March 12, 1891. ] 
JOURNAL OF IIORTTCAJLTULE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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iasects, as the fluid that is applied rests on them, cr shou’d do, in the 
form of dew, not draining off as in drenching with a syringe. We have 
seen the Strawsonizer at the Crystal Palace but not in operation, 
though we perhaps shall do. Something smaller and cheaper is wanted 
for the great majority of small gardens, and you will find something 
on page 213 that may possibly be applicable to your case. Mr. Stott 
has a cylinder at the end of a hand syringe for holding an insecticide, 
and it is delivered in the form of spray. You appear to think there is 
only one remedy for Americin blight, as you remind us three have been 
named at different time.s. We have not the slightest doubt that they 
will all answer the purpose if properly applied, and our readers can 
choose that which is the most convenient to them. We are not aware 
that the French Beans to which you refer are cooked differently from 
the ordinary Dwarf Kidney Beans that are grown in our gardens, 
though if you allude to one that is grown on the continent under the 
name of Princess, the pods may require to be boiled longer, as they are 
cooked after the beans have attained a good size in them. Possibly 
there may be other varieties of this type not sold in this country, but if 
you write to Messrs. Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co., Quai de la Megisseraie, 
Paris, they will advise you on the subject. Chou de Burghley is 
variable, and, as a rule, the best results are had by sowing the seed 
about the middle of May. It is very hardy, and should have compact 
but not hard hearts, and when well cooked is delicious. 
.A.phldes on Roses (<S. S.). —We are obliged by your second letter. 
We never think of “ trouble ” if we can help either amateurs or gar¬ 
deners out of difficulties. We are quite aware that there is a glutinous 
exudation from the buds of some trees, and shall soon see plenty of it, 
on Chestnuts for instance. Assuming this matter to be attractive to 
aphides, and that where it exists they abound, it is all the same true 
that it does not create them. What is termed “ honeydew on leaves ” 
is, in nineteen cases out of twenty, caused by insects, though we know 
very well that exudations from leaves are not uncommon, and are 
the result of a morbid state of the sap, which may be brought about by 
a low temperature. This is seen particularly in the case of Vines and 
Azaleas when the temperature falls considerably, seldom otherwise ; 
but insects are certainly not exuded with it, however quickly they may 
appear after it, and they could not come in the absence of hyberuating 
parents “ waking up,” or broods of eggs for hatching. Your jdants 
that have been so troublesome this spring in growing aphides were taken 
possession of by the enemy last autumn, though you may not have 
knowm it, and we are quite satisfied that you did not take repressive 
measures soon enough this spring. The fact that aphides “ carried ” on 
to the clean plants adjoining do not take possession of them, but 
“ wander about like sheep,” proves that the other plants are healthy, 
the sap in a better state and enclosed in a thicker epidermis, which 
they cannot so well penetrate. You never see them attack the best 
leaves having the stoutest cuticle, but always the soft and weaker parfs. 
That is what invaders generally do, w’hether they are insects or sokliers. 
First-rate Rose-growers never have a horde of aphides in their houses, 
and we can tell you the reason why. It is because they are first-rate 
managers. Syringing, as you have been doing under the circumstances, 
has, no doubt, destroyed a number of the marauders, but has simply 
knocked many down to creep up again and multiply, as they do extra¬ 
ordinarily. You must fumigate the house two or three times in succes¬ 
sion until every trace of the pest has been destroyed. This is the only 
method of getting rid of the insects now you have allowed them to 
establish themselves to the extent you describe. We have had no expe¬ 
rience with the preparation you mention, and trust it will answer your 
purpose, and only say that a good deal of the tobacco paper manufac¬ 
tured at the present time is not safe to fumigate with. 'VVTth the dis¬ 
appearance of the aphis wilt also disappear the glutinous matter from 
the leaves and stems. You need not be alarmed about it. Rid the 
house of insects, and then keep the plants clean. This you may do by 
syringing them daily with the softsoap solution that has been recom¬ 
mended in these pages again .and again by Mr. Bardney. If you have 
forgotten how to prepare it we will tell you once more if you wish. We 
advise, however, about the same weight of quassia chips as softsoap to 
be boiled, strained, and mixed with it. With a weak solution it is use¬ 
less to syringe only occasionally; it must be followed up daily, and 
then aphides will give little trouble. Under the most careful treat¬ 
ment insects will appear from time to time, but the first that is seen 
should be the signal for prompt action, as there will be certain to be 
many more unseen. Waiting for an increase before fumigating, or 
otherwise destroying the few that may be visible, is the greatest mistake 
that can be made, and in the end the most costly. Cleanse your plants 
thoroughly, working away at them till not an insect is left. Water the 
plants carefully, syringe as advised regularly, protect them from cold 
draughts, and they will overcome the check they may have received. 
