530 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 18, 1891. 
Phal/enopsis Luddemanniana and its offsets. 
It is evident from a specimen in the collection of F. 
Wigan, Esq., Clare Lawn, East Sheen, that the flowers 
of this species vary considerably, according to the 
mode of cultivation or the degree of vigour of the 
plant. A vigorous plant in a basket suspended from 
the roof of the Phalamopsis house, bears flowers 
of remarkable size. The sepals are broadly elliptic, 
suffused with violet at the base, transversely barred 
with purple upwards, and exhibit a curious mixture of 
yellow with the purple at a spot near the apex. The 
petals have a white margin, but are otherwise similar. 
The lip is purple, with a white margin, and is bearded 
with white hairs, but does not seem to have enlarged 
in proportion to the rest of the flower. Now, the old 
flower scapes have the habit of producing young plants 
at the apex. Some of them have been rooted, and two 
of them are now flowering. Both sepals and petals are 
much smaller than those of the parent plant, revolute 
at the margins and paler in colour. It is usual for a 
plant from which cuttings are taken, or which develops 
plantlets spontaneously, to reproduce itself true to 
character, so that when these small specimens attain a 
large size we may expect them to have flowers equal to 
those of the original. 
Aerides Houlletianum. 
The leaves and habit of this species resemble those of 
A. virens ; but the flowers are somewhat differently 
constructed and of a different colour. The lateral 
Sepals are very broad, and they, as well as the upper 
one and the small petals, are pale yellow, with a purple 
blotch at the apex of each, reminding us of what occurs 
in A. quinquevulnerum. The lip is three-lobed and 
spreading, not infolded as it is in A. virens or A. 
odoratum ; it is pale yellow, with the lateral lobes 
marked with transverse wavy purple lines, and a purple 
blotch at the apex of the middle lobe. The species is a 
native of Cochin China, and offers a pleasing contrast 
to the more frequently cultivated kinds by reason of 
its yellow flowers. We noted it in the establishment 
of Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, at Chelsea. 
Dendrobium scabrilingue. 
The flowers of this species are small, but exhale a 
pleasing Wallflower-like perfume, which makes a plant 
or two an agreeable adjunct to a collection. D. hedy- 
osmum, as the species is sometimes called, refers to the 
pleasing odour of the flowers, which are produced in 
pairs from the sides of the stems. Spring is considered 
the usual time for the plant to flower, but a plant in 
bloom in the collection at Clare Lawn, East Sheen, has 
flowered, Mr. W. H. Young tells us, since Christmas 
last. The sepals and petals are at first greenish, but 
soon change to white. The lip, however, bears a 
number of colours ; the lateral lobes are closely striated 
with deep green on a white ground ; the terminal lobe 
bears five to seven ridges, with a median yellow band, 
on each side of which it is striated or marked with 
green. The stems are of no great height, so that a 
plant or two can readily be accommodated in a house 
by suspending it from the roof in a basket. 
Saccolabium bigibbum. 
The general appearance of this rare and comparatively 
little known species recalls that of S. bellinum, than 
which it has smaller flowers. The sepals and petals 
are obovate or spathulate, and yellow, spotted with 
purple. The lip is saccate at the base, bearded and 
white, as in S. bellinum, but there is a yellow blotch 
on the middle of the central lobe. The flowers are 
borne in a short corymb, drooping in the same manner 
as those of the species mentioned, and the leaves are 
strap-shaped and unequally bifid at the end. Like its 
ally, it is a neat subject, and suitable for suspending 
from the roof as a pot plant. The flowering period is 
sometimes stated to be November, but evidently it will 
flower at any time during the autumn, winter, or spring, 
according to treatment, for we saw it flowering the 
other day in the nursery of Messrs. J. Yeitch & Sons, 
Chelsea. 
Dendrobium micans. 
The seed parent of this hybrid was D. Wardiauum, of 
which the flowers take the large size and the glossy 
appearance, while the colour more nearly resembles that 
of D. lituiflorum. The sepals and petals are lilac and 
■white, or the latter show an inclination to become 
violet towards the apex. The lip is also well marked 
and conspicuous, having a deep violet-purple blotch in 
the throat, and a pale violet tip. The stems are 
slightly nodose, but slender, showing unmistakably 
the influence of both parents. It is flowering in the 
nursery of Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, at Chelsea, 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
Caterpillars on Gooseberry. — E. A.: The beautifully 
marked caterpillars which are troubling you thus early in the 
season are those of the Gooseberry moth (Abraxas gros- 
sulariata). The young hatch out in autumn, and feeding for 
some time, then crawl away in some retreat for the winter. 
