JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
October 12,1882. ] 
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tended to occupy the house permanently the first season. On the contrary, they 
should be shortened now to a height that will not, when they are planted, reach 
above the base of the rafters, and then allow them to make strong growth under 
the full influence of light and air. If they mature stout canes they may carry 
a bunch or two the second season. If the canes are not shortened until late in 
the spring bleeding will ensue, therefore shorten them now, and you are far more 
likely to err by leaving the canes too long than pruning them too low. A length 
of 2 feet is better than 6 feet when young Vines are planted. 
Keeping Grapes (Trickesl). —No one can say whether your Grapes will 
keep the longest by allowing them to remain on the Vines or cutting and 
“ bottling” them. Everything depends on the equability of temperature in the 
house and the adaptability of the room for preserving the fruits. We have seen 
so many failures by “ bottling ” Grapes that we hesitate to advise amateurs to 
adopt the practice unless we are well acquainted with the circumstances of each 
case. You will not err, however, by letting the Grapes hang until they show 
signs of decay or shrivelling, as they are not late-keeping sorts ; you can then 
cut them and try the alternate plan of preserving them. Whether your Vine 
border needs enriching or not it is impossible for us to say. If it does not, cover 
it with litter during the winter ; if it does, top-dress with good manure. 
Stapelia not Flowering (Idem).— -The soil has been too rich, or food too 
abundant hitherto. Do not repot the plant, give it little or no water during the 
winter, and keep it in the sunniest position you can on a shelf near the glass, 
and it will probably flower next year. We are unable to account for the state 
of your Amorphophallus. Keep it dry or nearly so throughout the winter, and 
try the effect of placing it in gentle heat in the spring. 
Alnwick Seedling Grape not Setting ( C. A.).—We have seen several 
examples similar to those you have sent and many others in the most satis¬ 
factory condition. The bunch before us shows undoubtedly that the fertilisation 
has been defective, and there is at least a probability that this variety does 
not produce pollen freely. A safe course for ensuring a crop is to dust the 
bunches with pollen from a Black Hamburgh or Alicante. There is usually a 
superfluity of these for shaking over the others, and if not the pollen can be col¬ 
lected on a soft camel's-hair brush and thus applied. Shaking the rods when 
the Vines are flowering, or drawing the hand or a rabbit’s tail gently over the 
bunches, greatly facilitates the setting of the fruit. This variety is worthy of 
a little aid in this respect, and we believe Mr. Bell of Clive House adopts some 
such course as we have suggested and never fails to secure excellent crops. 
Extirpating Worms (Lady Trevelyan).— In this case the safest remedy 
will undoubtedly be clear lime water, as this will neither discolour the paths nor 
injure the Box ; indeed, it will be beneficial rather than otherwise to the edgings, 
as Box must have lime to maintain it in health. Place a few lumps of fresh 
lime in a tub, which fill with water ; let it remain until quite clear, removing the 
scum that will form on the surface, then apply it to the walks copiously through 
the rose of a watering pot, and shortly afterwards the worms will rise to the 
surface and can be swept up, or at any rate if they do not come to the surface 
they will otherwise take their departure. By applying lime water to the paths 
as often as is needed they will be kept clean. The quantity of lime used is not 
material, as if half a pound to the gallon is used the lime water will be as strong 
as if twice that quantity were placed in the vessel; thus there is no danger or 
possibility of making the preparation too strong, or so strong as to injure Box 
edgings. 
