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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 17, 1886 
premier honours awarded to them ■ Alba rosea, Madame 
Lacharme, and Souvenir d’un Ami, were grandly 
flowered. The amateurs’ Azaleas were not quite up to 
exhibition standard, nor were the Cinerarias, though 
the varieties of the latter were good in colour. Alpine 
and hardy flowers from Mr. T. S. Ware and Messrs. 
Paul & Son were very interesting, comprising a number 
of choice plants, and were placed first in the two classes 
as named. Pelargoniums and Amaryllises were fairly 
well exhibited, the former by several amateurs, and 
the latter by Messrs. Paul & Son, who had some very 
brightly coloured varieties, and the flowers of neat 
form. The number of new plants shown was not quite 
so large as is customary at these shows, but certifi¬ 
cates were awarded to the following eight plants. 
Amaryllises, Crown Princess of Germany, Pioneer, 
and Hedila, from Messrs. James Veitch & Son ; 
Marshalli and Joseph Broome, from Mr. B. S. 
Williams; Cypripedium macranthum, from Mr. T. 
S. Ware ; Dentaria podopliylla, from Messrs. Paul 
& Son ; Adiantum fragrantissima from Messrs. E. G. 
Henderson & Son; some of these have been noted 
on previous occasions and the others will be described 
in another issue. The most important group not for 
competition was that from Mr. B. S. Williams, for 
which a large silver medal was awarded—the Orchids 
and miscellaneous flowering and foliage plants being 
very fine and tastefully arranged. Silver medals were 
also awarded to H. Little, Esq., Uxbridge, for a group 
of Lycaste Skinneri varieties and Odontoglossums, all 
excellent forms and well-grown plants ; and to Messrs, 
H. Lane & Son, Berkliampstead for a group of Azalea 
mollis and Rhododendrons in pots, very showy and 
useful in adding to the attractions of the exhibition. 
Walkley Amateur Horticultural.—At the 
last fortnighly meeting of this society, Mr. Hoyles read 
an able and instructive paper on manures. The 
meeting was well attended by members who brought 
together a fine display of flowering and fine foliaged 
plants, ferns, and cut flowers, amongst them being 
several good examples of well-flowered Azaleas, one 
exhibited by Mr. Laughton, obtaining six marks of 
merit. All exhibits are judged by gardeners who award 
marks according to merit. Mr. Hague, the president, 
staged a well-flowered Dendrobium nobiie in an 8-inch 
pot, which obtained the full number of marks, and also 
several fine foliaged plants. Among the other exhibits 
was an excellent dish of Mushrooms, shown by Mr. Ash; 
and Mr. Malinson, Mr. Marston, Mr. Battey, and 
Mr. Stocks also obtained distinction for then' respective 
exhibits. It is surprising to see what an amount of 
interest is taken by the members in these meetings, 
and which testifies to the good work which they do, 
in promoting the advancement of horticulture. —- 
J. TV. S. 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Tobacco Juice. — D. L.: 1, put it in the troughs with water ; 
2, ordinary Tobacco Juice as sold by the dealers ; 3, we know of 
o reason why it should not be used for other stove plants ; on 
the contrary we think it would be just the thing for them. 
Books. — H. M.: The only one that would be of any real 
value to you is Thompson’s Gardeners' Assistant, published by 
Blackie & Son. Price 35s. ; you can obtain it in parts. J. II. B. : 
Cactaceous Plants, by Lewis Castle (171, Fleet Street). 
Names of Plants. — E. J. H. C.: Ceanothus azureus, a seedling 
variety. It is quite hardy, but should be planted against a south 
wall and treated as a climber ; any good garden soil will suit it. 
Original Subscriber: 1, Oxalis camea ; 2, Tropaeolum tricolorum; 
3, A Pansy, which we do not know; 4, Stimulus moschatus, var. ; 
5, Primula acaulis, the common Primrose; 6, Anemone nemo- 
rosa ; 7, Arabis albida ; 8, Erica vulgaris. 
