October 29, 1885. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
393 
the Impatiens now, and they will be well rooted in a week in a brisk tem¬ 
perature. After young plants are established the old can be thrown away 
if you have not room for them. If yon have no propagating case insert one 
cutting in the centre of a thumb pot of sandy soil, and as many more as 
you like in the same way, placing the pots in a box, which cover closely 
with squares of glass ; stand the box in a warm position in your plant stove, 
and we think you will succeed. Your other letter shall have attention. 
Mealy Bug in Vineries {J. L. A.). —Stronger remedies are safely em¬ 
ployed by experienced gardeners than can be safely recommended to less 
experienced amateurs. Mr. Divers is a very able, also a very careful man, 
and it is certain he would not have described his practice on page 288 
(October 1st) if he had not found the strong remedies he adopted perfectly 
safe. We have seen the mixture of tar and clay applied to numbers of rods 
by various gardeners with perfect safety, but have not had occasion to use 
it, as our Vines are clean. We have never seen such a strong mixture of 
petroleum and carbolic acid applied to Vines as mentioned by Mr. Divers, 
and we suspect he would have achieved his object by using less quantities. 
The reply given on page 371 is founded on practical experience, and the 
method there described of cleansing Vines and vineries has proved success¬ 
ful. It is very important that the Vines be examined daily as they are 
coming in leaf, and every insect destroyed. This may be done, as was 
stated, with a small brush and methylated spirits. Just as the buds are 
swelling, the rods—not the buds—may be dressed with petroleum, mixing 
a wineglassful in a gallon of water in which 2 ozs of softsoap is dissolved. 
Comparatively mild remedies thoroughly applied are as effectual as stronger 
applications not so carefully given. Every part of the house must be 
cleansed with the same care as the Vines. 
Renovating Vines (J. F. II.). —The Vines are evidently in poor condi¬ 
tion, the roots perhaps deep and in an unfavourable rooting medium. We 
should remove the surface soil down to the root3 and pick out as much of it 
as possible from amongst them carefully, and if the roots are deep—more 
than a foot from the surface—they should be carefully lifted and placed in 
fresh soil nearer the surface ; but if they are not deep, then only proceed as 
above advised, and in place of the soil removed from amongst the roots add 
a compost of fresh turfy loam, with a tenth part of old mortar and a 
twentieth of crushed or half-inch bones and charcoal in equal proportions, the 
turf chopped np moderately small, and the vhole thoroughly incorporated. 
Work it well in amongst the roots with the hand, and then cover them 
6 inches deep with the same kind of compost, and mulch the surface 
6 inches thick with rather short fresh stable litter, which will protect the 
roots from frost and encourage surface fibres. No manure should be mixed 
with the soil, but what i3 required in the way of stimulants should be given 
at the surface as mulching and liquid manure during growth. The quantity 
per Vine will depend upon its size, but in ordinary cases a distance of 
12 feet from the stem outwards is treated as suggested. The best time to 
perform the work is now, doing it in mild weather, and having all in readi¬ 
ness so as to do it quickly, keeping the roots as little exposed to the atmo¬ 
sphere as possible. 
Hardy Rose-coloured Nymph seas (O. G .).—We cannot better answer 
your question than by citing from a letter that was communicated to us 
last year by a great authority on and successful cultivator of aquatic 
plants :—Questions are from time to time asked regarding the hardiness of 
the rose-coloured variety of our common Water Lily, and also the variety 
rubra of N. odorata, not only north of the Tweed, but many lovers of the 
beautiful aquatics in the south are not at all sanguine of its success out¬ 
side. That they are hardy enough even far north there can be no doubt, 
sufficient time having elapsed since their first introduction into cultivation 
in our gardens; and where the anxiety to have them has overcome the 
doubt of their hardiness they have surpassed all hopes, and within the 
last half-dozen years their capacity for standing even the hardest winters 
has been thoroughly tested. With them, however, as with many other 
aquatics that adapt themselves to our trying climate, planting near the 
surface of the water should in all cases be avoided—from 2 h feet to foot 
at the very least being about the depth usually recommended, as deep 
planting not only serves to protect the crowns from frost were they likely 
to be injured, but it also serves as an inducement to freer flowering. 
Nymphsea alba var. rosea, which is confined to Sweden, was first introduced 
into this country about the year 1872, and since that time has been culti¬ 
vated with success in several places where aquatic plants are a speciality ; 
indeed, wherever the N. odorata, N. tuberosa, and N. alba can be grown 
there will be no trouble with the rose-coloured variety inquestion. Of 
N. odorata var. rubra much the same may be said, and as they both form 
quite a novelty in the way of hardy aquatics, we may yet hope to see our 
lakes made beautiful with a colour that unfortunately has been too long 
associated with glass houses and hot-water tanks. In the matter of soil 
they are not fastidious. Strong loam, to which has been added a 'good half 
of cow manure and rough sand, will be found a good mixture in which to 
grow them ; and, instead of lifting or disturbing the plant when fully estab¬ 
lished, preference may be given to a good top-dressing for the first two or 
three years, or until a failing is detected. The other plants that would no 
doubt flourish in your tank are Aponageton distachyon and Menyanthes 
trifoliata. The Water Flag, Iris pseud-acorus, would also succeed. 
Names of Fruits.—The names and addresses of Eenders 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. ( N. II. 
