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NEW BOSES.
The following new Roses have been originated
by Prof. Page, of Washington City, a distin
guished rose grower:
“ 1. Dk. Franklin'. —A Bourbon of climbing
habit, blooming in large clusters of shaded crim
son and purple color, full and distinct; foliage
like Lord Raglan.
2. Marshall Wilder. — A vigorous, Bourbon
pillar rose, of deep violet crimson color, full and j
distinct: foliage beautiful; immense grower and
bloomer.
3. Mt. Vernon".—A vigorous, Bourbon pillar
rose, crimson scarlet, full, free and distinct, ex- i
tra fine, one of the very best.
4. Star or the West. — A vigorous, Bourbon
pillar rose, nearly scarlet at times, full and free,
the petals having a somewhat radial arrange
ment. Its habit of growth is firm and erect,
and presents most striking and showy objects of
the garden.
5. Edward Everett. —A vigorous, Bourbon
pillar rose, of rich deep crimson color, full and
extra: free bloomer and very showy.
6. BueNa Vista. —A vigorous Bourbon rose,
full, bright crimson, and profuse bloomer.
7. Bunker Hill.—A vigorous, Bourbon pil
lar rose, crimson, full; fine form and showy.”
The above are all ever-blooming, and said to
be “powerful growers,” hence, excellent for
piilars and climbers. The following are of mod
erate growth:
“8. Dr. Kane.- -A hardy Bourbon rose, of
moderate growth, of deep rich shaded crimson
and purple, full, and very constant bloomer. —
Dr. Kane resembles Arthur de Sansal in form
and growth, but the color of the llower is much
livelier, more effective, and a more regular
bloomer.
9. Gen. Oliver —A Remontant rose of mod
erate growth, oflargo size, beautiful form, clear
deop pink, full, very sweet and quite distinct;
flowers solitary, on long stems.
10. Amaranth.—A Bourbon rose of minia
ture size, and entirely unique. It is about an
inch in diameter, of deep purplish crimson, mot
tled and perfectly full aud button-like, the pet
als being crowded and very firm, withstanding
the hottest sun. It is hardy and free, and quite
recherche for bouquets and baskets.”
If these are as fine as represented, they will
boa great acquisition to our Hower gardens, as
Bourbon pillar rosos of fine form and habit are
still rare in our catalogues. Reader, savo and
sow tho seed of your best roses, this fall.
—■MW-
BOTANICAL NOTES ON THE WILD FLOWEBS
OF AT.ABATMA.
BY M. M., OF WALNUT GROVE.
No. 11.
0 Not the least remarkable among the many
specimens of vegetable life, which a natural
habit of inquisitiveness has led mo to investi
gate, is the Monotropa uniflora, or Indian pipe.
It is a most singular plant, being entirely desti
tute of chlorophyl, (green coloring matter,) in its
cellular system, and is, therefore, of a pure pearly
white, almost transparent. It resembles some
what a species of fungi, (mushroon,) being ap
parently aphylous in its structure, but upon clo
ser inspection, the leaves, which are small and
resemble scales, may be observed attached to
the sides of the stem. The flower is destitute of
a calyx and is polypetalous, being composed of
five distinct petals, arranged so as to form a
hollow receptacle, with a reflexed margin. It
is neither pendent nor erect, but forms an angle
with the stem, thus giving it the appearance of
a clay pipe, whence the common name—lndian
pipe. The generic term Monotropa, comes from
two greek words, monos and i, opos, which seem,
however, indicative of no known peculiarity qf
the plant, unless its having only one flower and
turning only one way, be the origin of its
application. It belongs to the natural family
Ericacue, (noted for tho medicinal qualities of
many of its genera, some being astringents and
diuretics, others narcotic and stimulants.) It is
found in the class Decandria, order Monogyuia,
and grows wild, though not very abundantly in
this State; I have never seen it except in Green
county. It is thought by some to bo parasitical
in its habits, but my own observation of it does
not confirm this idea, though it is generally
found near and sometimes growing out of de
cayed heaps of vegetable matter, such as fallen
logs. It is slightly aromatic, the odor faintly
reminding one of gum camphor. It makes its
appearance in May and June; remains perfectly
white for a few days, when like most succulent
plants, it becomes yellowish and finally black
and withered. It is about six inches in bight.
Another most interesting and curious little
plant, called Deer Grass, has often attracted my
attention. The flowers are a delicate pink and
exhibit in their structure a remarkable uniform
ity in numbers, having four sepals, four petals,
eight stamens and a capsule, or seed vessel, four
celled. But the distinguishing peculiarity of the
plant, is in the arrangement of the eight hooked
anthers, so as to resemble exactly a squirrel’s
claw. It is a great favorite with school children,
they gather them in huge bunches and chew the
leaves, which have a slightly acid taste, with a
gusto known only to themselves.
