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POPULAR GARDENING. 



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uot, much difference will be seen in earliness and 

 quality of crops on the respective parts next year. 



Roots in pits to be banked over with about two 

 feet of earth as soon as winter fairly sets in. 



Spinach is helped by a coat of an inch or two of 

 liay or leaves just as hard weather sets in. 



Tools as they pass out of use to be overhauled 

 and put in order, awaiting use in the spring. 



FRUIT AND 



VEGETABLES 

 GLASS. 



UNDER 



Dandelion for winter salad may be treat^^d as di- 

 rected below for Parsley forcing. 



Grapery. In the cold house vines after being 

 pruned to be laid down and be covered completely 

 over with soil until spring. In early houses vines 



Protection: See under '^Laivn and Flower Gaidt'n" 

 breaking to have a gradual rise of heat, beginning 

 at an average of tJ5° with a rise of 10* in the sun- 

 shine. Too sudden a rise will make long joints and 

 weak growth, not to mention inferiority of crop. 



Lettuce. This is naturally a time of slow growth, 

 and there may be days together when little air can 

 be admitted. Water rathe* sparingly; too much 

 wetness at root and top in dark, close weather may 

 spoil the crop. Green-fly will be on the increase 

 now ; keep the house clean by smoking semi-weekly. 



Parsley plants may yet be gotten in from the 

 garden for winter or early spring use. Plant the 

 roots in the soil, at a distance not to crowd them. 



Strawberries prepared as directed in previous 

 months ma.y come to heat during December. Be- 

 gin with about 30*, and as growth advances increase 

 to tUl'^ or ijo". Water amply; avoid flooding. 



The New York Chrysanthemum 

 Show last Month. 



This show, given by the New York Horticultm'al 

 Society on November 2d, and the week out, was a 

 great success in every way. The exhibit, embracing 

 over 2,(XX1 well grown Chiysanthemum .plants, and 

 cut blooms unlimited, was by far the largest, as well 

 as the choicest, the society has ever furnished. 



More than 700 varieties of this autumn favorite 

 were shown. Among those most admired were the 

 Nuit d'Hiver, a shining bronze; the Thorpe, a deep 

 red, with ragged but picturesque lookmg petals; 

 the Brazen Shield, a plant that glories in several 

 shades, bronze predominating; the Princess of 

 Wales, a delicate pinkish white; the Royal Walcott, 

 a crimson that is almost saffron ; and the Othello, 

 of a deep crimson that is strikingly lovely. 



The daisy-like Mary Anderson was an unpreten- 

 tious Chrysanthemum in comparison with the Mrs. 

 Langtry, a wonderful growth of a pale yellow color, 

 with petals long, slender and waving, not straight 

 like the petals of the Mrs. Grover Cleveland, a pure 

 white Chrysanthemum named in honor of the 

 President's wife. 



Among standard Chrysanthemums there were 

 some line specimens. The tallest in the exhibit was 

 named Sam Sloan, in honor of the society's presi- 

 dent. It stood almost uine feet in height. The new 

 Japanese seedlings and the fine standard plants 

 were arranged in the Japanese garden. 



The choicest Japanese varieties were the Admira- 

 tion, rose; Blanche Neige, white; Belle Valantin- 

 oise, yellow; Comte de Germany, nankeen; Gor- 

 geous, yellow ; Lady Selborne, white; M. Shys, buff; 

 M. Tarin, pink; Peter the Great, yellow; and Wil- 

 liam Robinson, bronze. Chief among the Chinese 

 varieties were Brazen Shield, bronze; Chevalier 

 Domage, gold; Golden Beverly, yellow; Jeanne 

 d' Arc, blush; Lord Wolseley, bronze ; Prince Alfred, 

 red; and Prince of Wales, peach. 



Premiums to the amount of $2,700 were awarded. 

 In the florists' division the 21 first ones went to Hal- 

 lock & Thorpe, of Queens, Long Island. This firm 

 was awarded $10 for the best six Chrj'santhemums, 

 JlO for the best six Japanese Chrysanthemums, $10 

 for the best six Pompons. $10 for the best six Ane- 

 mones (large or small), $10 for the best single varie- 

 ties of Anemone, $5 for the best three Chinese var- 

 ieties. $5 for three best Japanese, $5 for three best 

 Pompons, $4 for the best single Japanese, the same 

 for the best single Pompon, and $15 for the best 

 six standards of any or all varieties. 



In the di\ision devoted to amateurs and gentle- 

 men's gardens George Matthews, of New York, 

 took first prize of $10 for the best six Chinese varie- 

 ties, $10 for best six Japanese, $;"> for best three 

 Chinese specimens, $.5 for best three Japanese and 

 the same for best three Pompons, $4 for a special 

 Japanese, and $4 for special Japanese, and $4 for 

 special Pompon. The plants were also in pots. 



The grand jirize of $2.50 for 25 distinct varieties. 

 double, in pots uot exceeding 14 inches in diameter, 

 one plant in each pot, each plant to have a single 

 stem one inch or more above the surface of tlie 

 ground, was awarded to Hallock & Thorpe, of 

 Queen's County, Long Island. 



