S4 J^oiices of Culinary Vegetables^ 



tice at the present time. They are fine fruits, and deserve cul- 

 tivation: — 



Denyerh new Victoria plum. — A new variety under this name 

 has been raised in England by Mr. Denyer, nurseryman. It is 

 of a large size and delicious flavor. It is a sure and free bearer 

 against a wall in any aspect. It is also more prolific as a stand- 

 ard than any other. Mr. Thompson commends it to the notice 

 of all cultivators. We hope it will be soon introduced. 



Rivers'' s early. — A fine early plum, raised from the seed of 

 the Precoce de Tours, which it somewhat resembles: but it is 

 earlier, more hardy, and very prolific. Fruit medium size, oval: 

 ripens perfectly as a standard. It is undoubtedly a valuable 

 kind. 



Coe''s golden drop. — Trees of this fine and handsome plum have 

 ripened their fruit most excellently in Salem, while in Boston and 

 vicinity they have rarely produced a single plum. We have 

 trees which have been grafted some years; but the fruit drops 

 before it attains any size. 



The blue fmperatrice. — The Semiana plum, much cultivated 

 around Boston, Mr. Manning has proved to be synonymous with 

 the Imperatrice. The name should consequently give way to 

 the former. The catalogues of our nurserymen need much cor- 

 recting. 



We omit the notice of some other fruits until another oppor- 

 tunity. 



Art. II. JVotices of Culinary Vegetables, neic or recently in- 

 troduced., worthy of general cultivation, in private Gardens or 

 for the Market. By the Editor. 



We have constantly endeavored, in our previous volumes, to 

 impress upon the mind of the marketman the importance of the 

 cultivation of the most superior varieties of vegetables for the 

 market; and not only to marketmen, but to gentlemen, farmers, 

 and all who produce their own vegetables for their table. We 

 have, during this time, presented our readers with several articles 

 from the pens of practical men, and we believe they have been 

 duly appreciated by many; indeed, we have known some instan- 

 ces of our remarks having been the cause of great improvement 

 in this department of gardening. We shall continue to offer all 



