, 177, 356. contorta, var. Bolaiideri, 1875, 177. Coulteri, 1860, 433 ; 1870, 411 ; 1875, 179. eduUs, 1859, 14, 41 ; 1860, 434 ; 1870, 411; 1875, 178, 356, 357. EUiotti, 1875, 178. excelsa, 18.59, 135. flexilis, 1860, 429 ; 1875, 180. glabra, 1875, 178. inops, 1860, 420 ; 1875, 178. insignis, 1860, 432 ; 1875, 179. LafQbertiana, 1860, 432; 1870, 411; 1875, 180, 358. larix, 1860, 66. mitis, 1860, 420 ; 1875, 178. mouopliyUa, 1860, 430; 1870, 411; 1875, 178. monticola, 1860, 431 ; 1875, 180. muricata, 1860, 433; 1875, 178. palustris, 1860, 421. Parryana, 1870, 411 ; 1875, 178. patula, 1859, 135. picea, 1860, 67. pinea, 1857, 203; 1859, 323; 1860, 32. ponderosa, 1860, 431; 1875, 178; 342, 356, 357. var. Bentbamiana, 1875, 178. var. Jeffreyi, 1875, 179. pumilis, 1861, 636. pungens, 1860, 420 ; 1875, 178. radiata, 1875, 179. resinosa, 1860, 417 ; 1875, 178. regida, 1860, 419 ; 1875, 179. Sabiniana, 1860, 432; 1870, 411; 1875,179. serotina, 1860, 421; 1875, 179. strobus, 1860, 417 ; 1875, 180. sylvestris, 1855, 1 ; 1860, 66, 67. tieda, 18.56, 138; lt60, 421; 1875, 179. Torreyana, 1860, 433; 1875, 179. nncinata, 1855, 1. WisUlzeni, 1860, 429. Piper betel, 1670, 14. cubeba, 1670, 14. nigrum, 1870, 201. PiperacesB, 1870, 181, 201, 202. Piscidia erythiina, 1860, 423; 1875, 159. Pistacia, 1868, 123; 1870, 17. lentiscus, 1855, Iviii ; 1870, 185. Mexicana, 1860, 433; 1875, 159. terebintlius, 1859, 20, 322. Palrestina, 1859, 323. vera, ia54, xxxii ; 1859, 20, 322; 1860, 33 ; 1861, 533. Pistia natans, 1866, 418. Pisum, 1847, 519 ; 1849, 158. Abyssinicum, 1859, 317. Pisnm arvense, 1859, 317. Joraardi, 18.59, 317. maritimum, 1859, 317. ochrus, 1859, 317. sativum, 1854, 370; ia57, 269; ia59, 317;1864, 313 1_ 1867, 311. Pithecolobium Unguis-cati, 1875, 161. Pittosponim, 1859, 100, 132. Planera, 1860, 427 ; 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. atiuatica, 1860, 422 ; 1875, 171. Plantaginaceae, 1857, 271. Plantaginella, 1847, 518. Plantago cynops, 1857, 271. lanceolata, 1847, 246 ; 1865, 515. major, 1865, 515. media, 1857, 271. PlatanacsfB, 1868, 124; 1870, 16; 1875, 171. Platanthera obtusata, 1866, 127. Platanus, 1844, 411 ; 1868, 124 ; 1870, Ifi. occidentalis, 1844, 216; 1859, 14; 1860, 419 ; 1870, 171 ; 1875, 171, 342. oricntalis, 1870, 171. racemosa, 1860, 432; 1875, 171. Wrigbtiajia, 187.5, 171. Platycrater arguta, 1870, 199. Pleurotus glandulosus, 1876, 79. ostreatus, 1876, 79. Pometi, 1876, 79. salignns, 1876, 79. tessulatus, 1876, 79. nlmarius, 1876, 79. Plocaria lichenoides, 1859, 312. Plukenetia corniculata, 1859, 359. Poa, 1847, 513 ; 1853, 396 ; 1868, 188. Andina, 1866, 127; 1870, 219. anguBtifolia, 1847, 1,59; 1854, 392; 1873, 408. annna, 1868, 188 ; 1869, 88 ; 1870, 219. Alpina, 1870, 219. aquatica, 1869, 88 ; 1870, 19. arotica, 1866, 127 ; 1868, 188 ; 1870, 219. australis, 1874, 439. Brownii, 1874, 440. ceniaia, 1868, 188. compressa, 1851, 440. crocata, 1870, 219. nemoralis, 1854, 392; 1868, 177, 188; 1869, 88, 90 ; 1870, 219, 226. palnstria, 1860, 76. pratensis, 1845, 1013; 1854, 190, 392; 1860, 129 ; 1864, 227 ; 1865, 489 ; 1866, 366 ; 1867, 295; 186;*, 177, 188; 1869, 88, 90, 169 ; 1870, 19, 219, 225. rotundata, 1868, 188. serotina, 1870, 219, 220, 224, 226. stenaiitha, 1868, 188. trivialis, 1854, xxt, 892 ; 1860, 76, 129: 1866, 366; 1869, 88, 90. viridis, 1856, 410. Podalyria, 1857, 268. Podocarpus, 1868, 124. Podophyllum callicarpum, 1859, 351. poltatimi, 1859, 351; 1860, 501 ; 1870, 183. Pogostemou patchouli, 1870, 175. Poisonia obtusata, 1875, 169. Polauisia iracbysiierma, 1866, 129. Polemoniaooa", 1857, 271. Polemouium cooruloum, 1857, 271. INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. 215 Polemonium gracile, 1857, 271. reptaus, 1862, 161. Polyala, 1847, 518. pauciflora, 1864, 344. Polygaster lampodarius, 1859, 319. Polygonacete, 1857, 267; 1868, 124: 1875, 169. Polygonum, 1847, 515; 1876. 62. avicularo, 1870, 224. bistorta, 1859, 315. emargiuatum, 1857, 307. fagopyrum, 1857, 267; 1859, 306, 307 ; 1864, 311. hydropiper, 1865, 516; 1872, 132. parvifolram, 1865, 517. Persicaria, 1865, 516; 1868, 281. PenDsylvanioum, 1865, 516. sagittatum, 1P65, 517. Tataricum, 1859, 306. tinctorium, 1845, 319; 1860, 474. viviparum, 1868, 175, 188. PolypetaliE, 1868, 122. Polypodium dichotomum, 1859, 329. meduUare, 1859, 329. Polyporus destructor, 1849, 398. leucomelas, 1876, 80. ovinus, 1859, 319 ; 1876, 80. poripes, 1876, 80. Polysiphonia elongata, 1860, 68. Pomacese, 1857, 270. Pomeffi, 1868, 123. Pongamia gla,bra, 1870, 174. Pontederias, 1856, 155 ; 1876, 62. Populus, 1847, 521; 1860, 427; 1868, 113, 124 ; 1870, 16. alba, 1857, 490, 491 ; 1871, 72. angulata, 1860, 421; 1875, 177, 342. angustifolia, 1860, 429; 1872, 162; 1875, 177. balaamifera, 1857, 490; 1860, 417; 1868, 176; 1873,162; 1875, 177. balsamifera,var. candioans, 1875, 342. Canadensis, 1860, 419. candicans, 1860, 417 ; 1870, 230. dilatiata, 1870,231, fastigiata, 1854, 217. grandidentata, 1860, 417; 1875, 177. heterophyUa, 1860, 429 ; 1875, 177. monilifera, 1860, 424, 429 ; 1870, 231; 1871,350; 1872, 162; 1875, 177, 342, 344. tremuloides, 1860, 417 ; 1868, 176; - ' 1875/ 177, 342. trichocarpa, 1860, 433 ; 1875, 177. quadrangulata, 1875, 344. Porpbyra laoimata, 1866, 424. purpurea, 1859, 312. vulgaris, 1866, 424. Portulaoa,1844, 141. " : lutea, 1859, 357. oloracea, 1859, 355; 