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THE GARDENING WORLD 
July 15, 1898. 
Quescions add Answer 
Names of Plants. — R. M. : 14, Eucalyptus 
globulus ; 15, Croton variegatum ; 16, Hoffmannia 
Ghiesbreghtii; 17, A garden Dracaena we do not 
recognise; 18, Croton picturatum ; 19, Revina laevis; 
20, Capsicum Little Gem; 21, Hibiscus Rosa- 
sinensis ; 22, send this when in flower ; 23, Statice 
profusa; 24, Clematis Jackmanni; 25, Delphinium 
formosum double garden var. 
Name of Pear.— E. H. Adcock : The fruit was 
much damaged in the post, but appears to be Citron 
des Carmes. Janin .—Apple : Early Harvest. 
%* Owing to the drought and the early season, 
fruits are not quite in full character, and conse¬ 
quently will be the more difficult to recognise. The 
Editor will therefore be much obliged if readers send¬ 
ing fruits to be named will be careful to send as char¬ 
acteristic specimens as possible, and in boxes that 
will not get smashed in the post. 
Feeding Chrysanthemums.— Croton : The Chry¬ 
santhemum is not very fastidious in the matter of 
stimulants, but all natural manures should be given 
in a clear liquid form, but however or whatever may 
be applied to them, weak and often should be the 
golden rule, and do not overlook the fact that a fre¬ 
quent change of diet is most beneficial. If you can 
get clear urine from the stables or cow byres use 
that well diluted with water; or, failing this, put a 
shovelful or two of cow manure with a few handfuls 
of soot into a closely woven bag and sink it in your 
tank for twenty-four hours. To make a change use 
horse, sheep, or deer droppings in the same way. 
If you can get any of Clay’s, Thomson’s, Beeson's, 
or Standen’s Manure, Ichthemic Guano, or any other 
good fertiliser of a similar character, sprinkle a little 
on the soil from time to time and water it in with 
clear water. 
Rookwood Lily.— Ebor : It is a magnificent New 
Zealand Buttercup, with porcelain white flowers, 
and is known under the botanical name of Ranun¬ 
culus Lyalii. Your townsmen, Messrs. Backhouse, 
& Son, may have it. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. 
Arum Lilies, I2blms. 2 o 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 
Carnations...per doz. 1 0 
doz. bunches. 4 o 
Cornflowers, dz. bun. 1 6 
Eucharis ...per doz. a o 
Gardenias 12 blooms 2 o 
GladiolusWhite,dzbni2 o 
Heliotropes,72 sprays 0 4 
Lavender...doz.bun. 4 0 
Lilium Harrisii, 
doz. blooms 2 
Lilium Lancefolium 
doz. blooms 2 
MaidenhairFern,i2bs. 4 
Margueiites, 12 bun. 2 
s d | 
4 ° 
1 0 
1. d. s. d 
3 ° 
8 o 
3 ° 
6 o 
4 
18 
o 
C 
6 5 
0 4 
Orchid Bloom in var. 
per bloom, from o 3 
Mignonette... 12 bun. 2 0 
Pelargoniums, 12 sps. 0 6 
— scarlet.12 bchs. 3 0 
Pinks, doz. bunches... 2 o 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 1 6 
Primula, double, bun. 0 6 
Red Roses, doz. bhs." 3 o 
Roses, yellow, dozen 2 0 
— Red.doz. blms. 1 0 
— Saffrano...per doz. 1 6 
— Tea.per dozen o 6 
Stephanotis,dz.sprays 2 0 
Sweet Peas, doz. bhs. 3 o 
Sweet Sutton,dz.bhs. 2 0 
Tuberoses, per doz o 4 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s 
d, 
2 6 
Cissus discolor...each 1 6 
Cyperus .per doz. 4 0 12 o 
Dracaena term., doz. 18 0 36 o 
Dracaena viridis.doz. 9 0 18 0 
Erica, various, doz. 12 o 24 o 
Evergreens,invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, invar..per doz. 4 0 18 0 
Ferns, small, per 100 40 80 
Foliage Plants, doz. 12 0 60 0 
Fuchsia .per doz. 6 o 12 0 
Hydrangea, per doz. 9 0 18 0 
Ivy Geraniums...doz. 40 60 
1. d. 
