January 18, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
61 
branches. Beurr6, with the final “ 4 ” accented, is correct as applied to 
the Pear, as the word is used as an adjective ; but when used as a 
noun, and applied to beurre (butter), the final “e” is not accented. 
Beurr^ indicates the buttery consistency of the Pear. We suspect you 
are not far wrong in your pronunciation of the word. Your French 
authorities have made a mistake. All learned French pomologists spell 
the word “ Beurre,” and pronounce somewhat as “ Buorae.” 
Znsertlngr IVlIstletoe Berries on Apple Trees (F. R. E.') — 
The berries should be inserted in a notch cut in the bark on the under side 
of a branch. Avoid crushing the seed, and have the embryo directed 
towards the branch. To prevent birds disturbing the seeds after being 
placed in position cover with tiffany or other light material. The seeds 
may also be fastened to a smooth part of the tree by the sticky substance 
surrounding them, but protect from birds. Insert the seeds at once. Some 
persons find rubbing them on the smooth bark quite sufficient. Try 
both methods with many seeds, and some may be expected to germinate. 
Closed Flow Box of Keating: Apparatus (^F. J."), —The cover 
(at a in your sketch) should fit close—the closer the better, as there will 
be less danger of steam arising from it when the apparatus is worked, 
the steam being more or less injurious in the winter season, and moisture 
is at all times better had by damping available surfaces other than those 
highly heated. If the cover of the flow box fits quite air-tight it is 
difficult to ascertain how the pipes can be filled with water, as there 
must be some means of letting out the air. This we assume is effected 
by means of the lid, for though it may appear to fit tight it will hardly 
do so to the exclusion of air unless caulked. 
Trachellum caeruleum (S'. B .').—Although Trachelium cseruleum 
has been cultivated in this country for more than two centuries, it is 
far from being generally known.. fLike you we have frequently met 
with persons whose knowledge of the plants of the day extended to 
countless varieties of each species, but who acknowledge their ignorance 
of this handsome plant. It is a native of the south of Europe, and 
though moderately hardy it suffers from unusually severe winters, there¬ 
fore it is desirable in most cases to preserve a plant or two under glass ; 
but it is easily raised from seed, and seedlings flower the same season. 
Allied to the Campanula it, nevertheless, differs from many of that genus 
in its habit of growth ; it does not throw up suckers like most of that 
family, but produces side shoots, which make excellent slips or cuttings. 
These, if put into a cold pit or under a handglass, where some pro¬ 
tection can be afforded them in winter, make good plants in the 
following spring. 
Rooting: Chrysanthemum Cuttlngrs {TteaAer). — The cuttings 
should be about 3 inches long, and cut square across below a joint. The 
best of all means of rooting them is under handlights, or in a propa¬ 
gating frame, placed in a house where a temperature of from 40° to 50° 
is maintained. These should be on the side stages, and as near the 
elass of the roof as possible to prevent the cuttings becoming drawn. 
Some growers root their cuttings in a cold frame, but they are more 
liable to suffer from damp ; others in pots on shelves in an ordinary 
greenhouse, but in such positions they often flag very much. The 
cuttings may be inserted five or six round the edge of a 5-inch pot. 
Equal parts of light loam and leaf soil, with a free admixture of 
coarse silver sand, the whole passed through a half-inch sieve and 
thoroughly mixed, is the best compost. Sprinkle a little silver sand on 
the surface of the soil, to be cirried down by the dibber for the cuttings 
to rest on, the rooting being quicker among sand. The soil should be 
pressed firmly round each cutting, particularly its base, and a gentle 
watering given through a fine-rosed watering-can. Stand the pots on 
fine-sifted ashes for securing a cool, moist foundation, and excluding 
air. The lights must be kept closed until roots are formed, with the 
exception that they may be taken off for an hour in the morning to 
allow for the dissipation of moisture, and in the evening the glass 
should be wiped dry. Shading will not be required. In about a month 
the cuttings will have rooted, when admit a little air by tilting the 
light slightly at first, and increasing until they can be safely removed. 
But little water will be required during the process of rooting, yet the 
soil must be kept sufficiently moist for the support of the cuttings or 
plants. With care you may safely root soft cuttings. 
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 w’e 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 
Fears 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 
ffjst indication of chajtge towards ripening. Dessert Pears cannot be 
named in a hard green state, (fr. B. IF.).—We are unable to name 
the Pear. The fruits sent appear to have been gathered too soon, and 
the characteristic quality of the variety has not been developed. 
(//. J. Cj .—Gloria Mundi. 
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. 