1870, 422. Portulacaceae, 1857, 267. Potamogeton, 1847, 514 ; 1876, 62. densus, 1864, 453, 454, 455. Potamogeton natans, 1864, 454, 455. crispus, 1864, 454, 455. Potentilla, 1847, 516; 1864, 311; 1868, 123; 1870, 16. Canadensis, 1864, 344; 1855, 511. Nepalensis, 1857, 270. Norvegica, 1865, 511. Pouiretia tuberculata, 1859, 321. Prenanthes muralis, 1848, 240. Pricbardia filamentosa, 1875, 186. Primula, 1847, 514. auricula, 1863, 376. Pringlea antiscorbntica, 1859, 359. Prosopis flexuosa, 1859, 333. (Algaroba) glaudulosa, 1870, 189; 1871, 503; 1875„160, 356.. borrida, 1859, 333. pubescens, 1875, 357. siliquastrum, 1859, 333.. spicigera, 1859, 333. Proteacese, 1857, 268. Protococeus nivalis, 1864, 531. Protomyoes solani, 1845, 670, 682. Prunella, 1868, 281. Prunus, 1868, 107, 123 ; 1870, 16. Americana, 1860, 417 ; 1865, 207;-. 1866, 129; 1870, 418; 1875, 161,. 342. amygdalina, 1859, 340. Andersonii, 1875, 161. Armeuiaoa, 1859, 340. avium, 1859, 340. Caroliuiana, 1875, 161. cerasina, 1859, 340. oerasus, 1857, 490, 491; 1859, 340:; 1872, 168. -CMcasa, 1859, 570 ; 1860, 422 ; 1865,. 207; 1^66, 126, 129; 1875, 161^ communis, 1857, 490. demissa, 1866, 129 ; 1875, 161. domeatica, 1849, 480; 1854, xxix:: 1857, 490; 1859, 340; 1837, 146 ^ 1868, 113; 1872, 168. graoiUs, 1866, 129. ilicifoUa, 18,75, 161. insititia, 1859 340. mabaleb, 1868, 203 ; 1869, 171, maiitima, 1854, 405. mollis, 1875, 161. padus, 1868, 201 ; 1869, 171. Pennsylvsvnica, 1872, 178; 1875, 161, 342. prunaria, 1859, 340. (cerasus) prostrata, 1859, 341. pumila, 1868, 202; 1870, 418; 1875^ 342. rivularis, 1875, 161. serotina, 1868, 200 ; 1875, 161, 343. spinosa, 1854, 394, 417 ; 1857, 490. subcordata, 1860, 432 ; 1866, 129. umbeUata, 1865, 207 ; 1675, 161, ursina, 1859, 340. Virginiana, 1872, 178 ; 1875, 161, 342. . PsaUiota amygdalinus, 1876, 80. - -■■ ~ - aivensis, 1!^76, 80. campestris,,1876, 80. cretaceus, 1876, 80. sylvaticus, 1876, 80. Pseudplarix, 1868, 124 ;' 1870, 17. 216 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL KEPOKTS. Psidiiim aromaticnm, 1859, 349. buxifolium, 1860, 422. Cattleyanum, 1859, 349. grandiflorum, 1859, 349. Guaiva, 1867, 144. Gaineense, 1859, 349. lineatifolium, 1859, 348, 349. pomiferum, 1859, 348, 349. pyrifemm (or pyriforme), 1859, 348; 1875, 163. Bapidissimum, 1859, 349. Psoralea bitniDinosa, 1857, 268. esciilenta, 1870, 408, 423, 427. glandulosa, 1870, 193. Ptelea, 1868, 123; 1870, 17. angustifolia, 1875, 156. triloliata, 1860, 419; 1869, 171; 1872, 163; 1875, 156; 1875, 342. Pteris, 1847, 521. aquilina, 1865, 519 ; 1870, 408. Pterocarpus erinaceus, 1870, 14, 186. marsupium, 1870, 14, 186. Pterocaiya, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 16. Puccinia, 1844, 266; 1849, 392; 1872, 196. gratninis, 1865, 519 ; 1868, 232. Pulsatilla, 1847, 517. Pultensea, 1857, 2o8. Punica, 1860, 34 ; 1870, 16. granatum, 1859, 342 ; 1867, 144. Puya Bonplandiaiia, 1969, 313. Pyrethrum, 1861, 228. 229, 230, 232; 1874, 133. cameum, 1857, 129; 1861, 224; 1864, 544. Caucasicum, 1858, 270 ; 1859, , 13, 19. elougatum, 1861, 226. peduucnlare, ISOl, 226. linrpureum, 1857, 129. rigidum, 1865, 92. roseum, 1857, 129 ; 1861, 224, 221) ; 1865,92; 1872, 136. Willemoti, 1861, 223, 225, 227; 1865, 92. Pyrola, 1847, 516. Pyrus Amerieaua, 1875, 162. angustifolia, 1875, 162. coronaria, 1875, 161. rivularis, 1875, 162. Q. Quadria lieteropliylla, 18.59, 321. Quamoclit vulgaris, 1868, 205. Quassia amara| 1855, lix. Quercus, 1847, 520; 1860, 407; 1868, 112, 12.|; 1870, 16; 1875, 342. acntidens, 1860, 433. aigilops, 1855, liii; 1859, 103, 314. agrifolia, 1860, 432; 1870, 409: 1875, 173. all)a, 1849, 478; 1860, 417; 1864, 347; 1807, 297; 1875, 173. alba var. Gunnisonii, 1875, 356. aquatica, 1860, 421; 1875, 174. ballota, 1859, 314. bicolor, 1875, 173. Califomica, 1860, 432. castanea, 1859, 314; 1860, 419. Quercus Catesbaei, 1875, 174. cbrysolepis, 1860, 432; 1875, 173. cinera, 1860, 421; 1875, 174. coccifera, 1855, 1. coooinea, 1860, 420; 1875, 174. confertilolia, 1860, 434. densiflora, 1860, 483; 1875, 173. discolor, 1860, 419. Douglassij, 1860, 433; 1875, 173. dumosa, 1875, 175. Durandii, 1875, 174. eduUs, 1859, 314. Emoryii, 1860, 434 ; 1870, 409 ; 1875, 174. esculus, 1859, 314. falcata, 1860, 421; 1875, 174. Gambellii, 1860, 434. Garryaua, 1860, 431 ; 1875, 173. gramuntia, 1855, xlix. heterophyUa, 1868, 202. Hindsii, 1860, 433 ; 1870, 409. Hispanica, 1855, xvii. hypoleuca, 1875, 174. ilex, 1854, 402; ia59, 100, 101, 135. imbricaria, 1860, 420; 1868, 200; 1875, 174. infcctoria, 1855, liv. laurifoUa, 1875, 174. lobata, 1860, 433; 1870, 409; . 1875, 173. Lusitanica, 1859, 324. lyrata, 1860, 4Jl ; 1875, 173. macrocarpa, 1860, 417,419; 1875, 172. Jlichauxii, 175, 173. monticola, 1860, 419. nigra, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 174. oblongifolia, 1860, 434; 1870, 409; 1875, 174. obtusiloba, 1860, 417, 420. palnstris, 1856, 57; 1860, 420; 1875, 175. pedunculata, 1359, 314; 18C8, 201, 202. Persica, 18ri9, 314. pliiUos, 186U, 421; 1868, 200; 1875, 174. prinns, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 173. prinus rar. acuminata, 1859, 314; 1875, 173. prinus Tar. monticola, 1875, 173. pyrami, 1859, 314. reticulata, 1875, 175. robur, 1857, 263; 1859, 314; 1860, 66. rubra, 1860, 417; 1875, 174, 175. sessiflora, 1854, 415. Sonomensis, 1875, 175. stellata, 1875, 173. suber, 1854, xxxiii; 1855, xviii; 1858, 334; lt59, 14, 324; 1876, 287. tinctoria, 1860, 419; 1875, 175. nndulata, 1875, 17.1. vireus, 1859, 100, 322; 1860, 421: 1873, 182; 1375, 174. Wislizenii, 1875, 175. Quillaia saponaria, 1867, 471. