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THE GARDENING WORLD 
December 19, 1885. 
and the planting of new orchards still goes on, and will 
continue. Small fruits, as raspberries, blackberries, 
currants and strawberries, have been greatly augmented 
in kinds as well as in quality. Every year brings forth 
a host of new strawberries, some of them good in fact, 
while most are represented as better than the best, 
particularly should they be brought to your notice by 
a travelling tree charlatan. 
By the foregoing meagre statement it will be found 
that the country has arrived at a high state of progress 
in horticulture, much of which is due to the writings 
of the Downings, Wilder, Barry, Meehan and many 
other noted men, combined with the work of the 
American Pomological Society ; not forgetting the aid 
afforded by descriptive and illustrated catalogues spread 
broadcast over the length and breadth of the land by 
the almost innumerable nurserymen and florists found 
in every section of our diversified and fertile country.— 
TV. D. Braekenridge, in American Farmer. 
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TREES OF THE UNITED STATES. 
Theke has recently been added to the collection 
of the Museum of Natural History, New York, an 
almost complete series of samples of the trees of 
the United States. There are between 400 and 500 
sections of the trunks of different species. The 
specimens are about 5 ft. 8 ins. long each, and 
cut in such a manner as to display their bark and 
the transverse and longitudinal sections of the wood. 
This is done by cutting away one side of each 
specimen at the top to the depth of one-half the 
diameter of the trunk and for one-tliird of its length. 
One-lialf of each exposed portion is polished to illustrate 
the effect of this treatment of the wood, the remainder 
being left in the natural state, with the top of the 
upper divided part finished by bevelling—a method of 
very obvious advantage to those interested in the 
commercial value of timber. Among the more remark¬ 
able specimens enumerated is a plank of Redwood 8 ft. 
wide ; a specimen of Engelmann’s spruce 24 ins. in 
diameter, which, by the number of concentric rings, 
is alleged to be 410 years old, being the oldest 
tree in the collection; a specimen of the wood of 
Catalpa—which species is not stated—is presented with 
the information that it has been buried in the earth for 
seventy five years, and is yet perfectly sound in 
condition. — Scientific American. 
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We regret to hear of the death, during the last few 
days, of Mr. R. P. Percival, Westcliffe Road, Birk- 
dale, Southport, aged 51 years, who has long been well- 
known in Orchid circles as the owner of a fine collection 
of these interesting plants, and as a most success¬ 
ful cultivator of Cattleyas and Lselias especially. 
Several species and varieties bear his name—as for in¬ 
stance, the pretty Cattleya Percivaliana, Lrelia anceps 
Percivaliana, &c., and he will be missed by the many 
personal friends who enjoyed his agreeable society and 
warm hospitality. 
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NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Special attention is paid in the columns of The 
Gardening World, to the answering of questions on 
all subjects connected with practical horticulture, and 
the naming of Plants (other than Florists’ Flowers) and 
Fruits, in which department the Editor is assisted by 
gardeners and specialists of great experience. 
To save time, however, as far as possible, corres¬ 
pondents are specially requested to write only on one 
side of the paper ; to write their questions in as few 
words as possible consistent with clearness ; and where 
two or more questions are asked on widely different 
subjects, to be good enough to put them on separate 
pieces of paper. 
Correspondents who may require their communica¬ 
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address of every writer must be given, not necessarily 
for publication, if that is not desired, but simply as a 
guarantee of the writer’s bond fides. No notice what¬ 
ever will be taken of anonymous letters. 
It is particularly requested that correspondents 
will favour us with their communications as early in 
the week as possible, and that they address them only 
to “The Editor.” 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Chrysanthemums.—W hatobjectionisthere to growing rooted 
cuttings in the open ground for a time, and potting them up in 
August? My best plants this season were grown in that way. 
Are cuttings from plants left out all winter stronger than those 
kept sheltered ?— L. M. 
The Chancellor Potato.—I notice in the prize lists for Pota- 
tos the name of Chancellor as a winner, both amongst the Round 
Whites and White Kidneys. Is there a selection from Dean's 
celebrated Potato of that name, or where does the Round White 
spring from?— H. T. 
Names of Apples.—A t p. 174, col. 1. Amongst the best half- 
dozen dessert Apples, the following names are entered:—“ Law¬ 
rence's Incomparable,” “Sussex Nanny,” and “ Winter Traveller.” 
