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October 16, 1897, 
resting. For that reason a little protection in winter 
is necessary to shelter it aDd ward off snow and rain. 
For outdoor culture you might try it in some warm, 
sheltered position placing a hand light or cloche over it 
at all times when the weather is severe, but at other 
times ventilating freely. We doubt very much 
whether it would thrive in a pot owing to the fluctu¬ 
ations of temperature and moisture under those con¬ 
ditions. The best way would be to grow it in a cold 
frame in rich sandy soil, placing plenty of river sand 
about and amongst the roots to keep them dry in 
winter. After the plant has flowered and completed 
its growth keep it as dry as possible till next spring 
when it begins to move, after which, in mild weather 
it should receive a liberal supply of water to enable 
it to grow freely and get strong. 
Names of Plants.— W. S. Sandon : i, Hedychium 
spicatum acuminatum (would you be willing to send 
us a rooted crown of this plant for the Kew collec¬ 
tion, as it is not in the gardens there ?) ; 2, Cypripe- 
dium Sedeni (deformed flower) ; 3, Hibbertia volu- 
bilis ; 4, Oxalis scandens ; 5, Swainsonia galegifolia 
alba ; 6, Polypodium (Niphobolus) Lingua ; 7, Gym- 
nogramme japonica (apparently, but you should send 
spore bearing fronds of all Ferns); 8, Adiantum 
venustum.— G. C. : Salvia Horminum.— G. Thom : i, 
Salix alba ; 2, Salix alba vitellina ; 3, Salix purpurea. 
— IV. S. : 1, Crataegus tanacetifolia; 2, Cupressus 
nutkaensis ; 3, Thuyopsis dolobrata; 4, Libocedrus 
decurrens— A. Wood : 1, Pyrus pinnatifida; 2, Pyrus 
Aria ; 3, Jasminum revolutum ; 4, Aspidium angulare 
proliferum ; 5, Lygodium palmatum ; 6, Phragmites 
communis.— T. Reid : 1, Ledum palustre ; 2, Rhodo¬ 
dendron ferrugineum ; 3, Lonicera sempervirens.— 
Alister: 1 and 2, Chrysanthemum Blushing Bride ; 3, 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. J. R. Pitcher, probably ; 4, 
Chrysanthemum Precocite; 5 and 6, herbaceous 
Calceolarias, not recognised ; 7, Trachelium caeru- 
leum. 
Carnation Maud Dean — M. M'L. : It is anew 
tree variety, and as far as we know is not yet in com¬ 
merce on this side of the Atlantic. You might try 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Rolle Street, Exmoutb, Devon. 
You must remember that it is not a florists’ flower, 
and therefore not judged by the same rules ; but for 
cut flower purposes it is handsome and useful when 
well-grown. 
Address of Firm. — A lister: The address you ask 
for is Messrs. Adam and Charles Black, Publishers, 
4, Soho Square, London. 
Tarred Frames and Asparagus —Omega : For 
forcing purposes we do not think that any harm 
would result to the Asparagus seeing that it has not 
to put forth tender leaves. But in any case the tar 
should be dry before you commence forcing. Do 
not on any account tar the hot water pipes, if you 
employ the latter for forcing, as the fumes would 
probably prove too great for healthy Asparagus to be 
produced. A better plaD, however, would be to tar 
the outside of the frame, and paint the inside, in case 
you might at any time want to grow plants in the 
pits. 
Botanical Term — Omega : The term employed to 
denote a single flower is simplex. 
Seeming disease on Cypripedium leaves— A. P. : 
We have no doubt that the damage was all done by 
thrips. Even now we can find specimens of small 
yellow thrips in the sheaths of the leaves at their 
present advanced stage. The thrips secrete or hide 
themselves between the folds of the young and 
developing leaves, and long before the eye can detect 
the thrips the damage is done. We should advise 
you to keep a sharp eye on the plants all through the 
summer, examining the young leaves at short 
intervals, especially during dry weather. Make a 
solution of Gishurst Compound or soft soap and 
water of moderate strength. Tie a small piece of 
sponge on the end of a thin label or similar piece of 
wood for the purpose of washing out the interior of 
the folded leaves, and even the outside, if need be. 
It is only by persevering in this way that good culti¬ 
vators succeed in eradicating or checking the pest 
after it gets a foothold. Instead of Gishurst Com¬ 
pound or soft soap, you may use Fir-tree Oil or 
Lemon Oil, whichever you like best. Attention and 
perseverance will certainly enable you to succeed in 
keeping the pest at bay. 
Communications Received.— B. L.—John Plum¬ 
mer.—Atrican Critic—M. T.—Coila.—J. Mayne.— 
Omega.—D. E.—J. O.—Wm. T. J.—Sassapas.—E. 
L.—P.—C Bransdon.— Oral.—Reader.—Inquirer. 
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Scotland.—Catalogue of Ornamental Trees and 
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H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent.—A valuable 
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James Grieve & Sons, Redbraes, Broughton Road, 
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Arthur Robinson, F R H S., ia, Bishopsgate 
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COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
October 13th, 1897. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Pkicei. 
s. d 
Apples.per bushel 2 6 
Black Currants § sieve 
Red „ i sieve 
Cherries half sieve 
Nova Scotia Apples 
per barrel 
Filberts. 
Cobbs . 22 6 
per 100 lbs. 
s. d. 
7 o 
24 o 
t. d. 
Grapes, per lb . 09 
Pine-apples 
—St. Miohael's each 2 6 
Plums per | sieve. 
