EDITOE'S TABLE. 



medium size, three-fourths of an inch long, set in a shallow and regular cavity. Calyx — in a 

 broad, open, not deep basin. Flesh — white, tender, and juicy, with a sprightly subacid flavor. 

 In season from September to December. Mr. Nokris omitted to speak of the nature or habit 

 of the tree ; but, judging from the scions received, should think it a vigorous grower, with dark- 

 ish shoots dotted with greyish specks. 



The Jacksonian is another seedling Apjile of the same town, and was raised ou the farm of the 

 Rev. John Norris, one of the " old settlers" of the place, and a great admirer of Gen. Jackson. 

 Hence the good old man christened his favorite Ajiple after the hero. Mr. L. I^orris speaks ot 

 it as an excellent winter Apple, and describes it of medium size. Form — roundish, with the 

 surface a little irregular and undulating. Color — a rich yellow ground, striped and splashed 

 with a fine clear red, which on specimens exposed to the sun prevails and assumes a beautifully 

 dark hue. Stem — short, set in a deepcavity. Calyx — in a deep basin. Flesh — white, splash- 

 ed with bright red, crisp and juicy. In season, from December to March. 



The same town boasts of yet another seedling Apple — a choice sweet one. The seedling tree 

 is growing in the same orchard with the White Beauty. Mr. Norris speaks of it as having a 

 rich honey-sweet taste, and thinks it stands quite unrivaled for making preserves or apple but- 

 ter. It has received the name of Honey Sweet. 



From the interest Mr. Xorris takes in disseminating choice seeds, etc., I have no doubt he 

 would cheerfully supply sample scions of these fruits to those who might properly apply for 

 them. T. K Wetmore. — North Cannon, Michujan. 



Mr. Mathews' Curculto Remedy to be tested this Spring, by Committees. — Having received a 

 letter from Hon. James Mathews, of Coshocton, Ohio, requesting me to act as an agent for him in 

 the Eastern States, with reference to his Curculio remedy, and having given my consent to act in 

 that capacity, I now give notice that he has communicated said remedy to me, and that I am a 

 duly authorized agent to have committees appointed, and before them to test his Curculio remedy 

 the coming spring. "With this view, therefore, I have written to the officers of the Boston Hor- 

 ticultural Society, New York State Agricultural Society, and the Onondaga County Agricultural 

 Society, requesting that a committee of three persons shall be appointed by each Society, to ex- 

 amine into the application of this remedy, its cost and facility as regards application, ttc, and 

 report its effects in detail to the said Societies the coming fall, or when the crops of Plums are 

 beyond all danger, and perfectly secured. 



As Mr. Mathews (as well as myself) has had numerous applications for State, County, and in- 

 dividual rights, the latter varying in offers from $10 to $100, I am instructed by Mr. Mathews to 

 say that "he has determined to communicate the discovery to no one, until it has been submitted 

 to and received the favorable report of at least three hortiadtural committees, composed of men in 

 whose skill and integrity the public will have the utmost confidence ; after which he will forth- 

 with give notice in the horticultural journals that he is ready to communicate the discovery with 

 specific printed instructions, whenever he has received from horticultural committees or individ- 

 uals offers of rewards, which in the aggregate shall amount to such sum as he may think a 

 sufficient remuneration for his trouble, in proportion to the importance or value of such a reme- 

 dy ; and when such rewards are offered, he will forward the instructions to all at tlie same time. 

 Or, should the Legislatures of one or more States deem the discovery of sufficient worth to the 

 citizens of their several States, so as to make appropriations that will be satisfactory, in that case 

 he will agree upon the receipt of such appropriations, to make the remedy public for the benefit 

 of any or every body." 



As that correct pomologist, Mr. Humrickhouse, lives so close to Mr. Mathews, and will have so 

 fine an opportunity to see the results of liis remedy, as applied by himself, (Mr. Mathews,) may 

 we not be permitted the coming season to have a few lines from his pen ? A Fahnestock. — 

 Syracuse. 



