The people responded, and upwards of fifty responsible persons came forward, and in writing, before witnesses, bound themselves to support him and make him useful, an ornament, and a blessing to this community. Our pet came into being on the 37th of September, was christened on the eve of the 28th amidst fruits, flowers, music, and much rejoicing.

And now, sir, if you adopt this young Horticulturist, we trust you will regularly once a month give him such advice and instruction as he requires, and we who have pledged ourselves to his support, will closely watch the one and read the other; and as your interest is increased in the lad, so shall our interest be increased in you, and we shall go on hand and glove together. The youngster, under your well written counsel and advice, will grow strong, popular, and influential; when he in grateful return will not fail to scatter broad-cast, the pages of the Hor-Uculiurist throughout the country; thus mutually improving the mind, elevating the morals, and refining the taste of this whole community. And now, sir, to drop the figure and speak out plainly, we will state briefly what, and how we did it, that others may go and do likewise. Some half dozen gentlemen got together at the instance of one man, and said, Let us form a Horticultural Society. An exhibition was determined upon in advance of the organization; circulars were issued inviting all to bring such things as they had to make up the show - only four days' notice - and the hall was crammed full of as fine a display in fruits, flowers, and vegetables, as was ever spread to an admiring crowd in Westchester county.

Everybody was surprised, that without the least preparation, unexpected, and at so short notice, so much fine fruit, so large a collection of monstrous vegetables in full variety, and such a splendid display of flowery could have been brought together impromptu. With many doubts and fears it was undertaken, but resulted in a triumph, a decided success; was intended for one afternoon and evening - continued for three days and evenings, and was well attended. Everybody was pleased, and many competent men, fully qualified to judge, pronounced it the best country exhibition they had ever seen. The society was organized in the evening, a telling address was delivered by Frederick Prime, Esq., constitution and by-laws were adopted, and over fifty names were put down as members, and soon run up to a hundred. The floral department was rich: the design by R. Turnbull, - a large balloon, suspended from the wall, entirely of flowers, - attracted much attention; the "Castle," by the gardener to Miss Boulton, Pelham Priory, beautiful and grand; J. White, gardener to E. D. Hunter, and Mr. Noble, gardener to Mr. Hull, astonished all with the beauty and variety of their flowers. S. Carpenter and many others, competed in the floral way, and successfully.

A. Bedeau contributed largely in all things, and carried more prizes than any other one in the hall. Mamaroneck turned out strong, and in their display of vegetables carried more than their share of premiums. T. S. Shepherd, E. Craighead, Lewis Walsh, J. Cox, A. P. Cummings, G. E. Vanderburgh, Mr. Harens, Knapp, and others, were there in force. The exhibition was largely indebted to Mr. Cnmming for his large and fine display; in addition to a full list of superior vegetables and rare flowers, he had a full bunch of ripe bananas, and a plate of guavas, all from his place. L. Walsh excelled ing we ever saw or heard of in silverskin onions, raised on a fresh clay soil; also, two of the hand-somest watermelons of the Chinese variety (new) that ever were pat upon a table. Many mouths watered over them. We would like to enumerate all the rare and attractive things, but space will not permit us. We will only add, that T. David's pears and medlars, and Cape Lefevre'g blood beets, deserved a lengthy notice, and took the prizes.

In starting this society R. Tumbull set the ball in motion, and we are now indebted to him and to £. W. Andrews, Esq., F. Prime, S. Carpenter, and a very few other gentlemen, for the organization of this society.

Frederick Prime was chosen President; Robert Craighead, Vice-President; Albert Bedeau, Treasurer; Geo. E. 'Vanderburgh, Secretary. T. S. Shepherd, Lewis Walsh, Thaddeus Davids, Robert Turnbull, John White, Executive Commtitee.

New Rochdle, Westchester Co., N. Y.

Mr. Editor: - In your note to an article in the October number on "Poke-weed," you say "some country people who are too lazy to make an asparagus bed, boil and eat the young shoots with a little vinegar, finding it very palatable." I have as fine asparagus as your city gardeners ever saw, and so has Judge Brewer, an eminent judge of law and good eating, too, and we, with many others in the country, think it equal to asparagus, while its medicinal qualities are superior, being eminently wholesome. Try it once yourself and you will recommend its general use. In March, go to the places where the poke-weed is to be found, put on some coarse manure, if the ground is not quite rich, and raise a hill say eighteen inches high over each root or bunch of roots, and when the first green bud makes its appearance, carefully remove the earth and cut the shoots close to the root; some will be eighteen inches long, and all bleached, resembling asparagus. Boil it until tender, serve with butter, pepper, salt, and a little vinegar. It is a dish fit for a potentate, although to be had by the peasant, with only such little labor as would not be objected to by a "lazy" man.

Respectfully, W. W. W. B.

Maryland.

P. S. - The juice of the berry makes a brilliant coloring syrup for "ice cream" and "floating island;" both very popular in Virginia and Maryland as dessert.