November £8, 1889. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
477 
Chrysanthemum Shows (G. N .).—We are obliged by your letter. 
In reporting shows endeavour is made to represent their general 
character, and specify the exhibits in the chief classes. It is wholly 
impossible to publish complete prize lists, however good the exhibits 
may be in several local or minor classes. For this reason cuttings 
from newspapers, which mainly consist of a long list of names, though 
we appreciate the kindness of the senders of them, are rarely service¬ 
able. 
Chrysanthemums at Chllwell (IF. G. F.'). —If you refer to 
page 417, our issue of the 14th inst., you will find that the extensive 
display in question has not passed unnoticed, and in any event what 
you send could not be published through the mistake you have made 
in writing on both sides of the paper. As a first attempt at writing for 
the press your communication is fairly good, but you will find that 
practice is requisite for placing you on a level with the best contributors 
to garden literature. 
Artificial Manure for Fruit Trees (Manure). —The various 
artificial manures advertised are all good for fruit trees, as we have 
proved by experience. Thomson’s Vine, Beeson’s, Clay’s, &c., with fish, 
native guano, and blood manures, may be mentioned as peculiarly 
suited to fruit trees. You could, not, however, have anything better 
than superphosphate and muriate of potash ; 3 to 5 cwt. per acre of the 
former, and 1^ cwt. of the latter is a suitable quantity, and should be 
applied the first suitable weather after the middle of February. 
Peach Tree for a Xiate House (6r. FT.). —If you want a variety to 
precede Sea Eagle, Late Admirable, and Lord Palmerston, you could not 
have a better than Barrington. As, however, Dr. Hogg, Royal George, 
and Bellegarde are objected to, it is probable that Barrington, though 
later, may also not be appreciated, as it is of the same character as those 
not desired ; you may add Gladstone. Perhaps Princess of Wales 
would suit. It is earlier than Gladstone, very large and handsome ; 
but of the two we should select the latter—viz., Gladstone. Prince of 
Wales has a bad constitution, and is similar to Barrington. 
Roses for Wire Trellis iu the Open, &.c. (F, J.). —We presume 
you require varieties that are good for cutting, which the following 
have proved to be:—Climbing Pride of Waltham, salmon pink ; Climb¬ 
ing Hippolyte Jamain, rose carmine ; Climbing Jules Margottin, car¬ 
mine ; Climbing Captain Christy, flesh; Climbing Victor Verdier, 
carmine rose ; and Gloire de Dijon. You could not select a worse time 
to move the Daffodils and Narcissus than when the growth is just show¬ 
ing above ground. Mark the roots, and lift them directly the foliage has 
died, or as soon afterwards as practicable, replanting with little delay. 
Clematis Jackmani will do fairly well on a north-easterly aspect. 
Exhibiting' Apples QG. JD. O ').—You should have sent us a 
schedule, and we should perhaps have found something more having a 
bearing on the case than the three words you quote. Taking them alone 
we doubt if you could disqualify anyone for staging more than one dish, 
though the exhibitor could only be awarded the prize for the one the 
judges considered the best. If your Committee require one dish only 
from an exhibitor in the class it should be so stated in the schedule. 
Exhibitors ought not to be left in doubt on these matters. It is quite 
common to see more than one dish placed in competition by an exhibitor 
in such a class as you indicate, and under many schedules they are ad¬ 
missible. We have not seen yours. 
Caterpillar in Apple Wood (F. J., Kettering'). —The insect sent 
is the caterpillar of the Leopard moth (Zeuzera aesculi), which often 
burrows freely in the trunks and branches of a variety of trees. It is 
fond of the Pear, Plum, and Apple, and lives two years in the larval 
condition. Though some instances have been adduced to show that 
fruit trees attacked by this caterpillar occasionally bear more fruit than 
those that are uninjured, the final result is sure to be hurtful to the 
tree. The caterpillars may be killed or extracted from a tree by insert¬ 
ing bent wires in the holes, when these are of sufficient size, or if it be 
discovered while these are small a solution of soap or tobacco water may 
be thrown up by means of a syringe with a fine nozzle. 
