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THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[June 19. 
to the bees in spring. It strikes me that Mr. Munn’s Bar and Frame 
Hive would be the most likely to meet his wishes. Much as I recommend 
large hives, for single-hiving early and strong swarms, it were well if we 
could contrive to contract the space in winter time; the thing might 
easily be contrived but for the propolis nuisance.” 
Bees not Working ( John Patterson). —You will see the cause of 
this, and the remedy, at p. 134, of the present volume. 
Roots on Vine Stem (J. F. Armstrong). —Although we quite agree 
with you in condemning the practice of burying the dead carcases of 
animals in a vine-border, yet we do not think this (done two years ago), 
is the cause of the vine leaves turning yellow, and roots issuing from the 
stem. Being, as you say, “a young gardener,” you have, perhaps, 
allowed your vine to be forced too hard, and in too moist an air; the 
latter error, with, consequently, too little ventilation, will certainly pro¬ 
duce stem roots. 
Insects destroying Turnips ( J. F. Armstrong). —The insect, of 
which you say hundreds are observed in the act of scooping out the 
interior of young turnips, is one of the very numerous smaller species, of 
the family of Rove Beetles, Stuphylinidw belonging to the genus 
Quedius, and being apparently Q. mesolinus. We have found a larva, 
which is, we believe, that of a species of the same genus, engaged in the 
same manner ; but the general habit of the group is considered to be that 
of feeding upon other insects. Was not the damage in this case done by 
slugs, and were not these rove beetles feeding on them ? We shall be 
glad if you will again examine the plants. 
Heavenly, or Celestial Tree (Z). P.). —We never heard that 
name applied to a tree. Ccelestina is a genus of sky-blue-flowered shrubs, 
and herbaceous perennials. 
Sangsters Florumbra (Ueo. J. S.). —We have no doubt that this is 
very efficient, both as a shade, and as an aid to fumigate plants ; but we 
cannot speak from our own experience. It is a registered invention, and 
any one making one will be liable to a penalty. 
White Hellebore Powder (T. Fallon). —This may be applied to 
the caterpillars on cabbages, in the same way that it is applied to those 
on gooseberry trees, namely, by means of a cooks’ flower-dredger. The 
powder must be washed off from the cabbages before they are boiled, for 
Hellebore is poisonous. 
Slugs in a Hot-bed ( J. B.). —Sprinkle lime over the surface of the 
soil, in the evening, when the slugs are moving about ; or water the soil 
with lime water. If you refer to our indexes, you will find mentioned 
the soils proper for all the plants you mention. 
Forced Mushrooms ( James Brown). —The physician you quote may 
have a strong opinion against all mushrooms, and think that, whether 
forced or produced naturally, “ they are little better than toad-stools.” 
If he means that forced mushrooms are poisonous, whilst those grown in 
pastures are wholesome, he is wrong. Your Pansey was too bruised and 
dry for us to discover its name. 
Wintering Bees in Boxes (A. IF.).—Boxes made of inch-thick deal 
would preserve bees through the winter without an outer case of wood, 
but they ought to be well protected from rain; it is dampness, either 
without, or combined with, extreme cold, which injures bees in winter. 
Tiirip on Camellias (G. B .).—Treat this pest with “ Laurel Tea,” 
as we directed, as often as found on the plants ; but do not repot them 
until the usual time about the middle of July. 
Fungus on Rose-shoots ( Hortulanus ).—Brush them over with a 
thick paint made of clay and water, with a large handful of flowers of 
sulphur to each gallon. 
Lucerne (Clericus), —The failure seems to have been occasioned by 
the seed being old; at least, so we judge, from some not vegetating at 
all, and the seedlings from the remainder turning off yellow. Are there 
many wire-worms in your soil, which you say was “carefully cleared,and 
reckoned the best in the parish ? ” 
Celery not Hearting (Ibid).— As your’s was the largest, and only 
failed to obtain the first prize because it was deficient in heart, we can 
only suggest that it was not properly earthed up for blanching. We will 
consider about the Index. 
Porotto Bean (B. M .).—We gave the same quotation at p. 184 of 
our last volume, and asked for information as to its true genus, &c., but 
obtained no reply from any of our readers. 
Double dark Crimson Primroses. — F. S. H., may have some of 
these, by paying for them, of Mr. A. Richards, 31, South Clerk-street, 
Edinburgh. 
Thread-like Worms (F. IF. S.). —These twisting worms, which 
were found in your garden after rain, are specimens of the Gordius 
aquatieus. A drawing, and description of it, is given at p. 219, of our 
4th volume. 
Pansey Culture (IF. IF.).—You will find a full essay on the subject, 
at p. 200 of our last volume. 
Trumpet Lily. —A correspondent (IF. D. Paine), says, in answer to 
the query of Eliza L , at p. 105, that he has often heard the Arum, or 
Culla ethiopica, called “the Trumpet Lily.” 
Gardening Watering Engine (D. T. E .).—The Barrow Watering 
Engine, which you will find drawn and described in the 23rd number of 
The Cottage Gardeners' Dictionary, is the best “ to save labour ” in 
watering a small flower-garden. They are expensive—about .£5 ; but we 
cannot recommend makers. They must advertise. Much less can we 
recommend servants; a gardener who will do all you require in-doors, 
&c., is not easily found. 
Names of Plants (J. S .).—Your plant is a Melaleuca, and, we think, 
M. lanceolata. If you know any Fellow of the Horticultural Society 
who has a ticket of the July show to spare, you may obtain it for 3s. 6d.; 
but to buy one on the day of the exhibition will cost seven shillings. 
(C. 0.). —Your greenhouse climber is Kennedya nigricans. (T . P. L.). — 
Your specimen is too small, but we think it is the Mugwort, Artemisia 
vulgaris. (Frank). —Yours is the Great Bistort, or Snakeweed, Poly¬ 
gonum bistorta. It is rather uncommon, though found in some place 
in most English counties. 
Fuchsia Buds Dropping (T. P. L. and C. J. P.). —The almost 
invariable cause of this is the root action, and the action of the sap 
vessels in the buds and their footstalks not being duly balanced. If the 
roots are kept warm and moist, and the buds shaded from mid-day sun¬ 
shine, and in a moist air, the buds will not fall. 
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the year, when the caterpillar is making its appearance on the gooseberry 
bushes, a piece of whin (Furze) in full flower, placed in the middle of the 
bush, will effectually destroy them. This is the second year it has been 
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