726 THE GARDENING WORLD. July 11 , 1896. 
Mr. R. Scott, gardener to Miss Foster, The 
Holme, Regent's Park, put up the prettiest group of 
plants arranged for a recess in a dwelling room. The 
third prize fell to the lot of Mr. W. H. Chalk, 
gardener to A. Normandy, Esq., Streatham Hill. In 
a similar class for a group of plants suitable for 
filling a bow window, Mr. R. Scott was again first. 
The competition for the prettiest dinner table 
resulted in Mr. E. Gordon being placed first. This 
was a most effective arrangement. Tea Roses, and 
yellow Aquilegias, with Asparagus, Gypsophila 
paniculata, Myrsiphyllum asparagoides, and Maiden¬ 
hair fern were most in evidence, and formed the 
bulk of the material. Messrs. Harwood Bros, were 
placed second, and Mr. A. F. Youens third. Miss 
Erlebach, Stoke Newington, contributed the 
prettiest table dressed for dessert. 
Mr. U. P. Youens was the first prize winner for 
the most suitable decorations for a sideboard. Miss 
Erlebach won the premier award for sideboard 
decorations composed of hardy flowers only. Mr. 
U. P. Youens had the best festoon of flowers. 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons, of Coventry, distanced all 
other competitors for a bridal bouquet, and were 
followed by Mr. J. Russell, Haverstock Hill. The 
best ball-room bouquet also came from Messrs. 
Perkins & Sons. In both cases Orchids entered 
largely into the composition of the bouquets. Still 
another item was added to the list of Messrs. 
Perkins & Sons’ successes in the premier award for 
the best bouquet of other than the usual circular 
form. Mrs. Walter Mole, The Avenue, Kew 
Gardens, sent the prettiest epergne in the eyes of the 
judges. The arrangement was, however, too one¬ 
sided to be really good. Sprays for personal adorn¬ 
ment were most successfully shown by Messrs. 
Perkins & Sons, a great deal of taste and skill being 
evidenced by the composition of the numerous 
button-holes and sprays. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were not very numerous. 
A neat and comprehensive little group of cut hardy 
flowers was set up by Messrs. Barr & Son, King 
Street, Covent Garden (Small Silver Medal). 
Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, S.E., 
staged a qua itity of cut tuberous Begonia blooms. 
Both single and double flowered varieties were 
remarkable for their great size, and rich, and varied 
colouring (Silver Medal). Messrs. T. Rivers & 
Sons, Sawbridgeworth, exhibited fruiting Peaches, 
Plums, and Cherries in pots, all the trees being 
heavily loaded with splendid fruit (Silver Medal). 
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as to mark the paragraphs or articles they wish us to see. 
We shall be greatly obliged bv their so doing. 
Fern fronds turning black. —George Williams: 
Without knowing the conditions to which your 
Pteris has been subjected it would be difficult to 
say what has caused the tips of the pinnae to turn 
black. We find no evidence of fungoid disease, and 
can therefore only offer suggestions. The question 
for you to consider is whether the plants have been 
subjected to the fumes of gas in dwelling rooms, 
whether you have been fumigating them too strongly, 
or whether they are subjected to an escape of smoke 
or sulphur fumes in the house where they are grown. 
Failing any of these suggestions, is it possible that 
the fronds have been subjected to strong sunshine in 
the early morning while they were still young, and 
it may be covered with drops of moisture produced 
by condensation during the night ? They are sus¬ 
ceptible to injury in this way, and may not show it 
for some time afterwards. Alter you have considered 
these points we should be pleased to learn whether 
you have arrived at a solution of the case. Such 
evils have often to be hunted out on the spot to find 
the true cause, and be able to apply a remedy. 
Feeding Chrysanthemums. — H.M. : See this 
week’s account of feeding Chrysanthemums for 
exhibition, detailed by our correspondent in another 
column. We think that will enable you to get a fair 
grasp of the matter After the plants have been in 
their flowering pots sufficiently long to permeate the 
soil with roots, feeding may be commenced with 
safety. Do not make the liquid manure too strong 
at the commencement. 
Sweet Peas failing — T.A.B. : The droughty 
season would be responsible for the dwarfness of the 
stems ; but they are also suffering from red spider. 