Pownall ).—Suffolk Thorn. {J. I).). —1, Reinette de Canada; 2, Scarlet Non¬ 
pareil; 3, Sam Young; 4, Dutch Mignonne; 5, not known; 6, Beurrd 
Langelier. (C. E.). — 1, Gansel’s Bergamot ; 2, Doyenne du Comice, 
(S. T.). —1, Pearson’s Plate; 2, Golden Pearmain ; 3, Paradise Pippin; 5, 
Emperor Alexander ; 6, Northern Greening. (E. M.). —1, Hollandbury; 2, 
Lane’s Prince Albert; 3, Golden Reinette; 4, Lewis’ Incomparable (?); 5, 
Sturmer Pippin. The Walnut is the Thin shelled. {A. TP.).—1, Dumelow’s 
Seedling; 2. Yorkshire Greening; 3, Hall Door; 5, Court Pendu Plat; 6, 
Braddick’s Nonpareil. ( J. A".).—1, Reinette de Canada; 2, Rosemary 
Russet; 3, Catshead ; 4, Golden Noble; 5, Small’s Admirable; 6, Yellow 
Ingestrie. ( S. T. Clothier).— 1, Brown -Beurre; 2, Napoleon; 3, Easter 
Beurre ; 4, Bergamotte Esperen ; 5, Vicar of Winkfield. (TP., Reading). — 
1, Golden Pearmain; 2, Golden Noble; 3, Dutch Codlin; 4, Caraway 
Russet; 5, not known. (A. Brooke ).— 1, Beurre d’Aremberg; 2, Beurrd 
Diel ; 3, Passe Colmar; 5, Hacon’s Incomparable; 6, Crassane ; 7, Glou 
Morqeau. (F. P., Exeter). —1, Hughes’Golden Pippin; 2, Ribston Pippin; 
3, Cellini; 4, Mere de Menage; 5, Gilogil. (TP. TP. TP.).—1, Frank¬ 
lin’s Golden Pippin; 2, London Pippin; 3, Cellini; 4, English Codlin ; 5, 
Keswick Codlin; 6, Claygate Pearmain. 
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. 
(A. H. P.). —Cerasus borealis. {Rosa). —1, Ipomrea palmata ; 2, Impossible 
to name : send larger specimen with flower; 3, Clematis brachiata; 4, Bryo- 
phyllum calycinum. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— October 28th. 
Business is quiet, early Apples being now cleared. Kent Cobs free at 
same rates. 
FRUIT. 
3. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Apples .. .. 
l 
0 
to S 
6 
Oranges. 
8 
0 to 12 
0 
„ Canadian 
.. barre 
10 
0 
15 
0 
Peaches. 
perdoz. 
2 
0 
8 
0 
Cobs, Kent .. 
per 100 lbs. 24 
0 
27 
6 
Pears, kitchen .. 
dozen 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Figs .. .. 
0 
8 
0 
9 
,, dessert 
dozen 
0 
4 
1 
6 
Grapes .. .. 
0 
6 
2 
0 
Pine Apples English .. lb. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Lemons .. .. 
. .. case 
15 
0 
21 
0 
Plums. 
i sieve 
1 
3 
2 
0 
Melons .. .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
St. Michael Pines 
..each 
3 
0 
7 
6 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
d. 
s. d 
8. 
d. 
s 
a 
Artichokes .. 
.. dozen 
1 
0 to 0 
0 
Lettuce. 
dozen 
l 
0 to 
1 
6 
Asparagus 
.. bundle 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms .. . 
punnet 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Beans, Kidney 
lb. 
0 
s 
0 
0 
Mustard and Cress 
punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red 
dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Onions. 
bunch 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Broccoli .. .. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Parsley .. dozen bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Brussels Sprouts 
.. 4 sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips. 
dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Cabbage .. .. 
0 
0 
1 
0 
Potatoes. 
cwt. 
4 
0 
5 
0 
Capsicums 
100 
1 
6 
2 
0 
,, Kidney . 
cwt. 
4 
0 
5 
0 
Carrots .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Rhubarb. 
bundle 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers .. 
.. dozen 
s 
0 
3 
0 
Salsafy. 
bundle 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Celery .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Scorzonera .. .. 
bundle 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Coleworts dcz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale .. .. per basket 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cucumbers .. 
.. each 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Shallots. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Endive .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach. 
bushel 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Herbs .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Leeks •. .. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Turnips .. .. 
bunch 
0 
4 
0 
e 
WINTER DIET. 
Again lias the time come round for bringing dairy cows 
and cattle into yards oft' the pastures, and well will it be now 
before it is too late if we carefully consider ways and means, 
and see if our provision of food for winter is ample for feeding 
all the live stock we intend keeping till we are able to turn 
them out upon the grass again. In doing this we ought to 
allow a full margin for a late spring, which really means 
that we should now have enough food laid up in store or 
upon the land for the next seven months. To those who 
were so unwise as not to do this last autumn came a severe 
trial in spring, when, instead of being able to turn out the 
cattle upon the grass early in March, they had to buy food 
week after week till late in May. It is true enough that 
many a man did turn out his cows in April, but to very little 
purpose, for the pastures were generally bare where this was 
done ; yet many a meadow even then gave pleasing indica¬ 
tions of the heavy crop of hay which was saved in such ex¬ 
cellent condition when summer did come. Paradoxical as 
this statement may appear, yet it is true enough. The man 
whose store of fodder and roots was exhausted prematurely 
was in most cases the man whose poverty-stricken pastures 
made little progress till late in spring, while he whose fore¬ 
thought had led him to make due provision to meet the fluctua¬ 
tions of our uncertain climate, had taken good care to impart 
fertility to his pastures by the timely application of manure. 
We have repeatedly told how this restoration of fertility, or 
rather this prevention of exhaustion in pastures, is managed, 
and we hope to do so again at the proper season. But even 
in winter the difference between rich and poor pasture is too 
remarkable to escape attention. We must not, however, 
