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NEW ENGLAND FARMER. 



MAY 36, 1841. 



MISCELLANEOUS 



A SINGULAR SERMON. 



Four <rentlemen and an old minister were assail- 

 ed on tlie liighway by tlireo robbers, who demanded 

 and took possession of all tlieir funds, Tlie old 

 minister pleaded very hard to be allowed a little 

 money, as he was on his way to pay a bill in Lon- 

 don. The highwaymen, as our authority informs 

 us, " being ijeiierous fellows, gave him all his mo- 

 ney back an-ain, on condition of his preaching them 

 a sermon." Accordingly, they retired a little dis- 

 tance from the highway, and the minister addressed 

 them as follows : — 



"Gentlemen — You are the most like the apos- 

 tles of any men in the world, for they were wan- 

 derers upon the earth, and so are you ; they had 

 neither lands nor tenements that they could call 

 their own ; neither, as I presume, have you. They 

 were despised of all, but those of their own profes- 

 sion ; and so, I believe are you. They were un- 

 alterably fixed in the principles they professed ; and 

 I dare swear so are you. They were often hurried 

 into jails and prisons — were persecuted by the peo- 

 ple, and endured great hardships ; all of which suf- 

 ferings, I presume, have been undergone by you. 

 Their profession brought them all to untimely 

 deaths; and, if you continue in your course, so will 

 yours bring you! But in this point, beloved, you 

 differ mightily ; for the apostle ascended from the 

 tree into jieayen, where, I am afraid, you will never 

 come ; but as their deatlis were compensated with 

 eternal glory, yours will be rewarded with eternal 

 shame and misery, unless you mend your manners." 

 — Methodist Magazine. 



HOWARD'S IMPROVED EASY DRAUGHT PLOUGH. 



rJreat iinproveint-nts have hceii m:iile vlip |)nst ypar in the 

 form niul worUniaiiship o1 ihos-e Ploughs; lite mould h( arrl 

 has been so formed as to lai; ihc furrow completely orcr 

 iuTjnn^ in ever if particle nf grass or stubble, andleaviv,^ the 

 ground in the best possible inanncr. The length of the 

 mould lioard has been very much increased, so that llie 

 Plough works wilh the 2;reatest ease, holh wilh respect to 

 the hoUlins; niul the team. The Commitlee at the late trial 

 of 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 Innd is mostly light and easy to wotk, 

 try Prouty & Mears, hut if your landis heavy, hard or rod, y, 

 BEGIN WITH Mr. Howard's.*' 



At the above mentioned trial the Howard Plough did 

 more leork, with the same power of team, than any oilier 

 plough exliihitcd. No other turned more than twenlyse/en 



GARDEN SEEDS, 



For sale by Joseph Bkecic & Cc, at the New Englan» 

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

 ton. The subscribers would inform the public that they 

 have now on hand the largest collection of seeds ever be- 

 fore offered by sale in this city, embracing every variety 

 of Field, Kitchen, Garden, and Ornamental Flower Seeds 

 desirable for this or any other Climate. 



Our secifs are either raised under our own inspection or 

 imported from responsible houses in Europe, and having 

 taken extraordinary pains to obtain such as are pure una 

 genuine, we can confidently recomm.emt them to our custo- 

 mers and friends, and feel assured they will prove satiilac- 

 lory to all who try them. 



Dealers in seeds are requested to forward their ordeis in 

 season. Ijoxcs for retailing from 8 dolls, and upwards 

 will be sent out on commission allowing a liberal discount 

 and take back what remain unsold. 



Letters and orders wilh good reference will meet with 

 promjit atlenlioD. 



FIELD SEEDS. 



Rnia Baga. 



Sugar Beet. 

 Mangel Wurtzel. 

 New Red Globe do. 

 Yellow do. 



Carrot Lon^ Orange. 

 " Allrmgham. 



New White, extra fine 



superior 

 varieliea. 



and one half inches, to the 112 lbs. draught, while the Pumpkin, sorts. 



How to Choose a Wife.—" The Patriarch," a 

 magazine just published, offers the following recipe 

 for the selection of a wife : 



" A place for every thing and every thing in its 

 place," said the patriarch to his daughter. " Se- 

 lect a wife, my son, who will never step over a 

 broomstick." The son was obedient to the lesson. 

 Now, said he, pleasantly, on a gay May-day, to 

 one of his companions, I appoint this broomstick to 

 choose me a wife. The young lady who will not 

 step over it, shall have the offer of iny hand. They 

 passed from the splendid saloon to the grove. — 

 Some stumbled over the broomstick, and others 

 jumped it. At length a young lady stooped and 

 put it in its place. The promise was fulfilled. She 

 became tiie wife of an educated and wealthy young 

 man, and he the husband of a prudent, industrious 

 and lovely wife. He brought a fortune to her, and 

 she knew how to save one. 



Mind your P's and Q's. — The origin of this 

 phrase is thus accounted for: It wa.s formerly the 

 custom in ale-houses, to keep the " day book" on 

 the wall, or behind the door of the bar, and the 

 landlord, to distinguish the Pints from the (Quarts, 

 put their initial letters at the head of every man's 

 account. Hence the phrase " mind your P's and 

 Q,'s !" At this day it has a more serious applica- 

 tion, and tavern keepers are more chary of allowing 

 their customers to run up scores, seeing that the 

 law has put it out of his power to collect beyond a 

 certain sum, a debt so contracted. This is a wise 

 provision, and here we close this paragraph, with a 

 friendly caution to all topers to mind their P's and 

 Q's AC 1'. Mercury. 



