NEW ENGLxVXD FARMER. 



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ORNAMENTAL IRON FENCE. 



This cut represents an iron fence, recently got up 

 by Mr. Ebenczer "Weeman, Nos. 16 and 18 Merrimac 

 Street, Boston. This fence is in Gothic style, and is 

 very ornamental. It is well adapted to cemeteries, 

 front yards, and other purposes. It is neat, of medial 

 lightness, and well proportioned. 



Specimens of this fence may be seen in Mount 

 Auburn, on the lot (1268) of the late Ilollis Thayer, 

 on Pine Avenue. Mr. Weeman makes iron fences of 

 various descriptions, and he has some of the best 

 original patterns, from recent designs. 



For the Xcw Enrjland Farmer. 

 N. Y. STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Mr. Cole : This society will hold its next show 

 and fair at Albany, the first week in September next, 

 commencing on the 3d, and continuing four days. 

 It will, as wc learn, be held on spacious grounds pro- 

 vided for it north of the city, and at a convenient 

 distance between Albany and Troy. Ample arrange- 

 ments arc making for the comfort and convenience 

 of the large collection anticipated at this gatliering ; 

 and by the spirit manifested by our Albany friends, 

 we are confident they will make it the greatest thing 

 for farmers ever witnessed in America. 



As this fair is brought ahnost to the line (Avhich 

 we rejoice is only an imaginary separation, having no 

 control over social feelings and general harmony) be- 

 tween New York state and New England, we hope 

 all our Yankee farmers will go and witness the tri- 

 umph of our sister commonwealth; and that they 

 will not only go themselves, but that those wlio can 

 will take their wives and their little ones ; their Hocks 

 and their licrds ; their useful and beautiful fabrics ; 

 their fruits, so joyous to the eye and refreshing to 

 the taste ; their beautiful flowers, sent to gladden the 

 heart, and proclaim the skill and wisdom of their 

 Creator, to beautify and interest the anniversary, and 



cement the bonds which naturally unite men en- 

 gaged in the same noble ofhccs, and say to all men 

 that we arc brethren, too closely associated to be 

 moved by petty jealousies or sectional advantages. 



The exhibition will undoubtedly be worth ten 

 times the cost incident to attending it, but its value 

 will be greatly increased to those who carry in 

 for exhibition ; for all such will naturally feel, 

 however small the amount they exhibit, that they 

 have a part and a lot in the matter, beyond that of 

 being mere lookers on, to witness the triumphs of 

 others. None need to fear for the safety of articles 

 exhibited, for due care, we are confident, wOl be taken, 

 by a thorough police, to have every thing, even the 

 smallest, kept safely out of harm's way. "NVc again 

 repeat the hope and expectation, that the fanners of 

 New England will all set themselves about contcm- 

 jilating an excursion to the New York State Cattle 

 Show and Fair at Albanv next September. 



Ajn-U, 1850. " W. B. 



Deep planting is always to be avoided. We have 

 an illustration of this error in our garden — two trees 

 side by side, wliicli were jilanted five years ago, and 

 were then of equal size. One was planted as deep 

 as it previously stood, and is now twice ns large as 

 the other, which was j)lanted a foot deeper, and has 

 produced no fruit, while the former has yielded 

 abundantly for the last two years. — Granite Fcunier. 



Jenny I/ind was offered some thirty thousand 

 pounds to sing at the Imperial Concerts at the court 

 of llussia. Jenny's significant negative to the offer 

 was, " Hungary." Great is the triumph of genius, 

 when the nightingale is too much for the eagle. 



Sf.t out a Tree. — Let no one who has a spot on 

 which to place it, neglect to set out at least one tree 

 this spring. 



