48 THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST. 



own name. He, in connection with Dr. Craigie, of horticultural fame, 

 succeeded in establishing in this locality for a time a strong public 

 taste for the cultivation of our native flowers, and under this effort 

 brought out sonib rare specimens of great beauty. He was connected 

 for years with the Hamilton Horticultural Society, and its success, in 

 a great degree, may be traced to his horticultural skill and perseve- 

 rance. As one of the Directors of the Fruit Grower.s' Association of 

 Ontario, he was selected to take charge of our Canadian fruits at the 

 great Centennial Exhibition held at Philadelphia, and performed that 

 duty with great credit to our Province. 



He was also an active member of the South Wentworth Agricul- 

 tural Society, whose enthusiasm and untiring service will not be easily 

 supplied. A good man has passed from out our ranks and gone to his 

 rest, 



"No more to walk into the garden, 



As the white days lengthen, 

 To feel the pulse of nature, 



And see her young life strengthen. 



•' And peer into the borders. 

 Pierced through with bud and sheath, 



And fancy all that's doing 

 In secret underneath. 



* ' Too well he knew she's working 



Away from mortal sight, 

 With loom and stiU and palette, 



Brushes, and colors bright. 



"And weaving leaves and branches, 



And filling honey cells. 

 And shaping stems and blossoms, 



And fairy-cups and bells." 



THE SECRET OF SUCCESS m TllANSPLANTING TREES 



In nearly every instance, lies in bringing the soil into close contact 

 with the roots. It is not enough to throw the soil loosely over them> 

 there is danger of hollows or cellars in which the roots, not being in 

 contact with the soil, cannot absorb moisture so as to supply the waste 

 by evaporation ; pulverize the ground thoroughly and pack it firmly 

 about the roots. 



