A remarkably interesting paper was read by Mr. Kizo Tamari, Japan Commissioner, before the American Horticultural Society. He said that burdock roots were highly esteemed as a vegetable in Japan, as were all kinds of radishes. Turnips, and our "Tan-yan" are also esteemed. Over seven millions of bushels are annually grown. Sweet Potatoes, Chinese Yam, Tiger Lilies, and Leeks are much used. The Saga hispida, or Ivy Bean, is extensively grown; over eleven million bushels being the product. Egg-plants, cucumbers, gourds and squashes are also used. The cabbage as we have it, is unknown. A kind of chrysanthemum is used as we use spinach. The yellow flowers of the common chrysanthemum are also used. Shoots of Aralia cordata and bamboos are used as asparagus, and a species of Cryptotasnia is used as celery. The shoots of the brake and Royal fern are also used. The roots of the Nelumbium sagittaria, and a tuberous Scirpus are also generally in use. Some sea-weeds, notably Porphyra vulgaris, are highly esteemed. "Entrenia Wasabi" takes the place of our horse-radish.