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 217 R. Eandia clusiEefolia, 1875, 165. Ranunoulaceaa, 1857, 265 ; 1870, 183. Ranunculus, 1847, 517 ; 1862, 157 ; 1868, 106. acris, 1864, 344 ; 1865, 510. affiuis, 1866, 128. bulbosus, 1865, 510. Oaucasious, 1857, 265. divaricatus, 1866, 128. (Ficaria) edulis, 1859, 356. ficaiia, 1859, 308, 352, 356. repena, 1864, 344 ; 1866, 128. Raphanistrum maritimum, 1859, 327. Eaphauus, 1847, 518. raphanistrum, 1865, 510. rusticanus, 1869, 136. sativus, 1854, 376; 1859, 325, 327: 1807, 298. Reseda, 1847, 517. luteola, 1844, 320. odorata, 1857, 231. Eetinospora, 1868, 124 ; 1869, 174 ; 1870, 17. Ehagadiolus atellatus, 1857, 274. Ehanmacese, 1857, 240, 270; 1868, 123; 1870, 17, 194, 197 ; 1875, 157. Ehanmus, 1847, 514 ; 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. alatemus, 1854, 396. alnifolius, 1860, 430 ; 1875, 342. catharticus, 1854, 394, 408; 1868, 196,245; 1871, 349. croceus, 1870, 414. Elieedia lateriflora, 1859, 351. Eheum, 1868, 114, 175. austraile, 1848, 604 ; 1850, 525. compactum, 1850, 525. Emodi, 1848, 604, 605 ; 1871, 105. hybridum, 1850, 524. monachorum, 1848, 607. palmatum, 1850, 524, 525; 1855; XXV ; 1871, 105. rliapontioum, 1850, 524, 525 ; 1854, 376; 1871, 105. succedaneum, 1859, 14. undulatum, 1S50, 524. Webbianum, 1871, 105. Rliexia, 1859, 560; 1862, 159. Ebinanthus, 1847, 517. , Ehizopliora Americana, 1860, 422. mangle, 1875, 163. EhizopboraceEe, 1875, 163. Ebododondron, 18,59, 132; 1870, 16; 1871, 413. arboreum, 1859, 135. Californicuin, 1875, 165. Catawbiense, 1862, 156. ferrugineum, 1870, 171. Indicum, 1867, 306. Javanioum, 1867, 306. Lapponicura, 1863, 469. maximum, 1857, 119; 1860, 419, 431; 1862, 156; 1868, 123; 1875, 165. Ponticum, 1867, 298, 306. Ehodomenia ciliata, 1859, 312. palmata, 1859, 312; 1866, 424, 427. Ehodora, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. Ehodorrbiza scoparia, 1870, 181. Rbodospermea;, 1866, 424. Rbopala Corcovadensis, 1859, 132. Rhus, 1857, 266; 1861, 376; 1862, 393; 1808, 115, l'-'3; 1870, 17. aromatica, 1869, 230 ; 1875, 342. copallina, 1669, 230 ; 1875, 159, 342. coriaria, 1844, 320 ; 1854, xxxiv ; 1859, 111 ; 1869, 230. cotinoides, 1800, 4£0 ; 1869, 230. •■ cotinus, 1844, 320; 1869, 2;i0; 1874, 426. glabra, 1860, 417 ; 1869, 230 ; 1872, 141 ; 1875, 1-20, 159, 342. iutegrifolia, 1875, 159. Laurina, 1875, 159. metopum, 1860, 423; 1869, 230; 1875, 159. microphylla, 1860, 434 ; 1875, 159. pumila, 1859, 230. succedanea, 1851, 59 ; 1859, 14, 570 ; 1860, 138; 1870,205. toxicodendron, 1865, 511; 1868, 204 ; 1839, 504 ; 1875, 342. typbina, 1857, 490, 491 ; 1860, 419 ; 1868, 201; 1869, 230; 1875, 158, 342. venenata, 1860, 419; 1865, 511; 1875, 159. vernicifera, 1870, 205. Ribes, 1859, 344; 1868, 123; 1870, 16, 414. aureum, 1866, 120; 1870, 414. bracteosum, 1868, 187. cynosbati, 1865, 206 ; 1875, 342. floridum, 1866, 126. , grossularia, 1857, 490, 491 ; 1859, 346. hirtellum, lh70, 414. Hudsouianum, 1868, 187. Jobannis, 1859, 346. lacustre, 1860, 126 ; 1868, 187. nigrum, 1857, 490, 491 ; lt59, 350. niveum, 1866, 129. oxyacanthoides, 1866, 129. prostr.itum, 1868, 187. rubrum, 1857, 490, 491; 1859, 346; 1868, 187. uva-crispa, 1859, 346. Eicbardsonia scibra, 1874, 150. Ricinus, 1861, 375. communis, 1855, xxvii; 1857,263: 1870, 178; 1874, 152. minor, 1874, 152. sanguinarius, 1874, 152. Robinia, 1860, 427; 1868, lU, 123; 1870, 17. Neo-Mexicana, 1860, 434; 1875, 159. pseudacaoia, 1857, 270, 490, 491 ; 1860, 420; 1863, 48; 1864,343; 1868, 92. 201, 203; 1870, 76: 1875,159. ' viscosa, 1860, 420 ; 1875, 159. Roestelia lacerata, 1873, 183, 184, 185. Eosa, 1847,516; 1868, 115. alba, 1864, 343. Carolina, 1865, 511. centrifolia, 1867, 306. cinnamomea, 1868, 178, 187. damascena, 1864, 343. fraxinifolia, 1870, 415. GaUica, 1867, 306. Indica, 1854, 417 ; 1867, 306. 218 INDEX TO AGKICULTUEAL REPORTS. Eosa laevigata, 1854, 403: 1868, 245: 1871, 506. lucida, 1865, 511. Macartnea, 1871, 506. microphylla, 1854, 417. ruWginosa, 1854, 417; 1864, 343; 1865, 511. EosacesB, 1857, 242, 270 ; 1859, 344 ; 1861, 175; 1868, 123; 1870, 16, 176; 1875, 161. Eosea, 1870, 14. Eosmariaus officinalis, 1854, 377, 403. Eubia tinctorum, 1855, xxxiv; 1865, 347. Eubiaceas, 1868, 123; 1870, 16, 195; 1875, 165. Eubigo, 1862, 77. Eubus, 1847, 516 ; 1859, 344, 346 ; 1868, 106, 123; 1870, 16; 1875, 342. arcticus, 1859, 347 ; 1868, 187. csesius, 1865, 511. Canadensis, 1865, 511 ; 1870, 415. chamfflmorus, 1859, 347; 1866, 129; 1868, 178. cuneifolius, 1865, 511. deliciosus, 1866, 126. fniticosus, 1854, 407. IdsBus, 1859, 347 ; 1861, 166. leucodermis, 1866, 129. Meuziesii, 1866, 129. Mexicana, 1866, 129. NutkanuB, 1868, 187 ; 1870, 415. occidentaUs, 1856, 389 ; 1861, 166, 167, 168; 1865, 208; 1866, 126. pedatus, 1868, 187. spectaliLlis, 1868, 187 ; 1870, 415. strigosuB, 1861, 166, 168; 1865, 208; 1870, 414. triflorus, 1866, 126. viUosus, 1854, 408; 1865,511; 1870, 415. Eudbeckia amplexicaulis, 1857, 273. Eumex, 1847, 515 ; 1870, 422, 423. aoetosa, 1859, 35'5 ; 1868, 188. acetosella, 1865, 517 ; 1869, 503. Alpinus, 1848, 607. crispus, 1865, 517. domesticus, 1868, 