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GENESEE FARMER. 



JULT. 



Horticultural Society of the Valley of the Genesee. 



This Society, we are happy to state, may now 

 be considered a reci/ifi/. Its first public cxliibi- 

 tion was lield on the 12th of June — and althougli 

 but three or four days notice was given, (and 

 that not extending beyond the limits of our cit}-,) 

 it placed the Society before the community as 

 an institution worthy of support. 



The exhibition room was the large and beau- 

 tiful hall of the Blossom House, gorgeously or- 

 namented with wreaths of evergreens and flow- 

 ers. The plants, fruits, flowers, &c., were 

 arranged on staging across one end, and up the 

 sides of the room ; boquets were suspended from 

 the chandeliers, and a grand pyramid occupied 

 the centre of the room. At the other end was 

 Barron's famous Brass Band, and Carpenter's Ice 

 Cream and Strawberry fixtures. In the evening 

 the hall was brilliantly lighted up, and thronged 

 with visitors — all apparently delighted with the 

 entertainment. A lew improviplu remarks were 

 made by John C. Nash, Esq., and the proceed- 

 ings closed with a sale of the boquets for the 

 benefit of the Society. 



It is proper to state that an apology is due 

 (though not from us,) to many members and 

 friends of the Society in the country, who did 

 not receive a timely notice, and have felt much 

 disappointed in consequence. This accounts for 

 it, we believe : — The officers of the Society did 

 not contemplate a public, general exhibition, un- 

 til within a w'eek or so of the day when it was 

 necessary to hold it, if at all, to be in the rose 

 season. Besides, some of the officei's say they 

 were so fearful that we would have a slim show, 

 that they felt diffident about sending out notices 

 and invitations. 



But wait till next time. Our fall exhibition, 

 we predict, will be grand — and ample notice will 

 be given to all. The citizens of Rochester, and 

 conductors of the Daily Press, (who, by the way, 

 are all gentlemen of good taste,) have so far treat- 

 .ed the Society well — and every thing has passed 

 off in the most gratifying manner. The reports 

 will be found on preceding page. 



A new Horticultural Magazine. 



The last number of the "Cultivator" announ- 

 ces a new magazine, under the title of the "Hor- 

 ticulturist," to be edited by A. J. Downixg, the 

 well known author and nurseryman of Ncwburgh, 

 N. Y. The prospectus states that "this i)criodi- 

 cal may be considered a continuation of the vari- 

 ous works on rural subjects, by its editor, which 

 have already been so favorably received by the 

 public." It is to be "issued on the first of each 

 month, (commencing July, 1846,) in numbers 

 of 48 pages, printed on good paper, and embel- 

 lished with numerous engravings illustrative of 

 the various subject to which it is devoted, making 

 an annual volume of about 600 pages, at $«3 a 

 year, payable in advance." 



This will be but the second periodical strictly 

 Horticultural published in the United States, and 

 the only one in the I'impire State. The names 

 of the Ivlitor and Bublislier, A. J. Downing and 

 Luther Tucker, are a guarantee that the new 

 magazine will, in manner and matter, be credit- 

 able to themselves and the country. We hail it 

 with great pleasure, and wish it a cordial welcome 

 throughout the Union. 



Our friend Hovev, of Boston, has been long 

 in the field, and has done the state much service. 

 His Magazine, always good, has latterly, to our 

 taste, been very much improved; and the series 

 of articles recently commenced, ou Fruits and 

 Ornamental Ti-ees, with engravings — together 

 with the miscellaneous items, including the doings 

 of the great I\tass. Hort. Society, give it a value 

 that entitles it to the patronage of all who feel an 

 interest in rural improvement. We wish all the 

 recruits we can get, but we must still bear in 

 mind the old soldiers. Success to all. 



Mr. D. M. Dewey, who is agent in Rochester, 

 will receive subscriptions and furnish the "Hor- 

 ticulturist," free of postage, at his News Room : 

 or he will supply it, in numbers as they are is- 

 sued, to those who prefer that mode of taking it. 



Notice to Fruit (i rowers. 



Now that the fruit season has opened, we 

 would renew our request to all fruit growei's to 

 forward to us, at the office of this paper, speci- 

 mens of fine fruits of all sorts, with the names 

 under which Ihey are cultivated, together with 

 their prominent characteristics as to growth, pro- 

 ductiveness, &c., &;c. It is all important in fruit 

 culture, to have a correct nomenclature, and the 

 fruit committee of our Horticultural Society will 

 direct their labors, henceforward, in a particulai" 

 manner, to that end. 



Any specimens left with us u ill be presented 

 before the committee, and their reports made 

 known. The name, &;c., can be written on a 

 piece of paper enveloping the fruit ; or a num- 

 ber can be written on the skin of the fruit, with 

 a pen or pencil, and placed opposite the name 

 on a slip of paper. Send perfect specimens, 

 stem and all, and guard against bruising in car- 

 riage. 



To Fruit Growers, Nurserymen, &c. 



Tlio Siibseribcr.s invite fruit growers, nurseyincn, and oth- 

 ers interested in lloiticiilturo, to visit tlieir establishment 

 and inspect tlieir bearing .s])ciim(>n trees, and the general 

 arrangement and management of llieir Nursery. 



The Collection of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Plants 

 is also extensive and interesting, at all times, to persons of 

 taste. 



The establishment is now one of the most extensive and 

 complete in tlie country, as will be seen Ijy those who will 

 take the trouble to examine. 



EI.LWANdER & BARRY, 

 Mt. Hope Garden 4' Nurseries, near the Ceinelery, 



July 1, 184G. 



{>rain CradSes. — 50 superior Grain Cradles, made by 

 Hatch, of Caledonia, and others, for sale at the Agricultu- 

 nil Warehouse, on Front-st., by JAMES 1*. VOiii},. 



