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tlier, under Ihe same course of keeping and 

 oiiient. No two breeders will be found to 

 [id treat their stock in the same manner. — 

 ,cc tlic ffre^t uncertainty, as well as diversity, in 

 results of practical observation. Inferior nni- 

 s, bv more care, are often made to appear better, 

 - a preatcr product than others of decidedly 

 rior cpialities, with less attention. But by col- 

 nir individuals of different races into one estab- 

 iicnt, and subjecting' thcui to uniform treatment, 

 er the same careful inspection, their character- 

 ditlorences will be ascertained, and the pecu- 

 pro|)crties which recommend them for different 

 and purposes of economy, will become well un- 

 tood. The Feeder will learn how to select for 

 pasture and the stall. The Husbandman, who 

 s for strength, activit}', and hardihood nnder the 

 , will not meet frequent and mischievous disap- 

 tments ; and the Dairy will be sure of its pro- 

 s. 



le benefit of such opportunity for comparison and 

 election, in conformity with the particular inter- 

 jf each purchaser, will be equally experienced 

 lose, who arc cnijaged in the rearing of Horses, 

 p, and Swine, with all which, as much as with 

 ;ied Cattle, it is now well understood, there lies 

 sntire difference, in different breeds, between 

 worthlessness, and great productiveness and 

 Indeed I cannot but indulge much confidence, 

 in the utility of your scheme to the public, and 

 3 rewards to your own excellent spirit and en- 

 ize. I mean this remark should apply to your 

 e plan; as well to the part wliich respects the 

 :e of Husbandry proposed on the land, as to the 

 ling and keeping of Animals ; although, as I am 

 acquainted' with the precise character of the 

 1 which you have selected, I beg to decline of- 

 g any opinion, as to the particular purchase, or 

 mount of the investment, wliich may be required 

 le Establishment. Your ob't serv't, 



LEVI LINCOLN. 



ORTICULTURAL HALL, MARCH 5, 18.31. 

 s foliowino; plants in flower, were exhibited by Da- 

 aggerston, Chaileslown Vineyard: — Camellia Sa- 

 ea Rosea; Camellia "elbankii; Camellia Greville's 



Camellia Pa;oniflora ; Camellia Pallida; Camellia 

 ubens ; Pelargonium Feronia ; Axdia Indica Coc- 



Do. purpurea; Acacia aimata ; Pa;onia moutan. 

 R. L. EMMONS, Chairman. 



are happy lo learn that the whole of the Lowell 

 oston Rail Road Stock has been subscribed for, and 

 the Company will be i.iimediately organized and 

 ence operations. 



resumof .'{ilSfl.OOfl has been subscribed to the Wor- 

 and Boston Rail. Road. 



Correspondents. — We have but room enough 

 apologize to six or seven Correspondents, for the 

 <on of their favors, wliich shall be attended to next 



KEW CATALOGUE — PRICES REDncED. 



KEOJi Bolanic Garden 4' JVurseries — Flushing^ 

 near JVew York. 

 WU.U.KM PRINCE & SONS, Prnpiietors, 

 announce, that the great extensions made in 



their Establislimcnt, which now covers near 



s,emnpactlyjille<lwith the choicest Trees, Shrubs 

 'iant«,— has enabled them to reduce the prices for 

 13 kinds; and their JWw Catalogue with the re- 

 prices, will speedily be piesenteil to the publ.c, — 

 it may be obtained of the various Agents, or by ap- 

 : direct to tlicmsehes per mail. The greatest at- 

 n and unwearied scrutiny have been exercised in 



1 lo the quality and accuracy of tlieir trees, and tbey 

 a larger size than at any previous period. Aware 



he establishment of Nurseries in every part of our 

 ry would be a National advantage, they will fur- 

 ill supplies fo- such purposes at a liberal discount, 

 t a credit to comport with the convenience of the 

 asers. Any information desired will be furnished 



2 return of mail, and all orders, &e, will receive the 

 tomed attention and despatch, tirders ran be sent 



J. B. Russell, 52 North Market St., Boston, 

 any other Agent. March 9. 



Diy Goods. 



WooLSEY, Poor & Convers, 161 Pearl street, New 

 York, have on hand and are constantly opening, a large 

 an<i general assortment of seasonable Dry Goods, com- 

 prising every variety of staple articles ; wliich they ofl'er 

 lor sale by the piece or package, on the most favorable 

 terms of ciodit. As they will be receiving a constant 

 supply of the more important articles from tlieir own im- 

 poitalions; their Stock will offer an unusually favorable 

 oppoituiiity for making selections. 



