The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1854-06-02

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of their cultivation. and the breed Of
their animals upon many Of which, the
highest premiums have been repeatedly
awarded 10y committees Of the Agricul.
tural Societies.
There are are several fine gardens,
some Of which will compare favorably
with any in the State. Mr. John \.
Conani'. garden containing about three
acres of ground, is enclosed by an am
| pie fence 10 secure Il agains, marauders,
and which serves by It's height, TO pro-
tecl from the cold winds, the long line
Of Rrapery on the north. There is at
iached 10 these premises dwelling
/ house for the gardner, and neat cot
/ tage for the convenience and comfort Of
visitors. a great variety Of choice
fruits, flowers and vegetables. are cul-
tiyated ia this garden. There are within
the enclosure. fifty old applc,rees, which
from their thrifty appearances, and full
bearing every year, Of the choicest va
rieties of grated fruit, proves conclu-
sively the truth Of what has been re-
peaiedly affirmed iha. old apple trees,
when properly treated, are superior for
bearing to young ones; and the practi-
cability of reviving old and decayed or
chards by proper culture.
The garden of Mr.. Royal Blake, at
Forestdale, which exhibits taste in its
arrangement, rarely cxcelled in the
/ country, comprises n great variety of
the choicest plants, flowers and fruits !;
indigenous, exotic, and tropical. llore
may be seen in mil-winter in the va
rious stages Of their growth or maturity,
the Oranges, Lemons, Figs, &c.
There are several other gardens
which are laid out with much taste, and
are very beautiful in their season es-
! pecially those of Messrs. Geo. W. Pal
mer, G. w. Conant, II. V. Marsh, and
Dea. Button. Mr.. Marsh has bestowed
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much attention upon the cultivation of
fruit, having collected about hundred
and fifty different varieties.
The village of Brandon extends one
mile from Northwest to Southeast, lis
longest diameter Its soil is sandy, re-
qniring neither plank nor gravel for
sidewalks. 1t is divided nearly in the
center Of its population, by Mill River,
the several falls of which, furnish am.
pie water power for a saw-mil, woollen
factory, car shop, grisl-mill, machine
shops, blast and cupalo furnaces, and
some i@ssar establishments
In each section of the village, parks
have been recently enclosed and filed
with shade trees, which add much to its
beauty. Directly in front Of the eastern
park at the head of the street leading to
the depot, stands the Brandon House, a
brick building of three stories, exclusive
Of a spacious attic hall, erected about
seven years ago, by Mr.. William NJ.
Field, the present proprietor, This
house has been well sustained hitherto
and a iavorite resort during the summer
season for families from distant places
1t has recently been leased for term
Of years TO Mr.. George Allen, lis present
occupant; whose gentlemanly deport.
ment and strict attention TO the comfort,
of his guests sufficiently indicate alread, /,
that the principal defect in this estab
lishment, will be found to consist in it,
limited dimensions.
Adjoining this house on the west
leaving a sufficient passway, rs a larg,
store, and on the east, neat dwelling
house, both Of brick which were alst
erected by Mr.. Field; who has thu
contributed much TO the beauty Of thi
part Of the village.
There are eight stores in the villag'
where goods Of every variety 10 b.
found in the country are yended, in
cluding at most of them, bread stuiTs AM
provisions.
There are two merchant tailors, who's
well-stocked establishments enable hcn
10 fit the most fastidious of their Gus
toners.
, Also two shoe stores, well supple
with every variety in this branch, in
r cluding " Congress boots" But whell
er they would increase the chances &
. the purchaser to ralk into Congress Q
e not, is somewhat problemalical.
There /, a drug store, well fnrni.hc,
no, only with every variety Of medicin
e needful for curing the sick. bat man
: more than sufficient to please ever
taste.
a jewellers shop comprising lhe ric
> varieties Of goods usually found 10 SIN
lar establishments, Including gold an
silver watches, many fancy articles, an
musical instruments.
!, a Bookstore, containing a well 81
lecicd stock Of books aud stationery.
A Paint Shop. in which is kept, NJ
o only the various materials used by pain
. err. bot glass of all sizes, from oommG
widow glass to door pannels. Also p
n per hangings Of all siyles, eolors Al
qualities,
There are two groceries 10 which a
connected neai-markels.
- OF Mechanirs. there are three Blacl
smiihs. two Harness Maker thu
: Shoe Maker; beside wofsmen 60
a neeied With the shoe stores. Two Ca
met Makers. and Tinman, ineludii