KOORJB’S RTO.& 
Methinks I see his very form ns he was wont to stand at this 
table, I hear his gentle and persuasive voice encouraging us 
to rise higher and higher in the scale of human excellence, 
and to make stronger and stronger the bonds of friendship 
and peace which unite us together. But no, Mr. President, 
he is dead! he Is gone! We shall no more feel the warm 
grasp of his friendly hand! Tie will no more greet us with 
cordial salutation! We Shall no more listen to liis wise 
counsels and friendly teachings! His mortal has put on 
immortality! tils pure spirit has ascended to those celestial 
Holds where 'he shall bo like a tree planted by the rivers of 
water, that bringuth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also 
shall not wither.’ 
"Time will not. permit me hi enumerate the many virtues 
of our deceased friend, or to speak of his public services in 
other departments of life. In a word, he was universally 
esteemed and respected. None knew him but to love him, and 
those who knew him best, loved him the most." 
HOP YEAST, PUDDING, INDIAN BREAD 
Eds. Run at, New-Yorker: —Noticing in it late is¬ 
sue of your journal an inquiry for n recipe for good 
hop yeast, 1 send mine, which 1 know to be excellent. 
Take about twenty-live good sized potatoes; pare and 
boil them soft; then mash and strain through the 
colander. To one lmndfnl of hops put one quart of 
water; let boil up; then strain and pour on the potu 
toes; add a teacup of sugar, a little wilt, and when 
about milk warm put in ft teacup of yeast. Let it 
stand in a warm place till light; then pour it into a 
jar; cover tight: set in a cool place, and it will keep 
from four to six weeks. Those who ilo not like the 
hop taste could use clear cold yvater instead of the hop 
water. 
Knickerbocker Pudding. —One cup of suet, chop¬ 
ped line; 2 cups of raisins; 2 of sweet milk; 4 of flour; 
4 of molasses; 1 teaspoon of cream tartar; half as 
much soda; I teaspoon salt. Steam two hours. Serve 
with rich sauce. 
Indian Murad.— One quart of sour milk; 1 quart of 
meal; 1 pint of Hour; 4 teacup of molasses; a heaping 
teaspoon of soda, also of salt. Pour into a two quart 
basin, previously greased. Set into a steamer; close 
tight and steam three hours. Try it, ladies. I am sure 
you will find it to be good. Oi.ara S. Whitney. 
Oswego, N. Y., I860. 
No subject is more important to the Horticulturist 
at the present time than the best means of providing 
shelter for orchards and gardens. Formerly it was 
thought that shelter was only important for the prai¬ 
ries of the West, bat of late we have ascertained that 
shelter, if not absolutely necessary, is of great 
advantage to fruit culture at the North, and many of 
our extensive fruit culturists are planting belts of 
trees for the protection of their grounds. Our West¬ 
ern friends are beginning to take hold of this matter in 
earnest, and a good portion of the last session of the 
Horticultural Society of Illinois was devoted to the 
of the best trees for shelter. We give a 
Treatmkvt of. Catawba ('.rack Vinks. — I noticed a 
communication in your paper of the 1st ult., over llio 
signature of “C. Mercor f’o., Pa., 1800,” ullodging that 
tho writer had procured a Catawba grape vine, and set it out 
In the latter part of November, and oaks you if he ‘‘did 
right," and whether “it will need protection during the com¬ 
ing winter." Having had eousidcmblo experience In the cultiva¬ 
tion of the Catawba variety of grapes, allow mo to answer his 
question.!^Assuming the climate in Mincer Co. to be as 
favorable for the ripening of this fruit ns Genesee Co., N. Y., 
I would roeommeud “ C. C." to bond over the end of his 
vine ami tie it to a stake, so as to earry tho main stem on si 
horizontal line. Then go to a carpenter's shop, or planing 
mill, and get a bushel of pine shavings, (any other light, 
Combustible stuff will do as well,) put them under tho Catawba 
and set them on lire —it won’t hurt It a mite. 1 have a 
number in line bearing — oue of them, only four yearn old, 
had about two bushels of beautiful grapes on last autumn, 
and would liavn ripened, if tho season bad been two months 
longer. The binning process I am sure will help mine, and 
they will get that, or some other equally effective treatment 
as soon as spring opens.—' • u. I'., lA Boy, A' J.^lStiO. 
