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standing, were widely extended. There can be no greater mistake than to 

 suppose that he is the most useful man who creates the most noise. Mr. 

 Hogg's goodness was equal to his modesty. Many gardeners, on their arri- 

 val from the old country, have been greatly indebted to him for paternal 

 counsel and advice, and sometimes for aid of a more substantial nature. In 

 illustration of this, when his death was announced to the New York Horti- 

 cultural Society, (of which he was one of the founders,) the members spoke 

 of him in terms of aifectionate regard. 



Mr. Hogg's services in the cause of Horticulture were important. He 

 came to New York at a time when plants and a taste for them were equally 

 rare. By his example and conversation he encouraged both. His patrons 

 always received with their plants ample instructions for their care ; and he 

 was particularly anxious to encourage the amateur by imparting to him 

 whatever knowledge he possessed himself. He was the first in New York 

 to import novelties from Europe, and earned the reputation of having one of 

 the best general collections of plants in the United States, and one of the 

 best kept. He originated some novelties, which are still well known. At 

 different times, he procured from South America fine collections of rare 

 plants, chiefly Orchidsea, of which he sent many beautiful specimens to 

 Europe. In short, he took a deep interest in everything which could exalt 

 his profession, and extend a love for the beautiful objects of his care. He 

 was amiable in all the relations of life, a useful citizen, and an honor to his 

 profession. The beloved partner of his long life survived him only a few 

 weeks, and now rests by his side in Greenwood Cemetery. " They were 

 lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not di- 

 vided."— M. 



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FOR FEBRUARY. 



FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 



The month of January has been milder than the average, though the ear- 

 lier part was accompanied with much cloudy and dull weather : more unfa- 

 vorable to early forcing than a clear sky and severe frost : consequently 

 good fires have been required to keep up a day as well as night tempera- 

 ture, and accordingly every advantage must now be taken to air freely and 

 harden off this somewhat forced growth. 



Grape Vines in the houses started in December will now be out of 

 bloom and swelling their fruit : commence thinning the bunches in good sea- 

 son, and be careful in doing this not to handle the berries, as they are very 

 susceptible of injury at this season ; maintain a good temperature and keep 

 up a genial atmosphere by liberal damping of the floors in good weather. 

 Vines in graperies and greenhouses will now begin to swell their buds, and 

 a good syringing, morning and night, will help to swell them up, and as- 