188. obtusifolius, 1857, 267 ; 1865, 517. patientia, 1859, 355. salicifoUus, 1868, 188. s&tivus, 1859, 355. Scutatus, 1859, 355. Eussula adusta, 1876, HO. alutacea, 1876, 80. lepida, 1876, 80, ochioleuca, 1876, 80. virescens, 1876, 80. Euta graVeolens, 1854, 378. EutaoesB, 1857, S41; 1868, 123; 1870, 17. Sabal, 1870, 423. Palmetto, 1875, 186. ■ Sabbattia, 1862, 161.' Sabina, 1868, 124. SabinsB, 1870, 17. Saocharina fuous, 1866, 424. Saccharum Chineuse,'1859, 126. offloiuarum, 1859, 12G; 1864, 485. Sageretia, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. theezans, 1870, 194. gagittaria, 1847, 520. sagittifoUa, 1859, 312; 1864, 454. variabilis, 1865, 517; 1870,408. Sagus farinifera, 1859, 313. IffiVis, 1859, 313. raphia, 1859, 313, 352. Eumphii, 1859, 313. SaUcacesB, 1868, 124, 177; 1870, 16; 1S75, 176. SaUcomia, 1847, 513. herbacea, 1859, 380. SaHsburia, 1860, 475; 1868, 124; 1870, 17. adiantifoUa, 1S59, 323; 1868, 202; 1869, 182. SaUx, 1847, 520; 1851, 47; 1868, 117, 124; 1870, 16; 1875, 342. alba, 1851,47; 1870, 231; 1871,506. Babylonica, 1868, 202. brachystacbys, 1860, 431. caprea, 1854, 418; 1868, 202. decipiens, 1853, 207. Forbyana,1853, 207. Hookeriana, 1860, 431. lasiolepis, 1860, 433; 1875, 177. longifiiJiaj 1860, 430 ; 1875, 177. lucida, 1860, 417; 1875, 177. nigra, 1860, 419. nigra, var. ParsMna, 1875, 177. pentandia, 1860, 430. purpurea, 1853, 207. rubra; 1853, 207. speciosa, 1860, 430. stipularis, 1853, 207. subvillosa, 1860, 421. triaudra, 1853,207. viminalis, 1851, 47 ; 1853, 207 ; 1860, 32; 1872, 452; 1873, 254. vitelUna, 1853, 207. Wrightii, 1860, 434. Wrightiaua, 1875, 177. Salsola, 1806, 424. Salvia, 1866, 129.. azurea, 1862, 160. coccinea, 1862, 160. lyrata, 1862, 160. officinaUs, 1854, 378; 1859, 102. sclarea, 1854, 349. ' Sambucus, 1847,515; 1864,534,535; 1868, 123; 1870, 16. Canadensis, 1865, 512; 1868, 108; 1872, 144. glauca, 1875, 164. nlger, 1870, 614. pubens, 1868, 187. xautliocarpa, 1859, 347. Samolus, 1847, 514. Sandoricum ludicum, 1859, 337. Sanguinaria Canadensis, 1862, 157; 1864, 344. Sanguisorba, 1847, 514 ; 1862, 230. Sariicula, 1847, 515. Sanseviera zeylauica, 1854, 174. Saiatalacea!, 1868, 124. Santalum lancoolatum, 18.^9, 347. Sapiudacea), 18o8, 123 ; 1870, 17, 196; 1875, 157. vorse, 1868, 123. INDEX TO AGKICULTUEAL EEPOETS. n9 SapJndus, 1860, 427. esculentus, 1859, 351. fruticosus, 1859, 336. marginatua, 1860, 421 ; 1870, 107, 412 ; 1875, 157. Saponaria, .1575, 158. ScnegaleusiS, 1859, 344. Saponaria alba, 1847, 252. annua, 1857, 287, Sapota achraa, 1859, 349. SapotacesB, 1868, 124; 1870,190; 1875,166. Sarcobatus vermioularis, 1860, 430. Sarcdphyte, 1848, 212. Sargassum cocciferum, 1860, 67. Vulg:are, 1860, 67. Sarothanmus, 1868, 123; 1870, 17. Sarracenia purpurea, 1876, 62. Sassafras, 1868, 124; 1870, 17. ofiScmale, 1860, 419 ; 1868, 203 ; 1875, 169. . Satuieja bortensis, 1854, 379. Montana, 1854, 379. Satyiium, 1847, .520. SauiuraceaB, 1857, 267. Saururus, 1857, 267. Saxifraga, 1847, 516; 1862, 378; 1866, 129. Pennsvlvanica, 1864, 344. rivularis, 1863, 469. Virgiiiiensis, 1862, 159. Scabiosa, 1847, 513. Scandix, 1847, 515. bracnycarpa, 1857, 275. Sohseflferea frutescens, 1875, 157. Scbinus moUe, 1860, 434 ; 1875, 159. • Schizandra, 1868, 122; 1870, 16. ScMzantbus pinnatus, 1857, 272. Sohizondtus, 1868, 123 ; 1870,16. Schizopetalon Walkeri, 1857, 264. SoHleicLera trijuga, 1859, 336. Sohmidelia edulis, 1859, 351. serrata, 1859, 336. Sohnbertia, 1872, 168. Sciadopitys, 1868, 124; 1870, 17. Scilla Fraseri, 1868, 452. maritinia, 1860, 33. Scirpus, 1847, 513 ; 1860, 471. lacustris, 1870, 408. Scitamineoe, .1870, 172. Sclerantbus, 1847, 516. Sclerotia, 1849, 399. Solerotimn cooos, 1870, 425. giganteum, 1870, 425; 1871, 9!8. Soolymus maculatus, 1859, 358. Scorpiurus sillcata,' 1857, 269. Scorzonella ptilopbora, 1870, 409. Scorzonera glaBtifolia, 1859, 328. Hispauica, 1854,380 ; 1857,274; 1859,328. Laurentii, 1859, 328. Scorpbularia, 1847, 518; 1862, 160. vemaUs, 1857, 272. Scutellaria, 1847, 517. Scutia ferrea, 1875, 157. Secale Ajiatolicum, 1859, 303. oereale, 1857, 262 ; 1859, 303 ; 1864, 312. comutum, i844, 259 ; 1860, 66. fragile, 1859, 303. , montanmn, 1859, 303. villosum, 1859, 303. Sedum, 1847, Sl6. Selaginaceae, 1857, 272. Semecarpus anacardium, 1870, 180. Sempervivum, 1847, 516. Senebiera coronopus, 1859, 354. Nilotica, 1859,' 354. Senecio, 1847, 519. dorouioum, 1857, 254. vulgaris, 1865, 513. Sequoia, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17, 110. gigantea, 1860, 432; 1866, 470;. 1868, 579, 581 ; 1875, 184, 358. sempervirens, 1860, 432; 1869, 63; 1870, 226; 1875, 184, 358. Serjanla lucida, 1869, 637. Sarracenia purpurea, 1862, 157. Serratula, 1847, 519. Sesamum Indicum, 1859, 21 ; 1870, 14, 173. orientale, 1845, 317; 1851, 51 1 1854, 225, 229 ; 1855, 287 ; 1859, 325. Sesleria daotyloides, 1853, 397; 1870, 219. Setaria, 1860, 237, 471. glauoa, 1865, 518; 1870, 220. verticillata, 1865, 518. Yiridis, 1865, 518; 1870, 219. Shepberdia, 1868, 124; 1870, 16. argentia, 1869,171 ; 1870, 415; 1875, 169, 342. Canadensis, 1875, 342. Sberardia, 1847, 513. Shorea robusta, 1870, 187. Sioyos angulata, 1865, 511. edulis, 1847, 411. Sida, 1857, 265. escuWnta, 1859, 358. rhombifolia. 