4 Retrospective View of the 



have been given in our last volume : that which is, perhaps, 

 of the greatest value, by Mr. Thompson, (p. 29,) copied from 

 his account of the gardens near Paris, where he had an op- 

 portunity of seeing the finest specimens of this mode of cul- 

 ture. Other excellent papers will be found at pp. 30 1, 505. 

 The writer of the article last named, whose success was com- 

 plete, if we are to judge from the size of the pears produced, 

 has adopted a new mode of producing early maturity, that is, 

 by taking off the leares, in connexion with root-pruning : 

 all who are much interested in the growth of dwarf and pyram- 

 idal trees should attentively read these excellent articles. 



We should not forget to call attention to the capital article 

 from our correspondent. Dr. Weed, (p. 145,) upon the growth 

 of the pear upon the apple, a subject which has occupied 

 much attention. We feel gratified to know that, in connex- 

 ion with Mr. Humrickhouse's article, (Vol. XII. p. 393,) it 

 contains all that has yet been written upon this interesting 

 question. It only remains to be seen how time will affect the 

 growth of those kinds which, so far, have succeeded upon the 

 apple. 



The culture of the grape has received a due share of atten- 

 tion in our last volume ; an article on the formation of vine 

 borders, (p. 49,) and another on the treatment of vines in 

 pots, (p. 193,) will be found of the greatest interest to those 

 who are cultivating this delicious fruit. So much has been 

 said in regard to the preparation of borders, that we deem it 

 important to know every thing in relation to their formation. 

 We are advocates of a rich border, but prefer that this should 

 be made as the vines progress, rather than to over-feed them at 

 first, after which it will be much more difficult to keep up 

 the requisite degree of stimulant. Wc shall undoubtedly 

 have more to say on this head in the current volume. The 

 growth of vines in pots is attracting more attention, and the 

 ornamental appearance of the plants when in fruit, as well as 

 the small space they occupy, and the facility with which they 

 may be brought forward, should induce all who possess a 

 grapery or greenhouse to cultivate a few vines. 



Much attention has recently been given to the cultivation 

 of the Fig, and, with the view of aiding those who are in 

 want of information as to the best mode of management, we 



