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MISCELLANEOUS 



The followinfj anecdote is said to have actually 

 occurred m the western part of the State of Massa- 

 chuBClts : " An agent soliciting subscriptions for 

 a life of Bonaparte, showed his prospectus to a man, 

 who read thus : 'one dollar in boards, or one dol- 

 lar and twentyfive cents in slictp.' After consid- 

 ering for a moinent, he replied, that when he should 

 be called upon for the subscription, he might not 

 have either boards or sheep on hand, and therefore 

 ho 'guessed' he had better not subscribe." 



Steaming il. — "Talk about your northern steam- 

 boats," said a Mississippi fireman the other day, 

 " why, you haint had a biler bust for five years ! 

 Do n'l require no spunk to navigate them waters ; 

 any fool can do it. But it takes a man, stranger, 

 to run one of our alligator boat's head on to a saw- 

 yer, high pressure and the valve soddered down, 

 si.v hundred passengers on board, and every soul 

 endangered !" 



NEW ENGLAND FARMER 



WINSIHP'S NinSERY. 



BillGHTON NEAR HosTON, 



Situated on the line of the Boston and Worcester Hail Road, 

 5 miles from the city. 

 The seasoii for transpljnling is al hand, and 

 all those who wish lo supply themselves wilh 

 choice Fruit and ornuinentarTrces, can lie fur- 

 nished at short notice wilh the finest varieties by 

 the proprietors of this celeliraled nursery. 

 Fruu Trees, includins,' all the varieties of Pears, Peaches, 

 Plums, Nectarines, Cherries, &c. &c. 

 (Jotalogues may be olitaiueil hy applying at the Nursery. 

 Trees carefully packed to insure safety "in long voyages. 

 Orders Isfi at the New England Seed Store of J. Breck & 

 Co. Nos„5l & 52 North Market street, will be delivered 

 the day following. 

 Letters containing orders, addressed to the subscribers 



J. & F. WINSHIP. 

 March 27, 1844. 



APRII. !^*, IS44. 



CAMBRIDGEPORT NUUSERT. 



Columbia Street. 



SAMUEL POND, 



NURSERYMAN, 



■WARREN'S GARDEN AND NURSERY, 



NONANTUM VALE, BRIGHTOK, 

 FLORAL SALOON AND SEED STORE, 



No. I TREMONT TEMPLE, [late Tremont Theatre) 

 BOSTON. 

 The proprietor of this establishment is now ready 

 1 to receive a. id execute orders lor Fruit ; Ornamental 

 JTrees ; Grape Vines; Shrulihery ; Roses; Straw- 

 berry Plants, &c. m any quantity and of the most 

 valuable kinds al short notice, projierly packed and secured 

 for transporlaliou to any part of the United Stales or Pro- 

 vinces. 



The catalogue for 1844 which has been prepared with 

 scrupulous care, contain a list of Ibe choicest sorts of Pearsj 

 Apples ; Plums ; Cherries ; Peaches ; Apricots and Necta- 

 rines ; Grape Vines ; Hasphernes ; Gooseberries ; Straw- 

 berries ; Currants ; Evergreen Trees and Shrubs ; Orna- 

 mental Trees; Herbaceous Plants; Roses; Green House 

 Plants ; Dahlias, &c. 



A new feature has been added in the catalogue which 

 renders it particular valuable for purchasers who are desi- 

 rous of improving iheir orchards and grounds hy planting 

 only the most approved, superior and productive varieties. 

 It is by columns and abbreviations, the meaning of which is 

 explained under every different kind of fruil, so that a large 

 number of the most important characters' by which the dif- 

 ferent varieties are distinguished may be seen al a glance. 



While the list of fruits may not be found so extensive as 

 ia some other catalogues, il contains every kind of value, 

 and all new and improved varieties are added as soon as 

 their qualities are tested. Nevertheless any variety that 

 may be ordered can always be supplied, on as reasonable 

 terms as are afforded any other nurseries. 



The list of DAHLIAS comprises upwards of 3f>0 of the 

 choicest varieties of this gorgeous and splendid flower, most 

 of them prize varieties. Dry roots reatiy for delivery early 

 in the spring, and in pots from the middle of April to the 

 1st June. 



