June 16, 181)2. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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powdered sulphate of copper iu a tub, add about 2 gallons of water, 
and stir until the water is blue. Pour this blue solution into an empty 
tub and 2 gallons more of water into the tub containing the copper, 
stirring as before, and repeat the process until all the copper is dissolved, 
about 6 gallons of water being necessary. All the copper being dissolved 
and poured into the second tub, place the freshly burned lime in the 
first tub, slake, and after that add enough water to make a rather thin 
whitewash. Pour the whitewash slowly through a coarse sack into the 
tub containing the copper solution. The straining removes all the small 
pieces of lime and dirt, which have a tendency to close the nozzle of the 
spraying machine. After pouring in all the whitewash add the remainder 
of the water, altogether making 10 gallons, and the solution thoroughly 
stirred is ready for use. Now test the Bordeaux mixture on a few 
growths, and if it does not blacken them in the course of a few hours, 
say a night, apply the mixture with a syringe or pump having a spray¬ 
ing nozzle, coating every part with a thin film only. If the foliage is 
injured dilute the mixture to a safe strength. It has been found that a 
1 per cent, solution is more efiicacious in many cases as a preventive 
than a 2f per cent, mixture in arresting these diseases. So far as we 
have experienced winter treatment is extremely useful, and carbonate of 
copper in suspension is quite as effective as a preventive of fungoid 
attacks as ammoniacal solutions of copper carbonate or Bordeaux mixture, 
and far less likely to injure the foliage; but it is of little use as a remedy. 
If carbonate of copper in suspension be used 1 oz. of precipitated 
carbonate of copper should be well stirred in a small quantity of 
water, and the mixture thus formed be added to 12^ gallons of water, 
keeping it well agitated, as is done by the knapsack pump, whilst it is 
beiog applied. 
Cucumber Fruit Disease (72. E .').—The disease, which affects 
the fruits first at the points and prevents their swelling, is a veritable 
scourge when once it is established, and by no means easy to extirpate. 
It was more common a few years ago than it seems to be now. We 
had many affected fruits sent to us in 1881, but few since. Mr. 
W. Taylor, when he was at Longleat, could only banish it by what may 
be termed “isolation”— i.e., raising plants in a house distant from that 
in which the disease was prevalent, and in the meantime cleansing and 
disinfecting the structure. Mr. A. Harding of Orton Hall Gardens has 
described his experience in stamping out the disease, and the best 
method of prevention, as follows ;—“ I can well pity anyone having to 
battle with this affection, and at the same time expected to keep up a 
supply of fruits. For two years, 1881 and 1882, we had it here. It 
made its appearance about June in the Cucumber house. Fresh 
seed and soil were obtained, and another house that had not had 
Cucumbers in it for at least five years was devoted to them ; but no 
sooner had the small fruits appeared than they were attacked, and no 
good Cucumbers were cut. Some plants were also put out in new three- 
light frames and they also were attacked. Vegetable Marrows also 
shared the same fate towards August, the Custard Marrow in particular 
being worse than the Long White sort; but strange to say, a house full 
of Melons of three varieties next to the Cucumber house escaped alto¬ 
gether, not a trace of it was seen. Although fumigating and disinfecting 
with tobacco paper and sulphur was tried at the end of the season, the 
following summer it made its appearance again, but not in so virulent 
a form, and its not attacking the Marrows outdoors I attributed to a 
warmer summer than the previous one and less rain. I also employed 
more fire heat and damped the Cucumber house less of an afternoon 
with beneficial results ; the extra 10° or so with less moisture seemed to 
arrest the disease. At the end of the season, however, I determined to 
give the house a more thorough disinfecting, and not have a Cucur- 
bitaceous plant on the place if possible for the disease to exist on for at 
least four months, and I am glad to say that since that time (the last 
two seasons) I have not been troubled with it. When the Cucumbers 
were cleared out and burnt in October about 2 lbs. of sulphur with a 
handful of tobacco powder was placed on the red-hot pan of a fire 
shovel. It was then put in the house and allowed to burn itself out. 
The house was kept closed for two days, and all insects and plants, such as 
woodlice and small Ferns on the wall sides, were killed. After that about 
half a gallon of paraffin and plenty of softsoapy hot water was used in 
scrubbing the glass and woodwork, and when thoroughly dried the house 
was used till the following March for miscellaneous plants, such as 
Cyclamens, Pelargoniums, and Primulas, and since that time I am glad 
to say I have not been troubled with the disease. Increase of fire heat, 
with less atmospheric moisture, I believe is the best preventive for the 
Cucumber disease. Dryness at the root, however, must be avoided, or 
mildew and red spider will be encouraged.” Commenting on Mr. 
Harding’s remarks, Mr. Taylor wrote :—“ Allow me to point out that 
the disease in Mr. Harding’s case, and all others where it has been con¬ 
quered, has been stamped out by leaving nothing for it to exist on. 
Any of your readers troubled with this pest who will banish all Cucurbits 
from their premises for four months, as he did, and start again .with 
healthy stock, will without doubt get rid of the disease, and that is 
decidedly the beat and cheapest way of doing it. This applies only to 
the gumming disease ; of the root disease I have had no experience.” 
