58 THE FLORIST. 



he can supply seeds for at the sums named ; at present, the term 

 " small or large" garden is indefinite. In looking over the sorts and 

 quantities named in each collection, it appears to us that the selections 

 are not so judiciously made as purchasers may, in most instances, 

 wish. For example, in collection No. I., twenty-one quarts of Peas 

 appear, with but one pint of French Beans, and one pint of Scarlet 

 Runners. Mustard and Cress is scarcely in sufficient proportion; 

 and then, again, two ounces of Lettuces is not sufficient for a large 

 collection, when so many sowings have to be made and so much ver- 

 min to encounter ; whilst, as a set-off, five ounces of Parsley is given, 

 much more than is needed in any garden, if sown judiciously. We 

 merely raise an objection to the manner in which the selections are 

 made, not to the catalogue itself, which is well got up, and contains 

 much valuable information. 



DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF FRUITS. 

 PLUMS. 



(Continued from page 28.) 

 18. Jefferson. 

 This exquisite new American Plum, which came into notice a 

 short time ago, proves to be a great acquisition ; it is decidedly the 

 best of its class, and fully merits the high character which accom- 

 panied its introduction. It has 

 the advantage of large size with 

 beauty and excellence combined, 

 together with a fruitful habit and 

 all the hardiness of our common 

 kinds. Ere long it will doubtless 

 make a very popular variety. 

 The fruit is of the first size, oval, 

 narrowing slightly near the stalk, 

 and having the suture faintly 

 marked. Skin dee]o golden yellow, 

 spread mth a few darker spots ; 

 and when fully exposed to the sun, 

 has a purpHsh red tinge on one 

 side, and covered with a thin pale 

 bloom. Stalk moderately stout, 

 and inserted without much de- 

 pression. Flesh orange, juicy, rich 

 and luscious, resembling a well- 

 ripened Golden Drop in flavour; 

 but even more saccharine, and 

 separates clean from the stone, 

 which is flat, and acute at one end. The trees are vigorous and 

 fruitful, and bear well in a young state ; shoots slightly downy, and 