3Iost of the flowers were sold before the close of 

 the exhibition. 



This being the People's Paper, it is upeii to alt their In- 

 quiries heariiiij on (jardeniug. On the other hand, Anstrers 

 to Inquiries are earnestly requested from readers. 



The editors and special contributors are ready to dn a 

 large share of the an siceriinf. but the ej-pfrience of many 

 being more valuable than of the few, hotrever vai'ted that is, 

 and conditions and localities being so different, they prefer 

 to receive anstcers, even several of them to the same ques- 

 tion, from readers everyichere. Don't hesitate tn send 

 answers because you may feel you are no fine writer; we 

 wilt see that they appear in good shape. 



In xoriting, give the number of the question you are an- 

 swering, your locality and name, the latter not for publica- 

 tion, ttnless you desire. Write only on one side of the paper. 



Flowers gladly 7iamed, provided, first, that no more thun 

 three be sent at one time: second, that these be fully prepaid, 

 third, that several specimens ofench reach us in good shape. 

 We cannot undertake to name Jiorists^ varieties. 



168. Asparagus Growing. If you were going 

 to plant five acres of Asparagus how would you 

 proceed to get best results on sandy ground:- Men- 

 tion distance of rows apart and how far apart in 

 rows; kind of manure and best time to apply it. 

 There is a great deal said about salt being good for 

 it. but some say it is useless. J, B., Morrisville, Fa. 



169. Baspberries Changing. If Reds are planted 

 along side of White ones wiU the latter change 

 their color to red in time/ H. F. Hunt. 



170. Perennials for Continual Bloom. I wish 



to plant a long fiower bed with these— bulbs, plants, 

 vines, etc.— to give a succession of bloom from 

 spring until fall. Can you give me a list:- 



171. Evergreen Hardy Plants. My garden is 

 fenced in with a nice picket fence, against which I 

 would like to set some blooming and other plants 

 that are green the year through. 



172. Cemetery Plants. Would you oblige me 

 with a li&t of those suitable for a fine effect from 

 spring until fall? V. Pitthan, Orangeburg, S. U. 



1T3. Scale, etc., on Oleander. The enclosed leaf 

 shows how ray eight large Oleanders are affected 

 with scale insect and black smut. Is there any 

 way to clear them besides hand sponging:- Mrs. T. 

 M. P., Castreville, Texas. 



174. Truffles and their Culture. An under- 

 ground Mushroom called Tiiitfle (Tuber cebarium) 

 is said to be an excellent and rare delicacy. Is 

 there any known way to cultivate it? If so, will 

 you please give full directions, and where spawn 

 may be procured? X. B. A., Topeka, Kan. 



175. Ground Cherries. U- 1 Where can seed be 

 obtained? (2.1 Is the fruit much grown for and of 

 ready sale in market? If .so, at what price? (3.) What 

 is the method of seed sowing and culture? (4.) Would 

 it be remunerative to raise this fruit, say from one 

 to five acres, for market? E. D., Neiv Castle^ Neb. 



176. Honey Dew. Can you give an explanation 

 of the presence of this sweet substance found on the 

 leaves of trees. E. L. R., Rochester^ Mich. 



177. Cold Water for Plants. Is this in your 

 opinion injurious? Stella, Portland, Maine. 



178. Bark Lice on Apple Trees. On my young 

 trees and on the ends of the branches of some of 

 the older trees there is a kind of insect, the bodies 

 of which are closely crowded together, givmg the 

 branches a wrinkled appearance. Can you tell 

 what they ai-e and a gooa remedy to get rid of thenfr 

 S. C. E., Orange Co., A. Y. 



179. Best Market Pears. Desirmg to engage in 

 Pear culture for the Baltimore, Philadelphia and 

 New York markets. I desire infonnation as to some 

 of the best varieties fur the purpose. C. J. M., 

 Fi-ederick Co., Md. 



180. Chrysanthemums after Flowering. Will 



some one kindly say what is best to be done with 

 pot Chrj'santhemums when they have done bloom- 

 ing? O. W. M., Oakfield, Pa. 



181. Thrips on Fuchsias. My greenhouse Fuch- 

 sias ai-e very subject to thrips. Would some one 

 kindly let me know what I can do to get clear of 

 this pest? W. F., Greenpoint, N. Y. 



182. Heat for Stove Plants. At what beat should 

 a house which contains Allamandas. Dipladenias, 

 Stephauotis, Dracaenas. Crotons, Gardenias, Eu- 

 cbaris amazonica, and a few other things, but no 

 Orchids, be usually kept, and what is the greatest 



heat which would be necessary at any time? S. E. 

 N., Cedar Kapids, hnra. 



183. Cyclamens Dying. <-)n looking over my 

 bulb box several weeks ago I noticed some of the 

 Cyclamens growing, so I planted them in 4-inch 

 pots, but they have since died instead of making 

 any growth. Will some reader kindly give me 

 cause, and a remedy, and how I shall treat them? 

