October 18,188S ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
371 
attractive in a dish, and good in quality. The variety is either Nesbit’s 
Victoria or a selection from it. These small Plum-shaped Tomatoes are 
included in the dessert of many families where other than sweet and 
luscious fruits are enjoyed. 
Dessert Pears (./. Truro). —As you desire a list of varieties 
“according to the report of the Fruit Committee,” you cannot, perhaps, 
do better than read the reports of the National Fruit Conference that 
is being held at Chiswick this week. There is no gardeners’ benefit 
society in Liverpool. The address of the Secretary of the Liverpool 
Horticultural Association is Mr. E. Bridge, Tarboek Road, Huyton, 
Liverpool. 
Dapag-eria Unhealthy (G. If. C.). —Are you sure the plant has 
had sufficient water? With free drainage it is not easy to give too 
much in the summer. A dry atmosphere and much sun are also un¬ 
favourable to free growth and fine leaves. Those sent lead us to think 
either the soil has not been kept moist enough, or the air kept too dry. 
We assume the compost is suitable, but this you do not indicate. 
mildew on Cinerarias (IF. A. M.). —Leaves that are checked in 
growth like the small one sent, we should burn, but those only slightly 
affected we should endeavour to save, and we should not like to destroy 
the plants, at least at present. Try the effect of black sulphur, so hold¬ 
ing the leaves that the points of the fine hairs face the application ; the 
sulphur then may fall between them. It is the downy covering that we 
suspect prevents its reaching the mildew. We should also maintain a 
drier atmosphere if you can do so. The soil is perhaps fully too rich, 
and the leaves have not been able to elaborate the crude sap that has 
been abundantly afforded. 
Sowing Orchid Seed (31. N. &'.).—Experience has shown that 
there is no method equal to scattering the seed on the sphagnum in 
which a plant is growing freely and receives proper attention in water¬ 
ing, so that the sphagnum is kept fresh. No attempt must be made to 
cover the seed, and it must not be displaced by watering. The seed mUy 
be sown as soon as ripe, or in early spring. It is delicate work raising 
Orchids from seed, then establishing the plants, and only experts or very 
careful cultivators can hope to succeed. If you succeed in raising 
plants you must be prepared to give them the best attention for about 
ten years before they will flower. Some seedlings are fifteen years 
before flowers are produced, and then the varieties may not be superior, 
but, on the other hand, some may prove of value. 
Araucaria Unhealthy (IF. Smith). —We have seen many such 
instances as the one you bring to our notice, and in almost every case 
where injury has not been caused by frost the degeneration of the 
specimens has been due to soil exhaustion. The remedy is to remove 
the old soil down to the roots and beyond them, and if these are in a 
medium almost as dry as dust to apply pure water copiously, following 
a day or two afterwards with liquid manure. After the soil has been 
rendered sufficiently moist cover the roots with fresh compost, turfy 
loam, wood ashes, and decayed vegetable matter in equal parts, and 
surface the whole with manure. We have seen many specimens 
invigorated by this practice, and you cannot too soon apply the same 
remedy. In some cases the decay of the branches results from the roots 
having penetrated stagnant soil, and this case drainage must be afforded 
as well as top-dressing. 
Trees and Shrubs for Chalk Banks (IF). — Of all trees the 
most likely to succeed is the Beech (Fagus sylvatica), which we should 
use chiefly along with others of the same genus—viz., Fern-leaved and 
Purple-leaved. Birch, as you have found, does fairly. The Hazel, 
Privet, and Blackthorn will afford the “cover” required. Bird Cherry 
'(Cerasus Padus).- and the Virginian form (C. Padus virginiana), Scotch 
Laburnum, Mountain Ash, Gold-variegated Elder (common Elder being 
desirable as shelter), Scarlet-fruited Elder, Euonymus europmus, Elms, 
Exeter and English White Beam, Lime, red-twigged and Snowy Mespilus 
may be added if you wish for greater variety. In evergreens, English 
Yew and common Holly,with Mahonia aquifolia, Hypericum calycinum, 
Broom, and common Laurel (in the lowest situations) may be used. 
Corsican and Austrian Pine would probably succeed, particularly the 
latter. Your second letter cannot be answered this week. 
