Publishing in Royal 8vo. Nos., at $1 each, every alternate month. THE FRUITS OF AMERICA. BY C. M. HOVEY. Contents of the Numbers already published : No. 1. No. 5. BEURRE D' AREMBERG PEAR, LATE DUKE CHERRY, LOUISE BONNE DE JERSEY PEAR, VAN MONS LEON LE CLERC PEAR,BELLE Lucrative 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. DOYENNE D'ETE PEAR. No. 4. EARLY CRAWFORD PEACH, No. 8 will contain the following BEURRE D'ANJOU PEAR, DOYENNE BOUSSock Pear, TYSON PEAR, RED ASTRACHAN APPLE. DEARBORN'S SEEDLING PEAR, HUBBARDSTON NONSUCH APPLE. 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. The descriptions are more full and complete than in any work heretofore published, and are illustrated with sketches of the habits of the trees, outline engravings of the fruits, &c. 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, very BOSTON: PUBLISHED BY C. C. LITTLE AND J. BROWN, 112, WASHINGTON STREET; HOVEY & CO., 7, MERCHANTS Row. NEW FIRST CLASS DAHLIAS. son, J. M. THORBURN & Co. 15 JOHN STREET, N. Y., AND ASTORIA, L. I., Will send out strong healthy plants, of the following new varieties, punctually on the 1st of May. They are a selection of the first prize flowers of England the last seawere chosen by the best judge there, and imported without regard to cost,-the most of them at five guineas each,-can be packed to carry any reasonable distance. Early application will prevent disappointment; as of some, the number of plants are very limited. They will be found a great advance on any hitherto imported,—an increased attention being now bestowed on them throughout Europe. BLACK PRINCE (Mitchell.) Crimson, shaded with dark puce; finer than "Berryier,"-superior form and good eye-4 feet. $2. DELIGHT (Whale.) White, edged with rosy crimson,—constant and beautiful show flower-5 feet. $2. EMPEREUR DE MAROC (Satter) Nearly black, tipped with clear white-the most distinct variegation yet out; full centre, extra fine fancy flower-4 feet. $2. FLORENCE DOMBEY (Satter.) Golden yellow, tipped with white, an improvement on "Queen of the French," cupped petals, and good outline 4 feet. $2. JENNY LIND-(Girling.) Beautiful ruby purple, tipped with pure white,-superior form, and splendid fancy show flower-4 feet. $1 50. LILAC STANDARD-(Hooper.) The finest lilac ever raised; perfect centre, never showing an eye, beautiful color, and the habit in keeping with its other "standard" qualities-4 feet. $3. MISS BLACKMORE (Dodd.) Light purple, tipped with white; rare and splendid flower, with grand petal-4 feet. $3. MISS CHAPLIN-(Dodd.) Peach blossom pink, tipped with bright amber,-very superior and constant-4 feet. $2. MRS. SHAW LEFEVRE-(Elphinstone.) Red, tipped with white; splendid fancy flow. er; taken numerous prizes-4 feet. $2. PURPLE STANDARD (Rawling's.) Heavy purple; form of "Standard of Perfection;" obtained four first class prizes in London last autumn; splendid show flow. er-4 feet. $3. RAINBOW (Keynes.) Scarlet, beautifully tipped with white,-the gem of 1848; large flower, fine form and constant-best fancy flower out-4 feet. 83. RICH'D COBDEN-(Stein.) Beautiful ruby crimson, every way first-rate-5 feet. $1 50. REMEMBRANCER-(Girling.) Rosy scarlet, tipped with white; superb show flower4 feet. $1 50. SUNBEAM (Keynes.) Dark red, with white tip and edge,-constant and splendid fancy flower; one of the most beautiful dahlias ever raised-extra fine-5 feet. $3. SUNSET (Rawling's.) Orange scarlet, bright clear color; noble show flower-5 feet. $2. The above collection of fifteen sorts, $25-packing included. For other varieties, and all the leading, and other flowers of last year, see Thorburn's Dahlia Catalogue for 1849. It may be had on application, or forwarded per post. GERANIUMS. The following six extra fine sorts,-strong plants to bloom in June, $5: Desdemona, Duchess of Leinster, Miss Holford, Rosetta Superb, Rosy Circle, Staadtholder. Six for 83: Beauty Supreme, Constellation, Lady Villiers, Queen Philippa, Raachel, Zanzummin,-all first-rate. FUCHSIAS. The following six new and choice sorts, from England this season, are free flowerers, of matchless beauty and size, mostly white, with rosy vermilion corolla: Beauty of Salisbury, Beauty Supreme, Dr. Adam Clarke, Flavescens, Hero, Snowdrop; the six, $5. VERBENAS. A superior collection, including "Beauty Supreme," the finest peach pink, and largest trusser known. $2 per dozen-18 sorts. BEGONIA FUCHSIOIDES. An elegant new variety, with long, pendant, scarlet flowers. 