You ought to have written sooner. 
NTames 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, f.l. C. C .').—The Apple resembles a small and somewhat 
pale Tylers Kernel. (M. G. E.). —1, Wyken Pippin ; 2, Bramley’s Seed¬ 
ling ; 3, Norfolk Stone Pippiii ; 4, D’Arcy Spice, (il. D.).—The Pear 
is Nouveau Poiteau, a very good specimen of superior quality. 
T]’ame& 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 boxesi 
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-^ 
(M. 11. 8.)- —Asclepias curassavica. (B. O. B.). —A good variety of 
Daudrobium nobile. We wish all our correspondents would.' send 
specimens for naming as well packed in moss as you have done,, the- 
flowers were as fresh as if just gathered. (E. E.). —A grand variety of 
Dendrobium nobile, one of the best for shape and size we have seen. 
Tue colour also remarkably good. f.l. .1/ )■—We do not undertake to- 
name Camellias (see our rules above), and we can only suggest that 
your flower, which reached us in a rather battered condition, resembleo 
conspicua. (J. B.). — 1, Uendrobium nobile ; 2, Dendrobiuni 
crassinode ; .3, Dendrobium Wardianum. All very useful Orchidfe. 
(S. .1/ II,). —1, Selaginella apus ; 2, Selaginella Kraussiana. Most of 
those plants grown in gardens as I.ycopodiums are really Sela- 
ginellas ; the true Lycopodiums are very different in appearance and 
less useful, 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Cooper, Taber & Co., 90, Southwark Street, London, S.iJ.— Agi i- 
cultural Catalogue, 1891. 
Thomas S. 'VVare, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham.— Catalogues of 
Hardy Perennials, Alpine Plants, Ptconics, Climiing Plants, and,' 
Florists' Flowers. 
Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York.— Catalogue of SelerE 
Boses. 
Dicksons & Co., 1, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.—CaiaZoyae of Farm: 
Seeds. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— March 11th. 
Oort market is now getting -very scantily supplied, and signs arc iiot wanting of a- 
complete famine in green stuff, not only in this country, bat abroad. Supplies of fruit 
of all kinds narrowing down. 
FRUIT. 
0. 
a. 
s. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
0. 
a. 
Apples, J sieve. 
1 
6 
to 6 
0 
Lemons, case .. 
13 0 to 20 
m 
„ Nova Scotia and 
Melons, each .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0. 
Canada, per barrel 1.5 
0 
26 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
u 
It -apes, per lb. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
S 
0 
6 
0 
Kentish Cobs ,, 
4-3 
0 
51 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. .. 
0 
0 
0 
Cl 
VEGETABLES. 
0. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
Artichokes, dozen .. . . 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Mushrooms, pnnnet .. 
1 
6 
to 2 
d 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
2 
3 
2 
G 
Mustard & Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
0 
c- 
Beet, Red, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
(1 
0 
Onions, bushel . 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, 4 sieve 
H 
0 
4 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
8 
0 
Ca'bbage, do-en .. .. 
