September 16, 1886. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER, 
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row, and this being 1 foot from the border edge you will have a border 8 feet 
6 inches wide from the Laurels to the outside of the border, and nave four 
rows of plants. In the back row you can have Anchusa itilica, Bocconia 
cordata, Asphodelus ramosus, A. luteus, Campanula latifolia macrantha, 
Campanula pyramidalis and var. alba, Coreopsis lanceolata, Delphinium 
cirdinale, Echinops Ritro, E. spinosus, Eryngium paudanifolium, GaRga 
officinalis alba, Harpalium rigidum, Helianthus multiflorus, H. multiflorns 
fl -pi., H. multiflorus maximus, Leucanthemum maximum, Lathyrus grandi- 
florus, L. latifolins albus, Lupinus arboreu?, Monarda didyma, Papaver 
orientale. Pentstemon barbatus, Pyrethrum uliginosum, Spiraea Aruncus, 
Tritoma Uvaria, Aster versicolor, A. formosissimus, A. laevis, A. ericoides, 
A. noyse-anglicffi and var. rubra. Second row from the back :—Achillea 
Ptarmica fl.-pl., Aconitum japonicus, Alstrcemeria peruviana, Auemone 
jrponica, A. japonica alba, Auth-ricurn Liliago major, A. Liliastrum major, 
Aquilegia chrysantha, Asclepias tuberosa, Bupthalmum salicifolium, Cam¬ 
panula grandis, Catananche bicolor, Centaurea montana and var. alba, 
Dictamnus Fraxinella and var. alba, Dielytra ppectabilD, Dracocephalum 
Ruyschianum japonicum, Erig<ron speciosum snperbum, Eryngium ame- 
thystinum, Fnch>ia Riccartoni, Gaillardia grandiflora, Geranium ibericum, 
Geum coccineum plenum,Gillenia trifoliata,Gypsophila paniculata, Helenium 
pumilum, Hemerocal is disticha fl.-pl., H. flava, Hypericum triflorum, 
Lychnis chalcedonica fl.-pl.. Lychnis vespertina fl.-pl., Halva moschata alba, 
Meponopsis nepalense, Rudbeckia Newmanni, Salvia, patens, Scabiosa cau- 
casica, Schizostylis coccinea, Senecio pulcher, Sidalcea Candida, Sparaxis 
pulcherrima, Spiraea Slip ndula fl.-pl., Thermopsis fabacea var. montana, 
and Yerbascum phceniceum. Third row from the back :—Agrostemma 
coronaria fl pi., Anemone sylvestris, Antherictim graminifolium, Aquilegia 
ccerulea, Cyclobotbra pulchellus, C. venustus, Campanula glomerata dahu- 
rica, C. HencRrsoni, C. nobilis, C. persicifolia alba plena, Chrysanthemum 
speciosum, Delphinium cashmerianum, Dianthus Atkinsoni, Dielytra 
eximea, Doronicum caucasicum, Erodium Manescavi, Funkia speciosa, 
Gentiana asclepediadea, Geranium armenicum, G. Endressi, Hesperis 
matronalis alba plena, Iberis gibraltarica, Lychnis dioica rubra fl.-pl., 
L. viscaria splendens plena, Megasea cordifolia p irpurea, M. Stracheyi, 
QEaothera fruticosa major, G3. speciosa, Papaver nudicaule and var. album, 
Polemonium Richardsoni, Potentilla formosa, Sedum spectabile, Solidago 
virgaurea nana, Spigelia marylandica, Statice latifolia, Stokesia cyanea, 
Thalictrum adiantifolium, Tradescantia virginica and var. alba, Veronica 
longifolia var. sub-sessilis, and Zauchneria californica. Fourth or front 
row : Achillea tomentosa, Adonis vernalis, Anemone apennina and var.- 
alba, A. coronaria and stellata va.rs., A. nemorosa bracteata pi., A palmata 
alba, A. stellata fu'gens, Aquilegia glandulosa, Armeria plantaginea rubra, 
Astragalus hypoglottis albus, Aubrietia grseca, Arabia alpinus, Callirhoe 
involucrata, Campanula grandiflora pumila, C. nitida and var. alba, C. car- 
patica, and var. alba, C. pulla, C. pumila and var. alba, Cheiranthus alpinus, 
Erigeron aurantiacus, Erythrfea diffusa, Gentiana acaulis, G. verna, Geum 
montanum, Iberis semperflorens plena, Myosotis dissitiflora, Onosma 
tau ica, Orobus vernus purpureus, Oxalis floribunda rosea, Phlox amcena, 
P. caroliniana ovata, P. Nelsoni, P. verna, P. setacea var. atro-purpurea, 
The Bride, grandiflora, Perfection, and Vivid, P. frondosa, Primulas in 
variety, Ranunculus speciosus, R. amplexicaulis, R. anemonoiles, R. acris 
fl.-pl., Saxifraga Camposi, S. granulata fl.-pl., Silene alpestris, Sisyrinchium 
grandiflorum, Trol ius japonicus flore-pleno, T. ameri'-anus. T. europaeus, 
T. asiaticus, and T. napellifolius, Helleborus niger, Hepiticas, &c. In 
the back row Liliums are displayed to great advantage, also Hyaeinthus 
candicans. Between the plants in each row Narcissus an 1 Snowfl flt9s may 
be planted also in the second row ; in the third Hyacinths, and in the front, 
6 inches from the edge, Scilla sibirica, Snowdrops, Crocuses, an I Winter 
Aconite. Any blanks or bare space we fill up in summer with Zinnias. 
