Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-28
Wcllman's Illustrated Botany, Vol. 2, IS47.
Edited by j. L. Comstock, NJ d., author of Botany,
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, .Mineraiogy,
Geology, Natural History, Physiology, ETC,
assisted Ju j. G. C0nlstOck, Esq.

The Of the illustrated Botany longer an ex-
pertinent, for although il has been in existence but
year, already has circulation Of about FIVE thousand
sufficient number TO warrant its support. which cannot be
said OF other work OF the kind Indeed it is the only
work Of this character published in this country, which
promises stability and long life. We think the prospects
of the second year Of the Botany very aterng One
for this opinion is the fact that very popu-
lar having large circle OF friends Another very impor.
ant reason is the securing of an Editor for the coming
year. whose popularity author in the various branches
Of Natural Science, is 80 extensive TO have made his
name familiar with every student in the sciences in this
country We fully satisfied that the Botany will,
der the present editors bear the severes criticism and
intend that il shall become a standard work.
In the of lis publcaon it will contain Intro
ducton TO the Natural System of Botany thorough Tea
Use on the interesting and important branch Of Vegetable
Physiology, Notices Fossil Botany, and descriptions,
both scientific and popular Of species plants
the properties of which, medicinal and useful will be fully
explained In short it is intended to present complete
view of the latest and most important facts discoveries and
theories, in every department Of the science.
The whole illustrated by splendid colored engavngs, tn
Ken from nature full size and finished in the hghes. style
This work is designed to be emnenty popular in its ap.
ncaon and there enough OF that which stranger than
heon about it, to render H. in no ordinary degree, interest
4 ing and instructive.
We do intend to con6ne ourselves to the botanical
descriptions Of each plant but to make thoroughly sci
enlho work, in all the departments Of Botany II will also
give Information the cultivation of plants and flowers
IN word, 4 will comprise the whole science.
We give below the free opinions of the press.
From the Chr Adv & Jour- edited by r. g. Bond, NJ d.
The painted specimens are really exqustely done and
'he great marvel with how the work be afforded
AZ The low price Of 50 per annum, two copies ad
dress for 80. Engravngs be cheapy multiplied bu
paintings must be executed separately and without the at
OF labor saving machinery. II will give real pleasure
announce the successive numbers OF this beautiful period
cal have been led think the study of Botany no
only innocent recreation, but emneny promotve Of pi
ETY.,
From Exchange POpersl
illustrated BOtahy--Number W. of this very pretty flo
raj work has been is usual filled with plates
representing native and loegn flowers, and with matter
lalng thereto. We have heretofore spoken in terms
eommendation OF this work We think il superior TO an
Thing Of the kind published.
Illustrated BOtany--ro all lovers OF the beautiful in Ma
lure and Arrive commend this work emnenty worthy
patronage.-N Y. Tribune.
Illustrated BotdnyAmong the various publications tina
lood our country, none that consider Of mo
interest 10 the florist admirer Of Nature than the II
Hsaled Botany II illustrated with from four to 81
ehgayngs every month"; handsomely coored
le plant true 10 nature. Its reading descripv
the plants represented, making i valuable well
beautiful work
III TERMS.
This work will be published monthly, with from six
Yen howers, handsomely painted in each number. Pric,
hree Dollars year, two copies sent TO address e
hi W A very liberal discount allowed TO Agents
III X. WELLMAN, Publisher and Proprietor,
No ll6 Nassau st., New York.