Marechal Niel Bose (It. P.). —You must keep the house in which 
your Marechal Niel Rose is growing as cool as possible until the end of 
December, so as to ripen the wood and bring the growth to a complete 
standstill. Early in January keep the house closer, say 45° to 50° at 
night, with a rise of 5° or 10° by day, by closing early in the day while 
the sun is upon it, and on fine days syringe the plant gently until it 
shows signs of bursting into growth. As soon as this stage is reached 
the temperature may be raised gradually 5° or 10° by night, as the young 
shoots that will bear the flowers lengthen out. Never should a higher 
temperature than 60° be maintained at night, and this only when very 
mild externally. Nothing is gained by a high temperature in forcing 
Roses into bloom, and it is much better to allow the temperature to fall 
"to 50° by morning than keep it at the highest point given when the 
weather is very cold and frosty. Take every advantage of the sun to 
close the house early in the afternoon, for no harm will be done if the 
temperature increases, say to 80° or 85° for a few hours by sun heat 
alone. Be careful to avoid cold draughts striking directly upon the 
young tender foliage, for nothing will cause an attack of mildew sooner. 
You had better allow the temperature of the house to run up consider¬ 
ably than admit cold currents of air to the tender growths of your Rose 
tree. If you follow the directions given we do not think you will fail to 
have Rose blooms early in March. 
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. (IF A'.).—The Plums having been placed with¬ 
out any packing in a half-filled lin box and nothing to keep them firm 
were shaken into a jam-like mass on arrival. (G. Coolie). —Your Grape 
is, we think, the Trebbiano, but note if the leaves are downy beneath. 
The fruit is well grown and ripened, and represents the variety in its 
best condition. (T. P .).—1, Like Beurre Diel. 2, Fondante d’Au- 
tomne. 3, Comte de Lamy. 4, Beurrd Diel. 5, Comte de Flandre. 
0, Swan’s Egg. (Pico).— 1, Van Mons Leon Leclerc. 2, Marie 
Louise. 3, Louise Bonne of Jersey. 4, Souvenir du Congres. The 
Apple, Cox’s Pomona. The others not recognised. (Dr. Lowther ).— 
1, Chaumontel. 5, Easter Beurre. (G. G.). —1, Coe’s Golden Drop. 
3, Cockle’s Pippin. 4, Nonesuch. 5, Hoary Morning. (Y. Z.). —1, 
Beurre Hardy. 2, Knight’s Pengethley. 3, Rivers’ Monarch. 4, York¬ 
shire Greening. 5, Not known. 6, Braddick’s Nonpareil. (P. Le C.). 
—1, Cellini. 2, Reinette du Canada. 3, Cox’s Pomona. 4, Cox’s. 
Orange Pippin. 5, Dutch Mignonne. G, Northern Greening. (./. anil 
IF Birch).— A, Yorkshire Greening. B, Golden Spire. 
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 or soft green leaves form the best packing, dry cotton 
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. 
(E. II .).—The specimen was not a good one, but it resembles Rudbeckia 
hirta. (J. S.). —1, Asplenium bulbiferum. 2, Adiantum Capillus-Veneris. 
3, Insufficient without spores. 4, Pteris cretica. 5, Polypodium vulgare. 
6, Adiantum cuneatum. (IF A!.).—1, Sibthorpia europasa. Yes, there is 
a variegated form, but it is rather difficult to grow. 2. Masdevallia 
Harryana. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— October 17th. 
IMPROVES! ENT in the demand lor Beaches, otherwise no alteration. 
FRUIT. 
Apples, J sieve.. .. .. 
Cherries, J sieve .. .. 
Oobs,1001bs. 
Currants (Red). J sieve .. 
„ (Black), .* sieve.. 
Grapes, per ft. 
Artichokes, dozen .. .. 
Asparagus,bundle.. .. 
Beans, Kidney,per lb. .. 
Beet,Red, dozen .. .. 
Broccoli, bundle .. .. 
Brussels Sprouts, J sieve 
Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
Capsicums, per 100 .. 
Carrots, bunch .. .. 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. 
Celery, bundle .. .. 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
Cucumbers, each .. .. 
Endive, dozen. 
