Our Chinese friends are not entirely free from the weakness of erying before they are hurt, They feared the usual frosts had not only Killed ths buds but even the trees, Now the trees are blossoming profusely and the prospects of good _hare were never better at this season. Our first froit—the loquat—was abundant and of very good flavour. Strawberriesare raised by nearly every foreiga household. American grapes, peaches, and plums promise a fraction of remuneration for the care bestowed on them, Apple trees do not seem to get hold of the soil. Pears make but little progress. Doubtless any one tr to introduce Western fruits. in Fuk should provide himself with a book of structions from Louisiana or Florida. This might prevent many eases of failure, vexati kes and chafing disappointment, the Irish potato even has to be learner in anier to get more profit. than provocation. Nutmeg-nclons (cantalapes) ssu far defy all endeavours, and the watermelon cumot be pronounced a success. Some persevering genius may discover the sveret of doing it. "Some of our more progressive natives urge the translation of hooks on Horticulture, Farming, Poultry raising, ete., ete. It is just possible that these might help us hustle the East."
Ath May.
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