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Co., N. J., I saw a blackberry growing wild, closely 

 resembling the New Eoclielle, and quite equal to it. 

 I have a variety, however, which I consider superior 

 to either of the above in point of flavor. It is very 

 distinct in wood and foliage, and a strong grower. It 

 is a hybrid variety, and may be had of Mr. More, of 

 Yorkville. 



To say anything important of the grape in a few 

 lines is no easy matter. The best soil, I apprehend, 

 is a gravelly loam, tlioroughly under drained^ and sub- 

 soiled or trenched. We expect the vine to yield its 

 fruit for a lifetime at least, and should prepare the soil 

 accordingly. The ground having been trenched, dig 

 a hole not less than three feet square and two feet deep, 

 and fill up nearly a foot with a compost of manure, 

 bone>, broken charcoal, lime rubbish, and vegetable 

 mould, or as many of these materials as can be pro- 

 cured, but no dead dogs, cats, or horses. Over this 

 compost put a layer of the best soil ; then take your 

 vine, spread the roots in their natural position, and fill 

 up carefully. Vines three and four j^ears old are the 

 best, if they have been properly cared for, otherwise 

 I would prefer those two years old. Pruning is a mat- 

 ter of the first importance. In gardens, vines are grown 

 upon either arbors or trellises, and the same kind ol 

 pruning will not ansAver for both. The ajhor is gene- 

 rally used for the purpose of shade as well as fruit. 



