MB. BARRY’S ENTERTAINMENT, 
The members of the Society, and citizens to 
the number of two hundred or more, on leaving 
the Dali, took a train of five cars standing in 
State street, and proceeded to the elegant resi¬ 
dence of P. Barry, Esq., on ML Hope Avenue, 
where they had been invited by that gentleman 
to partake of hia hospitality, and spend a little 
time in social intercourse. The guests were 
most cordially received, and though the party 
was numerous, the rooms of the mansion were 
ample to make all comfortable, and afford the 
The board was 
FRUIT GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION OF 
WESTERN NEW YORK. 
THE ART OF COOKING 
In New York a French Professor is giviug 
practical,lessons with lectures in cooking, from 
which we extract the following, published in the 
N. Y. Com. Advertiser: 
Vol ao Vent. —This dish (a meat pie in Eng¬ 
lish) was treated us follows: — A. puff paste; the 
mode of making which has been frequently de¬ 
scribed in the course of these lectures, was 
l\ rolled out to about half an Inch in thick- 
|\ ness; made oval In shape, and set in quick 
J7 oven until entirely baked. When it. comes 
from the oven it is a puff, indeed, having cx- 
) pandcd to about six times its original thick¬ 
ness. A part of the upper crust was now 
r emoved ; the inside taken out and the space 
filled with " ste wed rabbit, — any kind of 
game however, or even fish may be substituted for 
rabbit. The top being then replaced the “ vol 
au vent” was complete. The Professor remark¬ 
ed that; this makcB a dish entirely too rich for 
the use of children under ten years of age. 
Bekf^with Vinegar. — For this, a piece of 
sUmoBt any kiud of beef that is tender, and has 
little or no bone, may be need. The piece used 
for this lesson weighed two and n half pounds, 
and was nicely tied, put in a pan with four table- 
spoonsful of fat, the 6ame of broth from the 
“ Alphabet Kettle,” and fried upon all sides 
untiPfilightly brown, but not cooked. The broth 
and fat were then poured off, and a gill and a 
half of vinegar added, also two cloves, two bay 
leaves, one stalk of thyme, one onion and ouc 
clove of garlic. Alter being fried in these sea 
sonings for a few moments, a little over a quart 
of broth from the “Alphabet Kettle” was added, 
and the whole left to gently simmer for an hour; 
at the expiration of which time the meat was 
placed on the plate in which it was to be served, 
and the sauce, alter being thickened with flour 
and water, was strained over it. 
Radmit in Gibklotte.—A rabbit, after being 
dressed in the usual manner, was cut in pieces 
and fried for ten minutes in a little butter, after 
which two ounces of bacon, cut in small pieces 
and previously fried, was added, and for season¬ 
ing a little leek, parsley, thyme, two bay leaves 
and six pepper corns; this done, a pint of broth 
was poured over it, in which was mixed a table¬ 
spoonful of flour. The rabbit was then allowed 
to cook for an hour and a half. Judging from 
the comments ol the pupilB this dish was a de¬ 
cided success. 
Salsify Biciiambl.— 1 The salsify being cut in, 
pieces, about a pint of It. was put in a pan and 
entirely covered with worm water; a table-spoon¬ 
ful of flour being added to keep the vegetable 
white. It Was then cooked until tender. For 
the biebamel was beaten together one tablo- 
Bpoonfnl of flour, and the same of butter. To 
this was put one pint of warm milk; the mix¬ 
ture boiled for a moment; the yolk of one egg 
added, ami finally the salsify, or oyster plant.was 
put in. This makes a very healthful dish. 
Discnwrfon on Pears Continued. 
[Continued from page 39.] 
D. R. Rathbonb of Oakfleld, Genesee County, 
said he disliked to have Genesee County left as 
it was by the statement of Mr. Fisher. Eight 
years ago he planted 200 trees, of which 100 
were White Doyenne* and early pears, which 
blighted badly, bnt from the other hundred he 
had sold eight hundred dollars’ worth within 
the past four years, and last year he picked 26 
barrels, which sold for three hundred and fifteen 
dollars—alt raised from a piece of gronnd not 
larger than one quarter of an acre. This was 
at the rate of twelve hundred dollars per acre. 
M r. Olmsted of Le Roy, said their trees blight¬ 
ed at the rate of 25 per cent. His soil was a 
sandy and gravelly loam — dryland. He con¬ 
sidered pear raising a precarious business. 
Mr. Allen inquired whether any one could 
point out a pear orchard thirty years old, in 
good bearing condition. 
