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of which was now crowned by a magnificent full- 

 blown flower-head. 



W hen a Waratah-tree grows in a dense thicket 

 of shrubs, or among creepers by the side of a wall, 

 in the shade, it runs up to a great elevation, a tall, 

 slender shrub, seeking the sun's rays, and to obtain 

 light and air previous to developing its blossoms ; 

 in several instances, when so situated, they have 

 been seen to attain the height of from 10 to 12, or 

 even 15 feet, and then flowering for the first time. 

 In suitable situations, in their wild state, tiiey usual- 

 ly flower when about 4 to 6 feet high, and when at 

 that time stripped of their blossoms, they become 

 stunted, devoid of beauty, and so remain until 

 suckers are thrown up from the roots, by which 

 flowering branches are reproduced. I have also ob- 

 served that the Kice-paper plant ( Tetrapanax papy- 

 r?ferum, C. Koch,) only produces branches from the 

 flowering stem ; in order to prove it I removed this 

 year all the panicles of flowers from a young tree 

 floT^ering for the first time ; the result was that the 

 main stem increased in height and developed a new 

 canopy of fine foliage, but no lateral branches were 

 produced obtained with those permitted to flower 

 as usual. Those desirous of growing the Waratah 

 in perfection, should not permit a flower to be 

 gathered or otherwise destroyed. Many who are 

 aware of the habit ot this highly ornamented plant, 

 have some magnificent specimens in their gardens, 

 attracting attention by their rich and brilliant mass 

 of bright crimson blossoms. 



The Waratah thiivcS in a poor sandy soil, well 

 exposed to light and air. The usual time of flower- 

 ing is in September, (the early spring in New South 

 Wales,) and it continues for nearly two months. — 

 There are two kinds of flowers, — one the normal 

 state, of a deep, rich crimson calyx-segments tipped 

 with white. The blossoms when just expanding are 

 of a delicate light pink, or rose color, gradually 

 changing to a more or less deep crimson hue. 



PENNA. FRUIT GROWERS' SOCIETY. 



Mr. Shellenberger, the Secretary, informs us that 

 the "third Wednesday (January 16th) in 1867," has 

 been fixed on for the annual meeting of this Socie- 

 ty,— to meet at Harrisburg as a central point. 



These meetings have always been well attended, 

 and are very popular. Last season the Legislature 

 gave the Society the use of the Hall of the House 

 of Representatives to hold their sessions in. The 

 V forthcoming meeting is looked forward to by most 



of the members with great interest, and one of the 

 most useful sessions is anticipated. 



OHIO POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. 



The annual meeting of this Association was held 

 at Zanesville, Ohio, on the 4th, 5th and 6th of De- 

 ce rnher. A large proportion of members being pres- 

 ent, with delegates from other kindred societies, the 

 discussions were exceedingly interesting, and calcu- 

 lated to exert a beneficial influence upon the com- 

 munity. The display of Apples was probably one 

 of the finest ever made at this season of the year, 

 and consisted of over 400 plates of specimens, many 

 of which being superior to any we have ever beheld. 

 We noticed, particularly, superb plates of Pennoch, 

 Newtown Pippin^ Roxbury Russet, Rome Beauty^ 

 Pedes Pleasant, R. I. Greening, A. G. Russet, 

 Northern Spy, Svoaar, Yelloic and White Belle- 

 fleur. Smith's Cider, Fallawater, Jonathan, &c. 

 The fine collections of the Messrs. Townsend, of 

 Zanesville, were deserving of much praise. A plate 

 of Rome Beauty, deposited by A. Ohmer, of 

 Dayton, Ohio, ehcited commendation for its great 

 beauty. 



Good specimens of Pears, — Vicar, Columbia, 

 Winter Nelis, Glont Morceau, Winter Bell, &c., 

 were shown, as were also Grrapcs, in excellent pres- 

 ervation, by Rev. J. Knox, of Pittsburg, Pa , con- 

 sisting of Concord, Delaioare, H. Prolific, Elsin- 

 hurg, Herhemont, Catawba and ToKalon. The 

 display of wines was quite creditable, and embraced 

 a large variety of samples. 



On the evening of the 4th the meeting was called 

 to order by Dr. J. A. Warder, President. After 

 the appointment of various Committees by the Chair 

 the Rev. Mr. Springer, of Zanesville, read a wel- 

 coming address on behalf of the citizens of the place, 

 and alluded to the great moral advantages of such a 

 society as well as to the influence it would exert on 

 the Fruit-growers of the State. The President re- 

 sponded in his usual happy manner, and then pro- 

 ceeded to dehver his annual address, which was re- 

 plete with valuable suggestions and interesting data 

 in connection with fruit culture in Ohio. 



At the morning session on the 5th inst. the ad- 

 interim Committee's report on Apples was read and 

 discussed. The Grimes' Golden Pippin was consid- 

 ered very valuable by many members : fine-grained, 

 handsome, medium size. A discussion arose as to 

 the proper name, — which resulted in the title of 

 Grimes' Golden. The Chair observed that the core 

 was one of the most valuable distinguishing charac- 

 ters of an Apple ; — also the color of the seeds. 



