EDITOR S TABLE. 



about the root, as in Fig. 5, the centre dot marking the root, and the others the rods. Each 

 branch is then to be brought down, and being fixed to tlie rod near its base, the l)ranch is 



Fig. 4. 



Ficr. 5. 



to be carried round in a spiral manner, on such an elevation as will form an inclination of 

 fifteen degrees, each being fixed in the same manner; tluis all will move in the same direc- 

 tion, like so many corkscrews, as we see in the Cereus tribe in windows, wound round 

 upright sticks. Fig. 6. 



As trees trained in this manner need never exceed the Ijounds allotted them on a border 

 or bed, a greater number may be planted, and a greater (quantity of fruit produced in a given 

 space, than can be the case when they are trained in any other maimer. Pear and apple- 

 trees thus treated should always be on dwarf-gi-owing stocks. 



The Ohio Pomological Society's late meeting was one of great and varied interest ; the 

 proceedings, like those of New York, are to be issued in pami)hlet form, and will thus be 

 accessible to all. President A. H. Ernst delivered a very able address that will, we hope, 

 be printed in full ; it goes over a ground that the young nurseryman and amateur will do 

 well to study and practice, that of Hybridization. He said : — 



" We have not come from our homes on an errand of speculation for selfish ends ; the bene- 

 fits of a class only. No ! Our mission is one of universal philanthropi/. We meet to 

 consult on matters of comfort and good to all ; to acquire a more thorough knowledge of the 

 tree, the r-ine, and their fruits — the best means of improving them — to acquaint ourselves 

 more fully with the nature of their enemies, and their modes of attack ; the best means to 

 counteract their destructive effects, and, if possible, to learn how to exterminate them. 

 Tliese are the objects of our mission. If we act wisely, we shall confer innumerable bless- 

 ings, not only on our cotemporaries, but on millions who will never hear our names; and, as 

 a reward, we shall have the satisfaction, when we retire from the world and leave its busy 

 scenes, that we have done something to promote the comfort of those who shall occupy our 

 places." * * * 



Ouio AS A Fkuit State. — "Let me not be thought tedious, however, and to have taken up 

 the time that should be devoted to a discussion of the fruits before you. I am sure that, 

 on reflection, the importance of what I have advanced will be felt and acted upon. It is 

 appropriate that we take a step forward, and not leave chance unaided in her efi'orts to 

 improve and bring into existence new varieties for lis to pass judgment on, and assign 

 them their place in the catalogue. Our work of collating from this source will soon ]>e 

 accomplislied. It may not be amiss to remark, that as the art of grafting and budding is 

 now universally adopted ; that plantations of fruit trees are no longer permitted to grow and 

 mature fruit on the natural stock — by this innovation we are depriving chance of accom- 

 plishing her accustomed work. It therefore is incumbent on us to be active, and put our 

 knowledge in a shape to produce practical results. Ohio, with a soil unsurpassed, a climate 

 mild and balmy, must not be content to be an indiflFerent looker-on, or content even as a 

 follower ; she should aim to lead in the noble enterprise. She did so in forming the Jirst 

 State Pomolof/ical Association, from which we have good reason to believe that great benefits 

 have resulted." 



The Pomologists of this country have got fairly to work, with an enthusiasm that has 

 already accomplished very much, and will do more. 



Western New York FEurr Growers. — Mr. P. Barry has kindly furnished a report of this 

 ty's meeting, which was designed for the February number, but was not received in 



