:,1. X.— No. 15. 



AND HORTICULTURAL JOURNAL. 



119 



Splerdid Bulbous Roots. 



.linl received al fie Asricultui-al Warehouse iind Seed 

 Smr.-, No. oOi Norlli Market-street, direct from Van 

 EejBi'i & Co. Harluin, Holland, a large assortment of 

 BuUioiH Flower RooH, coinprisiiig the finest varieties ol 



1IY.\CINTHS— (doulile and single) dark blue, porce- 

 lain blue, red, rosy colored, pure while with yellow eye, 

 white with rosy eye, and yellow with various eyes ; from 

 12i ets 10 $100 each 



.TULIPS — splendid variegated, red, yellow and mixed, 

 12i.cts each $1 per dozen, (our importation of fine tu- 

 lip'i is very largd, aiil we are enabled to put some sorts 

 as a low as $S per 100— an object to those who wish to 

 form a superb tulip Ind.) 



CROWN IMPERIALS — assorted, of the most splendid 

 colors, and showy flowers, large roots, 23 to 3S cts each, 

 (extra fine roots.) 



JONQUiLLES— sweet scented, finest roots 12i cents 

 each. 



POLY.iNTHUS N.VRCISSITS— fragiaut, white with 

 citron cups, extra ?ized roots, 25 cts each. 



DOUBLE N.4RCISSUS— Iragrant, of all color.s, 124 

 cts each— per dozen, $1. 



SPRING CROCUS— of all colors, 6^ cts each, -50 cts 

 per dozen- 



PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM— (a most singular 

 production, fruit bearing and medicinal) 12; cts each. 



The aliove roots are from the same house Irom which 

 we received our supply last season, and which gave such 

 universal satisfaction; some of the double Hyacinths 

 havino- produced bells I inch and 8-lOths in diameter. 



Purchasers are requested to notice that the above roots 

 are nol purchased at auction, and are all remarkable for 

 their size, and lor the beauty and delicacy of tint of their 

 flowers. 



Also, a further supply of Bulbous Roots, comprising 

 Large White fragrant Lilies 125 cts each, 1 dollar per 

 dozen. Tiger (spotted) Liliis, same price, Martagon or 

 Turk's Caps Lilies, same pi ice. tf 



Cobb's Trealise on Silk. 



Just published, and for sale at the Agricultural Ware- 

 house and Seed Store, No 505 North Market street, 



A Manual, containing information respecting the 

 Growth of the Mulberry Tree, with suitable Directions 

 for the Culture of Silk — In three parts — with colored on- 

 pravings. By .1. H. Cobb, A. M. Published by direc- 

 tion of His Excellency Gov. Lincoln, agreeably to a 

 Resolve of the Legislature of Massachusetts. Price 374 

 cents. Oct. 26. 



Gardener wants a Situation, 



A man who served a regular apprenticeship in the 

 garden of the Marquis of Waterford, Ireland, and can 

 produce the best of recommendations, would have no 

 objection to go into a family, this winter, to take care of 

 horses and other farmer's work, with which he is ac- 

 quainted. Apply at this O fiice. ' Oct. 26. 



Prime irinter IVheat. 



Just received at J. B. Russell's Seed Store, No. 50^ 

 North .Market Street — 



A few bushels of the celebrated Black Sea Winter 

 Wheat, described by Mr Marvin, in this week's New 

 England Farmer, and raised by him near Lake Erie; 

 price $3 per bushel. It is tboi^ght this will prove a 

 valuable acquisition to New England ; the seed is of re- 

 markably fine appearance, wholly free from small grain 

 or mixture with other seeds, and we think cannot fail to 

 give satisfaction. Farmers are requested to call and ex- 

 amine it. Oct. 19. 



Ptar Seedlings. 



For sale at the Agricultural Warehouse, No. 52 

 North Market Street— 



Pear Seedlings, of vigorou.s growth, and prom- 

 ising appearance, raised within six miles of Boston, in 

 fine order for nurseries— -the largest size are from IS to 

 2.1 inches in length, the whole plant; price $10 per 

 thousand ; the second size from 12 to 18 inches in length, 

 price $-5 per thousand. They will be suitably packed 

 as wanted, for tr.insportalion to any distance. Oct. 19. 



Brighton JSfarsery. 



The Messrs Winships are now ready to execute or- 

 ders for Fruit, Forest, and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, kc, 

 Isabella and other Grape Vines, among which are the 

 Black Cape, 2 and 3 years old; Shepardia trees, 

 strong and healthj' plants, 2 feet high, at the reduced 

 price o( 50 cts. each, sure to do well, with common cul- 

 ture, being remarkable for their hardiness and beauty- 



Any orders left with our Agent, J. B. Russell, Pub- 

 lisher of the New England Farmer, will be promptlv at- 

 tended to. tf Oct. 12. 



