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THE GARDENING WORLD 
September 13, 1890, 
the past few weeks gardeners and horticulturists 
generally have been reiterating the statement that the 
season has been a most unfavourable one for their 
occupation, and that it was next to impossible to 
produce really good stuff. In spite of this the 
Stirling show was equal, if not superior, in many 
respects to its predecessors. The special feature 
was the remarkably fine display of vegetables and cut 
flowers. Probably the most successful prize-taker in 
the gardeners’ section was Mr. Lunt, Keir, who 
competed at this show for the first time. All through 
the amateur section was fairly good, The entries were 
much the same as last year. Messrs. Drummond & 
Sons sent for exhibition a stand of pot and greenhouse 
plants. 
The show was opened shortly after one o’clock by 
Colonel Stirling, of Gargunnock. He said—Ladies and 
gentlemen, I have been asked to open this flower show 
to-day, and I have much pleasure in doing so. I have 
often heard it said that flower shows are a mistake— 
that the gardeners devote themselves entirely to the 
flowers and fruit they are going to exhibit, and neglect 
everything else in the garden. How I do not agree 
with this opinion at all, and if it should occur in some 
rare cases, I think that the gardener cannot have 
the interests of his employer at heart, or there must be 
something very faulty in the management. On the 
contrary, I think these shows engender a healthy 
competition amongst gardeners ; they see what others 
can produce, and those who do not carry off the prizes 
try to improve their cultivation, and do better 
another year. Then look how the culture of flowers 
and vegetables has been improved in the country by 
the local shows. For instance, take my own parish. 
The horticultural society has only been in existence for 
eight years, and how much the exhibits have improved ? 
You know the proverb, “Or bairns can read they first 
maun spell well.” We have got beyond the spelling 
stage, and can, I think, now read very fairly, for we 
dare to exhibit in Stirling, and take prizes, too. I 
myself am very fond of flowers, and naturally take 
a great interest in them, and I must say I think we are 
steadily improving in the management of our gardens ; 
I am more particularly fond of the hardy herbaceous 
plants. You must, most of you, remember the day 
when bedding out was the rage, and when, for three 
months of the year, the garden was in a blaze of colour, 
and very beautiful many were, too ; but for the re¬ 
maining nine months it was more like a desert or 
howling wilderness. I am thankful to say that we 
have passed that stage, and that in most gardens there 
is something to admire and study in almost every 
month of the year. Then, what a feature herbaceous 
flowers now are in the different shows ; to me they are 
themost extraordinary of all the exhibits. Of course, it is 
a matter of taste. Some prefer Dahlias like saucers, 
and Chrysanthemums like tea-cups ; but I must say I 
prefer the delicate and ever-changing beauty of the 
different herbaceous flowers. 
Mr. Thomas Lunt, of Keir, took first prizes for stove 
and greenhouse fine-foliaged plants, stove or greenhouse 
Ferns, specimen foliage plant, hardy herbaceous flowers, 
Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, also four bunches of 
Grapes, and for a collection of plants arranged for 
effect. Mr. A. Ferguson, Woodville, took first prizes 
for British Ferns; plants for table decoration, Liliums, 
Cockscombs, Peas, and other subjects. Mr. Hugh 
Watson, Park Terrace; Mr. D. Howie, Duniewaite ; 
Mr. D. McNeil, Gargunnock House ; Mr. D. 
McDonald, Mr. W. W. Ritchie, Mr. J. Galbraith, and 
Mr. J. Carmichael were first prize vdnners in the fruit 
section, Mr. W. W. Ritchie coming out strong for 
hardy fruits. Mr. D. McNeil also took the first prize 
(a.Silver Medal) for a basket of vegetables containing 
ten varieties. 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Paraffin and Mealy Bug.—J. H . E .: About a wineglassful 
of paraffin to a pail of soapy water should be quite safe, seeiDg 
that the Vines would be leafless at the time. There would be no 
danger even to tender bark, provided the mixture is well stirred, 
so as to distribute the paraffin through the water. The soap 
will assist in keeping the oil from floating on the top. Possibly 
you might find it more convenient to use kerosene emulsion, a 
preparation containing paraffin, and kept in stock by those who 
deal in insecticides. 