When they reappear in spring, as the leaves commence to open, 
they are about half grown. You should endeavour to clear the 
bushes of them before they become full fed, and descend to the 
ground to complete their transformation. Hand-pick every one 
you can find, provided your plantation is not very extensive. 
You might prevent further damage by syringing the plants with 
water, and dusting with finely powdered lime or flour of 
sulphur. Some of the arsenical sprays might be applied with¬ 
out danger at this season of the year. 
Climbers for an Arbotir. — J. C.: Good deciduous climbing 
shrubs are Aristolochia Sipho, Atragene alpina, Clematis 
Jackmanni, and if space is plentiful, C. montana, C. flainmula, 
Jasminum nudiilorum, Vitis Labrusca, and Wistaria chinensis. 
Evergreen climbers suitable for the purpose are Cotoneaster 
microphylla, C. Simmonsii, several of the Ivies, both green and 
variegated, and Passiflora cserulea will remain evergreen if the 
winter is mild. There are several plants with stems that die 
away in winter, but come up again in spring, such as Ecere- 
mocarpus scaber, Convolvulus sepium, Calystegia pubescens, 
and Tropseolum speciosum fora sliady position. Several annual 
climbers raised from seed might with propriety be used, such as 
the Japan Hop (Humulus japonicus), Tropieolum aduncum, T. 
majus and others of climbing or twiniDg habit, but which would 
require to be renewed every year. 
Failure with Trilliums.— J. Alexander: The difficulty in 
growing the species of Trillium is probably due to the chalky 
nature of the soil in your locality, to drought, or exposure to too 
much sunlight; all these causes in combination would make it 
difficult or impossible to grow such things in the southern 
counties. To overcome these drawbacks select a shady position 
under a high north wall or near some deciduous trees. Make a 
bed by taking out the natural soil so that a considerable body of 
peat may be put in its place. Decayed leaves may be largely 
used if peat is scarce, and add some coarse river sand to the 
mixture. Fill the bed, tread it firmly, and plant. During 
summer, while growth is being made, give plenty of water. 
While making the bed ee tliat the drainage is good. 
Names of Plants.— Gray : 1, Wistaria chinensis ; 2, Habroth- 
amnus elegans ; 3, Trachelospennum jasminoides ; 4, a Phaius 
which we cannot name without flowers ; 5, Epidendrum 
cochleaturn ; 6, Chloropliytum elatum variegatum. A. B. C.: 
1, Begonia castanoefolia; 2, Neplirolepis exaltata ; 3, Eupatorium 
riparium ; 4, Dracaena rubra; 5, Asplenium bulbiferum ; 6, 
Adiantum Capillus-Veneris var.; 7, Begonia (some garden hybrid, 
not recognised). J. D. : Odontoglossum odoratum. W. Y.: 
1, Dendrobium pemuluin : 2, Dendrobium species (next week); 
3, Oncidium pumilum, rare. 
Spring-flowering Boo Plants.— H. J. B.: Several varieties 
of the Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) are both hardy, showy 
and effective, particularly the double variety. Some of the 
Primulas might also be used, including P. farinosa, P. f. scotica 
and P. rosea. A succession will be kept up for some time by 
the Calthas, which show considerable variation as to the time 
they commence flowering. The single and double forms of 
Cardamine pratensis are pretty but neglected. By the time' 
these are over several others commence to bloom. 
Various. — Flos: Your questions do not come within the 
range of practical gardening or Botany, and should be addressed 
to such a publication as Notes aud Queries. 
William Holmes Memorial.— A Member of the N. G. S.: We 
have no information as to what is being done. 
Communications Received.— W. H. J. & Co. - J. C.— M. R. 
—Bf. J. V.—D. & Co.—M. & S— C. G. W.-B. & S.—W. K.—Con. 
—W. S—J. C. R.— K.—Scrutator—O.—C. G. 
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TRADE CATALOGUE RECEIVED. 
R. H. Vertegaus & Co.—Chad Valley, Birmingham.—Old 
English Garden Flowers, and Select Flower Seeds. 
-—- 
LONDON SEED TRADE. 
April 13 th . 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditcfi, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, E. C., report a better demand 
for Agricultural Seeds. Trefoil sells slowly at reduced 
rates. Red Clover, White Clover, and Alsike steady. 
Ryegrasses unchanged. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
April 15 Ih. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. 
d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s d. 
Anemones, doz. bun. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Mimosa (French) bun. 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms.. 
2 0 
4 
0 
Myosotis. .per basket 4 0 
6 
0 
Azalea ....12 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Pelargoniums,12 spys. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Bouvardias, per bun. 
1 
0 
1 
c 
— scarlet .. 12 sprays 0 
6 
0 
9 
Camellias, White, 
Narciss, various, 
(French) doz. bchs. 
