October 11,1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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fungologists to be only an early stage of fungi, more complex in structure 
when matured, and have the power of producing spores that when lying 
in fluid which contains sufficient food, cause a ferment. This they may 
obtain in the soil used for inserting the cuttings, which, containing leaf 
soil, may afford a fermentable substance ; but the fungus exists on 
plants the leaves of which remain damp. The germs exist in the soil, 
and then it is not possible to prevent their growth in damp places when 
they find a suitable host. We can only suggest that the cuttings be 
inserted in pure sand (drift, i.e., road sand, river, or sea sand), using no 
soil whatever in striking them, but keeping the sand thoroughly moist. 
The sand used hitherto probably contains earthy matter, but it is not 
unlikely the fungoid germs are on the cuttings when inserted, and then 
germinate through the damp being regular and prolonged, It would be 
advisable to try a fresh stock. It often proves satisfactory both in 
growth and freedom from disease. 
Scyphantbus volubllls (77. P.).—This plant, also known as 
Grammatocarpus volubilis, is a native of Chili, from whence it was 
introduced to this country about the year 1821, but from inattention to 
the collecting of seeds was lost to cultivation, appearing again among 
more recent introductions. It is a hardy annual, having a very slender 
twining stem, which is hard and wiry, covered with small stiff hairs 
bent downwards, making it rough to the touch, but entirely devoid of 
the stinging properties of its near ally the Loasa. The leaves, which 
are opposite, are pinnatifid, with fringed margins. The fiowers are 
large, cup-shaped, and of a beautiful lively yellow tint, being sessile and 
terminal when the buds first appear, but the young shoots are generally 
produced on each side, so’ that when full expanded it is between two 
branches or forks. Planted against a south wall with a few twigs to 
cling to, it has a very pleasing effect, growing from 8 to 10 feet high, 
and is well adapted for covering old or unsightly walls. It is also well 
adapted for covering trelliswork in the fiower or pleasure garden, and is 
unequalled in the form of a screen, having also the advantage of giving 
variety to those generally grown. Although perfectly hardy as an 
annual, we advise its being raised in pots in a cold frame in spring, 
and planted where desired about the end of May. 
Bauera rubloldes (^Reader'). —You are right in saying that this 
plant should be more extensively grown, for though it has now been in 
cultivation in a few gardens for about ninety years, it is very rarely 
seen, especially in nurserymen’s collections. Yet the plant is of easy 
culture, floriferous in the extreme, the fiowers being of a distinct form 
and pleasing deep rosy colour, the latter character alone being sufScient 
to recommend it strongly. The foliage, too, is effective, the narrow dark 
green leaves being arranged in whorls round the slender branches. 
There is some difference between authorities respecting the introduction 
of the plant. Andrews states that it was “ first raised at the seat of the 
Marchioness of Bockingham, Hillingdon, Middlesex, in the year 1793.” 
Dr. Sims, however, states that it was first raised by Messrs. Grimwood 
and Wyke of Kensington. It was in the Kew collection early in this 
century, and is mentioned in Aiton’s “ Hortus Kewensis ” as being 
originally from New Holland, introduced to this country by the 
Marchioness of Rockingham, thus corroborating or accepting Andrews’ 
account. The cultural requirements of this plant are few. A cool 
house such as a conservatory or greenhouse, or indeed a sheltered posi¬ 
tion out of doors in the southern counties, suit it well. Peat, a little 
turfy loam, and a small quantity of leaf soil form a good compost for it, 
draining the pots carefully and supplying water judiciously, as extremes 
are very injurious to it. It can be readily increased by cuttings of 
the young wood inserted in sandy soil under a bell-glass, preferably in 
slight heat. 