Liliums, various, per 
doz.12 0 
Lobelia .per doz. 3 0 
8 0 
4 o 
1 6 
2 o 
2 0 
3 o 
6 0 
4 0 
o 9 
t d. 
o 
0 
Marguerites, perdoz. 60120 
o 
o 
0 
0 
o 
Nastuitiutns, per doz. 3 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 4 0 
Palms in variety,each 2 6 
Palms, Specimen ... 15 0 
Pelargoniums ... doz. 6 o 
— scarlet.perdoz. 4 
Saxafrage...per doz. 12 0 18 0 
GOITTBITTS. 
PAGE. 
Allium pedemontanum.727 
Allotment Gardening. ..725 
Aquilegia ckrysantha.727 
Carnations at Chelsea .722 
Carnations, single .720 
Cattleya labiata warneri ...728 
Club root spores.723 
Coleus distinction .728 
Dracaena, a well travelled 720 
Drought, influence of.727 
Fire Engines and the 
drought .726 
Gardeners’ Calendar.729 
Gloxinias .724 
Herbaceous border, the ...726 
Hippeastrum, a blue.724 
Kingston Gardeners at 
Reading.721 
PAGE. 
Lichens and the Bordeaux 
mixture .723 
Manchester Rose Show ...721 
Nymphaes lotus Ortgiesiana72i 
Oncidium palumbinum 
candidum .728 
Oncidinm phymatochilum 728 
Peach Crop, the .719 
Pitch Pine industry.723 
Plants, choice in flower ...726 
Royal Wedding decorations72i 
Societies.728 
Solanum Wendlandi.727 
Spiraea bullata.728 
Tomatos, more about.720 
Trade and Gardening .720 
Violas, miniature.724 
Violas, variation in.724 
INSECTS ON PLANTS & FRUIT TREE3 
Duplex Cucumber.— IT. R. B .: Twin Cucumbers, 
such as the specimen sent, are by no means rarieties. 
We must have seen dczens of them in our time. 
Books. — J. S. C. : Mr. Warrington's, “ The 
Chemistry of the Farm,” published by Bradbury, 
Agnew & Co., will suit you the best. 
Notice to Quit. — G. Smith : If you have no 
agreement to the contrary, but are simply a yearly 
tenant, paying your rent quarterly, you are entitled 
to six months notice to quit on the corresponding 
quarter-day to that on which you took possession. 
The question of the fixtures is not quite so simple, 
and you would do well to consult a respectable local 
solicitor. 
Vines. —Foreman : Certainly not the leaf form of 
the Phylloxera, nor anything like it. The warty 
excrescences are simply the result of imperfect 
ventilation. Give more air and earlier in the day, 
and they will do little harm. 
Alexander Peach. — Pomona : It was sent out 
originally in this country, so far as we know, by 
Messrs. Rivers & Son, of Sawbridgeworth, who 
received it from America. We have never seen it 
called Alexandra. 
Communications Received. —L. Ainti.—L. L.—- 
W. & S — P. W.—M. & S.—A. J. B.—W. C.—T. R. 
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LONDOM SEED TRADE. 
MELI/S HEW LIST. 
Ju'y nth, 1893. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, report a slow trade for 
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COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
July 12th, 1893. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d s. d. 
Tasmanian Apples 
per case . 5 0 10 o 
Cherries.J sieve 5 0 12 o 
Grapes, per lb.” 1026 
Peaches ... per dozen 30 80 
Red Currants, J sieve 13 20 
s. d. s. d 
Melons.each 1626 
Strawberries, per lb. o 0 00 
Pine apples. 
—St. Michael's, each 26 60 
Blackcurrants, j sve 40 46 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
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Asparagus per bundle 16 50 
ArtichokesGlobedoz. 30 60 
Beans, French, perlb. 16 20 
Beet.per dozen 20 30 
Cabbages ... per doz. 30 40 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 6 
Cauliflowers, Eng.dz. 30 50 
Celery.per bundle 2 6 
Cucumbers .each 04 08 
Endive, French, doz. 26 30 
Herbs .per bunch 02 06 
s. d. j. d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 20 40 
Lettuces ...per dozen 20 30 
Mushrooms, p. basket 13 20 
Onions.per bunch 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 6 
Radishes... per dozen 1 6 
Seakale .per bkt 00 00 
Smallsalading,punnet o 4 
Spinach ... per strike 4 0 
Tomatos. per lb. o g 10 
Turnips.per bun. 0 6 
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