January 1,1891. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
21 
advise you to substitute it, but only sugjest the risk of a failure by 
putting all your eg 2 s into one basket. IE you have not perused the 
Essay of the Fruiterers’ Company you might do worse than send Is. IIJ. 
to this office for a copy, and you will find short and good lists of the 
most profitable varieties of fruit for planting, besides a good deal of 
useful cultural information. 
The TTeilgherry Iiily (7’. 0.'). —The botanical name of this Lily 
is Lilium neilgherrense. It belongs to the longiflorum type, but 
flowers in the autumn. It is a noble Lily, with very large bufiE trumpet- 
shaped flowers. It is grown in the same way as L. auratura, either in 
pots or planted out. It is believed to be quite hardy, and has been 
flowered by the late Mr. James McIntosh in the open ground in his 
garden in Surrey. 
Perpetual or Spinach Beet QS. T.'), —The following note was 
published, and it is to that you probably refer. “ The Perpetual is 
not considered so good flavoured as the ordinary Spinach, but if a little 
extra attention is paid to the cooking it would go unnoticed at the table 
by many of the less keen judges. It appears strange that such an easily 
grown plant should be so little known amongst gardeners, as many have 
exclaimed when passing through the garden here, ‘ What is that you 
have there ? ’ when the reply given was Spinach Beet. Here Spinach is 
most appreciated in early spring and in the autumn and winter. When 
other choice vegetables are plentiful in summer Spinach is overlooked ; 
that is to our advantage, as the ordinary varieties behave very in¬ 
differently on our soil, and I have known the same to be the case in 
other gardens. It is common in many places to see this vegetable 
assuming wonderful size, requiring much thinning to do it justice, but 
it is not so with us. We have tried artificial manures, lime, salt, wood 
ashes, soot, horse and cow manures, but all to no purpose in obtaining a 
luxuriant crop of Spinach. In future it is our intention to sow the 
round variety for early spring crops, and the Perpetual for autumn and 
winter supplies. Our seed of the latter variety was sown from the 
second week in May to the middle of June, and we could have picked 
all the summer had the demand rendered it necessary. When this 
variety is grown strongly the stems can be cooked and used like 
Seakale ; but I have only known it used as such in one or two 
instances, yet I see no reason why it should not become an established 
rule.” 
IVIaklngr Vine Borders in Uatural Soil (A. A. B .').—Your 
soil being light and shallow on a gravel bottom, which we presume is 
free from water lodging within several feet of the surface, would be 
best improved permanently by a dressing of clay marl, a cartload per 
rod (30^ square yards), mixed with the top 2 feet of soil, having it in 
finely divided parts, and incorporated evenly through the soil. It 
would render it more retentive of moisture, therefore saving labour in 
watering, and at the same time keeping manurial matters from being 
so freely washed out of the soil, in that sense increasing their value con¬ 
siderably. The chalk you have will act similarly in conserving moisture, 
but it is one of the greatest wasters of ammonia, the carbonate of lime 
causing ammonia to escape into the atmosphere. Nitrogenous manures, 
however, can be used in small quantities as top dressings without much 
loss, and for soil that contains more than 10 per cent, of lime nitrate of 
soda is the nitrogenous manure to be used. You may employ the chalk 
at the rate of a cartload per rod, mixing it with the soil as advised for 
clay marl. Chalk is better than fresh lime in your case, and will to 
some extent make the soil closer, but not more so than lime, which on 
light soils is of a binding nature, whereas on heavy soils it acts in an 
opposite manner, making them more open. For the quarter of an acre 
you may use the full quantity named or forty cartloads. It will do 
good rather than otherwise to the Tomatoes. The burnt rubbish is an 
excellent dressing for light soils, and besides its value as manure is a 
binder as well as a great absorber and retainer of moisture. Mixed 
with the loam it may be used on the surface, pointing it in lightly. 
The old mortar rubbish may be treated in a similar manner. We 
should use all the staple materials as a rooting medium, reserving the 
bonemeal and potash for surface dressings, not wasting any money in 
half-inch bones. What is wanted is a medium into which the roots can push 
and form abundantly, then supply food to the Vines. The bonemeal and 
muriate of potash may be mixed with the soil, but in your soil manures 
that act quickly would be best, such as superphosphate of lime and 
muriate of potash. Use them in the proportion of 5 lbs. superphosphate 
and 3 lbs. muriate mixed, applying at the rate of 4 ozs. per square yard. 
Steamed bonemeal and kainit are excellent for light soils ; 3 ozs. of 
steamed bonemeal and 1 oz. of kainit is a proper dressing per square 
yard. 
Thames 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 any beyond that number cannot 
be preserved. (^E. //.),—Beurre d’Aremberg, a free and good midwinter 
Bear. It is sometimes confused with Glou Mor^eau, but they are 
perfectly distinct, the former being mottled and the stalk obliquely 
inserted, the latter comparatively clear and the stalk straight. (5. D.'). 
—1, Napoleon ; 2, Beurr6 Diel ; 3, Nec plus Meuris, The Apple is 
Wyken Pippin. 
