1843.] 
THE GARDENERS’ 
CHRONICLE. 
121 
Dessert Pears are 
consist chiefly of Envilles and Queens. 
Somat aes ee Rance, from 4s. to 8s. 
e i dingly scarce; the Beurré 
Per agren, coat to be the only kind offered. Catillac Pears for 
from 4s. to 5s. 6d. per bushel, are more plentiful. In 
price of Apples there has been a slight advance, Nonpareils 
fetching from 12s. to 18s., and Golden Knobs from 5s, to 7s. per 
bushel: a few Ribston Pippins may also be obtained at the 
latter price. For culinary use, the Gooseberry Pippin, from 6s. 6d. 
to 8s., and the Wellington at 6s. 6d. per bushel, are excellent. A 
few Tangerine and Malta Blood Oranges are offered, from 2s. to 
A small quantity of forced Strawberries haye ap- 
week. 
rom 5s, to 10s., and the in- 
ferior ones from 2s. to 3s.,each. Seakale is abundant, from 9d. 
to 2s. 6d. per punnet. French Beans are rather more numerous, 
White Broccoli of good quality is less plentiful, and it has conse- 
quently made a slight advance. Onions and Leeks are also 
somewhat dearer than in our last Report. Celery is small and 
indifferent, from 6d. to 1s. 6d. per bundle. Young winter Radishes 
are tolerably good, from 1s. to 1s. 8d. per punnet. Mushrooms 
have risen to 8d. and Is. 34d. pottle. Flowers: The Cut 
Flowers of late have exhibited great variety; amongst them we 
noticed Provence, Tea, and China Roses; Anna Boleyn Pinks, 
Lilies of the Valley, Jonquils, Cinerarias, Cyclamens, 
Tulips, Mignonette, Epacrises, Amaryllises, Burchellia capensis, 
Tropzolum tricolorum, Acacias, &c. 
‘PRICES, Sarvapay, Feb. 18, 1843.—FRUITS :— 
Pine Apple, per 1b. 5s to 8 Cucumbers, per brace, 5s. to 108) 
Grapes, Spanish, per Ib. 1s to1s8d | Walnuts, per bush., 12s to 16s 
L.— Portugal, 1s to 2s 6d Gs 
Apples, dessert, per bush., 4s to 15s 
— . Kitchen, 89 to 7s; 
per hf, sieve, 38 tolds 
to 125 
hesnuts, per peck, ds to” 
Almonds, perpeck, 6s 
Sweet Almonds, per pound, 3s 
Filkerts,English, per 100 Ibs. 60s to Gis 
Cob Nuts, per 100 Ibs., 65s, to 708, 
Nuts, per bushel— 
— bitte 
Lemona, per doz. 1s 
_— | per 100, 5sto lis =~ Cob, 128 to 14s 
VEGETABLES. 
is 
Cabbage, White, per doz. 2s to 4s 
jet ts loz. 1s Gd toss 
+ Be te 
ye 
Onions, per bushel, 5s to 6s 6d 
— Pickling, per hf.-sv., 39 Gd to 42 62 
— Green, p. doz. bun. 3s to 4s 
— Spanish, per doz. 2% to 4s 
Garlic, per lb. 6d to 8a 
Shallots, per Ib., is 
sparagus, large, per 100, 58 to 10s 
er 
Red, for pick! 
