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April 24, 1897. 
3 in. from the ground. Make the thread tight, 
because if the sparrows run against it they get 
alarmed directly and let the Peas alone. Black 
thread is better than white, because the sparrows 
cannot see it ; at least this is the general opinion. 
After the Peas get sufficiently far advanced, mould 
them up and stake them. Leave the thread in 
position or tie it against the stakes about the same 
height as the Peas. 
Canna Seed. — W.M. : The testa of these seeds is 
very thick and hard, and owing to the necessity for 
drying the seeds when they have to be stored, they 
become practically waterproof for a long time. You 
might steep them in hot water before sowing. It 
would be a good plan to look for the micropyle or 
opening from which the radicle emerges in germina¬ 
tion. At this point cut away a small portion of the 
outer skin, but not sufficiently deep to injure the 
embryo. You might even use a file and rub it off 
for the same reason—namely, to let the moisture 
into the interior to assist germination. 
Lime or Soot for Potatos.— Omega: We do cot 
think that one of these would be better than the 
other for Potatos, because they are entirely different 
in their nature. Lime should only be applied in 
case your soil is heavy, or if it is old garden soil and 
contains much humus. In other words if it is very 
rich, by all means apply the lime, as it will benefit 
the Potatos to some extent, and the soil to a greater 
degree. It helps to render plant food soluble and fit 
to be taken up by plants, and serves to sweeten the 
soil, as gardeners term it. Soot will help to drive 
away vermin, but it will also supply a small amount 
of ammonia ; and the nitrogen it contains will 
supply an ingredient of plant food in much request 
by Potatos. Wood ashes or the refuse from burnt 
heaps of garden rubbish will supply potash, also 
highly beneficial to Potatos. Moreover, if your soil 
is rich as above stated, you might very well apply 
both the lime and the soot, with some benefit, and 
certainly no harm. You can sprinkle them in the 
Potato drills, as you say. 
Planting Water Lilies.— M. M’L. : You are doing 
right in bevelling off the south bank of the pond, for 
Water Lilies should be fully exposed to sunshine. 
They will flower all the better for it. We should 
advise you to make the pond at least 2 ft. deep; it 
will be all the better for the plants. Make sure that 
you will have a continuous supply of water to keep 
the pond full all the summer. This is one reason for 
making the pond fairly deep. For the plants them¬ 
selves a minimum of i ft. of water would suffice. 
We presume that the spring does not dry up in 
summer if that should happen to be a dry ODe. A 
constant overflow would be highly advantageous, for 
it would serve to keep the water in the pond clear, 
and more attractive. Rockwork will associate very 
well with the water. Aquatic plants should occupy 
the margins of the pond and as far up the bank as 
there is wet soil. Several of the British and other 
hardy Ferns would grow very well there. You could 
grow Aponogeton distachyon with the Lilies. The 
crown of the plant should be a few inches below the 
surface of the water, even in winter. You could 
grow your Lilies for one year in your orchard house, 
if you like, but they would increase faster if planted 
in the pond, unless you can give them plenty of 
room where they are. For soil use good fibrous 
loam mixed with some cow manure, or rotted leaves; 
but the first is more lasting and substantial. Peat 
is very poor material and should not be used. Even 
if you grow them in pots for a year, you would do 
well to use such a compost. 
Coelogyne Cristata Pseudobulbs Shrivelling— 
My Coelogyne cristatas, which have just finished 
blooming, are all shrivelling up, what is the reason ? 
The temperature varies from 45 0 to 55 0 , or 
probably more in the sunshine. The plants are 
watered overhead perhaps once in three days, and 
are well vapoured by the steam arising from the hot 
water pipes every evening.— Cobweb. 
Names of Plants.— P. W .: 1, Saxifraga crassifolia 
cordifolia ; 2, Narcissus pceticus ornatus ; 3, Cory- 
dalis cava; 4, Scilla pratensis ; 5, Narcissus in- 
comparabilis var. — A. J.\ 1, Thuyaorientalisaurea; 
2, Cupressus lawsoniana aurea; 3, Juniperus vir- 
giniana ; 4, Cupressus pisifera plumosa ; 5, Thuya 
orientalis; 6, Taxus baccata fastigiata aurea.— 
Omga\ Juniperis chioensis variegata.— A. L .: 1, 
Dendrobium crepidatum ; 2, Dendrobium chryso- 
toxis ; 3, Dendrobium densiflorum thyrsiflorum; 
4, Odontoglossum nebulosum.— II. C. : r, Fritillaria 
Meleagris; 2, Fritillaria Meleagris alba.— W. H.\ 
1, Coleonema album ; 2, Boronia heterophylla ; 3, 
Sparmannia africana ; 4, Abutilon garden variety ; 
5, Araucaria excelsa.— A. Ironside : 1, Erica 
persoluta alba ; 2, Coelogyne cristata lemoniana ; 3, 
Citrus japonica (The Otaheite Orange); 4, Phlox 
amoena. — J. AT, B. : Rhododendron Thomsoni. — 
Omega : Narcissus Jonquilla. — T. C. S .; Dendrobium 
Pierardi. — IV. C. M. : Zygopetalum discolor, some¬ 
times called Warscewiczella discolor. 
