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BOTANICAL, INBEX. 
the type of all the silver-leaf varieties, having been introduced into Europe from 
Java among the first of the species. Begonia ller was not introduced until 1858, and 
can only be considered as a type from the fact of its producing such distinctly marked 
(zoned) leaves. Begonia Discolor is a native of China, and was introduced into Europe 
under the name of B. Evansiana , in 1804; consequently, it is one of the oldest known 
species of all the Begonias. But be that as it may, the facts remain the same, and all 
plant lovers will rejoice with Mr. Bruant at the result of his skill as a hybridizer and 
successful propagator. We also feel highly honored by the privilege conferred on us 
of first publishing his descriptions of the new plants. — L. B. Cask.] 
Fig. tot. 
THE STRAWBERRY PROTECTOR. 
We have just received from D. M. Dewey the above cut, (Fig. 101,) with a circular 
describing one of the most useful articles for fruit growers yet made. It is a cheap 
baked clay saucer, twelve to thirteen inches in diameter, with a hole in the center as 
shown in the cut The great advantages in its use are : A much larger crop; much 
finer berries; cleaner, and free from dirt; mulching the ground; the retention of the 
rains to the roots of the vines; killing the weeds; earlier ripening; easier picking. 
They are turned over as a winter protection to the vines. Persons who have used it 
pronounce it the most important invention ever made in connection with strawberry 
raising. 
Directions for Use. — Be sure in placing the Protector over the plants to draw 
the earth up around the outside ef the Protector, to prevent a circulation of cold air, 
and it will thus serve to fertilize the plant and keep it in good condition. 
For show beds in Nurserymen’s grounds it will prove a great desideratum. Every 
Nurseryman should have at once enough saucers ready for spring planting, to test 
them. The tests already made have pioved so satisfactory that there can be no doubt 
of their great utility. For the family garden they will give universal satisfaction. 
For full particulars, send for a descriptive circular to D. M. Dewey, Rochester, 
New York. 
THE COLORED FRUIT PLATE, 
Made for the use of nurserymen and tree dealers in the sale of fruit and ornamental 
trees, flowers, etc., is the invention of D. M. Dewey, of Rochester, N. Y. He has 
always made the finest work done in the country, always keeps a large stock, and 
makes more varieties, (numbering now over 2,000.) He has artists in his employ 
that have worked for him now over sixteen years. He sells these plates as low as 
any one can sell goods of equal quality ; and as none of the imitators of his invention 
have either the stock or quality of his goods, it will be to the advantage of all wanting 
his stock to write him for catalogues and estimates before committing their orders to 
irresponsible parties. 