Hippophae rhamnoides (H. C.). —This shrub, also known as the Sea 
Buckthorn, is a member of the natural order Eleeagnacese, and is found wild in 
this country. Its bark is considered astringent; its berries, which are nume¬ 
rous, small, and red or orange-coloured, have an acid taste, which is owing to 
the presence of malic acid. They are much eaten by the Tartars, and the fisher¬ 
men of the Gulf of Bothnia prepare a rob from them, which imparts a 
grateful flavour to fresh fish, and they form the principal food of pheasants 
about the Caucasus. It has been discovered that the fruit contains a fatty 
matter of narcotic properties, 12 grains of which given to a moderate-sized dog 
prostrated its strength in a few hours. This confirms the opinion of the inha¬ 
bitants of Dauphine, who have always regarded them as poisonous. The shrub 
is planted in gardens, especially near the sea, as its silvery foliage and brightly 
coloured fruits are ornamental, and it is not injured by exposure to the sea air. 
Names of Fruits (Spero). —1, Lincoln Codlin ; 2, Norfolk Bearer ; 3, Bess 
Pool; 4, perhaps a small fruit of Bedfordshire Foundling. (P. J.). —1, Williams’ 
Bon Chr6tien ; 2, not known ; 3, Flemish Beauty ; 4, Autumn Nelis ; 5, Belle 
Julie. (J. H.). —Jersey Gratioli. (Reader). —The large Pear is probably Gilogil; 
the Apples are worthless, probably never had names, and they certainly are not 
worthy of them, nor of space in the garden. (Beverley). —Although we stated 
last week that Pears should only be sent when approaching ripeness, as when 
green we are deprived of an important test, that of the palate, for determining 
the names, yet you have sent quite hard specimens, the numbers of which are 
not attached to the fruit as they ought to be, while it is impossiblerfor us to 
undertake to keep fruit until it is ripe, or to guarantee that the numbers are not 
misplaced that are not made secure by the sender. At present your fruit is 
not in condition to be named. (O. B.). —1, Cellini; 2, Alfriston ; 3, Beauty of 
Kent; 4, Wyken Pippin ; 5, King of the Pippins. (S. 0 .).—The Pear is Beurre 
Superfin, the Apple Blenheim Pippin. 
Names of Plants (J. G., Wantage ).—Your plant is Lycopodium volubile, 
a native of New Zealand ; it is interesting botanically, and we should be glad 
if you could send us a small living plant of it. The name Supple Jack is usually 
applied to a species of Paullinia. (II. C., Huddersfield'). —The Orchid is Pleione 
lagenaria ; the plant with orange-coloured berries is Hippophae rhamnoides, of 
which particulars are given above. (Shropshire). —1, Limnanthes Douglasii; 
2, Chrysanthemum segetum. (F. II.). —Desfontainia spinosa, of which an 
engraving was given in this Journal September 2Sth, 1879. 
CO VENT GARDEN MARKET.— OCTOBER llTH. 
OUR market has been well supplied during the week, growers sending their 
produce early, and Apples are slightly easier. Kent Cobs in good supply and 
selling freely. 
FRUIT. 
9. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Apples. 
i sieve 
2 
0to7 
0 
Lemons. 
case 
20 
0tO30 
0 
Apricots. 
doz. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Melons . 
each 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cherries. 
1 sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Nectarines. 
dozen 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Chestnuts. 
bushel 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Oranges . 
100 
6 
0 
10 
0 
Currants, Black.. 
1 sieve 
0 
•o 
0 
0 
Peaches . 
dozen 
4 
0 
12 
0 
m Red.... 
i sieve 
0 
0- 
0 
0 
Pears,kitchen .. 
dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Figs. 
dozen 
0 
s 
I 
0 
dessert . 
dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Filberts. 
ft. 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Pine Apples, English ft. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Cobs. 
100 ft. 
0 
0 
4.5 
0 
Raspberries. 
it,. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Gooseberries .... 
J sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Strawberries .... 
lb. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes . 
ft. 
X 
0 
s 
0 
Artichokes. dozen 
Asparagus. bundle 
Beans,Kidney.... 100 
Beet, Red. dozen 
Broccoli. bundle 
Brussels Sprouts.. 1 sieve 
Cabbage. dozen 
Capsicums. 100 
Carrots . bunch 
Cauliflowers. dozen 
Celery. bundle 
Ooleworts_doz. bunches 
Cucumbers. each 
Endive. dozen 
Fennel. bunch 
Garlic . ft. 
