If there were only enough of it what a grand tree for avenue planting or for town streets would be this maple. It is of robust habit and rapid growth. The foliage is like that of the Plane, but larger and more umbrageous, and moreover it is hardier. The leaves are somewhat silvery on the under surface. Our experience of it is, in truth, very limited; but its hardihood, rapid growth, and stately appearance induce us very strongly to recommend it for trial in all cases for which the Plane is now used. The tree was introduced by M. Van Volxem, and described and figured in our columns in 1877, vol. vii., p. 73, and later on by Mr. Nicholson. - Gardeners' Chronicle.

Japanese or Polvantha Roses - deserve special notice; the latter are charming for small beds or edgings, and may be had in the following four varieties, of which we prefer the pure white form, Paquerette, which is almost a continuous bloomer. The others are Anna Maria de Montra-vel, white, very fragrant and double, blooming in miniature clusters; Mdme. C. Brenner, a blush-colored form of the above; Mignonette, rosy pink, one of the finest of these miniature or fairy roses. - Garden.