.Yew York City, 1831. 



Spring Kye. 

 Wanted immediately a few bushels of genuine Spring 

 Rye, plump, for sowing — for which a liberal price will be 

 paid at J. B. Russell's Seed Store, 52 North Market st. 



mite Mulberry Trees, 

 One and two years old ; also Apple Trees, Strawberry 

 and Grape Vines, for sale. Inquire of Benjamin Bar- 

 ber, Jr, near the meeting house in Bradford, East Par- 

 i sh, Mass. 4t East Bradford, March S. 



Farm IVanled, 

 (Within 10 miles of Boston,) consisting of 20 to 30 acres 

 ol first rate land, having a comfortable house, barn, kc. 

 A lino, stating particulars, addressed to H. L. T. box 556 

 Post Office, will receive attention. 3t 



■ Boston, March 9. 



Farm to he let on Halves. 

 About 30 acres of good land, with house, barn, fruit 

 treiis, &c, situated in Roxbury, near the city. Apply at 

 this office. March 9. 



Asso}'ted Seeds for Families. 

 For sale at the Seed Store connected with the New 



England Farmer, 52, North Market street. 



Small boxes of assorted Seeds for Kitchen Gardens. — 



Each box contains a package of the following seeds;— 

 I^ong Dutch Parsiiep 

 Large Head LeUuce 

 Early Si! -sia do 

 Pine-apple Melon [venj fine) 

 Walenrrelon 



Large While Portugal Guioa 

 Large Red do. 



Double Curled Parsley 

 Fiat Squash Pepper 

 Early Scarlet short-top Radish 

 While Turnip Radish 

 Salsify, or Oyster Plant 

 Early Bush Squash 

 Winter Crook-neck Squash 

 Early While Dutch Turnip 

 Yellow Stone Turnip 



Eaily Washinglon Peas 

 Dwaif Blue Imperial Peas 

 Lam Mairowfal Peas 

 Early Molia«k Dwarf Siring 



ISeans 

 Eai Iv Dwarf While Casekuile 



Bt^ans 

 Lima, or Saba Pole Beans 

 Long Blood Beet {true sort) 

 Early Uirni;)-ronted Beet 

 Early York Cabbage 

 Large Cape Savoy do {Jine) 

 Red Dutch do {/or pick- 



tins) 

 Early Dutch Canliflower 

 Early Horn Carioi (venjjine) 

 Lo'ng Orange Carrol 

 White Solid Celery 

 C'urle<i* Cress or Peppergrass 

 Early Cucumber 

 Long Creen Turkey do. 



POT HERB SEEDS. 



Sweet .Alai jorum, Sage,. Sum 

 mer Savory. 



.W this Seed Store can be found the greatest variety of 

 Field, Grass, Garden, Herb and B^lower Seeds, to be found 

 in New England, of the very first quality, and at fair pri- 

 ces, wholesale and retail. 



Also, Fruit and Forest Trees, Grape Vines, (of both 

 native and European oiigin,) and Ornamental Shrubs at 

 Nurserymen's prices. March 2. 



Sheep for Sale. 

 A superior lot of Saxony and Merino (mixed blood) 

 Store Sheep — about 60 Ewes and 2 Bucks, age from 2 to 

 4 years — in prim^ health and in good flesh, not expected 

 to have lambs until the 10th of April. 



Apply to NATH'L TUCKER. 

 Milton, March 2, 1S31. 



To he Let. 

 Twentyfive acres of excellent Land, a House, and 

 Chaise house, in Roxbury — one mile from Boston line. 

 Apply at J. B. Russell's Seed S'ore. 3t March 2. 



Seeds for Country Dealers. 

 Traders in the country who may wish to keep an assort- 

 ment of Garden Seeds for sale, are informed they can be 

 furnished, at J. B. Rossell's Seed Store, connected 

 with the New England Farmer, 52 North Market Street, 

 Boston, with boxes of various sizes and prices, from 10 to 

 $50, containing a complete assortment of the seeds 

 mostly used in a kitchen garden, on as favorable terms as 

 they can be procured in this country, of equal quality, 

 neatly done up in small packages, ready for retailing, with 

 short directions on each package for its culture and 

 management — warranted to be of the growth of 1830, 

 and of the purest quality. Nov. 5. 



Man Wanted. 

