March 10, 1831. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
235 
t\vo or three followirifr seasons. AVe do not see what you would gain hy 
])lanting some of the Vines on the north side of the pipes, nor do we 
think there is anything material to lose. It is a matter of fancy. We 
should not .shorten the canes now', but let the buds push, then gradually 
remove them downwards to a free growth, starting anywhere on a level 
with the lower part of the front sash. As a rale, the shorter the cane is 
the better the first season’s growth from a bold bud. AVhca the Vines 
are growing freely and have formed large leaves the disbudded stems 
may be cut back, as then there will be no bleeding. We should treat 
the canes of both the ])ermanent and supernumeraries alike this spring, 
but differently at the winter’s pruning, and we should not plant till the 
buds had pushed to the extent of an inch or so on the upper parts of the 
canes. 
French Beans (/S'. .7. A.).—The Flageolet Beans of the French are 
grown and used in the .same ivay as the ordinary Dwarf Kidney Beans 
that are growni in British gardens, the favourite variety in France being 
the White Flageolet; the Negro Long-pod, which is a favourite in 
England, being called the Black Flageolet in France. The ripe seeds of 
the former may be used in winter as Haricots, but for summer use the 
])ods are sliced when young, not cooked wdren the seeds are much 
advanced in growth; but they, also our Kidney Beans, are edible 
podded, but curiously, thoirgh you eat them, say they are not. The 
Mange-tout Beans are what ymu appear to require, and if yoir order some 
Mont d’Or Butter Beans and grow them the same as Scarlet Kunners 
you will have w'hat you require ; they are sold by English seedsmen. 
There is a dwarf variety grown in France. The w'hite Prtldome Butter 
Bean is much grow'n in France and the Princess in Belgium. They are 
both tall grow'ers, like the Mont d’Or and Scarlst Eunners. Butter 
Beans are devoid of the horny membrane which forms in the Kidney 
Beans that are usually grown in this country, and in consequence of 
which the pods have to be eaten when young; but the seeds in the 
Mange-tout or Butter Beans may attain to a good size, and these with 
the pods are quite tender when well cooked. They are illustrated in 
Vilmorin’s “Vegetable Garden,” to which you allude. The pods of 
Kidney Beans, gathered when quite crisp and dry, may be preserved by 
Placing them in close layers in jars, just covering the pods with alter¬ 
nating layers of salt. They require to be soaked for a long time before 
use in winter. Not the slightest apology was needed for your asking 
further questions on Beans, and yoir can ask more if you w'ish to do 
so, and require such specific information as you may indicate. AA''e 
will give it if we can, and if not will tell yoir so ; but please under¬ 
stand we cannot discuss the other subject which appears to be in your 
mind. It would take up our time and space needlessly, and coulil not 
be of the slightest benefit to anyone. We are responsible for all that 
appears in this column. 
Sulphate of Ammonia for Vines, Tomatoes, Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, and Roses {0Jeon ').—Sulphate of ammonia is suitable for 
all soils requiring supplies of nitrogen except those derived from chalk 
or limestone formations. When applied to soils that contain 10 per cent, 
of carbonate of lime the ammonia from the sulphate escapes into the 
atmosphere. Nitrate of soda is the nitrogenous manure to be used for 
all chalky soils. Sulphate of ammonia is particularly valuable for 
loamy or clayey soils. It may be applied as a surface dressing at the 
rate of Id cwb. per acre, or 1 lb. per rod, which is equal to half an ounce 
per square yard, but horticulturists use it at the rate of 1 oz. per square 
yard, and wash it in. The dressings are most efficacious rvhen applied 
along with insoluble phosphates such as ground bones or coprolites, but 
for speedy effect steamed bonemeal is preferable, 3 lbs. to 5 lbs. per rod 
being given along with the ammonia sulphate, for no sulphate or nitrate 
can produce full effects when phosphoric acid, potash, and other 
nutrient substances are not present in sufficient quantity. Sulphate of 
ammonia is more readily fixed than nitrates. It should be applied to 
Vines not later than when they are startirg into growth, but may be 
used later when in liquid form at the rate of 2 ozs. to a 4-gallon 
watering pot, and once a week is sufficiently often to apply it to pot 
plants. It is, however, most economically applied as a surface dressing, 
the ammonia being easily absorbed by clayey and organic matter con¬ 
tained in soils. For pot plants a tablespoonful to 4 gallons of water is 
a proper quantity, the plants being well rooted, but it must not be 
applied oftener than once a week, and not used as a surface dressing in 
quantity, as that is liable to injure the surface roots, 
iTaines 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. (77. J/. S .).—The best opinion that we can form from a 
close examination of the frozen specimens is that the variety of Apple is 
Alfriston, some of the fruits being more highly coloured than u.sual. 
The tree is an excellent grower, and makes a fine standard. (7?. E .).— 
1, Mfire de Menage; 2, Northern Greening ; 3, Court Pendu Plat. 
ITames 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 diflficult to separate them when the paper is damp. 
{A. L.). —It is a seed pod of Eccremocarpus scaber. (IF. S. B .).— 
A strong variety of Adiantrrm cuneatum ; 2, Acrostichum osmundaceum ; 
3, Blechnum brasiliense. (./. B.). —1, Saxifraga Burscriana ; 2, Saxifraga 
oppoiitifolia ; 3, Chionodoxa Lucilim ; 4, Gaianthus plicaf us. (M.M.). 
