'From an 1870 newspaper'

Taken from the 'Leicester Journal, and Midland Counties General Advertiser,' dated Friday, February 4, 1870.

New Hatmarket, Granby-street, Leicester.

J. Kirkby, is favoured with instructions to sell by auction, to-morrow (Saturday), the 5th day of February, 1870, about 1000 yong fruit trees, comprising apple, pear plum, cherry, etc., of the most approved sorts, all true to name. Also about 2000 oaks for planting, a few hundred ash, minneto, and cherry stocks for grafting, etc., etc.
The above will be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
Sale to commence at twelve o'clock.