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broad-leaved evergreen shrubs, a striking effect can be produced. The rhododen- 

 drons are probably the very finest and best of all. Their leaves are not only superb, 

 giving a cheerful appearance to a garden even in winter; but their flowers add an- 

 other charm, which must be seen to be appreciated." 



Retuedies for Cabbage Jjice. 



The best remedies for this garden pest come from men who have actually experi- 

 mented. We give two, which have proved successful, by gardeners. If any know 

 more, we would like to hear of them. 



A Kentucky gardener sends the following: 



iVo. 1. — As soon as the plant begins to head, or as the louse makes its appearance, 

 open the leaves carefully with the fingers, and sprinkle common salt between them. 

 This is said to be an infallible remedy. We have used it with entire success. Plants 

 used in this way produce larger and more solid heads than those left to themselves. 



A California writer sends the following : 



iVo. 2. — Two tablespooufuls of kerosene mixed with a pint of water, and applied 

 by rubbing it on the outside leaves. A couple of applications is usually sufiicient. 



JVcjt' Rose, " fXaines Spruiit." 



This new climbing rose will be found one of the most valuable in the Southern 

 States. In the Northern States it will do for summer exposure or greenhouse cul- 

 ture only. It grows to a height of six to ten feet in one season, blooming monthly. 

 The bud is of dark rich crimson, becoming somewhat lighter when expanded, quite 

 fragrant. It is thought by many to be only a " sport" from the well-known monthly 

 crimson rose Agrippma, but is a quicker, more vigorous grower, and is hence more 

 valuable as a climber or pillar rose. It was raised by James Sprunt, of Keenansville, 

 N. C, the same horticulturist who originated the famous yellow tea rose "Isabella 

 Sprunt." 



The First Fuchsia. 



The history of the first fuchsia, its introduction to Europe, and the commence- 

 ment of its subsequent popularity, form a very romantic story, and we condense 

 it from the original story as told by the Gardener'' s Chronide : 



Old Mr. Lee, a nurseryman and gardener near London, well known fifty or sixty 

 years ago, was one day showing his variegated treasures to a friend, who suddenly 

 turned to him and declared, " Well you have not in your collection a prettier flower 

 than I saw this morning at Wapping." " No, and pray what was this phoenix 

 like?" "Why, the plant was elegant, and the flower hung in rows like tassels 

 from the pendant branches, their colors the richest crimson ; in the center a fold 

 of deep purple," and so forth. Particular directions being demanded and given, 

 Mr. Lee posted off to the place, where he at once perceived that the plant was new 

 in this part .of the world. He saw and admired. Entering the house, he said, 

 " My good woman this is a nice plant, I should like to buy it." "Ah, sir, I could 

 not sell it for no money, for it was brought me from the West Indies by my husband, 

 who has now left again, and I must keep it for his sake." "But I must have it." 

 " Here," emptying his pockets, "here is gold, silver and copper;" (his stock was 

 something more than eight guineas). " Well-a-day, but this is a power of money, 



