November 4, 1886. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDEHER. 
421 
trenching, but failing that you may use the artificial manures advan¬ 
tageously. We prefer, however, to use them as a top-dressing, or mixed 
with the top G inches of the soil, and in spring. 
Glass for Greenhouse ( Pershore ).—As you intend to have a Vine in the 
house you could not have anything better than 21-ounce sheet glass third 
quality of British manufacture. The Belgian glass, though cheaper, is not 
nearly so good or cheap in the end. The 21-ounce j.lass need only be used 
for the roof; the front or side lights may be glazed with 15-ounce, which 
will make a little difference in the cost. All should be sheet or clear glass, 
rough plate not being suitable for general purposes. We should prefer a 
check-end saddle boiler, as beine easily managed and standing wear and 
tear well. By all means have a Vine or two. The Yine is the most useful 
of all greenhouse climbers, and when not grown too thickly, say a rod every 
G feet apart, does not materially interfere with the growth of plants. You 
could not have a bett-r Grape for your purpose than Black Hamburgh, and 
if you require a white one Chasselas Yibert or Foster’s Seedling would 
answer, the latter keeping some time after being ripe. 
Carpet Bedding ( JRosa ).—No doubt your garden (of which you sent a 
plan) would look well with the beds filled in the “ carpet bedding style 
but carpet beds cannot be made as “bright as possible” without Alter- 
nantheras, and th c -se, of which you would require a great number, cannot be 
wintered in a greenhouse, as they require a temperature of 60° for their 
healthy preservation. It is quite impossible for anyone to tell you how to 
arrange the beds without knowing the skill and means at your disposal for 
raising and preparing plants. Flowering plants are not employed in the 
best carpet beds, end you would require several thousands of suitable kinds 
to furnish your garden. Perhaps you cannot do better than send a shilling 
to Mr. Graham, Hampton Court Gardens, Kingston-on-Thames, and ask him 
to send you his manual, which contains several designs, and indicates the 
kinds of planls employed in the beds. We do not supply methods of plant¬ 
ing, but examine any that may be submitted, and suggest possible improve¬ 
ments, as obviously it would be useless our saying how a series of beds 
should be filled when the plants named are not at hand, or cannot be con¬ 
veniently obtained, for occupying them. 
Names of Fruits.—The names and addresses of senders of fruit to be named 
muBt 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. 
(•/. B.). —We would willingly oblige you if we could, but fruit cannot be 
preserved that is not sent in compliance with our published conditions. It 
is absolutely necessary that letters should be placed in boxes of fruit sent to 
be named. If we have a dozi n boxes of fruit without the senders’ names, 
and as many letters by post, simply asking us to name the specimens, it is 
oft n impossib'e to tell to which boxes the letters apply. We are sorry 
your letter of description arrived too late. (A. J. Brown). —Beurre Superfin. 
(N. E. Owen). —Apple Margil. The Pears appear to be all one sort, which 
we should say is Beurre Clairgeau. (E. M.). —1, Groom’s Princess Royal; 
2, Not known ; 3, Beurre Capiaumont; 4. Nouveau Poiteau; 5, Chau- 
montel; G, Not known. (H. G. B.). —1, Ecklinville ; 2, Hawthornden; 
3, Beurrb Clairgeau ; 4, Passe Colmar; 5, Not known; 6, Cockle’s Pippin. 
(G. S., Kent). —1, Go den Pearmain ; 2, Cobham; 3, Hampden’s Ber¬ 
gamot; others not known. ( A. L.). —1, Marechal du Cour ; 2, Dutondeau; 
3, Uvedale’s St. Germain; 4, Hacon's Incomparable; 5, Not known; 
6, Beurrfi Bacbelitr. (W. M. Yardley ).—Your fruit is in so filthy a 
condition from being packed with soot that we cannot handle it. 
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. 
(A. B.). —The flower was so much decayed that it was quite unrecognisable. 
