January 28, 1886. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
79 
growing in a division of a late vinery 30 feet long. They receive the very 
same atmospheric treatment as the Vines at all seasons. The trees are 
planted at the distance of 10 feet apart, and three trees completely cover the 
wall. I believe the variety is the common Lemon, Citrus Limonium. With 
respect to the cultivation of the Lemon, I feel certain that it would grow 
and fruit equally well in an early vinery, Peach-house, or greenhouse, if pro¬ 
perly attended to. and supplied with plenty of water both when resting 
and growing, and the plant kept free from scale and other insect pests.” 
Petroleum for Carrots — Ancubas (A. D.). — A small wineglassful 
of petroleum well stirred in a gallon of soapy water has been applied to 
both Onions and Carrots without injuring the plants, but has rather encou¬ 
raged their growth; it has not, however, proved uniformly successful in 
preserving the crops from maggots and wireworms, though some cultivators 
have found it beneficial in that respect. It might do good to give the ground 
a good wateriug before sowing. If given to the plants it should be applied 
to the soil alone in the evening, not sprinkled on the leaves in the morning, 
or the sun acting on them would prove injurious. Numbers of female Aucubas 
have green leaves, which, as a rule, are narrower than those of male plants, 
some being very narrow, and these plants are often the most floriferous. 
Difficulties and Poesy (L. 7!.). —We regret to hear of your domestic diffi¬ 
culties, and applaud your endeavours to surmount them. By perseverance 
and industry we trust you will succeed in your object. You will find that 
course far more effectual than employing your time in literary exercises of 
the nature you have submitted. It is not quite suitable for our columns, 
and we should not be advising you well if we encourag'd you to send it to 
any of the London general papers. You can, if you like, send it to a local 
editor, though we know pretty well what his decision will be. When men 
of experience and education fail in making this kind of work profitable you 
cannot hope to succeed. Let it alone, and persevere in your work in estab¬ 
lishing a business in which you may make a comfortable livelihood. 
Pyracantha not Fruiting (A. M.). —No doubt a want of sun first to 
ripen the wood in autumn, then to dry the pollen in spring, is the chief cause 
of your plant not fruiting. The only thing you can do is to remove any 
luxuriant growths that shade and overcrowd others of a shorter-jointed 
and sturdier character early in August, so that these may be as fully exposed 
as possible to light and air. Then when the flowers are expanded and quite 
dry shake the sprays a few times—or, rather, once a day for a few days—to 
assist the dispersion of the pollen, and fruit may possibly follow. By all 
means train the branches round to the sunny side of the building, and if 
not overcrowded they will be almost certain to produce flowers that will 
be followed by clusters of fruit. 
Pancratium Roots Dying ( W. J. C.). —It is not possible for us to 
inform youiwhat ha3 caused the decay of the roots, as we are quite unaware 
of the treatment the plants have received, or the conditions under which 
they have been grown. A check, such as from cold, an excess of water or 
liquid manure might cause it, or the bulbs may have been attacked by some 
insect. This can only be determined by examination ; but whatever the 
cause of the injury we should shake the bulbs out, wash them, place in fresh 
rough compost containing a liberal admixture of charcoal, place in rather 
small well-drained pots, plunge them in bottom heat, and treat generally 
as we previously advised for Eucharises. 
Tanks for Rain Water (W. M.). —You are acting wisely in making pro¬ 
vision for the storage of all the rain water you can under the circumstances. 
We are very similai lv situated, and have constructed tanks which afford us 
an unfailing supply. They are lined with cement, and the water is con¬ 
ducted to them through glazed earthenware pipes. Though it may be a 
little hard at first, when the tanks are new, this soon passes off and the water 
is as soft as can be desired. The price you name is, we consider, fair. A 
cubic foot contains a trifle over 6 gallons. You have no occasion to 
apologise. We do not feel “bothered” at a'l when we can impart 
information, but we cannot account for the water in your tanks turning 
hard. All we can do to aid you is naming the conditions under which that 
in our tanks remains soft. 
