October 20, 1874. ] 



JOURNAIj of HORTICULTUrvE AND COTTAGE GARDENEB. 



389 



^ Cool-house Okchids (iJ. P.). — Masdevallia Harryaua, Oilootoglossum 

 Alex(inira>, OJontoglossara grando, Lselia puvpurativ. These will sacceed 

 admirably in a warm {greenhouse or cool stove. Dtirinj; growth they require 

 to be kept moist and shaded from briRht sun, sprinklinj,' overhead three times 

 a-duy, and after ^;r^'wth keep drier, spriokllDg once or twice a-day, the Maade- 

 vaUiii rcquiriuf,' to bo kept most moiat. They should be potted iu spring, just 

 before or when corameucins to ^row, in a compost of rough brown fibrous 

 peat, siihagnum, aod crocks in about equal parts, keeping them high in the 

 centre of the pots, the pots to be half lilied with crocks, the plants pUced on 

 the top of the coue in the centre of the pot, the routi only being covered with 

 the compost. 



Applying LniE to Garden [R. K Rl.—Lime will effectually clear the 

 ground of sings if its application be persisted iu, dustint; with quicklime at 

 frequent intervals any crops attacked by them. Your garden being badly 

 infested, you may now apply it iu dry weather, putting it ou iu its quick but 

 fallen state, and m soon after as convenient dig it iH. We should not at thig 

 time of year give more per perch (3 t| fqiiare yards) than half a bushel, which 

 is equal to a dret-sin;,' of eighty bushels per acre, but we should supplement it 

 in the first dry wen-tlicr in March with the same amount per perch, and 

 merely point it iu ^ith a fork, followiu^' up. the dressing with dustings a^ 

 required to keep down slugs, which may have escaped the dressings, as some 

 in the egg state may have done. 



Waterproofing Paper by the Aid of Sdlpttdric Acid. — "I read an 

 article on the subject in the Journal some mouths ago, which directed to 

 get diluted acid and add the same bulk of water. I obtained the pure acid, 

 and diluted first two of water to oue of acid, iucreasiug the water up to 

 twenty-one, still keeping tlie one of acid, and dipping a piece of paper iu 

 each time ; and when all the papers were dry none of them presented at all 

 the appearance of parchment, the last ones scarcely altered. Will someone 

 state what the proportions are ? — An Old Subscriber." 



Gas Boiler lA. W. D.). — Yon may obtain a gas boiler that will heat effi- 

 ciently 100 to 200 feet of '2-inch pipe; but the size that would heat 100 feet 

 would not heat double the number of feet; a boiler of larger size would be 

 required For economy in heating by gas, 2-inch pipes are too large, wrought 

 iron 1-inch-bore pipes are better, and four 1-inch only hold the same quantity 

 of water as one 2-ioch, and have double the amount of heating Burfaca. We 

 cauuot name any boiler in particular. Write to those advertising in our 

 columns. 



Red Spider on Neapolitan Violets (C. R. H,). — The best remedy is to 

 form a solution of soft soap, 3 ozs. to a gallon of water, and immerse the 

 leaves oue by one in the solution, it being contained in a shallow vessel, as a 

 saucer. This is a tedious process, but it is astonishing what perseverance can 

 accomplish. The worst leaves may be removed. A day or two afterwards 

 give them a thorough syringing with soot water, one peck to thirty gallons, 

 stilling well up before use, and straining so that the syringe may not be 

 clogged by any particles of dirt, and iu a week you may dust dry soot over 

 the plants and the whole frame, just a little to make them black. The soot 

 will improve the colour and growth. 



Insects Attacking Ferns (H. C. il.).— The insect sent U the male of 

 Sirex juveuens, a not uncommon wood-boring fly, the larva of which lives in 

 Fir trees. If your statement is correct, that in different sta-es of its existence 

 it has eaten your Ferns, the fact is new, and it would be very desirable if you 

 would furnish the details of its history, mods of attack, part of the plants 

 attacked, &c. Its larva is a white fleshy grub. — I. O. W. 



