June 12, 1890. ] 
JOUUXAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
407 
below remunerative rates, the demand for them still being on the 
increase. You ought to have plenty for sale when they would fetch Is. 
per lb., and good crops pay well at 4d. even. “ The Tomato ; its Culture 
and Uses,” by Mr. W. Iggulden, published at this office, post free Is. IW., 
would be of service to you, and for advice concerning the management 
of young fruit trees you cannot do better than to follow the advice 
given in the essay you possess. On pp. 0.5 and 90 you will find the 
information you desire on oblique cordons given concisely. 
BTanag-lng- Vineries (Young Gardener ).—In the house where 
the Grapes are colouring there must be a circulation of warm rather 
dry air constantly, but anything approaching aridity must be 
scrupulously avoided, for the reason that the Grapes swell consider¬ 
ably while colouring, and the foliage must be preserved in good health 
alike for the perfection of the current crop, and for storing the 
wood and buds with assimilated matter for the future. Secure in 
the early house a temperature of 70° to 75° by day artificially, and 
a night temperature of G0° to C5°, allowing a rise to 80° or 85° 
from sun heat in the daytime, with a free circulation of air; 
reduce the ventilation at 80°, but not so early as to cause the tempe¬ 
rature to rise above 85° or 90°, and leave about a couple of inches of 
ventilation on both top and bottom always, increasing the top ventilation 
early so as to allow the berries to steadily increase in warmth with the 
gradually incresising temperature. Sprinkle the floors, border, A:c., in 
the morning and early afternoon, diminishing the moisture as the Grapes 
attain thorough ripeness, when a temperature of G0° will meet all their 
requirements, then admitting air early and keeping the house as cool as 
possible through the day ; but excessive ventilation is not good, as the 
foliage will evaporate in proportion to the dryness of the air, causing 
premature ripening, therefore draw a double thickness of herring net 
over the roof lights to break the fierce rays of the sun and lessen the 
need of so much ventilation. It is also a good plan in early houses to 
allow the laterals a little liberty, alike to afford shade for the fruit and 
to maintain the roots active, so as to prevent premature ripening of the 
foliage, but the laterals must not interfere with the light and air to the 
base leaves, or those corresponding to the pruning buds, and from which 
the shoots giving the Grapes of the succeeding crop will in due course 
emanate. In the house where the Grapes are swelling a night tempe¬ 
rature of 60° to 66° is ample, 70° to 75° by day artificially, 80° to 85° 
from sun heat, with increased ventilation commencing from 70° to 76°, 
but do not cause a check by an influx of cold air ; the temperature 
never ought to be reduced in ventilation, but prevented rising to a pre¬ 
judicial degree. Close between 80° and 86°, and sufficiently early to 
allow the temperature to remain some time about 85° or 90°, at the same 
time damping the house well, and before nightfall admit a little air 
through the top ventilators, so as to allow the pent-up moisture to 
escape and the temperature to gradually cool down to the minimum, or 
60° to 66°, artificial heat only being necessary to prevent it from falling 
below 60°, and to keep it over 65°, preferably 70° to 75° in the daytime. 
Watering will need to be attended to as required, giving it thoroughly 
wheH necessary, and if the Vines are carrying heavy or full crops, aSord 
liquid manure, or a sprinkling of artificial, washing in this for inside 
borders. It may be required once a week, or less frequently, according 
to circumstances. Outside borders will only need watering when the 
weather is dry, but in all cases give a supply when the soil is getting dry, 
avoiding needless waterings. The house should be sprinkled in the 
morning before breakfast, and the ventilation attended to early, or the 
direst consequences may result. The Peach tree in the late vinery 
should be well syringed in the morning early, and in the afternoon, or 
about 6 P.M. at this time of year, but it may be done at the time of 
closing the house, which on account of the Peach tree must not be 
very early, and not so as to raise the temperature over 80° to 85° until 
the stoning is completed, but it is not so much the late as the early high 
temperature that causes Peaches to cast the incipient fruit. Ventilate 
in this case from 65°, increasing it with the sun heat, keeping through 
the day between 80° and 85° from sun heat, and 65° to 70° from fire 
heat in dull periods. It is a mistake to have Peach trees in late 
vineries, particularly when the varieties are heat-requiring and need a 
long time to ripen. The temperature should be kept at 60° to 65° at 
night, and it is always wise to leave a little air on at night, alike to 
prevent disaster from errors in early ventilation, and the temperature 
from being high and the atmosphere stifling, as changed air is a necessity 
for the health of the trees. 
zrames of Fruits. —The names and addresses of senders of fruit 
to be named must iii 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 published. (T. 6 .).—Early Grosse Mignonne Peach. 
