Cork-oaks for the Punjâb.—

Mr. Baden-Powell reports the progress up to 1877 of the Cork-oaks sent out from Kew in 1875 (Kew Report for 1875, p. 8). At Pálampur 28 are alive, and most of them look healthy. They are about a foot-and-a-half high. At Kúlú 50 survive. Their height varies from a few inches to 2 feet. At Dhobi there are only six, one is about 2 feet high; it is in a sunny spot surrounded by a basket open at the top, and this is the only one that looks healthy and vigorous.