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THE COTTAGE GARDENEil. 
November O' 
HOPS. 
Borough srAUKRT, Friday, Nov. 2. —Our market continues in¬ 
active, as merchants only now purchase merely for their daily require¬ 
ments. The peculiar state of the IMoney and Corn IMarkets oiieratcs 
prejudicially against the trade, and to elfcet sales to any e.\tent lower 
rales are snhmitted to. Mid. and East Kent, 80s. lUOs. to 120s. ; 
U'eald of Kents, 70s. Sts. to (J5s.; Sussex Pockets, 70s. 80.s. to 94s, 
HAY AND STRAW. 
Clover, 1st cut per 
lIOs. 
vms. 
140s. 
Meailow Hay, new 
Howan . 
958. 
80a. 
to 
120s. 
9 ns. 
Clover, new . 
135s. 
straw, flail. 
30a. 
3()S. 
Ditto, 2nd cut .... 
90 s. 
»» 
140s. 
Ditto, machine .... 
28a. 
30s. 
Meadow Hay. 
90 s. 
n 
130s. 
POTATO. 
Southwark Watersidk, Oct. 29.—The arrivals during the week 
have consisted of four cargoes of Scotch Regents from Fife, and liberal 
supplies per rail from the Northern counties ; best qualities have sold 
freely, but secondary kinds, or those out of condition, have been difficult 
to dispose of. We have also to note the arrival of two cargoes of Yorks 
this morning. Kent and Essex Regents, 80s. to 90s. ; ditto Shaws, SOs. 
to Os.; YoiA Regents, 95s. to lOOs. ; Lincolnshire Regents, 80s. to 
853.; Wisbeach and Cambridge Regents, 80s. to 90s. Bedford Regents, 
Os,; ditto Shaws, Os. to Os.; Scotch Regents (East Lothian), 85s. to 
to 9 O 3 .; ditto (Red Mould), 903 . to Os.; ditto (Perth and Fife), 753 . to 
80s.; ditto (Diseased), 70s.; Irish Kemps and Clusters, 75s.; ditto 
White Rocks, 75s. 
MEAT. 
Beef, inferior, per Blutton, middling Ss. lOd. to 4s. 4d. 
8lbs. 33. 4d. to 3s. 8d. ' Do. prime ....4s. 6d. to 4s. lOd. 
Do. middling. 3s. lOd. to 4s. | Veal . 3s. lOd. to Is. lod. 
Do. prime .... 4s. 2d. to 4s. 4d. Pork, large. 3s. 8d. to 4s, 
Mutton, inferior 3s. 4d. to 3s. 8d. j Ditto, small..., 4s. 4d. to 5s, 4d. 
POULTRY. 
There has been an ample supply of everything during the week, with a 
slight improvement in demand. Partridges are becoming scarcer. 
Large Fowls 4s. 6d. to 6a. 6d. each. 
Smaller do. 3s. tid. to 4s. ,, 
Chicken.2s. to 23. Gd. ,, 
Geese.6s. Gd. to 7s. Gd. ,, 
Ducks . 23. Gd. to 3s. ,, 
Pheasants.. 3s. 3d. to 3s. Gd. ,, 
Partridges .... 2s. to 23. 3d. ,, 
Hares.3s. to 3a. Gd. each. 
Grouse.... Is. 9d. to 2s. 3d. ,, 
Turkeys.... Gs. Od. to8s. Od. , 
Rabbits ,. Is. 4d. to Is. 5d. ,, 
Wild do. lOd. to Is, ,, 
Pigeons .8d. to 9d. ,, 
PROVISIONS. 
BUTTER.- 
-Cwt. 
CHRF5SE.- 
—Cwt. 
Dorset, fine . 
104s. 
to 
I08s. 
Cheshire, fine .... 
.. 74 s. 
to 908. 
Do. middling. 
90s. 
96 s. i 
Gloucestershire, dble. 70 s. 
j» /Ca. 
Fresh, per doz. lbs. 
128 . 
133. 
Ditto, single. 
„ 74s. 
Friesland . 
938. 
100 s. 
Somerset. 
„ 76 s. 
Kiel. 
943 . 
963. , 
Wilts, loaf. 
