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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
December 22, 1894. 
variety has its characteristics, and by watching the 
breaks in the early stages, and stopping or pinching 
back, much might be done to retard or delay the 
TIMING OF THE BUD. 
To the exhibitor that requires his blooms on a 
given day, for a certain object, experience alone will 
teach him how to handle each individual variety. 
But my remarks and advice are not intended merely 
for the exhibitor only, but for general application to 
a large body of cultivators, and to make the most of 
a flower in its natural season. Then I say the best 
flowers are those produced from buds taken 
about the second week in August. Some of the 
Japanese varieties might be taken the first week, and 
the incurved varieties the third or fourth week. In 
fact, our experience teaches us that no matter what 
date we aim at, it is a good month from the time we 
begin, to the time we finish disbudding all the 
varieties. By taking the buds, I should explain to 
our amateur friends that in it lies the whole essence 
of the production of these fine flowers. By watching 
the tops of the shoots at the time mentioned, a small 
flower bud should appear varying from the size of a 
large pin’s head to a marrowfat pea, according to the 
variety. This bud will be surrounded by two or 
three shoots or other buds. These shoots should be 
pinched out with the thumb and finger, or the point 
of a knife, so as to concentrate al! the strength of 
the plant to the growth and development of the bud. 
And this is what we mean by taking or securing the 
bud. 
Housing. 
potting and for Heaths ; but as it varies immensely in 
character you may be able to get some of a drier and 
looser texture that would suit your purpose. The 
old turf you propose to use as well as good decom¬ 
posed manure will answer admirably. Should your 
soil be of a light and sandy nature the two latter 
ingredients would be highly suitable, and if not 
particularly beneficial the peat would do no harm. 
Heavy dressings of manure are usually given to beds 
and ground on which Begonias are to be planted in 
the neighbourhood of London, and the results are 
highly satisfactory. If you had stated the character 
of your soil we would have been in a better position 
to advise you as to the best materials in the case. 
Fruits to Name. — W. Keen-, i, Glou Morceau. 
2, Old Colmar. 
Communications Received. —B.F,—R.D.—A.H. 
—W.T.—C.H.—H.J.H.—C.H.T. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED- 
Sutton and Sons, Reading.—Amateur’s Guide in 
Horticulture for 1893. 
Edward Webb & Sons, Wordsley, Stourbridge.— 
Spring Catalogue of Seeds for 1895. 
Wm. Cutbush and Son, Highgate Nurseries, 
London, N.—Catalogue of Chrysanthemums, 
Herbaceous plants, Dahlias, Carnations, &c. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
December 18 th, 1894. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, report seed market dull 
but steady. White Clover offers more freely. Rye¬ 
grass firmer. 
About the end of September or the beginning of 
October, the plants should be got under cover, 
taking in those that are showing colour first. A cool 
vinery or Peach house, where plenty of ventilation 
can be given, is a good place to develop these blooms. 
Tiffany or canvas should be thrown over to shade 
from the rays of the sun. Some varieties scald very 
much, especially that variety, Wm. Seward. If the 
object is to produce large blooms for an exhibition, 
then each variety must have the position most suited 
to it. The more forward ones should be kept in the 
coolest and most shaded position, and the later ones 
on a stage, or near the glass to bring them forward 
The incurved varieties intended for exhibition, 
should be stood on a shelf or stage, and have their 
flowers hung down to prevent them reflexing. A 
good cool shed, thoroughly water-tight, is a capital 
place to keep back or retard any varieties coming on 
too fast—a shed, where the doors can be thrown open 
to admit plenty of air and light. Plants for green¬ 
house or conservatory decorations should be put 
into their places at once, and regulated according to 
height. If intended to stand close together in a 
group, it is a good plan to dust the foliage with 
flowers of sulphur to keep off mildew. I also prac¬ 
tice giving each pot a tablespoonful of Clay's 
Fertiliser as a final dressing, and water only with 
clean water. Liquid manure water is rather objec¬ 
tionable to use in a conservatory. Regulate your 
groups according to position aid taste. The flower 
buds will then turn to the light, and the foliage 
will also face the front to a great measure by the time 
the plants are in bloom. Give plenty of ventilation, 
especially when first housed, and water more sparingly 
as the flowers get fully developed. 
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Questions add adsorbs. 
Names of Plants. — Compost '. Aspidium triangulum, 
otherwise called Polystichum triangulum.— G. R.: 
1, Libonia penrhosiensis; 2, Peristrophe speciosa ; 
3, Peperomia Saundersii ; 4, Begonia semperflorens 
carminata gigantea; 5, Selaginella Braunii.— W. C. : 
1, Jasminum nudiflorum; 2, Linaria Cymbalaria; 3, 
Chimonanthus fragrans grandiflora; 4, Garrya 
elliptica.— F. M. ; Laeliapumila Dayana.— W.J. G. : 
i, Polypodium vulgare; 2, Blechnum spicant; 3, 
Microlepia hirta cristata ; 4, Adiantum hispidulum ; 
5, Acalypha Macafeeana ; 6, Gymnogramme 
schizophylla ; 7, Asplenium viviparum.— G. T. : 
Zygopetalum Mackayi. F. Parker : 1, Pteris serru- 
lata ; 2, Adiantum cuneatum; 3, Selaginella Braunii; 4, 
appears to be Adiantum formosum, but the piece was 
not in character, being young and without spores ; 5, 
Asplenium bulbiferum ; 6, Daphne odora; 7, Oplis- 
menus Burmanni variegatum, erroneously called 
Panicum variegatum. 
