May 27, 1886. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
433 
flowers of sulphur in every part, the under as well as the upp?r side of the 
leaves, and repeating as necessary. Admit air more freely, especially in the 
early par.t of the day. It would be advantageous to apply a dressing to the 
border of two parts quicklime, one part dry wood ashes, and one part 
soot, thoroughly mixing, and applying to the border at the rate of a peck 
per rod (30J square yards), and merely point it in with a fork. This may 
be repeated in about six weeks, and again in a similar period, but not after 
the Grapes begin to change colour for ripening, 
Plants for Stone Vases on Lawn (Aurora). —You will find few better 
plants for the vases than Yucca recurva, its fine green foliage, beautifully 
recurving, and noble aspect, rendering it a striking object. It is hardy in 
all but very wet soils. Being in a vaBe well drained it would make 
thoroughly solidified growths, and no doubt prove perfectly hardy. 
Eryngium pandanifolium is a noble plant well suited for vases, having 
leaves about 3 feet in length, the flower stem rising to a height of sometimes 
10 feet, bearing candelabra-like branching flower heads of a reddish violet 
colour. It also is hardy in well drained vase3. Chamasrops Fortunei is also 
quite hardy and makes a charming vase plant. One of the most graceful 
plants for vases is Arundinaria Fiilconeri, it requires abundant supplies of 
water in summer. Aralia Sieboldi is also very useful, and it succeeds 
admirably with a little protection in severe weather. All the Acanthuses are 
stately in growth, having leathery and beautiful foliage and numerous 
flower spikes in summer. The best are longifolius, hybridus, candelabrum, 
and spinosissimus. Of plants that require protection from frost in winter 
the Agaves are very fine, particularly A. americana, and its variegated 
variety, A. americana variegata. Agapanthus umbellatus is good ; it is hardy 
on rockwork, and would, no doubt, prove equally so in vases. Any of the 
plants could, of course, be grown in pots of suitable size for the vases, and 
plunged in them in summer, wintering in a greenhouse those of doubtful 
hardiness. 
Vine Leaves Scorched ( Subscriber ).—The leaves are discoloured through 
the evaporation being in excess of the power of the roots to absorb 
moisture, and in consequence the tissues shrink and scorch. This is very 
common after a period of dull weather, when the tissues are thin and full of 
moisture, the change to bright weather find them unprepared for the change, 
and the leaves transpire more moisture than the roots transmit to them. 
The proper thing to do would be to shade, but this is inconvenient in the 
case of vineries, so the next best thing, and the one that finds most favour 
with growers, is to admit air very carefully in such weather, commencing 
early—just a little to cause a circulation, and increase it gradually with the 
advancing temperature, and so have the leaves dry before the sun acts 
powerfully upon them. Evaporation is thereby progressive, and the roots 
seconding the demand for nutriment are brought into comparatively 
Increased action, and so are capable of meeting the demand when steady ; 
but when air is not given until the temperature is high and the sun powerful, 
the evaporation is so great and sudden that the roots are unable to respond 
to the call made upon them, and in consequence the tissues of the leaves 
are dried up. Earlier ventilation and more moisture in the atmosphere 
obtained by damping available surfaces other than the foliage two or three 
times in the early part of the day, so as to keep the house cool, would 
probably have prevented the mischief. Indeed, early ventilation would 
have been all that is necessary to prevent the condition your Vine leaves 
exhibit. More and early air-giving ensure stouter textured leaves that are 
the least liable to be scorched. 
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. 
(C. II. S.). —We do not undertake to name varieties of florists’ flowers, and 
euch the vast majority of Roses are, but only species ; and all we can say 
is the imperfect flower you have sent resembles Isabella Sprunt. ( H . K. V.). 
—Farfugium grande. It requires liberal supplies of water during summer. 
( T. R.). —Narcissus poeticus flore-pleno. (Reader). —1, Galium verum ; 
2, Alliaria officinalis. ( Nac ).—1, Hedysarum coronarium ; 2, Pulmonaria 
officinalis ; 3 , Alyssum saxatile ; 4 , Doronicum pardalianches ; 5 , Caltha 
palustris flore-pleno ; 6, Fritillaria Meleagris. 
COYENT GARDEN MARKET.— May 26th. 
Business well maintained, and prices without alteration. 
FRUIT. 
fl. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Apples .. .. 
2 
0 
to 3 
6 
Peaches.. .. 
6 
0 to20 
0 
„ Canadian 
.. barrel 
12 
0 
20 
0 
Pears, kitchen 
dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cobs, Kent .. 
per 100 lbs. 27 
6 
30 
0 
,, dessert 
.. dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Figs .. .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Pine Apples English .. tb. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Grapes .. .. 
2 
6 
5 
0 
Plums .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lemons.. .. 
2 
6 
4 
0 
St. Michael Pines ..each 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Melon .. .. 
3 
0 
5 
0 
Strawberries .. 
.. per lb. 
3 
0 
5 
0 
Oranges 
4 
0 
< 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d 
Artichokes .. 
.. dozen 
l 
0 
to 0 
0 
Lettuce •• •• 
J 
0 to 
l 
6 
Asparagus 
.. bundle 
a 
0 
5 
0 
Mushrooms .. 
..punnet 
0 
6 
l 
0 
Beans, Kidney 
lb. 
l 
6 
0 
0 
Mustard and Cress punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red .. 
.. dozen 
l 
0 
2 
0 
Onions •• •• 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Broccoli .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley .. dozen bunches 
2 
0 
8 
0 
Brussels Sprouts 
.. i sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips .. .. 
i 
0 
3 
0 
Cabbage .. .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Potatoes.. .. 
