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extraneous substances, it is again liquefied by the sun's heat, and pressed 

 through a strainer, when it is fit for use. The quantity produced is so very 

 inconsiderable, that large trees, sixty years old, yielded only 2 lbs. 9oz. 

 6 drs. : but in the eastern part of Cyprus and Chio the trees afford somewhat 

 more, though still so little as to render its price highj on which account it 

 is much adulterated with the other turpentines." 



No. XXXIII. for September, contains 

 130 to 132. — Pistacia ientlscus. The lentisc, or mastic tree, is a native 

 of the south of Europe, and is very common in the Island of Scios, where 

 its resin, called mastic, is chiefly obtained. The tree is there cultivated, and 

 attains the height of 12 ft. The mastic is obtained by making transverse 

 incisions in the back about the beginning of August, from which the resia 

 exudes in drops, and, hardening on the trees, or running down and con- 

 creting on the ground, is thence collected for use. In Turkey mastic is 

 chewed for sweetening the breath, and strengthening the gums, whence the 

 name. With us it is principally used by varnish-makers, and sometimes also 

 as an astringent and diuretic. — Origanum vulgare. A mild stimulant and 

 tonic, now in disuse. — Origanum Majordna. This is the sweet or knotted 

 marjoram of the gardens and shops, and though chiefly employed to give 

 relish to soups, runlets, and stuffings, yet the dried herb is considered ster- 

 nutatory, and enters as an ingredient into the composition of some cephalic . 

 snuffs. — Gentiana liitea. The dried roots of this plant are imported from 

 Germany, where they are cultivated in deep, rich, loamy soil, rather shaded 

 than otherwise. Their medical properties depend on the substance called 

 gentianine, which was discovered by M. Henry and M. Caventon at the same 

 time, unknown to each other; aproof of the perfection to which the modes 

 of vegetable analysis have of late years reached. Gentianine is one of the 

 best bitters that can be employed in scrofulous affections. The root has 

 been used from time im.raemorial as a tonic and febrifuge, and is only sur- 

 passed by the cinchonas. The infusion is most generally employed. ' It is 

 remarked by the editors, that the cultivation of Yellow Gentian for sale to 

 the apothecaries might be worthy of the attention of British market-gar- 

 deners, because, though not a native, it grows abundantly on the alps of 

 Switzerland and Austria, the Apennines, the Pyrenees, in the mountainous 

 forests of many parts of Germany, and in North America. 



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No. XXI. for July, contains 



81. T/ie Sykehouse (a village in Yorkshire) Russet Apple. " One of the 

 most favoiu'ite of our russets, being remarkable among them for the clear- 

 ness of its skin, the beauty of its form, and the excellence of its flavour." 

 Hardy, a good bearer, ripening in the middle of winter, and among our best 

 keepers. 



82. The Beachamivell Seedling Apple. Raised several years ago by John 

 Motteux, Esq., at Beachamwell in Norfolk. Hardy, a good bearer and 

 keeper, and being of a small size is well adapted for a select collection. 

 " No good garden ought to be without either this, the Golden Harvey, or 

 the Court of Wick, all excellent substitutes for the dehcate and unhealthy 

 Golden Pippin." 



83. The Beurree d'Aremberg Pear. " Truly characterised in the Horti- 

 cultural Transactions as deserving ' to be placed at the head of all the pears 

 in cultivation.' We certahily do not know any variety which can, upon the 

 whole, be said to equal it ; for its flavour is not only excellent, and its flesh 

 tender and juicy, but it is hardy, a great bearer, and will keep till March.'' 

 Usually cultivated as a dwarf on quince stocks, and trained against an east 

 or west wall ; but it succeeds perfectly well as an open standard. The 



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