Correction Of Note On Persimmon

W. R. Gerard writes:, "After sending my note on the word Persimmon (p. 152, Gardeners' Monthly), I asked the Editor to change one of the sentences. Not having a copy of the MS. before me when I wrote, I made myself tautological. I intended that the words, "The signification of" should be omitted, and that the sentence should read, "The first syllable... is not so clear in meaning," etc.

Exhibitions By Private Firms

Mr. B. A. Elliott, of Pittsburg, recently got up a horticultural exhibition on a grand scale, in order to aid a library association. It is a good plan to aid in advancing a knowledge of Horticulture, at the same time it serves a good cause; and it may be " bread cast on the waters," for which the average businessman spends so much. It deserves to be at any rate. The Pittsburg papers speak of the exhibit as being unequaled by anything ever seen in the western part of the State.

Californian Fruits At The New Orleans Exposition

A large numberof premiums for fruit trees and fruits at New Orleans, were awarded to Californians, among whom the name of Mr. John Rock figures largely. Californians have good reason to be proud of the leading part taken by their State on this occasion.

Exhibitor Of Cactuses At The New Orleans Exhibition

We are informed that the collection of Cactuses, that received so much praise from our New Orleans correspondent, should have been credited to J. H. Erkener, of San Antonio, Texas, and not J. H. Wisher, as the types gave it.

The American Association Of Nurserymen

The next meeting will be held in Chicago, June 17, 18, 19 and 20. The association has been found of immense benefit in bringing the trade to a better standing before the great world of business, and the meetingsare receivingmore and more, yearly, the encouragement of the best representatives of the trade.

Tar Water Against Insects

Water strongly impregnated with tar, is becoming very popular in Europe as an insecticide.

Spiraea Astilboides

Under this name an herbaceous plant with something the appearance of Astilbe japonica has appeared in the English gardens. No one knows its origin. The heads of flowers on the panicle are arranged in cylindrical spikes about two inches long and a quarter of an inch thick. For cut flower work the feathering character of Astilbe will be superior, but still as an ornamental herbaceous plant this one has charms of its own.

Lavatera Arborea Variegata

Mr. Slo-combe sends a flowering branch of this beautiful shrub, which ought to be hardy where the exposure is not too severe. The green and white are distinctly marked, and the abundance of the minute althtea-like purple flowers set off the variegated flowers to great advantage.