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1852.] THE PHILADELPHIA FLORIST. 107 



(<nness in selection of articles and carefulness in giving the authority (^J 

 ^ of your Magazine to theory and practice, will attract subscribers y 

 among the very many who are interested in the culture of flowers and 

 fruits. 



Your illustrations so far are excellent, Doth in the selection of sub- 

 jects and in the artistic execution. There is a great deal about the 

 natural system of Botany in your numbers. We believe that its su- 

 periority over the Linncean system is conceded by most European 

 Botanists ; and as it seems 'most reasonable, the sooner it is adopted 

 the belter it will be for the science and its followers. 



Do Roses require such an amount of manure as your correspondent 

 recommends at page 6 of the May number \ 



What Mr. Meehan has to say about the Pennsylvania Horticultural 

 Society is very true. Everyone cannot be pleased; so if practicals 

 and amateurs do not like the monster designs, they must recollect that 

 these please the public, whose numerous 'quarters' contribute so much 

 towards paying premiums. 



Mr. Saunders seems to be 'well up' in grape culture; he evidently 

 speaks from careful observation. He, as well as the most experienc- 

 ed gardeners in this neighborhood, thinks that pruning will not hurt 

 when the sap is running. We would like to see that question settled. 

 Let us have good authority for your theories, or abandon them. 



We are glad to see you devoting part of your space to the notice 

 of native plants, which are too much neglected by our gardeners, only 

 two competing at the Spring exhibitions of our Society. There seems 

 to be a difference of opinion as to the best authority in our Flora. Dr. 

 Gray's is considered the most complete, but does not satisfy everyone. 

 Considering that you call your magazine the "Florist," it has com- 

 paratively very little to say of what are called florists' flowers. Give 

 something on the characteristics of Tulips, Carnations, Pansies, Pelar- 

 goniums, &c. 



We come now to the last number, and as we have 'caught up,' we 

 hope in future to be more particular and inquisitive. 



The Statistics of Horticulture, so well begun by your retiring friend 

 "Duns Scotus," you continue with speculations on what have been 

 and what may be introduced to our gardens and houses. It is a pity 

 that the productions of our own continent are not brought directly to 

 our collections, instead of making a voyage to Europe and returning 

 here at high prices, with doubtful chances of their living on the way. 



Rafflesia Arnoldi is an immensity ; but Victoria need not fear the 

 I introduction of her more gigantic rival. 



t L Shanghai fov; Is are of great benefit in increasing the size of a gen- 

 ^eral collection of poultry. Q\ 



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