4 
0 
5 
0 
Capsicums 
.. 100 
1 
6 
2 
0 
,, Kidney 
.. cwt. 
4 
e 
5 
0 
Carrots .. •• 
0 
8 
0 
4 
Khubarb.. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers .. 
• • dozen 
a 
0 
3 
0 
Salsafy .. .. 
1 
0 
i 
6 
Celery .. .. 
l 
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 
8 
0 
6 
Shallots .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Endive .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach .. .. 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Herbs .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Leeks .. .. 
0 
8 
0 
1 
Turnips .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Aralia Sieboldi .. dozen 
9 
0 to 18 
0 
Ficus elastica .. each 
1 
6 
so 7 
0 
Arbor vit£e (golden) dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Fuchsia .. per dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
„ (common) dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Foliage Plants, var. each 
2 
0 
10 
Arum Lilies .. .. dozen 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Genibtas .. .. dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Azaleas.dozen 24 
0 
42 
0 
Hydrangea .. per dozen 
9 
0 
18 
0 
BeddiDg Plants, var. doz. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Ivy Geraniums per dozen 
5 
0 
6 
0 
Begonias .. .. dozen 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Lilies of the Valley, in 
Calceolaria .. per dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
pots, per doz. 12 
0 
18 
0 
Cineraria .. .. dozen 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Lobelias .. .. per dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Cyclamen .. .. dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Marguerite Daisy dozen 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Cyperus.dozen 
4 
0 
12 
0 
Mignonette .. per dozen 
5 
0 
8 
0 
Dracaena terminalis, dozen 30 
0 
60 
0 
Musk .. .. per dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ viridis .. dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Myrtles.dozen 
6 
0 
id 
0 
Erica, various .. dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Palms, in var. .. each 
2 
6 
£1 
0 
Euonymus, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, doz. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Evergreens, in var. dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Pelargoniums per dozen 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Ferns, in variety .. dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Spiraea.dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
CUT 
FLOWERS. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d 
Abntilons .. 12 bunches 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Marguerites .. 12 bunches 
8 
0 
to 6 
0 
Anemone .. doz. bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mignonette .. 12 bnnehes 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Arum Lilies .. 12 blooms 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Narcissus, various 12 bnches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Azalea .. .. 12 sprays 
0 
6 
i 
0 
ii white 12 blooms 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Bouvardias .. per bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 trusses 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Camellias .. 12 blooms 
1 
6 
4 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 trusses 
0 
4 
0 
8 
Carnations .. 12 bloomB 
1 
0 
8 
0 
PreoDies, various 12 b'ooms 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Chrysanthemums 12 blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Roses (indoor), per dozen 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Cowslips .. doz. bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Tea. dozen 
0 
9 
2 
0 
Cyclamen .. doz. blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ red .. ,. dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Daffodils .. 12 bunches 
1 
6 
6 
0 
Primrosep, Yellow, dozen 
Epiphyllnm .. doz. blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
bunches . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Eucharis .. per dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Primroses, Double "White, 
Gardenias .. 12 blooms 
1 
0 
3 
0 
dozen bunches .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Hellebore .. doz. blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Spiraea .. .. 12 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Hyacinths, Roman, 12 sprays 
0 
a 
0 
0 
Stephanoti3 .. 12 sprays 
2 
0 
8 
0 
„ Dutch .. per box 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Tropseolum .. 12 bnnehes 
i 
0 
3 
0 
Lapageria, white, 12 blooms 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Tuberoses .. 12 blooms 
i 
0 
2 
0 
Lapageria, red ..12 blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Tulips .. dozen blooms 
0 
2 
0 
6 
Lilac .. .. per bunch 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Violets .. .. 12 bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lilium longiflorum, 12 blms. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
„ Czar, Fr., .. bunch 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lily of the Valley, 12 sprays 
0 
4 
0 
9 
Wallflower .. 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
THE FUTURE OF FARMING. 
Since writing our last article we have had to inspect and 
make a valuation of some property which has recently fallen in 
to an estate under our care. Of this property one farm was to 
us an object of curiosity and interest, from the fact its having 
been in the hands of the tenant for twenty years, and during 
the whole of the time it had been farmed strictly according 
to the four-course shift. Finding the depression press heavily 
upon him, the tenant after due consideration of ways and 
means came to the conclusion that the only remedy was a 
reduction of the rent of the farm to 10s. an acre. At the 
time of making this demand his landlord was old and in 
failing health, so the reduction was granted by him in order 
to avoid trouble. We mention this case as showing what in 
the opinion of the ordinary tenant farmer is the proper remedy 
for the agricultural depression—a sacrifice by the landlord of 
fifty to sixty per cent, of his income. So far as the farmer 
was concerned he had only to obtain this enormous conces¬ 
sion and to keep on farming strictly on the old lines, which 
in his opinion were not capable of improvement. After 
careful inspection we had to report clean land, tolerably 
well drained, with crops of an uniform degree of medium 
excellence, the usual proportion of Wheat, Barley, Beans, 
Peas, a few Oats, a layer of Clover, another of Trefoil, a 
Mangold field, a field held in reserve for Swedes and White 
Turnips, and the inevitable long fallow. 
Now in common fairness we are bound to inquire if this 
is all that is possible for the future of farming ; nay, we may 
claim to have shown already that it is possible for the farmer 
to do much more with the land than he has hitherto managed 
to do. But he cannot do so unless he confines his efforts 
well within the scope of his means. He must rather ascer¬ 
tain how much he may put into the land with advantage than 
how little. The weak points in this particular farm were the 
small proportion of grass to arable land, no sheep, long 
fallows, ordinary cultivation generally. Grassland, to begin 
with, involves very little labour either with men or horses, 
