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THE GENESEE FARMER. 



April 



(gtiitor's ©able. 



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There can be no better evidence of the progress of ngricul- 

 tural improvement, than is furnished hy the increased circu- 

 lation of agricultural journals. We rejoice then to learn that 

 the agricultural papers generally are receiving increased 

 support — that their field of operations is enlarged, and conse- 

 quently their ability to do good. The price of the Genesee 

 Farmer is too low to render its publication a matter of indi- 

 vidual aggrandisement ; but as long as our friends show the 

 same willingness to lend a helping hand that they have the 

 present year, they shall not want a good and cheap ngri- 

 ciiUtiral Journal. Through the exertions of voluntary and 

 unpaid agents, owr circulation the present year has nearly 

 doubled, and we now have on our books more than 35,000 

 regular subscribers, ond the number constantly increasing. 

 If each of these papers are read bj' four individuals, we 

 have, then, about 150,000 regular readers. The question is 

 not with us how we shall furnish each subscriber with the 

 value of his subscription, which we think we have ever 

 been able to do, but how we shall render the Genesee Farm- 

 er of tlie greatest possible benefit to i'.s numerous readers. 

 The principles of vegetable economy are the same the 

 world over, and though we have large lists of subscribers 

 in every state and territory in the Union, not excepting Cal- 

 ifornia and Oregon, and in British Americii, as well as Great 

 Britain and Ireland, we do not despair of being able to make 

 our journal at once interesting and profitable to all. 



Mode of preparing cloth for Hot-bed Frames. •. — In 

 consequence of an error in our last, we republish the method 

 of preparing cloth for hot-bed frames : 



" Take white cotton cloth of a close texture, stretch and 

 nail it on frames of any size you wish ; take 2 oz. of lime 

 water, 4 oz. of linseed oil, 1 oz. white of eggs, 2 oz. yolk of 

 eggs ; mix the lime and oil with very gentle heat, beat the 

 eggs well separately, and mix wiih the former. Spread this 

 mixture with a paint brush over the cotton, allowing each 

 coat to dry before applying another ; until they become 

 water proof." 



[Ij= We refer those who have sent us lists of subscribers, 

 to our offer of premium books in our January number. — 

 Those who wish to increase their duhs so as to claim eiilief 

 of the books oftered, will do so an soon as convenient. Those 

 who wish any particular work will plcnse inform us, otlier- 

 wise wo shall use o«ir own judgment. Those who are enti- 

 tled to premiums, and to whom they have not been sent, 

 will receive them this montli. In most cases they have 

 been forwarded. 



[ITj' We have been requested by several correspondents tu 

 notice a very foolish attack of a ceriiin p\iirnicious editor at 

 the West. We beg to say that we consider the man and liis 

 motives rather beneath notice. 



]JZr Many communications have been received too late 

 for insertion or notice this month, and many more for which 

 we could not find room. 



Osage Orange Seed. 



THE subscribers haye jusit rpci'ived a supply of fresh, well saved 

 Osnge OraTig<" seed, warranted to vegetate freely, vnt being 

 taken from the fruit by the common process of boiling. Price $1 

 per quart, or at a reduced rate by the bushel. PriDted directions 

 furnished for its culture. 

 Also, Honey Locust, Yellow Locust Seed, &c. 



J. M. THOUBURN 8c CO. 

 April, 18.51 1-5 John Street. New YoT^{. 



Morgan Hor«e, "General GifTord." 



THIS justly celebrated horse will stand the ensuing season at 

 the jitable of the subpcriber. in Lodi. Seneca county, N. Y. 

 A likenpfis and description of this animal may be seen in the 

 -March number of this journal, page 64, and also in the Rural New 

 Yorker, under date of 6th March. 



Terms of insurance. $12. Pasture provided for mares flrom a 

 distance at the unual rates. 

 April, 1S51. CHAS, W. INOERSOLL. 



C. J. RYAN & CX>., 



WOULD most respectfully call the attention of the public, 

 particularly the trade, to their Nursery Stock, consistinff 

 in part as follows : — 



-A pple Trees, 3 and 4 years old, all the most popular long k ep- 

 ing varieties, jjig per 100. 



Northern Spy, 3 and 4 years old ; . .$25 per 100. 



Cherry Tree.i, the principal varieties, from 5 to 10 feet high, 

 str.aight stems, and headed $25 per 100 



Hkdgk Plnnts.- Arbor Vit.-c, American, 1 to'4 feet high, $5 per 

 100; HemlockSpruce, 1 to4 feet high, $5 per 100; Privit, strong 

 thrifty plants, $4 per 100. 



