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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
September 26, 1896. 
grown successfully near the Metropolis; but the 
fact that I could have picked a dozen similar 
bunches this morning proves the contrary, at any 
rate, in Islewortb, within nine miles of London. I 
think one great mistake frequently made is giving 
insufficient air after the Violets are planted in 
frames. I find plenty of air whenever possible is the 
best preventative of the dreaded damping off, 
coupled, of course, with carefully and frequently 
picking off any decayed leaves.”— A. Pentney. 
WOODWARDIA RADICANS. 
This fine Fern so well adapted for window cultiva¬ 
tion is, at least, so far as our own observation goes, 
seldom met with as a room plant. The fronds are 
broad and gracefully arched, producing when grown 
in a basket, a most pleasing effect, it being one of 
those Ferns which produce young plants on the ends 
of the fronds. When once procured there is no 
difficulty in keeping up a succession of young plants. 
Fronds furnished with these plants in embryo, may be 
laid on the surface of a seed pan, filled with a mixture 
of loam and peat, made sandy ; faslen the frond down, 
flat on the surface, keeping the upper surface 
upwards, and sprinkle a little silver sand over the 
whole, not so as to bury the frond, but that it and 
the young plantlets may nestle on the soil Keep 
moderately moist and the young plants will soon 
emit roots into the soil. Planted out in a ccol 
fernery, the fronds reach rather large dimensions, 
not unfrequently being found from 8 ft. to to ft. in 
length. Loamy soil suits it best, and when grown 
in small pots a watering with liquid manure 
occasionally, or a top dressing of blood manure, 
when growing, is highly beneficial.— W. B. G. 
The alpine poppy. 
This is a near ally of the Iceland Poppy (Papaver 
nudicaule) ; in fact, it is often considered that the 
latter is a mere variety, namely, P. alpinum nudi¬ 
caule. Be that as it may, both are equally pretty in 
their respective ways, and the Iceland Poppy is the 
stronger grower, being generally about a foot high, 
while the Alpine Poppy is only half that height or 
less. It has deeply glaucous, finely divided leaves 
from amongst which the flower scapes, bearing a 
solitary, white bloom, rise to a height of 3 in. to 6 in. 
A salmony-pink variety (P. a. roseum) has been 
flowering all the summer in the rockery at Kew, and 
as the seeds get scattered about, the seedlings come 
up, often reverting to the parent form with white 
flowers just in the same way as the garden varieties 
of the Iceland Poppy vary. The flowers are pretty, 
but fragile and ephemeral in their duration like all 
the rest of their race. 
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Questions md msojshs 
*,* Will our friends who send us newspapers he so good 
as to mark the paragraphs or articles they wish us to see-. 
We shall he greatly obliged by their so doing. 
Agarics in a Mushroom Bed.— Fungoid : The 
Agaric which you gathered from your Mushroom 
bed and sent us is Agaricus (Tricholoma) melaleucus. 
In France it is considered esculent, though amongst 
English authorities, there is no statement as to its 
qualities, good or bad. If it is harmless in France, 
it might be so here ; but the qualities of the same 
species on the Continent and in Britain, sometimes 
vary, or at least are believed to do so. There would 
be little harm in putting them to the test therefore, 
but we should advise you to do so cautiously at first 
to enable you to prove the qualities of the Agaric in 
question, and discover whether it may be partaken 
of in quantity without injurious effect. 
Fungus on Grass.— C. Freeman: The specimen 
you sent us was one of the Myxomycetes, and in that 
respect allied to “flowers of tan." It is figured by 
Massee, and by Cooke and Massee who give the 
place where it is found as Lyndhurst in the New 
Forest. Your find adds therefore a new locality to 
that given by the above-named authorities. It would 
appear to be a rare or little known species, and 
chiefly if not solely of scientific interest. 
Diseased Tulip Bulbs. — James Thurstan : Some of 
tfce Tulip bulbs you were kind enough to send us for 
inspection were sent to our leading modern authority 
on fungi, and he writes to say that the specimens 
submitted to him “ were attacked by the well-known 
bacterial disease caused by Bacillus Hyacinthi, of 
Wakker. It is impossible to save bulbs, ifevenonlv, 
apparently, slightly attacked, so that all such should 
be destroyed. It is advisable not to grow Tulips on 
the same ground, from which the diseased bulbs 
were taken, as the disease remains in the soil for 
some time.” This has reference to an article which 
appeared on p. 27, describing the mysterious loss of 
a large proportion of a collection of florists' Tulips 
since the lifting of the bulbs from the beds. 