Vamea 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. 
(T. S .).—As you may see above, we only undertake to name species of 
plants, not varieties, and all those you send come under the latter 
category. Nurserymen who make a speciality of such plants might, 
perhaps, oblige by naming them for you if you enclose a stamped 
directed envelope for a reply. They can only be determined by com¬ 
parison. The Carnation you name is a hardy plant. We cannot say 
what judges and show officials would do under the circumstances 
suggested. (.T. F. S .).—Hoses are florists’ flowers, and we do not under¬ 
take to name them. See our reply to “ T. S.” There is a difference 
in the imperfect blooms sent, but whether this is due to age or variety 
is not clear. They would grow in a suitable position in pots for flower¬ 
ing under glass in spring, placing them outdoors in summer. (R. If .).— 
The Scotch Laburnum, Cytisus alpinus. (A. B.). — 1, Polystichura 
aculeatum ; 2, Todea superba. (R. J.). —1, Maxillaria tenuifolia ; 2, 
Oncidium sphacelatum ; 3, Dendrobium moschatum cupreum. ( fl.J. 
—1, Veronica gentianoides ; 2, Cannot be determined without flowers. 
CO VENT GARDEN MARKET.— June 11th. 
Busikkss keeps brisk -with good supplies, and prices remaining as last week. 
FRUIT. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
B. d. 
B. 
a. 
2 
0 
to 6 
0 
2 0 
0 
,, Nova Scotia and 
Oranges, per 100 .. .. 
4 0 
9 
0 
Canada, per barrel 18 
0 
25 
0 
Peaches, dozen. 
4 0 
18 
0 
,, XaRinanian, p. case 
15 
0 
0 
0 
Red Currants, per ^ sieve 
0 0 
0 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
s 
0 
3 
0 
St. Michael Pines, each.. 
2 0 
6 
0 
Lemons, case. 
10 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries, per lb. 
1 6 
5 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
B. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
B. d. 
s. 
d. 
Articbokes, dozen .. .. 
0 
0 
to 0 
0 
Mushrooms, punnet 
1 6 
to 2 
0 
Asparaj^s, bundle 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Mustard A Cress, punnet 
0 2 
0 
0 
Beans, Kidney, per lb. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Onions, bushel. 
3 0 
4 
0 
Beet, Bed, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley, dozen bunches 
2 0 
8 
0 
Brussels Sprouts, ^ siCTe 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Parsnips, dozen .. • • 
1 0 
0 
0 
Cabbage, dozen • • • • 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
3 0 
4 
0 
Carrots, bunch •• .. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
„ New, per lb. . • 
0 2 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen.. •• 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Rhubarb, bundle •• .. 
0 2 
0 
0 
Celery, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Salsafy, bundle «. . • 
1 0 
1 
& 
Coleworts, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Scorzonera, bundle . • • • 
1 6 
0 
0 
Cucumbers, doz. 
2 
0 
8 
6 
Seakale, per bkt. 
0 0 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Shallots, per Ib. «• .. 
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 
s 
Lettuce, dozen.« •• •• 
0 
9 
1 
8 
Turnips, hunch ., .. 
0 4 
0 
0 
CUT 
FLOWER i 
B. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
s. d. 
B 
d. 
Anemone, dozen bunches 
1 
0 to 4 
0 
Mignonette, 12 bnnehes.. 
2 0 
to 4 
0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
., Er.,large bnch 
1 6 
2 
0 
Azalea, dozen sprays .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Narcissus, 12 bunches .. 
4 0 
8 
0 
Bouvardias, bunch ., 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Pfeony, dozen bunches .. 
