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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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twisted round the neck so as to form a handle similar to a frying pan, 
and a medium-sized half-worn clean paint brush with which to apply 
the petroleum wherever the pest showed itself. The brush was dipped in 
the petroleum, with strict orders not to let it run down the bark. 
It destroyed the aphis and did no harm to the trees beyond scorching 
the leaves and young shoots where it had been negligently applied. 
For larger trees in orchards we have found petroleum equally effective. 
Methylated spirit is too expensive to be used for any but garden trees. 
A clear bottle with a rather wide neck is best for holding the spirit, and 
if it have a handle smaller but similar to that described for the blacking 
bottle it is more handy. A very small brush dipped lightly in: the 
spirit and applied to the patches of aphides runs through the nest, 
despite of their woolly covering, and does not injure the trees in the 
least. Of course care is taken not to use the spirit recklessly. The 
spirit should be kept well corked when not in use. 
Eplphyllums (C . B. AT.).—Cuttings should be inserted in spring 
in light open soil in a brisk heat, keeping moist, but avoiding watering 
more than to keep the soil in a moderately moist state, the cuttings 
being inserted around the sides of the pots, and when rooted potted off 
singly in 3-inch pots. If the plants have filled the pots with roots, and 
have made, cr are making, good top growth, shift into 4.|-inch pots in 
May or June, and by the end of July or early in August the growth will 
be complete. They should then have a lessened supply of water, and 
the sprinkling overhead be discontinued, and have a light and airy 
position. A warm greenhouse or cool stove gives the most suitable 
temperature, but the plants may be grown very well by those having in 
addition to a greenhouse a vinery started in February or March, which 
from the moisture and heat will conduce to a vigorous growth, that 
being completed by the time the Grapes are ripening, when the plants 
may be removed to a light airy position in the greenhouse with water 
only to keep the growths fresh. The plants if kept in an intermediate 
house will commence flowering in November and continue until 
February. If they have a month to six weeks of this rest after flower¬ 
ing they subsequently grow much more vigorously. When growth com¬ 
mences the plants should be repotted, taking away as much of the old 
soil as possible without injuring the roots, and they may be returned to 
the same pots, adding fresh soil. The most suitable compost is light 
turfy loam, very fibrous, and chopped up moderately small, with an 
addition, in equal proportions, of dry cowdung, sharp or river sand, and 
crocks—or what is better, soft bricks broken into small pieces. The 
potting should be moderately firm, and the drainage thorough. When 
in free growth and the roots active liquid manure may be given 
abundantly ; a peck of cowdung to 20 gallons of water answers well, or 
1 peck of sheep droppings to 30 gallons of water, 1 peck of soot to 
30 gallons, or 1 lb. of guano to 20 gallons of water, avoiding making the 
soil sodden, and leaving off the applications of manure water when the 
growth is complete. Useful and attractive as are plants on their own 
roots, those grafted on Pereskia stock (Pereskia aculeata) are superior 
both in vigour of plants and their ornamental character. 
Culture of Centropogon Lucy anus (G. II .').—The following 
is the experience of a successful cultivator Cuttings taken with 
or without a portion of the old wood attached, root readily if inserted 
in sandy soil and plunged in slight bottom heat and placed in a 
close frame or under bellglasses. As soon as the cuttings are 
rooted they should be placed singly into 2 or 3-inch pots, and 
kept in a warm house until they commence growing freely. The 
growths of the young plants that have been rooted seldom extend to 
any great length, but after a time strong vigorous shoots are produced 
from the base. These, if pinched well back, will cause other strong 
shoots to spring from the base, which should be encouraged to extend. 
Stopping is of little service towards producing bushy specimens, for 
they seldom break into more than one or two shoots again at the most. 
If by repeated pinching bushy specimens could be produced it would 
by no means add to the beauty of these plants for purposes of decoration. 
As soon as the small pots are full of roots the plants should be placed in 
others 5 or 6 inches in diameter, which are large enough for decorative 
purposes. The pots should be drained liberally and the soil pressed 
moderately firm, especially when in the last-named sizes. They are not 
very particular about soil, and do well in almost any mixture ; but the 
one we have found most satisfactory is good loam, a seventh of manure, 
a little charcoal, and a liberal dash of coarse sand. These plants should 
be grown warm until they are well established in their largest pots, and 
then more air should be given them until they can be gradually hardened 
to cool frame treatment during the warmest months of the year. They 
can remain in this position until there is fear of the temperature falling 
from 55° at night, when they must have a position where that tempe¬ 
rature can be maintained. While under cool treatment the frame in 
which they are grown should be closed early in the afternoon while the 
sun is upon it. Light shade is beneficial during very bright weather in 
the earlier stages of the plants’ growth, but at no stage must light be 
excluded from them. Towards the close of the season they must have 
full exposure to sunshine to harden and mature their shoots. The 
syringe must be used freely, for these plants are subject to red spider, 
and liberal applications of water must be given at the root while in 
active growth, and weak stimulants when the pots are full of roots.” 
Names of Plants. —We only undertake to name species of plants, 
not varieties that have originated from seed and termed florists’ flowers. 
