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THE GARDENING WORLD 
May 21, 1887. 
the highest number of marks from the judges. Flo 
prizes are given, hut each exhibit is judged and marks 
given according to merit. Mr. Barber having obtained 
the maximum number, which is six, was asked by the 
president to explain his management of the specimen 
iu question, and in reply Mr. Barber said that the 
plant had been in his possession about a year, and was 
newly imported when he got it. There were a few short 
growths made last summer, after which the plant was 
subjected to a very low temperature ; and last winter, 
during the severe frost, owing to his defective heating 
apparatus, the temperature went down to 35° on several 
occasions. He attributed his success in a great measure 
to having tested it in such a low temperature, and to 
keeping it close to the glass during its growing period. 
I have no doubt but that many cultivators of this 
beautiful Orchid fail to flower it through too much 
coddling in a strong heat. Mr. "Woodcock exhibited a 
dozen of Ellam’s Early Cabbages as hard as cricket 
balls, and which created much comment amongst the 
members. — J. Walker. 
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FLORICULTURE. 
Some Good Pot-Roses. —The collection of Roses in 
pots shown at the last meeting of the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society, was useful in that it indicated certain 
varieties as well adapted for pot culture. I made a 
note of H. P. Duchess of Edinburgh, a charming pale 
pink Rose ; Souvenir d’un Ami, a fine old Tea-scented 
variety, which was grandly shown in a cut state by 
Mr. W. Rurnsey, of Waltham Cross ; H. P. Duke of 
Albany, rich crimson ; Tea Camoens, bright pinkish 
rose, very showy: H.P. Magna Charta, bright pink 
and carmine, one of the very best of pot-Roses, because 
so free and yet producing such fine blooms ; H.P. 
Countess of Rosebery, brilliant crimson - rose ; and 
Crown Prince, bright purple and crimson. It is 
gratifying to find from the foregoing list, that some of 
our English-raised Roses can hold their own against 
the Continental varieties. It would be a rather novel 
feature“at a Rose show to see cut blooms of English 
Roses competing against those obtained from abroad. 
A class for a dozen cut blooms of distinct varieties 
would instruct as well as interest ; and if the com¬ 
petition were also extended to varieties grown in pots, 
it would extend the interest felt in such a test. I 
respectfully submit this suggestion to the Committee of 
the Hational Rose Society.— E. D. 
Single Dahlias. —It is said that plants of these 
are not in such brisk demand this season as in former 
years. This appears to prove that they are declining 
in public favour. It is further said that the Pompon 
and Cactus Dahlias are becoming much more popular, 
and that they are surely taking the place of the single 
varieties. I think one cause of the decline in the single 
Dahlias is the fact that so many new varieties have been 
produced of tall gross habit, bearing larger flowers far 
beyond a nice medium size for decorating purposes. I 
think that if nine-tenths of the named varieties were 
thrown away, no one would greatly regret the sacrifice. 
To my mind, if any section of the single Dahlias is to 
remain in our gardens, it is that known as the stellate 
varieties. They are all of neat, dwarf, bushy habit, 
and produce myriads of small starry flowers in many 
and attractive shades of colour. Being of dwarf growth, 
they can be used for bedding purposes ; and the flowers 
being small, and produced on wiry stems, they are 
valuable for cutting. A few good varieties in this 
group are Alma, white and mauve; Bedding Gem, 
orange-scarlet; Gustave, deep shaded lemon ; Ingomar, 
magenta ; Little Bob, deep crimson-maroon ; Magpie, 
cerise tipped white ; Mrs. Langtry, pale orange-buff; 
and Pauline, mauve.—A. D. 
Alpine Auricula conspicua.— I wonder who raised 
this fine old-fashioned variety. As a white-centred 
flower it can still hold its own ; and as far as I know 
there is only one other variety I would put before it, 
and that is Tenniel. "We have very few really good 
white-centred flowers. Conspicua is one of those that 
stands well ; and the white centre does not quickly 
die off to a cold, dead ivory-white, as is the case with 
some. I had Conspicua given to me last year, and I 
shall certainly contrive to grow it until I can surpass 
it with something better.— E. D. 
QUESTIONS & IANSWERS. 
%* Special attention is paid in the columns of The 1 
Gardening World to the answering of questions on I 
all subjects connected with practical horticulture, and j 
the naming of Plants (other than Florists’ Flowers) and \ 
Fruits, in which department the Editor is assisted by 
gardeners and specialists of great experience. 
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.” 
Lapagep.ias and Azaleas.— T. H. C. : There does not seem to 
he a fungus of any sort on the leaves you send, even when 
examined under the microscope. The cells on the underside of 
the leaf, or their contents, appear dead or deranged, hut no doubt 
you have observed, as we have done, that the old leaves of the 
plant only are affected, while the younger ones on the same plant 
are quite healthy and fresh. We snspe ct that thrips may have 
had to do with it, and if so, washing with soft soap, Gisliurst 
compound, or fumigation should he resorted to, or what is advis¬ 
able, vapourising by the Thanatophore. The vesicular profusions 
on the under side of the second leaf sent are caused in all proba¬ 
bility by the puncture of some insect, we should say thrips, 
judging from the rusty appearance. 
