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Nursery of Mr. B. M. Watson. — There are one or two 

 small nurseries in Plymouth, but we only had time to visit 

 that of Mr. Watson. The quantity of ground was less than 

 half an acre, but we found it filled with rows of well grown 

 trees, embracing some of the leading varieties, and also in- 

 cluding a new seedling, which we have before noticed, (Vol. 

 X., p. 212), called after the father of the proprietor, on whose 

 grounds, we believe, it originated near Plymouth. Mr. Wat- 

 son not residing in town, we did not have an opportunity to 

 see him, but we are glad to add our testimony to the hand- 

 some and vigorous growth of the trees, and the skill evinced 

 in their cultivation. 



The Nursery of Mr. Weston is situated on the main road 

 from Boston, near the present rail-road depot and Samoset 

 House. At another time we shall endeavor to give some ac- 

 count of it. 



The Samoset House, erected by the Rail-road Corporation, 

 is a very large and commodious building kept in the best man- 

 ner by Mr. Stetson, and we commend it to our friends who 

 may take a trip to Plymouth, either to see the interesting 

 things which pertain to this ancient town, — its gardens, — or, 

 in summer, to inhale its pure and invigorating breezes. Mr. 

 Stetson is laying out about an acre of ground as a fruit and 

 kitchen garden, directly in front of the house, and as he is 

 somewhat zealous in such pursuits, he will undoubtedly be 

 able to load his tables with the good things from his own 

 premises. One good thing he has done, viz., to subsoil the 

 ground : by this means, the soil is deepened at least ten inches^ 

 thus forming a reservoir of moisture, which, in a soil with 

 sandy bottom, is of great importance. The ground is laid off 

 into six squares, with a slip around the whole, — one centre 

 walk lengthwise, and two crosswise. On the edges of the 

 squares Mr. Stetson will plant fruit trees, leaving the other 

 part for vegetables. On the north slip he will plant a variety 

 of ornamental trees, together with evergreens, especially the 

 white pine ; and these, when grown up, will shelter the gar- 

 den, and protect it from cold winds. It is a good arrange- 

 ment, and well carried out, 



