August 1, 18S9. ] 
JOURNAL ' OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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use, as the whole spike is never fully out at one time, and, moreover, the 
expanded flowers are so very easily shaken from the spikes that the 
least touch causes them to drop. This Aphelandra is easily propagated 
either by cuttings or from seeds. The latter mode is by far the best ; 
from seeds they grow much stronger, producing finer leaves and flower 
spikes. The seed is very readily produced if the plants are kept in a 
dry high temperature when in flower, and not allowed to become dry 
at the roots. Plants in flower about Christmas will under ordinary 
treatment ripen their seeds by May, when they should be sown in a 
moist heat and well shaded ; indeed this is a very essential point through 
all their growing period, for if exposed any length of time to direct 
sunshine the foliage soon becomes twisted and hard, with, in most cases, 
a drooping tendency. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a 
propagating bed, that is, if the material which covered the bed is old 
leaf soil or spent tan. They germinate freely without any covering, 
and when the plants are large enough to handle they should be pricked 
singly into thumb pots, using a mixture of leaf soil and silver sand, 
placing them on a shelf close to the glass. In three or four weeks they 
will require a shift into larger pots, say 5 inches in diameter. The 
soil this time must be more substantial, and consist of good fibry loam 
two parts, one part of sheep droppings or cow manure, and one part of 
crushed charcoal and a dash of sand. They should be potted very 
loosely, care being taken in draining the pots that a little charcoal is 
used with the crocks, as it tends to keep the roots healthy. If the 
plants when in flower are removed to a little lower temperature than 
that in which they have been grown their flowering season will be 
prolonged. They enjoy supplies of weak liquid manure twice a week 
all through their growing season ; it enlarges the foliage and imparts a 
deep silvery sheen. 
Wlreworms in Gardens (7?. F. ). — We know of no “ easy 
method” of eradicating this pest. Perhaps Mr. Luckhurst’s experience 
may be useful to you, but you may not regard his plans as “ easy.” 
He has recorded :—“ Very early in the year a field was placed under my 
care as a kind of auxiliary kitchen garden for the cultivation of 
Potatoes and other culinary roots. The soil, which for many years had 
been stirred no deeper than about 4 inches by means of a light one- 
horse plough, was found to be in a very poor, almost inert condition. A 
liberal dressing of rich farmyard manure was carted on to it; it was 
well stirred and thrown up roughly to a depth of fully 9 inches with 
spades, and in due course about an acre of it was planted with Potatoes. 
Now, neither in digging nor during the planting were many wireworms 
perceptible, yet, upon examination a short time afterwards, there was 
hardly a tuber without several wireworms attacking it—some just com¬ 
mencing operations, others which had burrowed so deeply as only to 
leave a short portion of their wiry bodies visible, while all with unerring 
instinct were gathering to the richest feast they had probably met with 
during their existence. Such an unpleasant occurrence might be re¬ 
garded either as a serious dilemma or as a capital opportunity of clearing 
the soil of such a pest, and so saving not only the present but future 
crops from its ravages. While taking the latter view, the former one, 
which seemed to point to possible failure, was only felt as a spur to 
exertion, and a couple of men were immediately set to take up the 
Potatoes one by one with trowels, destroying every wireworm that could 
be found, and replacing the Potatoes in the soil as they went along the 
rows. It was a long and t:dious job, but it was undoubtedly a thorough 
one, for it was computed that upwards of ten thousand of the enemy 
were destroyed ; and so the battle was gained, the crop proving an 
excellent one, sound and free from every blemish. The experience 
which has thus been gained will prove invaluable in future practice ; 
and wherever land is found to be infested with wireworms I feel assured 
that Potatoes placed a few inches beneath the surface, and about 2 feet 
apart for a week or two, will prove an unfailing bait to lure them to 
destruction.” If any of our readers can inform us of an easier and at 
the same time effectual mode of extirpating wireworms, we will readily 
publish it. 
