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I. New Observations on some Artificial Agents which promote the 

 ripening of Figs. By G. Gasparrini. Extracted from Vol. ii. 

 of the Transactions of the Royal Academy of Physical and Mathe- 

 matical Science. Naples, 1865 .• 1 



II. On the Cultivation of some Genera of Terrestrial Orchids. By Mr. 



Thomas Shortt 17 



III. Note on one of the Hybrids between the Muscat of Alexandria and 



the Trouveren Muscat, which promises a supply of grapes all the 

 year round. By John Standish, Royal Nursery, Ascot, Berks . . 20 



IV. Preparing Lilies of the Valley for Forcing. By Mr. W. Earley . . 21 



V. On Various Forms of Canker. By the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, 



M.A., F.R.H.S * 23 



Extracts from Proceedings of the Royal Horticultural Society, and 

 Miscellaneous Matter i 



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