May 10,18M. 
375 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
reservoir, and only used clear for watering or syringing, ft is preferably 
filtered through a charcoal bed, which would free it of the organic 
matter, while retaining the red oxide as sediment. 
Red Spider on Apple Trees (J. 0. B .').—The “ small red kind 
of spider ” is Bryobia speciosa, which is not connected with the 
American blight—that is, it is not parasitic on the woolly aphis, but 
itself preys on the tissues or juices of the Apple tree. Some persons 
make a distinction between this and the Ivy red spider, but it is difficult 
to find any difference except in size and colour; yet that of the 
Apple is not nearly so disastrous in its effects as the common red spider, 
which unfortunately swarms on Gooseberries and Apple trees, and is 
confounded with the Bryobia. Syringe the trees with a weak solution 
of softsoap, say 4 ozs. to a 3-gallon can of water, with a small handful 
'of sulphur mixed with it, and supply liquid nourishment to the roots. 
Green Fly on Gooseberries (J. P. 4’ Sori ).—Bordeaux mixture 
Is very unsuitable for application to Gooseberries, as the leaves and 
ifcuit are in many cases hairy, and the mixture adheres to them for a 
.rionsiderable time. Besides, it is not necessary as a preventive or 
remedial measure for insects, and it is better to employ a less dangerous 
feolntibn—say, 4 lbs. of quassia chips steeped overnight in sufficient 
water, then boil fifteen minutes, let stand till cool and strain off the 
chips; in another vessel dissolve 4 lbs. of softsoap in hot water, add 
the quassia extract and the softsoap solution together and dilute with 
'hot water to 60 gallons, stirring well. When cooled to 90° apply with a 
syringe or garden engine, delivering the wash as finely as possible, but 
wetting every part, especially the under side of the leaves and the 
growing points. Repeat, if necessary, in a few days. 
Toung- Pears and Rose Buds Falling (^F. 0. S,). —1, Some of 
the Pears have fallen through their being imperfectly fertilised, and 
would have done so irrespective of anything that has been applied; but 
there are a few that have been injured and blackened in places by a 
substance, that you name being likely to cause the mischief, as the Pear 
is downy and easily damaged by mineral oils. The Rose buds are also 
discoloured, and have, no doubt, been injured by applying the mixture 
too strong and not properly emulsified. There is no “ blight” in either 
case—that is, no disease caused by fungi, nor any trace of insects. 2, It 
is not a good plan to cover Asparagus with manure just before cutting, 
for if fresh it would be likely to taint the “grass,” and it decayed 
calculated to spoil its appearance, if not cause the heads to decay. It 
is a common practice, however, to cover the crowns with soil to a depth 
of 6 inches, so as to secure heads of that length, with about an inch of 
coloured tips, but the soil is removed after the cutting is over. 
Moorpark Apricots Browned (J. JF. K.'). —The fruits are simply 
browned by exposure to the sun and possibly slightly touched by frost, 
blit this must have been very little, for the hairs (down) do not give 
any indication of injury under the microscope, and the skin is perfectly 
healthy, that is, the epidermal cells are normal, and those beneath 
‘ quite free from any disorganisation. It is not advisable to remove all 
fruit so marked, as those which receive the most light are usually the 
' best flavoured, but such fruit is apt to ripen on the sun side long before 
' the shaded, and become brown and shrivelled. This might be prevented 
by h slight shade of hexagon netting directly the fruit commence 
changes for ripening, the higher colour or even browned fruits are the 
best flavoured though not the most attractive in appearance. Thin the 
fruit by all means if the crop is too heavy, leaving the largest and best 
placed. The thinnings, as you no doubt are aware, make excellent 
tarts, and the brown ones are better than the green in flavour even at 
this early stage. 
Slaughter - bouse Blquld for Vines (A Iligldaiider'). — 
Thor ughly mix the blood and refuse in a trough or shallow box with 
5 per cent, of its weight of dry, freshly slaked lime, and cover with a 
thin layer of lime. This mixture, when dry, can be kept for a long time 
without appreciable change, and may be used as required for Vines or 
fruit trees, using one or two good handfuls per square yard as a top- 
dreesing. It should be reduced to powder. Another and perhaps better 
plan for Vines is to mix as much wood ashes with the blood as will form 
a crumbly mortar-like mass, to be dried under cover, then apply a 
handful or two per square yard on the border, lightly pointing it in or 
covering with a little soil. It may be given when the Vines are starting 
into growth, again when the Grapes are set, when about half grown, and 
when the stoning is completed. This is equivalent to four dressings, 
which are quite sufficient. It is a valuable manure for fruit trees, 
indeed for all hort cultural purposes, and is effective on all soils, but is 
especially so on those which are light, poor, and sandy. 
Tea'Roses (IF. JR.'). —It is somewhat early for Tea Roses to have 
“done blooming.” Properly treated they ought to have gone on 
flowering till Roses are plentiful in the open. This class of Roses 
succeed well under glass all the year round, and could be made to pro¬ 
duce blooms more or less freely during nine months out of the twelve. 
The house in which they are kept should be freely ventilated during the 
hottest part of the summer, and moderately warm during the rest of the 
year. In warm localities they thrive well in the open air during the 
summer months, but must be housed before cold, wet weather sets in. 
• In either case, or whether you keep the plants under glass or turn them 
out in June, cut them back rather freely now and when breaking afresh 
slightly reduce the old balls of soil, and transfer to pots that will 
hold the roots comfortably. Use a compost consisting of two parts of 
brown fibrous loam to one of leaf soil, adding sharp sand freely and a 
little charcoal. Pot moderately firm. Pinch off all buds that form 
during the summer, and the strong, well-matured growth eventually 
resulting will flower abundantly in the autumn and throughout the 
winter. ,When kept free of red spider and mildew, and well fed at the 
roots, there is no cessation of growth and consequently flowering. 
