THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
September 1(5. 
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inch down within the sides of the box, and a piece of galvinized iron 
netting be nailed over to preserve the glass. This will make a rough 
but effective Wardian case. 
Advertisements ok Yellow and Black Pelargoniums.— Sim¬ 
plex says :—“Allow me to warn others as inexperienced as myself against 
these advertisements, and of other ‘African bulbs.’ I regret to say 
that I laid out sB’ 1, and never was greater rubbish bought. The greater 
part either never showed signs of life, or, after a sickly attempt, died. 
One, * a black pelargonium! * in flower to-day, is a mere weed, that is 
only deserving of the rubbish-heap.” Ipomaca and Convolvulus arc so 
nearly allied, and so nearly resemble each other, that they can be only 
distinguished by some slight botanical differences. The best-flavoured 
large strawberry that we know is MyatVs Cinquefoil. Mr. Myatt’s 
direction is Deptford, Kent. Tan next week. 
Cast-iron Greenhouse (4. Beaumont). —Enquire of Messrs. Weeks 
and Co., King’s-Road Nursery, Chelsea. 
Leaves of Strawberries (I. W. K.) —Usually no more barbarous or 
injurious practice can be adopted than mowing off the leaves of straw¬ 
berries. If repeated several times in quick succession it would kill them. 
The only circumstances under which it possibly can be advantageous is 
when strawberries are over-vigorous, producing an excess of leaves and 
little fruit. When strawberries are of a healthy and productive vigour, 
let only the dead and dying leaves be removed when the bed is dressed in 
the autumn. Let them be cut off with a sharp knife, for the rough 
tearing of them off, too often practised, loosens and injures the roots of 
the plants. 
Potato Planting (Ibid).— We do not advocate planting the sets less 
deep than six or seven inches below the surface. When we spoke of 
tubers just below the surface, we meant those new tubers which will 
always form in the spring near the surface. We shall have more to say 
on potato culture shortly. We grow peach-trees on a galvanized-iron 
trellis, against an old wall, fastening the branches to the trellis by broad 
strips of thin sheet lead, which allow of the ends being twisted together. 
Blue Bottle Flies (P ansi ana), — These will attack any fruit at this 
time of the year, if the skin of the fruit is cracked by rain or other cause. 
Preserving Pansies from Wire-worms. — Pan si ana says:— 1 
“ Finding my Pansies going through the ravages of the wire-worm, j 
I surrounded each plant with a layer of soot, about a quartcr-of-an-inch 
deep, and then gave them a good soaking with water. This appears to 
have had the desired effect, as I have not lost any since by these vermin. 1 
This may be useful to some of your correspondents who grow Pansies, ! 
and, perhaps, if tried upon Carnations or Pinks, might have the same j 
effect.” 
Size of Sunflower (J. L. B.).—We have not seen the common ; 
annual Sunflower higher than about 8 feet; but Gerarde, a very trust- j 
worthy authority, in his “Herbal,” published in 1596, says—“ In one ' 
summer, being sown in April, it hath risen up to the height of fourteen 
feet in my garden, where one flower was in weight three pounds and two 
ounces, and cross the flower by measure sixteen inches broad.” He 
adds, “in Spain, and other hot regions, a plant sown and nourished up 
from seed hath been seen to attain to the height of twenty-four feet in 
one year.” 
Name of Fruit ( Verax ).— Kirhe’s Plum. First brought into notice 
about thirty years ago, by Mr. Kirke, of Brompton. It is thought to be 
of foreign origin. 
Names of Plants (Mrs. Taylor). —The yellow flower is Tagetes 
lucida , and the white one Eupatorium corymbosum. (I. H. 0.). —No. 2. 
Fujikia subcordata. No. 3. An Ornithogalum , probably prasinum , but 
we cannot from a single blosson be certain of this, nor of No. 1. 
London : Printed by Harry Wooldridge, Winchester High-street, 
in the Parish of Saint Mary Kalcndar; and Published by William 
Somerville Orr, at the Office, No. 2, Amen Corner, in the Parish of 
Christ Church, City of London.—September 1 6 th, 1852. 
HKbfrttenitmtS. 
TROUBLE WALLFLOWERS.— 
J/ JOHN REID, Monkton Nursery, Ryde, 
Isle of Wight, having a large collection of the 
above beautiful spring flowers, is now prepared 
to send Six Varieties by post, packed in a tin 
case, so as to ensure their being delivered fresh. 
Early Double Yellow-Orange; Late Double 
Yellow-Lemon ; Very Dark, nearly Black ; 
Brown; Gold Striped; Mutablis, changing 
from Brown to Blue. 
