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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 6, 1887. 
require to be treated similarly to Raspberries, the canes that have borne 
fruit being cut out and young strong ones of the current year trained in 
their places, cutting out the weak so as to give more encouragement to the 
fruiting canes, as well as securing strong canes for the succeeding crop. Black 
Hamburgh Grapes sometimes do not colour fully, which is usually a conse- 
•quence of overcropping, though it may ari-e from grossness and deficient 
ripening. When.it arises from overcropping, the Vines being otherwise 
in good condition, the Grapes, though red, are good in flavour but devoid 
of that spriglitliuess so esteemed in well-finished examples of Black Ham¬ 
burgh.^ J’he flesh, too, is not nearly so firm in the “ red ” as in the black, 
and they will not keep so long. Cutting the Grapes as they ripen will 
certainly assist those that are not ripe, but it will not help them to colour. 
The Nectarine Peach (W. W. B .).—The Nectarine Peach was noticed 
for the first time in the “ Gardeners’ Year-Book ” for 1868. The fruit is 
large, and is remarkable for being terminated by a nipple, like Teton de 
Venus and A Bee. T here is a little down on the skin. The skin is yellow, 
and with a bright mottled red on the side next the sun ; the fcuure well 
■defined, particu'arly near the nipple. The flesh is semi-transparent, as is 
the case with almost all Mr. Rivera’ seedlings, and with a brilliant red 
stain round the stone, from which it separates, leaving some s rings 
behind it. It is melting, very richly flavoured, and with a fine racy 
smack. The stone has a tendency to split, and the kernel has a very mild 
bitter taste. It ripens in the middle of September. Flowers large; glands 
•) 
iki'dney-shaped. The variety was raised by Mr. Rivers from seed of a 
variety named Grand Noir, imported'from Holland, Some find it of rather 
w&kly habit out'.of doors. 
Walnut Trees Coming into Bearing ( J. IF. Neibtrm ).—There is a great 
difference-in the soil and locality in respect of the age at which tbe trees 
•come into bearing. Trees on silicious and calcareous soils produce fruit 
■sooner than trees on rich and moist soils. The mode of raising also 
.affects the agj, at whiGli .drees bear; those grafted come into bearing in 
about half, the time that those raised f om seed require. Trees of the 
common Walnut 0 to 10 feet high, and grown thinly as well as frequently 
transplanted, will usually bear in three to five years after being placed in 
their permanent quartern. The earliest-bearing is Dwarf ProlTic. which 
bears abundantly at 6 feet high, affording good-sized well-flavoured nuts, 
.■and is a.variety that reproduces itself from seed. It, however, requires a 
warm soil and situation. Ordinary varre'ies of the common Walnut which 
are usually raised from seed do not. afford profitable crops until of the age 
you name—viz., thirty or forty years. The only thing likely to cause trees 
of that age to bear is to root.-prune them, which, should he done as soon as 
the foliage turns, yellow or is beginning to fall. In order to secure more 
.fertile frees, scions should be taken from trees that are noted for fertility 
■and good quality, grafting .the stocks from seed so as to secure earlier 
.hearing and a certain character. For elevated and northerly localities the 
Yorkshire is very desirable. 
Names of Fruits.—The names and addresses of senders of fruit to he 
mmed must in all eases be. enclosed with the specimens, whether letters 
a-eferring’to the fruit are sent by post pr not. The names are not neces¬ 
sarily required-for publication, initials sufficing for that. Only six speci¬ 
mens can be named at once, and beyond.that number cannot be preserved. 
