1850 
THE CULTIVATOR 
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Lynchfeurg (Ya.) Land Agent. 
rpHE undersigned has on hand, for sale. Fifty Plantations, ly- 
ing in this section of the State—say from two to cue hundred 
and fifty miles from Lynchburg. Prices from three to twelve dol¬ 
lars per acre. Mountain land, from thirty-five cents to two dollars. 
All communications, post-paid, promptly attended to. 
Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 1—2t» _ BENJAMIN WILKES. 
Wanted. 
A YOUNG man with a small family to take charge of a nursery, 
who has some knowledge of farming, and is thoroughly ac¬ 
quainted with the propagation of Fruit Trees. 
He must be well recommended as a man of integrity, and to be 
moral and temperate in his habits. None other need apply. 
RUFUS WHITTIER. 
Chickopee, Mass., Feb. 1, 1850.—3t. 
Highland Nurseries, Newburgh, N. Y. 
{Late A. J. Downing §' Co.) 
rpHE PROPRIETORS beg leave to inform their patrons, and the 
public in general, that their stock of 
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, fyc., 
For Spring planting, is unusually large and thrifty, and embraces all 
of the best varieties introduced into notice in this country or Europe; 
of Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Peach, Nectarine, Apricot, Grape¬ 
vines, Gooseberry, Currants, Raspberry, Strawberry, &c., &c. 
Portugal Quince trees, standards, extra size, each... .$1 00 
do. do. quenouilie, do. .... 1 00 
Angers, (true,) extra.... 1 00 
Trees of the usual size... 0 50 
Also, Pears on Quince, and Apple on Paradise stocks, for dwarf 
trees. 
The stock of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, &e., is very large; and 
quantities to dealers, or planters on a large scale, will be furnished 
at greatly reduced rates. 
Hedge Plants. 
A large stock of Buckthorn, and Osage Orange plants. 
Also, a large stoek of Rhubarb and Asparagus roots. 
The entire stock has been propagated under the personal super¬ 
vision of A. Saul, whose long connection with this establishment is 
some guarantee, from the reputation it has gained, (and the present 
proprietors are determined to merit,) as to the genuineness and ac¬ 
curacy of the present stock. 
Orders respectfully solicited, and will receive prompt attention, 
which will be carefully packed and shipped to any part of the Un¬ 
ion or Europe. 
Catalogues furnished gratis to post-paid applicants. 
Feb. 1, 1850—3t. A. SAUL It, CO. 
To Fruit Growers and Nurserymen. 
Spring of 1S50. 
rpiIE subscribers invite the atttention of Tree purchasers to their 
stock now offered for sale. By large importations from Europe, 
and an extensive scale of propagation in their own grounds, they are 
enabled to offer one of the most extensive and complete assortments, 
and on the most liberal conditions. 
The well known health, hardiness and vigor of the trees grown 
here, and the undivided and scrupulous attention given to every de¬ 
partment by the proprietors, in person, offer great inducements to 
purchasers. 
Standard Fruit Trees, 
Pyramidal and Dwarf Fruit Trees, 
Gooseberries, Currants, Strawberries, fyc., 
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, 
Roses, Dahlias, fyc. 
Hedge Plants, including large quantities of 
Buckthorn and Osage Orange. 
Stocks for Standard and Dwarf Trees, 
And all other nursery articles; besides a large collection of 
Green House, Border and Bedding Plants. 
Wholesale pi iced lists sent gratis to all post paid applications. A 
separate catalogue for 1850 of Roses, Dahlias, and other new and 
rare articles will also be furnished. 
ELLWANGER & BARRY. 
Mount Hope Garden and Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. 
Fell. 1,1850.—It. _ 
The American Poultry Yard, 
TJEING a History and Description of Various Kinds of Domestic 
-*“* Fowls, with complete directions for their Management, Breed¬ 
ing, Crossing Rearing, Feeding, and Preparation for a Profitable 
Market. Also, their Diseases and Remedies. And complete direc¬ 
tions for Caponising. Arranged from the best authorities in Europe 
and America. 
Illustrated by numerous original engravings. Forming the most 
Practical Manual for those who are desirious of raising poultry, that 
has been published in this country. Price $1, bound. 
Published by C. M. SAXTON, 121 Fulton st., New-York, 
And for sale at this Office. 
Also, Allen’s American Farm Book, $1. 
Allen’s Domestic Animals, 75 cents. 
„ Miner’s Am. Bee Keeper’s Manual, $1. 
Gunn’s Domestic Medicine (117th thousand,) $3. 
Jan. 1,1850.—2t. 
Stocks, Scions, Evergreens, Strawberry Plants, 
T> M. WATSON offers for sale at the Old Colony Nurseries , Ply- 
mouth, Mass., Stocks of Fruit Trees of first rate quality, suit¬ 
able for spring grafting and budding in the coming summer, at the 
annexed prices per 1000. Apple, 1 year, strong, $5 ; 3 years, trans¬ 
planted, $10—Pear, 1 year, $8; 2 years, 815 ■, 3 years, transplanted 
$20—Plum, 2 years, 815—Cherry, 2 years, $12; 3 years transplant¬ 
ed, $15—Quince, large and fine, $18 ; 1 year, strong, $12—Maha- 
leb, strong, $25—Paradised, strong, $25—St. Jean, (chvarfer) $5 per 
100. Ash, Maple, Laburnum. Lime, SpanishChestnut, Poplar, Moun¬ 
tain Ash, Elm, Alder, &c., &c., 4 feet, at $3 to $8 per 100. Arbor 
Vitae, Norway Spruce, Scotch Fir, Balsam Fir, Silver Fir, Larch, 
Red Cedar, 1 to 2 feet, $5 to $10 per 100. 