Mr. Wilder said that the first trees planted 
were imported from Europe, and injured by 
transportation; but he would say that niue- 
tenths of the trees he got from the nursery were 
now living and in good condition. 
Mr. Ward 6aid his best crops were borne on 
trees from twelve to fifteen years old. 
Mr. Codding of this city, referred to some 
pear trees planted out sixty or seventy years ago, 
in Ontario County, where he formerly lived. 
He knew them as old trees when he was a mere 
boy. They ore yet In good condition, and have 
borne crops worth ten times as much as from 
the same number of apple trees. 
Mr. Brooks asked Mr. Barry how often he 
would renew a pear tree If they died 
Mr. Barry said that if a tree had died he would 
first remove the soil and replace it with new. 
He did not believe the old soil was good for the 
trees, 
Mr. Wilder confirmed this opinion. 
The second question was then taken np. 
2d. What varieties of Winter Pears are hardy and 
best adapted to cultivation ? 
Mr. Ward said that what was true in one local¬ 
ity might not be true in another. He would 
choose —1st, Winter Nells; 2d, Josephine Do 
Maline; 3d, Lawrence; 4th, Ester Beurrc; 5th, 
Doyenne De Eleneon. He did not consider the 
Vicar of Winkficld a good table pear. It was 
good for cooking, but for eating was Indifferent. 
John J. Thomas of Union Springs, would add 
the name of Jones’ Seedling. He worked the 
Winter Nells at standard height. He did not 
know another pear, taking every thing into con¬ 
sideration, its equal. 
Mr. Townsend of Lockport, also added his 
testimony in favor of Jones’ Seedling. 
Mr. Sylvester of Lyons, said Dana’s Hovey 
- -• pear. He had eaten 
utmost freedom to the guests, 
bountifully spread by the host, who made his 
guests welcome, and who omitted nothing that 
could contribute in any manner to their pleas¬ 
ure. Having spent two hours or more in this 
most agreeable way, the party took the CArsand 
returned to the city, having taken leave of the 
host with feelings or gratitude for the pleasure 
he had afforded them. 
The gentlemen from abroad will carry with 
them_the pleasant recollections of the social 
gathering'under Mr. Barry’s roof, while snch of 
onr citizens as had the privilege of meeting there 
will not soon forget the occasion. 
8BCOXD DAT — MORNING SESSION. 
At the session this morning Mr. Hooker, the 
President, was in the Chair. 
Mr. Lewis F. Allen of Erie county, spoke of 
the general lack of information among the fruit 
growers of the country as to what others are 
doing. There was a great annual production 
of apples, but who could tell the amount ? Mr. 
Chapin of Bloomfield had three hundred acres 
in full bearing, others had large orchards. There 
were millions of Iona and other grape vines 
planted out each year; and he feared that when 
they were all in bearing the market might be 
overstocked. This assembly of fruit, growers 
represented vineyards enough to supply all Eu¬ 
rope with grapes when they were all in fall bear¬ 
ing. He moved that each delegate procure all 
the information ho conld from his own county, 
and report at the meeting next June. 
Mr. Yeomans suggested that these facts were 
taken by the census enumerators, and when that 
was published it would give the information 
wanted. 
Mr. Allen said he had no confidence in the 
enumerators. They were a mere set of politi¬ 
cians. He had rather have a guess from Mr. 
Yeomans than all the statistics the census would 
furnish. 
Mr. Frost moved to amend by appointing a 
committee of one from each town. 
Mr. Barry said that when the society was 
formed this plan was adopted, and a great 
amount of valuable Information was accumu¬ 
lated, but it was not complete and was never 
published. 
The chairman said he thought that the infor¬ 
mation furnished by the census would be as 
reliable as any which could be had by the plan 
This plan would iu- 
yellowish buff, with dark eye; A laid Unicolor , 
entirely yellow; Auraniiaca , bright orange, with 
dark eye; Aurantiaca Unkolor , of a uniform 
bright orange color. 
Thefseed starts rather slowly, and the plants 
do not make rapid growth at first, bnt when 
they once make a good start will do admirably. 
If possible seed should be growu Su a bot-bed 
or cold frame. If allowed to tun over a bed in 
the garden, the plant looks well, especially if 
the gronnd la elevated in the center. We trust 
the lovers of the beautiful will give them a trial. 
In the selection of Flowers for the conserva¬ 
tory, for baskets,vases, and other decorative pur¬ 
poses, it would be well to remember the Thun- 
bergUi, a plant particularly adapted to this work. 
