April 26,1894 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
333 
Cucumber I.eaves Yellow (J/.).—The leaf is large and pale in 
colour, indeed yellow in some places ; there is no marked deficiency 
of chlorophyll granules in the cells, yet there would not, as you suggest, 
be any harm in applying a quarter of an ounce of sulphate of iron per 
square yard. It is preferably mixed with fine soil or sand to ensure 
equal distribution. The soil of the bed must be moist when it is 
applied. The leaves, however, if like that sent, are thin in texture, 
probably from being kept very moist. The leaf has much the appear¬ 
ance of deprivation of nitrogen by an attack of parasitic worms— 
that is, eelworm at the roots, these pests appropriating the nitrogen 
which should go to feed the plants. 
Vine licaves and Shoots Decayed (tr. G.'). —The decayed spots 
on the leaves and young wood are not caused by fungi, but by moisture 
remaining on the parts a considerable time, and appear to be due to 
water dripping on them from the roof, destroying the tissue. The mould 
on the stem of the bunch is a fungus (Penicillium glaucum) but it is a 
saprophyte (lives on decaying or dead organic matter) and is a conse¬ 
quence, not cause, of the damping off. You cannot do better than keep 
the house as dry as practicable, consistent with the health of ti e Vines, 
but the leaky roof should be put right as soon as possible. The cause of 
all the injury is excessive moisture, coupled with the recent fall of 
temperature, and the drip from the roof. 
Ctaameepeuce dlacantba (£*. T. II.'). —A north room was not the 
place to promote an early and sure germination of the seeds. Had you 
placed the pot in gentle heat, a frame on a mild hotbed answering well, 
the seed would most probably have germinated in about three weeks. 
If you are in a position to do so shift the pot at once to heat, continue 
to shade, and keep the soil uniformly moist as before, and according as 
the seedlings (they sometimes come up very irregularly) are large 
enough transplant singly to small pots, moving them with a label, so as 
not to greatly disturb the rest of the soil. If kept growing in gentle 
heat a few plants may possibly be sufficiently well rooted to plant out 
early in June. Once they commence growing progress is rapid. These 
Fish-bone Thistles can be raised from seed in the autumn, but the 
plants are difficult to keep during the winter. 
Elseocarpus serratus (ZT. D.). —You are right; this remarkably 
distinct plant is not often seen. Judging from the specimen sent, your 
observation that the plant is a beautiful object in a cool house is amply 
justified. The Elfeocarpm, says the “Vegetable Kingdom,” “furnish 
a few plants to which a sligi t degree of interest is attached. Those 
round, carved-looking and rugged-furrowed, bony-like articles, which 
are used as necklaces and bracelets, and sometimes mounted in gold, are 
the fruit of the Olive Nuts (Elseocarpus) deprived of their fleshy parts. 
The fruits of some of the species are used in Eastern curries, and also 
pickled, while some are eaten raw, such as those of E. serratus, which 
the inhabitants of Ceylon preserve in brine before they are ripe, and eat 
with a little oil to give them a flavour. Eumphius says these fruits are 
good to eat, but the use of them is rather adapted for killing time than 
for any nourishment that can be obtained from them.” 
Planting Apricots, Feacbes, and Pears In tbe Same House 
(iZ. K. P .).—1, Apricots would not answer on the back wall of a lean-to 
house with Peach trees in front, nor do they do well together in the 
same house, as Apricots require far more air than Peaches in the early 
part of the year; indeed. Apricots need abundance of ventilation, and 
they are not so profitable as Peaches. 2, Pears and Peaches are not 
satisfactory grown together, unless it be in pots, so that the Pear trees 
can be placed outdoors after the fruit is well set and the weather 
become warm, or when danger from frost is past. To grow Peaches 
well they require a house to themselves, and unless well grown the 
fruit is not profitable. 3, Apricots give satisfaction under glass when 
the house is light and airy, ventilation being free on all occasions, except 
when frost prevails. They are, however, not generally satisfactory 
under glass, because they are kept much too close, and to suit other 
things are given unsuitable positions—the worst, as a rule, in the house, 
and failure is the consequence. 
Ants In a Vinery (fj. H. D.). —These often too familiar pests do 
considerable mischief in gardens and indoors. They are best extirpated 
by poison, and the arsenical solution given below is efficacious. It is, 
however, extremely dangerous, and must be used with the utmost 
caution, as it is fatal to animal life. Place 1 oz. of ordinary arsenic in 
an old iron pot with a quart of water, and boil gently until it is reduced 
to a pint, a little more rather than a little less, and to this liquid add 
half a pound of Demerara sugar, which will form a syrup. A little of 
this should be placed in saucers in the runs, around the nests or haunts 
of the ants. We repeat, this mixture must be used with the greatest 
possible care, not entrusting it to careless persons, or placing it where 
it is likely to be partaken of by any animal than that to be destroyed. 
To rid soil in pots or other places of ants dissolve a piece of camphor 
the size of a cob nut in 2 quarts of hot water, and when cool enough 
apply it, and the ants will be destroyed without prejudice to the roots 
or other parts of plants. 
