Selina

The connoisseur of roses must not expect too much the first and second year of planting, because until the roots have firm hold of the ground, the plant will not have strength to continue its growth and bloom uninterruptedly. When, however, they fairly root into the soil, - and that agrees with them, - they will rarely be without flowers until the frost cuts them off. Glad you have got so good a selection of standards, which with us are highly satisfactory with ordinary care.

Sempebvivum Globifebum

In habit this is more like sedum Californicum, but less robust, and the whole plant is of a deep emerald green, the opening foliage looking like a partially-opened rose-bud. In most respects it resembles sedum Californicum, excepting that it flowers more freely, and the individual flower stems are remarkably sturdy for so small a plant. I believe it is less plentiful than either of the first-mentioned two, but I have had it for several years, and the hardest winter does not take any effect upon it. Like the other members of its family it delights in sunshine and a dry situation, yet with me it is grown in many instances as a permanent edging around small circular beds containing a young specimen pinus or other tree, and for such a purpose it, as well as the other two sedums, is admirably adapted. It may be admired every day in the year, which is not the case with many ornamental objects".

Senecio Mtkaniae

A fast-growing greenhouse climber, with light green smooth fleshy ivy-like leaves, and axillary corymbs of yellow sweet-scented flowers, seldom produced. It is a very useful summer plant for various purposes in the flower garden. Also known as Delairea odorata.

Sequel To My Service Tree

ENCLOSED I send you a few autumnal leaves from my Servico Tree. Although confined to a sick room now for a few days, these leaves look so beautiful to my eyes, that I could not forbear stepping on to my front stoop, and stretch out my hand and pluck them for you. If your wife, or any lady friends, want patterns for artificials, to trim a winter hat, I commend these leaves, especially their exquisitely rich colors. S. Foster.

A Series Of Nine Botanical Diagram

By the Rev. Professor Henslow, of the University of Cambridge. Day & Son; issued for the Committee of Council on Education, Department of Science and Art. London.

These are colored figures printed on paper 40 inches by 30, from drawings on zinc by Mr. Fitch.

Setting The Fruit Of Vines

Mr. Fowler recommends the collection of pollen, and dusting (fecundating) those varieties that do not set freely. He recommends a night temperature of 72° when the vines are in bloom. Contrary to the received opinion and ordinary practice, he does not reduce the amount of moisture in the house while the plants are in bloom, unless there is a deficiency of sunlight. He likewise advocates a rather high day ternperature and a small amotint of air during the night until the fruit is set.

The Seventeen Tear Locust

As predicted, these locusts are now beginning to make their appearance in various parts of the country. Recently, in New Jersey, we saw numbers of them dug up. They are about sue inches from the surface, but die on being exposed to the sun, owing to their being still in an immature stage of transformation. Chickens seem to be very fond of them, devouring them with avidity. Their progress and habits ought to be closely studied.