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THE GARDENING WORLD 
December 10, 1887. 
gardener to William Agnew, Esq., Pendleton. The 
amateur and member’s sections were well filled, the 
plants and blooms being also excellent exhibits. Mr. 
James Smethurst, of Winton, won first honours with 
his plants. Mr. W. Eckersley and Mr. T. Eckersley, 
Middle Hulton, were the first prize winners in the 
Japanese and incurved classes of cut blooms, closely 
followed by Mr. T. lloyle, of Swinton ; whilst Mr. It. 
Johnson, .of Barton, was placed first in almost every 
class confined to the members of the society. 
A splendid assortment of Palms was lent for decora¬ 
tion purposes by Mrs. Thomas Agnew, Fairhope, Eccles. 
Two groups of Chrysanthemums came from the gardens 
of William Agnew, Esq., Summerhill, Pendleton, and 
ranged along the centre table were decorative plants 
sent for that purpose by Stuart Garnet, Esq., The 
Rookery, Pendleton. Plants and flowers were also 
shown, not for competition, by a number of florists. 
There was a fine collection, consisting of nine dozen cut 
blooms, of each of the incurved and Japanese classes of 
Chrysanthemums, shown by Messrs. W. Clibran & Son, 
of Altrincham, who also displayed a first-class selection 
of Ferns, Ericas, Cyclamens, wreaths, bouquets, and 
sprays. Messrs. Dickson & Robinson, of Manchester, 
exhibited a fine assortment of Cyclamens, Celosias, and 
other flowers ; Messrs. Dickson, Brown, & Tait, of 
Manchester, displayed a pretty collection of Ferns, 
Cyclamens, and Ericas ; Messrs. W. Lovell & Sons, of 
Swinton, were 'well represented with a splendid assort¬ 
ment of Chrysanthemums and decorative plants ; and 
Mr. W. Russell, of Swinton, exhibited a nice lot of 
Pompons in pots, bouquets, wreaths, &c. A fine col¬ 
lection of Apples was shown by. Mr. James Derbyshire, 
Peel Green, Patricroft. The judges were Mr. T. Cash, 
of Prestwich, Mr. J. Kertin, of Altrincham, and Mr. 
J. J. Lowry, of Trafford Hall Gardens, Barton. The 
attendance was much above expectation, and the com¬ 
mittee feel encouraged by the generous support accorded 
to them. 
LINCOLN .—November loth and 16 th. 
Orchids.— Reginald Young: 1, 2 and 3 are very fine varieties 
of Cypripedium Spicerianum, 1 being what was originally sold as 
C. S. magnificura; 4, a very bright Lselia autumnalis; and 5, a 
very large and fine form of the same species ; 6, Odontoglossum 
Andersonianum, of the pretty spotted type, approaching O. 
crispum ; 7, Lycaste Skinneri alba, is a grand form, pure in its 
whiteness, and in size (6 ins. across) hardly beatable; 8 , Sopliro- 
nitis grandiflora, 3 ins. across, and line in colour, and is an 
unusually fine variety; 9 and 10, ordinary Odontoglossum 
vexillarium and Lielia albida. 
Sheep eating the Bap.k of Fruit Tp.ees.— (?. Brown: If 
you cannot fence the trees in, the best plan would be to tie some 
Gorse or Blackthorn round the stems. It would protect the 
trees and if neatly done would not look unsightly. Failing this, 
a mixture of coal tar and liquid clay, well mixed together when 
warm, but put on cold, would answer the purpose. 
Insects on Orchids. — A. Russell, Junr.: The green insect you 
sent us in your letter was smashed into several pieces, but from 
what we could see of it we believe that it is some of the grass¬ 
hopper tribe and not likely to do your plants any harm. There 
is little chance of finding any more this season. The other 
insect you mention is probably the American cockroach (Peri- 
planeta americana), a great pest of all plant houses kept at- a 
high temperature. Trapping with jars containing treacle or 
some similar sugary syrup, and poisoning with phosphorus paste 
are the best means of getting rid of them. Your Odontoglossums 
are probably not sufficiently established, as you suggest, to 
bring all their blooms to perfection ; but we must also say that 
Orchids have suffered to a great extent recently through the 
influence of dense fogs, which cause them to drop their flowers 
while still in bud. 
