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zette" are, many of them, equally interested with our- 

 selves in whatever relates to this matter, we quote it for 

 their benefit. 



CHAS. B. PORTER, ESQ., 



DEAR SIR : On the 19th of October I wrote you a 

 few lines in great haste, stating that I had not time then 

 to answer your letter ; but I will try to do it now, and 

 be as brief as possible. 



In regard to mulberry trees, they have to be trans- 

 planted the same way and at the same season as fruit 

 trees, that is to say, as early as possible after the first 

 good rain. They grow almost anywhere, but prefer a 

 light, deep, and rich soil. The seed can be sown during 

 the winter in localities where there is no frost ; otherwise 

 sow it early in the spring. I would give the preference 

 to cuttings, as they grow faster than from seed ; they 

 are as easy of propagation as any other tree cuttings ; 

 they also need to have sufficient moisture to make them 

 grow well, and be protected, if possible, against the very 

 hot sun, till they have good roots. If any of your 

 friends wish some good fresh seeds, they will find them 

 with Messrs. Francois & Co., seed store, 605 Sansome 

 street, San Francisco, who are importing them. I have 

 trees, but not many, most of them being engaged. As 

 soon as the plants have good roots, either from seed or 

 cuttings, they can be transplanted during the winter. 

 The morus alba is the very best for silk worms, but it is 

 good to have some multicaulis, to feed the worms when 

 young, as it is tender ; and if the trees are in a good 



