THK CANADIAN' HOKTICULTL'RIST. 



vi-iii »>i ten inches from tlie jri'ound; under the l)ark the wood hjoks 

 tletul, and the bark scales ott" in time. No sign of borers. Two trees 

 stand in a <rardeu and are well cultivated, another outside of the garden 

 in sod. The trees are of the Spitzenbnrg variety, and twenty years 

 old." "Also on other trees of the same vturiety the bark dies in streaks 

 on tlie body and limbs. Is it caused by borers?" 



The reason why the bark scales oft', is because the wood beneath is 

 dead, but why the wood has died is a question not easily answered by 

 one who is ignorant of all the peculiar conditions in which these trees 

 are placed, save the information given in this inquiry. Also it is im- 

 possible, for the same reason, to say what is the cause of the death of 

 the bark in streaks on the bodies and limbs of the other trees. Our 

 correspondent should be able to ascertain l)y examination whether it 

 is probably caused by borers. 



THE CHINESE PEIMROSK 



In a previous number mention was made of this pretty flower, and 

 of the satisfaction it gave to eveiy one who had tried to grow it. We 

 are now able, through the kindness of Mr. James Vick, of Rochester, 

 N. Y., to present our readers with a neat illustration which will enable 

 those not already acquainted with it, to form a very accurate conception 

 of the appearance of the plant and tlovver. 



It is one of those free, bright, cheery 

 looking things, with something of a saucy 

 air about it, that is ever reminding you 

 of M'ildwood haunts and shady banks, 

 where the fresh breezes toss the leaves, 

 and toy with tlie Howers ; and while you 

 are enjoying their freshness and beauty, 

 there steals into your mind the long 

 forgotten melody of those witching^ 

 words : 



" I know a bank where the wild thime blows, 

 " Where ox-lips, and the nodding violet grows." 

 Such is their naturalness and air of vivacity that one never tires of 

 tlieni. You enjoy them to-day, and to-morrow they greet you with 