(G. G.). —1, Helianthus grosse-serratus ; 2, Geranium phoeum var. lividum ; 
3, Lysimachia clethroides ; 4, Polygonum vacciniifolium ; 5, Chrysanthemum 
maximum; 6, Chrysanthemum latifolium. ( N. T .).—The Orchid is a variety 
of Cattleya Loddigesi; the Begonia we cannot recognise by the leaf sent. 
COYENT GARDEN MARKET. —November 3rd. 
Large supplies of Nova Scotia and Canada Apples to hand, realising 
moderate prices. Home consignments light. A cargo of St. Michael Pines 
to hand. 
FRUIT. 
3. 
d. 
8. d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d 
Apples .. .. 
l 
6 
to 4 0 
Melon . 
0 
0 to 0 
0 
„ Nova 
Scotia and 
Oranges .. .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Canada, t er barrel 12 
0 
21 0 
Peaches ., .. .. 
perdoz. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Cherries .. .. 
0 
0 
0 0 
Pears. 
dozen 
i 
0 
2 
0 
Cobs .. .. 
0 
0 0 
Pine Apples English., th. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Figs .. .. 
0 
6 
0 9 
Plums. 
J sieve 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Grapes .. .. 
0 
6 
3 0 
St. Michael Pines 
. .each 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons,. .. 
0 
15 0 
Strawberries .. .. 
per lb. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
s. d 
8 
d. 
8 
d 
Artichokes .. 
.. dozen 
l 
0 to 0 0 
Lettuce . 
dozen 
l 
0 
to 1 
6 
Asparagus 
.. bundle 
0 
0 
0 0 
Mushrooms .. 
punnet 
0 
6 
l 
0 
Beans, Kidney 
per bushel 
2 
0 
3 0 
Mustard and Cress 
punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red 
.. dozen 
i 
0 
8 0 
Onions .. .. 
bunch 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Broccoli .. .. 
0 
0 
0 0 
Parsley .. dozen bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Brussels Sprouts 
.. 4 sieve 
1 
6 
2 0 
Parsnips. 
dozen 
i 
0 
2 
0 
Cabbage .. .. 
1 
6 
0 0 
Potatoes . 
cwt. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Capsicums 
.. 100 
1 
6 
8 0 
,, Kiduey .. 
ewt. 
4 
8 
5 
0 
Carrots .. .. 
0 
4 
0 0 
Rhubarb. 
bundle 
0 
2 
0 
6 
Caulifloweis .. 
.. dozen 
3 
0 
4 0 
Salsafy . 
bundle 
l 
0 
1 
0 
Celery .. .. 
1 
6 
2 0 
■icorzonera 
bundle 
l 
6 
0 
0 
Coleworts dcz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 0 
Soakale .. .. per basket 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cucumbers 
.. each 
0 
8 
0 4 
Shallots. 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Endive .. 
1 
0 
2 0 
Spinach. 
bushel 
8 
0 
4 
4 
Heros .. .. 
0 
2 
0 0 
Tomatoes .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
6 
Leeks .. .. 
0 
8 
0 4 1 
Turnips. 
bunch 
0 
4 
0 
0 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
s. 
a. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
a. 
in 
Aralia Sieboldi .. dozen 
9 
0 to 18 
0 
Ficus elastioa 
.. each 
i 
6 to 
7 
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 
9 
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 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lobelias .. 
per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cyperus.dozen 
4 
0 
12 
0 
Marguerite Daisy dozen 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Dracaena termmalis, dozen 30 
0 
60 
0 
Mignonette .. 
per dozen 
3 
0 
8 
0 
„ viridis .. dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Musk .. .. 
per dozea 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Erica, various .. dozen 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Myrtles .. .. 
e 
0 
12 
0 
„ hyemalis per dozen 18 
0 
24 
0 
Palms, in var. 
