Early in February we made a hurried call at the houses of Erastus Corning, Jr., Esq., of Albany, and found some of the most superbly grown plants we remember to hare seen in this country. Miniature trees, in full bloom, of four or fire species of Acacia, besides Camellias, Polygalas, Abutilons, Laurustinus, etc, etc. Spiraa Reevesi, or lanceolata, was finely in bloom. This hardy shrub bears forcing admirably, and proves no less useful in the house than on the lawn. In the stove a fine plant of Bletia Tankeroilli had thrown up several very strong flower-stalks, and a few flowers had already expanded. Every plant in these houses appeared to be in the finest possible condition, and show on the part of the gardener, Mr. Maurice "Walsh, both careful and skillful management. It is rarely one meets with such plants. Many of them are the result of not less than ten years, and it may be twice that, of careful training. We believe the finest specimens were purchased a few years ago from Mr. Menand, who we think gives more attention to the growth of fine specimens of hard-wood house-plants than any other professional florist we know of.