June 28, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
525 
plant above ground showed no signs of disease, and the fruits were quite 
clean and normal. The leaves were in some parts affected with 
browning”—that is, they wete dark brown or blackened, “drooping,” 
and the tissue destroyed. This part had a clammy “ feel,” such as 
indicates the presence of Plasmodiophora, or slime fungus, but we were 
unable to detect anything beyond the disruption of the tissues or cells, 
which were not abnormally large, and the adjacent cells merely showed 
traces of discolouration. The examination leads to the deduction that 
the “drooping” is occasioned by “ browning,” and is caused by a fungus 
similar to that producing “ browning ” in Vines (see page 519). If not 
the same it is an allied species of Plasmodiophora, which for the sake of 
distinction may be called P. lycopersici, though it also attacks Potatoes 
and causes the leaflets to wither and the tubers to be comparatively 
small, but perfectly free from disease. The fungus is unquestionably 
introduced with the soil or manure, as it has a great liking for decaying 
organic matter, and, though mainly a saprophyte, has been found in 
living tissues, the contents of which it speedily appropriates. Tour soil 
seems of a vegetable or rather warpy nature ; it certainly is alluvial, and 
needs lime. This is the best antidote to Plasmodiophora, therefore we 
advise your giving the plants a dressing of quicklime, fresh slaked, but 
cool, not using less nor much more than a peck per rod, and washing it 
in at once moderately. In future seasons we advise mixing one-tenth 
part of quicklime with the soil about a month or six weeks before using 
it for the plants. Cut away all the “ drooping” leaves and parts of the 
plants and burn them. This should be done early, and be followed up 
as required. Under that routine the plants will generally grow out of 
the disease, or it will not prejudice the perfecting of the crop, though it 
will reduce the number and size of the fruit. 
Tomatoes In a Greenhouse (^E. C. IF.).—You do not say whether 
the plants are in pots or planted out; but ask what heat, what air, 
what water, and what manure they require ? Heat—anything above 
55° at night, up to 90° with sun and full ventilation. Air—leave the 
top ventilators open an inch or two all night, the front sashes, too, in 
warm weather, and increase the ventilation as soon as the sun raises the 
temperature in the morning. They cannot have too much air during 
hot weather. Water—as often as the soil becomes dry enough to cause 
the leaves to feel a little limp, give enough water to soak right down to 
the drainage. So long as the soil remains moist and the leaves fresh 
give no water. Manure—give none till a good crop of fruit is set, then 
cover the soil 2 inches thick with partially decayed stable manure. The 
waterings will wash its virtues to the roots. Fumigate, or dredge with 
tobacco powder to destroy the green fly. Healthy plants are seldom 
troubled with this pest. Besides a free circulation of air Tomatoes 
cannot have too much sun ; they do not suceeed in shaded positions. 
Send Is. IJd. to the publisher for Iggulden’s “ Tomato Manual,” and 
you will find a hundred times more information than can be given in 
reply to a letter. 
The Apricot Weevil QC. Jones) —The name of the glossy black 
weevil is Otiorhyncbus tenebricosus. It is an enemy to fruit trees that 
are trained against the wall, the Apricot being the greatest sufferer from 
its attacks. Vines also are much damaged by this beetle, the larva of 
which lurks at the roots, and does infinite damage, though unseen. The 
perfect insect is fond of hiding in the crevices found so commonly in 
old walls, and finds a congenial resting-place beneath the rough bark of 
the Grape Vine. An authority, whose experienee on such subjects is 
well known, advises that where the wall-fruit fails from no apparent 
cause, every chink in the wall should be stopped with cement, plaster of 
Paris, or mortar—the first-mentioned substance being most effeetual— 
and that the rough bark of the Vine should be stripped off in the early 
spring. Whitewash, also, should be liberally used in the interior of hot¬ 
houses and greenhouses; and in October the earth round the roots 
should be removed, and a diligent search made after the beetle, so as to 
prevent it laying its eggs. These minutise are somewhat tedious, 
but the gardener will be well rewarded by the improved condition of 
his fruit trees. If the beetle should be found lurking along the base of 
the wall, it will be advisable to lay salt thickly along the wall, as the 
insects are killed almost instantaneously when they come into contact 
with that substance. Strong tobacco water poured along the base of 
the wall will have the same effect, and infusions of aloes and quassia 
are useful. 
Narcissi and Tulips (T. J.). —The Polyanthus Narcissi are the 
best for early forcing—notably. Paper White and Double Roman White. 
Cheapness is also a consideration in favour of the two varieties named. 
Other Polyanthus forms sometimes grown in pots are Grand Monarque, 
white and yellow; Staten General, white and citron yellow; and 
Gloriosa, white and orange. Daffodils are extensively grown under 
glass, but are not hard forced. Some of the cheapest and most largely 
cultivated are Biflorus, white, yellow cup ; Cynosure, primrose white, 
orange scarlet cup ; Golden Spur, clear yellow ; Horsfieldi, white, pale 
yellow trumpet; and Incomparabilis, single and double. Both the 
Polyanthus varieties and Daffodils named succeed well planted out, and 
to these may well be added the single and double English Daffodils, 
Orange Phoenix, Poeticus, Poeticus ornatus, and the old Double White 
Narcissus. Of Tulips, the earliest to flower in pots or outdoors are Due 
Van Thol varieties. To succeed these, such good single varieties as 
Bacchus, Couleur Ponceau, Duehesse de Parma, Joost Van Vondel, La 
Reine, Vermilion Brilliant (one of the best), L’lmmacule, and Yellow 
Prince. Double Tulips also thrive well in pots, and Due Van Thol may 
be forced moderately hard. To follow these grow Tournesol, Yellow 
Tournesol, La Candeur, Rex Rubrorum, Blancborde pourpre, and Duke 
of York. These again may be planted out. 