It should take the place of a good many wbedy 
looking things with which it seems to be very 
popular or very easy to fill baskets and vases. 
The character of the flower, the form of the 
beautiful leaves, as well as the twining habit is 
shown in the engraving. 
There are several varieties differing only in the 
color of the flower. JJakeH , is pure white; Alala, 
cations, applying four or five pounds to a half- 
acre, costing from four to eight shillings per 
pound. It needed to be applied after a heavy 
shower. It did not injure the fruit. The leaves 
were rough and retained the flour after any ordi¬ 
nary shower, while the fruit was smooth, and it 
would run off. 
Mr. Thomas endorsed Mr. Smith’s position. 
A very tine drodging-box was best, and a light 
application was sufficient. He regarded this us 
the easiest and most successful operation con¬ 
nected with fruit growing. 
Mr. Bartholomew, of Chautauqua County, 
said that refuse soft-soap, with saltpetre, had 
been successful in killing the worms. 
imported article, and we therefore recommend 
them to the attention of house wives for use in 
confectionaries, etc. 
A lot nffclO.OOO lbs., equal to 400 boxes, of 
California raisins, were lately on exhibition and 
for sale on Front street, Son Francisco. They 
were raised by B. N. Bugby, at his vineyard, 
four miles from Folsom, El Dorado county, 
California, j and produced from grapes of the 
Hungarian '.variety, known as “ Fisher Sagos,” 
excellent for table use, drying into raisins, or 
making* wine. They arc said to be equal in all 
respects toj the Malaga, and sell at the same 
price. 
Horticultunil Notes and Queries. 
Kbxpinu Cabbages m Winter. — Tn keeping cab¬ 
bages through the winter I snococd well by banging 
them over head In the cellar, 1 leave them on the 
stump, and break off the outside leaves, and hang 
them or stick the mote into the braces that are put bo 
tween the joists thns, X."I put mine up last fall, after 
they had begun to rot baaly, and they soon dried over 
and are now keeping well,—II, 
FRUITS, &c., IN NEW YORK MARKET, 
The following are the prices of fruits, vege¬ 
tables, &c., in the New York market, for the 
week ending Feb. 1st: 
Fruits.—T he rnarkot for apples remains un¬ 
changed. Cranberries are dull and nominal. 
Apples, Fancy Western N bbl.$ 4 50® 5 50 
Apples, Mixed Wostern N bbl. 3 00® 4 00 
Apple*, Common Wostern W bW. 2 00® 3 00 
Cranberrle*, choice, N bbl. 10 00®11 00 
Cranberries, second quality, * bbl.... 5 00® 7 00 
DrIed Fruits.— Dried apples arc dull and 
quotations unchanged. Dried peaches are doll 
and lower. 
Dried Apple*, Old, » n>. 8® 10)4 
Dried Apples, New State &Ohlo V tt>. 12® 13 
Peaches, Now Southern, N It. 250* 32 
Peaches, utipeeled, tuilvcs, ^ ft. 14® 15 
Poaches, unnoelnd, quartern, N B. 12 ® 14 
Cherries, pitted, V Tt> ... 45® 50 
Blackberries, ^ n>. 31® 33 
Raspberries, N n>. 45® 48 
Plums, . &1® SG 
Vegetables.—T here is very little change to 
note in the market for vegetables. Potatoes are 
dull and unchanged. 
Mercers, W bbl. $ 2 50® 3 00 
Jackson White, ^ bbl. 2 25® 2 88 
Bock Eyes, # bbl. 1 75® 2 00 
Dyke mans, p bbl —, . 3 00® 3 50 
Peach Blows, N bbl. 2 25® 2 50 
Sweet Potatoes, N bbl. 6 00® 7 00 
Red onions, 18 bbl. t 25® i 50 
Whit.,; Onions, -V bbl.. 2 00® 2 50 
Cabbages, New, p 100.. . . 6 00®13 00 
Turnips, UuKidan, New, N bbl. 1 00® 1 50 
Marrow Squash, N bbl. 2 50® 3 00 
The Eureka Graph. — TMs Is a new grape, origi¬ 
nated and introduced by Messrs, Booce & Son, Nur¬ 
serymen of this (Genesee) County. It Lh a seedling of 
the Isabella, very much like it, ripening some two 
weeks earlier, richer and more tender in the pulp, 
and more compact 1a the bunch, It has been cultivated 
by them in their nursery, and by several amateurs 
In their vicinity, long enough to establish Its value 
and give it a character, It will be a very valuable 
acquisition in the grape line, and add new laurels to 
the delightful Isabella Grape, 
At the Annual Fair held In Genesee County last 
fall, this new Eureka Grape took the first premium, 
In competition with the largest collection of out-door 
cultivat'd grapes over exhibited in this country. 
