Venango Grape

A new grape with this name has originated in Oldham County, Ky. Fruit is described as being large, about the size of the Concord, bunches large and compact, flavor sweet, about like that of the Delaware, color light amber, skin very thick. Mr. G. W. Ditzle is the possessor, growing it in his vineyard upon the Ohio river, about ten miles north of Louisville. He says it sells readily at $7 to $8 per box. Received a •• Sweepstakes premium " over all others, at Louisville fair of 1872.

Venus' Paint Brush, ( Caccalia Coccinea)

Flowers scarlet - blooms abundantly for a long time - one foot.

Verbena Souvenir Of Jane C. Hanson

This beautiful variety was obtained by Mr. T. E. Croft, of Philadelphia, and is, for form, size, and color, one of the best whites now grown. Mr. Croft has been quite successful in raising varieties of this bedding plant.

The Verbena now offers almost every variety of color, and hues for every taste. Taking into consideration the lengthened period of its bloom, it is unrivalled by any other plant; its increasing cultivation is the best evidence of its great popularity. To grow it with entire success, it should have a free exposure to the sun.

Vereena In Yellow Fever

The use of an infusion of verbena, both as a drink and as an injection, has been tried in the South - especially in Cuba - for yellow fever and black vomit, with great success.

Vermin

Raspail, one of the best French chemists, states that a solution of aloes, washed over the trunks and branches of trees with a brush, will destroy all vermin on plants and trees. Soft soap is also strongly recommended to prevent the borer making his attacks, as well as to give the tree a green and healthy appearance.

Veronica Decusata, Var. Azurea

A hybrid raised between decussata and speciosa, much resembling the former, but the color of the flowers different. A garden variety.

Verschaffeltii Major

Red claret ground, green half leaf, a very beautiful dark variety.

Verschaffeltii Splendens

Ground color a pure self-flamed crimson, forming a beautiful brilliant contrast.

The Verulam And Grand Bretagne Pears

The Verulam Pear is coming into favor abroad. It is said to be a sure bearer as a standard, and keeps till late in the spring. It is much valued for its stewing qualities. A fine red tinge to stewed pears, the housekeeper says, is indispensable, and it is a pretty positive assurance of the presence of sugar in abundance; the addition of large quantities of sugar or syrups to pears, to a considerable extent, destroys their natural flavor. The Verulam, when stewed, becomes red without the necessity of contributing coloring matter, and is quite equal to the pound pear for the cuisine. Mr. James Snowden has a winter pear which he thus describes:

Very Good, Valuable For Their Productiveness, Vigor

Dearborn's Seedling, Moyamensing, Julienne, Summer Francreal, Rousselet Stuttgart, Beurre Gou-bault, Andrews.