Peaches Diseased.— Subscriber : The Peach you sent us was 
very badly affected with the disease, caused by a fungus named 
Glaeosporium lasticolor, which attacks not only Peaches and 
Nectarines, but Grapes and. Cucumbers. ' There can be no 
question about the ailment, for the flesh of the Peach was 
literally packed in places with the twisted, gouty and branching 
threads of the fungus. When you see your fruits commencing 
to become spotted with pale brown or salmon-coloured blotches> 
causing them to become rotten in the same way as that sent, you 
may readily take it for granted that you have got the Peach 
disease in your house, unless you can prove that the fruits in 
question have simply been bruised or damaged in some way or 
other. As the fungus lives inside the fruit and only grows 
outside in order to bear spores, you cannot apply any remedy 
to save those fruits that are attacked. The only thing you can 
do is to keep a close or watchful eye upon them, and promptly 
remove those that become spotted and burn them, to prevent 
the spreading of the fungus to healthy fruits by the scattering 
of the spores, which are soon and very plentifully produced on 
the surface, where it has become brown. We have received 
other examples this season, and it may be that the sunless and 
wet summer has favoured the spread of the fungus. 
Petunias and South African Plant. — E. Nash: The seed¬ 
ling Petunias you send us are very pretty, owing to the beautiful 
fringing of the petals. The lilac variety with purple veins is the 
best. Both are useful for decorative purposes, but we cannot 
say that either of them is strictly new, although worthy of 
preseivation. The South African bulbous plant is Croeosmia 
aurea, which is often called Tritonia aurea in gardens. 
Strawberry' Plants Dying. — J. Holmes : We cannot say for 
certain Yvhy your two-year-old plants should die off without 
knowing the conditions, seeing them or seeing specimens. It is 
just possible that their roots are being destroyed by wireworm, 
by the larvae of the Rose Chafer (Cetonia aurata), by the larvee 
of the May Bug (Melolontha vulgaris), or some similar pest. 
We should be pleased to assist you if you send specimens of 
roots and leaves, Yvhichever may be injured. 
Supposed Chrysanthemum. — A. B.: The specimens you send 
us are not those of a Chrysanthemum at all, but Matricaria inodora 
flore pleno. It is hardy, but being of the nature of an annual 
or biennial, requires to be propagated annually from cuttings to 
preserve it. 
Various. — Flos: The Goat Willow' or Great Sallow (Salix 
caprea). is, as you say, locally known as Palm, and the flowering 
shoots are collected by perhaps hundreds of people in the 
suburbs of London, on or about Palm Sunday. The Silver-weed 
(Potentilla anserina) has yellow flowers. The Silver-bush 
(Antliyllis Barba-Jo vis), has pale straw-yellow 1 flowers. We do 
not know that the name Silver Thistle is applied to any particular 
plant, but it might with propriety be applied to Chamcepeuce 
diacantha, to the Milk Thistle, also known as Our Lady’s Thistle 
(Silybum Marianum). Atriplex patula is the spreading Orache ; 
Chenopodium album is the White Goosefoot; Sisymbrium 
officinale is the Hedge Mustard ; and Capsella Bursa-pastoris is 
the Shepherd’s Purse. No fruits or vegetables grow wild in the 
metropolitan area, except the Corn Salad (Valerianella olitoria), 
which grows on the banks of the Thames in the suburbs, and is 
also cultivated as a vegetable. Most hardy fruits and vegetables 
can be cultivated in the metropolitan area, and the more easily 
in proportion to the amount of open space. It would occupy too 
much space to attempt an enumeration of different kinds, 
although it is recognised that some sorts stand the fog and 
smoke better than others. The term “ribbon gardening’’ is 
applied to the system of planting different flowers in alternate 
and straight or curved lines. The term “ plat-band ” is borrowed 
from the French plate-bande , and simply means a garden border. 
Names of Plants.— G. Fordyce : 1, Davallia pallida, also 
known as D. Mooreana ; 2, Nephrodium molle corymbiferum 
3, Pteris seaberula. H. E.: 1, Chrysanthemum latifolium ; 
2, Veronica longifolia rosea ; 3, Helianthus decapetalus multi- 
florus ; 4, Aster Novi-Belgi. Dingwall: The Fern is Davallia 
pedata ; the Pancratium is probably a variety of P. asiaticum, 
but we canuot be certain without some knowledge about the size 
of the bulb, its neck, leaves, and the pedicels or short stalks to 
the flowers, and the bracts. A. Brown: 1, Erica Tetralix ; 2, 
Lycopodium clavatum; 3, Lycopodium Selago ; 4, Vaccinium 
Vitis-idea ; 5, Narihecium ossifragura. A. M. D.: l.Lysimachia 
punctata; 2, Aster Linosyris, otherwise called Linosyris 
vulgaris ; 3, Pilumna nobilis ; 4, Adiantum cuneatum variety. 
Messrs. Barr & Son : Polemonium coeruleum variegatum. 
Communications Received. —A. O.—Mrs. S.—J. C.—W. 
Napper.—Symbol.—W. D.—J. D.—J. Wright (next week).— 
J. R.-R. H. C.—F. M. P.—M. S.—J. I.—A. A. C.-W. Parker. 
—A. B.—W. F. (shortly). 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, Scotland.—Autumn Catalogue of 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, &c. 