3 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. . > 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Carrots, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Cairliflowers, dozen.. .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
8 
Ce'ery, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
8 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
b 
X 
KJ 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, doz. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Seakale, per bkt. 
2 
0 
2 
6 
Endive, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Shallots, per Ih. .. .. 
11 
3 
‘t 
a 
Herbs,bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
5 
0 
6 
0 
Leeks, bunch .. .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
0 
u 
8' 
Lettuce, dozen. 
3 
0 
3 
6 
Turnips, bunch ,, ,. 
0 
U 
0 
4 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE PRICES. 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
s. 
a. 
0. 
a. 
B. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
Arum Lilies, 13 blooms .. 
2 
Oto 4 
0 
Mimosa (French), per 
Azalea, Aoz. sprays .. ., 
n 
4 
0 
9 
bunch . 
1 
0 to 1 
fi 
Bouvardias, bunch 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Narciss (Paper - white), 
Camellia, white, per doz. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
French, doz. hunches .. 
1 
6 
4 
0 
,t red „ 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Do. Do. English, 
Cartiations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
G 
per bunch . 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Cbiihtmas Rosis, dozen 
Naroiss (Various) dozen 
blooms. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
bundles, French 
2 
0 
4 
Cineraria, 13 bunches .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
1 
u 
1 
G 
Cvclamen, diz. blooms .. 
0 
3 
0 
6 
„ scarlet, 12 hnchs 
c 
0 
9 
0 
Daffodils, doz. bunches .. 
3 
0 
C 
0 
Poinsettia, dozen blooms 
3 
0 
G 
n 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Primula(donblo'13 sprays 
0 
G 
1 
0 
Gardenias, each 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Primroses, dozen bunches 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Hyacinths (.Roman'), doz. 
Roses ("iniloor), dozen .. 
U 
6 
1 
G 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„ Red (English) per 
Hvaciutli,Roman (French) 
dozen blooms .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
doz. bunc lea. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„ Red, 12 ble. iFnoh.) 
2 
0 
4 
1 
Lapageria, 13 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Tafac (French) per hunch 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ Yellow, dozen 
3 
0 
6 
r> 
Lilium longiflorum, 12 
Snowlrops, doi. bunches 
1 
(1 
8 
0 
blooms. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Spiroea, per bunch .. .. 
0 
1 
0 
Lily of the Valley, dozen 
Tuberoses, 1’3 blooma •• 
1 
0 
i) 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Tulips, per do'.en .. .. 
0 
0 
1 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Violets (Parmel, per boh. 
0 
3 
«( 
bnneh'^s. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ ("dark), per bch. .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
4 
0 
8 
0 
„ (English), doz.bnoh 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches.. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Wallflower, doz. bunches 
1 
6 
2 
a 
PLANTS IN POTS, 
0. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
0. 
a. 
R. 
a. 
Arnlia Sieboldl, dozen .. 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Foliage piaiita, var., each 
2 
C to 10 
0 
Arbor Vita> ("golden) doz. 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Genista. i cr doz. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Azalea, per plant .. .. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
Hyacinths, doz,. pots 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Cineraria, per doz. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Lily of the Valley, per pot 
1 
0 
0 
Cyclamens, per doz. 
9 
0 
21 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
0 
Bielytra spectabilis, per 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
G 
0 
9 
0 
dozen . 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
13 
0 
Braosena terminalis, doz. 24 
0 
42 
0 
Palms, ill var., each. . .. 
3 
6 
21 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Pelargoniums per doz. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Erica, various, do..en 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Poinsettia, per doz . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Enonvmus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Primula sine o-i.s, per doz. 
4 
0 
0 
0 
Evergreens, in var., do^en 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Solanums, per d z . 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen. . 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Spirrea, per doz . lU 
18 
a 
Ficus clastica, each, . .. 
1 
6 
7 
0 
Tulips, dozen pots .. .. 
0 