12 blooms 
o 
0 
4 
0 
3 0 
6 
0 
— Red_12 blooms 
1 
0 
1 
6 
-(English), bun.'O 
H 
0 
9 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Spirsea, dozen bunches 6 
0 
9 
0 
Cinerarias, doz. bclis. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Primula, double, bun. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Daffodils ..doz. bun. 
2 
0 
0 
0 
Primroses, doz, bchs. 
0 
9 
1 
0 
Eucharis .. per dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Pyrethrum, doz. bchs. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Freezias.. ..do/, bun. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Roses, yellow, per doz. 
3 
0 
0 
0 
Gardenias.. 12 blooms 
2 
0 
6 
0 
— Tea_per dozen 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
0 
— Red.perdoz. 
o 
0 
6 0 
Hyacinth, doz. sprays 
3 
0 
4 
0 
— Saffrano .. per doz. 
2 
0 
o 
6 
■— Foreign, doz. bchs. 12 0 
IS 0 
Snowdrops, doz. bchs. 1 
0 
3 
0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 
1 
0 
1 
(3 
Lilac, French, bunch 
5 
0 
6 
0 
Tulips .. doz. blooms 0 9 
1 
6 
Lily of the Valley, 
Violets (Fncli.), Parme 
12 sprays 
0 
6 
1 
0 
per bunch 
3 
0 
4 
0 
MaidenhairFern, 12bns. 4 
0 
9 
0 
-dark .. 
1 
(3 
3 
0 
M arguerites, 12 bun. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
— English..doz. bun. 
0 9 
1 
0 
Mignonette ..12 bun. 
3 0 
6 0 
Wallflowers, doz. bun. 
2 0 
4 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 3 0 
Asparagus....per 100 8 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 1 6 
Beet .per dozen 2 0 
Brussels Sprouts, lb. 0 0 
Cabbages-per doz. 2 6 
Carrots .. ..perbunch 0 6 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen 4 0 
Celery .... per bundle 2 6 
Cucumbers ....each 0 6 
Endive, French, doz. 3 6 
s.d. s.d. 
6 o Herbs .... per bunch 0 2 
3 0 Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 
2 6 Lettuces .. per dozen 3 6 
3 0 Mushrooms, p. basket 1 3 
Onions.... per bushel 5 0 
4 0 Parsley.... per bunch 0 6 
Radishes ..per dozen 1 fi 
Sea Kale:. per punnet 2 6 
5 0 Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..30 
0 9 Tomatos _per lb. 1 0 
4 6 Turnips ....perbun. 0 6 
s.d. 
0 4 
5 0 
4 6 
2 0 
6 0 
3 0 
1 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, £sieve 
— red.J-sieve 
Grapes .per lb. 5 0 8 0 
s. d. s.d. 
Kent Cobs ...100lbs. 40 0 
Nova Scotia Apples IS 0 30 0 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 
— St. Michaels, each 2 6 5 0 
Strawberries.lb. 3 0 7 0 
Plants in Pots.—Average 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi ..doz. 6 0 18 O' 
Azalea.per doz. 24 0 42 0 
Bouvardias ..perdoz. 8 0 12 0 
Cineraria_per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Cyclamen ..per doz. 9 0 IS 0 
Cyperus ..per dozen 4 0 12 0 
Deutzia.per dozen 6 0 9 0 
Dielytra_per doz. 8 0 12 0 
Draciena term., doz. 30 0 60 0 
— viridis .doz. 9 0 24 0 
Erica, various ..doz. 12 0 18 0 
Evergreens,invar ,doz.6 0 24 0 
Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Ferns, in var.,perdoz. 4 0 IS 0 
Genista -perdoz. S 0 12 0 
Hyacinths..per doz. 6 0 9 0 
— Roman .. per doz. 
Marguerites perdoz. 6 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Poinsettias.doz. 
Primula sinensis, doz. 4 0 6 0 
Solanums ..perdoz. S 0 12 0 
Spires per dozen. 8 0 12 0 
Tulips .per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Roots.—I n variety for bedding out, in boxes, Is. to 3s. 
CONTENTS. 
