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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 4, 1809. 
Grammar School, Birmingham, passing finally to 
Merton College, Oxford. Here he was a contempor¬ 
ary of Lord Randolph Churchill, graduating in 1870. 
Having finished his curriculum he soon received an 
appointment to the principalship of the then newly 
founded Government College at Spanish Town, 
Jamaica. He joined with his principalship the posi¬ 
tion of professor of classics. But science was his 
hobby, and after the college closed, for reasons 
needless to mention, he and his newly-wedded wife 
returned to England. 
Botany and anthropological science (the natural 
history of the human species) claimed his closest 
attention, and upon his observations he wrote a great 
deal. Scientific writings, however, brought little or 
no remuneration, so perforce he adopted romance, 
the beginning of which course was, however, more 
from accident than premeditation. His mixture of 
weird fact with pure fiction created a clamour for the 
material he furnished, and so enthusiastic did he 
become himself in writing for its own sake, and for 
what it returned to him, whereby he could further 
extend his scientific experiments and erudition, that 
he overworked his powers. He suffered from 
writer's cramp, and from the debility following 
pressure, dying a worn-out man after a lingering 
illness at the period of life's prime. 
Among his numerous works may be named his 
" Psychological Aesthetics," which was one of his 
earliest; " The Colours of Flowers ” ; " Flowers and 
Their Pedigrees " ; “ The Evolution of the Idea of 
God," besides many fine novels and any amount of 
articles for daily and weekly newspapers, and 
fortnightly and monthly journals. He leaves a 
widow and family. 
coercions add aqsojgrs, 
Transplanting Abies Nobilis.— R. S.: If the roots 
are in good condition, and you can lift the tree with 
a good ball of soil you can transplant it now or any 
time between this and the end of March. In the far 
north where spring is later the operation may be 
accomplished with safety even in April. In case we 
have a dry spring, however, you should perform the 
work and have the tree moved at once If it is 10ft. 
high or more, and has never been moved since it was 
put there, a safer plan would be to take out a trench 
all round the tree about 3Jft. from the trunk. Cut 
all the main roots, smoothing the surface with a 
sharp knife, and then fill in some good soil with 
plenty of leaf mould all round the trench. Fibrous 
roots will be pushed into this during the commg 
twelve months, and the tree will lift with good roots 
and a good ball of soil next year, so that it will 
scarcely feel the shift. 
The Myrabelle.— A.J.D.: The proper name is 
Myrobalan Plum, the frequently used one being a 
corruption. The botanical name is Prunus cerasifera, 
though you may find it in books under the name of 
Prunus Myrobalana. 
Posts Decaying at the Earth’s Surface.— Omega: 
The portion of the posts above ground being sub¬ 
jected to the drying effects of the atmosphere is not 
so liable to decay as that portion which is kept rela¬ 
tively moist all the year round. That part which is 
beneath the soil would naturally be in this condition, 
but the earth saves it to some extent by excluding 
the atmosphere. The portion at the surface of the 
earth has always a free supply of air or oxygen 
about it, and there being more moisture there 
than higher up, that portion of the posts is therefore 
subjected to two of the wasting agencies, namely, air 
and moisture. That is the reason why wooden posts 
decay more rapidly there than anywhere else. The 
same thing happens to iron posts, for the same 
reason. 
Best Time for Laying Box. — J. H.: If your soil 
is light in character, you might safely lay the Box 
edgings now. On the other hand, should the soil be 
of a heavy or clayey nature, the operation had better 
be deferred till March. The common or tree Box 
(Buxus sempervirens) is much hardier than the 
dwarf variety (B. s. suffruticosa), that is, it is more 
vigorous in constitution, so that you might use the 
tree form in heavy soil with less danger of its dying 
out in patches. It would, however, cause a little 
more trouble in keeping it clipped ; but that need not 
deter you from using it. 
Best Time to Transplant Montbretias and 
Harpaliums.— Omega: In soils of a light and 
sandy character you could not do better than lift and 
transplant the Montbretias at once, before they be¬ 
gin making fresh growth, which they will very soon 
do,owing to the mildness of the season and abundance 
of moisture, which will cause fresh root develop¬ 
ment, if, indeed, it has not already begun. Should 
that prove to be the case, when you lift them the 
corms must be planted again at once, putting some 
sandy cr light material around them. If no young 
roots are formed you could keep the corms in a cool, 
dry place till the end of February. In your district 
we do not see why they should not be planted out at 
once, even if you have to put some cocoanut fibre 
over the top to ward off frost. The Harpaliums 
may be lifted, divided, and replanted in good soil at 
once, as they are perfectly hardy and now at rest. 
Cut down the old stems before commencing the 
operation. 