6 0 
12 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
1 0 
2 
0 
Calceolaria, doz. bunches 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Pelargoniums, 12 trusses 
0 9 
1 
0 
Cornflower, doz. bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ scarlet, 12 bnchs 
4 0 
6 
0 
Beutzia, per bunch 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pinks (white’), doz. hchs. 
8 0 
6 
0 
Eucharis, dozen .. .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Primula(double''l2 sprays 
0 6 
1 
0 
Forget-me-not, doz. bnoh. 
1 
6 
4 
0 
,, (single) 12 sprays 
0 0 
0 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms .. 
1 
6 
8 
0 
Ranunculus, doz. bunches 
2 0 
4 
0 
Iris, various, dozen bnchs. 
s 
0 
18 
0 
Roses (indoor), dozen .. 
0 6 
1 
6 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„ Moss (Fr.),doz.blm. 
0 9 
1 
6 
Lilac (Eng.), dor. bnnehes 
0 
0 
0 
0 
„ Red, 12 blooms .. 
2 0 
4 
0 
Lilium, various, 12 blms. 
0 
9 
2 
0 
„ Tea, white, dozen.. 
1 0 
3 
0 
„ longiflorum,12 blms. 
8 
0 
6 
0 
„ Yellow. 
2 0 
4 
o 
Lily of the Valley, dozen 
Spiraea, dozen bunches .. 
6 0 
9 
0 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
TuberoBee, 12 blooma .. 
0 6 
1 
0 
„ dozen bunches 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Tulips (Eng.), dor. bnch. 
0 0 
0 
0 
Marguerites, 12 bunches 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Wallflowers, doz. hunches 
2 0 
4 
(> 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
White Lilac, French, per 
bnuches. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
bunch. 
4 0 
5 
0 
PLANTS IN POTS. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
B. d. 
B. 
d. 
Aralia Sieboldl, dozen .. 
6 
Oto 12 
0 
Geraniums, Ivy, per doz. 
4 Oto 6 
0 
Arum Lilies, per dozen .. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
„ Scarlet, per doz. 
4 0 
6 
0 
Arbor Vitfe (golden) doz. 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Hydrangea, doz. pots .. 
9 0 
24 
0 
Azalea, various, per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lily of the Valley, 12 pots 
0 0 
0 
0 
Calceolaria, per doz. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Lobelia, per doz. 
4 0 
6 
0 
Climbing Plants, various, 
Marguerite Baisy, dozen 
6 0 
12 
0 
dozen pots. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Mignonette, per dozen ,. 
5 0 
8 
0 
Cyclamen, per dozen 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Musk, per dozen .. .. 
2 0 
4 
0 
Beutzia, 12 pots . • . • 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Myrtles, dozen. 
6 0 
12 
0 
Bracfena terminalis, doz. 24 
0 
42 
0 
Naeturtiums, doren pots 
3 0 
4 
0 
„ viridis, dozen .. 
12 
0 
24 
0 
Palms, in var., each.. .. 
2 6 
21 
0 
Epiphyllum, per dozen .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Pelargoniums, per doz. .. 
9 0 
18 
G 
Erica, Cavendishi, per pt. 
2 
0 
s 
0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen ,. 
6 0 
9 
0 
„ various, dozen 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Roses (Fairy), per doren 
8 0 
10 
0 
„ Tentrico8a,perdo*. 
12 
0 
18 
0 
„ 12 pots. 
12 0 
24 
0 
Euonymus, var., dozen .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Saiifraga pyramidalis. 
Evergreens, in var., do^en 
6 
0 
24 
0 
per dozen . 
18 0 
24 
0 
Feme, in variety, dozen.. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Splrsa, 12 pots. 
8 0 
12 
0 
Ficus elastica, each. • .. 
1 
6 
7 
0 
Stocks, per doz. 
4 0 
6 
G 
Foliage plants, var., each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Tropajolums, various, per 
Fuchsia, per doz. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
dozen . 
3 0 
6 
0 
Genista, per dozen .. .. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Tulips, 12 pots. 
0 0 
0 
0 
Bedding Plants in variety, in boxes and pots. 
HAYMAKING. 
Judicious economy has something to say to ha3rmaking as a 
process beset with much uncertainty, anxiety, and exn 
