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■with the requiremenis of other plants in the house, the better. Give a 
liberal supply of very warm water as often as the soil gets somewhat 
dry ; it must not be too wet when there are no leaves on the plant. 
Syringe once, twice, or thrice a day according to the weather. It will be 
advisable to let the soil get rather dry before the second pruning, and 
for a week afterwards, then proceed on the lines above indicated. As 
growths extend more water will be needed, and all the sun and air 
possible, ■Wr’hile syringing must be reduced as the summer advances, and 
discontinued in early autumn for the ripening of the wood. Avoid 
overcrowding of the shoots and foliage, and prevent insect attacks. 
Fungrus on Gooseberries (Al J .').—The leaves and berries sent 
are seriously infested with the.Gooseberry fungus C^^lcidium cancella- 
tum). Mr. John Graham, an experienced grower, cleansed his bushes 
by giving the ground a heavy dressing of lime, and syringing the bushes 
with the following mixture:—Alum, 1 drachm; tobacco essence, 
2 drachms ; flowers of sulphur, 4 oz.; common salt, J oz., in 3 gallons of 
rain water. This was done twice before the expanding of the leaf, and 
again as soon as the fruit appeared fairly set. The lime destroyed the 
mycelium in the soil, and the syringing cleared the bark of sporules, 
the result being clean bushes. You can try the same remedies now, but 
the attack being so \irulcnt you may not effect a cure by one applica¬ 
tion, if in one season. 
Apples and Pears for Xiigtat Xioam over Chalk {T. S .).— 
Dessert Apples Irish Peach, Worcester Pearmain, King of the Pippins, 
Fearns Pippin, Claygate Pearmain, and Cockle Pippin. Kitchen :— 
Domino, Warner’s King, Golden Noble, Annie Elizabeth, Bramley’s 
Seedling, and New Northern Greening. Of dessert you may also try 
Cox’s Orange Pippin and Golden Ducat; and of kitchen. Colonel 
Vaughan and Duck’s Bill. Of Pears there is little prospect of a succes¬ 
sion until May from standards, as the late varieties do not succeed as 
standards. Doyennd d’Ete, Jargonelle, Williams’ Bon ChrStien, Beurrd 
Superfin, Comte de Lamy, Louise Bonne of Jersey, Doyennd du Comice, 
3Iarie Louise, Passe Colmar, Knight’s Monarch, Winter Nelis, and Ber- 
gamotte Esperen give a good succession. For stewing, Catillac, Verulam, 
and Vicar of Winkfield. 
Thuia Ziobbl for Screens (6^. II.'). —Without doubt this is one of 
the best Conifers for forming ornamental hedges and valuable shelter¬ 
ing screens, though it would be some time before getting tall enough for 
protecting standard orchard trees. It is very elegant in growth, and 
retains its bright green colour in winter. It grows freely in good loamy 
soil, such as is suitable for fruit trees. One row is sufficient for forming 
a good screen. We know of a number of trees that were planted G feet 
apart all grown together now forming a beautiful hedge 20 feet high 
and 8 feet through at the base. The distance for planting depends 
entirely on the size of the trees and whether a close hedge is desired at 
once. If a space be allowed between the trees equal to their diameter 
they will soon touch each other, and every alternate one ean then be 
removed if desired to form another screen, or they can be left and 
trimmed to form a elose hedge. You will find much of interest in respect 
to this fine North American tree in Veitch’s “ Manual of the Coniferm,” 
in which it is illustrated. There is some confusion regarding its nomen¬ 
clature. Its correct name is no doubt Thuia gigantea, but the Conifer 
widely known under this name is Librocedrus decurrens ; but we think 
the Conifer you inquire about is sold as Thuia Lobbi by most nursery¬ 
men. It was introduced by Messrs. Veitch k Sons in 1833 through 
their collector, Mr. William Lobb, hence its name. 
Iffames 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. 
