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the stones of good varieties, if possible, where the trees are to 

 stand, choosing, in preference to others, tlie stones of the finest 

 seedling trees, as more likely to reproiluee their kind. 



Figs. — Fine specimens of the St. Michael Fig were shown by 

 Mr. R. W. Tnrner, April 29 and Jnne 20 ; but no competitors 

 appeared for the regular prizes for this fruit. We think, that, if it 

 were known how easily the trees may be protected in winter, we 

 should oftener see this fruit on our tables. Nothing more is neces- 

 sary than to dig up the trees in autumn, an<l plant them in a cellar; 

 the repetition of this process soon forming a mass of fibrous roots, 

 rendering their removal a matter of entire safety, at the same time 

 that it induces fruitfulness in the trees. 



Fruiting-plants, in pots, of Queen Pixe-Aiu'LEs, have also been 

 sliown on several occasions by Mr. Turner, exciting so much 

 interest, tliat we wish we could oflenor see them on our tables. 

 Though not large, the fruit was, when tested by the Conunittee, 

 found to be of fine quality. 



Of Ai'uicoTS and Neotakines, Avhicli are still retained on 

 our premium-lists, there was this year, as in most recent years, 

 but a meagre display; none of the former, and but a single 

 dish of the latter, having been placed on our tables : indeeil, we 

 may say that the present generation hardly know what these fruits 

 are. It is to be lioped, tiiat, some day, the curculio may be so far 

 conquered, that the nectarine can be produced as formerly; and we 

 venture the assertion, that it is worth while to attempt the produc- 

 tion, from seed, of hardy varieties of the apricot. If such could be 

 secured, they woidd form a most agreeable prelude to the peach 

 season. 



Ai'iM.ES. — On the liTth of May and the 8d of June, Mr. J. 

 B. JNloore presented well-kept Hunt llusset apples of the previous 

 year's growth. This is certainly one of the most desirable apples 

 for its beauty, excellent cpiality, and keeping properties. Jnne 10, 

 Mr. Charles F. Curtis exhibited remarkably fresh Ivoxbury Russets, 

 grown by 1*. Snead of E.ast IJethany, N.Y. ]\[r. Curtis, who deals 

 largely in apples, finds a cellar in a narrow street in the city, among 

 liigh buildings, suj)erior to any other place for keeping ajjples, 

 especially Russets. Great care is taken to ])revent the admission 

 of warm damj> air; the cellar never being opened, except when the 

 weather is cool and dry. 



The apple-crop of this "odd year" h.as been much smaller than 

 hvst year; and ]n-ices of winter apples ruled higli at first, but have 

 been brought down by the abundant supplies from New York and 