Repotting Vallota (F. <?.).—The above, we presume, is the plant 
to which you refer. It will be best left undisturbed till spring, only 
giving sufficient water to keep the leaves fresh through the winter, an 
excess of moisture at the roots being injurious. If fresh soil is needed 
it may be given in the spring just when fresh growth commences. Good • 
drainage is essential, and a mixture of turfy loam with a little leaf soil 
and crushed charcoal will be suitable. Press it down firmly in a pot 
only large enough for holding the roots comfortably, overpotting not 
being conducive to healthy growth and floriferousness. Some of the 
finest plants we know have remained in the same pots for five years. 
The plants require heat, moisture, and abundance of sun in summer for 
making free early growth, with a reduction in moisture during late 
summer for ripening that growth for flowering in the autumn. 
Vines Infested with Mealy Bug (Y.).—Cut all the Grapes 
with a piece of wood, and place in bottles of clear rain water with a 
few bits of charcoal in each, and keep in a cool dry place, placing the 
bottles in a slanting position so that the bunches hang clear of the 
bottles. They will keep quite as well in this way as on the Vines, and 
the latter will be clear for operating against the mealy bug. Get some 
cans full of rain water, those holding 3 gallons are best, and to every 
3-gallon potful add a wineglassful of petroleum, and with this syringe 
the Vines thoroughly, wetting every part of the foliage, the rods, and 
woodwork of the house. Kapeat in the course of four days, and again 
so soon as the leaves have fallen, which, as they drop, must be cleared 
away and burned. It is necessary that the petroleum be kept 
thoroughly mixed with the water whilst it is being applied, which may 
be done by one person stirring sharply with a broom handle, whilst 
another person applies it to the Vines ; or, if only one person performs 
the work, first fill the syringe and squirt a few times sharply into the 
watering-pot, and afterwards apply alternate squirts to the Vines and 
into the watering-pot. When the leaves are all off prune, and, removing 
the loose bark, wash the Vines with soapy water at 120° to 140°, employ¬ 
ing 8 ozs. of softsoap to a gallon of water, and paint the whole of the 
woodwork of the house with petroleum, moving the plants out of the 
way; limewash the walls, and dress the Vines with some approved 
insecticide. 
Uames 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. (<?. S .).—The Pear is probably Comte de Lamy. 
Bees Fanning (A Young Beginner). — There is nothing extra¬ 
ordinary in the bees fanning during exceptionally fine weather. Bees 
were not only carrying much pollen, but sometimes a little honey. Our 
own bees have been fanning a good deal lately, arising from their good 
condition, and from what is stated above. In addition to that, bees 
fan when queenless. As yours carry much pollen it does not indicate 
that ; still, it is not a true criterion to judge by. They act similarly 
when the queen is unfertilised, and also at a certain stage when foul 
brood is present. You give no information about the odour from the 
hive, whether it be sweet or offensive ; if the latter you may be sure 
something is wrong, and if on examination there be sealed and unhatched 
brood cells, the contents of which are of a brown colour and of a gluey 
nature, transfer the bees to a clean hive, and after forty-eight hours 
transfer again into another full of clean combs. As you are a beginner, 
however, you may not have these at hand ; if so wait till say February, 
turn the bees into an empty hive, then after forty-eight hours into one 
filled with comb foundation and feed them. The pigstyes can have no 
ill effect on bees, but the hive should be covered somewhat in addition 
to outside case. You do not say what time has elapsed since the bees 
were brought home. Nothing excites foul brood so readily as over¬ 
heating, and had the same pains been taken to initiate beginners with 
that fact, instead of assumptive evidence of certain cures, we would nob 
be hearing so much of the plague. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. —November 27th. 
Market very quiet, with good supplies. Prices unaltered. 
