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pureum var . — J. D. : Staphylea pinnata, a hardy 
shrub known as the Bladder-nut tree, and having 
smaller flowers than S. eolchica, which is often used 
for forcing.— E. W. M. : i, Asplenium bulbiferum 
fabianum apparently, but no spores present and not 
in character; 2, Nephrolepis exaltata ; 3, Asplenium 
bulbiferum minus ; 4, Asplenium flaccidum ; 5, Aspi- 
dium angulare var.; 6, a species of Polypodium 
apparently, but no spores present. C. McK. : 1, 
Rhododendron (Azalea) flavum; 2, Rhododendron 
(Azalea) amoenum ; 3, Genista praecox, a garden 
hybrid.— Sigma ; Salix repens, a small leaved form. 
— Omega : 1, Austrian Leopard's Bane (Doronicum 
austriacum) ; 2, Red Campion (Lychnis diuraa).— 
James Mayne : Cotoneaster nummularia. 
Bed of Princess Beatrice Begonia.— One in a fix : 
The fresh arrangement you propose for the large bed 
would answer very well ; but a bed of such size 
would be all the better for a double edging of 
Lobelia, either blue or white (we should give the 
latter the preference as it would show off well 
against Robert Fish Pelargonium). You must be 
guided, however, by the material >ou have at com¬ 
mand. All the fibrous-rooted Begonias are well 
adapted for bedding purposes, and we should advise 
you to work up a stock of the red-leaved one, which 
may be had from different sources under the name of 
Crimson Gem, Vernon's var., and atropurpurea. 
These names apply to red-leaved Begonias which 
may not all be identical, because they are raised 
from seeds by the thousand, and vary slightly in 
colour. The flowers are of a rich carmine or crim¬ 
son-red, and the foliage has a bronzy-red metallic 
appearance, contrasting well almost with anything. 
For instance, it would have fcrmed an admirable 
outer band to Princess Beatrice ; and would look 
equally handsome in a bed by itself, or for making 
panels in beds forming designs with various plants. 
A Hawkweed — A. Reid junr.: We are not sur¬ 
prised that you should have b-.en puzzled with the 
Hawkweeds, for they form a very troublesome lot. 
The specimen sent does not agree exactly with 
Hieracium murorum, which has broad, ovate or 
cordate leaves. They are also thin in texture, green, 
and mostly radical, with one leaf placed high upon the 
stem. You will find it agrees more nearly with the 
description of H. sylvaticum sub-sp. vulgatum, which 
has oblong, deeply lobed leaves, more or less 
narrowed to the base and purplish beneath. It is, 
moreover, an extremely variable plant, differing in 
different districts. 
Yines attacked with Mildew —Ciotat: The 
malady may be partly owing to the peat mess litter 
creating undue moisture in the house, but we should 
not lay much stress upon that. Chemical manure 
would not affect the case at all if used in the proper 
quantities. The mildew is often encouraged by a 
spell of dull moist weather, causing it to spread very 
rapidly. Cold weather and a stagnant atmosphere 
are also favourable to its development. You should 
watch the very first outbreak of it and use every effort 
to check its progress. The first safeguard is to give 
plenty of ventilation from early morning onwards, 
leaving a little on at nights. Then paint the hot- 
water pipes with a mixture of flowers of sulphur in 
water ; you must not on any account use it upon a 
flue nor light the sulphur in any way as it would 
assuredly destroy the vines. The most effectual 
remedy is to dust the leaves all over with flowers of 
sulphur. The principal points to observe are to use 
plenty of ventilation, keep the atmosphere of the 
vinery dry, especially during cold and sunless 
weather, even if it is necessary to use fire heat, and 
to employ sulphur in the way recommended. Always 
begin early. 
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s. d 
Apples.,per bushel 
Black Currants J sieve 
Red „ J sieve 
Cherries half sieve... 
Nova Scotia Apples 
per barrel 
Cob Nuts 
per ioolbs. 
s. 
d. 
t, i. s. d. 