It is found iu the class Octandria, order Mo
nyginia. The generic term Rhexia, comes from
the Greek word rhexis, a rupture, because some of
its species are thought to be good vulneraries.
The leaves are small, about an inch in length, ses
sile and ciliate; in florescence, a loose corymb;
grows to the height of eighteen or twenty inches
inlow, wet, or piny regions; I have never observed
it, except in such localities; it is unknown en
tirely in our beautiful open prairies and wood
land heights.
One of the most singular and complicated of
floral structures, is the Sarracema purpurea or
side-saddle flower. Nature seems here to have
followed no former precedent, but iu a freak of
odd humor to have originated this rare specimen
es her handiwork. Though adhering somewhat
to the normal system of structure, yet the
curious disposition of its several organs, renders
It an object of peculiar interest It belongs to
the natural family Papaveracie, class polyandrie,
order monagynia, calyx double; outer one three
green sepals; inner one, five dusky purple.
Carrolla polypetalous, caducous, composed of
five petals, with somewhat irregularly reflexed
margins; of a dark velvety purple, and when
slightly inhaled, has a delicate odor of vanilla,
which, however, becomes disagreeable, and of
fensive if kept long about the person. The nu
merous stamens surrounding the style, are en
tirely covered by the large peltate stigma, which
is five angled, and resembles somewhat an in
verted parasol. But the most curious develop
ment of tho plant, is found in the leaf. Tho
petiole (or leaf-stalk) which is hollow, forms a
complete vase, and the real lamina, or blade of
the leaf, composes the lid. The capacity of the
vase is about that of an ordinary wine-glass,
though the size varies according to the luxuri
ance of ii 8 growth. It is generally filled with
yxs&b mu® vx&ssx®£.
i water and insects, the latter of which are at
-1 tracted to it in great numbers. I have frequent
: ly observed them to be so full of these little
slaughtered prisoners, as to present a compact
1 mass to the touch. The fluid within the vase is
supposed by some to be a secretion of the plant,
and this seems, in fact, to be the most satisfac
tory theory; since the lamina, which forms the
lid, is generally so nearly closed, as to exclude
both rain and dew. It is eqnatic in its habits,
| perrennial in its growth, with fibrous roots, is
1 propagated from the seed, which are numerous
and minute. The common name, side-saddle
flower, has always seemed to me a fanciful mis
nomer, there being not the slightest resemblance
which could lead to such an association of ideas.
The generic term Sarraeenia, however, is in
honor of Dr. Sarrazen, a native of Quebec, who
first discovered it. It is an American genus of
only two species. It is a rare and a showy
flower, though its color approaches nearer black
than any other natural growth, yet, there is
nothing gloomy in its appearance. The scape
supports a single flower, and grows to tho
height of twenty inches.
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RAISING WATER MELONS.
The Water Melon is a delicious fruit when it
can be obtained during the hot days of summer.
The Mountain Sweet stands at the very lie ad of
the list, as to richness of flavor. Plant on rich
land plowed deep and made fine. The rows
should not be less than ten feet apart each way.
In moist land, raise the lulls a little with a lioo
before planting. Put six to eight seeds in each
hill, and cover about one inch thick with line,
mellow loam. As soon as tho plants are high
enough, give them a little mellow earth, hilling
them up close to their two broad leaves, which,
if done while wet, or that some dust will adhere
to them, is as good a preventive against the stri
ped bug as wc have ever found; though they
frequently eat up an entire crop after all we can
do. If any one knows of a remedy, they would
confer a great favor on the public, by letting it
be known. We were told by a friend last year,
that ho put a handful of sawdust on each, and
the bugs immediately left; his reason for which
was, that the bugs always burrow in the ground
at the root of the plants, and arc troublesome
only in hot weather, and as tho sawdust natu
rally absorbs heat from the sun, it becomes so
hot that they cannot live in it, so they leave.
Ashes, plaster, or lime, sifted on while wet with
dew, are good till they get washed off, when
they should be sifted on again. Os all the pests
of tho garden, this is the worst. As soon as
you can see the rows, work out the vines with
horse and cultivator. If tho weather should
prove dry, stir the ground the oftener. Suffer
not a weed to grow, especially while the vines
are small, and you have a chance to tend with
horse and plow or cultivator. If the weather
should be showory, and the weeds hard to kill
by cutting up, cover them up and they will soon
scald and die. This can be done the quickest
with a one-horse steel plow, throwing a ridge to
each row. As soon as all danger from the bugs
is over, thin the plants to two in a hill, don’t
leave more; we would say one, if sure that one
would live, aud could have one in each hill.
