August 11, 1892. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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French language, but we believe they are not sought for. Wages are 
low and working hours long, A nurseryman who does business with a 
i rench house may possibly give you an introduction if you are well 
known to him. 
Rosa Polyantha Seed (IF. Sf). —We regret our inability to 
give the name of the French nurseryman who sent seeds to an 
American cultivator as described on page 49 of our issue of the 
-1st ult. We are not aware that seeds are sold in England. Possibly 
Messrs, \ilmorin, Andrieux & Cie, 4, Quai de la Megisserie, Pans, 
might be able to supply them. As you are probably aware, the 
charming little Polyantha Roses may be readily increased from 
cuttings. 
Keighley Queen Raspberry {John Carter ). — The samples 
arrived in a very different condition than you intended. Nine-tenths 
of the berries were spoiled, but the few uninjured were very fine, and 
the sprays had been loaded with them. If you consider the variety an 
improvement on your Carter’s Prolific, as we suspect it is, good specimens 
should be placed before the Fruit Committee of the Royal Horticultural 
society, and the variety should be added to the Chiswick collection for 
trial in the gardens. 
eroton leaves Falling (C. A.).—You fail to indicate the con¬ 
ditions under which the plants are grown. The leaves will become 
•spotted and fall ” through (1) the attacks of insects or deleterious 
fumes; (2) defective root-action, the result of unsuitable soil or defective 
watering ; (3) an excessively dry or excessively moist atmosphere ; or 
(4) a too low temperature. With a little examination and reflection 
you ought now to be able to discover the cause of the evil. When the 
plants are properly attended to in suitable structures they develop 
clean, handsome, persistent leaves. r 
Melons ( Disappointed ).—So far as we understand y®ur statement 
you took off the wrong flowers for pollen. Those with a swelling at the 
base—the embryo fruit—should be retained and pollen applied to them 
from the flowers that are simply borne on short thin stalks. The latter 
are what are called the male flowers, and it does not matter whether the 
pollen is applied to the fruit bearers witk a small brush or not so lon°- 
as it reaches the pistils of those for which it is intended. Try again” 
and if you have sufficient heat for sustaining healthy growth you may 
yet have good Melons late in the season. 
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. (IF. IF. Buscof).— We are unable to name the Peach, 
but possibly we might have been able to discover its identity if you had 
stated the character of the flowers—large or small.' This is an essential 
condition, as was indicated on page 112 last week. 
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. 
(Thirty-years Subscriber').— Cattleya guttata Prinzi. (R. R. _£*.).— 
No. 1 is Gongora galeata. We are not sure about the others in the 
absence of flowers or some particulars about the plants. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Messrs. Clibran & Son, 10 and 12, Market Street, Manchester.— 
Bulbs. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, London, N.— Bulbs. 
Messrs. Little & Ballantyne, Carlisle.— Bulbs. 
Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell, Notts.— Bulbs. 
Messrs. Ant. Roozen & Son, Overveen, near Haarlem, Holland.— 
Bulbs. 
MM. Vilmorin, Andrieux, et Cie., 4, Quai de la Megisserie, Paris.— 
Bulbs and Strawberries. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— August 10th. 
, ^ orms * n (77. J. 77.).— 1 ou ask for reference to an 
advertisement for “killing worms in pots.” We are unable to find a 
specific advertisement on the subject. Mr. A. Porter, Stone House, 
Maidstone, has advertised his worm excluders, and they are good for 
the purpose. On the front page of the last and several issues you may 
nnd an advertisement under the heading of “ Slugicide.” This may ba 
worth trying. We test everything of this nature on weeds or plants of 
tittle worth before applying generally to plants of value. If any other 
advertisements such as you wish to see can be pointed out as having 
appeared in our columns, we will give the references to them if these 
are supplied. 
Disqualified Bouquet (7. 7.).—The class stipulates for the “best 
bouquet of garden flowers.” You employed Maidenhair Fern, pre¬ 
sumably Adiantum cuneatum, and were disqualified. This is certainly 
not a “garden flower,” and the judges decided accordingly. But if 
they acted with equal strictness all round they would disqualify all 
bouquets that contained a fringe of leaves of any kind, for if used 
alone—that is, without flowers on the same sprays, they would be out¬ 
side the terms of the schedule. Some schedules state that Fern is 
admissible in such bouquets, and undoubtedly a little greenery of some 
kind improves them. We have seen autumn-tinted Carrot leaves 
pleasingly associated with flowers, but under the terms of the class 
quoted they would not be eligible, though some judges would in the 
exercise of their discretion, overlook the technicality. If you had 
handed a written protest to the Secretary before four o’clock, the Com¬ 
mittee would have settled the matter, as they are entitled under regula¬ 
tion 9. It would be better to say whether Fern is admissible or not in 
the class, and so avoid possible misunderstandings. 
