THE CAXADIAX IIORTICULTURIST. 



inaimfacturing an article ready for use ought to be seriously taken into 

 onsidcration by some of our capitalists. The refuse sulphuric acid 

 nuld no doubt be very cheaply had from the London and Hamilton 

 oil refineries, and it would only be a question whether it would be 

 better to convey the acid to the phosphate or the phosphate to the acid, 

 as the latter is not a very easy thing to handle. Should it be found 

 necessary to manufacture the acid, it is understood there is any quantity 

 of material for the purpose in the eastern townships, both as regards 

 copper pyrites and sulphur beds; and if our deposits of phosphates turn 

 out anything like what present indications woiild lead one to expect, 

 at no distant day large manufactories, both of the acid and of the 

 superphosphates will be established, most probably near Montreal, that 

 being the most central point for operations. 



THE POMME GEISE, AND THE SWAYZIE TOMME GRISE. 



BY REV. R. BURNET, LONDON, ONT. 



The former of these apples has a number of synonyms. From the 

 peculiar tawny color of the skin, the French are in the habit of calling it 

 " Pomme de Cuir." English people, acquainted with its French name, 

 call it " Gray Apple." This designation suits its appearance exceed- 

 ingly well, for it is singularly marked, and once known can never be 

 forgotten. Its excellence in Canada cannot l)e called in question; 

 unquestionably it is the finest dessert apple we have. It is of French 

 origin, and holds the same relation to apples, as the Seckel does to 

 pears. Its exceedingly marked peary flavor has recommended its 

 cultivation wherever known. Several Summer apples are exquisite in 

 their flavor, and of great beauty, but for modesty of look, and real 

 genuine goodness, commend us to the Pomme Grise. Some find fault 

 with its size; it is easy to find fault, in fact that is the commonest 

 accomplishment of mankind. It bears prolifically, and this may in 

 part account for its diminutive size. Great size and fruitfulness 

 seldom distinguish one variety of fruit. The tree is a strong grower, and 

 requires no particular extra care. Its home, like that of the Fameuse 

 or Snow Apple, is the isle of Montreal. It has taken kindly to its 

 ti'ans-atlautic location. Nor is this to be wondered at, Hamilton beach 