Neither of these names can I find anywhere. Nanny without 
the prefix I know'well. Is there not some error here?— H. T, 
[They are local names, and like scores of others are not to be 
found in any of the lists, with the exception of Nanny, a variety 
which is scarcely known beyond the county of Sussex.—E d.] 
Names of Plants— E. F. T.: 1, Davallia dissecta ; 2, Tricho- 
manes radicans: 3, Davallia bullata ; 4, Polypodium vulgare 
cainbricum.— G. W. Gardiner: Cypripedium Hookerre. 
Communications Received.—R. T. (many thanks).—Ch. Joly 
(with best thanks).—E. J.—Smith Brothers, Port Elizabeth.— 
J. W. & Co—M. T.—La Rochelle.—W. A W.—J. H. (next 
week).—L. Linden.—H. E. & H.—V. C.—D. J. H.—An Appren¬ 
tice. 
TEADE CATALOGUES EECEIYED. 
James Carter & Co., 237, 23S, High Holborn, W.C.—Illus¬ 
trated Yade Mecum for 1886. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
December 16 th, 1885. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditcli, ami 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, report the market as steady, 
with a moderate enquiry for pled Clover and Trefoil. 
A few sales of Alsike have recently been made ; the 
unusually low price of this article is attracting atten¬ 
tion. All Clover seeds are' firmly held ; America is 
still taking Red Clover, and there is no doubt we shall 
have no supplies from there this season. Rye Grasses 
firm, with a better demand ; Bird Seeds unchanged. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
December 17 th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 10 3 0 
Grapes, per lb. 0 6 2 0 
KentCobs,per 100 lbs.22 6 25 0 
Melons, each. 
Peaches, per doz. 
s.d. s.d. 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each .... 1 0 50 
Plums . 
Canadian Apples, brl.10 0 20 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 1 0 
£eet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 
Cabbages ... .per doz. 16 20 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 40 60 
Celery, per bundle .. 1 G 2 6 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 9 13 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
Herbs, per bunch.... 0 2 0 4 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 
Lettuces .. per dozen 1 
s.d. s.d. 
Tomatos, per lb. 
Turnips, per bunch . 
5 0 
2 0 
1 0 
0 6 
Mushrooms, p. basket 1 0 
Onions, per bushel ..50 
Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Sea Kale, per basket.. 2 0 3 0 
Spinach, per strike . 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
SOs. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Abutilon, 12 bunches 2 0 4 0 
Acacia mimosa.French 
per launch. 06 10 
Anemone, 12 bunches 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 6 0 9 0 
Asters, 12 bunches 
Azalea, 12 sprays .... 1016 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias, 12 blooms. 3 0 6 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Carnations, 12 bunch. 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
blooms. 10 3 0 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
bunches . 6 0 24 0 
Cyclamen, 12 blooms. 0 6 OS 
Epiphyllums, 12blms. 0 6 10 
Eucharis, per dozen. . 5 0 9 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 4 0 8 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Lapageria, white, 12 
blooms. 30 40 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 10 2 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Lilium Longiflorum, 
12 blooms . 60 9 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 2 0 4 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 3 0 0 0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays . 10 16 
— scarlet, 12 sprays.. OS 10 
Poinsettia, doz. blms. 4 0 SO 
j Primula, double, bun. 0 9 16 
Primulas,Chinese,bun. .. 0 6 
j Roman Hyacinths, 12 
sprays. 10 20 
Roses (coloured) .... 2 0 4 0 
Roses (indoors), doz. 10 3 0 
Roses, Tea, French,, 0 6 10 
Ivoses, red, per dozen 16 2 0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 10 16 
Tulips, 12 blooms.... 10 13 
Violet, 12 bunches ..10 16 
— Czar, French, per 
bunch. 19 23 
— Parme. 40 60 
White Jasmine, bun.. 0 6 0 9 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Siebohli, doz.. 6 0 IS 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz.12 0 IS 0 
Asters, per doz. 
Begonias, per dozen. .60120 
Bouvardias, per dozen 9 0 IS 0 
Chrysanthemums, per 
dozen pots. 9 0 18 0 
Cineraria, per dozen. .10 0 12 0 
Cockscombs, per doz. 
