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there is a good stock of new in bunches. Onions of last year's stock are 

 gone, and none are now to be had, except the new whites. New Beets and 

 Carrots have come to hand this week, just in time to take the place of the 

 old stock, which was quite exhausted. Radishes are abundant and good. 

 The new crop of cabbages is now coming in, and we may note a fair sup- 

 ply of Early Yorks, and other early kinds. Brocolis and Cauliflowers of 

 the new crop have been received of good size and quality. Beet tops and 

 other greens are now out of season. Lettuce is supplied in good quantity, 

 and in fine heads. String Beans have been received from New York, but 

 they are now supplied principally from the vicinity. Peas have not been 

 remarkably abundant, the dry weather of May injuring the vines to such a 

 degree, that the rains of June could not fully revive them ; good marrow- 

 fats in consequence command our quotations. Rhubarb plentiful and good, 

 with an increased sale. Winter Squashes are quite out of the market, ex- 

 cept the West Indias ; new summer ones of both the scollop and crook- 

 neck, are abundant and good. 



Fruit. — With the exception of Russets, no apples remain in the market; 

 these command our quotations ; a few very small and inferior new ones 

 have been received from New York, but too poor to notice. A few new 

 Pears have also been received from New York. Strawberries have been 

 tolerably abundant and much better than usual ; the introduction of Hovey's 

 seedling has partially supplied the market with those of a quality superior 

 to any ever before seen ; its general cultivation by market gardeners will be 

 the means of supplying the public with beautiful fruit. Cherries are now 

 quite abundant and good. Forced Peaches command our quotations. 

 Forced Grapes are supplied of fine quality, well colored, and superior fla- 

 vored. Raspberries have just come to hand, and are scarcely yet fully ripe. 

 Currants and Gooseberries abundant. Blue Berries from New York are 

 supplied in moderate quantities, and at our quotations. Cranberries remain 

 the same, with a small demand. Tomatoes are now brought from Balti- 

 more, and come to hand in good order. Cucumbers are received from New 

 York, but they are not yet of the best quality. Recent arrivals have 

 brought a good supply of Pine Apples, which have found a ready sale. 

 Lemons abundant. Oranges rather scarce and high. — Yours, M. T., Bos- 

 ton, June 29th, 1845. 



HORTICULTURAL MEMORANDA 



FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 



Grape Vines. — The crop will now be taking its second swelling, and the 

 vines will only need occasional attention ; continue to shut up the house 

 in good season, and thoroughly water the walks throughout the house ; this 

 will create a fine, moist atmosphere, highly congenial to the vines. Attend 



