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IjIV. X, and XI. for June and July, 1828, contain 

 On the Walnut with variable changeable Leaves {Juglans regia hetero- 

 phj/lla). By M. Jacques. — Notwithstanding the very general culture of the 

 walnut, but few varieties have been obtained, except in the size of the 

 fruit. The most remarkable of those is called the St. John's, which deserves 

 cultivation, especially in northern countries, because it is much later in 

 flowering than the other varieties, and, consequently, escapes the late spring 

 frosts ; but, being a shy bearer, it should be propagated by grafts or layers. 

 The various-leaved variety is met with near the little town of Saint 

 Pour9ain, department of Allier, 79 leagues from Paris. The habit of the 

 tree is singular ; the fruit is of a lengthened round shape, unlike the com- 

 mon, is large, and has a tender shell. A note to the foregoing description, 

 by M. Vilmorin, states that this variety of walnut was first noticed by M. 

 le Comte Montbron at Clervoux near Chatellerault in 1812, and was then 

 described in the Almanach du bon Jardimer. Its picturesque appearance 

 among forest trees constitutes its chief value ; the branches being pendulous 

 like those of the weeping ash. An additional note, on the same subject, by 

 M. Loiseleur-Deslongchamps, informs us that this variety of walnut has been 

 long known in France, and that it has been sometimes called Juglans 

 expdnsa. The last writer mentions another variety deserving notice, viz. 

 the grape walnut, from the manner of the fruit growing in bunches of 10, 

 15, or even 20 together, and, consequently, yielding great crops. 



The Culture of Roses. By M. Vibert, nurseryman, formerly of Chene- 

 vieres, now of Saint Denis. — Watering the plants during summer is en- 

 joined as essential to success. Even the stocks for budding on should be 

 kept well watered, to insure strength of shoots. The month of June is the 

 proper time for budding, provided the weather is not too dry ; cloudy 

 weather, and on mornings and evenings, are the most suitable times of the 

 day for that operation. M. Vibert advises a summer regulation of the 

 shoots, by disbudding, pinching off the tops of over-luxuriant shoots, of the 

 stocks, as well as of the worked plants. Even the footstalks of the faded 

 flowers, he says, should be cut off as a means of encouraging the general 

 growth of the plant. Stopping the shoots, from which buds are intended 

 to be taken, strengthens the bud, and is a good practice, especially with such 

 sorts as the Provins. Frequent watering greatly assists the striking of layers. 

 Shade the more delicate sorts, or keep them in north aspects. 



