JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER 
September 28, 1682. ] 
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Another useful plant of which bees are very fond is the French 
Runner Haricot Bean with white blossoms. After giving em¬ 
ployment to the bees the useful vegetables will be the more 
productive the oftener the weather has permitted our insect 
friends to visit them. The flowers of all the Cabbage and Cauli¬ 
flower tribe are ever wooed by the bees ; but then they occupy 
much space, and perhaps look somewhat untidy. Two herbs we 
have found ever covered with bees when in flower, and we intend 
to place them in every vacant nook and corner this next season. 
The one is the ordinary garden Thyme, a neat pretty plant, look¬ 
ing well as an edging to borders and flowering late in the year 
when most other flowers are over. The other herb is Pennyroyal, its 
trusses of lilac flowers at the present date being alive with all kinds 
of bees whenever the state of the weather permits. We have said 
nothing here about the various kinds of fruit trees which are found 
in large gardens, and all of which yield honey. Even in small 
gardens they can be grown as dwarf bushes or pyramids, and near 
bees will readily set their fruit in favourable weather. The plants 
we have mentioned can be grown in every garden, even near the 
smoke of London.—P. H. P. 
BRITISH BEE-KEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION. 
At a recent meeting of the Committee the following report was 
received from the Examiners appointed to conduct an examination 
of candidates desirous of gaining certificates of competency in the 
modern system of bee management—viz. 
“ In presenting to the Committee of the British Bee-keepers’ Associ¬ 
ation a brief report of the first examination of candidates for the 
certificates of competency in bee management held at South Ken¬ 
sington on the 7th and 8th days of August, 1882, in connection with 
the annual metropolitan Show, we have to state that twenty-one 
candidates appeared for examination, and were examined by us in 
the appointed subjects as laid down in the books recommended by 
the Committee, by written papers, viva voce , lecturing, and manipu¬ 
lation of living bees ; that twenty of the candidates were deemed by 
us as qualified to receive certificates, eight being placed in the first 
class, nine in the second class, and three in the third class, only one 
having failed to satisfy us. 
“We could have wished that the printed questions had been more 
fully considered, many of the candidates having treated them in too 
cursory a manner. We express a hope that future candidates will 
bestow more care and energy upon their preparations for the delivery 
of lectures to audiences composed of cottagers, and to the manipu¬ 
lation of living bees. 
“ With the theory of apiculture all appeared to have a fair general 
knowledge and acquaintance, and as a first attempt or experiment we 
deem the examination to have proved eminently successful, and to 
have so far produced most satisfactory results. 
“ Herewith appending the class lists. 
“ We remain, Gentlemen, your faithful Servants, 
“ Thos. W. Cowan, F.G.S., I 
“ Henry Bligh, M.A., >- Examiners .” 
“ George Raynor, M.A., J 
Class I. 
C. Brown, 49, High Street, Dudley. 
J. Stevens, 10, Montrie Terrace, George Lane, Essex. 
F. Cottman, 23, Western Road, Olney, Bucks. 
C. T. Overton, 7, New Street, Three Bridges, Sussex. 
G. Stothard, Welwyn, Herts. 
G. H. Baines, 33, Western Road, Tring. 
Rev. E. Davenport, The Manse, Hungerford. 
I. Lake, Cantley School, Doncaster. 
Class 2. 
G. St. John, Holly Cottage, Quinten, Birmingham. 
J. Arnold, School House, East Molesey, Surrey. 
J. Best, Witham Apiary, Boston. 
R. H. Stonhili, Stekeley, Leighton Buzzard. 
R. W. Davies, Manor Street, Braintree. 
A. W. Rollins, Stourbridge, Worcestershire. 
R. J. Tomlin, 2, Albion Villas, Park Grove, Leytonstone. 
J. Taylor, Cooper’s Green, Buxted, Sussex. 
T. C. Edmonds, Caistor, next Yarmouth. 
Class 3. 
J. Alsford, Market Place, Blandford, Dorset. 
N. Atkin, The Grange, Welwyn, Herts. 
J. Perry, Banbury, Oxford. 
The next quarterly meeting of the Committee and conversazione 
will be held at 105, Jermyn Street, on October 18th, when a paper 
will be read by Mr. G. D. Haviland on the “ Social Instincts of Bees, 
their Origin by Natural Selection.” 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
William Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, Herts .—Catalogue of Roses, 
Fruit Trees, and Miscellaneous Plants. 
James Gray, Danvers Street and King’s Road, Chelsea, London. 
S.W .—Illustrated Catalogue of Horticultural Buildings. 
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or to “ The Publisher.” Letters addressed to Dr. Hogg or 
members of the staff often remain unopened unavoidably. We 
request that no one will write privately to any of our correspon¬ 
dents, as doing so subjects them to unjustifiable trouble and 
expense. 
Correspondents should not mix up on the same sheet questions relat¬ 
ing to Gardening and those on Poultry and Bee subjects, and 
should never send more than two or three questions at once. All 
articles intended for insertion should be written on one side of 
the paper only. We cannot reply to questions through the post, 
and we do not undertake to return rejected communications. 