■When the melons begin to ripen, look out for
thieves. Be on tho alert, aud the first fellow
you catch, make an example of him, that others
may also fear. Let no false sympathy prevent
you from handing him over to the rigor of the
law. It will bo doing the offender also a kind
ness; for whoever begins by stealing melons,
are almost sure to get to the Penitentiary, unless
they are reformed. Plant largely, so that you
can give liberally to those that ask for them, but
the mean, sneaking rogue, turn empty away.—
If you have more melons than you know what
to do with, they will make most excellent mo
lasses.— Ohio Farmer.
mi
DELAWARE GRAPE.
We are permitted to extract the following
from a private letter of Dr. C. W. Grant, to one
of our horticultural friends:
“ Doubtless the Deleware, on old vines, will
be a little better with you than hero, but a very
important portion ofits excellence is soon lost
after the fruit is taken from tho vines. It is
sweet, rich and vigorous for a long time, but the
exquisite spirit in which it surpasses every grape
with which lam acquainted, begins to leave
within twenty four hours after it is taken from
the vine. It grows upon the taste, and soon all
others are felt to bo deficient. Ms. Downing,
for a long time, praised the Deleware, but said
it was not quite equal to Grizzly Frontignon or
Rose Chasselas, but last year he declared it to
be superior to every other for his taste, and re
marked the fugacious excellence that is unno
ticed, except by the critical. As a vine grape,
it is the one so long desired, making wine as
rich as sherry, and more abundantly than any
other grape. It perhaps more nearly resembles
Malmsey than any I have tasted. Diana also
makes wine of highest character, but perhaps
too luscious for free table use."
Preserving Grapes for Winter. —While
grapes may be grown in such profusion and with
so little labor, it is remarkable that a supply for
every household in the country is not secured,
not only in the regular season of them, but to
last until spring. There is no trouble in keep
ing grapes through the winter as fresh as when
they are first gathered. In seasons when other
fruit is greater luxury can be enjoyed
than a dish of fresh grapes in winter.
In gathering grapes for keeping fresh, they
should be allowed to hang upon the vines until
they are fully ripe, and then gathered with care
to avoid bruising. The fairest bunches should
be chosen to pnt away, and with a pair of small
scissors all defective and bruised berries should
be clipped off. They should then be placed in
boxes well ventilated and remain fora few days,
when they should be packed in boxes holding
six or eight pounds each, first sprinkling the
bottom with a layer of mahogany sawdust, or
what is better, turning chips, then a layer of
grapes, and then sawdust alternately to the top.
It is not important that the box be tight, it is
better that it should not be. These should bo
put iu the coolest place in the house, where the
air is dry. On the approach of freezing weather
they may be removed to upper'shelves suspend
ed in tiie cellar, or in any dry room where the
temperature is as near tho freezing point as pos
sible. Some recommend cotton hatting in place
of the turning chips, but we have always been
most successful with the latter.— Valley Farmer.
Tiie Wine Crop. —Mr. It. Buchanan, of Cin
cinnati, in a letter to the St. Louis Horticultural
Society, says the vintage of 1859 near Cincin
nati will be the largest since 1853. The average
yield will bo about 400 gallons to the acre,
although some vineyards will produce 600 to
800 gallons to the acre. Within twenty miles
around Cincinnati, it is estimated the crop will
amount to 800,000 gallons ; so that the wine
crop of Ohio, the present year, may be safely
stated at over one million of dollars in value.
CHOICE GBEENHOUSE PLANTS.
[from BUIST’S AL-M VN'AC.]
Azalea. —A family of hard-wooded, shrubby
plants requiring a temperate green-house and
close attention to watering, furnishing a profu
sion of brilliant flowers in the winter season.^
Thtee best new varieties. —1. Eulalie Van
Chert, pink spotted; 2. Louis Napoleon, violet
crimson; 3. Mary Anne, pure white, dwarf habit
Six best -Older Sorts. —1. Greenvillii, scarlet
crimson; 2. Macratitha. white; 3. Maitlandii,
striped; 4. Pride of Dorking, carmine purple;
! 5. Speciosa, rosy crimson, spotted; 6. Vesta,
white.
Achimexes.—Bulbous rooted plants of easy
cultivation, require to be kept dry in winter, and
safe from frost or damp; re-pot in the summer
in pans for blooming.
Six-Best Varieties. —1. Ambroise Verschaffelt;
2. Longiflora: 3. Margaretta; 4. Patens Major;
5. Picta; G, Violaeea.
Camellia.— A great favorite in winter for its
delicate wliite rose and variegated double flow
ers, as well as its rich dark glossy green foliage;
now in cultivation upwards of two hundred years;
requires only sufficient artificial heat to preserve
from frost, good ventillation and careful water
ing with the proper soil—a rich vegetable loam
well drained and consolidated around the roots.
