164 Appendix. 



Soon after the raspberries were gone, his peaches began to ripen. One of the 

 trees ripened its fruit late, and it has lasted till within a few days past ; of these 

 he has had two or more bushels. 



All along since the first of August his apples and pears have been ripening, 

 and have furnished an abundant supply for his family, for the cow and pig, and 

 some to sell or give away besides. He will have a large quantity of excellent 

 winter apples. He has just gathered from two or three grapevines as many 

 bushels of fine grapes. Some of these his wife made into marmalade, and 

 some she has preserved in paper, for use hereafter. The best— and greater 

 portion of the whole— were eaten as a dessert, or given to children or friends, 

 all of whom enjoyed them much. 



These are some of the enjoyments drawn from a small plot of ground during 

 the season just closing. They were at small cost, but they sweetened many a 

 meal, ministered to health, and added to the comfort of many guests. 



Why may not nearly every man have as large a plot of ground, and as many 

 comforts ? Simply because he is negligent. — Ohio Farmer. 



F. 



HYACINTHS IN GLASSES. 

 Hyacinths intended for glasses should be placed in them during October and 

 November, the glasses being previously filled with pure water, so that the bot- 

 tom of the bulb may just touch the water ; then place them for the first ten 

 days in a dark room, to promote the shooting of the roots, after which expose 

 them to the sun and light as much as possible. They will blow, however, with- 

 out any sun, but the color of the flowers will be inferior. The water should be 

 changed as it becomes impure ; draw the roots entirely out of the glasses, rinse 

 ofi" the fibers in clean water, and wash the inside of the glass well. Care 

 should be taken that the water does not freeze, as it would not only burst the 

 glass, but cause the fibers to decay. Whether the water be hard or soft is not 

 of much consequence— soft is preferable— but must be perfectly clear to show 

 the fibers to advantage. — Thorbur/i^s Catalogue. 



G. 



BIX BEST KOSES FOR POT CULTURE. 



TEA.—Glorie de Dijon.— Yellow, shaded with salmon and rose. A splendid 

 flower for all purposes. Blooms freely all winter. Form and habit of Souvenir 

 de la Malmaison. Triomphe de Luxembourg— Balmon buff, shaded with deep 

 rose; very large; distinct and fine; very fragrant. ArcMicchess Therem— 

 creamy white, with yellow center ; very sweet. 



Bourbon.— //<3;'??i'c»sa.— Light blush; large, full, and double; grows freely 

 and blooms profusely. Queen of BoitrJwns—iawn color rose ; beautiful, and 

 fine bloomer. 



Bengal.— Z>ai^y or Common.— Unglii rose ; a most profuse and constant 

 hloomer.— Rural New- Yorker. 