Asters, Stocks, Indian Pinks, ifcc. We have also Carnations, Pinks, early 
Gladioli, Pyrethrums, Pseonies, Potentillas, Picotees, &c., interspersed with 
the herbaceous plants, and some more Asters in the second row, or 
A. Amellus bessarabicus, A. dumosus, A. Shorti; and in the front A. alpinus, 
A. discolor, and A. Chapmaninm, and with A. pilosa, A. pohphyllus, 
A. tubinellus, &c., in the back row, have flowers from an early to a late 
period for cutting. We have named perhaps more than you rpquire, but 
some are easily omitted. In the front row we have Pansies and Pinks so as 
to get the right number, b ing a mixture of the most useful of hardy flowers, 
and always interesting from the dawn of spring to frost and snow. Trench 
the ground as deeply as the good soil allows, loosening that at the bottom 
of the trenches so as to allow of the free passage of water, but do not bring 
up any, or very little, of the inert or stubborn soil to the surface. A good 
dressing of manure may be given after trenching, and forked in prior to 
planting; and after planting afford a dressing of rather littery manure or 
leaf soil, placing it neatly about the plants, and an inch or two thick over the 
whole surface. In trenching cut off all roots within 1 foot of the Laurel 
hedge or screen. 
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 surplus fruits beyond that number cannot be preserved. 
(Ashwell). —Transparent Gage. (G. S.). —Jefferson. (T. N.). —Plums : 
1, Jefferson; 2, Mirabelle ; 3, Goliath. Apples: 4, Irish Peach; 5, Lord 
Suffield ; 6, K- swick Codlin. We do know of a cheap book on the subject 
to which you refer. ( Prunus ).—3, Victoria ; 4, Diapree rouge ; 5, Quetsehe. 
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 or soft green leaves form the best packing, dry 
-cotton wool the worst. Not more than six specimens can be named at once. 
( J . R.). —1, Inula Helenium; 2, Euphorbia Cyparissias ; 3, Ophiopogon 
japonicus variegatus. We do not name varieties of florists’ flowers. (U. S.). 
—Saponaria officinalis flore-pleno. (C. B.).—1, Lasiandra macrantha; 
2, SeDginella ccesia ; 3, Polystichum capense ; 4, Pol)podium pustulatum ; 
6, Nt-phrodium molle ; 6, Phlebodium aureum. ( C. £>.).—Achillea mille¬ 
folium roseum. (James Ear land). —Quercus coccinea; Swainsonia coro- 
nilifolia. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. —September 15th. 
Trade quiet, with no alteration. Supplies heavy. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
d 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d 
Apples .. .. 
i 
6 
to 4 
0 
Melon .. .. 
0 to 2 i 
Cherries .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Oranges .. 
0 
12 
0 
Currants. B'ack 
• • £ sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Peaches .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
„ Red 
.. 4 sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pine Apples English., lb. 2 
0 
4 
0 
Figs .. .. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Plums .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
Q-rapes .. ,. 
0 
6 
3 
0 
St. Michael Pines ..each 4 
0 
8 
Lemons .. .. 
0 
15 
0 
StrawberrieB .. 
.. per lb. 0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
s 
. d. 
S 
d 
8 
d. 
s 
d 
Artichokes ,. 
.. dozen 
l 
0 to 0 
0 
Lettuce .. •• 
0 
to 1 
6 
Asparagus 
.. bundle 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms .. 
..punne t 0 
6 
1 
0 
Beans, Kidney 
per bushel 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Mustard and Cress punnet 0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red 
.. dozen 
i 
0 
3 
0 
Onions .. .. 
3 
0 
0 
Broccoli .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley .. dozen bunches 2 
0 
s 
0 
Brussels Sprouts .. i sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips .. .. 
.. dozen 1 
0 
2 
0 
Cabbage .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Potatoes .. .. 
0 
5 
0 
Capsicums 
100 
1 
s 
3 
0 
,, Kidney 
.. cwt. 4 
e 
6 
0 
Carrots .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Rhubarb .. .. 
2 
0 
6 
Cauliflowers .. 
.. dozen 
s 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy .. .. 
0 
1 
0 
Celery .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Scorzonera .. 