UTames 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. 
(/. C. IF.).—Cera&us (Prunus) Padus, the Bird Cherry. (IF. Lamb ),— 
Gynura aurantiaca, stove herbaceous perennial, introduced from Java 
in 1882. (71 TF.).—Cerasus (Prunus) Padus, the Bird Cherry. 
(^Amatetir ).—Kerria japjnica flore-pleno. (^Jonasy —Lonicera tartarica. 
(^Yorks'). —1, Doronicum caucasicum; 2, Cyperus alternifolius ; 3, Helle¬ 
bore viridis. (^Br%ce). —1, Cercis siliquastrum ; 2, Spiraea prunifolia 
flore-pleno; 3, Erodium, species not determinable as the petals had 
fallen ; 4, Ro-a nitida ; 5, not recognisable ; 6. undeveloped, and not in 
condition to be named. (J. TF. S.). —Pyrus spectabilis. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
M. Bruant, Vienne, France.— General Catalogue of Plants. 
J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.B.— Fancy-leaved Caladiums. 
Andrew Potter, Melbourne Works, Wolverhampton.— Hose, Manures, 
Tents,and Garden Sundries, 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— May Oth, 
Trade generally slower, Strawberries and G-rapes not maintaining former rates. 
The holidays before us will affect prices generally. 
FRUIT. 
a. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
a. 
d. 
Apples, per bushel .. .. 
2 
6 to 10 
0 
Peaches, per doz. 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Ta-manian, per case .. .. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Plums, per half sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cobs . 
45 
0 
50 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each .. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Grapes, new, per lb. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Strawberries per lb. 
1 
G 
3 
0 
Lemons, case . 
10 
0 
15 
U 
„ morning gathered 
3 
0 
5 
0 
vegetables. 
a. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
a. 
d. 
Asparagus, per bundle 
2 
0 to 5 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
0 
9 
to 1 
0 
Beans, Kidney, per Ib. 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
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 
„ new, bunch .. .. 
Cauliflowers, dozen ,. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Parsnips, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
2 
0 
4 
6 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Salsafy, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
5 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzouera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
Spinach, bushel. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Herbs, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes. per lb. 
0 
6 
1 
3 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Turnips, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Lettuce,.dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
„ new, bunch,. ,. 
0 
8 
0 19 
AVERAGE 
WHOLESALE PRICES.—OUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d 
3, 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
to 3 
0 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
1 
0 
to 2 
0 
Azalea, dozen sprays.. .. 
0 
4 
0 
9 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Bluebells, dozen bunches 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
bunches. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Camellias, dozen blooms .. 
Oaruatipus, 12 blooms 
Cowslips, dozen bunches.. 
Eucharis, dozen.2 
Gardenias, per dozen .. 1 
Iris, dozen blooms .. ,. 0 
Lilac ( French) per bunch 2 
Lily of Valley, doz. sprays 0 
„ „ doz. bnchs. 4 
Liliumlongiflorum,perdoz. 2 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
8 0 
4 0 
6 0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
Mignonette, 12 bunches 
Myosotis or Forget-me- 
nots, dozen bunches 
Narciss, various (French), 
dozen bunches , 
Orchids, per dozen blcoms 
rbor Vitae (golden) dozen 
rum Lilies, per dozen .. 
spidistra, per dozen 
spidistra, specimen plant 
zaleas, per dozen .. .. 
neraria, per dozen .. 
racaena terminalis, per 
Primula (double), dozen 
sprays . 
Primroses, doz. bunches .. 
Pyrethrum, dozen bunches 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
Roses (French), per dozen 
Roses, Safrano (English), 
per dozen. 
Roses, Mareohal Neil, pet 
dozen 
1 6 
1 6 
•acaena viridis, dozen .. 
icas.iper dozen .. 
tonym us, var., dozen .. 
rergreens. in var., dozen 
rns.,ru,variety, dozen .. 
,, (small'i per hundred 
sus elastica, each .. ., 
•iiage plants, var., each 
ichsia, per dozen .. .. 
2 0 
5 0 
1 
6 
4 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. ,. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Tulips, dozen blooms 
Violets, Parme (French), 
0 
3 
0 
G 
2 
0 
4 
C 
per bunch. 
Violets (French), per 
2 
0 
3 
6 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunch . 
1 
0 
1 
6 
1 
0 
9 
0 
Wallflowers, doz. bunches.. 
2 
G 
4 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
3. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
3, 
d. 
8. 
d. 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Genista, per dozen .. .. 
6 
U to 12 
0 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Hydrangea, per dozen 
9 
0 
18 
0 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Ivy Geraniums. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
5 
0 
10 
6 
Lilium Harrissi, per dozen 
15 
0 
30 
0 
18 
0 
30 
0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
4 
9 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen ., 
Mignonette, per doz. 
6 
6 
12 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
18 
0 
42 
0 
Musk, per dozen. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Myrtles, dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Nasturtiums, per dozen .. 
1 
6 
6 
0 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Palms, in var. each .. .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
6 
0 
24 
0 
„ (specimens) ., .. 
21 
0 
63 
0 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums, per dozen.. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
4 
0 
8 
0 
sc rlet, per doz. 
4 
0 
6- 
0 
1 
0 
7 
6 
Roses, various, per dozen., 
12 
0 
36 
0 
2 
0 
10 
0 
„ (Fairy), per dozen.. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
G 
0 
9 
0 
Spirmas, per dozen .. .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Jtoots in variety for planting out, in boxes or by the docen. 