„ 78s. 
QR8. 
I02s. 1 
Waterford.. 
983. 
1023. ; 
Ditto, thin. 
,, 64s. 
Cork. 
983. 
102s. 
Ditto, pines . 
Limerick. 
928. 
)* 
963 . ' 
' Berkeley, thin .... 
,, GGs. 
Sligo . 
i 
HAMS.- 
•Cwt. 
BACON.- 
Cwt. 
York, new. 
to 90s. 
Wiltshire, dried .. 
80s. 
to 
84s. 
Westmoreland .... 
.. 7()s. 
,, 8Gs. 
Waterford. 
743 . 
»» 
763 . , 
> Irish. 
.. 74s. 
„ 843. 
BREAD. 
The price of Bread in the City and at the West End is still maintained 
at lOd. to ll^d, the 4lb. loaf, but in other places the bakers are selling 
the best bread at 9Ad. the 4lb. loaf, while in the cheap neighbourhoods 
they profess to sell at Sjd. 
WOOL 
Is. 2s. to Is. 3d. 
Down Tegs ... 
Ditto Tegs and 
Ewes . Is. id. to Is. 2d. 
Half-bred Hog¬ 
gets . Is. 3d. to la. S^d. 
Do. Wethers. Is. to Is. 2d. 
Kent fleeces .. Is. id. „ Is. 2d. 
Leicester fleeces.... Is. ,, la, l^d. 
Long, heavy do. lid. to Is. 
Combing skins .. lOJd. to Is. Id. 
Flannel wool.. is. Id. to Is. 2Jd. 
Blanket wool. Gd. to lid. 
BARK. 
English Bark, per load of 45 cwt., 14/. 10 s. to 16 /. ; Mimosa, 0/. to 
0/. Os,; and Valonia. 12/, lOs. to 17 /. 10s. per ton. 
TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Anerley Show. — We have received about half-a-dozen letters 
relative to the Protest at this Show ; but as all the parties have had the 
opportunity of being heard, we now must leave the subject to the dis¬ 
cretion of the Committee. 
Boronia sehrui.ata (An Ardent Admirer), — You will find that 
most of what you want has appeared in previous volumes ; but we will 
sec what etm be done for you. 
Hoario’s System of V^ine Growing (Chirurgicus ).—We will 
examine the matter as soon as we can. Correspondents would oblige 
by referring to the page or the number, it will often save much trouble. 
Lucullia GRATissiMA (TlteophUiis ),—This will do in a moderately 
warm greenhouse. We think there was an article on the sulject some 
time ago. A beautiful plant has bloomed well for years in the large 
conservatory of the Horticultural Society, at Turnham Green. We will 
think the matter over. You may winter it safely in a greenhouse. 
Plants for a Cool, and a Warm, Greenhouse (G. !•’. TF.).— 
We will try and oblige you, but such infortnatiu?i has been repeutedlii 
given. 
Keeping a Conservatory gay through the Year (S. D.).— 
Much of wh.it you want appeared lately; but we will contrive soon to 
meet your case. 
Exotics (An Old Subscriber). —If you would lookback a few numbers, 
you would find lists of plants suitable for the purpose you want. You 
do not tell us where you wish to place the plants when in bloom, nor 
the height you require them, though Fuchsias and Geraniums alone 
would furnish you with a good supply ; or with the assistance you speak 
of. You could have Gesneras, Gloxinias, and Achimenes, only the latter 
would require to be kept nearer the kitchen lire in winter than the 
window, in severe weather at night. 
Poultry Food (Subscriber). — Boiled Rice and Barleymeal we 
should think a good mixture for laying hens not having a good run. 
You cannot give them too much green food. We will enquire if there 
is any alteration about tbe Birmingham Show admissions. 
Bottom-heat (D. H,). —A greenhouse flue will not serve your 
jmrpose. When such a flue is required to keep out frost, bottom-heat 
IS not needed ; and it would not do to heat the flue when bottom-beat is 
needed, because then heat is not required to keep out frost. The case 
for cuttings, mentioned by Mr. Beaton, will be explained about the end 
of next January. 
Nut Grove (T. H. B,). —It is impossible to advise without a better 
knowledge of the place and requirements. 
