September 23, 1890. ] JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 288 
Plants for Conservatory (A. A.).—As climbers you could not 
have anything better than drooping plants, which always have a 
graceful appearance ; but your roof being low they would occasion 
much cutting, therefore plants that are neat in growth would perhaps 
suit your purpose better. Of compact growers Lapageria rosea and its 
variety alba are superb. The roof covered with these would be 
extremely chaste, and for a small house nothing could be better than 
something distinct. Rhyncospermum jasminoides and its variety varie- 
gata are also good and sweet. Those are what we recommend of the 
neat growers. For depending, Acacia Riceana, Passiflora Imperatrice 
Eugenie, Solanum jasminoides floribundum, Tacsonia insignis. Foliage 
plants suitable for your purpose are—Dracaenas australis, congesta, 
rubra ; Eurya latifolia variegata, Ficus elastica, F. elastica variegata, 
Farfugium grande, Grevillea elegans, G. robusta, Lomatia elegantissima, 
Phormium tenax variegatum, P. Colensoi, Rhopala elegantissima, Yucca 
aloifolia and Y. quadicolor, Isolepis gracilis, Coprosma Baueriana varie¬ 
gata, Aralia leptophylla, A. Sieboldi and its variegated form, Aspidistra 
lurida variegata, and Veronica Andersoni variegata. A few Palms also 
would be useful, such as Phoenix reclinata, P.sylvestris, P tenuis, Corypha 
australis, Areca rubra, Chamaerops excelsa, and Rhapis flabelliformis. 
Also Ferns, such as Nephrolepis Duffi, Adiantum cuneatum, A. Williamsi, 
Asplenium dimorphum, Cyrtomium falcatum, Davallia Mariesi, D. tenui- 
folia stricta, Lastrea aristata variegata, Lomaria gibba, Nephrodium molle 
corymbiferum, Pteris cretica albo-lineata, P. serrulata and var. cristata 
major, and Selaginellas formosa and Wildenovi. For the pillars you 
could not have anything better than Abutilons and Heliotropes. 
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. (JG.~). —1, Cockle’s Pippin ; 2, Calville Blanche ; 
3, Alfriston ; -1, Kentish Fillbasket ; 5, Sturmer Pippin ; 6, not known. 
( J . A7.). —1, Vicar of Winkfield ; 2, Doyenn6 Boussoch ; 3, not known ; 
4, Duchesse d’Angouleme ; 5, not known ; 6, Napoleon. 
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 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 should 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. 
(IF. R.'). —1, Helianthas multiflorus ; 2, Senecio pulcher; 3, Aster 
amellus ; 4, Rudbeckia purpurea. (AT. T.'). —1, Polygonum cuspidatum ; 
2, Nycterinia selaginoides ; 3, Kniphofia Uvaria ; 4, Lagurus ovatus ; 
5, Herniaria glabra. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— September 24th. 
Maeket quiet, with no alteration. 
FRUIT. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
a. 
Apples, | sieve. 
8 
6 
to 6 
0 
Lemons, case. 
10 
Oto 15 
0 
„ Nova Scotia and 
Melons, each. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Canada, per barrel 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ Tasmanian, p. case 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Peaches, dozen. 
1 
0 
8 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
0 
9 
3 
0 
Piums, J sieve. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Kentish Filberts, 100 lbs. 
50 
0 
52 
6 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
„ Cobs „ 
55 
0 
57 
Strawberries, per lb. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
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 
3 
0 
9 
Onions, bushel. 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen .. .. 
Brussels Sprouts, J sieve 
1 
0 
0 
0 
2 
0 
8 
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 
0 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen.. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
8 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
0 
1 
e 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, doz . 
2 
0 
8 
6 
Seakale, per bkt . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb . 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Leeks, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb . 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Lettuce, dozen . 
0 
9 
1 
8 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
4 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
8 . 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8 . 
a. 
8. 
a. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Lilium, various, 12 blms. 
„ longiflorum,12 blms. 
l 
0 to 2 
0 
Asters, per bunch, French 
„ English, 12 bnchs. 
0 
9 
l 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch .. 
Carnations, 12 bunches .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
bunches . 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches.. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Calceolaria, doz. bunches 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Chrysanthemum, 12 blms. 
