American Apples In England

The Garden says : "The prospects were never more favorable for shipments from America to England than they are this year. The American apple trade, formerly monopolized by Liverpool, has during the last few years (in consequence of direct steam communication), been gradually diverted to London, which market now competes favorably with that of Liverpool.

The White-Fruited Versaillaise Currant

Under this name a new variety has appeared in France, raised by M. Bertin, of Versailles. It is said to resemble the original in every respect, except that the fruit is a little less acid than that.

Large Celery

G. D. Moore, of Arlington, Mass., raised a stalk of celery the past autumn, which weighed seven pounds. It was thirty-eight inches long and twenty-four inches round.

The Favorite Tomato

This is a new Western introduction, and dares to place itself in comparison with Paragon, Acme and other popular favorites.

Tangerine Oranges

A Palatka (Fla.) correspondent says: "I send you by this express some extra fine Tangerines, raised by Mr. F. C. Cochran, of this place. The tree is three years old, and bore 260 fruits."

[They weighed five ounces each, were dark red and flattish, and in flavor delightful. - Ed. G. M].

Boardman's Tree Paint

There are a number of washes that will kill insects on the bark of trees, and otherwise guard the bark of trees from insect attack. It is not always convenient for people to have these ready mixed to hand, and it is therefore an advantage to them to have something safe at once to apply, though it may cost more than simple remedies. Boardman's Tree Paint is well spoken of, though it has not come under our direct observation.

Seeds Or Plants For Starting Forests

Whether it is best to sow seeds in beds, and to transplant for forests, or scatter the seeds on the ground and leave the rest to nature, seems to be one of the valuable questions to come up in the future of American forestry. Though no doubt there will be cases where either one may be better than the other, as a rule plants will be better than seeds. Governor Furnas, of Nebraska, is of this opinion. He was among the first to make tree culture on the prairies a great success.

Handsome Birds' Nests

A correspondent suggests that the wood pewee covers its nest with lichens to disguise it - to make it look like a dead branch - that its enemies may be deceived, and; not that it has any love for beauty.