Corsican Pine Timber

As recently noted, it is as often the fault of the planter as the tree, that timber proves poor. The Corsican pine, - Pinus Laricio - has recently been condemned as a timber tree; but it seems that it is a lover of the sea-coast. In such situations, the timber is said to be good enough.

The Larch is being fast abandoned by British timber-planters, and the Corsican Pine, Pinus Laricio, is praised as being the best to take its place.

Native Country Of The Banksian Rose

This was introduced from Chinese gardens, its native locality being unknown. Professor Crepin, one of the best authorities on Roses, now announces that it is indigenous to the mountains of Mo-So-Yan, in the Chinese province of Lan Kong.

Persistence Of Varieties

England is not so trying on the constitution of a variety as America is, hence varieties do not run out as rapidly as here. The very old Keen's seedling Strawberry is yet one of the most popular of their kind.

Cure Of Poisoning From The Common Poison Vine

Dr. Frank Jones, of St. Louis, is quite positive that a strong solution of bi-carbonate of soda is the best of all specifics for the cure of the poisoning by Rhus toxicodendron. He applies it to the pustules, which they at once dry up.

An Insect Enemy Of The Strawberry

Belgian Pomologists are complaining of the destruct-iveness of a myriopod or centipede worm, which they describe as Blaniulus guttulatus.

A New Grape-Vine Insect

Belgian papers complain of the serious ravages of a small insect of the red spider class, known as Phytopus vitis.

A Giant Rose

Mr. Takasima, tells the Journal des Roses, that in Japan there is a species of Rose, very spiny and sarmentose, which interlaces its branches among those of tall trees in the forests of the centre of Japan, where it is extensively found. The flowers are white, showy and have some odor. It appears to be nearly identical with our Cherokee Rose.

Rose Gloire Lyonaise

This is figured by the Journal des Roses, which believes it to be a true white hybrid perpetual Rose. It has been raised by M. Guillot Sons, of Lyons.

Commissioners Of Fairmount Park

Mr.W. M. Singerley has been appointed by the Board of Judges to the vacancy in the Fairmount Park Commission. Mr. S. is a genuine lover of Horticulture, and it is very pleasant to find the judges of the courts once in a while appointing a gentleman of this character to a position where some knowledge of Horticultural necessities ought to be a prominent requirement.