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THE HARDENING WORLD 
December G, 1890. 
The leaves are very numerous, narrow, arching, bright 
green, and 18 ins. to 21 ins. in length. The flower 
scape is much shorter, but rises from amongst them, 
then arches gracefully with its heavy racemes of com¬ 
paratively large flowers. The sepals and petals of a 
Cymbidium are generally spreading, but here they are 
erect, as well as the three-lobed lip. All the segments 
are deep yellow and quite uniform, with exception of 
the lip, which has a darker yellow band along the 
centre. A healthy, good-sized piece flowered recently 
in the cool division of the Orchid house at Kew. 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
CONTENTS. 
PAGE 
Amateur's Garden. 218 
Angraecum pellucidum.... 221 
Apple, Beauty of Kent.... 220 
Auriculas, some good .... 210 
Carnations, wintering .... 21S 
Chrysanthemum in Art, 
the . 218 
Chrysanthemum culture .. 214 
Chrysanthemum notes.... 214 
Chrysanthemum,a sportive 219 
Crelogyne Massangeana .. 221 
Cold Nip, the. 212 
Cyperorchis elegans. 221 
Cypripedium Muriel Holl- 
ington . 221 
Ferns for hanging baskets. 217 
Flowers, scented border .. 220 
Fruits and Vegetables .... 216 
PAGE 
Fruits, foreign. 212 
Gardening Miscellany .... 219 
Gardeners’ Orphan Fund.. 213 
Ilowea Balmoreana, <$e. .. 216 
Hymenocallis ovata. 219 
La Haye du Puits . 213 
Odontoglossum erispum .. 216 
Oranges and Lemons .... 215 
Orchid-Growers' Calendar. 221 
Polyanthus, gold-laced .. 216 
Primroses, Chinese . 220 
Rhododendrons, soil for .. 220 
Royal Horticultural Soeiety211 
Salvias, autumn and winter 220 
Shirley Hibberd, the late.. 213 
Shows at the Royal Aqua¬ 
rium . 213 
Sparrows, something about 221 
Secretaries of Horticultural Societies and Nursery¬ 
men and Seedsmen will greatly oblige The Editor by 
sending him their Schedules and Catalogues as soon as 
published. 
Chrysanthemums.— R . James and J. T.'jlf. : Sorry we cannot 
identify them. 
Mealy-Bug on Vines.— Dingwall: The recipe for using tar 
on Vines with the object of destroying mealy-bug is a simple 
one, and in the hands of skilled growers has proved very suc¬ 
cessful in destroying the insect without injuring the Vines. To 
one part of gas tar add two of clay reduced with water to 
the consistency of paint, mixing them well together. 
Then from the Vine rods rub off carefully all loose hark without 
using a knife, after which give a good washing with soft-soap. 
Thoroughly clean the walls, woodwork and glass, lime-wasliing 
the back wall after every crevice has been stopped up or 
cemented. When the rods have been treated in the above 
manner all the rubbish should be cleared away and burnt. 
Remove the upper layer of the soil of the border, replacing it 
with fresh material. After this, paint the Vine rods with the 
above mixture of clay and tar, being careful that every joint, 
crevice and bud is painted alike—that is, no part must be 
scamped or overlooked. 
Names of Fruits. — W. S. : 1, Beurre Ranee ; 2, Glou 
Morceau; 3, Winter Nelis. Standon: 1, London Pippin ; 2, 
not recognised ; 3, Cellini; 4, Longville’s Kernel; 5, Bess Pool. 
J. P. IF.: Please send a fair sample. The fruit received was 
half rotten and beyond identification. 
Tree of Heaven.— T. A. B .: Ailantlms glandulosa can be 
obtained at any tree nursery. 
Communications Received.— W. B.—J.—R. D.—E. W. & S. 
.T. C. & Co.—W. O.-G. B.—D. C.-J. P. 
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TEADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Dicksons & Co,, 1, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.—Select Roses 
for 1S90-91. 
- =*£<& - 
LONDON SEED TRADE. 
December 1st. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, E. C., report trade in agri¬ 
cultural seeds slow. Prices of all articles continue 
firm. Hew crops ofWhite Clover and Alsike are likely 
to prove short. 