Best Six Varieties for Winter Blooming. —
1. Candidissima; 2. Fimbriata; 3. Imbricata;
4. De La Reine; 5. Mrs. Cope; G. Sacco Mag
nifiea.
Fuchsia.—A graceful family of plants of easy
culture, require plenty of water, then growing a
sandy loam and d shady place in the green-house.
Six Best Varit'ies. —1. Napoleon; 2. Mrs.
Simpson; 3. Venn* Do Medici; 4. Prince Ar
thur; 5. Fairest of the Fair; 6. Princess Royal.
Geranium. —Bert Six for Constant Blooming
in the House or Parerre. —1. Flower of the Day,
2. Scarlet Gem; S. Princess Alice; 4. Auber
Henderson; 5. Rc>ea Superba; 6. Lucy Rosea.
Pelargoniums.—l. Butterfly; 2. Kulla; 3.
Ondine; 4. Paragon; 5. Queen Eleanor; 6.
Snow-Flake.
Science op Milking Cows. —It is a matter of
great importance that the milk should all be
drawn from the ccw’a udder. Careful experi
ments made in England show, according to a
report recently pul lished, that “ the quantity of
cream obtained fro:n the last drawn cup from
the most cows, exceeds that of the first in a pro
portion of twelve to one.” Thus a person who
carelessly leaves bit a teacup full of milk un
drawn, loses in reality about as much cream as
would be afforded ly four or six pints at the be
ginning ; and loses, too, that part of the cream
which gives the richness and high flavor to the
butter.— Scientific American.
— i»i
Gardening por she Ladies —Make up your
“beds” early in the morning; “sow’’buttons
or your husband’s shirts ; do not “ rake ” up any
grievances; protect the “young and tender
branches ” of your family; “ plant ” s smile of
good temper in your face; and carefully “ root ”
out all angry feelings, and expect a good “ crop ”
of happiness.
Churches. —New York is distinguished for
the number and beauty of its church edifices,
and many of them are models of architectural
elegance. There are 275 churches, within the
limits of the city. They may be classified as
follows: —Presbyterian 54; Episcopal, 52; Me
thodist, 38 ; Baptist 30; Roman Catholic, 26 ;
Dutch Reformed,. 21; Jewish Synagogue, 17;
Congregation, 6; Universalist, 4; Unitarian 3;
Friends, 3; Second Advent, 2; Swedenborgian,
1; Primitive Christian, 1.
CASHMERE GOATS.
PERSftNS Interested In the history, introduction, or
propagation of these rare and valuable Animals, will
bo furnished with a pamphlet, free of charge, on applica
tion by letter to the undersigned, in Atlanta, Georgia.
se4 4t KICIIAKD PETERS.
WARREN COUNTY LAND FOR SALE.
THE undersigned, being desirous to change his busi
ness, offers $42 acres of land for sale, whereon he
lives, 7 miles West of Warrenton. There are about 450
acres in a state of cultivation, and has a grist mill, with 1
run of stones, and a Water-Gin, both new. There is no
better quality of land for either grain or Cotton in the
county. The neighborhood is good, and Churches anil
Schools convenient A fine plat of Bermuda grass, ad
joining the horse lot, containing about 75 acres, that is al
most invaluable. My price is s6,ooo—one-third Cash ;
balance in two annual instalments.
sc24 ts JOHN M. HALL.
WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE
THE TWENTY-SECOND annual session will com
mence on Monday, 8d October, under the direction
of the following Faculty—
Rev. J. M. Bunnell, A. M., President, and Professor
of Moral Science and Bclles-Letters.
Rev. Cosby W. Smitii, A. M., Prof, of Mathematics.
Rev. F. H. Forstek, A. M. Professor of Latin Litera
ture.
Rev. W. C. Bass, A. M., Professor of Natural Science.
Mons. C. Schwartz, Professor of Modern Languages,
Drawing and Painting.
Phillip Gvttenbekger, Prof, of Music.
Mrs. SusanS. Hancock, Assistant in Music.
Miss Lovisa Gittenberoer, Assistant in Music.
Miss Mary E. Carlton, Assistant in Literary De
partment.
Madame Sophie Schwartz, Instructress in Ornamen
tal Department.
About two hundred dollars will meet the expenses of
aboarding pupil in the Regular College Course.
No extra charges for Vocal Music, French or Latin.
One half of the Tuition and Boarding Fees must be
paid in advance.
For further particulars, apply to any member of the
Faulty. W. C. BASS,
Macon, Sept 1,1859. Sec. of Fac.
se3 5t -
GEORGIA FEMALE COLLEGE
THE next term, being the first of the Eleventh Colle
giate year, will begin on Monday, September sth.
