1826.] 



often needs this quantity (o furnish a good rlisli 

 at one time. For a large family, about sixteen 

 rods are kept in a productive state, which are 

 calculated to furnish on an average, helween 

 two hundred and three hundred shoots e\ery 

 day in the height of the season, (Neil in Edin- 

 burgh Encyclopedia.) 



"In new plantations be careful not to begin 

 cutting till the stools are advanced to mature 

 age, having been planted three or four yeais, 

 and become ot competent strength lor producing 

 full sized shoots. Likewise observe both in old 

 and new beds to gather all the produce in a reg- 

 ular successive order within the proper limits 

 ol"the season. As the rising shoots project two, 

 three, four or five inches at must above the 

 ground, while the top bud remains close and 

 plump, they are in the best condition tor gather- 

 ing. Cut them off within the ground, with a 

 nacrow sharp pointed knife, or small saw nine 

 inches long; thrusting the knife or saw down 

 straight, close to each shoot separately, cut itl 

 off slantingly, about three inches below the sur-i 

 face, with care not to wound the younger buds 

 advancing below. Observe in anew plantation 

 in the first year's gathering, il the shoots come 

 np of irregular sizes, to cut only some of the 

 larger for a fortnight, or three or lour weeks, 

 and then permit the whole to run; but other- 

 wise, vvhen in strong production, gather all as 

 they come, two or three times a week, or as 

 required during the season, till the 21st of June; 

 then at fartherest terminate the culling, and 

 permit the after shoots to riin up till October. 

 If tVom a particular inducement you cut later 

 than the 21st o-f June, be careful to leave two 

 or three shoots to each stool, in order to draw 

 nourishment to it ; for the stools left without 

 growing shoots will perish, and by negligence 

 ill this respect many vacuities or unproductive 

 spots are left in beds."' — Abercrombie. 



" To nave asparagus seed. — Select some of the 

 finest and earliest heads as they make their ap- 

 pearance in the spring ; lie them to stakes dur- 

 ing summor, taking care not to drive the stake 

 through the crown of the plant. In autumn, 

 when the berries are ripe, wash out the seeds, 

 if for the market or to be sent a distance ; but 

 for home sowing, keep them in the berry till 

 the litne of sowing, the pulp being a great nour- 

 ishme-jt to ihe seed, which ought to be kept in 

 a dry pl^ce during the winter." — Judd in Hort. 

 Trans, vol. ii. p. 231. 



The mode of culture pointed out by Dr Deane 

 is much less expensive than^ the deep digging, 

 &c. recommended by ihe European writers we 

 have quoted, and probably will be best where 

 but a small quantity of Ibis valuable vegetable 

 is wanted for family use. Those who raise it 

 for market may tind their account in adopting 

 the more thorough and laborious modes, which 

 we have detailed above. Salt is said to be a 

 good manure for asparagus, and as the plant in 

 its natural state grows near the sea shore, we 

 think it probable. It may be well to make ex- 

 periments to ascertain the quantity, mode of ap- 

 plying, &c. 



Asparagus is said to possess medical qualities, 

 and to be what physicians call a diuretic. Lou- 

 don savs, "• In Paris it is much resorted to by 

 the sedentary operative classes, when they are 

 troub, d with symptoms of gravel or stone." — 

 The quicker its growth, the more it is forced, 



NEW ENGLAND FARMER. 



the more tender and nutritious the plant be- 

 comes. 



With regard to cultmg hay or straw for cat- 

 tle or horses we have nothing new to observe, 

 but would refer our correspondent to the New 

 England Farmer, vol. iv. p. 217. 



We are obliged this week to defer a commiinication 

 froni a reapec'ed friend on a nt^w method of eiii^jralting 

 fruit trees. — Several other favors will receive an early 

 insertion. 



