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Humboldt Blackberries. 



Sir, — These are a new and distinct sort of blackberries ; they grow in a trailing, 

 prostrate form, and should be trained on trellises ; the fruit is very large, good specimens 

 being H inches long, and nearly an inch thick, and of a beautiful, jet black color ; their 

 flavor, however, is what charms everybody, being entirely different from that of any other 

 variety of blackberry known, or in fact any other berry ; their fascinating, spicy flavor, 

 makes them of unrivalled value, for pies, jams, jellies, etc. They are the earliest black- 

 berries known, ripening about a month before the Early Harvest blackberry. They are 

 very hardy, and will endure almost any climate. They are marvellous yielders, and give 

 heavy crops the next season after being set out. As a money maker, it stands high, as all 

 its crop of fruit is ripened before the Early Harvest and other common blackberries 

 commence to ripen ; and it is these early berries that command the highest prices in 

 market. 



S. L. Watkins, Grizzly Flats, Gal. 



Trees Worth Planting-. 



Sir, — In choosing trees for planting for either timber or shade, the aim should be to 

 have what will make the largest growth of wood in the shortest possible time. In plant- 

 ing for timber, the quality of the wood is the chief consideration. In planting for shade, 

 beauty, symmetrical figure and cleanliness are to be regarded ; but when one tree pos- 

 sesses all these qualities, it may be good either for timber or shade. 



It is always best to plant for shade reliable free-growing varieties, which are sure to 

 make a growth, and remain healthy, even though they are not as handsome as some of the 

 other kinds, which may do well in other localities. 



For timber or for shade, the wild cherry might be put to a good use. It may be 

 trained into almost any desired shape, and its dark green pear-like foliage gives it a very 

 ornamental appearance. 



The American mulberry is a very handsome tree, and one or more specimens should be 

 in every collection. Its rapid growth and the beautj' of its foliage ought to make it a 

 favorite, aside from the value of its fruit, which is excellent for dessert and canning pur- 

 poses. Magnolias are very popular, and some will have them if they have to search the 

 swamps, or pay a high price to get them. Unlike the ill-shaped specimens in the swamps, 

 the magnolia properly cultivated may be made to grow symmetrical, and become a 'thing 

 of beauty,' for its large bright lea\es are always fresh, and the seed-pods colored red and 

 brown, are an ornament to the tree. 



A. H. Cameron, Tiverton, Out. 



Superiority of Canadian Apples. 



Sir, — To-day I purchased some /air, kanchome Early Jose apples at one cent each, 

 from the South. Thej' meeisured one and three-quarter inches in diameter the longest 

 way. They were free from deftcts , color dull crimson, skin very thick, flat sub-acid 

 flavor, flesh soft, but they icere not over-ripe. In my garden at Oshawa, the Early Jose 

 was thin-skinned ; cheek in the sun bright deep crimson, flesh httter, brisk sub-acid flavor, 

 which was appetizing and refreshing. Now this is a fair statement as to all summer 

 apples from the South, as compared with Canadian apples. The clear dry air of Ontario 

 gives the fine brilliant color, which makes apples attractive, and when in addition they are 

 refreshing and appetizing, they create their own market when they are known. To make 

 them known, send them to market and advertise them, and from that time they will adver- 

 tise themselves. God made the conditions which makes Canadian apples (Ontario and 

 l^ueljec) superior to others. Man cannot make them or change them, therefore you cannot 

 over-stock this market with prime fruit, well and carefully packed in small packages. 

 Long before trees now planted come into bearing, your farmers will have free access to 

 this market. 



Sept«mljer Ist, 1896. Francis Wayland Glen, New York. 



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