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fourths pounds for the third. Just think of grappling a Duchess 

 pear weighing a pound and a quarter ! — Maine Farmer. 



The fruit display was exceptionally fine, notable among which 

 contributions was that of the Maine State Pomological Society, 

 which was represented by Mr. Henry W. Brown of Newburg, Me. 

 — Roxbury Gazette. 



The Maine Pomological Society is entitled to thanks for its enter- 

 prise in sending an exhibit to the Bay State fair and also for its 

 thoughtful spirit of fraternity. — New England Farmer. 



TRANSPLANTING HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. 



A good portion of the hardy herbaceous perennials, if properly 

 cared for, can be transplanted with better results in the latter part, 

 or even the middle of summer than late in autumn. Early flowering 

 plants, which start into growth as soon as the snow is off in 

 spring, make their preparation for this the previous autumn. If we 

 will examine closely our beds of such early plants as the Trilliums, 

 Claytonias, Early Anemones, etc., just before winter, we will find 

 the flower buds for the coming year well formed, ready to start into 

 growth the moment spring arrives. The middle or last of August is 

 not too early to set such plants. It is much better to set them early, 

 so that they can make their autumnal growth where they will remain 

 through the winter, than to transplant them just before winter. 

 There is always more or less loss of fibrous roots in lilting such 

 plants, and, when the transplanting is done earl}', the plant can 

 recover before winter. 



It frequently happens that the driest part of the year comes at 

 this time, and, if such is the case, sufficient moisture, which is very 

 necessary, should be artificially supplied until the plants become 

 well established. 



Most of our bulbs for fall planting do better when set early. A 

 new growth of fibrous roots is formed, which enables the plant 

 to start sooner and stronger in the spring. We have had better 

 success with lilies which were planted early. In fact, we prefer 

 wintering them in a cool cellar to a late setting. Many plants, 

 especially lilies are greatly reduced by seed-bearing. Plants of L. 

 Canadense, taken up while in flower and the bulbs then replanted. 



