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impericdls asplenifolia, the cut-leaved weeping birch, Befula nlba 

 incisa pendula, the fern-leaved beech, Flvjiis sylvatica as^plenifolia, 

 and the Sumachs, Ulms glabra, B. r/. laciniata, and B. typldna. 



There are numerous other subjects well deserving of a place in 

 these selections, but I think sufficient have been enumerated to show 

 that there is no dearth of beautiful trees, and that it is quite 

 unnecessary to fill the borders with the everlasting laurels, aucubas, 

 and common lilaca. 



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.NOTES ON NEW EEUITS AND VEGETABLES. 



lENN'S Black Muscat Grape. — This has been well- 

 shown and tasted by good judges during the past four 

 years, and there cannot be a question as to its dis- 

 tinctive character and high quality. It was raised by 

 T. T. Venn, Esq., of Sneyd Park, Bristol, and has 

 been handed over to Mr. Dodds for distribution. The bunches are 

 usually rather tapering, but well shouldered, the berries round or 

 roundish oval, the colour intense black, with a thin bloom, the flesh 

 slightly crackling, richly saccharine, with a decided muscat flavour. 

 It will be a fine companion fruit to the Muscat of Alexandria. 



Peasgood's Nonsuch Apple. — This is a fine fruit of the Blen- 

 heim type, raised by Mr. Peasgood, of Stamford, and now ofi"ered 

 by Mr.Brown, of the same place. In size and style ic combines 

 the features of a Blenheim and a Nonsuch ; it is extra large, some- 

 what oblate, the colour a fine yellow, richly streaked with red on the 

 sunny side. The flesh is yellow, tender, juicy, with a sweet and 

 sprightly flavour. It is scarcely a dessert apple, though quite 

 equal to the Blenheim as a table fruit. In use from September to 

 November, and may sometimes be kept until Christma?!. 



Lapt iSiCNNiKEB Apple. — This is a remarkably fine exhibition 

 fruit, raised by Mr. John Perkins, gardener, Thornham Hall, near 

 Eye, in Sufi'olk. The fruit is very large, roundish, wnth prominent 

 ribs, which terminate in ridges round the eye. The skin is a fine 

 yellow colour, with a flush of red and streaks of crimson on the 

 sunny side. The flesh is tender, but slightly crisp or breaking, 

 with a good flavour. It is a first-rate kitchen fruit, in use from 

 October to February, and is admissible to the dessert, for which it 

 is well adapted on account of its size and beauty. 



Coole's Seedling Apple. — This was raised by Mr. Coole, of 

 Cheltenham, and is now for the first time oflfered by Messrs. Veiteh 

 and Son, It is of medium size, roundish, ovate, even, the colour 

 rich yellow, with streaks of crimson on the sunny side; flesh very 

 tender, juicy, with a fine flavour. An excellent dessert apple, in 

 use from October to January. 



Wet.fobd Paek Nonsuch Apple. — This was raised by Mr. 

 Rose, gardener at Welford Park. Newberry. It is of medium size, 

 roundish, the colour pure lemon yellow on the shaded side, bright 

 crimson on the side next the sun. Elesh exceedingly tender, with 

 a pleasantly subdued sweet flavour and rich aroma. A first-rate 

 dessert fruit, in use during November and December. 