Every pupil receives constant instruction in the com
mon studies.
The young ladies board in private families, where
they reieive those offices of maternal care and kindness
which are necessary for their health and comfort
GEO. Y. BROWNE, Pres’t
Madison, July 80,1559. 4t aug6
MARIETTA FEMALE COLLEGE.
THE KENNESAW SCHOOL PROPERTY, erected by
Bishop Scott of Oregon, having been purchased for
that purpose by the subscriber, the exercises of the next
(fourth) session of the College will be opened in it en
larged and improved, on the 10th of AVGUST. Board
may be had for ten dollars per month, exclusive of lights
and washing. Only a limited nnmber can be boarded on
the premises by the President but with the Professors
and other good families, any number that may apply.
Tuition, as good as can be had in all the departments of
College study, at the usual College rates.
Farther particulars from W. H. ROBERT,
Pres. M. F. C„
Or. Col. G. N. Lester, Sec. B. Trustees, Marietta, Ga.
jels 8m
EMORY COLLEGE.
FALL TERM begins Wednesday, August 17th, and
closes November 80th.
Persons desiring other information will apply to the
President
Applicants for admission will please attend the first
day.
JAS. E. PALMER, Sec'y Board Trustees.
Oxford, July 25. 1859. jyßo 4t
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
MEDICAL. School, Law. Religions and Miscellaneous
Books. Stationery, Music, Perfumery and Fancy
Goods. For sale low, by WM. N. WHITE,
my2B Bookseller, Athens, Ga.
GRASS SEED.
JUST received at the Southern Seed Store, a fresh
supply of Field Seed, including Orchard, Blue. Tim
othy, Lucern, White and Red Clover, Millet Seed, &c.
Lucerne 35 cents per pound.
selO __tf V. LaTASTE.
IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS.
TIIE RICHMOND FACTORY", Richmond county,
Ga., continues to manufacture WOOLEN CLOTH
at 12% cents per yard for plain, and 16 for twills—finding
every material except the wool. The extensive and
constantly increasing patronage the Factory has enjoyed
for past years, assures the proprietors that the article of
Winter Clothing for negroes, made by them, has not been
surpassed by any cloth made North or South.
Recent extensive improvements, and others now being
erected, enable us to keep up the standard of the Goods,
and to secure an early delivery.
Planters, or others, who may wish to send us wool to
be made Into cloth, can send It dirty or clean. If washed,
it should be done in cold water, and done thoroughly. If
sent dirty, we charge half cent per yard extra for wash
ing. Burry Wool is not objectionable; the burs are re
moved by machinery. The name of the owner should be
marked upon every package sent.
Wool sent by railroads in Georgia, Alabama, Tennes
see, or South Carolina, to the Augusta depot, with the
owner's name, and "Richmond Factory” marked upon
it, will be regularly and promptly received, and the cloth,
when made, returned to the joints directed. Each par
cel is made up in the turn received.
We would especially urge upon our patrons the great
necessity of sending in the wool as soon as clipped ; if
this rule is followed, the parties would always be sure of
having the cloth in ample time.
All instructions to Messrs. Fleming A Rowland, our
Agents in Augusta, Ga.
A. JOHNSTON, President Richmond Factory.
April 1,1559. jelS ly
WOOL-GROWING IN TEXAS.
A GENTLEMAN who owns a good Ranche in West
ern Texas, of over2,ooo acres of land, with cabins,
pens, and sixteen acres enclosed nnd under cultivation
near a never-failing stream of water, desires a partner to
engage with him in sheep-husbandry and wool-growing,
who has some $2,000 or $3,000 cash capital to invest in
the business. The Ranche is about sixty miles from that
of GEO. W. KENDALL. Esq., and presents every ad
vantage for profitable sheep raising. Address MUN
FORD LA US 3 ON, New York City ; care of Kob't T.
McCay, 87 Warren Street. 3t au27
SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE
FAIR.
rrso BE HELD in Charleston, November 15th, 1559.
X Competition open to all. Fair for the promotion of
Art Mechanical Ingenuity and Industry. At their large
and commodious building in the City of Charleston, S.
C., commencing on Tuesday, November 15,1559.
Suitable premiums will be given for the best speci
mens in Art Mechanism and other branches of Industry;
also fur Cotton, Rice, Sugar, Tobacco, Corn, Wheat Rye,
OatsfTotatoes, and other Agricultural products.
The Ladies, to whom the Institute is so much indebt
ed, are respectfully informed that suitable Premiums will
be provided by the Committee, and awarded for the best
specimens in every department of Ladies' work.