Brussels Sprouts, per 
Broccoli, White, pi 
— _’ Purple, 9d to 1s6 
Beans, Kidney, forced, per 100, 8s to 4s 
Potatoes, per ton, 40s to75s 
— | per cw 
t. 26 4s 
perbushel, 1s 6d.to 
iz 2 Second, 2s to 3s 
= Kidney, per bush., 14 6d tos ‘ale, per punnet, 9d to 2s 6d 
= Scotch, per bushel, 1s Gd tuve, Cab., p. ses, 6d to 9d 
— Cos, 9d to le 
Endive, per score, 1 Gd to 4 
Celery, p.bd., (12to 15) 6d to 1s 6d 
10 1s 
loz. bun., 1s Gd to 2e 6d 
‘Turnips, per 
doz, Rhubarb Stalks, per bdle, 
eet, per dozen, 9d tole Si 
te 
Is, per puinnet, 2d to 3d 
Red Small Sala 
Scorzonera, per bundle, 1s 3d to 1s Gd | Corn Salads, per hf.-sieve, 94 to 1s 
Salsafy, per bundle, 1s 8d to 1s 6d Watercress, per «bun. 4d to 6d 
sm, 
Gardoons, each, 14 6d to 2s arsley, per half-sieve, 1s 6d to 2s 
Horse Radish,per bundle, 2s to 4s 6d ObROaE 
sh, per doz. hands (24 to 30 each) 
4 to le 3d § 
‘Turnip, p. doz. beh., 1s to 1s 6d] Mint, per do: 
8, per doz. bu s to Ge 
‘Young Horn, per bunch, 4d to 6d|'Trufites, per Ib, 3: to 4: 
Carrot: 
Notices to Correspondents. 
PERMANENT Pastures.—Rector.—The answers to correspond- 
ents are adapted to the circumstances detailed in their letters, 
must not be considered as applicable to every case, In a 
light soil in good condition, Barley sown thin is rather adyay 
tageous to the Gras The 
hes, or charcoal, or cinder-sifiings, or peat, or black 
sort, and it will be fit for all purposes, capital 
for Asparagus, and all vegetables.+ 
—Ignoramus.—The best time for applying liquid 
manure is when plants have just commence r 
. B. C.—Pare and burn your land if you can; 
or mix brick and lime-rnbbish with it; orlime esa Or give 
Ing miry Viear.—In a greenhouse where the heig 
the fronf sashes is 6 feet, and where Vines are considered Be a 
—We must refer you to any of our British Floras 
‘mation as to the wild Roses of this country. The term 
Rosrs.—Mary 
for infor 
be prolonged during a second season ; but although this is the 
case, it never succeeds So well, as when fresh plants are raised 
from seed every year. 
Mimunus.—Paidos.—The following are some of the most distinct 
Varieties of Mimulus:—M, cardinalis, réseus, yar. Maclainianus, 
réseus, variegatus, and Smithii, They may be procured of any 
respectable nurseryman. ¢ zi 
Turksy Oax.—J. J. C.—The Levant or Turkey Oak is very com- 
mon, and may be procured of any nurseryman. 
Bannatic Giope TuistLx.—J. J. C,—This plant is only grown 
in Botanic Gardens in this country, from whence possibly the 
seed can be procured. 
Icn-PLanr.—A Young Lady.—The Ice-plant is one of the annual 
a best when sown on a slight 
hot-bed towards the end of March. The young plants, when 
large enough, should be potted off, several in a pot, in poor, 
sandy soil, and kept in a frame or greenhouse, protected from 
frost. Towards the end of May they may be planted out in the 
open border, as they will bloom much more freely there than 
when kept in pots. 
Ciimsers.—M. N. O., who has a brick summer-house, which he 
is desirous of surrounding with climbers, had better procure for 
the S. side Clématis aziirea grandiflora, Bign6nia radicans, and 
Jasminum ofijcinale: for the W., Clématis Hendersonii, De 
Lisle and Bougainville Roses: for the N. and E. sides, Capri- 
foliam gratum and sempervirens, Clématis flammula, and Am- 
e soil consists of pure clay, he 
Mesembr 
2 feet, and replace it with a mixture of turfy loam, leaf-mould, 
and lime-rubbi: 
perhaps, be met with in the gardens of the curious.+ 
CEREUS SPECIOSISSIMUS.—A iear. is an unusual 
thing upon a plant of this description for a perfectly healthy bud, 
which did not open last year, to continue vigorous throughout 
the winter, and to be expanding now. + 
GESNERA zEBRINA.—J. M.—By no means cut down this plant, 
but let it gradually die back and sink to rest. Those who 
advise you to cut it down cannot b leners ; or, if they are, 
they do not understand the first principles of their business.+ 
PoLIANTHES TUBEROSA.—R. D. and I. K. S.— lower the 
Tuberose in the open air, the bulbs should be started in a mo- 
frame, and planted out, towards the end of 
e bottom of the border 
osed Manure, ant 
‘rown in pots the same soil should be used, the plants 
should be kept near the glass, and they should receive a liberal 
supply of water when growing. t 
EUS.—Z.—This plant belongs to the Legu- 
minous order, and is a native of the banks of the Thames, in 
New Zealand. It is only in very favourable situations that it 
will succeed in the open air in this country. To grow it in 
perfection, it should be planted in the border of a conservatory, 
i i its 
in a mixture of loam and peat, with plenty of room for both 
Avricunas.—G, C. W. 
na flue; ant I L pla 
and cover them with a handglass in addition. 
