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THE GARDENING WORLD- 
July 30, 1898. 
received a Silver Banksian Medal for a collection of 
culinary Peas. 
THE NATIONAL CACTUS SOCIETY.— July 26th. 
The Cactus Society being affiliated to the R. H. S., 
its annual show was held as usual, in connection 
with a meeting of the latter society in the Westmin¬ 
ster Drill Hall. 
On this occasion the show was an exceedingly 
poor one, and although the schedule provided for six 
classes, only three were shown in, and only four ex¬ 
hibits in all. 
The first award for six Cacti was won by P. Bod¬ 
kin, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Crane), who had good 
specimens of Mammilaria nogalensis, Melocactus 
communis, Opuntia Engelmanni cristata, Echino- 
cactus Guisoni and E. Emoryi. Mr. C. Aubry 
was first for a single specimen; and Mrs. L. 
Carter, second. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, had 
a remarkably fine lot of Cacti and succulent plants, 
but these were not staged for competition. Opun- 
tias, Mammillarias and Cereuses were present in 
considerable numbers. There was also a grand 
batch of Echinocactus Guisoni and several good 
specimens of the Old Man Cactus, Pilocereus 
senilis. (Silver Flora Medal). 
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Questions sod snsroeas. 
•/ Will our friends who send us newspapers be so good 
as to mark the paragraphs or articles they wish us to see. 
We shall be greatly obliged bv their so doing. 
[ Correspondents , please note that we cannot undertake to 
name florists' flowers such as Carnations, Pelargoniums, 
Chrysanthemums, Roses, nor such as are mere garden 
varieties, differing only in the colour of the flower. 
Florists' flowers, as a rule, can only be named by those who 
grow collections of them.] 
Cox’s Orange Apple Cracking.—IF. Thom.: Many 
things might induce the fruit to crack, but we could 
only guess at the nature of the malady in the absence 
of specimens. It might be caused by the fungus 
Cladosporium dendriticum, or it might have been 
the sequel to a hailstorm. In any case, it would be 
due to injury to the skin, which, being unable to 
swell, must crack. You might send us specimens in 
a box, packed with a little damp moss, by post. The 
rusting of the leaves of Blenheim Orange and New 
Hawthornden Apples might be due to injury from 
hail in the early stages of their growth. The clay 
subsoil you mention, should have been trenched 
before planting, keeping the good soil on the surface 
and leaving the clay in the bottom, but thoroughly 
breaking it up. Supposing you had taken out holes 
in it for the purpose of putting in fresh soil about 
the roots of the trees, the chances are that the holes 
would have retained moisture, and that would have 
been greatly injurious to the roots of the trees. 
After trenching, it would have been advisable to 
plant the trees very shallowly, assisting them with 
fresh and good soil on the surface. The mulching 
with manure on the top is a good plan, provided the 
soil is properly drained. If water is stagnant in the 
subsoil you must put in drains at a moderate depth, 
and at short distances apart. You might send speci¬ 
mens of the rusted leaves, as well as fruit. 
Pollard Trees.— G.R.M.: Various species of Willow 
are suitable for pollarding, including Salix viminalis, 
S. alba, S. a. vitellina, S. Cayrea, S. russelliana, S. 
fragilis, and others. Several of the Poplars might 
be treated in the same way; also the Hornbeam, 
Beech, Elm, Robinia Pseudacacia bessoniana, and 
ether varieties. We do not remember seeing the 
Ash pollarded, but think that young trees would 
answer the purpose well enough. The above would 
give you a good deal of variety, and you could add 
to the number by trying various other deciduous 
trees. We do not think that any of the Conifers 
would give you great satisfaction if pollarded. 
Yews, Cupressus, and Retinospora, would bear 
cutting, but they would always be too dense and 
mop-headed to be ornamental. Pollarding could be 
done with perfect safety during March, at the 
beginning rather than towards the end of the month. 
In any case it should be done sometime before the 
buds swell. There is little or no danger of their 
bleeding to do any harm, except in the case of Vines 
and Birches, so that no styptic is necessary. 
How to get rid of Worms in Pots — H. H .: Lime 
water may be used tor most cf the strong growing 
stove plants. The way to use it is to put some 
lumps of quicklime into a can of water. Allow it to 
stand for some hours till as much lime has been dis¬ 
solved as to saturate the water. The latter cannot 
take up any more than sufficient to saturate it. 
Allow it to stand till the water is perfectly clear by 
the sediment falling to the bottom. Fill another 
can three-parts full, and make up the rest with lime 
water. Water the plants about once a week with 
this diluted solution till you have got rid of the 
worms. The latter usually come to the surface in a 
lew minutes after the watering, when you may pick 
up and destroy them. Always use weak rather than 
strong lime and water. 
