Ootober 28, 1888. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER , 
399 
Grapes for Mixed Vinery (Muscat). —As you exclude from the choice 
Muscat of Alexandria, Black Hamburgh, and Alicante, and do not wish for 
any like Syrian in flavour, our s“!ection is Chasselas Vibert, Dr. Hogg, Duke of 
Buccleucb, Golden Queen, Foster’s Seedling, and Buckland Sweetwater, 
which are a'l white ; Madresfield Court, Black Prince, Gros Maroc, 
Alnwick Seedling, Mrs. Pince, Gros Guillaume, and Lady Downe’s—the last- 
named are black. If quality is the main object then West’s St. Peter’s would 
bs preferable to Gros Guillaume. A dozen varieties not in general cultiva¬ 
tion are Dr. Hogg, Mrs. Pearson, Black Frontignan, Purple Constantia, all 
four true Frontignans ; Black Muscat (Muscat Hamburgh), Madresfield 
Court, Mrs. Pince, Black Muscat, Chasselas Vibert, Golden Queen, Duke 
of Buccleuch, Alnwick Seedling, and Gros Maroc. 
Planting Rhubarb (Kirk 'Allen ).—Spring is the best time to plant 
Rhubarb, just when it is beginning to grow, cutting it into aB many parts 
as can be done with one or more crowns and some portion of roots to each. 
The variety you name—indeed all Rhubarb for forcing—should be planted 
in rows 3 feet apart every way, it requiring to be grown a couple of years 
before it is lifted for forcing. Tbe ground must be well manured and 
trenched as deeply as the good soil allows, the manure being well mixed 
with the top spit. Double ploughing might answer, but single deep 
ploughing would hardly be deep enough, especially as the ground is fresh 
broken. If you want the crowns for sale they are usually not so large as 
for private forcing, and the distance is reduced to 2 feet apart in the rows, 
or the plants are placed 2 feet 6 inches apart every way. The stronger and 
larger the crowns the better they are for forcing. 
Chrysanthemum Roots Injured ( f Constant Header). —We are very sorry 
to hear of the roots of your plants being injured with nitrate of soda; but 
as you say you have given less than Mr. Molyneux advised, we are unable 
to account for its ill effect. Mr. Molyneux only advises what he uses and 
finds safe and good. Both nitrate of soda and sulphate of ammonia are 
liable to adulteration with salt, and even if not adulterated a small quantity 
of each will injure the roots of plants if given when the soil is dry. We 
cannot undertake to analyse chemical manures, and the safe course to 
adopt in using them is to commence with very small quantities, and try 
their efhot on a few plants at first. Much injury is done by the too free 
use of powerful stimulants. Mr. Molyneux’s blooms at the autumn shows 
afford conclusive evidence that what he gives is good for the plants, and 
he recommends nothing that be has not proved. Moreover, strong plants 
with tbe pots well filled with active roots are improved by solutions that 
would injure weak plants with a corresponding scarcity of roots. We 
suspect you have made some mistake in the use of the fertiliser. 
Roses fora Smoky District (A Constant Header ).—The following Hybrid 
Perpetuals should do well with you :—Abel Grand, Abel Carriere, Baroness 
Rothschild, Bessie Johnson, La France, Camille Bernardin, Captain Christy, 
Docteur Andry, Duke of Edinburgh, Duke of Teck, Fisher Holmes, Charles 
Le F ebvre, Francois Michtlon, General Jacqueminot, John Hopper, Jules 
Margottin, Louis Van Houtte, Madame Gabriel Luizet, Madame George 
Paul, Madame Hippolyte Jamain, Madame Victor Verdier, Marie Baumann, 
Merveille de Lyon, Pride of Waltham, Prince Camille de Rohan, Senateur 
Vaisse, Star of Waltham, Ulrich Brunner, Violette Bouyer, and the old 
Bourbon Souvenir de la Malmaison. All the varieties named will do well in 
pots. The varieties of Tea Roses for outside planting for the neighbourhood 
of a town are somewhat limited. The following Tea and Noisette kinds will 
do :—Gloire de Dijon, Wm. Allen Richardson, Grace Darling, Madame 
Falcot, Abricote, Madame Lambard, Rubens, and Marie Van Houtte. For 
pots those named and Niphetos, Safrano, Isabella Sprunt, Souvenir d’un 
Ami, Souvenir de Paul Neyron. Souvenir d’Eiise, Perle des Jardins, Madame 
Willermoz, Madame Angele Jacquier, Innocente Pirola, Anna Ollivier, Alba 
Rosea, and Catherine Mermet. It woul be very difficult indeed for us to say 
why your Rose blooms fail to open from the inrormation before us. In 
planting prepare the soil well, and if the natural soil is poor and unfertile 
remove it and replace it with good fibry loam and manure with a few half¬ 
inch bones added. 