HORTICULTURAL RKGISTER. 



IPUBLISHED It. LO.-.OON.) 



The Horticultural Register, and General Magazine oC., 

 all Useful and Interesting Discoveries connected with 

 Natural History and Rural Subjects, is published mon'hiy 

 in London. Subscriptions receiveil by 



MUNROE & FRANCIS, 



Oct. 28. 127 Washington street. 



FRUIT TREES. 

 For sale at the Kenrick Nurseries, in 

 Newton, near Boston, a most extensive as- 

 sortment of Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, 

 Cherries, Apricots, Nectarines, Almonds, 

 Mulberries, Quinces, Raspberries, Gooseber- 

 ry and Currant bushes, Grape Vines of the best loreign 

 sorts, and 25 finest vaiieties of Strawberries, including 

 the most rare, productive and esteemed. 



AI-o about 4tt0 varieties of the most hardy ornamental 

 trees and shrubs, and superb hardy roses, including Silver 

 Firs, varieties of Spruce, Flowering Horse Chesnuts, 

 Flowering Catalpas, Mountain .\sh with beautiful clus- 

 ters ot red berries in autumn and \vintei-. Purple Acacia, 

 Three Thorned and Thornless Acacia, Butternuts, Ailan- 

 thus or tree of Heaven, Elms, American and Scotch, 

 Sugar Maples, Weeping Willows, do. do. Napoleon from 

 St Helena tree. Honeysuckles. Many t'f the above sorts 

 of trees of extra sizes, for ornamenting highways and 

 commons. 



White Mulberries, genuine sort for silk wovins, 

 by the 100 or 1000 for Pl.ntations. 



Isabella and C.4.t.\wba Grape Vines, either singly 

 or at reduced prices by the 100 or 1000. 



China Roses, Chinese Chrysanthemums, Ge- 

 ra.sjeums, ^C. SfC. 



Written orders addressed either to John or William 

 Kknrick, Newton, are regularly received by the 

 daily mail, and will be promptly attended to, or they 

 may if more convenient be left wit'i J. B. Russell, at the 

 New England^Farmer othce, where also, catalogues may 

 be obtained gratis on application. But purchasers are in- 

 vited when convenient to call and examine the trees, iVc, 

 lor themselves, and make their own selections ; but when 

 this is not convenient, then let them forward their oi'- 

 deis, relying that the very best possible selection will be 

 made for them. Trees when destined for a distant place, 

 are carefully packed either in clay or moss, and mats, 

 and delivered whenever ordered in Boston free of any 

 charge for transportation. eplDl Oct. 19. 



Economical Oils. 



SAMUEL DOWNER has for sale at his Oil Factory, 

 at the head of Foster's wharf, (in the building lately oc 

 cupied by John Trull, as a Distillery,) the following oils : 



Imitation Winter Sperm Oil, made expressly and only 

 for the Argand or Circular Wick Lamp, burns well, is 

 free from crust, and will stand the cold as well, or better, 

 than winter strained sperm. 



Imitation Summer Oil, burns well in any Lamp, and 

 quite free from crusting. 



Double Refined Whale Oil, also burns well in any 

 Lamp. 



N. 15. The above mentioned Oils will not in any man- 

 ner injure Lamps, and should they not, on trial, give 

 satisfaction, will be taken back and money returned. 



Also for sale,— Olive Oil, Island 2d quality. Neats 

 Foot, do. do. Gas Oil, (so called) prepared from Alcohol 

 and Spirits Turpentine. Single refined Whale Oil ; 

 Common, do. do. ; and Fools, suitable for Ves«e!s' Bot- 

 tomi, or Soap Grease. It Oct. 19. 



Farm Ifunied. 

 Wanted to purchase, or hire, a good Farm within 

 ^ven miles, south or west of Boston, containing forty 

 to eighty acres of land, with genteel dwelling house, 

 good barn, &c. Apply to J. B. Russell, Farmer office 

 Boston — if by leHer, post paid. tf Oct. 19. 



f^(j^ Ammiin lion 



01 the best cfuality ai.u n^ircst prices, for sporting — 

 constantly for sale at COPELAND'S POWDER STORE, 

 6 Broad Street. 



N. B. if the quality is not found sj'isfactory, it may 

 be returned, andthe money willbo rclunded It Jan. 



European Leeches. 

 The subscriber has made such arrangements abroaJ 

 as to enable him to be constantly supplied With the gen- 

 uine medical Leech. All orders will receive prompt al 

 tention. EBENEZER WIGHT, 



46, Milk street, opposite Federal-st., Apothecary. 

 August 8. eoptf 



Jewelry, ff'atches and Fancy Goods. 