Daniias.—D. MH, C.— 
are gi r 
Pracu-TREES.—G. G.W.—Supposing Peach-trees to be trained 
on a wire trellis, removed one inch or more fro; e wall, 
there is little doub' 
. G.—In point of flavour no Gooseberry with 
which we are acquainted equals the Red Champagne. |j ¥ 
_ G.—The brown Turkey Fig is one of the very best for 
forcing, as well as for out-of-doors cultivation, Itisthe same as 
ose ; he Moorpark 
Arn ize and quality, Eee a eRe Ea : 
J.C—T 
SrrawBERRIES.—J. 
injure + 
ith redoubled vigour. 
for' Ne y.—Whether the shoots of your vigorous young 
tree should be cut little, or much, or not at all, will depend 
you intend it to be trained as a standard, or dwarf, 
il. Inthelattercase you must cut immediately 
ds as would be desirable for furnishing shoots in 
nsuing Season. || 
eee Genius says—‘‘I grafted a Swan’s. egg Pear ona Summer 
and had therefrom last year, the first of its bearing, 
Every Pear rotted; but the produce of the parent 
tree kept sound till very nearly the middle of January.” [Fruit 
Grarting.—B. Wo ; 5 
i composition is equal to it, inasmuch as cuttings will 
nature t 
‘his has been provedto be the case. || 
ture. This’. G. K.B.—We are not aware that Young’s 
BERS ie ; 
a A Cucumber can be procured in the trade. 
— Amicus.—You cannot get rid of your insects without 
peeiael the risk of injuring your Peas. you could sulphur 
them, you would probably have the best chance of gaining your 
object. : 
—paidos.—You must consult the advertisements—— 
or} al such inquiries shonld be addressed to Booksel- 
ers. t 
s.—A.P.—The treatment of the seeds of tender 
Curnise Seip no doubt be applicable to Chinese seeds. Sor 
them in any light soil, in well-drained pots, and place them in 
a warm greenhouse ; covering the seeds with more or less soil, 
according to their size. t y : . 
Frower Ports. —Bristol.—The scale of dimensions given at p.577, 
of 1942, is correct, andigives the average size of the flower-pots 
in use in the neighbourhood of London. Your suggestion is 
good, but the method of distinguishing them by the cast is now 
se nao adopted that it would be almost impossible to 
Lawns.—Amicus.—Your lawn appears to want draining. If that 
is done, and you water it with gas-water, diluted, you will get 
rid of Moss and reedy Grasses. You may then make good 
* bare places with Lawn-grass-seeds.+ 
Hares.—J. G.—' ere is no means of keeping these ani- 
= mals off plants, except by surrounding the latter with a net, 
F or wire-fence. A good and cheap plan of one was exhibited at 
the last meeting of the Horticultural Society.+ 
Wanrp’s Cases.—Mary.—Plants in these contrivances are not 
excluded from the air; it is chiefly dust which is kept off them. 
It is impossible to exclude air from anything not hermetically 
sealed.+ 
Pacxine Piants.—A Subscriber:—Ward’s cases are the best 
medium in which Fuchsias, Camellias, and similar plants, can 
Y.—We cannot advise you.t—Flora, Brighton.—In- 
close address with six post-office labels to the office, and 
sufficient.t——~/ 
another part of the Paper.{——J. C. L. I s 
prolifer.t——M. B.—Your insect is the Humming-bird Hawk- 
moth. The Oak is Quercus coccinea.t——Z. Z.—We | 
hend that those who wish to procure hybridized Fuchsia-seed 
must save it themselves.t——Flora,—Send them to f 
— WJ. e Horticultural Society is infinitely obliged 
to you, and would be glad to know whom to thank. 
