February 11, 1892. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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the base of the branches*. The article to which you allude is applic ible 
to Plum trees. 
Magnum Bonum Pea—Varieties for Middle and Bate 
Season QD. Our correspondent asks, “Can you inform me who 
was raiser of this (Magnum Bonum Pea), and where the true stock can 
now be procured ? ” Perhaps some reader can supply the desired in¬ 
formation. For a succession of Peas of the highest quality, of “good rich 
flavour” we have found Criterion, Duke of Albany, Prodigy, Telephone, 
Ne Plus Ultra, and British Queen excellent in the tall growing, and in 
the dwarfer varieties, Dr. Maclean, Stratagem, Veitch s Perfection, 
Maclean’s Best of All, Omega, and Sturdy very satisfactory under high 
culture, which is necessary with all Peas to secure first class quality. 
Pear Easter Beurre (5. S. The description in the last 
edition of the “ Fruit Manual ” is as follows :—“Fruit, large ; obovate. 
Skin, at first pale green, changing as it attains maturity to yellowish 
green, thickly strewed with russety dots, which are larger on the side 
next the sun, and a few patches of thin brown russet, particularly round 
the stalk and the eye, and with sometimes a brownish tinge next the 
sun. Eye, small, with long narrow incurved segments, and set in a 
rather deep and uneven basin. Stalk, an inch long, stout, inserted in a 
narrow and pretty deep cavity. Flesh, white, buttery, and rnelting, 
very juicy, richly and highly flavoured. A dessert Pear of the highest 
merit; in use from January to March, The tree is hardy, a good bearer, 
and succeeds well either on the Pear or Quince stock, ^ It frequently 
happens that this delicious Pear is of an indifferent and insipid flavour, 
which is caused by unfavourable soil. If grown against a wall on a 
south exposure it should be gathered before it is quite ripe, otherwise it 
is apt to become mealy. The best and richest flavoured fruit is either 
from a pyramidal or espalier tree. Mr. Blackmore says that at Tedding- 
ton ‘it cracks and spots, and is very seldom good.’” It has a great 
many synonyms ; no less than twenty are enumerated in the work 
quoted. 
Potting- Alocaslas (.IT. 6^.).—Yes, they should be potted now, and to 
ensure their success the whole of the old compost should be removed from 
their roots annually, for the very best material in one season becomes too 
much decomposed. Where the root portion of the stem of these plants 
is too long to allow of them being lowered in the pots in which they are 
to be placed, a good portion may be removed without injury to the 
plants. As growth extends they root freely from the collar and upper 
portion of the stem, and if placed sufficiently low in their at the 
commencement they can be top-dressed with rich material during the 
growing season. Alocasias do -well in a compost of fibry peat and 
sphagnum moss in nearly equal proportions, with large lumps of charcoal 
freely intermixed. The former should predominate, and a good layer of 
the moss should be placed over the surface after potting has been com¬ 
pleted. The pots or pans should be about one-third filled with drainage, 
and the centre of the plants well elevated above the rim. The material 
advised for potting should be pressed as firmly as possible into pots as 
the work proceeds—that is, if the crowns are separated. In 
stances this need not be done, as the old material can be washed from 
amongst the roots without separating the crowns. If possible plunge 
them in bottom heat to give them a start, and keep them in a close moist 
atmosphere. The root portions of the stem, if young plants are needed, 
may be cut up into lengths and laid amongst sandy soil in pans, and 
placed into the propagating box until they break into growth, when they 
can be potted singly, or a number placed together in each pot. 
CyprlpeclluDis In Pebruary (J. J. IF.).—buch species as C. villo- 
sum and C. venustum will be benefited by removal to a temperature of 
45° or 50° while in bloom. They grow afterwards with increased vigour, 
for they will rest thoroughly under such treatment. Although these 
plants have no pseudo-bulbs and cannot be kept so dry during 
resting season as many Orchids, they nevertheless must have a period of 
rest, which can only be induced by a lower temperature and slightly 
drier conditions. While in a cool house very little water should be 
given, and when this becomes necessary that supplied to them rnust be 
several degrees warmer than the house. The plants of C. insigne, so 
useful for various forms of decoration, that have flowered may be top- 
dressed with peat and sphagnum moss, removing as much of the old 
material as possible. If the plants are much root-bound a little cow 
manure in a moderately dry state may with advantage be applied to the 
surface. Any plants that it may be deemed advisable to repot should 
have the pans or pots broken in which they are growing, and any 
portions to which the roots firmly cling must be left attached. The 
whole of the old compost should be carefully washed with tepid water 
from amongst their roots. Allow them to drain thoroughly, and then 
repot them in the same or larger pans. The pots may be at the least 
one-third full of drainage, and the compost—peat and charcoal in 
good-sized lumps should be carefully worked amongst the roots. Sphag¬ 
num moss may also be used, but this must be worked in near the surface, 
for it becomes thoroughly decomposed in one season, and can then be 
easily removed. These plants will do in a vinery or Peach house, no 
better place could be accorded them. They will repay for gentle moist 
heat to start them, and during their season of growth. 
lO-ames of Fruits. — Notice .—Special attention is directed to the 
following decision, the object of which is to discourage the growth of 
inferior and promote the culture of superior varieties. In consequence 
of the large number of icorthless Apples and Pears se7it to this office to 
be named, it has been' decided to name only specimens and varieties of 
approved merit, and to reject the inferior, which are not worth sending 
or growing. The names and addresses of senders of fruit to be named 
mast 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 any beyond that number cannot 
be preserved. (C'. Evans'). —Moss’ Incomparable. 