It is only once in a gTent number of seasons that the Catawba 
ripens here, and then only In favorable situations. The past 
autumn we saw better Catawbas than ever before, but it 
cannot be relied upon in this section. 
macuBsion 
report of this part of tho proceedings. 
Cottonwood. —Mr. Overman opened the discussions 
on Deciduous Tree* for economic purposes. In this 
list, Cottonwood took the load, as being a rapid 
grower, easily propagated from cuttings, valuable for 
fuel and fencing purposes (though not of first quality 
for either), not liable to insects that do it damage, 
endures the tramping of cattle on the soil about it, 
The leaves of 
also their rubbing against the trunk 
the Cottonwood arc infested by a fly that deposits its | 
larva when they are tender. They hatch out in June 1 
rn great numbers, but are not of any permanent 
injury. They are also infested by a large green worm, 
which is repugnant to the sight, and unfits them tor 
shade trees near dwellings. Tho Cottonwood was 
recommended for planting in groves, for purposes 
of protection to farm buildings, and for shade for 
animals. 
Gulden Willow. —Mr. Pikknix introduced the 
Golden Willow. It is a desirable tree wherever it is 
hardy enough for culture; probably all through the 
It is easy of propagation, and the timber is 
it will grow 
. Its rapid growth and its 
Mr. Overman heartily eu- 
Mr. Whitney had eight 
PANCAKES WITHOUT SALERATUS 
Eds. Rurai. New-Yorker: In looking over a late 
issue of your journal I saw an inquiry how to prepare 
buckwheat without saleratus; and as 1 sympathize 
with Dorothy, and any other ladies who may not 
know how to make buckwheat cakes without using 
the " detestable article,” I will give you my mode, 
which 1 think good. I use a stone vessel. Take 
about two quarts of warm water, add a pint of sweet 
milk, a little salt, and a tea-cup full of good hop yeast; 
stir in floor until you have a good butter, let it rise 
until quite light, then bako on a griddle. Leave about 
a pint of the batter, to raise the next batch, and you 
will have hotter cakes afterwards than at first. I gen¬ 
erally set mine at night, just before I retire, and I 
have nice light cakes for breakfast. Mrs. E. S. Dk 
Witt, Wett Millgrove, Wood Co., O., 1860. 
[In answer to the business inquiry of Mih. E. S. D. 
W., we would say yes. The persons indicated can 
have the Rurai. transferred when they have changed 
their place of residence.] 
Take two quarts warm water, a little salt, one tea¬ 
cup of hop yeast, flour to make a still" batter. Set in 
a warm place, and when light, thin with sweet milk. 
When baked brown you will call them extra.—Miss 
R. A. A„ Phelps, /V. Y., 1800. 
State 
valuable for posts, and even for rails 
rapidly and of large size, 
beauty recommend it. 
dorsed the Golden Willow 
hundred Golden Willows in one grove, on dry ground; 
it does better in wet; it makes firewood as well as 
Cottonwood, and can be split; it is good for charcoal. 
It has a good effect npon wet land by absorbing its 
moisture; makes wet pastures better. Can hedge 
with it by driving stout limbs, five feet long, into the 
ground abuut fifteen inches. These should be set not 
far apart, and in wet ground, or along trenches; cat¬ 
tle eat the sprouts. The Ozier Willow does better on 
dry soil, but does not make large trunks. Mr. Over¬ 
man spoke of a Grey Willow from Pennsylvania, as 
most rapid in growth, and a valuable tree. 
The Society voted to recommend the Golden Willow 
for the same purposes as the Cottonwood. 
Silver-Leaf Poplar. On the Silver-leafed Poplar A 
warm discussion arose. It was strongly advocated 
on account of its ease of propagation from cuttings, 
rapid growth, and the rare beauty of its foliage, but 
was strongly objected to on account of its tendency to 
tucker in cultivated grounds. It was recommended 
only for roadside cultivation. 