IVames ol Fruits. — Notice, —We have pleasure in naming good 
typical fruits (when the names are discoverable) for the convenience of 
regular subscribers, who are the growers of such fruit, and not col¬ 
lectors of specimens from non-subscribers. This latter procedure is 
wholly irregular, and we trust that none of our readers will allow 
themselves to be made the mediums in infringing our rules. Special 
attention is directed to the following decision, the object of which is 
to discourage the growth of inferior and promote the culture of superior 
varieties. In consequence of the large numher of worthless Apples and 
Pears sent to this office to be named, it has been decided to name only 
specimens and varieties of approved merit, and to reject the inferior, 
which are not worth sending or growing. 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. They should be sent on the 
first indication of change towards ripening. Dessert Pears cannot be 
named in a hard green state. {F. 77.).—Apples: 1, Beauty of Kent; 
4, Royal Russet; 5, Warner’s King; Pears: 2, Beurr6 Bose; 3, Marie 
Louise; 4, Comte de Lamy. We can only name six specimens at a 
time. (TK. S'). —The Apples sent are not recognised, and are probably 
local varieties. Pears : 4, Marie Louise; 5, not in a proper condition 
for naming. QA. A.).—The Apples are probably local seedlings that 
never had recognised names. The trees should be grafted with good 
named varieties. Pears : 1, Quite rotten ; 2, unrecognisable—inferior. 
(72. G. L. B.). —1, Jersey Gratioli; 2, Doyenn^ Boussoch. (A. L. S), — 
1, Duohesse d’Angouleme; 2, General Todtleben; 3, Marie Louise; 
4 , Beurr6 Diel; 5, Lewis’ Incomparable; 6, Ecklinville Seedling. 
(i7. B.) —3, Probably Grosse Calabasse. The dessert Pears were not in 
proper condition for nsming. 
Ifames 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. 
(^Bear ),—Probably a variety of the Swamp Magnolia (M. glauca). There 
is one with very fragrant flowers, cream colour changing to yellow, 
appearing in July. It was introduced from the United States to Mile 
End some eighty years ago, and is slow to ripen its seeds until thoroughly 
acclimatised. (Y. F. TF.).—The Orchid is evidently a form of Cymbidium 
Tracyianum, not C. Lowiana. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET.— OCTOBEB 10th. 
FRUIT. 
8. 
d. 
H. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
0. 
d. 
Apples, per half sieve .... 
1 
6 
to 3 
6 
Peaches, per doz. 
1 
Oto 10 
0 
Grapes, per lb. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
Plums, half sieve .. ,. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Gobs, per 100 lbs. 
21 
0 
22 
6 
St. Michael Pines, each .. 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons, case . 
10 
0 
15 
0 
Strawberries per lb. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
0. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Beans, Kidney, per half 
Mushrooms, punnet .. .. 
0 
9 
to 1 
0 
sieve. 
1 
0 to 1 
6 
Mustard and Cress, punnet 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Beet, Red, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Onions, bushel. 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Carrots, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsley, dozen bunches .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cauliflowers, dozen .. .. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Parsnips, dozen. 
1 
0 
0 
6 
Oelery, bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes, per cwt. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
Ooleworts, dozen bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy, bundle. 
1 
0 
1 
5 
Cucumbers, dozen .. .. 
1 
0 
2 
6 
Scorzonera, bundle .. .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Endive, dozen . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Shallots, per lb. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Herbs, bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Spinach, bushel. 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Leeks, bunch . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Toma toes, per lb. 
0 
2 
0 
5 
Lettuce, dozen. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Turnips, bunch. 
0 
3 
0 
4 
AVERAGE WHOLESALE PRICES.—OUT FLOWERS.—Orchid Blooms in variety. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blooms .. 
Asparagus Fern, per bunch 
Asters (English) doz.bnchs. 
Bouvardias, bunch ,. .. 
Carnations, 12 blooms .. 
„ doz. bunches.. 
Chrysanthemums „ 
„ doz. blooms 
Cornflowers, doz. bunches 
Dahlias „ 
Euebaris, dozen. 
Gaillardia, dozen bunches 
Gardenias, per dozen 
Geranium, scarlet, doz. 
bunches. 