SCIONS. Apple scions, (fine sorts) $1.50 per 100. Paradise cut¬ 
tings $8 per 1000. Scions of the finest sorts of pear of established 
reputation (say 30 sorts,) and of other fruits, $2 per 100, $15 per 
1000. 
STRAWBERRIES. Burr’s New Pine, $4 per 100 ; Boston Pine, 
$1; Ilovey’s Seedling, $1; Richardson’s Early, Late and Cam¬ 
bridge (fine sorts) $1.50 per doz.; Early Virginia Scarlet, $1 per 
100; Jenny’s Seedling. $3; Aberdeen Beehive. $5; Swainstone, 
$3; Myatt’s Eliza, $2; Crimson Cone, $2; Black Prince, $5 
Deptford Pine, $3; Princess Alice Maude, $3; Keene’s Seedling, 
$2; Willey’s Seedling, $3 ; White wood, $1;—25 cents to $1 per 
dozen. 
Also, Dwarf and Standard Pears, select Shade Trees, Shrubs and 
Climbers; Weeping Trees for lawns, Roses, Phloxes, Verbenas, 
Chrysanthemums, and other fine plants for masses, at low prices, of 
which a priced list will be sent, post paid, on application. 
Also, Pear seed of prime quality. 
Feb. 1, 1850.—3t. 
New Scarlet Verbena-—Robinson’s Defiance. 
J. M. THORBURN & CO., 15 John street, New-Yotk, 
TTAVE now ready for delivery, strong plants of the above splendid 
Verbena, the finest in England, from whence they obtained it 
last June, fully testing its quality during the summer. The bloom is 
of the most vivid scarlet, with fine foliage, and so far from being in¬ 
jured by the heat of the sun, was rather improved, and continued a 
mass of flowers, rapidly covering the ground, while most others 
were destroyed by Ihe heat, nor ceased to flower in profusion till 
checked by frost at the end of October—after which, being taken up 
and removed into the greenhouse, flowered away till December,, 
and is now (January 21) fully out for a long succession of bloom.— 
It may be seen in perfection very soon by any one who will take tho- 
trouble to visit Astoria. 
Testimonials. — Gardencr^s Chronicle, (Dr. Lindley,) Aug. 28.— 
“ Robinson’s Defiance” is a most brilliant flower—fine in form and 
a good trusser—best of its class. 
Gardener' 1 s Journal , Sept. 4.—“ Robinson’s Defiance ”—beautiful 
variety—form good—segments of the corolla broad, firm in sub¬ 
stance and flat—color, a brilliant scarlet—habit of the plant good, 
and a free bloomer. 
The Gardener, Sept. 18.—“Robinson’s Defiance” is a superior 
variety, the petals are stout, the flower and truss large and weili 
formed—color, a clear vivid scarlet—the plant is a strong and free 
grower, with a fine foliage and superior habit—we have not seen its 
equal. 
It received first class certificates and the highest commendation at 
the following exhibitions—“Royal South London,” Sept. 15— 
“ Slough,” Sept. 21—“Norwich,” Sept. 23—“Metropolitan,” Sept. 
28—and the “ Chelsea Society.” 
The habit of the plant is equally adapted for potting or bed cul¬ 
ture, being short jointed with remarkably fine foliage, and a free 
bloomer. A lai-ge Italian vase filled with it at Astoria last summer, 
was the most striking object in the garden, and was adored by all 
gardeners and amateurs who observed it. It was first sent out in 
England in the Spring of 1848 at 7s fid sterling per plant, but was 
not successfully imported here till last season. 
A good stock of this beautiful Verbena, {warranted to answer des¬ 
cription,) being now ready to send out, orders will be promptly exe¬ 
cuted with strong healthy plants at 50 cents each—$5 per dozen— 
six at same rate—with a liberal discount to the trade when a dozen 
or more are ordered. 
Also the following additional new Verbenas, from England : 
Anacreon —large bright rose, good habit and fine foliage, free 
bloomer and close set, pretty eye. 
Barkerii —scarlet crimson, good spreading habit and profuse- 
bloomer. 
Rosy Morn— light rosy crimson, large compact truss, good eye 
and free bloomer—a beautiful variety. 
Satellite —orange scarlet, exquisite form and trailing habit, well 
adapted for large pan pots or vases—foliage soft, serrated, and of a 
feathery style, extra fine—50 cents each—or if the set of four is or¬ 
dered, $1.50—have been proved a season, and fully answer descrip¬ 
tion. 
The following approved older sorts, $1.50 per dozen—Beauty Su¬ 
preme, Flambeau, Fireball, Major Ringgold, Mestosa, Mary Anne, 
Othello, Polk, Queen, Roseum Elegans, Smith’s Blue Bonnet, and 
others well adapted for bedding out or in patches. 
PETUNIAS—Hebe, Eliza, Beauty ofYorkville, Duke of Bedford 
and other good sorts—$2 per dozen. 
DAHLIAS in dry roots—all the prize sorts exhibited at Castle Gar¬ 
den last October—$5 to $15 per dozen. 
0“ Plants of the new Verbenas can readily be sent by mail; by 
shaking off the soil a half dozen will not weigh over an ounce; by 
immediate potting on arrival and trifling care, will recruit in three or 
four days and be in advance and superior condition for turning out 
in the month of May—of course, much earlier, further south. 
Feb. 1, 1850—2t. 
