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The best variety to grow is the Golden-hearted Dwarf. Would not 

 advise any one to plant merely for a dozen or two plants — to make it 

 profitable large quantities must be grown. The old idea which pre- 

 vailed when the pioneers in celery -growing began at Kalamazoo, Michi- 

 gan, that muck or wet soils were necessary for the successful growth 

 of celery has long since been exploded. It has been found to do well 

 on any good land, and our soil and climate are better than that at Kala- 

 mazoo. Better celery can be grown here than any that comes from 

 there. 



N. F. Murray. 



ORNAMENTAL SHRUBBERY. 



There is no way in which the external attractions of a residence 

 may be increased so perfectly, and at so little expense, as by the plant- 

 ing of ornamental shrubbery. Unlike architectural structures, it does 

 not require the labor of the hand to bring out every part, but natural 

 growth develops into beautiful forms. It requires only a good soil, 

 planting in the first place, and training into the most effective shape. 

 A certain amount of smooth lawn in connection with the shrubbery, 

 serves to develop its charms. 



But the surroundings must be kept in a neat condition. We some- 

 times see planted grounds which have been entirely neglected after- 

 ward. Weeds and grass have grown among the ornamentals and con- 

 verted them to "brush." They have been allowed to grow into strag- 

 gling and neglected forms. It is a simple and easy task to give them 

 all the necessary attention. A selection of the best shrubs is of course 

 important, and such a selection was made at a horticultural meeting in 

 Rochester by those present, who placed the following at the head of 

 their lists : The first four were Deutzia gracilis, Wiegela rosea, purple 

 fringe and Japan quince. These had the greatest number of votes. 

 Next in order were Persian lilac, Deutzia crenata and Spirwa lanceolata. 

 After these were white fringe, snowball, plum-leaved spiraea, Tartarian 

 honeysuckle, double-flowering almond, Forsythia and crimson currant. 

 The following had fewer votes : Purple barberry, rose acacia, Siberian 

 lilac, Josikea lilac, double white lilac, Magnolia oborata, -Deutzia seabra, 

 tree peonia and silver bell. Plant these in natural groupings, with a 

 due proportion of smooth shaven lawn between, and a natural beauty 

 may be produced exceeding anything which formal architecture can 

 give. — Rural New Yorker. 