AS. Tayl r .—1, Lewis’ Incomparable; 2, Norfolk Bearer; 3, Gravenstein ; 
4, Mahks Codlin; 5, Manks Codlin ; 0, Nelson Codiin. ( X. Y. Z .).— 
1, Van.Mons-Leon Leclerc ; 2, Beurre Kennes ; 3, Fon-lante d’Automne; 
-1, not known. Apples : 1, Pomme de Neige; 2, Fearn’s Pippin. (If. P. S.\ 
—1, Golden Peal-main; 2, Blenheim Pippin; 3. not known ; 4, Mother 
Apple ; 5, Gloria Mundi; 6, Court-pendu-plat. (J. L. reach). —1, Althorp 
■Crasanne ; 2, -Urbaniste ; 3, Beurre Bose ; 4, Duchesse d'Orleans ; 5, 
■Chaumontel; 6, not known. ( John Coppin). —1, Lord Suffiel i ; 2, Brad- 
dick’s Nonpareil; 3, Fea n’s Pippin; 4, Dutch Codlin. (Jam s Birch). — 
Trumpington. (J. Mogridge). —1, Forelle ; 2, Beufr.e Superiin : 3, East r 
Beurre; 4, Chaumontel ; 5, Doyenne du Comice ; 3. Vicar of Winkfield. 
( F. IF.).—1, Theodore Van Mons ; 2, Small Vicar of Winkfield; 3, Nouveau 
Poiteau; 4, Beurre Langlier; 5, Londou Pippin; C, Mio shall Crab. ( li. L.). 
—1, Doyenne du Cornice; 2, G!ou Morceau; 4, probably Passe Colmar; 
4, Eyewood. (P. H. Wright). —1, Gloria Muudi; 2, Flower of Kent; 
3, New Hawtlurudeu ; 4, Orel's. (4. IT.).—-Tbe Pear is Williams’ Boa 
Chretien, and the specks are characteristic of the va iety. 
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 iu a fresh state in firm 
boxes. Slightly damp moss or. soft green leaves form the best packing, dry 
cotton Wool the worst. Not more-than six specimens can be named at once. 
(J. It. S.). —1, Sedum spectabile; 2, Aster Aurelius hessarabicus ; 3, 
Pyrethrum uligmpsum. ( W. If.):—1, Grevillea robusta ; 2 , Hoya Paxtoni ; 
3, Cupheapla'ycentra ; 4, Lobelia cardinalis ; 5, Asplenium marinum. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— October 5th. 
HEAVY supplies of Cobs reaching us, causing prices to fail. No change otherwise. 
FRUIT. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Apples,) sieve. 
1 
6 to 3 
6 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 6 
0 to 12 
0 
Nova Scotia and 
Peaches, dozen v. .. 2 
0 
6 
0 
Canada barrel 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pears, dozen.1 
0 
1 
s 
Cherries, J sieve .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pine Apples, English, 
Cobs, 100 lj*.. 
45 
0 
60 
0 
per lb .1 
6 
0 
0 
Fig?, dozen . 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Plume, £ sieve.1 
6 
2 
6 
Grapes, per ft. 
0 
6 
2 
6 
St. Michael Piue«, each S 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons, case. 
10 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Melon, each . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
S. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d 
Artichokes, dozen .. ., 
l 
0 to 2 
0 
Lettuce, dozen .. .. 0 
9 
to 0 
0 
Asparagus, bundle .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet .. 0 
6 
1 
0 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
0 
s 
0 
0 
Mustard ami Cress, punt. 0 
2 
0 
6 
Beet, Red, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
i 9. 
0 
Onion?, bunch.0 
3 
0 
6 
Broccoli, bundle .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 8 
0 
s 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, ^ sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 1 
0 
0 
0 
Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 4 
0 
5 
0 
Capsicum?, per 100 ,. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
„ Kidney,ter cwt. 4 
0 
0 
0 
Carrots, bunch ,. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 0 
2 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafv, bundle .. ,. 1 
0 
1 
6 
Celery, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Scorzonera, bundio .. 1 
6 
0 
0 
Coleworts, dcz. bunches 
a 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale, basket .. .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, each ., .. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Shallot?, per lb.0 
3 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 8 
0 
4 
0 
Heros, bunch .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. .. .. 0 
4 
0 
6 
Leeks, bunch .. .. .. 
0 
8 
0 
4 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 0 
4 
0 
6 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
a. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
6 
0 to 12 
O' ‘ 
Fuchsia, dozen.. 8 
0 
to 9 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Geranium (Ivy), dozen .. 0 
0 
0 
a 
„ (common), dozen.. 
