A very intelligent, well-known gardener, in renewing his subscription, uses the following language, which we give as representative of much more to the same effect from others :

" Every practical gardener in the country should have the 'Horticulturist,' no matter how extensive his experience may have been. The world is not stationary; some new discovery every day; hence the necessity, to the practical gardener, of such a publication as yours, to keep him 'posted.' But to the amateur, no matter how small his plot of ground may be, it is indispensable. In it he will find reliable information on every subject connected with rural art".

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A clerical friend, in renewing his subscription, uses the fol-lowing language. We commend it to the consideration of all his brethren, as there is much truth in it.

"I look upon the subject of Horticulture as of first rate importance to every man, but inexpressibly so to ministers as a source of relaxation and usefulness. I have said much to my brethren on the subject, but they do not appreciate it. 1 am called an enthusiast, but mind you, they like to call with their ladies to get flowers. But there is a good time coming, when men will know and feel that it is God-like to beautify the spot they call home, and when all do this our land will . be 'beautiful and bright with freedom's holy light.' May it come soon".