Cyclamens, per dozenl2 0 24 0 
Cyperus, per dozen .. 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz. .30 0 60 0 
•— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, in var., doz. .. 4 0 IS 0 
Ficus elastica, each.. 16 7 0 
Fuchsias, per dozen.. 
s.d. 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each..... 2 0 10 0 
Heaths or Erica, var., 
per dozen .10 0 24 0 
Hyacinths, per doz... 0 0 12 0 
Hyacinths, Roman, 
per dozen .12 0 15 0 
Hydrangea, per dozen 
Lilium iancifolium, 
per dozen . 
Marguerites, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums, doz. .. 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
per dozen . 40 60 
Poinsettia, per dozenl2 0 IS 0 
Primula, single, doz.. 4 0 6 0 
Tulips, per dozen pots S 0 12 0 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
These prices will vary much during next weelc. 
Telegraphic Address: 
“ GILBERT, STAMFORD. 
T HE GEM OF THE SEASON.—Gilbert’s 
Late White BROCCOLI, Victoria, in open competition 
beat all the Models, all the Giants, and all the Queens, besides 
seven dishes of Cauliflower. Awarded a F.C.C. at the R.H.S. 
This Broccoli is without doubt, pre-eminently the. finest in 
commerce. Not thimbles full, but in Roz. packets, 2s. 6 d. each. 
A F. BARRON MELON, greenflesh, 
-L Jl_ • F.C.C.. and true Telegraph Cucumbers, 1 doz. seeds 
per packet, Is. each. 
pHOU HE BURGHLEY; a pure Stock 
vA and Universal SAVOY, in Roz. packets, Is. each. 
p ILBERT’S SELECTED ONION SEED, 
YA saved from all the best shaped and finest bulbs; Magnum 
Bonum, White Spanish, and Bedfordshire Champion ; 9rf. per 
packet. 
P RIMROSE SEED, crossed with Harbinger, 
from a very fine collection, Is. 6 d. per packet. 
B ORDER CARNATIONS, all colours, a 
very hardy and good stock, 5 d. per packet. 
A PREY to R. GILBERT, High Park Gardens, 
XJl Stamford. The Trade supplied. 
SMALL & Co. 
Offer the following guaranteed first-class stuff :— 
LILY OF THE VALLEY, selected imported pips, ” s. d. 
for forcing .per 100 7 6 
Fine imported pips for forcing ... ,, 6 0 
BEGONIAS (Single Tuberous-rooted), choicest 
mixed, enormous roots 7 to 9 ins. round, 
per doz. 7 6 
Single Tuberous-rooted, choice mixed ,, 4 6 
Choicest double varieties mixed ... ,, 15 0 
LILIUM GIGANTEUM, grand roots, guaranteed 
to flower (only a few) ... ... each 7 6 
5 years old, flowering roots ... ... ,, 3 6 
Smaller ... ... ... each, Is. 6 d. and 2 0 
ALL CARRIAGE PA ID. 
SMAIL & CO., 
‘beedstrtm, 
23, LIME STREET, LONDON, E.C. 
An immense stock of fine healthy trees of all 
kinds, true to name. 
Cordon Fruit Trees 
A Speciality. Send for Pamphlet on above. 
Ornamental Trees & Shrubs, 
ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, dc. 
CATALOGUES FREE BY POST. 
ORGANIC MANURE. 
Made from London Sewage. A dry powder equal to 
Guano, 35s. per ton, or £2 per ton in bags. Special 
quality for Nurseries, Gardens, &c., 7s. 6d. cwt. bag. 
Write for Analysis and Testimonials to 
HAMILTON & Co., 
118, High Street, Wandsworth, London, S.W. 
Agents Wanted. 
TEA-SCENTED ROSES. 
One dozen of these bcautifulhj-fragrant and frcc-flowcf- 
ing Hoses, carriage free, for 12s., extra strong plants, 
suitable for potting for the Conservatory or planting out 
of doors, and including fine plants of the splendid 
varieties—Niphetos, Catherine Mcrmct, Marcchal Kiel, 
Marie Van Houttc, d-c. Six choice kinds, including 
those named, free for 6s. 6(7. Descriptive Catalogue of 
Roses and Fruit Trees, post free. — GEO. COOLING <t 
SONS, THE NURSERIES, BATH. 
