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Ifc is propagated by cuttings, by layers, and by dividing tbo roots, as well as 
by seeds. It succeeds best wben transplanted in tlie last two months of the 
year, agreeably to the old adage that if you transplant a tree or shrub before 
Christmas you may tell it to grow, but if after Christmas, you must ash it to grow. 
A. Forsyth, Salford. 
GxiRDEN GOSSIP. 
HE arrangements for the Horticultural division of the annual International 
Exhibitions, which are to commence in 1871 at South Kensington, are now 
receiving the attention of the officers of the Eoyal Horticultural Society, 
in whose hands mainly the management of this division is to rest. We 
believe it is intended that there shall be bi-monthly exhibitions of Horticultural objects, par¬ 
taking very much, in fact, of the character of the excellent and highly-varied shows of the 
present season. These exhibitions are, however, to include and be supplemented by special 
prizes for various subjects, which prizes are to be offered at certain of the meetings for com¬ 
petition amongst foreign exhibitors only; while such arrangements will be made as will admit 
foreigners to compete for the Society’s Certificates offered for new plants at all the meetings. 
Thus far the International shows may be expected to represent augmentations of the present 
South Kensington meetings, but another feature is to be added, and one which affords to 
nurserymen and fiorists a special opportunity of advancing their interests. This is to consist 
of a permanent exhibition, in which the exhibitor is to take and fill to the best advantage for 
a given time—the whole period from May till October, or a part thereof—such a portion of the 
available space as he may find it convenient to imdertake to occupy. We look for fmdher 
details shortly. 
-- tbis season, wben tbe Strawberry crop is approacbing maturity, tbe 
utility of sucb a contrivance as tbe Paxton Strawberry Crinoline may readily be 
tested. Its object is to keep tbe 
fruit of the Strawberry elevated above the 
soil, and while thus preserving it against 
dirt, damp, and vermin, to facilitate the 
ripening process. The Crinoline foims a 
kind of wire table 16 in. in diameter, 
made of concentric rings, and elevated 
on legs a feAv inches above the ground ; 
and is made in two semicircular pieces, 
so as to fit neatly together, with the 
plant in the centre. The whole is gal¬ 
vanized after being put together, and in 
this way is made quite firm. 
- Fruit Prospects in North Nottingbamsbire are promising. Eain fell 
at Welbeck on tbe 12tb, 13tb, and 14tb ult., to tbe amount of nearly an inch, 
and witb tbe increased beat, vegetation bas since made rapid progress. ’Altbougb 
Nottingham is generally considered one of the coldest counties in the midland district, the frosts 
in May were not so severe as in the south, for on the 4th ult. the freezing-point was only 
reached, when near London 12° of frost were registered. All the small hardy fruit, such as 
Currants, Raspberries, Gooseberries, and Strawberries, are safe, and Mr. Tillery adds, “ I have 
never before seen the Apricots, Peaches, and Nectarines set so thickly, and this on the open 
walls, without protection of any kind. On thinning the fruit off an Apricot wall after the glass 
lights were taken off, I measiu'od at least four pecks of thinnings, and this without reducing 
the number so low as it will have to be made at another thinning. The Pear, Plum, and 
Cherry bloom has been abundant, and well set for a great crop. Apples are only partially 
covered with blossom-biids here this year, some sorts, such as Lord Suffield, Keswick, Manks 
Codling, and others, are laden, whilst a great proportion of other varieties are bare of bloom. 
At the beginning of April the season was at least a month later than last year, and the weather 