Silver-Leaf Maple. The Maples were considered 
by several as the most worthy of cultivation of all 
forest trees grown from seed. The Silver-Leaf Maple 
was admitted to be eminently useful for shade, pro¬ 
tection, fuel, and for furniture, as well as beuuty. Mr. 
Galusha, having had much experience With this tree, 
was called npon and said: The seeds ripen in May, 
varying according to the season; tbe.y should bo gath¬ 
ered soon after they fall, for bugs cat out the kernel. 
He gathered them from the surface of streams, from 
eddies and bays in the shore; had taken up a bushel 
in fifteen minutes. The seed must be plauted almost 
immediately; between layers of moss, they may keep 
for a week, but generally only three or four days. He 
planted iu a line in well pulverized soil, thrusting 
them with the thumb and finger to the depth of the 
wing, from two to four inches apart] they may stand 
two years; they seldom form tap roots. In the first 
Beason they grow eighteen inches; had had them grow 
of 1860, and the past summer proved equal to the 
representations as given in foreign engravings, and to 
the high expectations raised in regard to its beauty 
and value. Our engraving shows the form and gene¬ 
ral appearance of the flowers, but give no idea of the 
rich and delicate coloring. 
economic uses. They make lair growth arm are use¬ 
ful for fence posts, rails, timber in buildings, bridges 
and ties. The first pays for growing them. Farmers 
cannot plant too many for their own use on tbeir 
estates. 
Fitter greens. — An interesting discussion on Lvet- 
greens was entered upon. A few contended for the 
White Pine, as tho most valuable of that family, but 
were obliged to give’way for the greater merits of the 
Scotch and Austrian varieties. 
Mr. G Ar.usii a thought the difficulty of transplant¬ 
ation exaggerated; he would us soon transplant them 
as apple trees; the only trouble is that the roots must 
bo well taken up, and kept moist; water thoroughly 
at planting, if the soil is dry, never afterward, then 
mulch thoroughly. Dr. Kknnicott stated that they 
grew well throughout the State, as well as anywhere 
upon earth. Had transplanted 800 Scotch and Aus¬ 
trian pines last spring and lost no tree; he puddled 
them both in digging and In setting. Dr. Hchrocder 
had repeatedly taken up one for a Christmas tree in 
the winter and reset it; one has endured three trans- 
DIANTHUS LAHCINTATU8. 
This is another new and magnificent Japan Pink, 
which we had in (lower the past season. The Illus¬ 
trated Bouquet says “this magnificent Japan Pink is 
derived from the same source ax tho D. Heddewigi, 
and distinguished from it by its taller growth, rather 
larger leaf joints, and its remarkably large and superb 
(lowers, which are from three to four inches in diam 
eter. It produces single and double-blossomed varie¬ 
ties. The petals have largo lasccrutcd tooth-like 
fringes at the margin, from a half inch to an inch in 
depth, which are very vfcgunl, and produce a fine 
appearance. The colors vary from pure white and 
carmine rose to brilliant shades of dark crimson, with 
radiating zones or belts of richer hue toward the 
center. The seedling varieties also include rich self, 
crimson and maroon tints in higher and lower 
degrees of maturity. The light colored ones arc at 
times finely stained with rose and violet crimson, 
while the dark oneH are rendered very effective by 
mottled veins and streaks of white. 
It is cultivated in the same way as D. Heddewigi. 
Seeds sown in autumn produce plants which will 
bloom in a cool green-house all the following spring; 
and sown in April, and the plants put out into the 
open ground, will bloom magnificently all the 
autumn; making with the former one of the most 
effective and gorgeous displays in the garden. In 
pot culture, the soil should he good loam and leaf 
mold, with an admixture of sand.” 