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Orchids. 
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April 21 st , 1897. 
Fruit,—Average Wholesale Pricks. 
Apples.per bushel 2 6 
Black Currants J sieve 
Red „ J sieve 
Cherries half sieve... 
Nova Scotia Apples 
per barrel 
Cob Nuts 
per too lbs. 
». d. s. d. 
Grapes, per lb . 30 40 
Pine-apples 
—St. Mlobael's each 26 60 
Plums per | sieve. 
Strawberries, per lb. 2 6 40 
| Tasmanian Apples 
per case 
1. d s. d. 
8 0 
Vegetables.—Average Wholesale Prices 
<. d. 1. d. 
ArtlchokesGIobedoz. 20 30 
Asparagus,per bundle 26 30 
Beans, French, per 
pound to 13 
Beet.per dozen 2 0 
Brussel Sprouts, 
per half sieve 16 19 
Cabbages ... per doz. to 13 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 3 
Cauliflowers.doz. 20 30 
Celery.per bundle 10 r 6 
Cucumbers per doz. 26 30 
Endive, French, doz. r 6 20 
t. 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 10 13 
Soakale...per basket to 23 
Small salad, punnet 0 4 
Spinach per bushel 30 40 
Tomatos. per lb. 0 6 to 
Turnips.per bun, 0 3 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
t. d. s. d 
Aram Lilies, 12 blms, 30 60 
Asparagus Fern, bun. 2 630 
Azalea, doz. sprays... 06 09 
Bouvardias, per bun. 06 09 
Carnations doz.blms. 10 30 
Euobarls ...per doz 30 40 
Freezia per doz. 
bunches 20 30 
Gardenias ...per doz. 30 40 
Geranium, scarlet, 
doz. bunches 40 60 
Hyacinths (Roman) 
doz. sprays 06 10 
Lilac, White (French) 
per bnch. 3040 
Lllium longlflorum 
per doz. 30 60 
Lily of the Valley doz. 
sprays 06 10 
Mprguerltes, 12 bun. 20 40 
Maiienha!rFern,i2bs.4 080 
Orchids, doz. blooms 1 6 12 0 
s. d. s. d. 
Pelargoniums,12 bun. 60 90 
Pyrethrnm doz. bun. 2049 
Roses (Indoor), doz. 9 16 
,, Tea,white, doz. 1023 
„ Niels . 1660 
,, Safrano . 10 20 
„ (English), 
Red Roses, doz.2 040 
Pink Roses, doz. 30 50 
Smilax, per bunch ... 3 6 60 
Tuberoses, doz. 
blooms .r o 1 6 
Primula, double, doz 
sprays 06 09 
Violets (French) per 
doz. bnches. 0913 
Violets (English) per 
doz. bnches. 0910 
Violets (Parma) per 
bnch. 30 40 
Violets Czar, large, per 
bnch. 20 26 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices 
1. d. 1, d. 
Azaleas, each . 2036 
Arbor Vitae (golden) 
per doz. 6 0 22 o 
Aspidistra, doz. 18 0 36 0 
„ speolmen 30 50 
Cinerarias, per doz.... 6 o to 0 
Cyclamen, per doz.... 9 0 22 o 
Dracaena, various, 
per doz. T2 0 30 o 
Dracaena virldis.doz. 9 0 r8 0 
Euonymus, var. doz. 6 0 18 0 
Evergreens,Invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Erica, various, per 
doz. 9 0 r8 0 
Ferns, invar..per doz. 4 012 0 
1. d. t.d. 
Feras, small, per roo 40 f 0 
1 Ficus elastica, each 10 50 
Foliage Plants, var., 
each 10 50 
Genista, per doz. 6 o ro 0 
Hyacinihs, per doz. ...9 o 22 o 
Lycopodiums, doz. 30 40 
Marguerite Daisy doz 6 0 22 0 
Myrtles, doz. 60 90 
Palms in variety,each 1 0 25 0 
Palms, Specimen ...2r 0 63 0 
Spirea.per doz. ... 8 0 ro 0 
Roots for the garden 
in variety. 
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