July 7, 1892. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
21 
acting early on stieh foliage as that sent it must flag because it has no 
substance, and the moisture it contains is speedily evaporated, the roots 
not supplying sap fast enough to meet the loss. There is no remedy but 
time. Admit air early, before the sun has raised the temperature of the 
house materially, and close early in the afternoon. Use a double thick¬ 
ness of herring or single of pilchard netting over the roof on the side 
of the house where the young Vines are, and let it remain until the 
foliage becomes firm, or it may remain until the early part of September. 
We have known Vines to flag severely through wireworm at the roots. 
If there is any reason to apprehend that these exist in your case, place 
pieces of Carrot in holes about 2 inches deep, and cover lightly. With 
a stick about 6 inches long, and one end pointed and thrust into the 
bait, a handle is formed by which the bait can be readily withdrawn. 
Examine daily, and the wireworms, if any, will be found feasting on the 
Carrot. 
Mildew on Vines (Constant Header ').—As you “at once set to 
and dusted all the bunches over with flowers of sulphur when the 
mildew was first noticed, and have done it several times since, but to no 
avail,” you may heat the hot-water pipes to 170°, or hotter than the 
hand can bear, on a calm evening, taking care not to make the water 
boil, and, having the house closed, paint them over with a thin cream, 
formed of flowers of sulphur and skim milk. The pipes should be evenly 
coated with the sulphur, and it is better as a fungicide to go over them 
twice with the brush than to put on a thick coat. The mild sulphurous 
fumes, tempered by the moisture given off at the same time, is fatal to 
the mildew, and under prudent management not injurious to the Grapes, 
but if over-strong the fumes harden the skins of Muscat of Alexandria 
and other tender-skinned white Grapes, sometimes giving them a 
purplish tint. The heat should be kept up in the pipes about an hour, 
then allowed to decline to the ordinary temperature. Mr. Fenn used 
anti-blight last year successfully against mildew on Vines, but we 
regard this as a preventive rather than a curative agent. 
Australian Dendrobes (A. James ).—From the tenor of your 
letter we have no doubt you will succeed very well. Mr. Williams 
says in the “ Orchid Grower’s Manual,” “ Many of the Australasian 
species succeed admirably in a cool house ; but some few even from that 
continent enjoy the treatment of the East Indian house during the season 
of growth, and we have found D. bigibbum, D. superbiens, D. Goldiei, 
and a few others do best in a stove where Crotons were grown and where 
no shading was used. When the growth is completed they should be 
gradually inured to a cooler temperature and supplied with a reduced 
quantity of water. In the case of D. speciosum and D. Hillii the plants 
should be removed to the open air for a few weeks towards the end of 
summer, which will thoroughly ripen their just-matured stems. They 
should, however, be returned to the cool house before any danger from 
the fall of the external temperature is to be apprehended, and be placed 
in a gentle heat at the commencement of winter to start them into 
flower if they are required to bloom at that season ; but if not wanted 
until the spring they are to be kept cool and dry all the winter.” 
Rating Market Carden—Assessment (A Market Gardener ).— 
The question which you put was tested in the case of Purser v. the 
Worthing Local Board, as reported in the Journal of March 21th, 1887. 
This case raised the question whether glass houses and greenhouses in 
which fruit, flowers, and vegetables are grown for market are to berated 
at their full rateable value, or only at one-fourth value by virtue of 
sub-sec. 1 (b) of sec. 211 of the Public Health Act, 1875, which provides, 
inter alia, that “market-gardens or nursery-grounds ” shall be assessed 
in respect of one-fourth part only of the nett annual value. The special 
case found that George Purser, the appellant, was a grower of fruit, 
vegetables, and flowers, carrying on business at Worthing, and describing 
himself as a “ market gardener and nurseryman,” and that he was the 
occupier of a piece of land of about one acre one rood upon which were 
sixteen glass houses or greenhouses of various sizes, used by the appellant 
for the purpose of growing Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Grapes, flowers, &c., 
in the course of his business. The appellant had been rated at the full 
rateable value in respect of this property under the description of 
“greenhouses.” ALer hearing counsel on both sides Mr. Justice Day 
said he did not doubt for a moment that this ground was within the 
exemption and should be properly rated on the one-fourth scale. His 
Lordship considered this a market-garden. It was a place used to 
garden in, and gardening was a term commonly applied to agricultural 
production of any kind on a small scale. His Lordship could not see 
that the garden was less a garden because it was wholly or partly under 
glass, or otherwise protected from the weather, or because it had walls 
or a roof. It was still a garden, and in this case it was a market-garden, 
because it was used for producing fruit, flowers, and vegetables for 
market. Mr. Justice Wills was of the same opinion, and the rate was 
ordered to be amended accordingly. It is well, however, to consult a 
solicitor in cases of this kind. Another arose shortly after the one at 
Worthing. This was the case of the Lewisham Board of Works v. Cobb. 
It was contended on behalf of Mr. Cobb that under Section 211 of the 
Public Health Act he was entitled to be rated at only one-fourth of the 
assessment for his nursery grounds, but it was objected that the Public 
Health Act did not apply to the Metropolitan district except where 
specially provided, and that an objection which was raised to the mode 
of assessment would be outside His Worship’s jurisdiction. Mr. 