Manures for StoYe Plants.— H. H. : With judg¬ 
ment and care you could use any of the manures you 
mention. None of them should be used more than 
twick a week, and then only in small quantities so as 
to form a weak solution. Use it only for the grosser 
and more vigorous growing plants. Thomson's 
would be an all round manure, and in moderate 
doses would be safe. Ichthemic Guano is rich in 
phosphates, but also contains other plant food, and 
should be used weak rather than strong. Nitrate of 
soda and sulphate of ammonia are nitrogenous 
manures, and should be used with great caution as 
they would burn the roots if too strong. Use about 
J oz. of the former to a gallon of water, and even less, 
say J of the sulphate to a gallon of water. These 
latter two supply nitrogen only and would stimulate 
the foliage, but should not be used to make coarse 
and rapid growth, otherwise the leaves will not be so 
durable. Neither of the above should be used more 
than twice a week in the weak state. Gross growing 
Chrysanthemums and similar things would, of 
course, take more. You might with advantage use 
all of the above alternately, as variety is often pro¬ 
ductive of good results. Use the first two by pre¬ 
ference to the nitrate and sulphate, in case you do 
not intend getting all. 
Black Fly on Cherry Trees.— Omega : The black 
Aphis of Cherry trees is a very troublesome pest, and 
has to be dealt with rather drastically. You may 
overcome it, however, by the use of various insecti¬ 
cides. You might steep J lb. of coarse shag tobacco 
in a gallon of hot water and add a quantity of strong 
soap suds, stirring the mixture well before syringing 
the trees with the liquid. Another insecticide con¬ 
sists of 8 ozs. to 10 ozs. of soft soap to a gallon of hot 
water, to which you might add half-a-pint of tobacco 
juice to make it more effective. Kerosene and petro¬ 
leum emulsions are also excellent insecticides, if 
properly made so as to render the oil harmless to the 
foliage. The trees in either case could receive a good 
syringing with any of these mixtures ju*t before 
leaving off work at night; then wash them with 
clean water in the morning. If there are Cherries 
on the trees you might wait till they are gathered 
before commencing operations on the black fly. The 
insecticides will help to remove the black matter on 
the leaves, and the clean water would wash it away. 
Repeat the operation at the end of a few days if the 
trees are not quite clean. See next week's issue for 
the remaining answers. 
Insect in Yinery — H. H. : The insect you sent 
was a very fine specimen of Otiorhynchus sulcatus, 
or the Black Vine Weevil, which is very destructive 
to the foliage, fruit and young shoots of Vines if 
present in any large number. Take steps to eradi¬ 
cate them at once, laying some pieces of board on 
the borders of the vinery, but slightly elevated so 
that the weevils may crawl beneath them during the 
early morning, for they hide during the day, and 
come out at night. Examine the traps in the morning 
and kill all you can find. 
“ Hardy Ornamental Flowering Trees and 
Shrubs." — IV. Boner, jun.: Your poBt card contained 
no address whatever, so that the sending of the book 
is impossible. Its price is 2s. 3d., post free, so that 
if you send the amount, together with your address, 
the book will be sent by post at once. 
Names of Plants.—> 4 . P. : 1, Silene Armeria; 2, 
the so-called American Mignonette is Reseda alba, a 
native of Europe and the Orient. — Sigma : Sambucus 
nigra laciniata, or cut-leaved Elder.—IF. B. G. : It 
is the British plant Chlora perfoliata, often found on 
chalk downs.— C. M .: 1, Neillia opulifolia ; 2. Rosa 
blanda; 3, Amelanchier canadensis.—X. B. : 1, 
Lavatera trimestris : 2, Malope trifida ; 3, Collinsia 
bicolor; 4, Linaria maroccana; 5, Eschscholtzia 
californica ; 6, Nemophila insignis ; 7, Clarkia pul- 
chella.— J. L .: 1, Cattleya gaskelliana; 2, Oncidium 
macranthurr, ; 3, Odontoglossum Pescatorei var.— 
H.K.: i, Rubus nutkaensis; 2, Escallonia philip- 
piana; 3. Spiraea salicifolia; 4, Cotoneaster num- 
mularia.— B. T.: 1, Oxalis corniculata rubra; 2, 
Lysimachia vulgaris; 3, Veronica longifolia; 4, 
Gentiana lutea; 5, Aspleniura Ceterach ; 6, Choisya 
ternata.— J. Mayne : Bupleurum fruticosum, the 
I Shrubby Hare’s-ear.— J. C. S. \ 1, Orchis maculata; 
2, Agrostis vulgaris ; 3, Draba (Erophila) verna ; 4, 
Veronica arvensis.— J. M .: Lonicera sempervirens, 
the Trumpet Honeysuckle. Your other question 
next week. 
Communications Received.— W. S. — W. P. R., 
Preston.—W, T. Toogood.—J. M.—P. Murray 
Thomson.—J. T. Thurston, next week.—A. P.—A 
C.—B. W.—Walker—J. A.—T. Wilson.—D. Bent¬ 
ley — Nemo — R. M —A. H—Tory.—Carnation.— 
X. Y. Z.—A. B.—Reader. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
David W. Thomson, 24, Frederick Street, Edin¬ 
burgh.—Bulbs and Roots, 1898. 
