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680 



THE 



ARDENERS* CHRONIC 



valuable, and a desir^ to have tikis' fact known to the 

 millioo.* 1 The flowers were in plain pots, each placed 



to 



I 



upon a 



rpuii » high stand by itself. They stood about 

 different parts of the hall without any reference to 

 order in the arrangement, haviig the names of the 

 several owners written on a slip of paper attached to each, 

 and a man standing near to protect it from injury. It 

 is well understood by the natives that it is an unpardon- 

 able offence to smell the flower, and if, in your simplicity, 

 you approach it for this purpose, you will be told it is 

 inadmissible, and that, if thus insulted it will die. 

 However, their fragrance fills the air, so^ you get a 

 portion in common with the multitude jostling to and 

 fro about you, and you will be ready to admit that even 

 this is better than nothing at all, to counteract an odour, 

 not quite so sweet, arising from a dense crowd of Chinese 

 on a warm day. An image representing the guardian 

 deity of the city— Ching-wong-lau-ye— occupies a seat 

 against the wall in the main building, near the entrance, 

 and on a table before it are offerings of various fruits 

 and flowers, in 12 small cups, in three rows of four in 

 each. As you pass through this large hall, you come to 

 a garden, a la Chinoise, consisting of artificial pools and 

 piles of rocks, with paths winding about up and down 

 among them. There are three other small buildings 

 where the flowers are " on exhibition " as in the first. 

 Besides these, the garden contains several curious and 

 beautiful trees and plants. The premises altogether, 

 have rather a crowded appearance, as the whole occupies 

 a- comparatively small space, and this effect was greatly 

 increased by the number of people present. In one of 

 the pools are many specimens of gold fish, some of them 

 more than a foot in length. This hall and garden is open 

 to the public but four times a year, except in the year 

 during which the Emperor's birth-day is celebrated by 

 the people generally, when it is open five times. This 

 occurs but once in 10 years. The place is well worth a 

 visit, and admission can probably be obtained at any 

 time, upon application to some of the money brokers, 

 who are in constant intercourse with the foreign 

 merchants. 1 1 \s called Tsin -hang- ting, or more commonly 

 Tun^.juen. North China Herald. 



How to get rid of Cockroaches. — Mr. Tewkesbury, of 

 Nottingham, in a letter to the Manx Sun, says:— "I 

 forward an easy, clean, and certain method of eradicating 

 these insects from dwelling-houses. A few years ago 

 my house was infested with cockroaches (or < clocks,' 

 as they are called here), and I was recommended to try 

 Cucumber peelings as a remedy. I accordingly, imme- 

 diately before bed-time, strewed the floor of those parts 

 of the house most infested with the vermin with the 

 green peal, cut not very thin from the Cucumber, and 

 sat op half-an-hour later than usual to watch the effect. 

 Before the expiration of that time the floor where the 

 peel lay was completely covered with cockroaches, so 

 much so, that the vegetable could not be seen, so 

 voraciously were they engaged in sucking the poisonous 

 moisture from it. I adopted the same plan the following 

 night, but my visitors were not near so numerous—I 

 should think not more than a fourth of the previous 



On the third night I did not discover one ; but 

 anxious to ascertain whether the house was quite clear 

 of them, T examined the peel after I had lain it down 

 about half-an-hour, and perceived that it was covered 

 with myriads of minute cockroaches about the size of a 

 flea. I therefore allowed the peel to lie till morning, 

 and from that moment I have not seen a cockroach in 

 the house. It is a very old building ; and I am certain 

 that the above remedy only requires to be persevered in 

 for three or four nights, to completely eradicate the 

 pest. Of course it should be fresh Cucumber peel everv 

 night." Builder. * : 



dusted with sulphur upon the first appearance of mildew. 

