Agricultural Seeds—Required per statute acre.

When grown under glass a day temperature of 50 degrees, falling to 45 degrees at night, is sufficient to start with, gradually increasing it so that 65 degrees by day and 55 by night is reached at the period of blossoming Syringe the leaves daily until the flowers are produced, then discontinue it, merely keeping the walls near the pipes and the paths damp As soon as the fruit is set the syringing should recommence Water of the same temperature as that of the house should in all cases be used When the fruit begins to ripen, cease once more the syringing until it is gathered, then admit air freely, wash the trees daily, and apply liquid manure to the roots in sufficient quantities to keep the soil moist during the time the trees are at rest Rivers's Early, Pitmaston Orange, Dagmar, and Royal George are all good under glass.

Juniper (Juniperus)-These useful conifers prefer dry chalk or sandy soils, but will thrive in any ground that is not too heavy J Japonica, Sabina, and Tamariscifolia do well on steep banks and rock-work They may be propagated by seeds, grafting, or by cuttings of firm young shoots planted in a sandy compost, kept shaded, and covered with a hand-glass.

Aaron's Rod—See "Solidago".


Bahia Trolliifolia—This hardy herbaceous perennial will grow in any kind of soil It flowers in August, and can be increased by division Height, 1 ft.

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