(M. F.). —Tritonia crocata. (A'. F.). —The specimens were much dried, 
and we can only guess that 1 is Cassia corymbosa, and 2 is Corydalis 
lutea. (J. B .).—It is apparently a form of Cymbidium Parishi. 
(IK. W., Fast Yorlis). —Lmlia purpurata. (IF., Reading). —Oncidium 
Marshallianum. Tecoma jasminoides will succeed in a greenhouse, 
the others named require a stove. (IF. IF).—Acer saccarhinum. 
(IF. II. T.). —The specimens are good examples of the Jack-a-napes 
Polyanthus. (M. B., The Daffodil appears to be a form 
of the N. Johnstoni type. (/L P .).—The Pelargonium sport is well 
variegated, but it is doubtful if it would keep true. 
Simenslons of lanarksblre Hive (N. R .).—As you do not 
mention ■which Lanarkshire hive it is, we presume it is the L. D. one. 
The size of each division is II by 14 inside measure, and thickness of 
wood, five-eighths. This size should be strictly maintained, at least across 
the frames, nine filling up the space, IJ inch centre to centre, the outside 
spaces for obvious reasons being a quarter of an inch wider. They are 
64 deep over all, but that need not be maintained, but should not be less 
than 6 inches. The ends or uprights of the frames are three-quarters 
less, and there is no bottom rail where shallow divisions are used. 
Queens should be reared from a strong stock that has swarmed in the 
natural way, and at the proper season, during warm weather, when 
fertilisation will be effected in the most satisfactory manner. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET.—M.\Y 7th. 
Business steady, with good supplies. Prices unaltered. 
FP.UIT. 
s. 
d. 
8. d. 
8. 
a. 
8. 
d. 
Apples, 4 sieve. 
2 
0 
to 0 0 
Oranges, per lOO .. .. 
4 
0 
to 9 
u 
„ Nova Scotia and 
Peaches, dozen. 
6 
0 
8J 
0 
Canada, per barrel 18 
0 
25 0 
Red Currants, per 4 sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes, Ne’ft%perlb. 
4 
0 
6 0 
Black „ „ 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lemons, case .. 
to 
0 
15 0 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Melons, each. 
2 
0 
4 0 
Strawberries, per lb. 
3 
0 
C 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
8. d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Artichokes, dozen ,, ,. 
0 
0 
to 0 0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
1 
6 
to 2 
u 
Asparagus, bundle 
2 
0 
4 0 
]\Iustard & Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
1 
6 
0 0 
Ouions, bushel. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
2 9 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
8 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, 4 sieve 
0 
0 
0 0 
Parsnips, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Cabbage, dozen ., ,. 
1 
6 
0 0 
Potatoes, per owt. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Carrots, bunch .. 
0 
4 
0 0 
„ New. 
0 
2 
0 
4 
Cauliflowers, dozen.. •• 
2 
0 
4 0 
Rhubarb, bundle .. .. 
0 
8 
0 
a 
Celery, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 3 
Salsafy, bundle •. .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 0 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, doz. 
2 
0 
3 G 
Seakole, per bkt. 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Endive, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 0 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 0 
Spinach, bushel •• .. 
1 
0 
a 
0 
Leeks, bunch. 
0 
2 
0 0 
Tomatoes, per lb. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 S 
Turnips, bunch .. ,. 
u 
4 
0 
0 
CUT FLOWERS. 
S. 
d. 
8. d. 
8. 
d. 
8 
d. 
Anemone, dozen bunches 
1 
0 
to 4 0 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 0 
bunches. 
4 
0 
to 9 
0 
Azalea, dozen sprays 
0 
G 
1 0 
Mignonette, 12 bunches.. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch 
0 
G 
1 0 
„ Fr., large bnch 
1 
G 
2 
0 
Camellias, dozen blooms 
1 
0 
4 0 
Narcissus, 12 bunches .. 
