There is a subject that calls for the special attention of all purchasers from nurseries, but which has hitherto received no notice whatever; it is the consummate humbuggery practiced by some nurserymen in their advertisements - men who have actually next to nothing in their so-called nurseries. Having repeatedly seen the lengthy advertisements of a certain nursery, some of which occupied a whole page, we visited the establishment in September last, and, although previously told that we "would be likely to inquire for the nursery when standing in the midst of it,' yet our amazement was greatly enhanced by our actual view of the premises. We were utterly astounded at finding but three or four acres of decrepid trees, mostly natural stocks, and every part of the grounds overgrown with weeds, except some borders near the dwelling.

We could add very much more, but our object is merely to call your attention to this point We suggest that the Agricultural Society Of our State, or the American Pomological Society, appoint a committee to visit and inspect all the nurseries located in the Middle and Eastern States, and report upon their actual condition; and, in doing so, to inspect the records of each nursery, so as to enable them to report also upon their system, order, and accuracy.* If this be properly done, every person engaged in the business will receive the award to which his industry is entitled, and nurseries de facto will be distinguished from nurseries on paper.

We could name to you a most worthy nurseryman in Illinois, (a beginner only, who was literally robbed of about $2,000 last spring, by nurserymen (so-called) who, not having the articles he wanted, palmed on him a lot of trash which, he states, was, for the most part, erroneously named, and bo badly packed that he saved next to nothing from his purchases. Wm. R. Prince & Co. - Flushing, N Y.

* This is s very good suggestion, and we wish it were carried out. - Eix.