170 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 11, 1893. 
WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN, 
Dracaenas.—Large plants of D. australis, D. indi¬ 
visa, and others, which have long, naked stems, and 
are of no service in this condition, may have their 
heads lowered up to the base of the leaves, by rooting 
them close up to that point. Cut a 32 size pot in half, 
and after cutting the stem of the plant half through at 
the point where roots are desired, fit the pot round 
the stem with the cut portion inside, and fill the pot 
with soil and sphagnum to retain the moisture, if 
the head of the plant be very large, it may be neces¬ 
sary to cut up a larger pot, and put it in place of 
the first to obtain a better development of 
roots before severing the head from the rest of the 
plant. 
Winter-flowering Plants.—Such things as 
Poinsettias, Peristrophe speciosa, Eranthemum ner¬ 
vosum, Sericographis and Thyrsacanthus should be 
kept as near the glass as possible to keep them in 
sturdy, healthy condition, now that the light is 
getting weaker every day. Those who have span- 
roofed houses will have less difficulty with this soft- 
wooded and thin-leaved class of plants. As the pots 
are now well filled with roots, frequent supplies 
of weak liquid manure will assist them greatly. 
Conservatory Climbers.—All those things 
whose flowering period is over should receive 
their annual pruning back or thinning out as the 
case may be. Passion-flowers and Tacsonias bloom 
from the young wood, so that they may either 
be entirely pruned back or a few shoots may be left 
to relieve the appearance of bareness. The roots 
are, or should be, resting now, and if they are in the 
borders of the house, no water will be required till 
the turn of the year at least. The soil becomes 
sweetened and ameliorated by aeration when kept 
dry for a time at this period of the year, and the 
roots grow with more luxuriance when they start 
afresh in spring. 
Scale on Tacsonias.—When these are badly 
affected with scale, which is often the case, hard 
pruning of the shoots will to a great extent get rid of 
the insects. The old wood may then be washed 
with nicotine'soap or Gishurst Compound, using a 
stiff brush to thoroughly scrub the joints. No better 
opportunity for effecting the operation could be 
seized than at the autumn pruning. When the 
plants are in full growth the pest cannot effectually 
be dealt with. 
Chrysanthemums.—The great object in the 
keeping of these in perfect condition is to maintain a 
cool and airy atmosphere. This can be done by 
judicious ventilation while the weather is good, but 
on wet and foggy days a little warmth in the pipes 
will be necessary to dispel damp. Leave a little air 
on at the top only during such times. Give weak 
liquid manure until the blooms are expanded. 
Pentstemons.—Cuttings may still be taken if a 
sufficient supply has not been previously obtained. 
If inserted firmly in pots of sandy soil and placed in 
a cold frame or under handlights they will root 
before spring. 
Phloxes.—Plants intended for flowering in pots 
can be repotted now or in spring. The surface of 
established beds in the open air may be lightly 
stirred with a fork if the soil is very hard. Previous 
to this the stems may be cut down, and as a final 
operation the surface should be mulched with partly 
decayed manure. 
Small Fruits.—Now is the time to make fresh 
plantations of Gooseberries, Currants, and Rasp¬ 
berries. The most favourable time for planting 
operations is when the atmosphere is humid, but not 
raining so as to puddle the ground during operations. 
When the ground is sufficiently dry the work of 
planting should be carried on from day to day till 
the whole is completed. If the ground has long 
been planted with fruit it should be trenched 
and well manured before planting. A barrow 
load or two of fresh soil to each plant would be of 
immense advantage. 
Roses.—Those who prefer Roses on their own 
roots can take cuttings now. They should be 6 in. 
or 9 in. long, and taken off with a heel of the old 
wood. Insert them in the usual way in trenches 
while the ground is being dug over, and bury them 
about 4 in. or 5 in. in the soil, leaving only about 
two buds or thereby above the ground. 
Que$non$ add ADsmeK^. 
