April 11, 1895. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER, 
325 
pape 303, last issue. First try the phenyle. If you send your fall name 
and address, repeating your other question, it will be answered by post. 
Zonal Pelargronlum Spotted (./. n. (S'.)—The leaf is infested 
by the spot fungus, a species of Glseosporium, which thrives in a confined 
and cold atmosphere and is retarded in a somewhat dry and compara¬ 
tively warmer one. The plant should be carefully watered and not 
highly fed at the roots. This, with brighter weather and a freely 
ventilated atmosphere, will enable the plant to make new growths free 
from the malady, but those affected will retain the malformation. 
Manures for Tomatoes (^R. J. D .').—Steamed bone flcur and 
muriate of potash are undoubtedly good manures for Tomatoes. 
Most strong soils contain potash; but there are exceptions, and 
where Clover grows freely there is potash in the soil. If you wish 
to grow Tomatoes in the same soil that produced a good crop last 
year you will not err in applying the manures named at the rate of 
a quarter of a pound to each square yard of surface, pointing it in 
not very deeply, but we should place a little fresh soil round the roots 
when planting. 
Hardy Climbers for Trellis (JJ. W. II.).—U the soil and 
■climate are suitable for Roses we think the Ayrshire varieties, Bennett’s 
■Seedling, Dundee Rambler, Queen of the Belgians, and Ruga would be 
sufficiently hardy. Clematises would also answer. C. Flammula is one 
of the rambling growers, but the fiowers are not gay, and we see no 
reason why such effective varieties as Jackmanni, Rubella, and Star of 
India^ should fail. The Wistaria would grow no doubt, but it is a 
•question if it would ripen sufficiently for flowering. Laburnums are 
good for covering arches, and beautiful when flowering freely. 
Fungrus on Pear Tree Roots (^C,nistant Reader). —The Pear tree 
roots are badly infested by the clustered mycelium of a fungus, which 
is undeterminable from there being no “ fruits,” but it is probably 
Agaricus melleus, the form of it known as Rhizomopha subcorticalis. 
The fungus has probably been introduced in portions of wood, such as 
twigs, in manure, or by other means, for no treatment whatever will 
produce a living organism, for such is the perpetuation of pre-existent 
parents either by spores or mycelium. You may use the following for 
the destruction of the mycelium—Jeyes’ fluid, one ordinary wineglassEul 
to 4 gallons of water, or soluble phenyle at the same rate, both of which 
may be procured from any chemist, or through him at a few days’ notice. 
Crapes Scalded (./. S, North Wales). —The berries are badly 
scalded—a very unusual occurrence for so early a period of the season, 
and is probably the result of bright days following'on the severe and 
dull cold weather. There is no disease otherwise, and it is likely that a 
little air constantly, with a rather warmer atmosphere than usual, would 
have prevented the scalding of the Grapes. It is a great pity, as the 
berries have stoned, and in the course of a few days would have com¬ 
menced colouring, when they are quite safe from danger as regards 
scalding. After a period of dull weather great care is necessary in 
ventilating, this being done early and judiciously, so as to have the 
Grapes perfectly dry before the sun acts powerfully on the house, then 
the berries become heated equally with that of the surrounding air, and 
they cannot then be injuriously affected. 
Spraying: Muscat Crapes QNovice). —Some professional gar¬ 
deners have found the syringe of assistance to them in setting Muscat 
Grapes, but we do not advise amateurs, or gardeners either, who have 
had no experience in the practice, to adopt it. They may try it, if they 
wish, on a few bunches, and note the results, but the overwhelming 
majority of the most accomplished Grape growers set their Muscats 
without syringing the bunches when flowering. Those who find the 
plan answer drive the water directly on the bunches about the middle of 
the forenoon, forcing off the liquid globules, we presume, that some¬ 
times^ prevent the pollen from reaching the stigmas for the purpose of 
fertilisation. We know that some have succeeded with the syringing 
process, but others have failed, and therefore we advise the inexpe¬ 
rienced to proceed cautiously and experimentally in the matter. 
Tomato Plant Roots (Zd W .).—The Tomato plant roots did not 
show any signs of attack from eelworm, nor were we able to detect any 
micro-organism on the underground stem—indeed, that part and the 
fibres appeared quite normal, and there is nothing to be alarmed 
about, so far as the roots are concerned. Wo should not use any 
disinfectant now, but follow on with the sulphate of iron and kainit, as 
advised in these columns on March 28, page 283, and as there is a defi¬ 
ciency of colour in the leafage, employ nitrate of soda occasionally, 
using j oz. to a gallon of water, taking care not to overdo the plants 
with any of these solutions, nor make the soil sodden by unnecessary 
waterings. Indeed, it is better to use the chemicals as top-dressings, 
and for your plants you should employ a mixture of 5 parts super¬ 
phosphate, 2 parts kainit, I part nitrate of soda, and J part sulphate 
of iron, crushing the nitrate of soda, mixing thoroughly, and using 
from 4 to G ozs. per square yard every fortnight or three weeks; or, if 
quite vigorous enough, at more distant intervals, say every month or 
six weeks, whilst increasing the amount of nitrate of soda if more 
vigour is required. 