A good syrioging every day after sundown would 
help them considerably, and the red spider would be 
more effectually checked by mixing the water once 
or twice with flowers of sulphur. Unless you want 
seed, all pods should be cut off as soon as they com¬ 
mence to form, which will economise the energy of 
the plants considerably. Sweet Peas do not like 
east winds nor long continued drought. Under the 
treatment just recommended, your plants may yet 
pick up a bit when the nights get longer, and heavy 
dews or showers more prevalent. 
Beet Yery Unequal— James Hardy : Your case is 
a very common one this year. The seeds of Beet are 
enclosed in a hard dried up calyx or perianth, and 
require a considerable amount of moisture to enable 
them to germinate. If they once get over that 
difficulty, they do not feel dry weather so much as 
many other vegetables. Another year, if you expect 
a continuance of drought, you could give the ground 
a good watering after sowing the seeds, and then 
cover it with straw or rank litter to retain the mois¬ 
ture till the seeds appear above ground when the 
litter may be removed 
Names of Plants. — Brightspade : i, Tragopogon 
major; 2, Rosa moschata, the Musk Rose; 3, 
Astrantia helleborifolia, not an Eryngium ; 4, 
Centradenia grandifolia.— A. S.: 1, Chrysanthemum 
maximum ; 2, Lobelia splendens Queen Victoria ; 3, 
Asphodelus albus ; 4, Asphodeline lutea ; 5, 
Geranium striatum.— J. H. : 1, Odontcglossum 
crispum guttatum ; 2, Odontoglossum harryanum ; 
3, Oncidium pulvinatum ; 4, Cattleya gaskell 
iana. — H. L.\ 1, Hippophae rhamnoides; 2, 
Salix alba vitellina ; 3, Deutzia crenata; 
4, Berberis vulgaris purpurea; 5, Cornus mas 
elegantissima.— A. Lamb: 1, Todea barbara ; 
2, Pteris quadriaurita tricolor; 3, Adiantum 
formosum ; 4, Pteris longifolia; 5, Asplenium 
Bellangeri; 6, Selaginella Braunii: 7, Selaginella 
uncinata.— A. Watt : 1, Rubus fruticosus discolor 
flore pleno ; 2, Tilia grandifolia ; 3, Spiraea ariaefolia; 
4, Cupressus nutkaensis ; 5, Thuya orientalis aurea; 
6, Abies nordmanniana.— G. B. : 1, Helianthemum 
vulgare ; 2, Scabiosa arvensis ; 3, Scabiosa Colum¬ 
baria. 
The latest trees to come into leaf.— T.B.: The 
Oak and the Ash amongst the oldest trees with which 
we are acquained, used to be considered very late ; 
but they have been surpassed in lateness by several 
trees of more recent introduction, notably Ailantus 
glandulosa (Tree of Heaven) Gymnocladus canadensis 
(Kentucky Coffee) Catalpa bignonioides. Sophora 
japonica and several others of that class. The Black 
Poplar (Populus nigra) was only just bursting its 
buds on May-day. The bronzy-red leaves of Ailantus 
were just bursting the bud scales at the beginning of 
the second week in May. The leaves of Sophora 
japonica were still only half their full size in the 
fourth week of May. In cold and late seasons these 
trees must be longer before they get into leaf. 
Plants for dwelling rooms.— J.B..T. '■ For long 
lasting qualities you could not do better than keep a 
good stock of such things as Aspidistra lurida, A. 1 . 
variegata, Ficus elastica, Fatsia japonica (Aralia 
Sieboldi) and its variegated variety, Pteris cretica, 
P. umbrosa,their varieties and allied kinds, Asplenium 
flaccidum, A. fabianum and Ophiopogon Jaburan 
variegatus. Adiantum cuneatum will retain its 
health for the whole summer, provided it is kept 
near a window where it will get plenty of diffused 
light, but not very much direct sunshine. Begonias 
of the Rex type will also stand well under similar 
conditions. The softer-wooded subjects must not be 
kept for long in heavily shaded positions. Some of 
the hardier Palms will also stand a long time with 
little apparent injury. 
Communications receiYed.—James Graham.— 
Geo. Tucker.—C. B. G.—The Tbanet Times.—W. 
L.—Protheroe & Morris.—Chambre Syndicale.— 
T. B. S.—R. E —W. J.—A. T.—R.B. -Merci.—J. 
Canrobert.— Y. M.—Amateur.—B B. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Robert Sydenham, Tenby Street, Birmingham. — 
Unique List of the best Vegetable and Flower 
Seeds. 
