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GARDENERS’ CHRONICLE. 105 
Notices to Correspondents. 
Acricutrurs.—B. K.—Lea land which has lain so long in Grass, 
must be rich enough for any crop without any manure. 
soil; perhaps 50 bushels per acre may be sufficient. Begin 
with Barley, then Potatoes, with soot. y 
no, mixed with earth into a compost: 4 cwt. per acre put 
jnto the drills, when the land is moist ; or Poictevin’s manure, 
1 hogshead per acre. Much depends on the season for success. 
Artificial manures without stable or dung will not keep 
up the fertility of the soil. Kohl rabi will do ona rich heavy 
soil, well pulverised. Chou a mille tétes, for the leaves 
to give to cattle, is a large branching Cabbage, which 
spreads considerably, and is much cultivated in France. 
The Drumhead Cabbage produces ‘the heaviest crop. .—— 
the stiff soil acting mechanically on it. If it is fine, you may 
add it to any compost, but you had better use your stiff soil 
for the mixture with nightsoil. There is no’ way of, making 
silicious sand finer that we know of, unless you sift it. MW. 
—R.B.—Youatt’s work on “ Cattle,’’ published by the Society 
for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, contains much goo! 
advice. The less physic you give to your cows the better. It 
is, perhaps, an advantage, not to have a country cow-doctor 
ear you. M.—J. S. P.—You had better plant the whole 
with Potatoes. The Ash-leayed Kidney is early and produc- 
tive. After the Potatoes are taken up, you may immediately 
sow spring Tares to feed off with sheep in autumn; or the 
small Turnip called Nimble Turnip. Mangel Wurzel is not 
to use them as manure, unless they are quite spoiled. 1.—— 
‘A. L. M.—From some experiments we have made we find that 
1 1b. of common oil of vitriol, worth 14d., if bought in quantity, 
will fix 7 pints of the concentrated gas-water prepared in some 
add 170 gals. of country gas: water to 830 gals. of liquid manure, 
we should expect that 1 cwt. of common oil of vitriol woul 
sufficier f the smell is likely to be troublesome it would be 
as well to throw some b! leaching-powder into the tank, and to 
stir it up the first instance. if the tank has a lid, the 
smell, will be of less importance, In mixing the oil of vitriol, 
it should be done in small quantities at a time, or the efferves- 
cence may be inconvenient. +——T. G.—We shall be greatly 
obliged by an. account of your experiments with Guano.t: 
W. G. K. B.—It is probable that guano at the rate of two or 
three cwt. per acre, is the best manure for your purpose. Your 
inquiry is to Mr. A.t—Anicus.—Your butcher is a very 
good neighbour : the bottom of his pond will no doubt be good 
stuff, You had better consult Sprengel’s directions, at p. 524 
of last year, to see how you can best treat the substance. It 
will require to be a good deal weakened by mixing it with soil 
before it is applied as manure. That done, it should be 
excellent. 
Manor. WurzeL.—M. C.—Mangel Wurzel are excellent food for 
you to p. 105 of Vol. it——J. L.—We have our doubts as to 
; ‘whether Spirit of Tar will be found a useful remedy against 
those insects which do not carry on their ravages beneath the 
soil. If applied to the Se: wing over the walls of your 
house, this mixture would probably destroy the green fly which 
infests them; but it wo i a highly-di 
Jate introduction, are Portulaca Thellusénii and splendens, Mar- 
tynia fragrans, Torénia scabra, Didiscus cerfleus, Schizan- 
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2 éx! ii d Pentlandica, S h h é 
phylla, Loasa Hérbertiiand » Scyphanthus élegans, 
Phlox Drummondi, Clintonia pulchella, and Brachycome iberidi- 
folia, which are tender. Hardy ones are, Neméphila insignis, 
ia albicans, Vinosa, rubicunda, and Lindleyana, Malope 
+ Limnanthes 
aztireus, Sphendgyne speciosa, Campanula. Léreyi, Calliopsis 
‘Atkins6nii, Collinsia bicolor, Schizanthus pinnatus, and Indian 
inks. 
ren Subscriber had better procure the following 
hardy perennials for planting his clumps :—For the centre, 
Delphinium Barlowi and grandifloram, double var., Phlox pa- 
niculata, and Thompsoniana, Lupinus polyphyllus, Aster Nove 
nglize, Aconitum versicolor and ochroleucum ; to these may 
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speciosa, Campanula lactifiora and persicifolia, Aster ¢ 
Lobélia syphilitica, Lythrum virgatum and Antirrhinum majus. 
