Dcce jibjr 9, 1885. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
531 
the Cos Lettuce, contain about one-third more water than the same parts 
when green ; and if submitted to destructive distillation do not yield more 
than half so much carbon. Then, again, if a plant of Celery is made to 
vegetate in the dark, under a receiver containing atmospheric air, with the 
addition of not more than one-twenty-fifth part of its bulk of a mixture of 
carburetted hydrogen, and hydrogen such as is afforded by the distillation 
of coal, that plant, though it becomes paler than when grown in the daylight, 
till retains a verdant colour. 
Constructing a Fruit Room ( F. IF. J.). —A high and dry site is most 
suitable, and if it admit of being sunk a couple of feet it will be an advan¬ 
tage, the soil taken out being placed against the side walls, which need not 
be more than 4 feet (1 inches above the floor line. This will give space for 
three shelves, including the floor, which may bo 3 to 4J feet wide, and have 
a pathway of 3 feet width. This will give an internal width of 9 to 12 feet. 
The house can be wider, so as to admit of centre shelves, with a pathway 
all round. With a roof of straw or reed thatch it would be practically frost¬ 
proof, the eaves being brought over a foot or more, similar to a thatched 
cottage roof. The ends could be thatched, and two doors provided, with a 
vacuum or space between the outer one thatched. The ventilators should 
be at the apex, glass outside, and wood shutters inside lined with straw, the 
shutter opening inwards and the glass part outwards. The wall, if there 
was any fear of damp, could be cemented, also the floor. It should be in 
the full sun—an open airy situation. Such structure would have the advan¬ 
tage of an equable temperature, particularly suitable for Apples and Pears. 
It would also serve for Grapes, but they would need a division to them¬ 
selves, as damp would probably need exp .filing, artificial heat to admit of 
ventilation being necessary. A Grape room is too dry for the satisfactory 
keeping of Apples and Pears, for if suitable for the latter the Grapes would 
be liable to decay, and if suiting the Grapes the Apples and Pears would 
shrivel. You can have a wood house, having the sides of 4J inches by 
2 i inches battens for the framework, covered on the inside with half-inch 
deals tongued and grooved, and on the outside with three-quarter-inch 
feather-edge boards, overlapping so as to throw off the wet, and fill the 
space with dry sawdust rammed tight. The roof would be best thatched, 
but making provision for light and ventilation. If you have a slate 
or tile roof it would require to be underdrawn, and you will need artificial 
heat for the Grape room. In the other a covering of clean dry straw would 
give the needful protection. Such structure would be best with a north 
aspect. 
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. 
( Old Subscriber). —Apples: 1. Old Nonpareil; 2, Sweeney Nonpareil; 3, 
Minshull Crab. Pears : 1, White Doyenn6 ; 2, not known; 3, BeunA 
Derouineau. (George Morall ).—Grosse Calebasse, a fine specimen. ( Sub¬ 
scriber ).—1, Forelle ; 2, not known ; 3, Suffolk Thorn ; 4, AValtham Abbey 
Seedling; 5, Cox’s Pomona; 6, Bergamo':te Cadette. (IP. M. Yardley ).— 
1, Golden Reinette; 2, Yorkshire Greening ; 3, Norfolk Beefing; 4, Beauty 
of Kent; 5, Striped Beefing ; 6, not known. (P. H. Wright). —Pear, Mar6- 
chaldeCour; 1, Blenheim Pippin; 2, Alfriston; 3, Tower of Glamis. (4 
'Parry Rogers). —Golden Noble. ( George Randall). —1, not known ; 2, 
Scarlet Nonpareil. (Manx). —1, quite rotten ; 2, Louise Bonne of Jersey ; 
3, not known ; 4, Nouveau Poiteau ; 5, Auchan. (J. H. Cheshire). —1, 
Blenheim Pippin ; 2, Hollandbury; 3, Beurre Diel; 4, quite .rotten ; 5, 
Winter Nelis ; 6, not known. 
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 Fifteen-years Subscriber ).—We have not seen the flowers to which 
you refer. (IP. F. (?.).—The Ferns are Gymnogramma chrysophylla, Dory- 
opteris palmata, and Adiantum mundulum. ( Houndswood). —1, Insufficient 
to be determined. 2 , Trichopilia tortilis. 3, Maxillari i picta. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— December 8th. 
Business very stagnant with prices easier. Large arrivals of Nova 
Scotia and Canada Apples to hand, as also St. Michael Pines. Grepes more 
than sufficient for the demand. 
FRUIT. 
e. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
a 
Apples. 
. i 3ieve 
i 
6 to 4 
0 
Melon . 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
■> Nova Scotia and 
Oranges .. .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Canada 
per barrel 10 
0 
13 
0 
Peaches. 
perdoz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cherries .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pears.. ,. .. . 
dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Cobs . 
. 100 lb. 60 
0 
70 
0 
Pine Apples English., lb. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Figs . 
. dozen 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Plums. 
4 sieve 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Graues. 
0 
6 
3 
0 
St. Michael Pines 
..each 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Lemons. 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries .. .. 
per lb. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
d 
8. 
d. 
8. 
a 
Artichokes . 
.. dozen 
X 
0 to 0 
0 
Lettuce . 
