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Leaves are arranged alternately at each node. 



Tendrils are situated opposite to the leaves : they are sometimes want- 

 ing. They are branched in twos, and are permanent, though soon leasing 

 their vitality. 



Bunches, or Clusters, are transformed tendrils, which become many- 

 branched. 



Pedicels are the ultimate subdivisions supporting the fruit. 



Berries are the fruit ; they vary in size, shape, and consistence : and, 

 according to this last character, grapes may be divided into those having 

 flesh, pidp, ox juice: the former is not found in any American variety. 



Seeds are the germs of future plants : the normal number is four ; but 

 many of the best varieties have fewer, and some are seedless. 



Warder. 



MANURE AND THE FLOWER-GARDEN. 



The question of manure is a fundamental one with all cultivators ; and 

 their success depends, in a good degree, on the manner in which they solve 

 it. Many amateurs buy stable-manure, and apply it to every thing. To 

 this there are two objections : first, the article is now-a-days expensive ; 

 and, secondly, it is unsuitable to the great majority of flowering-plants. 

 Roses, indeed, being of a ravenous nature, thrive on it ; and it is well to 

 apply it in the autumn, as a mulch, about the roots of shrubs or trees of 

 which we wish to stimulate the growth. Even in these cases, it should 

 always be well decayed. But, for general use in the flower-garden, com- 

 posts are far better, as well as far cheaper; and every country place may 

 easily have within itself the means, more or less abundant, of preparing 

 them. 



The resources for the supply of raw material are never far distant. 

 Weeds, potato-tops, squash, pea, and tomato vines, refuse cabbage-leaves, 

 and the fallen leaves of autumn, may all be turned to excellent account ; 

 and instead of being burned, as they often are, should be thrown together 

 in a heap for future use. Indeed, if you are fortunate enough to have a sup- 

 ply of leaves within reach, you need ask fo» little more. The scrapings of 



