Advertising Sheet of the Mag. of Horticulture. Publishing in Royal 8vo. Nos., at $1 each, every alternate month. THE 1 FRUITS OF AMERICA. BY C. M. HOVEY. Contents of the Numbers already published :- No. 5. BEURRE D'AREMBERG PEAR, LATE DUKE CHERRY, GLOUT MORCEAU PEAR, LOUISE BONNE DE JERSEY PEAR, VAN MONS LEON LE CLERC PEAR, BELLE LUCRATIVE PEAR, BALDWIN Apple. No. 2. VICOMPTE DE SPOELBERCH PEAR, EARLY YORK PEACH, WINTER NELIS PEAR, SIEULLE PEAR, NORTHERN SPY APPLE. No. 3. SWAN'S ORANGE PEAR, PORTER APple. No. 6. LE CURE PEAR, ROSTIEZER PEAR, FLEMISH BEAUTY PEAR. No. 7. STETSON'S SEEDLING PEACH, SWEET MONTMORENCY CHERRY, MAY BIGARREAU CHERRY, HOVEY'S SEEDLING STRAWBERRY,PARADISE D'AUTOMNE PEAR, It is intended that none but the very choicest fruits shall find a place in the work, and at least one variety of American origin will appear in every number. Twelve numbers will complete a volume, which will contain FORTY-EIGHT PLATES, from fruits drawn from nature expressly for the work, elegantly chromolithed and retouched by WM. SHARP, Esq. Copies of the first six numbers, forming a volume with title page and index, beautifully bound, in cloth, gilt, $6 50. A limited number of impressions in Imperial quarto, $2 per number. BOSTON: PUBLISHED BY C. C. LITTLE AND J. BROWN, 112, WASHINGTON STREET; HOVEY & CO., 7, MERCHANTS Row. 2 Advertising Sheet of the Mag. of Horticulture. FRUIT TREES FOR 1849. HOVEY & Co. Respectfully invite the attention of amateur cultivators to their immense collection of FRUIT TREES, of all kinds, more particularly pears, embracing every variety to be obtained either in Europe or in this country. Their collection is unequalled, both for extent and variety. Upwards of one thousand specimen trees have been planted out on the borders of the walks, extending a mile, a great many of which are already in bearing, affording a fine opportunity for the inspection of the fruit. They would particularly invite attention to the following kinds, of which they have a fine stock, with the exception of the very rare sorts, of which the number is limited. Thirty thousand Pear Trees, Among which are the following kinds now ready for sale, fine trees, from one to five years old, from 75 cts. to $2 each :: And 200 others, enumerated in their Catalogue, which may be had on application. 4000 EXTRA SIZE pyramidal Pear Trees on quince stocks, twice transplanted, 3 to 6 years old, and now full of flower buds. APPLES.-200 varieties, including all the new and choice kinds. GRAPES.-40 varieties, cultivated in pots, and suitable for graperies, including many new kinds, of which a few are enumerated : States. Trees packed safely for transportation to any part of the United Sept. 1, 1849. Advertising Sheet of the Mag. of Horticulture. 3 FINE VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRIES. HOVEY & Co. Offer for sale, fine strong plants of their two varieties, HOVEY'S SEEDLING AND THE BOSTON PINE, which still maintain the superiority over all other kinds. Fine plants, $150 per hundred or $10 per thousand. -ALSO, RICHARDSON'S LATE.-A very good strawberry, continuing in fruit a few days later than Hovey's Seedling. It is nearly as large as the Boston Pine and has pistillate flowers. $1 per dozen. RICHARDSON'S CAMBRIDGE.-"Extra large, matures a few days earlier than Hovey's Seedling." Flowers staminate. 50 cents per dozen. BURR'S NEW PINE.-Said to be a fine flavored strawberry, of medium size and moderate bearer. Flowers pistillate. $1 per dozen. ABERDEEN BEEHIVE.