116 John Bachman. 



It is now believed "that many portions of the 

 poorest pine-barrens in our middle districts, are ad- 

 mirably adapted to the culture of the grape. In the 

 neighborhood of Charleston, many varieties for the 

 use of the table are produced. 



The forests of Carolina abound in a vast variety 

 of beautiful trees and shrubs, which we ought to 

 transplant into our walks and gardens. Is there a 

 tree in the world more worthy of admiration than 

 our Magnolia Grandiflora, the majestic native of our 

 woods? Our Azaleas, Phlox, Scarlet Lobelias, Jas- 

 mines, Honeysuckles, etc., give to the woods of Car- 

 olina a charm, which not only fills the heart of the 

 lover of nature with delight, but causes even dull- 

 ness to pause, wonder, and admire. 



The God of Nature has cast our lot on this teem- 

 ing earth ; let it be our task, to do all that in us 

 lies, to render this earth the abode of comfort and of 

 peace. 



If we do not give to man that which is profi- 

 table in a pecuniary point of view, we should re- 

 member, that every extra tie and enjoyment makes 

 a man's home dearer to him. The vegetables which 

 he has raised with his own hands, in his own 

 garden the tree and vine which his wife and his 

 children have assisted him in planting the fruits 

 which they have admired and relished together, 

 and the flowers which they have reared with 

 mutual care, all will serve to strengthen the bonds 

 of conjugal, parental, and filial love." 



In 1840, the Horticultural Society was so well es- 

 tablished, that it offered premiums to competitors. 

 We hold in our own hand two large, heavy silver 

 medals, (greatly prized by the recipients). They 

 bear the device, " Fructibus Decora" One was 