FRUIT. 
8. 
a. 
6. 
d. 
0. 
d. 
s. a. 
Apples, J sieve,, ,. .. 
2 
0 to 7 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
to 9 
0 
,, Nova Sootia and 
Peaches, dozen. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Canada, per barrel 15 
0 
25 
0 
Plums, ^-sieve. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cherries, $ sieve .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Red Currants, per J-sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
0 
6 
3 
0 
B'aok „ „ 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lemons, case .. •• 
10 
0 
IS 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each 
a 
0 
s 
o 
VEGETABLES. 
0, 
(S. 
s. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
Artichokes, dozen 
4 
0 
to 5 
0 
Lettuce, dozen .. .. 
0 
9 
to 1 
3 
Asparagus, bundle .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
l 
6 
2 
0 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
0 
2 
0. 
0 
Mustard & Cress, punnet 
0 
a 
0 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen c. #o 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Onions, bushel .. .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Broccoli, bundle 0 , .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
s 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, \ sieve 
1 
6 
a 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. 
i 
0 
0 
0 
Cabbage, dozen ., .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
4 
0 
a 
0 
Capsicump, per 100 .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Kidney, per cwt. 
4 
0 
r 
0 
Carrots, bunch .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
a 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen •. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsify, bundle .. ,. 
1 
0 
l 
6 
Celery, bundle 
l 
0 
i 
8 
Scorzonera, bundle 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Ooleworts, dcz. bunch6S 
a 
0 
4 
0 
Shallots, per tb . 
0 
8 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, each .. «• 
0 
3 
0 
6 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
1 
0 
a 
0 
Endive, dozen .. ., ,, 
l 
0 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per ft. .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
6 
Herbs, bunch •• «• 
0 
s 
0 
0 
Turnips, bunch ,, .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Leeks,bunch •• •« .. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
CUT 
FLOWERS; 
e. 
a. 
e. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
S. 
a. 
Arum Lilies, 18 blooms .. 
8 
0 
to 8 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches 
a 
0 
to 4 
0 
Aster j. perbnncb, French 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Myosotis or Forgetmenots 
Bouvardias, bunch .. .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
doz. bunches 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Camellias, dozen blooms 
1 
6 
4 
0 
Narcissus (Paper-white), 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
dozen sprays 
l 
0 
1 
0 
Christmas Roses, 12 bims. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„ French,12 bnoha 
4 
0 
9 
a 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
0 
9 
1 
0 
blooms. 
0 
6 
3 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 bunches 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
Primula (double) 12 sprays 
1 
0 
1 
6 
bunches . 
3 
0 
9 
0 
,. (single) 12 aprajs 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Dahlias, dozen bunches .. 
« 
0 
6 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
0 
0 
1 
6 
Epiphyllump, doz. blooms 
0 
6 
0 
9 
„ Mixed, doz. bunches 
3 
0 
6 
O 
Eucliaris, dozen .. •• 
o 
0 
5 
0 
„ Red, dozen bunches 12 
0 
IS 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
3 
0 
5 
0 
,, ,, 12 blooms .. 
i 
6 
2 
Gladiolus (various) dozen 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
sprays . 
1 
0 
i 
6 
„ Yellow . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Hyacinths (Boman) dozen 
„ French,per bnneh.. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
sprays . 
t) 
6 
i 
6 
Spiraea, dozen bunches .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
a 
6 
Stephanotie, doz. sprays 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Lilium, various, 12 blms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Sweet Peas, doz. bunohos 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lilinm longiflorum, 12 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
3 
0 
3 
0 
Violets, dozen bunches .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Maidenhair Fern, doz. 
„ French, per bunch 
1 
s 
2 
0 
bunches . 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Parme, per bunch 
s 
0 
4 
Marguerites, 12 bunehes 
a 
0 
6 
0 
White Lilac, Fr,, per bnch 
6 
0 
7 
0 