■a 
0 
0 
4) - 
„ Trioolor, dozen 0 
0 
0 
0 
Asters, dozen pots ., ,. 
s 
0 
6 
0 
Gladiolus.4 
0 
6 
0 
Azalea, dozen. 
0 
0 
U 
0 ' 
Hydrangea, dozen .. .. 9 
0 
12 
0 
Begonias, dozen .. .. 
4 
u 
9 
0 • 
Lilies Va ley, dozen .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Capsicums, dozen ., .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Lilium landfolium, doz. 18 
0 
IS 
0 
Cineraria, dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Ijngifljrum, doz. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Creeping Jenny, dozen 
0 
a 
0 
0 
Lobelia, dozen.0 
0 
0 
0 
Dracaena terminalis, doz. 
30 
0 
60 
f) 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 6 
0 
12 
0 
,, viridis, dozer.. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Mignonette, dozen .. .. 3 
0 
6 
0 
Erica, various, dozen 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Musk, dozen .0 
0 
0 
0 
Euonymus, ih var., dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles, dozen.6 
0 
12 
0 
Evergreens, iu var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Palms, in var., each .. 2 
6 
21 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums, dozen .. 6 
0 
12 
0 
Ficus elastica r each 
. i 
6 
7 
,0 
scarlet, doz. 3 
0 
9 
0 
Foliage Plants, var., each 
0 
10 
0 
Spiroea, dozen.0 
0 
0 
0 
CUT FLOWERS. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Abutilons, 12 bunches 
3 
0 to 4 
0 
Lilies, White, 12 bunches 0 
0 to 0 
0 
Anemones, 12 bunches 
ft 
0 
0 
0 
• Orange, 12 bunches 0 
0 
0 
0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms 
3 
0 
6 
0 . 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 2 
0 
6 
0 
Asters, 12 bunches .. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Mignonette. 12 bunches 1 
0 
3 
0 
„ French, bunch 
T * ' 
1 
« 
2 
iO ; 
Myosotis, 12 bunches <•- 1 
6 
3 
0 
Bouvardiap, bunch .. 
_ _ 
0 
6 
i 
0 
Narciss, 12 bunches .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Camellias, blooms .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ White. English, bob. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Pansies, 12 bunches .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
,, 12bunohts 
J ' 
4 
0 
6 
-0 
Peas, Sweet, 12 bunches.. 1 
6 
8 
0 
Cornflower, 12 bunches 
_ • 
i 
6 
3 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 0 
9 
1 
0 
Dahlia, 12 bunches 
T - 
2- 
0 - 
4 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 trusses 0 
3 
0 
6 
Daisies, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pinks, White, 12 bunches O 
0 
0 
0 
Encharis, dozen j. 
. _ 
9 
0 
4 
0 
„ various, 12 bunch 2 
0 
4 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Poinsettia, 12 blooms .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Gladiolus, 12 sprays 
i 
0 
I 
6 
Primula (single), bunch. . 0 
0 
0 
0 
Hyaoinths, Roman, 
12 
„ (double), bunch .. 0 
9 
1 
0 
sprays 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Polyanthus, 12 bunches.. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Iris, 12 bunohes 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Ranunoulus, 12 bunches 0 
0 
0 
0 
Lppageria, white, 
12 
Roses, 12 bunches .. .. 2 
0 
6 
0 
blooms . 
1 
6 
8 
0 
„ (indoor), dozen .. 0 
9 
1 
0 
Lapageria, coloured, 
12 
,, Tea, dozen .. .. 1 
6 
8 
0 
blooms. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
„ red dozen .. .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Lilac (white), French, 
„ de Mois. 12 bunohes 0 
0 
0 
0 
bunoh . 
... 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays .. 2 
6 
4 
0 
Lilium longiflorum, 
12 
Tropagolum, 12 bunches 0 
0 
0 
0 
blooms. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 0 
<S 
1 
0 
Lilium lancifolium, 
12 
Tulips, dozen blooms .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
blooms i. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Violets, 12 banches.. .. 1 
0 
1 
6 
MICHAELMAS 
In a review of the farming year the drought and its 
effect upon crops is the reverse of a pleasant reminiscence. 
