February 13, 1863. ] 



JOUBNAL OF HOETICULTUaE AND COTTAGE GASDENEK. 



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wash over the walls and trees, before the blossom-buds swel 

 much, will be no bad compromise, and in that case the wash 

 may bo used stroncjer. We may also add that even in the 

 reduced state it should not be used for Peaches after they take 

 the second swelling; in fact, for red spider such awash applied 

 carefully to the heatinp; medium will be more effectual than 

 syringing the trees, and with the composition applied to the 

 pipes clear w.ater may be used for the trees night and morning. 

 A hot dry atmosphere is what the red spider delights in, 

 and the cooler and moister the air, the less will the insect 

 relish it. When the red spider visits us it generally commences 

 over a hot corner, and thence spreads. Even then sulphur 

 fumes given ofiE at about 1.50' and plenty of moisture are about 

 the best cures ; biit the wash alluded to by cm- correspondent 

 is also useful for keepiug the spider away, and sending it 

 adrift. It is used most safely either where there is no fruit or 

 when the fruit is small and j-oung. We feel sure that " .T. M." 

 will excuse these remarks. In the case of mildew, &c., the 

 mixtm-e, useful at all times, will be most safely applied when 

 the trees are in a comparatively matured or dormant state. The 

 milky liquid, as described by " .J. M.," leaves little or no traces 

 behind it, but it does leave a strong scent about the hands and 

 the wrists of the operator if he do not syringe carefully. We 

 once used it three times over a short row of Peas, and it cleared 

 them of the mildew. 



OBNA^rENTAL DEP.iETMEXT. 



We have done little in the pleasure grounds. We tried dig- 

 ging a little, placing a boai-d on the grass verges ; but it was 

 too wet for our liking. When not too wet, a good chance was 

 given for moving, transplanting, and planting trees and shrubs. 

 We have already stated how we planted a good deal for cover 

 and future usefulness. We made holes and planted pretty 

 well as we went on, turning the turf;\' covering into the bottom 

 of the holes. We did so to avoid two evils : — First, the soil 

 tamed up beneath the grassy covering was stiffish, but more 

 dry and friable than we expected, and it packed nicely among 

 the fibres, which it would not have done if we had waited 

 until the fresh-turued-up soU became wet ; and again, if sud- 

 den frost came the soil would be too hard for planting. Last 

 year we saw some planting done in frost and snow. A great 

 many holes had been made, and in the change of weather there 

 was nothing to do but plant, but it would have been better to 

 have paid the men for doing nothing. What a sight the trees 

 presented afterwards when the thaw came ! If planting is done 

 early in autumn the holes may be dug some time, and the soil 

 be exposed to be aired. When holes are made in winter, and 

 the planting is performed in spring, then favourable weather 

 may be chosen to use the earth about the roots in its best 

 condition ; but when ydantiug must be done in winter it is in 

 every way safest to plant pretty well as the holes are made, 

 and then if unfavourable weather come holes can be made 

 when nothing else could be done. Of all times for planting 

 and transplanting we consider the end of October and the 

 beginning of November the best. The ground is still warm 

 then, and roots are encouraged during the winter to meet the 

 wants of the swelling buds in spring. 



Finished a good deal of pottinii among Fei-ns, Mosses, Gera- 

 niums, Pelargoniums, &o., and must try and collect a lot of 

 tree leaves, or we shall be at a loss for bottom heat and other 

 heat. A little extra heat will soon be as acceptable as the 

 want of artificial heat was valuable in summer and autumn. 

 We shall leave these matters just now, however, to allude to 

 some simple matters necessary to success in the case of all 

 beginners in a small wav, like our enthusiastic oorrespondent, 

 "H. 3." 



Fh-st, then, see that the plants are clean in stem and leaf, as 

 alluded to the other week. Do not follow the example of your 

 neighbour, and put your plants out of doors in the rain to be 

 washed. We will say nothing of a cold soaking at the roots ; 

 but how would you like to be set out in a rain at even iV from 

 a room at 65^, and be kept pining there for hours ? 



Secondly, Be sure that the pots you use are dean-washed. 

 Warm water is best, and the pots will dry sooner, and never 

 use them before they are dried. In cold weather the plants 

 will not dislike the pots being heated a little, say to GO", before 

 using them. 



Thirdly, Let the soil you have collected from the sides of 

 the highway be nicely aired, di-ied, and heated. If on taking 

 it firmly in your hand and squeezing it, it takes the impression 

 of your fingers, but on laying it down gently on a table it 

 crumbles to pieces, it is just in right comlition. If on laying 

 it down it retains its position, marks of fingers, and aU together, 



it ii too wet. Tou may easily heat and dry a small quantity 

 by placing a portion in a bag near the fireplace or over the 

 oven, and then mixing it well before using it. The soil should 

 range in temperature from .5.5° to 05°. A cold soil often gives 

 a check that it requires weeks of careful tending to surmount. 

