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Potatoes have become rathei* heavier: large supplies were laid in 

 in November, and, as there have been constant arrivals since, and 

 sales have been made from the wharf, holders have had to submit to 

 a reduction in prices, as will be seen by a comparison with our last 

 report: this, however, has only been the case with Chenangoes; East- 

 ports are firm at the same prices: sweet potatoes are unusually abun- 

 dant, and the stock uncommonly good for this late period of the year: 

 they keep much better than usual. Turnips very plentiful. Onions 

 abundant, and the stock well ripened. Carrots are plentiful, and 

 considerable quantities have been sold at from eight to ten dollars per 

 ton. No radishes have yet been received; the first crop has been 

 planted, and will soon be sent in. Horseradish abundant and very 

 good. 



The crop of cabbages, for 1840, was much larger than usual, and 

 exceedingly well grown: the market has been well filled all the fall, 

 and purchasers have been well supplied with a prime article at reason- 

 able prices: great quantities of drumheads have been taken for the 

 coasting trade. Cauliflowers are brought in of fine size. Brocoli 

 is nearly gone. Celery is becoming more scarce, particularly that 

 of superior quality, and prices have advanced. There is very little 

 lettuce in market, and what there is, quickly taken up. Tomatoes 

 are all gone. Pickles, of both sorts, are retailing at quotations. The 

 stock of squashes is getting reduced: autumnal marrows keep very 

 poorly, and, in consequence, prices have advanced as the stock be- 

 comes smaller: winter crooknecks are yet abundant and cheap: no 

 West Indias have arrived, but a few lots are soon expected. Pump- 

 kins are exceedingly abundant. Parsley is scarce, and in good de- 

 mand at our prices. 



Apples are doing better: the stock has rotted away, and those of 

 selected quality are now to be had: Baldwins, russets and green- 

 ings conniiand a slight advance: New York pippins remain the same: 

 Hubbardston Nonsuch and spice apples are all gone: dried apples are 

 plentiful, and a reduction has been made in prices. Of pears, the 

 stock of fine eating sorts is nearly exhausted: a few St. Gerniains, 

 Chaumontels, &c., remain: baking are scarcer, and prices improved. 

 Malaga grapes are very abundant and of good quality. Quinces all 

 gone. Cranberries remain the same. Havana oranges are scarce, 

 and good ones command our highest rates. Chestnuts are not in so 

 good demand, and prices have fallen off. Walnuts remain the same; 

 ia other kinds no alteration. — M. T., Boston, Dec. 28, 1840. 



HORTICULTURAL MEMORANDA 



FOR JANUARY. 



FRUIT DEPARTMENT, 



Not much can be accomplished out of doors, this month: all labor is 

 confined to the hot-house, green-house, vinery, or hot-beds. In the 

 former of these departments, vines may be now brought forward for 