‘The plants near the margin may consist of Dodecatheon Meddia, 
two feet to each other. The others may be planted nearer, in 
proportion as they approach closer tothe margin of the clumps.t 
Conirerous PLANts.— 7. G., who finds it difficult to preserve 
sandy peat. Place them in a close frame for a few days, and 
oniins.—J. R. W.—Do notsyringe your Hollies in cold weather; 
us. The Mistletoe is 
Maple, Apple, Oak, Wil 
in great quantities upon the common PinGr en aes 
¢.—From your brief description we sup- 
Fioricunrurs.—G. A 
pose you allude to Iris 
EvercreEns.—dAlpha.—' 
‘edars, &c. for planting out, is late in the autumn, 
W. 
found in this country upon the Lime, 
ow, and Poplar. In Germany it grows 
variegata.t 
The best time for procuring Evergreens, 
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Cobwa scandens attached itself last 
Crerrers.—T. R. W.— 
season to a rough-cast wall without any fastening, Eccremo- 
carpus scaber, Ampelopsis quinquefélia, and the hardy Passion- means for their destruction, have been given in Vol. i. p. 292. R. 
flower, would probably do the same. It is necessary, how- | Booxs.— 7. 7. H.—Professor Low’s work may be procured of 
ever, that there should be some projections round which the any of the principal booksellers in London. 
tendrils can clasp firmly, otherwise the plants will be beaten | Corracers’ CALENDAR.—A Curate.—Mr. Paxton's Calendar 
down by wind and rain. ‘was printed in the Gardeners’ Chronicle, Feb. 6, 1 If you 
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Cuinnune—4 Subscriber.—Those mentioned last week had better | would like to judge of it before ordering any for distribution, 
be trained separately. 
As you prefer Roses, you may plant enclose six postage-stamps to the office, and the publisher will 
against your porch the Boursault, de Lisle, Bougainville, and forward you a copy by pos' 2 
Ayrshire Roses. You had better defer planting them untilthere | Srorin@ Favir.—Abrus.—Apples will always retain their fresh- 
js no danger of their suffering from severe frost.t ness best when kept in a 100m where there isno fire, All that 
ORNAMENTAL TREES.—A. 
_ F. S.—The following ornamental Trees we know respecting the preservation of Walnuts is stated at 
and Shrubs will grow where the soil is rich, but wet in winter: p. 693. of last year’s Chronicle. Chesnuts require to be well 
ZEsculus carnea, Gueld 
ing Hawthorn, Laburn 
ler Rose, Snowy Mespilus, scarlet flower- dried before they are stored away. 
um, Siberian Crab, Bird and double- | LAwns.—Disei; 
flowering Cherry, Philadelphus speciosus, and Gordonianus, if mixed with a sufficient quantity of water, prove injurious to 
Ribes aGreum and sang 
Warr Hetiezore.—J. P. 
uineum, and Spireea arizefolia.t a lawn, shrubs, or trees. At this season it may be applied 
. G. H.—We really do not know where with little or no previous dilution, as the rains wiilrender it 
the seed of this plant can be obtained; but you can procure weak enough before tation becomes active. || 
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the plant itself of any nurseryman, t Tron LaBers.—/ 
In-poor PLants 
wh 
Fuchsias, Camel &c., for blooming in windows, may try MisceiLanrous.—J, Di 
‘o wishes for something besides cast expressly for the Horticul 
the skylight of a covered passage, would not repay the trouble costata, allied to the Sapodilla of the 
which they would occasion.t — /. D.— For a room into which We see nothing to object to in the Re; 
Fuchsias,‘Myrtles, Pelargoniums, Aloes, and Cacti, in preference A Countryman.—We cannot describe what. 
to Dahlias, which would not do wellin the confined atmosphere You should inquire of the nearest engineer.——Anon.— 
of a room.t 
Cacri.—T. G.—The chief point in managing these plants is to structed. You, no doubt, are just as ignorant as those of whom. 
allow them an alternate period of growth and rest. They you complain, and so , and so are all of us, only in dif- 
a little cow-dung, and 
jn well-drained pots. In summer, they ‘A Subscriber.—The eye of your seedling Pansy is fine, and the 
should be fully exposed to the sun, and well watered ; but from lower petal is particularly well formed ; the flower being imper- 
October to March they should be kept perfectly dry. t fect in other respects, no decided opinion can be given.+—J. 
