March 1, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
175 
and pillars you can have nothing: sweeter than Heliotropes, the preference 
being given to such moderately strong growers as White Lady and Pau' 
Pfitzer. Luculia gratissima also does best against a wall where it would 
produce fine trusses of very sweetly scented flowers at midwinter. 
Mandevilla suaveolens rambles freelj^ and gives a long succession of 
large white sweet-scented flowers. Jasminum grandiflorum grows even 
more strongly, and a profusion of trusses of rather small flowers quite 
scent a large house. Schubertia grandiflora, under good management, 
succeeds well in a conservatory, producing large trusses of Stephanotis- 
like flowers very freely. Rhyncospermum jasminoides, however, is more 
likely to succeed in the majority of conservatories, this species yielding 
a great profusion of white, sweetly scented, Jasminum-like flowers in 
the summer. There are a few Roses admirably adapted for conservatory 
culture. Foremost among these must be placed the Mardchal Niel, a 
good companion being found in Lamarqne, Safrano also deserving of a 
place, as it is perpetual flowering. 
KTames of Fralts.— 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 numher of worthless Ay>ples and 
Pears sent to this office to he 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 
suflficing 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 he 
named in a hard green state. (^G. C.'), —Pear Ollivior des Serres ; 
Apple unrecognisable, probably local. 
M'ames 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 Arm 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 diflficult to separate them when the paper is damp. 
(^Reader'), —1, A specimen of Carageen, a name given in Ireland to 
Crondrus crispus and some other allied Algae when dried and bleached. 
Large quantities are collected for sale and used for cattle feeding, 
and making jelly for invalids. It is more nutritious than gelatine. 
2, Lycopodium alpinum, the Alpine Club Moss, and can only be grown 
in habitats appropriate to its needs. (T. A'.).—The Cattleya Trianm 
is a fairly good form, and is probably worth 2 guineas. (A. T.').— 
1, Lachenalia pendula aureliana ; 2, L. aurea ; 3, L. luteola ; 4, Asple- 
nium flaccidum. (_Fern Lover'). —1, Asplenium bulbiferum ; 2, Pteris 
umbrosa ; 3, Adiantum pubescens. (A. C.). —Cypripedium Harrisoni- 
anum ; 2, good form of C. villosum. ((?. C). —Veltheimia viridifolia. 
GARDENERS’ CHARITABLE AND PROVIDENT 
INSTITUTIONS. 
The Gabdeners’ Royal Benevolent Institution. — Secretary, 
Mr. G. J. Ingram, 50, Parliament Street, London, W.C. 
United Horticultural Benefit and Provident Society.— 
Secretary, Mr. W. Collins, 9, Martindale R ad, Balham, London, S.W. 
Royal Gardeners’ Orphan Fund — Secretary, Mr. A. F. Barron, 
Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens, Chiswick, London, W. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET.— February 28th. 
Market still very quiet. 
FRUIT. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
1 
s. 
d. 
9. 
Apples, per bushel .. .. 
2 
6 
to 9 
0 
Lemons, case ,. .. 
10 
0 to 15 
0 
„ Nova Scotia, per 
Peaches, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
< 
barrel. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Plums, per half sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cubs . 
40 
0 
42 
6 
St. Michael Pines, each 
2 
0 
6 
(1 
Grapes per lb. 
1 
0 
2 
6 
Strawberries per lb. ,. 
•• 
10 
0 
16 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
9. 
d. 
8. 
d 
Asparagus, per bundle 
7 
0 
to 8 
0 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
to 0 
t) 
Beaus, Kidney, per lb. .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Onions, bushel .. 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
3 
(■ 
Carrots, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsnips, dozen .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
2 
0 
4 
' 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
0 
1 
5 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. 
1 
fi 
0 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
7 
0 
Seakale, per basket .. 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
|l 
Herbs, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
I 
G 
3 
0 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
u 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
AVERAGE 
WHOLESALE 
PRICES.—OUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
8. 
d. 
8. d 
9. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
to 3 0 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
6 
0tol2 
u 
Azalea, dozen sprays., 
0 
6 
1 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
Bouvardias, bunch .. ,. 
0 
6 
1 0 
bunches. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Camellias, dozen blooms .. 
