January 25, 1894, 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
81 
So grown the psuedc-bulbs were smaller, the leaves shorter, and almost 
yellow rather than green, but the growths were sturdy and vigorous. 
Some gave two spikes, each spike bearing seven to nine flowers. A com¬ 
post of fibrous peat, sphagnum, and broken crocks is most suitable, and 
abundance of water when growing should be the rule.” Another 
cultivator remarks as follows:—“ Ours are grown amongst Cattleyas, but 
it succeeds if managed like an ordinary cool stove plant. It is not 
particular as to compost, as we have it growing in peat, loam, and a 
mixture of both. Breaks on plants in all three kinds of compost or soils 
are producing a couple of spikes each. It is a free-rooting plant and 
requires plenty of root space. A strong plant with one or two breaks 
should have a 9 or 10-inch pot. When the pots are too small for the 
plants one spike from each break is the rule, and very seldom more than 
one break is produced from a lead, while under liberal treatment more 
spikes and breaks are common.” 
Potatoes—Horse Manure (J1 J. A'.).—The long tender sprouts 
on the Potatoes are of no use. Remove them, and pack the tubers, 
growing ends upwards, on the greenhouse bench as you propose. A 
light covering of moss or something of that kind, damped occasionally, 
would cause them to start sooner. Growth is free, yet strong, in sub¬ 
dued light. If the manure is from stables in which few or no Carrots 
are used with the dry food, and is not too advanced in decomposition 
througH being heaped, it will be suitable for Mushrooms. A great deal 
is bought at a much higher price than you name by expert Mushroom 
growers, who find full crops profitable, but half crops would not be 
remunerative. It is impossible the manure can be so good after sup¬ 
porting a heavy yield of Mushrooms as it was before, but the residue is 
useful for mulching and lightening heavy soil. If your soil needs 
humus the fresh horse manure would probably be better than the 
chemicals ; if rich in humus the reverse would be the case. A combi¬ 
nation of both kinds might be better than either used alone. It is 
impossible to give categorical replies to such questions as yours in the 
absence of influencing data. Why not test the matter by experiment, 
and in this way get the best possible information for your own particular 
case 1 
Grafting- Wax (FuW^s).—There are several kinds that require to be 
used warm, one of the most simple being equal parts of yellow wax and 
rosin melted together and applied when cool enough. The following has 
not the inconvenience of requiring to be applied warm, and may be 
prepared and used without being heated :—Yellow wax 1 lb., turpentine 
1 lb., Burgundy pitch 8 ozs., mutton suet 4 ozs. Mix all together and 
mix thoroughly, and leave them to cool. Form the mass into small 
balls, as it will not stick to the fingers, and use them when opportunity 
offers. Liquid grafting wax is a very useful application, and is, perhaps, 
the most convenient for the purpose of all the mastics used for covering 
wounds and grafting, it is of the consistency of varnish, and is applied 
very thinly with a brush. Care must be taken not to lay it on 
thickly, for the surface hardens so rapidly the alcohol is prevented 
evaporating. Rosin 1 lb., beef tallow 1 oz., spirits of turpentine one 
tablespoonful, alcohol (95 per cent.) 6 ozs. Melt the rosin over a slow 
fire, when melted take it off and add the beef tallow, stirring it 
constantly; let it cool somewhat, mix the spirits of turpentine 
little by little with it, and at last the alcohol in the same way. Should 
the alcohol be added while the mass is too hot, much will be lost by 
rapid evaporation ; if, on the contrary, it is too cool, it will form a viscid 
lump, and must be slightly heated again. Stirring briskly is indispen¬ 
sable to mix the ingredients thoroughly. In well-corked bottles it keeps 
for years. If in course of time it becomes too thick, the addition of 
some alcohol will make it liquid again. For this purpose it must always 
be warmed. It is a good plan to put the bottle containing it in boiling 
or hot water to accomplish this. 
Hames 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 we 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 
Pears 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 he sent on the 
first indication of change towards ripening. Dessert Pears cannot be 
named in a hard green state, (IF. Lowther'). —1, Dutch Mignonne ; 
2, Court Pendu Plat. 
(,/. 7.)—1, Adiantum scutum ; 2, a Davallia ; 3, send when in flower ; 
4 , Polystichum aculeatum ; 5, Adiantum formosum ; 6, A. amabile. 
These names are approximate, the specimens having arrived in a very 
unsatisfactory condition. (JB. D .').—The Primulas are florists’ flowers 
which we do not undertake to name. {Lincoln ').—Jasminum Sambac 
flore-pleno. {L. M ).—Impatiens Hawkeri. {X. Y. Z.). — Echeveria 
retusa. {Amateur ).—Freesia refracta alba. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET.— Januaby 24th. 
Business still quiet, -with supplies falling off. 
FBTJIT. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
8. 
d 
Apples, per bushel .. .. 
2 
6 
to 9 
0 
Peaches, per doz.0 
0 to 0 
n 
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. 
a. 
d. 
8. 
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 
3 
0 
4 
Parsley, dozen bunches .. 2 
0 
3 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. .. 
a 
0 
3 
0 
Parsnips, dozen.1 
0 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes, per cwt.2 
0 
4 
H 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
a 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy, bundle.1 
0 
1 
5 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. ., 1 
6 
n 
f' 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Seakale, per basket .. .. 1 
3 
1 
6 
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 
3 
0 
0 
AVERAGE 
WHOLESALE 
PRICES.—OUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d 
6. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
4 
0 
to G 
0 
Orchids, per dozen blcoms 3 
0 to 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 .. .. 2 
0 
4 
u 
Hyacinths, dozen spikes .. 
3 
0 
5 
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, Mar6chal Neil, per 
dozen . 
6 
0 
12 
0 
dozen .. .. ..3 
0 
6 
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. 
s« 
d. 
8, 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arbor Vitae (golden) dozen 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each.. 2 
0 to 10 
0 
Aspidistra, per dozen 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Hyacinths, per dozen .. 6 
U 
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 
Dracaena terminalis, per 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 3 
0 
*1 
0 
dozen. 
18 
0 
42 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 6 
0 
12 
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, in 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 .. .. S 
0 
9 
0 
THE TURN OF THE TIDE. 
ITames 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. 
Yes, it has come! The ever-increasing importation of 
foreign farm produce, which comes to our shores like a flowing 
tide, has at length been arrested, a check has been given in 
many things to positive increase, in others there is a notable 
reduction, and it is worth while making some inquiry as to 
what is possible to promote home supply and home trade in 