Muscat Grapes Falling- (C. R. T 3 .).—The Grapes have set badly, 
stoned imperfectly, and are seriously scalded. Unbeated houses are not 
suitable for the Muscat of Alexandria, nor is it prudent to leave the door 
of your vinery open all night. The berries have become so cold that 
moisture has been deposited on them in the form of dew, and they were 
then injured by the evaporation that followed during bright sunny days. 
We are rather surprised the other varieties are doing so well, and are 
by no means certain they will finish as satisfactorily as is desirable, 
instead of leaving the door open leave the top ventilators open to the 
extent of an inch or so, admitting more air in the morning when the 
temperature approaches G5° as indicated by a shaded thermometer. Main¬ 
tain a day temperature of about 80° with ventilation, when the weather 
permits, and close early in the afternoon, so that that temperature is 
maintained as long as possible. The house should not be damped late, 
but the paths and other surfaces should be dry before nightfall. At 
that time the top ventilators may be opened a little, or the house might 
perhaps remain closed till too late in the morning, a too common cause 
•of injury to Grapes in the vineries of amateurs. 
Names ot Fruits. Notice. —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 
Business getting quieter, with supplies falling off. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
Apples, half sieve 
1 
9 
to 4 
0 
Lemons, case . 
19 
0 to 15 
Currants, Red, half sieve.. 
2 
3 
3 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
„ Black, half sieve,. 
4 
0 
4 
6 
Peaches, per dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
8 
Grapes, per lb. 
0 
9 
2 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each ,. 
3 
0 
G 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
s. 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. 
0 
3 
to 0 
4 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 to 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen. 
l 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
Carrots, bunch. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches .. 
2 
0 
3 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Parsnips, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
2 
0 
5 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy, bundle. 
1 
0 
i 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
1 
G 
3 
6 
Scorzonera, bundle .. 
1 
6 
0 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Seakale, per basket .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch .. ,. ,. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel. 
3 
0 
3 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
2 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Turnips, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE PRICES.—OUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
Asters, French, bunch 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
Carnations, Malmaison, 12 
blooms . 
Carnations, dozen bunches 
Cornflower, dozen bunches 
Eschscholtzia, doz. bunches 
Eucharis, dozen. 
Fuchsias, per bunch .. 
Gardenias, per dozen 
Gypsophilas, French, 
large bunch . 
Gypsophilas, English, 
small punch. 
Lilium longiflorum 12 
blooms . 
Lilium (var.) dozen 
blooms .„ .. 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
s. d. s. d. 
2 0 to 4 0 
0 6 
0 6 
0 G 
0 6 
2 0 
0 9 
0 3 
2 0 
0 G 
2 0 
1 0 
1 0 
2 0 
6 0 
G 0 
3 0 
3 0 
4 0 
1 0 
4 0 
1 0 
G 0 
4 0 
2 0 
4 0 
Maidenhair Fern, doz. bchs. 
Myosotis or Forget-me-not, 
dozen bunches . 
Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
Orchids, per dozen blooms 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
„ scarlet, 12 bunches 
Pinks, dozen bunches 
Poppies (var.), doz. bunch 
Primula (double) 12 sprays 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
„ (outdoor), doz. bunch. 
„ Red, per doz. blooms.. 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
„ Yellow, dozen .. ,. 
Stocks, dozen bunches 
Sweet Sultan, doz. bunches 
Sweet Peas, dozen bunches 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. .. 
d. s. d. 
0 to 6 0 
3 0 
3 0 
8 0 
2 0 
G 0 
4 0 
4 0 
6 
0 9 
2 0 
6 0 
2 0 
3 0 
4 0 
G 0 
3 0 
4 0 
0 G 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Arbor Vitae (golden) dozen 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Lobelia, per dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
to 6 
0 
Begonia, per dozen .. .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen ., 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Calceolarias, per dozen 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Cupressus, large plants,each 
9 
0 
5 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen 
4 
0 
G 
0 
Dracaena terminalis, dozen 
18 
0 
42 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Palms, in var., each .. .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
Euonvmus, var., dozen .. 
G 
0 
18 
0 
,, (specimens) .. .. 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
21 
0 
G3 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 
„ (small) per hundred 
6 
0 
24 
0 
2 
G 
4 
0 
4 
0 
18 
0 
„ per dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Rhodauthes, per dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Ficus elastiea, each .. .. 
1 
6 
5 
0 
Trailing plants (various), 
Foliage plants, var., each.. 
2 
0 
10 
0 
per dozen. 
3 
0 
9 
0 
Fuchsia, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
8 
0 
Tropseolum or Nasturtiums 
Geraniums, Ivy. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
per dozen. 
4 
0 
G 
0 
Hydrangea, per dozen 
9 
0 
15 
0 
