June SI, 1?88. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
523 
they \vill injure them by displacing the soil. There are various ways of 
extirpating ants which are often injurious, though where they abound 
we suspect the presence of insects (aphides). A correspondent not long 
ago found that by half filling some smooth jars with treacle and water, 
and sinking these in the soil the ants were tempted in in shoals, and 
could not extricate themselves. Last year Mr. A. Douglas wrote in the 
Journal—“ I can vouch for the efficacy of the following in the destruction 
of ants. Take a small quantity of C 3 'anide of potassium, dissolve in a 
little water, in this solution saturate small flocks of cotton wool, then 
place them on the ant runs and round the nest. A few minutes’ observa¬ 
tion will convince anyone that this will only require to be repeated a 
few times to have the desired effect. Here, some time ago, we were 
overrun with ants, now we have only the nucleus of one small colony. 
Cyanide being a strong poison should be handled carefully.” Mr. 0. 
Collins caught many with treacle, without, however,materially increasing 
the number, then he placed hollow bones about their haunts, and finally 
procured cow’s liver from the butcher, cut it into pieces, and laid them 
about the houses. The raw liver appeared to entice them, for they 
swarmed on to it, and by going round every hour or so with a can of hot 
water, and dipping the liver into the water when covered with ants he 
succeeded in exterminating them. “ Delta ” had a very fine Mardchal Niel 
Rose in a Fig house, and during last spring and summer a strong colony 
of ants made their abode at the roots. He tried every means he could 
think of to get rid of them, but failed, and at last he steeped some cotton 
wool in coarse petroleum, and laid it round the base of the plant over 
their abode. In two days they had all decamped, he knew not whither. 
Another correspondent had an attack of ants to deal with where he 
could not with safety apply boiling water. He discovered them eating 
the pistils of early Peaches, apparently not touching the stamens—in 
fact they went right down into the flowers after the embryo fruit as 
well. He laid some pieces of loaf sugar about, and lodged some up in 
the tree, and in a few hours he had the pleasure of seeing them leave the 
Peaches for the sugar, and were, of course, at once destroyed. He then 
placed a small quantity of moist sugar in a saucer at the foot of the 
tree, and every evening for a fortnight went once, and sometimes twice, 
and emptied them, sugar and all, into some hot water, baiting the 
saucer each time with fresh sugar. Result : saved the Peaches and 
exterminated the ants. By adopting one or other of the methods in¬ 
dicated you ought to succeed in either catching or banishing the trouble¬ 
some ants. 
ITames of Fruits. —The names amVaddresses 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. (72. A.).—The Peach you send is the Alexander, of 
which a description is published by request of another correspondent. 
ITames 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. 
(<?. 77.).—Cercis siliquastrum, the Judas Tree. (IF. 77. G .').—Specimen 
insufficient, perhaps Semperviviim calcareum. (TF.W. 7'.).—Tragopogon 
pratensis. (77. 77.).—It is a good variety of Odontoglossum vexillarium. 
(7?. jR.).—I, Polemonium Richardsoni. 2, Thalictrum minus. 3, 
Arenaria grandiflora. 4, Aquilegia chrysantha. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.—JuxE 20 th. 
Market quiet with good supplies. Prices generally easier. 
PLAXT3 IN POTS. 
B. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
Aralia Sicbdldi, dozen . • 
6 
0tol2 
0 
Fuchsia, dozen pots ,, 4 
Oto 12 
0 
Arborvitfle(golden) dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Genista, per dozen .. 0 
0 
0 
0 
Aram Lilies, dozen.. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Heliotrope, dozen pots .. 4 
0 
8 
0 
Bedding out plants in 
variety, per dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Ivy Geranium.4 
Hydrangea, dozen .. .. 9 
0 
0 
8 
18 
0 
O’ 
Oalceolaria. per dozen.. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Lilies Valley, dozen ,, 0 
0 
0 
0 
Cineraria, dozen .* 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lilium Harriseii, doz. pots 24 
0 
42 
0 
Coleus, dozen. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Lobelia, par dozen .. .. 4 
0 
6 
0 
Deutzia, per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 6 
0 
12 
0 
Dracaena terminalia, doz. 
80 
0 
80 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 4 
0 
8 
0 
„ viridU, dozen.. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Musk, dozen pots .. .. 2 
0 
4 
0 
Erica, various, dozen .. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles, dozer..6 
0 
12 
u 
„ ventricosa .. .. 
18 
0 
24 
0 
Nasturtiums, per dozen.. 4 
0 
6 
0 
Euonymus, in var.,dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Palms, in var. .each .. 2 
6 
21 
0 
Evergreens, in var,, dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Pelargoniums, dozen .. 6 
0 
18 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
scarlet,doz. 3 
0 
6 
0 
Ficus elastica, each ., 
Foliage Plants, var., each 
1 
8 
7 
0 
Spirea japonioa, doz. .. 6 
0 
12 
0 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Stocks, per dozen .. .. 8 
0 
6 
0 
B. 
d. 
VEGET 
s. d. 
ABLE3. 
6. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
Artichokes, dozen •• •• 
A-sparagus, bundle . • • • 
2 
0 
to 3 
0 
Lettuce, dozen 0 
9 
to 1 
3 
1 
0 
4 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet .. 0 
6 
1 
u 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. ,, 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Mustard and Cress, punt. 0 
2 
0 
0 
Baet, Red, dozen .. •• 
1 
0 
2 
0 
New Potatoes, per cwt... 8 
0 
14 
0 
Broccoli, bundle .. .. 