Late Nectarine (J. E. B.).— You cannot add a better variety for con¬ 
tinuing the supply to those you have named than the Victoria. It is large aud 
of excellent flavour, while the tree grows well and bears freely. 
Vines at Longleat (Tilts). —Mr. Taylor’s manual will be ready in a few 
days. The price will, we believe, be Is. exclusive of postage. Full particulars, 
however, will probably be announced next week. 
Golden Feather for Spring (A. Boyle).— Certainly if you had stated 
your requirements we should have advised earlier sowing. Your letter implied 
you desired the plants for summer, not for spring bedding. Procure the larger 
plants to which you refer, they will answer your purpose, while some of the 
smaller will probably also be useful. 
The Cucumber Disease (J. Fenton). —You do not appear to read the 
Journal attentively, or you would have found much matter from time to time on 
this subject. On page 284 of our last issue you will find a reply to a correspon¬ 
dent that is equally applicable to your case, and to that paragraph we direct 
your attention. Melons are much less liable to be attacked by this malady, but 
they are not invulnerable. 
Ampelopsis Veitchii (A. M. B.).— Yes, we endorse what Mr. Luckhurst 
said on page 242 relative to this most useful climber. For summer and autumn 
effect you cannot plant anything better and needing so little attention ; in fact 
if you plane it in good soil near a building it will take care of itself. It is 
perfectly distinct and greatly superior for forming a close surface to the old 
Virginian Creeper. We doubt the advisability of your planting other climbers 
with it, though we have seen a pretty effect produced by adding Clematis Jack- 
manni. This, however, must be secured to the wall and tended ; so also must 
the Jasmine which you name, but the Ampelopsis adheres with tenacity to 
almost everything with which it comes in contact; we have seen it adhering to 
glass. Thanks for your letter, and we shall be glad to hear from you at your 
convenience. 
Roses for Buttonholes IF. J.). —Tea Roses are among the most suitable 
for this purpose, and there are few gardens where the soil is good and the 
atmosphere pure in which they, with a little protection, may not be grown. 
Free and good are Niphetos, Madame Falcot, Homere, Madame \ an Houtte, 
Madame Lambard, Safrano, Perle des Jardin3, Comtesse Riza du Parc, Madame 
Jules Margottin, and Souvenir de Paul Neyron. The old crimson China Rose 
and Cramoisie Supdrieure are good for your purpose, as also are the Noisettes 
Triompbe de Rennes and Aimde Vibert, with Baronne de Maynard, Boule de 
Neige, and Louise Darzens. Moss Roses are indispensable—the common, 
crested, Moss de Meaux and Little Gem (W. Paul), the latter being very charm¬ 
ing. Among the most free and suitable of the Hybrid Perpetuals are Jules 
Margottin, General Jacqueminot, and La France. We have probably named 
sufficient for your purpose. The advisability of digging-up and planting your 
established Roses deeper depends on the depth at which they are planted now. 
If they grow and flower freely we should let them alone ; if not, you might try 
the plan you suggest, but on this point we cannot advise, since you have not 
stated the length of the stocks. 
Muscadine Vines Unsatisfactory (Idem).— The foliage indicates that 
the roots are in ungenial soil. No doubt the Vine would be benefited if the 
roots, or some of them, were raised and placed in good turfy loam, covering them 
4 or 5 inches deep, and keeping them regularly moist. . Thus treated, fresh 
fibres would form, which would appropriate the food within their reach and 
invigorate the Vine. 
Lime for Light Soil and Vine Border {Inquirer).— Half a bushel 
is a sufficient quantity to apply per rod (30J square yards), and unless the soil 
be rich—full of humus from heavy dressings of vegetable and animal manures, 
such as are essential to the production of high-class vegetables—a peck per rod 
is a sufficient quantity to apply at one time, which we do about every third 
year; but as your soil has not been limed for ten years the larger quantity may 
be applied. It should be put on “ quick,” and during dry weather in autumn or 
spring, preferably the latter. For a Vine border half a bushel per rod is a suffi¬ 
cient and suitable quantity, but with the soil very rich from surface dressings 
double the quantity may be applied. In every instance it should be equally 
distributed and pointed in with a fork. 
Earth-closet ^Manure (Idem). —The manure when stored must be kept 
dry, as the ammonia, Ac., would be liberated by moisture. Charred or burnt 
garden refuse, including soil, will be suitable for using instead of earth, and the 
more valuable from the increased quantity of potash contained in the manure. 
Strawberry for Light Soil—Raspberry for General Use ( Idem )• 
—President is unquestionably the best Strawberry for a light soil, giving an 
abundance of large highly flavoured fruit. Of Raspberries Baumforth s Seed¬ 
ling is very free and fine, and when more generally known must become a great 
favourite. Of established varieties Carter's Prolific is very good, and so are the 
Prince of Wales and Fastolf. The first of the three last named is grown by the 
acre in Kent, and gives great satisfaction. 
Insects on Pansies and Ferns (An Old Subscriber). —These are speci" 
mens of a common Myriapod, the Julus terrestris, in a young or immature stage. 
Both are identical, aud the difference in colour arises from the fact that those 