N'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 s’x 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. 
(Y. 7?.).—1, Brainea insignis ; 2, Cyathea dealbata ; 3, Anemia collina ; 
4, Adiantum decorum ; 5, Hypolepis distans. (.P. 0.'). —1, Zygopeta- 
lum maxillare ; 2, Zygopetalum crinitum. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIYED. 
Robert Sydenham, Tenby Street, Birmingham.— List of Vcgttable 
and Flotver Sords. 
C. S.ahut, Montpellier.—Zi.s^ of Fruit Trees and Shrubs. 
Dicksons, Chester.— Catalogue of Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 
Ireland k Thomson, 81, Princes Street, Edinburgh.— Catalogue of 
Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 
Harrison & Son, Leicester.— Annual Catalogue, 1891. 
John Walker, 7 and 8, High Street, Thame, Oxon.— Catalogue of 
Garden and Flower Seeds. 
C. Fidler, Reading.— Catalogue of Seeds and Totatocs. 
Stuart & Mein, Kelso.— Amatetirs' Gardening Guide, 1891. 
Robert Veitch & Son, Exeter.— Catalogue of Kitchen Garden and 
Flower Seeds. 
Armitage Brothers, High Street, Nottingham.— Seed Catalogue. 
Dickson, Brown, & Tait. 43 and 4.5, Corporation Street, Manchester.— 
Catalogue of Vegetable and Flotver Seeds. 
Charles Sharpe & Co., Sleaford.— Illu.'strated Catalogue of Garden 
and Flower Seeds. 
Thomas Laxton, Bedford.— List of Seeds, Potatoes, <5r. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— December 31st. 
No alteration in prices. Business somewhat better. Hothouse goods in fair supply 
FRUIT. 
e. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Apples, i sieve. 
1 
6 
to 6 
0 
Lemons, case. 
20 
Oto 28 
0 
„ Nova Scotia and 
Melons, each. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Canada, per barrel 15 
0 
23 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
0 
9 
3 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
O 
0 
6 
0 
Kentish Cobs „ 
65 
0 
70 
0 
Strawberries, per lb, .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
B. a. 
Artichokes, dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
1 
6 
to 3 
0 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Mustard & Cress, punnet 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bushel. 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, J sieve 
1 
9 
2 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Carrots, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen.. .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle.. 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Salsafy, bundle .. ., 
1 
0 
1 
e 
Colev/orts, doz. bunches 
«> 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle ,. .. 
1 
e 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, doz. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
Seakale, per bkt. ,. ,. 
2 
0 
2 
6 
Endive, dozen .. .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Leeks, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
4 
0 
8 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
S 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
4 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
4 
Oto 8 
0 
Mimosa (Fnch.,) per bnch 
0 
9 to 1 
0 
Bonvardias, bunch .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Narciss (Paper-white). 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
French, doz. bunches .. 
4 
0 
10 
0 
Chrysanthemum, 12 blms. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Do. Do. Engli.sh, 
„ 12 bunches 
3 
0 
9 
0 
per bunch . 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Epiphyllum, doz. blooms 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
8 
0 
3 
0 
,, scarlet, 12 bnehs 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Gai-denias, 12 blooms . • 
C 
0 
9 
0 
Poinsettia, dozen blooms 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Hyacinths (Roman), doz. 
Primula(double)12 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Bprays . 
0 
6 
1 
3 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
Lapageria, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Red, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
a 
Lilac (French) per bunch 
5 
0 
7 
6 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
„ longiflorum,12 blms. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ Tellow. 
3 
0 
5 
0 
Lily of the Valley, dozen 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
0 
4 
0 
9 
sprays . 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Tulips, per dozen ., .. 
1 
0 
o 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Violets (Parme) .. .. 
3 
0 
4 
6 
bunches. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ (dark) . 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
., (English), doz.bnch 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches.. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Wallflower, doz. bunches 
3 
0 
G 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
P. 
d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Hvdrangea, doz. pots .. 
9 
0 to 18 
0 
Arbor VitiB (golden) doz. 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Lilium lancifolium, doz. 
0 
0 
0 
U 
Chi'ysanthemum, per doz. 
6 
0 
24 
0 
,, longiflorum, doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Chmbing Plants, various, 
Lily of the VaUey, per pot 
4 
0 
3 
0 
dozen pots. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Lobelia, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Dracaena terminalis, doz. 24 
0 
42 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Epiphyllum, per dozen.. 
12 
0 
80 
0 
Musk, per dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Erica, various, dozen 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Euonyraus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Nasturtiums, dozen pots 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Pahns, in var., each.. .. 
2 
6 
21 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums, per doz. .. 
0 
0 
0 
D 
Ficus elastica, each.. .. 
1 
6 
7 
0 
Poinsettia, per doz. 
9 
0 
15 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Bhodanthe, per dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Fuchsia, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Stocks, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Geraniums Scarlet, p. doz. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Tropseolums, various, per 
Hyacinths (Koman), doz. 
dozen . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
pots. 
8 
0 
10 
0 
Tulips, dozen pots .. .. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