All articles entered for Premiums, must be sent in on
or before Friday, the eleventh day of November next,
directed to the care of Mr. THOMAS AIMAK, Clerk of
the South Carolina Institute, Charleston. Articles may
be sent after that day for «r hibitiononty.
Contributors to the Fair are respectfully requested
to send full descriptions of the articles, and such gene
ral information as may be of use to the Judges, and suit
able for publication. Every attention will be paid to all
articles sent for exhibition. m aug!3
JUDSON FEMALE INSTITUTE,
MARION, ALABAMA.
THE twenty-second Annual Session of this Institu
tion will open on Monday, October 8,1859.
For further information, or catalogues, apply to
NOAH K. DAVIS,
jyßo 6t Principal.
IMPORTANT TO TEACHERS.
A VALUABLE School property, very eligibly situ
ated, will be sold upon reasonable terms to a suitable
purchaser.” The School is of high grade, and is now
worth over $4,000 per annum. This opportunity of mak
ing a profitable investment is presented by one desirous
of retiring from the business, if a suitable successor
should present himself.
For particulars, apply to the editors of the Field and
Fireside. ts aug#
IMPORTANT ARRANGEMENT
FOR PLANTERS PURCHASING MANURES.
RHODES’ SUPER PHOSPHATE—The Standard
Manure for Cotton, Corn, W heat, and Tobacco Cul
ture, besides all root crops.
This celebrated and Standard Manure, which is fully
warranted and sold under a Legal Guarantee, can be had
of J. A. ANSLEY & CO.,
Agents for Manufacturers, at No. 800 Broad street,
Aflgusta, Ga.,
Who will sell at manufacturer's prices—s4s per Ton,
with shipping expanses added. aug6
NATIONAL FERTILIZER.
WE would call the attention of Planters and Farmers
to this most cxc'ellent Fertilizer. A* article com
posed of MARL, FISH, AND BONE-DUST—it is more
lasting in its effects than Guano, and is well adapted to
wheat. Send and get pamphlets containing the analysis,
which will be sent promptly by the Agents.
Price of the Fertilizer $45 if ton of 2000 lbs.
CARMICHAEL & BEAN,
jy 23 3m Augusta, Go.
FERTILIZER.
L. 8. HOYT'S BONE SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME
THE readers of the Field and Fireside, interested
in knowing the valueof Fertilizers upon the exhaust
ed lands of the South, and especially the results when
applied to Cotton, are reminded that such application of
the above named Fertilizer has been made upon this
year's crops as to test fairly its worth as compared with
Peruvian Guano, and the various other concentrated ma
nures, so generally used the past season.
Reports already received assure us that when the crops
are matured, we shall be able to give the buyers of Fer*
tilizers such satisfactory-proof of its real value as to in
sure other orders for the next season.
THOS. P. STOVALL & CO.,
Agents, and General Commission Merchants, No. 285
Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. ivßo ts
DOWNING HILL NURSERY.
THE subscribers beg leave to call the attention of the
public to their large collection of Southern raised
Fruit Trees, embracing all the best varieties that have
been tested in the Southern climate.
Also, a fine collection of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs.
Catalogues furnished by mail, free of charge, to all ap
plicants. Address
PETERS, HARDEN de CO.,
je4-tf _ Atlanta, Georgia.
FRUITLAND NURSERIES.
AUGUSTA, GA.
PJ. BERCKMANS & CO., solicit the attention of
• Planters to their huge and fine stoek of Fruit and
Ornamental Trees, Vines, Roses, Evergreens, Flowering
Shrubs, Climbers, Strawberry Plants, Rhubarb, Hedge
Plants, etc., etc.
Our Trees arc uncommonly well grown, and cannot
fail to give satisfaction, and the number and varieties
very extensive. Catalogues mailed free to all applicants.
Address P. J. BERCKMANS & CO.,
au2o 3m Augusta, Ga.
WILSON S ALBANY SEEDLING!
BEST AND MOST PROLIFIC STRAWBERRY 1!
YIELDS over 200 bushels an Acre ! This unrivalled
Berry has this year, on my grounds, excelled all
previousones in size, quality and productiveness. Num
berless specimens from 4 to 4% inches in circumference;
some still larger.
Selected, strong, new plants, packed and delivered in
Albany—slo for 1000 ;$6 for 500; $1 50 for 100; $1 for
50. Descriptive circulars sent to applicants enclosing
stamp. VS~ No Traveling Agents employed.
WM. RICHARDSON,
au2o* Riverview, Albany, N. Y.
NEW CARPET STORE.
