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tley ha\e maie a little growth in heat, potted, and reducing the ball 
about or e third, < 0 itinuing in heat until the growth is completed and 
the wood firm, then place outdoors in a sunny position to harden and 
ripen the growths. 
Compost for Malmalson Carnations ( (r. 77.).—The exact pro¬ 
portions of the various ingredients used to form a suitable compost for 
these popular flowers must vary according to the character of the 
loam. If this is of medium texture containing a fair amount of fibre, 
incorporate with three parts of it one part of leaf soil sifted through 
the half-inch sieve, one part manure from a spent Mushroom bed, also 
sifted, one part burnt refuse with plenty of sharp sand and a little soot 
added. Should the loam be heavy, an extra part of leaf soil and a 
little pounded charcoal ought to be added. If, on the other hand, the 
loam is very light, dispense with the burnt refuse and use but little 
sand. With moderately firm potting and good culture in other respects, 
you may confidently anticipate satisfactory results. 
Pruning- Bankslan Rose (^SuiscriVer'). — This Rose does not 
flower freely in a clay soil unless the plant has a very warm position. The 
flowers are produced on small hard twiggy growths that should not be 
shortened. Close pruning is unsuitable, neither will the strong growths 
to which you allude produce flowers at all freely, although a few may 
be borne towards the end of the shoots. Such gross growths ought to be 
removed towards the end of summer so as to admit the sun and air to 
the smaller shoots, and these, if matured and not shortened, will produce 
flowers. Without knowing the condition of your plant we are unable 
to say what course you should pursue now ; but as we have stated the 
conditions essential for success you will be able to so prune and train 
the plant as to induce it to flower if the position and district are favour¬ 
able for this Rose. What you must seek to obtain is a number of rather 
weak growths, and these must be matured by full exposure to the sun. 
Dapbne Indlca Unhealthy (7d D.'). —Your plant appears to be 
in a very bad state, and careful attention will be needed to restore its 
lost vigour. Its root-action is defective, but whether the soil is unsuit¬ 
able, or whether the plant is root-bound and has been starved by want 
of water, we have no means of knowing. Either extreme—that is, a 
aoddened soil causing the roots to decay, or drought at times causing 
them to shrivel, would have similar results—a comparatively leafless 
and sickly plant. Turn the plant out of its pot and remove any inert 
soil, even reducing the ball to half its bulk, and place in a clean well- 
drained pot just large enough for holding the roots conveniently. 
Employ a compost of sweet turfy loam, adding a little leaf soil, about a 
fourth, and a free admixture of silver sand ; work the soil well amongst 
the roots and press it rather firmly. Apply water sparingly at first, only 
giving it when the soil appears dry, and then in sufficient quantity to 
penetrate the entire mass. Place the plant at the warm end of a green¬ 
house, and syringe it occasionally during fine weather, and it will 
perhaps recover. 
Hibiscus Cooperl (S'. IF.).—A compost of about equal parts turfy 
loam and peat, with a liberal proportion of sand, will suit the plant 
well if the drainage is carefully attended to. Select a light and not too 
warm position in the stove for the specimen, and with ordinary care in 
the supply of water and keeping the plant clean—scale and mealy bug 
being its chief enemies—little difficulty will be experienced in having 
it healthy, with the leaves brightly coloured. The Maranta will succeed 
under similar treatment, but a slightly higher temperature is preferable, 
employing shallow pans or thoroughly drained pots, as any superfluous 
moisture in the soil is injurious. Rather less loam is needed in the 
compost than that recommended for the Hibiscus. The Caladiums may 
be started at once, employing a compost of loam, peat, or leaf soil, well 
decomposed manure, and plenty of sand. The loam and peat should be 
broken up roughly, but all should be as well mixed as possible. As 
growth advances liberal supplies of water will be needed, with frequent 
syringings until the leaves are well developed. A light position in a stove 
improves the colour of the foliage very much, and it is well to have the 
plants as near the glass as is convenient, or they become drawn and weak. 
Gro-wlngr Seakale Plants for Forcing- (./. E.'). —The best plan 
is to plant young, healthy, stout portions of the roots, cut into lengths 
of about 6 inches in the autumn, pack them in light soil, protect 
from severe frost, and insert them firmly in rich light soil in an open 
situation in spring 12 to 15 inches apart in rows 18 inches asunder, with 
the upper part of the cuttings just level with or slightly below the 
surface. When growths push reduce their number to one, the strongest-, 
rubbing the others off. If the ground is in good condition and kept 
free from weeds the plants will form good crowns by the autumn for 
forcing. If the roots are weak and old they may not form crowns 
sufficiently large and ripened for forcing the first year, then they should 
be allowed to remain another year, cutting off the tips to prevent their 
flowering, and reducing the number of shoots to one or two on each 
plant. Young plants, about half to three-quarters of an inch in 
diameter, should be shortened to G inches in length, have the crowm 
cut off before planting, and the shoots which issue reduced to one or 
two on each plant when sufficiently advanced for the purpose. If the 
plants are strong and the soil rich and deep, allow a distance of 2 feet 
between the rows, and place the plants 15 or 18 inches apart in the 
rows. This will result in plants with large, well-developed crowns, 
which are essential for early forcing; in fact, for producing stout 
growths at any time. The method of preparing root cuttings is illus¬ 
trated in Wright’s shilling Primer on Horticulture (Macmillan), and 
can be ordered through a bookseller. 