The reader is requested to make the following cor- 

 rections in p. 267 of last week's papfr ; — of the Early 

 Slimmer Pears '•'■ J^uscal iio6fr(," is one and not lv:o 

 fruit;?. — of fall Pears " iS'w/j.9 Brefc/(C5," and not Swiss 

 Briirhe.f^ — " Culn'fes Suisse^''"' is its French name. For 

 Tresnn read ' Trisor,^^ — for Colville read '■^C'alville.'''' — 

 " Grosse. Rtinf Cta'ude,'''' is but one fruit. 



A Ilallowell paper of March 18th, slates, that that 

 village was visited on Wednesday night by another 

 destructive fire, which originated in a store occupied 

 by .Joseph O. Dummer. and is supposed to h^v ran?ht 

 from ignited sont, which fell from the funnel of the 

 stove against the fire board. \U the goods, books and 

 papers of MrD. were burnt. Four contiguous buildings 

 were also consumed. Loss 156OOO. 



MEARS' improved SPRING STAPLES, for fastening 

 horses, which are sure to prevent their being cast. 



100 dozen of Goodyear's improved steel spring tem- 

 pered 3, 4, and 6 tine MA.NURE FORKS. 



1(10 of 2 and 3 tine HAY do. 



50 doz. of SOCKET do. 



6 doz. very superior cast steel PRUNING KNIVES, 

 made from a pattern given by S. W^ PoMEROY, Esq. 

 and is considered a great improvement. 



BUDDING KNIVES do. some with superior ivory 

 handles. 



PRUNING BOW SAW, recommended by Lewis 

 Hunt, Esq. 



Common do. 

 PRUNING CHISELS and AXES. 

 PRUNING SHEARS. 



Leavitt's hand SEED SOWER— well calculated for 

 all kind of small seed. 



Wear's improved YOKE. 



Litiewise, one of EASTMAN'S Cylindrical STRAW 

 CUTTERS, with a general assortment of improved 

 Horizontal and Vertical machines. 



S4FFORD'S Improved ditto,— DUTCH HAND do. 

 with best east steel knives. The very little liibour re- 

 quirerl in working these several machines to advantage 

 and the great saving made in preparing fodder in this 

 way, render them among the most useful with the prac- 

 tical and experimental farmer. 



GAULT'S Improved patent CHURNS,— the best 

 thing of the kind we have ever seen. 



A very extensive assortment of all kinds of Garden 

 Tools. 



For sale at the Agricultural Warehouse, 



March 24 No. 108 State-street. 



OCT-WOAD.— Joseph Bridge, No. 25 Court Street has 

 for sale, a quantity of IS.4.T1S TINCTORIA, or WOAD 

 Seed raised by Richard Crowninshif Id Esq.of Danvers, 

 which is worthy the attention of Agriculturists, Manu- 

 facturers, Diers, ic. In order to introduce this article 

 into notice, it will be sold at the low price of $1, per 

 bushel. March 24 



FRUIT TREES.— Gentlemen who wish to 

 be furnished with fruit trees, &c. the 

 present season, by sending their list of varie- 

 ties to the subscriber, can be supplied from 

 his own Nursery, or from Mr. Prince, Flushing., Long 

 IslanS, tor whom he is appointed Agent. 



O. FISKE. 

 Worcester, March 17, 1826. 



279 



GARDEN AND FIELD SEEDS.— Joseph Bkidc.e., 

 No. 25 Court Street, has for sale, a general assortment 

 of OARDEK JI.ND FIELD SLEDS ; 



among which are — e.rly and late Peas, early and lata 

 lieans, Cucumber; Lettuce, pot and sweet Herbs, Cel- 

 ery, Endive, Canlillower, purple and c^pe Broccoli, 

 Sitlsafit. Ruta Baga, .Mani^el IVurl^'U R^d Top, Foul 

 Meadow, Herds Grass. Red and White Clover, Millet, 

 &c. wilh a great, variety of Ornamental Seeds, Garden 

 'fools, and Flower Pots. 



A gTeat variety of Green tlousz plants constantly for 

 sale. 31 March 17. 