Many amateurs laid an opportunity of testing it and 
all pronounced it ta be worthy of extensive cultiva- 
tion.-Il. U. S„ Batavia, -V. T., Jan., I860. 
■--- 
Vick's Nkw Ii.lcbtrated Catalouok ani> Florai. 
Guide, —Me, Jamkb Vick, Importer of choice flower 
and vegetable seeds, Rochester, N. Y., has laid upon 
our table his “Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds, and 
Guide to the Flower Gardeu,” for the present year. 
The term Catalogue doeB not convey a just, idea of its 
merits and interest as a Horticultural, work. Aside 
from containing accurate and well classified descrip¬ 
tions of the leading Floral treasurers of the world, it 
furnishes plain and full directions for sowing seed, 
transplanting, and after-culture, which make it an 
efficient teacher to the cultivator of flowers and vege¬ 
tables. It iB profusely Illustrated, new and rare flow¬ 
ers especially being shown, so that the reader may 
gain an accurate idea of the appearance and beauty of 
them before purchasing. 
The frontispiece represents a bouquet of (lowers, 
and in splendidly printed in colors with such effect that 
It is difficult for the beholder to believe that it Is not 
done with the brush, instead of befog wholly the re¬ 
sult of the printer’s art. That alone is worth double 
the small price Mr. Vick charges (10 cents) for his 
Catalogue. We must not omit to say that It Is sent 
free to all customers whose namys ure on his books. 
proposed by Mr. Allen 
volve a great amount of labor, which he did not 
desire to assume for himself, 
Mr. Thomas said that much time was being 
spent In this disemssion, and on hia suggestion 
the subject was referred to a committee, to 
report at a future meeting. 
The President announced as the committee, 
Mr. Allen, E. W. Sylvester and H. T. Brooks. 
By request of the Society, Mr. Nice read an 
interesting paper on the preservation of fruit. 
The great essentials to this were coldness, dry¬ 
ness, evenness of temperature, purity of air, 
and the absence of free oxygen, which was the 
I great destroyer of fruit. Largo buildings were 
being erected in Ohio devoted entirely to the 
preservation of fruit. The profits on one sea¬ 
son’s fruit puid the entire expense of the build¬ 
ings. Dryness of atmosphere was Becured by 
using the refuse of salt works, of which the 
works at Saginaw, Mich., supplied what was 
wanted at little expense, 
Mr. Allen said that dryness was not essential 
in preserving some kinds of fruit. A gentleman 
in Le Roy had kept grapes in a very moist situa¬ 
tion. At his suggestion, Mr. Hazeiton of Le 
Roy, gave the mode there adopted. The grapes 
were buried in a pit about four feet deep, and 
kept constantly moist, the lower tiers often sub¬ 
merged in water. They were preserved in per¬ 
fect s»rder till late In the winter, and brought 
the. highest price in the Buffalo market. 
Mr. Thomas asked how much would be the 
average cost of the houses, and the cost of pre¬ 
serving fruit one season. Also, how long per¬ 
ishable fruit will keep. 
Mr. Nice said that the cost of keeping grapes 
through the season would not exceed five cents 
per bushel. The houses would cost from 80 
cents to one dollar per bushel. Apples could 
bo kept indefinitely. Ho had in July, 1863, 
apples of the crop of 1860. The main aim iu 
keeping'apples was to have them in the ten hun¬ 
gry weeks from May to July, when new fruit 
came into market. • 
Mr. Brooks Bald he wanted to ask the meanest 
kind of a question—whether this material from 
Balt-works would be beneficial to put into floors 
ot our cellars. He did not care about these 
large establishments, but wanted something 
that every householder could apply for himself. 
Mr. Nice said this refuse matter would be 
boneficial k if the cellars were made air tight. 
Mr. Allen said that fruit should never be kept 
in cellars under houses. The decomposition of 
the fruit was very unhealthy, 
Mr/ Brooks said that keeping freut perfectly 
dry or very moist would preserve It. It was the 
medium condition that was most unfavorable. 
Question number seven was then taken np : 
7th. Gan the Currant Worm be destroyed bo that 
good crops of Currants can be grown? 
