"J. B.," Fred-ericton, N. B., writes: "I think Mr. Henderson has no greater admirer of his business tact and capabilities, than I in my humble way; but I was both amused and surprised to find in unpacking a box of plants, etc, from his establishment, the Bennett roses and American Beauty in 3-inch pots, crocked in English style, with one larger one and a lot of small ones at top. Perhaps, after all, Mr. H. has adopted the John Bull fashion in any little rarities".

[In a personal note our correspondent leaves it "to the Editor's judgment not to publish this paragraph, if thought to be of too personal a nature, or in any way be deemed offensive to Mr. H., for whom he has the highest regard".

We think we can answer for Mr. Henderson, that he is not one to desire to suppress any one's inquiries - that he is only too happy to have inquiries, and to answer them.

And in a general way we might add that it is no proof, that because there is a "crock" in a small pot, that the proprietor would advocate it. In all large establishments it is the interest of the proprietor to lead men to think for themselves, and in some measure to feel responsibility for success. They have then to be allowed, in matters of no great consequence, to practice what the proprietor himself would not do. In the establishments of which the Editor is the head, this is of continual occurrence.

There are numerous losses from allowing men to have their own way; but much less than when men are mere machines, and are expected " to do just what they are told and not to think." We should regard crocking very small pots as a waste of time, but as it would not be any detriment to the plant, might tolerate it, if the foreman in immediate control desired to follow the practice.

Plants in larger pots we should assist by "drainage " in the rapid escape of water through the hole at the bottom of the pot - in small pots, if porous, the moisture easily escapes as a general thing. But Mr. Henderson may prefer to have his own say. - Ed. G. M].