August 7, 1890. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
127 . 
Comb foundation is made of different sizes, from 4 inches broad to 
2 feet; therefore “ full-sized foundation combs ” is too vague a term 
to understand.— Lanarkshire Bee-keeper.] 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
James Carter & Co. 237 and 238, High Holborn, London.— Illus¬ 
trated Catalogue of Bulbs. 
Alexander Dicksons & Sons, Central Avenue, Belfast .—Illustrated 
Catalogue of Bulbs. 
Roozen Brothers, Overveen, near Haarlem, Holland .—Autumn Cata¬ 
logue of Dutch and Cape Bulbs and Plants. 
William Bull, 536, King’s Road, Chelsea .—Catalogue of Tuberous 
Booted Plants and Bulbs. 
° 0 ° All correspondence should be directed either to “ The 
Editor ” 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 correspondents, as doing so subjects them to 
unjustifiable trouble and expense. 
Correspondents should not mix up on the same sheet questions 
relating to Gardening and those on 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 communica¬ 
tions. 
Cultivation of Heaths (TV. J. and R.). —The information you 
require will be given in an early issue. 
Grapes Scalded (IF. B. R.). —You should have writen sooner. 
The utmost we can do, under the circumstances, is to direct your 
attention to our reply to “ J. W. M.,” page 105, last week, and to the 
references there given. 
Seedling- Begonias (J. Jones').— Though your variety is not equal 
to the best in cultivation, it is good for decorative purposes, worthy of 
preservation, and as the raiser you can give it any name you choose 
that has not been applied to any other Begonia. 
Peas ( E.A.). —We cannot name the variety from the pods sent, nor 
could anyone do so with accuracy. The only reliable way of ascertaining 
its name is by sowing with others in a large trial collection, and 
determining the matter by comparison. 
Double Clarkia ( James Carter Co.). —The flowering plant you 
have sent is distinctly attractive. Every flower may be described as 
double (for absolutely double flowers do not produce seed), and every 
reddish purple petal is clearly tipped with white. The plant is also dwarf 
and floriferous. 
Chrysanthemum Buds (H. P.). —The buds forming now of the 
late varieties will probably develope blooms about the proper time, but 
if the buds are set of the early sorts the blooms will possibly have lost 
their freshnesss before the autumn shows. You should possess Mr. 
Molyneux’s work and follow his teaching generally, subject to such 
modifications as you may perceive applicable to your case. As a rule 
the buds which form naturally in August afford blooms at the right 
time for showing, the late varieties being set early, and the early sorts 
set late in the month. This is the best general reply we can give to 
your short general question. 
Pigs Unsatisfactory (Inquirer). —The letter to which we re¬ 
ferred was addressed to two journals, the number of one and the name 
of the other. It was delivered and opened at this office, but as on read¬ 
ing it we found you appealed by name to another paper we forwarded 
the letter to our contemporary. It now appears it was intended for us. 
If you will be good enough to state the position in which the tree is 
growing, also indicate its age, size, and the length and thickness of the 
summer growths, taking care to address your letter to the Editor of the 
Journal of Horticulture, 171, Fleet Street, the case shall have our best 
attention. The information requested is necessary for the preparation 
of a serviceable reply. 
Piping Required for Greenhouse (IF. B.). —A flow and return 
4-inch pipe along the front of the house beneath the staging will give 
all the heat required for a greenhouse during the severest weather ; but 
to maintain a temperature of 70° you will need six rows of piping the 
length of the house, and instead of its being a greenhouse it will be a 
warm stove. We advise a greenhouse temperature—viz., 45° to 50° by 
artificial means, and you will have a better supply of flowers than from 
a stove. Win ter-flowering greenhouse plants are Camellias, Bouvardias, 
Tree Carnations, Cinerarias, Primulas, Cyclamen, Cytisus, Epacrises, 
Coronilla glauca, Daphne indica alba, Acacias, Azaleas, and Abutilons. 
Bulbs, such as Roman and Dutch Hyacinths, Narcissus, and early 
Tulips are indispensable ; and Deutzia gracilis, Dielytra spectabilis, 
Lily of the Valley, and Roses may be forced. Chrysanthemums should 
be grown for early winter. 
