36 THE FLORIST AND 
Certain it is that sulphur and especially soap-suds, abounding -witli sulphur- 
etted hydrogen, will secure the Gooseberry against the attacks of a mould 
or Fungus. 
Ko more successful remedy for this Plum-disease can be recommended, 
from theoretical views, than showering with the aboye named articles. 
Possibly a solution of lime, slaked with brine, and suffered to remain a year 
before applied, might be safely and successfully used ; provided, care was 
taken to weaken it down to a proper state. 
East Mockport, Cuyalioga Co.^ O., Jan. 8t7i, 1855, 
For the Florist. 
CULTUEE OF PLANTS IN POTS. 
American travellers who visit the exhibitions held under the auspices of 
the Horticultural Society of London, and witness the magnificent display of 
plants and flowers contributed by the best gardening talent in Britain, turn 
away with feelings of regret and disappointment from the comparatively 
meagre exhibitions of similar institutions in this country, unless our superior 
display of fruits and other useful products more than counterbalance defi- 
ciencies in other respects ; for it is admitted by all who have had an oppor- 
tunity of making these comparisons, that we can far outstrip European 
exhibitions in the production of fruits and vegetables, either in regard to 
variety, quantity or quality ; but in the ornamental department, more espe- 
cially in perfect specimens of plants displaying superior skill of cultivation 
Tinder artificial treatment, we have much room for improvement. 
To maintain a collection of plants in vigorous and healthy condition, in pots, 
is no mean criterion of the cultivator's ability ; and when we further consi- 
der that these plants, natives of various regions and climates, are placed in 
one common temperature, and grown in a small portion of soil contained in 
the limited space of a pot, where all their wants must be artificially supplied, 
it will readily be perceived that a perfect knowledge of the laws which 
govern vegetation is indispensable to their management. Combined with 
this knowledge, the cultivator must have foresight to see the rationale of his 
operations, and an aptness of application of the various adjuncts of cultiva- 
tion. The elements of vegetable growth, and the relation they bear to each 