STRAWBERRIES of the most productive and best 

 varieties, for sale in any quantity. None but healthy and 

 strong plants will be suffered to leave the nursery. 



GRAFTS anA SCIO^'S of most of the kinds named in 

 the Catalogue can be obtaiu'^d in their season. 



GREEN HOUSE PLANTS, of all the rare and splen- 

 did kinds, always on hand at the Saloon, where visitors are 

 respectfully inviled to call. 



GRAPE VIWES; ASPARAGUS, and other roots 

 constanlly for sale. 



Also, a great variety of choice GARDEN and FLOW- 

 ER SEEPS, all of lhi« year's growth, and warranted 

 fresh, genuine and true to their names. 



Agricultural, Horlicultural and Botanical Books. 



Gardening Implements; Flower Vases, &c. &c. The 

 whole enumerated in a new descriptive Catalogue, which 

 will be given /gratis on application. All orders for trees 

 will be dMivered at one day's notice. Every tree and plant 

 will be warranted by the subscriber, as to its distinctive 

 character and goodness. 



Boqiieis and cut flowers, can be obtained any day in the 

 week ai the saloon. Flov;ers furnished for decorations, at 

 short noiice. JAMES L. L. F. WARREN. 



April 3. 



CAMBRIDGEPORT, MASS. 



Has for sale a choice assorlmenl of fruit trees, shrubs, 

 BOOTS AND VINES.— Among them are the best varieties of 

 Apple, Pear, Plnm, Cherry, Peach, Apricot, Grape Vines 

 Asparagus, Rhubarb, Currants, Gooseberries, Raspberries 

 Pear Slocks, Apple Stocks, &c. &c. iVc 



Tbees of an extra size always on hand, and will be de. 

 livered to any pari of the city, iree ol expense. 



Also scions of Pears, Plums and Cherries. 



FRUIT AND ORNMENTAL TREES, ifeC. 



s. & G. Hyde's nursery, newton. 



The subscribers have for sale a choice collection of 

 Fruil Trees, comprising the best varieties of Apples, 

 Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums, &e. 

 Gooseberries, Currants, Raspberries, Grape Vines, 

 and Quinces. 



Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Honeysuckles, Altheas, 

 Posonies, Buckthorn, &c. 



All orders addressed to the subscribers will receive 

 prompt attention. Trees packed to insure safety lo distant 

 places. S. & G. HYDE. 



Newlon, April 3, 1944. 



HOWARD'S IMPROVED EASY DRAUGHT PLOUGH. 



Great improvements have been made the past year in the 

 form and workmanship of these Ploughs; the mould brard 

 has been so formed as to lay the furrow completely oner, 

 turning in every parlicle of g-rass or stubble, and leaving Ike 

 ground in the best possible manner. The length of the 

 mould board has bf n very much increased, so that Ihe 

 Plough works wilh the greatest ease, both with respect to 

 the holding and the team. The Committee a I the late trial 

 of Ploughs al Worcester, say, 



" Should our opinion be asked as to which of the Ploughs 

 we should prefer for use on a farm, we might perhaps say to 

 the inquirer, if your land is mostly light ana easy lo work, 

 try Prouly & Mears, but if your landis heavy, hard orroclty. 

 BEGIN WITH Mb. Howard's." 



Al the above mentioned trial the Howard Pl'>ugh did 

 more work, trifh the same pewer of team, than any other 

 plough exhibited. No other turned more than tweolyseveB 

 and one half inches, to the 112 lbs. draught, while the 

 Howard Plough turned fwentynine and one half inches, to 

 the same power of team ! All acknowledge that Howard's 

 Ploughs are much the strongest and most substantially 

 made. 



There has been quite an improvement made on the shoe, 

 or land side of this Plough, which can he renewed without 

 having to furnish a new landside: this shoe likewise secuies 

 the mould hoard and landside together, and strengthens the 

 Plough very much. 



The price of the Ploughs is from S6 to $15. A Ploiiph, 

 sufficient for breaking up with four cattle, will cost abiiiii 

 SiO 50, and with cutter Si, with wheel and cutter, $2 60 

 extra. 