 Keep these plants as hardy as possible by a free circu- 

 lation of air, and by removing the lights every fine 

 mild day. The stock of plants usually denominated 

 " forcing" or winter-flowering plants should be care- 

 fully examined, and compared with the estimated wants 

 during the next five months, that any deficiency may be 

 supplied in the most eligible manner. Lifting and 

 potting of hardy shrubs, as Rhododendrons, Lilacs, &c, 

 may still be done ; but it is advisable not to use these too 

 early, as their blossoms are finer and more lasting 

 when they are not forced until very nearly their natural 

 period of blooming. Amongst the plants which it is not 

 yet too late to procure a stock of, we may particularly 

 mention Tea-scented, China, Moss, and Provins Roses ; 

 Belgian and other Azaleas, with Anna Boleyne Pinks, 

 Perpetual Carnations, tree and Neapolitan Violets in 

 pots, Lily of the Valley, &c. These must be 

 brought forward in successional lots by placing them in 

 situations somewhat warmer than those in which the 

 main store is preserved. The most congenial of all 

 forcing pits is a bed of leaves, the heat in which is 

 maintained by means of a hot-water pipe passing beneath 

 them. By plunging the plants in such a medium, their 

 roots are kept in advance of the tops, and plenty of air 

 can be given, thus preventing the lanky etiolated appear- 

 ance so commonly seen in forced plants. While upon 

 the subject of plants for forcing, we may mention a few, 

 which, though admirably adapted for the purpose, are 

 not so generally in use as they deserve to be ; amongst 

 these are the Magnolias conspicua, Soulangeana, Ham- 





Oct. 





b'ndaj. 

 Satur. .. 

 Sunday 



Monday 

 Tups. 



">d. .. 22 



Thurs... 23 



Avera*« ... 



c 

 c 

 c 



5 



2-: 



17 



18 

 19 24 



2fi 



27 



28 



01 



Babombtib. 



29.F94 

 29.9 4 1 

 30.0 1 1 



30 0SO 

 30.076 

 30.137 

 30.255 



Min. 



29 802 

 59.742 

 29.930 

 ?.0.04a 

 29.993 

 29.9S6 

 30.219 



T *»*»»ut 01t 



Mm. S Mean 



^iiti, 





30.056 ' 29.959 



46.5 



56.5 

 5*.5 



59.5 



57.n 



53.0 



- - "'■•u Q UI 



Ociober 17-Cear ; T-ry h„ r ; cienr at n^ 



31 — Kngffy; fine; overcast ' 



- 2~8!E!*Ii b8Zy . ; Ul "fonnly overeat 



- 23 - *OK*y ; fine ; uniformly OYercaVt 

 Mean temperature nf t.k« »*.w r a v ' mu 



vrtntt 



State of the 



Oct. 

 and Not. 





■"- ii«— £3 A. ■* *-? * 



mondi, and their congeners ; Laburnums, Ribes atro- 

 sanguineum, and Wistaria sinensis, grown as standards ; 

 double Peach, and double Cherry ; Weigela rosea, 

 Jasniinum nudiflorum, tree Pseonies, and Forsythia 



viridissima. 



FORCING DEPARTMENT. 



night. 



l 



Calendar of Operations. 



(For the ensuing week.) 



PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



Take advantage of the present season, when pottin* 

 and similar operations are almost suspended, to wash 

 carefully with soft soap dissolved in warm water, all 

 plants which are or have recently been infested with 

 insects; as by so doin?, the gummy matter which 

 attaches their eggs to the branches is loosened, and 

 'they are more easily removed. The latter part of the 

 business should be managed by syringing the plants 

 with water at a temperature of about 120" or 130° 

 which will also destroy any living insects which may be' 

 lurlung about them. Much more good is done by care- 

 fixUycleamug plants in this way, at this season, than many 

 are aware of. Let any necessary pruning especially 

 amongst creepers, be done before thl cLning^omEes 

 -as it is injudicious to waste time in cleaning shoots which 

 are afterwards to be cut away. Let alfdirty pots be 

 washed and their surface soil loosened, and examine 

 carefully any of which the surface has a green or sodden 

 appearance, winch is an evident sign that water has 

 been too hberally used or that the drainage is inefficient ; 