Seedling Lapageria— Robt. W. Saunders: We 
consider the soft pink Lapageria, spotted with white, 
a very pretty one. Its beauty would be best seen 
and appreciated, however, in juxtaposition to dark 
varieties and the white one. The dark rose 
and crimson varieties as well as the pure white one 
are generally the most admired by the general public. 
Why this should be so we cannot say beyond the 
fact that growers have taken the greatest liking to 
them. If you like the light variety, by all means 
cultivate it, we say, whatever other people may 
think. By-and-bye, however, the fashion may 
change to some extent, and the light varieties may 
after all get the chance which is justly their due. 
The flower you sent was of good substance, and we 
liked it, though at present it may possess very little 
horticultural value. The flower might have been 
larger, but it will, no doubt, improve in this respect, 
as the plant increases in strength. 
Window Boxes — J. Thom : A cold frame would 
be the best place to keep the boxes until the bulbs 
begin to make a display in spring. Of course they 
could be kept in the windows they are intended to 
decorate, but there are several reasons for otherwise 
disposing of them. The soil would be exposed to 
the battering influence of rain when it blows from 
certain quarters. At other times the soil might tend 
to get dry, owing to exposure to wind in such an 
elevated position. To put them into a dark shed or 
cellar would hardly be the right place, because the 
bulbs would grow and the leaves get blanched, 
possibly at a time when it would be inconvenient to 
expose the boxes to unfavourable climatic conditions. 
On the contrary, if placed in a cold frame, even of a 
temporary construction, the bulbs would come on 
slowly and naturally. 
Raising Seedlings of Rosa rugosa — R. J.: The 
seeds may be rubbed out and sown at once in boxes 
and placed in cold frames where they may remain 
till March. Then by putting them into a pit or 
vinery at work, and as near the glass as possible, the 
germinating process will be hastened. The seedlings 
may be potted off separately and kept in growing 
condition as soon as they have made the first rough 
leaf. Do not empty the boxes of the soil, but water 
it down to settle what has been disturbed by the 
picking out of the seedlings. Others will continue 
to make their appearance for some time, and may be 
treated in the same way. Ultimately harden off the 
seedlings and plant them in the open. 
Names of Plants.— John Cameron: 1, Polygonum 
cuspidatum, or if only 2 ft. to 3 ft. high, it is the 
variety P. c. compactum ; 2, Daboecia (Menziesia) 
polifolia alba or the White St. Dabeoc’s Heath. — 
J. H. 0 .: The hothouse shrub is Duranta Baum- 
gartii variegata.— T. M. ; Miltonia Clowesii ; 2, 
Miltonia spectabilis ; 3, Odontoglossum crispum, a 
good variety ; 4, Odontoglossum harryanum. — 
A. S. : 1, Spiraea japonica rubra; 2, Spiraea salici- 
folia; 3, Veronica Andersoni imperalis ; 4, Veronica 
parviflora angustifolia ; 5, Veronica pinquifolia ; 6, 
Pyrus Maulei.— H.B. : 1, Sternbergia lutea; 2, 
Cyclamen neapolitanum album ; 3, Arbutus Unedo; 
4, Ptelia trifoliata ; 5, Aspidium angulare. — A. Ward : 
1, Scilla autumnalis; 2, Scabiosa Columbaria; 3, 
Bryonia dioica, ; 4, Salvia Verbenaca. — W. G. : 1, 
Salvia splendens ; 2, Symphoricarpus racemosus ; 
3, Taxus adpressa. — W. Sharpe : 1, Polygonum 
cuspidatum , 2, Euonymus europaeus; 3, Pellionia 
daveauana ; 4, Nepeta Glechoma variegata. It is 
British and perfectly hardy.— Omega : Sternbergia 
lutea. 
Fumigating Tomatos. — Reader: You may fumi¬ 
gate your Chrysanthemums with the XL. All 
Vaporiser without any danger to your Tomatos. 
We take it for granted that you will fumigate in 
moderation, that ’is, according to directions given 
with the insecticide. We never heard of any 
poisonous properties being attributed to it, and 
reckon that the vapour will mostly find its way out¬ 
side after a time without leaving a deposit of any 
consequence. 
Communications Received.—W. B. G.—Omega. 
—James Ross.— D. A. D. —Thos. Bate—A. E. 
Stubbs.—Exeter.—S. Arlott -—Nemo.— B. A. — F. D. 
R. Denton. — -Meg.—G. Trehearne.—T. L.— Frank. 
—Reader— Y., Acton.—W. H,, next week. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
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Catalogue. 
W. Atlee Burpee & Co , Philadelphia, U.S.A. — 
New Sweet Peas for 1897. Special offer to the trade. 
