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potatoes, that we have but little expectation our hints will be acted on to 

 much extent bj our agricultural friends ; still we do not fear, to recommend, 

 to hundreds, of our readers in the country to build a cold grapery both as a 

 source of pleasure and. profit. We have made the suggestion, and we hope 

 at least they will think of it, and reflect upon it. The varieties we recom- 

 mend for this purpose are black Hamburg, white and grizzly Frontignan, 

 and golden Chasselas ; but the black Hamburg most especially. As regards 

 the routine of culture, Downing says : 



"In a vinery without heat this is comparatively simple. As soon as the 

 vines commence swelling their buds in the spring, they should be carefully 

 washed with mild soap suds, to free them from any insects, soften the wood 

 and assist the buds to swell regularly. At least three or four times every 

 week they should be well syringed with water, which when the weather is 

 cool should always be done in the morning. And every day the vine 

 border should be duly supplied with water. During the time when the 

 vines are in blossom, and while the fruit is settling, all sprinkling or syring- 

 ing over the leaves must be suspended, and the house should be kept a little 

 more closed and warmer than usual, and should any indications of mildew 

 appear on any of the branches it may at once be checked by dusting them 

 with flower of sulphur. Air must be given liberally every day when the 

 temperature rises in the house, beginning by sliding down the top sashes a 

 little in the morning, more at mid-day, and then gradually closing them in 

 the same manner. To guard against the sudden changes of temperature 

 out of doors, and at the same time to keep up as moist and warm a state of 

 the atmosphere within the vinery as is consistent with pretty free admission 

 of the air during sunshine, is the great object of culture in a vinery of this 

 kind." — Farm Journal. 



AMERICAN POMOLQGICAL SOCIETY. 



We have received from M. P. Wilder, Esq., a copy of the proceedings of 

 the third session of the American Pomological Society, held in Boston in 

 September, 1854. 



It forms an octavo volume of over 250 well printed pages. The contents 

 of the first 30 pages are the address of the President, and a list of the 

 officers and committees. The state reports follow, occupying 100 pages 

 of very interesting matter. Eighty pages following contain the discussions. 