Grape. Chasselas Napoleon. —We should be greatly obliged 
if any of our readers who grow this white Grape, would favour 
us with a few eyes. 
Apple, Curltail—.17. M. : You will find the variety described 
in the last edition of The Fruit Manual. It was shown at the 
Apple Congress at Chiswick, by two Surrey growers, and we 
should imagine that it is not widely distributed, though probably 
it is an old local variety. 
Names of Plants. — W. S., Accrington: We cannot undertake 
to name Orchids by their leaves only. It is sometimes difficult 
enough to do so by the flowers. IF. S.1, Tradescant.ia discolor; 
2, Ficus Parcelli; 3, Higginsia Ghiesbreightii variegata ; 4. Croton 
Veitchii probably ; 5, a Croton which we do not recognise ; 6, 
Acalyplia tricolor. E. Searles : Zygopetalum Mackayi. 
Names of Fruits. — J. P.: Apple : Gogar or Stone. Pear : 
Ne Plus Meuris. 
Communications Received.— J. B. (many thanks).—A. D. W.— 
J. P —W. E. B.—J. W.—B. L.—G. F.—J. A.—D. G. Junr.— 
D. P. L.—W. H. E.—H. H.—J. K.—A. H. 
The fifth exhibition of the Lincoln Chrysanthemum 
Society was held in the Corn Exchange, and a goodly 
number of exhibitors putin an appearance with exhibits 
of a meritorious character. The committee was also 
fortunate in having several excellent groups of mis¬ 
cellaneous plants sent by gentlemen and nurserymen in 
the neighbourhood, and which added much to the 
general effect of the show. Mr. Wipf, gardener to 1ST. 
Clayton, Esq., staged a noble group of foliage and 
flowering plants ; and Mr. Mitchel, gardener to W. J. 
Warrener, Esq., and Mr. Kingon, gardener to J. 
Swan, Esq., both showed very attractive and well- 
arranged collections, as also did Messrs. R. Pennell & 
Son. Mr. Herring, gardener to A. Shuttleworth, Esq., 
staged about eighty cut blooms of Chrysanthemums, 
not for competition, amongst them being many 
excellent flowers. 
In the class for a group of Chrysanthemums arranged 
for effect (space 12 ft. by 12 ft.), Mr. W. Herring, 
gardener to S. Lowe, Esq., was first; and Mr. Foster, 
gardener to H. Greenham, Esq., second. In the class 
for a group of Chrysanthemums and green-foliage 
plants arranged for effect (12 ft. by 12 ft.), Mr. Brown, 
gardener to T. C. Bourne, Esq., was first; and Mr. 
Dowman, gardener to T. Bell, Esq., second. Trained 
specimen Chrysanthemums were not well represented, 
but the best three plants were exhibited by an amateur, 
Mr. Bralesford. 
The cut flower classes open to growers living within 
a radius of twenty miles of Lincoln were well contested. 
For twenty-four incurved blooms, Mr. Gill, gardener 
to ~W. Oldman, Esq., Gainsborough, was a good first; 
Mr. Brown, Lincoln, second ; and the same exhibitors 
were first and second for twenty-four Japanese. Mr. 
Bugg was first for eighteen varieties ; Mr. Dowman, 
second. Twelve blooms, incurved, Mr. Thornton, 
gardener to C. E. Marfleet, Esq., first; Mr. Bourne, 
second. Twelve blooms, Japanese, Mr. Marfleet was 
again first ; and Mr. Bourne, second. Twelve reflexed 
blooms, Mr. Ashley, first; Mr. Bourne, second. Stand 
or vase for table decoration, consisting of Chrysanthe¬ 
mum blooms, Miss Pennell, of Lincoln, was first, with 
a very lightly arranged stand, but was closely followed 
by Mr. Marfleet’s gardener ; Mr. Foster, third. 
Arrangement of flowers for dinner-table decorations, 
space 3 ft. square. Miss Pennell was again first with a 
light and most charming design. Grapes were scarce. 
Mr. Hare, gardener to R. IT. C. Revile, Esq., Well- 
ingore Hall, was first in the classes for black and 
white, Ms bunches being superbly coloured, and 
excellent in heavy berries. 
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. 
Bambusa gracilis. — J. S. .- When grown under glass the leaves 
of this plant often die off at the tips—as yours have done—and, 
probably, the want of sufficient air is the cause. It will not 
injure the plants, though it certainly does not improve their 
appearance. 