.. bundle 1 
6 
0 
0 
Coleworts dcz. bunches 
a 
0 
4 
0 
Soakale .. .. 
per basket 0 
0 
0 
0 
Cucumbers 
.. each 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Shallots .. 
3 
0 
6 
Endive .. .. 
l 
0 
a 
0 
Spinach .. .. 
0 
4 
4 
Heros .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes .. 
3 
0 
6 
Leeks .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Turnips .. .. 
j. bunch 0 
4 
0 
0 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
B. 
a. 
Aralia Sieboldi 
.. dozen 
9 
0 to 18 
0 
Ficus elastica 
.. each 1 
8 to 7 
0 
Arbor vitae (golden) dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Fuchsia 
per dozen 2 
$ 
6 
0 
(common) dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Foliage Plants, var. each 2 
0 
10 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 
.. dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Heliotropo 
per dozen 4 
6 
6 
0 
Bedding Plants, 
var. doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Hydrangea .. 
per dozen 6 
0 
12 
0 
Begonias 
.. dozen 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Ivy Geraniums 
per dozen 0 
0 
0 
0 
Calceolaria .. 
per dozen 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Lilium auratum 
per doz. 12 
0 
so 
0 
Cineraria 
.. dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ lanoifolium per doz. 9 
0 
18 
0 
Cockscombs 
per dozen 
8 
0 
4 
0 
,, longifloium per doz 0 
0 
0 
0 
Crassula 
per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lobelias .. 
per dozen 0 
0 
0 
0 
Cvperus .. .. 
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 
.. dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Musk .. .. 
per dozen 0 
0 
0 
0 
Erica, various 
.. dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Myrtles .. .. 
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 
9 
0 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
8. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
s. d. 
B. 
d. 
Abutilons 
12 bunches 
a 
0 to 4 
0 
Lily of the Valley, 12 sprays 0 
0 
;o 0 
0 
Ageratum 
12 bunches 
a 
0 
8 
0 
Marguerites .. 
12 bunches 2 
0 
6 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 
12 blooms 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Mignonette .. 
12 bunches 1 
0 
8 
0 
Asters 
12 bunches 
0 
8 
0 
6 
Myosotis 
12 bunches 1 
6 
3 
0 
Bouvardias .. 
per bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 trusses 0 
9 
1 
0 
Camellias 
12 blooms 
6 
0 
9 
0 
„ scarle 
, 12 trusses 0 
5 
0 
s 
Carnations .. 
12 blooms 
1 
0 
8 
0 
Roses 
12 bunches 2 
0 
9 
0 
12 bunches 
S 
0 
6 
0 
„ (indoor), 
per dozen 0 
6 
2 
0 
Chrysanthemums 12 belies. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
„ Tea.. .. 
.. dozen 0 
9 
1 
0 
12 bloom3 
i 
0 
3 
0 
„ red 
.. dozen 0 
8 
1 
0 
Coreopsis 
12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Moss 
12 bunches 0 
0 
0 
0 
Cornflower .. 
1? buDches 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Primroses, Yellow, dozen 
Dahlias 
12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunches 
0 
0 
0 
Epipbyllam .. 
doz. blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pyrethrum .. 
12 bunches 8 
0 
6 
0 
Eucharis 
per dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Spiraea .. .. 
12 sprays 9 
0 
0 
0 
Gardenias 
12 bloom3 
s 
0 
4 
0 
Stephanotis .. 
12 sprays 2 
0 
4 
0 
Gladioli 
12 bunches 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Stocks, various 
12 bunches 3 
0 
5 
0 
Hyacinths,Roman, 12 spray3 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Sunflowers 
6 
i 
0 
Iris. 
12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Sweet Peas .. 
12 bunches 2 
0 
4 
0 
Lapageria, white, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Sweet Sultan 
12 bunches 0 
0 
0 
0 
Lapageria, red . 
12 blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Tropaeolum .. 
12 bunches 0 
0 
0 
0 
Lavender dozen bunches 
4 
0 
5 
0 
Tuberoses 
12 blooms 0 
4 
1 
0 
Lilium candidum 12 blms. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Violets .. .. 
12 bunches 1 
0 
0 
0 
„ loogiflorum,12 blms. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
„ Czar, Fr. 
.. bunch 0 
0 
0 
0 
AFTER HARVEST. 
Harvest work has been brought to a speedy and, on the 
whole, a satisfactory conclusion, although it was begun and 
finished later than usual. The late spring and singular 
changes of weather in early summer, kept back growth so 
much that a late harvest became inevitable, yet when the 
corn was once full grown the ripening process went on with 
marvellous rapidity, so that on some farms Wheat was ready 
for the mower as soon as Winter Oats, and on others Barley 
was ready before Wheat. The harvest has, therefore, been 
an exceptionally busy one. The work went on briskly and 
well from the outset, the whole of the corn was saved in good 
condition, and thus far the labours of another year have been 
crowned by success. 
As we sit down to write this paper in the early morning 
of September 8 th, the sun is rising brightly in a clear sky ; 
