April 9, 1891. 1 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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weevil had been at work. It is most likely a visitation of the little 
dusky species callel Otiorhynchus picipes, which is fond of the buds of 
the Vine and wall fruit trees generally. The habit of these weevils is 
to attack by night, and during the day they conceal themselves in the 
earth or under pieces of loose bark, or cluster together on walls in holes 
W'bere the mortar has dropped out. Another species of Otiorhynchus 
also infests the Vine, and a different weevil also, Rhynchites betuleti, 
but the latter, also an enemy of the foliage, seldom appears till May. 
iVnts in a Vinery (Awmtoir).—These often too familiar pests do 
considerable mischief in gardens and indoors. They are best extirpated 
by poison, and the arsenical solution given below is efficacious. It is, 
however, extremely dangerous, and must be used with the utmost 
caution, as it is fatal to animal life. Place 1 oz. of ordinary arsenic in 
an old iron pot with a quart of water, and boil gently until it is reduced 
to a pint, a little more rather than a little less, and to this liquid add 
half a pound of Demerara sugar, which will fo'm a syrup. A little of 
this should be placed in saucers in the runs, around the nests or haunts 
of the ants. We repeat, this mixture must be used with the greatest 
possible care, not entrusting it to carele-s persons, or placing it where 
it is likely to be partaken of by any animal than that to be destroyed. 
To rid soil in pots or other places of ants dissolve a piece of camphor 
the size of a cob nut in 2 quarts of hot water, and when cool enough 
apply it, and the ants will be destroyed without prejudice to the roots 
or other parts of plants. 
Vine and Cucumber Iicaves (A. II. II .').—The leaves are very 
thin in tissue, which in a measure is due to the weather that has pre¬ 
vailed lately, rendering forcing extremely difficult. The want of air is 
the chief cause of mischief, and the remedy for thin tissue is to ventilate 
early and carefully. There is not, so far as we can discover, any organic 
growth in the Cucumber leaves due to fungi. The dark spots on the 
leaves of the Vines also are not organic disease, though there may be 
some fungus making its way through the leaf tissues. The leaves are 
scorched, as often happens in bright weather following a prolonged dull 
and cold period. The preventive is not to hurry the plants being forced so 
quickly in the severe or dull weather, and admit a little air each day, 
so as to secure a change. That, with moisture corresponding to the 
conditions, would secure better textured foliage, whereby they would be 
less injuriously affected by a return of bright weather. We can only 
recommend that air be admitted carefully and early, avoiding cold 
draughts, and if possible shade for an hour or two from bri^-ht sun for a 
few days, or until the foliage becomes inured to the changed conditions. 
The foliage sent is practically beyond recovery. Encourage lateral 
growths on the Vines, but prevent overcrowding, and fresh growth being 
secured on the Cucumbers the older leaves can be dispensed with. 
Similar remarks apply to the Tomato plants. 
Communications (^Thnid Inquire )').—Those intended for publica¬ 
tion, also letters containing information for that purpose, should be 
addressed to the Editor always, and not to any person individually. 
All suitable communications are inserted as soon as practicable. The 
majority arrive on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and only a few 
of these can appear in the current issue, and must perforce wait till the 
following we.-k, when all that are of immediate interest are inserted for 
which room can be found. Many of the articles that have to wait a few 
weeks, as some very long ones have, are just as much appreciated by us 
as are those which have precedence in publication. VTe are glad to 
receive notes from gardeners in various districts, and to revise those 
which are suitable for publication. If you think it possible that an 
editor can be prevailed upon to reveal the name of a correspondent 
against his wish you had batter put your wits to work and try a few 
methods. We know very well that some persons who write under 
initials or 7ioms de qylume do not in the least mind who knows their 
identity, but even then an editor would not disclose them to satisfy 
anyone’s curiosity. The Editor of this Journal has preferred to appear 
in court and defend a criminal action rather than disclose the name 
of a correspondent, and it was then not obtained. You need not give 
yourself another moment's concern on this subject. Some writers have 
very good reasons for obscuring their identity', and we usually know 
what they are. 
Peach Trees Unsatisfactory (.7. II. R .).—-The wood taken from 
the second house and marked No. 1 is badly attacked with gum, indeed 
one of the worst cases we have seen. Almost every bud is destroyed, 
and in some places the gum encircles the shoot. The parts above those 
must necessarily perish, and the most remarkable thing about it is the 
trees were lifted in December, 1889. This we are a^'raid has not been 
done in a very efficient manner, for the wood is green and unripe, and 
that showing the gum is long-jointed and very soft. The gum is caused 
by a fungus namcl Coryrieum Beijerincki, which pushes its mycelium 
in the tissues of the affected tree, causing the death of young shoots 
speedily and injuring all through the formation of gum and swelling of 
the affected part. Trees affected like the one from which the specimen 
(No. 1) is taken should have all the growths similarly attacked cut away 
to firm ripe wood and the shoots burned. The shoots during the summer 
should be trained thinly, gross growths being repres-^ed and laterals 
closely pinched. Air should be freely admitted, and syringing muA 
only be practised as may be necessary to preserve the trees m health. 
Excessive wateiirgs or applications of liqu'd manure must be avoided, 
the soil to be kept no more than healthfully mo’st. Ammoniacal and 
nitrogenous manures ought not to be used, but a dressing of superphor- 
])hate of lime and muriate of potash would be beneficial, say 5 ib.s. of 
the former and 2 lbs. of the latter mixed, per square rod (30^ square 
yards), or 4 ozs. per square yarl. Apply as a surface dressing, waterli g 
will wash it in. This will strengthen their bark tissues, and thus be".tn- 
enable the trees to resist disease. In the airtumn the trees should be. 
carefully lifted and replanted in firm soil. This shorrld be done direc ly 
the leaves give indications of falling. The wood of No. 2 is weak, greea^ 
and soft, but not so long-jointed as the grrmmed ; the white upon it, we? 
presrrme, is whitewash. Is the house naturally damp? The conditiom 
of the wood srrgeests that it is, or that too much moisture has beem 
afforded. The soil may not contain sufficient calcareous matter. 
