June 29, 1893. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
627 
Peach Zieaves Saten (II'. J/).—Tlie perforated leaves have been 
eaten by some weevil, which, from the gnawing, appears to be a species 
of Otiorhyncus, the black Vine weevil (0. sulcatus), and the clay- 
coloured or pitchy-legged weevil (0. picipes) being the most common 
preyers on Peach leaves, and not infrequently feed in company. The 
best remedy is to capture the weevils by spreading cloths beneath the 
trees in the daytime (housemaid’s dust sheets answer well), and at 
night the house should be cautiously entered with a lantern giving a 
good light when exposed, but it ought to be covered until the tree or trees 
be reached, then turn on the light, shake the branches sharply and 
capture the fallen beetles, killing them by placing in boiling water or 
a pail containing gas tar. This repeated from time to time will 
clear the trees from the pests. 
Primula rotundlfolla (il/. (1.).—The accompanying sketch (page 94), 
although reduced, will give you an idea as to the appearance of this 
Primula, which is considered by some authorities to be quite as hardy 
as P. rosea, with a similar habit, and requiring much the same kind of 
treatment. The leaves, as in P. rosea, are deciduous, dying off in winter, 
forming a small compact sulphury white bud, which may be easily 
protected from the ravages of birds and insects with a few small pebbles 
or a handful of cocoa-nut fibre. The leaves are orbicular, cordate, 
crenately toothed, bright green above, and entirely covered with meal 
on the under side, somewhat resembling P. Stuarti or purpurea (of 
Royle); the stalk 4 to 12 inches long, and the blade 3 to 4 inches in 
diameter. The flower stem grows from 6 inches to a foot in height, 
with two and often three whorls of bright rosy red flowers as large as 
those of rosea, with a pale yellow ring round the throat. So far as our 
FIG. 94.— PRIMULA EOTUNDIFOLIA. 
experience goes it will grow as readily as the hardy P. rosea, all the 
capsules being large and promising plenty of seeds. It is found on the 
Singahelah range from 12 to 18,000 feet above sea level, and from 
Kashmir to Sikkim. 
Xnsects on l>uke of Albany Peas and Parsnips (71 N. B.') — 
The specimen pods of Duke of Albany Peas, from a sowing made on 
March 7ch, are very good; those from another sowing on March 17th 
are troubled with two kinds of insects—one, thrips on both the haulm 
and pods, but the insects were not present, therefore we are unable to 
tell the species with exactitude, yet the traces are those of Heliothrips 
minutissima. The best remedy for these pests is to syringe the Peas 
with a solution of softsoap, 2 ozs. to a gallon of water, or ordinary soap¬ 
suds may be used, provide they do not contain bleaching powder or 
large quantities of washing soda, straining them so as not to clog the 
syringe ; afterwards follow with a few good washings with clear water 
in the evening of alternate days. Although there is no insect in the 
blotches in the leaflets, the larva of the Pea fly (Phytomyza nigricornis) 
has been there, and probably now is in other parts. As the larvae 
live by mining and eating the internal tissue of the leaves, the 
only remedy is to crush them between the finger and thumb, or pick 
off the affected parts and burn.them, but the former plan is best, 
as the latter weakens the Pea growths. For the green fly on the 
Parsnips you may proceed in a similar manner as acivised for thrips 
on the Peas, adding a pint of tobacco juice to every 3 gallons of the 
softsoap solution. The other pest is the larva of the Celery and 
Parsnip fly (Tephritis onopordinis), which, burrowing in the leaves, has 
produced the large brown patches. The remedy is to crush the larvm 
between the finger and thumb when the spots are quite small, or pick 
off and burn the affected parts. The leaves may be sprinkled whilst 
damp with fresh dry soot to prevent the fly depositing its eggs. 
Iiord irapler TTectarlnes Shrivelled at the Apex QG. G .').— 
The fruit is slightly rusted and shrivelled at the apex, and is peculiar 
to and characteristic of the variety, especially in a hot and dry season. 
There is nothing in your management to account for the defectiveness of 
the fruit. It does not affect Peaches, at least not the varieties grown in 
this country, which are not clingstones, and in Nectarines it is mostly 
confined to them, rarely affecting the freestone varieties. See reply to 
“ J. B.” on page 620. 
mangold Wurtzel Plants Eaten by Grubs (B, B, II .).— 
The “ grubs ” are the larva of the common crane fly or daddy longlegs 
(Tipula oleracea), which have such tough skins as to have procured for 
them the name of “ leather jacket.” They generally lie, as you describe, 
about an inch below the surface, and near to the plants they prey upon, 
hence slices of Mangold Wurtzel, Swedes, Carrots, and Potatoes may 
be employed with success for the protection of the seedlings. They 
should be sunk an inch or so below the surface of the soil, and 
be examined every two or three days, the grubs found in them being 
removed and destroyed. This is a tedious method, but a certain cure. 
