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of September, and for antumn blooming in April and May ; these ineeit 
either under handglasses or in pots placed in a cool frame in some good 
light compost, mix-d 'with a good quantity of silver sand, taking care to 
keep them moderately moist, and shading them from hot suns. 
Names of Fruits.—The names and addresses of senders of fruit to he 
named must in all cases be enclosed with the specimens, whether letters 
referring to the fruit are sent by post or 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. 
(<7. Mooreby). —1, Duck’s Bill; 2. Striped Holland Pippin; 3, Not known ; 
4, Bedfordshire Foundling; 5, Gloria Mundi; (1, Formo=a Pippin, Flower 
of Kent and Beauty of Kent are not synonymous. (James Wood).—!, 
Margil; 2, Nanny ; 3, Josephine de Malines. (J. P.). —1, Bellissime 
d’Hiver ; 2, Doyenne du Comice ; 3, Not knowm ; 4, Cox’s Orange Pippin. 
(F. Jellico).—\ , Cellini; 2, Fearn’s Pippin ; 3, Ross Nonpareil; 4, Beurre 
Diel; 5, Not known ; 6, Bezi de la Motte. (IF. M). —1, Blenheim Pippin ; 
3, Cellini; 4, Reinette Van Mona; 5, La Fameuse. (H. W.). —4, Duclresse 
d’Angouleme; 2, Verulam ; 3, Pigeonnet; 4, Claygate Pearmnin. ( G.P. ). 
—1, Belle de Septembre ; 2, Jefferson inferior ; 3, Yellow Gage inferior; 4, 
Doyenne drr Comice; 5, Cox’s Pomona ; 6, Bramley’s Seedling ; (<71 E.). —1, 
Rhode Island Greening; 2, Blenheim PippiD. (.7. C .).— 1, Lamb Abbey 
Pearmain ; 2, Kerry Pippin ; 3, Aromatic Russet. (F. W. S.). —l.Wormsley 
Pippin; 5,Pearson’s Plate ; 11, Margil; 12, Lord Burghley. (J. E. F.). —1, 
Emperor Alexander; 2, Hawthorndeu ; 3, Resembles New Northern Green¬ 
ing; 4, Napoleon; o, Louise Bonne of Jersey; 6, Gansel’s Bergamot. 
(W . C. L.). —1, Beurrd Capiaumont; 3, Doyenn6 Boussoch ; 4, Bellissime 
d’Hiver; 5, Louise Bonne of Jersey; G, Glou Morqeau. (Saul Tarjlor). —1, 
Cox’s Pomona ; unnumbered, Hollandbury; 2. Emperor Alexander ; Pears, 
1, Marechal de Cour; 2, Not known, worthless; 3, Beurr6 d’Amanlis. 
(F. A. L.). —1, Easter Beun6; 2, Spuvenir du Congres; 3 and 4, Beurrd 
Superfin ; 5, Beurre d’Anjou ; 6, Duchesse d’Angouleme. N.B.—In conse¬ 
quence of Dr. Hogg’s absence from London, fruit cannot be named by him 
till after the middle of November. 
Names of Plants. —We odIv undertake to name species of plants, not 
varieties that have originated from seed and termed florists’ flowers. 
Flowering specimens are necessary erf flowering plants, and Fern fronds 
should bear spores. Specimens should arrive in 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. 
(IF. L. B.), —Toxub baceata. ( W. B. S.). —1, Davallia Morreana. 2, Ne 
phrolepis Duffi. 3, Adiantum exoisum. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— October 1‘JxH. 
Business quiet, with sii^die? quite equal to the .demand. 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
a 
Aralia Sieboldi. dozen .. 
6- 
B to 12 
0 
Fuchsia, dozen. 
8 
0 
to 9 
0 
Arbor vitfe (golden) dozen 
0 
0 
, 9 
0 
Geranium (Ivy), dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ (common),&ozen.. 
0* 
0 
0 
0 
„ Tricolor, doeen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Asters, dozen pots .. .. 
s 
0 
6 
0 
Gladiolus. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Azalea, dozen. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Hydrangea, dozen .. .. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Begonias, dozen .. «„ 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Lilied Valley, dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Capsicums, dozen .. .. 
6 
G 
9 
0 
Lilium lancifolium, doz. 
IS 
0 
18 
0 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
4 
•0 
12 
0 
„ longiflorum, doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cineraria, dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0. 
Lobelia, dozen. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Dracasna terminalis, doz. 
30 
0 
60 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
„ vlridia, dozen.. 
42 
0 
24 
0 
Mignonette, dozen .. .. 
3 
0 
a 
0 
Erica*, various, dozen 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Musk, dozen . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Euonymus, invar.,dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Palme, in var., each 
2 
6 
21 
0 
Ferns r in variety, dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums, dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Ficus elastica, each 
i 
6 
7 
0 
,, ecariefc,doz. 
3 
-0 
9 
0 
Foliage Plants, var., each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Spirtea, dozen. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
A. 
S. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
Ahntilona, 12 tranches .. 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Lilies, White, 12 bunohes 
0 
0 to 0 
0 
Anemones, 12 bunches .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Orange, 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunohes 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Asters, 12 bunches .. .. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Mignonette. 12 bunches 
1 
0 
8 
0 
„ French, bunch .. 
i 
6 
2 
0 
Myosotis, 12 bunches .. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Narciss, 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Camellias, blooms .. .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
„ White, English, bch. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Pansies, 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
,, 12 bunches.. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Peas, Sweet, 12 bunches.. 
