Nicotiana affinis is certainly one of the grand novelties amongst new introductions. I always speak of things as I find them. I made a bed of it with some fears of what it might turn out, judging from the nature of the species that it would make rather a rough one, and its appearance in its early stages surely indicated that. But when it comes into flower all such notions get dispelled, for I know no other plant that makes a more unique and beautiful display of white than this does; and the sweet perfume that impregnates the air for a long distance is most refreshing. Its appearance in the day time, when the sun is strong, is rather dilapidated. It closes its flowers in such a manner as no one could ever think re-vivable again; but when the evening comes it shines forth in all its glory. In dull days it does not close up to a great extent, and possibly if it were planted in a shady position it would have its open flowers all the time. Its duration of bloom is long. Mine commenced to flower in the middle of June, and now this morning (a dull one), on the 13th of August, it is still in glory and no appearance of giving out. It will have to be remembered that it could only be used in a very large bed or border, as its height, at least two feet, makes it fit for nothing else.

There is no plant that can be easier grown; but a grub is extremely fond of it in the early stages. Any one using it the coming season will be delighted with it I feel satisfied. Supt. Govt Grounds, Can.