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ON THE CIRCULATE )N OF SAP IN 

 PLANTS. 



About two weeks since, we cut a handful of 

 currant sprouts, for the purpose of sticking down 

 in our garden ; after taking out the buds, we buried 

 the lower ends of them in the ground. The 

 leaves had mostly fallen before they were cut, and 

 the remainder were broken off at the time of cut- 

 ting. Last week we took them up in order to 

 place them where they were to stand, when w 

 found that they had formed new roots, which ha< 

 protruded through the bark of the shoots, from • 

 inch to two inches in length. The weather du- 

 ring the time they were in the ground, was warm, 

 and favorable to vegetation. We. mention this 

 fact to show that trees and shrubs should be set as 

 early in autumn as their growth of leaves will 

 admit, in order that new roots may have time to 

 form before the ground freezes, to support the 

 plants during winter. We know from experi- 

 ence that many kinds of cuttings take root better 

 when planted out in the fall, than in the spring ; 

 this is the. case with most of our American varie- 

 ties of grapes, which do not take root as readily 

 as European varieties ; this is also the case with 

 different kinds of honeysuckles, (Lonicera) which 

 take readily if planted in the fall, but are more 

 difficult when planted in the spring; therefore, 

 those who would cultivate trees, shrubs, or vines 

 by cuttings, are reminded that now is the proper 

 time for cutting them. 



have long been acquainted with it, we know of no 

 reason why he should withhold that description 

 from the public, and substitute one of his own ; 

 for by giving the author credit, and his readers the 

 most authentic description, he does justice to both 

 and by extracting from those volumnious and 

 costly works which are not considered within the 

 reach of common farmers and gardeners — by se- 

 lecting those things which are the most useful, 

 and presenting them to the public in a simple, 

 cheap, republican dress, he has rendered essential 

 service to his country. We sincerely hope that 

 the sale of this work will be such as to induce Mr. 

 Prince to continue his efforts, until every valuable 

 variety of fruit cultivated in the United States, 

 shall be accurately described, and we be furnished 

 with a Pomological standard by which we can set- 

 tle our horticultural nomenclature. 



LARGE FRUIT. 



We have never seen apples of such enormous 

 size, as have been brought to this market this fall 

 It has not been uncommon to see loads which 

 would weigh from twelve to twenty ounces each ; 

 and in some cases, they have been selected which 

 would weigh twenty-two, three and four ounces 

 A pear was raised in Pittsford, which weighed 

 forty -nine ounces and an half. We doubt wheth- 

 er any part of the United States has produced 

 fruit of the same variety, of greater size and bet- 

 ter quality than old Genesee. 



useful knowledge ; and that too not easily obtain- 

 ed from other sources. This Library being pub- 

 lished in numbers, comes along about as fast as it 

 can be profitably disposed of by the enthusiastic 

 mind of youth. It is not like a novel, or work of 

 fancy, which may be read, and thrown by, the 

 next moment, to be seen no more ; but should be 

 at hand for youth to read, or refer to. Informa- 

 tion is easier gained from these volumes than from 

 many works encumbered with trash. 



The parts descriptive of the New Zealanders, 

 is very interesting — and doubtless gives the only 

 correct account of that extraordinary and ingen- 

 ious, yet savage people. 



The history of the Elephant, occupies nearly a 

 whole number; and is quite amusing and instruc- 

 tive. The engravings are well executed, and 

 show this half reasoning quadruped in a variety of 

 positions. 



Insect Architecture, and Transformations, are 

 worthy the study of the philosopher. Even the 

 moths are classed and described, with as much 

 faithfulness as are the ferecious lion and tiger.. 



POMOLOGICAL MANUAL. 