Books.— C.S.IV. : The last edition of " Loudon's 
Amateur Gardeners’ Calendar,” revised by W. 
Robinson (F. Warne&Co.) would, we think, suit you 
admirably. 
Hen-and-Chicken Chrysanthemum.— G. H. : 
The bloom you send seems very similar to Bertier 
Rendatler, if net the same thing. That variety is 
very liable to the malformation of producing 
numerous small heads in place of one good bloom, 
[f it is Bertier Rendatler, it requires to be taken on 
the terminal bud for exhibition. In place of one 
large bloom, the specimen had two smaller 
ones and a large number of buds. The top of the 
crown appeared to have been destroyed by insects or 
some other cause, or had gone blind. The conse¬ 
quence was that the bud commenced growing again 
and sent out numerous buds from the axils of the 
bracts, and what was more curious, a large number 
of buds from the interior of the florets. The 
evidence on the whole would seem to show that the 
first bud had been injured in some way, and that the 
vigour of the plant had to find an outlet in the 
production of numerous buds, bringing about a second 
growth. 
Names of Plants. — G. H.: Gesnera elongata.— 
^ . C. ; Fuchsia macrostema Riccartoni. You might 
have stated the height of the plant, as there are 
some dwarf forms which get a different varietal 
name. A dwarf one named F. m. pumila is only 
about 15 in. high.— H. W. B : 1, Lonicera flexuosa 
aureo-reticulata ; 2, Ruscus aculeatus ; 3, Cotoneaster 
microphylla ; 4, Crataegus punctata; 5, Crataegus 
coccinea.— A. Catto : i. Aster puniceus; 2, Aster 
dilfusus horizontalis ; 3, Aster Novi-Belgii var ; 4, 
Venidium calandulaceum.—C. Didsbnry : Zygopeta- 
lum rostratum. 
Communications Received. —J. C.—W. R.— 
A. H.—J. S.—J. B. R.—E. D. S. & Co.—A. P.— 
E. H.-J. H.— S. & S. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
November jih, 1893. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, E.C., report a fair supply of 
new English Red Clover and Cowgrass, which offers 
on easier terms. Foreign Red Clover steady ; no 
change in values of White Clover, Alsike, or Trefoil. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
Nov. 8th, 1893. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d s. d. 
Apples.per bushel 20 76 
Cob Nuts, per 100 lb. 30 0 32 6 
Grapes, per lb. 0916 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Pine apples. 
—St. Michael's, each 26 60 
ArtichokesGlobe doz. 
Beans, French, perlb. 
Beet.per dozen 
Cabbages ... per doz. 
Carrots ... per bunch 
Cauliflowers, Eng.dz. 
Celery.per bundle 
Cucumbers .each 
Endive, French, doz. 
Herbs .per bunch 
Plants in Pots 
. d. 
3 0 
1. d.\ 
6 0 
J. d. i. d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 2 0 
Lettuces ...per dozen 2 0 
20 30 Mushrooms, p. basket i 0 
2030 Onions.per bunch 0 4 
0 6 Parsley ... per bunch 0 6 
30 50 Radishes... per dozen i 6 
2 6 Smallsalading,punnet 0 4 
03 06 Spinach ... per strike 3 0 
26 30 Tomatos. perlb. o 6 
02 06 Turnips.per bun. 0 6 
.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
i. d, s. d. 
Chrysanthemumsdoz. 4 o 12 0 
Cyperus .per doz. 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz. 18 o 36 0 
Dracaena viridis.doz. 9 0 18 0 
Evergreens,invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 4 0 18 o 
Ferns, small, per 100 40 80 
Foliage Plants, doz. 12 0 60 0 
Heaths.per doz. 9 0 18 o 
Cut Flowers.—Avera( 
4 . d. s. d. 