1843, 163. •tiliaefolia, 1860, 473. Sideroxylon Palladium, 1875, 166. Silene Armeria, 1857, 267. inflata, 1857, 267. pendula, 1857, 267. quadridentata, 1857, 267. steUata, 1862, 158. Virginica, 1862, 158. SUphimn facmiatum, 1856, 99; 1857, 75: 1866, 188. terebintbinaceum, 1666, 128. Simaruba amara, 1875, '156. ' glauca, 1860, 423 ; 1875, 156. Simarubaceffi, 1857, 239 ; 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17; 1875,- 156. Sinapis, 1847, 518. alba, 1844, 325 ; 1854, 367 ; 1870, 181, a04. arvensis, 1845, 764 ; 1863, 116. nigra, 1844, 325; 1854, 367; 1870, 204. Sipbonia BrasiUensis, 1870, 190. bre-nfolia, 1870, 190. elastica, 1859, 321 ; 1870, 190. lutea, 1870, 190. Sisymbrium, 1847, 518. nasturtium, 1854, 350. Sisyrinohium, 1862, 162. Bermudiana, 1857, 262. Sitanion elymoitles, 1866, 128; 1870, 219. Slum, 1847j 615 ; 1870, 71. Bisarum,-1854, 381; 1857,275; 1859, 328. 220 INDEX TO AGtEICULTUEAL EEPOETS. Sloanea dentata, 1859, 315. Smilaoina racemosa, 1860, 501. Smilax rotundifolia, 1865, 39, 517. Smymium olusatrum, 1857, 275. Sodada decidua, 1859, 344. Soja Mspida, 1854, xv ; 1859, 318. Japonica, 1859, 318. Solanaoeaj, 1857, 270; 1870, 201; 1871, 76. Solane^, 1872, 203. Solanum, 1847, 914 ; 1862, 161. aviculare, 1859, 337. cardiopliyllum, 1859, 308. Carolinense, 1865, 516; 1867, 63; 1870, 76; 1871, 75; 1874, 123. Commersonii, 1859, 308. demissum, 1859, 308. eaculentmn, 1859, 357. Fendleri, 1870, 409. immite, 1859, 308. lycopersicmn, 1847, 411 ; 1854, 384. maglia, 1859, 308. melongena, 1844, 372 ; 1854, 352; 1859, 357. nigrum, 1865, 516. OTigerum, 1857, 270. rostratum, 1870, 224. tuberosum, 1845, 654 ; 1850, 50 ; 1854, xvii, 373 ; 1859, 308 ; 1867, 297, 311 ; 1868, 114, 225. verrucosum, 1859, 308. viride, 1859, 357. Solidago, 1847, 519; 1868, 90, 110. nemoralis, 1865, 513. Sonchus, 1847, 519. Qleraceus, 1859, 356. Sophora, 1859,133; 1868,123; 1870,17,110. affinis, 1875, 160. Japonica, 1868, 201, 203; 1869, 171. speciosa, 1875, 160. SophorejB, 1868, 123. Sorbus, 1847, 516; 1859, 344. aucuparia, 1857, 490, 491. domestica, 1859, 345. Borgliuni, 1859, 306 ; 1861, 293, 311 ; 1864, 54. bicolor, 1842, 77; 1859, 306. Caf&orum, 1842, 77. doura, 1842, 77. halapense, 1873, 239; 1874, 158. nigrum, 1842, 77. nutans, 1870, 220, 221. saccbaratum, 1842, 77; 1854, xxii; 1855, xii, 281; 1857,187; 1865, 301, 303, 304, 305 ; 1867, 315 ; 1873, 108. sacobaratum, var. Liberia, 1865, 307. vulgare, 1854, 219; 1857, 185; 1859, 306; 1865, 300; 1873, 238. Spariasis crispa, 1876, 80. laminosa, 1876, 80. . Sparganium, 1847, 520 ; 1876, 62. Spartina cynosuroides, 1866, 127 ; 1869, 62, 637 ; 1870, 218, 220, 223. , gracilis, 1870, 218. junciformis, 1866, 127. Spartium, 1868, 123; 1870, 17. junceum, 1870, 134. nubigenum, 1858, 336. Spartium scoparinm, 1857, 268; 185D, 359; 1870, 614. Spergula arvensis, 1854, xxyi ; 1364, 303; 1869, 504. maxima, 1845, 979, 980 ; 1864, 303. Spbaeria, 1873, 199. herbaium, 1872, 177. morbosa, 1863, 572; 1872, 175, 179; 1873, 197; 1874, Plate 4; 1875, 206. Sphserococcus ciliatus, 1859, 312. Ucbenoides, 1859, 312. Sphagnum, 1868, 185, 329. palustre, 1860, 67. Sphenogyne speciosa, 1857, 273. Spilantnes Brasiliensie, 16.59, 356. oleracea, 1859, 356. Spinacia glabra, 1859, 355. oleracea, 1854, 381 ; 1859, 354. •tetrandra, 1859, 354. Spirsea, 1868, 123; 1869, 183; 1870, 16. calloea, 1861, 636. hypericilolia, 1854, 415. Eeevesiana, 1859, 132. Spirseeae, 1868, 123. Spirantnes cernua, 1866, 126. gracilis, 1666, 126. tortilis, 1862, 162. Spondias, 1868, 270. dulcis, 1859, 349. lutea, 1859, 349. mombin, 1859, 349. myrobalanus, 1859, 349. purpurea, 1859, 349. tuberosa, 1859, 349. Sporeudonema muscae, 1872, 132. Sporobolus aroides, 1870, 218. asperifoUus, 1866, 127; 1870, 21S. cryptandros, 1870, 218: 18^^, 141. beterolepis, 16T0, 218, 220, 221, 2iL>. ramulosus, 1870, 218. Sporotrichum, 1849, 398. SprekeUa formosissim.T, 1873, 313. Stachys, 1847, 517 ; 186-2, 161. Stacbytarpha Jamaicensis, 1870, 194. Staphylea, 1868, 123; 1870, 17. trifoliata, 1875, 158. StapbyleacesE, 1868, 123. Statice, 1847, 515. Staimtonia, 1868, 122 ; 1870, 16. Stellaria, 1868, 281. media, 1849, 157. Stenactis speciosa, 1857,273. Sterculia, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. balangbas, 1859, 323. cHca, 1859, 351. foetida, 1859, 323. Tircns, 1870, 1>'. Sterculiacetc, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17, 187, 197. Stillingia, 1868, 124. sebifera, 1847. 193; 1850, 451;" 1851,54,55; 1856,138: 1875, 1G9. Stipa, 1860, 236. capiUata, 1870, 218. juucea, 1866, 127. spartea, 1853, 398 ; 1870, 218, 220. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 221 Stipa tonacissima, 1863, 109; 1868, 260; 1869, 62 ; 1870, '21 ; 1876, 288. viiidula, 1866, 127 ; 1870, 218, 220, 224. Stizolobium tuberosum, 1859, 311. Stramonium, ISCiT, CO. Stratiotes, 1847, .517. aloides, 1864, 455. Streptopus roseus, 1864, 344. Strombocai'pa cinerascens, 1857, 242. pubescens, 1857, 242; 1860, 434; 1870, 412; 1875,160. Stryclinos spinosa, 1859, 344. Stuartia, 1868, V>S ; 1870, 17. peutasij'ua, 1863, 517. Styphonia integrifoUa, 1860, 433; 1872, 141. Styracaceas, 1870, 16, 171, 198 ; 1875, 165. Styracete, 1868, 124. Styrax, 168, 124 ; 1870, 16. benzoin, 1870, 181. officinale, 1870, 181. Sutberlandia, 1857, 268. Symplioricarpus, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 16. racemosus, 1870, 415. Symphytum, 1847, 514. officinale, 1843, 106. Symplocarpus fcEtidus, 1864, 344; 1S65, 517. Kamtscbaticus, 1858, 