2 sizes, 50 cents, and $1. Also BEGONIA COCCINEA, MANICATA and SANGUINEA-50 cents each. These are most desirable acquisitions to the most limited greenhouse collections. May 1, 1849. SPLENDID DOUBLE DAHLIAS, FOR 1849. HOVEY & Co. Invite the attention of amateurs and lovers of the DAHLIA, to their fine collection, which contains all the principal flowers which obtained prizes in England, in 1848. The following are a few of the more choice varieties: Queen of England, (Keynes's,) white, deeply edged with lake, Hamlet, (Brown's,) deep crimson, beautifully shaded, firstrate, Samuel Girling, (Girling's,) puce, fine form, Walter Hilson, (Dodd's,) true orange, in form and flower not to be surpassed, Height. Price. 3 $150 4 1 50 3 1 50 4 1 50 Boule de Feu, (Girling's,) crimson, scarlet, first-rate, Yellow Standard, (Keynes's,) brilliant yellow, first-rate, Shylock, (Collinson's,) deep scarlet, first-rate, With other fine ones, among which are Minn, Box, Gloria Mrs. Shaw Le Fevre, red, tipped with white, fine form, With many others, such as Pantaloon, Viscount Ressegneur, Baron Strettan, Hermione, Gloria Mundi, &c., &c. Good strong plants will be ready for delivery in May. April 1, 1849. THE BEEHIVE. CELEBRATED NEW STRAWBERRY, ABERDEEN HOVEY & Co. Inform their friends and cultivators of the STRAWBERRY, that they have a fine stock of strong plants, of this new and celebrated variety, which is stated to be the "greatest bearer ever known." The following is the account of it, given by the raiser, Mr. Mathewson, of Aberdeen, Scotland:: "The greatest bearer ever known: one plant will produce a number equal to twenty of any other sort. Each plant throws from fifty to one hundred and twenty clusters, forming a top resembling a beehive, and so regularly do they ripen, that they may be gathered in bunches of from twelve to thirty berries. The unprecedented number of three hundred thirty-four have been taken from a single plant at one time. It answers admirably in forcing, twelve pots having carried, this season,, five thousand six hundred berries. The extraordinary quality and appearance of the fruit is more than can be described or comprehended, but by those who have actually seen them on the ground or table, where they have excited curiosity and admiration. The berries are about one size, and measure three and a half inches in circumference; their shape is round, of a bright scarlet color; garnished with a beautiful green husk, folded towards the stalk; high flavor and delightful aroma; makes an excellent preserve, the interior being the same in color as the exterior." I Messrs. H. & Co., after a trial of 100 pots of this new variety, as a Forcing Strawberry, can recommend it as fully equal to the reputation given by the raiser, Mr. Mathewson. It is one of the hardiest strawberries ever introduced. I Plants freely rooted and strong, at $1 50 per dozen, or $10 per hundred, packed for safe transportation to any part of the country. May 1, 1849. 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. I 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. May 1, 1849. TO NURSERYMEN! O The Subscriber owns forty or fifty acres of land, within a mile of the business centre of the flourishing CITY OF SYRACUSE, in the State of NEW YORK, most eligibly situated for the Establishment of a Nursery. He has already growing upon it nearly all the valuable varieties of fruit (except apples,) and has also planted a LARGE STOCK OF SEEDS for stocks for budding and engrafting the ensuing season. His time being mostly engrossed in other pursuits, he would be glad to associate himself with some enterprising Nurseryman from New England, in Establishing and carrying on the Nursery Business in all its branches. A person with some capital would be preferred, but it would not be indispensable. No doubt need be entertained that it could be made very profitable. The city of Syracuse numbers 16,000 inhabitants, and the county of Onondaga, 80,000. Both are in the centre of the best portions of West_ ern New York, and the communications, in every direction, are easy and extensive. Any communication addressed to me will be promptly attended to. References will be given and required. V. W. SMITH. May 1, 1849. |