July 24, 1890. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
83 
ivilldew on Vines (C. II. S .').—As Vine mildew is external to the 
host plant it is readily destroyed. No remedy for this fungus (OiMium 
Tucker!) is equal to that first discovered—viz., sulphur. Flowers of 
sulphur dus’ed over the leaves and other infested parts, including the 
Grapes, destroy it without any injury whatever to the foliage or 
Grapes. Those will be injured more or less, but that is due to 
the action of the fungus before its destruction, not being in any 
way due to the remedy. The following method will to some 
extent damage flowers and discolour paint, otherwise it is very 
efficacious—viz., hoil 1 lb. flowers of sulphur and 1 lb. quicklime in a 
gallon of water for ten minutes, using an earthen vessel, keeping con¬ 
stantly stirred whilst it is boiling. Let stand to settle, and when cool 
pour off the clear liquid. Syringe the Vines with a mixture of this at the 
rate of a half pint to a 3 gallon watering pot of water, using a fine-rose 
syringe. Coating or washing the hot-water pipes after heating them to 
a temperature greater than the hand can bear with a mixture of flowers of 
sulphur and quicklime in equal proportions of 1 oz. to 3 quarts of water, 
keeping the house closed for about an hour to retain the fumes, which 
will destroy the fungus, then ventilate as usual. Thera are several 
advertised compositions that are equally effective. As mildew is most 
destructive in ill-ventilated structures, it may often be prevented, and 
is always checked by judicious ventilation. 
Galls on Lime Leaves (T. TV).—The samples sent are what 
hive been popularly called Lime Leaf Nail Galls, attributed to a gall 
mite named Phytoptus Tilire, though it is uncertain whether under this 
name more than one species may not be included. Upon their first 
appearance these galls are green, then they become yellow, this passes 
into red, next they are purplish, and finally brown. Their history is 
interesting, since the Lime was observed to be thus infected more than 
150 years ago by the celebrated naturalist Reaumur. He was, however, 
much puzzled by them, and discovering in some of them a solitary larva, 
he supposed they were produced by a kind of fly or beetle. If he was 
right in his observation such larvae could only have entered in order to 
prey upon the mites such galls may contain, for they are not attributable 
to other insects. So small and transparent are these mites that it 
is difficult to fiad them, and the plan generally adopted by naturalists 
is to wash them out with water and them examine the liquid. On open¬ 
ing one of these galls it mostly appears to be full of hairs of a peculiar 
growth caused by the punctures of the mites. It cannot be said that 
the history of these galls is as yet properly elucidated, and it is main¬ 
tained by some that the mites which they commonly contain are not the 
real parents of the galls, but “ inqudiues,” or after tenants. Nor can we 
say how it is that of two trees, seemingly growing under the same con- 
sditions, one will be found swarming with galls and the ether almost as 
entirely free from them. 
Budding XVXanetti Stocks (J. II.'). —The stocks being in rows 
earthed up like Potatoes, take a hoe or spud and remove the earth 
from the stock, so as to insert the bud as low as possible. When this 
is done proceed to cut the bud just the same as you do for the Briars, 
and make the incision as low as you possibly can ; the lower down the 
better, as the fewer will be the suckers—indeed, you should almost bud 
on the roots, if possible. At any rate, strive to insert the buds as low as 
you caD. Only insert one bud in each stock. Choose the same side of 
the stock all down the line, and also select a place as free from knobs or 
irregularities as you can find. Make the incision in the form of a T, 
and when the bud is safely in tie up well beyond each end of the bud 
with rough cotton or worsted. Ladies often use wool, and nurserymen, 
bass or raffia or cotton. You must not replace the earth, but leave the 
bud showing, or rather the cotton, so that in the course of a week you 
can see whether the bud has taken or not. If it has not, bud the other 
side of the stock. Do not touch the Manettii shoots, but leave them to 
grow as luxuriantly as they will till the following spring ; then remove 
the cotton and cut back the Manetti to the bud. The best time for 
budding the Manetti is after rain, and if you have no rain give the stocks 
a copious watering, and you will find the bark run. August is the best 
time for budding Manettis. All the varieties you have named do well on 
the Manetti; in fact, all Hybrid Perpetuals except La France, which, 
having some Tea blood, never does so well on this Btock as on the Briar. 