Looking the Apple-pie Mei.on. — Having seen 
several inquiries in the Rurai, New-Yorker ns to 
how the Pie Melon should he used, I will give my ex¬ 
perience in the preparation of it. When the melon is 
ripe, slice and pare it as you would a pumpkin, and 
having taken out all the seeds, stew it until it. becomes 
soft, and easily mushed, then drain otf all tho water 
and season highly with augur, lemon-juice and rind, 
grated nutmeg and butter. Rake on pastry as you 
would pumpkin pie. They can hardly be distinguished 
from green apple pie, if properly made. The melon 
will keep in a cellar till January or February, if not 
allowed to freeze. There may be other and more 
palatable ways of preparing the Pie Melon. If any 
one can give a better plan tliau the above, they will 
greatly oblige A Viiuiinia Housekkeueh, King 
George Co., Va., i860. 
Water-proof Coating for Wam.s.— 'Take 1 part 
(by weight) of beeswax, and 4 parts of linseed oil, 
boiled for several hours with litharge (the drying oil 
of the painter), and 2 parts of rosin. These arc heated 
to boiling, and thoroughly mixed; they are then ap¬ 
plied with a brush to tho walls. A portable 
furnace should be employed to dry It, and several 
coats, one over the other, should be put on. This 
composition is applicable to the walls of basements 
built of brick or stone, and any person can make and 
apply it. There ate many damp and unhealthy houses 
which may bo rendered far more comfortable and 
healthy by such an application to the walls of the 
lower apartments. 
Jioriicultuial iiotes 
Sjniiuirits ami (Ansums 
DEATH OF HON. SAMUEL WALKED, OF MASS. 
It is with pain we announce to the readers of the Rural 
the death of the Hou. Samuel Wai.kku, of Massachusetts. 
Although we have had reasons for Home months to anticipate 
the sad event, its realization is uone tho less afflictive. Mr. 
Walker was one of the must enthusiastic and intelligent 
horticulturist* in the country. For more than thirty years 
member of tho MHosaelnisetti. Horticultural 
Best Pears kok Michigan. Will you (dense publish a list 
of what are deemed the ten most profitable pears for a market, 
orchard of standard trees, embracing a succession from the 
earliest to the late keeping varieties, and the number of each 
you would lei vise planting for an orchard of four thousand 
trees?_ An Old Suiisukiiikk, Kent Co , Mich., 1S60. 
We cannot better answer the question of our correspondent j 
than by publishing an extract Troni tho Report of the Chairman 
of the Fruit Committee of the State of Mieblgan, as presented 
to tho Bornological Society, at its lute meeting in Philadelphia: 
nest Six Varieties of the pear , for family use, on the pear 
stock, for an orchard erf one hundred trees: 
Bloodgnod. 5 Hwuu » Orange.15 
Bartlett.2° White Doyenne.25 
Belle Lucrative.10 Winter Neils.25 
Hest Twelve Varieties on the pear stock: 
Madeleine. 3 Flemish Beauty. 0 
Blood good. 3 Swan's Orange.10 
Bostic/,-r . 3 Whit,- Doyenne.20 
.Sterling.5 Oswego. 5 
Bartlett...10 Lawrence ........15 
Belie Lucrative.5 Winter Nelis.15 
Best Varieties on the quince stock. Bloodgnod, Doyenne 
d’Kte, Bostier.er, Stevens’ Genesee, Iielle Lucrative, I .noise 
Bonne de Jersey, Duchesne d’Angouleme, Beurre Diet, Gloat 
MorceaU, Vicar of Winkfield, Doyenne d'Alencon. 
/test Varieties, and the. number of nub . for a pear orchard of 
one hundred trees—if for family we atul market combined: 
Madeleine... 5 Flemish Beauty.. 5 
Kostie/.er. 5 Swan’s Orange.10 
Bartlett.10 Lawrence ..10 
Doyenne d’Kte. 2 White Doyenne.15 
Tyson. 3 Winter Nelin.10 
Belle Lucrative.5 Beurre, Oswego. 6 
Bloodgnod. 3 Doyenne d’Alencon.2 
Weeping Sinew.— A correspondent of the Rural 
asks for a recipe to cure “ Weeping Sinew.” I ob¬ 
tained the following from an Indian doctor, and was 
cured by it. Have known, also, of other instances of 
its effecting a euro of that troublesome disease. Take 
4 pint of boiling water; put into it about otic* gill of 
live angle worms; add a quantity of the green part 
(that next the wood,) of elder bark, and thicken with 
corn meal sufficient to make a good poultice. Apply 
tiiis poultice to the affected part, as warm as can he 
endured, for twenty-four hours, and a cure will result. 
