July 14, 1894. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
729 
Qaescions add adsiugr^ 
Vine Leaves Warted. — J. C. : The Vine leaf you 
sent is covereil with small warts, a condition of ili- 
health brought about by a too close and damp 
atmosphere. The warts consist of small outgrowths 
of cellular matter, each cell being about two to four 
times as long as it should be. Your only remedy is 
to keep the atmosphere drier, at least, during the 
middle of the day, by ventilating early in the morn¬ 
ing and increasing it as the sun gains power. The 
leaves will remain the same all the summer, but you 
can remember the cause and prevent it occuring 
next year by the above method. You can also 
prevent it from getting worse from now onward. 
The warts when very numerous prevent the leaves 
from performing their functions properly. The 
berries sent, appear as if scalded by the sun when 
they were in a moist condition, but it might be a 
case of shanking. A drier atmosphere might, how¬ 
ever, check the mischief. We should be pleased to 
hear how they are keeping later on. 
Price List.— J. C. : This will be rectified at once, 
and was evidently an oversight. 
Names of Plants — J. Parnell', i, Hyoscyamus 
niger; 2, Verbascum nigrum; 3, Salvia bicolor; 
4, Erigeron sp. ; 5, Coreopsis grandiflora; 6, 
Dianthus plumarius ; 7, Erigeron glabellus var. ; 8, 
Arctotis grandiflora (syns., A. aureola and A. 
undulata).— P. : Cotoneaster frigida and Magnolia 
glauca. Omega: The Orange-flowered Hawkweed 
(Hieracium aurantiacum). A. H.: Thalictrum 
angustiiolia, apparently, but you ought to send a 
good leaf; 2, Veronica Traversii; 3, Veronica 
Teucrium latifolium ; 4, Anthericum Liliago; 5, 
Stipa pennata; 6, Potentilla argyrophylla atro- 
sanguinea; 7, Jacobinia magnifica. D. Gracei, Iris 
virginica; 2, Iris germanica atropurpurea; 3, Iris ger- 
manica var. ; 4, Iris not recognisable as it and most 
of the others were very much smashed up in passing 
through the post; 5, Iris virginica var. (all smashed 
up); 6, Aubrietia deltoidea var. ; 7, Erigeron specio- 
sus; one without number was The English Iris 
(Iris xiphioides). 
Peach and Nectarine.— y. C : Both of these 
trees have been cultivated in this country since 1562, 
but it is probable that they were introduced long 
prior to that date, although there is no record by 
whom, nor when they were brought to this country. 
It is possible that the Romans first did so, as 
they originally brought them from Persia and 
cultivated them in Italy. China is supposed to be 
the native country of the Peach, although the 
identical tree has not yet been discovered. The 
probabilities are that the Peach has been greatly 
improved upon the wild original. The Nectarine is 
only a smooth fruited variety of it. The leaves of 
the Peach you sent are badly aflected with Peach 
Blister caused by a fungus named Exoascus de¬ 
formans. The only remedy at present known is to 
burn the leaves and affected branches. 
Tomatos Diseased. —y. C. : It is a great mistake to 
attempt the cultivation of Tomatos in houses where 
they cannot be exposed to light. Plenty of light, 
ventilation and a dry atmosphere are all necessary 
to the proper cultivation of Tomatos. The leaf you 
sent was densely covered with the mycelium of a 
fungus named Cladosporium fulvum. You cannot 
get rid of it this year at least. The only thing you 
can do is to burn the worst of the leaves and to 
ventilate your house more freely. If grown in pots 
transfer them to a sunny house which should be 
kept cool and airy by abundant ventilation. What 
would kill the fungus would also Kill the plants. 
The Bordeaux mixture consisting of sulphate of 
copper and lime would probably keep it in check, 
but if there are fruits upon the plants you must be 
careful not to sprinkle them with the poisonous mix¬ 
ture. 
Black Fly on Cherries.— Omega ; You should 
syringe the trees with Tobacco water to which some 
soft soap is added This should be done in the 
afternoon before leaving off work and syringed off in 
the morning before the sun strikes powerfully upon 
the trees, that is. if they are in a position to be 
influenced with direct sunlight. The garden engine 
would answer the purpose of washing the trees 
more effectually than the syringe. To make the 
Tobacco water, soak half-a-pound of shag or some 
similar coarse kind in three gallons of hot or almost 
boiling water, and add a quarter of a pound of soft 
soap. You can make any required quantity in the 
above proportions. Let it get moderately cool at 
least before using. 
Carbonate of Ammonia.— Omega : This substance 
can readily be dissolved in cold water, but there is 
no necessity for that. Lay a few lumps of it upon 
the flue here and there throughout the house. In 
the absence of anything dry to lay it upon, place the 
lumps in a saucer, small pan, pot, or anything. The 
heat of the atmosphere will cause it to diffuse 
through the house. It will help to keep red spider 
in check, but plenty of clean water is the best remedy 
for this pest. Soot contains a small quantity of 
ammonia, and would have the same tendency as 
carbonate of ammonia, but is less powerful. By 
putting a bag of soot into the tank from whence you 
syringe the Vines is a very good plan. The bag must 
not be full of holes, otherwise the soot will soil the 
foliage. 