Can the Currant Worm be destroyed so that 
good crops of currants can he grown ? 
Mr. Smith, of Syracuse, said he had succeeded 
in preserving his currant bushes by applying 
powdered., Hellebore. He only used two appli- 
was an excellent winter 
one the last week in December, 1865, that was 
very fine. 
Mr. Marshall P. Wilder urged the necessity of 
thinning out the Winter Nelis early in the sea¬ 
son. The remaining specimens would be much 
better in consequence. The same remark would 
apply to other pears. The Doyenne D’Alcneon, 
was a very excellent winter pear—hardy, an 
abundant bearer and a good ripener. The 
Beurrc D’Anjou, was also a valuable pear. He 
made it a winter pear, and if he could have only 
one variety, that would be the one. Twenty-five 
years ago he bad been laughed at for saying he 
preferred the Vicar of Winkficld if he could 
have but ono variety. Now he would amend 
that by substituting Beurre D’Anjou. The 
Becret of keeping winter pears is to keep them 
below the temperature which will ferment the 
juices and bring them to maturity. His winter 
pears are left on the trees as long as possible. 
But, alter all, Mr. Wilder doubted the expedi¬ 
ency of raising winter pears extensively. Pro¬ 
vidence supplies a peculiar bounty for every 
season, and fruit out of season Is not relished as 
well us in Its natural time. Winter pears must 
always cost a great deal, for aside from the diffi¬ 
culty ot raising them, they require a great deal 
of care afterward. He had sold selected lots of 
the Vicar of Winkfield, at Taylor’s, New York, 
at $12 per bushel. 
Mr. Yeomans said he was keeping several 
varieties of winter pears in a room, in open 
boxes. 
Mr. Barry mentioned the Beurrc Gris d’Hiver 
as a fine pear. 
As nobody seemed disposed to discuss this 
question further, the Convention adjourned till 
evening. 
THE ADDRESS. 
The evening sitting of the Society was de¬ 
voted to an address deliverred by L. F. Allen of 
Buffalo. The attendance was large, including 
many of our most respectable citizens, who 
listened with much apparent interest. The 
speaker sought to lay before his audience such 
facts as would be calculated to excite an interest 
in fruit growing and make that branch of indus¬ 
try appear profitable as well as pleasant. He 
went over in course the whole list of native fruits, 
glancing at their history, mode of culture, value 
and adaptation to the wants of our people. The 
importance of maintaining those journals de¬ 
voted iu part to fruit growing, as well as of at¬ 
tending the meetings of the Societies, was dwelt 
npon and urged with force. The Rural New- 
Yorker, Country Gentleman and American Ag¬ 
riculturist were named as papers that every 
family should have. , 
At the conclusion, on motion of Joseph Har¬ 
ris, a vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Allen 
with a request for a copy of the address for pub¬ 
lication. 
The meeting then adjourned till 9 a. m, next 
PRESERVED FRUITS IN PA8TRY, 
Preserved fruits require no baking: there¬ 
fore always bake the paste first, and add the 
sweetmeats afterwards. 
Roll the paste half an inch thick, then turn 
down ou it a dessert plate, and with a sharp 
knife cut the paste round; after which uolch 
tastefully, or let It remain plain, us preferred. 
Then place it on a tin, and bake In a quick oven. 
When done, and cool, it may be easily separated 
with a knife; the sweetmeats placed on the 
under side, and the cover then put on. 
l’ies made of sweetmeats are better in tills 
way than wheu baked iu the paste. In place ol 
preserves, they vnay be filled with stewed cran¬ 
berries, apples or fresh fruits; peaches sliced 
and sugared, strawberries, raspberries or any 
other suitable for the purpose. 
Grease Spots m Flannel. — Flannel shirts, 
or other woolens, Bhould have grease spots re¬ 
moved without, fulling them up, thus : Put one 
ox-gall in three gallons of cold water, in which 
immerse the garment, and squeeze or pound 
(not wring) it, until the spots are removed; then 
thoroughly wash iu cold water, else the odor of 
the gull becomes very disagreeable. If burning 
fluid or benzole are used to remove grease or 
other stains, let it be at least two yards from 
candles, gas, lamp or fire. Valuable lives are 
lost every year by neglecting this precaution. 