-A fine variety for forcing, and good for a late crop. Fruit medium size. $3 per hundred. Plants carefully packed for transportation to any part of the country. Sept. 1, 1849. TO FRUIT GROWERS! FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. The subscriber offers for sale some extra-sized trees, consisting of the PEAR AND PLUM, in a bearing state; also large sized APPLE, CHERRY, AND OTHER FRUIT TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, &c. Persons wishing to procure extra fine trees of large size, will please call, make a selection, and mark the same during the summer and au tumn. The pear trees are all worked on seedlings, and are of the best quality. TULIPS In 200 superior varieties, orders for which should be made previous to the first of November. The whole are offered for sale at the lowest market price. Sept. 1, 1849. SAMUEL WALKER, 4. Advertising Sheet of the Mag. of Horticulture. NEW AND BEAUTIFUL VERBENAS. HOVEY & Co. Would call the attention of amateurs and admirers of the VERBENA To the following new seedlings of 1848, viz: CHAMELEON.-Carmine, changing to pink, very beautiful. A POLLO.-Vivid deep rose, superb. GRACIEUSE,-Pale yellowish white, fine. ANNE MARIE.-Salmon, shaded with pink, very large and fine. ELIZA.-Delicate bright rose, very compact cluster. IF The set of six, for $2. Also, a fine collection of more than thirty sorts, among which are Brunette, Exquisite, Favorite, Eximia, &c., at $2 per dozen. Sept. 1, 1849. MR. BECK'S PRIZE PELARGONIUMS of 1848. HOVEY & CO. HAVE the pleasure of informing their friends that, in consequence of the liberal demand they have had for Mr. Beck's Seedling Pelargoniums, they have, at great expense, made arrangements to receive all the fine varieties raised by this successful grower; and they now have the gratification to offer, in addition to those of last year, the following new varieties, which were awarded the HIGHEST PRIZES at the May, June and July exhibitions of the London Horticultural Society: Bellona, Desdemona, A selection of six of these varieties, $2. The pelargonium is one of the most elegant of all greenhouse plants, and is also finely adapted to parlor culture. These new varieties are remarkable for their delicate tints and exquisite pencilling, and have carried off the highest prizes wherever exhibited. The plants are now ready for delivery, and will be packed so as to be safely transported to any part of the country. Sept. 1, 1849. Advertising Sheet of the Mag. of Horticulture. Publishing in Royal 8vo. Nos., at $1 each, every alternate month. THE 1 FRUITS OF AMERICA. BY C. M. HOVEY. Contents of the Numbers already published : No. 5. BEURRE D'AREMBERG PEAR, LATE DUKE CHERRY, LOUISE BONNE DE JERSEY PEAR, VAN MONS LEON LE CLERC PEAR, BELLE LUCRATIVE PEAR, No. 2. VICOMPTE DE SPOELBERCH PEAR, EARLY YORK PEACH, WINTER NELIS PEAR, SIEULLE PEAR, NORTHERN SPY APPLE. No. 3. SWAN'S ORANGE PEAR, PORTER APPLE. No. 6. LE CURE PEar, ROSTIEZER PEAR, FLEMISH BEAUTY PEAR. No. 7. STETSON'S SEEDLING PEACH, SWEET MONTMORENCY CHERRY, MAY BIGARREAU CHERRY, HOVEY'S SEEDLING STRAWBERRY,PARADISE D'AUTOMNE PEAR, BOSTON PINE STRAWBERRY. It is intended that none but the very choicest fruits shall find a place in the work, and at least one variety of American origin will appear in every number. Twelve numbers will complete a volume, which will contain FORTY-EIGHT PLATES, from fruits drawn from nature expressly for the work, elegantly chromolithed and retouched by WM. SHARP, Esq. Copies of the first six numbers, forming a volume with title page and index, beautifully bound, in cloth, gilt, $6 50. A limited number of impressions in Imperial quarto, $2 per number. BOSTON: PUBLISHED BY C. C. LITTLE AND J. BROWN, 112, WASHINGTON STREET; HOVEY & CO., 7, MERCHANTS ROW. |