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produce, being consequently small in size, are replanted in the spring of the 

 second, to produce a crop for use. Such onions as are raised in this way 

 are not only much larger, but of better quality, and yield a more valuable 

 return to the cultivator. — Note upon a hybrid Daphne, the produce of an 

 impregnation between the D. collina and I>. Cneorum. ^y the description 

 of this hybrid, it holds a middle place between the species from which'it has 

 originated : it is highly spoken of as an ornamental plant, and especially for 

 its flowering throughout the autumn and winter. There is an accompanying 

 remark, that the species of the genus Z)aphne are easily impregnated with 

 the properties of each other. — Observations on the facility with which the 

 genus ZJaphne produces varieties; by M. Jacques. In the spring of 1825, 

 among some plants of the Daphne Mezereum, several plants of Z)rLaureola, 

 D. collina, and D. Cneorum were intermixed, while the first was in flower. 

 Seeds of the Mezheum were saved and sown. In the spring of 1824 young 

 plants came up ; among them were two \erY different from the others. 

 These were taken particular care of, and flowered rather imperfectly in 

 1827. One of them is decidedly distinct from any other of the genus; for 

 though it bears the habit of the D. collina, which appears to have been the 

 male parent, it differs therefrom, in bearing its flowers in the axils of the 

 leaves. Hence, M. Jacques presumes that it should be distinguished by the 

 name of D. collina axillaris. M. Jacques is aware that there exist several 

 hybrid varieties of Daphne already in the trade, but is ignorant by what 

 means they were procured; this circumstance, however, sufficiently justifies 

 his assumption, that the genus readily sports into varieties. 



5. Melanges et Nouvelles. — Of a new Melon ; by M. Cavoleau. The 

 writer saved seeds from the fruit of the Little black Cantaloup des Carmes ; 

 they wei'e sown in the open air under bell-glasses, and yielded twenty-five 

 fruits, differing very much from each other in size, colour, and qualities. Thus 

 has been gained a subvariety well worth cultivation. — Destruction of the 

 White Grub ; by M. Schulthess, of Zurich. " Following the example of 

 M. Philippe, flower-nurseryman of Lisieux," says M. Schulthess, " I make 

 bold to communicate my remedy against this pest. It consists of a lie made 

 from the cakes (pains) obtained from oil-mills. The bad smell, and the 

 grease contained in this liquid, infallibly destroy the grub. I apply it by 

 first, with a slender dibber, nnaking holes round, or obliquely under, the 

 plants which are infested ; the lie is then poured down the holes, or indis- 

 criminately upon the surface. In either way, if repeated, it is so offensive 

 to the grubs, that they either die or desert the place. These cakes," adds 

 Mr. Schulthess, " are also an excellent manure for either grass or arable 

 land ; and, wherever applied, their rank odour will protect the place from 

 any deposit of eggs." He begs the Society to make trial of this remedy, and 

 hopes to hear of its success. Mr. Schulthess is director of the botanic gar- 

 den of Zurich, and, doubtless, speaks from experience. — Destruction of 

 Insects by Lime. M. Philippe, nurseryman and florist, employs pulverised 

 hot lime for destroying insects which prey on seeds, young shoots, and 

 leaves ; renewing the application as soon as the former dose loses its 

 strength. — Prizes offered by the Society of Arts, &c., of Paris. Among these 

 the following have some connection with horticulture: — For the best 

 mode of digging or forming wells from springs, for the purposes of irrigation, 

 &c., in plains, where none such exist, three gold medals, worth 500 fr. each. 

 For the introduction into France of improved modes of cultivation of any 

 plant useful in agriculture, arts, or manufactures, two prizes of 2000 and 

 lOOO/r. For a detailed description of the best and easiest process of any 

 manufacture which could be exercised by the labouring classes in the 

 country, &c., or for any essay treating of this subject, whether generally or 

 particularly, the sums of 3000 and 1 500 fr,, according to merit respectively. 

 For the invention of a cheap effective hand-mill for shelling dry beans, 

 peas, &c., 1000 fr. For the manufacture of the best and cheapest con- 



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