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they lose it entirely, and taste similar to the potatoe. In 1832, a plant was 

 planted in the garden of Mrs. Hurst, Great Roper's Hall, near Brentwood, in 

 ■Essex, and has succeeded very well. It was first put into a small pot at the 

 end of April, and at the end of May turned out, with an entire ball of earth, 

 into the flower garden. The root planted was about half an ounce in weight, 

 and it produced ninety, in a space of ground not more than 9 inches square ; 

 the weight produced was upwards of four pounds; the roots when boiled, it is 

 stated, were of a more agreeable flavour than the potatoe. The plant is cul- 

 tivated abundantly in the gardens about Lima as a salad, for which purpose 

 its succulent stems and acid flavour strongly recommend it. The plant grows 

 freely in the open border, is readily increased by cuttings as well as by the 

 tubers, which should be treated in all respects as potatoes. Oxalis from Oxys, 

 ucid, the taste of the leaves. 



Adenophora verlicUlata, whorl leaved Adenophora, Pentandria Monogynia. 

 Campanulaceae. A singular and rare plant, native of the meadows on the 

 banks of the river Dovolgin, in Eastern Tartary. It has been recently intro- 

 duced by Mr. Anderson, of the Chelsea Botanic Garden; flowers from July 

 to September. It succeeds well in the open border, in sandy peat and loam; 

 is readily increased by seeds, or parting the root. Adenophora from Aden, a 

 gland, phoreo to bear. 



QUERIES, ANSWERS, REMARKS, &c. 



Query, — I hail with unfeigned pleasure the announcement, which has just 

 ^en put into my hands, of your Floricultural Cabinet, which is in promise 

 every thing I could wish, and which is very much wanted. But without 

 offence, let me hope that all the promises of the prospectus will be kept. It is 

 the breaking faith with the subscriber, after the publication of a few numbers, 

 which is the cause of the failure of periodical works. — I hope that Suburban 

 Gardens will have their share of your attention. Many, like myself, who are 

 confined within the smoky atmospliere of London all_day, enjoy, beyond mea- 

 sure, our little strips of garden at the outskirts of the town, morning and even- 

 ing; but we have much to contend with besides smoke and pent-up air. We 

 want a knowledge of those plants which will stand smoke, and the best modes 

 of cultivating thum. And here 1 cannot but lament that the catalogues of 

 London seedsmen are not made upon a better plan. At present they are 

 entirely destitute of information as to height, colour, and time of flowering; 

 and whether or not certain seeds and plants are fit for the immediate neigh- 

 bourhood of the P.Ietropolis— all very essential points; consequently, on pur- 

 chasing new seeds or plants, their proper situation on the parterre is a matter 

 of doubt aud uncertainty, and the situation is often glaringly absurd. The 

 information, frequently reluctantly given by the shopman, is generally incor- 

 rect, and sometimes even at the best shops mistakes occur as to seeds, &c. 1 

 could mention several within my own know ledge. I hope you will endeavour 

 to rejorm these matters. — As a proof of my good will towards your intended 

 periodical, I shall influence all my gardening friends as far as possible in your 

 favour, and I have little doubt that they will support the work if it continues 

 as well as it promises to commence. Keep out of your pages extraueous 

 matters, and it will do. 



There are two or three things on which I should be glad of information. — 

 Is human wine a beneficial manure ! and if so, how should it be applied — in 

 a liquid state, or mixed with dung? — The same as to soap suds. 



Have any experiments been made on milk', and if so, what is th(J result? — 

 1 am now trying it on two or three auriculas ; I shall let you know my -fiuccess.* 



I want a plan for a moveable awning for a small tulip bed, which may be 

 removed to a ranunculus bed, pink bed, &c. My beds lie in succession, my 

 garden being a long narrow slip. I should be much obliged if you, or your 

 correspondents, could give me such a plan. I have thought that something 

 of the kind might be made to go on wooden wheels. 



Chelsea, Feb. 12, 1833. Snowdrop, 



* Wc s.liall be glad to receive (he result from our respected correspondent 



