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stimulation, governed by the great la"u- of Xature, reaction, 

 consequent enervation ensues. The vital energy of the fruit is 

 weakened, and, as a result, decay follows. In the Eastern States 

 the soils abound in lime and phosphates. These produce in the 

 tree firm tissues, in the fruit a firm and perfectly elaborated flesh, 

 capable of withstanding deteriorating action imtil the proper sea- 

 son of maturation shall have transpired. The " Farmer" also re- 

 marks that the first year's fruit of a tree discloses all the pecu- 

 liarities belonging to its variety. This may be accounted for in 

 the well known fact that the powers of young trees are necessa- 

 rily limited ; and, therefore, it is physically incapacitated from 

 taking advantage of a highly fertile soil until its resources are 

 completely developed. Hence there is not much swerving in a 

 young tree from the original type. We shall be glad to 

 hear from others relative to the matter, as it is a subject of para- 

 mount importance. — Editor 



JAPA^• Peas — A New Article. — We saw exhibited on 'Change 

 this morning, a sample of peas, which were raised on the planta- 

 tion of Thomas Maslor, Esq., Moorfield, Virginia. The seed was 

 brought by the Japan expedition, and carefully cultivated by the 

 above named gentleman. They are a very beautiful article in 

 appearance, of a straw color, round, full, and smooth, being about 

 the size of a large buckshot — said to be exceedingly prolific, mul- 

 tiplying in great abimdance, and of delicious taste. 



We received, a few days ago, from a kind correspondent, a box 

 of rare California seeds, and several specimens of a "potato 

 climbing Squash," and highly recommended for the table. Hav- 

 ing tried the culinary virtues of this vegetable, and as it does not 

 resemble any of the many varieties of the Cnairhitaccct family we 

 have tested, we will describe it for the benefit of oiu- friends who 

 are partial to this Connecticut dish. The " Potato Climbing- 

 Squash" is a handsome, deep-ribbed, ovate-shaped fruit, about S 

 inches long and 4 inches in diameter, in the largest part. Be- 

 tween the ribs is a stripe of dark sea-green upon a yellow grouiid 

 — the other portions are bright yellow. The skin is remarkably 

 thin ; the flesh from one to two inches thick, of a bright orange 

 color — very sweet, fine grained, and solid. Judging from its 



