380 Editorial Misedlany. 



Clianthus Puniceus. — It appears somewhat strange that this 

 fine Leguminous plant is so seldom seen in that degree of per- 

 fection which its exquisite habit and charming racemes of inflor- 

 escence so richly deserve. Perhaps a few remarks on its cultiva- 

 tion may prove a word in season to some of your readers. 



This fine plant was introduced from New Zealand in 1812, and 

 is probably better adapted for training against a conservatory 

 wall than any other situation. It may be easily struck from cut- 

 tings in any ordinary propagating pit, and when rooted should 

 be shifted into 48 pots, in soil composed of loam, leaf-soil, and 

 sand. It should then be kept near the glass in a close pit, or 

 other structure where a growing temperature is maintained. 



In the com'se of six or seven weeks they will be well-estab- 

 lished plants, suitable for immediate removal to the conservatory 

 border. The soil should consist of good calcareous loam and 

 good half-decayed leaves, to which should be added sufficient 

 burnt clay, or other porous material, to keep the soil in a good 

 healthy condition. It now requires to be plentifully supplied 

 with water at root, and frequently syringed over-head, with the 

 usual course of stopping, tying, &c., ag occasion requires. 



In the autumn, water should be partially withheld, in order 

 that the tissue of the plant may become consolidated or ripened 

 sufficient to carry out, in the following spring, the brilliant effu- 

 sion of drooping scarlet pea-shaped flowers, which will assuredly 

 ensue if the above directions are carried out. — Florist and Fruiiist. 



Apples for Michigan. — At the recent meeting of the Michigan 

 Fruit Growers' Association, the following apples were recom- 

 mended for general cultivation in that State, viz. : Swaar, Eambo, 

 Yellow Bcllflower, Esopus Spitzenburgh, Rhode Island Greening, 

 and Belmont or Waxen. The Baldwin, although found to be 

 variable, and often badly affected with dry rot, was on account 

 of its many excellent qualities, also similarly recommended. 



Pears. — At the same convention, the following pears were re- 

 commended for general cultivation : Glout Morceau, Flemish 

 Beauty (for light soils,) Stevens' Genesee, Dearborn's Seedling, 

 Swan's Orange (Onondaga,) and English Jargonelle. The latter 

 must be picked and house-ripened, or it rots at the core and be- 

 comes worthless. 