 WM. M. WESSON, No. 103 Washiiiglon Street, 

 Boston, is constantly supplied with a good assortment 

 of Watches, Silver and Plated Ware, Jewelry, Cutlery, 

 Trays of all kinds, Fancy Goods, fl-c, S(C, which he will 

 dispose of at as low a rale as can be purchased in the 

 city. [13= Watches repaired and warranted. 



Grape Vines. 



For sale by the Subscriber, at his Garden in Dorches- 

 ter, several varieties of Giape Vines, Scotch (looseber- 

 ries, Altlieas, and Forest Trees. Among the former are 



Black Hamburg, "I 



Oval purple, I 



Round Black, 12 to 4 years old — have borne fruit 



White Muscadine, | the present year. 



^Vhite Chasselas, | 



Constanlia. J 



Black and white Moscatel — one year old. The parent 

 vines are represented to have borne clusters weighing 

 26 lbs. 



Barcelona, a beautiful fruit, one year old. 



Polonuno, ^ p^^ured for me by the Consul at 



Mantau Castal- I Cadiz,and said to be the most val- 

 "^""'n P uable Grapes produced in Spain. 



Clarence, or No. 13, a valuable variety, and great 

 bearer. 



Isabella, "I 



Catawba, >Nativc. 



Bland, J 



With many other sorts. 



Orders for any quantity of the above will be promptly 

 executed, on application by mail, or otherwise, at the 

 Garden, or at 74 Congi'ess street. 



Oct. 5. 5t ZEBEDEE COOK, Jr. 



Bulbous Flower Roots. 



For sale by J. B. Russell, No. 52 North Market 

 Street, Boston — 



A few Double Crimson Poeony Roots — 50 cents ea»b. 

 Large white Lily Roots, extra size, 124 cents each — $1,00 

 per dozen. Hyacinths, T ulips. Narcissus. Iris, j'C. 

 jVcw England Farmer's Mmanac for 1832. 



Just published by J. B. Russell, at the office of tb« 

 New England Fanner, 52, North Market Street, ani 

 Carter, Hendee & Babcock, Washington Street, the 

 New England Farmer's Almanac, for 1S32, by T. G 

 FtssENDEN. Editor of the New England Farmer— the- 

 Astronomical calcvilalions by Robert T. Paim. Esq. 



Brighton Mariiet — Moiiday, Oct. 24. 



[Reported for the Ctironicle and Patriot. J 



At Market this day 1520 Beef Cattle, 1609 Storos, 

 4425 Sheep, and 3246 Swine. About 200 Stores, and 950 

 Swine have been before reported. 



Pricks. — Beef Cattle — We quote for a few yoke of 

 extra at ig-j 25, prime at 4 75 a 5, good at 4 a 4 50, thin 

 2 75 a 3 76. 



Barrelling Cattle.— Mess 3 67 a 3 75 ; No. 1, 3 17 a 8 

 25; No. 2, 2 84, a 3. 



Working Oa.-eri— Plenlv and in fair demand, many- 

 sales were effected. We liaticed sales at $50, 57, 60, 68, 

 72, 75, and 80. 



Cows and CWccs— Sales were effected al $16, 19, 22, 

 24, 25, and 27. 



ishcep — An unusual number of good Sheep were at 

 market, and sales weie slow ; we noticed lots taltea M 

 follow— for Store Sheep 1 374, 1 50, 1 624 and 1 75 ; lots 

 to be slaughtered at 1 92, 2, 2 12, 2 17, 2 25, 2 50, and 

 2 75 ; a lot, part wethers, at 3 and 3 50 ; a lot of extra 

 at $4 ea<^, and a lot at ,$5 each. 



Sioine — Market continues full; we noticed anentire lot 

 of 290, more than h-alf Barrows, at 4c.; one lot of 80, half 

 Barrows, at 4.^, lot of 69 selected, two thirds Barrows at 

 4gc;a lot of6l), to close, at 3|c.; many buyers are tit 

 market and will probably purchase tomorrow. Retail 

 price a for Sows, and 54 lor Barrows. 



Siores— Sales confiuue to be made at former prices. 



JVew York Cattle Market, Oct. 21.— At market fbts 

 week 1000 head Beef Cattle, of which a much greater 

 proiiorlion than usual were very fine. All sold quickly 

 at $5 a 7. Sheep and Lambs 3000 in market, piices fully 

 sustained, if anything have advanced— we quote Shciip 

 $-1 a 5 Lambs 2 a 3, Fat Hogs scarce and in demand— 

 we quote 4,50. Cows and Calves in demand, and sett 

 quick at good piices. — JV. Y. D. Jidv. 



(Jj-In the New York market only the quarters of 

 Beef are weighed, the hide and rough tallow being inclti- 

 ded without weighing. At Brighton, the hide and tal- 

 low are weighed as well aathe quartets. 