Soil for Begonias.— Compost : That tuberous 
Begonias can be grown with the use of peat in the 
open ground we have no doubt; but we do not 
recognise any particular benefit which they would 
derive unless the natural soil is clayey, heavy, and 
adhesive. In that case the peat would lighten the 
soil and make it porous. What you speak of we 
term bog soil and not the peat that is used for Orchid 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
December 1 gth, 1894. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices, 
s. d s. d. 
Apples.per bushel 30 90 
Nova Scotia Apples 
per barrel 12 0 15 o 
Cherries, per hit. sieve 0 000 
Cob Nuts and Fil¬ 
berts, perioolbs.21 o 23 0 | Plums .half Sieve o 0 
Grapes, per lb. 06 1 6 | Strawberries, per lb. 0 0 
Vegetables—Average Retail Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Melons .each 00 00 
Peaches & Nectarines, 
per doz. 00 00 
Pine apples. 
—St. Miohael's, each 2 6 
6 0 
0 0 
0 0 
x. d. 
ArtichokesGlobedoz. 3 0 
Beans, French, perlb. 1 0 
Beet.per dozen 2 0 
Cabbages ... per doz. 1 6 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 6 
Cauliflowers, Eng.dz. 3 0 
Celery.per bundle 1 6 
Cucumbers .ea ;h o 6 
Endive, French, dtz. 2 6 
Herbs .per bunch 0 2 
Horse Radish, bundle 2 0 
x. d. 
6 0 
1 6 
3 0 
2 6 
4 0 
x. d. t. d. 
Lettuces ...per dozen 20 00 
Mushrooms, p. basket 1 0 
Onions.per bunch 0 4 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 6 
Radishes... per dozen 1 6 
Seakale...per basket 2 o 
Smallsalading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach per bushel 3 0 
Tomatos. perlb. 0 6 
Turnips.per bun. 0 6 
1 6 
0 6 
2 6 
I 3 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices 
x. d. s. d. 
x. d. r. d. 
Aspidistra, per doz 18 0 42 0 
—specimenplants,each5 0 15 0 
Cyperus .per doz. 40120 
Chrysanthemums, 
per doz. 60 80 
Cyclamen, per doz.... 90180 
Dracaena term., doz. 18 o 36 0 
Dracaena viridis,doz. 9 0 18 0 
Erica hyemalis, per 
doz. 12 o 18 0 
„ gracilis per doz. 10 0 12 0 
Evergreens,invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 30 80 
Ferns, small, per 100 30 60 
Foliage Plants, doz. 12 0 60 0 
Marguerites, perdoz. 8 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz 60 00 
Palms in variety,each 2 6 10 0 
Palms, Specimen ... 15 0 63 0 
Primulas,per doz. ... 40 60 
Solanums, 
| per doz. pots 8 0 12 0 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Arum Lilies, I2blms. 60 80 
Azalea.doz. bchs. 6 o 12 0 
Bouvardias, per bun. 06 10 
Carnations...per doz. 1020 
Chrysanthemums, 
doz. blooms 20 60 
,, doz. bunches 40120 
Eucharis ...per doz. 30 40 
Gardenias r2 blooms 20 40 
Heliotropes,12 sprays 06 09 
Hyacinth (Roman) 
doz. bch. 9 0 12 o 
Lilac (French) 
per bch. 50 60 
Lilium Harrisii, 
doz. blooms 60 80 
MaidenhairFern,i2bs.4 060 
Marguerites, 12 bun. 16 30 
Mignonette... 12 bun. 30 40 
Narciss (French) 
doz. bch. 4050 
x. d. s. d. 
Orchid Bloom in var. 
per bloom, from 03 10 
Pelargoniums 12 sps. 06 09 
Pink Roses...per doz. 30 60 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 20 40 
Primula, double, bun. 06 09 
Roses, yellow, dozen 20 40 
— Red.doz. blms. 30 60 
— Tea.per dozen 06 20 
Scarlet Geraniums, 
doz. bchs. 50 60 
Tuberoses, per doz 04 06 
Violets (French) 
Parme, per bch. 2036 
Violets (French) 
Czar, per bch. 19 20 
Violets (French) 
doz. bch. 20 26 
Violets (English) 
doz. bch. x 6 26 
I 
OONTB1TTS. 
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Agathea ccelestis .260 
Amateur Gardeners' Asso¬ 
ciation .260 
Apple,Peasgood'sNonsuch 268 
Balmedie, Orchids from . .262 
Bignonia Tweediana.265 
Books, notices of.264 
Broccoli, a good winter.2f8 
Broccoli, two good.267 
Brussels Sprouts .267 
Bulbophyilum mandibulare262 
Christmas season, a Homily 
for the.264 
Chrysanthemum, Classifica¬ 
tion of.267 
Chrysanthemum culture ...269 
Cypripedium Swinburnei 
magnificum .262 
Cypripedium WilliamLloyd262 
Darwinias, the.26S 
Fungicides, spraying with 259 
Gardening Miscellany.268 
Gariya elliptica .26r 
Greenhouse, the .262 
Gomphe olivaeformis .269 
Horse Radish .263 
Laelia Euterpe.262 
Manure, preparing of.267 
Masdevallia Peristeria.262 
North Wales, a Holiday 
Trip to .265 
Oaks, American .269 
Orchid Houses, the .263 
Orchid Notes & Gleanings 262 
Ornithogalum thyrsoides.,.268 
Pits and Frames.262 
Plant Houses, the .262 
Primula floribunda.264 
Public Parks and Gardens 261 
Seakale .263 
Seakale, forcing of.267 
Solanums, berried .261 
Science Gleanings.263 
Specialism in Gardening...266 
Stephanotis, fruiting of.268 
Stove, the.262 
Strobilantbes isophylla.269 
Vegetable Garden, the.263 
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