Gladiolus, dozen sprays .. 
Lavender, dozen bunches 
Lilium lancifolium, dozen 
blooms . 
Lilium longiflorum, dozen 
Maidenhair Fern, dozen 
bunches. 
Marguerites, 12 bunches .. 
8. d. a. d. 
4 0 to 6 0 
2 0 3 0 
3 0 
0 6 
1 G 
18 0 
3 0 
2 0 
1 0 
20 0 
9 0 
6 0 
6 0 9 0 
16 2 0 
4 0 6 0 
1 6 
6 0 
2 0 
9 0 
4 0 6 0 
16 3 0 
PLANTS 
s. d. 8. d. 
1 0 to 3 0 
16 2 0 
1 6 12 0 
10 2 0 
4 0 6 0 
0 9 
4 0 
1 0 
8 0 
8 . 
Arbor Vitse (golden) dozen 6 
Aspidistra, per dozen .. 18 
Aspidistra, specimen plant 5 
Asters, dozen pots .. .. 3 
Chrysanthemums, per doz. 3 
,. large, per doz. 9 
Coleus, per dozen .. .. 2 
Dracaena, various, dozen .. 18 
Dracaena viridis, dozen .. 9 
Erica gracilis, per dozen 
pots.12 
Euonymus, var., dozen .. 6 
Evergreens, in var., dozen 6 
Ferns, in variety, dozen .. 4 
„ (small) per hundred 4 
Ficus elastica, each .. .. 1 
Folias'e nlants. var.. each 2 
d. s. d. 
0 to 12 0 
0 36 0 
10 6 
4 0 
6 0 
18 0 
4 0 
42 0 
24 0 
15 0 
18 0 
24 0 
18 0 
6 0 
7 0 
10 6 
Mignonette, 12 bunches .. 
Myosotis or Forget-me- 
nots, dozen bunches .. 
Orchids, per dozen blooms 
Pansies, dozen bunches .. 
Pelargoniums, 12 bunches 
Primula (double), dozen 
sprays . 
Pyrethrum, dozen bunches 
Roses (indoor), dozen 
„ (outdoor), doz. bnchs. 
„ Tea, white, dozen 
„ Yellow, dozen .. .. 
„ Safrano (English),doz. 
., Mardchal Niel, doz... 
Smilax, per bunch .. .. 
Stephanotis, dozen sprays 
Stocks, dozen bunches .. 
Sunflowers, various, dozen 
bunches. 
Sweet Peas, dozen bunches 
Tuberoses, 12 blooms.. .. 
IN POTS. 
8. d. 8. d. 
Fuchsia, per dozen .. .. 3 0 to 6 0 
Heliotrope, per dozen .. 3 0 6 0 
Lilium auratum, doz. pots 12 0 18 0 
„ Harrisi, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
„ lancifolium, dozen 
pots.9 0 15 0 
Lycopodiums, per dozen .. 3 0 4 0 
Marguerite Daisy, dozen .. 6 0 12 0 
„ yellow, doz. pots 6 0 10 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 3 0 6 0 
Myrtles, dozen . 6 0 9 0 
Palms, in var.. each .... 1 0 15 0 
„ (specimens) .. .. 21 0 63 0 
Pelargoniums, per dozen.. 6 0 12 0 
„ scarlet, per doz. 2 0 4 0 
Primulas, per dozen .. ,. 6 0 9 0 
Solanums. ner dozen .. ..120 150 
10 3 0 
10 2 0 
0 4 0 6 
ROUGH PASTURE. 
By tlie term of rougli pasture it is not intended to refer to 
that having coarse herbage, but rather to that which has either 
been laid down with improper seed, or has been let go out of 
cultivation, and so has become clothed with indigenous grasses 
and weeds. It also has reference to neglected pasture, which 
may have been sown with good grasses, of which the plant has 
become thin and the growth weak ; to that of which the growth 