Brussels Sprouts, J sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bunch.U 
3 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 2 
0 
3 
0 
Cabbage, dozen •• •• 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 1 
0 
0 
0 
Capsicums, per 100 • • 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 4 
0 
6 
0 
Carrots, bunch *, ,, 
0 
4 
0 
0 
„ Kidnev.per cwt. 4 
0 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle •• .. 0 
2 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle .. ., 
1 
8 
2 
0 
Salsaty, bundle .. 1 
0 
1 
6 
Coleworts, doz, bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. 1 
6 
0 
0 
Oucuiabers, each .. ., 
0 
4 
0 
7 
Shallots, per H).0 
3 
0 
G 
Endive, dozen•. •• 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach, bushel ,, 1 
6 
2 
0 
Herbs, bunch .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per fb.0 
8 
0 10 
Leeks, bunch -- .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Turnips, bunch 0 
4 
0 
0 
KATES, TITHES, AND TAXES. 
Tii.at the land is oppressed by a burden of taxation which it 
is unable to bear is an acknowledged fact. Relieve it of the burden, 
and both landlord and tenant will cease to feel the strain of agri¬ 
cultural depression in no inconsiderable degree. But how to do so 
is a question beset wnth difficulties, to the consideration of which 
attention is earnestly invited. If relief is possible by all means let 
us strive for it to the utmost, and at any rate get such remission of 
taxation as we can. Farms that are tithe free, and have the land 
tax redeemed, are few and far between ; but even such favoured 
spots are not free from parochial rates and income tax, and upon 
most farms lies the incubus of rates, tithes, and taxes. 
By w'ay of example we may take a small heavy land farm of 
160 acres which we have in hand. Last year the claims upon this 
farm were;— 
FRUIT. 
B. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
9. 
Apples, 4 sieve. 
0 
0 to 0 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 to 9 
Nova Scotia and 
Peaches, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
Canada barrel 10 
0 
18 
0 
Pears, dozen. 
0 
0 
0 
Cobs, 100 lbs. 
45 
0 
0 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each 
s 
0 
6 
Grapes, per ft. ,. 
2 
6 
8 
6 
Strawberries, per Ib. .• 
2 
0 
5 
10 
0 
15 
0 
CUT 
flowers; 
e. 
d. 
B 
d. 
9. 
d. 
9. 
AbntUons, 12 hnnehes .. 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches 
8 
0 to 6 
Anemones 12 bunches •• 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pansies, 12 bchs .. .. 
1 
0 
4 
Aram Lilies,12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
0 
6 
1 
Azalea, 12 sprays .. •. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 trusses 
0 
4 
0 
Bouvardiap, bunch .. • • 
0 
8 
1 
0 
Polyanthus, 12 bobs 
0 
0 
0 
Camellias, 12 blooms •• 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pyrethrum, doz. bunches 
8 
0 
K 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Ranunculus, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
Cowslips, 12 bunches .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Roses. Red, 12 blooms •• 
1 
6 
2 
Cyclamen, 12 blooms .. 
u 
0 
0 
0 
,, (outdoor), 12 bchs 
6 
0 
12 
Daffodils, Double, 12 bchs 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
6 
1 
„ Single, 12 bchs 
0 
0 
0 
0 
,, Tea, dozen ., .. 
1 
0 
2 
Daisies, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
red, dozen (French) 
0 
9 
1 
Epipbyllum, 12 blooms .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ yellow . 
2 
0 
4 
Eucharis, dozen •• •« 
8 
0 
6 
0 
„ (Moss), French, 12 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
4 
0 
bunches .. .. 
6 
0 
12 
Lapageria, coloured, 12 
Spirsea, bunch. 
0 
6 
1 
bloom s. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays .. 
1 
6 
8 
Lilium longiflorum, 12 
Stocks, 12 bunches .. •• 
1 
6 
4 
blooms. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
S veet Peas, dozen . • •• 
4 
0 
8 
Lily of the Valley, 12 
Tropseolnm, 12 bnnohea 
1 
0 
2 
sprays . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Tuberoses. 12 blooms • • 
0 
6 
1 
Lily of the Valley, 12 
White GUdioIus.l 2 sprays 
0 
9 
1 
bnnohea . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
White Lilac, per bunch .. 
0 
0 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bonebea 
2 
0 
6 
0 
„ y French •• 
4 
0 
6 
Poor rate ... 
Highway rate 
School rate 
Income and land ta.x 
Tithe rent charge ... 
£ s. d. 
8 18 0 
8 0 11 
1 10 2 
9 13 10 
40 18 8 
Total 
.•£09 1 7 
Or a fraction over Ss. 7.1d. per acre. Now this farm came upon 
our hands three years ago from a bankrupt tenant “ farmed out” in 
the fullest sense of the term, and notwithstanding our strenuous 
efforts it has not yet afforded a margin of profit per acre at all 
approximate to the charges made upon it. We are bound to admit 
that we have obtained a remission of income tax from Somerset 
House, at first only upon Schedule B, but now upon Schedule A 
also. It is important that this should be known generally, and we 
may usefully quote from Chapman’s “ Income Tax ” that “ The 
occupier of land, if at the same time owner, can claim relief if his 
profits fall short of his assessment. It is no longer necessary that 
he should gain his living principally by farming. 
“ The profits falling below £400 entitles the claimant to abate¬ 
ment as well as to relief on diminished income, and falling below 
