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NEW ENGLAND FARMER 



MAY 13, 1841. 



MISCELLANEOUS 



THE GRANARY. 



BY REV. ABKL C. THOMAS. 



" If'hoso reaildh, hi him undcrsland." 

 "Jonatlian Homespun, liavino; purclitised an ex- 

 tensive farm, and provided liimself with every thing 

 requisite to prosperous liusbiindry, proposes to fur 



nish subscribers with one quart of wheat weekly, 

 for one year, at the low price of one dollar and (if- 

 ty cents, in advance ; two dollars at the end of 

 six months ; or two dollars and fifty cents if not 

 paid till the close of the year. 



"The facilities afforded by the government for 

 the transportation of wheat to every section of the 

 Union and adjacent provinces, are such as must 

 prove satisfactory to every subscriber; and the 

 proprietor of the Granary assures all who may pat- 

 ronize him, that ho will exert himself to supply an 

 article of the best quality. 



"N. B. Agents will bo allowed a generous per 

 centage. Address [post paid] Proprietor of the 

 Granary, Hopevilie." 



Such was the prospectus issued by my friend, 

 Mr Homespun. Feeling a lively interest in his 

 welfare, I visited his farm, although it was a long 

 journey from my horiiC, and was pleased to find ev- 

 ery lliing in nice crdei. He informed me that he 

 had contracted a large debt in the purchase of the 

 premises, stock and implements of husbandry, but 

 that he had no doub,t.of his ability to discharge 

 every obligation in ail-few years. He also stated 

 that he had already received many hundred sub- 

 scribers, and that in four or five weeks ho would 

 commence the delivery of the wheat according to 

 his proposals. 



The scheme appeared plausible ; and my friend 

 was so confident of his success, that I had not the 

 slightest doubt of his prosperity. I entered my 

 name as a subscriber, and when I left him he was 

 preparing many thousand quart sacks. 



Every week for the space of two years, I receiv- 

 ed my quart of wheat, and concluded from its ex- 

 cellent quality and prompt delivery, that every 

 thing was prosperous with Jonathan Home.apun and 

 his farm. So I gave myself no concern about my 

 indebtedness to him — for said I, "to a farmer so 

 extensively patronized as he is, the small pittance 

 of two years' arrearages would be but as the drop 

 of the bucket." It is true, there was occasionally 

 printed on the sacks a general notice to delinquents, 

 but I never suspected that this was intended for 

 Ills friends. 



The notice however became more frequent ; and 

 having leisure, I concluded I would visit my friend, 

 the proprietor of the Granary. He greeted me cor- 

 dially — but I saw that there had been trouble. He 

 was evidently worn with toil and anxiety ; and in 

 the conversation of the evening, he entered into 

 particulars. 



"Here," said he, "I have been laboring day and 

 almost night, for two years; and I am more in debt 

 now than when I began. My creditors are pre.'^s- 

 ing for payment : I am conscious of my inability 

 to meet their demands, and can perceive no result 

 but bankruptcy and ruin." 



" But have you not a large list of subscribers ?" 

 said I. 



"Yes, a very large list," was his reply; "but 

 too many of them are like you !" 



"Me!" I quickly rejoined in amazement, " too 

 many likt me 'V 



" Pardon me," said my friend, in a melancholy 

 tone — " pardon me, for oppression will make even 

 a wise man mad. You have had a quart of wheat 

 weekly for two years — and I have not had a cent 

 of payment: I have a large list of the same kind 

 of patrons scattered here and there over thousands 

 ofn)iles. If they would pay me the trifles they 

 severally owe me, I should be directly freed from 

 embarrassment and go on my way rejoicing. But 

 they reason as you reasoned — and among you, I 

 am brought to the door of poverty and ruin." 



I felt the full force of the rebuke, and promptly 

 paying arrearages at the increased price named in 

 the prospectus, and also a year in advance, I short- 

 ly bade adieu to the worthy and wronged fanner, 

 resolving to do every thing in my power to repair 

 the injury which had accrued from my delinquency. 

 O, ye patrons of Jonathan Homespun ! wherev- 

 er ye are or whoever ye are ! ye who have receiv- 

 ed and eaten the wheat from his Granary, without 

 making payment ! Ye are guilty of a grievous sin 

 of commission. Wherefore repent. Pay the far- 

 mer what you owe him. Uncle Sam's teamsters 

 bring you the little sack of grain every week, and 

 Uncle Sam's teamsters will carry the money safely 

 to Jonathan Homespun. — Star of BHhkhem. 



GARDEN SEEDS, 



For sale by Joseph Bueck & Cc. at the New England 

 Farmer Office, No. 51 and 52 North Market St. Bos- 

 ton. The suliscribers would inform the puldic that they 

 have now on hand the largest collection of seeds ever l)e- 

 fore offereil by sale in this city, embracing every variety 

 of Field, Kitchen, Garden, and Ornamental Flower Seeds 

 desirable for this or any other Chmale. 



Our seoils are euher raised under our own inspecl]nn or 

 imported Irom responsible houses in Europe, and having 

 taken extraordinary pains to olitain such as are pure and 

 genuine, we can confidently recommend them to ourcisto- 

 mers and friends, and feel assuied they will prove satislac- 

 tory to all who try them. 



Dealers in seeds are requested to forward their ordeis m 

 season. Boxes for retailing from 8 dolU. and upwards 

 will he sent out on commission allowing a liberal discount 

 and take back what remain unsold. 



Letters and orders with good reference will meet with 

 pronqit attention. 



FIELD SEEDS, 



Ruta Baga. 



Sugar Beet, 



Mangel Wurtzel. 



New Red Globe do. } superior 



Yellow do, ^ varieties. 



