VOL. XI. NO. 82. 



AND HORTICULTURAL JOURNAL. 



175 



A London writer describes Fashion in London — 

 fthus : 



" It is exciusive to the highest degree ; abhors 

 the well-dressed mob that pursues it ; proscribes 

 nature and natural feelings ; encourages extrava- 

 gance and luxury ; stamps a plain woman with 

 •the ornament of beauty, a dull man with that of 

 wit ; passes off a bad book, and glosses over a bad 

 reputation ; makes people marry when they don't 

 love, gamble when they care not for play, prefer 

 the wives of their friends to their own, hunt when 

 they dislike hunting, leave a place where they are 

 amused, to go where tliey are sure to be bored ; 

 in short. Fashion is the greatest of all tyrants to 

 weak minds, making them commit a thousand fol- 

 lies, and leading them into endless scrapes." 



Germination of Seeds. Mr. Bosse finds that the 

 ■germination of seeds is accelerated by moistening 

 them in malic acid ; and also that covering seeds 

 with the pulp of rotten apples, causes them to 

 germinate sooner than usual. — Pruss. Gard. Soc. 



NOTICE. 



-Vew England Farmer Office, and Seed Establishment. 



GEORGE C. BARRETT would respectfully give 

 notice to his friends and the former correspondents and 

 customers of Mr. Jons B. Rcssell, that he has taken 

 •upon himself the duties and responsibilities of the JVcio 

 England Farmer and Seed Store, heretofore conducted 

 by Mr. Russell, to whom he would refer. Promising 

 an unremitting attention to all orders, and exertions to 

 sustain the former credit of the Establishment, he can 

 only add that all Subscribers, Agents for seeds. Customers 

 and the Public at large shall receive that attention U 

 their orders for SEEDS, TREES, PLANTS, VINES 

 BULBOUS ROOTS, Agricultural and other BOOKS 

 which shall merit their satisfaction. 



GRASS SEEDS of all kinds for sale. Wholesale and 

 Retail. 



COUNTRY TRADERS supplied on liberal terms 

 with boxes of GARDEN and FLOWER SEEDS in 

 packages of 6J cents each, labelled teith directions, 4-c 

 warranted genuine, and of the growth of 1833. 



All orders by mail or otherwise will be faithfully at- 

 tended to. 



Boston, Dec. 5, 1832. 



MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAl, SOCIETY. 



A SPECLIL MEETING of llie .'HassachuseUs Horlicullu- 

 ral Society, will be held al llie Hall of the Society on Satur- 

 D.4V, Dec. 22d, at II o'clock, A.M. 



A general aUendanco of the members is requested, as busi- 

 ness of importance will be then hrouehl before ihem 



Per Order, R. L. EMMONS, Secrctanj. 



PURE DURHAM SHORT HORNS. 



FOR S,\LE, several of the pure breed, descendants of the 

 celebrated animals presented by Admiral Sir Isaac Cojfin lo 

 the Massachusetts Sooicly for the promotion of Agriculture. 

 The pedigree of these animals can be eiven as far back as Huh 

 back, who was calved in I7T7, and is reputed the foundation of 

 this much admired slock. Also, several Cows and Heifers 

 bred from the same, of various grades, from half up lo seven- 

 eighlhs blooded animals. For particulars, inquire ofTlionns 

 G. Fessenden, Editor of the New-England Farmer or lo E 

 Hersey Derby, Salem. 



Salem, Dec. mil, 1832. tf 



FARM FOR SAIiE. 



FOR SALE, in the lown of Leominster, County of Worces- 

 ter, a very desirable farm, containing sixly acres of laud, divided 

 into mowing, tillage, pasturing, and wood land. Il has on it a 

 genteel dwelling-house, with commodious out-houses ; a barn, 

 too feel long by oO feet wide, and a cider-mill— all of which 

 are in excellent repair. There is on it a thriving young 

 orchard of 500 white mulberry trees, of four years 

 growth, also a few which are full grown ; besides a large 

 variety of apple, pear, cherry, peach and plum-trees, 

 strawberries and other fruits. As the present owner is about 

 leaving this part of the country, il will be sold a bargain. 

 If application is made in a monih or two, the farming tools, 

 slock and household furniiure may be had with il. An e.\cel- 

 Iciil opportunity is now oflercd, in ihe purchase of this farm, lo 

 any one disposed lo rear silk-worms. For terms, apply al No 

 21 Central vVharf, Boston ; or on the premises lo George W 

 .\bbol. ' 



Leominster, llth December, 1832. eop6w 



BREMEN GEESE. 



