Plum-trees intended for standards, (as the climate of America prefers for all fruit-trees, not absolutely exotic), Mr. Forsyth recommends should, in England, be prepared as follows:-The year before they are meant to be transplanted, cut in the side shoots at different lengths, from one foot to three, according to the size of the trees; suffering them to grow rude all the summer, without railing-in nor cutting the side and foreright shoots. Sometimes during winter open the ground round their roots, and cut in the strong ones (for promoting the putting forth fine young fibres); then fill in the earth. In the following autumn, or during the winter (the sooner the better), transplant them out, as standards. He considers it to be of great consequence, in transplanting trees, especially if large, that they be placed in the same position, that is, having the same parts facing the same points of the compass as formerly. When a tree is cut down, three parts in four of the growth, appear on the north side. If, however, it is intended to plant them against a wall, never cut the side shoots, says Mr. Forsyth, but only the roots; by which the trees will bear fruit the first year after transplanting.

The ground in the borders and quarters should be well trenched, two spits deep, where fresh trees are to be planted; to give the roots room to run into the fresh stirred ground.

Plum-trees, as standards, in an orchard to be kept for grass, should be in rows twenty yards from each other, says Mr. F.-If in the kitchen garden, as standards, he recommends that they be dwarfs. They may be trained up to have a stem three feet high, at the distance of seventeen yards.

Dwarf standards can be kept to the size you please. They look much handsomer than Espaliers, and produce a greater quantity of fruit.

In cold, frosty weather, cover Plums in the same manner as Apricots, as above. They are more tender than other sorts of stone fruit; the flowercup dropping sooner.

Do not thin the fruit too soon, lest it be pinched by the cold. The fruit is to be the size of a small marble, and well sheltered by the leaves, before it be thinned.

PEACHES,

Selected by Mr. Forsyth, for a small garden in England; with his observations on their culture, &c.

THE selection of peaches for a small garden, in England; consists of, the Early Avant; Small Mignonne; the Ann Peach; Royal George; Royal Kensington; Noblesse; Early Newington; Gallande; Early Purple; Chancellor; Nivette; the Catherine; the Late Newington.

The Early Avant has an agreeable flavor; ripens in August, early.

The Small Mignonne, is very red next the sun; the flesh has a rich vinous juice: It is ripe about the middle of August.

The Ann Peach, a fine early fruit: ripens the middle or end of August.

The Royal George, comes in soon after the Ann. The flower large and white: the fruit a dark red towards the sun, and full of a fine rich juice. Ripens the end of August.

The Royal Kensington, is one of the best peaches in England. Of a high red colour next the sun; yellowish next the wall: a good bearer, not apt to be blighted. The flesh is full of rich juice. Ripens near the end of August or early in September.

The Noblesse, large; of a bright red colour towards the sun the flesh melting, and the juice very rich. A good bearer; ripens the beginning of September.

Early Newington, beautiful red towards the sun, full of a sugary juice: ripens beginning of September.

The Gallande or Bellegarde; is very large, a deep purple towards the sun; the flesh melting and full of a very rich juice. "This is a fine peach;" ripens the middle of September.

The Early Purple, This fruit is large; of a fine red colour, and full of rich vinous juice. Is an excellent peach: ripens about the middle of August.

The Chancellor, one of the best sort of peaches; of a fine red next the sun; the skin is thin, the flesh melting, the juice very rich. Ripens, beginning of September.

The Nivette, of a bright red next the sun; yellowish cast towards the wall; the flesh melting, and full of a rich juice. An excellent peach: ripens the middle of September.

The Catherine, a fine large peach: a round make, and beautifully red towards the sun. The flesh is melting, and full of rich juice. "The pulp is improved by lying three or four days before it is eaten" (says Mr. F.) Ripens about the latter end of October; but there are not many situations where it ripens well. Is a plentiful bearer.

The Old Newington, is of a fine red colour; has a high vinous tasted juice, and esteemed a good Pavie (clingstoned.) Ripens, the end of September.

Planting, Pruning, Training, &c. Peaches in England.

Peaches require a lighter soil than Pears and Plums. A light mellow loam is best. In the choice of Peach Trees, as to health, &c. see of Apricots, &c. Procure them the end of October or early in November, as soon as the leaf begins to fall; and best that the ground be ready before hand. It is a great hurt to fruit trees when planted too deep. They should be kept up above the level of the old ground, at first,