of cultivation. John Spencer, Bowood, April 3. [If you have got the true Joslin's St. Alban's, you will observe that its leaves are more glossy on the under sides than those of the Chasselas Musqué. Mr. Joslin states that the Chasselas Musqué had not been grown at his place for upwards of 16 years; that it is an early grape, whereas the St. Alban's is decidedly a late one. "The variety in question" he states "came from seed of my own sowing, be what it may." Much has been said about this grape. Some have doubted its being distinct from the White Frontignan, although the one has smooth leaves and the other has not. A few months will prove that it has not been over-praised in the Journal of the Horticultural Society. It is showing fruit in the Royal Gardens at Frogmore; we have seen it at Mr. Bevan's, Cambridge House, Twickenham, about a week ago, and it appears to be an extraordinary bearer.]-(Gard. Chron., 1849, p. 229.)

Fastening Fruit Trees to Walls.-The following method of fastening the shoots of fruit trees to walls has been tried in one or two gardens in my neighborhood; and has, after a few years' trial, been found to succeed remarkably well. Strong wires are stretched vertically along the face of the wall, about the distance of half an inch from it; and about nine inches from each other, by means of iron stay nails; which are simply small flat pieces of iron about three inches long, half an inch wide, and pointed at one end, so as to go in between the bricks; a small hole is drilled in the other to let the wire go through, or to fasten the ends to; these are required for about every two feet in height. The wire should be painted, or, what I believe is better, galvanized. To these wires, the branches can be tied in any direction; the stronger ones by willow twigs, the smaller by strings of matting.-(Gard Chron., 1849, p. 230.)

The Night-blowing Cereus.-This is an old and much neglected, but, when well grown, really beautiful stove plant. I, for one, must accuse myself of neglecting it for many years, and the only reason which I can assign for such neglect is having never seen it grown or flowered in perfection. It has a straggling appearance, but, when strong and neatly trained to a wire frame or wooden trellis, it is not unsightly; its large white and yellow fragrant flowers are truly beautiful, and though an objection may be raised against their blowing in the night, every one who has seen them must admire them; the plant which flowered with me was a very old one, but, notwithstanding its age, it produced flowers measuring from seven to ten inches across, and I should think that young and vigorous plants would be much finer.-(Gard. Chron., 1849, p. 230.)

ART. II. Domestic Notices.

Fuchsia serratifolia.-You have no conception of the beauty of Fuchsia, serratifolia (blooming all winter,) when carefully treated. Avoid burn

ing heat, a cool and moist situation; it commences blooming in December, and even to March is loaded. The flowers are very long, and of a singular rich bronzy pink,-long tube, and beautiful tip of green and dark pink (not crimson,) corolla, and so well displayed on the plant: but it wants careful treatment to develop its beauty-it cannot be least—nor can one in ten bloom it as it ought. It is, you know, a peculiar hybrid one, and oddish, but then the greater the credit to bring it out; most persons who purchase it complain that it does not grow, and, after a while, neglect and lose it; but it is from a want of a knowledge of its treatment.-Yours, G. C. T., Auburn, N. Y., April, 1849.

Thuja filiformis hardy.-We learn from Messrs. Parsons & Co. of Flushing, that a small plant of this singular pendulous Thuja stood out the past winter without being in the least injured, thus proving that, at least, as far north as New York, it is perfectly hardy. The scarcity and high prices of the plants, has thus far prevented our hazarding our specimens in the open ground; but the coming winter we shall endeavor to try one in the latitude of 42° north.-Ed.

Swan's Orange and Ronville Pears.-Last autumn, when we had the pleasure of exhibiting some remarkably fine specimens of Swan's Orange Pears, which we gathered from a tree in Rochester, some of our pomological friends in Salem and vicinity, hinted that it was nothing more than the old Ronville of Duhamel; specimens of which were exhibited by Mr. J. F. Allen, of Salem; and we gave specimens to several amateurs to test with the Ronville. That the two varieties have a similarity of appearance, we are ready to admit, but not further, than that of size and form; in quality, the Ronville is only second rate, and could not, for a moment, be mistaken for the Swan's Orange; but even if a specimen of each variety had been selected, which resembled each other in quality, the character of the tree and wood, at once decides the question beyond all doubt; and in this case, as in many others, it shows how important in the description of a pear, is a knowledge of the color of the wood, &c. Swan's Orange has a very light yellow wood, while that of the Ronville is of an olive green. Four years ago, we made a drawing and a description of the Ronville, from some very fine specimens given us by Mr. Allen, but we never thought it scarcely good enough to include in our descriptive list; but as so much has been said about it, in connection with Swan's Orange, we shall give a full description and outline figure, which can be compared with those of the Swan's Orange.-Ed.