Carrot Long Orange. 



" Altringham. 



" New White, extra fine. 

 Pumpkin, sorts. 

 Wheat— various sorts. 

 Barley, do. 

 Rye, do. 

 Potatoes, do, 

 Indian Corn, do. 

 Oats, do. 



Ballatine's New Royal do. 



White Tankard Turuip. 



Red do. 



Red Round do. 



White do. 



While Globe do. 



Green Round do. 



Purple Top Hybrid do. 



Ruciiwiieat, 



Broom Corn. 



Millet. 



Buckthorn. 



Locust. 



for Hedges. 



HOWARD'S IMPROVED EASY DRAUGHT PLOUGH. 



Great improvements have lieen made the past year in the 

 form and workmanship of these Ploughs; the mould beard 

 has l)een so formed as to lay the farrow completely orcr 

 taming in every particle of grass or stuhhle, andlearing the 

 ground in the best possible manner. The length of the 

 mould board has been very much increased, so that the 

 Plough works with the greatest ease, both with respect to 

 the holding and ihe team. The Committee at the late trial 

 ol Ploughs at Worcester, say, 



" Should our opinion be asked as to which of the Ploughs 

 we should prefer for use on a farm, we might perhaps say to 

 the inquirer, if your land is mostly light and easy to work, 

 try Proiity & Mears, hut if your land is heary, hard or rocl.y, 



BEGIN WITH Mr, HoWAGd's.'' 



At the above me-.f.oned trial the Howard Pl'-ugh did 

 more work, with the same power of team, than any other 

 plough exhibited. So oilier turned more than lwentyso;en 

 ami one half inches, to the 112 lbs, draught, while the 

 Hoicard Plough turned twentynine and one half inches, to 

 the same power of team .' All acknowledge that Howard's 

 Ploughs are much the strongest and most substantially 

 made. 



There has been quiie an improvement made on the shoe, 

 or land side of this Plough, which can be renewed without 

 having to furnish a new landside; this shoe likewise secuies 

 the mould board and landside together, and strengthens the 

 Plough very much. 



The price of the Ploughs is from S6 to S|5. A Plough, 

 sufficient for breaking up with four cattle, will cost about 

 SIO 60, and with cutter SI, with wheel and cutter, S2 50 

 extra. 



The above Ploughs are for sale, wholesale and retail, at 

 the New England Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Stole, 

 Nos. 51 &52 North Miiiket Street, by 



JOSKPH BRECK & CO. 



GARDEN SEEDS. 

 Artichoke, Asparagus, Beans of every description. Beets 

 of sorts, Borecole, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Culiflower, 

 Caraway, Celery, of the most improved sorts, Cabbage 20 

 snrts. Carrot, all the varieties, Cucumber do, Cress,Egg 

 Plant, Endive, Indian Corn, Kale, Leek, Lettuce in great 

 variety, Melons, do. Martynea, Mustard, Nasturtium, Okra, 

 Onion' of sorts, Pepper do. Pumpkin do. Parsnip, Parsley, 

 Peas, a very great variety. Rhubarb for tarts, Rad ish of sorts, 

 Salsify, Squash of sorts, Tomato, Turnip 20 varieties. 



SWEET AND POT HERBS, 

 yixie Sweet Basil. 



Sweet Marjoram. Lavender. 



Sasre. Lemon Balm. 



Surnmersavory. Anise. 



Medicinal Herbs, &c. 



ORNAMENTAL FLOWER SEEDS. 



Three hundred varieties, embracing all the finest sorts. 



Packages of 20 fine sorts for one dollar. 



Those who prefer to have their Seeds put up in papers 

 ready for retail, can be accommodated— each packet neatly 

 closed and labelled with printed directions. Price 60 cents, 

 per dozen papers, which are retailed here at 6 1-4 cents each. 



Fruit and ornamental trees, of the greatest variety, sup- 

 plied at nurseryman's prices, and orders solicited. These 

 will be packed, when required, to go to any part of the U. 

 Slates. JOSEPH BRECK & CO. 



DRAFT AND TRACE CHAINS. 



Just received by Packet Coromanda, 

 40(1 pair Trace Chains, suitable for Ploughing. 

 200 " Truck and leading Chains. 

 200 " Draft Chains. For sale by J. BRECK & CO., 

 .\o, 5 2 North Market st, April 21 



TYF, VP CHAINS. 



Just received by Packet Coromanda, 500 Chains for tye- 

 ing up Cattle, 



These chains, introduced by E, H. Derby, Esq. of halem, 

 and Col, jACauEs, for the purpose of securing cattle to the 

 stall, are found to be the safest and most convenient mode 

 of listening cows and oxen to the stanchion. 



For sale by J, BRECK & CO,, No. 62 North Market st. 



FRUIT AND ORNAMKNTAL TREES, &e, 



NURSERY OF WILLIAM KENRICK, 



12,000 Pear and Plum Trees,— Large and new , 

 additions ol Pear and Plum Trees have lately 

 lieen received, many kinds of which are alike 

 new to our country, and very extraordinary. 

 Such have been the selections which have been 

 made by the subscriber in Europe, and in person, during the 

 last Autumn, where all have been proved ; those kinds 

 already well known amongst us being identified by him by 

 the wood and the leaf. 



All orders addressed to the subscriber, or left with Joseph 

 Breck & Co., New England Farmer Office, will be promptly 

 attended to, and Tret's, wtien so ordered, will be securely 

 packed for safe transportation to distant places. 

 ^ WILLIAM KENRICK. 



Nonantum Hill, Newlon, near Boston, March 2. 



NEW ENGLAND FARMER. 



A WEKKLY PAPER. 



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