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ANSWERS TO UUERIES. 
Ccesari an Cale.— To “J. M. Taylor.” Sow the seeds any time 
from the middle of August to the beginning of September, in a light 
rich loam, and plant out two different crops, the first not later than 
the beginning of November, and the second towards the end of Feb¬ 
ruary. The proper distance betwixt plant and plant, is three feet. 
The soil should be strong rich loam, well manured. Towards May, 
the under leaves are stripped off for use, and are considered when the 
plants are grown on good ground, rather profitable food for cattle. It 
is not, however, sufficiently hardy, to prove a profitable crop for the 
farmers of the Country. 
Melons. —To “ H. G.C.” the StripedHousaineeMelon emits very 
little scent, when ripe, but changes to a golden colour beneath the 
netting. The kind called William the fourth, I have not seen, but 
have heard it is a very good one. 
Plumieria rubra p. 408.—This beautiful stove plant succeeds 
best in rich light loam, and requires but very little water at any time, 
but it must be kept very dry when not in a growing state, which will 
have a tendency to throw it into flower. It is propagated by cuttings, 
which should be laid to dry for a while, like those of Cacti, and after¬ 
wards either struck in the tan or planted in pots. 
Oxalis crenata. —To “ G.E.J.” p. 486. Tubers of this species 
should be planted singly, in small pots, early in April, and placed 
in a peach house, or any other place where a moderate temperature 
is kept, until they have grown a little, and when all danger of frost 
is over, they should be planted in a light garden soil about three feet 
apart. When they have grown sufficiently to admit of earth being 
added to their stems, it should be done as soon as possible, for the 
stems throw out roots into the ridges of earth, where the best, and 
not unfrequently the only tubers are formed. 
Forcing Asparagus. —To “ G.E.J.” p. 487. An Article on the 
subject, with engravings, is in preparation, which will illustrate the 
system far better than words can do it. 
Culture of Geraniums. —To Geranium, p. 488. Potting will 
prevent their flowering, untill the pots are filled again with roots. 
Pots of a proportionate small size are better than large pots, for in¬ 
ducing the plants to flower, pots 3 inches deep and wide (60s) are too 
small for the purpose. Either the ends of the shoots or lengths of 
the half-ripened stalks will do for cuttings. To renovate old plants, 
cut them down and repot them in March, and by the following Au¬ 
tumn they will be fine plants. The compost should be light and 
rich. An Article will shortly appear on the subject. 
