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certainly the best which has appeared on the subject, or, indeed, seems 
likely to appear. For ourselves, we shall anxiously look for the appear¬ 
ance of the succeeding parts, which it is announced will take place 
monthly, so far as the somewhat laborious task of preparation will 
permit. We may mention that the book is extremely well printed, a 
judicious arrangement of distinctive type being adopted. 
Rendles Price Current and Farm Directory, 1857 * 
A DESCRIPTIVE and well-arranged selection of agricultural seeds, 
with well-digested reports of the constituents of most of the artificial 
manures, and their effects on different crops, we understand, by 
Mr. Lawes. A useful Calendar and Farmers' Directory follow. 
Altogether, an extremely useful work of reference to the farmer, and 
should be in the hands of all interested in land. 
Sutton and Sons Farm Seed List for 1857 * 
This firm restrict their list to the description of the seeds they offer for 
the farm, for which they are so celebrated. We particularly recom¬ 
mend to the notice of farmers laying down land to pasture or field 
grass, and gardeners forming or improving lawns, their descriptions of 
the suitable Grasses for each, to which we know the Messrs. Sutton 
have paid great attention. 
CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH. 
Auriculas. —These are already beautiful, though without flowers, the 
delicately powdered foliage being as handsome as any of the variegated 
and fine foliaged plants that are at the present time so much in 
fashion. In addition we shall soon have their delicate and beautiful 
flowers, far more handsome than those produced by the most costly 
exotics, many of which are grown for their foliage only. Yet the 
Auricula, though nearly hardy, is, in regard to its cultivation, almost 
deserted ; a tenth of the trouble, and the same amount of expense, 
devoted to the culture of many worthless and weedy newly introduced 
plants, would ensure a satisfactory return for the outlay made in the 
cultivation of the Auricula. The plants being now full of growth, 
water more freely and shade them from the midday sun with netting or 
thin canvas. Towards the end of the month remove the plants to a 
northern aspect, to prolong their bloom. 
Azaleas, —Pay all necessary attention to plants coming into flower. 
Any plants not showing bloom may be potted if they require it. 
Attend to the stopping and tying out of young plants ; keep up a moist, 
growing atmosphere ; syringe daily. Give air freely, but guard 
against cold draughts. 
Camellias, —Water freely with weak manure water, but see that the 
pots are well drained. If it be desirable to have a few plants in flower 
