September 6, 1888. j 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
231 
better ground would be formed for playing the popular game. It would 
be very inconvenient to have all the slope at one end. The cost for 
lifting, levelling, and relaying must of necessity depend upon the nature 
of the ground and the manner in which the work is done, with the value 
of labour in the locality. The cartage of the soil would be worth about 
Is. per cubic yard. 
Transplanting' Hollies and Conifers (IF. K.). —The weather 
being mild and moist, from the middle of September to the early 
part of November is a good time to plant Hollies. The chief cause of 
these evergreens failing is the careless manner in which they are lifted, 
and exposure of their roots between lifting and planting to the drying 
influences of the atmosphere, which destroys their fibres ; indeed, many 
shrubs, from the exposure and dryness to which they are subjected, are 
nearly dead when planted. Hollies also transplant safely during moist 
weather in April, just when they are beginning to grow, which varies 
with the season. Autumn planting is, however, most su< cessful. What 
suits Hollies also favours the transplanting of Conifers, early autumn or 
late spring being most suitable. 
•Writing- and Spelling ( Bothyitc ).—You ask a question not easy 
to answer categorically, because there are degrees of badness. You want 
to know “ whether bad writing and good spelling is a worse combination 
than good writing and bad spelling.” We have a fair share of both, 
but prefer the former, always provided the bad writing represents good 
grammar. Some of the most, highly educated persons and talented 
authors are what you would call “ bad ” penmen, and we cannot pro¬ 
nounce them good, but their correct method of expression disarms hostile 
criticism, but errors in spelling simple words almost look worse when 
the handwriting is good than when it is bad. We cite just one sentence 
from a very neatly written letter in which there are three words out of 
nine so grossly misspelt as to appear little less than hideous—“The 
gardener his appointed stewerd over the hole estate.” We venture to 
say the gardener would not have been appointed steward if he were 
capable of making such blunders, no matter how good his writing 
might be. 
Perennials for Flowering in August, September, and 
October (IF. It.'). —Your soil being light and dry, mulching and 
watering must play an important part, otherwise the growth will be 
poor and the flowering correspondingly unsatisfactory. Of Asters, 
Amellus, bessarabicus, dumosus, formosissimus, grandiflorus, Novae 
Anglife and var. rubra, Novas Belgise, polyphyllus, and tubinellus. 
Alstrcemerias aurea, peregrina, and var. alba, peruviana; Anemone 
japonica, and A. japonica alba ; Asclepias tuberosa, Campanula Hender- 
soni, Chelone obliqua and var. alba, Coreopsis lanceolata, Erigeron 
speciosum superbum, Eryngium amethystinum, Francoa ramosa ; 
Fuchsias corallinaand Iliccartoni, Funkia grandiflora, Gillenia trifoliata, 
Harpalium rigidum, Helianthus multiflorus fl.-pi., Hypericum 
nepaliense, H. triflorum, Leucanthemum maximum, Malva moschata 
alba, (Enothera speciosa, Oxalis floribunda rosea, Pentstemon labrosus, 
Pyrethrum uliginosum, Rudbeckia Newmanni, Salvia patens, Schizostilis 
coccinea, Sedum spectabile, Senecio pulcher, Solidago virgaurea nana, 
Tritoma var., Zauschneria californica, Gaultonia candicans, Liliums 
auratum, longiflorum Harrisi, speciosum (lancifolium) var., and tigrinum 
splendens. Chrysanthemums of the early-flowering section would do 
well if mulched and watered. Souvenir d’un Ami, Fiberta, Lyon, 
Precocity, Madame Desgrange, G. Wermig, and others. They are very 
effective and useful for cutting. 
Alternanthera Failures (C. E). —Alternantheras are essentia]yl 
heat-loving plants, and the present season has been most unfavourable 
to their growth, failures being general. They rarely form much fresh 
strong growth after being planted, but the stunted shoots produced are 
invariably the most highly coloured. The best effect is produced by 
putting out quite small plants very thickly in the first instance. Strong 
plants may look well for a few days, but when the broad or fully 
developed leaves fail, which they very soon do, there is nothing to take 
their place, for some time at any rate, and a failure may be the result. 