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 loorthless 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 be sent on the 
first indication of change towards ripening. Dessei't Pears cannot be 
named in a hard green state. (J. J. D.'). —1, Cox’s Pomona ; 2, 
Waltham Abbey Seedling ; 3, Reinette de Canada ; I, Fearn’s Pippin ; 
5, Court Pendil Plat; 6, Wormsley Pippin. 
Hames 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, 
(A. P.).—1, Adiantum farleyense ; 2, A. gracillimum. (IF. Q.j. —1, 
Gypripedium conco-Lawre ; 2, C, insigne. (I. D .').—Maranta Veitchi. 
fj. J. E f —1. Linum flavum ; 2, Sparmannia africana ; 3, Lonicera 
fragrantissima. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Sutton & Sons, Reading.— Farmers' Year Booh and Graziers' Manual. 
Webb & Sons, Wordsley, Stourbridge.— Farm Seeds. 
W. K. Woodcock, Syston, Leicester.— Chrysanthemums. 
Wrinch & Sons, Ipswieh— Catalogue of Glass Houses. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. —February IIth, 
M.i.BKET quiet, with supplies falling off considtrably. 
FRUIT. 
8. 
d. 
8 . 
d. 
s. 
d. 
a. 
d 
Apples, per bushel .. .. 
2 
6 
to 9 
0 
Peaches, per doz. 
• • 
0 
0 to 
0 
n 
Cobs . 
40 
0 
4-2 
6 
Plums, per half sieve 
, , 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes per lb. 
1 
0 
2 
6 
St. Michael Pines, each 
, * 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons, case . 
10 
0 
15 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
B. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
8 . 
d, 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. 
0 
6 
to 1 
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 
Cauliflo-ivers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
2 
0 
4 
H 
Ooleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy, bundle . . .. 
1 
0 
1 
5 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. 
1 
6 
0 
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.. .. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Lettuce, dozen . 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. .. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Turnips, bunch .. ., 
0 
3 
0 
0 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE PRICES.—OUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
8. 
d. 
s. d 
8 
d. 
s 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
to 4 0 
Orchids, per dozen blcoms 
3 
Oto 12 
0 
Azalea, dozen sprays.. .. 
0 
6 
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 ., 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
Primula (double), dozen 
bunches. 
4 
0 
12 0 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Eucharis, dozen. 
3 
0 
4 0 
Pyrethrum, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Gardenias, per dozen 
6 
0 
12 0 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Hyacinths, dozen spikes -, 
2 
0 
4 0 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Hyacinth, Roman, dozen 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
0 
4 
u 
sprays . 
0 
6 
0 9 
Roses, Safrauo (French), 
Lilac (French) per bunch 
3 
6 
6 0 
per dozen. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Lilies of the Valley, dozen 
Roses, Safrano (EnglLh), 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 0 
per dozen. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Lilium longiflorum, per 
Roses, Marochal Neil, per 
dozen . 
6 
0 
12 0 
dozen . 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. ,. 
1) 
6 
1 
0 
bunches. 
4 
0 
6 0 
Tulips, dozen blooms 
0 
6 
1 
6 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
2 
0 
4 0 
Violets, Parme (French), 
Mignonette. 12 bunches .. 
3 
0 
6 0 
per bunch. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
Narciss, Yellow (French), 
Violets, Czar (French), per 
dozen bunches. 
1 
6 
2 G 
bunch . 
2 
0 
6 
Narciss, White (French), 
Violets (English), dozen 
dozen bunches. 
3 
0 
5 0 
bunches . .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
8. 
d. 
8. d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arbor Vitse (golden) dozen 
c 
0 to 12 0 
Ficus elastica, each .. .. 
1 
0 to 
7 
6 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 0 
Foliage plants, var., each.. 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Aspidistra, per dozen 
18 
0 
36 0 
Genista, per dozen .. .. 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 
5 
0 
10 6 
Hyacinths, per dozen 
5 
0 
9 
0 
Azaleas, per dozen .. .. 
24 
0 
42 0 
Lilium Harrissi, per dozen 
12 
0 
2-1 
u 
Cineraria, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Cyclamen, per dozen.. 
9 
0 
18 0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Dracmna terminalis, per 
Mignonette, per doz. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
dozen. 
18 
0 
42 0 
Myrtles, dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Dracasna viridis, dozen .. 
9 
0 
24 0 
Palms, in var.. each .. .. 
1 
0 
15 
u 
Ericas, per dozen .. .. 
9 
0 
24 0 
„ (specimens) .. .. 
21 
0 
63 
0 
Euonvmus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 0 
Poinsettia, per dozen.. .. 
12 
0 
15 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 0 
Solanums, per dozen.. ., 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 
4 
0 
18 0 
Tulips, per dozen .. .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Ferns (small) per hundred 
4 
0 
8 0 