252. Symplocos, 1860, 427 ; 1870, 16. Alstonia, 1870, 198. tinctoria, 1860, 421; 1875, 166. Synandra grandiflora, 1863, 161. Syriuga, 1868, 124; 1870, 17. vulgaris, 1854, 414; 1864, 339; 1865, 292; 1870, 125. SyxingeiB, 1868, 124. T. TabemsBmontana utihs, 1870, 198. Tacca pinnatitida, 1859, 308, 310. Tacsonia pinnatistipula, 1857, 264. Tagetes lucida, 1857, 273. patula, 1857, 273.' Talinum ciliatum, 1857, 237. Tamarindus, 1857, 269. Indica, 1855, Iv; ia59, 337; 1870, 14, 203. occidentalis, 1859, 337. Tamariscinea^, 1868, li!3; 1870, 17; 1875, 155. Tamarix, 1868, 123 ; 1870, 17. Gallica, 1859, 312; 1860, 123. Tamus, 1847, 521. Tanacetum, 1847, 519. elongatum, 1861, 226. vulgaxe, 1854, 383. Taraxacum dens-leonis, 1864, 344; 1865, 514; 1870,423. Tasmannia aromatica, 1870, 202. TaxinejB, 1868, 124. Taxodium, 1860, 427; 1868, 124; 1870, 17. mucronatum, 1859, 129. distiohum, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 184. Taxus, 1847, 521; 1868,124; 1869,174,181: 1870, 17. baccata, 1851,404; 1859, 135; 1865, 636. Taxus brevifolia, 1860, 431 ; 1875, 183, 358. Canadonsis, 1860, 417. Floridana, 1875, 184. nucifera, 1859, 323. Tecoma, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. radicans, 1865, 515 ; 1888, 203: 1875, 167. Tepbrosia Viiginioa, 1862, 159. Terebintbus Indica, 1859, 118. TerminaUa catappa, 1859, 323. glabrata, 1859, 323. latifolia, 1859, 323. Mauritiana, 1859, 323. Moluccana, 1859, 323. TernstrcEmiaceiB, 1863, 517 ; 1875, 155. Tetragonia expansa, 1854, 382 ; 1857, 268; 1859, 356. balimifolia, 1859, 356. inermis, 1859, 357. Tetragoiiella implesiooma, 1859, 357. Tetragoniacese, 1857, 268. Tetragonolobus purpureus, 1857, 268. Tetrautbera, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Californica, 1875, 853. Teucrium, 1859, 103. Canadense, 1885, 515. TbaUctrum, 1847, 517. anemorioides, 1864, 344. dioicum, 1864, 344. / minus, 1857, 265. Tbea Assamica, 1859, 3 ; 1863, 517. bohea, 1855, xliv; 1857,172; 1859,8: 1870, 20. viridis, 1855, xlii, xliv; 1857, 172; 1859,8; 1860,448; 1863,517; 1869, 235; 1870, 19, 170, 192. Tbelepbora, 1849, 397. Tbelygonum cynocrambe, 1859, 357. Tbeobroma, 1855, xxiii. bicolor, 1859, 321. cacao, 1859, 321 ; 1870, 14, 194. Guyanensis, 1859, 321. speciosa, 1859, 321. sylvestris, 1859, 321. TbeopbrastaceiB, 1875, 167. Tbibaudia acuminata, 1859, £60. . Tblaspi, 1847, 518. buTsa-pastoris, 1864, 344. rnderale, 1861, 224. Tbrinax argentea, 1869, 266. humilis, 1869, 266. parviflora, 1875, 183. Tbuja, 1868, 124; 1869, 174, 181; 1870, 17. arbor-vitse, 1859, 14. gigante.i, 1860, 431; 1870, 412; 1875, 184, 357. occidentalis, 1854, 396; 1855, 316: 1860, 417, 431; 1868, 196, 453; 1871, 349 ; 1875, 184. pUcata, 1860, 431, 433 ; 1875, 184. Tbujopsis, 1868, 124 ; 1870, 17. Thunbergia alata, 1868, 206. TbymeleacesB, 1868, 124; 1870, 17. Thymus, 1847, 517. eerpyllum, 1857, 119 ; 1870, 175. vulgaris, 1854, 384. Tigridia pavouia, 1857, 262. Tilia, 1847, 517; 1868, 123, 203; 1870, 16. Americana, 1849, 478; 1860, 417: 1868, 198; 1870, 231; 1875, 155, 342. 222 INDEX TO AGEICULTUEAL EEPOKTS. TiKa Euiopasa, 1857, 490, 491; 1860, 66; 1868, 198,201,202. heterophylla, 1860, 421 ; 1875, 155. pubescens, 1875, 155. Tiliaceffi, 1857, 265; 1868, 123; 1870, 16; 1872, 167 ; 1875, 155. Tillandsia, 1856, 67. Tormentilla, 1847, 516. Torreya, 1860, 427; 1868, 124; 1870, 17; 1875, 358. Califomica, 1860,432; 1375, 183. taxifoUa, 1860, 422; 1875, 183. Torula, 1849, 398; 1872, 191; 1873, 188, 193, 196. cerevisiae, 1874, 174. Torulacei, 1872, 191 ; 1874, 175. Tragopogon, 1847, 5l9. . pratcnsis, 1844, 341; 1859, 356. porrifolius, 1854, 379; 1857, 274; 1859, 356. Trapa, 1855, xxx; 1860, 471. bicomis, 1859, 325. bispinosa, 1859, 325. CochiuChinensia, 1859, 325. natans, 1859, 325 ; 1876, 62. qtiadrispinosa, 1859, 325. Tremella foliacea, 1876, 80. meaenterica, 1876, 80. Tricliocephaliini, 1857, 270. Tricliodium laxiflorum, 1849, 157. Tricholoma albeUaa, ,1876, 79. castus, 1876, 79. Columbetta, 1876, 79. couaociatua, 1876, 79. frumentaceua, 1876, 79. hypopithyua, 1876, 79. peraonatua, 1876, 79. Enssiila, 1876, 79. Trichoatemma dichotoma, 1862, 160. Tricuapia mutica, 1870, 219. pulchella, 1866, 128; 1870, 219. purpurea, 1866, 127; 1870, 219. Trifolium, 1847, 519; 1870, 423. Alexandrinum, 1859, 19. arvena, 1865, 511. campeatre, 1864, 227. filiforme, 1854, xxiv. giganticum, 1.857, 268. Kybridum, 1847, 157; 1854, 24; 1865,352; 1866,366; 1869,88, incam.atmn, 1859, 18; 1864, 308; 1866, 367. involucratum, 1866, 128. medium, 1854, xxiv. minua, 1854, 392. perenue, 1854, xxiv. pratense, 1860, 76, 129; 1866, 309; 1869, 88, 90; 1872, 418. repens, 1844, 340; 1854, 392; 1857,268; 1860,76,129; 1864, 310; 1868, 187; 1869, 88, 90. TriglocWn, 1847, 515. Trigonella eaculenta, 1859, 359. fcenum-gtajcuin, 1857, 268; 1870, 199. platjfcarpos, 1859, 359. auaviaaima, 1859, 357. Trillium erectum, 1864, 344. pictum, 1864, 344. Tripsacum, 1860, 236. dactyloidea, 1849, 156; 1870, . 