1 
6 
8 
0 
Chrysanthemums, 12 bchs. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
0 
9 
1 
0 
„ 12 blpoma 
i 
0 
6 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 trusses 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Cornflower, 12 bunches .. 
1 
8 
3 
0 
Poinsettia, 12 blooms .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Dahlia, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Primula (single), bunch.. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Daisies, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ (double), bunch .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Polyanthus, 12 bunches.. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Ranunculus, 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Gladiolus, 12 sprays 
i 
0 
1 
6 
Roses, 12 bunches .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Hyacinths, Roman, 12 
„ (indoor), dozen 
0 
9 
1 
0 
sprays 
0 
0 
0 
0 
,, Tea, dozen .. .. 
1 
G 
8 
0 
Iris, 12 bunches .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ red dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lapageria, white, 12 
„ de Mois. 12 bunohes 
0 
0 
0 
0 
blooms. 
1 
6 
8 
0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Lapageria, coloured, 12 
Tropaeolum, 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
blooms. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Lilinm longiflorum, 12 
Tulips, dozen blooms .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
blooms. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Violets, 12 bunches.. .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Lilium lancifolium, 12 
„ (French), bunch 
1 
0 
1 
3 
blooms. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
„ (Parme), hunch 
3 
0 
s 
6 
FRUIT. 
a. 
B. 
d. 
P. 
a. 
S. 
a. 
Aoples, l sieve. 
1 
6 
to 3 
6 
Oranges, per 100 •• .. 
0 
0tol2 
0 
Nova Scotia and 
Peaches, dozen .. .. 
2 
a 
6 
0 
Canada barrel 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pears, dozen. 
i 
0 
1 
6 
Cherries, 1 sieva .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pine Apple?, English, 
Cobs, 100 lbs. 
45 
0 
60 
0 
per lb. 
i 
6 
2 
6 
Figs, dozen . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Plume, i sieve. 
i 
6 
2 
0 
Grapes, per ft. 
0 
6 
2 
6 
St. Michael Pines, each 
s 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons, case. 
10 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries, oer ft. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
n .each . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
Artichokes, dozen .. .. 
s. 
1 
a. 
0 
S. 
to 2 
a. 
0 
Lettuce, dozen .. .. 
s. 
0 
a. 
9 
S. 
to 0 
a 
0 
Asparagus, bundle . . . . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Beans, Kidney,per lb. .. 
0 
8 
0 
0 
Mustard aud Cress, punt. 
0 
2 
0 
6 
Beet, Red, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
s 
0 
Onions, bunch . 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Broccoli, bundle .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
2 
0 
t 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, £ sieve 
9 
0 
4 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. •• 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt . 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Capsicump, per 100 
1 
6 
2 
0 
,, Kidney, \ er 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 
i 
6 
Celery, bundle 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle •• 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale, basket .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, each .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Shallot?, per lb. 
0 
8 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Herb?, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Leeks, bunch ,, .. 
0 
8 
0 
4 
Turnips, bunch •• •• 
0 
4 
0 
6 
MICHAELMAS. 
Failures among Mangolds, Swedes and White Turnips 
are so general that many a farmer has sold his flock this 
Michaelmas at a serious sacrifice. Others cling to the 
sheep, and they do well if only they have food enough to 
support them either till spring or till they are fattened.. 
Late lambs appear to be very unprofitable, and we were 
not surprised to hear one of our tenants sa.y a few days 
ago that he really did not know what to do with his lambs, 
for he had given them oilcake ever since they could eat 
it, and now he had winter before him without any roots, 
and lambs were so cheap that to sell was to encounter a 
serious loss. This seemed to us one more instance of the 
evil of purposeless effort—of the want of an end and aim in 
one’s work from the outset. It does not answer to breed 
either late or inferior lambs, and for ordinary or general 
purposes there is nothing equal to a good crossbred 
animal. We have more than once explained our prefer¬ 
ence for lambs from Hampshire Down tups and half-bred 
Suffolk. This cross gives us hardy vigorous lambs, which 
at sixteen or seventeen weeks of age realise some 30s. 
apiece if sold at the cattle mart in open competition with 
other lambs. We submit that such results are satisfac¬ 
tory in any season, but especially so this year when both 
pasture and root crops suffered so severely from drought. 
Not only have we found it answer best to have early lambs, 
but also either to sell early in June or to keep them till 
they can be sold advantageously as fat hoggets. 
We have again heard complaints of the low price of 
lambs sold in July, yet we believe it will be found that 
cheap lambs in July were not by any means fine animals, 
for we have repeatedly seen lambs in July at South 
Dovti fair in Sussex as forward in size and condition as 
hoggets are often seen in the following February. Un¬ 
questionably it does answer to feed lambs well from the 
first, if only we take care to breed them well so as to 
insure early development. It is all very well for a man 
to boast of the number of his lambs, but if they are small 
weakly animals we certainly do not think he can render 
them profitable. The importance of caution in the use of 
Turnips for feeding pregnant ewes has often been men¬ 
tioned, and the exercise of such caution was much called 
for when pasture became covered with snow a month or 
two before the last lambing season, for then the tempta¬ 
tion to use roots freely induced some shepherds to be 