Gall-mltes on Trees (S. T .).—It has been discovered that the 
Alder is infested by at least four species of the gall-mite tribe. The 
first you describe, showing itself by silvery patches, usually beneath the 
leaf, is, we presume, Erineum Alneum. The second scatters thickly 
over the leaves galls of green or yellow tints. This is Cephaloneon 
pustulatum. By the third galls are produced along the nervures, the 
upper showing most traces. This would be Phytoptus Alni, a less 
frequent kind. Upon the Plane or Sycamore the first gall described is 
very common; it is the work of Phytoptus Aceris, similar to that pro¬ 
duced by its congeners that haunt the Lime and the Maple. To Phytoptus 
Pruni must be attributed the raised galls on the Plum, sometimes like 
purses or clubs in miniature. Continental observers describe another gall- 
mite of the Plum, which infests the twigs of young trees, and even 
occasions their death in some instances. 
Culture of Ramondla pyrenalca (C. IF. M .).—The plant you 
name inhabits a somewhat varied area in the Pyrenean and Piedmontese- 
Alps, oft-times on the steep and almost perpendicular faces of the rocks. 
When so situated, however, it is generally where moisture is in abun¬ 
dance, as it is impatient of drought, preferring protection from hot sun. 
This, however, is of not so great moment as a plentiful supply of moisture 
in a well-drained position. Plant it in equal parts of peat and loam, 
together with a liberal addition of silver sand or grit—it delights to 
send its tiny fibres into moist sand—and success will invariably attend 
the operation. From its extremely prostrate habit of growth it i3 not 
to be recommended as a border plant, since heavy rains keep the plant 
almost wholly covered with earth, but on a mound above the ordinary 
level it may be made as equally at home as in its native habitat. It is 
chiefly increased from seed, though now and then some few plants 
throw out offsets ; but to detach these with roots is a very dangerous 
operation, and should always be avoided. Sow the seed as soon as ripe. 
This will be about the middle of August, and the seedlings will appear 
the following spring. Do not be discouraged by the slow growth of 
seedlings, which is remarkable. When the seedlings are of sufficient 
size they may either be potted or pricked out in small colonies on the 
rockery. By so doing a goodly patch will soon be made. 
KTames 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 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. 
(A. 0.). —1, Tecoma radicans. 2, Brugmansia suaveolens. 3, Mandevilla. 
suaveolens. (A. S). —1, Adiantum amabile. 2, Gymnogramma chryso- 
phylla. 3, Pteris umbrosa. We have received boxes of hardy flowers, 
but no letters from the senders of them. These should always be placed 
in the boxes with the specimens. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— August 6th. 
Business brisk -with heavy supplies, prices being somewhat lower. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
a. 
S. 
a. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
a. 
Apples, 1 sieve. 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
1 
3 
to 3 
o 
„ Nova Scotia and 
Lemons, case. 
10 
0 
15 
0 
Canada, per barrel 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Melons, each. 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
fr 
„ Tasmanian, p. case 
0 
0 
0 
0 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Cherries, per ^ sieve 
8 
6 
10 
0 
Peaches, dozen. 
1 
0 
12 
0 
Currants, Black J sieve 
4 
6 
5 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
„ Red, ^ sieve .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. 
0 
2 
0 
6- 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
a. 
s. 
a. 
S. 
a. 
0. 
a- 
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. 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
3 
0 
4 
fr 
Beet, Red, dozen 
1 
0 
0 
0 
2 
0 
3 
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 .. 
Cauliflowers, dozen.. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
,, New, per lb. .; 
0 
2 
0 
fr 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
9 
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. 
i 
0 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
Leeks, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
5 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
S 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
S. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
s. 
a. 
0. 
a. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Asters, per bunch, French 
0 
9 
l 
0 
bunches . 
4 
0 
to 9 
0 
„ English, 12 bnchs. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches.. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„ Fr.,large bnch 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Carnations, 12 bunches .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„ 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
0 
9 
1 
O' 
Calceolaria, doz. bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 bnchs 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Cornflower, doz. bunches 
1 
0 
8 
0 
Pinks (various), doz. bchs. 
Primula(double)12 sprays 
3 
0 
6 
fr 
Dahlias dozen bunches.. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
0 
6 
1 
fr 
Esehscholtria, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Ranunculus, doz. bunches 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Eucharis, dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Forget-me-not, doz. bnch. 
1 
6 
4 
0 
„ Moss cEng.), 12 bch. 
8 
0 
12 
fr 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
,, Red (Eng.) 12 bch. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Iris, various, dozen bnchs. 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Red, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen,. 
1 
0 
8 
0 
Gladiolus, 12 bunches .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ Yellow. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Gypsophila, per bunch, Fr. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Stocks, dozen bunches .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Lilium, various, 12 blms. 
„ longiflorum,12 blms. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Sweet Peas, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
0 
3 
0 
9 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