Montagu Williams did not consider his Court was the place to decide 
the question Mr. Cobb raised, and made an order for payment of the 
rates, remarking that the case at Worthing did not appear to be exactly 
like the present one, and he believed there was no dwelling house on the 
property in that instance. Your land is liable to be assessed at a higher 
value by reason of the greenhouses upon it, even if the assessment is 
higher than the rent. 
CTames 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. 
(Y. 0 .).—The British Fern is probably Polystichum aculeatum, but the 
specimen is insufficient for satisfactory identification. (.7. 7.).—Speci¬ 
men much crushed and shrivelled, probably Ceanothus rigidus. We 
are too crowded for answering your letter on another subject this week. 
(A Thirty-years Subscriber). — 1, Polypodium appendiculatum ; 2, 
Microlepia hirta cristata ; 3, Dictyogramma japonica ; 4, Doodia media ; 
5, Aspidium coriaceum (Polystichum capense) ; 6, Lastrea tenericaule 
(Nephrodium setigerum). (Zb 31.). —1, The wild form of Viburnum 
Opulus (Linn.) ; 2, Euphorbia Lathyrus, the Caper Spurge. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— July 6th. 
Prices remain as last week with the exception of Strawberries, which are coming 
light at higher rates. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Apples, Tasmanian, per 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 to 
9 
0 
case .. • # , # • • 
2 
6 
to 5 
0 
Peaches, per dozen .. .. 
4 
0 
.2 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each .. 
3 
0 
C 
0 
Lemons, case ., .. ,. 
19 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. 
0 
3 
1 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
a. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. 
0 
9 
to 1 
0 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 to 
0 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen. 
l 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
5 
Carrots, bunch. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Parsnips, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Cucumbers, dozen 
2 
6 
4 
6 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Seakale, per basket, .. ,, 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb.. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel. 
3 
0 
3 
6 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
0 
1 
6 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Turnips, bunch. 
0 
6 
0 
8 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE PRICES.—CUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
s. 
d. 
s. d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 to 4 0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
2 
0 
to 4 
0 
Asters, French, bunch 
1 
0 
2 0 
Myosotis or Forget-me-not, 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
1 0 
dozen bunches. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
0 
6 
2 0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Carnations, Malinaison, 12 
Orchids, per dozen blooms 
2 
0 
8 
0 
blooms . 
2 
0 
4 0 
Pceonies, dozen blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Carnations, dozen bunches 
4 
0 
6 0 
Pansies, dozen buuches .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Cornflower, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 0 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Eschscholtzia, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
3 0 
„ scarlet, 12 bunches 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Eucharis, dozen. 
2 
0 
4 0 
Pinks, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Fuchsias, per bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
1 0 
Poppies (var.), doz. bunch 
1 
6 
4 
0 
Gardenias, per dozen 
2 
0 
4 0 
Primula (double) 12 sprays 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Gvpsophilas, French, 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
0 
9 
2 
0 
large bunch . 
1 
0 
2 0 
„ (outdoor), doz. bunch. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Gypsophilas, English, 
„ Red, per doz. blooms.. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
small bunch. 
0 
4 
G 0 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Lilium candidum, bunch.. 
1 
6 
2 6 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Lilium longifiorum 12 
Spiraea, dozen hunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
blooms . 
2 
0 
4 0 
Sweet Sultan, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Lilium (var.) doz.blooms .. 
1 
0 
3 0 
Sweet Peas, dozen bunches 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. .. 
0 
4 
0 
9 
bunches . 
4 
0 
6 0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
. 
s. 
d. 
s. d. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
Arbor Vitae (golden) dozen 
6 
0 to 12 0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
to 4 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
9 0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Begonia, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 0 
Mignonette, per dozen 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Calceolarias, per dozen 
3 
0 
6 0 
Musk, per dozen. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Cupressus, large plants,each 
2 
0 
5 0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Dracaena terminalis. dozen 18 
0 
42 0 
Palms, in var., each .. .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 0 
„ (specimens) .. .. 
21 
0 
63 
0 
Euonvm us, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
2 
6 
4 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 0 
„ per dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 
4 
0 
IS 0 
Rhodanthes, per dozen 
6 
0 
8 
0 
„ (small) per hundred 
8 
0 
12 0 
Saxifraga pyramidalis 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Ficus eiastiea, each .. .. 
1 
6 
5 0 
Spiraea, per dozen 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Foliage plant? var., each.. 
2 
0 
10 0 
Trailing plants (various), 
Fuchsia, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
8 0 
per dozen. 
3 
0 
9 
0 
Geraniums, Ivy. 
4 
0 
6 0 
Tropamlum or Nasturtiums 
Lobelia, per dozen 
3 
0 
6 0 
per dozen. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Bedding Plants in variety in pots and in boxes. 
THE FLOCK IN SUMMER. 
Shearing, dipping, weaning, and draughting are familiar terms, 
which indicate the ending of spring work among the sheep and 
a re-arrangement of the flock for the summer. There is no resting 