0 
6 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
i 
0 
1 
6 
Cowslips, dozen bunches 
0 
G 
1 0 
„ scarlet, 12 bnehs 
4 
0 
0 
0 
Daffodils, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
G 0 
Primroses, dozen bunches 
0 
4 
0 
8 
Deutzia, per hunch 
0 
4 
0 G 
Primula(doublo)12 sprays 
1 
0 
1 
G 
Eucharis, dozen ,. .. 
4 
0 
G 0 
„ (single) 12 sprays 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Forget-me-not, doz. buch. 
3 
0 
6 0 
Ranunculus, doz. bunches 
o 
0 
4 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 0 
Roses (indoor), dozen ., 
i" 
6 
8 
0 
Hyacinths (Dutch), in 
,, Red, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
boxes ,, .• .. each 
1 
G 
3 0 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 
0 
8 
0 
Hyacinths (English), doz. 
„ YeUow. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
bunches. 
3 
0 
G 0 
Spiriea, dozen bunches .. 
G 
0 
9 
0 
Hyacinths (Homan) dozen 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
sprays . 
0 
0 
0 0 
TuRps (Eng.), doz. bnch. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 0 
■Violets, dozen bunches .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Lilium, various, 12 blms. 
1 
0 
3 0 
,, French, per bunch 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„ lougiflonim,12 blms. 
4 
0 
6 0 
„ Panne, per bunch 
8 
G 
5 
0 
Lily of the Valley, dozen 
Wallflowers, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
sprays . 
0 
G 
1 0 
VTiite Lilac, French, per 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
8 0 
bunch. 
4 
0 
5 
0 
PLjVNTS 
IN POTS. 
F. 
d. 
8. d. 
F. 
d. 
F. 
d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, dozen .. 
0 
0 to 12 0 
Ficus elastica, each.. .. 
1 
6 to 7 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
8 
0 
12 0 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Arbor Vitre (golden) doz. 
6 
0 
S4 0 
Genista, per'dozen . • 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Azalea, various, per dozen 18 
0 
80 0 
Hyacinths, 12 pots .. .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
CTiristmas Rose ,. ., 
0 
0 
0 0 
Lily of the VaRey, 12 pots 
12 
0 
IS 
0 
Cineraria, per dozen .. 
5 
0 
9 0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Cyclamen, per dozen 
9 
0 
18 0 
Mignonette, per dozen .. 
G 
0 
8 
0 
Daffodils, 12 pots .. .. 
0 
0 
0 0 
Musk, per dozen 
4 
0 
G 
0 
Deutzia, 12 pots .. ., 
G 
0 
9 0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Draciena tcrrainalis, doz. 
24 
0 
42 0 
Palms, in var., each.. 
2 
6 
H 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 0 
Primula (single), per doz. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Epiphyllum, per dozen ., 
0 
0 
0 0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen .. 
8 
0 
10 
0 
Erica, Cavendishi, per pt. 
2 
0 
S 0 
Roses (Fairy), per dozen 
8 
0 
10 
0 
„ various, dozen 
12 
0 
18 0 
„ 12 pots. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
„ ventricosa, i^er doz. 
15 
0 
24 0 
Saxifraga pyramidalis, 
Euonymus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 0 
per dozen . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 
6 
0 
24 0 
Spiraea, 12 pots. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
0 
18 0 
TuRps, 12 pots. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Bedding Plants in variety, in hoses and pots. 
instances cause some anxiety where it is seen to be so much thinner 
in plant and weaker in growth than it was in the first year. If it 
was sown in poor soil with a corn crop, without any special 
preparation of the soil, without manure (or if manure was used it 
w'as probably unsuitable), and has been grazed in the ordinary tvay 
from the outset, deterioration has set in, the sown Grasses are fast 
dying out, to be slowly replaced by natural Grasses, and the 
pastures are practically wortldess. For such pasture in its third 
year there is nothing to be done beyond the usual process of 
regular manure dressings to encourage the growth of the natural 
Grasses, the herbage of w’hich is so decidedly inferior to that of 
YOUNG PASTURE. 
Young pasture of the second or third year must now in many 