-=*-»$«=-=- 
CQVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
December 3rd. 
Cut Flowers.—Aver/ 
s.d. s.d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms.. 4 0 8 C 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 2 0 
Chrysanthemum, 
12 blms. 10 3 0 
— .12 bclis. 3 0 9 0 
Eucharis .. per dozen 4 0 6 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 4 0 6 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Hyacinth, Roman, 
doz. sprays 10 16 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 2 0 4 0 
Lilium, various, 12 bis. 2 0 6 0 
MaidenhairFern,12bns.4 0 9 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun. 3 0 6 0 
Mignonette ..12 bun. 3 0 6 0 
Pelargoniums,12spys. 0 6 16 
— scarlet .. 12 sprays 0 4 0 6 
Plants in Pots.—Aver 
s . d . s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi ..doz. 6 0 18 0 
Bouvardias ..perdoz. S 0 12 0 
Chrysanthemums,doz. 6 0 24 0 
Cyperus ..per dozen 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz. 30 0 60 0 
— viridis .doz. 9 0 24 0 
Erica, various .. doz. 12 0 IS- 0 
Evergreens,invic ,,doz.6 0 24 0 
3K Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s d. 
Nareiss, Paper white 
(French) doz. bchs. 4 0 9 0 
-(English), bun. 1 0 16 
Poinsettias, per doz. 4 0 9 0 
Primula, double, bun. 0 6 1 o 
Pyrethrum, doz. bchs. 2 0 4 0 
Roses, yellow, per doz. 2 6 6 0 
— Tea_per dozen 0 6 2 0 
— Red.per doz. 10 2 0 
— Saffrano .. per doz. 1 0 2 0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays 4 0 6 0 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 6 0 9 
Violets (Fnch.),Parme 
per bunch 2 6 3 6 
-dark . 16 2 6 
— English..doz. bun. 10 2 0 
age Wholesale Priecs. 
s . d . s. d . 
Ferns,invar.,perdoz. 4 0 IS 0 
Heliotrope, per doz. 
Hydrangea ..per doz. 9 0 24 0 
Marguerites per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 4 0 6 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 3 0 6 0 
Poinsettias.doz. 9 0 15 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s . d . s . d . . s . d . s . d . 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 3 0 6 0 Herbs _per bunch 0 2 0 4 
Asparagus-per 100 ; Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 1 0 Lettuces ..perdozenie 2 0 
Beet .per dozen 2 0 3 0 Mushrooms, p. basket 13 2 0 
Cabbages-per doz. 1 6 2 0 Onions... .per bushel 3 6 5 0 
Carrots .... per bunch 0 6 Parsley_per bunch 0 6 
Cauliflowers, English, Radishes ..per dozen 1 6 
per dozen 3 0 6 0 Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Celery-per bundle 2 6 Spinach, per strike ..2 0 
Cncumhers -each 0 4 OS Tomatos _per lh. 1 0 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 0 Turnips ....perbun. 0 6 
Potatos.— Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton : Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s.d. 
Apples .. per J-sieve 16 6 0 
Cherries.J-sieve 
Currant, black, Jsieve 
— red.J-sie ve 
Grapes ...... per lb. 0 9 3 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Kent Cobs ...100 lbs. 65 0 70 0 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 
— St. Michaels, each 2 6 6 6 
Plums .... per i sieve 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. 
Anthracite Coal. paof 
W T . H. Essery. 223 
United Anthracite Col¬ 
lieries Limited. 223 
Auction Sales. 
Protheroe & Morris . 210 
J. C. Stevens . 210 
Bulbs. 
Barr & Son . 209 
Dicksons . 211 
H, English . 210 
J. Peed & Sons . 209 
R. Smith & Co. 210 
R. Sydenham . 211 
Catalogues. 
H. Cannell & Sons. 223 
B. R. Cant . 210 
Dobbie & Co. 209 
Chrysanthemums. 
W. E. Boyce. 209 
W. Etherington. 209 
H. J. Jones . 211 
J. Laing & Sons. 211 
R. Owen . 209 
G. Stevens .■. 209 
Climbers. 
R. Smith & Co. 210 
Cut Flowers. 