Planting Vines. — Omicron: You cannot do better than plant 
them early in June, when the soil has become warmed to some ; 
extent by solar heat. If you plant them carefully without , 
disturbing the roots much, and treat them generously as regards 
heat and moisture in the house, it is astonishing what fine canes 
they will make the first season. 
The Thanatophoke. —Will those who have used the Thanato¬ 
phore kindly inform me through these columns their experience 
of it. Is it successful, and is it cheaper than using Tobacco 
paper? I am anxious to satisfy my employer before purchasing 
one.—/. ill. 
Red Lead. — Omicron .- Add sufficient water to make a thin 
liquid, and shake or stir up the seeds well in this. A small 
quantity of paraffin poured on the seeds in a glazed vessel, and 
the whole well shaken up, would ansiver the same purpose. 
Books. — Ireland: Mr. B. S. Williams’ Choice Stove and Green¬ 
house Plants, in two volumes—one treating of flowering plants, 
the other on ornamental-foliaged plants, published by the author 
at the Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, N., or 
Ch-eenhouse and Stove Plants, by Mr. T. Baines (John Murray, 
Albemarle Street, W.C.), gives the information you require. 
Okchid Blooms. — A. Chalmers: The Dendrobium you send 
is an ordinary form of D. Dalhousieanum, of the usual size and 
form. The other is a good variety or form of Odontoglossnm 
Pescatorei, with a few violet-purple spots on the middle of the 
sepals, petals, and likewise on the labellum. It is otherwise 
worth cultivating on account of the size of the flower, and the 
breadth of its imbricating segments. 
Names of Plants. — IV. G.: Dendrobium dixanthum. E. J. 
II. Cliurcher: Abutilon vexillarium variegatum. 
Communications Received. —J. G. S.—C. P.—F. R. S.—W. P. 
(anticipated by another correspondent).—U. H. P.—E. J.—W. 
P.-J. A.—W. G.—M. McL.—D. P. L—W. C. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
James Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, 544, King’s 
Road Chelsea.—Catalogue of Plants, including Novelties for 
1SS7 ; also Soft-wooded and Bedding Plants, &c. 
William Bull, King’s Road, Chelsea, London, S.W.—Cata 
logue of New, Beautiful and Rare Plants and Orchids. 
James Carter & Co., 237 and 23S, High Holborn, London.— 
May and June on the Farm and in the Garden. 
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LONDON SHED TRADE. 
May 18 th. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditcli, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report a few small 
orders are still received for Clovers and Grass Seeds, 
but the season may now be considered as over. Values 
remain remain unchanged, with little speculative en¬ 
quiry. Rape and Mustard firm. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
May 19 th. 
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 .... 6 0 10 0 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 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 Sprout s,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 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 
80s. to 100s. 
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 ..16 
Sea Kale .. per basket 16 2 6 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb. 2 0 3 6 
Turnips.... per bun. 0 6 
100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Anemones_12 bun. 2 0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 3 0 
Azalea, 12 sprays .... 0 6 
Blue Bells,12 bunehs. 1 0 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 
Camellias. .12 blooms 1 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 1 0 
Cut Tulips, 12 blooms 0 2 
Daffodils,dble:,12.bun. 2 0 
Eucbaris, per dozen.. 3 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 1 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 
Hyacinths. 
Lapageria,red,l 2blms. 
Lilies of the Valley 
12 sprays 0 6 
Lilium longiflorum, 
12 blooms 4 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 3 0 
Pansies, 12 bunches.. 2 0 
Pelargoniums, 12 spys. 0 6 
s.d. 
Parme Violets(French), 
per bunch __ 2 G 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
12sprays.. 0 4 
Polyanthus, 12 buns. 2 0 
Primroses, 12 bunches 0 3 
Primula, double, bun. 0 9 
— single _12 bun. 
Roses (coloured) .... 10 
Roses, Tea, per dozen 1 0 
Roses, mixed, 
per doz. 1 0 
— SafErano ("French), 
per doz. 0 6 
Spiraea.. ..12 bunches 6 0 
1 0 ! Stephanotis, 
dozen sprays 2 0 
G 0 Tropieolums ... 1 0 
6 0 Tuberoses, per dozen. 1 0 
6 0 i Violets .. 12 bunches 0 4 
3 0; Wallflowers ..12 bun. 2 0 
0 9 White Jasmine, bun. 0 G 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
4 0 
5 0 
1 0 
2 0 
1 0 
3 0 
3 0 
0 4 
4 0 
6 0 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. 
4 0 
0 6 
5 0 
0 G 
1 6 
4 0 
2 0 
2 0 
0 9 
9 0 
4 0 
2 0 
0 9 
4 0 
0 9 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 18 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Azalea ... .per dozenlS 0 3G 0 
Cineraria .. per dozen 6 0 9 0 
Cyclamen, .per dozen 
Cyperus, per dozen .. 4 0 12 0 
Draeiena 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 IS 0 
Ficus elastica, each ..16 76 
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.lS 0 30 0 
Marguerites, per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Miguonette.. per doz. 4 0 0 
Musk, per dozen .... 3 0 GO 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums_ doz. 6 0 18 0 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 
per dozen . 40 SO 
Rhodanthe ..per doz. 6 0 0 
Roses (various)..doz.lS 0 30 0 
Solanums . 
Spireas .... per dozen 9 0 12 0 
Tulips .. per doz. pots 
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