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the fruit was very juicy, and possessed in a great degree the flavour of 

 the parent. 



On the subject of Peaches, Nectarines, and Apricots, Mr. Bye desired 

 to call attention to an old but almost forgotten method by which he had 

 retarded and protected the blossoms of the trees on walls for several 

 years past. About the middle or end of January, he selected the 

 longest of the untrimmed brushwood intended for Pea-sticks, such as 

 Hazel or Elm ; the thick end thereof being sharpened the same as if 

 intended for Peas ; he had them fixed in the ground in front of the 

 trees, about eighteen inches from the bottom of the wall, and leaning 

 against it at top ; affording a partial shade to the trees, preventing the 

 blossoms from expanding too early in spring, and remaining until the 

 fruit begins to swell. Under such treatment the blossom is about three 

 weeks later than if uncovered, and during and after flowering a slight 

 protection is afforded ; and by these means he had secured this year a 

 fair average crop, while his neighbours had lost all. 



Of Grapes, Mr. Whiting exhibited Trebbiana, a variety of the Syrian 

 or Tokay section, not much known, but worthy of cultivation, as it 

 produces a large, handsome, well-shouldered, and compact bunch, is 

 moderately hardy, sets well, and keeps good without shrivelling or 

 becoming spotted until March. The berry is of full medium size, and 

 oval; colour pale amber; skin rather thick ; flesh melting, very juicy, 

 and sweet ; seeds very few, frequently none. 



CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH. 



Auriculas. — These may be removed to a southern or western situation 

 for the winter ; the latter is preferable. Cleanse the frames and glass, 

 that when necessary to cover the plants they may have the full benefit 

 of the light. Continue to keep the soil moist through the month, and 

 open the surface as often as it appears closed. Look well after insects. 



Azaleas and Came/lias. — These will now be housed. Pick off 

 decayed leaves, and keep the plants rather dry and give plenty of air, 

 that the wood may become thoroughly ripened, which will make the 

 blooms finer next season. 



Carnations and Picotees. — Potting for winter should now be com- 

 pleted. Never take the layers from the stools when in a wet state. 

 Remove dead foliage, and grow them as hardy as possible. 



Cinerarias — This is the month for progression with this plant. We 

 suppose that now there are plants in abundance from the early struck 

 cuttings. Every encouragement should now be given to aid a free 

 growth. Shift such of the early potted plants as are ready into a size 

 larger pots, in a compost of ecpjal parts turfy loam and well decomposed 

 stable manure ; leaf mould will answer the same purpose should this 

 not be at hand. Keep them as near the glass as possible, and ventilate 

 freely. As frosts may now be expected, it would not be advisable to 

 expose them at night. Look well to mildew, and sulphur such as have 

 it. A slight fumigating now and then with tobacco will be found the 