Judging.— C. B. G. : Yes, as far as can be deter¬ 
mined or foreseen at present. 
Cutting Bracken.— Omega : The fronds are about 
full grown, and we should cut it at once, and put it 
up in litile heaps after one or two bright days. By 
so doing it will dry gradually and be less brittle than 
if you allow it to lie in the sun till the fronds get 
burned hard and brittle with the sun. Treat it in fact 
like hay. 
CoMMUNIC.^TIONS RECEIVED. —A. P.—W. C.— 
J. L.—G. D.—E. C. H. P.—J. C.—J. D,—M. & Co. 
—G. W.—W. R.—Dr. S. 
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TRADE CATALOGUE RECEIVED- 
Ant. Roozen & Son, Overveen, near Haarlem.— 
Autumn Catalogue of Dutch and Cape Bulbs. 
-- 
LONDON SEED TRADE. 
July loth, 1894. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 
39, Seed Market, Mark Lane, E.C., report 
no change in the state of the market for agricultural 
seeds. New Rape seed will not be delivered for two 
or three weeks, crop is reported large. Trifolium 
incarnatum is offering on easier terms, but is still 
too dear, in face of large yield. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
July nth, 1894. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d 
Apples.per bushel 0 0 
Ch-rries, perhlt.sieve 4 o 
Blk Currants.hlf.s eve 4 o 
Red „ >,36 
Grapes, per lb. 10 
Melons .each i 0 
s. d. s. d. s. d- 
0 0 Peaches & Nectarines, 
6 f per doz. 2 0 12 o 
5 o Pine apples. 
—St. Michael's, each 26 60 
2 0 I Strawberries, per lb. o 6 10 
3 o I 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
1. d, $. d 
ArtlchokesGlobe doz. 30 60 
Beans, French, perlb. 16 20 
Beet.per dozen 20 30 
Cabbages ... per doz. 16 26 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 6 
Carrots, new, per bch. I 6 
Cauliflowers, Eng.dz. 30 60 
Celery.per bundle 16 20 
Cucumbers .each 04 08 
Endive, French, doz. 2630 
Herbs .per bunch 02 06 
Horse Radish, bundle 20 40 
1. d. t, d. 
Lettuces ...per dozen 20 30 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 16 
Onions.per bunch 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 6 
Radishes... per dozen i 6 
Seakale...per basket 00 00 
Smallsalading.punnet o 4 
Spinach per bushel 3 0 
Tomatos. per lb. o 6 i e 
Turnips.per bun. 0 6 
Turnips,new.per bch. i 6 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices 
t. d. i. d. 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 6 o 12 0 
Aspidistra, per doz 18 o 42 o 
—specimenplants.eachy o 15 0 
Calceolaria, per doz. 306 o 
Cyperus .per doz. 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz. 18 0 36 0 
Dracaena viridis,doz. 9 0 18 0 
Evergreens,invar.doz 6 o 24 0 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 4 0 18 0 
Ferns, small, per 100 4 o 10 o 
Foliage Plants, doz. 12 0 60 0 
Heaths.per doz. 9 o 24 0 
Heliotrope...per doz. 30 60 
t. d. t d. 
Hydrangea...per doz. g 0 24 0 
Ivy Geraniums, doz. 40 60 
Lobelia .per doz. 30 40 
Marguerites, perdoz. 60120 
Mignonette, perdoz 40 80 
Musk .per doz. 20 40 
Nasturtiuns.perdoz. 16 40 
Palms in variety,each 2 6 10 o 
Palms, Specimen ... 15 0 63 0 
Pelargoniums,per dz. 6 o 12 0 
—scarlet.perdoz...3 060 
I Rhodanthea, par doz. 40 60 
1 Spiraea...per doz ... 6 0 12 o 
Arum Lilies, 12 bims. 2 o 
Bcuvardias, per bun. 0 6 
Carnations...per doz. i 0 
Carnation, doz. bchs. 2 o 
Cornflower, doz.bchs. I o 
Eucharis ...per doz. 3 0 
Forget-me-Not, 
doz. bchs. I o 
Gardenias 12 blooms i o 
Heliotropes,i2sprays 0 3 
Iris .doz. bchs. 4 o 
Lllium Harrisii, 
doz. blooms 20 40 
Lilium candidum 
doz. bchs. 12 0 18 0 
Lilium candidum 
doz. bIms. 04 06 
Lily of the Valley, doz. 
sprays.i 020 
Margueiites, 12bun. 20 40 
Mignonette... 12 bun. 10 40 
Orchid Bloom in var. 
per bloom, from 03 10 
Pelargoniums 12 sps. 04 0-6 
— scarlet.12 bchs. 30 60 
Poppies ...doz. bchs. 09 16 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 20 60 
Primula, double, bun. 06 10 
Roses .doz. bchs. 20 60 
Roses, yellow, dozen 20 a 0 
— Red.doz. bims. 06 10 
— Saffrano...per doz. 10 16 
— Tea.per dozen 06 20 
Spiraea, 12 bun. 40 60 
Stocks.doz. bchs. 20 30 
Sweet Sultan doz bchs 1 630 
Tuberoses, per doz 04 06 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
3 0 
1 0 
3 0 
4 0 
2 0 
4 0 
3 0 
3 o 
o 6 
9 0 
ooisrT:Ei3srTS. 
