April 23, X:9L ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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tender fruits to fall, only those leaves and fruits remaining which have 
better substance and denser cuticles than those submitted to us. There 
is no remedy ; the only thing is to admit air more freely and secure 
better textured foliage, avoiding over-fumigation in future. It is better 
to fumiga'e on two or three consecutive evenings moderately than spoil 
a year’s crop of fruit by an overdose. Peach and Nectarine trees are 
very liable to injury by fumigation from the time the leaves commence 
unfolding up to the fruit stoning, but if care be taken to fumigate 
moderately, to have the foliage dry, and deliver the smoke cool no harm 
results ; aad fumigation, all points considered, is the most effectual 
means of annihilating aphides and thrips. 
Camellia riower Buds not Opening' (It. F.') —The defect is 
peculiar to some varieties, particularly the large flowered. We have 
found it more associated with plants that set their buds early and com¬ 
mence developing in the winter, when the temperature of the structure 
in which they are growing is low and moist. The only thing we can 
suggest is to secure a free root action, repotting in fresh soil, and in 
this case u.se the top inch of fine sward where the soil is light, tearing it 
up roughly and potting firmly. This should be done immediately the 
flower buds are set or just showing, say the size of peas, at the points of 
the shoots. This will insure a vigorous root action, and the buds being 
well thinned the flowers will generally expand the following winter or 
early in spring. A genial temperature of 60° will asfist the buds to 
swell kindly after they commence enlarging for flowering. Sometimes 
we have found liquid manure from cow or sheep manure assist the 
swelling buds and expanding flowers, also to produce and mature 
stoirt wood and plump buds. 
Vine Iieaves Warted (E. G. B .').—The leaf sent shows its fssues 
to have received a check during formation, and this may have arisen 
from excessive evaporation from its surfaces by a too free admission of air, 
especially after a period of dull weather, during which the horrse had 
been kept close and moist. This, combined with the Vines having to 
make their growth in a house along with established Vines started some¬ 
what early, is sufficient to account for the condition of the leaf and the 
difference between the foliage of the recently planted and older Vines. 
The latter having more abundant roots and stored matter would better 
withstand climatic vicissitudes than those recently planted which had 
fresh roots to make before they would be able to support the growth 
forced from them by the hasty excitement. There is no organic disease 
nor any trace of insect pests. Perhaps the soil has been kept too moist 
for the speedy formation of roots. There is a great lacking of chloro¬ 
phyll in the leaves, due either to defective root action or a deficiency of 
soil constituents. Afford more air, encourage lateral growth, and surface 
dress with superphosphate of lime five p-fts anl nitrate of potash two 
parts, mix, and apply at the rate of 4 ozs. per square yard, washing in 
moderately with water at 90°. 
B. Garden Bifficulty (S. J. A .).—We perceive what you require, 
and our reply of last week was by no means irrelevant, and if it does 
not afford you .serviceable hints it will not be lost sight of by others, aad 
possibly not by yourself. We do not know whether the extent and 
character of your glazed structures are equal to the production of what 
you hope for. Their extent we cannot remember, and their character 
we could only appreciate if pourtrayed by a practical cultivator. It 
seems you cannot do what we first advised, and the more we depart 
from that advice the less we feel satisfied with our efforts. Probably 
the best thing you can do under the circumstances is to take the advice 
of a competent gardener on the spot, and he will be able to give you an 
idea of the capacity of your resources for meeting your desire. It is a 
very natural desire, and we shall be glad if the object in view can be 
attained. We have already said that Mushrooms well grown are 
qorofitable, as are Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Koses, Daffodils, and various 
other popular flowers, but it is not every man or even gardener who can 
make the crops pay expenses and leave a good margin beyond, though 
there are many who not only can but do, and especially when not 
hampered by the advice of persons whose experience is much less than 
their own. A good man might help you materially, but there could 
be little or no results the first season commencing from the present late 
date. 