Not only are Alternantheras very much smaller than when first put 
out, but Coleuses and Iresines are not much better. Alternantheras 
cannot well be dispensed with, there being no substitute sufficiently 
dwarf and richly coloured. A. paronychioides aurea is the most delicate, 
and scarcely so bright yellow in colour as a good strain of Golden 
Pyrethrum. A. versicolor is more robust, and with us is looking fairly 
well. A. paronychioides magnifica is a great improvement on the old 
form, and does not often fail. A. amabilis latifolia is richly coloured, 
and one of the best for carpet bedding. You appear to have well pre¬ 
pared the beds, and in all probability if smaller plants are put out more 
thickly, or as close together as they need be at the right time next season, 
there will be no failure. In any case it is advisable to keep a few plants 
in boxes ready for any emergency. These, if needed, can be dibbled among 
those first planted, or they can be kept as stock plants for propagating 
purposes. 
Gesnerias from Seed (J. E .).—The time at which the seedlings 
flower depends on the suitability of structures for growing them and the 
skill of the cultivator. They are raised and grown as follows :—Sow in 
February or March on the surface of a light, sandy compost in a warm stove 
and moist atmosphere, and as soon as the seedlings are up, and the plants 
have attained a leaf or two, transplant them thinly in light free soil in 
shallow pots, and let them grow there during the summer. Allow them 
to go to rest in the autumn, and keep them in the same pots through 
the winter, giving but little water. As soon as life appears again in the 
spring pot them off singly into small pots, watering and repotting as 
may be required ; but it is more than probable they will not flower 
till the second year. Light fibrous loam, turfy peat, and half-decayed 
leaves in equal parts, with a due portion of sand, well mixed, but not 
sifted, form a suitable compost. To have a succession of bloom pot a 
portion of the tubers in January, and place them in a temperature of 
(>0° to 80°. Pot a second batch about the middle of February, and 
another towards the end of March. These will supply flowers for several 
months. Put them in pots according to the size of the bulbs ; keep 
them regularly watered, but never very wet. They may be syringed 
occasionally previously to flowering, but not much, for the leaves are so 
woolly that they hold moisture too long if syringed severely. When 
the blooming season is over they may be set out of doors during summer, 
but should be sheltered from heavy rains. They will then gradually go¬ 
to rest. All that they require in the winter is to be kept in their pots 
in a place where neither frost nor wet can reach them ; yet the place 
should never be below 45°, nor above 55°. If the cold is much lower 
they will be apt to rot, and, if higher, to start into growth. “ 
Names of Fruits. —The names and addresses of senders of fruit 
to be 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 necessarily required for publication, initials sufficing for that. Only 
six specimens can be named at once, and any beyond that number cannot 
be preserved. (HojJcful ).—The Grapes are certainly not ripe, and on 
that account we cannot speak positively as to the variety, but suspect 
it is Alnwick Seedling. They will be much better in a month’s time. 
The shape of the berries varies somewhat, and we have seen some more 
oval than those you have sent. {Golden Common ).—As has been many 
times stated, though you do not appear to have seen the intimation, 
Peaches cannot be named without good leaves of the trees are also- 
examined, as the glands on them are an important factor in the case. 
It is quite essential also to know whether the flowers are large or 
small. 
COYENT GARDEN MARKET. —September 5th. 
The soft fruits being now over, our market is very quiet, Plums and Apples coming 
very short. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
d. 
s. d. 
8. 
d. 
s. d. 
Apples, J sieve. 
2 
0 
to 4 6 
Lemons, case. 
10 
0 to 16 
0- 
Cherries, J sieve .. .. 
0 
0 
0 0 
•Oranges, per 100 .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Oobs, 100 lbs. 
0 
0 
0 0 
Peaches, dozen. 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Currants (Red). J sieve .. 
0 
0 
0 0 
Pears, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
6t 
„ (Black), J sieve.. 
0 
0 
0 0 
Plums, £*sieve. 
3 
0 
5 
O 
Grapes, per lb. •• 
0 
6 
2 6 
St. Micnael Pines, each 
3 
0 
5 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
P. 
d. 
s. d. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
Artichokes, dozen •• •• 
2 
0 
to 3 0 
Lettuce,dozen .. .. 
0 
9 to 1 
3 
Asparagus, bundle .. . • 
0 
0 
0 0 
Mushrooms, punnet •• 
0 
6 
1 
O 
Beans, Kidney,per lb. .. 
