VOL XV. NO. 32. 



AND GARDENER'S JOURNAL 



255 



Agbicultubal Sdrvet of the Stjte. — The Com- 

 mittee on agriculture to whom was referred an order, in- 

 troduced into the House, Jan. 18, inquiring Into the ex- 

 pediency of providing for an agricultural survey of the 

 several counties in ilie State, have given an able report 

 signed Daniel King, Chairman ; to which is appended 

 a resolve, authorising the Governor to appoint some com- 

 petent agent, who should be a practical and experienced 

 farmer, to visit the principal farms in the couiraonweahh, 

 to make and publish certain specified inquiries connect- 

 ed with agriculture and rural economy. We shall prob- 

 ably publish this report in lur next. 



{For the New England FarmerO 

 Mr Editor,— Sir ;— I would like to ask if the "Tho- 

 mary method of raising Grapes," has been tried by any 

 of our Horticultural friends. If so, would some of them 

 favor us with a communication on that subject, detail- 

 ing the results of tlkeir labors. By so doing they would 

 not only confer a great kindness on their humble ser- 

 vant, but many others that are anxious lo try the system 

 as soon as there is a reasonable prospect of success. The 

 grape has long been a great favorite with me, for I know 

 of no fruit that looks more beautiful while growing, or 

 that is more gratifying to the palate when ripe. Yet to 

 many it is like the apple in Eden to our first parents, a 

 " forbidden fruit." But I trust we shall be able to raise 

 them yet, in such quantities as to be within the reach of 

 the poorest of our population. C. T. 



O'Several valuable Communications from respected 

 correspondents are unavoidably postponed to our next. 



THERMOMETRICAL. 



Reported for the New England Farmer. 

 Range of the Thermometer at the Garden of the proprietors 

 of the New England Farmer, Brighton, Mass. in a shaded 

 Northerly expoBure, week ending Februai^ 11. 



Febrdary, 1837. | 7, A. M. | 12, M. | 5, P.M. 1 Wind. 



Sunday, 



Monday, 



Tuesday, 



Wednesday, 



Thursday, 



Friday, 



Saturday, 



14 

 20 

 20 

 24 

 14 

 12 

 22 



N. 



N. E. 



E.S.E. 



N.E. 



N. 



W. 

 N.W. 



CHINESE niULBERRIES, &.C. 



The subscribers have still on hand the following :— 

 30,000 Morus Multicaulis, the wood of which is (ully 

 matured, there having been no premature frosts on 

 Long Island this season. Also 50,000 Cuttings can 

 be supplied. 

 20,000 Ingrafted Tre>;a of the new Chinese Mulberry, 

 with large thick leaves, remarkable for the quantity 

 of nutritious matter ; this species beiug sefficiently 

 hardy for the most Northern latitudes, and possessing 

 all the advantages of the Morus Mnlticaulis. These 

 are from 3 to 6 feet in height. 

 3,000 Hybrid Mi rus Multicaulis, with large leaves, and 

 close joints, and 5 lo 6 feet in height. 

 35,000 Florence Mulberry, with entire leaves, in which 

 point tliey differ from the common White Mulberry. 

 These are imported direct from the bes' Silk District 

 of France, are I.J to 2J feet in height, and will be 

 sold It verv low rales. 

 60 lbs. White'ltalian Mulberry Seed. 

 Priced Catalogues of Trees, Green House Plants. Dahlias, 

 Garden Seeds, iVc. will be sent to every applicant. 



WM. PRINCE & SONS. 

 Linnsean Garden and Nursferles, | 

 Flushing, Jan. 30th, 1«37. i Fel/. 8. 



TREES, 



Our customers will please take notice, that 

 die season for Iransplaming Trees is approach- 

 ing. All those who intend to order trees, are 

 requested lo forward their orders early. The 

 ^^^^ first that comes are served first. Catalogues 

 will be suDPlie ■ ;i<i'is on application. Direct to 



suppue , FV JOSEPH BRECK & CO. 



Jan. 18. New England Seed Store. 



CATALOGUE 



Of Forest Seeds and Trees furnished hy fVm. Mann, 

 Bangor, Me. 



