The Hardwickc Nectarine. 



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last. Orchids cultivated in pots must be well drained, the pot generally- 

 being half filled with drainage. There is nothing that will destroy the 

 roots of orchids so quickly as stagnant water ; therefore it is of the 

 greatest importance that the closest attention should be given to this 

 very important part of the work. 



THE HARDWICKE NECTARINE. 



The specimen from which our illustration is made was kindly sent 

 to us by Thomas J. PuUen, Esq., of Hightstown, N. J. The variety 

 originated at Hardwicke House, Sufiblk, England, and is one of the 

 hardiest and best. Medium size, roundish, a little one-sided, suture dis- 

 tinct, mamelon slight, with a little of the pistil persisting on the apex, 

 which would probably not be the case in out-door culture, this speci- 

 men having been grown in the orchard-house ; basin of medium depth 



The Hardwicke Nectarine. 



and width, skin somewhat coarsely granulated, greenish yellow, with 

 apple-like streaks or clouds apparently beneath it, and also streaked and 

 dotted with light and dark red towards the sun, and a few slight russety 

 streaks and patches. Flesh greenish, with a little red at the stone, from 

 which it parts freely, melting, juicy, and fine-flavored. Leaves with 

 globose glands. 