 if the latter, lt should be immediatel/examined and 

 rectffied, as considerable damage is soon done at this 

 season, when the soil gets m an unhealthy state. Many 



tJZ FT I f ? er&nm ™> ^d other plants of 



similar texture, which are m the course of prepara- 

 tion for next spring and summer, will require rES 

 In tins do not allow the time of year to be any fmpedU 

 ment, as nothing in the successful cultivation o? such 



Pineries.— As the power of the sun declines, so also 

 must our artificial temperatures be somewhat decreased ; 

 and in exact accordance with the latter, must the amount 

 of moisture be regulated. Take care that the quantity 

 of moisture is not so excessive as to condense in quan- 

 tity upon the glass, &c., close up the laps, or run down 

 into the heart of the plants. To prevent this, the 

 evaporating troughs should be more sparingly filled, 

 and the open tanks closed with moveable tops, giving 

 you the power to confine the vapour or permit its escape. 

 In fine clear weather, when a greater quantity of air 

 can be admitted, the amount of moisture should also 

 be slightly increased. Watering should be performed 

 with great care; and syringing is only admissible on the 

 mornings of very fine days. It should be done with a very 

 fine rose,and driven, not into the plants, but into the atmo- 

 sphere of the house or pit, with such force that the plants 

 may receive it in the shape of very fine dew. Vineries. 

 —In the anxiety to keep those houses containing fruit 

 sufficiently dry, be careful to avoid the extreme, even in 

 that direction. If the houses are kept too dry by fire heat, 

 the berries will shrivel, an evil nearly as bad, with 

 regard to some kinds, as decay, the result of opposite 

 management. It is easy to comprehend what is wanted, 

 viz., a dry but not an arid atmosphere ; but to regulate 

 it to this nicety requires more care and judgment than 

 is generally found, except in a very experienced practical 

 gardener. Let all spare time be now dt voted to cleaning 

 the sashes of the different structures, pits and frames 

 included, from the dust and dirt accumulated upon them 

 during the summer. Nothing conduces more to the 

 health and well-being of their occupants than the free 

 admission of light. 



FLOWER GARDEN AND SHRUBBERIES. 



Pits and Frames.— Cuttings which are only partially 

 rooted should be kept warm, and as close and moist as is 

 possible, without running into the dangerous extreme 

 of damp. The additional warmth and moisture here 

 recommended is to encourage them to make a little 

 growth, both at top aud bottom, before they are 

 hardened off; and that more time may be afforded for the 

 latter purpose, the former should be effected with all 

 consistent speed. Cuttings which were propagated 

 earlier, and are now fairly rooted, should be gra- 

 dually hardened, that they may retain their health 

 and strength during winter, in a comparatively cool 

 temperature. This should be managed by keeping them 

 quite cool at night, and by exposing them fully in all dry 

 open weather, when not too cold ; taking care to exclude 

 frost from the more tender plants, both by night and 

 day. During the hardening process, the very little water 

 that is necessary should be supplied in the morning; 

 and as increase of size is not the object aimed at, but 

 sturdiness of plant, growing points should be stopped, 

 and all fiower-buds carefully removed. Aphides or other 

 insects must be destroyed ; and upon the first signs of 

 mildew, the plants so affected should be syringed on a 

 dry morning, and dusted over with flower of sulphur. 



KITCHEN GARDEN. 



Proceed with the final earthing of Celery with all 

 possible despatch, as the season is too far advanced to 

 admit of longer delay. The same remark applies to 

 Cardoons, the earthing of which should be completed 

 if possible, by the end of this month. If there is a 



pretty good quantity of autumn Broccoli or Cauliflowers 

 ready for use, a part of them should be taken up and 

 laid in under the shade of a north wall, where they will 

 be retarded, and may be protected by some covering in 

 severe weather. Carrots are now nearly as 



plants is more indisp 



growth than shifting them into larg?r jSTtSTft* 

 roots become too much matted. G reater care in water- 

 ''igis necessary after repotting at this season Tn th* *u -ii C ; ^T'T "*" " uw "*' ariv «s 'arge as 



Heathery, the plants Just £ carefully Takhed aid 2?L ' "^ "^ *" T* y Soi,s ' th ^ 1,ad better 



v «atcueu and I be taken up now, to prevent their being spoiled by worms. 