Arum Lilies, izblms. 30 50 
Bcuvardias, per bun. 06 10 
Carnations... per doz. 10 20 
Chrysanthemumsdzbn2 060 
doz. blooms.0 630 
Euebaris ...per doz. 40 60 
Gardenias 12 blooms 20 40 
Heliotropes,12 sprays 0 4 _o 6 
Lilium Harrisii, 
doz. blooms 60 90 
Lilium speciosum 
doz. blooms 20 30 
Lilac,French,per bch. 40 60 
MaidenhairFern,i2bs.4 060 
Margueiites, 12 bun. 20 40 
Orchid Bloom in var. 
per bloom, from 03 10 
Mignonette... 12 bun. 20 40 
Mimosa, French 
per bch. 06 10 
t. d. s d. 
Liliums, various, per 
doz.12 0 24 0 
Marguerites, perdoz. 9 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 6 0 10 0 
Palms in variety,each 2 6 10 0 
Palms, Specimen ... 15 o 63 0 
Pelargoniums sclt.dz. 20 40 
Soianums ...perdoz. 9 0 iz 0 
E Wholesale Prices. 
I. d. s. d. 
Pelargoniums, 12 sps. 06 09 
— scarlet.12 bchs. 40 6 c 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 16 40 
Primula, double, bun. 06 10 
Roses, (French) 
doz. blooms 06 16 
— . per box 16 30 
Roses, yellow, dozen 20 40 
— Red.doz. blms. 10 16 
— Saffrano...per doz. 1620 
— Tea.per dozen 06 20 
Stephanotis,dz.sprays 30 60 
Tuberoses, per doz 04 06 
Violets, Parme, French 
per bch. 2636 
Violets, Czar, French 
per bch. 2026 
Violets, English 
doz. bchs. 16 20 
OOnSTTEiTTS. 
page 
Ageratum, Swanley Gem ...163 
Asperula suberosa .163 
Berkheya purpurea.163 
Bulb planting .159 
Capsicum, Elephant’s trunkiflz 
Chrysanthemum Notes.160 
Chrysanthemum Shows ...166 
Cyclamen neapolitanum ...163 
Daisy, the .163 
Dendrobes, the King of the 165 
Gardeners’ Associations ...169 
Gardeners’ Calendar.170 
Gooseberry Sawfly, the.166 
Horticultural lecturing.164 
Kitchen garden .160 
PAGE 
Leaves.159 
New Rochelle .164 
Peach Pruning .162 
Pear, the Lawson.162 
Planting trees and shrubs...162 
Plant Names .161 
Plant Values . 159 
Polygonum polystachyum 163 
Potatoes, a secono crop of 163 
Propagation, notes on .166 
Raspberries .164 
Science Gleanings.163 
Technical Education.160 
Vineries, Early .164 
Yucca, Fertilisation of.163 1 
FLOWER SHOWS, 1893. 
Revised to date. 
NOVEMBER. 
14. —Yeovil Chrysanthemum Show. 
14.15. —Ipswich and East of England Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Show. 
14.15. —Manchester Chrysanthemum Show. 
14.15. —Plymouth Chrysanthemum Show. 
14.15. —Croydon Chrysanthemum Show. 
14.15. —Hartlepool Chrysanthemum Show. 
14,1s.—Cardiff Chrysanthemum Show. 
14,28.—R.H.S., Drill Hall. 
15. —Ealing Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.—Reading Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Birmingham Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Bristol Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Southgate Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Cranbrook Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Great Yarmouth Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Winchester Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —York Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16.17. —Herefordshire Fruit and Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
16.17.18. —Edinburgh Chrysanthemum Show. 
16.17. —Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland. 
16.17. —Stirling Chrysanthemum Show. 
17.—Crediton Chrysanthemum Show. 
17.18. —Sheffield Chrysanthemum Show. 
17.18. —Stockport Chrysanthemum Show. 
21. —Wexford Chrysanthemum Show. 
22. —Beverley Chrysanthemum Show. 
22.23. —Dundee Chrysanthemum Show. 
23.24. —Norwich Chrysanthemum Show. 
24.25. —Eccles Chrysanthemum Show. 
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Flower Sticks, from i to 5 feet 
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