SPLENDID NEW WORK ON FRUIT. THE FRUITS OF AMERICA, BY C. M. HOVEY, EDITOR OF THE MAGAZINE OF HORTICULTURE. CONTAINING RICHLY COLORED ENGRAVINGS, ACCOMPANIED WITH THE wood and foliage, of ALL THE CHOICEST FRUITS CULTIVATED IN THE UNITED STATES. From Paintings from Nature, made expressly for this Work, CHROMOLITHED AND RETOUCHED UNDER HIS DIRECTION. THE LETTER PRESS TO CONTAIN A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE FRUITS, THE HABIT THE ORIGIN AND PERIOD OF INTRODUCTION, AND ALL OTHER THE increased attention which, within a few years, has been given to POMOLOGY, and the desire to obtain the most correct information in regard to the choicest varieties of FRUIT, seem to demand a Work of the character now announced. The recent publications devoted to the subject, as well as the many valuable articles in the Horticultural periodicals of the day, in reference to it,-illustrated as they have been with outline Engravings of Fruits, have done much to spread a better knowledge of the many varieties which have been brought to notice,—to facilitate the detection of Synonyms,-and to establish a more correct Nomenclature. But experience has shown, that, to arrive at safe and certain conclusions, a reliance cannot be placed upon outline Engravings, or Descriptions of the fruit alone; and the great errors, which have been the cause of so much disappointment to the ardent Pomologist, might have, in most instances, been prevented, had cultivators made themselves acquainted with the Habit of the Trees,-the Color of the Wood, or the Form of the Leaves. They are, indeed, in some instances, more to be relied upon than single specimens of the fruit alone; and an experienced cultivator can at once detect, at any season of the year, a great portion of the well known varieties of fruit. These characteristics have been considered, with many, as of secondary importance; but since the rapid multiplication of new sorts, we believe they will be found quite essential to aid in the detection of Synonyms, and the distinction of varieties. But while engravings merely have their value, they do not convey to the Pomologist that general knowledge of fruits which he often wishes to acquire; such as the color or relative beauty of the different varieties; some of the most choice being of very inferior appearance, while others, less excellent, possess a beauty which often renders them worthy a place in every good collection. The Introduction of new Fruits is a subject full of exciting interest to every Pomologist; and the earliest information is eagerly sought in regard to the many varieties which are yearly introduced from abroad, or produced at home. To the 1 Horticultural works of the day, the cultivator will refer for brief accounts of these; but it will be the object of this Work to give correct Drawings, and full descriptions of the SELECT FEW, especially those of American origin, as soon as they have been proved to possess qualities which entitle them to general cultivation. To supply to the FRUIT CULTIVATOR this desideratum, will be the object of this Work. It will contain richly Colored Illustrations of Fruits, accompanied with the Wood and Leaves, from Paintings made expressly for it, under the direction of the Author; and, with the text, an outline engraving of every variety, accompanied, when important, with sketches of the habit of the trees; leaving nothing which can, in any way, assist the Amateur cultivator, or Nurseryman, in the identification of the numerous varieties, or furnish him with the fullest information in regard to their merits. The Work will appear in Royal Octavo Numbers, (uniform with Audubon's Birds of America,) and will contain four plates each, with Eight Pages of letter-press, on the finest paper, and in beautiful type; the Original Paintings executed by that distinguished artist, W. SHARP, chromolithed and retouched under his eye. The text will give all the Synonyms under which each variety is known, its origin, when to be ascertained, its period of introduction, with an accurate description of the Habit of the Tree, Wood, Leaves, Flowers, and Fruit, the Period of Ripening, and all other particulars worthy of note. The whole, with a few exceptions in the early numbers, from Specimen Trees in the extensive collection of the Author, where their comparative merits, in the same soil and locality, can be correctly estimated. The Plates will not be numbered or paged, but left with a blank No., so that each Class of Fruit may be bound up by itself, arranged alphabetically, according to the season of ripening, or in any other way, when the Work is completed, or together as issued, at the option of Subscribers. Twelve Numbers will complete a Volume, which will be furnished with a Title-Page and Index. A list of Subscribers will accompany each Volume. The First Number will be issued on the FIRST OF APRIL, 1847, and the succeeding numbers every alternate month. NUMBER I will contain the following varieties of fruits:BEURRE D'AREMBERG PEAR, GLOUT MORCEAU PEAR, VAN MONS LE'ON LE CLERC PEAR, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: In Royal Octavo, richly colored, at $1 per number, payable on delivery. A limited number of impressions in Imperial quarto, very highly finished, $2 per number. Subscribers will please forward their names as early as possible. BOSTON: PUBLISHED BY C. C. LITTLE AND J. BROWN, 112, WASHINGTON STREET. HOVEY & CO., 7, Merchants Row. The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has on hand a general and choice collection of Agricultural, Horticultural, and Floricultural seeds, all the growth of 1846, selected, as far as possible, by himself, with especial care as to the stocks from which they were grown. He can safely warrant them, as being, in every respect, of the very best quality, and at least equal to any seeds sold at any other establishment. In addition to the usual assortment of Seeds, Roots, Implements, &c., kept for sale in similar establishments, he will also keep for sale such articles as Guano, of different sorts, Bone Dust, Poudrette, Nitrate of Soda, Sulphate of Soda, Sulphate of Magnesia, Whale Oil Soap, Russia Mats, Bell Glasses, Flower Pots, and, as nearly as possible, every article appertaining to Horticultural and Floricultural pursuits. Orders for Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Hothouse, Greenhouse, and Hardy Plants, will receive special attention in the selection, package and shipment. He is also authorized, by Mr. Hitchings of this city, to receive orders for his improved Hot-water Apparatus, with conical boiler, it being pronounced, by all who have used it, as far superior to any other in use where anthracite coal is used as fuel. References, as to its capability of heating, and economy of fuel and construction, can be given to many gentlemen in the neighborhood of New York, some of whom have previously tried different other methods without obtaining satisfactory results. The subcriber will also furnish plans and working drawings for Greenhouses and other Horticultural and Agricultural buildings, and also for the laying out of pleasure-grounds, &c. His charges for such, or for advice upon subjects connected with Horticulture and Agriculture, will be moderate, and in accordance with the extent of information sought or given. JAMES HOGG. NEW WORK ON THE ROSE. On the 1st of May, 1847, will be published, PART 1 OF THE ROSE GARDEN, BY WILLIAM PAUL, OF THE ROSE NURSERIES, Cheshunt, Herts., England. This work will be published in ten or twelve Half-crown monthly parts; each part will contain a colored plate of some new or popular Rose, executed by the most eminent artists. The text will also be liberally illustrated by Wood Engravings, to elucidate particular operations necessary to be observed in the cultivation of this popular Flower. Prospectuses are now ready and may be had from Messrs. Sherwood & Co., 23 Paternoster Row, London, or of Hovey & Co., Boston, U. S. A. JAN. 1, 1847. |
