October 25, 1888. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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each scion is ample. It will be necessary to have a close frame, the 
same as you would employ for propagating, to place them in after they 
are grafted, and if slight bottom heat can be given them all the better. 
This is especially necessary when moderately young wood is used for 
scions. 
Asparagus plumosus nanus (J. P). — This plant is raised from 
seed, but we cannot say where seed is obtainable. It is a dwarf plant 
only in a young state, and these are confined to those that persist in 
dividing their crowns instead of gaining much strength. Plants of this 
nature, therefore, are dwarf, but you might grow a hundred plants 
before one would assume this character. You could easily raise 
Adiantum cuneatum from spores. It is a light graceful plant, and 
would look well with Gloxinias. You could not do better than grow 
Begonia Ingrami, B. Knowsleyana, B. nitida alba, and B. n. rosea, 
B. semperflorens gigantea carminea, B. parviflora, and B. fuchsioides, 
which flower well during the winter. You may not be able to obtain 
seed of all, but for the price of a packet of seed jmu would be able to 
buy a plant, and this class of Begonias can be propagated rapidly. If 
you secure the dwarf strain of Cinerarias you could not have anything 
much better. You could have plants in 4 to 6-inch pots that would not 
exceed 6 inches to 1 foot in height with large heads of bloom. Grow 
Primula obconica. You could grow Celosias, red and yellow, if not too 
tall. You could grow the red and white forms of Globe Amaranthus 
and Cyclamen. For that reason the selection is a limited one if the 
compact habit of Cinerarias does not suit you. There are many plants 
for flowering at that period that would suit you, but they cannot be 
obtained from seed. 
Odontogrlossum vexillarium (J. P.). — The foliage of the old 
pseudo-bulbs will naturally turn yellow, but if the yellow leaf sent is 
from young growths something is certainly wrong. We think, however, 
that you need not be alarmed, as the plants have commenced fresh 
growth, though instead of starting now, the growth should have been 
well advanced. The temperature of the house should range from the 
present time throughout the winter from 55° to 60° at night according to 
external conditions. During mild weather, when the outside ther¬ 
mometer registers from 40° to 45°, the inside temperature may with 
safety exceed 60°. Under such circumstances the pipes should be kept 
]ust warm, even if the temperature rises considerably above the figures 
given. When the mercury outside falls, say to 35°, then 55° at night 
should not be exceeded in the house. If the weather prove exceptionally 
severe, the temperature by morning may be allowed to fall with safety 
2° or 3° lower. You have excluded too much light from your plants, 
and at the same time had the atmosphere too moist and cool. That is 
the cause of the “spot” on the leaves. Maintain the temperature 
advised, and be careful not to overwater the plants or have the atmo¬ 
sphere too moist. When water is applied either to the foliage or roots, 
be careful that it is a few degrees warmer than the temperature of the 
house. You may have over-ventilated ; less air will now be necessary, 
and cold draughts must be avoided ; then, if the plants are kept clean, 
they will soon grow out of their spotted appearance. 
Orchard House Fruit Culture (/A). — You had better write 
to Mr. Rivers, Sawbridgeworth, on the question of books, and we 
have no doubt you will be able to obtain from him what you desire. 
Grapes certainly do not pay at the price you name, unless the 
houses in which they are grown are turned to other account and a 
fair remuneration obtained from them independent of the yield from 
the Vines. Hitherto we have been of opinion that Vines paid better to 
grow at present prices than Peaches and Nectarines, that is, unless the 
latter are forced early, when they realise a good price and may then 
pay slightly better than Grapes, although this is very questionable, 
for good Grapes early in the season realise fair prices. We can readily 
understand Peaches and Nectarines being scarce and dear a short time 
ago, for then all the indoor fruit would be over except the latest 
kinds grown in practically unheated houses. The vineries of which you 
speak could readily be turned into Peach houses without much labour. 
