August 5, IS?*6. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
125 
by degrees long as the leaves do not droop, drawing the sash off on fine 
nights so that the cuttings may benefit by night dews, and eventually in the 
daytime. When roots are seen protruding through the drainage shift the 
plants into 5 or 6-inch po'.s, using a compost of turfy loam, with a fifth 
part of decayi d manure added, crumbled with the hand, mixing a handful 
of soot with a peck of soil and a little sand. Pot firmly, and grow the 
plants in a sunny position in the open air, not topping them. You may 
insert three or more cuttings of Pompon varieties if you wish round the 
sides of the pots, and shift them into larger pots, without dividing the 
plants. Wu have seen dwarf bushes grown by inserting half a dozen 
cuttings in 5 and 6-inch pots, and leaving them there to grow and flower. 
In this case the pots should be two-thirds filled with very good compost, 
surfaced with sandy soil, and not filled nearer than within an inch of the rim. 
Liquid manure is not required, at least till the pots are filled with roots. It 
i3 not often that plants kept long in the cutting pots to “ keep them back ” 
prove very satisfactory. You can try yours, treating them as advised foi 
later struck cuttings. All the pots should be made ready and the soil well 
watered before the cuttings are taken, and these sprinkled after insertion. 
They should n t flag before being put in, nor after either, or they will not 
strike quickly, if at all. 
Resting Cattleyas (A. B. C.). —The time for resting the majority of these 
plants is from November until the end of February or the early part of 
March. The system of resting varies according to,the variety. For in¬ 
stance, C. intermedia makes its growth i arly in the year, and flowers upon 
it before it is really completed ; it then makes roots, and an autumn growth 
which does not flower. This requires to be well ripened, and the plant 
rested through the winter, until signs of growth are visible in February. 
C. eldorado make3 its growth and flowers from July onwards on pseudo- 
bulbs that are not ripe, but requires ripening after flowering by warmth, 
light, and sunshine, then a cooler and drier atmosphere, with only sufficient 
water at the root to keep them from shrivelling, will rest them. C. Trianre 
makes its growth and produces a sheath. The first must be thoroughly 
hardened and ripened, by which time it will be autumn. This variety 
should then be rested, not in too low a temperature; but if given water to 
keep its pseudo-bulbs plump it will continue to develope its flower buds, 
which unfold early in the season. Rooting with this variety commences 
about the same time, and they should not he allow’ed to suffer by an 
insufficient supply of water, although they will not require as much as when 
m active growth. C. Mossiee flowers later, and in consequence makes its 
growth later in the season, and therefore cannot be rested quite so early as 
C. .Trianse. C. Mossiac invariably begins to make roots about the time 0. 
Trianas comes into flower. The growths of Cattleyas should always be well 
ripened before they are rested, whether they flower after being rested or 
before. The examples named will be some guide to you in this respect. 
Never rest these plants until the pseudo-bulbs are firm and thoroughly 
developed about this stage, or directly after the roots erase action. You 
must not check your plants by resting them while the roots are in activity, 
as is often the case with these plants long after the growth appears to be 
completed. 6 
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. 
( W. 12.).—Only one fruit, and that the smallest, arrived in its entirety, 
the others being all smeared. Strawberries should never touch each other 
when packed for travelling We cannot name it, but we do not think it is 
Dr. Hogg ; indeed, the small sound fruit is not a typical specimen of any 
variety. 
Names of Plants.—We only undertake to name species of plants, not 
varieties that have originated from seed and termed floiists’ flowers. 
Flowering specimens are necessary of flowering plants, and Fern fronds 
should bpar spores. Specimens should arrive in a fresh state in firm 
boxes. Slishtly damp moss or soft green leaves form the best packing, dry 
cotton wool the worst. Not more than six specimens can be named at once. 
(Carex).— 11, Carex divulsa; 16, C. glauca (reenrva) ; 17, Cannot be named 
with certainty. All the specimens arrived in the worst condition. ( D. C.). 
—-Festuca bromoides. ( H. IV. (?.).—It is quite impossible for anyone to 
give the correct name of a Tomato from a solitary leaf. Your Tomato is of 
the Dedham Favourite type, and that is all we can say about it. (Rosa). — 
The specimen sent is not sufficient to enable us to identify the plant with 
certainty, but it resembles Acampe multiflora, formerly known as a Yanda, 
but now separated with several others to form the genus Ac >mpe. It is 
found in China, and is said to be common in ravines of Hong Kong. (Old 
Subscriber , Norwich. —1, Aspidium capense (Polystichum capense); 2, Sco- 
lopendrinm plantagineum (Antigramme plantaginea) ; 3, Lomaria species; 
4, Blechnum longifolium; 5, Asplenium erectum (variety brazilieDse); 6, 
Asplenium alatum. (Constant Reader). —1, Aconitum versicolor; 2, Cam¬ 
panula persicifolia alba plena ; 3 Spirsea salicifolia ; 4, Asperula odorata. 
