Horticultural Memoranda. 



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For the best and earliest peck, previous to August 1, 

 For the second best, ..... 



Peas. — For the best and earliest peck in June, a premium of 

 Rhubarb. — For the largest and best, previous to the first Satur 

 day in July, not less than twelve stalks, a premium of 

 For the second best, a premium of . 

 Squashes. — For the best pure Canada squashes, not less than six 

 in number, ..... 



For the greatest variety exhibited, during the season, 

 To.matoes. — For the best and earliest, not less than one dozen, 

 Vegetables. — For the best display and greatest variety at the 

 weekly exhibitions, during the season, a premium of 

 For the second best, ..... 



For the best display and greatest variety at the annual exhi 

 bition, ...... 



For the second best, ..... 



For any new variety of vegetables suitable for the table, and 

 worthy of cultivation, other than seedling potatoes, 



5 00 



#150 00 



The regulations are nearly the same as last year, (Vol. XIV., p. 139.) 



HORTICULTURAL MEMORANDA 



FOR MARCH. 



FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 



Grape Vines, owing to the late very severe weather, have not advanced 

 quite so rapidly as they otherwise would have done ; but, as the sun is now 

 higher, and warmer weather may soon be expected, they will, by the last 

 of the month, show their clusters of fruit-buds. The vines should be tied 

 up to the trellis, as soon as they are evenly broken ; but as long as any of 

 the eyes, which are wanted to form spurs, do not start, the end of the 

 shoots may be left suspended, and this will have the effect of starting the 

 dormant buds. Keep them well syringed, in all good weather, both morn- 

 ing and evening. The temperature should be from 50° to 55° at night, and 

 a good abundane3 of air admitted on fine days. Cold houses will no«v need 

 airing in warm days, or the vines may start too soon. Vines in pots may 

 now be brought forward in a greenhouse, and an early crop be obtained. 

 Cuttings may now be put in. Vines in the open garden should now be 

 pruned ; it is the best season when they have not been done in the autumn ; 

 no danger need be apprehended from a little bleeding. 



Fig trees in pots, in the greenhouse, should now be liberally watered. 

 Plants may be brought in for a succession. 



Peach trees in pots, may yet be brought into the greenhouse, and the crop 

 much forwarded. 



Strawberries in pots, should be very liberally supplied with water, and 

 kept near the glass. Seeds may be sown now in boxes. 