Thames 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 numier 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 senMng 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, Bessert Pears cannot be 
named in a hard green state. {E. F, B.) — 1, Beurrd Kance ; 
2, Bergamotte Esperen ; 3, Catillac ; 4, Sturmer Pippin ; 5, Northern 
Greening ; 6, Bramley’s Seedling. 
larames 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. 
Sligntly 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. 
(P. J. A.). —A, Possibly Jasminum Sambac, send when in flower; 
B, Fittonia argyroneura, C., Forsythia viridissima. (^Suburban ).— 
1, Citrus trifoliata; 2, Berberis Darwini. (Al. P.).—Vinca major 
variegata. (<7. D.). — 1, Primula rosea ; 2, Primula denticulata. 
(E.L.C.). —A Genista, but unable to identify species without leaves. 
(P. II. R.). —Kibes aureum. (P. C. H.). —1, Valeriana officinalis; 
2, Narcissus, flower abnormal ; .3, Pulmonaria officinalis ; 4, Dentaria 
digitata ; 3, Spirma crataegifolia ; C, the seed of a tropical Palm. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET.— April 25Ta. 
FRUIT. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
9. 
d. 
Apples, per bushel .. 
2 
6 to 10 
0 
Lemons, case . 
10 
0 to 15 
0 
,, Nova Scotia, barrel 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Peaches, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cobs . > .. 
45 
0 
50 
0 
Plums, per half sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes per lb. 
1 
6 
4 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each .. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
„ new, per lb. 
3 
6 
5 
0 
Strawberries per lb. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
' 
VEGETABLES. 
B. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
Asparagus, per bundle 
4 
0 to 5 
0 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 to 0 
0 
Beans. 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 
0 
Oai rots, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsnips, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
„ new, bunch ., 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Potatoes, per owt. 
2 
0 
4 
6 
Cauliflowers dozen .. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Salsafy, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
5 
Celery, bumlle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Oolevvorts, dozen hunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale, per basket ,. 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Oucumbers, dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Endive, doztn . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Spinach, bushel. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Herbs, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes. per lb. 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Turnips, hunch. 
0 
3 
0 
9 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
„ new, bunch.. ,, 
0 
8 
0 10 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
A-zalea, dozen sprays.. .. 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
Camellias, dozen blooms .. 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
Daffodil or Lent Lily 
„ single. 
Eucharis, dozen. 
Gardenias, per dozen 
Hyacinths, dozen spikes .. 
Lilac f French) per bunch 
Lilies of the Valley, dozen 
sprays . 
Lilium longiflorum, per doz. 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
bunches. 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
Myosotis or Forget-me- 
nots, dozen bunches 
Narciss, various (French), 
dozen bunches . .. .. 
Orchids, per dozen blcoms 
8. d. s. 
1 6 to 3 
0 4 0 
0 6 1 
0 9 2 
16 3 
16 2 
2 0 6 
2 0 4 
2 0 4 
0 6 0 
2 6 4 
0 6 1 
SO 4 
4 0 6 
2 0 4 
3 0 6 
2 0 4 
2 0 4 
10 9 
d 
0 
9 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
9 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
PRICES.—OUT FLOWERS. 
8. d. s. d. 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 6 0 to 9 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
bunches. 4 0 6 0 
Primula (double), dozen 
spray.s. ..06 10 
Primroses, doz. bunches ..10 20 
Pyrethrum, dozen bunches 2 0 4 0 
Roses (indoor), dozen ..10 20 
„ Tea, white, dozen ..10 30 
„ Yellow, dozen .... 2 0 4 0 
Roses (French), per dozen 3 0 6 0 
Roses, Safrano (English), 
per dozen.16 20 
Roses, Marechal Neil, pec 
dozen .16 50 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. ..0 6 10 
Tulips, dozen blooms .. 0 3 0 6 
Violets, Parmo (French), 
per bunch. 2 0 3 6 
Violets (French), per bnch. 10 16 
Violets (English), dozen 
bunches .09 10 
Wallflowers, doz. bunches.. 4 0 6 0 
PLANTS 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Arbor Vit® (golden) dozen 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen ., 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Aspidistra, per dozen 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 
5 
0 
10 
6 
Azaleas, per dozen .. .. 
18 
0 
30 
0 
Cineraria, per dozen .. .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Cyclamen, per dozen.. 
Draciena terminalis, per 
9 
0 
12 
0 
dozen. 
18 
0 
42 
0 
Dracaena viridis, dozen .. 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Ericas, per dozen .. .. 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Euonvmus. var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
13 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 
6 
0 
24 
0 
4 
0 
18 
0 
IN POTS. 
8. d. s. d. 
Ferns (small) per hundred 4 0 to 8 0 
Ficus elastica. eacii .... 1 0 7 6 
Foliage platit.", var., each 2 0 10 0 
Genista, per dozen .. 6 0 12 0 
Hyacinths per dozen ..5 0 9 0 
Lilium Harrissi, per dozen 18 0 30 0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen ., 3 0 4 0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 6 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Myrtles, dozen . 6 0 9 0 
Palms, in var. each .. .. 1 0 15 0 
„ (specimens' .. .. 21 0 63 0 
Pelargoniums, per dozen 12 0 18 0 
scarlet, per doz. 4 0 6 0 
Roots in variety for planting out, in boxes or by the dozen. 