Flower Seeds for Early Spring Flowering. 
J. R. is also sending out seed saved from his 
collection of Seedling Mimulus, which was so 
much admired by all visitors to this place on 
account of their dwarf habit, large flowers, and 
brilliant colours. 
The set of Wallflowers, 3s. 
Mimulus Seed, Is per packet. 
Cineraria, from choice sorts, Is per packet. 
Delphinium grandiflora, 6d per packet. 
By forwarding postage stamps as above, 
plants or seeds will be sent in exchange. 
H orticultural building and heating by hot water. 
Warranted best Materials and Workmanship, at the lowest possible prices. 
J. WEEKS & Co., King’s 
Road, Chelsea, Horticultural 
Architects, Hothouse Builders, 
and Hot-water Apparatus Ma¬ 
nufacturers. The Nobility and 
Gentry about to erect Horticul¬ 
tural Buildings, or the Hot- 
water Apparatus, will find at 
our Hothouse Works, King’s 
Road, Chelsea, an extensive 
variety of Hothouses, Greenhouses, Conservatories, Pits, &c., erected, and in full operation, com¬ 
bining all modern improvements, so that a lady or gentleman can select the description of House 
best adapted for every required purpose. The Hot-water Apparatuses (which are efficient and 
economical), are particularly worthy of attention, and are erected in all the Houses, Pits, &c., for 
both Top and Bottom Heat, and in constant operation in the Stoves. The splendid collection of 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants are in the highest state of cultivation, and for sale at very low prices. 
Also, a fine collection of strong Grape Vines in pots from eyes, all the best sorts. Plans, Models, 
and Estimates of Horticultural Buildings ; also, Catalogues of Plants, Vines, Seeds, &c., for¬ 
warded on application. 
J. WEEKS & Co., King’s Road, Chelsea, London. 
NEW EDITION OF GRACE AGUILAR’S “WOMEN OF ISRAEL.” 
Nearly ready, Second Edition, in 2 vols., fcap. 8 vo., price 12s, 
THE WOMEN OF ISRAEL; 
Or, Characters and Sketches from the Holy Scriptures, Illustrative of the Past History, Present Duties, and Future 
Destiny of Hebrew Females, as based on the Word of God. 
BY GRACE AGUILAR, 
Author of “ Home Influence,” “ The Mother’s Recompense,” “The Days of Bruce,” “ Woman’s Friendship,” “ Vale of Cedars,” &c. 
First Period-Wives of the Patriarchs. 
Eve. 
Sarah. 
Rebekah. 
Leah and Rachel. 
Second Period—the Exodus and the Law. 
Egyptian Captivity, and Jochebed. 
The Exodus — Mothers of Israel. 
Laws for Wives in Israel. 
Laws for Widows and Daughters in Israel. 
Maid Servants in Israel, and other Laws. 
Third Period—between the delivery of 
the Law and the Monarchy. 
Miriam. 
Tabernacle Workers—Caleb’s Daughter. 
Deborah. 
Wife of Manoali. 
Naomi. 
Hannah. 
PRINCIPAL CONTENTS OF THE WORK. 
Fourth Period—the Monarchy. 
Michel. 
Abigail. 
Wise Woman of Tekoah. 
Woman of Abel. 
Rispah. 
Prophet’s Widow. 
The Shunamite. 
Little Israelitish Maid. 
Huldah. 
Fifth Period—Babylonian Captivity. 
The Captivity. 
Review of Book of Ezra. 
Suggestions as to the Identity of the Aha- 
suerus of Scripture. 
Esther. 
Review of Events narrated in Ezra and 
Nehemiah. 
Sixth Period—Continuance of the Second 
Temple. 
Review of Jewish History, from the Return 
from Babylon to the Appeal of Hyrcanus 
and Aristobulus to Pompey. 
Jewish History from the Appeal to Pompey j 
to the Death of Herod. 
Jewish History from the Death of Herod to 
the War. 
The Martyr Mother. 
Alexandra. t 
Mariamnc. 
Salome. 
Helena. 
Berenice. 
Seventh Period—Women of Israel in the 
Present as influenced by the Past. 
•The War and Dispersion. 
Thoughts on the Talmud. 
Talmudic Ordinances and Tales. 
Effects of Dispersion and Persecution. 
General Remarks. 
“ A work that of itself is sufficient to create and crown a reputation.”— Pilgrimages to English Shrines , by Mrs. S. C. Hall . 
LONDON ; GROOMBRIDGE AND SONS, 5, PATERNOSTER ROW. 
