May 31, 1894 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
441 
Bordeaux Mixture (^J, M .').—The mixture must be well stirred, 
and used, as you say, in a “cloudy” state. Only sufficient must be 
made for use at once. To be safe and effectual it must be fresh and of 
a bluish colour ; if old and brown it may do more harm than good. It 
may do some good in your case, but ought to have been applied weeks 
ago. It is a preventive of fungoid growth in the tissues of plants ; 
when the enemy takes firm possession it is for the time being master of 
the position, but the dressing will check the production of spores for 
future devastation. 
“ Scum ” on Cravel Path (C. P.).—The “ scum ” is a plant, 
one of the Cryptogamia, and has a general resemblance to Marchantia 
conica. It seems to have a remarkable power of increase in moist 
places, and delights in the mineral matter reduced by atmospheric 
influences or the application of chemicals, provided there be plenty 
of moisture. We have found carbolic acid effectual in killing the 
Marchantia named on a shaded gravel path, using 1 oz. of the acid to a 
gallon of water, or the carbolic acid powder sprinkled on the walks, 
similar to salt, will also kill the liverwort. 
TJames 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. 
(TF. //.). — 1, Ceanothus dentatus ; 2, A Helianthemum, flowers 
withered, possibly venustum ; 3, Asphodelus luteus ; 4, Valeriana 
officinalis (common red Valerian) ; 5 and 6, totally insufficient. 
(A. II. F.'). —1, Pyrus Aria (Beam Tree); 2, Ornus europseus (Manna 
Ash) ; 3, Staphylea pinnata ; 4, Cratsegus pyracantha ; 5, Cerasus 
(Prunus) padus (Bird Cherry) ; 6, Ledum palustre. ^Ignoramus). — 
1 and 2, forms of Valeriana dioica ; 3, Saxifraga granulata fl. pi. ; 4, 
Cardamines pratensis fl. pi. ; 5, Gentiana acaulis ; 6, Veronica prostrata. 
OOVBNT GARDEN MARKET.— May 30th. 
Roses iAttacked by Orange Fungus (77. H."). —The Rose leaves 
are badly infested with the Rose “ rust ” fungus (Lecythea rosm) or 
uredo stage of the Rose “ brand ” (Phragmidium mucronatum). It is 
caused by the spores of the fungus alighting on the leaves, germinating, 
and pushing their germinal tubes through the stomata or directly piercing 
the epidermis, thus gaining access to the tissues, upon which the fungus 
lives and permeates by the mycelium, from which spring the reproduc¬ 
tive bodies (spores), and produce the orange coloured patches. The 
remedy is to spray the bushes with Bordeaux mixture, for preparing 
which a suitable formula was given in last week’s Journal ojHorticulture 
in reply to “ J. C. C.” (page 419). By continuing to pick off and burn 
the worst leaves you will get rid of much of the disease ; but also aid 
the distribution of the spores unless the picking is done very carefully. 
Spraying is the best thing, and it should be attended to at once, coating 
the bushes with the finest possible film of the mixture, but thoroughly 
in every part, repeating in ten days or a fortnight. 
Treatment of Old Bouvardlas (5. H.'). —Old plants that have 
been cut back and have started into growth should have their old roots 
partially reduced and repotted in fibry loam, a seventh of manure, and 
•and. Place them in a cold frame and keep close until rooted. Stop 
any shoots that take the lead as they require it, in order to keep the 
plants bushy. After they have commenced active growth they can be 
grown under cool-frame treatment, or be plunged outside in their pots, 
or planted out in a warm sheltered position ; the latter, in favourable 
localities, being an admirable practice. Young stock rooted early are 
now established in small pots, and the points of the shoots must be 
pinched out when three or four joints of wood have been made. Give 
more air than has been necessary up to the present time in order to 
have a firm sturdy growth. These can either be placed when ready in 
their flowering pots, or planted out and treated like the old stock. 
Those only just rooted should be grown on in pots in heat for some 
time yet, and if then placed in cooler quarters will make valuable 
plants by winter. 
Pears and Plums for Wall Case (TT. K. IF.).—The failure of 
the Peaches and Nectarines on the wall is probably due to your growing 
Tomatoes to your “ heart’s content ” in the front next the glass. We 
have known other such failures, and it did not occur to the grower that, 
if the Peaches and Nectarines had been given the same chance as the 
Tomatoes, they would have succeeded. We mention this, because you 
will not succeed any better with the Plums and Pears on the wall with 
the Tomatoes occupying the best and only suitable place for growing 
anything in the way of fruit satisfactorily. Pears—Beurre d’Anjou, 
Beurr4 Baltet P^re, Beurrfi Superfin, Doyenne du Comice, Pitmaston 
Duchess, Louise Bonne of Jersey, and Marie Beuoist. Plums — 
Denniston’s Superb, Jefferson, Early Transparent Gage, McLaughlin, 
Kirke’s, Golden Transparent, and Coe’s Golden Drop. Cherries succeed 
well. Early Rivers and Black Tartarian being good varieties. The Peach 
case may possibly be removed without injury, but that will entirely 
depend on its construction, of which we can form no opinion. The 
Pears and Plums may be planted alternately. It would be far better to 
plant the trees in front and train them to a trellis about 1 foot from the 
glass, having the Pears as cordons, about 2 feet apart. 
Pear and Peach Beaves Blistered (fr. Fl). —The blister on the 
Pear leaves is caused by an attack of the Pear leaf mite (Phytoptus 
pyri). The infection will continue to spread, especially on the young 
growth, unless arrested by spraying with Paris green, 1 oz. to 20 gallons 
of water. As this is a dangerous poison, and you may not have a 
spraying machine, you may use sulphide of potassium, half ounce to a 
gallon of water, and apply with a fine-rose syringe, directing the spray 
against the under side of the leaves. The worst affected leaves may 
also be removed and burned, but this must he carried out carefully, or 
the tree will suffer more from the loss of foliage than from the mites. 
