Mr. William Nisbett

"To the Editor of the Gardeners' Monthly: In the August number you have a notice of my father's death, etc. My father's name was William; you print it John. Please to notice the same, and oblige, yours respectfully, James Nisbett".

Pawtucket, R. I., August 2, 1886.

Amaryllises In The South

I am glad Mr. Ober-wetter, p. 196, calls attention to these as hardy plants in the South of Texas. Among the thriftiest amaryllises I ever saw, were growing as hardy plants in druggist George's garden in Galveston. Amaryllises are easily raised from seed, and begin to bloom when two to three years old.

Argemon Grandiflora

Argemone Grandiflora (large flowering), grows about 2 feet in height and produces large white, very handsome flowers.

Argemone Hunnemanni

Argemone Hunnemanni (Mr. Hunneman's), grows about 2 feet in height, and produces carmine and yellow flowers.

Argemone Mexicana

(The Mexican Argemone.) This is what is known as the Infernal, or Devil's Fig of the Spaniards, and is similar in all respects to the above named varieties, except in the color of its flowers which are of a bright yellow.

Queens, L. I.

Callas In Summer

A wreath of Callas formed part of the flowers used at the funeral of Governor Tilden. They were grown by his own gardener. Florists generally do not have callas in bloom early in August.

Carnation From Wallingford, Connecticut

A correspondent sends us a flower of a pale sulphur seedling that is 3 inches over, with numerous petals, from a short oblique calyx. It appears to be distinct from any other variety in common use. Its value to the florist will depend on abundance and continuance of blossoming, fragrance, and other properties that a single flower cannot reveal.

Euphorbia Jacquiniflora

There seems to be some disposition among florists to take again into favor this old plant. Its brilliant scarlet flowers are so exactly suited to many forms of longitudinal work, that nothing can equal it. It was not supposed to " pay," but it is found in the cut flower business as in all others, that the best work will always bring the best prices, and some flowers are especially suited for the best work.

Increase Of Fungous Diseases In The South

President Berckmans in his recent address, notes that the three past seasons have been more rainy than usual, which he thinks may account for the remarkable prevalence of parasitic fungi among fruit trees.

Fruit Synonyms

President Berckmans asserts that some popular varieties of peaches are pushed by interested parties, under a dozen different names.