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fine fruit on one tree so planted, than to see the same number of fruit 
on half-a-dozen trees in pots. Have, if you choose, a few trees in pots 
to stand in the spaces that may be unoccupied. A few words more 
before I conclude this article. In writing the “ Few Words about 
Orchard Houses,” which has given Mr. R. umbrage, I had no private 
motive ; I had no self interest to serve. The subject is an interesting 
and important one, and I am always thankful for any information, either 
on this or any other subject, so 1 am ever ready to give whatever is in 
my power. It is our duty to seek after truth, to labour for knowledge, 
and without intending any offence, I freely, but at the same time 
honestly, expressed my candid convictions, 
Pomona. 
BEAUMONTIA GRANDIFLORA. 
This beautiful evergreen climber, when in full flower, will form a 
grand feature either in the stove or conservatory. Few climbers are so 
well adapted to cover trellis work; being evergreen the effect is pleasing 
at all seasons, and especially when studded over with its large trumpet¬ 
shaped dowers,' which are creamy white, and enhanced by a profusion 
of dark green Laurel-like foliage. 
The Beaumontia is grown in various ways ; sometimes planted out 
in a damp narrow border in the greenhouse or conservatory, where it 
can scarcely live for cold, consequently the roots are so cramped for 
want of space and bottom heat that it rarely or never shows a dower. 
To grow it well it should be planted out in a well prepared bed or 
border in the stove or conservatory, that is if provision be made for the 
border to receive a slight degree of heat, either by means of a due or 
hot-water pipe, bottom heat being of the greatest importance to the well¬ 
being of this plant, and where a night temperature of from 50° to 
55° is kept up. 
The border should be made two feet deep, and about the same in 
width, or wider, if convenience will admit, dlling up six inches at 
bottom with brickbats or any kind of rubble to ensure good drainage, 
then the rest of the border with the following compost:—Equal portions 
of turfy loam and peat well chopped together, mixing at the same time 
a quantity of small pebbles, which will keep the soil porous and retain 
also a due amount of humidity. This done the border will be ready for 
the plant, which may be planted at any time—spring being preferable, 
as the vital energies of most plants are then in full action. ,If the plant 
is found to be pot-bound, the matted parts require gently rubbing off, 
so that it may at once strike fresh root in the new soil. 
The operation of planting dnished, give it a good supply of water to 
settle down the soil; then tie it neatly to the trellis, not too tightly, and 
place a few rows of pebbles in a circular form round the collar of the 
plant (something in the way of paving), this will prevent the soil 
getting too close to the stem, as the Beaumontia is apt to damp off 
between the earth and air. If treated as above it will make one 