Repotting Hoya (S'. T.). —If you have not a warmer house into which 
you can stand the plant after potting, we should wait a month or six 
weeks before disturbing it, or until your house is naturally warmer in con¬ 
sequence of the increased external temperature. It should not be less 
than 50° at night, with an increase of 30° in the day by sun heat, for starting 
the plant into growth. The pot, we should imagine, will be abundantly 
laige enough, perhaps larger than is needful; but all depends on the roots. 
We should not be surprised that when you examine the roots you will find 
some of them dead ; if so, these must be removed and all inert or sour soil 
removed also. The pot should have a depth of at least 3 inches of drainage, 
this to be covered with a layer of fibre from which all soil particle have 
been beaten orshaken. A suitable compost will be two parts of turfy loam, 
one part of turfy peat, and a tenth part consisting of crushed brick, lime 
rubbish and charcoal, all to be well mixed. This should be well worked, 
amongst the roots, dividing them as much as possible—that is, not press¬ 
ing them together in a mass ; then make the soil moderately firm, but not 
hard, and give a good watering with tepid water. Afterwards be careful 
not to saturate the soil by over-watering, but rather keep the plant fresh by 
syringing it once or twice a day, according to the weather, and especially 
early in the afternoon when the house can be closed with a good sun heat. 
If the roots are much disturbed in the process of potting afford shade from 
bright sun by a screen of paper or other light material affixed over the 
plant. With judicious attention in watering and syringing it is almost 
certain to recover, and the leaves change from a sickly yellow to a deep 
green hue, and when this occurs more water will be needed at the roots and 
full exposure of the foliage to the sun. 
Potting Ferns {Idem ).—If you add a handful of leaf soil to the above 
compost it will be suitable for both the Davallia and Platycerium. The 
latter is often grown on blocks similar to Orchids, the plants being affixed 
in a cavity containing some rough soil. We have, however, seen very fine 
specimens grown in pots. Half fill the pots with drainage and affix the 
plants on a mound slightly above the rim. The Davallia should be potted 
rather high also, so that the rhizomes may spread over the rim. Thus 
potted abundance of water can be given when the plants are growing 
freely with little danger of rendering the compost sour—a point of con¬ 
siderable importance in the cultivation of these Ferns. 
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 tor that. 
—(d". C.). —1, Bess Pool; 2, Baxter’s Pearmain; 3, Ord’s ; 5, Reinette de 
Caux : 7, Blenheim Pippin; 8, Scarlet Nonpareil. 
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 . 
( W.,Heading ).—The flower was not in good condition, but we believe it is 
Oncidium dasystyle. See reply above. 
COYENT GARDEN MARKET.— January 27th. 
BUSINESS somewhat quieter. Best samples of Grapes Improved. All other goods 
unaltered. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. d. 
Apples. 
\ sieve 
i 
0 
to S 
6 
Oranges. 
.. 100 
4 
Oto 
6 0 
„ Canadian .. 
barrel 
10 
0 
12 
6 
Peaches . 
per doz. 
0 
0 
0 0 
„ Nova Scotia 
10 
0 
12 
6 
Pears, kitchen 
dozen 
1 
0 
1 
Cobs, Kent .. per 100 lbs. 
27 
6 
30 
0 
,, dessert 
dozen 
0 
0 
Figs . 
dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pine Apples English., lb. 
1 
0 
1 6 
Grapes. 
1 
6 
4 
6 
Plums. 
£ sieve 
0 
0 
0 0 
Lemons.. .. 
.. case 
8 
0 
10 
0 
St. Michael Pines 
..each 
2 
0 
6 0 
Melon . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
8 . d. s. d s. d. s. d. 
Artichokes .. . 
. dozen 
i 
0 to 0 
0 
Lettuce .. .. 
1 
0 
to 1 
6 
Asparagus .. . 
. bundle 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Mushrooms .. 