TREES. — For sale by the subscriber, at his residence 

 in Koxhury, 



100 AMERICAN EL.MS. 



200 AMERICAN PLANES, or EUTTONWOOLS, 



140 APRICOTS. 

 They were raised from the seed, and the former are 

 rom three to tour, and the others three years old. Price 

 oU cents each. H. A. S. DEARBORN. 



4t March 17. 



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NEW GARDEN SEEDS.— Just opening, and for 

 sale by GEORGE MUKDOCK, No. 14 Market square, 

 a complete assortment ot imported and 



AMERICAN GAKDEN SEEDS 

 of the last year's growth; consisting of all kinds of 

 early Pe^s and Beans; EarU and Late Cauliflower ; 

 Early Dutch, York and Battersea Cabbage ; large 

 winter and green Savoy do ; Early Cabbage Lettuce ; 

 green curled do; large Cape do ; Sweet Marjorum ; 

 thyme ; Summer Savory and Sage ; a variety of mel- 

 ons ; Early Salmon and Turnip Radish ; red, white and 

 silver skin Onion ; Beet ; Carrot ; Parsley ; green cur- 

 led Endive, &c. tv ith every other SEELS, suitable 

 for a kitchen garden. 



Likewise, 10 bushels of the celebrated 40 day Peas ; 



10 do superior Dwarf Marrowfat Peas ; 60 lbs. f r.-.ar 



Beet; 100 lbs .Mangeiwurlzel, English am' Amtricau; 



Rutabaga and White Clover ; GROCERIES as usual, 



6t March 10. 



THE A.MERICAN ORCHARDISI , or a practi- 

 cal treatise on the culture i; management of apple and 

 other Fruit Trees, with observations on the diseases to 

 which they aie I.»l)le, and tluir remedies. To which 

 is added, the most apiiroved method of manufacturing 

 and preserving Cider, and also wine from apple juice 

 and Currants. Adapted to tlie use of American Farm- 

 ers, and all lovers and cultivators of Fine Fruit. By 

 JAMES 1HACHER, M. D. Second cdilion, much 

 improved. For sale by CROCKER & BREWSTER, 

 No. 50 Cornhill. March 10. 



IMPORTED GARDEN SEEDS— Just received via 

 New York, and for sale at No. £2 Long Wharf, a pack- 

 age of SEEDS, consisting of .Mangel Wurtzel, Blood 

 Beet, Early and Late Cauliflowir, Pmple and White 

 Brocoli. Early York, Early Dutch, Sugar Loaf, and fine 

 Red Cabbage. Sugar Peas, Flat, Yellow, and \\ hite 

 Turnips, Radish, &c — .All in prime order. March 10. 



FARM IN CHARLESTOWN to be Let.— A man, 

 who has a good character, and a small family, and 

 who is a practical farmer, can take on shares a Farm, 

 situated only three miles from Boston. Said farm con- 

 tains the best of soil, and produces yearly a great vari- 

 ety of good fruit. If application isKiuiade soon, it may 

 be had for a term of years, and on the most advantag- 

 eous conditions. Inquire at the Centinel Counting 

 Room. tf. March 17. 



{):5=CRUDE ROCK SALT,— The Subscriber has 

 for sale at No. 69 Broad Street, 



60 Tons Crude Rock Salt, — in large lumps for cat- 

 tle, or for sheep. 



This article deserves the attention of Farmers, both 

 for its economy and utility ; being less than half the 

 expense of the common sail, and less liable to waste. 



Feb. 24. 3m. F. WILBY. 



0:5=FRESH SEEDS.— For sale at this OfHce. Sugar 

 Beet seed, raised this season, by John Prince, Esq. Rox- 

 bury. And a few bushels of genuine Orchard Grass 

 seed, likewise raised by Mr, Prince. — Also Mangel 

 Wurtzel seed, by Johu Kenrick, Esq. Nevfton. 