 We have received the first volume of this work, 

 published by William Robert Prince, of Long 

 Island, and are pleased that a work so much cal- 

 led for, has been undertaken by a man so capable 

 as Mr. Prince. That there has been a want of 

 such a work, will readily be admitted, when we 

 consider the very great number of names by which 

 some of our most valuable kinds of fruit has been 

 sold at different nurseries. The Brown Buerre 

 Pear, according to this work, has been sold under 

 thirteen different names ; and the Virgalieu un- 

 der more than thirty. Such confusion has been 

 enough to discourage any new beginner in horti- 

 culture, and has, no doubt, brought much undeser 

 ved censure upon nurserymen. This work will. 

 in all probability, have to undergo the fate of A- 

 merican productions: that is, be reviewed by a 

 set of men who know as little of the merits of 

 the book as they do of Symzonia; but no matter, 

 they must appear wise by calling others fools. — 

 We fancy it will be said of this work " that it is 

 a mere translation and compilation from Duhamel, 

 Miller, Rozier and others ;" — if so, we shall con- 

 sider it rather as a recommendation than other- 

 wise, for these are standard European works, and 

 »re considered best authority in those countries 

 from which we have received many of the kinds 

 described by Mr. Prince. When he has sent a- 

 fcroad for a variety of fruit, and has received the 

 rn«s« correct description ef it from those who 



THE SEASON. 

 The week past has been one of the most pleas- 

 ant that could be expected in so northern a lati- 

 tude, at this season of the year. The atmos- 

 phere has been mostly clear and soft, and has 

 borne a greater resemblance to the weather of the 

 first of September, than the middle of October. — 

 Tender vegetables, such as vines, potatoes, 4c, 

 remain fresh and green ; and although many 

 trees are shedding their leaves, it is in consequence 

 of age and habits, and not of untimely frosts. 



Library of Entertaining Knowledge, 3d Ameri 

 can edition, published at Boston, in numbers at 

 10 cents a number, — each number contains more 

 titan 200 pages, illustrated with numerous engra 

 vings on wood ; the parts are sold separately, — 

 2 parts forming a volume. The 5th volume is 

 published, and the 1st part of the 6th, 7th and 8th 

 The following are the subjects treated on as far 

 as published : 



Parts 1 and 2, Menageries, — 3, Timber Trees, 

 4, Fruits, — 5 and 6, Pursuit of Knowledge, — * 

 and 8, Insect Architecture, — 9 and 10, New Zea- 

 landers, — 1st part of vol. 6, Insect Transforma- 

 tions, — 1st part of vol. 7, The Elephant, &c, — 

 1st part of 8th, Pursuit of Knowledge. 



It has become very fashionable and indeed a 

 very useful way of directing or rather controlling 

 the public taste for reading, by getting up popular 

 Libraries ; the works being similarly printed and 

 bound to correspond exactly. Thus, the Family 

 Library has reached beyond 20 volumes, and the 

 additions continue to be received with favor by 

 the public. 



The work which we now describe, is not inten- 

 ded to contain any thing but what may be termed 



PROSPEROUS TIMES. 

 We have published articles descriptive of build- 

 ing and business operations in New- York and 

 Philadelphia. We now refer to Salem, Mass. 

 The Mercury states that Salem has always been 

 distinguished for the quiet way in which a large 

 amount of capital is employed. There is no bus- 

 tle, no parade, no magnifying of small tilings. 

 Credit was never better than it is now ; business 

 of all kinds is in a sound, wholesome, prosperous 

 condition, and population is evidently on the in- 

 crease. Many new buildings have been erected 

 within the last year or two; and there is every 

 reason to believe that still more will be done in 

 this way next year. We have only to bring all 

 our resources into exercise, and few places would 

 offer sufficient inducements to attract emigrants 

 from Salem. 



At Providente, R. I. the wharves and business 

 streets are crowded. The arrivals and clearan- 

 ces of September double those of the same month 

 last year. Seven fine vessels, some for the East 

 India trade are building for merchants and others 

 in Providence. 



Baltimore. The monumental city is rapidly 

 improving. Mechanics are employed in building 

 in every street. The city >s filled with teams, lo- 

 ded with produce. Rents of three and four story 

 brick houses are from $1000 to $1500. The Rail 

 Road, although but partially completed, adds a 

 good deal to the business of Baltimore. 



One reason for the flourishing condition of our 

 cities, is, the payment by the Government of large 

 sums of the public debt, thus, placing millions in 

 circulation to find other investments. The claims 

 received from several foreign governments are all 

 so in our money market, seeking investments in 

 manufactories, commerce, bank stock, &c. And 

 the contemplated millions, expected from France, 

 by our merchants, have no doubt in many install' 

 ces, been anticipated, by those having fair claims. 



Prosperity is not confined by any means fo the 

 Atlantic, Eastern and Middle cities. In all parts 

 of the interior, things appear reviving. 



These are the blessings of a free government 