Aberdeen Beehive Strawberry.-This celebrated new variety, which was first introduced last spring, has not yet fruited sufficiently to test its qualities for general cultivation. As a forcing strawberry, it is one of the most remarkable varieties, coming nearly or quite up to all the raiser of it ever stated. We have now fifty pots in full bearing, having ripe and green fruit and flowers, and buds. The fruit is of good size, and high flavored, and each plant, though only under ordinary treatment, has from ten to twenty clusters of fruit, bearing from ten to twenty berries each; it is a stam

inate variety, and sets its blossoms well. We consider it a great acquisition. The vines are very hardy.-Ed.

North American Pomological Convention.-Since our notice of the meeting of this convention at Syracuse next September, we have received a new circular issued by the committee, with the names of each member attached thereto. There was, indeed, no necessity of issuing a second circular, only to show the utter falsity of the assertions made in the editorial notice in the Horticulturist, which we alluded to in our last. Although we have anticipated the doings of the committee in that notice, yet we cannot omit the publication of this circular :

"The undersigned, a committee of the above convention, who were appointed at the meeting held in Buffalo last September to report such plans for the organization of future conventions-should it be deemed advisable to hold them-as might be deemed necessary to carry out successfully the objects for which they were to meet, agreed, after consultation, as part of their plan, to appoint committees for each State, Territory, and the Canadas, whose duty it should be to report the results of their observations and consultations in relation to matters suggested for their action in a circular-(which was issued by us and sent to each one of them)—on the first day of the assemblage of the convention, which was, by unanimous resolution, agreed should be held in the autumn of 1849.

The committee have had their attention called to an editorial in the Horticulturist for March, in which it is stated that the North American Pomological Convention is a defunct convention, and that the State committees have received the compliment from a committee which does not exist, or by an authority unknown. Without intending in any way to comment on the article alluded to, the committee think it their duty to remark, that, by a perusal of the report of the proceedings of the Buffalo Convention, it will be seen that the report of this committee, making the convention a national and a permanent one, was adopted unanimously; that it is entirely unconnected with the New York State Agricultural Society, and that the designation of the time and place for its next meeting, where the great fair of that society is to be held, was done for the better accommodation of the public who are in the habit of attending it from all parts of the country, and also as a compliment to that society, in acknowledgment of the great benefit they had conferred on horticulture, by being the first to move in calling a National Pomological Convention. The committee, owing to the hurried close of the Convention at Buffalo, had not time to concoct, or submit fully, their plans for the consideration of the convention, and, in doing it thus far afterwards, they conceive that they are carrying out the true spirit and intent of their appointment, and that their action will meet with the approbation of all concerned.

The committee, therefore, hope, that the gentlemen appointed will not be deterred, by the article above alluded to, from attention to the several duties which have been submitted for their action, as the North American Pomological Convention will convene at Syracuse, in the state of New York, on the 14th day of September next, at 10 o'clock A. M.-it being

the day succeeding the closing of the annual fair of the New York State Agricultural Society.

Pomological, Horticultural, Agricultural, and kindred Societies, or Associations, throughout this continent, are requested to send delegates to the convention; and gentlemen resident in vicinities where no societies exist, who take interest in the advancement of pomological science, are also invited to attend.-J. D. G. NELSON, Indiana, Chairman; JAMES DOUGALL, Canada; HERMAN WENDELL, M. D., New York; J. C. HOLMES, Michigan; LEWIS F. ALLEN, New York; F. R. ELLIOTT, Ohio; N. GOODSELL, New York, Committee. March, 1849."