Howard Plough turned twentmine and one half inches, to 

 the same power of learn 1 All acknowledge that Howard's 

 Ploughs are much the strongest and most substantially 

 made. 



There has been quite an improvement made on the shoe, 

 or land side of this Plough, which can be renewed willioul 

 having to furnish a new landside: this shoe likewise seciues 

 the mould board and landside together, and strengthens the 

 Plough very much. 



The price of the Ploughs is from S6 to Sl5. A Plough, 

 sufhcient for breaking up wilh four cattle, will cost alpoiit 

 S;o 50, and with culler Si, wilh wheel and cutter, S2 00 

 extra. 



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

 the New England Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store, 

 Nos. 61 &62 North Market Street, by 

 JOSKPH BRECK & CO. 



STRAWBERRIES! STRAWBERRIES I 



The subscrdier would offer to the public, the present 

 season, his Selected Collection, consisting of sei'en varieties; 

 ihey are such as have stood the test of a fair trial for 

 seven rjears, and all grown by the subscriber. 



Warren's Seeding Mcthren, a new and valuable kind, a 

 free bearer, fruit very large and juicy; fruit measuring 6 1-2 

 inches have been exhibited the present season. This va- 

 riety can be warranted to be one of the finest varieties grown, 

 and will produce as fine fruit and as large quantity, with 

 the same cultivation, as any other ever offered. The price 

 of this Seedling is SO 00 per hundred plants. 



Mcthven Castle.— Fruit extremely hirge, high flavore.l 

 and showy; specimens of this fruit have been shown this 

 season six inches in circumfcrance. Price three dollars per 

 hundred plants- 



Keen's Seedling. — A very superior variety, fruit very 

 large, rich dark " color, and uncommonly high fiavoied. 

 Price three dollars per buudred. 



Boyal Scarlet.— Fran long oval shaped and juicy, very 

 free bearer, and very hardy. Price two dollars. 



//(m(6oi's. — Fruit larger than H'nglish Wood, exceedingly 

 numerous, sometimes yielding 100 berries to the plant.— 

 Price two dollars. 



Earhi Virginia — This is known to be the earliest and 

 best fruit for market, a free bearer and very hardy. Price 

 two dollars 



English Wood—^ru'n well known for years. Price one 

 dollar. 



Every plant seijt from this garden will be warranted to b 5 

 free from mixtures, aiid shall also be young and healthy, 

 worth the price paid for them. 



All orders directed to the subscriber, inclosing the amount 

 for the order, or with a good reference, shall be promptly at- 

 tended to, and the planis carefully forwarded agreeably to 

 directions. JAMES L- L- F. WARREN. 



March, 24. Nonavtum Vale, Brighton. 



Wheal — various sorts 

 Barley, do. 

 Rye, do. 

 Potatoes, do. 

 Indian Corn, do. 

 Oats, do. 



Bnllatiiie's New Royal do^ 

 White Tankard Turnip. 

 Red do- 

 Red Round do. 

 White do. 

 While Globe do. 

 Green Round do. 

 Purple 'fop Hybrid do, 

 HucKwheat- 

 Broom Corn. 

 Millet. 



Buckthorn. ) fo. Hedges 

 Locust. ^ ^ 



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 

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

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

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

 Onion of sorts, Pepper do. Pumpkin do. Parsirp, 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. 

 Thyme. Sweet Basil. 



Sweet Marjorum. Lavender. 



Sage. Lemon Balm. 



Summersavory. Anise- 



Medicinal Herbs, &c. 



ORNAMENTAL FLOWER SEEDS. 



Three hundred varieties, embracing all the finest sortSw' 



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 neallj 

 closed and labelled with printed directions. Price EO 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. Thes« 

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

 Stales. JOSEPH BRECK & CO. 



DRAFT AND TRACE CHAINS. 



Just received by Packet Coromanda, 

 400 pair Trace Chains, suitable for Ploughing. 

 200 " Truck and leading Chains. 

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

 .\'o. 52 North Market_st^ April 21 



TYK I'P CHAINS. 



Just received by Packet Coromanda, 500 Chains for tyc- 

 ing up Cattle. 



These chains, introduced by E. H. Derbv, Esq. of Salem, 

 and Col. Jacques, for the purpose of securing cattle to the 

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

 of fastening cows and oxen to the stanchion. 



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



FRUIT AND ORNAMKNTAL TREES, &.O. 



nursery of WILLIAM KENRlCK. ' 



12,000 Pear and Plum Trees.— Large and neM 

 additions of Pear and Plum 'frees have latel] 

 been received, many kinds of which arc alik( 

 new to our country, and very extraordinary 



Such have been the selections which have beei 



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

 last Autumn, where all have been proved ; those kmdi 

 already well known amongst us being identified by him h 

 the wood and the leaf 



All orders addressed to the subscriber, or left wilh Josept 

 Breck& Co., New England Farmer Office, will be promptl; 

 attended to, and Trees, when so ordered, will be securel 

 lacked for safe transportation to distant places. 



WILLIAM KENRICK. 

 Nonantum Hill, Newton, near Boston, March 2. 



NEW F, NGLANU FARMER. „ 



A WEEKLY PAPER. || 



The Editorial department of this paper having comli 

 into the bands of the subscriber, he is now aulhorize(j|| 

 by the publishers to inform the public that the price i 

 the paper is reduced- In future the terms will be $' 

 ner vear in advance, or *2 00 if not paid within thirl 

 ll^y/. ALLEN PUTNAM. 



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