Ant. Roozen & Son, Overveen, near Haarlem, 
Holland. — Catalogue of choice Dutch and Cape 
Bulbs. 
OOnSTTSTsTTS. 
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Alpine Strawberries from 
seed,.722 
Amateurs, hints for .720 
Aquilegias.717 
Bath Rose Show.722 
Begonias, Messrs. Laing’s 721 
Bramble, The Nutka Sound724 
Buttercup, a doub.e .724 
Carnation culture for 
amateurs.718 
Chrysanthemums tor 
exhibition .718 
Cypripedium ridolfianum...7t8 
Flower Garden, the .719 
Flower clips, improved.717 
Gardening Miscellany.724 
Geraniaceae, the.718 
Gooseberry Whinhatns 
Industiy.717 
Hardy Fruit Garden.719 
Ipswich Horticultural 
Society .723 
Lilies from China, two new7i8 
National ’Rose Society at 
the Crystal Palace.724 
National Viola Show, the 723 
Orchid Houses, the .7,9 
Pea, Gradus.-.724 
Pteris sertulata voluta.724 
Primulajaponical .724 
Polypodies, the British.721 
Roses for Buttonholes .722 
Rothamsted Experiments, 
the . 715 
Royal Botanic .725 
Societ es.725 
Syndical Chamber of Bel¬ 
gian Horticulturists .717 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET 
July 8 th, 1896. 
Fbuit.— Average Wholesale Fuels, 
1. d j. i. 
Apples.per bushel 
Cherries half sieve... 40 80 
Nova Scotia Apples 
per barrel 
Cob Nuts and Fil¬ 
berts, per 100 lbs. 
1. d. j. d. 
New Grapes, per lb. 1 0 20 
Pine-apples. 
—St. Mlohael'B each 26 60 
Strawberries, per lb. c 3 09 
Tasmanian Apples, 
per case 10 0 12 o 
Vegetables.—Average Wholesale Prices 
1. d. 
ArtlcbokesGIobedoz, 2 0 
Asparagus,per bundle 1 0 
Beans, French, perlb. 0 9 
Beet.per dozen 2 0 
Brussel Sprouts, 
per half sieve 
Cabbages ... per doz. 1 o 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 3 
Cauliflowers.doz. 2 0 
Celery.per burdls 1 0 
Cucumbers per doz. 1 6 
Endive, Frencd, djz. 1 6 
1. d. 1, d. s. d. 
3 0 Herbs .per bunch 02 00 
3 0 Horse Radish, bundle 20 40 
1 o Lettuces ...per dozen 1 3 
3 0 Mushrooms, p. basket 10 16 
Onions.per bnnoh 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 3 
1 3 Radishes... per dozen 1 6 
Seakale...per basket 
3 0 Smallsaladlng,punnet 0 4 
Spinach per bush al 20 23 
3 o Tomatos.. per lb. o 4 0 fl 
] Tnrnlps.per bnn. 3 o 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s. d 
Arum Lilies. 12 blms. 20 40 
Asparagus Fern, bun. 20 30 
Bonvardias, per bnn. 06 09 
Carnations doz.blms. 06 20 
Carnations, doz. bchs.4 o £ o 
Cornflower, doz. bchs.1 016 
Euobarls ...per doz 16 26 
Gardenias ...per doz. 20 30 
Geranium, scarlet, 
doz. bunches 30 60 
Lllium longlflori-m 
per doz. 20 40 
Mrrgueiltes, 12 bnn. 16 30 
MamenbalrFern,i2bs.4 060 
Orchids, doz. blooms 1 6 12 0 
Pelargoniums,12 bun. 408 0 
5. d. 