J. Cheal & Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawley, Sussex.— 
Catalogue of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. 
Barr & Son, King Street, Covent Garden.—Daffodils and 
other Bulbous and Tuberous Roots. 
Charles R. Shilling, Hartley Wintney, Winchfield.—Trees, 
Shrubs, Bulbs, &c. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
September 8th. 
Messrs. Hurst & Sox, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, Seed 
Market, Mark Lane, report Winter Tares easier, owing 
to large supplies. Rye scarce’and dear. Rape seed 
firm. Trefoil is 3s. per cwt. dearer. Red Clover 
steady ; White and Alsike unchanged. Italian Rye¬ 
grass is held for an advance. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
Sept. 10t7i. 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 3 0 6 0 
Asparagus ....per 100 
Beans, French, per lb. 0 4 
Beet .per dozen 2 0 3 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 1 6 2 0 
Carrots ... .per bunch 0 6 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen 30 60 
Celery ... .per bundle 2 6 
Cucumbers .... each 0 4 0 6 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 0 
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 13 2 0 
Onions.... per bushel 3 6 5 0 
Parsley... .per bunch 0 6 
Radishes .. per dozen 1 6 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos _per lb. 0 4 0 9 
Turnips _per bun. 0 6 
Potatos. —Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Fruit.—Average Who lesale Prices. 
s.d s.d. | s.d. s.d. 
Apples .. per 1-sieve 3 6 5 0 ] Kent Filbert, 100 lbs. 50 0 52 6 
Cherries. J sieve i Peaches_ per dozen 10 8 0 
Currant, black, A sieve | Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 
— red. A sieve — St. Michaels, each 2 6 7 6 
Grapes . per lb. 0 9 2 0 Plums _ per j sieve 8 0 12 0 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. s.d. s.d. 
Asters.per doz. 3 0 6 0 Ferns,invar, .perdoz. 4 0 IS 0 
Arana Siebolcu ..doz. 6 0 18 0 Fuchsia _ per doz. 3 0 6 0 
Balsams-per doz. 3 0 6 0 Heliotrope, per doz. 4 0 6 0 
Bonvardias ..perdoz. S 0 12 0 Hydrangea ..perdoz. 9 0 24 0 
Calceolaria, per doz. 3 0 6 0 Liliums, various, doz.12 0 30 0 
Chrysanthemums, doz. 6 0 24 0 Marguerites per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Cyperus, ..per dozen 4 0 12 0 Mignonette, perdoz. 3 0 GO 
Dracaena term., doz. 30 0 60 0 Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
— viridis .doz. 9 0 24 0 Pelargoniums ..doz. 6 0 12 0 
Erica, various ..doz. 12 0 18 0 Pelargoniums, scarlet, 3 0 6 0 
Evergreens,invar, doz.6 0 24 0 Rhodanthe . .per dcz. 4 0 6 0 
Out Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. s.d. s.d 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms.. 2 0 4 C MaiaenhairFern,12bns 4 0 9 0 
Asters.12 buns. 2 0 6 0 Marguerites, 12 bun. 3 0 6 0 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 Mignonette ..12 bun. 10 3 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 1 0 2 0 Pansy .. per 12 buns. 10 2 0 
.doz. bchs. 3 0 6 0 Pelargoniums,12spys. 0 6 10 
Chrysanthemum, —scarlet ..12 sprays 0 3 0 6 
12 blms. 1 0 3 0 Pinks, doz. bchs. ..2 0 6 0 
— .12 bchs. 4 0 12 0 Primula, double, bun. 0 6 10 
Cornflower doz. bchs. 1 6 3 0, Pyrethrum, doz. bchs. 2 0 4 0 
Dahlia.12 buns. 2 0 4 0 Rhodanthe ...12 buns. 3 0 6 0 
Eucharis ..per dozen 2 0 4 0 Roses.per dozen 16 3 0 
Eschseholtzia,12 beh. — Tea_per dozen 0 6 2 0 
Forget-me-not.l2buns2 0 4 0 — Red. perdoz. 10 2 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 2 0 4 0 — SafErano ..perdoz. 10 2 0 
Gladiolus, various, —_dozen bunches 2 0 6 0 
12 spikes 1 0 2 0 Stephanotis, 12 sprays 16 3 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 Sultan_ doz. bchs. 2 0 3 0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 2 0 4 0 Sunflower ...12 buns. 2 0 4 0 
Lavender ....12 bus. 2 6 4 0 Sweet Peas.-doz. bns. 10 2 0 
Lilium, various, 12bis. 0 6 4 0 Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 3 0 
CONTENTS. 