Sunday 26 

 Moa. *■ 

 Tuet. 

 Wed. 



Thuri. 



Friday 

 Satur. 



The big 

 and 30th, 

 23 deg. 



Weather RTcwi^tekTSSiTi^i^ J ****• 

 ensuing week-en ding &*\ %** J *n, for tW 



No. of i n 

 Years in 9 r e»te«t 



Preniliii 



best temperature during the above period 

 1833-therm. 67 deg. ; and the lowest on 



occurred oi , 

 toe 29th, 1«2 



-^^ ^ zz: - — ■ _ 



Notices to Correspondents. 



Beetle Traps : B. One of the best consists ia mkiw.^ 

 in the door, and siuking a basin in it, half 'filled J12 

 water or beer. But it your floor cannot 'be tferL?2 

 procure one of Marchant's traps from RezentWrrn. qJS 



street. 

 Birds 



bis 



See also a 



p ace in tfc 



* * •« r -"""«* -f" *" ^ u *» «* "* iflis page. 

 : Josephine. Your bird, it would seem, has been halt 

 birth. The malformation of his foot took pace ii 

 egg. He is iu no pain. You say "he is always simUfi 

 let this convince you of that fact.— Letitia. Try a little 6» 

 man paste and sponge cake, for a change.— William T !•" 

 Hemp-seed is bad for these birds ; it injures their plamm' 

 and makes them too fat.— John C. Put a little sliced LiqJSi 

 root in his pan of water for two or three days.-jforw. fih 

 doleful looks are caused by the " agitation" already gpofei 

 of. He will smile on you in a few weeks.-,/ W I, Xk 

 market price varies, according to the scarcity or abuodna 

 of the supply.— H B. A long narrow cage is most suitable, 

 and han£ him moderately low.— B M We cannot rewa. 

 mend wicker- work. Wood, painted, is farpreferable.-dfcat 

 As we have before said, we cannot sjmp&rtii&e with aoj 

 persons who will keep birds and cats, when the former an 

 devoured, or lacerated by the latter. Your canary is ritt 

 injured, and you will, by his death, learn a practical leiMa. 

 May it benefit you hereafter I— Inquirer. Either the red-p^ii 

 or'the goldfinch can be readily taught to draw up water in a 

 bucket. You may complete their education iu a sing'e 6j. 

 Eliza. By no means. Never sift the sand. The small par. 

 tides of gravel materially aid the digestion of jour link 

 prisoner. Keep the sand quite dry. W. K. 

 Camellia Leaves ; A N. They are covered with the soot 

 fungus (Torula fumago). The only remedy is washing cleia 

 with soap and water, and then giving the plants a good 



syringing. J 

 Charcoal : New Forest. We will inquire about it 

 Colcbiccms; A S. Transplant them as soon aa the /caves are 

 dead in the summer, and at no other time. They are not 

 particular in their soil, provided it is well drained andnexer 



water-lopged in winter. ... 



Emigration : J W. Every day tells us, in louder and loader 

 tones, that it is imprudent for an editor to advise pwpejj 

 this delicate point. Each case requires to be considered 

 separately, and with reference to a hundred penoaii 

 questions, concerning which the editor of a ■ WPJJ 

 have no information. We know nothing of the Colon auai 

 Assurance Association ; but this we know, that the colonyi 

 question has been hitherto very ^prosperous a^ 

 cannot take upon us to say that its destiny will * «£*■ 

 by the new plan of introducing convict labour; BUh«J« 

 readily adn.it that the measure is better calculated than ifif 

 other to assist the struggling colonists. 



