Another Rose Coming To America

It is said that "Her Majesty," another of Mr. Bennett's, has been bought by Mr Evans of Philadelphia, for $2,500.

Cold Water To Kill Insects

Perhaps no more useful hint was ever given than that in one of the early volumes of our magazine, that water warmed to 1300 would kill insects. A hint probably of equal value has now been given in the Rural New Yorker by Professor Riley, that ice water will kill the cabbage worm. It seems reasonable, and will no doubt have a wide trial on this and other tender-skinned creatures.

The Japan Plum

This is being largely planted in California. This is a real plum. The Japan plum of the Southern Atlantic portion of the United States is a kind of Medlar, Mespilus Ja-ponica.

This remarkable fruit, noticed some time ago from fruit received from California through Mr. Kelsey, is attracting a more than usual share of attention from English, German and French growers. The plum, of all fruits, seems to be at home in Northern Europe.

The Niagara White Grape

This comparatively new grape, which we have on several occasions noticed favorably, seems to be well-appreciated by all who have so far tasted it. The coming season will doubtless be regarded as furnishing a full test. The owners have risked a great deal on it in the firm belief that it is one of the best ever offered.

Early Canada Peach

Peche precoce du Canada - says the Revue Horticole - was introduced last year by M. Boucher of Paris, and besides being ten days earlier than the Amsden, has a wholly free stone. So far the objection to all these early peaches has been that the stones are partially clingy.

A First-Class Pea

According to English authorities a first-class pea should yield 12 peas in one pod. Of course quality will come in as one good point, and an abundance of pods is essential.

American Blackberries In England

It has at length been discovered by the Old World folks that there is something in American blackberries, and Wilson Junior is being pushed with great spirit there.

Forest Commission In California

This State has established a forest commission and voted them $5,000 for two years. We shall probably learn at the end of that period that the forests of California are rapidly disappearing before fire and the axe, and that " unless something is done California will become a howling wilderness." It will be worth #5.000 to learn this very interesting fact.

Wood Or The Butternut Tree

Quite a demand has sprung up for the Butternut wood for making wooden shoes. These shoes are coming into extensive use in breweries and other industrial establishments where the floors are damp. They are much warmer than the best leather-soled shoes under such circumstances, and have not the oppressive condensation of moisture characteristic of gum.