5000 Giant Rhubarb Roots, fine productive sorts, for hotels and 

 market gardeners, $10 per 100. 



nlyatt's Victoria Rhubarb, true sort $4 per doz. 



Downing's Colo.«sal, extra fine flavored and tender ,$4 per doz. 



1500 select and very choice Verbenas, in fair condition for bed- 

 ding out, such as Anacreon. Scarlet Defiance, Polka, Loveii, Rosy 

 Morn, and a dozen other varieties , . . . . $1.50 per doz. 



Also Petuniiis, Scarlet Geraniums. Prize Double Dahlias, &c. &c. 

 For particulars, see March nnmber of the Farmer. 



(HT- Rochester and Charlotte Plank Road Nurseries, Rochester. 

 N. Y. City Office, 16 Reynold's Arcade. Rochester, N. Y. 



March 1st . 1851. 



Liutipcan Botanic Gardea and Nurseries. 



WM. R. PRINCE & CO., FLUSHING, L. L 



WM. R. PRINCE St. CO., sole proprietors of this ancient es- 

 tabli-hment. would respectfully invite the attention of Ama- 

 teurs, Nurserymen, and others, to their fine and extensive collec- 

 tion of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Plants, Shrubs, Roses, and 

 Green-Hcuse Plants. &c , which are offered for sale on terms much 

 below former prices. Their Fruit being propagated from bearing 

 trees on their extensive specimen grounds, enable them to guar- 

 antee the varieties to be genuinf and true to name. Their trees 

 are well formed and thrilty, and such as will give complete satis- 

 fueticu. To Niir.«orymen wishing trees in quantities, by the hun- 

 dred or thousand, they are enabled to offer very liberal discount. 

 Their exten.^ive coi lection of Standard and Dwarf Pears, their new 

 varieties of Italian and French Peachcw. and m.my new and supe- 

 rior fruits of other kiuds, are well worthy the attention of all lov- 

 ers of fine fruit. Their collection of Roses is the most extensive of 

 any Nursery in tbe country, and many new varieties have been 

 added to their collection. 



Orders for Trees from any part of the country will meet with 

 prompt attention, and goods be packed so as to Insure their safety 

 to any distance. 



Catalo»ues with a detailed list of prices, will be sent to all post- 

 paid applicants, or can be had of our city Agents, Clark, Alsi in & 

 Smith, 205 Broadwiiy. New York. 



N. B. — The public will please not confound this with the Nur- 

 sery of Winter & Co., who have taken the title of this establish- 

 ment, but who are selling out and closing their business. 



April, 1851. [4 lt»J 



Clover and Grass Seed. 



WE would respectfully call the attention of Farmers and oth- 

 ers to our stock of Grass Seeds. 

 We have now in store and offer for sale at the lowest cash 

 prices — 



230 bu.fhels Ohio medium Clover Seed. 

 50 do Seneca Co large do. 

 20 do Wh.-atland do do. 

 lOuO do first quality Timothy Seed. 

 10 do Orchard Grass Seed. 

 10 do Italian Kay Grass Seed. 

 For .'-ale at the Genesee Seed Store and Agricultural Warehouse, 

 No o5 Uutfiilo street, Rochester. J. RAPALJE &. CO. 



April. 1851. 



Tobacco Seed. 



THE subscribers have ju,st received a small quantity of the 

 Broad Leaf Connecticut Seed Leaf Tobacco, apure and fre.-h 

 article. Price $1.00 per oz. 



-Vlso, genuine Havanna Tobacco Seed from one of the most cel- 

 ebrated plantations on the island. Price $1.00 per oz. 

 Maryland Tobacco Seed, in varieties, at 50 cts. per oz. 

 Kentucky Tobacco Seed, at $1.00 per oz. 



J. M. THORBURN & CO. 

 15 John Street. New York. 

 OjT" The largest collection of Vegetable, Flower, Field and 

 Garden Seeds, to be found in the United States. Catalogues on 

 application. 

 April, 1851. 



Genesee Seed Store and Agricnltnral Warehonse, 



NO. 65 BUFFALO ST., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 



J RAPALJE & CO.,%Vhole8ale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of 

 • Imported and American Garden Seeds, Agricultural Imple- 

 ments, Reaping Machines, Horse Powers. Threshing Machines, 

 Fanning Mills, Ploughs, 8ic., &c. J. RAPALJE. 



April, 1851. W. 8. RAPALJE. 



Seed Corn. 



AVERY choice lot of Eariy Dutton, eight-rowed. White Flint, 

 and other varieties, for sale in the ear, by 



J. P. FOGG & BROTHER, 

 April, 1851. Rochester Seed Store. 



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