Ira Richardson, Albion, N. Y., 1800. 
h«- was an active 
Society, and at one time its presiding officer He was also 
one of the most efficient members and officers of the American 
Bornological Society, and for several years Chairman of its 
general Fruit Committee, in which position he labored most 
earnestly and successfully to lend on the Society to noble 
deeds for the advancement of pomology, the very boldness 
of which caused younger men to hesitate and pause To him 
belongs the honor of lii-t recommending and urging forward 
the revision of the general fruit catalogue, so as to recommend 
lists of fruits suited to the different States or localities; and 
a.- this favorite work, which had been delayed lor two years, 
was about to be consummated, his spirit took its flight to a 
better land Hon. Marshall B. Wilder announced the 
death of Mr. Walkkh before the Massachusetts Horticultural 
Society in the following appropriate words : 
“ An inscrutable and all wise Providence calls me to make 
known to this Society the afflictive dispensation which has 
removed from us another of our shining lights, and again 
thrown the mantle of sorrow around us. 
•* I allude, sir, to the demise of tho Hon. Samuel Walker, 
who died at his residence 111 KOXbury, on the evening of 
Tuesday last, and whose precious remains were borne by us, 
yesterday, to his favorite Auburn, and there committed to the 
bosom of his inothpr earth—' earth to earth, ashes to ashes, 
dust to dust'—a spot which was ever dear to him, and which 
will forever be hallowed in our affections. 
•'Mr. Walker was one or the earliest and most influential 
members of this Society. For nearly thirty years he has 
been deeply interested in its objects, and ardently devoted to 
its welfare. Among the ofliecs which he has held were those 
of Treasurer, Vice-President, and President- and during this 
long period his name has annually been associated with ns in 
some ofltciaJ capacity. 
■■ He was of foreign birth, but was truly American and 
national in his feelings. He was one Of the founders of the 
National Bornological Society, for many years a Vice President, 
and at the time of his death, the Chairman of tho General 
Fruit Committee of that association. He also held offices 
of honor and trust in his own city and county, and In the 
Com mon wealth. 
" Mr. Walker was, In most respects, a model man. In 
perception, quick and accurate—in taste, intuitive and refined 
— iu manners, unassuming, conrteous. and polite — in duty, 
conscientious, faithful, judicious — in life, earnest, exemplary, 
and practical. As a friend and companion, tie was genial, 
sympathetic, and confiding. His heart was full of love to 
others, and often have 1 heard him remark—‘ He that would 
have rtends must prove himself friendly.’ 
“ Few men have taken so lively an interest in the prosperity 
of our institution, and few have been more constant at our 
business meetings Who does not remember his cordial 
greeting, his suavity of address, and his cheerful smile? 
TWO FINE NEW JAPAN PINKS 
DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGI. 
The lovers of flowers in England were much 
excited by the exhibition at the Royal Hotauic Socie¬ 
ty's show in 1859, of a new and beautiful Japan Pink, 
which formed one of tin: principal attractions among 
the novelties, and obtained a medal in testimony of 
distinguished merit. It was obtained from Japan by 
M. Hedukwig, nurseryman of St. Petersburg, from 
whom it receives its name, Dianthus Heddewigi. 
Mr. II, sold seeds to some of the leading English 
nurserymen, and Henderson A Son raised the first 
plants which were shown as stated. The reputation 
of the flower had preceded it, and there was the 
greatest anxiety evinced to see the flowers. 
