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In pruning fruit trees, when it becomes necessary to remove large limbs, (from one to three 

 inches in diameter,) bo-w close should they be cut, in order to cause the -wound to heal quickly 

 and injure the tree as little as possible? Wm. Welles. — Wyalusing, Pa. 



Cut so close that the surfoce of the wound will be on a level with the bark above and 

 below it. Such branches should be partly cut through both above and below with a knife 

 before using the saw. 



"Will you oblige me by letting me know the names of the hardiest varieties of Azalias and 

 Rhododendrons best suited for open culture in this State — varieties that will stand our winters 

 without being protected? A Xew.York Subscriber. 



The Pontic and Bclgic Azaleas are all so hardy here as to dispense with protection. In 

 fact, they appear to be as hardy as our native sorts, nndiflora and its varieties. The 

 CatcncMense varieties of Rhododendron are the hardiest we have yet tested. Indeed, we 

 believe them hardy enough in any part of this State, if planted in a properly prepared 

 border and a suitable location. The Pontic varieties stand very weU with us, and it is 

 possible that the new SilcTcim varieties, or species, will be hardier than any of them. 



Do Dahlias vary materially in different soils, so that a variety first rate in one section is apt to 

 be only second or third rate in anothci? (1) 



I am advised that green-houses, unless in large towns, prove generally miprofitable. Is there 

 not some way of fitting up for a moderate collection, without the expense of a separate re"-nlar 

 green-house — as for instance the basement of a shop or ofiice, well lighted on three sides — so 

 that it would pay in connection with a country nursery ? (2) 



If the seedling root be better, as seems to be generally admitted, simply because it is seedling, 

 why not the seedling stock also and for the same reason? (3.) F. K. Phcenljc — Delavan, Wis. 



(1.) They vary materially, both in soils and seasons, and their variations are obvious, 

 both in form and colors. 



(2.) You might keep a few half hardy plants in such a place. A good pit sunk in dry 

 ground, with a few sashes so as to be lighted occasionally, would be better. It could be 

 covered with leaves, so as to require no fire heat. 



(3.) "We are not sure that we understand the point of this question. 



krtuultural Soiutu5. 



Annual June Exhibition of the Horticultural Society of the Valley of tue Genesee. — ^Tliis 

 exhibition came off on the 21st instant at Rochester, and was one of the best and most numerously 

 attended the Society has ever held. During the day the hall was visited by highly respectable 

 delegations of amateur horticulturists, both ladies and gentlemen, from Batavia, Cananadaigua, 

 Geneva, Palmyra, <tc., besides numerous strangers who happened to be making a temporary 

 sojourn in our city. In the evening the citizens turned out in large numbers. All expressed 

 themselves gratified — delighted with the display of fruits and flowers, but the oppressive heat oi 

 the weather injured the appearance of every tiling very much, and lessened the comfort of visitors, 

 although Reynolds' Corinthian Hall, in which the show was held, is one of the best ventilated 

 buildings in the State. For two weeks previous to the exhibition, the weather was dry and 

 warm; consequently the articles presented were neither so varied nor so excellent as they would 

 have been under more favorable circumstances. In strawbcrrios this was most striking, 

 varieties presented were below their usual size, and many who have heretofore made fine 