ABOUT WASHING ORCHARDS, 
This is often done in the spring of the year; 
and it is a very bad practice then. But if done 
iu the fall or winter, it is a very good one. The 
best wash we know of for trees in the spring U 
strong soap suds. If the trees are old, and the 
bark clings to them, it is better to scrape them 
thoroughly with a sharp hoe before applying 
the soap suds. Then make the suds strong, and 
wash thoroughly the body and larger limbs of 
the tree. It makes a marvellous difference iu 
the thrift of the tree, and in its productive¬ 
ness. We know old orchards thus treated the 
postseason, that produced large crops. 
It is not too late to whitewash trees. It may 
be done any time before the sap starts in spring. 
A warm, thawing day should be chosen. Re¬ 
garding this condition, the sooner it is applied 
the better. It kills insects, and the action of 
the frost upon it, together with the spring scra¬ 
ping and washing recommended above, leaves 
the bark cleun and healthy, ready to eliminate 
the greatest amount of sap, produce the largest 
growth of wood, and perfect the finest fruit. 
We have tried It, and know whereof we speak. 
I Plant Pear Treks?-Eds. Rural Nkw- 
i ohk er 1 have a piece of gronnd. twenty by twenty- 
five rods in extent, in front of my house. I wish to 
set this to pear trees, dwarf and standard. The soil 
is a combination or sand, gravel, and loam, is a good 
strong soil, adapted to raising corn and winter wheat; 
a slate-stone bottom. It has a gradual slope to the 
north. We have some very hard winds from the south 
and west and there la not much of uny natural pro¬ 
tection. Is It a suitable location for pear trees y 
Ginger Snaps. 
One teaspoon burnt alum, 
one teaspoon soda put in separate teacups, mix 
a cup of butter in your flour, the same as you 
would for pie crust; two tablespoons of ginger, 
one and a half cups of molasses. Then pour a 
tablespoon of boiling water on the alum and 
Boda, turn it together, mix it in with the rest, 
knead it all together; roll thin. This will make 
a large pan full. 
. m ' —-- ■ '•-*'-*»**'* »y i auu utri 
raise u hoed crop, and then plant die trees the year 
following, or would It pay as well to plant the trees 
the first year nupresent prices ? 
How ninny kinds would you recommend and what 
varieties t 
Would the plan or a tree ten feet each way. and 
every thirty feet to be a standard, be the best way ?— 
8. T., Mudinon Co., N, Y. 
We refer our correspondent to the report published 
in the Rural of the Fruit Grow ers’ Meeting of West¬ 
ern N. Y., for general information concerning pear 
culture. It will be found tbut the general opinion and 
experience of the fruit growers are against planting 
pear trees in any but n. clay soil or subsoil. Yet iu 
instances pears had been successful on other soils. 
If we wanted a pear orchard we would try it, let the 
soil be what it might, but on a small scale at first. 
The orchard could be protected against the sweep of 
heavey winds by belts of Norway Spruce. To be suc¬ 
cessful in pear growing one must give good culture, 
and that meuus underdrainl'ig, subsotiing and good 
tilth generally. Heavy manuring ic Injurious, and if 
the soil is In good heart no manure will bo required 
for some years at least. A steady, moderate growth 
is best. Wo should raise some hoed crop first, rather 
than plant trees in the sod. Twenty feet apart each 
way is sufficient space for standard pear trees. 
Carpet Sweeping. — Draw the broom to you 
with short, quick strokes, taking up the dirt 
every half yard in a dust pan, or at each stair, 
and thus avoid working the dust into the cleaner 
parts. Never use tea-leaves, paper or damp 
grass to collect the dust, let the dust pau do 
that.— Ex. 
CALIFORNIA VINE AND WINE ITEMS, 
Col. Haraszthy informs us, says the Rural 
Home Journal, that he recently purchased, for 
a company of wealthy capitalists at the East, 
something like an hundred thousand acres of 
land in California for growing the vine; and has 
had orders from them to have planted this win¬ 
ter, a thousand acres of vines. 
Wo have been made the recipient, 6aya the 
Placer Herald, from James C. Nickerson, Esq.,, 
of raisins cured by himself from the White MaJa- 
ga grape. To our taste they seem equal to the 
Removing Greasr Spots out of Silk.— Take 
a lump of magnesia, and rub it wot over the 
spot; let It dry, then brush the powder off, and 
the spot will disappear; or take a visiting card, 
separated, rub the spot with the soft, internal 
part, and it will disappear without takiug gloss 
off the silk. 
Bcttek-Milk Pie. — Three pints of butter¬ 
milk, two egfes, four tablespoonsful of sugar, a 
tablespoonful of flour istirred Into the milk, and 
half a nutmeg. Stir well together and bake like 
a custard pie.— Ex. 
