384 Editors Letter- Dox. 



P. T. M. — You cannot keep crown imperials over the-winter in a dry state, 

 and plant them in the spring : they would dry up or decay. The less time they 

 are kept out of the ground, the better. 



Second Question. — Poljatii/ms narcissics are not hardy without protection 

 in New England. If the bulb-bed is well covered, or in a sheltered place, they 

 will live, but do not flourish. 



Amaryllis {Crimim) lotigifolia alba and rosea, if in a sheltered situation, will 

 stand the winter if slightly covered, but will not give you much satisfaction. 



E. P. K., New Bedford. — The osage orange {Macbira aiirajitiaca) is hardy 

 about Boston if once well established ; but the young plants are often killed to 

 the ground every winter. It not unfrequently bears fruit. 



I HAVE read in the Journal that you will give information, and answer ques- 

 tions, in horticulture. I have had no practical experience whatever in cultiva- 

 tion, but have just bought a place, which I wish to run myself, and shall probably 

 wish to ask a great many questions from time to time. Please tell me now if 

 the lona Grape is a desirable sort to plant in a small collection 1 — Amateur. 



[We shall be glad at any time to answer questions, and give you what infor- 

 mation we can. By all means, plant some lonas : there is no better grape 

 grown, especially for your locality, which, we believe, is specially adapted to it.] 



Obituary. — Just as we go to press, we are pained to learn from "The 

 Transcript" that Horace Mann, the eldest son of the late Hon. Horace Mann, 

 died at Cambridge, Wednesday, Nov. 11. He had been suffering from pulmo- 

 nary complaints, but had kept out, and at his chosen work. During a ride on 

 horseback, in the unpleasant weather of Saturday, he caught a severe cold, which 

 aggravated his disease, and occasioned its sudden and fatal termination. He 

 was only twenty-four years of age ; but he had already become known for his 

 abilities, and his devotion to his studies as a naturalist. By his character and 

 acquirements, he won the esteem and love of many friends. Beyond as well as 

 within the afflicted home, his death will be mourned as premature, and as the 

 bereavement of many cherished hopes. Mr. Mann was probably the best young 

 botanist in this coui try ; and we know of no one who can fill the place left vacant 

 by his untimely dec ase. 