acia is A. verticillata; the two other plants are apparently 
Callitris australis+——H, T. “ ed us what Quercus 
virens heterophylla is, and we told you we did not know ite 
You now say, the nurseryman who sold it you refers you to 
“‘Loudon’s Magazine for January.” If so, that nurseryman 18 
in the wrong. In the February, not January, Number for 1843, 
mention is made of a Quercus heterophylla; said to be grow- 
ing in the nursery of Mr. Rivers, of Sawbridgeworth. That 
plant has long since been described, and, as it is Philadelphian, 
is probably hardy. But what has Quercus heterophylla to do 
with Quercus virens heterophylla? the two species have no- 
thing in common. eterophylla is probably hardy.t—— 
J. T. C.—Your plant is Acacia pubescens.—J. S. M.—Infi- 
nitely obliged for your hints, which are sent to the author of 
the Amateur’s Garden, and to our agricultural correspondent, 
M.—J. B. W.—An assistant secretary, who receives an an- 
nual salary for his services, is not entitled to vote as one of 
the committee in virtue of his office; he must be specially ap- 
pointed a member of the committee, otherwise he is only their 
servant.t——I. K. S.—The article was printed exactly as we 
received it, at least we read it so; and we do not understand 
how the allusion to Forsyth is to be altered.t——B. W.—The 
Pears you mention are not known.||——A Sudseriver.— Your 
Apples are—1, 10, Fearn’s Pippin; 2, Dutch Mignonne; 3, 6, 
King of the Pippins ; 4, Norfolk Beaufin; 5, Blenheim Pippin; 
8, Court of Wick ; 9, Scarlet Nonpareil ; 11, Rymer; 12, Hol- 
The Pears are—J3, Catillac; 14, Buchanan’s Spring 
F.— Fivepence each 
id condi- 
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NEWS OF THE WEEK. 
Tue thanks of both Houses of Parliament were unani- 
mously voted on Monday night to the Governor-General 
of India, and to the officers and men, Native as well as 
British, for their services during the military operations 
in Affghanistan. The vote was moved by the Duke of 
Wellington in the House of Lords, and by Sir R. Peel in 
the House of Commons. ‘The Duke entered into a 
succinct historical narrative of the disturbances which led 
to the insurrection in Cabul, and traced the course of 
operations adopted by the respective Generals, from the 
arrival of Lord Ellenborough, down to the final triumph 
which planted the British standard for the second time on 
the walls of the Bala Hissar. He dwelt with admiration 
on the conduct of the troops, and claimed for them the 
honour of having vindicated the British name, and the 
character of the British Army, by their persevering and 
heroic gallantry. Sir R. Peel also eulogised the ackieve- 
ments of the Generals, and particularly adverted to 
the meritorious conduct of the inferior officers. He 
alluded to the heroism of Lady Sale, and paid a high 
tribute of respect to the memory of Colonel Dennie, 
It was impossible, he said, to describe all these serviceg 
without feeling pride in the British name. Such services 
had proved that it was a name which the long interval of 
peace had not impaired; and they were an earnest that 
further efforts, when occasion should require, would con- 
tinue to be made with glory and with triumph. Mr. 
Hume moved an amendment for the purpose of deferring 
the vote to the Governor-General, but it was negatived 
without a division, and the vote was carried without a 
dissentient voice, with the exception of Mr. Hume,— 
On Tuesday Mr. Duncombe brought forward his motion 
for a Parliamentary inquiry into the conduct of Lord 
Abinger while presiding over the late special commission 
in the manufacturing districts 5 but, after a long debate, it 
was negatived by a majority of 155.—On Thursday, in 
both Houses, Ministers announced their intemeen to 
abide by the decision already made public by Sir James 
Graham’s letter to the Moderator of the General 
Assemby; es reference to the non-intrusion question. 
Mr. Ww alter’s motion for a revision of the Poor-Law was 
negatived on the same night by a majority of 68. 
The accounts from France relate chiefly to the specu- 
lations of parties on the approaching struggle respecting 
the Secret Service Bill. In the preliminary discussions 
on the appoi i Ministers obtained 
pointment of the 
a majority of 24, although the Opposition brought al] 
