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THE GARDENING WORLD 
Hay 14, 1887. 
bloom ; also a Lielia purpurata, with a very dark and 
large lip. Mr. G. Priestley, Sen., exhibited some very 
fine blooms of Clematis Miss Bateman, 10 ins. across ; 
and Mr. T. B. Hallam, as usual, had some very fine 
ladies’ sprays and a large quantity of plants. A vote 
of condolence was passed to the family of the late Mr. 
T. Wilson, one of the founders of the society, who has 
passed away. It was proposed to hold the annual 
show fourteen days later, on account of the hard 
winter and late spring.— J. T. F. 
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With deep regret we learn of the death, early on 
Tuesday morning last, of Me. Philip FPvOsr, of 
Dropmore, at the ripe old age of 83 years. Thus has 
quietly passed away a man of mark among English 
gardeners, who was universally respected by his fellows, 
and admired by many outside the profession who have 
enjoyed a ramble with him among thearboreal celebrities 
which have made Dropmore for years past a famous 
place of pilgrimage for all tree lovers. 
Philip Frost was born in Devonshire in July, 1804, 
and when about 13 years of age, his father being then 
gamekeeper to Lord Grenville, at Boconnoc, in Cornwall, 
commenced to work in the woods there under the 
Forester. About five years later he left Boconnoc for 
Lord Grenville’s other estate at Dropmore, and after 
serving first in the flower garden, and subsequently in 
the frame ground, sought further improvement in a 
change, and accordingly in 1826 went to Ashtead Park, 
near Epsom, but not finding his treatment here equal to 
what he thought he desefved, he returned to Dropmore, 
and the following year was promoted to the position of 
foreman. Still desiring to obtain wider experience, he 
left again in 1828, and went to Caen Wood, Highgate, 
and soon became foreman in that garden. 
In June of the following year he went to the Chelsea 
Botanical Gardens, under the then curator, Mr. Ander¬ 
son. Here his skill as a plant grower soon attracted 
the notice of his superiors ; and on his former master, 
Mr. Bailie, leaving Dropmore, he again returned there, 
but this time as head-gardener, and held the post until 
his death—a period of nearly fifty-five years. Soon 
after taking charge of the place he commenced planting 
the Conifers, which in after years made Dropmore 
famous throughout the country. Of the splendid 
collection of fine specimens of these trees to be seen 
there now we need say but little, they are so well known; 
but any reference to Dropmore and Philip Frost would 
be sadly incomplete without mention being made of the 
two most idolised of his arboreal children, the famous 
Araucaria imbricata and the still more remarkable 
specimen of Abies Douglasii, than which the equals are 
not to be found in the country ; they were the idol of 
his eye, he simply worshipped them, and would detail 
their history to visitors with an enthusiasm that never 
seemed to flag. 
To a lover of trees, a walk through the pleasure 
grounds at Dropmore with Philip Frost was a most 
enjoyable treat, for he was a guide of no ordinary kind. 
Of a singularly robust and vigorous constitution, pos¬ 
sessed of a stentorian voice, a good memory, and having 
at all times a forcible manner of expressing his senti¬ 
ments, the old gardener would draw upon his rich 
store of tree lore, and mixing up historical facts asso¬ 
ciated with the trees, the sayings and doings of notable 
people in connection therewith, and his own practical 
experience on a thousand and one subjects, it was im¬ 
possible not to enjoy his company, or fail to admire the 
man for his thoroughly John Bull character. Who 
that has been with him in the kitchen garden, and 
heard from his own lips how he improved the sterile 
gravelly soil he had to deal with, to the astonishment 
of his employer—and especially of his old friend and 
neighbour, the late John Fleming—can ever forget how 
he became dubbed by his brother gardeners “ Chalky ” 
Frost. The story was often told, and no one more 
thoroughly enjoyed it than Philip Frost himself. 
In December, 1872, he was the recipient of a very 
sensible souvenir of the goodwill of his friends and 
admirers in the form of a Silver Cup (on which were 
engraved portraits of the two famous trees above 
alluded to), and an annuity purchased with the sum 
of about £200. Up to the past winter Mr. Frost 
enjoyed unusually good health for a man of his age, 
and who had been so hard a worker, yet the severe 
spring told its tale on even his iron constitution ; but 
though the man himself has gone, he has left a name 
that will not soon be forgotten. The funeral will take 
place at Hitcham Church, near Burnham, this day 
(Saturday) at 3 p.m. 
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. 
Vine Leaves Warted. — W. Martin Instances of excrescences 
like what you send us occasionally occur on the underside of 
Vine leaves. They are a sign of ill health on the part of the 
Vines, and are generally caused by a too close moist atmosphere. 
We would advise you to ventilate more freely, and if they are 
not too badly affected they will get over it. Excrescences of 
the kind mentioned are injurious to Vines, inasmuch as they 
hinder respiration, transpiration, and other functions. See 
Barron's Vines and Vim Culture. 
Bomaria Carderi not Flowering.— J. A . C. : It is possible 
to keep the plant you mention alive in a 9-in. pot, but we are 
not at all surprised it does not flower, and, indeed, we think it 
cannot be flowered in such limited accommodation as to root- 
room. The fleshy roots, bearing also tubers, require a con¬ 
siderable amount of soil before they can develop flowering stems 
of 6 ft. to 12 ft. in length capable of supporting bloom. You 
might try it in a large pot or tub, but we would advise you to 
plant it out in a border of good fibrous loam mixed with a little 
peat and sand. The border, moreover, need not necessarily be a 
large one. 
