72 The Canadian Horticulturist. 



The English Sparrow. 



7§7. Sir,— I notice the sparrows at my fruit buds. Will they do any permanent 

 injury- G. H, N, 



The sparrows are injurious birds, and no doubt will destroy fruit buds 

 along with the leaf buds. Still, unless very numerous, the injury will scarcely 

 be traceable in fruit season. 



Salt and Sulphur for Curculio. 



'}'8§. Sir,— Have you ever heard of salt and sulphur for the plum curculio in the 

 proportion, 3 lbs. sulphur and 2 lbs. of salt sprinkled over the grounds under the trees in 

 the spring of the year. Please answer in the Horticulturist. 



A. W. Walker, Glarlcsberg. 



We have not heard of this remedy, and would be pleased to have any 

 experience any of our readers may offer. 



Sowing: Seeds of Pear and Quince. 



TSO. Sir, — When should pear and quince seed be sown ? 



A. E. MoRDEN, Vernon, B.C. 



These are usually sown in the fall, soon after maturity ; but if kept mixed 

 with earth in cellar till spring, they can be sown then. 



Strawberry and Gooseberry Plants. 



• VOO. Sir, — Where can I get Clyde and Vandeman strawberry plants ? What are 

 good and bad points of the Chautauqua gooseberry ? ' A. E. M. 



Cider. 



791. Sir, — Is cider made in Canada for export ; if so, in what localities is it pro- 

 duced, and who are those who manufacture and ship it ? 



J. R., Ottawa. 



Will cider makers send in their addresses. 



Horticultural Books. 



792. Sir, — Like many other fruit growers, I am occasionally asked for the names of 

 books, which would enable a noviee to get a good general knowledge of fruit and fruit 

 culture, as far as books can do it. On this, as on other subjects, doctors agree to differ, 

 but I believe it would be a timely and a useful thing if, in your next issue, you would give 

 a short list of such works, with, where possible, prices and publishers' names. 



M. BURRELL. 



We will from time to time give a list of the best books on horticulture. 

 Many of the older works are a little out of date, and are gradually being replaced 

 by new productions. 