Rating of Nurseries.— M. J. See our numbers for March 
26th and July 2nd last. F. Cantels: According to the ruling of 
Mr. Justice Day, in the case of Purser v. The Worthing District 
Local Board, market gardens and nursery grounds should be 
rated at only one-fourth of the assessed value. See our number 
for March 26th last, pp. 469, 477. 
Beurre Died Pears. —I have got a nice lot of well-coloured 
Beurre Diel Pears, but they are still hard and not fit to be sent 
to table. What shall I do with them to make them soft?— 
Omicron. [If they are really Beurre Diel, and not some-later 
variety, we should suggest putting them on a shelf in a warm 
house. Our P. D. says, Boil them! — E d.] 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, London, S.E.—Chrysanthe¬ 
mum List for 1SSS. 
Charles Sharpe & Co., Sleaford, Lincolnshire.- Specnlities 
for 1887 and 18SS. 
Putz & Roes, Erfurt, Prussia.—Annual Trade Seed List. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
December 7th. 
Messrs. Hitrst k Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report the Clover 
Market firm, with a moderate inquiry for Red Clover 
and Trefoil, though sales are less than is usual at this 
season. There is no quotable change in values, but 
sellers hold English Trefoil for higher prices. White 
Clover is firm. Alsyke, being freely offered, may be 
bought on easier terms. Rye Grasses are firm. No 
change in Bird Seeds or Blue Peas. 
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00 VENT GARDEN MARKET. 
December 8th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, £ sieve.13 3 6 
Grapes .per lb. 10 3 0 
Grapes, Chan. Islands, 
per lb. 1 0 13 
Kent Cobs_100 lbs. 55 0 
Melons .each 0 6 2 0 
Pears, i-sieve. 
Pears, French, doz. .. 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each .... 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 
s.d. s.d 
2 6 6 0 
16 2 6 
3 0 8 0 
10 3 0 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 0 6 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 2 0 2 6 
Carrots.per bun. 0 9 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 40 60 
Celery, per bundle ..20 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 6 10 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
Herbs, per bunch.... 0 2 0 4 
s.d. s.d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Lettuces ..per dozen 2 0 3 0 
Mushrooms, p. basket 0 9 13 
Onions, per bushel .. 4 0 5 0 
Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
Sea Kale..per punnet 2 6 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb.1 0 
Turnips_ per bun. 0 6 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
3 0 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 5 0 SO 
Azalea .... 12 sprays 10 16 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias.... per doz. 3 0 6 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 2 0 
Chrysanthemums, 
12 bun. 6 0 18 0 
Chrysanthemums, 
12 blooms 2 0 6 0 
Epiphyllum, 12 blms. 0 4 0 6 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 6 0 8 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 3 0 6 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Hyacinths, Roman, 12 
sprays 09 16 
Lilium longiflorum, 
12 blooms 6 0 9 0 
Lilium speeiosum, 
12 blooms 10 3 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 10 3 0 
Myosotis, 12 bunches 
Pelargoniums,12spys. 0 9 16 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
12sprays.. 0 6 0 9 
Primula, double, bun. 0 9 10 
Roses (coloured) .... 1 0 40 
Roses, Tea, per dozen 10 3 6 
Roses, mixed, per doz. 0 9 10 
— Saffrano .. per doz. 0 9 16 
Stephanotis 12 sprays 9 0 12 0 
Sunflower_12 bun. 
Trop<eolums . 20 30 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 9 16 
Violets.12 bun. 10 16 
— French_12 bun. 16 2 0 
-Parme. .12 bun. 4 0 5 0 
White Jasmine, bun. 0 0 9 
White Lilac per bun. 7 0 SO 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d.. j 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 IS 0 
Chrysanthemums ,, 4 0 9 0 
Cyclamen_perdoz.lS 0 24 0 
Cyperus ..per dozen 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz. .30 0 60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
Epipliylluins, per doz. 9 0 24 0 
Erica, various .. .doz. 9 0 IS 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, in var., do .. 4 0 18 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Ficus elastica each ..16 76 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 2 0 10 6 
Fuchsia... .per dozen 
Marguerites per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Mignonette, .per doz. 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 
per dozen . 30 60 
Single Primula or. 
sinensis .doz. .4 0 6 0 
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