Black Hamburgh Vine Beaves Deformed (.T". II. S.). —The 
Vine leaves are suffering from “ browning,” a disease caused by a 
so-called fungus, but really a myxomycetes—namely, Plasmodiophora 
yitis, which by some means (inexplicable without illustrations of a very 
intricate character) passes from the roots to the leaves when these are 
about the size of a crown piece. It arises from the spores of the 
myxomycetes. which, as zoospores, form a plasmodium, and with amoeba¬ 
like movements, passing from place to place in quest of food—from the 
roots to the leaves. The object is to prevent it, and that may generally be 
effected by dressings of lime to the border, which we advise to be given 
with as little delay as possible, employing about half bushel per square 
rod, and pointing in lightly. The Plasmodiophora has an abhorrence of 
active lime, also of corrosive sublimate, a terrible poison, and should 
not be used upon the foliage, but it may be used at the roots at the 
rate of 1 oz. to 30 gallons of water. We advise the lime as the 
safest and most desirable application. Admit air carefully and early, 
as a close atmosphere encourages the parasite, also a rich and wet 
condition of the border. 
Hames of Plants.—We only undertake to name species of plants, 
not varieties that have originated from seeds 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 th’.m when the paper is damp. 
(ZZ. T. R). —1, Streptosolon Jamesoni ; 2, Olivia (Imantophyllum) 
miniata, good variety ; 3, An Amaryllis, varietal name undeterminable, 
except by comparison in a large collection. (0. C). —1, Saxifraga 
Boydi ; 2, Primula rosea ; 3, Daphne Mezereum album ; 4, Primula 
cashmeriana ; 5, Cypripedium calceolus ; 6, Dielytra spectabilis. 
QG. II. A).—1, Lycaste Skinneri ; 2, Cattleya Trianse delicata; 3, 
Phaius grandifolius ; 4, Angrmcum sesquipedale ; 5, Dendrobium 
nobile nobilius. {Oali.s ).—The specimen is an Iris, but too withered 
for us to say what variety or species. Send fresh specimen. 
GARDENERS’ CHARITABLE AND PROVIDENT 
INSTITUTIONS. 
The Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Institution. — Secretary, 
Mr. G. J. Ingram, 50, Parliament Street, London, W.C. 
United Horticultueal Benefit and Provident Society.— 
Secretary, Mr. W. Collins, 9, Martindale Road, Balham, London, S.W. 
Royal Gardeners’ Orphan Secretary, Mr. A. F. Barron, 
Royal Horticultural Society’s Gardens, Cniswick, London, W. 
OOVBNT GARDEN MARKET.— April IOih. 
IIabket very quiet, with prices practically unaltered. 
fruit. 
8. 
d. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
a. 
d. 
Apples, per half sieve 
1 
6 
to -1 
6 
Grapes, per lb. 
1 
6 
to 3 
6 
„ Nova Scotia, per 
Lemons, case .. .. 
10 
0 
15 
0 
barrel. 
10 
0 
21 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each 
.. . 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Oobs per 100 lbs. 
20 
0 
21 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. ., 
• • 
2 
0 
6 
0 
VEGETABLES, 
9. 
d 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d, 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
1 
6 
to 2 
0 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
to 0 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bushel .. .. 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Carrots, bunch .. .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
6 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
a 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
0 
1 
ft 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Seakale, per basket .. 
4 • 
1 
0 
2 
3 
Endive, dozen .. .. .. 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Scorzonera, bundle .. 
• • 
1 
t> 
a 
U 
Herbs, bunch .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Tomatoes. per lb. 
0 
2 
0 
6 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE 
PRICES.- 
-OUT FLOWERS.—Orchid Blooms in variety 
8. 
d. 
a. 
d. 
8- 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
4 
0 
to 4 
6 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
0 
6 
to 1 
0 
Azalea, dozen sprays .. ,. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
1 
6 
2 
6 
Asparagus Fern, per bunch 
o 
0 
3 
0 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„ Safrano (English), 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
3 
0 
dozen. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Daffodils, (dbl.),doz. bchs. 
3 
6 
6 
0 
„ (French), yellow, doz. 
„ (single), doz.bohj. 
4 
0 
s 
0 
blooms. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Euoharis, dozen. 
4 
0 
(i 
0 
„ (French), Red, dozen 
Gardenias, dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
blooms . 
2 
0 
2 
6 
Geranium, scarlet, oz. 
Smilax, per bunch .. .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
bunches . 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. .. 
0 
4 
U 
6 
Lilac (French) per bunch 
5 
0 
6 
0 
Vioiets (English), dozen 
Lilium' longittorum, dozen 
4 
U 
8 
0 
bunches. 
1 
6 
6 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
1 
u 
3 
0 
Violets (French), Parme, 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
per bunch . 
3 
0 
4 
0 
bunches. 
6 
0 
3 
0 
Violets (French), Czar, per 
Orchids, dozen blooms .. 
1 
6 
12 
0 
bunch . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
t> 
u 
9 
0 
Violets (French), Victoria, 
Primula (double), dozen 
dozen bunches. 
6 
4 
0 
sprays •• .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
B. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arbor Vitoe (golden) dozen 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Ferns (small) per hundred 
4 
0 
to 6 
0 
Aspidistra, dozen 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Ficus eiastica, each .. 
1 
0 
7 
u 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 
5 
0 
10 
6 
Foliage plant.», var., eacu 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Azaleas, each . 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Genistas, per dozen .. .. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Cinerarias, per doz. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Hyacinths, dozen .. .. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Cyclamen, dozen 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Lycopodiums, dozen .. .. 
3 
u 
4 
0 
Draciena, various, dozen .. 
12 
0 
30 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
9 
0 
12 
a 
Draccena viridis, dozen .. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles, dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Erica, various, dozen 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Palms, in var., each .. .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
Euonymus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
„ (specimens' ., .. 
?I 
n 
e3 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Primulas, dozen. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 
4 
0 
13 
0 
