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THE GARDENING WORLD 
January 23, 1886. 
toast of the visitors responded to by Mr. James Loney, 
of Gothenburg, son of a much respected Scottish gar¬ 
dener, the veteran Mr. Peter Loney, of Fingask Castle, 
Perthshire, brought the proceedings to a close, he 
must add that during the evening some admirable songs 
were ably rendered by Miss Mary Belval, Miss Flynn, 
and Mr. Chaplin Henry, and greatly appreciated by the 
company present. 
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DWARF ORANGES IN POTS. 
Several small Orange trees in pots, recently exhibited 
by Messrs. Cannell, were admired by all who saw them, 
and called attention to the fact that these ornamental 
plants are not so popular as was the case some years 
ago. Plants about 1 ft. high, in 48 or 32-size pots, 
and bearing ten or a dozen fruits, many of a rich 
orange colour, are extremely attractive ; and it is sur¬ 
prising that they should he neglected while the demand 
for decorative plants is so great, and the chief object is 
to vary the displays as much as possible. At one time 
the Myrtle-leaved Orange, which, I believe, is a variety 
of the Seville type, was a favourite in many gardens, 
and some nurserymen propagated it rather extensively 
for sale ; whereas now it is seldom seen. The method 
of proceeding was to raise seedlings from the pips of the 
common imported orange, and when these were about 
the thickness of a lead pencil they were cut down to 
2 ins. or more above the rim of the pot, according to 
the kind of specimen required, and scions of the Myrtle¬ 
leaved variety were then grafted on these after the 
manner of Camellias, a similar time of year being 
chosen for the operation, namely, when wood was 
moderately firm in the summer. The plants were then 
placed in a slightly warm frame and shaded for a few 
days, being gradually accustomed to the light and air, 
when it was seen that the scion and stock had united. 
By this means neat little plants were obtained in a year 
to eighteen months from the time of grafting. For 
securing the scions to the stocks a little matting and 
grafting-wax are the best. Some, however, employ 
Moss ; but the latter is chiefly used for inarching, which 
is also practised occasionally. When it is desired to 
propagate varieties to afford fruit for dessert the same 
method may he adopted, but care must then be exer¬ 
cised to procure scions of reliable varieties, as there is 
much difference in the quality of those grown in 
England. As regards the ornamental plants, where a 
stock is required at once, it is better to purchase them 
and then additions can be subsequently made in the 
manner indicated. — L. 
■ -—>£-<-- 
{S)UtfuarT>. 
We regret to record the death on the 20th inst., after 
a long and painful illness, of Francis Eeskine, young¬ 
est son of Mr. John Laing, of the Stanstead Park 
Nursery, Forest Hill, S.E., aged 22 years. 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Grape, Gros Colmar. —IF. Chambers: Gros Colman and Gros 
Colmar are the same, at least Loth names are applied to the same 
grape. It does not appear to be generally known which name is 
the correct one, but many adopt “ Colmar,” this being the name 
of a town in France, with which this particular variety may in 
some way be connected. Hr. Barron in Vines and Vine Culture, 
adopts the name of “Colman,” but Dr. Hogg in the Fruit Manual 
calls it “ Grosse Kolner,” of which Gros Colman and Gros Colmar 
are stated to be corruptions. 
Peas. — J. B. Ayrshire: Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditcli, 
London.—You can only get them from the wholesale houses in 
the way you indicate. 
The Moon Flower. — I should like to be informed in an early 
number, of the technical name of the plant alluded to in the 
following sentences, from “The Chersonese with the gilding otf,” 
if readily procurable, and how cultivated “ Moonflower, a 
creeper, pretty to watch when its flowers are opening? The plant 
is covered with long green buds in the day-time, and there is not 
an open flower to be seen, last night's blossoms having faded and 
dropped off; as soon as the sun goes down the buds begin to 
open, and in a quarter of an hour, from a sheet ot pure green 
the plant has become a sheet of pure white. When a bud begins 
to move, you may count ten, and it will have become a perfectly 
open flower. In Singapore, persons sometimes stand round and 
bet which will be the next flower to open. — J.E.S. [The Moon- 
flower in this case is doubtless Ipomoea bona-nox, a greenhouse 
annual, seed of which can be obtained from any respectable seed- 
house. Sow the seeds in heat in March or April ; pot them on 
when large enough, and train the plants to wires or strings under 
the roof.— Ed.] 