Birmingham Columbaeian Society (An Old Fancier), —We have 
no other particulars. 
Thunbergias (C. H, J .).—Apply to any of the seedsmen who ad¬ 
vertise in our columns. 
Caterpillar on Pear-trees (Rusticus ).—It is the Slimy Grub, 
frequently mentioned by us. Dust the trees with lime. The Gansels 
Bergamot that is over luxuriant should have all its roots cut through in 
a semi-circle, three feet from the stem. 
Hothouse Vine Culture (J. F. H .).—Buy the Gardeners’ Monthly 
Volume, “The Vine and its Culture.’’ It is published by Bohn. 
Price 2s. 
Fruit Trees (A Subscriber, NorthumberUmd ).—You do not say how 
many, or what sorts of fruit trees you require. For your situation, 
which you say is “ an east wall sheltered from the north, two miles from 
the sea,’’ we would recommend the following -Pears — Jargonelle, 
Beurre Biel, Thompson’s, Louise Bonne of Jersey, Knight’s Monarch, 
and Doyenne Gris. Plums — Orleans, Green Gage, Purple Gage, and 
Mimm’s. Cherries —May Duke, Bigarreau, IClton, and Morello. 
Pears to ripen in succession (A Subscriber).—Doyenne d’ete. 
Summer St. Germain, Jargonelle, Williams’ Bon Chretien, Beurre 
d’Amanlis, Jersey Grutioli, Louise Bonne of Jersey, Marie Louise, 
Beurre Diet, Gtout Morceau, Nelis d’Hiaer, Beurre de Ranee. We do 
not recognise the Pear you mention, by the description you have given. 
Perhaps it is Williams’ Bon Chretien, if it has a powerful musky flavor. 
Fruits for Shropshire (//, Williams). — Apples for espaliers— 
Kerry Pippin, Court of Wick, Early Harvest, Golden Reinette, Brad- 
dock’s Nonpareil, Old Nonpareil, CelVmi, Stunner Pippin, Pears for 
espaliers— Marie Louise, Beure Diet, Beurre de Ranee, Beurre d’Arem- 
berg, Beurre d'Amanlis, Jersey Gratioli, Louise Bonne of Jersey, Ne 
plus Meuris, Nelis d’Hiver, Gloat Morceau, Fondante d’Automne, Thomp¬ 
son’s. Plums for espaliers—Green Gage, Purple Gage, Guthrie’s 
Topaz, Kirke’s, Coe’s Golden Drop, Jetfferson. Cherries for espaliers— 
Black Flagle, Elton, Knight’s Early Black, May Duke, Reine Hortense, 
Late Duke. Observe, the above arc all dessert fruits. October, and 
very early in November, is the best time for moving Conifers. 
Names of Pears (A Subscriber), —1. Beurrd de Ranee. 2. Not 
known. 3. Glout Morceau. 5. Glout Morceau. 5. Easter Beurrd. 0. 
Beurrd de Ranee. 7- Nelis d’Hiver. 8. Napoldon. 9 . Bcurrd Did. 
10. Beurrd d’Aremberg. 11. Althorpe Crassane. 12. Seems to be 
Hacon’s Incomparable. 13. Not known. 
Names of Pears (G. //.).—1. Marje Louise. 2. Marie Louise. 3, 
Mario Louise. 4. Beurrd Bose. 5. Not known. 6. Nelis d’Hiver. 
Names of Plants (J. P., Penzance). —There is no such plant as 
Tropeeolum mars'ophyllum. (-1. D.) — Anacyclus aureus is the plant you 
have as a Cotula. Common soda is sometimes used as a manure, but is 
very partially useful. Soapsuds are most valuable for the fat and other 
animal matters they hold in solution. (H. A. D.) —Your shiub is 
Rhamnus alnifolius, or Alder-leaved Buckthorn. It must have been 
derived from some garden. 
London : Printed by Hugh Barclay, Winchester High-street, in 
the Parish of Saint Mary Kalendar; and Published for the Proprietors 
at The Cottage Gardener Office, No. 20, Paternoster Row, in 
the Parish pf Christ Church, City of London.—November 6 , 1855. 