1 
0 
8 
0 
0 
9 
1 
0 
„ 12 bunches 
4 
0 
12 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 bnchs 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Cornflower, doz. bunches 
1 
6 
8 
0 
Pinks (various),doz.bchs. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Dahlias, dozen bunches.. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Primula (double) 12 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Eschscholtzia, 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Moss (Eng.), 12 bch. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Forget-me-not, doz. bnch. 
1 
6 
4 
0 
,, Red (Eng.) 12 bch. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Red, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Gladiolus, 12 bunches .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen ,. 
„ Yellow . 
0 
8 
2 
0 
Gypsophila, per bunch .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Iris, various, dozen bnchs. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Stocks, dozen bunches .. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Sweet Peas, 12 bunches 
1 
6 
8 
0 
Lavender, dozen bunches 
8 
0 
5 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
0 
8 
0 
9 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
Arbor Vitse (golden) doz. 
8. 
6 
PLANTS 
d. s. d. 
Oto 12 0 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Asters, dozen pots .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Calceolaria, per doz. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Chrysanthemum, per doz. 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Climbing Plants, various, 
dozen pots. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Draciena terminalis, doz. 
24 
0 
42 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Erica, Cavendishi, per pt. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ various, dozen 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Euonymus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Ficus elastica, each.. .. 
1 
6 
7 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Fuchsia, per doz. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Geraniums, Ivy, per doz. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
IN POTS. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
Geraniums Scarlet, p. doz. 
2 
0 to 
6 
0 
Heliotrope, per doz. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Hydrangea, doz. pots .. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Lilium lancifolium, doz. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
„ longiflorum, doz. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Lily of the Valley, 12 pots 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lobelia, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Musk, per dozen .. 
Myrtles, dozen. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Nasturtiums, dozen pots 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Palms, in var., each.. 
2 
6 
21 
0 
Pelargoniums, per doz. .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Stocks, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Tropseolums, various, per 
dozen . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
SEED CORN. 
The temptation to knock out enough corn from any nearest to 
hand for sowing now will be greater than usual, because the 
weather is so fine and the entire strength of the farm is absorbed 
on the land, from the very natural and praiseworthy desire of 
every sensible farmer to turn this splendid autumn weather to full 
account for cleaning the land. But do let us remember that good 
and pure seed is indispensable, and that nothing short of the best 
seed will answer if we would have a full crop well above the 
average. What does the low average corn yield point to but bad 
practice ? It is not by any means so dependant upon seasons as 
many would have us suppose, but is rather owing to inferior seed 
and inferior cultivation generally. There can be no doubt that 
very much of the inferior corn so recklessly used for seed in the 
past contained a large quantity of weed seeds, and that in a great 
measure accounts for the serious spread of Charlock and Poppy, 
for those who would use tail corn for seed are unlikely to be par¬ 
ticular in other matters. 
We want now for the autumn sowing Winter Oats, Beans, 
Peas, and Wheat, and there should be no difficulty about having 
them pure and clean. The seed sample should be just as clean as 
a market sample, and that is only to be managed by repeated screen¬ 
ings, and no old second-hand corn screen will answer. Every farmer 
should have a corn screen approved by judges at one of the Royal 
Agricultural Society’s Shows, or from a local maker of repute. 
This is an investment that is certain to repay one, and it ought to 
do so in a single season. Dirty and foul samples are the corn 
merchant’s and miller’s grievance. Cultivation has its influence, 
but the final result depends so much upon quality, that brightness, 
weight, purity, and cleanliness all tell, and to all these a good 
corn screen contributes very materially. It is, therefore, obvious 
how important thorough screening is both for sowing and for sale. 
Equally important is selection, and now is the time to decide 
whether we have corn sufficiently pure to thresh for seed, or 
whether seed must be purchased. In the latter case it may fre¬ 
quently be had from a local grower at a slight advance on market 
prices, failing which it may be had through a cornfactor for a fair 
price. Much greater attention has been given to seed selection 
during the last few seasons, and the great specialists in seed corn 
have the unanswerable argument in reply to complaints of their 
high prices, that they have no difficulty in selling, so keen are 
growers to improve their stock, which shows that we are speaking 
to a recognised fact rather than pointing out a fault. 
Is the full importance of selection and improvement recognised 
as fully in Ireland as in the other part of the British Isles ? The 
question occurs from the suggestion that had due attention been 
given to planting sorts of Potato of approved merit, and seed that 
had suffered no exhaustion from wasteful premature sprouting, the 
