512 Obituary. 



Observations. — The supplies of vegetables have not being so heavy this 

 season as last, but the deniancl has been better, consequently the growers 

 have realised better prices, and the market has presented a more cheerful 

 appearance. Fruit has come to hand in excellent condition, in consequence 

 of the general prevalence of dry weather during the months of June and 

 July to this period. Cherries generally an excellent crop, and of superior 

 quality, realising good prices, considering the quantities furnished. Cur- 

 rants also in good supply, and of superior quality; prices good, at present 

 rather high. Gooseberries have not been so plentiful. The demand for 

 the better sorts of fruits, such as forced peaches, grapes, nectarines, has 

 been but limited ; as the supply has been tolerably good, the prices have 

 been, and continue to be, very moderate. Pine-apples, in the early part of 

 the season, brought excellent prices, but at present, in consequence of 

 increased supplies, and the coming in of other fruits freely, they are not 

 in much demand, and the prices are very low. The crop of walnuts is 

 very heavy, and the supply for pickling considerable, but little in demand ; 

 prices very low. Potatoes come to hand in great abundance, with every 

 prospect of a general good crop ; the present prices are very low, but as 

 the supply of other vegetables falls off, they may sell better. Peas and 

 beans are at present cheaper than they have been throughout the season : 

 French beans are coming to market in good quantities, and the present 

 rains will ensure a good supply of vegetables throughout the autumn and 

 winter. — G. C. July 22. 1833. 



The Hungerford Market, a judiciously arranged and handsome building, 

 by that distinguished architect of markets, Charles Fowler, Esq., has been 

 lately opened for the sale of vegetables, and also offish. As it borders the 

 Thames, it is evidently well adapted for both purposes. Fish may be 

 brought up from the Nore; and vegetables and fruits brought down from 

 the banks of the Thames, as far as Walton, or even Staines, where immense 

 quantities of peas are grown. There is ample room for ice -cellars below, 

 for keeping both vegetables and fish. There is one thing wanting to both 

 Covent Garden and Hungerford Markets, which we could wish to see sup- 

 plied : it is, a properly contrived coffee-room or public room, in which the 

 public, ladies as well as gentlemen, might eat fruits ; and be supplied not 

 only with all the best kinds, but with all the proper accompaniments, of 

 creams, ices, liqueurs, and, above all, that divine beverage the best Mocha 

 coffee, with powdered sugarcandy. — Cond. 



Art. IX. Obituary. 



Died, in the middle of April, 1833, aged 83 years, Mr. Sinclair, the 

 father of Mr. Sinclair of the New Cross Nursery. In his earlier years he 

 was considered one of the best gardeners in the south of Scotland. He 

 came to England in the pursuit of knowledge of his business in ] 774-, and 

 in 1778 became gardener to the Hon. G. Baillie of Jerviswood, at Mel- 

 lerstane, where he continued until his death, a period of 35 years; but he 

 had retired from business a short time before his decease. It was stated 

 in the provincial newspaper which noticed his death at the time it happened, 

 that his remains were "followed to the grave by the grandson of the Mr. 

 Baillie by whom he was first employed. Similar instances are rare ; but 

 their occurrence reflects equal honour upon the kindness of the employer 

 and the faithfulness of the emploj'ed." {Kelso Mail, April 25. 1833.) Some 

 nine or ten weeks preceding this, died the present Mr. Sinclair's uncle at 

 Bonnington (Falls of the Clyde), near Lanark. He had been superin- 

 tendent of the gardens, grounds, and farms there, for many years. 