Ahntilons, 12 bunches , 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms . 
Asters, dozen bunches , 
„ French, per bunch 
Azalea, 12 sprays .. 
Bouvardias, bunch .. 
Calceolaria. 12 bunches.. 
Camellias, 12 blooms 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
,, 12 bunches 
Chrysanthemums, 12 bl... 
„ 12 bchp. 
Cornflower, 12 bunches. 
Dahlias, 12 bunches.. . 
Daisies, 12 bunches 
Eucharis, dozen .. . 
Gardenias, If olooms . 
Lapageria, 12 blootrs . 
Lavonder, 12 bunches . 
Lilium longiflorum, 12 
Aralia SLboldi, dozen 
Balsams, per dozen 
Begonia, various, per doz. 
Chrysanthemum, doz. 
„ large, d 
Craeeuia, dozen .. .. 
Dracsena terminalis, doz. 
„ viridis, dozen.. 
Euonymus, in var., dozen 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
Ferns, in variety, dozen 
Ficus elastica,each 
H. 
a. 
s. 
a. 
P. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
2 
6 
to 4 
6 
Lemons, case. 
10 
Oto 15 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Oianges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
60 
0 
65 
0 
Pet ches, dozen. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pears, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
6 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Plump, ^-sifcve. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
0 
6 
2 
6 
St. Hicnael Pines, each 
3 
0 
5 
0 
vegetables. 
e. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
0. 
d. 
2 
0 to 3 
0 
Lettuce, dozen .. .. 
0 
9 to 1 
3 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
0 
6 
l 
0 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Mustard and Cress, punt. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
1 
0 
2 
0 
New Potatoes, per cwt... 
8 
0 
14 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
8 
0 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen •• •• 
i 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
4 
0 
5 
0 
0 
4 
0 
0 
,, Kiduev, per cwt. 
4 
e 
8 
o 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
a 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Salsafy, bundle .. .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. 
1 
6 
0 
O 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Shallots, per ft .. .. 
0 
S 
0 
0 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach, bushel •• .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per ft. 
0 
3 
0 
7 
0 
8 
0 
4 
Turnips, bunch •• •• 
0 
4 
0 
O 
CUT 
FLOWER* 
S. 
a. 
8 
a. 
i 
B. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
s 
0 to 6 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
to 6 
0 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches 
3 
0 
6 
0 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Pansies, 12 bchs 
0 
0 
0 
0 
1 
6 
2 
6 
Pelargoniums, 12 trasses 
1 
0 
1 
6 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 trusses 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
6 
i 
0 
Pyrethrum, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Roses, Red, 12 blooms .. 
0 
6 
1 
» 
3 
0 
4 
0 
„ (indoor), dozen .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
1 
0 
S 
0 
,, Tea, dozen .. . . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ yellow . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
1 
0 
4 
0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Stocks, 12 bunches .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
u 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Sweet Peas, dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
G 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Sweet Sultan, 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
O 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Tropfeolum, 12 bunches 
1 
0 
2 
O 
4 
0 
tt 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
i 
6 
4 
0 
Gladiolus, 12 sprays 
3 
0 
4 
a 
1 
0 
2 
6 
Violets, 12 bunches.. .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parme (French), 
per bunch 
3 
6 
5 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
„ daik . 
1 
6 
2 
b 
PLANTS 
IN TOTS. 
s. 
a. 
8. 
Q. 
s. a. 
0, 
d. 
6 
0to 12 
0 
Foliage Plants, var.,each 
2 
0 to 10 
O 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Fuchsia, dozen pots 
3 
0 
6 
0 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Genista, per dozen .* 
6 
0 
0 
a 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Heliotrope, dozan pots .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Ivy Geranium. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Hydrangea, dozen .. . • 
6 
0 
12 
O 
15 
0 
24 
0 
Lilium, various, doz. pots 
12 
0 
21 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
30 
0 
60 
0 
Musk, dozen pots .. 
0 
0 
0 
O 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Myrtles, dozen.. .. •• 
6 
0 
12 
Q 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Nasturtiums, per dozen.. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Palms, in var.,each 
2 
6 
21 
0 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums, dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
i 
8 
7 
0 
„ scarlet,doz. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
