The Northwest sustains so close a connection with the Eastern clime and nurseries, that a word may not be amiss referring to errors committed in this part by the otherwise well-meaning tree growers, who have been so largely patronized heretofore by this section of the country. Our soil is very varied, and exposures of every description have to be contended with : from the lightest sand, through the various degrees of limestone formations to the heaviest clay; and exposures from the warmest sunny valleys, to the bleakest northern hill tops. A list of sorts adapted to the one would be an almost total failure in or upon the other, either as regards soil or position. The indiscriminate manner in which trees have been sent out by nurserymen, adapted to different soils, have led to much disappointment and dissatisfaction, upon the supposition that all trees will thrive upon the limestone formation (geologically) found in the southern portion of the State, extending as far north as La Cross, and the centra1 portion of Columbia Co.; the reverse might, and probably would be true north of this, known as the sand region.

Then, interspersed over both, is the clay tract, principally north of Racine, though its presence is quite visible most of the way upon the Lake Shore, and in limited districts throughout the State.

We wish to draw the attention of our Eastern brethren to this diversity of soil and the necessity of seeing to the adaptability of sorts, not only for their, but our mutual good. The winters of '56 and '57 taught the West a valuable, though expensive lesson, which in some sections and isolated cases of sorts yet lingering, is still bringing forth its fruits of wisdom in burying the Rhode Island Greening, Baldwin, Esopus Spitzenburgh, Swaar, Early Harvest, Rambo, Fail Pippin, etc.; but in some cases even these (the tenderest sorts sent out from the East) have produced fine specimens. But the location must be the best, viz., a limestone formation, upon high ground, well drained, and cool aspect; northern or western to be preferred. The:

1. Red Astrackan is known every where, and succeeds well.

2. Wine Sap, Fall and Winter, are gaining many friends, being in some instances the only sorts remaining of an eastern purchase. More are always wanted.

3. Sweet Wine is very hardy; an upright, strong grower, with age bears well. Medium size, round, dull red, on greenish yellow; flesh white, tender; valuable for cooking or stock; too sweet for eating. In use through the winter. This is superseding in many cases the:

4. Talman Sweet, which is also an abundant bearer; indeed, after obtaining age, will nearly bear itself to death in a "grass orchard." Requires constant feeding and cultivation to sustain its vigor. Both of the last two sorts are being planted extensively.

5. Duchess of Oldenburgh and:

6. Fameuse, or Snow, upon rich soils and the limestone regions, succeed admirably; especially so in the western portion of Dane and all of Sauk Co., where the locations are high and well drained.

7. Sops of Wine,

8. St. Lawrence,

9. Autumn Strawberry,

10. Bailey Sweet,

11. Westfield Seek-nofurther,

12. Pomme Grise,

13. Raule's Janet,

14. Red Romanite, (or Gilpin of Downing),

15. English Golden Russet, are all adapted to this same latitude, or similar exposure and soil. A portion of them will succeed reasonably well in less favored locations; as Nos. 1,3,4, 7, 8,14,15 or are better adapted for level prairie planting (when ridged with the plow) than the others mentioned.

16. Perry Russet is a sort sent from the east under various cognomens, as Winter Russet, Poughkeepsie Russet, Golden Russet, etc It is universally hardy, succeeding in all locations, and much esteemed every where. Tree good grower, forms a round even head; fruit large, fair, and excellent; keeps well through the winter. Too many can not be had, as it is the best of all the Russets.

17. Colvert, esteemed for its hardiness, is coming into favor; a rapid grower, and makes a beautiful orchard tree, productive. Fruit large, yellowish; rather coarse, sub-acid; in season September to October.

18. Cider (not Smith's) is another of the same class, succeeding upon well-drained locations, and promises to be very successful upon our rich western soils. Tree very hardy and vigorous; upright, spreading. Fruit oval, medium size, striped, white-fleshed, excellent for kitchen or dessert. Season September to January.

19. Northern Spy, so much esteemed now at the East, is fast gaining ground here. Fine crops of it have been raised the past season ('61.) Its characteristic of late blooming will endear it to many frosty locations. Tree very thrifty, vigorous grower, requires well drained soil and cool aspect, else it is subject to sap blight. Fruit is so showy, tender, juicy and sprightly that it is a universal favorite.

20. Yellow Bellflower is rather fickle, and quite as impatient of water as any sort named. Upon well-drained soils it succeeds, though very tardy in bearing. A rapid grower, forming a large round head in the orchard, but its impatience of water, if near the surface, will greatly retard its popularity.

Thus we have briefly described a few of our leading sorts, alluding to some of their characteristics in soil and habits, enough, perhaps, to illustrate the position we wished to set forth, viz., the benefit to the West at least, if those of the East who would supply us with the good and beautiful, would give the subject of soil, aspect, and varieties a little more serious thought. It would prove to our benefit and their credit This same idea is as applicable to Pears and Cherries as to the Apple; and though we have now occupied twice the space we first intended, we have not yet approached, with the last named, the "beginning of the end".

[We confess to not having given sufficient attention to general fruit culture in the West, especially in the more newly formed states. We have a large number of readers there who are well-nigh starving for information; and we thank Mr. Willey, not only for his article, but for the opportunity of saying to our readers there, that in good time we shall specially attend to all their wants. This should not prevent Mr. Willey, however, from letting us see the "end" of his "beginning." - ED].