ACHIMENES ROSEA.—V.—This, as well as others of the genus, L.C.—We must refer you to our ii Hoppiana. 
frequently forms scaly bulbs atthe axils of the leaves, by which, <The insect is the Black Vine Weevil, described at p. 292 of 
in addition to those formed underground, the plant may be the Chronicle for 1841.—T. S.—Both the Elms are Ulmus 
propagated. It is unusual for this plant to bear seed.t glabra.t——7. R. W.—Your plants are, 1, Rhipsalis Cassytha ; 
‘ONSERVATORY PLANTS. —J. D.—For the partially-shaded 2, Cacélia tomentosa; 3, Crassula squamulosa; 4, an Equi- 
part of a Conservatory no plants willbe better adapted than setum.t——J. C. L.—Certainly, Irish produce is excellent. A 
Caméllias, Orange-trees, and Myrtles.t thousand thanks.t——D. H. B.—Send them in two parcels 
Jromaa.—A Subscriber.—It is better, in potting Ipomcas, to by post.—G. P.— Your Evergreen Oaks appear to be, 1, 
raise the upper portion of the tuber above the soil. Ipomoea Quercus Hex oblonga; 2, Q. I. ‘ispa. micus.—Your 
tyrianthina would do better in a prepared border of the green- Oak, which retains its leaves through the winter, is the Fal- 
jouse than in a pot; 
its flowers are of a deep purple colour, ham Oak; the other is not the Lucombe Oak, but probably an 
quite distinct from those of I. purga, which are rose-coloured. ‘American species.{| 
The latter is a beautiful species, but it is very difficult to Mr. PAXTON’S COTTAGER’S CALENDAR is now reprinted 
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Kennepias.—Miscellaneous.—It is probable that your Kenné- | each copy; it may be ordered of all Booksellers. Gentlemen 
place, where they do not obtain sufficient light and air. Cut | have them delivered in any part of London by remitting a Post- 
them back to where they are sound, repot them into loam and | office order to this Office, at the rate of 5s. for every 25 copies. id 
‘ecover them, ———————— 
Grass-TREe.—A. S.—The Grass-trees are greenhouse plants from “nT 
New Holland. Of the one called Kingia australis there are NEWS OF THE WEEK. 
they can be obtained it 
Pansixs.—S, T.—The fo! 
‘be added to those mentioned at p. 73. King’s sulphutrea Glegans, 
Brown’s Countess 0! 
n the London Nurseries.t Tux services of our Naval and Military forces in the 
lowing 8 Pansies are first-rate, and may | course of the recent operations in China have been ac- 
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] the of Parliament 
rkney, Thomson’s Nymph, Raphael, 
4 jor’: i ne at . 
Cyclops, Attila, and Regulator, and Major’s Bridegroom.* __the vote of thanks proposed by Ministers having been 
yActnTHs.—J. S.—Hyacinths intended for blooming in glasse: 
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should be placed in them about the middle of November. The carried in both Houses without adissentient voice. In the 
pulbs should barely be 
pegin to protrude from them. They should be placed in a dar! 
allowed to touch the water until roots | Lords, the Duke of Wellington bestowed unqualified 
peat forthe first fortnight, when the water will require to be | Praise on the discipline, forbearance, and humanity of 
changed; the bulbs may then be brought to the light, and all | the troops ; and characterised the achievements of the 
that they will need until they have done blooming will be fresh 
water twice a wee! 
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united forcés, from the attack of the heights of Canton4o 
Burns.—T. G.—The best season for planting Amaryllis bella- | the conclusion of the war, as unprecedented in the Naval 
donna in the open ground is the spring. It may be procured 
of any respectable nur! 
