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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GAkDENER. 
June 7, 1894. 
second washing had to be given and soot used. The hot water was ap¬ 
plied to the bushes by means of the “ Eclair knapsack spraying pump.” 
This is a very useful machine for spraying fruit trees, Koses. or anything 
that may require it, being a great economiser of insecticides and much 
better than syringing. For those readers who may not be familiar 
with the machine, perhaps a description may be useful. It is made of 
copper, and holds a little over three gallons; it is carried upon the back 
of the operator, being secured by means of straps round the shoulders. 
On the left hand side is an iron handle for working the pump, on the 
right hand side an indiarubber tube 3 or 4 feet long is screwed in, the 
end of this tube a brass pipe is fixed ; this has a tap at the lower end to 
turn on the pressure, the sprayer being screwed on the other ; this 
latter is fitted with a universal joint, so that the spray may be delivered 
in any direction. There are three or four different nozzles to fit on the 
sprayer. Under the lid is a strainer, which prevents any rubbish 
getting into the machine while being filled. In using the machine the 
operator works the pump with his left hand, and with his right hand 
directs the spray, which is delivered almost as fine as dew.—J. S, Upex. 
Insecticides as Applied to Fedit Teees, 
I THINK that this is a season in which, if the fruit crop is to be saved 
from insect pests, a quantity of insecticides must be used, and I hope 
some of your able correspondents will give their experience with the 
wash they use. I am still using quassia, softsoap, and petroleum, and 
will send you the result in due time. I do not like arsenical compounds, 
and I shall not use them unlesj compelled to do so. Our gardens and 
orchards are not American prairie orchards. There is generally an 
undergrowth of soft fruits or vegetables in most English gardens and 
orchards, and arsenic is a far-reaching substance.—R. M., Newhury. 
SYRINGING “ MALMAISON ” AND OTHER 
CARNATIONS. 
I HAVE been much interested in this discussion as far as it has gone, 
but I hoped further information would have been forthcoming from some 
of your correspondents. There are two forms of disease which attack 
Carnations, but I failed to discover which of the two those who con¬ 
tributed articles on this subject really alluded to. The one attacks the 
leaves in round blotches, and finally produces a number of red or brown 
spores on the surface. I have not been troubled very much from this 
form. Some years ago several plants of “Malmaisons” were attacked 
by it that were growing on the side stage of a greenhouse on a bed of 
ashes. The general treatment of the house was to suit Azaleas, Epacrises, 
and other Heaths. The blotches of the disease were scraped out with a 
liuife and the places filled with fiowers of sulphur, and the disease dis¬ 
appeared as mysteriously as it had made its appearance. This form of 
disease I have not seen since. 
The other disease may perhaps more correctly be called a spot, but it 
works sad havoc on “ Malmaisons ” and other Carnations. While at 
-Norris Green some years ago the old crimson Clove was the favourite, 
- and thousands of plants practically succumbed to this disease. Here we 
are troubled with the same form. Last autumn some 2000 plants of 
Mrs. Reynolds Hole were layered and potted, and about 600 of a dark 
crimson Carnation, Marquis of Lome. The two had exactly the same 
treatment, that is, left outside until they were rooting freely, then stood 
on ashes in a lengthy cold frame. The result was that the former 
remained perfectly clean, while fully 400 of the latter were totally 
destroyed by the disease, and the remainder reduced to a wretched 
condition. Why does the one suffer and not the other, both being 
strong growers ? In another frame were various kinds, and along with 
them Queen of the Bedders which escaped, while others were seriously 
attacked. The treatment was cool, airy, full ventilation whenever 
favourable, watered carefully, giving them sufficient only to prevent 
suffering. Some plants left outside were also badly attacked, as were 
Pinks in variety. These Pinks which came out of Lancashire have 
grown luxuriantly, and no disease was noticed upon them until this 
spring. Other diseased plants planted out appear to be growing out 
of it. 
What I want to find out is, when the plants are attacked how are we 
to arrest the progress of the disease whether on “ Malmaisons ” or other 
Carnations 1 I have growing side by side “ Malmaisons ” and Miss 
.Tolliffe, the latter perfectly clean while the former are badly spotted. 
1 must admit this, I observed the plants of the former were diseased 
slightly when I started with them. For a time they seemed to be 
growing out of it, but during the late dull and cold weather it has 
broken out on the plants as bad as ever. These particular plants are 
plunged in ashes in a span-roofed frame, have been given abundance 
of air and grown perfectly cool. During those few warm, bright days 
that we had some weeks since slight shade was given. The plants have 
not been syringed. 