 I bought the plants last spring, and took them up 

 when they died off. G. H. M., Port Cotbonte, Ont. 



1H4. Amaryllis in Cellar. I fear that 1 have 

 been wrong in potting and placing in cellar, same as 

 Hyacinths, some Amaryllis bulbs fresh from Hol- 

 land. Please advise. J. A. H., Oil City, Pa. 



185. Plant Encyclopedia, is there a book pub- 

 lished covering the nativity, uses and culture of all 

 plants suited to this county? If so, I would like its 

 name, price, etc. Rev. H. J. 8., Batine, Neb. 



186. Lye and Bone Manure. In November 



number is an item on reducing bone with lye. Will 

 you be kind enough to give the modus operandi f 1 

 can get several hundred bushels of ashes from a 

 wood clearing, also many bones around town. J.A.T. 



187. Red Spider on Window Plants. What 



shall we do to banish these? Frequent sprinkling 

 is recommended, but a friend who has had umch 

 experience says they thrive with this treatment. 

 A. F. D., Huntington, N. Y. 



188. Fall Sowing of Peas. What time should 

 this be done in our section to have an advanced 

 spring crop? What variety is the best for the pm-- 

 pose and hardiest? Should the j' be mulched? M.K., 

 IVellington, Kan. 



REPLIES TO INQUIRIES. 



IW. Amaryllis in Cellar. Amaryllis need 45° 

 or 50" degrees of heat. Hyacinths get along with 

 10* less for coming on all right in their advance 

 state of growth. This should help you to decide 

 the matter as to the suitabdity of the cellar for the 

 former. Om- way of treating the bulbs has been to 

 keep them in any part of the greenhouse, like under 

 the stages, and in a newly dug state, until growth 

 starts, when they are broughr to more hght and 

 given more water. Those designed for flowering, say 

 in June aud later, need not be started until sprmg. 



185. Plant Encyclopedia. Henderson's Hand- 

 book of Plants exactly covers the ground. It may 

 be ordered through this office. Price $3.00. post-paid. 



186. Lye and Bone Manure. Make a large 

 leach shaped like a V with a trough below and an 

 opening along the lower end to aUow lye to run into 

 trough. At the lower end of this trough a large 

 barrel or hogshead should be placed to receive tne 

 Jye. Throw sticks aud straw mto bottom of leach, 

 and on this the ashes packed hard. Leave the top 

 basin shaped aud this basin keep filled with water. 

 As the lye is made, put it into barrels and throw into 

 this bones and they will soon soften. A. M. P. 



188. Fall Sowing of Peas. This is mostly 

 practiced at the South, although we have heard 

 favorable reports from the course as far north as 

 New York. It is done in November aud iJecember — 

 the farther south the later. By the course a crop 

 may be had some earlier than by deferring the sow- 

 ing until spring. For sowing at this season, we 

 recommend the dwarfer kinds of earhest Peas, such 

 as seldom rise over twelve inches and which are 

 abundant bearers, aud withal early. Tom Thumb 

 and Wonder seem to be adniirablj- adapted to 

 Autumn sowing in the South, where, on apprehend- 

 ing frost, protection may be given. If planted on 

 gi'ound manured excessicely high they will yield 

 as much to a given area as any Peas known to us. 



161. Earth Worms in Flower Pots. For the 

 white worms a good remedy is a teaspoonful of 

 Mustard in a pint of water. The only pot with 

 worms in it that I have had this winter was filled 

 from the barnyard. M. P. W. 



165. Cinnamon Vine. One never needs to lift 

 this viue, Dio&corea batataa; after once planting it 

 takes care of itself. From either a last year's root 

 left undug, or from some of the small tubers which 

 are strung plentifully along its tendrds, it gives you 

 a crop every year. 1 have not failed m 2U years of 

 an annual supply without care since my first plant- 

 ing. N.. Bridgeport, Conn. 



160. Marguerites in the House. I have no 

 trouble ingrowing this plant in a bay-window that 

 suits Roses and tucbsias. H. L., Dauphin Co., Fa. 



173. Scale, etc., on Oleanders. We know of no 

 effective remedy for the trouble referred to, beyond 

 that of using strong whale-itil soap-suds, applied 

 with a brush. This is the standard remedy with 

 gai'deners. But it takes work on large specimens. 



174. Truffles and their Culture. Of this inter- 

 esting Fungi there are a number of varieties, both 

 useful aud otherwise, found in various parts of 

 Europe, but none, so far as is known, in this countrj-. 

 the various statements about the discovery of some 

 notwithstanding. It is much esteemed as a rare 

 dish, aud its consumption, especially in France, is 



I enormous. Most of the product is gathered where 

 ] its growth is spontaneous, but at the present time 

 I its culture is «Uo considerably engaged in. The 

 Truffle is found growing in the shade of certain 

 i trees, those imder the Oak, Hornbeam, Chestnut, 

 I Birch and Hazel seeming to do the best; hence. In 



