270 The Canadian Horticulturist. 



to the Walnuts, for it should be borne in mind that the Black Walnut sap- 

 ling is of very little use. The Black Cherry is found from the Canadian 

 lower provinces to Florida, and from the seaboard to Kansas and Nebraska. 

 The Black Walnut has about the same range, both apparently "running 

 out" in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Black Cherry will make 

 a rapid growth on much poorer land than will the Black Walnut. It grows 

 well on a light, sandy, gravelly loam, and succeeds best on dry land. Where 

 the ground is naturally moist the Black W^alnut will flourish and should be 

 preferred. — R. Garden. 



SHELTER AND SHADE. 



AVING discovered that I have missed miich in not making freer use 

 of evergreen branches, I haste to remind others likewise neglectful 

 Q) of their value. If the cut ends are placed towards the direction from 



which our severest winds come they keep their places well. Seeds are sure to 

 germinate in their shade, and tender plants are protected from late light frosts. 

 Last fall I placed over them forest leaves for wmter protection, and delighted 

 in the " holiday " attire of my garden. Alone, they are the best covering for 

 Pansies, not only as a safeguard against frost, but also stray fowls, who are 

 very fond of their buds when vegetation is scarce. Stripped of their leaves 

 they may serve the latter purpose later, or be left for a framework over 

 which may spread trailing or climbing plants. Where wild growth is plenti- 

 ful they can be secured with little trouble. — Vick's Magazine. 