KTames of Plants. —We only undertake to name species of plants, 
not varieties that have originated from seed and termed florets’ flowers. 
Flowering specimens are necessary of flowering plants, and Fern Uonds 
should bear spores. Specimens should arrive in a fresh state in firin boxes. 
Slightly damp moss, soft green grass or leaves form the best packing, dry 
wool the worst. Not more than six specimens can be named at once, 
and the numbers should be visible without untying the ligatures, 
it being often difficult to separate them when the paper is damp. 
(R F)—1, Plumbago rosea; 2, Myrsiphyllam asparagoides ; J, hicus 
repens. ((?. F.Y—Iris fimbriata. (A. J/cJ/.).—We cannot undertake 
to name such fragments, send flowers and better specimens, (i. A.).— 
Cattleya Loddigesi, the markings are probably due to excessive 
mnistnre. trv a drver situation. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— February 10th. 
MXRXBT still quiet, -with supplies generally shorter. 
FRUIT. 
Apples, J-sieve. 
Apples, Canada and Nova 
Scotia, per barrel .. .. 
Cobs, Kent, per 100 lbs. .. 
s. 
1 
12 
0 
d. s. 
0 to 4 
25 
40 
d. 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
Lemons, case 
Oranges, per 100 
St. Michael Pines, each 
E. 
1 
15 
4 
3 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. 
Beet, Red, dozen. 
Carrots, bunch. 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. . 
Celery, bundle . 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
Cucumbers, dozen 
Endive, dozen . 
Herbs, bunch .. ■. . 
Leeks, bunch .0 
Lettuce, score .0 
Mushrooms, puimet .. .. 1 
VEGETABLES, 
d, 
d. s. 
4 to 0 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 0 
Onions, bunch .0 
Parsley, dozen bunches .. 2 
Parsnips, dozen.1 
• • 2 
.. 1 
.. 1 
.. 1 
.. 0 
d. 8. d. 
6 to 3 0 
0 2 ) 0 
0 9 0 
0 6 0 
d. s. d. 
2 to 0 0 
3 0 5 
Potatoes, per cwt, 
Salsafy, bundle .. 
Scorzonera, bundle 
Seakale, per basket 
Shallots, per lb. .. 
Spinach, bushel.2 
Tomatoes, per lb.0 
Turnips, bunch.0 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE PRICES.-CUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms rather scarce in variety. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
Azalea, dozen sprays .. .. 
Bouvardias, bunch .. 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
Christmas Roses, dozen 
blooms . 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
blooms . 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
bunches. 
Cyclamen, dozen blooms .. 
Eucharis, dozen • • • • 
Euphorbia jacquinimflora 
dozen sprays. 
Epipliyllum, dozen blooms 
Freesia, dozen sprays 
Gardenias, per dozen 
Hyacinths, dozen spikes .. 
Hyacinths (Roman) dozen 
sprays. 
Lilium longiflomm 12 
blooms . 
Lilium (var.) dozen blooms 
Lily of the Valley 12 sprays 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
.rbor Vitae (golden) dozen 
.zalea, per plant .. .. 
Ihrysanthemums, large, 
dozen. 
lyclamen, per dozen .. .. 
)rac®ua terminalis, dozen 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
Ipiphyllum, per pot .. .. 
Irica gracilis, per dozen .. 
„ hyemalis, dozen 
luonymus, var., dozen 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
6 
0 to 
9 
0 
1 
0 
1 
6 
0 
6 
1 
0 
2 
0 
3 
0 
1 
0 
1 
6 
0 
9 
3 
0 
4 
0 
12 
0 
0 
3 
0 
6 
4 
0 
6 
0 
3 
0 
6 
0 
0 
6 
0 
9 
4 
0 
6 
0 
4 
0 
8 
0 
8 
0 
9 
0 
0 
6 
1 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
1 
0 
1 
6 
3 
0 
4 
0 
PLANTS 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
2 
6 
3 
6 
12 
0 
24 
0 
12 
0 
18 
0 
14 
0 
42 
0 
12 
0 
24 
0 
1 
6 
2 
6 
9 
0 
12 
0 
12 
0 
18 
0 
6 
0 
18 
0 
6 
0 
21 
0 
3 0 
0 0 
3 0 
1 6 
0 fi 
1 9 
0 0 
0 0 
0 6 
0 4 
s. d 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
bunches . 
Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
Mimosa or Acacia (French) 
per bunch. 
Narciss (French) dozen 
bunches . 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
„ scarlet, 12 bunches 
Poinsettia, dozen blooms.. 
Primula (double) 12 sprays 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
„ Red, per doz. blooms.. 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. .. 
Tulips, dozen blooms.. 
White Lilac (French) per 
bunch. 
Violet Parme, French bchs. 
„ Czar ,, ,, 
„ „ small bunches 
„ EngUsh, dozen 
bunches . 
IN POTS. 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 
Ficus elastica, each .. .. 
Foliage plants, var., each.. 
Hyacinths, per dozen.. .. 
Lily of the Valley, per pot 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
Myrtles, dozen. 
Palms, in var., each .. 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
Poinsettias, per dozen .. 
Solauum, per dozen .. .. 
4 0 to 9 0 
16 3 0 
16 2 0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
6 
6 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
6 
9 
6 
6 0 
15 0 
9 0 
9 0 
1 6 
2 0 
9 0 
7 0 
d. s. d. 
OtolS 0 
6 7 0 
10 0 
0 0 
2 6 
12 0 
12 0 
21 0 
6 0 
15 0 
12 0 
9 0 
FULL CROPS. 
Once more have we been told that nitrate of soda takes so 
much out of the land.” The trite remark prompted the writing 