PAGE 
Aerides Houlletianum .... 530 
Amateurs’ Garden. 526 
Annuals for cut flowers 522 
Auriculas. 521 
Auricula bloom at Reading 524 
Barbacenia squammata .. 52S 
Camellia, The Duchess.... 521 
Carnations, fancy. 524 
Daphne Blagayana . 527 
Dendrobium hybridum 
Venus. 529 
Dendrobium scabrilingue.. 530 
Epidendrum dellense .... 529 
Erica carnea . 527 
Fogs, &c. 526 
Frost and vegetation .... 521 
Gleanings from Science .. 523 
Henbane, Oriental. 527 
Lielia Digbyana Mossise .. 524 
Lycaste Mastersiana. 529 
page 
Megaseas. 523 
Nephrodiura, the fragrant 521 
Odontoglossum hybridum 
dellense. .. 529 
Orchid Growers’ Calendar 529 
Pansy, properties of the.. 524 
Paris Green. 522 
Pasque Flower, the .527 
Potato Culture for the Mil¬ 
lion. 522 
Primrose, James Nimmo 527 
Pulmonaria mollis. 527 
“Roots” . 521 
Saccolabium bigibbum .. 529 
Seeds, germination of, &c. 525 
Societies . 52 $ 
Spring Bell .528 
Spring flowers.523 
Winter, eflects of the .... 527 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. 
Auction Sales. page 
Protlieroe & Morris . 518 
J. C. Stevens . 51S 
Bedding Plants. 
H. English . 51S 
W. Golby. 519 
R. B. Laird & Sons . 517 
Turner & Son . 517 
T. S. Ware . 520 
Catalogues. 
Barr & Son . 517 
J. Peed & Sons . 517 
Sutton & Sons . 517 
T. S. Ware . 520 
Chrysanthemums. 
J. Carter & Co. 521 
W. Etherington . 517 
II. J, Jones. 520 
R. Owen . 517 
Pitcher & Manda . 520 
Climbers. 
R. Neal... 520 
T. S. Ware . 520 
Cut Flowers. 
H. English . 518 
Ferns. 
W. & J. Birkenhead. 519 
H. English . 51S 
R. Holmes . 517 
P. B. O'Kelly. 517 
J. Smith . 51S 
Florists’ Flowers. 
B. R. Davis. 517 
J. Dobbie & Co. 517 
H. English . 518 
A. Irvine . 520 
E. KiDg . 517 
J. Laing & Sons. 517 
R. B. Laird & Sons . 517 
A. Lister . 520 
T. Lord. 520 
T. S. Ware . 520 
Fruit Trees and Boses. 
R. Neal. 520 
Garden Sundries, &c. 
J. Arnold. 517 
J. Bentley. 519 
Boundary Chemical Co. 517 
F. Ceaton. 517 
H. J. Gasson . 511 
J. T. Greenrod & Son .. 519 
Horticultural & Agricul¬ 
tural Chemical Co. ... 531 
Hirst, Brooke & Hirst .. 51S 
W. Pen Dennis . 51S 
A. Potter. 519 
Sankev & Sou. 531 
Stott Co.519 
C. G. Warne. 519 
B. S. Williams & Son ... 521 
Hardy Plants. 
Barr & Son . 517 
H. English . 51S 
E. Leigli . 517 
T-S. Ware. 520 
Heating Apparatus. 
W. Cooper . 519 
Thames Bank Iron Co.... 517 
page 
Horticultural Builders. 
J. Boyd & Sons . 517 
W. Clark.. 517 
W. Cooper . 5iS 
J. Gray. 517 
Hayward . 517 
Mellowes & Co. 517 
A. Peel & Sons . 517 
W. Richardson & Co. ... 517 
J. Sendall & Co. 519 
J. Weeks & Co. 517 
Insecticides. 
Blundell, Spence & Co... 531 
Bridgford's Antiseptic ... 517 
Clibran & Son. 532 
Deighton & Co. ... . 519 
Gishurst Compound. 517 
W. C. Lee. 517 
Slugicide . 517 
Lawn Mowers. 
Follows & Bates. 520 
Ransomes, Sims, & Jef¬ 
feries . 519 
Manures. 
W. H. Beeson. 517 
S. C. Clay .. . 519 
Native Guano Co. 531 
Standen's .. 517 
W. Thomson & Sons. 517 
Miscellaneous. 
Epps’ Cocoa. 531 
Gishurstine. 517 
A. Outram . 5IS 
Smyth's Orchid Baskets. 517 
Mushrooms. 
W. Cutbush & Son . 520 
Orchids. 
Liverpool Horticultrl.Co. 51S 
P. McArthur . 517 
Boots. 
R. Neal. 520 
J. Carter & Co. 521 
R. Smith & Co. 517 
Boses. 
II. English . 517 
W. Rumsey. 517 
T. S. Ware . 520 
Seeds. 
Barr & Son . 517 
B. L. Coleman . 517 
R. Dean . 51S 
J. Forbes . 5 0 
B. Hartland ..’. 517 
J. Laing & Sons. 517 
J. Peed & Sons . 517 
Sutton & Sons . 517 
J. Watkins ... . 51S 
Stove and Greenhouse 
Plants. 
H. English . 517 
H. G. Smyth . 517 
Trees. 
II. Lane & Son . 520 
R. Neal. 520 
Vines. 
J. Peed & Sons . 517 
