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FOEEST BOTANY IN NOBWAY. 



[April, 



NuKSERiES AT Les Vaux, NEAR Salbris, Loir-et-Cher. — Mr- 

 David Cannon, in conjunction with Mr. E. J. C. Brace, both of whom 

 have sent numerous and interesting contributions to ' Forestry,' have 

 recently established on the property of Les Vaux, Salbris, Loir-et- 

 Cher, France (where they have already gained the highest prize for 

 sylviculture in the district), extensive nurseries for the propagation 

 of all hardy forest trees and shrubs. They state that ' having observed 

 that a weakly condition, in plants, is generally the result of over- 

 crowding, they make it a rule to sow thinly and give the young- 

 plants plenty of room, so that their seedlings, well furnished with 

 fibrous roots, may be fit to transplant with perfect safety. Grown 

 • in a light gravelly soil, in an exposed situation, and under a variable 

 and rigorous climate, these plants are especially hardy.' They have 

 also undertaken the growing of strawberry plants and choice varieties 

 of potatoes. We wish their venture all success. 