.. each 
2 
6 
31 
0 
„ gracilis per dozen 
9 
0 
13 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Euonymus, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums 
per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Evergreens, in var. dozen 
« 
0 
24 
0 
Primula sisensis 
per doz. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Ferns, in variety .. dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Solanums 
per doz. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
CUT FLOWERS. 
8. 
d. 
B. 
a. 
S. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Abutilons .. 12 bunches 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Lily of the Valley, 12 sprav3 
0 
0 to 0 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 12 blooms 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerites .. 
12 bunches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Asters .. .. 12 bunches 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Mignonette .. 
12 bunches 
1 
0 
8 
0 
Azalea .. ,. 12 sprays 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Myosotia 
12 bunches 
1 
6 
8 
0 
Bouvardias .. per bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Narciss, Paper-while, bunch 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Camellias .. 12 blooms 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 trusses 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Carnations .. 12 blooms 
1 
0 
8 
0 
„ scarle 
, 12 trusses 
0 
3 
0 
6 
„ .. 12 bunches 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Roses 
12 bunches 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Chrysanthemums 12 bches. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ (indoor), 
per dozen 
0 
6 
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 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Parme Violets (French) 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Epiphyllum .. doz. blooms 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Primula (single) 
per bunch 
0 
6 
0 
-9 
Eucharis .. per dozen 
8 
0 
6 
0 
„ (double) 
per bunch 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Gardenias .. 12 blooms 
8 
0 
5 
0 
Pyrethrum .. 
12 hunches 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Gladioli .. 12 bunches 
U 
0 
0 
0 
Stephanotis .. 
12 sprays 
4 
0 
6 
0 
H yacinths. Rom an, 12 sprays 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Stocks, various 
12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lapageria, white, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Tropa3olum .. 
12 bunches 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Lapageria, red . 12 blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Tuberoses 
12 blooms 
0 
6 
i 
0 
„ longifiorum,12 blms. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Violets .. .. 
12 bunches 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Lilac (white), French, bunch 
6 
0 
8 
0 
„ Czar, French, per bunch 
1 
3 
1 
9 
from the present time throughout winter till next March. 
In November and December the ewe flock may be kept in 
such folds, and while there are no hard frosts Turnips may 
be used for them in moderation. We are now so using 
White Turnips, pulling and carting them to the folds with 
the tops left on. If severe frost sets in we refrain from using 
Turnips from the open fields, for there can be no doubt that 
abortion is frequently caused by ewes eating large quantities 
of roots either frozen or so cold that the temperature of the 
body is seriously reduced, and the lambs are either killed 
before birth or abortion occurs. Weak delicate lambs are 
also an outcome of improper diet, and knowing as we do 
how great is the risk of losses from the use of unwholesome 
food, all possible care is taken that the ewes run no such risk 
from the present time till the lambing. Whether Turnips are 
used or not, some crushed Oats may be given them with 
advantage for full six weeks before lambing time, and if the 
grass is bare Pea straw in cribs, and Oat straw chaff mixed 
with the Oats. Unthreshed Oats cut into chaff with the 
straw makes one of the best and most economical articles of 
diet for folding sheep. Not only for the sake of the sheep, 
but also for the improvement of the pasture is high feeding 
desirable in the folds. Old sheep drafted from the breeding 
flock immediately after last lambiug season are now, after a 
four months run upon meadows, Clover, and the corn 
stubbles, sufficiently improved in condition to be roady for 
folding with a liberal allowance of roots, Cabbage, crushed 
corn, and chaff, and they will enrich the pasture sufficiently 
to ensure a good crop of hay next season. 
Old pasture that is foul with weeds and contains only 
poor grasses indigenous to the soil, much as the grass is 
invigorated by folding, can never afford results at all equal to 
such as are possible from a new pasture of the best grasses 
and Clovers. In the one we may obtain a vigorous growth 
SHEEP-FOLDING. 
Folding upon old pastures is done to best advantage 