Arrangement of Colours. — Carpet Bedding : If Iresine 
Wallsi is used for the centre of the design you sent us, we do 
not see that it would interfere or clash with Oxalis corniculata 
rubra in another bed, as the two plants in question appear to 
the eye of very different tints. We presume also that the two 
beds do not form part of one plan or design. If the beds are 
meant to match one another in a design, then not only the 
centres but the whole of them should be planted alike. Our 
distribution of the plants would then be as follows :—1, Iresine 
Wallsi; 2, Alyssum maritimum variegatum or Mesembryan- 
themum cordifolium variegatum, preferably the latter, as the 
colour is more decided ; 3, Sedum glaucum or Antennaria 
tomeutosa ; 4, Pyrethrum aureum selaginoides; 5, Sedum 
Lydium. 
Paraffin and Scarlet Runners. — E. F. B.: It was not 
necessary to steep the seeds for so long a time iu the paraffin, 
but you will see in a few days whether it has injured the germs 
or not. Paraffin varies much in quality. 
Names of Plants. — G . Shotton : 1, Oxalis acetosella ; 2, 
Anemone (Hepatica) triloba; 3, Pulmonaria officinalis ; 4, Pul- 
monaria officinalis alba; 5, Eranthis liyemalis (with yellow 
flowers, not white as stated); 6, Adiantum cuneatum grandiceps; 
7, Primula denticulata ; 8, Omphalodes verna ; 9, Erica mediter- 
ranea 131-.; 10, Erica herbacea. IF. R. Green way : The legu¬ 
minous plant is Sophora (Edwardsia) microphylla; the Mullein¬ 
looking plant is Celsia arcturus. Mrs. LeoAbetter: 1, Sacco- 
labium rubrum ; 2, Narcissus moschatus ; 3, Narcissus bicolor 
var. ; 4, Narcissus incomparabilis var.; 5, unrecognised (we would 
be pleased to receive a truss with a full-sized leaf when more 
advanced); 6, Begonia maculata. H. J. Ross: A pale form of 
Vanda tricolor insignis. 
Communications Received. —C. N.—A. W. D.—J. G.— 
J. S. F.—W. C.—A. F. L.—H. J.—O. & M.—W. G.—A Ivew 
Student (you have not authenticated youi letter in the usual 
way).—J. W. (many thanks).—G. T. M.—A. Van Geert.—W. B.— 
J. H. H.—H. M. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
May 11th. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report a small 
attendance at to-day’s market, with but little demand 
for Agricultural Seeds, values all round remain 
unchanged, and finer grades of Red Clover are being 
sold for holding over. Bird Seeds are slow. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
May 12th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 2 0 5 0 
New Grapes ..per lb. 3 0 5 0 
Kent Cobbs.. 100 lbs.60 0 
Peaches... .per dozenlo 0 21 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each_ 16 GO 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 10 16 
Strawberries, per lb.. 3 0 6 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 
Asparagus, per bdle. 2 0 5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 2 0 2 6 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 
Brussel Sprouts, per lb. 
Cabbages_per doz. 2 0 2 6 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 30 50 
Celery, per bundle ..2 0 2 6 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 6 10 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
s.d. s.d. 
Herbs, per bunch.... 0 2 0 4 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Lettuces .. per dozen 16 2 0 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 2 0 
Onions, per bushel ..4 0 5 0 
Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
Sea Kale . .per basket 16 2 6 
Smallsalading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb. 2 0 3 6 
Turnips_ per bun. 0 6 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Anemones_12 bun. 2 0 4 0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 3 0 5 0 
Azalea, 12 sprays .... 0 6 10 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias. .12 blooms 10 3 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Cut Tulips, 12 blooms 0 3 0 6 
Daffodils,dble:,12bun. 2 0 4 0 
— single.. 12 bunches 10 2 0 
Eucharis, per dozen .. 3 0 6 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 16 3 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 1 0 | 
Hyacinths, in boxes, 
from Holland.. box 1 G 4 0 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 
Lapageria, white, 12 ,, 
Lilies of the Valley 
12 sprays 0 6 10 
Lilium longiflormn, 
12 blooms 4 0 6 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
Parme Violets(Freuch), 
per bunch . 20 40 
Pelargoniums,12spys. 0 6 0 9 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
12sprays.. 0 4 0 9 
Primroses, 12 bunches 0 3 0 6 
Primula, double, bun. 0 9 16 
— single ....12 bun. 
Roses (coloured) .... 1 0 40 
Roses, Tea per dozen 10 2 0 
Roses, (French), 
per doz. 10 2 0 
— Saffrano (French), 
per doz. 0 0 0 9 
Spiraea... .12 bunches 6 0 9 0 
Tropaeolums . 10 20 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 1 0 
Violets .. 12 bunches 0 4 0 9 
Wallflowers ..12 bun. 2 0 4 0 
White Jasmine, bun. 0 6 0 9 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 18 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Azalea ... .perdozenlS 0 36 0 
Cineraria .. per dozen 6 0 9 0 
Cyclamen.. per dozenlO 0 18 0 
Cyperus, per dozen.. 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz. .30 0 60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
Epiphyllums, per doz. 
Erica, various ..doz.lS 0 42 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 0 
Fairy Roses., per doz S 0 12 0 
Ferns, in var., do .. 4 0 18 0 
Fieus elastica, each.. 16 7 6 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 2 0 10 6 
Fuchsia.per dozen 6 0 9 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Genista .... per dozen 6 0 9 0 
Hydrangea ..per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Lily of the Valley, 
12 pots 12 0 IS 0 
Lilium longiflorum, 
per doz. 24 0 36 0 
Marguerites, per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Mignonette.. per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums_doz. 9 0 IS 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
per dozen . 40 SO 
Rhodantlie .. per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Roses (various), .doz.IS 0 30 0 
Solanums . 
Spireas .. . .per dozen 9 0 12 0 
Tulips., per doz. pots 
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