(ZT. M.'). —Maranta Veitchi. (^Berks'). —Apparently Othonna crassifolia, 
but must have flowers to identify with certainty. (^Amateur'). —1, 
Peperomia argyrea variegata; 2, Phormium tenax. (^Somersef ).— 
Spirjea alnifolia. (F. P.)— 1, Begonia manicata ; 2, B. Ingrami. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
W. Clibran & Son, Oldfield Nursery, Altrincham.— Vegetable and 
Flower Seeds. 
W. Drummond & Sons, Dublin.— Garden Seeds. 
Henry Eckford, Wem, Shropshire.— Sweet Peas, Vegetable, and Flower 
Seeds. 
Fotheringham & King, Corn Exchange, Dumfries.— Flower and 
Vegetable Seeds. 
Harrison & Sons, Leicester.— Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 
W. Baylor Hartland, Cork, Ireland.— Year Book of Seeds. 
Laxton Brothers, Bedford.— Vegetable and Flotoer Seeds. 
Little & Ballantyne, Carlisle.— Garden Seeds and Horticultural 
Implements. 
W. Percy, Beadwell Road, Forest Hill.— Early and Summer 
Flowering Chrysanthemums. 
Ant. Roozen & Son, Overveen, Haarlem, Holland.— Gladioli, Dahlias, 
and Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 
C. Turner, Royal Nurseries, Slough.— Kitchen and Floicer Garden 
and Farm Seeds. 
Wallace & Co., St. John Street, Colchester.— Bulbs for Spring 
Planting. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET.— Januaky 17th. 
FRHIT. 
The past frost has 
not 
improved 
our Market, business being 
exceptionally 
dull. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Apples, per bushel .. .. 
2 
6 
to 9 
0 
Peaches, per doz. 
0 
0 to 0 
0 
Cobs . 
40 
0 
42 
6 
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. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d, 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
1 
0 
to 1 
6 
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 
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 
6 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
5 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Seakale, per basket .. 
1 
6 
1 
9 
Herbs, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel. 
8 
0 
0 
0 
Lettuce, dozen .. ., .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
7 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Turnips, bunch. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
AVERAGE 
WHOLESALE 
PRICES.—CUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d 
8. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
4 
0 to 6 
0 
Orchids, per dozen blcoms 
3 
Oto 12 
0 
Azalea, dozen sprays.. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
Camellias, dozen blooms .. 
0 
9 
2 
0 
bunches. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Poinsettia, doz. blooms .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
Primula (double), dozen 
bunches. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
sprays. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
Pyrethrum, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
blooms . 
1 
0 
4 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Eucharis, dozen. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Gardenias, per dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
o 
0 
4 
u 
Hyacinths, dozen spikes ., 
3 
0 
3 
0 
Roses, Safrano (French), 
Hyacinth, Roman, dozen 
per dozen. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
sprays . 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Roses, Safrano (French), 
Lilac ( French') per bunch 
3 
6 
6 
0 
per 100 . 
6 
0 
10 
0 
Lilies of the Valley, dozen 
Roses, Safrano (English), 
sprays . 
0 
9 
2 
0 
per dozen. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Lilium longiflorum, per 
Roses, Marechal Neil, per 
dozen . 
6 
0 
12 
0 
dozen . 
3 
0 
G 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. .. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
bunches. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Tulips, dozen blooms 
0 
9 
2 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Violets, Parme (French), 
Mignonette, 12 bunches ,. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
per bunch. 
3 
0 
5 
0 
Narciss, Yellow (French), 
Violets, Czar (French), per 
dozen bunches. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunch . 
2 
6 
3 
0 
Narciss, White (French), 
Violets (English), dozen 
dozen bunches. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunches . 
1 
6 
2 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arbor Vitae (golden) dozen 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each.. 
2 
Oto 10 
0 
Aspidistra, per dozen 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Hyacinths, per dozen 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 
5 
0 
10 
6 
Hyacinth, Roman, dozen 
Azaleas, per dozen .. .. 
24 
0 
42 
0 
pots. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Chrysanthemums, per doz. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Lilium Harrissi, per dozen 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Dracmna terminalis, per 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
\ 
0 
dozen. 
18 
0 
42 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
6 
0 
1 
0 
Dracaena viridis, dozen .. 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Mignonette, per doz. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Ericas, per dozen .. .. 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
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, lu variety, dozen .. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Poinsettia, per dozen.. .. 
12 
0 
15 
0 
Ferns (small'i per hundred 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Solanums, per dozen.. ., 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Ficus elastica, each ,. .. 
1 
0 
7 
6 
Tulips, per dozen .. .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
