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Co., N. J., I saw a blackberry growing wild, closely 

 resembling the New Kochelle, and quite equal to it. 

 I have a variety, however, which I consider superior 

 to either of the above in point of flavor. It is very 

 distinct in wood and foliage, and a strong grower. It 

 is a hybrid variety, and may be had of Mr. More, of 

 Yorkville. 



To say anything important of the grape in a few 

 lines is no easy matter. The best soil, I apprehend, 

 is a gravelly loam, thoroughly underdrained, and sub- 

 soiled or trenched. We expect the vine to yield its 

 fruit for a lifetime at least, and should prepare the soil 

 accordingly. The ground having been trenched, dig 

 a hole not less than three feet square and two feet deep, 

 and fill up nearly a foot with a compost of manure, 

 bones, broken charcoal, lime rubbish, and vegetable 

 mould, or as many of these materials as can be pro- 

 cured, but no dead dogs, cats, or horses. Over this 

 compost put a layer of the best soil ; then take your 

 vine, spread the roots in their natural position, and fill 

 up carefully. Vines three and four years old are the 

 best, if they have been properly cared for, otherwise 

 I would prefer those two years old. Pruning is a mat- 

 ter of the first importance. In gardens, vines are grown 

 upon either arbors or trellises, and the same kind of 

 pruning will not answer for both. The arbor is gene- 

 rally used for the purpose of shade as well as fruit, 