Herbs. bunch 
Leeks. bunch 
s, 
2 
0 
1 
1 
0 
2 
0 
1 
0 
2 
1 
2 
0 
1 
0 
0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
d. s. 
0 to 4 
0 0 
0 0 
0 2 
9 1 
6 3 
6 1 
6 2 
4 0 
0 3 
6 2 
0 4 
4 0 
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3 0 
6 0 
2 0 
3 0 
d. 
0 
Lettuces ... 
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1 
d. s. 
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d. 
6 
0 
Mushrooms 
i 
0 
1 
6 
0 
Mustard* Cress ..punnet 
0 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Onions. 
0 
6 
0 
0 
6 
Parsley. 
doz.bunches 
3 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Parsnips .... 
1 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Peas . 
0 10 
0 
0 
0 
Potatoes .... 
G 
0 
7 
0 
0 
Kidney.... 
6 
0 
8 
0 
0 
Radishes.... 
doz .bunches 
1 
0 
0 
6 
0 
Rhubarb.... 
0 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Salsafy. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
6 
Seorzonera 
1 
6 
0 
0 
0 
Seakale .... 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Shallots .... 
0 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Spinach .... 
3 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Tomatoes .. 
0 
2 
0 
4 
4 
Turnips .... 
0 
2 
0 
4 
POULTRY AND PIGEON CHRONICLE. 
SEED CORN FOR AUTUMN SOWING. 
( Continued from page 333.) 
In again alluding to the sorts of Wheat we do not intend to 
remark upon every one in use for growth in all districts, for 
many varieties are recognised only by a local or provincial cog¬ 
nomen. We have, however, yet to notice certain varieties which 
are highly approved by some of the most practical and ex¬ 
perienced farmers, and although a statement of their successful 
growth must be estimated as valuable, yet it is frequently the 
result of exceptional circumstances, so that it is found extremely 
difficult to say which is really the best unless proved by experi¬ 
ment under the supervision of the home farmer himself. The 
success which certain sorts may have attained in some localities 
is often the result of influence of soil, climate, or cultivation, the 
extent of which cannot easily be ascertained. It is, therefore, 
very desirable that in the catalogues of seed-corn merchants, 
wherein the names of successful growers of certain cereals are 
given, that not only the name of the farms should be stated but 
the county also, because it is generally understood what are the 
climatic characteristics of certain counties or districts throughout 
the kingdom. 
Still referring to white Wheat, we must name a very valuable 
white variety commonly grown in the home and southern counties 
upon gravel or sandy soils called “ Trump,” and we recollect 
perfectly the admirable samples which obtained the prizes at 
Guildford market in Surrey some twenty-five years ago; it was 
at that time a special favourite and esteemed as fine millers’ 
Wheat, the growth being also in the interest of the farmer, doing 
well as it does on poor land, especially when sown out of Clover 
lea, because it is sure to tiller well in the case of loss of plant in 
an adverse winter. Hunter’s White and Hertfordshire White are 
two very useful sorts of Wheat, but require warm soils, liberal 
cultivation and manuring, and are, strictly speaking, fairly 
adapted for enclosed and sheltered districts. They, however, 
as we have found them, are apt to grow unevenly at head, which 
affects the yield injuriously as compared with some of our more 
recently introduced sorts, such as Champion White and Imperial 
White Velvet Chaff. We have several white bearded sorts now 
offered, called Sheriff’s, Pringle’s, &c., of very good millers’ 
quality, and they are well suited for growth in exposed districts, 
for they do not easily shed the grain under the influence of high 
winds, and will frequently answer best for late sowing or in early 
spring, as they are extremely hardy. Hallett’s Pedigree White 
is of high reputation, especially as to cropping, because it re¬ 
presents the system by which it was produced—namely, from the 