..punnet 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Beans, Kidney 
lb. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Mustard and Cress punnet 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Beet, Red .. . 
dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Ouions .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Broccoli. 
bundle 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Parsley .. dozen bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Brussels Sprouts . 
. $ sieve 
2 
6 
3 
0 
Parsnips .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Cabbage . 
. dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Potatoes .. .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Capsicums .. . 
100 
1 
6 
2 
0 
,, Kidney 
.. cwt. 
4 
e 
5 
0 
Carrots. 
bunch 
0 
s 
0 
4 
Rhubarb .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
4 
Cauliflowers .. . 
. dozen 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Salsafy .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Celery . 
bundle 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Scorzonera 
.. bundle 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Coleworts dez 
bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale .. 
per basket 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Cucumbers .. . 
. each 
0 
9 
i 
s 
Shallots .. .. 
.. .. ft. 
0 
S 
0 
6 
Endive. 
. dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Herbs . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes 
.. .. lb. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Leeks . 
0 
s 
0 
4 
Turnips .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
s. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Aralia Sieboldi 
.. dozen 
9 
0 to 18 
0 
Ficus elastica 
. each 
i 
6 to 
7 
0 
Arbor vitse (golden) dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Ferns, in variety 
.. dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
„ (common) dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Foliage Plants, var. each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 
.. dozen 12 
0 
18 
0 
Genistas 
.. dozen 10 
0 
12 
0 
Azaleas .. 
0 
42 
0 
Hyacinths .. 
.. dozen 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Begonias 
.. dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Marguerite Daisy dozen 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Bouvardia .. 
.. dozen 12 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles .. .. 
.. dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Cineraria 
.. dozen 10 
0 
12 
0 
Palms, in var. 
each 
2 
6 
21 
0 
Cyclamen 
.. dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Cyperus .. .. 
4 
0 
12 
0 
Poinsettia .. 
.. dozen 12 
0 
18 
0 
Draceena terminalis, dozen 30 
0 
60 
0 
Primulas, single 
, dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ viridis 
.. dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Solanum 
.. dozen 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Erica, various 
.. dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Spirsea .. .. 
e 
21 
0 
Euonjunus, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Tulips .. .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Evergreens, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
CUT 
FLO WEBS. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Abntilons 
12 hunches 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Lilium longifloruin, 12 blms. 
9 
Oto 12 
0 
Acacia (Mimosa), Fr., per 
Marguerites .. 
12 bunches 
6 
0 
8 
0 
bunch 
1 
0 
l 
6 
Mignonette .. 
12 bunches 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 
12 blooms 
5 
0 
8 
0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 trusses 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Azalea .. 
12 sprays 
i 
0 
i 
6 
„ scarlet 
12 trusses 
0 
9 
i 
0 
Bouverdias .. 
per bunch 
0 
6 
i 
0 
Poinsettia 
12 b’ooms 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Camellias 
12 blooms 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Roses (indoor), 
per dozen 
3 
0 
9 
0 
Carnations .. 
12 blooms 
1 
0 
8 
0 
„ Tea. French.. dozen 
i 
0 
2 
0 
Chrysanthemums 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ red, French., dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
12 bunches 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Spiraea .. .. 
12 sprays 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Cyclamen .. 
doz. blooms 
0 
4 
0 
9 
Tropmolum .. 
12 bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Epiphyilum .. 
doz. blooms 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Tuberoses 
12 blooms 
1 
6 
8 
0 
Eucharis 
per dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Tulips .. dozen blooms 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Gardenias 
12 blooms 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Violets .. .. 
12 bunches 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Hellebore 
doz. blooms 
0 
6 
1 
0 
,, Czar, Fr., 
.. hunch 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Hyacinths,Roman, 12 sprays 
1 
0 
1 
6 
„ Parme, French, per 
Lapageria, white, 12 blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
bunch 
.. . • 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Lapageria, red 
. 12 blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
THE FLOCK. 
Having regard to the importance of early maturity in 
sheep, we may usefully consider now, before lambing becomes 
general, what may be done not only to bring lambs upon the 