The above Ploughs nre for sale, wholesale and retail, at 

 the New England Agricultural Warehouse and Seed StorC) 

 Nos. 61 & 52 North Market Street, by 



JOSEPH BRECK & CO. 



WILLIS' LATEST IMPROVED SEED SOWE 

 In using this machine, the farmer may be ciitain tl 

 his seed is put into the ground, and at' the same lii 

 in the best possible manner. There has been a gri 

 difficulty in machines lor sowing garden seeds; tb 

 are very apt lo clog up, and the former might go over 

 acre of land and not sow a single seed ; but not sow 

 this; it is so constructed that it cannot possibly cli 

 In using this soiver, the farmer can save one half 

 his seed, and do the v\ork at less than one quarter t 

 expense of the common way of sowing, and have 

 done in a much better manner; it opens the furio 

 drops the seed covers it over and rolls them dow 

 It will BOW any kind of Garden Seeds ; say Ruta Bn| 

 Mangel Wurlzel, Turnips, Carrots, Beets, Parsnips, C 

 ions, 4-c. For sale at the New England Agricuitu 

 Warehouse and Seed Store, Nos. 51 and 52 North M 

 ket street, by JOSEPH BRECK & CO. 



NONANTUM HILL. 



NURSERY OF WILLIAM KENRICK. 



B.ildwin and other Apple Trees of fine siz 

 10,000 Peach Trees, also of kinds superior a 

 of sizes fine; Pear, Plum, Cherry, Apricot, Ni 

 tariue Trees of kinds now or most highly i 

 teemed. 



This nursery, by late extensions, now covers 30 acres 

 ground. A large green house is now being added. 



Franconia Raspberries, Grape Vines, Curranls Goosehr 

 ries. Strawberries — ot kinds most approved. The descr 

 live Catalogue for 1843 will be sent lo all who apply. 



Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, and Honeysuckles ; y 

 low Harrison and other Roses ; Tree and oilier splend 

 Poeonies of difl'erent colors. Also. Myall's Victoria a 

 ether new kinds of Rhubarb, double Dahlias. &.c. &c. 



All orders addressed to the subscriber will be proHipl 

 attended lo, and Trees when so ordered will be secure 

 packed in mats and moss for safe transport lo all dists 

 places, and delivered in the city by the wagon which gc 

 iiither daily, or shipped to order, or per railroad. Ord< 

 may be left with Joseph Breck & Co. 51 & hi North Mi 

 ket street, John G. Locke, Esq., or Eliphalel Wheeler, E& 

 Framingham. WILLIAM KENRICK. 



March 6. eplMlS Nonanlum Hill. Newton. 



SCIONS FOR GRAFTING. 



Those who wish lo obtain Scions for grafting, are remir 

 ed that this month is the lime lo cut grafts. It is inijiorlc 

 that orders should be sent during the month lo ensure e3 

 ciilion, as it is impossible to keep a full assort incut nn hat 

 We have a supply of the following, cut from bearing Irei 

 viz : Apples — Baldwin, Greening. Roxbury Russet, Port 

 HnbbardsloD, Nonsuch, and other varieties. 



Pears.- Bartlett, Seckle, Jargonelle, and other varieti 

 can be cut if ordered. 

 Also, Plum and Cherry Scions. 



JOSEPH BRECK & CO., 

 Boston. March 20, 1844. ! 



GRINDSTONES ON FRICTION ROLLERS. 



Grindstones of different sizes, hung on friction rollers ai 

 moved wilh a fool Ireader, are found lobe a great iinprov 

 menl on the old mode of hanging grindstones. Stones hui 

 in this manner are becoming daily more in use, and wherev 

 used, give universal satisfaction. The rollers can be atlac 

 ed to sUines hung in the common way. For sale by 

 BRECK 4. Co., No. 51 North Market street. 



NEW ENGLAND FARMER 



A WEEKLY PAPER. 



Terms, $2 per year in advance, or $2 50 if not pn 

 within sixty days. 



N. B. — Postmasters are permitted hy law to frank 

 subscriptions and remittances for newspapers, withe 

 expense to subscribers. 



TWTTLE AND DENNETT. FKINTEESi 



21 School Sttree. 