Cucumbers Scorching- (G. G .).—Either the provision made for 
ventilating is inadequate, or there is some fault in management. If you 
had stated the length and width of the house, also its h ight at the back 
and in front, as well as given the number and dimensions of the ven¬ 
tilators. we could have formed a more definite opinion on the case than 
is possible in the absence of information on those points. As a rule 
plants in flat-roofed houses scorch less than in structures having steep 
roofs. You, perhaps, do not commence ventilating sion enough, and so 
as to prevent a great and sudden rise in temperature. Allowing it to 
rise unduly, then endeavouring to lower it, is the worst practice that 
can be resorted to. You do not, however, state what temperature is 
reached. If you write again, please do so as registered by a shaded 
thermometer. We have never found it necessary to shade Cucumbers 
(grown in sound loam mainly, and which by judicious ventilation pro¬ 
duce stout foliage) except on the return of bright weather after a dull 
period, and then only lightly for a day or two. We should not like to 
employ permanent shading of any kind regardless of weather, but should 
use a net or tiffany blind oecasionally if we could not otherwise preserve 
the foliage. Possibly you do not use water enough, and both the soil 
and atmosphere might with advantage be kept more moist. We have 
seen tons of Cucumbers grown in houses which have no ventilators, but 
_ the quantity of water applied would probably astonish you. The houses 
resemble a tropical swamp, and there is no scorching, because not suffi¬ 
cient evaporation from the leaves to eause their collapse. When the 
escape of moisture from them largely predominates over the supply to 
them from the roots scorching follows, not otherwise. Your Tomatoes 
need either a good deal more air, or an earlier supply, especially through 
the ventilatois at the top of the house. Shading the plants would, 
aggravate the evil of tall weak growth. 
N'ames 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. (Subsoriher ').—London Pippin. (Allan) —1, Lane’s Prince 
Albert; 2, Bramley’s Seedling ; 3, Cockle’s Pippin. The Pear is East«r 
Beurrb. 
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 difficult to separate them when the paper is damp. 
(S. A'.).—Pulmonaria angustifolla. (J. J?.).—1, Adonis vernalis ; 2,. 
Anemone fulgens ; 3, Anemone nemorosa ; 4, Saxifraga oppositifolia. 
(It. J. M.'). —1, Narcissus cyclamineus ; 2, Narcissus pseudo-narcissus 
minimus ; 3, Narcissus odorus qilenus. (T. H. S .').—Pholidota imbricata.. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— April 22xd. 
BUSIXESS improving, and all classes of goods readily cleared. 
FRUIT. 
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d. 
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a. 
0. 
a. 
Apples, J sieve. 
1 
6 to 6 
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Lemons, case .. .. .. 
15 0 to 20 
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„ Nova Scotia and 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
u 
9 
0 
Canada, per barrel 15 
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26 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
3 
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8 
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Grapes, New, per lb. 
5 
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7 
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Strawberries, per lb. 
3 
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8 
a 
Kentish Cobs.40 
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50 
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VEGETABLES. 
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Artichokes, dozen .. .. 
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Mushrooms, punnet .. 
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Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
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1 
3 
Mustard & Cress, punnet 
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Beet, Red, dozen .. .. 
1 
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0 
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Onions, bushel. 
8 
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4 
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Bmssels Sprouts, J sieve 
3 
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4 
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Parsley, dozen bunches 
a 
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8 
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Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
3 
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Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
1 
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Carrots, bunch .. .. 
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4 
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Potatoes, per cwt. 
3 
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4 
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Cauliflowers, dozen.. .. 
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6 
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Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
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Celery, bundle.. 
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Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
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Coleworts, doz. bunches 
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4 
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Scorzonera, bundle ,. .. 
1 
6 
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Cucumbers, doz. 
3 
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5 
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Seakale, per bkt. 
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6 
Endive, dozen .. .. .. 
1 
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0 
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Shallots, per lb. 
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Herbs,bunch .. .. 
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a 
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Spinach, bushel .. .. 
5 
0 
6 
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Leeks, bunch. 
