Turning over the leaves of an old journal a few days since, we came across an account of a pine tree cut down in the State of Maine, in the year 1839, that measured seven feet diameter at the stump, and from which was made 10,610 feet of inch boards.

Seeds of every description should be carefully looked over this month. The best way of keeping all the small seeds is in tight paper bags, and then packing in a tight box, placing the box in a cool room. Dahlias in the cellar, gladiolus and other bulbs in the closet, should be occasionally looked over.

Last year we left out a few gladiolus; this season past, most of them grew, but none flowered. We yet hope they may be kept out with a little care, and caused to flower.

The necessity of pure air for the preservation of fruits and vegetables is too often disregarded. Many housekeepers deposit their winter supplies in their cellars, close up the windows, bank up the walls if necessary, and leave them to whatever fate may overtake them. The consequence is decay, and essential deterioration of flavor in such as escape decay. The cellar should be kept dry, clean, sweet, and at a temperature as near the freezing point as practicable. By proper attention to these requisites, and with careful ventilation, fruits can be preserved, and their proper flavor retained throughout the season.