Peaches liiusted (^F. L .).—The fruits are badly “rusted” in places, 
also cracked in the oldest affected parts, and in others covered with the 
dense felt-like coat of Sphaerotheca pannosa, a mildew of freq'uent 
occurrence in this form on the Peach. It forms a greyish coat over the 
parts affected, living on the outer surface of the cells of the fruit. The 
discoloured blotches are probably caused by wet lodging on the fruit, 
and may have been accelerated by the syringing with softsoap, which 
may also have had a deterrent effect on the mildew. The affected 
fruits will crack more or less as they increase in size, and the best 
plan would be to remove and burn them. The disease, however, may 
be arrested by rubbing flowers of sulphur gently on the affected fruits, 
but it will not restore the epidermal tissues, and the fruits will be so 
cracked or furrowed as to be worthless for table. 
Names 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. 
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 difficult to separate them when the paper is damp. 
(Y. R, S.). —Our receiving clerk paid 2d. overweight postage on the box. 
Please remit, and the specimens will be attended to. (U. 0 ).—Gladiolus 
byzantinus. (./. A.). —1, Orchis apifera (Bee Orchid) ; 2, Cotoneaster 
affiuis ; 3, Cratregus Douglasi; 4, Spiraea canescens ; 5, S. Aruncus ; 
6, Campanula dahurica. (6*. R .).—Colletia spinosa. (IF. II. B ).— 
The paper box w’as flattened in the post. We can only recognise the ' 
following:—1, Muscari botryoides alba; 2, Auchusa(?) ; 4, Oxalis 
pedunculata ; 5, Saxifraga pectinata. 
OOVBNT GARDEN MARKET. —June 27th 
Market getting busy with heavy supplies, Peaches and Nectarines being a glut. 
Prices unaltered. 
FBUIT. 
8. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
9. 
d. 
Apples,Tasmanian, per case 
8 
0 to 12 
0 
Peaches, per doz. 
1 
0 
to 8 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each .. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons, case . 
10 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries per lb. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Asparagus, per bundle 
1 
6 to 3 
6 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
0 
9 
to 1 
0 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red, doien. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bushel. 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Oarrots, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsley, dozen bunches .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
„ new, bunch .. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Parsnips, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. ,, 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Potatoes, per ewt. 
2 
0 
4 
8 
Celery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Salsafy, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
5 
Ooleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, dozen ,. .. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Spinach, bushel. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Herbs, bunch .. .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes.per lb. 
0 
4 
0 
8 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Turnips, bunch. 
0 
3 
4 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
„ new, bunch.. ,. 
0 
8 
0 10 
AVSBAaE WHOLESALE PRICES.—OUT FLOWERS. 
Orchid Blooms in variety. 
3. 
d. 
8. 
d 
8. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
to 3 
0 
Orchids, per dozen blooms. 
1 
0 to 9 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch ., .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Pffionies, dozen bunches .. 
U) 
0 
15 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
0 
9 
1 
6 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„ doz. bunches.. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Cornflowers, doz. bunches 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
Eucharis, dozen. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunches. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Gardenias, per dozen 
1 
0 
4 
0 
Pinks various, doz. bnchs. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Gladiolus, dozen bunches.. 
1 
6 
5 
0 
Poppies, various, dozen 
Iris, dozen blooms .. .. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
bunches. 
0 
9 
2 
0 
Lilac (■ French) per bunch 
3 
0 
5 
0 
Primula (double), dozen 
Lily of Valley, doz. sprays 
1 
0 
1 
6 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Lilium candidum, dozen 
Pyrettirum. dozen bunches 
3 
0 
6 
0 
bunches:. 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Ranunculus, doz bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Lilium candidum, dozen 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
0 
6 
1 
0 
blooms. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
„ (outdoor), doz. bnchs. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Lilium longiflorum, per doz. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
bunches. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Roses (French), per dozen 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
1 
6 
4 
0 
Roses, Safrano (English), 
Moss Boses (English), doz. 
per dozen. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
bunches. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Roses, Mardchal Nisi, per 
Myosotis or Forget-me- 
dozen . 
1 
6 
5 
0 
nets, dozen bunches 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Stephanotis, dozen sprays 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. .. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
8. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arbor Vitaa (golden) dozen 
0 
0 to 12 
0 
Hydrangea, per dozen 
9 
Oto 18 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Ivy Geraniums. 
4 
u 
8 
0 
Aspidistra, per dozen 
18 
0 
38 
0 
Lilium Harrisi, per dozen 
15 
0 
30 
0 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 
5 
0 
10 
6 
Lobelia, per dozen .. .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Calceolarias, dozen pots .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Cineraria, per dozen .. .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Draciena terminalis, per 
„ yellow, doz. pots 
6 
0 
18 
0 
dozen. 
18 
0 
42 
0 
Mignonette, per doz. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Draesna viridis, dozen .. 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Musk, per dozen. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Ericas, per dozen 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Myrtles, dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Euonym us, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Nasturtiums, per dozen .. 
1 
6 
6 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Palms, in var.. each .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
Ferns. Ill variety, dozen .. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
„ (specimens' ,. .. 
21 
0 
P3 
0 
„ (small', per hundred 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Pelargoniums, per dozen.. 
6 
0 
15 
0 
Ficus elastica, each .. 
1 
0 
7 
6 
,. sc irlet, per doz. 
3 
0 
8 
a 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Roses (Fairy), per dozen .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Fuchsia, per dozen .. .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Bpirmas, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Heliotrope, per dozen 
5 
0 
8 
0 
Stocks, per dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
5 
0 
Boots in variety for planting out in boxes or by the dozen. 