0 
9 
2 0 
Poinsettia, doz. blooms .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 0 
Primula (double), dozen 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
sprays. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
bunches. 
4 
0 
12 0 
Primroses, doz. bunches .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Eucharis, dozen. 
2 
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 .. .. 
o 
0 
4 
. 
sprays . 
0 
6 
0 9 
Roses (French), per dozen 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Lilac (French) per bunch 
2 
6 
4 0 
Roses, Safrano (English), 
Lilies of the Valley, dozen 
per dozen . 
2 
0 
3 
0 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 0 
Roses, Mardchal Neil, per 
Lilium longiflorum, per doz. 
3 
0 
9 0 
dozen . 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Snowdrops, doz. bunches.. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
bunches. 
4 
0 
6 0 
Tuberoses. 12 blooms.. .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
0 
0 
4 0 
Tulips, dozen blooms 
0 
6 
1 
6 
Mignonette. 12 bunches .. 
3 
0 
6 0 
Violets, Parme (French), 
Narciss, Y^ellow (French), 
per bunch. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
dozen bunches. 
1 
6 
2 6 
Violets, Czar (French), per 
Narciss, White (French), 
bunch . 
2 
0 
2 
6 
dozen bunches. 
3 
0 
5 0 
Violets (English), dozen 
Orchids, per dozen blcoms 
3 
0 
12 0 
bunches . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
8. 
d. 
s. d. 
s. 
d. 
9. 
d. 
Arbor Vitae (golden) dozen 
6 
0 to 12 0 
Ferns (small) per hundred 
4 
0 to 
8 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen ,. 
6 
0 
12 0 
Ficus elastica, each .. .. 
1 
0 
7 
6 
Aspidistra, per dozen 
18 
0 
36 0 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 
5 
0 
10 6 
Genista, per dozen .. .. 
9 
U 
15 
0 
Azaleas, per dozen .. 
24 
0 
42 0 
Hyacinths, per dozen 
5 
0 
9 
0 
Cineraria, per dozen .. .. 
6 
0 
12 0 
Lilium Harrissi, per dozen 
15 
0 
18 
0 
Cyclamen, per dozen.. 
9 
0 
18 0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Dracaena terminalis, per 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
dozen. 
18 
0 
42 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Draciena viridis, dozen .. 
9 
0 
24 0 
Myrtles, dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Ericas, per dozen 
9 
0 
24 0 
Palms, in var.. each .. .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
Euonymus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 0 
„ (specimens) .. .. 
21 
0 
63 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 0 
Solanums, per dozen.. .. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns, lu variety, dozen .. 
4 
0 
18 0 
Tulips, per dozen .. .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
POTASH. 
That potash is often used wastefully in mixtures of chemical 
manures is cer'ain, hut knowing the important part it plays in 
the economy of plant growth, we would rather run the risk of 
using it wastefully than have crops suffer for the want of it. In 
our prescriptions for such manures, care is taken to render the 
combination complete in each essential element of plant food— 
the nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric acid, so that each crop for 
which it is used shall be a full one. The term “full” is a 
comprehensive on^ embracing every part of a crop. It is quite 
possible to have corn crops with great bulk of straw and a low 
yield of grain, the cause being a deficiency of potash in the soil; 
so too we may have plenty of leafage on root crops with a light 
crop of roots for want of potash. The roots of White Turnips, 
Swedes, Mangolds, Carrots, contains 20 per cent, more potash 
than the leaf, the tubers of Potatoes 17 per cent, more potash 
than the haulm. 
Of guides to the use of potash we know that light sandy 
soils, thin mediums on chalk, and mould in the Fens are deficient 
in potash. We know too that a want of colour in crops growing 
in well drained soil, that pale sickly hue which is so tantalizing, 
is probably owing to a want of potash. Here the test is easily 
applied where the drainage is sound and efficient, by a dressing 
of muriate of potash to a strip as wide as can be well covered 
broadcast right across the field in showery weath r. In per¬ 
manent pasture a thin, weak growth of Clover ii a sure 
indication of insufficient potash in the soil ; the application of 
potash then has an almost miraculous effect, bringing the 
Clover into such prominence as to add greatly to the quality 
and the bulk of the crop. 
Even when it is certain that clay soils have potash in 
abundance, it only becomes available for each crop under timely 
