Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-01-21
weIIman's Illustrated Botany, Vol. 2, lS47
Edited By J. L. COmstoek, NJ. d., auihor Of botany
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Mi7sfoiogy,
Geology Natural History, Physiology, eie.,
assisted By J. o. Comsfoek, Esq.

Edited Bv j. L. Comstoek, NJ d., Author Of Botany,
Natural Phiiosophy, Chemistry, .hi7sroiogy,
Geology, Natural History, Psychology, eie,
assisted By j. q. ComstOek, Esq.
The success Of the Illustrated Botany no longer an sr.
pertinent for although has been 10 existence but
year already has circulation Of about five thousand,
sufficient number to warrant Is ssPPo which cannot he
work OF this character published in this country, which
promises stability aud long hie. We think the prospects
Of the second year Of The Botany very hateng One
for this opinion s the fact that il Is very popu.
lar having large circle d iends Another very mpoT-
tant IT, the securing Of Editor for the coming
year whose popularity author 10 the various branches
Of Natural Science, extensive TO have made his
familiar with every student IN the sciences in this
country We fully satisfied that the Botany WILL
der the present editors bear the sevefesi criticism and
intend that II shall become a standard work.
In the Of It's publication, will contain Intro
ducon the Natural System Of Botany thorough Trra-
Use on the interesting and important branch Of Vegetable
Physiology Notices Fossil Botany, and descriptions,
both scientific and POPULAR Of species Of plants
the properties OF which, medicinal and useful will be fully
explained In Short il is intended TO present complete
o the latest and most important facts discoveries and
theories, in every department OF the science.
The whole illustrated by splendid colored engravngs
ken from nature, full size, and finished in the highest style
Of modern art
This work is designed to be emnenty popular in lis np-
pcaon and there enough OF that which stranger than
hcuon about Il, to render IT. IN no ordinary degree interest
ing and instructive.
descriptions Of each plant but make il thoroughly sci
enthe work. in all the departments Of Botany. II will also
Information the cultivation OF plants and flowers
ln word, IL will comprise the whole science
We give below the free opinions Of the press.
From the Chr Adv Jour, edited by T Z. Bond NJ. ID
The painted specimens really e1quisiiey done and
the great marvel with how the work be afforded
al the low price Of 80 per annum copies TO ad.
dress for 81 Engruvings be cheaply multiplied but
paintings be executed separately and without the aid
Of laborsavng machinery II will give real pleasure
the successive numbers Of this beautiful Perod
CAL have been led 10 think the study or Botany not
only innocent recreation bu, eminenty ProOve Of P
ETY..
From Exchange PsPersl
Illustrated Botany Number VI Of this very pretty ho-
raj work has been received and usual filled with plates
representing native and foreign flowers, and with matter
lang thereto We have heretofore spoken in terms Of
commentator Of this work We think il superior any
thing Of the kind published
illustrated BotaHyTo oil lovers Of the beautiful in Ma
ture and Art,we commend this work emnenty worthy Of
paironage.-N " TfibHae.
illustrated BofanyAmong the various publications that
food country, that consider Of
interest TO the florist admrer Of Nature than the H.
Illustrated Botany II is illustrated with from four six
engrayngs every month"; handsomely eoored representing
the plant 10 nature Its reading matter descriptive
Of the plants represented making i valuable well
beautiful work.
This work will be published monthly with from six "a
ten flowers handsomely painted, in each number. Price
Three Dollars year. Two copies sent to address fo
Five Dollars,
UF A very liberal discount allowed to Agents.
J. X. WELLMAN, Publisher and Proprietor,
No. ZIG Nassau st., New York