Mr. Townend Glover, of Fishkill Landing, N. Y., has lately exhibited, at the Horticultural Hall, in this city, a collection of his model fruits. These models, produced by a process of which Mr. Glover is the inventor, are exact representations. They are also imperishable - as much so as marble itself. They are, therefore, highly valuable in furnishing correct ideas of the various kinds of fruits, being in this respect much superior to drawings or paintings. The collection be has here exhibited, embraces about 1500 specimens, comprising the most esteemed varieties of apples, pears, plums, cherries, strawberries, gooseberries, etc. They have received the highest enconiums from the most distinguished connoisseurs in horticulture, and we are glad to learn that an extensive collection has been ordered by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. No better means can be devised by such associations for promoting the objects they have in view. The New York State Agricultural Society has procured a cabinet of fruit models, and also a cabinet comprising the most common of the insects injurious to fruits, of which Mr. Glover produces exact imitations showing them in their various stages, together with parts of the fruit, wood, or foliage on which they are to be found.

So perfectly accurate are these artificial insects, that the distinguished en to. mologist, Dr. Goadby, when looking at the col-lection at Albany, asked whether they were real insects, or imitations. The deception in regard to the fruit is so complete, that children have frequently brought them to their teeth before discovering their mistake. We are pleased that Mr. Glover's labors in this business arc beginning to be appreciated, and trust that he will receive the reward which his ingenuity, and the benefits of his discovery, so justly merit. - Boston Cultivator.