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THE FLORIST AND P0M0L0GIST. 
[ March, 
previous to sowing the seed; Onions generally do well on land that has been 
previously occupied with Celery ; make the ground firm either by treading or 
with a wooden roller, and sow in shallow drills about a foot apart. Sow Parsnips 
about the the middle of the month, in drills about 14 in. apart, for the main crop, 
in deeply dug or trenched ground. Sow some Early Horn Carrots at the beginning 
of the month, in drills about 8 in. apart, for use before the main crop is ready ; and 
towards the end of the month the main crop of other Carrots in drills about 14 in. 
apart, in deeply dug or trenched ground. Sow a few Leeks in a small bed, for 
transplanting afterwards into well prepared trenches. Sow Celery for the main 
crop, and prick out on a gentle heat that sown last month. Sow a good breadth 
of Parsley ; also some Early Turnips on a warm border, and Spinach , Lettuces , and 
Padishes. Sow Brussels Sprouts , Broccolis, Borecoles , Savoys , Cabbages , and Cauli- 
Uowers; and towards the end of the month sow some Beet , Salsafy , and Scorzonera. 
Make two sowings of Peas during the month, the first of middle and late kinds, and 
the last of late varieties; also two sowings of Broad Beans. Sow Mustard and Cress 
in heat, also Sweet Basil , Marjoram , Capsicums , Tomatos , Thyme , &c. Sow Melons 
and Cucumbers. Plant out Cabbages from August-sown beds ; also Cauliflowers 
out of frames. Cauliflower plants that were potted in the autumn and have 
had one or two shifts since, will now be fine plants, and if planted at the foot of 
a south wall, or other warm situation, will come into use in the beginning of 
June, just when late Broccolis are done. Plant Lettuces that have stood the winter. 
Get in all the early kinds of Potatos at the beginning of the month, and proceed 
with the planting of the late crops towards the end of the month. Dress and dig 
over beds of Herbs , and make fresh plantations. Clean and dig borders. When 
the soil is dry, stir the surface well between all crops.—M. Saul, Stourton. 
THE SNOW APPLE OF CANADA. 
r HAT a delightful little apple is the Pomme de Neige , and yet how very 
seldom do we see it! It is a very old acquaintance of mine. I knew it 
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and loved it for its intense beauty and its excellent qualities, long before 
I learned its correct name. It is an apple that succeeds well in northern 
situations. I have seen it in admirable condition on Deeside, Aberdeen, and it is 
stated in the Transactions of the Horticultural Society , by Sir George Steuart 
Mackenzie, to succeed well in Eoss-shire. The fruit is rather above medium size, 
ovate-conical, very regularly formed, the eye closed, the stalk nearly an inch long, 
the skin greenish-white on the shaded side, brilliant scarlet, or streaked with 
brilliant scarlet on the sunny side, at all times exceedingly beautiful. The flesh 
is pure white—white as snow, peculiarly tender, juicy, melting, and pleasantly 
flavoured. In season from October to Christmas. 
This is in every respect a most interesting apple, and altogether distinct from 
the ordinary class. The brilliant scarlet skin, in contrast with the pure white 
flesh, renders it strikingly beautiful; and the texture of the flesh is of that 
peculiarly tender character which many of the American apples possess, such as 
