Pebrnary 20, 1890. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
165 
Potatoes In Pots (V. S .")-—An excellent cultivator who success¬ 
fully grows early Potatoes in pots, says :—“ Ten-inch pots are the best, 
a hundred of these will give many dishes of fine early Potatoes, and 
when properly managed there is no risk with them. A crop may be 
relied on at all times with no more trouble nor expense than was re¬ 
quired with the beds and frames. A quantity of roughish loamy soil 
should be collected, and a little decayed manure mixed with it. Each 
pot must have a little rough drainage placed at the bottom, and after¬ 
wards be half filled with the prepared soil. This should be made level 
and firm, and the sets can then be placed on it. Two, three, or four sets 
may be placed in each, keeping them as far apart as possible, and after¬ 
wards covering to the depth of 2 inches or more with the soil, A cool 
house or frame protected from frost are suitable places for the pots at 
first, as with a little water the sets will soon produce growths above the 
soil; and the cooler and nearer the glass the plants are kept at this 
period the more robust will they remain, and this is a great point gained. 
Later on they are placed in early vineries or Peach houses, and there 
the tubers form plentifully and swell quickly. As the weather becomes 
warmer, about the end of March and the beginning of April, they may 
be placed in frames with the lights over them. Where there is no room 
to grow many a few dishes may be had from one or two dozen pots, and 
when they are turned out we feel sure all will be satisfied with this easy 
and certain mode of securing Potatoes.” 
Culture of Orangres for rrultingr at Cbrlstmas (^Excelsior ).— 
The chief points that need attention are keeping the plants clean and 
not placing them in too large pots. The Orange, during the growing 
season, delights in an abundance of heat, light, and water ; secondly, it 
must be kept clean ; and, thirdly, it should have a periodical rest. Of 
the first three essentials light is the most important. A deficiency of 
this is the source of more failures than is supposed, and too frequently 
the cause of failure is wrongly attributed to improper soil, too much or 
too little water, imperfect drainage, &c., although such may occasionally 
be the case. If we add to the first cause of failure an arid and 
sulphurous atmosphere, such as may be generated by flues and fireplaces 
underneath the structure, then ruin is the consequence. Light being a 
most important factor, let the trees be placed in such a position that 
the rays strike directly upon the upper surface of the leaves and all 
around the plant. Ds not put them in the customary “ shady corner,” 
or the leaves are sure to fall prematurely ; further, do not shade them 
from the sun unless they are either very sickly or in great danger of 
being scorched or burned, which is not likely to occur unless the glass 
is of inferior quality. Water ranks next in importance, as if the soil is 
tolerably open in character abundant supplies will be required from 
April to October, after which time it must be applied with a more 
sparing hand, the soil being allowed to become dry, but not dust dry, 
before it is applied. If drought is carried to extremes during the winter 
months the trees cast their leaves prematurely, thus weakening the 
trees considerably. The Orange being an evergreen, leaves should 
remain on the trees at least two seasons. In one of the most 
noted gardens in the kingdom this drying-off process was at one 
time carried so much to the extreme that when the plants were placed 
in their growing quarters in the month of April they resembled 
deciduous trees, and the flowers were consequently very scanty and 
fruits few. 
irames 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. (Zf. C.'). —The Apple is one of the Calvilles, the fruits of 
which vary in colour according to soils and positions. The specimens 
bear a general resemblance to the Calville St. Sauveur, the fruits of 
which often keep till spring. Possibly it may be a local seedling, which 
would account for the variation from the original. 
xarames 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, soft green grass or leaves form the best packing, dry 
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. 
—(6'. M .').—Bryophyllum calycinum. (_G. Tl).—1, Cypripedium 
Spicerianum ; 2, Cymbidium eburneum ; 3, Cattleya Trianse. (72. (9.). 
—1, Cyclamen Coum ; 2, Iris reticulata ; 3, Azalea obtusa. (W. G. &). 
—2, Adiantum pedatum ; 4, Asplenium Adiantum nigrum ; 5, Nephro- 
lepis tuberosa ; C, Acacia P’arnesiana. The two Ferns (Nos. 1 and 3) 
cannot be recognised without spores. (Zd dL).—The specimen was not 
in the best condition, but it appears to be a small flower of Mackaya 
bella. The plant will succeed best in an intermediate house, a cool 
stove, or a warm greenhouse, but not in an ordinary greenhouse. It can 
be grown in a pot or planted out, the soil consisting of turfy loam, 
with sand .and a little peat or leaf soil. When the plant is growing 
weak liquid manure will be beneficial. (IF. Ji).—No numbers were 
attached to the specimens, so we can only give the names with the 
chance that you may recognise the plants to which they belong. 
Cyrtomium falcatum, bright shining green fronds ; Nephrolepis tuberosa, 
frond with short sessile pinnfe ; Pteris serrulata, frond with long narrow 
pinnae. 
COYENT GAEDEN MAEKBT.— February 19th. 
FRUIT. 
8. 
cl. 
s. 
a. 
8. 
cl. 
8. 
d. 
Aiiples, i sieve. 