Italian Bee (Clifton ).—From the description given of the bee it appears 
to he an Italian (Apis ligustica), or it may be a cross from either it or one 
or other of the yellow-striped bees, such as the Syrian, Cyprian, Egyptian, 
&c., or a dark coloured pure one of one of the above ; but, from the descrip¬ 
tion given, we think it an Italian. 
Preserving Sections for Sale ( F. J .).—The best way to preserve sections 
after being taken off hive and not for immediate sale is to pack them in 
an air-tight box, and as nearly as possible hermetically sealtd. Keep them 
in a dry place. Place the sections in the original way they stood upon the 
hive. If for immediate sale, ccnsult the tastes and wishes of customers 
whether they should be in boxes, in numbers, or if glazed separately. 
The former plan is decidedly the cheapest if according to the wishes of 
customers. 
Making a Bar-Frame Hive (R. C .).—Every liive in an apiary ought to 
contain frames of the same size and dimensions, so that every comb when 
built in proper form will be interchangeable with every other. The 
advantage of this ar, angement is very evident. In the hive described the 
dim nsions are rather different to those most generally adopted, without 
having any of the advantages claimed for deep frames over shallow ones to 
counterbalance the serious difficulty that will be occasioned—when perhaps 
it is least expected—if a standard frame hive should be purchased. Hives 
should be either deep or shallow, and if shallow the standard frame should, 
for the sake of convenience, be always used. The “ outside ’’ dimensions of 
a standard frame are 14 inches long by 8J deep, top bar three-eighths of an 
inch thick, bottom bar one-eighth of an inch, and the side bars one-quarter 
of an inch thick, the width being seven-eighths of an inch. The “ inside ” 
measurement of a hive to contain these frames is 14^ inches from front to 
hack, and 8J inches high ; the length will depend upon the number of 
frames it is desired to use. If it is preferred to have a deep frame the better 
plan is, as far as I can see, to have another hive oE the same dimensions, 
and work one upon the other, after the Btyle of the “ Stewarton,” thus 
obtaining the advantages of the standard frame and also the benefit of deep 
combs, which in winter are supposed by many to be eminently conducive to 
the comfort of the bees. There is no special advantage in the double walls 
(though in my apiary th°y are used) according to some authorities, and 
they are undoubtedly heavy and make the hive more cumbersome and 
difficult to move. “ A Lanarkshire Bee-keeper ” (its inventor) has more 
than once described the perforated zinc floorboard in former numbers of this 
Journal, and on referring back its manner of construction will be made 
sufficiently clear. The fact that you are unable to dovetail is not of much 
force either against or for the use of double walls; but if the wood is 
accurately and carefully and well nailed or screwed together the hive will be 
sufficiently weathertight, but the work must be well done. The colour of 
the paint is not a very material point, and it may bs used aB intended, the 
hive itself being afierwards thoroughly well painted with any “ dull 
coloured” paint that can be obtained. Any further information will be 
given if required ; and if after reading the notes on the construction of the 
zinc floorboard you are unable to form a clear idea of it we shall be pleassd 
to assist you. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— August 4th. 
No alteration from last week. 
FRUIT. 
a. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Apples. 
A sieve 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Melon . 
1 
0 
to 2 
0 
Cherries. 
A sieve 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Oranges .. .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Currants, B'ack .. 
£ sieve 
2 
3 
2 
6 
Peaches . 
perdoz. 
4 
0 
10 
0 
„ Red 
7 } sieve 
2 
6 
0 
0 
Pine Apples English., lb. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Figs . 
dozen 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Plums. 
4 sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes. 
1 
0 
S 
0 
St. Michael Pines 
. .each 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons. 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries .. .. 
per lb. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d 
8. 
d. 
s. 
a 
Artichokes 
. dozen 
1 
0 
to 0 
0 
Lettuce . 
dozen 
1 
0 
to 1 
6 
Asparagus 
. bundle 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms .. 
punnet 
u 
6 
1 
0 
Beans, Kidney 
. lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Mustard and Cress 
punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red .. . 
. dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Onions. 
bunch 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Broccoli. 
. bundle 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley .. dozen bunches 
2 
0 
8 
0 
Brussels Sprouts 
. 4 sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips. 
dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Cabbage . 
. dozen 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Potatoes . 
cwt. 
4 
0 
5 
0 
Capsicums 
100 
1 
6 
2 
0 
,, Kidney . 
cwt. 
4 
e 
5 
0 
Carrots. 