Herb & Wulle, Via Trivio, Naples, Italy.— 
General Catalogue of Bulbs. 
J. C. Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany.—Wholesale 
Catalogue of made up Bouquets, Dried Flowers, 
Garden Sundries, &c. 
K. P. Kvees, Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia.—Whole¬ 
sale Catalogue of Caucasian Bulbs and Plants. 
T. Methven & Sons, 15, Princes Street and 
Leith Walk, Edinburgh.—Bulb List. 
W m. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, London, and 
Barnet, Herts.— Catalogue of Hyacinths, Tulips, 
and other Plants for early Forcing, &c. 
Pinehurst Nurseries, Pinehurst, North 
Carolina, U.S.A.—Seeds of Woody and Herbaceous 
Plants. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
July 26 th, 1898. 
Proit.—Average Wholesale Pkicei, 
s. d 1. d. 
Apples ...per bushel 00 00 
Cobbs . 00 00 
per 100 lbs. 
Grapes, per ib. 16 36 
Pine-apples 
—St Michael’s each 2 6 76 
Strawberries per lb. 0 4 13 
Black Currants, per 
half sieve 6 6 
t. d, t. d. 
Red Currants, per 
halt sieve 5 o 
Cherries, per half 
sieve 40 96 
Raspberries,per cwt. 40 0 
Ripe Gooseberries, 
per halt sieve 26 30 
Vegetables.—Average Wholesale Prices 
1. d. t. d. 
ArtlcbokesGlobedoz. 20 40 
Asparagus,per bundle 30 80 
Beans, French, per 
per lb. 0916 
Beet.. per dozen 1 0 
Brussels Sprouts 
per half sieve 10 16 
Cabbages ... per doz. 10 13 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 3 
Cauliflowers.doz. 20 30 
Celery.per bundle 10 16 
Cucumbers per doz. 26 36 
Endive, French, daz. 1 € 20 
4. d. s. d. 
Herbs .per bunch 0 2 
Horse Radish, bundle 10 20 
Lettuces ...per dozen 13 16 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 16 
Onions.per bunch 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 3 
Radishes... per dozen 10 13 
Seakale...per basket 1620 
Small salad, punnet 0 4 
Spinach per bushel 20 30 
Tomatos. per lb. 0 6 10 
Turnips ....per bun. 0 3 
Cut Flowers.—Average 
t. d. s. d 
Ainm Lilies, iablms. 3040 
Asparagus Fern, bun. 20 30 
Bouvardlas, per bun. 06 08 
Carnations doz.blms. 10 30 
„ doz. ;bun. 40 80 
Euoburls ...per doz 20 40 
Gardenias ...per doz. 10 30 
Geranium, scarlet, 
doz. bunches 30 60 
Lillum longlflorum 
per doz. 30 40 
Lily of the Valley doz. 
sprays 10 20 
Mprguerltes, ta bun. 16 30 
Plants im 
1. d. >. d. 
ArborVltae.perdoz. 12 0 36 o 
Aspidistra, doz. 18 0 36 0 
„ speoimen 5 0 10 o 
Calceolarias, per doz. 40 60 
Coleus, per doz. 30 o 
Diaoaena, various, 
per doz. 12 0 30 0 
Dracaena vlrldls,doz. 90180 
Euonymus, var. doz. 6 0 18 o 
Evergreens,Invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 4 012 o 
Ferns, small, per 100 40 60 
Ficus elasttca, each 10 50 
Foliage Plants, var., 
eaoh 10 jo 
Fuchsia, per doz. 50 80 
Heliotrope, per dozen 4 o 60 
Wholesale Prices. 
j. d. s.d. 
MaidenbaIrFern,i2bs.4 060 
Mignonette, 12 bun. 16 30 
Orchids, doz. blooms 10 80 
Pelargoniums, 12 bun. 30 60 
Red Roses, per doz. to 10 
Roses (Indoor), doz. o 6 I o 
,, Tea,white, doz. i o o o 
„ Perle . i o 20 
,, Safrano . 10 20 
„ (English), 
Pink Roses, doz. 16 30 
Smilax, per bunch ...16 20 
Tuberoses, doz, 
blooms.10 16 
Wholesale Prices. 
1. d. 1. & 
Hydrangeas, per doz. 8 o 10 0 
Ivy Geraniums, 
per doz. 40 60 
LUium Harrlssii, 
per pot 16 20 
Lycopodiums, doz. 30 40 
Lobelias, per doz_ 30 50 
Marguerite Daisy doz.4 090 
Mignonette, per doz. 40 60 
Myrtles, doz. 60 90 
Palms in variety,each 1 o 15 0 
Palms, Specimen ,..2t 0 63 0 
Pelargoniums ... 9 0 12 o 
Rhodanthe...per doz. 30 40 
Scarlets .per doz 26 60 
Spiraea, per doz,... 60 90 
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