We started from - well, it would not interest the horticultural world to know where, so we will allow that to remain unknown. Our first stop was at Allegheny City, Pa., where we visited the Allegheny Parks, of which Mr. William Hamilton is the efficient Superintendent, and who is ably assisted by Mr. John Herron, who has charge of the Floral department. Making ourselves known, we received kind and courteous treatment, and were highly pleased with the excellent appearance of the Parks on the whole, and some of the bedding in particular. We saw two very fine pieces of carpet bedding; the principal features of each were medallion portraits, one of Lincoln, the other of Washington. These were composed of Echeveria, and the two medallions contain over 5,000 of these plants. On either side of the head of Washington were beds of different sorts of alternanthera; and here we saw, for the first time, the new yellow alternanthera, Aurea nana, in contrast with such sorts as Amoena, Spectabilis and Aurea. Messrs. Hamilton and Herron say they received a few plants of this new sort from the originators, Messrs. Woods, Beach & Co., New Brighton, Pa., on trial.

They have it planted in the most conspicuous position in the Parks. The chief merits of the plant are its bright, yellow color, and dwarf, compact habit. Mr. Hamilton says it is all that could be desired for a yellow-foliaged plant for carpet bedding and borders. Although, on account of the smoke from bituminous coal, some plants and trees do not flourish in these grounds, yet the Parks are the pride of the citizens of Allegheny City, who are to be congratulated upon their possessions. We passed hurriedly through the greenhouses, and saw some fine specimens of rare and beautiful palms, dracenas, crotons, orchids, etc. We would have gladly lingered in these grounds and greenhouses, but our time was limited, and we were reluctantly compelled to depart.

It was years since we had visited the Allegheny Cemetery, now located in the Seventeenth Ward, Pittsburg, so we concluded to go and see what changes time had wrought. Having reached the main entrance, on Butler Street, we passed through the gate and rested for a few moments in the large reception room. Their large, commodious office building is built of cut stone, and presents a very imposing appearance. The tower, containing the large clock, is octagonal in form, and is nearly 100 feet in height. Upon making inquiry for our friend John Chislett, Esq., Superintendent, we were pained to learn that "he sleeps the sleep that knows no waking." Though he has departed, the improvements made under his careful supervision still remain. Our next inquiry was for Mr. David Woods, the Superintendent of the floral and nursery department; and were informed that he had resigned to accept the superintendency of the Homewood Cemetery, in the eastern part of the city, a comparatively new cemetery, of some 200 acres in size.

We would gladly have called to see him, but time would not permit.

We found our old friends gone, with feelings akin to those of the poet, when he wrote:

When I remember all

The friends so linked together I've seen around me fall.

Like leaves in wintry weather, I feel like one who treads alone

Some banquet hall deserted; Whose lights are fled, whose garlands dead,

And all but me departed."

We wandered through these grounds, our minds intent upon the past and the prospects of the future, and did not care to make notes of the changes. When we next visit this great city of the dead, we shall endeavor to picture it for the readers of the Monthly to a greater extent.

As a change of scene will cause a change of minds, we then started for the hotel, intending to have a good night's rest, preparatory to proceeding further upon our journey. On our travels through the avenues of the Iron City we saw many fine residences, whose grounds displayed taste and a large expenditure of money in the way of floral ornamentation.

The next morning we proceeded upon our journey towards the city of Brotherly Love. After securing quarters and lunch, we wended our way to Laurel Hill Cemetery. Arriving at the north entrance, we wandered through it, and thence to the central division, and passing through this portion, we then emerged into the Southern portion, and were highly pleased with the appearance of them, which were in perfect order. The cemeteries of the East are progressing fast, and fully up to the modern improvements of the younger cemeteries of the West. We also had the pleasure of visiting the greenhouses of David Fergusson & Sons, just opposite the Cemetery, where we found a very choice selection of plants, in an "A 1" condition. We were accompanied by Mr. Fergusson, who pointed out to us all new varieties, etc., which were quite numerous. After seeing all that could be seen there, we then took a short ride down the Schuylkill to Fairmount Park, where we visited Horticultural Hall, and saw some rare plants, and beautiful bedding of alternanthera and echeveria, in artistic style, which amply repaid us for our visit, as it was grand, and impossible to describe on paper.

On our return to the city we stopped for a few moments at Girard College; here we found what we considered the finest bedding we had seen, arranged in the grandest possible style and new and original designs; two of each kind opposite each other, on the path leading to the main building. These were planted with echeveria, alternanthera of different varieties; the different foliaged geraniums were also used with good effect, and here and there a large palm to add beauty to the scene.

We then departed for the metropolis, and arriving there, we visited Central Park with much pleasure, as it had been just twelve years since our last visit. But here we were disappointed; it be-ing far behind its record in former years in our opinion. It seems as though it had been on the down-grade instead of advancing; consequently our stay was short. We then betook ourselves to I Greenwood Cemetery, in Brooklyn, and were highly elated with this beautiful resting place of the dead. The roads, walks, and everything in such good order, that it certainly reflects great. credit upon its management.

We must here bid you farewell, trusting to be able to continue our journey to the eastward with you in another issue, with your kind permission.