A Curious Peach

Mrs. H. W. Draper, of Dover, Del., discovered on one of the peach trees of her place, a peach of fine largo size, but curious growth. One-half had the appearance of the old Mixon variety, while the other half resembled the late Crawford. The color line was very distinct on the skin. On opening the peach the varieties separated as marked, the stone being split and a portion adhering to each half. The flesh, however, did not exhibit so strongly the distinctive characteristics of the two varieties, the old Mixon color and flavor predominating. Hybrids are of frequent occurrence in the peach orchard, but fine specimens like this are somewhat rare.

The Currant Borer

The Pacific Rural Press announces the appearance of the currant borer in some parts of California - and what adds to the calamity - blight and a scaly insect. " Bushes that have hitherto produced fine crops of fruit, are found to be stricken with what appears to be a kind of blight accompanied by the presence of a scale insect or parasite in countless numbers. Bushes thus affected are seen to be budless, and looking like dried sticks, standing in the midst of younger shoots that seem to be but little affected.

Currant Cordial

We are indebted to N. Ohmer, Esq., of Dayton, O., for a sample of what is generally termed currant wine; but as we think the use of the word wine should apply only to the juice of the grape, as cider does to that of the apple, perry to that of the pear, we drop the term in this connection. This cordial was made from juice of the white currant, using for fourteen gallons of juice ninety-five pounds of sugar, and water to make forty gallons. The liquid is clear, with very little color, mostly, we should think, derived from the sugar; is" rich and sprightly, and for its class superior.

Currant Cutting

We notice that some very careful directions are given about setting out currant cuttings in the fall. But why in the fall ? We should 6&y that spring was much to be preferred. If set out in the fall, they are liable to become loose in the freezings and thawings of winter; but if in the spring - say early in April for this section - there is no difficulty about it at all. If the new wood is only taken, set firmly in the ground six to eight inches, and well pressed with the foot, watered when necessary, and mulched when hot suns come, ninety-nine out of a hundred will grow. But remember if you want to raise trees, cut out every eye going into the ground; but if bushes, which are the most lasting as well as most productive, set the cuttings as you take them, and from every eye a branch will come forth. This is the way we do in our own garden. Properly set out, cuttings will bear fruit the succeeding year. - Germantown Telegraph.

The Currant Worm

Question, - The Currant Worm. What are its habits? What are the most effectual means for its destruction?

Geo. Ellwanger. - During the past month we have used slack lime every day or every other day, and have succeeded perfectly, destroying all of them - covering the leaves and fruit with the finest dust. It does no harm to the foliage or fruit He considers it a complete remedy.

H. N. Langworthy has used a solution of soft soap and water, very strong - had had perfect success - killed the worms without fail - must be put on often.

Dr. Beadle had found the use of air slacked lime a perfect success in killing the worms.

Dr. Sylvester had used one pound of whale oil and four gallons of soap water, and succeeded entirely in saving the fruit and killing the worms - had pursued the same course this year, so far with perfect success. He applied it every other day.

(To be continued).