Strawberries, per lb. 
Tasmanian Apples 
per case 
1. d 
1 6 
8 o 
Vegetables.—Average Wholesale Prices 
1. d. 1. d, 
ArtlchokesGlobe dot. 20 30 
Asparagus,per bundle 
Beans. French, per 
per half sieve 40 50 
Beet.per dozen 2 0 
Brussel Sprouts, 
per half sieve 
Cabbages ... per doz. 10 13 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 3 
Cauliflowers.doz. 20 30 
Celery.per bundle 10 16 
Cucumbers per doz. 20 30 
Endive, French, doz. 10 20 
Cut Flowers.—Averai 
s. d. s. d 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 50 60 
Asparagus Fern. bun. 16 30 
Asters (French) per 
bunch 0 g 10 
Asters, various, doz. 
bunches 20 50 
Bouvardias, per bun. 06 08 
Carnations doz.blms. 06 30 
Carnations, doz. bun. 30 60 
Chrysant hemums 
dozen blooms 10 30 
Cornflower, doz. bun. 1020 
Euoharis ...per doz 16 30 
Gardenias ...per doz. 20 40 
Geranium, scarlet, 
doz. bunches 40 60 
Lilium longlflorum 
per doz. 30 40 
Lily of the Valley doz. 
sprays 10 20 
1. d. s. d 
Herbs .per bunch 0 2 
Horse Radish, bundle 20 40 
Lettuces ...per dozen 1 3 
Mushrooms, p. basket 1 0 
Onions.per bunoh 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 3 
Radishes... per dozen 1 c 13 
Seakale...per basket 
Small salad, punnet 0 4 
Spinach per bushel 30 40 
Tomatos. per lb. 0 6 10 
Turnips.per bun. 0 3 
E Wholesale Prices. 
s, d. s. d 
Mrrguerltes, 12 bun, 20 40 
MaiTenhalrFern,i2bs.4 080 
Orchids, doz. blooms 1 6 iz o 
Prlmnla, double, doz 
sprays 06 06 
Pelargoniums,12 bun. 40 60 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 16 30 
Roses (indoor), doz. 610 
,, Tea,white, doz. 09 20 
,, Niels . 16 40 
,, Safrano . 10 20 
„ (English), 
Red Roses, doz.10 20 
Pink Roses, doz. 20 40 
Roses, doz. bun. 3 o 90 
Smilax, per bunch ...16 30 
Tuberoses, doz. 
blooms .03 04 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices 
1. d. >. d. 
Arbor Vitae 
per doz. 12 0 36 0 
Aspidistra, doz. 18 o 36 o 
„ speoimen 5 0 10 o 
Asters, doz. pots. 20 40 
Chrysanthemume, per 
doz. pots... 6 0 30 0 
Cockscombs,doz. pots 20 30 
Coleus, doz. pots. 20 40 
Dracaena, various, 
per doz. 12 o 30 0 
Dracaena vlrldls,doz. 9 0 18 0 
Euonymus, var. doz. 6 0 18 0 
EvBrgreens.lnvar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 4 012 0 
Ferns, small, per 100 40 f 0 
Ficus elastlca, each 10 50 
1. d. :.i. 
Foliage Plants, var., 
each 10 ; 0 
Fuchsias, per doz. ...40 60 
Heliotrope...per doz. 3040 
Hydrangeas per doz. 8 0 12 o 
Ivy-leavedGeraoium, 
per doz. 3060 
Lilium Harrissii, 
per pot 10 20 
Lycopodiums, doz. 30 40 
Marguerite Daisy doz 4 0 90 
Marguerite Yellow, 
per doz. 5090 
Myrtles, doz. 60 go 
Palms in variety,each 1 0 15 0 
Palms, Specimen ...21 0 63 0 
Pelargoniums ...doz 6 o 10 o 
Scarlets .per doz 1 40 
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October. 
26.—R.H.S. Committees and Lecture. 
November. 
2, 3.—Watford Chrysanthemum Show. 
2, 3.—Coventry Show. 
2, 3.—Brighton Chrysanthemum Show. 
2, 3.—Borough of Croydon Chrysanthemum Show. 
2, 3. —Southampton Chrysanthemum Show. 
2 , 3.—West of England Chrysanthemum Show at 
Plymouth. 
3. —Ealing Show. 
3, 4.—R.H.S. of Ireland Crysanthemum Show. 
3, 4.—Ascot, Sunninghill, Sunningdale and District 
Chrysanthemum Show. 
3, 4.—Isle of Thanet Chrysanthemum Show. 
3i 4i 5i 6—North Peckham Chrysanthemum Show. 
3. —Teignmouth Chrysanthemum Show. 
4. —Colchester Show. 
4, 5.—Highgate Chrysanthemum Show. 
4 , 5.—Devon and Exeter Fruit and Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
9, 10, 11.—N.C.S. at Royal Aquarium 
9, 10, 11.—Birmingham Chrysanthemum and Fruit 
Show. 
9, 10.—Kingston and Surbiton Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
9, 10.—Leeds Paxton Chrysanthemum Show. 
9 —R.H.S. Committees and Lecture. 
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10, 11.—Carlisle Chrysanthemum and Fruit Show. 
10, 11.—Liverpool Chrysanthemum Show. 
10, 11.—Chesterfied and District Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
10, 11.—Birmingham Chrysanthemum Show. 
10. —Brixton Chrysanthemum Show. 
11. —Reigate Show. 
11.—Jersey Gardeners’ Society's Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
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11,—Spalding Chrysanthemum Show. 
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