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THE GARDENING WORLD 
•June 4, 1887. 
Cuttings of Trees. — Omicron: In'propagation generally we 
find that soft-wooded things strike more readily from cuttings, 
and in some cases leaves, than those whose tissues are of a drier 
and harder nature. We would, accordingly, attribute the 
difficulty of striking such things as Oak, Ash, Thorn and Beech 
cuttings to the hardness of the wood. Forsythia, Jasminum and 
Privet allied to the Ash, and having soft wood strike easily from 
cuttings. Many things in the same family as the Thorn, haring 
softer wood than the latter, root readily. 
Soot. — Omicron: Rather than add so many gallons to a peck of 
soot, we would advise you to put the soot in a bag and place the 
latter in the tank from whence you dip the water, while water¬ 
ing. If it is undesirable to treat all of your plants in a house 
with this soot water, two tanks -would be necessary. By so 
doing you will prevent the coarser material from spoiling the 
drainage of the pots by destroying the porosity of the soil. The 
manurial properties of the soot would gradually become dissolved 
in the water. Occasionally renew the soot with a fresh supply. 
Liquid Manure. — Omicron: No exact directions as to the 
number of gallons of water necessary for a peck of manure can 
be given, as it depends upon its age, its strength and other 
matters. The manurial products also take some time to become 
dissolved or the whole sufficiently liquid to be utilized in water¬ 
ing. The best plan is to place good cow-manure in a tub or old 
barrel from which one end has been removed, fill up with water 
and dip out, using additional water to make the manure suffici¬ 
ently weak before using. You may add the soot if you like, but 
gauge the strength by the colour of the liquid. The same state¬ 
ment applies to the' drainings of the heap, which are strong in 
dry weather and weak after rain. 
Variegated Strawberry.— E. G. C.: This variety is known 
in gardens as Fragaria chiloense variegata, and is grown for its 
variegated foliage only, the fruits being of no value. 
Grapes. — Coo Ice: When the Grapes were being thinned, the 
berries -were rubbed by the hand or perhaps by the hair of the 
head, hence they now show signs of what is called “rust," 
which you cannot now get rid of; only those berries which have 
been rubbed in some way will be troubled with it. The small 
warty excrescences on the leaves show that you keep the house 
a little too close ; more air would be advisable. 
Cucumbers. — H. C. J. : Your plants are clearly affected with 
the well-known Cucumber disease, of the origin of which but 
little is known, nor is there any trustworthy remedy for plants 
once attacked. In all cases of its appearance it is best to burn 
the plants and roots, clear out the bed, and start afresh with a 
change of seed, soil and manure. 
Names of Plants. — Reginald Young: 1, Vanda teres, a good 
coloured variety; 2, Saccolabium Blumei; 3, Phalsenopsis 
tetraspis ; 4, Odontoglossum vexillarium, very large, and good in 
shape; 5, Odontoglossum vexillarium, also good ; 6 and 7, 
Odontoglossum crispum of the right strain. Your Laelia majalis 
producing two flowers on a scape is a sign of good cultivation. 
It is not usual, but occurs sometimes wffien the plant is vigorous. 
R. C. K.: Next week. We do not recognise the species at present. 
Constant Reader: Epidendrum fragrans. M. B. H.: Cattleya 
intermedia. J. S ..- 1, Cercis siliquastrum ; 2, Prunus padns ; 
3, Magnolia eonspicua Soulangeana major. W. C. : Asystasia 
(Mackaya) bella ; 1, Polypodium Billardieri ? (no fruit on speci¬ 
men sent) ; 2, Platyloma rotundifolia; 3, Adiantum Capillus- 
Veneris. 
Communications Received. —J. McJ.—C. A. G.—J. B.—A. 
G. J.—C. F.—IV. G.—J. R. P.—W. P.—J. C.—Laurus—Q. R,— 
C. P. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
June 1st. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Iloundsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report a moderate 
sale of Mustard and Rape at unchanged rates. In 
Clover Seeds trade is small ; finest samples of Red 
Clover are being bought by speculators. White Clover 
has advanced in value owing to the dearth of supplies. 
Hemp Seed is dearer, Canary Seed unchanged. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
June 2nd. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 2 0 5 0 
Grapes .per lb. 3 0 5 0 
Grapes, Chan. Islands, 
per lb. 2 0 3 0 
Kent Cobbs.. 1001bs.60 0 
Melons .each 16 3 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Peaches....per dozen 6 0 15 0 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each .... 3 0 8 0 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 16 
Strawberries, per lb.. 1 0 3 6 
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. 16 2 0 
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 ..20 
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 1C 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 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb.10 16 
Turnips_ per bun. 0 6 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
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 ... .per dozenlS 
0 
36 
0 
Cineraria .. per dozen 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Cyclamen, .per dozen 
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. 
18 
0 
30 
0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 
6 
0 
24 
0 
Fairy Roses, .per doz. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns, in var., do .. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Ficus elastica, each.. 
1 
6 
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.lS 0 30 0 
Marguerites, per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Mignonette.. per doz. 4 0 9 0 
Musk, per dozen_ 3 0 6 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums.... doz. 6 0 IS 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
per dozen . 40 SO 
Rhodanthe ..per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Roses (various), .doz.IS 0 30 0 
Solanums . 
Spireas ....per dozen 9 0 12 0 
Tulips ...perdoz. pots 
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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 
Blue Bells,12 bunchs. 10 2 0 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias. .12 blooms 10 3 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 0 9 2 0 
Cut Tulips, 12 blooms 0 2 0 4 
Daffodils, dble12 bun. 
Eueharis, per dozen.. 3 0 6 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 10 3 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Hyacinths. 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 
Lilies of the Valley 
12 sprays 06 10 
Lilium longiflorum, 
12 blooms 4 0 CO 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
Narcissus, 12 bunches 10 3 0 
Narcissus double, 
12 bunches 3 0 6 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Parme Violets(French), 
per bunch . 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
12sprays.. 0 9 10 
Polyanthus, 12 buns. 2 0 5 0 
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, mixed, 
per doz. 0 6 2 0 
— Saffrano (French), 
per doz. 0 6 0 9 
Spiraa... .12 bunches 4 0 6 0 
Stephanotis, 
dozen sprays 2 0 4 0 
Tropieolums . '..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 
Pansies, 12 bunches.. 2 0 3 0 
Pelargoniums,12spys. 0 6 0 9 
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