. dozen 
l 
0 
to 1 
6 
Asparagus 
.. bundle 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms .. 
punnet 
0 
6 
i 
0 
Beans, Kidney 
.. per lb 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Mustard and Cress 
punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red 
.. dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Ouions. 
bunch 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Broccoli .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley .. dozen bunches 
2 
0 
8 
0 
Brussels Sprouts 
.. 4 sieve 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Parsnips . 
dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Cabbage .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Potatoes. 
cwt. 
4 
0 
0 
Capsicums 
100 
1 
6 
2 
0 
,, Kidney . 
cwt. 
4 
e 
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 
6 
0 
0 
Coleworts dcz. bunches 
a 
0 
4 
0 
Scakale .. .. per basket 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Cucumbers 
.. each 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Shallots. 
.. lb. 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Endive .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach. 
bushel 
8 
0 
4 
4 
Herbs .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes .. . 
.. tb. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Leeks .. .. 
0 
s 
0 
4 
Turnips .. 
bunch 
0 
4 
0 
0 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
Aralia Sieboldi .. dozen 
8. 
9 
d. 8. 
0 to 18 
a. 
0 
Ficus elastica .. each 
8. 
1 
d. 
6 to 
8. 
7 
a. 
0 
Arbor vitae (golden) dozen 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Fuchsia .. per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ (common) dozen 
41 
0 
12 
0 
Foliage Plants, var. each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Asters .. .. per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
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 
4 
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 
G 
0 
9 
0 
Dracsena 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 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Myrtles.dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
„ hyemalis per dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Palms, in var. .. each 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
2 
6 
21 
0 
„ graoilis per dozen 
9 
0 
12 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Euonymus, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Evergreens, in var. dozen 
6 
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 
Abatilons .. 12 bunches 
8 
2 
CUT 
d. s. 
0 to 4 
FI 
d. 
0 
OWERS. 
Lily of the Valley, 12 sprays 
s. 
0 
d. 8. 
0 to 0 
a. 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 12 blooms 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerites .. 12 bunches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Asters .. .. 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mignonette .. 12 bunches 
1 
0 
8 
0 
Azalea .. .. 12 sprays 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Narciss, Paper-white, bunch 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Bouvardias .. per bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„ White. English, bunch 
1 
8 
1 
6 
Camellias .. 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 trusses 
0 
9 
1 
6 
Carnations .. 12 bloomB 
i 
0 
8 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 trusses 
0 
4 
0 
6 
„ .. 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Roses .. 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Chrysanthemums 12 bches. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
„ (indoor), per dozen 
0 
6 
2 
0 
„ 12 blooms 
0 
6 
2 
0 
„ Tea. dozen 
0 
9 
8 
0 
Cornflower .. 12 bnnohes 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ red .. .. dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Dahlias .. 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parme Violets (French) 
4 
0 
5 
9 
Epiphyllum .. doz. blooms 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Primula (single) per bunch 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Eucharis .. per dozen 
4 
0 
8 
0 
„ (double) per bunch 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Gardenias .. 12 blooms 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Pyrethrum .. 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Gladioli .. 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Stephanotis .. 12 sprays 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Hyacinths, Roman, 12 sprays 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Stocks, various 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lapageria, white, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Tropseolum .. 12 bunches 
1 
6 
2 
0 
apageria, red ..12 blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Tuberoses .. 12 blooms 
1 
0 
i 
6 
„ longitlorum,12blms. 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Violets .. .. 12 bunches 
1 
0 
i 
6 
Lilac (white), French, bunch 
6 
0 
8 
0 
„ Czar, French, pe tunoh 
1 
3 
i 
9 
BOUND PRACTICE. 
Do farmers generally realise the importance of sound 
practice ? Do they grasp fully the import of the term ? 
Are they striving for improvement, or do they think 
the sort of improvement we advocate possible ? Buch and 
kindred questions have forced themselves upon us after 
hearing the debates of a certain Chamber of Agriculture, for 
in no speech we have heard has there been any reference to 
the possibility of obtaining some relief under the depression 
by any effort at improvement in the practice of farming. 
Assistance from without in the guise of State aid is the sum 
and substance of every resolution that is passed; anything 
like self-help is never mentioned, and we may therefore 
assume that the speakers would have it taken as a fore¬ 
gone conclusion that their practice is as near perfection as 
possible. Yet an appeal for aid to the Government or the 
country must naturally give rise to the inquiry, What have 
you done to help yourselves ? Is your practice so sound 
that no effort of which you are capable can lead to better 
results ? 
Home farmers are frequently told that they are happy in 
the enjoyment of privileges beyond the reach of tenant 
farmers, that they have the landlord’s long purse to draw 
upon, and therefore do not feel the pinch of hard times. 
But anyone concerned in the management of landed property 
must know that home farmers have now to work under the 
disadvantage of reduced expenditure, for reduced rents have 
so seriously affected the proportions of the proverbial long 
purse that economy and retrenchment cannot be ignored. 
Nor is this the only difficulty which has fallen upon the 
home farmer under the depression, for he has had on many 
estates to take charge of farm after farm thrown upon the 
landlord’s hands by bankrupt tenants. No light matter is 
this, for such farms are usually in deplorable plight, the 
