THE GEKESEE FARMER. 



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LBELLA AND CATAWBA GRAPE VINES, 

 Of proper Age for forming Vineyards, 



FLTIVATED from, and containing all the good qnalitres 

 which the most improved cultivation for over eighteen years 

 lonferred on tlie Croton Point Vineyards, are offered o the 

 ic. Those who may purchase, will receive surh instructions 

 )ur years as will enable them to cultivate the Grape with en- 

 uccess, providing their locality is not too far north. 

 I communications addressed to K. T. UNDEKHILL, M. D., 

 York, or Croton Point, Westchester county, N. Y., will re- 

 ! attention. 



ving ripened his whole crop of Isabella and Catawba Grapes 

 i57, the coolest season and most difficult to ripen in twenty 

 I, he is confirmed in the belief that a good crop of fruit can be 

 ned every year by improved culU'vaUon, priming, dc, in 

 of the Northern, and all of the Middle, Western, and South- 

 tatcs. 



B. — To those who take sufficient to plant six acres, as ho di- 

 he will, when they commence bearing, furnish the owner 

 one of his Vine-dressers, whom he has instructed in his mode 

 Itivalion, and he will do all the labor of the Vineyard, and 

 e the most perfect success. The only charge, a reasonable 

 lensation for the labor. 



o, APPLE-QUINCE TEEES, (which are sometimes called 

 range Quince,) for sale as above. 



o, for sale, at his Wine and Grape Depot, No. 293 Broadway, 

 ., by the case, in bottles, PUKE ISABELLA AND CA- 

 'BA GEAPE WINE, made by competent persons, under 

 yn inspection, at Croton Point, Irom perfectly ripe Grapes, 

 )le for medicinal, sacramental, and all other purposes, where 

 re wine is desirable. E. T. UNDEEUILL, M. D. 



rch, 1859.— 2t 



;e hooker strawberry. 



THE BEST YET INTRODUCED. 



E attention of amateurs and growers of fruit for market is 

 again called to this Strawberry. All that its friends have 

 [to claimed for it has been more than fulfilled, and testimoni- 

 ithout end could be produced to attest its superiority over 

 ther sort. 



3 following, making a list of advantages all of which no other 

 berry can claim, constitute its chief points of excellence, and 

 srs are confidently asked to verify them : 



The plant is very vigorous and 'perfectly hardy. 



It is as productive as any other variety,"" Wilson's Albany" 

 (cepted. The fruit is borne in large clusters— more than 20 

 It berries being frequently gathered from a single stem. 



The Howers are all perfect and uniformly productive of 

 consequently there are no barren plants. 

 . The fruit is absolutely unequalled in flavor; in color a rich 

 crimson or mahogany, extending into the heart of the berry, 

 » 18 firm and solid to the center ; of ticb largest size, yet 

 r and delicate. 



. It takes the first premiums wherever exhibited. See re- 

 of various horticultural societies. 



nts in any quantity desired may be obtained pure and strong 

 the grounds where it originated. Packages are put up to go 

 ■ to any part of the United States by mail or express, 

 ce, |2 per hundred, $15 per thousand, 

 ler for spring planting, if only a few for trial, of 

 , , ,„,„ „ H. E. HOOKEE & CO.. 



». 1, iseg,— St Ctommercial Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. 



"EVERY BODY SHOULD HAVE A COPY." 



FOR 1859. 



'X^HIS work was started in 1856, by the pablisher of the &ene. 

 -•- see Farmer. Its great success affords conclusive evidence, 

 not only of its intrinsic merit, but of its adaptability to the wants 

 of the rural population. A new volume, prepared with great care 

 and replete with new and valuable matter, is issued each year. 

 The fourth volume, for 1959, has appeared, and is a book which 

 cannot be too highly recommended— aJike beautiful, interesting, 

 and useful. The articles are all written for its pages by men of 

 experience. It is illustrated with seventy-five appropriate and 

 beautiful engravings. 



Among its contents may be mentioned able treatises on Urrder- 

 draining Orchards and Gardens, on the Fruits of the Ohio Valley, 

 on Fruit Culture in the We;it, on the Cultivation of Fruit Trees in 

 Pots under Glass, on Training Wall and Espalier Trees, on the 

 Cultivation of Bulbous Plants, on the Management of Dueksy 

 Geese, and Swans, on British Breeds of Cattle, on the Cnltivation 

 of Euta Bagas, &c., &c., and a List of Fndts recommended by the 

 American Pomological Society at its last session. 



The work will be found invaluable to the Frait Grower, and use- 

 ful to every one interested in Enral affairs. 



It is furnished at the low price of Twenty-five Cents,— while it 

 contains as much matter as many dollar books. Every one who 

 owns a rod of ground should hivvt it. It is sent pre-paid by mail 

 to any address on the receipt of twenty-five ceata is coim or post- 

 age stamps. Address JOSEPH HAEEIS, 



Publisher and Proprietor 

 Of the Oenesee Farmer and Rural Annual, 

 Eochester, U. Y. 



The back numbers, for 1856, 1857, and 1S58, can be fumiahea 

 at twenty-five cents each, postage paid. 



GRAPE VINES. 



C10NC0ED, Diana, Eebecea, Northern Muscadine, Hartford 

 J Prolific, and filly other varieties of native grapes, at one 

 dollar each. Charges paid by mail or express. Delaware. Per- 

 kins, and Anna, three dollars each. Also, a good stock of Lawton 

 Blackberries and Orange Easpberries. Address 

 March, 1S59.— 2t HOAO & CEAINE, Lockport, N. Y. 



T7ALUABLE FARMING LANDS FOE SALE.-A portion 

 V of the splendid farming lands formerly belonging to the Hon. 

 A. B. Dickinson, situated in the town of Hornby, Steuben Co., N. 

 Y., comprising 2000 acres, is now offered for Sale. 



Parties desiring any part of this highly cultivated land, may 

 have it in such quantities as thev mav desire, by applying to 



March.— 2t ALEXANDEE OLCQTT, Corning, N. Y. 



GET THE MOST PRODTICITVE STEAWBERRY, 

 IVljicli Is tJiatl AVIiy, tUe "Wilson's All>an3r.'» 



A SINGLE plant the past season produced the eaormouf 

 quantity of 370 berries. Will produce from 150 to 200 bush- 

 els per acre. It is a splendid berry for markol, very firm, and of 

 a beautiful bright ruby color, pine apple flavor, and altogether 

 one of the most attractive Strawberries in cultivation. Price $3 

 per 100, $10 per 1000, or |7.50 for 500. Addresa 



JOHN WILSON, 

 March, 186«.-2t Albanj Nursery, Albuny, N. T 