JAMES G. BAILIE & BROTHER, direct importers
of. and wholesale and retail dealers in all kinds of
English and American Carjwtings. Rugs. Floor Oil Cloths,
Curtain Goods, Cornices, Window Shades, Ac. A full
line of English Velvet Carpeting, rich colors and new de
signs. A full line English Brussels Carpeting, embrac
ing the best and newest patterns manufactured. A hill
line three-ply Ingrain and Venetian Carpetting. A hill
stock of Curtain Goods in Satin de Lane. Lace and
Muslin Curtains. Cornices. Ac. Window shndes in great
variety. CARPETS and Curtains made up PROPER
LY if required. Patronage respectfully solicited.—
Terms cash, or city acceptance.
JAMES' G. BAILIE A BROTHER,
205 Broad St. Angusta. Ga.. or,
JAMES G. BAILIE,
auglß ts 24 King St, Charleston, 8. C.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
I SOUTHERN FIELD AND FIRESIDE, *
A LITERARY AND AGRICULTURAL PAPER,
Published Weekly, In Augusta, Georgia.
Dr. D. LEE, Agricultural Editor.
W. W. MANN, Literary Editor.
WM. N. WHITE, Horticultural Editor.
Devoted to Agriculture, Literature, and Art It is in
quarto form of eight pages, folio size—each issue con
taining forty columns of matter. In mechanical execu
tion, it is in the best style of the typographical art In
utility, it will be all that the best agricultural science and
practical knowledge of the South can furnish. A weekly
visitor to the homes of Southern Planters and Farmers,
it will be more useful and acceptable to them than any
monthly journal of equal merit
In mental attractions, it will be all that a spirit of en
terprise on my part, and a laudable emulation on the part
of others, can evoke from Southern intellect and cultiva
tion.
Too long the Southern people have been content to look
to Northern periodicals for instruction in agricultural
matters, and to Northern literary papers for mental rec
reation. There is, however, a growing spirit of inde
pendence and of self-reliance at the South. Our people
are awaking to the conviction that we have the elements
of success in the experience, knowledge, and scientific
investigation, of the dwellers in our own Southern homes.
The truth is gleaming upon us, that we have literary re
sources of own worthy to be fostered—that among South
ern writers should be divided some portion of that vast
stream of Southern money that flows perpetually north
ward to sustain Northern literature.
My aim is to establish a paper that will be a vehicle o
information useful to Southern Planters and Farmers, and
a repository of Southern thought, imagination and taste,
in the realms of Literature and Art; and to obtain for it
such an extent of patronage and success, as will Justify
the most liberal compensation to all its contributors.
Able and experienced editors are engaged, and steps are
in progress to secure contributions from the most pleasing
Southern writers, of both sexes. Much latent talent will
be brought to light, and furnish some agreeable surprises
to Southern people.
“ Full many a gem, of purest ray serene,”
will Hash before their admiring eyes, and cause a gen
erous glow of pride in Southern genius.
The Agricultural Editor is Dr. Daniel Lee, the dis
tinguished Professor of Agriculture in the Univerity of
Georgia—editor for many years past of the Southern
Cultivator. and a leading contributor to many Northern
agricultural journals of the highest reputation
The Horticultural Editor is Mr. Wm. N. White, a skill
ful and experienced cultivator of fruits, flowers, and vege
tables—a writer of repute in these departments, and au
thor of that popular work, "Gardening for the South.”
The Literary Editor is Mr. W. W. Mann, of this
city, an accomplished writer, of fine taste, ami scholarly
attainments, who, having retired from the active duties
of the legal profession, spent many years in Europe, and
was for several years the Paris Correspondent of the Na
tional Intelligencer and Southern Literary Messenger.
THE SOUTHERN FIELD AND FIRESIDE will
combine the useful and the agreeable. It will furnish
the Southern Farmer information useful in every field he
cultivates, and the Southern family choice literature, the
offspring of Southern intellect, worthy of welcome at
every fireside. It will be, in all respects, a first class pa
per—on a scale of expenditure more liberal than has yet
been attempted in the South, and designed to rival, in its
merits, the most distinguished of the North.
Terms— Tiro dollars per annum, in adtance.
No club rates allowed. No credit allowed in any case.
Bills current in the State from which they are sent, re
ceived at par.
Postmasters will be allowed fifteen per cent on the
amount of subscriptions obtained by them.
On all subscriptions exceeding twenty, sent from one
office, twenty-five tier cent, will be allowed.
Contributions solicited from the pens of Southern wri
ters.
A special appeal is made to the ladies of the South for
their patronage and good wishes.
This paper will be entirely silent on politics.
On matters pertaining to their respective departments,
address the Editors. On matters or business generally,
Address, JAMES GARDNER.
Augusta , Ga., May, 1559.
POLITICS, COMMERCE, NEWS.
THE CONSTITUTIONALIST is published, Dally,
Tri-Weekly, and Weekly, in Augusta, Ga.
