Several varieties of crabs are found to succeed at Hendingly, and out of quite a number of Wealthy apples planted some fifteen years ago, two yet survive. Other persons have tried apples, but having, as I contend, planted unsuitable varieties, they have failed to keep then alive beyond the third year.

Some of the Russian varieties give promise of hardiness. - Thomas Frankland, Manitoba.

The lona grape has been very far from satisfying the hopes of commercial growers. In this respect we must class it with the Adivondac. But both varieties will repay the careful attention of the skillful amateur grower; and it must be admitted that for dessert quality the lona is equal to any grape in the world. It is a good grape, even when not fully ripen, being one of the kinds which are quite eatable before they are mature. It is also a long keeper. - T, H. Hoskins, M. D., Vermont.

The extension of grape growing in Canada is quite remarkable. Not only in Ontario, but down the St. Lawrence river on both banks as far as Montreal, and below, grape growing as a business is extending itself, and fruit is being produced which is preferred to that brought from the southward. It is a fact that on the upper St. Lawrence and about the north end of Lake Champlain, better grapes are produced, and the fruit is a surer crop than in western Massachusetts. - T. H. Hoskins, M. D., Vermont.