Cross’ Patent Grape-Frame. 
In the Country Gentleman for Nov. 2., we gave some 
description of an adjustable grape frame recently 
patented by Mr. S. 0. Cross of Sandy Hill. We have 
since been furnished with a cut representing it, which 
is given above. By reference to our former notice, the 
reader will have no difficulty in understanding its pur¬ 
poses, and will at once see how valuable it may be in 
affording conveniences for sheltering the vine from 
winter frosts, exposing the fruit to the sun, &e. Fig. 
1, is a perspective view, and Fig. 2, is a vertical sec¬ 
tion, showing how the frame can be lowered to the 
ground for any desirable purpose. Frame A, repre¬ 
sents a view of grapes grown whilst the frame rested 
again-t the posts, and now partially depressed, expos¬ 
ing the fruit to the sun, and bringing the foliage un-. 
derneath. Frame B, shows how the vine is secured, 
within it. C, represents the frame as the inventor de-- 
signs leaving it until the grapes get their growth. He 
says in a letter, that “ the elasticity of the vine is suf- 
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ficient to protect it from injury in bending, and when 
the frame is properly arranged it does not draw on. the 
vine to operate it.” His claim is for an “ Adjustable 
Elevating and Depressing Grape Frame,” with, or 
without supporters, attached and made of any known 
material. It therefore embraces a variety of modifi¬ 
cations not represented in the above. 
The New Curculio Remedy. 
Messrs. Editors — I would ask you how soon we 
may look for the report of the committee, on Mr. 
Matthews’ remedy for the curculio’s depredations on 
the Plum tree 2 I have seven or eight fino plum trees, 
and cannot get so many plums in a season, although 
the trees blow full and the fruit sets well, if he has 
found out a remedy .against the attacks of the plum 
weevil, so that we can be sure to save our plums, if 
made known to the public, or to every person who will 
apply for it, I will be willing to contribute my mite for 
a knowledge of it. A Subscriber. West Bridge- 
water j Mass. 
We have many inquiries of this, kind; 
no more than due to the public, and to the 