—1, Dendrobium lituiflorum ; 2, Dendrobium primulinum ; 3, Masde- 
vallia tovarensis. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— March 18th. 
Market quiet, with prices unaltered. 
FRUIT. 
B. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
B. 
a. 
B. 
a. 
Apples,} sieve. 
1 
6 
to 6 
0 
Lemons, case. 
15 
0to20 
o 
„ Nova Scotia and 
Melons, each . 
0 
0 
0 
o 
Canada, per barrel 15 
0 
28 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
Kentish Cobs ,, 
2 
0 
4 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
3 
0 
8 
0 
45 
0 
53 
0 
Strawberries, per ib, .. 
8 
0 
li 
o 
VEGETABLES. 
0. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
B. 
a. 
B. 
a. 
Artichokes, dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet .. 
1 
6 
to 2 
0 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
2 
3 
2 
6 
Mustard & Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen .. .. 
Brussels Sprouts, J sieve 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bushel. 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
3 
0 
4 
O' 
3 
0 
4 
0 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
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 
6 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
& 
Celery, bundle.. 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Salsafy, bundle .. ., 
1 
U 
1 
0 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle ,. .. 
1 
e 
rt 
p 
Cucumbers, doz. .. .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Seakale, per bkt. 
2 
0 
2 
e. 
Endive, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
Spinach, bushel .. ,. 
0 
s 
It 
0 
Herbs,bunch .. .. ,. 
0 
a 
0 
0 
5 
0 
c 
0 
Leeks, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. .. .. 
0 
0 
U 
&■ 
Lettuce, dozen. 
3 
0 
3 
c 
Turnips, bunch .. 
0 
0 
0 
4> 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE PRICES. 
CUT 
FLOWERS. • 
B. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 to 
4 
0 
Mimosa (French), per 
A-'ulea doz. sprays .. .. 
0 
c 
0 
9 
bunch . 
1 
0 to 
1 
G. 
Bouvardias, bunch 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Narciss (Paper-white). 
Camellia, white, per doz. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
French, doz. hunches .. 
1 
C 
4 
0 
„ Md „ 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Do. Do. English, 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
6 
jjer bunch . 
0 
9 
1 
O' 
Christmas Roses, dozen 
Narciss (Various) dozen 
hlooms. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
bunches, French 
2 
0 
4 
f) 
Cineraria, 12 bunches .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
1 
0 
1 
6) 
Cyclamen, doz. blooms .. 
0 
3 
0 
6 
„ scarlet, 12 bnehs 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Daffodils, doz. bunches .. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Poinsettia, dozen 
U 
0 
0 
0 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Primula(douhle;13 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
O' 
Gardenias, per doz. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Primroses, dozen bunches 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Hyacinths (.Roman), doz. 
Roses findoor), dozen .. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
Rprayg . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
,, Red (English) per 
Hyaointli,Roman (French) 
dozen blooms .. 
4 
0 
8 
o 
doz. bunc’res. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„ Red, 12 bis. iFneh.) 
2 
0 
4 
b 
Lapageria, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Lilac (French') per hunch 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ YeUow, dozen 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Lilium longiflorum, 12 
Snowlrops, doz. hunches 
1 
0 
3 
a> 
blooms. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Spirrea, per bunch .. 
0 
G 
0 
9 
Lily of the Valley, dozen 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Tulips, per dozen .. .. 
n 
9 
1 
6'. 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Violets (Parme), per bch. 
2 
0 
3 
D 
bunches . 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ f dark), per boh. .. 
1 
0 
2 
O' 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
(English), doz.bnch 
1 
0 
2 
0- 
Mignonette, 12 hunches.. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Wallflower, doz. bunches 
1 
6 
2 
6' 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
8 . 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
6 
Oto IS 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 to 10 
0* 
Arbor Vitse fgolden) doz. 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Genista, per doz . 
8 
0 
12 
O' 
Azalea, per plrnt .. .. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
Hyacinths, doz. pots 
6 
0 
9 
O' 
Cineraria, per doz . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Lily of the Valley, per pot 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Cyclamens, per doz. 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Dielytra spectabilis, per 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
dozen . 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Erresena terminalis, doz. 
24 
0 
42 
0 
Palms, in var., each.. 
2 
6 
21 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Pelargoniums, per doz. .. 
0 
0 
0 
o 
Erica, various, dozen 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Poinsettia, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Euonvmus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Primula sioeoBis, per doz. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Evergreens, in var., doren 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Solanums, per d/z. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Spirasa, pier doz. 
s 
0 
12 
u 
Ficus elastiea, each.. .. 
1 
6 
7 
0 
Tulips, dozen pots .. .. 
G 
0 
8 
0 
Bedding plants (in varietj-) in boxes, from Is. to £s. 
MANGOLDS. 
I\ about three weeks after the publication of this article the” 
Mangold seed should be sown. Please make a special Rote of this,, 
young home farmers, and do not wait for the sowing till the first 
week in May, as you find so many do ; but soav early in the secorrd 
week of April in order that April showers may induce speedy seed 
germination, and the young plant be well established before hot, 
dry weather sets in. 