. bunch 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Khubarb . 
bundle 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers .. 
. dozen 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy . 
bundle 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Celery . 
bundle 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Scorzonera 
bundle 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Coleworts doz. 
bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale .. .. per basket 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cucumbers .. . 
. each 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Shallots. 
0 
s 
0 
0 
Endive. 
. dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach. 
bushel 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Herbs . 
. bunch 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes .. ,. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Leeks . 
0 
8 
0 
4 
Turnips .. .. ,, 
bunch 
0 
4 
0 
6 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
8. 
a. 
s. 
a. 
s. d. 
s. 
a. 
Aralia Sieboldi 
.. dozen 
9 
0 to 18 
0 
Ficus elastics 
.. each 
1 6 to 7 
0 
Arbor vitas (golden) dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Fuchsia 
per dozen 
4 0 
9 
0 
(common) dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Foliage Plants, 
var. each 
2 0 
10 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 
.. dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Heliotrope 
per dozen 
4 0 
8 
0 
BcddiDg Plants, 
var. doz. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Hydrangea .. 
per dozen 
6 0 
12 
0 
Begonias 
.. dozen 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Ivy Geraniums 
per dozen 
3 0 
6 
0 
Calceolaria .. 
per dozen 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Lilium auratum 
per doz. 18 0 
60 
0 
Cineraria 
.. dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
lancifolium per doz. 
9 0 
18 
0 
Cockscombs 
per dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ longiflorum per doz. 18 0 
SO 
0 
Crassula 
per dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Lobelias .. 
per dozen 
8 0 
4 
0 
Cyperu3 .. .. 
4 
0 
12 
0 
Marguerite Daisy dozen 
6 0 
9 
0 
Dracaena terminalis, dozen 30 
0 
60 
0 
Mignonette .. 
per dozen 
3 0 
6 
0 
,, viridis 
Erica, various 
.. dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Musk .. .. 
per dozen 
2 0 
4 
0 
.. dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Myrtles .. .. 
6 0 
12 
0 
Euonymus, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Palms, in var. 
each 
2 6 
21 
0 
Evergreens, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
3 0 
6 
0 
Ferns, in variety 
.. dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums 
per dozen 
6 0 
15 
0 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. d. 
S. 
4. 
Abutilons 
12 bunches 
2 
0 
to 4 
0 
Lily of the Valley, 12 sprays 
0 0 
to 0 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 
12 blooms 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerites .. 
12 bunches 
8 0 
6 
0 
Asters 
12 blooms 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Mignonette .. 
12 bunches 
1 6 
4 
0 
Azalea .. .. 
12 sprays 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Myosotis 
12 bunches 
2 0 
3 
0 
Bouvardias .. 
per bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 trusses 
0 9 
1 
0 
Camellias 
12 blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 trusses 
0 3 
0 
6 
Carnations .. 
12 blooms 
1 
0 
8 
0 
Rosea 
12 bunches 
2 0 
9 
0 
12 bunches 
3 
0 
6 
0 
„ (indoor), 
per dozen 
0 6 
2 
0 
Chrysanthemums 12 blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Tea.. .. 
.. dozen 
0 9 
i 
0 
Cornflower .. 
It bunches 
1 
6 
3 
0 
>i red 
dozen 
1 0 
2 
0 
Cowslips .. doz. bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Moss 
12 bunches 
9 0 
12 
0 
Daffodils 
12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Primrosep, Yellow, dozen 
Epiphyflam .. 
doz. blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
dozen bunches 
0 0 
6 
0 
Eucharis 
per dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pyrethrum .. 
12 bunches 
4 0 
9 
0 
Gardenias 
12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Spiraea .. 
12 spray8 
9 0 
0 
0 
Hellebore 
doz. blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Stephanotis .. 
12 sprays 
2 0 
3 
0 
Hyacinths, Roman, 12 sprays 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Stocks, various 
12 bunches 
3 0 
5 
0 
Iris. 
12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Sunflowers 
0 6 
i 
0 
Lapageria, white, 12 blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Sweet Peas .. 
12 bunches 
2 0 
4 
0 
Lapageria, red . 
- 12 blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Sweet Sultin 
12 bunches 
8 0 
4 
0 
Lavender dozen bunches 
4 
0 
5 
0 
Tropreolum .. 
12 bunches 
0 0 
0 
0 
Lilium candidum 12 blms. 
0 
6 
i 
0 
Tuberoses 
12 blooms 
0 6 
1 
0 
12 bches. 
24 
0 
3( 
0 
Violets .. .. 
12 bunohes 
0 0 
0 
0 
„ longifloruro, 12 blms. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
„ Czar, Fr. 
.. bunch 
0 0 
0 
0 