Figs Failing (IF. R .).—The Figs sent are abortive. They are in 
that condition known as flowering, when the fruit opens at its apex or 
eye for the admission of air to the organs of fructification. The most 
probable cause of the condition of the fruit is excessive luxuriance of 
the tree. This is fatal to seeding, and is analogous to stoning in 
Peaches, &c. The only remedy is to diminish the vigour of the tree, or 
give it more heat with corresponding air, so as to secure the better ela¬ 
boration of the sap and its consequent assimilation. As the tree is in a 
cool house we should keep the growths thin, in order that air and light 
may have free access, and in autumn cut the roots about 2 feet from the 
stem and quite down to the bottom of the border. This, if done early 
in October, will check late growth, the wood then having a better 
chance of ripening. The soil removed should be returned and made 
firm. In case the roots have the run of a wide border it would be the 
best plan to lift the tree in autumn so soon as the leaves turn yellow, 
and, taking out the soil, put in a wall so as to confine the roots to a 
space of not more than 3 feet wide and double the length, or 6 feet, 
putting in a foot of drainage and 30 inches depth of compost, which 
should consist of good turfy loam of medium texture, adding a fifth of 
old mortar rubbish and a sixth of road scrapings thoroughly incor¬ 
porated. In this lay the roots near the surface and make the soil firm. 
This will induce a sturdy short-joined growth, and with plenty of light 
and air the wood will be thoroughly solidified as made, and fruitful. 
Mulching and feeding will be necessary during growth. 
Names of Fruits. —The names and addresses of senders of fruit 
to be named must in all cases be enclosed with the specimens, whether 
letters referring to the fruit are sent by post or not. The names are 
not necessarily required for publication, initials sufficing for that. Only 
six specimens can be named at once, and any beyond that number cannot 
be preserved. ( J . Gilson). —If the flowers are large, and the leaves have 
kidney-shaped glands, it is Early Beatrice; if the flowers are small, and 
the glands of the leaves kidney-shaped, it is Early Louise. (IF. II. 
Seivell). —Winter Pearmain. 
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 
should bear spores. Specimens shou Id 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. 
(Subscribe?'). —Cotyledon umbilicus. (IF. It.). —1, Linaria purpurea; 
2, Salicornea herbacea ; 3, Thalictrum alpinum. ( Pelargonium ).—The 
plant is one of the Broom Rape family parasites as you imagine. It is 
Lathrrea Squamaria. ( R. S.). —1, Adiantum tetraphyllum ; 2, A., 
concinnum latum. 
COYENT GARDEN MARKET.— July 23rd. 
H eavy supplies now to hand, prices remaining unaltered with a fair business doing. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
Apples, £ sieve. 
2 
0 
to 6 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
l 
3 
to 3 
0 
„ Nova Scotia and 
Lemons, case. 
10 
0 
15 
O 
Canada, per barrel 18 
0 
25 
0 
Melons, each . 
2 
0 
3 
6 
,, Tasmanian, p. case 
15 
0 
0 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Cherries, per £ sieve 
3 
6 
10 
0 
Peaches, dozen. 
1 
0 
12 
0 
Currants, Black J sieve 
5 
0 
5 
6 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
„ Red, J sieve .. 
3 
6 
5 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. 
0 
2 
0 
6 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
3. 
d. 
s. d. 
Artichokes, dozen .. .. 
Asparagus, bundle 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
l 
6 
to 2 
0 
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 
Brussels Sprouts, J sieve 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
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 
O 
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 
6 
0 
8 
Lettuce, dozen . 
0 
9 
1 
s 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
S. 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
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 hnch 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Narcissus, 12 bunches .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Carnations, 12 bunches .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Paeony, dozen hunches .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
1 
0 
2 
O 
Calceolaria, doz. bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Cornflower, doz. bunches 
1 
6 
3 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 bnchs 
3 
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 
0 
Forget-me-not, doz. bnch. 
1 
6 
4 
0 
Ranunculus, doz. bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
Iris, various, dozen bnchs. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
„ Moss (Eng.), 12 bch. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
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 .. 
i 
0 
2 
0 
Gypsophila, per bunch, Fr. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
i 
0 
3 
0 
Lilium, various, 12 blms. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„ Yellow. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ longiflorum,12 blms. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Spiraea, dozen bunches .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Wallflowers, doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
bunches . 
4 
0 
9 
0 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
8 . 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Geraniums Scarlet, p. doz. 
3 
Oto 6 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
Arbor Vitae (golden) doz. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Heliotrope, per doz. 
5 
0 
8 
O 
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. 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Climbing Plants, various, 
6 
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 
Myrtles, dozen . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Deutzia, 12 pots .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
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. . .. 
Pelargoniums, per doz. .. 
2 
6 
ST 
0 
Epiphyllum, per dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Erica, Ca7endishi, per pt. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen .. 
Roses (Fairy), per dozen 
4 
0 
8 
0 
„ various, dozen 
12 
0 
18 
0 
8 
0 
10 
0 
Euonymus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
„ 12 pots. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Evergreens, in var., down 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Saxifraga pyramidalis, 
18 
24 
Ferns, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
per dozen . 
0 
0 
Ficus elastica, each.. .. 
Foliage plants, var., each 
1 
6 
7 
0 
Spiraea, 12 pot3. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
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. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
dozen . 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Bedding Plants in variety, in boxes and pots. 
