We had thought at one time of giving our readers a report of these Lectures, but to do so would require several numbers of our magazine; we must therefore be content to give hereafter such a synopsis as we can make room for. At present we can only indulge in a few general remarks.

We were present during the Horticultural week, and saw and heard enough to convince us that the Lectures were a most decided success. We can not help regarding these Lectures as a happy augury for the future; and it is a fortunate circumstance that they were introduced by good old Yale, one of the foremost and most venerable institutions of learning in the country. It has given them a dignity in the estimation of some which they otherwise would not have assumed; in real importance they are not exceeded, in our opinion, by any in the curriculum of even Yale itself. We hope that what has been so auspiciously begun will hereafter be continued. To Professor Porter, we believe, belongs the chief praise of introducing these Lectures; he has given his time and means to the subject with a self-sacrificing spirit and the greatest enthusiasm, and their great success, and the thorough manner in which they have been appreciated, will constitute no mean reward. In our praise, however, we must include the Lecturers, whose thoroughly practical and able discourses constituted the great element of success. The practical nature of these Lectures was their great characteristic, and gave them their chief value.

Men evidently came there to learn facts, and it fortunately so happened that the Lecturers were just the men to give them facts.

We left New York with our publisher and a pleasant party, and arrived in. New Haven in time to hear Mr. Wilder's Lecture on Monday night His subject was American Pomology; and being confined to one lecture, he was necessarily somewhat general in his remarks, though on the Pear he was special enough, giving details in his usual plain, straightforward manner, and with the confidence of a master of his subject. His lecture was heard with great satisfaction. At its close he had to submit to a searching cross-examination, chiefly from Mr. Allen, of Black Bock. He went through the ordeal remarkably well. Here let us say that this crossexamining- was a leading feature of the Lectures; at the close of his lecture, each speaker had to submit to it, and though often trying to him, it had the effect of bringing out a good many important and useful facts. Mr. Allen generally put them through, and he did it with the keenness of a practised lawyer, though generally with so much humor as to convulse the audience with laughter.

Next came Mr. Allen on Fruits, mainly, however, on the Apple. Mr. Allen is a fluent speaker, and not much inclined to confine himself to his notes. He is at times sarcastic, but full of humor. His lecture was interesting, and listened to with marked attention. He sifts pretty thoroughly everything he undertakes.

The third lecturer was Dr. Grant, who, unfortunately, was much indisposed and out of voice. He nevertheless gave a capital and thoroughly practical discourse on the cultivation of the Grape, illustrating bis subject with many large and well-executed drawings. His plain, direct, and intelligent answers made him a great favorite. In consequence of his indisposition, he was assisted in his second lecture by Mr. Fuller. In thorough knowledge of the Grape, Dr. Grant, in our opinion, stands 'head and shoulders above his fellows".

Fourth on the list was Mr. Pardee, his subject being " Berries." These are his favorites par excellence, and he was perfectly at home among thorn. His clear, concise, and direct manner of treating his subject won for him golden opinions. Both of his lectures were models in their way.

Next we had Professor Johnson, of Yale College, on Agricultural Chemistry. The Professor is modest, but possesses decided originality; he does not yet claim too much for his special department of science, but assigns it, we think, about its proper place as a handmaid to practice, where its usefulness is unquestionably great. The Professor's style is simple, direct, and forcible, and he was listened to with deep interest.

Next on the list was Mr. Barry, who gave two lectures on the propagation and management of fruit-trees. Mr. Barry handled his subject in a masterly manner, being concise, yet comprehensive, and thoroughly practical.' The subject of pruning was illustrated on some trees brought for the purpose. His lectures were admirable.

The last lecture we listened to was the first of Mr. Emerson, on Arboriculture. We did not hear much of it, but a glance at the MS. showed it to be an elaborate and carefully prepared production, possessing great beauty of language.

The press was well represented, and we had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Weld of the Home-stead, Dr. Houghton of the Gardener's Monthly, Mr. Olcott of the Tribune, Mr. Raymond of the Times, and many others.

During our stay we visited the residences of Mr. Fellows, Mr. Reed, Mr. Perit, and others. The grounds of Mr. Fellows and Mr. Reed adjoin each other. The mansions are costly, the grounds elegantly laid out, and the surrounding natural scenery is possessed of great beauty. The greenhouses are well stocked, and presented a fine display of flowers, the Roses, under Mr. Veitch'8 management, being especially good. What with the Lectures, agreeable calls and visits, a pleasant evening with our old friend Professor Goodrich, a nice little party at Prof. Johnson's, etc, etc., the time passed delightfully away.

But we have kept one good thing, if not the best, till the last. On Thursday evening the professors in the scientific department of Yale, in conjunction with the members of the senior class, gave a grand reception in one of the new College buildings. The guests were received by Professor Silliman in his usual affable manner. President Woolsey was present during a part of the evening, as were also most of the professors, Ex-Governor Baldwin, and other distinguished men. Fully one half of those present were ladies, fair representatives of the beauty, refinement and intelligence of New Haven female society. The evening was passed in the most delightful social enjoyment. We have been present at gayer scenes, but scarcely remember one where so much good taste, intelligence, and refinement prevailed, the whole pervaded by a a fine social spirit which gave a charm to the whole. We yielded to the occasion and its associations, and for a time could almost imagine we were in some fairy land; but a hint from our companion that it was time 'to go" broke the illusion.

We lingered for a few moments at the door, cast a last look at the happy faces within, and felt moved to stretch forth our hand and inscribe over the door, "Haec est porta eceli." When in the street we discovered we had forgotten our "horn," which gave us a good excuse to go back and take another last look; and all the way down stairs we kept repeating the words of the poet, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever!"

Yale College Lectures #1

We have already spoken of the value of these lectures. They have been published by C. M. Saxton, Barker, & Co., as reported by Mr. Olcott, with an introduction by Prof. Porter. Price 50 cents.

Yale College Lectures #1

As announced in our last, this course will open on February 6th, and we again bespeak for it the attention of our readers. It is an experiment which, if successful, will be instrumental in diffusing a large amount of useful knowledge. The programme, so far as we have learned, will be somewhat as follows: The first week will be devoted to Horticulture, and the following are the lecturers thus far engaged: M. P. Wilder, on American Pomology; P.

Barry, on Transplanting, Pruning, Packing, and Preserving Fruit; C. W. Grant, on the Grape; 8. B. Parsons, on Ornamental and Exotic Gardening; Thomas Hogg, on Propagation; R. G. Pardee, either on City Gardening or Small Fruits; P. B. Mead, on the Pear; G. R. Emerson, on Forest Trees; and others whose names we have not learned. Besides these, other eminent Horticulturists will be present, and take part in the discussions. The second week will be devoted to the Relations of Science to Agriculture and Horticulture. The third week will be occupied with Agriculture proper. The fourth week will be devoted to Domestic Animals,, during which a course of four lectures will be given on the Subjugation and Education of the Horse, accompanied by demonstrations upon the living animal. The names of the gentlemen who will take part in these last lectures have not been furnished us; but these and other particulars may be learned by addressing Prof John A. Porter, New Haven.

Yale College Lectures #2

These lectures, we regret to learn, have been postponed in consequence of the disturbed state of the country. The regular scientific course on Agriculture, however, will be continued as usual; the lectures are open to the public. They are designed to cover the whole ground of the relations of science and agriculture. The fee is $10.