Names of Fruit (TF. Vincent). —The Pear is Dr. Capron, a worthless 

 variety. lSeetalt).~\, Royal Russet; 2, Franklin's Golden Pippin; 3, Aro- 

 matic Russet; 4, Beurre d'Aremberg; 5, Colmar d'Aremberg; 6, Glou 

 Mor(,:eau. ij. tfrt-fH).— The Pear is Beurr<- Diel. The Apple we do not 

 know. (Richard Janid^on], — The Grapes you sent are the true Lady Downe's. 

 "We do not see anything particular in them to lead us to think there is some- 

 thing wrong. The new edition of the " Fruit Manual " will bo ready in a few 

 week^^, great progress having been made witn its passing through the press. 

 (fi. C. Buxtedu—htk Juive. {A Siibacr iher),— Fidiie. (O. Diss\.-~1, Beurre 

 de Rauce; 2 Beurre do Capiaumont ; 3, Aston Town; 4, Beurrt- Diel. (T. E.). 

 — 1. Ducd'Aumale; 2, Jersey Gratioli; 3, Northern Greening. (R D. G.). — 

 1, Kerry Pippin ; 2, King of tlie Pippins ; 4, Gogar Pippin ; 5, London Pippin ; 

 6, Wyken Pippin; 7, Marmalade fippin. {W. 3*.).— 1, Striped Virgouleuse; 

 2,Dumelow's Seedling; 4. Red Doyenne; 10, Easter Beurre; H, Passe Col- 

 mar. {A Somerset Suhscriber-. — 1, Triomphe de Jodoigoe; 2, Swan's Egg; 

 3, Craaanne ; 4, Comte de Latny; 6, Van Mons Leon Leclere. (A, D.). — 

 1, Nelson Codlin ; 2, Claygate Pearmain; 3, Golden Noble; 4, King of the 

 Pippins. 



N*MES OF Plants (Ladij K).—l, Thuja Lobbiana; 2, Piuus radiata; 

 3, Cryptomeria japonica; 4, Thujopsis borealis. 



POULTRY, BEE, ATO PiaEON OHaONIOLE. 



BRIGHTON POULTRY SHOW. 



(From another Beporter.) 



The third annual Exhibition was heM thia year at the Royal 

 Pavilion, Brighton, and it is seldom we find a buildii:'; better 

 adapted for this purpose. This year an addition was mar' 1 to the 

 schedule in the shape of eats and dogs. The combiuea entries 

 reached n06 ; had they been doubled ample accommodation could 

 have been found; the light was also exceedingly good. 



Dorkings commenced the list, Mr. Ellis winning with a sound 

 pair, well grown, and short in the leg. 



In Dark Brahmas Mr. Lingwood had an easy victory with a 

 grand black-breasted cockerel ; the pullet was also a fine one, 

 well pencilled, and heavily feathered iu the legs. The second- 

 prize pen was very young, but they deserved their position, and 

 we bope to see them again when they are more developed. The 

 Light Brahma class was a large one, Mr. Lingwood again 

 winning. The cockerel was indisputably the best, but the se- 

 cond-prize pen contained the best pullet. The third-prize 

 birds were small, but pretty ; we could not iiud a pair to beat 

 them. 



t The Buff Cochin class contained but four entries, but the 

 deSoiency in numbers was more than raade-np iu quality. 

 Cochins, any variety, a beautiful pair of Whites wore first; the 

 Partridge hen in the second-prize pen was well pencilled ; the 

 rest were poor. 



(?a»te.— The Reds were a fine class. The first-prize birds 

 were very young, and we thought it a great pity they were 

 shown so soon ; a more promising pair of chickens we have not 

 often seen. Pen 77 we liked quite as well as the second and 

 third-prize pens. Game, auy variety, were moderate. The 

 I'lle hen in the second-prize pen we thought the best bird iu 

 the class. 



The Hamhurghs were a beautiful lot. The Duke of Suther- 

 land was awarded the first prize in each class for Silvers, which 

 well deserved their position. 