H. English . 210 
Ferns. 
W. & J. Birkenhead. 211 
H. English . 210 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 210 
P. B. O'Kelly . 209 
J. Smith. 209 
Florists’ Flowers. 
E. S. Dodwell. 222 
W. Dean . 209 
H. English . 210 
Fruit Trees, &c. 
G. Bunyard & Co. 209 
Dicksons' . 210 
R. B. Laird & Sons . 209 
Hugh Low & Co. 211 
Fruit Trees and Roses. 
J. Laing & Sons. 211 
H. Lane & Son . 211 
J. Le Cornu & Son. 222 
R. Neal. 210 
T. Rivers & Son. 211 
R. Smith & Co. 210 
Garden Sundries. &c. 
Hirst, Brooke & Hirst .. 209 
G. Murray. : . 209 
Ponkey Potteries . 222 
H. G. Smyth . 210 
Stott Specialities . 223 
J. Taylor & Sons . 209 
C. G. IVarne. 223 
Hardy Plants. 
H. English . 210 
Lane . 209 
H. May. 211 
Heating Apparatus. PA ge 
Standard Speciality Co... 223 
Thames Bank Iron Co.... 223 
C. Toope & Co. 223 
Horticultural Builders. 
J. Boyd & Sons . 209 
W. Cooper . 223 
C. Frazer’s Executors ... 223 
J. Gray. 209 
Hayword & Co . 209 
Mellowes & Co . 209 
W. Richardson & Co. ... 209 
J. Weeks & Co . 202 
Insecticides. 
Bridgford’s Antiseptic ... 209 
Gishurst Compound_ 209 
Nicotine Soap. 209 
Picrena. 222 
Manures. 
W. H. Beeson. 209 
W. Thomson & Sons. 209 
Miscellaneous. 
F. Carr & Co. 222 
Epps’ Cocoa. 222 
W. Foulsham & Co. 222 
Gishurstine. 209 
Mrs. Hey wood. 222 
Montserrat Co. 209 
Pears’ Soap . 224 
Smyth’s Orchid Baskets. 209 
Orchids. 
Horsman & Co. 209 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 209 
P. McArthur . 209 
Roses. 
G. IV. Boothby . 209 
B. R. Cant . 210 
LI. English . 209 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 210 
H. May. 211 
W. Rumsey. 209 
S. Spooner & Sons. 211 
J. & R. Thyne. 222 
Seeds. 
P. McArthur . 209 
R. Smith & Co. 210 
Sutton & Sons. 209 
R. Sydenham . 211 
Stove and Greenhouse 
Plants. 
H. English . 209 
H. Lane & Son . 211 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 210 
Strawberries. 
R. Smith & Co . 211 
Trees. 
R. B. Laird & Sons . 209 
H. Lane & Son . 211 
R. Neal.. 210 
Vines. 
J. Laing & Sons. 211 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 210 
SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS. 
Small Advertisements, solid type, 6 d. per line of about nine 
words. Displayed Advertisements, per inch, 6s.; per column 
(12 ins.long), £3 5s.; per half-page, £5 ; per page, £9. Special 
quotations 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. 
*»* Advertisements for the current week , and also 
"Stop Orders," must reach the office not later than the 
first post on Wednesday Morning. 
SMYTH’S 
GARDEN SUNDRIES.MANURES, 
SOILS, &c. 
Black and Brown Peat 
Silver Sand and Loam 
Cocoa Nut Fibre Refuse 
Leaf and Peat Mould 
Specially Prepared Mould 
Sphagnum Moss 
Guano and Dissolved Bones 
Bones, J inch and j inch 
Bone Dust, guaranteed pure 
Blood and Bone Manure, highly 
recommended 
Horticultural Charcoal 
Tobacco Cloth, far superior to 
Paper 
Mushroom Spawn 
Write for Price 
Russia and Archangel Mats 
Pot Washing Brushes 
Virgin Cork and Raffia 
Tanned Netting & Tarred Twine 
Trugg Garden Baskets 
Flower Sticks, from 1 to 5 feet 
Wooden Labels, from 4 to 12 in. 
