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The first is in reference to the gentleman whose bees were deemed a 

 nuisance, which had to be abated. His trees were always laden with fruit ; 

 while, in other localities just as favorable as his, there has been none for 

 several years. What effect there will be on the former place by the loss 

 of the bees, we shall inform you in the future. Heretofore, he ahvays had 

 an abiindanee of fruit. 



The next is that of a farmer about eight miles distant, who, previous to 

 i860, kept bees ; and, as a sequel, his trees bore larger crops and more certain 

 than since that period. 



Another case is where a fruit-grower emigrated West, taking his apiary 

 with him. That farm was always noted for its large yield of fruit ; but the 

 removal of the bees has caused a failure of fruitthere also, which the igno- 

 rant refer to some evil and superstitious influences. 



These are but a few instances which have come under our own observa- 

 tion. We have great faith in the theory, that, to be successful in fruit- 

 culture, we must go to bee-raising. We should like to see this matter fully 

 discussed, and hope the correspondents of " The Journal of Horticulture " 

 will take up the subject, and give their obser\7ations on tliis mooted ques- 

 tion. The busy honey-gatherers will always find in us a champion for 

 their rights ; and, although feebly, we shall ever be willing to advocate 

 their cause. 



MANURE. 



For fine gardening, old and well-rotted manure is indispensable. In 

 order to secure it in its best state for use, it should be kept under cover, 

 and be frequently thrown over ; and, if liable to heat, muck should be mixed 

 with it to a limited extent. After a year or so, it will be safe to use it for 

 almost any purpose. While we would say nothing to discourage the use of 

 special manures, we do say, that, for most garden-purposes, we prefer well- 

 rotted horse-manure. If it must be left out-doors, it should be put into a 

 very compact heap, and covered over with muck or loam. One of the most 

 successful gardeners we ever knew never used any horse-manure until if 

 was from one to two years old. 