2 
0 
to 6 
0 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 
0 
to 9 
0 
„ Nova Scotia anti 
Peaches, dozen. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Canada, ijer barrel 18 
0 
25 
0 
Plums, ^ sieve. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cherries, j sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Red Currants, per \ sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
2 
0 
5 
0 
Black „ • „ 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lemons, case. 
10 
0 
15 
0 
St. Michael Plne.s, each., 
2 
0 
6 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
S. 
cl. 
s. 
a. 
s. 
a. 
S. 
d. 
Artichokes, doTieu .. ,. 
0 
0 
bo 0 
0 
Leeks, bunch. 
0 
2 
to 0 
0 
Asparagus, bundle 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
5 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
1 
G 
2 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen .. 
1 
0 
2 
9 
Mustard & Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
n 
0 
Broccoli, bundle 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bushel. 
3 
0 
4 
0- 
Brussels Sprouts, ^ sieve 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cabbage, dozen ., 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Capsicums, per 100.. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Carrots, bunch .. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. ,. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen.. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsify, bundle .. ., 
1 
0 
1 
& 
Celery, buntllG . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Coleworts, do’’. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, do'. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Spinach, bushel .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Endive, do'en .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Herbs, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 
0 
XuiTiips, bunch ,. .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
CUT 
FLOIVEES. 
s. 
a. 
s. 
a. 
6. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
3 
0 
to 5 
0 
Maidenhair Ferr, dozen 
Azalea, dozen sprays ,, 
0 
6 
1 
0 
bunches . 
4 
0 
to 9 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches.. 
2 
0 
4 
O’ 
Camellias, dozen blooms 
1 
0 
4 
0 
„ Fr., large bneh 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Narcissus (Paper-white'', 
Christmas Roses, 12 blms. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
dozen sprays 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Chrysanthemums, dozen 
„ French, 12 bnchs 
I 
0 
3 
0 
bunches .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
1 
0 
1 
i> 
Daffodils, dozen blooms.. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
„ scarlet, 12 bnchs 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Deut^ia, per bunch 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Primula(double)12 sprays 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Epiphyllums, doz. blooms 
0 
6 
0 
9 
„ (single) 12 sprays 
0 
G 
1 
0 
Eucharis, dozen 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms 
12 
0 
21 
0 
„ Red. 
0 
0 
0 
(1 
Gladiolus (various) dozen 
,, „ 12 blooms 
6 
0 
9 
0 
sprays . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ ^ea, white, dozen.. 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Hyacinths (Roman) dozen 
„ Yellow. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„ French, per bunch 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Spircea, dozen bunches .. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Lilium, various, 12 blms. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Stephanotis, dozen sprays 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lilium longiflorum, 12 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
blooms. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Violets, dozen bunches .. 
1 
0 
2 
O' 
Lily of the Valley, dozen 
„ French, per bunch 
1 
0 
2 
0 
sprays . 
0 
G 
1 
0 
„ Parme, per bunch 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
IVhlte Lilac, Fr., per bnch 
4 
0 
6 
0 
PLANTS 
IN POTS. 
s. 
a. 
s. 
a. 
6. 
a. 
S. 
d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
6 
0 to 12 
0 
Ficus elastica, each.. 
1 
6 
to 7 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
IQ 
0 
Arbor Vitte (golden) doz. 
6 
0 
‘4 
0 
Hyacinths, 12 pots .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Azalea, various, per dozen 18 
0 
30 
0 
Lfly of the Valley, 12 pots 
18 
0 
33 
0 
Balsams, per dozen. • .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Caladiums, per dozen ., 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Christmas Rose .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Musk, per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Cyclamen, per dozen 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Deutzia, 12 pots .. .. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Palms, in vai\, each., 
2 
6 
11 
u 
Drac®na terminalis, dor. 
24 
0 
42 
0 
Primula (single), per do?. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„ viridis, dozen ., 
13 
0 
24 
0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen . < 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Epiphyllum, per dozen 
13 
0 
24 
0 
Roses (Fairy', per dozen 1) 
0 
12 
u 
Erica, various, do?en 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Saxlfraga pyramidalis, 
Euonymus, var., do/en ., 
G 
0 
18 
0 
per dozen . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Evergreens, in var., do en 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Solauums, per dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Tulips, 1-j pots. 
8 
0 
10 
0 
VERMIN. 
An outcry about a plague of rats in Suffolk and certain other 
counties has led to much newspaper correspondence as to the reason 
why such vast numbers of this mischievous rodent have made their 
appearance in particular localities, and it has been insisted upon 
with persistent vehemence by certain writers that the whole and 
sole cause is excessive game preservation. Others deny that it is, 
and among them is a certain worthy farmer and land agent who 
cites, by way of example, his own case, where some COO rats were 
destroyed recently, when a barn head was cleared of some old 
beans, which had remained there uuthrashed since the harvest of 
1888. He denies that game preservation is the cause, as it is not 
carried to an excess in the neighbourhood of his farm, and yet, 
strange to say, he does not appear to see that rat preservation is the 
cause. 
What else can we call it when such ample provision of food and 