Thin Bamboo Canes 
Rose and Dahlia Stakes out 
5 feet 
Orchid Baskets and Teak Rods 
Patent Bass Brooms 
Folding Postal Flower Boxes 
Smyth’s Orchid and Hothouse 
Shading. 
Ast, free by post. 
21 , 
B. Q. SMYTH, 
GOLDSMITH STREET, DRDRY LAME, W.C. 
To Noblemen and Gentlemen requiring Land 
Agents, Stewards, Bailiffs, or Gardeners. 
TAMES CARTER & Co. have at all times 
fJ upon their Register reliable and competent MEN several 
of whom are personally well known to Messrs. Carter. En¬ 
quiries should he made to 237 and 23S, High Holbom, W.C. 
Ir. DQDWEL L’S GRAN D CARNATIONS 
THE FINEST GROWN. 
Mr. Dodwell’s List of Specialties for Season 1S90-1 is now 
ready, and may be had on application. 
THE COTTAGE, STANLEY ROAD, OXFORD. 
JOSHUA LE CORNU Z, SON S 
JERSEY 
FRUITTREES 
and BOSE TREES. 
CARRIAGE PAID. PACKED GRATIS. An immense stock 
of strong, healthy, well-rooted trees. Before ordering, be sure 
to write for our Illustrated Catalogue. 
CORDONS A SPECIALITY. 
ROSES WONDERFULLY CHEAP. The finest that money canhuy 
BIGS VIEW JERSEY, 
SCOTCH-GROWN ROSES. 
TRUE TO NAME AND WELL ROOTED. 
HYBRID PERPETUALS, from 7s. per dozen, Carriage Paid. 
TEAS, from 12s. per dozen, Carriage Paid. 
Catalogues on application. 
THYNES ? 83, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. 
VIO LI INT. 
Grand Solo Instrument, one really splendid, after Joseph 
Guarnerius, very handy. First-class Baize-lined Box. Grand 
Bow, resin, music. Cash required, sacrifice for 14s. 6rf. Any 
intending purchaser missing this, misses a thoroughly genuine 
bargain. 
Mrs. S. HEYWOOD, TiBs^TpfA^ET^N 
<332 PASTEL PORTRAIT FREE. 
To introduce our fine work, if you will send us a good photo 
of yourself or any member of your family, we will make you a 
fine life-size £2 Pastel Portrait FREE OF CHARGE. The only 
return desired of you will he that you show our work to your 
friends and assist us in securing orders, also that you guarantee 
to have the picture suitably framed, so that the work will show 
to advantage. Write your name and address very plainly on the 
back of the photo you wish done, and send it at once. It will 
be safely returned.—Address, F. CARR & Co., 37, Warwick 
Street, Worthing, Sussex. 
NOTICE TO GARDENERS. 
I F you want to be at the top of your profession, and 
out-distance all competitors ; if you want to take 
head prizes at your shows ; if you want your flowers 
and vegetables to be the envy and admiration of all, 
then you must do the right thing at the right time and 
success is certain ; RAPHAEL'S Almanac will tell you 
the exact days and hours to do this, and if you follow 
the instructious given your success is sure. 
“ Sir,—Your Hints to Farmers and Gardeners are to the point, 
and should be followed by all who wish to get the most paying 
cropi in these queer times, for instance, the past year was "bail 
for Onions all over the country; we grow a considerable 
quantity (being Market Gardeners), and sowed our seed at the 
time stated, and our crop rvas the finest we have ever grown, the 
same with several other vegetables.” 
Another says :—“I put some Peas in on one of the days you 
named and had a splendid crop, also some Potatos which 
yielded well.” 
Get the Almanac at once ; it contains information and 
guidance for all. 104 pages. Price 6d., post free 7d. 
W. FOULSHAM &, Co., 4, Pilgrim St., Ludgate Hill, E.C. 
PONKEY POTTERIES 
RUABON, NORTH WALES. 
FLO WERP OTS 
Large quantities of all Rinds always in stock. 
S-AJYIPLES AND PRICES ON APPLICATION. 
All Ware stamped PONKEY. 
BOILING WATER OR MILK 
E P PS’S 
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING. 
COCOA 
BREAKFAST OR SUPPER. 
