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FORSYTHIA. 



[HE members of this ornamental genius are extremely desirable as 

 early spring bloomers. The first shrub in bloom on these grounds 

 this spring was Forsythia riridissima, its yellow bell-like blossoms 

 appearing on the lower branches when well protected by snow, 

 before the leaves had attained quarter of their full size. Three species have 

 been tried here, none with entire success. F. Forhmesi is an upright form, 

 more hardy than either of the two following. F. Supensa, is of trailing habits, 

 resembling in this respect Bitter sweet (Alastrus), as a consequence it is more 

 easily protected than those of upright habit. F Viridisima, already referred to 

 is probably the hardiest of this genus. It is usually injured at this point to some 

 extent by the winter, which hinders a good show of flowers, as these appear on 

 the wood of last year, but the vigor of the plant does not seem to be impaired. 

 To obtain the best results in localities as cold as this, numbers of this group 

 should be trained on trellises during summer, and laid down during winter. 

 This will ensure early spring flowers. 



They are easily increased by summer layering. 



John Craig. 

 Ottawa. 



% J\)Q Apiary $ 



HINTS FOR JULY. 



HIS is the time of year when many of us are found working from 

 early morning to late at night, and a time when those who have 

 only a few colonies of bees, and not much experience, are willing 

 to take a few directions without going elaborately into why and 

 wherefore. Too much swarming should not be allowed. To 

 avoid, to a large extent, after swarms, put the new hive and new swarm on the 

 old stand, and put the old colony and hive on a new stand. If full combs are 

 used in the upper stories, be sure, early in July, leave two full combs of honey 

 untouched for each colony. This should be kept and not extracted until fall, 

 and until one has ascertained that the bees have enough honey below for winter 

 and spring. Do not leave sections on the hive until they are soiled by travel 

 stain from the bees'; when filled remove them. When the honey season is over 

 and the sections are only partially filled there is also no use in leaving the sec 

 tions on the hive. 



Brantford, Ont. R. F. Holtermann. 



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