As a top-dressing, nitrate of soda at the rate of 2 cwt. per acre acts 
well, both by benefiting the plants and injuring the grubs. The nitrate 
of soda should be finely powdered and be sprinkled on the drill, so as to 
act quickly and with least prejudice to the plants, it being best to apply 
it near them, but keep it from the hearts of the plants. The grubs seem 
to be paralysed by the nitrate of soda, become helpless, ultimately 
dying. Guano 1^ cwt., kainit 1 cwt., superphosphate 1 cwt., and salt 
2 cwt., mixed, per acre, have also been applied with advantage. 
N'ames 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. 
(F, B .).—Kalmia latifolia. (vV. P .').—Spiraea Thunbergi. (i. E .').— 
Lycaste Skinneri, a good form. QAinateur ').—Spiraea aruncus. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET.— June 28th. 
Trade brisk with good supplies. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
d. 
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d. 
Apples, half sieve .. .. 
0 
0 to 0 
0 
Grapes per lb.1 
6 
to 2 
6 
„ Tasm.auian,per case 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Lemons, case .10 
0 
15 
0 
„ Nova Scotia, per 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 4 
0 
9 
0 
barrel. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Peaches, per doz.1 
6 
8 
0 
Cherries, half sieve .. .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each .. 2 
0 
5 
0 
Gooseberries, half sieve .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. 0 
6 
1 
6 
vegetables. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Asparagus, per bundle .. 
1 
6 
to 4 
0 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 0 
2 
to 0 
0 
Beaus, Kidney, per lb. ,. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Onions, bunch .0 
3 
0 
5 
Beet, Red, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches .. 2 
0 
3 
0 
Carrots, bunch. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen.1 
0 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt.2 
0 
5 
0 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Salsafy, bundle.1 
0 
1 
6 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 1 
6 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Seakale, per basket .. .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Shallots, per lb.0 
3 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel ..3 
0 
3 
6 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb.0 
4 
0 
7 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Turnips, bunch.0 
4 
0 
6 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
AVERAGE 
WHOLESALE PRICES.—CUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
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8. 
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S. 
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Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
to 3 
0 
Myosotis, dozen bunches .. 1 
6 
to 3 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch .. ., 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Orchids, per dozen blcoms 3 
0 
12 
6 
Calceolaria, dozen bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 6 
0 
9 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
Carnations, dozen bunches 
3 
0 
6 
0 
bunches.3 
0 
6 
0 
Cornflower, dozen bunches. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Pinks, dozen bunches .... 1 
6 
4 
0 
Eucharis, dozen. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Primula (double) 12 sprays 0 
9 
1 
0 
Gardenias, per dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pyrethrum, dozen bunches 2 
0 
6 
u 
Iris, various, doz. bunches 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 0 
6 
1 
6 
Lilium candidum, dozen 
„ Red, doz. bunches .. 4 
0 
8 
0 
blooms . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 1 
0 
2 
0 
Lilium longiflorum 12 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 2 
0 
4 
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blooms . 
3 
0 
5 
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Spirfea, dozen bunches .. 3 
d 
6 
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Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Sweet Peas, doz. bunches.. 3 
0 
6 
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bunches . 
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0 
6 
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Sweet Sultan, doz. bunches 3 
0 
4 
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Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms, . .. 0 
6 
1 
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Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
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8 . 
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Arbor Vitae (golden) dozen 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Lilium Harrissi, per dozen 12 
0 to 24 
0 
Aspidistra, per dozen 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Lobelia, pei doz . 4 
0 
6 
0 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 
5 
0 
10 
6 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 3 
Q 
4 
0 
Calceolaria, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 6 
0 
12 
0 
Crassula, per dozen .. .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Mignonette, per doz. 4 
0 
8 
0 
Dracaena terminalis. dozen 18 
0 
42 
0 
Musk, per dozen.2 
0 
4 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Myrtles, dozen.6 
0 
9 
0 
Ericas, various. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Nasturtiums, per dozen .. 4 
0 
6 
u 
Euonvmus,var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Palms, in var.. each .. .. 1 
0 
15 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
„ (specimens) .. ..21 
0 
63 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums, per dozen.. 6 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns (small'i pf r hundred 
5 
0 
8 
0 
„ scarlet,per dozen.. 3 
0 
6 
0 
Ficus eiastica, each .. .. 
1 
6 
7 
6 
Petunia, per dozen .. .. 6 
0 
9 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each.. 
2 
0 
10 
0 
„ single, in boxes .. 1 
G 
3 
0 
Fuchsia, per dozen .. .. 
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0 
9 
0 
Saxifrage .12 
0 
18 
0 
Ivy Geraniums. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Spiraea, per dozen .. .. 6 
0 
12 
0 
Lilium lancifolium per doz. 12 
0 
24 
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