[We will only add, that we hope the course taken by those who are opposed to the holding of the Convention will incite its friends to renewed exertions to make it what the last was, the most important pomological convention ever held in this country. We should not forget to announce that Gen. Taylor intends to honor the State Fair with his presence, and we expect such an exhibition of fruit will be made as will give the old Hero a good impression of what the West, the North, and the East can do in the cultivation of the choicest varieties.-Ed.]

Thuja filiformis.-We learn, from Messrs. Parsons, of Flushing, L. I., that this most graceful and interesting evergreen tree has stood the late severe winter in the open air at that place uninjured; thus proving it to be perfectly hardy-at least as far north as New York; and we hope to show, another year, that it is equally hardy in the latitude of Boston. Our specimens, now about three feet high, have been too valuable to prove, but now that we have succeeded in getting a small stock, we intend to plant the largest specimen in the open ground the present spring, and let it remain out next winter. Its singularly pendent branches will make it the most attractive of all evergreens for single objects on lawns or in pleasuregrounds. Ed.

ART. III. Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Saturday, March 3d, 1849.-An adjourned meeting of the Society was held to-day, the President in the chair.

Exhibited.-FLOWERS: From Messrs. Hovey & Co., cut flowers of several azaleas, among which were three seedlings. From Jas. Nugent, fine roses, including some good species of Chromatella and Solfataire.

FRUIT: From Hon. J. S. Cabot, Beurré d'Aremberg, and Winter Nelis, in fine state of preservation. From C. Downing, Ladies Sweeting Apples. From J. Owen, handsome apples without naine, from the garden of Dr. Ware, Cambridge; it may prove to be the Westfield Seek-No-Further. March 10th. Exhibited.-Flowers: From Messrs. Hovey & Co., six azaleas, viz. Remingtònii, triumphans, Herbértii purpùrea, splendens, Rosy Purple, and Salmon Rose. Roses from L. Davenport and J. Nugent. Bouquets, &c., from A. Bowditch.

AWARD OF PREMIUMS.

AZALEAS.-To Messrs. Hovey & Co., for the best six plants, $6. FRUIT: From J. Kenrick, Cogswell apples, which the committee pronounced worthy of cultivation. From S. Bigelow, Keen's Seedling strawberries, very handsome.

March 17. Exhibited.-Flowers: From Jas. Nugent, a variety of roses and bouquets. Roses, bouquets, &c., from L. Davenport and Sam'l Bigelow. From Dr. Wood, Dighton, plants of Erica Cáffra and Diósma Capitàta.

[The business meeting of the society will be given in our next.]

HORTICULTURAL MEMORANDA

FOR MAY.

FRUIT DEPARTMENT.

Grape Vines in the greenhouse will now have all their fruit set, and the same treatment may be resumed which was given them previous to their blooming, viz.: more air, more frequent sy ringings, damping down the walks, &c. The laterals will again need stopping, and any that are not regularly laid in should now be duly attended to, and tied in their places. By the last of the month, the berries will have sufficiently swelled to commence thinning; and this should be looked to before they are too far advanced. Vines in cold houses will need the same treatment we recommended for those in the grapery last month. This month is a good time to plant out vines in new borders. Vines in the open air will now be swelling their buds, and should be neatly trained to the wall or trellis, rubbing off all eyes that are not wanted, and, in June, cutting back to the new growth: this will prevent any danger from bleeding, if any is apprehended. Borders of graperies should be carefully dug this month.

Strawberry beds may be made now with the best success; manure well, and spade or trench the ground.

Fig trees in pots should be well watered, using liquid manure occasionally.

Raspberry plantations should be pruned, staked, manured, dug, and put in good order.

Grafting pear and apple trees may yet be continued with good success. Pruning should be continued until all the work is accomplished.

FLOWER DEPARTMENT.

Camellias will now have completed their growth, and the temperature should be slightly raised in order to make them set their buds well. As soon as the buds are seen, the plants may be removed to the open air. Plants inarched in February may now be detached from the old plant. Achimenes of all kinds may now be started for a succession of flowers; and those first potted may now have a third shift into larger pots.