Annuals for Mid-Scotland.—I should be much obliged if 
some of your readers would give me the names of, say, a dozen of 
the best and most useful hardy or lialf-hardy annuals to grow 
out-of-doors in Mid-Scotland, and to be cut for market— W.L.B. 
Tomato. — W.B.L.: You cannot do better than depend upon a 
good strain of the old common red. Your other question we 
will deal with next week. 
Names of Plants.— F. D., Tunbridge Wells: Odontoglossum 
maeulatum, var. Donianum- — C.H.: next week. 
Communications Received. —J. L. — E. J.—W. T.—S. S.— 
W. G.—H W. W.—J. S J. T.—A. D.—R. G.—G. Fry.—J. F.— 
A. G.— J. S.-T. (many thanks).—P.B. O K.—J. R. P,—F. C.G.— 
F. K.—W. D. 
TEADE CATALOGUES EECEIYED. 
Sutton & Sons, Reading.—Novelties in Vegetables, Flowers, 
and Potatos. 
John Downie, 144, Princes Street. Edinburgh.—Yegetable 
and Flower Seeds, Gladioli, Implements, &c. 
W. Tait & Co., 119 and 120, Capel Street, Dublin.—Garden 
and Flower Seeds, Seed Potatos, Plants, Ac. 
William Fell & Co., Wentworth and Fellside Nurseries, 
Hexham.—Spring Seed Guide, 1S86. 
Carduo & Darling. SO, Union Street, Aberdeen.—Select list 
of Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 
James Cocker & Sons, Sunnypark, Aberdeen.—Vegetable 
and Flower Seeds, &c 
William Rumsey, Joyning’s Nurseries. Waltham Cross, N.— 
Select Seeds for the Garden and Farm. 
P. J. Kane, Kells, Meath.—Amateurs’ Annual Seed List for 
1886. . _ , , . 
Richard Dean, Ranelagh Road. Ealing.—New and choice 
Potatos, Primroses, Polyanthus, and other hardy plants. 
T. W. Edmunds,- Westerham, Kent.—Vegetable, Flower, and 
Agricultural Seeds. 
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NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
It is particularly requested that correspondents 
will favour us witli their communications as early in 
the week as possible, and that they address them only 
to “The Editor.” 
Secretaries of Horticultural Societies and Nursery¬ 
men and Seedsmen will greatly oblige The Editor by 
sending him then- Schedules and Catalogues as soon as 
published. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
January 20<7t, 1886. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, report a moderate enquiry 
for seeds, and owing to a large export and brisk home 
demand for Red Clover, continental prices continued 
very firm. New English Clover seed is offering more 
freely, hut quality does not find favour with buyers. 
Alsike meets a steady sale at rates current last week. 
White Clover and Trefoil are neglected. No change in 
values of Rye Grasses. Bird Seeds and Blue Peas steady. 
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The above are brought to their present 
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BALSAMS, Double, S Varieties, 2s. 6d. 
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MARKET. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. J s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 1 0 3 0 Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 
s.d. 
Grapes, per lb. 1 0 
Kent Cobs,per 100 lbs.30 0 
Melons, each.... 
Peaches, per doz.. 
4 6 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each .... 2 6 SO 
Plums . 
Canadian Apples, brl.10 0 14 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 1 0 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 
Brussel Sprouts, lb... 0 3 
Cabbages_per doz. 1 6 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 4 0 
Celery, per bundle ..16 
Cucumbers, each .... 13 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 
Herbs, per bunch.... 02 
s.d. 
3 0 
3 0 
0 4 
2 0 
6 0 
2 6 
2 0 
3 6 
0 4 
s.d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 
Lettuces ..per dozen 1 G 
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 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb.10 
Turnips, per bunch ..06 
s.d. 