While Pine — Black .-p:uce — Hemlock .'spruce- Silver Fir 

 — White Oak— Red Oak— Whiip Birch— Yellow Birch- 

 While Beech— Red Beech — White Maple— Ucd flowering 

 Maple Sujar ^laple- Arbor Vila"— American Larch- 

 Hornbeam— White Ash— Black Ash — Mounl.iin Ash — Elm — 

 Basswood — Common Elder. 



Customary prices are charged for boxes, carting, &c — 

 Orders may be addressed to J. BRECK &CO. orWM. 

 IIANN, Bangor. Me. Feb. 1. 



NURSERY OP WIliLiIAH KBSRICK. 



Nonanlum Hill in Newlon, 5k miles from Boston by llie Wtsl- 



em Avenue, and jtear the great \Vestern Rail Hoitd. 



This establishment, which now comprises 25 acres, includes 

 the selections of the finest kinds of new Flemish Pears, and 

 of all other hardy fruits- .selections from the first rale sources 

 and the finest varieties known. 



73,000 Jlorus Mullicaulis, or true Chinese Mulberry Trees, 

 can now be supplied, wholesale or retail. 



Ornamental trees, shrubs and roses. Also Herbaceous 

 flowering plants of the most beautifni varieties. 



Address by mail, post paid, to William Kenbick, New- 

 Ion, Mass. Trees and plants when ordered, are carefully 

 selected, and labelled, and faiihfi.lly packed, and duly lor- 

 worded from Boston hy land or sea. Transportation gratis 

 lo the city. Catalogues will be sent to all who apply. 



Sept. 21. 8m 



FARM FOR SALE IN WESTBORO. 



Thirty miles from Boston and one mile and a half from the 

 Boston aiid SVorcester Railmail Depot on the Road leading 

 to Hopkinton Spr,ings, ann within twenty minutes ride of 

 either place. Containing forly-lwo acres of land under a 

 hi"h stale of cultivation, with a never failing stream of water, 

 running through the same — 2 good houses, and other out 

 buildings all in good repair. Also a large granite quarry 

 easy of access. The granite is of fine color, works well, and 

 can at small ex'pense he landed in Boston. Said farm ;s 

 pleasantly situated and well worthy the attention of gentlemen 

 in pursuit of a pleasant country seat or a fanner wishing a 

 small but good farm. For a person who would wish lo accom- 

 modate families visiting the Springs, this stands unrivalled. 

 .■<aid farm will be sold low if applied for immediately, lo 

 NAHUM HARRINGTON, Esq. Weslboro, or HENRY 

 WHITMORE, on the premises. 



Also one containing eight acres, with a new house and olher 

 out buildings suilable for a mechanic, on the saino road, with- 

 in one mile of the villa<;r. Apply as above. Dec. 2S 



BRIGHTON NURSERIES. 



For sale, 20,000 Morus Multicaulis, or Chinese Mulberry 

 Plants, warranted the true and genuine kind. Orders ad- 

 dressed (by mail) to Messrs. WINSHIP, Brighton, Mass., 

 for Mulberry, Fruit and Ornamenial Trees, Shrubs, Creep- 

 ers, Herbaceous Perennials, &c &c. thai are cultivated in 

 any Nurseries m ihe United Stoles, with a first rale rolleciion 

 of Green House Plants, will receive prompt nltention, and, 

 if required, forwarded to any part of the Union. 



Brighton, Jan. 18, 1337. ^ 



PRICES OP COUNTRY PRODUCE. 



itioRUS .mu'-xu;aui.is 



Joseph Davenport offers for sa.o JO OUO p]nnts of the true 

 Chinese Mulberry or Morus Mullicau.'s. 1 rec? wM be care- 

 fully packed and lorwarded as early as desired. Orders must 

 lie sent lo Colerain, Mass. till Ihe l.ith March, after which 

 lime to Hartford, Conn. All inquiries will be attended to at 

 his plantation, 5 miles South West of the city. 



Early orders only will be supplied, as arrangements will be 

 made lo use all nol called for soon. 



Colerain, Jan. 1»!7. Feb. I. 



VAIiUABLE BOOKS. 



Volumes I. and 11. of Ihe Horticuluiral Register, are ready 

 for delivery, embellished wiih colored engravings, and a 

 beautiful copperplate frontispiece. For sale at the New 

 Ensland Farmer Office, by 



7an 18. JPS. BRECK & CO. 