Pyrethmm doz. bun. 2 0 
Roses (indoor), doz. 0 9 
,, Tea,white, doz. 1 6 
„ Niels . 2 0 
,, Safrano . 1 0 
„ (English), 
Red Roses, doz. o 6 
Red Roses, doz. bchs. 2 o 
Pink Roses, doz. 3 0 
Smilax, per bunch ... 3 o 
Stephanotis, doz. 
sprays ... ... 1 3 
Tuberoses, doz. 
blooms .o 3 
Primula, double, doz. 
sprays 0 6 
s. d 
4 o 
1 6 
2 6 
4 0 
2 0 
1 0 
6 0 
4 0 
5 0 
2 0 
0 6 
o 6 
Plants in Pots —Average Wholesale Prices 
Aibor Vitae (golden) 
per doz. 6 
Aspidistra, doz. 18 
„ specimen 3 
Calceolaria, per doz. 4 
Coleus, per doz. 3 
Crassula, per plant 2 
Dracaena, various, 
per doz. 12 
Dracaena viridls.doz. 9 
Erica,various.per doz.9 
Euonymus, var. doz. b 
Evergreens,invar.doz 6 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 4 
Ferns, small, per 100 4 
Ficus elastica, each 1 
Foliage Plants, var., 
each 1 
1. d. 1. d. 
0 12 0 
0 36 0 
050 
060 
040 
030 
0 30 0 
1 0 18 0 
18 0 
18 0 
1 24 0 
1 12 0 
1 6 0 
5 o 
5 o 
t. d. t. d 
Fnchsia, per doz.4 080 
Heliotrope, per doz. 40 60 
Hydrangea, various, 
per doz. 9 
Ivy Geranium, per doz. 4 
Liliums, various doz. 12 
Lobelia, per doz . 3 
Lycopodiums, doz. 3 
Marguerite Daisy doz 6 
Myrtles, doz. 6 
Mignonette . 4 
Palms in variety,each 1 
Palms, Specimen ...21 
Pelargoniums, doz. ...6 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
per doz. 306 
Rcses, various. 9 o 18 0 
Spiraea, per doz . 60 90 
o 18 0 
060 
24 0 
4 o 
4 ° 
12 0 
9 o 
6 o 
15 0 
63 o 
10 0 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS 
Auction Sales. 
Protheroe & Morris. 714 
Bulbs. 
Barr & Son .713 
Horticultural Co.713 
T. Jannoch.714 
W. B. Hartland .713 
Chrysanthemums. 
H. J. Jones. 7 l 5 
Florists’ Flowers. 
J. R. Box.713 
J. Douglas .7 J 4 
J. Stevens .7t3 
T. Turner .714 
J. Wells .7t3 
Young & Dobinson.7 : 4 
Flower Pots. 
Sankey & Sons, Ltd.728 
Garden Sundries, &c.- 
W. Barlass.713 
Corry & Co.7 ! 4 
Hirst, Brooke & Hirst.... 713 
A. Potter.7 2 § 
A. Wasilieff .7 : 3 
C. West .715 
Hardy Plants. 
M. Chapman.7 r 3 
T. Turner .7 ! 4 
Heating Apparatus. 
Messenger & Co ...728 
Thames Bank Iron Co... 713 
Horticultural Builders 
J. Boyd & Sons....7<3 
W. Cooper, Ltd.72S 
J. Gray.713 
W. Richardson & Co .728 
J. Weeks & Co.713 
Hose. 
A. Potter.713 
Insecticides. 
Corry & Co. 
....713 
Gishurst Compound .. 
... 713 
Manures. 
C. Beeson . 
....713 
Clay & Son... 
W. Colchester. 
—.713 
Dobbie & Co. 
....713 
W. Thomson & Sons 
-714 
Miscellaneous. 
Darlington’s Handbooks 728 
H. J. Gasson . 
....713 
Gishurstine . 
Hewitt's Cloth. 
Tuno Cycles . 
....728 
Rubber Stamps . 
....72S 
Smyth's Baskets. 
Tents . 
Netting. 
H. J. Gasson . 
....713 
A. Potter. 
Orchids. 
1 . Cypher . 
W. L. Lewis & Co . 
....713 
F. Sander & Co. 
Roses. 
J. Cowan & Co. 
...714 
T. Turner . 
....'714 
Seeds. 
Daniels Bros. 
....715 
Sutton & Sons. 
Witton & Co. 
....713 
Strawberries. 
Bunyard & Co. 
Vines. 
J. Cowan & Co . 
FERNS & FERN CULTURE, 
By J. Birkenhead, F.R.H.S. 
How to grow Ferns, with selections for Stove, 
Warm, Cool, and Cold Greenhouses; for Baskets, 
Walls, Wardian Cases, Dwelling Houses, <fco. 
Price is.; by post, is. 3 d. 
t, CLEMENT'S INN, STRAND, LONDON, W.C. 