5 0 
3 0 
1 6 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
SOs. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average W holesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Abutilon, 12 bunches 2 0 4 0 
Acacia mimosa,French 
per bunch . 06 10 
Anemone, 12 bunches 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 4 0 SO 
Asters, 12 bunches 
Azalea, 12 sprays .... 10 16 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias, 12 blooms. 2 0 5 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Carnations, 12 bunch. 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
blooms. 2 0 4 0 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
bunches . 9 0 IS 0 
Cyclamen, 12 blooms. 0 4 0 6 
Daffodils, per bunch ..10 20 
Epiphyllums,12blms. 0 6 10 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 4 0 6 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms.12 0 36 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Lapageria, white, 12 
blooms. 3 0 4 0 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 10 2 0 
Lilac (French), bunch 2 0 7 0 
s.d. 
Lilium Longiflorum, 
12 blooms ". 9 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 4 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 6 0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays . 1 0 
— scarlet, 12 sprays.. 0 S 
Poinsettia, doz. blms. 4 0 
Primula, double, bun. 0 9 
Primulas, Chinese,bun. .. 
Roman Hyacinths, 12 
sprays. 0 9 
Roses (coloured) .... 20 
Roses (indoors), doz. 1 0 
Roses, Tea, French,, 0 9 
Iioses, red, French ,, 2 0 
Snowdrops, per bun. 0 6 
Stephanotis,12 sprays 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 1 6 
Tulips, 12 blooms.... 0 9 
Violet, 12 bunches ..10 
— Czar, French, per 
bunch. 1 0 
— Panne. 4 0 
White Jasmine, bun.. 0 6 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.i 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 18 
Arum Lilies, per doz.12 0 18 
Asters, per doz. 
Azalea, per dozen ..24 0 42 
Begonias, per dozen. .6012 
Bouvardias, per dozen 9 0 IS 
Chrysanthemums, per 
dozen pots . 
Cineraria, per dozen. .10 0 12 
Cockscombs, per doz. 
Cyclamens, per dozenl2 0 24 
Cyperus, per dozen .. 4 0 12 
Dracaena term., doz. .30 0 60 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 
Ferns, in var., doz. .. 4 0 IS 
Ficus elastica, each ..16 7 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 2 0 10 
1. | s.d. 
0 ! Fuchsias, per dozen.. 
0 Genesta, per dozen ..10 0 
Heaths or Erica, var., 
0 per dozen .10 0 
0 Hyacinths, per doz. ..60 
0 Hyacinths, Roman, 
per dozen . 
Hydrangea, per dozen 
0 Lilium lancifolium, 
per dozen . 
0 Marguerites, per doz. 9 0 
0 Mignonette, per doz. 
0 Palms in variety, each 2 6 
0 Pelargoniums, doz. .. 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 
0 per dozen . 6 0 
0 Poinsettia, per dozenl2 0 
0 Primula, single, doz.. 4 0 
Solanum, per dozen.. S 0 
0 1 Tulips, per dozen pots 6 0 
s.d. 
12 0 
S 0 
9 0 
1 6 
1 0 
5 0 
1 6 
0 6 
1 0 
4 0 
3 0 
1 6 
4 0 
1 0 
2 6 
1 6 
1 6 
2 0 
6 0 
0 9 
s.d. 
15 0 
24 0 
9 0 
12 0 
21 0 
9 0 
IS 0 
6 0 
12 0 
9 0 
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C0I-KEEP1NG byFARM LABOURERS, 
BY 
HENRY EVERSHED, 
Author of “ The Supply oj Milk to Labourers:’’ (Journal of the 
Boyal Society of England, 1SS0.) 
On behalf of the Royal Agricultural Society, the author of this 
pamphlet visited the principal estates where cow-keeping by 
farm labourers is encouraged, including that of Lord Tollemache 
in Cheshire, where nearly 300 labourers and cottagers keep 
cows, and insuie them ill admirably managed cowclubs, present¬ 
ing the most successful example of cow-keeping on a well- 
organized system in England. The pamphlet contains numerous 
Communications on Cow-keeping, by Land Proprietors, and 
others, with Plans of Cottages, Cow-houses, and Outbuildings 
HENRY EVERSHED, HURSTMONCEUX, SUSSEX. 
ORCHIDS, 
THEIR STROCTDBE AND HIST0EY, 
By LEWIS CASTLE, 
Author of “ Cactaceous Plants. 
London: 17, CATeIeIHeTt., STRAND, I.C. 
