Artificial Manures

Notwithstanding the analyses of chemists, in regard to the perfection of chemical manures, and the fact which they so easily demonstrate that the greater part of stable manure is nothing but water and other material of no possible value and costing immense labor to handle, it is remarkable that the demand for stable manure is greater than ever. People find it best in spite of chemistry.

To Clean Mealy Bugs From Hot-House Grapes

Hot-house grapes often annoy the grower by having mealy bug on the stems in among the berries. A correspondent of the Gardening World tells the reader that he places the bunches under a strong hydrant, the force of the water being turned down the centre of course, and then rapidly dries the bunch; no injury to the flavor or appearance of the bunch results.

Clapp's Favorite Pear In Europe

Our seedling pears and apples do not seem to become very popular in the old world, but Clapp's Favorite is fairly swimming along on the French papular tide. It is said to be there "a good, beautiful and excellent fruit," and they are actually talking of replacing the Bartlett (Williams' Bon Chretien) with it. The perfume of the Bartlett, which we think so agreeable, is offensive to the French.

The Most Popular English Apple

For general popularity Lord Suffield is the most popular, followed closely, however, by the old favorite Ribstin Pippin. As a dessert apple alone, this has lost its old position on the top of the list, Cox's Orange Pippin now taking the lead. American varieties seem unknown in England.

The Regeneration Of The Potato

Our European friends seem much exercised over the question of crossing the potato with some of the wild kinds found in Arizonrt, Mexico, and South America. But it strikes us that the good old potato is a long way yet from destruction. Some of the newer varieties are as good as any one at any time, and the crops raised are as heavy now as they have ever been in all potato history.

Tomatoes In Turkey

The Tomato is being introduced into Turkish gardens, where it goes as the Red Egg plant. Everything American is respected in that country.

Educated Foresters

In. America we sometimes ask, what shall we do with our girls ? Sir John Lubbock says in England the question is, What shall I do with my son ? He answers the question, that they should learn a little about forestry, and then become Government Forest Commissioners at $4,000 a year.

A One-Leaved Yellow Locust

The Revue Horticole says that a variety has been raised in France, which, instead of being pinnate, and composed of numerous leaflets, as in the normal form, has an undivided leaf - all of one single leaf-blade. It must have a very unique appearance.