‘seryman. and Military history of this country. The value of this 
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Muton.—d Young Beginner.—The Cassaba Melon requires the | praise was strikingly pointed out by Lord Brougham, who 
treatment of the Persian kinds; respecting which we will 
shortly give you further information. 
adverted to the fact thatevery man who would receive the 
Grarrine.—H; S.—Gratts of the Plum will take readily on three- | vote would prefer the single opinion, the single panegyric 
year-old branches, if the operation is properly performed, +—— of the Duke of Wellington to votes of thanks from both 
may be grafted on Pear stocks; but, 
although they may take well enough at first, after a few years Houses of Parliament. In the Commons, the services of 
they begin to linger an 
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we 
will most probably be the case with the Ribstone Pippin, grafted 
on the Jargonelle. || 
Murperry Trees. — D: 
from your Mulberry-trees, which you state are two feet in 
diameter, has doubtless 
out shoots too Me ee Bearing fruit at present Hf 
frain from lopping, the flow of sap will gradual Be than 
Fate, an then expect then to bear fruit. i. ly mode- | Torq Palmerston seconded the motion 5 
rate, and you may. 
ATE ‘apriEs.—A. K.—S 
in the months cf December, January, February, and March, are 
the Royal Russet, Bedfordshire Foundling, Alfriston, Dume- | “, ve 
low’s Seedling, ST eee and Easter Pippin. |j ciency of the British forces; 
Vecrranirs.—A. 
HORT AM Lite, Grange’s Early Caulidower, Early Purple Cape, | 4, Eee 
Grea Cape, Sulphur-coloured, Sprouting, “Purple ne, Sir Charles Napier said thi 
Knight's Protecting, Green Close-headed, Portsmouth, Chap- | tomed to go up rivers an 
Ports of Lettuce are—Brown Dutch, White Dutch, Imperial, what it was, and he co’ 
‘White Silesian, Malta, 
is Ball 
Silver-skinned, Madeira, Reading, Globe, Strasburg, Brown lowed the plan adop 
{Vail in producing young wood. This | the united forces were acknowledged with equal unani- 
mity by Members of both sides of the House. 
iscipulus.—The removal of large limbs | Stanley, in proposing the vote, remarked that there had 
ved more bloodshed, but 
thanks of the country. 
and while prais- 
ome of the best Kitchen Apples for use | ing the forbearance of the troops, expressed ee pages 
tion that long years of inactivity had not impaired the elii- 
. that their swords, ace 
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e 12 best sorts of Broccoli are the | they had rested in their cca ae Blasi aed 
a storm batteries, and knew 
uld therefore declare that the skill 
Parker was unequalled in Naval his- 
lor of the Exchequer on Monday sub- 
d by Government in reference 
he forged Exchequer Bills. He fol- 
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James’s Keeping, Potato Onion, ‘and | the holders into four classes; the first being those to 
Nocera. The best Dwarf Kidney-beans are—White Long-pod, Reese suspicion could attach; the second and third 
Early Dwarf Dutch, Large Dwarf Dutch, Pale Turkey, Dwarf 
Black-spotted, and Negro. eing those to whom a want of care and prudence might 
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r an early crop we recommend the Ash- |}. attributed. To these three classes he proposed that 
Cununy.—Discipulus.—You will succeed better with your Celery | compensation should be awarded ; but the fourth class, 
if you do not earth it up so early as you have usually done; | inoluding persons amenable to grave suspicion, and im- 
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defer it till November, 
when it is half-grown, 
jured as you 60 on. | 
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and then earth it up at once beei plicated in dealings with the guilty parties, would be alto- 
taking care to preserve the heart unin- gether excluded from compensation. He proposed te 
sives.—Abrus—Limewater is the best remedy for destroying | provide the sum required by the issue of Exchequer bills, 
slugs in greenhouses, 
a good plan to place 
th rite plant it is : 
Cabbayetteree mae ts to attract the | 80 that out of forged bills to the value of 377,000/., com- 
sings, which may be collected and shaken into a pan containing | pensation may be awarded to the amount of 262,0002. 
lime.t 
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After a short discussion, a resolution in accordance with 
conservatory most frequented by ants, the proposal of Government was prought jn. —Lord 
Howick’s motion for an inquiry into the distress of the 
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Rescites ‘it is difficult to destroy. Weshould recommend washing | country, after five nights’ debate, was prought to a close 