The Illustrated Bouquet thus describes it “In 
its growth, Dianthus Heddewigi forms a neat compact 
plant, growing from thirteen to sixteen inches high, 
and by good cultivation branching freely from the 
base. In some specimens the stems are of an uniform 
purple tint, while in others they are deep green; the 
leaves are linear oblong; the numerous flowers are 
terminal, borne singly on the branches of the stem, 
are single, and from two to three and a half inches in 
diameter, close, compact, five-pete-led, and salver- 
like, with fringed margins. The predominant color 
is crimson, varying in the richest conceivable shades 
and varieties, some plants producing self-colored, 
others parti-colored (lowers, the former vicing with 
the finest dark velvet and damask tints, and these 
seem gradually blending in others with rich carmine 
and violet crimson; the center of each flower is pic¬ 
turesquely marked with a broad radiating dark zone 
or ring, the rich velvety colors of which are exquis¬ 
itely relieved by the central silvery gray anthers. 
It is easily cultivated; the plants thrive luxuriantly 
in any rich garden soil, or in a compost of friable 
loam aud leaf mold, with little sand. Seeds sown in 
autumn, and wintered in a cool green-house or frame, 
will produce plants which will flower when turned 
out into the ground in summer; and seeds sown in 
spring will form a succession to bloom all the autumn 
and early part of winter in the house.” 
Seeds were obtained in this country in the winter 
Cooking Egg-Plant. —Seeing a cull for a recipe for 
cooking Egg-Plant in the Rural New-Yorker, I send 
you tho following: Peel and slice tin- plant, soak iu 
salt and water 10 minutes, then steam Ci minutes. 
Make a batter of 1 pint of sweet milk, 4 cop of butter, 
2 eggs, I teuspooiiful cream of tartar, , do. of soda; 
mix with Hour to the consistency of batter cakes; 
dip the slices and fry in butter to a light Inown. We 
call them delicious.—Mrs. \V, E. Barky, Chicago, III., 
1860. 
Charcoal for Burns.— The Gazette Medicale of 
France says that, by an accident, charcoal has been 
discovered to be a sure cure for burns. By laying a 
piece of cold charcoal upon a burn, the pain subsides 
immediately. By leaving the charcoal on one hour, 
tin: wound is healed, as has been demonstrated on 
several occasions. The remedy is cheap and simple, 
and deserves a trial. 
If strictly for market. 
. ft Flemish Bounty .. 
.15 Swan’s Orange .... 
.15 Vicar of Winkfield 
. 10 Tyson .... 
... 6 Sterling. 
Madeleine .... 
Bartlett ,,_ 
White Doyenne 
Winter Nells . 
Bloodgood ,.. 
Preserving Summer Fruits,—I n there any known method 
Of preserving summer fruits fresh until winter—that, is, in 
their natural state, and not subject to heat or other agents 
which change their qualities? An answer in your columns 
will lie gratefully received? —K. B. D , Kcnmille , A F 
No method 1 a knowu that will do lb to. The best we can do 
is to place fruits in a temperature as low us possible, without 
freezing, and where lucre is no change. In thin condition, 
they will keep a long time. But it is about as difficult to 
imprison the fragrance of the rose as the aromu and delicious 
flavor of our summer fruits. 
st Rolls.—W ill some of the readers of the 
! us a recipe for making breakfast rolls.— 
Maeedtm, A’. Y., 1860. 
[SPECIAL NOTICK.] 
It is a Truth Telling label that is upon Dk Land it Go’s 
Saleratun, and it gives u* great pleasure to sav that tins brand 
of Saieratus is making many friends among the intelligent 
housekeepers of this vicinity. Its perfect purity Ought to 
recommend it, certainly. it can b»' procured from most 
grocers and storekeepers. Manufactured and for sale at 
wholesale, at the Fairport Chemical Works, Fuirport. Monroe 
Co., N. Y. 
To Make a Wink Cki.lar. — Can you inform me of the best 
plan to build a wine cellar? I had a little rather have your 
judgment, but if you have no plan, perhaps some of your 
numerous readers can inform me through your valuable paper. 
—0. O Vai.icnti.nk, Jackson, N 1' , lkW. 
Although our space Is greatly enlarged, we find several 
communications and many answers to inquiries in type wiiich 
we are compelled to omit until the next number. 
