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Anoflier thinfj: (and which nlone I thought of when I begftu to write) I desire, through tlic 

 piiges of the Horticulturist, to know more about him — his look, his carriage, his dress niul 

 demeanor: his parents, early habits, and occupations: his children and family. Do not tell me 

 this is too impertinent; it is not so. Downing has been for years our fireside companion, and 

 we have a sort of right to know all about him, now he is to visit us no more forever, A few 

 outlines, suited to a public eulogy, are not suflieiont ; we must know more. 



I have my usual annual report of progi'ess to uuike, sometime. But I am quite too sad to talk 

 of trees now, save the Ci/press and the Willow. 



I trust in these reflections I shall not seem to disparage you, ray dear sir, as the successor of 

 our lamented friend, or j'our future eflbrts. Far from it. On the contrary we have high hope 

 of it> and our only desire and prayer for you is, that you may so fill the sphere of labor, so sadly 

 vacant, in which you have been called, that all hearts shall as deeply deplore your exit from it 

 as they now do the occasion which has brought you to it ; and this is good and honor enough to 

 wish oue mortal man. J. B. Tuiiner. — Jacksonville, III. 



To Readeus axd Coreespondexts. — "Wc arc happy to annonnco that most of the former 

 correspondents of this journal have signified tlieir willingness to contijiuc tlieir favors. 

 Communications from some of tlie best Pomologists in the conntry, will be found in this 

 number, and others are on file for insertion in our next. 



As it is our design to make the Horticulturist practical in its cliaracter, we solicit com- 

 munications, or rough notes, from nurserymen, gardeners, and fruit-growers. No one need 

 have the least hesitation in forwarding tlie roughest sketches of practical value. 



We shall at all times bo pleased to answer inquiries in regard to all matters coming 

 within the scope of this jom'nal. Officers of Horticultural Societies will please forward 

 proceedings of meetings, reports, &c., &c., for publication. 



"Worcester (Mass.) ITortioultural Society. — Report of Committee on Pears. — In 

 looking over this report we find that no less than 116 individuals contributed collections 

 of pears, from one up to eighty-five varieties; 800 dishes of fruit being exhibited. This 

 gives us an idea of the interest taken in pear culture in that region. The premium for the 

 best dish was awarded to the White Doyenne, (St. MichaeVs.) 



The Prairie Farmer. — We are happy to learn that the Horticultural department of this 

 excellent western journal is now in charge of Dr. J. A. Kennioott, whose name is familiar 

 to the readers of the Eorticidturist. We welcome the Doctor into a field of labor that so 

 much needs him, and in which he is every way qualified to render important services. 



Osage Orange. — Will you, or some of your correspondents, inform the public whether the Osage 

 Orange is liable to throw up sprouts from the roots of a hedge ? I notice that Mr. Downing stated 

 that it was ea.sily propagated from cuttings or pieces of the roots covered with earth. If so it 

 seems to me that when roots near the hedge have been cut or broken with a plow, it might prove 

 troublesome by throwing up a great many sprouts. T. G. Ybomans. — Walworth, N. Y. 



Our own opinion is that no trouble need be apprehended from suckers. We will be glad 

 to hear from those who may have old hedges. — Ed. 