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 onoe, and surplus fruits beyond that number cannot be preserved. 
(Toole £ Co.). —The Apples sent have no numbers attached to them, con¬ 
sequently cannot be named. (Hillside). —The old Orange Pippin. (John 
Garnett). —Beurre Diel. (No Name). —1, Lamb Abbey Ptarmain; 2, Clay- 
gate Pearmain. (J. G.). —1, Duchesse d'Orleans; 2, Due de Bordeaux; 
4, Fondante d’Automne; 6, Beurre Superfin. (Keswick). —Not known. 
(T. H.). —1, Golden Peaimain; 2, Lord Suffield ; 3, Golden Winter Pear- 
main ; 4, Ord’s; 5, Hawthornden. (Constant Header). —We cannot give you 
the name of the Grape exactly, but it is one of the Spanish varieties known 
as Malvoisie, of which there are many. It is not of such excellence in 
flavour as to make it worth cultivating, as in that respect it is not superior 
to those that are import’d from Spain at this season. (B. 0. B.). —2, Seckle; 
3, Due de Bordeaux ; 4, Knight’s Monarch ; 5, Catillac ; G, Bergamotte 
Esp ren. (H. H.). —1, Doyenne Boissoch ; 2, Suffolk Thorn; 3, Althorp 
Crasanne ; 4, Rotten ; 5, Fondante de Noel ; G, Hacon’s Incomparable. 
Several packages of fruit have been received without the names of tbe senders, 
and consequently cannot be attended to. 
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 Bhould 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. 
(H. K.). —1, Insufficient for identification; 2, Viburnum lantana ; 3, Ley- 
ctsteria formosa ; 4, Spiraea salicifolia. (G. B.). —Oncidium tigrinum, 
Cypripedium insigne. (S. H. T .).—Cattle}a bicolor. (IF. C. Peebles). — 
Abies Fraseri. 
Lanarkshire Stewarton Hives (E. A .).—The price of these hives 
depends upon the quality of material and workmanship employed. They 
can be had from a few shillings up to £2, the supers cost from 3s. to 4s. per 
ozen. Messrs. George Neighbour & Sous supply both hives and supers 
“ A Lanarkshire Bee-keeper ” does not now make hives for sale, being unable 
through ill health to follow that avocation. He is, however, glad to assist 
and by giving advice through the Journal. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. —October 28th. 
demand. 
FRUIT. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d 
Apples .. .. 
l 
6 
to 4 
0 
Melon . 
1 
0 to 2 
0 
Cherries .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Oranges .. .. 
6 
0 
13 
0 
Cobs .. .. 
.. 100 lb. 50 
0 
65 
0 
Peaches . 
perdoz. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Currants, Black 
.. i Bieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pears. 
dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„ Red 
. J sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pine Apples English., lb. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Figs .. .. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Plums. 
£ sieve 
1 
0 
2 
0 
G rapes .. .. 
0 
6 
3 
0 
St. Michael Pines 
. .each 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons •• •• 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries .. .. 
per ft>. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d 
s. 
d. 
S 
d 
Artichokes .. 
.. dozen 
l 
0 to 0 
0 
Lettuce. 
dozen 
1 
0 
to 1 
6 
Asparagus 
.. bundle 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms .. . 
punnet 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Beans, Kidney 
per bushel 
3 
0 
3 
0 
Mustard and Cress 
punnet 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Beet, Red 
.. dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Onions. 
bunch 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Broccoli .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley .. dozen bunches 
3 
0 
s 
0 
Brussels Sprouts 
.. 4 sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips. 
dozen 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Cabbage .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Potatoes . 
cwt. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Capsicums 
.. 100 
1 
8 
3 
0 
,, Kidney . 
cwt. 
4 
e 
5 
0 
Carrots .. • • 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Khubarb. 
bundle 
0 
2 
0 
6 
Cauliflowers .. 
.. dozen 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy. 
bundle 
1 
0 
1 
0 
Celery .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Scorzonera .. .. 
bundle 
1 
e 
0 
0 
Coleworts doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale .. .. per basket 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cucumbers .. 
.. each 
0 
8 
0 
4 
Shallots .. .. 
