F. R. Elliott, Esq., in a private letter, gives us the following rap about our July plate: "Don't, oh! pray don't give any more cherry engravings; or if you do, take even the cuts in Cox as models, rather than trust to the one who 'did'that of July." Truthfully, but kindly said. No, Mr. Elliott, we will give no more such plates while we retain the chair editorial. It is no sufficient excuse to say that the plate was not prepared under our supervision; but you and all our readers must have seen, from our apologetic remarks, that we were heartily ashamed of it. The simple truth is, that we did not know how had the plate was until it was too late to get ready another. We are always ready to acknowledge a just criticism. We should be much pleased to have your notes; make them as much better as possible than those you allude to. Your description of the apple answers to Sops of Wine, which we occasionally see, and of which Washington is a synonym. Speaking of grapes, Mr. Elliott remarks:

"I had an opportunity of examining the Cuyahoga Grape, a few days since. It is nearly as large as Catawba; compact bunches; color of Rebecca; and a delicious, sprightly, aromatic grape, fur better than Rebecca or Diana, but not equal to Delaware. Its size, color, and quality, however, place it, without question, as among the best of hardy grapes. As an amateur grape, it is indispensable. I have also examined 'Logan.' In size and quality, it is almost a fac-simile of Isabella; the bunches are not so compact; and it ripens, fit for market, before Isabella becomes at all colored. During the past few days I have met with a grape, brought from Massachusetts thirty years since, that has all the character and appearance of Diana. Is it possible that Mrs. Crehore did not grow that grape from seed! I shall visit the vine from which I saw fruit, and learn more of it".

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