Flowering specimens are necessary of flowering plants, and Fern fronds 
Bhould bear spores. Specimens should arrive in a fresh state in firm boxes. 
Slightly damp moss, soft green grass or leaves form the best packing, dry 
wool the worst. Not more than six specimens can be named at once, 
and the numbers should be visible without untying the ligatures, 
it being often difficult to separate them when the paper is damp. 
(Foreman). —Dictamnus Fraxinella. See reply above as to Grape berries. 
( C. II. B ).—-The purple flower is Campanula glomerata. The other 
plant is a Taxus, but we cannot name so small a piece, (W. J. B. and, 
F. B.). —Insufficient. ( S. T. M.). —You had evidently packed the 
specimens carefully and in accordance with our directions, but the box 
was unfortunately smashed in transit, and only two of the specimens 
came safely to hand, namely, 4, Selaginella Martensi, and 6, Orchis 
maculata. (IF S.). —Juniperus virginiana. (Adolescent). —Yes; the 
names you send are correct. (J. C.). —The small Orchid was completely 
withered ; the Sobralia is a highly coloured variety. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— July 9th. 
The vet weather is seriously affecting our business, and prices are consequently 
much depressed. 
FRUIT. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
4. 
8. 
a. 
a 
0 
to 6 
o 
10 
n to 15 
o 
„ Nova Scotia and 
Melons, each!. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
Canada, per barrel 18 
0 
25 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ Tasmanian, p. case 
15 
0 
0 
0 
Peaches, dozen. 
1 
0 
12 
0 
Cherries, per ^ sieve 
3 
6 
12 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
1 
3 
3 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. .. 
0 
2 
0 
& 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
Artichokes, dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
l 
6 
to 2 
0 
Asparagus, bundle 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mustard & Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Onions, bushel. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
8 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, J sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Carrots, bunch 
0 
4 
0 
0 
„ New, per lb. .. 
0 
2 
0 
a 
Cauliflowers, dozen.. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, doz. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
Seakale, per bkt. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen .. .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Leeks, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
e 
0 
s 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
s 
Turnips, bunch • . . .. 
0 
i 
0 
0 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
8 . 
d. 
8. 
a. 
8 . 
a. 
8 . 
a. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches. . 
2 
0 
to 4 
0 
Asters, per bunch, French 
1 
6 
2 
0 
„ Fr.,large bnch 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Narcissus, 12 bunches .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Carnations, 12 bunches .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Pteony, dozen bunches .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
„ 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Calceolaria, doz. bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Cornflower, doz. bunches 
1 
6 
8 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 bnchs 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Eschscholtzia, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pinks (various), doz. bchs. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Eucharis, dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Primula(double)12 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
O 
Forget-me-not, doz. bnch. 
1 
6 
4 
0 
Ranunculus, doz. bunches 
0 
0 
0 
O 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
8 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
6 
1 
& 
Iris, various, dozen bnchs. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
„ Moss (Eng.), 12 bch. 
6 
0 
12 
O 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
,, Red (Eng.), 12 bch. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Gladiolus, 12 bunches . . 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ Red, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Gypsophila, per bunch, Fr. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Lilium, various, 12 blms. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„ Yellow. 
Spiraea, dozen bunches .. 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
,, longiflorum,12 blms. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Wallflowers, doz . 
0 
0 
0 
G 
bunches . 
4 
0 
9 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
8. 
a. 
8 . 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Geraniums Scarlet, p. doz. 
3 
Oto 6 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Heliotrope, per doz. .. 
5 
0 
8 
0 
Arbor Vitae (golden) doz. 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Hydrangea, doz. pots .. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Azalea, various, per dozen 
0 
0 
-0 
0 
Lily of the Valley, 12 pots 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Calceolaria, per doz. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Lobelia, per doz. .. .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Climbing Plants, various, 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
ti 
0 
12 
0 
dozen pots .. .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Cyclamen, per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Musk, per dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Dcutzia, 12 pots .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Dracaena terminalis, doz. 
24 
0 
42 
0 
Nasturtiums, dozen pots 
3 
0 
4 
0 
„ Viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Palms, in var., each.. .. 
2 
6 
SI 
0 
Epiphyllum, per dozen _. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pelargoniums, per doz. .. 
9 
0 
18 
O 
Erica, Cavendishi, per pt. 
2 
0 
S 
0 
Rhodantho, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
„ various, dozen 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Roses (Fairy), per dozen 
8 
0 
10 
0 
Euonymus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
„ 12 pots. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Saxifraga pyramidalis, 
Ferns, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
per dozen .. .. .. 
18 
0 
24 
0 
Ficus elastica, each.. 
1 
6 
7 
0 
Spiraea, 12 pots. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Stocks, per doz. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Fuchsia, per doz. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Tropaeolums, various, per 
Geraniums, Ivy, per doz. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
dozen . 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Bedding Plants in variety, in boxes and pots. 
IMPLEMENTS AT THE ROYAL. 
Another of its great annual shows was held by the Royal 
Agricultural Society of England in the last week of June at 