The leaves and shoots of the Peach are affected with Peach blister, 
which makes its presence manifest by the curled, blistered, thickened 
and distorted appearance of the affected growths. It is the work of a 
fungus (Exoascus deformans), and may be prevented to a great extent by 
efficient protection from cold cutting winds, preferably by glass copings, 
with canvas in front. The best remedy is to remove the worst infested 
leaves and young shoots, doing this gradually so as to remove the whole 
by degrees, and as the weather gets warmer the trees will grow out of 
the disease^ and produce healthy shoots and leaves. 
Trade more brisk, the market being readily cleared at better prices. 
FRUIT. 
Apples, per bushel 
Tavmanian, per case 
Grapes, new, per lb. , 
Lemons, case .. , 
Peaches, per doz. 
Asparagus, per bundle 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. . 
Beet, Red, dozen. 
Carrots, bunch. 
„ new, bunch .. . 
Cauliflowers, dozen . • . 
Celery, bundle. 
Coleworts, dozen bunches 
Cucumbers, dozen .. . 
Endive, dozen . 
Herbs, bunch . 
Leeks, bunch . 
Lettuce, dozen. 
B. 
d. s. 
d. 
. 2 
6 to 10 
0 
. 8 
0 
12 
0 
. 2 
0 
3 
0 
0 
15 
0 
. 6 
0 
18 
0 
Plums, per half sieve 
St. Michael Pines, each .. 
Strawberries per lb., morn¬ 
ing gathered . 
VEGETABLES. 
B. d. 8. d. 
2 0 to 5 0 
1 0 1 
1 6 
0 0 
1 
1 
4 
4 
4 
2 
4 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
8. d. 8. d 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms ,. 1 6 to 3 
Azalea, dozen sprays,. ..0 4 0 
Bouvardlas, bunch .. .. 0 6 
Carnations, 12 blooms ,. 0 9 
Cornflowers, doz. bunches 2 0 
Eucharis, dozen.2 0 
Gardenias, per dozen .. 10 
Iris, dozen blooms .. ,. 1 0 
Lilac (French) per bunch 2 6 
Lily of Valley, doz. sprays 0 6 
„ „ doz. bnchs. 4 0 
Lilium candidum, dozen 
bunches:.12 0 18 0 
Lilium candidum, dozen 
blooms. 06 0 9 
Lilium longiflorum, per doz. 2 0 4 0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
bunches. 40 60 
Marguerites, 12 bunches ..16 40 
Moss Roses (French), doz. 
bunches. 4 0 9 0 
Myosotis or Forget-me- 
nots, dozen bunches .. 16 
0 
6 
0 
6 
U 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 9 
8 0 
Arbor Vltaa (golden) dozen 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
Aspidistra, per dozen 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 
Cineraria, per dozen .. 
Dracsena terminalis, per 
dozen.. .18 
Dracsena viridis. dozen .. 
Ericas, per dozen 
Euonymus. var., dozen ., 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 
„ (small'i per hundred 
Ficus elastica, each .. 
Foliage plants, var., each 
Fuchsia, per dozen .. .. 
Genista, per dozen .. .. 
Heliotrope, per dozen 
12 0 
36 0 
10 6 
6 0 
42 0 
24 0 
24 0 
18 0 
24 0 
18 0 
8 0 
7 6 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
Scorzouera, bundle .. 
Spinach, bushel ■.. .. 
Tomatoes.per lb. ., 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
„ new, bunch.. 
PRICES.—CUT FLOWERS, 
Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
Narciss, various, doz. bnchs. 
Orchids, per dozen blooms 
Pfeonies, dozen bunches .. 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
3 0 
PLANTS 
d, 8. d. 
0 to 12 0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Primula (double), dozen 
sprays . 
Pyrethrum, dozen bunches 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
Roses (French), per dozen 
Roses, Safrano (English), 
per dozen. 
Roses, Mar^chal Niel, per 
dozen . 
Stephanotis, dozen sprays 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. .. 
Wallflowers, doz. bunches.. 
IN POTS. 
Hydrangea, per dozen 
10 0 
9 0 
12 0 
8 0 
Lobelia, per dozen 
Lycopodiums, per dozen 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
Mignonette, per doz... 
Nasturtiums, per dozen .. 
Palms, in var.. each .. .. 
„ (specimens) .. .. 
Pelargoniums, per dozen.. 
„ sc irlet, per doz. 
Roses, various, per dozen.. 
„ (Fairy). per dozen., 
Spirajas, per dozen .. .. 
Stocks, per dozen .. .. 
Roots in variety for planting out, in boxes or by the dozen 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
2 
0 
6 
0 
1 
0 
5 
0 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
0 
9 
to 1 
0 
0 
2 
0 
0 
3 
6 
4 
0 
2 
0 
3 
0 
1 
0 
0 
0 
2 
0 
4 
6 
1 
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1 
6 
0 
0 
0 
3 
0 
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0 
0 
6 
1 
0 
0 
3 
0 
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0 
8 
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8. 
d. 
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d. 
3 
0 to 6 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
1 
0 
9 
0 
6 
0 
15 
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6 
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9 
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Oto 18 
0 
5 
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8 
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3 
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4 
0 
6 
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9 
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4 
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0 
63 
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12 
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36 
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9 
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0 
12 
0 
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0 
TILLAGE. 
Useful lessons abound all over the farm now while the crops 
are in full growth, lessons which, if well understood, have a 
beneficial influence upon subsequent practice. Of these the 
