Notes and Queries, Number 197, August 6, 1853

Mechi's (Mr.) gathering

Mirabilis Jalapa

New Forest

Plant, hybrid

Potatoes, Bahama

Potato disease

–– origin of

Poultry, metropolitan show of

Races, degeneracy of

Roses, Tea

–– from cuttings

Soil and its uses, by Mr. Morton

Strawberry, Nimrod, by Mr. Spencer

Truffles, Irish

Vegetables, lists of

Violet, Neapolitan

Waggons and carts

Wax insects (with engraving)

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