Grapes, per lb . 20 36 
Pine-apples 
—St Mlobael's each 26 60 
Plums per J sieve. 
Strawberries, per lb. 2 6 40 
Tasmanian Apples 
per case 
Vegetables.—Average Wholesale Prices 
i. d. 1, d. 
ArtichokesGlobedoz. 20 30 
Asparagus,per bundle 26 30 
Beans, French, per 
pound 10 15 
Beet.per dozen 
Brussel Sprouts, 
per half sieve 
Cabbages ... per doz. 1 0 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 3 
Cauliflowers.doz. 2 0 
Celery.per bundle 1 0 
Cucumbers per doz. 2 6 
Endive, French, djz 1 6 
i.d. s.d. 
Herbs .per bunch 0 2 
Horse Radish, bundle 30 40 
Lettuces ...per dozen 1 3 
Mushrooms, p. basket 1 o 
Onions.per bunch 04 06 
Parsley ... per bnnch 0 3 
Radishes... per dozen 1 c r 3 
Seakale...per basket to 13 
Small salad, pnnnet o 4 
Spinach per bushel 30 40 
Tomatos. per lb. 06 10 
Turnips.per bun. 0 3 
2 a 
I 3 
3 0 
1 6 
3 0 
2 0 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
>. d. s. d 
Aram Lilies. 12 bims, 20 40 
Asparagus Fern, bun. 20 30 
Bouvardlas, per bun. 06 09 
Carnations doz.blms. 10 30 
Eucharls ...per doz 30 40 
Gardenias ...per doz. 16 26 
Geranium, scarlet, 
doz. bunches 30 60 
Iris, various doz. bun. 6 0 18 0 
Lilac, White (French) 
per bnch. 3646 
Liliim longlflorum 
per doz. 26 40 
Lily of the Valley doz. 
sprays 06 10 
Mf rguerites. 12 bun. 20 40 
MaiaenhalrFern,i2bs.4 080 
Narciss, various, doz. 
bunches 16 40 
„ double „ 3060 
s. d. s. d. 
Orchids, doz. blooms 1 6 12 0 
Paeonies, French 
doz. bun. 50 90 
Pansies 12 bun. 1620 
Primula, double, doz 
sprays 06 06 
Pelargoniums,12 bun. 40 60 
Polyanthus, 12 bun. 1020 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 20 49 
Roses (Indoor), doz. 916 
,, Tea,white, doz. 10 26 
i, 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.10 16 
Wallflowers, 12 bun. 2636 
Plante in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices 
j. d. 1, d. 
Azaleas, each . 2036 
Aibor Vitae (golden) 
per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Aspidistra, doz. 18 0 36 0 
„ specimen 30 50 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 8 0 12 o 
Cioerarias, per doz.... 60 90 
Dtacaena, various, 
per doz. 12 o 30 0 
Dracaena virldis.doz. g 0 18 0 
Euonymus, var. doz* 6 0 18 o 
Evergreens,Invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Erica, various, per 
doz. 9 o 18 0 
Ferns, invar..per doz. 4 012 o 
Ferns, small, per 100 40 f 0 
Ficus elastlca, each 10 50 
Foliage Plants, var., 
each 1030 
Genista, per doz. 60 90 
Heliotrope...per doz. 60 90 
». d. tS, 
Hydrangeas per doz. 8 0 10 o 
Ivy-leavedGeranium, 
per doz. 40 80 
LUium Harrissii, 
per pot 16 30 
Lycopodiums, doz. 30 40 
Lobelia .per doz. 40 6 o 
Marguerite Daisy doz.6 0 12 0 
Marguerite Yellow, 
per doz. 50 90 
Myrtles, doz. 60 90 
Palms in variety,each 1 0 15 0 
Palms, Specimen ...21 o 63 o 
Pelargoniums ...doz. 9 o 15 o 
Spirea.per doz. ... 8 0 10 o 
Scarlets .per doz. 30 So 
Roots and bedding out 
plants plentiful and 
great variety. 
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