0 
a 
0 0 
Mustard and Cress, punt. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet,Red, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
2 0 
New Potatoes, per cwt... 
8 
0 
14 
0> 
Broccoli, bundle .. .. 
0 
0 
0 0 
Onions, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, \ sieve 
0 
0 
0 0 
Parsley,dozen bunches 
a 
0 
8 
0 
Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
0 0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
l 
0 
0 
0 
Capsicums, per 100 .. 
0 
0 
0 0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
4 
0 
5 
o 
Carrots, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 0 
,, Kidney, per cwt. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Cauliflowers .dozen 
3 
0 
4 0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0> 
Celery, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
2 0 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
0 
1 
8 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
a 
0 
4 0 
Scorzonera, bundle 
1 
6 
0 
o 
Cucumbers, each .. .. 
0 
3 
0 4 
Shallots, per tb .. .. 
0 
8 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen. 
i 
0 
2 0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Herbs, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
7 
Leeks, bunch.. 
0 
8 
0 4 
Turnips, bunch .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
CUT FLOWERS; 
S. 
d. 
0 d. 
8. 
d. 
S. 
A 
Abutilons, 12 bunches • • 
2 
0 to 4 0 
Marguerites, 12 bnnohes 
2 
0 to 6 
If 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
a 
0 
S 0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches 
1 
0 
3 
O 
Asters, dozen bunches .. 
2 
0 
4 0 
Pansies, 12 bchs .. .. 
1 
0 
8 
0 
„ French, per bunch 
i 
0 
1 6 
Polargoniums, 12 trusses 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Azalea, 12 sprays .. .. 
0 
0 
0 0 
„ scarlet, 12 trusses 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
1 0 
Pinks, various, 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
O 
Calceolaria, 12 bunches.. 
0 
0 
0 0 
Polyanthus, 12 bunches.. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Camellias, 12 blooms 
0 
0 
0 0 
Pyrethrum, doz. bunches 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
0 
8 
1 0 
Roses, Red, 12 blooms .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
,. 12 bunches .. 
4 
0 
6 0 
,, (outdoor), 12 bchs 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Cornflower, 12 bunches.. 
1 
6 
8 0 
,, (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Daisies, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 0 
„ Tea, dozen .. •• 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
a 
0 
4 0 
„ yellow . 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
l 
8 
4 0 
,, (Moss), 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms .. 
l 
0 
a e 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays .. 
1 
6 
8 
0 
Lavender, 12 bunches .. 
3 
0 
4 0 
Stocks, 12 bunches .. .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Lilium candidum, per 
Sweet Peas, dozen .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunch 
0 
0 
0 0 
Sweet Sultan, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ 12 blooms 
0 
8 
0 0 
Tropaeolum, 12 bunches 
i 
0 
2 
0 
Lilium longiflorum, 12 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
0 
4 
0 
» 
blooms. 
a 
0 
4 0 
Gladiolus, 12 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
e 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
S. 
d. 
s. d. 
6. 
d. 
s. 
& 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
6 
0 to 12 0 
Fuchsia, dozen pots 
8 
0 tc 
6 
8 
Arborvittefgolden) dozen 12 
0 
24 0 
Genista, per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Asters, 12 pots. 
3 
0 
6 0 
Heliotrope, dozen pots .. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Balsams, per dozen 
2 
0 
4 0 
Ivy Geranium. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Calceolaria, per dozen.. 
4 
0 
5 0 
Hydrangea, dozen .. .. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Chrysanthemum, doz. box 
4 
0 
9 0 
Lilies Valley, dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Coleus, dozen. 
2 
0 
4 0 
Lilium, various, doz. pots 
13 
0 
21 
0 
Crassula, dozen .. .. 
8 
0 
12 0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
G 
Dracaena terminalis, doz. 
30 
0 
60 0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ viridis, dozen.. 
12 
0 
24 0 
Musk, dozen pots .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Euonymus, in var., dozen 
S 
0 
18 0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 0 
Nasturtiums, per dozen.. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen 
4 
0 
18 0 
Palms, in var.,each . • 
2 
6 
21 
0 
Ficus elastica, each .. 
i 
6 
7 0 
Pelargoniums, dozen 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Foliage Plants, var.,each 
a 
0 
10 0 
„ scarlet, doz. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
