There can be no finer cherries than those so plentifully grown here. One gentleman exhibited to me limbs of cherries, grown at Tacoma, that appeared almost a solid mass of fruit as large around as a man's thigh. I have never seen in any county such a luxuriant growth of these trees. I did not see any apricots, but they are said to do much better than elsewhere, being never interfered with by insects. I saw rows of blackberry bushes from ten to fifteen feet high, but was too late to see the fruit. Currant bushes were not so vigorous, but strawberries, at the first of April, were already giving promise of heavy crops. They are here, especially favored by the moist climate, no fruit requiring so much rain for its highest development. - D. S. Marvin, Tacoma, W.

Dwarf or Standard Pears ? Questions as to the superiority of dwarf or standard pears are always asked, but never answered. Circumstances alter cases. The man who gives only ordinary care and culture to his trees, or who has indifferent soil, better grow standards. But the man who will give his orchard extra care and attention, and who has good strong loam, will make more money with dwarfs. The essential points in dwarf pear culture are these : Varieties which thrive well upon the quince, good culture and timely attention always rich soil, cutting back a large part of each year's growth.