JOHN PERRY has for sale on his farm al Sherburne, twen- 

 ty-six superior Bremen Geese, of pure blood. Also, a few 

 hundred White Mulberry trees, four years old. 



For information please apply lo Mr. Hollis, Quincy Market, 

 or to ilic subscriber on his lann. JOHN PERRY 



Nov. 7. 



, NUTTAX'S ORNITHOLOGY. 



JUST received by Geo. C. Barrett, No. 51 and 52, North 

 Market Street, Bosion :— 



A Manual of the Omilhologv of the United States and of 

 Canada. By Thomas Nullall, A. M., F. L. S. ; with 53 en- 

 gravings. Price S3, 50. Dec I" 



MACKAY FIGS. 



FOR SALE, several PIGS of the genuine Mackay breed 

 Thevare about six weeks old, of gooJ size and form They 

 otU be sold low. Inquire at the N.l:. Farmer office, 



Wov. 2o. 



FRESH -WHITE MULBERRY SEED. 



JUST received, at GEO. C. BARRETT'S SEED 

 STORE, Nos. 51 & 52 North Market Street— 



A supply of fresh and genuine White Mulberry Seed, 

 warranted the growth of the piesenl season, from one of the 

 largest Mulberry orchards in Mansfield, Connecticut, Short 

 directions for its culture accompany Ihe seed. dec 5 



LEAD. 



SHEET Lead, of all dimensions; Pig Lead; Lead Pipe 

 of all sizes ; Copper and Cast Iron Pumps, consianilv for sale 

 bv ALBERT FEARING & CO. No. 1, City Wharf.' 



Bosion, Oct. lliih, 1832. if 



THE PLANTER'S GUIDE. 



JUST published, and for sale by Geo. C. Barrett, al the 

 New England Farmer Oflice, — Ihe Planter's Guide ; or, a Prac- 

 tical Essay on llie best method of Giving Immediate ElVccl lo 

 Wood, by die removal of Large Trees and Underwood ; being 

 an allempt to place the Art, and that of General Arboriculture 

 on fixed and Phylological principles ; interspersed with obser- 

 vations on General Planting, and the improvement of real land- 

 scape. Originally inlcnded for the climate of Scotland. By 

 Sir Henry Sleuarl, Bart. LL. D. F. R. S. E. etc. Price p. 



BLACK SEA WHEAT. 



JUST received a few bushels of the celebrated Black Sea 

 Wheal, described by Mr. Marvin in this week's New Eno-- 

 land Farmer, and raised by him near Lake Erie ; price K3 per 

 bush^. It is thought this will prove a valuable acquisition lo 

 New England ; the seed is ol remarkably tine appearance, 

 wholly free from small grains on mixture wilh other seeds, and 

 we think cannot fail lo give satisfaction. Farmers are request- 

 ed locall and examine il. Nov. 21 



CATAWBA GRAPE CUTTINGS. 



SINCLAIR &, MOORE, Nurserymen, Baltimore, will 

 execute orders for Cullings of the Catawba Grape lo any 

 amount, at ,g20 per 1000. — Ten yeais' experience has con- 

 vinced us that this is one of the most desirable grapes culti- 

 vated, on accomit of its great productiveness, and excellent 

 qualit)', for either the table or for wine, li is a very popular 

 mark«t grape, g400 worth having been sold by one man in our 

 marktt this season. — Orders left with Mr. Barrett, publisher 

 of the New-England Farmer, will receive prompt attention 

 from Ds. 



Baltimore, Nov. 21 . 



PRICES OF COUNTRY PRODUCE. 



Apples, russetts, 



baldwins, 



Beans, while, 



Beef, mess, 



prime, 



Cargo, No. I 



Butter, inspected, No. 1, new. 



Cheese, new milk, 



four meal, 



skimmed milk 



Feathers, northern, geese, . . . 

 southern, geese, . . . 



Flax, American, 



Flaxseed, 



Flour, Gennessee, ..... 

 Baltimore, Howard street, 

 Baltimore, wharf, . . , 



Alexandria, 



Grain, Com, northern yellow, . . 

 southern yellow, . . 



Rye, 



Barley, 



Oats,' 



Hay, 



HONEV, 



Hops, 1st quality, 



Lard, Bosion, 1st sort, . , . , 



Southern, Isl sort, . . . , 



Leather, Slaughter, sole, , . , 



" upper, . . 



