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1 in. broad, truncate at base, rounded at the tip, with a very short apicuhis. 

 Q. Lihani matures its fruits, which, when ripe, are dark maroon, almost blaclc, in 

 ilie climate of Paris, in the early part of October. In order to preserve the type 

 in its true form, this species, since it varies from seed nearly as much as our other 



QUERCUS LiBANI. 



European Oaks, must be multiplied by frrafting on the common sorts. It accom- 

 modates itself perfectly to any good soils, including chalky ones, which are not 

 too heavy or retentive of moisture. — T. MooPvE. 



ON ORCHARD-HOUSE MANAGEMENT. 



rfO my description of the structure given at p. 219, I will now add sonic 

 details of its interior management, just mentioning that although enjoying 

 a southern facing, its shape is neai'ly a crescent. On the whole wall a 

 neat wire trellis is fixed, to which all the trees are tied. Nailing should 

 never be resorted to, for besides disfiguring the wall, the shreds offer a safe re- 

 treat to that annoying enemy, the earwig. At the curve of the house facing east, I 

 grow Plums only, which thrive admirably and produce abundant crops of highly- 

 flavoured fruit. Eight trees planted out supply the house, furnish many presents, 

 and leave a surplus for preserving. The wall at this curve is entirely occupied 

 by a tree of that delicious early Plum Angelina Bwdeit, which, with the protec- 

 tion afforded, furnishes in abundance the first wall-fruit of the season. At the 

 opposite end of the house, facing west, the curve is cropped with Figs, which 

 receiving the whole afternoon's sun, are very rich and excellent. 



3 ED SEE IE S. — VI. 