 Lastly. At present in shifting your plants keep them in the 

 cold as short a time as possible. If you cannot do the work in 

 the house carry the plants back as soon as you can. Thou- 

 sands of plants become insect-covered and of bad constitution, 

 because clever people will fill a shed with fresh-potted plants, 

 and then they will begin and carry them, after being starved, 

 into a warmer place. — E. F. 



TRADE CATALOGUEa RECEIVED. 



Downie. Laird & Laing, Stanstead Park, Forest Hill, S.E. 

 and 17, Frederick Street, Edinburgh. — Catalogue of Garden, 

 Flower, and AintcnUural Seedn. i(V. 



Sutton & Sons, Beading. — Sutton's Farm Seed List — Supple- 

 mentary List of New and Choice Flower and Kitclien Garden 

 Seeds. 



E. P. Dixon tt Son, Yorkshire Seed Establishment, 57, Queen 

 Street, Hull. — Catalogue of Seeds for the Farm and Garden. 



COVENT GARDEN MARIOET.— February 10. 



Trade Ims improToil. r.nd pricfis have advanced. The demand for 

 forced fmit and vp[*etablcs. in particular, is (greater. Of English Pines 

 the snnjily is still short; but Grapes are amply sufficient for the demand. 

 Lndy Do^me's is to he had very Rood, and a few Muscats ni-iy still be ob- 

 tained. Dessert Apples andPeavsareno more than equal to thodera.and; 

 the former chiefly consist of Nonriareils, Blenheim Pippin, and Starmer: 

 Pippin; the latter of Beiirre de Ranee, very good, Ne Plus Meiu-is, and; 

 Easter Benrre. For forced vegetable'* the demand is improvini?. Salada-' 

 frnra the Continent are now comincr in verv sood; French Cos Lettuce: 

 brings from 6.«. to 7s. per dozen, Cabbage Lettuce from 15d. to 18(i. Som©' 

 Ash-leaved Kidney Potatoes have made theimppearance, and may be had 

 at 2*;. firf. or 3.s. per lb. Out-dnor produce of all kind^^ in season continues 

 to be abundantly supplied. The Potato market is still heavy. 



FRUIT. 



Apples A sii^ve 



Apricots doz. 



Cherries lb. 



Chestnuts bush. 



Currants, Red i sieve 



Black do. 



Fics d.iz. 



Filberts lb. 



Cobs .... 100 lbs. 

 Gooseberries., i sieve 

 Grapes, Hambro lb. ) 



JIuscats lb. r 



4 

 ft 



Melons each 3 



MnlbpiTiea punnet ft 



Nectarines doz. ft 



Oranges 100 



Peaches doz. 



Pears (kitchen) . . doz. 



dessert doz. 



Pine Apples lb. 



Plums h sieve 



Quinces i sieve 



RaspbeiTies ...... lb. 



Strawberries . 



.lb. ft 



5 











10 Q 



ft 



8 



8 



12 











ft 9 







Lemons 100 6 10 Walnuts bush 14 20 



VEGETABLES. 



.'Vi'tioholres each 



Asparaffus bundle 



Beaus Broad., bushel 



Kidney lUO 



Tileet, Red doz. 



Rroccnli bundle 



Erus. Sprouts.. J sieve 



CabbaRe doz. 



Capsicums 100 



Carrots bunch 



Cauliflower doz. 



Geleiy bundle 



Cucumbers each 



pickling .... doz. 



FIndivo scoro 



Fennel bunch 



Garlic and Sh.allot s. lb. 



Herbs bunch 



Horseradish . . buntUo 



s. d. s. d 

 ft 6to0 

 8 12 





 S 

 2 



1 



2 

 

 



4 

 2 



1 



2 







1 

 S 

 8 

 ft 3 

 2, 6 





 

 

 

 



1 8 

 

 8 

 6 



2 

 6 

 

 2 

 

 ft 

 

 4 



Leeks bunch 



Lettuce .... per score 

 Mushrooms. . . . pottle 

 llustd. & Cress.punnet 

 Onions per bushel 



pickling quart 



Parsley I sieve 



Parsnips ". doz. 



Peas quart 



Potatoes bushel 



Kidney do. 



Radishes ..doz. hands 



Rhubarb bundle 



Savoys doz. 



Sea-kale basket 



Spinach bushel 



Tomatoes i sieve 



Turnips bunch 



Vegetable Marrows dz. 



3. <I 



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