Names of Fruits.—The names and addresses of senders of fiur. 
to be named must in all cases be enclosed with the specimens, whetber- 
letters referring to the fruit are sent by post or not. The names ai r 
not necessarily required for publication, initials sufficing for that. Only 
six specimens can be named at once, and any beyond that number canro" 
be preserved. QG. L.) —1, Braddick’s Nonpareil; 2, Moss’ Incomparable ; 
3, Norfolk Beefing. The Pear is Beurrb Ranee. 
Names of Plants.—\Ye 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 fioml-j 
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 ouctv 
and the numbers should be visible without untying the ligatu.'c.s, 
it being often difficult to separate them when the paper is damp. 
(T’. F. C.). —-1, Habrothamnus Newelli; 2, Davallia elegans ; 3, Davallia 
Tyermani ; 4, insufficient; 5, Nephrolepis tuberosa. (if. II ). —1, Odonto- 
glossum triumphans ; 2, Odontoglossum (Erstedti; 3, Odontoglossum, 
mulus. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— April 8th. 
A BETTEIt trade doing at lower iirices with heavy supplies of indoor goods. 
FRUIT. 
8« 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
di 
Apples, ^ sieve. 
1 
6 
to 6 
0 
Lemons, case .. .. .. 
15 
0 to 20 
0 
„ Nova Scotia and 
Melons, each .. .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0-’ 
Canada, per barrel 15 
0 
26 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
u 
Grapes, per lb. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
3 
0 
8 
0 
Kentish Cobs ,, 
40 
0 
45 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. .. 
6 
0 
Ij 
0- 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d- 
Artichokes, dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet .. 
1 
6 
to 8 
d 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
1 
0 
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 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
9 
0 
8 
O' 
Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
U 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Carrots, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
8 
0 
4 
r» 
Cauhflowers, dozen.. .. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
3 , 
Celery, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
U 
1 
c 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scot zonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
f 
Cucumbers, doz. 
8 
0 
5 
0 
Seakale, per bkt. .. .. 
2 
0 
2 
6 
Endive, dozen .. .. .. 
1 
0 
u 
u 
Shallots, per lb. .. .. 
b 
8 
(y 
Herbs,bunch .. .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. 
5 
0 
6 
0 
Leeks, bunch .. .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. .. .. 
0 
0 
u 
Lettuce, dozen. 
8 
0 
3 
6 
Turnips, bunch .. 
0 
0 
0 
4 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE PRICES. 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
8. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d,. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 to 5 
0 
Mimosa (French), per 
A-’alea doz. sprays .. .. 
U 
6 
0 
9 
bunch . 
1 
0 to 1 
6 
Bouvardias, bunch 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Narciss (Paper - white), 
Camellia, white, per doz. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Prench, doz. bunches .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ red „ 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Narciss (Various) dozen 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
6 
bunches, French 
2 
0 
4 
n 
Chii tmas Roses, dozen 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
0 
9 
1 
a. 
blooms. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 bnchs 
6 
0 
9 
u 
Cineraria, 12 bunches .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Poinsettia, dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cyclamen, doz. blooms .. 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Primula''double )12 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Daffodils, doz. bunches .. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Primroses, dozen bunches 
0 
9 
1 
O' 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Roses findoor), dozen .. 
0 
ti 
1 
6 
Gardenias, per doz. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Red (English) per 
Hyacinths doz. sprays .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
dozen blooms .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Hyacinth (French) do'’en 
„ Red, 12 bis. (Fnch.) 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunc' es. 
12 
0 
15 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms • • 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ 'Yellow, dozen .. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Lilac (French> per bunch 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Snowdrops, doz. hunches 
1 
0 
8 
0. 
Lilium longiflorum, 12 
Spiraea, per bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
blooms. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Lily of the Valley, dozen 
Tulips, per dozen .. .. 
0 
9 
1 
6 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Violets (Parme), per bch. 
2 
6 
4 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
„ (dark), per hch. .. 
1 
6 
3 
a- 
bunches. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ (English), doz.hnch 
0 
9 
1 
3 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Wallflower, doz. bunches 
1 
6 
2 
6 
Mignonette, 12 bunches •• 
3 
0 
6 
0 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
r. 
f. 
P. 
.9 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
6 
0 to 18 
0 
Genista, per doz. 
8 
0 to 12 
0 
Arbor Vitae fgolden) doz. 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Hyacinths, doz. pots 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Azalea, per pi nt 
2 
0 
8 
6 
Lily of the Valley, per pot 
1 
n 
2 
n 
Cineraria, per doz. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dezen 
6 
0 
12 
0 - 
Cyclamens, per doz. 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Dielytra spectabilis, per 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
13 
0 
dozen . 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Palms, in var., each.. .. 
a 
6 
21 
0 
Dracaena terminalis, doz. 24 
U 
42 
0 
Pelargoniums, per drz. .. 
12 
0 
18 
O' 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, per 
Erica, various, dozen 
12 
0 
18 
0 
dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0' 
Euonyraus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Primula sinensis, per doz. 
4 
0 
t) 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Solanums, per doz. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Spiraea, per doz. 
8 
0 
12 
Ficus elastica, each.. 
1 
6 
7 
0 
Tulips, do en pots .. .. 
6 
0 
8 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
11 
0 
Balding iilants (in variet,.') in boxes, from I-’, to 3 s. 
