[13] For forcing, _Wood’s Early Frame_ is preferred to the Long Scarlet; it is of same shape, but not so long, and has less foliage. Other good early radishes besides those named are _Early Round Dark Red_, _Half Long Scarlet_, _Early Oval Dark Red_, _Early White Turnip_, _French Breakfast_ and the _White Tipped Turnip Radishes_. A variety of these handsome little radishes on the table is both attractive and appetizing.--ED. [14] In addition to the varieties named, the _White Strasburg_, _Burpee’s Surprise_ and _Chartiers or Shepherd_ radishes are particularly valuable for summer use. The latter is very handsome, of large shape, clear rose color, shading off into pure white; it is also remarkable from the fact that it retains its fine quality, even when grown to an extraordinary size.--ED. [15] Mr. Darlington has only named some of the best of the large varieties of tomatoes. The very small tomatoes, such as _Victoria_, _Red Cherry_, _Pear-shaped Yellow_ and _White Apple_, will be found useful and ornamental for preserving.--ED. [16] In addition to the varieties named, we would recommend _Phinney’s Early_, as probably the best early melon of good size; also the _Ice Cream_ and _Jordan’s Gray Monarch_, as very choice melons of oblong shape.--ED. [17] While, as stated, a well-drained soil is most desirable for the garden, and its value is not to be underrated, yet success in gardening can be had on almost any soil. The more unfavorable the circumstances, the greater credit is due the gardener, and many cannot afford expensive underdraining.--ED. [18] The suggestion as to applying manure in the spring is good, as far as the well-drained land is concerned; where the land is not well-drained, however, more of the good properties of the manure are retained by applying the coarse manure in the fall, as it then fills the soil with decomposing vegetable matter.--ED. [19] The parsley seed will germinate quickly if soaked in tepid water for twenty-four hours before planting. We must also take exception to the statement that the plain-leaved sorts are superior to the curled varieties for seasoning purposes.--ED. [20] The reason here presented for not growing late cabbage, because the worms might damage some of them, is quite original, and about equal to not planting any potatoes, because the bugs might eat the tops. We can hardly conceive of a garden, however small, without late cabbage. For the prevention of the ravages of this pest we would suggest the use of alum water, as being sure, easily applied and entirely harmless to the user.--ED.