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2 
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Tomatoes, per lb. 
1 
6 
2 
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Lettuce, dozen. 
3 
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3 
6 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
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AVERAGE 
WHOLESALE PRICES. 
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FLOWERS. 
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Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
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Oto 4 
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Mimosa (French), per 
Aalea doz. sprays.. .. 
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6 
0 
9 
bunch . 
1 
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to 1 
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Bouvardias, bunch 
1 
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1 
6 
Narciss (Paper - white). 
Camellia, white, per doz. 
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4 
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French, doz. bunches .. 
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6 
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„ red „ 
1 
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1 
6 
Narciss (Various) dozen 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
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2 
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bunches, French 
2 
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4 
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Christmas Roses, dozen 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
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9 
1 
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blooms. 
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„ scarlet, 12 bnehs 
6 
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9 
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Cineraria, 12 bunches .. 
6 
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9 
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Poinsettia, dozen 
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Cyclamen, d )Z. blooms .. 
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3 
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6 
Primula(double)12 sprays 
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6 
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Daffodils, doz. bunches .. 
2 
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6 
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Primroses, dozen bunches 
1 
0 
1 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
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6 
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Boses (indoor), dozen .. 
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6 
1 
6 
Gardenias, per doz. 
2 
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4 
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„ Red (English) per 
Hyacinths doz. sprays .. 
3 
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4 
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dozen blooms .. 
4 
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6 
a 
Hyacinth (French) dozen 
„ Red, 12 bis. (Fnoh.) 
2 
6 
4 
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buncaes. 
12 
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15 
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„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 
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3 
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Lapageria, 12 blooms • • 
2 
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4 
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„ TeUow, dozen .. 
3 
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6 
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Lil*ao”(French1 per bunch 
5 
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6 
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Snowdrops, doi. bunches 
1 
n 
8 
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Lilium lougiflorum, 12 
Spiriea, per bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
blooms. 
4 
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6 
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Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
2 
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Lily of the Valley, dozen 
Tulips, per dozen .. .. 
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9 
1 
6 
sprays . 
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6 
1 
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Violets (Parme), per bch. 
3 
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4 
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Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
„ ( dark), per bch... 
2 
9 
3 
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bunches. 
4 
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9 
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„ (English), doz.bnch 
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9 
1 
3 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
4 
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6 
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Wallflower, doz. bunches 
1 
6 
2 
6- 
Mignonette, 12 bunches.. 
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6 
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PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
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8. 3'. 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
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Hyacinths, doz. pots .. 
6 
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Arbor Vitae (golden) doz. 
6 
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8 
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Hydrangea'', per doz. 
12 
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15 
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Azalea, per pi mt .. .. 
2 
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3 
6 
Liiium longiflorum, per 
Cineraria, per doz. 
6 
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9 
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dozen . 
12 
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18 
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Cyclamens, per doz. 
12 
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24 
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LUy of the Valley, per pot 
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2 
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Dielytra spectabilis, per 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
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laj 
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dozen . 
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12 
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Mignonette, per dozen .. 
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10 
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Dracaena terminahs, doz. 24 
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Myrtles, dozen. 
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„ viridis, dozen .. 
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24 
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Palms, in var., each.. .. 
2 
6 
21 
Erica, various, dozen 
12 
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18 
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Pelargoniums, per doz. .. 
12 
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18 
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Euonymus, var., dozen .. 
6 
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18 
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Pelargoniums, scarlet, per 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
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24 
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dozen . 
6 
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9 
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Fairy Roses, per doz. 
12 
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15 
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Primula sinensis, per doz. 
4 
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6 
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Ferns, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
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18 
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Solanums, per duz. 
9 
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12 
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Ficus elastica, each.. 
1 
6 
7 
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Spirsea, per doz. 
10 
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12 
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Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
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10 
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Tulips, dozen pots ,. .. 
6 
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8 
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Genista, per doz. 
10 
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13 
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Bedding plants (in variety) in boxes, from Is. to 3s. 
