•The Canadian Horticulturist. 73 



Spraying. 



605. SiE, — What is the best solution to spray with before leaves open ? 



G., iS'^ Thomas. 



Probably there is nothing better than sulphate of copper, one pound to 

 twenty-five gallons of water. 



Hardy Peaches. 



606. Sir, — What are considered the three hardiest peaches ? G., St. Thomas. 



Perhaps Crosby, Hales' Early, and Hynes' Surprise. The Elberta and 

 Hill's Chili are also classed among the hardier kinds. 



Grapes for St. Marys. 



%OH, Sir, — Please give me a list of varieties of grapes suitable for this section. 



J. Bonis, St. Marys. 



Some good varieties are. Black — Moore's Early, Worden and Concord ; 

 Red — Lindley, Delaware and Brighton ; White — Lady, Niagara and Diamond. 



Age of Grape Vines. 



60§. Sir, — Is it better to plant grape vines three years old, or younger ? 



J. B., St. Marys. 



Two years old is a suitable age for vines to be planted. If older, they lose 

 too many fine fibres in removal, and are much stunted. We would prefer one 

 year old vines to three year old ones. 



Soil for Grape Vines. 



609. Sir, — I have two fields, with limestone gravel bottoms ; but in one the gravel 

 is near the surface. In which would it be best to plant ? 



J. B., St. Marys. 



We would prefer the deeper soil, with the gravel not too near the surface. 



Ginseng. 



610. Sir, — I wish to obtain seeds or plants of ginseng, suitable for planting. Could 

 you refer me to any party who would be able to supply them ? 



Ori(?en Martin, Webster's Comers, B.C. 



It is found in the Niagara district. Who will furnish plants to Mr. Martin ? 



