August 12 , 1869. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
169 
is the correct one, failing any stipulation that distinct varieties are 
required. 
Heat for Old Vine (J. G.). —Though it would not be wise to 
commence forcing the old Vine with brisk heat in January, we should 
expect it to be considerably improved by the judicious application of 
fire heat, starting it steadily into growth towards the end of February 
or early in March, increasing the temperature in the usual manner 
with increasing growth. If the wood is not ripening a little fire heat 
now with very free ventilation and not a high night temperature might 
be considerable advantage. 
Offensive Pond Water (77. J. P. ).—As evidence of the danger of 
carbolic acid for plants, it is sufficient to say that an ounce of it mixed 
with a gallon of water is used for destroying weeds on walks. If 
you can char some thick pieces of wood—that is, convert them 
into charcoal, then throw them into the pond, your object may perhaps 
be attained, and the water remain as safe and good for the plants as 
before. Sulphate of lime (gypsum) is also good for the same purpose, 
and safe ; and 1 or 2 per cent, of sulphate of iron (green vitriol) 
prevents water becoming offensive, and in that small proportion is not 
injurious to plants, but in some soils may be beneficial. 
Removing Dahlias (7?. G. TV.).—Your plan may answer provided 
you cover the tubers with nearly dry sand, and keep it dry, in the coolest 
place you can find, as if warm and moist there would be a danger of 
the buds, which should remain dormant till the spring, pushing in the 
autumn. Under the special circumstances of the case it might be a good 
plan to drive a spade down just beyond the tubers and under them now, 
for catting some of the fibres sufficiently to cause the leaves to flag a 
little, thus checking growth gradually instead of arresting it suddenly 
by digging up the plants when in full vigour. It does not follow that 
the position in which you cover the tubers after taking them up will be 
the bast place for leaving them through the winter, and probably it will 
not. If you describe their condition in October we shall be glad to give 
further advice. 
Cutting: off Strawberry Leaves (Cambridge'). —We are neither 
able to agree with you nor your gardener. We have seen Strawberries 
bear fairly well when all the leaves have been mown off after the fruit 
was gathered in early summer, but have not considered that as proof 
of the soundness of the practice so much as of the vitality of the plant 
and its power to recover from rough usage. When gardeners grow 
Strawberries in pots they endeavour by good cultural attention to pro¬ 
duce the finest possible crops, and they know very well they would not 
succeed nearly so well as they do if they cut off the leaves. The better 
the foliage the finer the crowns and the heavier the crops. Our prac¬ 
tice is to clear all runners and rubbish from Strawberries immediately 
after gathering, with the object of developing fine leaves under the full 
influence of the air, thus storing material in the crowns for the forma¬ 
tion of strong flower trusses as the primary condition for fine fruit. 
Wa &»n«idor the right time for removing the old leaves, if a right time 
there be, is when they are quite withered in the spring. They are often 
of great service in protecting the crowns in the winter. We scarcely 
know which we least admire, the proposition of yourself or your gar¬ 
dener, but we should not like either of you to dress our Strawberries. 
Unhealthy Vines (Amateur). —You are no doubt correct in sur¬ 
mising that the border is unable to afford the Vines the requisite support 
for maintaining them in a healthy state. If it is “ wet and heavy,” as 
you suggest, that alone is sufficient to account largely for their present 
condition, and it may be deficient in the constituents that Vines need 
as well. We could have formed a better opinion on the case if you had 
sent fair samples of the wood and stated the age of the Vines. If they 
are old as well as having “ very few and very thin shoots, with 
the leaves dried up at midsummer,” the best course to adopt would be 
to make an entirely new border and plant young Vines. These would 
not bear fruit next year, or it would be very unwise to allow them to 
do so, bat a few strong, fruiting canes, either grown in large pots or 
planted without materially disturbing the roots, would probably afford 
a better supply of Grapes than the old Vines are capable of producing, 
however they may be treated now. The crop of Rext year depends on 
healthy and matured growth of the present season ; and if your Vines 
practically lost their leaves at midsummer, and the laterals are “ very 
few and very thin,” it is too late to change their condition this year. 
No dombt the Vines can be made to produce stronger growth and better 
foliage next year, which, with good management, might be retained till 
the autumn, and the following year (1891) better Grapes might be 
expected. But this would involve making a new border, and either the 
Vines woald have to be taken up, laying their roots in soil, at the same 
time covering the canes and keeping them moist till a new properly 
drained border were ready for their reception ; or the old soil could be 
forked out from between the roots and these surrounded with new soil, 
due provision being made for the escape of superfluous water. As we 
assume the Vines have few or no leaves, the work may be done at any 
time, or not later than the first week in September, taking care the 
roots are not dried during the process of border renewal, and it is 
desirable that the rods and canes be left moist also by syringing and 
shading. But if they are in the exhausted state your letter implies, and 
especially if they are old, the most satisfactory return for the labour 
and outlay would be derived from planting young Vines. Mr. Barron’s 
“ Vines and Vine Culture” is the most complete work on the subject ; 
price 5 s., post free 6 s. 3 d. from this oTice. 
Naming Potatoes (Several Correspondents). —During the present 
week we have received several parcels of Potatoes containing from one 
to a dozen tubers of as many assumed varieties to be named. The 
senders of them have evidently forgotten or not seen the intimation 
that has been more than once published of our inability to undertake to- 
name Potatoes. Tubers can be identified by comparison with col¬ 
lections at exhibitions. 
