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ject under the sun, and that too with a degree of familiarity which 

 is satisfactory of their being perfectly mi fait in the premises ad- 

 vocated. I really hope the Chinese Yam will succeed in our 

 climate ; it certainly is more favorable for its development than 

 that of England, and rivals La Belle France in the profuseness of 

 elemental essentials. To the Southward of Philadelphia or even 

 New York, I have strong hopes of the Yam becoming a prolific 

 and healthy companion of its congener, the sweet potato. The 

 manner of cooking the esculent, which you describe, I should im- 

 agine to be not only original, but an exceedingly happy practice. 



A Peep into a Salad Bowl — Is most assuredly a very piquant 

 production, and worthy of the learned Petrus Petronius himself. 

 Now I have also a method of dressing a salad, which I flatter my- 

 self will even supersede that of your agreeable Author. To com- 

 mence, the Salad should be tender and recently gathered ; a little 

 wilting will not be followed injuriously to the herbage ; wash it 

 clean and then squeeze perfectly dry, by ringing in a spotless 

 napkin ; after which, place it in a deep dish and cut up coarsely. 

 Now for the sauce. To a large head of salad, take the yolks of 

 three boiled eggs, which reduce to the consistency of batter. 

 This is performed by adding a liberal quantity of oil, a minute 

 proportion of salt, an apparent contribution of vinegar, and 

 enough mustard to render its presence positively perceptible. 

 The white part of the eggs may be sliced into the salad, after 

 which empty on the dressing, and incorporate with a vigorous arm. 

 My life for it, you will partake with a gusto that will render the 

 afternoon siesta an indispensable attribute to your delectation. 



The Compost Yard — Composts are too little heeded by the non- 

 practical gardeners ; and as a result, much difficulty is experi- 

 enced in the culture of many plants, which demand specific treat- 

 ment. Rhododendrons and Azaleas are produced in England, of 

 the most gratifying description : but in America, their birth place, 

 they are only seen in thriving condition, where the " God of na- 

 ture " planted them. A little experience with the necessary com- 

 posts, will secure their success in any garden, whether in doors 

 or out. To those who delight in choice plants, peculiar to forest 

 soils, I especially commend the perusal of the article. 



Editorial Miscellany — Quite an Olla Podrida, seasoned with 

 appetising condiments, gossip}^ occasionally humorous, graphic 

 rebukes for the dirilect and much general and useful information 



