Mr. E. A. Caswell writes: " Permit me to thank you for inserting my reply to Mr. Henderson. Although the foot-note seemed to you requisite, it seemed to me quite to warp my meaning. The word "impartial" was in no wise meant to attack Mr. H.'s judgment, it meant merely that the plants should all be under similar conditions throughout their growth. I wrote a letter to Mr. H. so stating, and disclaiming the intention, by the word, of calling him in question. I have a pleasant letter from him saying that he took no umbrage at my article and deemed the phrase "sneer" hardly called for. This matter having been pleasantly settled, Mr. H. and I propose to have a competition under suitable conditions. Perhaps you will find it legitimate news to tell your readers that the Dumesnil moss had a medal (bronze) given by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and that a bronze medal was given to it Saturday by the American Institute Fair, and also by them one for plants grown in it. Hoping to find some day as much favor in the eyes of agricultural journals as we have before these other tribunals, I remain yours with thanks."