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the fact that the solution is a much stronger one than many 

 on the market, and that even when the prices of the 

 ingredients advanced considerably (as they did a year or 

 two ago) the full original strength has always been main- 

 tained. Prices, &c., are given on page xvi of this issue, and 

 it should be remembered that Mr. Watson also makes a 

 speciality of all kinds of Insecticides, Fungicides, Vaporis- 

 ing Compounds, Fertilizers, &c. In fact he has a fair 

 claim to be considered the only specialist in Ireland in 

 Horticultural Chemicals. 



Preserving Labels. 



Labkls and plant stakes are usually preserved, by 

 tarring or painting the jjortion that goes into the 

 ground ; but neither method can be said to be 

 quite satisfactory, fungi and moisture often 

 finding a way in, especially just above the surface 

 soil. A German writer mentions a plan which 

 appears to be practicable, simple, and inexpen- 

 sive. When the stakes are thoroughly dry they 

 are placed with their lower ends to soak in lime 

 water for several days, after which they are taken 

 out and allowed to dry. They are then painted 

 over with dilute sulphuric acid and put in the svm 

 to dry. This results in the formation in the 

 treated wood of calcium sxilphate, or gypsum, 

 which is almost insoluble in water, and faii'lyhard, 

 and also is beneficial to ])lants on account of its 

 richness in lime. This treatment of labels and 

 stakes would require several years to test it 

 satisfactorily, but it seems to serve the purpose 

 admirably. The treatment might also prove 

 useful for gate-posts, the ])rincipals of fences, &c: 



Dublin Wholesale Markets. 



For the past month there is very little that is 

 fresh to record, and prices show but little altera- 

 tion from the previovis month, with the exception 

 of cabbages, which have droi)i)ed considerably. 

 For them, indeed, it is high time that prices 

 should assume a normal tone. 



The markets are fairly well sui)i)lied with 

 seasonable vegetables of all kinds, and active 

 buying and satisfactory prices were the main 

 features of the auctions. Most of the rhubarb 

 now on sale is forwarded from home sources, 

 the demand steady and brisk, and the high 

 l)rices well maintained. Celery sold well, but 

 its season is now over, while seakale and 



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