Pleasure Gardens.—­Has it never occurred to any nurseryman that his garden might be made delightful and profitable promenades for the public, at a low charge for admission?  In the neighbourhood of Philadelphia, we learn from a communication to the Gardeners’ Magazine, there is a class of gardens very distinct from any in this country; those of plant-growers, who to a small nursery, and green and hot-houses, add the appendage of a tavern.  The two principal ones of this description are kept by Mr. Arran, and M. d’Arras:  the first has a very good museum in his garden; and the latter possesses a beautiful collection of orange and lemon trees, very large, but trimmed after the French fashion.  These places are the resort of many of the citizens; Philadelphia having no park, or national gardens, for the purpose of recreation.

American Prejudice.—­Everything British creates a spirit of rivalry among the vulgar Americans.  A great number of the workmen’s anecdotes are directed against the aristocratical bearing of Englishmen:  nothing gives greater delight to the rustics than to hear of the Honourable D.S. or Lord John P. having been the last served, or badly served, at an inn for being surly to the waiters, &c.

Cheap Fruit.—­In Philadelphia, peaches are 25 cents, (about a shilling) per bushel; pine-apples from the West Indies from 5 to 15 cents. (2d. to 6d.) each, and water melons cheaper.

Newtown Pippin.—­Near New York, at the residence of Mrs. Col.  More, is the original tree of the celebrated apple called the Newtown pippin.  It stands in the centre of an old orchard; the tree divides itself about 2-1/2 or 3 feet from the ground; but, although the estate has been in the possession of Colonel More’s family for two centuries, they are unable to give any account of its origin; consequently the tree must be of very old standing.

Hyde Park on the Hudson River.—­Our Hyde Park on this side the water, can bear no comparison with its namesake on the other side of the Atlantic, The latter is extensive; the rides numerous; and the variety of delightful distant views embrace every kind of scenery.  The pleasure-grounds are laid out on just principles, and in a most judicious manner; there is an excellent range of hot-houses, with a collection of rare plants; remarkable for their variety, their cleanliness, and their handsome growth.  The construction and arrangement of the farm buildings deserve the strongest praise; but, in fact, everything connected with Hyde Park is performed in a manner unparalleled in America.  The proprietor of Hyde Park is Dr. David Hosack, a gentleman well known in the literary and scientific world—­the Sir Joseph Banks of America.

Modern Cincinnatus.—­Near Bordentown, in the state of New Jersey is the seat of the Count de Survilliers, elder brother of Napoleon Buonaparte, and formerly King of Spain.  He has effected great improvements on this estate, and is now actively employed in others.  It is most gratifying to see this amiable nobleman withdrawing himself from the busy scene of politics into retirement, and expending his princely fortune in rural improvements.