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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 21, 1894. 
LAW NOTES. 
Important Seed Warranty Case. —A case of great 
interest to farmers and seedsmen was heard before 
his Honour Judge Hooper, at the Yeovil County 
Court, last week, when Mr. G. O. Brown, a farmer, 
of Purse Caundel, near Sherborne, brought an action 
against the Sherborne Corn Company for £2^ 
damages for having sold him winter seed Oats largely 
mixed with a very destructive weed known as 
■■ cheat.” Mr. J. Trevor-Davies, solicitor, of Yeovil, 
appeared forplantiff, and Mr. Douglas, of Sherborne, 
for the defendant company. F6r the plantiffs case 
it was shown that four acres of land were sown with 
the seed purchased, and that 89 per cent, of the 
crop was composed of ” cheat.” It was stated that 
it would be now almost impossible to rid the land of 
the obnoxious weed. The defendant company 
shielded itself under the following clause at the back 
of their contract to supply the seed “ We give no 
warranty, expressly or implied, as to description, 
quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any 
seeds, bulbs, or roots we send out, and will not be in 
any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser 
does not accept the goods on these terms they are at 
once to be returned.” His Honour held that this 
clause enabl-ed the defendant company to sell as seed 
corn the article complained of, and which produced 
almost nothing but weeds. In giving judgment for 
defendants, he said that it was a hard case, and each 
party would have to pay their own costs. He should 
also disallow a counter-claim by the company for 
the value of four sacks of ■' seed ” Oats sold by the 
company .—Farmer and Stockbreeder. 
WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN, 
Cycads,—Plants of Cycas revoluta, C circinalis, or 
any of the Zamias that may be pushing a crown of 
young leaves, should be placed in a stove tempera¬ 
ture, and supplied with plenty of moisture as well as 
over head syringing. The leaves produced under 
these circumstances will be much finer and longer 
than those developed under the influence of a green¬ 
house temperature. The plants may keep very well 
in the latter while resting, but they do not give great 
satisfaction if the young growth is accomplished there. 
Begonias.—Pot off seedlings, or transfer them to 
boxes before they get crowded in the seed pans. It 
is an easy matter to ruin them in their early stages, 
but more difficult if possible at all to make them look 
well again for the season. Old tubers should be 
potted on as they require it, and the weather being 
now fairly warm, they should be kept in a cool venti¬ 
lated house near the glass. 
Torenias and Gloxinias.—The seedlings should 
be potted singly in thumb pots, and kept growing in 
a genial temperature near the glass. The Torenias, 
particularly T. Fournieri, will grow more rapidly than 
the Gloxinias, and should not be neglected, otherwise 
fine specimens cannot be expected. 
Moisture in the stove.—With so much vegeta¬ 
tion in a growing state, more moisture in the atmos¬ 
phere will be necessary. Besides the usual syringing^ 
keep the evaporating troughs well supplied with water 
in which a little liquid manure, for the sake of the 
ammonia it contains, will prove beneficial. 
Ferns.—The young fronds are being rapidly 
developed, and to sustain their vigour they should 
never be allowed to flag, otherwise the fronds may 
get crippled beyond recovery. Specimens that have 
recently been repotted will require less water than 
those whose roots have completely permeated the 
soil, but their requirement must be attended to not¬ 
withstanding. Tree ferns whose trunks are covered 
with roots should be syringed at least once a day, 
especially while making their young fronds. They 
also like overhead syringing. 
Gymnogrammes.—The golden and silver leaved 
ferns, whether belonging to this genus or not, should 
not be subjected to syringing, because it washes off 
the farinose powder, and in course of time causes the 
fronds to become black or spotted. Water must, 
however, be given at the roots pretty freely, particu¬ 
larly while the young growth is being made. 
Cyclamens.—In cases where it is resolved to 
grow on the old plants for a second time, they should 
be stood in frames where they can be kept 
moderately warm, and syringed to retain the foliage 
as long as possible. Plentiful supplies of water will 
also be necessary till the foliage dies down. 
Vines.—Free ventilation and a warm atmosphere 
should be maintained in the early house, wh’.re the 
grapes are now colouring, to develop the proper 
flavour of the berries. Muscats coming into flower 
should be kept at a temperature of 70° by night, 
raising it to 80° early in the day. A little air should 
be given early in the day, gradually increasing it if 
the sun is warm. Vines in pots will require fairly 
liberal supplies of water, even when they are carry¬ 
ing ripe fruit, otherwise they will suffer. Damp down 
the pathways and give plenty of air. 
Melons.—When the earliest batch of Melons 
commences to ripen the fruits, a drier atmosphere 
should be maintained, with more ventilation to secure 
flavour in the fruits. In damping down the house 
for the sake of the foliage, be careful not to wet the 
fruits. In successionahhouses attend to the stopping, 
tying and thinning of the shoots, as well as to the 
fertilisation of the flowers. Other houses may now 
be planted. Frames that have been occupied with 
forced Potatos may be planted with Melons after 
the tubers have been dug up. 