I carefully noted Mr. J. Hamilton’s note (page 367), and can bear 
testimony to the clean healthy Rangemore plants. Lady Burton sent a 
dozen of a certain kind to Sir Peter Walker, and I never saw healthier 
or more robust plants. Whatever may be the treatment at Rangemore 
and Byrkley no one could desire better examples ; in fact, I am not 
certain whether they could be found. The exact treatment that these 
plants receive would, I am certain, prove invaluable to many readers of 
the Journal of Horticnlture besides myself, who is always open to 
improved methods of culture whether for Carnations or other plants,— 
Wm. Baedney, Osmaston Manor Gardens, 
Events of the Week. —Horticulturists will be busy during the 
ensuing week. In addition to the usual fortnightly meeting of the 
Royal Horticultural Society at the Drill Hall, James Street, West¬ 
minster, on Tuesday, the 12th inst., the London Pansy Society and 
the Southern Pink Society will hold their respective exhibitions at the 
same time and place. The great York Gala opens on the 13th, to be 
continued the two following days. Colchester Rose Show also takes 
place on the 13th inst, 
- The Weatheb in London. — Much rain has fallen in the 
metropolis since publishing our last issue, the heavy showers being 
alternated with sunshine. Sunday was fine and warm, whilst early on 
Monday morning a thunderstorm was experienced, this being accom¬ 
panied by a downpour of rain for several hours, a bright afternoon follow¬ 
ing. Tuesday was dull, and rain threatened, a little, however, only 
falling at night. Wednesday opened cloudy but fine, though at the time 
of going to press the weather does not appear to be very settled. 
- Royal Hoeticultueal Society. —The next meeting of the 
Royal Horticultural Society will be held in the Drill Hall, James Street, 
Victoria Street, Westminster, on Tuesday, June 12th, when special 
prizes are offered for the best new seedling Orchid and for single and 
double Pyrethrums. In connection with the Society’s meeting the 
London Pansy Society and the revived Pink Society will both hold 
exhibitions of their respective specialities. At 3 P M. Mr. Geo. Nicholson, 
Curator of the Royal Gardens, Kew, will deliver a lecture on “ Flowering 
Trees and Shrubs,” exhibits of which will be welcome. After the 
lecture the President of the Society will, on behalf of the Veitch 
Memorial Trustees, present a Veitch Memorial medal to the lecturer, 
and also to Col. R. Trevor Clarke, Messrs. T. Francis Rivers, A. H. Kent, 
James Martin, and Charles Moore. 
- A pine Bougainvillea glabea. —At the exhibition of the 
Royal Botanic Society last week, a fine specimen Bougainvillea was shown 
by Mr.Kidley, gardener to W. E.Hall,Esq.,Coker Court, Yeovil, Somerset. 
The plant was well grown, being nearly 5 feet high and 7 feet in diameter. 
It is said that this plant was raised from seed which came from Africa, 
and Mr. Kidley has grown it for the past nine years. The bracts 
are much darker in colour than that of the type, and are freely 
produced. 
- Gkape Geos Maeoc. —After reading the interesting remarks 
of Mr. W. Iggulden (page 373) and thoss of Mr. S. Castle (page 413), I have 
to say that my experience with the above Grape is entirely in accord 
with that of Mr. Iggulden. I planted a strong pot Vine, and gave it 
what I considered good treatment, but it refused to grow satisfactorily. 
I then took a bud from it and inserted on a Muscat of Alexandria, 
which grew vigorously and produced some good Grapes with round 
black berries, after the manner of Cooper’s Black, as shown for several 
years at Reading Show by Mr. Wells of St. Leonard’s Hill, Windsor. I 
have another Vine inarched on a Black Hamburgh, which does not 
colour so well, and the berries are oval instead of round. I find them 
much the best on a young rod.—R. Mahee, Yattendon Court, Newbury, 
- Wakefield Paxton Society. —A very interesting paper was 
read at the last weekly meeting of this Society by Mr. J. Clark, M.A., 
Ph.D., Yorkshire College. Subject : “ How Our Wild Flowers Came to 
England.” Other papers to be read during the month are the 
“ Summer Treatment of Fruit Trees,” by Mr. T. Pitts ; “ Table Plants,” 
by Mr. H. Tranter, Sheffield; “Seeds and Seed-sowing,” by Mr. 
T. Gartery, Rotherham ; and the “ Cultivation of the Strawberry,” by 
Mr. W. H. Vere. 
- Pink Shows.—W e have received the schedule of prizes of the 
Midland section of the National Pink Society’s Show, which is to be 
held in connection with the Wolverhampton Floral F6te on July 10th, 
11th, and 12th. Excellent prizes are offered for blooms for the 
florists’ laced varieties, and also for border varieties shown as 
bunches and bouquets. Mr. C. F. Thurston, Penn Fields, Wolver¬ 
hampton, is the Honorary Secretary. The Exhibition of the Southern 
Pink Society will be held in conjunction with the meeting of the Royal 
Horticultural Society at the Drill Hall on the 12th inst. 