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 for that. Only 
six specimens can be named at once, and any beyond that number cannot 
be preserved. (IF. J. M., Hants). —The Pears are not in a condition to 
be named. 1 is perhaps Beurre Diel ; 2, Beurre Clairgeau ; 3, Jar¬ 
gonelle. (77. 77).—1, Beurre Giffard ; 2, not known. We cannot 
name Plums without stalks or young shoots. 
Thames 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. 
(F. C. 77.). —Spiraea Douglasi. (IP. 77.).—1, Adiantum decorum , 
2, Asplenium viviparum ; 3, Doodia aspera. (X.).—Eupatorium canna- 
binum. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.— August 21st. 
Market very dull, w.th large supplies. Prices all round low ,r. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
i. 
s. d. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
Apples, J sieve. 
2 
0 to 4 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
to 9 
0 
,, Nova Scofcia and 
Peaches, dozen. 
2 
0 
8 
0 
Canada, per barrel 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Plums, ^-sieve. 
4 
0 
7 
0 
CJherri es, $ sieve .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Red Currant3, per £-sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes, per fb. 
0 
6 
2 
6 
B ask „ ,. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lemons, case.10 
0 
15 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each 
2" 
0 
6 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
a. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
Artiohokes, dozen .. .. 
s 
0 to 3 
0 
Lettuce, dozen •• •• 
0 
9 
to 1 
3 
Asparagus, bundle .. • • 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet •• 
0 
6 
1 
0 
BeaiP, Kidney,per lb. .. 
2 
0 
4 
Mustard & Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen .. •• 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Onions, bushel .. •• 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Broccoli, bundle .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
3 
0 
S 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, £ sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Cabbage, dozen .. .. 
1 
c 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt... .. 
4 
0 
5 
0 
Capsicums, per 100 •• 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Kidney, per cwt. 
4 
0 
7 
0 
Carrots, bunch .. .. 
0 
i 
0 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsify, bundle •• «. 
i 
0 
1 
0 
Celery, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle •• 
i 
6 
0 
0 
Coleworts, doa. bunchos 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Shallots, per lb .. .. 
0 
S 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, e-ach .. «• 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Endive, dozen. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Tomatoes, per ffc. 
0 
6 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch .. ., «, 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Turnips, bunch •• •• 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Leeks, bunch .. .. •• 
0 
8 
0 
4 
CUT 
FLOWERSi 
P. 
d. 
P. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
3 
0 to 6 
0 
Lilium longidorum, 12 
Aster*, per buneb, French 
0 
9 
1 
6 
blooms. 
0 to 5 
0 
„ define, English 
S 
0 
6 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, doz. 
Bouvardias, bunch .. 
0 
6 
i 
0 
bunches. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
0 
0 
„ 12buocbes.. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches 
i 
0 
3 
0 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
Myosoti3 or Forgetmenot3 
bloom?. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
doz. bunches 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
Pansies,dozen bunches .. 
1 
0 
8 
0 
bunches. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Clove Carnations, 12 bnch3 
4 
0 
6 
0 
,, scarlet, 12 bunches 
0 
4 
0 
Cornflower, doz. Punches 
1 
0 
s 
0 
Pinks (various) 12 baths. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
Dahlias, dozt n bunches .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Poppies, various, 12 bachs 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Encharis, dozen .. 
2 
6 
6 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
0 
1 
6 
Gaillardia picts, IS bnchs 
3 
0 
4 
0 
„ Mixed, doz. bunches 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms •• 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Bed, dc zen bunches 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Gladioli, per bunch.. .. 
0 
a 
i 
6 
„ „ 12 blooms .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Gladiolus brenebleyensis, 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
dozen sprays. 
1 
0 
i 
6 
,, Yellow . 
2 
0 
4 
Helianthus. or But flower, 
Spirsea, dozen bunches .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
dozen bunohes 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Stephanotis, doz. sprays 
0 
3 
0 
„ dozen bloomB 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Stocks, dozen bunches .. 
s 
0 
6 
0 
Lapageria, 1J blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
6 
Sweet Peas, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Lavender, doaan hnnohes 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Sweet Sub an, „ 
3 
0 
4 
Lilium auratum, 12 blms 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms • • 
0 
6 
1 
(V 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
& 
Aralia Sieboldi, d*«a .. 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Fuchf-ia, per dozen.. .. 
4 
o to y 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Geraniums, Ivy, doz. 
8 
u 
O 
Arbor vitselgoldoni dozen 12 
0 
24 
0 
Hydrangea, per dozen .. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Asters. 12 pots. 
4 
6 
6 
0 
Lobeiiae, per dozen 
3 
0 
Begonias, various, per doz. 4 
0 
12 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Balaams, per dozen.. .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen •• 
3 
0 
Caladiums, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Musk, per do^en .. .. 
2 
0 
Calceolaria, per docen .. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
Ohriatmss Rose .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Nasturtiums, per dozen.. 
2 
6 
4 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
6 
0 
15 
0 
Palms, in var., each 
2 
C 
21 
0 
Cockscombs, p<-r doaen .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
PelargODiump, scarlet, 12 
2 
0 
DracscnaterminaU*, doa. 
24 
0 
42 
0 
PrltrgODiums, per dozen 
4 
0 
Dracfena viridln, doz. .. 
13 
0 
24 
0 
Rhodauthe, per dozen .. 
3 
0 
0 
Erioa Cavendish), doz. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Saxairaga pyramidalie, 
Euonymua, var.. doaen 
6 
0 
18 
0 
per dozen. 
0 
0 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Solanums, p9r dezen 
6 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
SpiraBi, per dozen .. 
0 
0 
Ficus elastiea, each 
i 
6 
7 
0 
„ pafinata, per doz. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