Cunningham & Wyllie, 98, Mitchell Street, 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
September 22th, 1896. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, report a small demand for 
Agricultural seeds for present sowing owing to con¬ 
tinued wet weather. Red Clover and Cowgrass are 
dearer, as the growing crop is said to be damaged. 
Alsike is also held for an advance. Trefoil and 
White Clover steady. Tares dull. Rye grasses 
neglected. Rye firm. Mustard and Rape unchanged. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET 
September 2yd, 1896. 
Fruit.—Average ’ 
s. d s. d. 
Apples.per bushel 
Black Currants J sieve 
Red „ J sieve 
Cherries half sieve... 
Nova Scotia Apples 
per barrel 
Cob Nuts and Fil¬ 
berts, per 100 lbs 30 0 
Vegetables.—Averac 
1. d. 1. d. 
ArtlchokesGlobedoz. 2030 
Asparagus,per bundle 
Beans, French, per 
half sieve 2629 
Beet.per dozen 20 30 
Brussel Sprouts, 
per half sieve 
Cabbages ... per doz. 1013 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 3 
Cauliflowers.doz. 20 30 
Celery.per bundle 1 0 
Cucumbers per doz. 16 30 
Endive, French, djz, 1 6 
Wholesale Puces. 
j. d. j. d. 
Grapes, per lb. 06 16 
Pine-apples. 
—St. Miohael's each 26 60 
Plums per J sieve. 29 36 
Strawberries, per lb. 
Tasmanian Apples, 
per case 
t Wholesale Prices 
1 . d. j. d. 
Herb3 .per bunch 02 00 
Hcrss Radish, bundle 20 40 
Lettuces ...per dozen 1 3 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 16 
Onions.per bunoh 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 3 
Radishes... per dozen 1 6 
Seakale...per basket 
Smallsaladlng,punnet 0 4 
Spinach per bushel 20 23 
Tomatos. per lb. 03 04 
Turnips.per bun. 3 0 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
j. d. 
Arum Lilies, isblms. 2 0 
Asparagus Fern, bun. 1 6 
Asters, doz. bches 3 o 
Bouvardlas, per bun. 0 6 
Carnations doz.blms. 0 6 
Carnations, doz. bchs.4 o 
Euoharis ...per doz 1 6 
Gardenias ...per doz. 1 6 
Geranium, scarlet, 
doz. bunches 2 0 
Gladiolii, doz. spikes 1 0 
Lilium lancifolium, 
doz. blooms I 0 
Llllum longlflorcm 
per doz. 3 0 
Mfrguerltes, 12 bun. 10 
MaidenhalrFern,i2bs.4 0 
s. d s. d. s. d. 
4 o Orchids, doz. blooms 1 6 12 0 
2 0 Pelargoniums,12 bun. 40 60 
6 o 1 Pyrethrum doz. bun. 20 40 
0 9 Roses (indoor), doz. 06 16 
20 „ Tea,white, doz, 1020 
to ,, Niels . 20 40 
30, ,, Safrano . 10 20 
30, „ (English), 
Red Roses, doz.0 610 
4 0 , Red Roses, doz. bchs 20 60 
1 6 ! Pink Roses, doz. 10 16 
Smilax, per bunch ...16 30 
2 0 Stephanotis, doz. 
sprays .16 26 
6 0 Tuberoses, doz. 
2 0 blooms .03 04 
6 0 Primula, double, doz. 
sprays 0 S 06 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prizes 
1. d. 1. d. 1. d. 
1. d 
Arbor Vitae (golden) 
per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Aspidistra, doz. 18 o 36 0 
„ specimen 30 50 
Asters, doz. pots ... 30 60 
Chrysanthemums, per 
doz. 40 90 
„ per pot 10 20 
Coleus, per doz. 3040 
Dracaena, various, 
per doz. 12 0 30 o 
Dracaena viridis.doz. 9 0 18 0 
Euonymus, var. doz. 6 0 18 o 
Evergreens,Invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 4 0 12 0 
Feras, small, per 100 4 0 f 0 
Ficus elastica, each 1050 
Foliage Plants, var., 
each 10 30 
Heliotrope, per doz. 40 60 
Liliums, various doz. 9 0 12 0 
Lycopodiums, doz. 30 40 
Marguerite Daisy doz.6 0 g 0 
Myrtles, doz. 60 90 
Mignonette . 4 0 6 o 
Palms in variety,each 1 o 15 0 
Palms, Specimen ...21 o 63 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet,2 040 
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Chrysanthemums. 
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Florists’ Flowers. 
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Horticultural Builders. 
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Roses. 
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