PAGE 
Amateurs’ Garden . 26 
Begonias at Forest Hill .... 23 
Begonia Martiana grandiflora 28 
B. S. Williams Memorial .. 20 
Cactus or decorative Dahlias 25 
Cattleya Dowiana Henrick’s 
var. 27 
Cattleya Dowiana Statter- 
iana . 27 
Dahlias, new. 25 
Dunrobin, plant notes from 23 
Gladioli, new . 25 
Grass of Parnassus. 27 
Helianthus strumosus .... 23 
Horticultural Societies .... 2S 
James Backhouse, death of 
Mr. 20 
Lielia elegans, Stand var... 27 
Living earth, the.22 
page 
Lobelia Tupa. 2S 
Lysimachia ephemernm.... 2S 
Mansfield Gardeners' Holi¬ 
day . 27 
Marianne North, death of 
Miss. 20 
Melons. 20 
Melon, Ely’s Favourite_ 23 
National Dahlia Society’s 
Exhibition. 24 
Next year’s Apple crop_ 20 
Orchard-house Apples _20 
Peach trees, treatment of .. 26 
Pear, Doyenne Boussoch .. 27 
Phlox Drummondi . 21 
Plants on Tour. 19 
Poltalloch. 21 
Rudbeckia purpurea . 2S 
Wollaton Hall, Notts. 23 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. 
Anthracite Coal. page 
U nited Anthracite Col¬ 
lieries .. 32 
W. H. Essery. 32 
Auction Sales. 
Protheroe & Morris. IS 
J. C. Stevens. IS 
Bulbs. 
Barr & Son. 17 
Dicksons. IS 
Levenshulme Horticul¬ 
tural Co. 19 
J. Peed & Sons .. . 17 
Ant. Roozen & Sons . IS 
Roozen Bros. IS 
C. Sharpe & Co... IS 
Silberrad & Son .. . 17 
Sutton & Sons . 17 
R. Sydenham. 19 
Van Meerbeek & Co. 19 
E. Webb & Sons . 19 
Catalogues. 
Barr & Son. 17 
Cannell & Sons. IS 
Sutton & Sons . 17 
Cut Flowers. 
H. English. 17 
Ferns. 
W. & J. Birkenhead . 19 
Smith . 17 
Florists’ Flowers. 
E. S. Dodwell . 19 
W. Colby . 17 
R. B. Laird & Sons . 17 
Lane. 17 
J. Swan . 17 
Fruit. 
G. Bunyard & Co. 17 
Fruit Trees and Roses. 
J. Le Cornu & Son . 19 
T. Rivers & Son. 18 
Garden Sundries. &e. 
Agri-Horticultural Chem¬ 
ical Co. 31 
J. Arnold . 31 
Fisher & Sharpe . 32 
Hirst, Brooke & Hirst .. 17 
Horticultural and Agri¬ 
cultural Chemical Co.... 32 
Ponkey Potteries. 19 
G. R. King . 32 
H. G. Smyth. 13 
“ Stott" Co. 19 
J. Taylor & Son . 17 
page 
Heating Apparatus. 
Thames Bank Iron Co. ... 32 
C. Toope & Co. 31 
Horticultural Builders. 
J. Boyd & Sons. 17 
W. Cooper . 31 
C. Frazer’s Exors. 32 
J- Gray . 17 
Hayward. 17 
Mellowes & Co. 17 
W. Richardson & Co. 17 
J. Weeks & Co. 17 
Insecticides. 
Bridgford's Antiseptic ... 17 
Gishurst Compound ...... 17 
Nicotine Soap . 17 
Picrena . 32 
Manures. ' 
W. H. Beeson . 17 
Clay’s Invigorator . 17 
W. Thomson & Sons . 17 
Miscellaneous. 
Epps’ Cocoa . 31 
Gishurstine . 17 
A. Outran!. IS 
Smyth’s Orchid Baskets.. 17 
Orchids. 
Charlesworth, Shnttle- 
Yvorth & Co.. 19 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. is 
P. McArthur. 17 
Roses. 
H. English. 7 
Seeds. 
R. Sydenham . 19 
Stove and Greenhouse 
Plants. 
H. English. 17 
Howard . 17 
E. Pynaert. 17 
Strawberries. 
G. Bunyard & Co. 17 
J. Cornish . 17 • 
T. Laxton . 17 
W. Lovel & Son . 17 
T. Rivers & Son . 17 
R. Smith & Co. 19 
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words. Displayed Advertisements, per inch, 6s.; per column 
(12 ins.long), £3 5s. ; per half-page, £5 ; per page, £9. Special 
uotations given for a series. Gardeners and others Wanting 
Situations, thirty words for Is. 6 d., prepaid. 
Postal and Money Orders to be made payable to B. Wynne, 
at the Drury Lane Post Office, W.C. 
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