The addition to the border and the trees would be the most serious 
item, and even this depends on the nature of the soil in which the 
Vines are growing. It is just possible all that would be needed would 
be a thorough trenching of the border and the addition of manure. If 
one house was set apart for the trees, the permanent ones could be 
placed in their right positions with others between them for placing 
in houses when they attained sufficient size. But this is really a matter 
for the consideration of those who may have the carrying out of this 
work. 
Improving- Cricket Ground (IF.)—The ground being much 
“ knocked about,” it will be necessary to lay fresh turf in the worst 
parts, patching it with similar turE to that of the ground and so as to 
keep the same evenness of surface, as “ bumpy ” ground is highly ob¬ 
jectionable. Before interfering with the ground have it well raked over 
with an iron rake, so as to open the surface, then patch it as advised, 
i and dress at once with short stable manure not too much decomposed, 
applying at the rate of twenty cartloads per acre. Distribute it evenly 
and leave it until the first favourable weather after the middle of February, 
then rake over with a wood rake to still further distribute the manure 
evenly and removing any littery portions, When the grass begins 
growing rub well in with the back of a wood rake or bush harrow, 
remove any rough parts with stones, &c., rolling well down. The 
rolling should be frequently repeated, and if the grass is kept duly 
mown and rolled you ought to have a wicket in capital order at the 
opening of the season. If you cannot procure short stable manure use 
the shortest farmyard obtainable and comparatively fresh. Avoid old 
soapy stuff which possesses little manurial value. If the grass be thin 
sow over it after the ground is cleared and before rolling 8 lbs. 
Cynosurus cristatus and 4 lbs. Festuca tenuifolia for 1 acre, and if 
very thin 4 lbs. Festuca tenuifolia. If the grass grows sufficiently 
vigorous it may only be necessary to apply a dressing of compost,, 
such as decayed vegetable refuse from the rubbish heap, any woody 
portions being burned or charred. It should be given now. 
Names of Fruits. —The names and addresses of senders of fruifc 
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. (TH C., Havant). —1, Pitmaston Russet; 2, Pearson’s- 
Plate; 3, Nanny; 4, Catillac ; 5, Doyenne du Cornice. (J. C. M.). —1,. 
Han well Souring ; 2, Red Calville ; 3, Winter Greening ; 4, not known. 
(Lee, Kent). —Pears too much decayed. (T. C. Price). —1, Cellini. The 
others not known, probably orchard seedlings. (A. L.). —1, Marie 
Louise d’Uccle ; ,2, White Doyennd ; 3, Van Mons Leon Leclerc; 4,. 
Beurrfi d’Amanlis; 5, Beurrd Langelier ; 6, Brougham. (B. II .).—1, 
King of the Pippins; 2, Yorkshire Greening; 3, Golden Noble; 4, 
Kerry Pippin; 5, Pearson’s Plate ; 6, Northern Greening. ( J. II. II.). 
—1, Golden Reinette ; 2, Herefordshire Pearmain ; 3, Cox’s Orange 
Pippin ; 4, Dutch Mignonne ; 5, Pine Apple Russet; 6, Dumelow’s 
Seedling. (T. Cooper).—), Bedfordshire Foundling ; 2, Alfriston ; 3, 
Minchall Crab ; 4, Trumpington ; 5, Knight’s Monarch. (J. M.). —1, 
Five-crowned Pippin ; 2, Alfriston; 3, Striped Beefing; 4, Cox’s 
Orange Pippin ; 5, Dutch Mignonne ; 6, Catillac. (It. 31.). —Greenup’s 
Pippin. We have two collections of six Apples each, also two letters, 
one from “ Joseph Harrison ” and one from “ Lee Kent,” but do not 
know to which collections these names apply. If other fruits are sent 
they shall have attention. 
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 dampmossor 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. 
