Kovember 30, 1893. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
501 
Wblte Vlyland IVIorel Clirysanthemum (JFalier Barnes ).— 
We have seen similar examples to yours of two white blooms and one 
deep pink one on the same plant, each bloom having developed from a 
terminal bud. 
^ (.T W. 1 .).—We have no doubt about 1 and 2 being 
identical in variety, and we should not like to say they have not both 
been grown in the same bed. No. 3 may have been so grown also from 
the same packet of seed, seminal variations of the nature displayed in 
the samples not being in the least uncommon. It is impossible to 
judge positively on all the roots being grown together because the soil 
particles have been washed from two of them, but there is nothing to 
indicate their being grown in different soils. 
Pear Bergramotte Heitrlcb (^Amateur). — You wish to know 
whether this Pear “ is worth growing, and would like to see an illustra¬ 
tion of it.” It is a delicious Pear, usually ripe at Christmas, and will 
keep till May. The following description of the Bergamotte Hertrich 
Pear is taken from the “ Fruit Manual ”—“ Fruit rather below medium 
size, 2 inches high, and 2^ inches wide; Bergamot-shaped, inclining to 
roundish turbinate, even in its outline, except at the stalk, where it is 
furrowed. Skin very much covered with ashy grey russet, through 
which the grass green ground is visible ; on the side next the sun there 
is a brownish tinge, and there is a patch of pale brown russet surround¬ 
ing the stalk and the eye. Eye with narrow incurved segments set in a 
shallow and furrowed basin. Stalk three-quarters of an inch long. 
inserted in a narrow cavity. Flesh yellowish, with a greenish tinge 
under the skin, melting and juicy, with a rich flavour and fine aroma, 
somewhat resembling the Swan’s Egg.” When grown under favourable 
circumstances this Pear usually produces a good crop of fruit. 
Cucumber and Tomato Boots Infested wltb Eelworms 
(^. A, B .).—The small fragments of roots are infested with eelworms, 
for the most part dead, through the drying of the roots in transit. The 
mite which is associated with eelworm attack in Cucumbers was also 
dead. Nevertheless, we found some live eelworms both on the Tomato 
and Cucumber roots, and these having left the cysts were feeding on the 
roots destitute of nodules, and would have spread upwards until they 
killed the plants. Soot water did not destroy the eelworms, the active 
creatures seem to enjoy it, though it is far more beneficial to the plants 
than many manures that are employed. The only accepted remedy is to 
destroy the plants, clear out the old soil, and start again with fresh 
plants and soil. The disease has been established on the plants several 
weeks or months. 
Manure for Tomatoes (^Enquirer). — You ask, “ What is the best 
artificial manure for Tomatoes in the open ground ? ” No one can 
answer the question without knowing what any particular soil contains 
and what it lacks in the way of essential elements for the growth of 
Tomatoes. A simple mixture of two parts bonemeal and one part 
kainit is generally good, applied early in the spring at the rate of 2 ozs. to 
3 ozs. per square yard, according to the state of the soil. A sup¬ 
plementary dressing of nitrate of soda of less than an ounce to the 
square yard when the plants are growing will have a stimulating effect, 
but this is most needed after the fruits set, as the over-excitement of 
the plants in their early stages favours soft tissues and their vulnerability 
to disease. 
Names of Fruits.— Notice .—We have pleasure in naming good 
typical fruits (when the names are discoverable) for the convenience of 
regular subscribers, who are the growers of such fruit, and not col¬ 
lectors of specimens from non-subscribers. This latter procedure is 
wholly irregular, and we trust that none of our readers will allow 
themselves to be made the mediums in infringing our rules. Special 
attention is directed to the following decision, the object of which is 
to discourage the growth of inferior and promote the culture of superior 
varieties. In consequence of the large number of worthless Apples and 
Pears sent to this office to be named., it has been decided to name only 
specimens and varieties of approved merit, and to reject the inferior, 
which are not worth sending or growing. 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. They should be sent on the 
first indication of change towards ripening. Dessert Pears cannot be 
named in a hard green state, (t?. J. 31., Nottingham.). —Winter 
Greening. QR. G. L, B.). —5, Beurr4 Bose. 6, Knight’s Monarch. 
9, Minchall Crab. 10, Beauty of Kent. (IF. Seal). —1, Rymer ; 3. 
Scarlet Pearmain ; 4, Beauty of Hants ; 5, Aromatic Russet; 6, Uvedale’s 
St. Germain. (Y. S. N. P.). —5, Easter Beurre; 6, Hacon’s Incom¬ 
parable; 7, Calabasse ; 8, Marie Louise ; 9, Golden Noble. (Y. N. R.). 