Grass Lawns.—Where the soil is rather poor 
and the grass not presenting that fresh and healthy 
appearance which it should now do, a little manorial 
assistance, such as liquid manure, or a dressing of 
guano, nitrate of soda, wood ashes or soot would give 
the grass a great stimulus. It should be done before 
rainy weather ; and the liquid manure should not be 
given very strong unless the ground is thoroughly 
moist at the time. 
Roses.—The more delicate of the Teas and 
Bourbon Roses should now be pruned, as we cannot 
expect very serious frost after this time. In exposed 
gardens the tips of the shoots have been killed and in 
many cases the young foliage has been injured ; but 
all these can be removed at the pruning. 
Subtropical Plants.—Attend to the potting off of 
such things as Ricinus, large leaved Solanums, 
Wigandias, Gannas, Tobaccos, Acacia lophantha. 
Hemp, and other strong growing subjects intended 
for planting in the beds later on. 
Propagation of bedd ng plants.—Where a 
frame heated with dung is at command, such things 
as Mesembryanthemum, Alternantheras, Tropaeo- 
lums. Lobelias and similar subjects can readily be 
propagated in any quantity. Put the cuttings in 
boxes to facilitate removal when the plants are 
rooted. 
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Qoescions sno AnsuieRs. 
Australian Dock. — Can any of our readers 
oblige a correspondent with the botanical name of 
a hardy herbaceous plant commonly called the 
Australian Dock ? 
Croquet Lawn. — D. C., Junr.: Croquet can be 
played on any level piece of grass approaching the 
size of an ordinary bowling green, but the turf must 
not be laid on concrete. It would, however, be an 
advantage to have a thin layer of ashes to lay the 
turves on, as the ashes prevent the grass from grow¬ 
ing too rank. 
Germinating Seeds and Sparrows. — M. L. : The 
dry weather has been making the sparrows trouble¬ 
some, especially where there is much Ivy or other 
shelter for them upon trees and houses. The recent 
rain, unless your district has been passed over, will 
make the sparrows less troublesome. In any case, 
we should advise you to stick some pegs into the 
ground and stretch some black thread over them 
about 3 in. or 4 in. from the ground. We have 
repeatedly tried it, and others have adopted this 
simple arrangement with perfect success. 
New Zealand Flax. — S. H .: You could not 
adopt a more opportune time for planting out the 
New Zealand Flax than at present. Of course, it 
could be done at any time during the course of 
summer ; but the object in putting it out at once is 
to let the roots get established before the approach 
of winter. It is not at all particular as to soil, but 
the latter should not be water-logged in winter. A 
low temperature and much moisture about the c^own 
acts injuriously ; but it is even of more importance 
to select a position where the leaves will not be 
beaten about by the wind in winter, particularly 
while they are in a frozen condition. Shelter in 
winter and plenty of moisture in summer are the two 
leading requisites. 
Names of Plants. — R. S. IF.: i, Saxifraga 
crassifolia ; 2, Acacia cultrata ; 3, Selaginella Mar- 
tensii robusta ; 4, Begonia metallica ; 5, Begonia 
hydrocotylifolia; 6, Selaginella Braunii ; 7, Begonia 
incarnata atro-purpurea; 8, Peperomia Saundersii. 
— H.: Fritillaria persica.— L. A. R. : i, Sanguinaria 
canadensis ; 2, Sisyrhinchium grandiflorum; 3, 
Kalmia angustifolia ; 4, Narcissus poeticus ornatus : 
5, Primula rosea. — -IF. C. : i, Lamium maculatum 
aureum ; 2, Viola canina ; 3, Acer platanoides ; 4, 
Berberis Darwini; 5, Achillea umbellata; 6, Doroni- 
cum plantagineum excelsum.— F. D. ; Dendrobiura 
crassinode : 2, Ada aurantiaca.—S. T. : Amelanchier 
Botryapium. 
Propagating the Strawberry Tree.— IF. 
Haddon : The usual method is to sow seeds ; less 
frequently is it done by budding and inarching. The 
two latter methods are those adopted for increasing 
the stock of the varieties and species other than A. 
Unedo or the common one. This would imply that 
the latter is used as a stock, and to obtain a supply 
they must be raised from seed. You do not state 
what species you have got, but we should presume 
that it is A. Unedo. Then save seeds from your tree, 
if any should be ripened, otherwise obtain some 
where obtainable. Sow in peaty soil in pans and 
keep the latter protected from frost till the seedlings 
come up. March is the best time to do this. Cut¬ 
tings of the young wood taken off in July and treated 
like those of the Heath can also be rooted. 
Communications Received.— W. D.— J. H. L. — 
R. G.—D. C.—F.—J. C.—T. W.—E. P.—W. M. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED- 
James Veitch & Sons, King’s Road, Chelsea, 
S. W.—Catalogue of Plants, including novelties for 
1894. 
Toogood & Sons, Southampton.—Farm Seeds. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
April ijth, 1894. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 
39, Seed Market, Mark Lane, E.C., report a large 
demand for Agricultural Seeds. Alsike and Red 
Clover realise advanced prices. English Red 
Clover and Trefoil steady. Finest grades of White 
Clover are easier. Ryegrasses unchanged. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
April 18th, 1894. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d 
Apples.per bushel 4 o 
Cob Nuts, per 100 lb. 50 0 
Grapes, per lb. 2 o 
New Grapes, per lb. 3 6 
s. d. s. d, s. d 
10 0 Pine apples. 