Hpiiiiisli were only moderate. The difference between the 

 first and second-prize pens was very slight. 



In Folisli Mr. Adkins showed two pairs of magnificent Silvers, 

 which secured the first and second prizes. 



The French class was not a large one. A fine pair of Hoadans 

 were deservedly placed first. 



The Any variety class contained no novelty, but some good 

 birds were to be found. Black Himburghs were first and se- 

 cond, and a fine pair of Malays were third. 



Game Bantams. — The Red class contained only a few nice 

 birds. The first-prize cock was very neat, aud had a beautiful 

 head; his partner we did not admire. Iu the Game Bantam, 

 auy variety, a superb pen of Piles were first, and must have run 

 very closely for the cup, which was awarded to Mr. Leno's Se- 

 brights in the next class. 



The Sussex class was a creditable one, but hardly equal to 

 that of the previous year. 



The Ducks were very numerous and good, the pair of Blacks 

 that secured the first prize in the Auy variety class deserving 

 special notice. 



The Pigeon classes were well filled, the entries iu the Carrier 

 class numbering fifty-one. Many of the best of the old birds 

 were far advanced iu moult, aud the Judge must have had some 

 difficulty in deciding between quality aud condition. The 

 young class was a large one. We liked the first-prize bird, but 

 preferred pen 37S to the second ; a grand Blue was third. The 

 Pouter prizes were all taken by Mr. Vander Meersch, but we 

 thought his third-prize pen the best. The Barb class was so 

 good that the majority of the birds were noticed by the Judge. 

 The Dragoon class was the largest, aud here Mr. Graham se- 

 cured all the prizes. The Jacobin class was small, but very 

 good. Here we thought pen 452 shoald have been noticed. 

 Faiilails were greatly admired, and we should have liked to 

 have seen pen 459 in the prize list. The other classes were all 

 well supported, the Working Antwerps exerting an unusual 

 amount of interest. The points cup was again won by Mr. 

 Vander Meersch, who, we believe, obtained the same honour at 

 the two previous shows. 



The judging of both poultry and Pigeons appears to have 

 given satisfaction, and we congratulate the Manager, Mr. Lenny, 

 upon having found such an admirable place for a show, and for 

 the energy and taste he has displayed in carrying out the 

 arrangements. 



YoKK AND Darlington Bied Shows. — It will be as well to 

 remind intending exhibitors for the forthcoming York and Dar- 

 lington Shows that all birds entered for the York Bshilntioncau 

 be forwarded on to Darlington by the necessary arrangements 

 being made with the Secretary of the York Show. Judging from 

 the magnitude of the exhibitions recently held, we may expect 

 to hear of the entries being numerous. The prizes offeired by 

 the Darlington Committee are of a tempting kind, being £1, 10s., 

 and 5s. in nearly all the classes, besides a number of valuable 

 special prizes, consisting of a beautiful silver-plated cruet, silver 

 medals, silver-plated cream jug, gold-plated Albert, &:o. Every 

 arrangement will be made for the reception and comfort of the 

 choicest specimens, aud the birds will be well cared for at the 

 hands of a painstaking Committee before returning. We hope 

 to hear of the entries for both places being large. The entries 

 for Darlington will close on October 3lst, and for York, Novem- 

 ber 3rd. Schedules for both are now ready. 



THE POULTRY-KEEPER.— No. 25. 

 THE BRAHMA POOTEA. 



A THICK cloud envelopes the origin of this variety, which 

 seems to me (M. Jacque) to be another variety of the Shanghai. 



Introduced into France towards 1853, aud a short time before 

 in England; the beauty of its plumage, the shape of the cock 

 and hen. its flesh — preferable, perhaps, to that of the ordinary 

 Cocliin-China, made it much soughc after by many amateurs. 

 The rage for possessing it induced forced production, and the 

 deplorable way of bringing up the chickens contributed rapidly 

 to deteriorate these birds. Inferior specimens are easy to pro- 

 cure by crosses between the Cochin-China, White Malay, &c. 