Flower Oabdens : W J 11. *™to™\^**&* 

 that we have already published a -great length, au^ 



more important matters connected w ito j m. 

 arrangement of colours. If you will urn ^J r ^ 

 for 184U and 1850, you will find ample comment! Q 



vSSftLx WBM. The division ^^ 

 your 220 feet of covered wall, will admit of fuurt 

 and four at back. This division being in tended for^ ^ 

 the following will be proper : - Iwoi irab]e . 

 Harringtons, two Chancellors, two La .e ^ 



Aetcfoum. The Newtown pippin >s a large A PP ^^ 



to perfection, as in Long Island, * e *J?™' a ma ii ,\u, td 

 Hut in Britain it generally ^tams but sma^ . 



somewhat resembles the London or ?i^crow ^ 



both there are five distinctly-prominent = P^^ni* 

 the eye. It requires a deep warm soil, ana ^^ 

 as regards climate ; and unless you can comm 

 need not attempt its cultivation. II can fejirta 



Fountains: TO. W« dn not see how an an*" n hntfn rj 



to your inquiry. 



thing a? to success will u» pen<i u l ,u ":*!;".V° fia d trasfl^ — 

 the contrivance. Fountains are g :»«™. , s squirt. ., 

 country. A little jet is no better than ^ bo ^QcUl, 

 Grapes :J C. Your seedling was no.icedin ^ 



l&S&i Climbs: * *^&S$^ 

 Kennedya Marryatta>, red ; and «»^ e l^^jT 

 purplish blue. #**«M*r* in beheading «^_^tktiM 



its cumvauuw. a Qn «. we r can oe* 1 "" 



r e do not see how an a^ bflr er , r 



The proposition *™ n ™™ntf«* 

 will depend upon ^fflW* * 



Kennedya Marryauie, reu -«- «- Dan(ie , u- -- 



purplish blue, rentvere in MteM * e t ;£ y 



way you have been doing, and jou wi * 'feisty 

 Nam/s of Fruits: JU D. Your *«f l £*J£: Hto i^>" 

 but it has not sufficient briskness of flavou ^ 



not rich \\ seedling Fe rns ' The M* ck 



Names of Plants: Jane. Li tie aecai fe ^ xhe^ 



nisable in the state in wb ch tDe /J^r # ^ tTe \Zt 

 substance is Kacodium cellare^^^ )ym . 1W«£ 



J. Sm.; Nephrodium ^'^ m coccineum^j ', 

 „. jdida. - Sub. Meaembryantbemun ^^ A 



possible to name the ^f r B ^^ pr $m^ % ^ 

 1, Asclepias cura-savica; 2, BiHDcrg tv 



can 



T0'.3^ 



kind of Diopcorea or Yam. scribed ifl our 



Pick, fore : deader. It is figured and de* % 



for 1343, p. 403. t t, r Perform thtt °P P 



tHGiHo Fruit fllWJ W ^l^wa*d take car 

 spring, when the bark runs f r€e '>? h wide. J* 1 

 wounds are not more than half an 'jc^ mn 

 ring aeveral shoots as thick as trie 





for 184§, p. 403. t perfotm thU 0P er tl „, * 



Rikg.kg Fbcit Trees: FaUon. ^ r take c»« » 



nr>n to me tuhjic. Kn»tnm-bc»'' ' Wi®'" 



....: C E A. None "*™° b ,fXi D.«»«" 1 '; l re d * * 

 We have never heard of • plan' caU« # efer rec ei«» d0 B ol 



hare answered your fir»t »fl» , « '/„,»• H^ n ibe e* 



Muc 



common to the whole. 

 Seeds 



lim .Mwered jour nr« "")-"' ne1TS »gf"" 



ttc. S Goditone. Cowp'am to jour ^ tf 



•end the p.i>er out folded, but »upptf "• 



