Tireh'e Rowed. This is rather short and small in the cob, avcrajrinp from 

 twelve to sixteen rows, with deep and not large seeds, Tery sweet, fleshy, of a light 

 yellow color when cooked, and a good bearer. 



Slotreirs Evergreen is a good and prolific kind, averaging twelve to sixteen 

 rows, but not equal to the above. 



Large Connecticut has eight rows, with very large seeds. Flavor only second 

 quality. 



Eitrhj Tttscarora. This is one of the best of the early sorts. There is, how- 

 ever, no other good property to recommend it. 



Early Gulden Canada, and Smithes Early White. These are very early kinds, 

 but small, and not good flavored. 



When the intention is the saving of seed, the best plants of a pure breed ought 

 only to be chosen, and no other variety should be allowed to blossom in the same 

 garden, unless very far remote ; as there is, perhaps, no other class of plants 

 which will more readily fertilize with each other. The abundant anthers, or male 

 organs (Tassel), are profuse of pollen, which is distributed to a considerable 

 distance by the slightest breeze ; and the stigmas, or female parts (Silk), present 

 a great surface to be acted upon, the consequence of which is a probable deterio- 

 ration, if an inferior root be in the vicinity, and in flower at the same time. In 

 connection with this, some persons remove the small and bottom side suckers, 

 which only bear the tassel on the tops, thinking thereby that the plant is strength- 

 ened. I have, by way of experiment, at dilTcrent times, tried both the leaving on 

 and removal of these suckers, and always find that the seeds arc more equally 

 filled, and the heads better formed, when they have been left to blossom. This, 

 in theory, would appear reasonable, on account of the extra amount of pollen 

 which is in close proximity to the silk ; and, practically, it is the case. 



As the tops are greedily eaten by cattle, it has been advised to cut them above 

 the ears after flowering. I have always observed, that when this has been done 

 before being fit for use, the sweetness is reduced. It may, however, be practised 

 with economy after this period. 



To cook Sioeet Corn, trim off the husks, and immerse in boiling water, with a 

 little salt. Boil gently half an hour ; then take out the cobs, rub over some but- 

 ter, pepper, and salt, and brown before a quick fire. Another plan, and one which 

 most persons prefer, is to boil as above ; afterwards, cut off the Corn neatly, 

 return to a pan containing a sufficient quantity of milk to cover, throw in a table- 

 spoonful of butter, the same of sugar and salt, to flavor, simmer slowly for fifteen 

 minutes, and serve up hot. 



THE MAGNOLIA. 



BY J. P. KIRTLAND, M. D., PROF. OF CLEVELAND MEDICAL COLLEGE, OHIO. 



The hardy species of Magnolia are among the handsomest ornaments which 

 can be introduced into our lawns. Their inf^requency in such localities, and the 

 sickly aspect they too often present when under the hand of cultivation, have led 

 to the belief that their propagation and management are attended with great 

 difficulty. 



This difficulty is, however, rather apparent than real, or, at least, is of sufficient 

 magnitude merely to induce the cultivator to place a correct estimate on the value 

 of articles which have required extra care. As much intrinsic beauty is perhaps 

 possessed by the Bouncing Bet {Sajionaria) and the Calystegia pubescens, as by 

 the Alstromerias ; yet the two former, infesting our grounds as noxious weed 