Communications Received. — A. van Geert. —H. W. W. — 
T. G.— W. G. — Otto Ballif, Argenteuil. — W. B. L. (many 
thanks).—J. C.—J. G.—IV. P. R—H. G.—R. S. C.—T. O — 
W. B. 
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NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
*** The Editor will be greatly obliged, in view of the 
Easter Holidays, if correspondents will favour him 
with their contributions a day earlier next week. 
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. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
April 14th, 1886. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, E.C., report a 
very slow trade for seeds at present, the heavy lands 
being unworkable owing to wet. Medium and low 
grades of English Red Clover offer freely without 
finding buyers. Trefoil sells freely. White and Alsike 
in moderate request at low rates now current. Rye 
Grasses sell freely. Rape Seed is dearer ; and Bird 
Seeds are unchanged. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
April 15th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 2 0 4 0 
Grapes, per lb. 2 6 8 0 
New Grapes ..per lb. 5 0 8 0 
Kent Cobs,per 100 lbs.40 0 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 
s.d, s.d. 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each_ 2 6 8 0 
Pears.per dozenl2 0 15 0 
Strawberries . .per lb. 4 0 10 0 
Canadian Apples, brl.12 0 21 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 3 0 3 6 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 
Brussel Sprouts, lb... 0 8 
Cabbages .... per doz. 2 6 5 0 
Carfots, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 40 00 
Celery, per bundle ..16 26 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 6 10 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
Herbs, per bunch_ 0 2 0 4 | 
s.d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 
Lettuces ..per dozen 1 6 
Mushrooms, p. basket 1 0 
Onions, per bushel ..5 0 
Parsley, per hunch ..0 6 
Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Sea Kale, per basket.. 2 6 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb.3 0 
Turnips, per hunch ..06 
s.d. 
5 0 
2 0 
6 0 
3 6 
4 0 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
SOs. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
Anemone,French,12b. 3 0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 4 0 
Azalea, 12 sprays .... 06 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 
Camellias, 12 blooms. 1 6 
Carnations, 12 blooms 1 0 
Cyclamen, 12 blooms. 0 4 
Daffodils, per bunch.. 0 3 
Eucliaris, per dozen.. 4 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 2 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 
Hyacinths (Dutch), 
per box 2 0 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 1 0 
Lilac (French), bunch 5 0 
Lilies, 12 sprays .... 09 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 4 0 
Plants in Pots.— 
s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 18 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Azalea, per dozen ..24 0 42 0 
Begonias, per dozen. .60120 
Cineraria, per dozen.. 6 0 10 0 
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 70 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 2 0 10 6 
. s.d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
• 6 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 
4 0 
12 0 
S 0 
Narciss, 12 bunches.. 
4 0 
8 0 
) 1 0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
1 0 
sprays . 
1 0 
1 3 
4 0 
— scarlet, 12 sprays.. 
0 6 
0 9 
3 0 
Primula, double,bun. 
0 9 
1 6 
o ei 
Roman Hyacinths, 12 
0 6 
sprays. 
0 6 
1 0 
6 0 
Roses (coloured) .... 
2 0 
6 0 
6 0 
Roses, Tea per dozen 0 0 
3 0 
1 0 
Spiia-a, doz. bunches 6 0 
9 0 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 
2 0 
2 6 
0 0 
Tulips, 12 blooms.... 
0 9 
1 0 
2 0 
Violet, 12 bunches .. 
0 0 
0 9 
S 0 
— Parme. 
4 0 
6 0 
1 6 
White Jasmine, bun. 
0 6 
0 9 
8 0 
-Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
Genista, perdozen.. 8 
Heaths or Erica, var., 
per dozen .10 
Hyacinths, per doz... 6 
Lilies of the Valley, 
pots, per dozen... .12 
Marguerites, per doz. 9 
Mignonette, per doz. 6 
Palms in variety, each 2 
Pelargoniums, doz. .. IS 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 
per dozen . 4 
Primula, single, doz.. 4 
Spiraea, per dozen.... 10 
Tulips, per dozes pots 6 
0 12 0 
0 24 0 
0 9 0 
0 24 0 
0 12 0 
0 S 0 
6 21 0 
0 24 0 
5 0 
6 0 
15 0 
9 0 
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