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a few only are to be had. Brocolis and cauliflowers are now scarce. Cel- 

 ery nearly done. Lettuce abundant and good. Greens, of all sorts, plen- 

 tiful. Some Sea kale has been brought in for the first time ; but it is only sold 

 in small lots. Scotch kale is also a rare vegetable in this market. Peas, from 

 Norfolk, Va., have been in market, but of poor quality. Asparagus tolera- 

 bly abundant. Rhubarb of good size for the season. Spearmint now finds 

 ready sale. Squashes are drawing to a close ; marrows command six cents, 

 and all others are a shade higher. 



Fruit. — Apples still continue at low rates, and of good quality : fine 

 picked Baldwins command only our quotations. Russets, and other sorts, 

 are little higher, as the season advances. Greenings, Roman Stem, and 

 some other kinds, are all gone. A few of the Lady apples are yet to be 

 had. Pears all gone except common baking. Grapes, of foreign kinds, re- 

 main the same : a few black Hamburg, from the vicinity, have just made 

 their appearance in small lots. No tomatoes have yet come to hand. Cu- 

 cumbers, of good size and quality, are now to be had at our prices. Cran- 

 berries remain the same. No Havana oranges are on hand ; but of Sicily, 

 there have been several arrivals, and prices are lower. Pine apples remain 

 the same, with a small stock. Trade has been tolerably brisk for the 

 month.— Ybwrs, M. T. Boston, April 21, 1845. 



HORTICULTURAL MEMORANDA 



FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 



Grape Vines will now require considerable attention. They will be 

 making a rapid growth, and their shoots should be frequently tied to the 

 trellis, to prevent their being broken. In rather early houses, the vines will 

 now be setting their fruit, and air should be given in proper season, and the 

 house closed early. In a few days, the bunches will require shouldering, 

 and the berries to be thinned. Attend also to stopping the shoots not wanted 

 for next year's bearing wood, and stop the laterals in season. Water, with 

 guano if the border is not sufficiently rich. Plants in pots will require 

 liberal supplies of liquid guano, to ripen a good crop. Vines in the open 

 air should be properly tied up, and all eyes not wanted should be 

 rubbed oflf. 



Strawberry Beds may be made throughout May with success. Keep old 

 beds free from weeds, and water occasionally with guano, which seems to 

 suit the strawberry. 



Finish grafting this month. 