 Wanted immediately, in the vicinity of Boslon, a mid- 

 dle aged man, who Is competent to take charge of a Gar- 

 den, and So do other work required in a small family. The 

 best recommendations will be required for qualillcatious 

 and cliaracter. Apply at this office. March 9. 



Vow Cabbage . 

 Just received, at the Seed Store, No. 52 North Market 

 street, from London a small quantity of Seed ol the Cow 

 Cabbage; it is thought that no plant cultivated in this 

 country will give so much fodder from the same space of 

 ground, for Milch Cows, as this. It has been successfully 

 cultivated to a large extent in New England and the Mid- 

 dle States the past year, and promises lo be a great acqui- 

 sition. Feb. 16. 



Early Potatoes. 



For sale by S.\muel Pond, near Ihe Universalist 

 Meeting House, Cambridgeport, a few bushels ol his 

 prime, early Potatoes, which look the prendum at the 

 Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Shows last season ; 

 and are considered the earliest variety in this vicinity. 



Also, a fine milch COW, witli her calf; a superior an- 

 imal as a milker, and perfectly gentle. Feb. 23. 



Jf'hite Mulberry Seed. 



For sale at the Seed Store connected with the New 

 England Fanner, 52 North Market street — 



A small quantity of fresh White Mulberry Seed, of the 

 growth of 1830. Gentlemen in want of tliis Seed that 

 can be depended upon, are advised to apply soon, as the 

 supply here, and throughout the country, is uncommonly 

 small. — Short directions for its culture furnished gratis 

 with the seed. Feb. 16. 



Ammunition ^Jji) ' 



Of the best quality and lowest prices, for sporting — 

 con.stanlly for sale at COPELAND'S POWDER STORE, 



C5 Broad Street. 



N. B. If the quality is not found satisfactory, it may 

 be returned, and the money will be refunded. If Jan. 7. 



Durham Short Horns. 



For sale, several of the pure breed, descendants of the 

 celebrated animals presented by Admiral Sir Isaac 

 Coffin, to the Massachusetts Society for the Promotion 

 ol Agriculture. The pedigree of these animals can be 

 given as far back as Hubback, wdio was calved in 1777, 

 and is reputed the foundation of this much admired stock. 

 Also, several Heifers bred from the same, of various 

 grades, from half up to seven eighths blooded aoimals. 

 For particulars, inquire of E. Hersev Derby, Salem. 



Salem, October, 18.30. 



Farmer Wanted. 

 A single or married man is wanted lo manage a farm 

 in a very pleasant village about 45 miles from Boston. 

 He must thoroughly understand his business ; be ac- 

 eiuainled with marketing, and produce the best recom- 

 mendations as to his industry and fidelity. Address J. B. 

 Ru.ssell, Seedsman, Boston, (post paid). Feb. 23. 



Brighton Market — Monday, March 7. 



[Reported for the Chronicle and Patiiot.] 



At Market this day, 142 Beet Caltle, (including 27 un- 

 sold last week,) 4 pair of Working Oxen, 10 Cows and 

 Calves, and 152 Swine — 55 Swine were included last 

 week. 



Prices. — Beef Cattle — An advance of about 25 cts. 

 per cwt. was effected from last week. We noticed only 

 one pair prime Caltle, sale not effected — .$6 was asked ; 

 we shall (|Uote iVom 4 25 to 5 25. Should the market for 

 a week or two continue open, (as may be the case) our 

 friends frointhe • River' will probably find as good a mar- 

 ket at Briuhton as at New York. 



Working Oxen — In demand ; many buyers were dis- 

 appointed at not finding any which were good at market. 



Cows and Calves — We noticed sales at 19, 21, and $22. 



Sheep — None. 



Swine — Not much doing ; too high a price appears to 

 be asked. A few at retail were taken at 5c. for Sows, 

 and 6 lor Barrows. 



JVeio York Cattle Market, Feb. 28.— At market, this 

 day, 230 Beef Caltle, and 250 to 300 Sheep. Number of 

 Cattle much less this week than usual, demand of course 

 giealer, and price advanced; a few pairs show Cattle 

 sold for .f 10; several small lots extra 7^ a 8 ; good 6| a 

 7; fair 6, and ordinary $5 a 5.J per cwt. Sheep very 

 scarce and selling well ; several lots extra taken at $6 a 

 6 J ; good 4 a 5 ; fair 3 a Si.jand ordinary 2 a 2 50 each. 

 Milch Cows — several sales at $35 to 40. Calves worth 

 5 a 5ic. weighed alive. — Journal of Commerce. 