—St. Michael's, each 26 60 
Strawberries, per lb. 
Box oft rail . 10 30 
Morning gathered 20 60 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
5 o 
6 0 
s. d. 
ArtlchokesGlobedoz. 3 0 
Beans, French, perlb. i 6 
Beet.per dozen 2 0 
Cabbages ... per doz. 2 o 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 6 
Carrots, new, per bch. i 6 
Cauliflowers, Eng.dz. 3 0 
Celery.per bundle i 6 
Cucumbers .each 0 4 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 
Herbs .per bunch 0 2 
Horse Radish, bundle 2 0 
1. d. 
6 0 
2 0 
3 0 
3 0 
1. d. 
Lettuces ...per dozen 2 0 
Mushrooms, p. basket i 0 
Onions.per bunch 0 4 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 6 
Radishes... per dozen i 6 
Seakale...per basket i 6 
Smallsalading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach ... per strike 2 0 
Tomatos. per lb. i 0 
Turnips.per bun. 0 6 
Turnips,new,perbch. i 6 
t. d. 
3 0 
I 6 
0 6 
I 6 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices 
s. d. s. d. 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Aspidistra, per doz 18 o 42 o 
—specimenplants.eachs o 15 o 
Azalea, per doz. 18 0 30 0 
Cineraria,per doz ... 5 0 90 
Cyclamen, per doz... 9 0 18 0 
Cyperus .per doz. 4 0 12 o 
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 0 
t, d. t d. 
Ferns, small, per 100 4 0 10 0 
Foliage Plants, doz. 12 0 60 0 
Genista...per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Heaths.per doz. 9 o 24 o 
Hyacinths... per doz. 40 80 
Marguerites, perdoz. 6 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz 6 0 10 0 
Palms in variety,each 2 6 10 o 
Palms, Specimen ... 15 0 63 o 
Pelargoniums,per dz. 9 o 18 0 
— scarlet per doz...4 060 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. d 
Arum Lilies, izblms. 16 30 
Azalea, dozen sprays 04 09 
Bouvardias, per bun. 06 10 
Camellia doz. blooms 10 20 
Carnations...per doz. i 0 30 
Daftodils, double 
doz. bchs. 16 30 
Daffodils, single 
doz. bchs. 30 90 
Eucharis ...per doz. 30 40 
Forget-me-Not, 
doz. bchs. 3040 
Gardenias 12 blooms 20 40 
Heliotropes,i2 sprays 06 09 
Hyacintlis, doz. spks. 20 30 
Lilium Harrisii, 
doz. blooms 20 40 
Lily of the Valley, doz. 
sprays.o 6 10 
LilacFrench.perbch. z 6 40 
MaidenhairFern,i2bs.4 060 
Marguerites, 12 bun. z 0 40 
Mignonette... 12 bun. 40 60 
Narciss, French, 
various,doz. bchs. 30 60 
s. d. s. d. 
Orchid Bloom in var. 
per bloom, from 031 
Mimosa, French. 
per bch. 10 20 
Pelargoniums 12 sps. 06 09 
— scarlet.12 bchs. 40 60 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 16 40 
Primroses, doz. bchs. 10 20 
Primnla, double, bun. 06 10 
Roses (French) 
doz. blooms 20 40 
Roses, yellow, dozen 20 40 
— Red.doz. blms. 20 40 
— Saffrano...per doz. 20 30 
— Tea.per dozen 06 20 
Tuberoses, per doz 06 10 
Tulips, doz. blooms 04 08 
Violets, Parma, French 
per bch. 1630 
Violets, French 
per bch. 10 16 
Violets,English 
doz. bchs. 09 10 
Wallflowers.doz.bchs.i 626 
OOn^TTBHSTTS. 
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Anemone blanda.537 
Arbutus Menziesii .536 
Beans, French.530 
Cabbages, clubbing in.535 
Camellia, the.537 
Ceanothus rigidus.535 
Cytisus .Ardoini.337 
Cytisus biflorus .537 
Dendrobium Alcippe.531 
Eulophiella Elizabethae ...531 ' 
Exochorda grandiflora .537 | 
Floriculture .532 
Florver Gardening in | 
America.533 
Fruit Prospects .528' 
Fruit Tree Blossom.530 
Gas Lime .535 
Genista piaecox .536 j 
Herbs.530 1 
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Irises .529 
Landscape Gardening .534 
Muscari flavum .536 
Oak and the Ash.528 
Obituary.535 
Orchid Growers’ Calendar 531 
Orchids, new, described...531 
Parachute in Nature, the...531 
Plants, new. Certificated...532 
Protection run mad.5Z7 
Pyrus floribunda^. 536 
Richardia Little Gem . 536 
Root .Action in Winter.5^9 
Science Gleanings. 53 i 
Southern Pink Society.332 
Spring Gardening .533 
Tomato Notes . . . 53 o 
Tulipa Greigei. 536 
Vegetable Garden . 53 0 
