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We believe the process of retarding grapes, as practised by- 

 Mr. Allen, will soon be generally adopted by gentlemen who 

 are desirous of having grapes upon their tables half the year, 

 without forcing, and at little expense. If the proper kinds 

 are selected, the fruit will hang upon the vines in excellent 

 order till January. The Black Hamburgh, Wihnot's New 

 Black Hamburgh, West's St. Peters, St. Peters, (old,) Black 

 Prince, and Syrian are the principal sorts. 



In our January number (p. 43,) we presented our readers 

 with an excellent paper by Mr. Allen on the merits of thirty- 

 two varieties of grapes which he had fruited in his collec- 

 tion. Among them are included nearly all the sorts he rec- 

 ommends for cultivation. He has, however, given a list of 

 names of upwards of fifty kinds which are found in foreign 

 collections, some^of which he has already proved. Two 

 years hence the qualities of all of them will be ascertained 

 from vines in Mr. Allen's, and other collections around Bos- 

 ton; and we shall not fail to give our readers an early and 

 full account of them, especially such as prove valuable ac- 

 quisitions. 



The concluding chapter is devoted to an explanation of the 

 different systems of pruning and training the vine. Mr. 

 Hoai'splan is first noticed; next the ordinary method of long 

 canes ; and last the spur system. 



In conclusion, we may recommend this little treatise to the 

 attention of every grape-grower, convinced that he will rise 

 from its perusal, with a better knowledge of the proper treat- 

 ment of this most delicious fruit. 



MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



Art. I. General Notices. 



Propagation of Plants for the next Season. — The summer garden is now 

 in its glory, and amply repays its possessor for all his expense, labor, and 

 care. Verbenas, petunias, and other creeping plants nearly cover the beds ; 

 pelargoniums, salvias, and fuchsias have assumed their deep and rich tints, 

 and dahlias rule over the whole in profuse magnificence. The amateur be- 

 gins to take breath for a while, and basks in the paradise himself has cre- 

 ateii; Weeds are now less luxuriant, and lawns appear to repose in their 

 rich green, sometimes, indeed, too much imbrowned by the summer suns. 