We should cut and destroy all diseased fruits that can be spared, also 
infested shoots, and maintain a high temperature if the plants cannot 
be destroyed at present, and the stamping-out process indicated carried 
out forthwith. 
jO'ames 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, 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. 
(G®. M !).—Pyrus intermedia. (72. 6'.).—1, Lithospermum prostratum; 
2, Veronica rupestris ; 3, Helianthemum roseum ; 4, Not yet identi¬ 
fied ; 5, Papaver orientate; 6, Papaver bracteatum. (J. M. 7'.).— 
There was an overcharge of 2d. to pay on postage. Please remit stamps. 
Wednesday morning’s questions can rarely be answered in the current 
issue. QJ. J. J .').—Loosely packed in dry moss, the specimens were 
much shaken and withered. 1, Shrivelled, perhaps Vinca alba; 2, 
Selaginella csesia ; 3, Jasminum latifolium ; 4, Philadelphus coronarius 
variegatus ; 6, Clematis montana ; 6, Crataegus Pyracantha. (7?. B ).— 
As you may see by the above conditions we do not undertake to name 
varieties, but only species of plants. Your Khododendron is not a species, 
and its name can only be obtained by sending a truss to a nurseryman 
who grows these shrubs extensively. The variety you name is described 
in Messrs. Veitch & Sons’ catalogue as cream coloured with chocolate 
spots. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— JuNK 15 th. 
Trade improving. A few samples of outdoor Strawberries to band. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Apples, Tasmanian, per 
Oranges, per 100 .. 
• • 
4 
0 to 9 
0 
C3iS6 •• •• •• •• 
6 
0 
to 8 
0 
Peaches, per dozen .. 
• « 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Grapes, New, per ib. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons, case . 
10 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. .. 
.. 
1 
0 
4 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. 
0 
9 
to 1 
0 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
to 0 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen ., .. ,. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bunch .. 
0 
3 
0 
s 
Carrots, bunch. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen ,. .. 
2 
U 
3 
0 
Parsnips, dozen ., .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
2 
6 
4 
6 
Scorzonera, bundle ,, 
• • 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Seakale, per basket ,. 
« • 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch ., .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
3 
0 
3 
6 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
0 
1 
6 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
• • 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Turnips, bunch .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
AVERAGE 
WHOLESALE 
PRICES.—CUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Paeonies, dozen blooms .. 
0 
6 
t9 1 
6 
Bouvardias, bunch .. ,, 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
0 
6 
2 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Carnations, Malmaison, 12 
„ scarlet, 12 bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
blooms . 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Polyanthus, dozen bunches 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Cineraria, dozen bunches.. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Poppies (various), dozen 
Cornflower, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunches. 
1 
6 
9 
0 
Eschscholtzia, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Primula (double) 12 sprays 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Eucharis, dozen ,. ,. 
2 
6 
5 
0 
Ranunculus, dozen bunches 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Gardenias, per dozen 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
0 
9 
2 
0 
Lilium longiflorum 12 
„ (outdoor), doz. bunch. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
blooms . 
2 
6 
4 
0 
„ Red, per doz. blooms.. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Lilium (various) dozen 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
blooms . 
1 
0 
3 
0 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Lily of Valley, doz, bunohs. 
3 
0 
9 
0 
Spirsea, dozen bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Sweet Sultan, doz. bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
bunches . 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches ., 
2 
0 
4 
0 
White Lilac (French) per 
Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunch. 
4 
0 
5 
0 
Myosotis or Forget-me-not, 
Violet, English, doz. bunch. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
dozen bunches. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Wallflowers, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Orchids, per dozen blooms 
2 
0 
8 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS, 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
Arbor Vitse (golden) dozen 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Lobelia, per dozen .. .. 
3 
0 to 6 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Azalea, per plant .. .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Calceolarias, per dozen 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Cineraria, per dozen .. .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Musk, per dozen. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Cupressus, large plants,each 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
DraCcena terminalis, dozen 24 
0 
42 
0 
Palms, in var., each .. .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
„ (specimens) .. .. 
21 
0 
63 
0 
Erica various, per dozen ., 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
2 
6 
5 
0 
Euonvmus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
„ per dozen .. 
9 
0 
18 
•0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Rhodanthes, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Ferns, iu variety, dozen .. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Saxifraga pyramidalis 
1 
6 
2 
0 
„ (small) per hundred 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Spir®a, per dozen .. .. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Ficus eiastica, each .. 
1 
6 
5 
0 
Trailing plants (various). 
Foliage plants, var., each.. 
2 
0 
10 
0 
per dozen. 
3 
0 
9 
0 
Fuchsia, per dozen .. .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Tropseolum or Nasturtiums 
Genista, per dozen .. ,. 
6 
0 
10 
0 
per dozen. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Geraniums, Ivy. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Bedding Plants in variety in pots and in boxes. 
PROSPECTIVE AGRICULTURE. 
With a quiet trade in corn of all kinds, at low rates, with 
lambs selling at an average of 10s. per head less than last year, 
and store cattle ruinously cheap, corn farmers have indeed a 