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Acacia, the Bull’s Horn.772 
Androsace lanuginosa.727 
Autumn Flowers.726 
Canada, Gardening in .720 
Chondrorhyncha Chesterioni 
723 
Clematis recta.727 
Clitoriia ternata .727 
Fruit Trees, Summer 
Pruning .721 
Garde-'ers’ Calendar.720 
Limnocharis Plumieri .727 
Miltoiiia spectabilis .723 
Ononis augustiiolia.727 
Orchid Notes and Gleanings 
723 
Papaver pavoninum.724 
Plants, hardy herbaceous...721 
yueensland. North.722 
page 
Railway Stations, Gardening 
at .724 
Rose Shows, recent.719 
R se Show, the National ...724 
Scottish Pansy Society.725 
Scottish Horticultural 
Association.721 
Shrubs, pruning .719 
Sobralia macrantha nana...723 
Societies.728 
Tacsonias .726 
Tunbridge We'.ls Flower 
Show .721 
Vanda teres aurorea .723 
Vegetable Garden, the.723 
Winter Flowers .726 
Wolverhampton' Show.726 
Yucca augustifolia.727 
Yucca gloriosa.727 
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"FLOWER SHOW FIXTURES, 1894. 
July. 
i8,19, 20.—Newcastle-on-Tyne Summer Sho-w. 
19,—National Rose Show at Halifax. 
19.—Halesworth Rose Show. 
19.—Trentham Flower Show. 
21. —Rose Show at Old Trafford 
24. —R, H. S , Drill Hall. 
25. 26.—Burton-on-Trent Show 
26. —Southwell Flower Show. 
26.—St. Ives Flower Show. 
31.—Carnation and Picotee Show at Oxford. 
August. 
4, 6.—Southampton Flower Show. 
6—Derby Flower Show 
6. —Mansfield Flower Show. 
6.7. —Northampton Flower Show. 
7. —Abbey Park, Leicester, Show. 
9.—Taunton Flower Show. 
14.—Blagdon Flower Show. 
14, 28 —R.H.S., Drill Hall. 
15. —Wilts Horticultural Society’s Show. 
15—Bishop Stortford Flower Show. 
15.—Cuckfield Flower Show. 
15.—Sevenoaks Flower Show. 
15. 16.—Cardift Flower Show. 
16. —Sherborne Flower Show. 
17. —Exeter Flower Show. 
17, 18,—Great National Co-operative Flower Show 
at the Crystal Palace. 
19. —Nuneaton Flower Show. 
22. —Kingswood, S. George, and W. Gloucester Show 
22, 23.—Shrewsbury Great Floral Fete. 
29.—Nailsea Flower Show. 
September. 
8.—National Dahlia Show at the Crystal Palace. 
II, 25.—R.H.S., Drill Hall. 
11, —Woodstock Show. 
12, 13.—Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society’s 
Show. 
October. 
9, 23.—R.H.S., Drill Hall. 
10, II, 12.—N.C.S. at the Royal Aquarium. 
November. 
2, 3.—Chrysanthemum Show at the Crystal Palace. 
2, 3.—Battersea Chrysanthemum Show. 
6.7. —Leeds Paxton Society’s Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
6, y, 8.—N.C.S. at the Royal Aquarium. 
y, 8.—Bournemouth Chrysanthemum Show. 
7, 8.—Hereford Fruit and Chrysanthemum Show. 
7. 8.—Wolverhampton Chrysanthemum Show. 
8. —Buddleigh Salterton Chrysanthemum Show. 
9. —Exeter Chrysanthemum Show. 
13, 27.—R.H.S., Drill Hall. 
13, 14.—Kingston Chrysanthemum Show, 
14, 15.—Aylesbury Chrysanthemum Show. 
14, 15.—Birmingham Chrysanthemum Show. 
14, 15.—Bristol Chrysanthemum Show. 
14, 15.—Hull Chrysanthemum Show. 
14, 15.—Tunbridge Wells Chrysanthemum Show. 
15, 16, 17.—Edinburgh Chrysanthemum Show 
16, 17.—Bolton Chrysanthemum Show. 
15, ly.—Bradford Chrysanthemum Show. 
16, 17.—Stockport Chrysanthemum Show. 
16.17.—Shefifield Chrysanthemum Show. 
20, 21.—Chrysanthemum Show in the Town Hall 
Manchester. 
December. 
4, 5, 6.—N.C.S. at the Royal Aquarium. 
11, —R.H.S., Drill Hall. 
