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tions, and zonal pelargoniums, sweet peas .vy-leaved geraniums, and chianthus 

 pinnalus for cutting, \Vc, were seen. Some ranges of useful pots for forcing 

 poutos, &c, and growing violets in winter form useful adjuncts to this depart- 

 ment There is also a useful house for forcing roses, the following being the more 

 prominent varieties, Marechal Niel, Gloire de Dijon, Belle Lyonnaise, Safrano, 

 Souvenir d un Ami, Homere, Marie Van Houtte, Fortune s \ ellow, and Cheshunt 



'The vineries and other fruit houses contained rods and trees in robust health, 

 and carrying good crops. The first vinery contains Black Hamburgh and Foster's 

 Seedling ; the second, Muscat of Alexandria; third, Black Hamburgh; fourth, 

 Lady Downs, Gros Maroc, and Alicante ; fifth, Black Hamburgh, Gros Colmar 

 and Gros Maroc. Varieties of peaches and nectarines in the early house were : 

 Early Louise, Royal George, Alexandra Noblesse, Grosse Mignonne peaches, 

 and Lord Napier nectarine ; second house, Stirling Castle ; third, Royal George, 

 Barrington, Nohlesse, Walburton Admirable, Late Admirable, Pitma*ton 

 Orange and Pine Apple. Figs : Brown Turkey and White Marseilles. 



Nothing could exceed Mr. Cook's courtesy and kindness ; and, before leaving, 

 Mr. Todd expressed in fitting terms the feelings of all present, as to the very 

 pleasant and instructive character of the society's visit to C.osford. D. T. F. 



WEEK 



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The mean reading of the Barometer during the week at Greenwich was 29*68 Inches, and tha* 

 of the Thermometer S4 9 *7i the latter being o Q 'g below the week's average in the 50 year s 

 184 1 -90. The direction of the wind was easterly, the horizontal movement of the air being 

 28 per cent, below the week's average in the 16 years i860 — 75. The duration of registered bright 

 sunshine in the week was 37*0 hours. The measured rainfall amounted to 0*40 of an inch. 



Belgian Fruits and Vegetables find a ready sale in this country, 



especially plums, cheiries, greengages, and pears ; so it is rot surprising that our 

 imports of these from the busy little continental country amounted last year to 

 nearly 50,000 tons. During the same period not less than 752 tons of living 

 plants, chiefly palms, araucarias, Otaheite oranges, azaleas, and dracoenas were 

 exported to Great Britain from one district— that of which Ghent is the centre. 



parcels must be suffirienily 



S scretaries of horticultural societies are invited to send early notification of forth 

 coming exhibitions and meetings, and are requested to advise us conarniw 

 change of dates ™ 



Caterpillars on Plum Trees.— A. S. Horley : The little black-headed 



caterpillar belorgs to a species of Tortrix, and is a voracious feeder. If you ha^ 

 a powerful supply of water, an easy method of clearing the trees would be to hose 

 them. Failing this, make one of the tobacco and soft soap or quassia and tofe 

 soap mixtures so frequently prescribed in these columns, and wash the trees viA 

 it by means of a garden engine or syringe. Lime and soot spread beneath the 

 trees would serve to settle falling caterpillars. 



Moss on Fruit Trees.— M. B., Jarrow: We have received the letter, \m 

 not the specimen referred to. Judging from your remarks we feel sure that it k 

 lichin and not moss that is damaging the fruit trees in the Irish garden mentioned; 

 whether it be moss or lichen it matters not, as both are great pests in mois 

 localities, especially such as are under the influence of the westerly winds blowing 

 in from the sea. Both should be got rid of as soon as possible, though little can 

 be done to make an effectual clearance until late autumn and winter. Any trees 

 that show signs of suffering should have the moss or lichen removed as far 

 possible by scraping and scrubbing the trunk and stems, taking care not to injure 

 the bark. If the soil is poor, and moss and lichen are usually indicative of either 

 poor or badly drained soils, add the necessary manures to render it fertile. If the 

 land is very moist, then see that it is suitably drained, and in addition, if at til 

 heavy or peaty, give a good surface dressing of lime, and genily fork it into the 

 ground. In the winter when the leaves have all fallen from the trees the rime 

 and opportunity for effectual treatment will arrive ; it will then be necessary t«. 

 scrape and scrub the trees and branches where possible, moistening these with a 

 strong soda and soft soap solution. After this give the trees a spraying with 1 



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