Dry Hide, sole. . . . 



" upper, . , , 



Philadelphia, sole, . . 



Baltimore, sole, . . . 



Lime, 



Plaster Paris retails at . . , 

 Potatoes, Eastern, Cargo prices, 

 Pork, Mass, inspec., extra dear, . 



Navy, Mess, 



Bone, middlings, . . . . 



Seeds, Herd's Grass, . . . , . 



Red Top, northern, . . . 



Red Clover, norlhern, . . 



" . souiheni, . . 



Tallow, tried, 



Wool, Merino, full hlood, washed, 

 Merino, mix'd with Saxony, 

 Merino, Jths washed, , , 

 Merino, half blood, . . . 

 Merino, quarter, . . . . 

 Native washed, . . . . 

 „ t Pulled super6ne, 

 ^•u Isl Lambs, . . . 



■pi hi " . . . 

 I§-P''." . ■ • • 



2 ( 1st Spinning, . . . 

 Southern puiled wool is generally 

 5 cts. less per b. 



PROVISION MARKET. 



RETAIL PRICES. 



Hams, northcn, 



southern, 



Pork, whole hogs. .... 



Poultry, 



Butter, ke^ and tub, . . . 

 lump, best, .... 



Eggs,. . , . . . . . . 



Potatoes, :oninion, . . . 

 Cider, (acfordins; to quality.) 



2 25 

 2 50 

 1 62 

 10 50 

 6 37 

 8 OO 

 16 



12 

 I 26 

 7 00 



6 75 

 G 62 



7 00 

 90 

 88 

 90 



25 00 



10 



9 



22 



3 00 



20 



2 70 



18 00 

 13 00 



3 00 

 1 50 



11 00 

 66 



30 



40 



3 00 



VETERINARY PUMP. 



MAW'S Improved Veterinary Pump, for Administering 

 Clysters lo Horses, Cattle, Dogs,'&«, Also, for Injecting and 

 Extracting from the Stomach. 



By means of this Instrument any quantity of fluid maybe 

 injected with any requisite force, and without the necessity of 

 once removing the Pipe until the operation is completed. 

 When the animal is restless, as is usually the case in Gripes 

 and Inflammation of the Bowels, the length and flexibility of 

 the Elastic Tubeing aftbrds great facility and security, as the 

 operator may stand at a considerable distance, or even in an 

 adjoining stall. 



For sale by EBEN. WIGHT, Druggist, 46 Milk street. 

 Oct. II If ^* ' 



NEW ENGLAND F.IRJttER'S ALMANAC. 



JUST published, the New England Farmer's .Mmanac of 

 1833, by T.G. Fessenden, editor of the New England Far- 

 mer — conlauiinj tlie usual variety of an almanac, and several 

 articles on agriculture, by the editor and others. Price 50 

 cents per dozen. Vor. 7 



BRIGHPON MARKET.— Monday, Dec. 10, 1832. 

 Rfported for the Daily Advertiser and Patriot. 



.It Market tliis day .528 Beef Cattle, 250 Stores, 4820 Sheep 

 and 300 Svinc. A few Stores, 12 or 1500 Sheep, have bccii 

 before repoited ; also about 320 Swine were the same we men- 

 tioned last week, as from the neighboring slaughter yards. 



Prices. Bepf Cattle.— The best qualities of cattle were 

 scarce, and brought better prices, no particular variation in the 

 thinnest qualities. We noticed a very fine ox taken at ,g5,76. 

 We quote extra at g5 a 3,26 ; prime at S4,76 a 5 ; good at 

 ,?4,a4,50. ^ 



Barreilim: Cattle.— Mesi at 94 ; No. 1 at R3JB a 3,75 ; 

 No. 2 at S2;75 a 3,00, 



Stores.— Two years old, at §10,00 a IG,50; yearlings ^6,00 

 a 11,00 



Sheep. — A little better prices were obtained. We noticed 

 a lot of 4tXl Pelt Sheep, some of which were very small, taken 

 algl,17. Lots to slaughter at gl,42, 1,50, 1,67, 1,82, 2,00 

 and 2,25, Wclhcrs §2,50, 2,75, and 3. 



Siciiie. — One lot of 40 large barrows were taken at 4^c. ; one 

 lot of 10 smaller, al .5c. ; at retail for those from slaughler-houae 

 yards, i for sows, and 5 for barrows; those from Inc country, 

 4^ for sows and 5^ for barrows. 