(J. R. Brake).—We shall have great pleasure in naming the plant or 
shrub if a specimen is sent enabling us to do so, or some particulars- 
given that may assist in its identity. In the absence of these the 
shrivelled sprays are insufficient for the purpose. (IF. II). —Oestrum 
aurantiacum. (R. T. Portugal).—The plant is commonMillet (Panicum 
milliaceum), and no doubt it is the same as you say is used for brooms, 
as it is grown in America rather extensively. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— October 24th. 
Our Market ia now very quiet, prices remaining muoh the same all round. Several 
consignments o t Canadian and Nova Scotian Apples have reached ns during the past 
week. Samples indifferent. 
FRUIT. 
,, Nova Scotia and 
Canada, per barrel 
Cherries, J sieve .. 
Grapes, per lb. 
Artiohokes, 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. 
Herbs, bunch .. .. .. 
Leeks, bunch. 
Abutilons, 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 beht. 
Cornflower, 12 bunches.. 
Cyclamen, dozen blooms 
Dahlias, 12 bunches,, .. 
Daisies, 12 bunches 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
Lapageria, 12 blooms .. 
Lilinra longiflorum, 12 
blooms. 
8. 
d. 
a. d. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
2 
6 to 4 6 
Lemons, case. 
10 
0to 15 
c 
Oranges, per 100 .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
10 
0 
15 0 
Peaches, dozen. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
0 
0 
0 0 
Pears, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
6 
70 
0 
75 0 
Plump, £-sieve. 
2 
0 
4 
O 
0 
6 
2 6 
St. Micuael Pines, each 
s 
0 
5 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
• 
8. 
d. 
8. d. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
2 
0 to 3 0 
Lettuce, dozen .. .. 
0 
9 to 1 
3 
0 
0 
0 0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
0 
e 
i 
0 
0 
2 
0 0 
Mustard and Cress, punt. 
0 
2 
0 
O 
1 
0 
2 0 
New Potatoes, per owt... 
8 
0 
14 
G 
0 
0 
0 0 
Onions, bunch. 
0 
8 
0 
u 
8 
0 
S 0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
s 
0 
1 
6 
0 0 
Parsnips, dozen •• •• 
1 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
4 
0 
5 
0 
0 
4 
0 0 
,, Kidnev,per cwt. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
s 
0 
4 0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
1 
6 
2 0 
Salsafy, bundle .. »• 
i 
0 
1 
b 
2 
0 
4 0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. 
l 
6 
0 
0 
0 
3 
0 4 
Shallots, per tb .. .. 
0 
S 
0 
0 
i 
0 
2 0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
0 
2 
0 0 
Tomatoes, per . 
0 
3 
0 
7 
0 
8 
0 4 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
O 
CUT FLOWERS. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
3 
0 
to 6 0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 to 6 
a 
6 
0 
12 0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches 
3 
U 
0 
0 
6 
0 
12 0 
Pansies, 12 bchs .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
i 
6 
2 6 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
1 
0 
1 
& 
1 
0 
2 0 
„ scarlet 12 trusses 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
6 
1 0 
Pyrethrum, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
0 
0 
0 0 
Roses, Red, 12 blooms .. 
0 
6 
1 
O 
3 
0 
4 0 
„ (indoor), dozen .. 
i 
0 
2 
0 
1 
0 
2 0 
„ Tea, dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
0 
0 
0 0 
„ yellow . 
8 
0 
6 
O 
1 
0 
4 0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
6 
0 
12 0 
Stocks, 12 bunches .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 0 
S A'eet Peas, dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
4 
0 9 
Sweet Sultan, 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
a 
0 
0 
0 0 
Tropasolum, 12 bunches 
1 
0 
2 
0 
0 
0 
0 0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms •• 
0 
6 
1 
0 
4 
0 
0 0 
Gladiolus, 12 sprays 
8 
0 
4 
0 
1 
6 
4 0 
Violets, 12 bunches.. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
1 
0 
2 6 
„ Panne (French), 
t er bunch 
3 
6 
5 
0 
6 
0 
9 0 
„ dark . 
i 
8 
2 
6 