—We are sorry we cannot name any of your fruit. The Apples are 
evidently local, and the Pears are imperfect. (47. E . 3L). — 1, Greenup’s 
Pippin; 3, Peasgood’s Nonesuch ; 4, American Mother ; 5, Golden 
Pearmain ; 6, Lord Derby. 
Names 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. 
(IF. E. T.). —The flowers you sent are distinctly florists’ varieties, and 
which, as you will see by our conditions, we do not undertake to name. 
A grower of a large number of plants might possibly name the varieties 
on comparing them with others in his collection. {H. B.). —Dracaena 
indivisa. (Y. 31. Jff.). — 1, Ficus repens; 2, Adiantum cuneatum. 
(^Amateur). —1, Aralia Veitchi; 2, Bertolonia guttata; 3, Asparagus 
deflexus. 
TRADE CATALOGUE RECEIVED. 
Harlan P. Kelsey, Highlands Nursery, Linville, North Carolina, 
U.S.A .—North American Ornamental Plants. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET.— November 29th. 
Trade very quiet. FRUIT. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
d. 
8. 
d 
Apples, per bushel ,. ., 
2 
0 to 7 
6 
Peaches, per doz. 
0 
0 to 
0 
0 
Cobs . 
32 
6 
35 
0 
Plums, per half sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes per lb. 
0 
6 
2 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each ,. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons, case . 
10 
0 
15 
0 
vegetables. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
9. 
d. 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. ,, 
0 
3 
:o 0 
4 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 to 
0 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Carrots, bunch. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Parsley, dozen bunches .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Parsnips, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
6 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
2 
0 
4 
« 
Ooleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
5 
Cucumbers, dozen .. ., 
1 
0 
3 
6 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
ly 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch .. .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel. 
8 
0 
0 
0 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
7 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Turnips, bunch. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Mushrooms, punnet .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
A.VERAGB WHOLESALE PRICES.—OUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. Ohrys.authemum blooms very plentiful this season, hence 
the price is very low. 
8. 
d. 
8. d 
6. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms ., 
3 
0 
to 5 0 
Orchids, per dozen blcoms 
3 
Oto 12 
0 
Azalea, dozen sprays.. .. 
1 
0 
1 6 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch .. ,, 
0 
6 
1 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
0 
Camellias, dozen blooms .. 
1 
0 
3 0 
bunches. 
4 
6 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
0 
6 
2 0 
Primula (double), dozen 
0 
1 
0 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
sprays . 
6 
bunches. 
3 
0 
6 0 
Pyrethrum, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Chrysanthemums, doz. bis. 
0 
6 
2 0 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
0 
6 
1 
6 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. .. 
4 
0 
6 0 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
1 
0 
2 
c 
Gardenias, per dozen 
2 
0 
4 0 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
o 
0 
4 
0 
Lilac (French) per bunch 
3 
6 
6 0 
Tuberoses. 12 blooms.. 
0 
4 
0 
e 
Lilium lancifolium, dozen 
Violets, Parme (French), 
blooms . 
1 
0 
3 0 
per bunch. 
2 
6 
3 
0 
Lilium longiflorum,perdoz. 
6 
0 
9 0 
Violets, Czar (French), per 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
bunch . 
2 
2 
6 
bunches. 
4 
0 
6 0 
Violets (English), dozen 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches ,. 
0 
4 0 
bunches . 
1 
6 
2 
Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
0 
4 0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
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d. 
8. d. 
s. 
d. 
9. 
d. 
Arbor Vit* (golden) dozen 
6 
0tol2 0 
Perns (small) per hundred 
4 
0 
to 6 
0 
Aspidistra, per dozen 
18 
0 
36 0 
Ficus elastica, each .. .. 
1 
0 
7 
6 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 
5 
0 
10 6 
Foliage plants, var., each.. 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Chrysanthemums, per doz. 
4 
0 
9 0 
Lilium Harrissi, per dozen 
12 
0 
24 
0 
„ large plants, each 
1 
0 
2 0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Dracmna terminalis, per 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
dozen. 
18 
0 
42 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Dractena viridis, dozen .. 
9 
0 
24 0 
Myrtles, dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Ericas, per dozen ., ., 
9 
0 
18 0 
Palms, in var., each ., .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
Buonvmus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 0 
„ (specimens) .. .. 
21 
0 
63 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 
6 
0 
24 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
2 
0 
0 
0 
4 
0 
18 0 
Solanums, per dozen.. .. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