0 
s 
0 
6 
Endive .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach. 
bushel 
8 
0 
4 
4 
Herbs .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Leeks .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Turnips .. .. 
bnnch 
0 
4 
0 
0 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
B. 
a. 
s. 
d. 
b. d. 
B. 
d. 
Aralia Sieboldi .. dozen 
9 
0 to 18 
0 
Ficus elastica 
,. each 
1 6 to 
7 
0 
Arbor vitae (golden) dozen 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Fuchsia 
per dozen 
0 0 
0 
0 
„ (common) dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Foliage Plants, var. each 
2 0 
10 
0 
Asters .. .. per dozen 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Heliotrope 
per dozen 
0 0 
0 
0 
Bedding Plants, var. doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Hydrangea .. 
per dozen 
0 0 
0 
0 
Begonias .. .. dozen 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Ivy Geraniums 
per dozen 
0 0 
0 
0 
Chrysanthemum .. dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Lilium auratum 
per doz. 
0 0 
0 
0 
Cockscombs per dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ lancifolium per doz. 
0 0 
0 
0 
Cyperus.dozen 
4 
0 
12 
0 
„ longiflomm per doz 
0 0 
0 
0 
Dracaena terminalis, dozen 30 
0 
60 
0 
Lobelias .. 
per dozen 
0 0 
0 
0 
„ viridis .. dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Marguerite Daisy dozen 
S 0 
9 
0 
Erica, various .. dozen 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Mignonette .. 
per dozen 
3 0 
6 
0 
„ hyemalis per dozen 18 
0 
24 
0 
Musk .. .. 
per dozen 
0 0 
0 
0 
„ gracilis per dozen 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Myrtles .. .. 
6 0 
12 
0 
Euonymus, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Palms, in var. .. each 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
2 6 
81 
0 
Evergreens, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
3 0 
6 
0 
Ferns, in variety .. dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums 
per dozen 
0 0 
0 
0 
CUT FLOWERS. 
s. 
d. 
B. 
a. 
s. d. 
0. 
d. 
Abntilons .. 12 bunches 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Lily of the Valley, 12 sprays 
0 0 to 0 
0 
Ageratum .. 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Marguerites .. 
12 bunohes 
2 0 
6 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 12 blooms 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Mignonette .. 
12 bunches 
1 0 
8 
0 
Asters .. .. 12 bunches 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Myosotis 
12 bunches 
1 6 
3 
0 
Bouvardias .. per bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Narciss, Paper-while bunch 
0 4 
0 
6 
Camellias .. 12 blooms 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 trusses 
0 9 
1 
0 
Carnations .. 12 blooms 
1 
0 
8 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 trusses 
0 3 
0 
6 
„ .. 12 bunohes 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Roses 
12 bunches 
4 0 
9 
0 
Chrysanthemums 12 bches. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ (indoor), 
per dozen 
0 8 
2 
0 
„ 12 blooms 
1 
0 
6 
0 
„ Tea.. .. 
0 9 
1 
0 
Cornflower .. 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ red 
.. dozen 
0 0 
0 
0 
Dahlias .. 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Parme Violets (French) 
4 0 
5 
0 
Epiphyllnm .. doz. blooms 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Pyrethrum .. 
12 bunches 
8 0 
6 
0 
Eucharis .. per dozen 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Stephanotis .. 
12 sprays 
4 0 
6 
0 
Gardenias .. 12 blooms 
8 
0 
5 
0 
Stocks, various 
12 bunches 
3 0 
5 
0 
Gladioli .. 12 bunches 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Sunflowers 
0 0 
0 
0 
Hyacinths, Roman, 12 sprays 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Sweet Pea? .. 
12 bunches 
0 0 
0 
0 
Lapageria, white, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Tropmolum .. 
12 bunches 
1 6 
2 
0 
Lapageria, red ..12 blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Tuberoses 
12 blooms 
0 6 
1 
0 
„ longiflorum,12blms. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Violets .. .. 
12 bunches 
1 0 
0 
0 
Lilac (white), French, bunoh 
6 
0 
8 
0 
„ Czar, French, per bunch 
1 0 
1 
6 
SHEEP FOLDING. 
Regarded from whatever point of view we may take of it, 
this important process of farming bears the most severe test 
we can apply to it with impunity if only the guidance and 
management of it is in really skilful hands. For example, 
in our first paper we dwelt most upon its superiority over 
farmyard manure upon arable land, yet it plays an even 
more important part in farming economy when applied to 
pasture. Old pasture, poverty-stricken and bare, is brought 
into flourishing condition in a single season by folding. 
This is done to best advantage during winter if only the 