Vine Leaves Scorched (.1/. N). —The cause of the withered con¬ 
dition of the leaves we attribute to defective ventilation, due provision 
not having been afforded for the exit of dry heated air, and this has 
encouraged the increase of the small insect, but great Vine pest, the 
red spider. There is no cure for such leaves as those you have sent, 
but the evil may be prevented from spreading to the others with better 
management. At no time should the top ventilators be closed entirely, 
except for an hour or two after syringing or damping the house in the 
afternoon, opening the top ventilators an inch or so at nightfall, and in¬ 
creasing the openings immediately the temperature commences rising in 
the morning. Carefully remove the worst leaves and burn them, and 
you will destroy many insects that you will not see. Syringe the Vines 
as violently as you can short of injuring the leaves. A mere squirting 
will be of no use, but point the syringe between the bunches and drive 
the water directly to the under side of every leaf, thus giving each a 
thorough washing. If this work is done thoroughly not many insects 
will be left on the foliage. Use a gallon of water to each square foot 
of roof, more rather than less. One good washing of this kind weekly 
will be more effectual than daily sprinklings. This washing should be 
done soon enough in the evening for the Vines to get nearly dry before 
night. Syringe every part of the house well every evening in sunny 
weather ; let not a dry spot remain on soil, walls, or woodwork ; also 
immediately after the sun has left the house, and the Grapes have stoned, 
sprinkle the paths well with liquid manure. Guano water will do 
admirably, 2 ozs. of the fertiliser being dissolved in a gallon of water ; 
but take care to open the top ventilators three or four hours after¬ 
wards, as above advised, leave them open all night, and give more air 
as early in the morning as is required, even if this be at five o’clock, 
the time depending on the position of the house for receiving the morn¬ 
ing sun. Water the roots of your Vines copiously if the soil is in the 
least dry, not on the surface only, but 2 feet below it. If you carry out 
these instructions as we should act on them ourselves, your Vines will 
improve. Late syringing may be done in sultry weather, not on cold 
wet nights. It is much better to shade Vines lightly than to let the 
leaves and berries be scorched, as yours are. If your Vines are over¬ 
cropped remove some of the bunches. 
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, 
and the numbers should be visible without untying the ligatures, 
it being often difficult to separate them when the paper is damp. 
(II. F. E.'). —1, Hypericum Uralum. 2, Pteris serrulata cristata. 
3, Adiantum cuneatum. 4, Grevillea robusta. (TV. \V., Manchester). 
—The Corn Mangold, Chrysanthemum segetum, a native plant, but much 
grown now in gardens. (II. C. W.).— We do not undertake to name 
Roses. (I . II.). — 1, Rudbeckia kevigata. 2, Not recognisable. 
3, Malva moschata alba. (J. G., Stoke Newington). —1, Pyrus Aria ; 
2, Catalpa bignonioides ; 3, Acer campestre. ( W. T. T.). —The plant is. 
Rubus chamacmorus, the Cloudberry, which is found in elevated situa¬ 
tions both in England and Scotland. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— July 31st. 
Trade quiet. Soft fruit coming light. Prices generally unaltered. 
FRUIT. 
s. d. s. d. b. d. s. d. 
Apples, I sieve.. .. 2 0 to 4 0 Oranges, per 100 .. .. 4 0 to 9 6 
,, Nova Scotia and 
Peaches, dozen. 
3 
0 
12 
0 
Canada, per barrel 
7 
0 
16 
0 
Red Currants, per J-sieve 
8 
6 
4 
0 
Cherries, £ sieve •• •• 
6 
0 
12 
0 
B.'ack „ ,. 
5 
0 
5 
Crapes, per ft... •• •• 
0 
9 
2 
6 
8t. Michael Pin9 , each 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons, case .. •• •• 
10 
0 
16 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
Artichokes, dozen .. •• 
2 
0 to 8 
0 
Lettuce, dozen .. ,, 
0 
9 
to 1 
3 
Asparagus, bundle .. • • 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Beans, Kidney,per lb. .. 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Mustard & Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet,Red, dozen .. •• 
1 
0 
2 
0 
New Potatoes, per cwt. .. 