220. Trisetum cemuum, 1868, 189. • purpuraacens, 1866, 127. aeaquiflorum, 1868, 189. Bubapicatum, 1368, 189. Triticum, 1857, 262. EBgUopoides, 1870, 219, 224. seativum, 1857, 262. amyleum, 1859, 304. caninum, 1870, 219, 220, 224. compactum, 1845, 418. compoaitum, 1847, 412 ; 1859, 304. monoccum, 1859, 304. Polonicum, 1859, 304; 1861, 339. repens, 1854, 187. aativum, 1861, 334. spelta, 1859,304. tuxgidum, 1845, 418; 1859, 304; 1861, 404. VTilgare, 1859, 303; 1864, 404; 1867, 312 ; 1868, 116 ; 1870, 424. Triumfetta, 1857, 265. TrolUua, 1847, 517. Tropaeolum maiua, 1854, 367 ; 1857, 26o; 1859, 356; 1860, 123. minus, 1859, 356. pentapbyllum, 1859, 356. peregrinum, 1857, 265. tuberosum, 1859, 311. Tsuga, 1868, 124; 1870, 17. Tuber cibarium, 1859, 319. griaeum, 1859, 319. magnatum, 1854, 385. moschatuni, 1859, 319. niveum, 1859, 319. Tubuliflorse, 1868, 123. Tulipa Gesneriana, 1870, 123. Turritia retrofracta, 1857, 264. Tuasilago farfara, 1864, 344. Typha, 1847, 520 ; 1876, 62. u. Ulex, 1868, 123; 1871, 17. Europteus, 1854, xxv, 398 ; 1857, 268. strictua, 1854, 399. Ullucus tuberosus, 1859, 311. TJlmacea;, 1868, 176. XJlmus, 1847, 514 ; 1850, 30; 1868, 108, 176; 1870, 17. alata, 1860, 421; 1875, 170, 342. Americana. 1849, 478; 1860, 417, 420; 1864, 344; 1868, 198; 1875, 170, 342, 344. campeatria, 1860, 66 ; 1868,201, 202. crassifolia, 1860, 420; 1870, 171. Flpridana, 1875, 171. fulva, 1875, 170, 342, 344. glabra, 1868, 202. racemosa, 1860, 417, 419 ; 1875, 170, 342. Ulva lactuca, 1859, 319. latissima, 1864, 465,467; 1866,424. UmbelliferEB, 1857,275; 1&70, 179, 183, 186, 189, 202 ; 1868, 123. Umbilicaria pustulosa, 1870, 172. tJncinula, 1871, 111. Ungnadia apeciosa, 1875, 157. INDEX TO AGEICULTURAL EEPOETS. 223 Uniola, I860, 237. , latifolia, 1870, 219. spicata, 1866, 128. Btricta, 1870, 219. Uroeola elastica, 1870, 191 : 1876, 64. Uredo, 1844, 249; 1845, 240^ 472,654; 1847, 413 ; 1849, 394, 395, 396. caries, 1862, 103. foetida, 1844, 41 ; 1849, 393. rubigo, 1845, 662; 1849, 393; 1851, 140. segetum, 1844, 41 ; 1849, 393 ; 1865, 519. Uredinese, 1876, 81. Urtica, 1845, 264; 1847, 520; 1850, 310, 311; 1865, 95. chamsadryoides, 1870, 21. dioica, 1859, 356; 1865, 517. gigas, 1860, 139. heterophyUa, 1865, 347; 1867, 225. nivea, 1855, 245; 1860, 473; 1865, 349 ; 1869, 11 ; 1873, 264. tenacissima, 1855, 245; 1873, 264. utiUs, 1873, 264. Whitlavii, 1850, 310. UrticaoesB, 1875, 170. TJstilaglneEB, 1871, 390 ; 1876, 81. Ustilago antherarum, 1876, 81. maidis, 1876, 81. olivacea, 1876, 81. segetum, 1876, 81. typhoides, 1849, 395. Uvularia seesilifolia, 1864, 344. ' "Vacoiniese, 1868, 123. Vaccmium, 1847, 515; 1859, 344; 1864, 533; 1868, 116, 123; 1870, 16, 614; 1871, 413. arboreum, 1875, 165. osespitosum, 1868, 188. Chamiesonis, 1868, 187. macrocarpon, 1869, 204, 209; 1870, 415 ; 1873, 445. myrtilloides, 1868, 187. myrtillus, 1859, 347; 1868, 187 ; 1870, 415. ovalifolium, 1868, ISB. oxycoccus, 1869, 209, 508. parvifolium, 1868, 188. Pennsylvamcum, 1870, 415. salicinum, 1868, 188. stamineum, 1870, 415. tenellum, 1864, 344. uUginosum, 1859, 347; 1868, 188. vitis-idsea, 1859, 347; 1868, 187. Vahea gtunmifera, 1870, 191. Valeriana, 1847, 513. dioica, 1868, 187. edulis, 1870, 409. offlcinays, 1857, 273. Valerianacese, 1857, 273. Valerianelia, 1847, 513. olitoria, 1859, 356. Vallisneria, 1864, 454. spiralis, 1864, 446, 453 ; 186g, 429; 1867,297; 1876,62. Vanilla aromatica, 1870, 204., . planifolia, 1855, xxiii ; 1870, 204 ; 1876, 69. Vaseya comata, 1870, 218. Vateria Indica, 1870, 183. VeHchia, 1868, 124. Veratrum, 1864, 546. album, 1848, 605, 606 ; 1870, 77. Escbseboltzii, 1868, 188. viride, 1870, 77. Verbascum, 1847, 514; 1859, 103. blattaria, 1862, 160; 1865, 515. thapsus, 1857, 272; 1865, 515. Verbena, 1847, 513. aubletia, 1857, 272 : 1866, 129. bracteoaa, 1866, 129. canescens, 1866, 129. bastata, 1866, 129. Verbeuacese, 1875, 167. Vemonia, 1868, 281. noveboracensis, 1865, 512. Veronica, 1847, 513 ; 1863, 372 ; 1868, 281. gentianoides, 1862, 160. Lindleyana, 1869, 129. peregrina, 1857, 272. spicata, 1862, 160. Virginioa, 1862, 160. Verrucaria geograpbica, 1870, 172. Verticillaria, 1870, 188. Vesicaria grandiflofa, 1857, 264. Viburnum, 1847, 515 ; 186^ 123; 1870, 16. acerifolium, 1860, 50l. dentatum, 18B7, 72. laritanoides, 1864, 344. lent.ago, 1856, 65 ; 1875, 164. obovatum, 1875, 164. prunifoUum, 1868, 281; 1875, 164. tinus, 1854, 401 ; 1870, 129. vulgare, 1868, 188. Vicia, 1847, 518. faba, 1854, 336; 1859, 316; 1860, 590; 1864, 337; 1867, 298; 1868, 105. grandiflora, 1857, 269. lutea, 1857, 269. sativa, 1857, 269 ; 1860, 76 ; 1863, 306. Victoria regia, 1862, 157 ; 1870, 111. Vilfa aspera, 1870, 218. cuspidata, 1870, 218. ■depauperata, 1870, 218. tricbolepis, 1866, 128 ; 1870, 218. vaginajflora, 1870, 218, 224. Vinca minor, 1864, 344. Viola, 1847, 520. blanda, 1864, 344. lanceolata, 1864, 344. lutea, 1857, 264. odorata, 1863, 378. pedata, 1864, 344. primntsefolia, 1864, 344. pubescens, 1864, 344. tricolor, 1862, 158. Violacese, 1857, 264. Virgilia lutea, 1860, 501. Viscaria oculata, 1857, 267. Visoum, 1848, 212. album, i860, 66. Vismia Guianensis, 1870, 182. VitaoesB; 1875, 159. Vitex, 1868, 124; 1870, 17. 