In politics, it is Democratic. In its spirit and aims,
Conservative. In its commercial tables and statements,
accurate and reliable. In its news department, prompt,
industrious, truthful. In its telegraphic arrangements,
its facilities are unsurpassed. They are, in all respects,
fully up to the requirements of the day.
The Constitutionalist belongs emphatically to the
school of State Rights and Strict Construction. Its prin
ciples are those of the Democratic Party, as set forth by
the National Convention nt Cincinnati. It is the advo
cate of the sovereignty of the States and the union of the
States; but not one without the other. It is for the equal
rights of the States, and of each section.
For the South it claims equality in the Union, or inde
pendence out of it.
A uniform, firm, and consistent course for the thirty
seven years of its existence, is a guarantee of fidelity to
its principles.
Terms— Daily $6 00
Tri-Weekly 4 00
Weekly 2 00
Cash, invariably in advance.
Paper stopped at the end of the time paid for.
JAMES GARDNER, Proprietor.
Augusta, Oa.
GEO. A. OATES & BROTHER.
BROAD-STREET, (between the U. S. and Globe Ho
tels,) Augusta, Ga., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
School and Miscellaneous Books, and Foreign and Domes
tic Stationery, Gold and Steel Pens and Pencil Cases;
English, French and American Writing Papers; Copying
and Seal Presses; English and American Copying, Wri
ting, and Indellible inks; Letter, Note, and Wedding En
velopes; Port .Folios; Ivory Tablets; Writing Desks;
Backgammon Boards; Dominoes; Playing, Visiting and
Printers’ Cards; Gum Tickets; Pen Knives; Drawing
Paper; Water Colors; Mathematical Instruments; Port
Monnaies; Card Cases; Pencils; Bristol Board; all kinds
of Drawing Materials: also a large assortment of fine
Line Engravings and Lithrographs.
fW Books being constantly ordered a Single Volume
of the smallest value may be sent for. my2B-tf
PIANOS! PIANOS!
JUST received, and in store, an assortment of Piano
Fortes, fi-om the justly celebrated manufactories of
Raven, Bacon A Co., Hazclton Bros., A. H. Gales A Co.,
of 6tf, 6J£, and 7 octaves, varying in price from $275 to
$450. These Instruments ore too well known through
out the whole country, to need any puffing. Persons
wishing a first rate Piano Forte would do well to call and
examine the above before purchasing. Every Instrument
warranted as represented.
GEO. A. OATES A BRO.,
Sole Agents for the above makers.
N. B.—A splendid assortment of Guitars, Violins, Ao
cordeons, Flutes, and every article in the musical line, ,
always on hand. The stock of Printed Music on hand is
the largest in the State. my2B-tf
DENTAL NOTICE.
A W. LATHROP, M. D., SURGEON DENTIST,
TAKES pleasure in informing his city and country
friends that he has taken the residence No. 266
Broad Street, directly opposite the State Bank, and will
remove there on the Ist of October next, where he will
, be pleased to see all his old friends, and as many new
ones as desire to have their natural teeth preserved, or
artificial ones substituted.
Having been engaged in his profession for twenty
years, and being acquainted with all the late improve
ments in Dental science, he is prepared to guarantee that
all his operations shall be performed in the very best
manner, and so as to give entire satisfaction.
Dr. L. has been using chloroform, more or less, in his
practice, for the last ten years, in some of the more pain
ful operations, such as extracting, Ac., and has recently
also been using the Electro-Magnetic Battery for similar
puiyoses.
He will use cither, if desired, whenever the case will
admit of it
Augusta, July 27,1859. jyßo toctl .
PLUMB & LEITNER,
DEALERS in choice Medicines, Chemicals, Drugs,
Paints, Oils, Glass, Varnishes, Brushes, Perfumery,
line articles for the Toilet Fresh Garden Seeds, Ac., Ac.
Also, manufacturers of Plumb's celebrated Double and
Single Cologne Water, and Fluid Extract of Buchu, near
the Post Office, 212, Broad-st, Augusta, Ga.
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THE CABLE LIGHTNING RODS
WILL NOT CORRODE.
NO Joints; no getting out of order; double the con
ducting surface 1 The conducting power of an inch
iron rod, without extra weight and no increase in prices.
Wholesale or retail. Agents wanted everywhere. Sam
ples mailed on receipt of 25 cents in stamps. Dealers
should send for a circular at once. Address
J. A. BACON A CO., Electricians,
jyßo 8t Charleston, S. C., or Savannah, Ga.
GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH.
Tills WORK, securely enveloped, will be sent by
mail to any person enclosing one dollar and twenty
five cents per copy. The odd cents may be sent In post
age stamps. WM. N. WHITE.
Athens, Go., May, IRS 9. my*B-tf