8 
0 
9 
0 
Broccoli, bundle .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bushel .. .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Brussels Sprout?, \ sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
S 
0 
Cabbage,dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Capsicum?, per 100 .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt... .. 
4 
0 
5 
& 
Carrots, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
,, Kidney, per cwt. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle .. .. 
1 
8 
2 
0 
Salsify, bundle .. M 
1 
0 
1 
a 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, each .. .. 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Shallots, per lb .. .. 
0 
8 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen .. .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Herbs, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per fb. 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Leeks, bunch •• •• •• 
0 
8 
4 
Turnips, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
CUT 
FLOWERS; 
0. 
d. 
0. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
Arum Lilies,12 blooma .. 
2 
0 to 6 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bnnohes 
2 
0 to 6 
0 
Asters (Fr), per bunch.. 
1 
0 
1 
9 
Mignonette, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Myosotis or Forgetmenots 
Cactus, dozen blooms .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
doz. bunches 
i 
6 
4 
O 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Narciss (various) .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ 12 bunches.. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Clove Carnations, 12 bnchs 
e 
0 
8 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trasses 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Cornflower, doz. bunches 
l 
0 
4 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
5 
» 
Encharis, dozen .. .. 
2 
6 
6 
0 
Pmonies, dozen blooms .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pinks (various) 12 baohs. 
3 
0 
6 
Gladioli, per bunch.. .. 
0 
6 
i 
6 
Polyanthus, doz. bunches 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Gladiolus brenchleyensis, 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
6 
1 
8 
dozen sp-ays. 
1 
0 
i 
6 
„ Mixed, doz. bunches 
8 
0 
6 
o 
Iris, dozen bunchss 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„ Red, dozen bunches 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Lilac, White (French), 
„ ., 12 blooms 
0 
6 
1 
0 
per bunch . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen,. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Lilium anratum, 12 blms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Yellow . 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Lilium candidum, I'i blms 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Spinca, dozen bunches .. 
0 
0 
0 
0- 
Liiium longiflorum, 12 
Stephanotis, do*, sprays 
2 
0 
3 
0 
blooms. 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Stocks, dozen bunches .. 
3 
0 
6 
0- 
Lapageria, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
6 
Sweet Peas, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
» 
Maidenhair Fern, doz. 
Sweet Sultan, „ 
3 
0 
4 
o 
bunches.. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
0 
6 
i 
» 
PLANTS 
IN POT3. 
S. 
a. 
0 
d. 
8. 
J. 
B. 
a. 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Fuohsia, per dozen.. .. 
4 
0 to 9 
G 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Geranium’-', Ivy, doz. 
3 
0 
5 
o 
Arbor vitae(golden) dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Hydrangea, per dozen .. 
9 
0 
18 
& 
Asters, 12 pots. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lobelias, per dozen 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Begonias, various, per doz 
4 
0 
12 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Balsams, per dozen.. .. 
s 
0 
6 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Caladiums, per doz. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Musk, per do> en .. .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Calceolaria, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Christmas Rose .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Nasturtiums, per dozen.. 
O 
6 
4 
0 
Cineraria, per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Palms, in var., each 
2 
6 
21 
0 
Cockscombs, per dozen .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 12 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Dracfcnateruiin&lis, doz. 
24 
0 
42 
0 
Pelargoniums, per dozen 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Dracaena viridis, doz. .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Erica Cavendishi, doz. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Saxafraga pyramidalis, 
Euonymus, var.. dozen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
psr dozen. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Spirmi, per dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
„ palmata, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Ficus elastica, each 
i 
< 
7 
0 
S’ocks, per dozeu .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each 
a 
0 
10 
0 