224 INDEX TO AGRICULTUEAL EEPOETS. Vitis, 1867, 146. acerifolia, 1857, 231. acida, 1861, 486. ffistivaUs, 1857, 229, 230, 233 ; 1859, 32, 65, 66, 67, 538 ; 1860, 419, 499 ; 1861, 479, 432: 1862,197,198; 1864,183, 533,534:1865,209; 1866,129; 1867, 308; 1869, 82, 83, 84; 1872, 485; 1875, 159. angulata, 1857, 231. arborea, 1861, 486. bicolor, 1857, 230. blanda, 1657, 229. bipiimata,1857,234; 1861,486; 1866, 129. bracteata, 1857,229. Califomica, 1860, 432 ; 1861, 479, 483 ; 1870, 415. callosa, 1857, 230. canina, 1857, 229. Caribsea, 1861, 483; 1862,197. cordifolia, 1857, 230, 232, 233 ; 1859 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 538 ; 1860, 419 1861, 483, 4rt4,4b5, 486; 1862,197 1865, 209 : 1867, 308 ; 1868, 206 1869, 82, 83, 85, 87 ; 1870, 88 ; 1872, 485; 1875,159. ferrnginea, 1857, 229. byemalis, 1857, 230. incisa, 1861,486. indivisa, 1857, 234 ; 1861, 486. labrusea, 1857, 228, 229, 232, 233 ; 1859, 33, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 69, 342, 538,539; 1860,419; 1861,479,481, 496, 500 ; 1862, 197, 198 ; 1864, 133 ; 1865, 209 ; 1807, 305, 307, 308 ; 1869, 81,82,83,84,87; 1870,83. labruscoides, 1857, 229. latilbUa, 1857, 229. Llnsecomii, 18iil, 485. luteola, 1857,229. monticola, 1861, 485. mustangensis, 1861, 482. obovata, 1857, 229. occidentalis, 1857, 229. odoratissiraa, 1357,231,232. palmata, 1857, 231, 232. proliiica, 1857, 229. pullaria., 1837, 230. punctata, 1859, 67. riparia, 1857, 230, 231, 233; 1861, 483, 484; 1873,3-9. rotundifolia, 1857, 230, 231; 1861, 479, 484; 1868,214. nigosa, 1357, 229. rupestiis, 1359, 539; 1861, 4a5; 1866, 129. sinuata, 1859, 08, 69. sylvestris, 18.57, 229. tenuifoUa, 1857, 229. verrucosa, 1857, 231. Yinifera, 1859, 62,342,540; 1860,438; 1861,480 ; 1862, 195; 1863, 148, M9, 482, 483 ; 1884, 528 ; 1867, 305, 308: 1868,119; 1869,83,86,87, Virginiaua. 1857, 231. vnlpina, 1857, 229, 230, 231, 234; 1859,34, 538; 1860, 42 : 1861,484; 1862, 197; 1865, 330; 1363, 214; 1869, 83, 35. Volvaria bombycinus, 1876, 79. Bpeciosus, 187G, 79. W. WeigeUa, 1859, 132. Widdringtonia, 18(58, 124. Willughbeia edalis, 1859, 336. Wistaria, 1868, 123; 1670, 17. sinensis, ls68, 205. Xantbium spinosum, 1805, 513; 1669, 504. strumarium, l'^65, 513. Xantbocbymus dulcis, 1859, 336. Xanthoxyiacefe, 18.57, 276; leTO, 202. pictorins, 1859, 336. Xanthoxylum, 18C3, 123; 1870, 17. Americannm, 1856, 71 ; 13.57,241; 1860,420. CaroUnianum, 1~57, 241; 1860, 421. fraxineum, 1354, 405. piperitum, 1670, 202. pterota, 1357, 241; 18C0, 421. Ximeuia Amerlcanum, 1-75, 156. Y. Yucca, 1850, 311; 1864, 494; 1869, 61. aloilolia, 1854, 403. angustifolia, 1369, 62. baccata. 1860, 433; 1870, 413. brevifolia, 1375, 136. Treculiaua, 1875, 186, 357. Z. Zalacca edalis, 18.59, 343. Zantboxylacea", 1375, 156. Zantboxylum Americanum, 1875, 156. Carolinianmu, l575. 156. Floridanum, 1375, 156. pterota, 1875, 156. Zca maTR, 1847, 411; 1349, 2;U; 1854, :V>7; 1357,185,262; 1^.59,305; 1-61,232; 1864, 312; 1667, 29o; 1370. 292, 420. Zilla myagroides. 1359, 354. Zingiber officinale, 1-.4, ;V>4; 18.V>, xxiv; 1363, 110; 1370, 202; 1371, 107. Zingiberacea?, 1870, 200, 202, 203. Zinnia elegans, 1S57, 273. grandiflora, 1357, 273. multiflora, 1857, 273. Zizania aquatica, 13.55, 256; 1366, 532; 1370, 213, 422. Zizyplius, 1868, 123; 1370, 17. iujnba, 1^59, 3:W, lotus, 1359. 343. Ivcioides, 1857, 240; 187.-. 157. obtusifolia, 1657, 240; 1875, 157. Parryi, 1657, 241. sativa, 1854, xxsii; 16rv3,384. vulgaris, 1859, 339 ; 1376, 70, Zostera, 1847, 520. ZygophyUaceai, 1670, 1S6, 202; 1875, 1,55. Zygophyllum fabago, 1859, 359; 1670,202. INDEX TO AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 225 NAMES OF ANIMALS NOT BELONGING TO THE PRECEDING DIVISIONS. Actiuea anguicoma, 1844, 4G7. carneola, 1844, 467. clavata, 1844, 467. crassicornis, 1844, 467. (liantlius, 1844, 437. , gemmaoca, 1844, 407. marginata, 1844, 467. mesombryantliemum, 1844, 467. napiformis, 1844, 467. obstruneatai, 18!4, 467. Anguillula, 1871, 118 ; 1072, 194. fluviatilis, 1871, 118. tritioi, 1871, 118. ArcliitontMs clirs, 1874, 317. Ascaiides, 1869, 390. Astacus Bartonii, 1864, 457. fluviatilis, 1864, 457. B. Bucoiuum, 1884, 468. oljsoletum, 1884, 469. undatum, 18o4, 469. Botliriooeplialus latus, 18J9, 390. Branohipas stagiaalis, 1864, 457. C. Cardium edi\le, 1834, 470. CcBnurus cerebralis, 18G9, 390. Crangon septomspinosus, 1834, 469. Crotalophorus tergominus, 1856, 82, 87. CystJoerci, 1839, 391. Cysticercus ceUulosa), 1839, 390. fasololaris, 1869, 390. pislformis, 1839,390. tenuicollis, 1839, 390. D. Distoma lanceolatum, 1869, 390. Dracimculus mediueusis, 18(i9, 390. E. Entozoa, 1869, 389, 390. Epizoa, 1869, 389. Eutaiiiia radix, 1856, 88. sictalis, 1853, 83. F. Fasoiola liepatica, 1839, 390. Filaris, 1874,438. Furgur carioa, 1834, 468. Fnsus einereus, 1864, 469. G. Gclasimus vocans, 1834, 469. Gl.ammanis minusi, 1864, 457. 15 A I. Infusoria, 1864, 529, 531. L. ,L]l>iiiia canalicnlata, 1864, 469. Limiiea columella, 1834, 456. fragilis, 1864, 456. Lupa (licantlia, 1834, 469. M. Monas prodigiosa, 1885, 329. Mylilus boroalis, 1864, 470. O. Orphibolus eximius, 1856, 88, 92. P. Pagurus Bcrnhardus, 1864, 468, lougicarpus, 1834, 468. pollicaris, 1834, 468. Paludina achatina, 1864, 456. ' vivipara, 1834, ,456. Pccteii coucentricus, 1864, 469. Physafonlinalis, 1864, 456. Planorbis bicariuatus, 1864, 456. trivolvus, 1834, 45(i. Prodi'jium I'ariiuB, 1865, 329. Pyrul'a, 183 1, 468. canaliculata, 1864, 469. R. Rotatoria, 1871, 118. S. Salamandra rubra, 1864, 458. Scotophis vulpiuus, 1856, 88. Serpula contortuplicata, 1834, 467. T. TEBuia crassicoUis, 1869, 390. coliinococcus, 1869, 389. mediocanelkita, 1869, 390. sen-ata, 1869, 390. solium, 1869, 390. Tardigrada, 1871, 118. Tricliiua spiralis, 1869, 390, 391, 392. Trichinas, 1869, 391, 392, 393, 394. Triton cristatus, 1834, 458. punctatus, 18i>4, 458. U. Uuio anodonta, 1856, lOS. pUoatus, 1856, 108. Zonitis, 1868, 95.