WANTED 



\ first rate Gardener, and a good Dairy Woman, to go lo 

 Ohio, lo whom good wages will be paid, and money advanc- 

 ed for Iheir travelling expenses. Application lo be made at 

 this Office. Feb. 8 



SEVERAIi I,IKEI,T BOVS 



From 8 to 12 years old, want lo live with good farmers till 

 14 or !6, to be clothed, fed and schooled, Apply at the 

 Agency for the Prevention of Pauperism, rear of Savings' 

 Bank, Tremont Street, Boston. 2m Feb, S. 



WANTS A SITUATION 



As Gardener, a young Man who is well acquainted with 

 his business. He would prefer a Greenhouse, or any other 

 business of the kind. Good references will be given, ppply lo 



Kcb. 1 1 . JOSEPH RRECK &, CO. 



CORRECTED WITH GREAT CAKE, WIEKLY. 



Apples, 



Plans, white, .... 

 Beef. mess. 

 No. 1. 



prime, .... 

 Beeswax, (Americfn) 

 Cheese, new milk, . 

 Feathers, northern, geese, 

 southern, geese. 

 Flax, American, 

 Fish, Cod, . i . 



Flour, Genesee, . . cash 

 Baltimore, Howard street, 

 Baltimore, wherf, 

 Alexandria, 

 Grain, Corn, northern yellow 



southern flat yellow 

 white. 

 Rye, northern. 

 Barley, 

 Oats, northern, , (prime) 

 Hav, best English, per ton of 2000 Ibe 

 hard pressed, . 



HoNEV, 



Hops, 1st quality 



2d quality . 

 Lard, Boston, Isi sort, . 

 southern, 1st sort, 

 Leather, Philadelphia city tannage, 

 do country oo. 

 Baltimore cil3' do. 



do. dry hide 

 Wew York re^l, light, 

 Boston do. slaughter, 

 do. light, 

 Lime, best sort, .... 

 Mackerel, .No. 1, new, 

 Plaster Paris, per ion of 2200 lbs. 

 Pork. Mass. inspect, exlia clear, . 

 cle?r from olher Slates 



Mess 



Seeus, Herri's Grass, 

 Red Top, 



Hemp, .... 



Red Clover, northerly 

 Southern Clover, 

 Silk Cocoons, (American) 

 Tallow, tried, .... 

 Teazles. 1st sort, 

 Wool, prime, or ?axony Fleeces, . 

 American, full blood, washed, 

 do. S-Jihs do. 



do. 1-2 do. 



do. 1-4 and common 



j_ f Pulled superfine, 

 S; T3 I 1st Lambs, . 

 5 ^ J 2d do. 

 |g. 3d do, . . 



.Southern pulled wool is generally 5 els. 

 less per fc. 



2 25 



3 0(1 

 15 00 

 13 0« 



9 00 

 30 

 13 



eo 



S6 

 9 12 



3 25 

 12 50 

 12%-, 



11 50 



12 00 



1 15 

 1 11 



200 



1 OO 



70 



21 00 



65 



10 



8 



16 



15 



31 



27 



•2') 



23 



25 



23 



21 



1 40 



10 OJ 



25 



31 00 



28 00 



28 00 



312 



1 12 



3 00 

 17 

 16 



4 00 

 10 



4 00 

 1 30 

 79 

 65 

 58 

 5« 



70 

 60 

 45 

 33 



PROVISION MARKET, 



RETAIL PRICES. 



Hams, northern, 



southern, and western, 

 Pork, whole hogs. 

 Poultry, 

 Butter, (tub) . 



lump 

 Eggs, 

 Potatoes, 

 Cider, 



15 

 14 



16 

 17 

 23 

 25 

 38 

 75 



BUIOHTON MARKET.— Monday. Feb. 13, 1837. 

 Reported fertile New England Farmer. 



At Market 41,') Beef Cattle, and 925 Sheep— about 40 

 Beef Cattle unsold. 



Prices.— Bee/ Cattle. — We noticed a few extra at 

 $8 25 ; first quality |7 50 a 7 75 ; second quality $6 76 

 a 7 25 ; third quality $5 50 a 6 50. 



Sheep — " DnW." We noticed lots taken at $4 00, 

 5 00, 5 25, and 6 00. 



.Swine— None at market. 



