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THE CHERRY. 



acid, and the water distilled from them is a most 

 virulent poison. The custom of using them to 

 flavour custards, puddings, &c., should therefore 

 be strongly deprecated. Insects, the appearance 

 of which is liable to be injured by immersion in 

 spirits of wine, may readily be killed by being 

 shut into a closed box with bruised leaves, the 

 aroma from which speedily takes effect. 



Ctrasus Lusitanica, or Portugal Laurel, is a na- 

 tive of the country from which it derives its name. 

 It is not of rapid growth, but is a valuable acqui- 

 sition to the shrubbery, from its elegance of form 

 and hardy nature. 



PORTUGAL LAUREL. 