Names of Plants — J. W.: From the leaves it 
would appear to be a stunted state of Rhododendron 
glaucum, but as there is uncertainty about it you 
might send flowers when in bloom.—C, D.: 1, 
Coleonema album ; 2, Metrosideros floribunda ; 3, 
Eranthemum nervosum.— A. L. : 1, Buxus balearica; 
2, Ilex Fortunei; 3, Skimmia japonica; 4. Scirpus 
riparius, generally termed Isolepis gracilis in 
gardens; 5, Begonia manicata; 6, Lycium 
barbarum. — R. M. : 1, Alocasia macrorrhiza 
variegata; 2, Platyloma rotundifolia; 3, Aspidium 
caryotideum. — TV. Y. : The small one is 
Pleurothallis Grobyi; the other is Miltonia Regnelli. 
— A. J. M.: 1, Oncidium ampliatum majus ; 2, On- 
cidium Forbesii.— A. C.: 1, Crataegus orientalis; 2, 
Pyrus Aria; 3, Pyrus pinnatifida.— TV. Mitchell: 1, 
Pernettya mucronata ; 2, Gaultheria procumbens. 
Fruit to Name.— Botan: Apple Cellini. 
Communications Received.—]. M.—H. Perkins. 
J. T. —H. Weeks.—H, J. Jones.—John Livingston.— 
A. J. B.—N. Davis.—R. G. W.—R. Proudlock.—W. 
Wells.—N. Molyneux—R. & G. Cuthbert.—D. P. 
Laird.—A. J. B.—M.—R. A.—L. C—A. C.—W. R 
-J. C. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
W. Drummond & Sons, Ltd., Stirling and Dublin. 
—Catalogue of Forest, Ornamental and Fruit Trees, 
Roses, Shrubs, &c. 
Thompson & Morgan, Ipswich.—A catalogue of 
Bulbs and other Flower Roots. 
W. Wells & Co., Ltd , Earlswood Nurseries, 
Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey.—Descriptive Catalogue 
of Chrysanthemums, with cultural hints, for 1899 and 
1900. 
Pape & Bergmann, Quedlinburg, Germany.— 
Novelties for 1900. 
CARMICHAEL’S SEEDLING STRAWBERRIES. 
1 Princess of Wales, 2 Queen of Denmark, 
Richard Gilbert, Britannia, Miss Knollys. 
Retail price, 15 /- per ioo. All named laid runners. 
C. A. M. Carmichael, 25 plants, 25 /- per 100. 
Duke of Montrose, 25 plants, 25 /- per 100. 
The above two new seedlings are grand distinct 
sorts being a cross between Queen of Denmark and 
Richard Gilbert. As the stock is limited orders will 
be booked and sent out as received. 
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS TO THE TRADE. 
Printed Lists may be obtained by application to 
WILLIAM CARMICHAEL, 
14, Pitt Street, Edinburgh. 
2 iities : 
I have to offer a large and magnificent stock in great variety which I can supply i n 
Standard, Tree, and Climbing forms. J 
HJLE&IJir BAMBOOS! 
Of these I have an exceptionally fine collection. 
Descriptive Catalogue Free on Application. 
JOHN RUSSELL, 
RICHMOND NURSERIES, SURREY, 
By Special 
A 3T ORCHIDS-ORCHIDS 
QUANTITY IMMENSE, 
to H RUrTthe Inspection of our New Range of Houses 
Prince of Wales. is cordially invited by 
HUGH LOW & CO ,, B U DOLES Ex'." " ’ 
BORDER CARNATIONS. 
Strong plants of the best varieties for cutting, 3/6 doz , post 
tree. Hyacinths. Tulips, Crocus, aad other Dutch bulbs for 
autumn planting now ready. Fruit trees in variety; fines. 
HP. Roses, Spiraea, Rhododendrons, Azalea mollis- 
Deutzias, Liacs for forcina, Ferns and table plants in quanti¬ 
ties, Garden Seeds of all kinds, choice Seed Potatos, bedding 
Violas, splendid stock of J. Grieve Apple, one of the six best 
Apples in cultivation. 
Orders Booked Now. 
Autumn flowering Chrysanthemums a speciality. 
JAS. GRIEVE & SONS, 
Redbraes Nurseries, Broughton Rd., Edinburgh 
PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS, and CALCEOLARIAS 
H. CANNELL & SONS 
Have now a very grand lot from their well-known 
best strains in existence. 
Calceolarias and Cinerarias at 2 /- per 
doz.; in pots, 3/6. 
Primulas, new star kinds, Lady E. Dyke, Lady 
M. Marsham, Lady Whitehead, and Mrs. R. 
Cannell, at 3/- per doz.; in pots, 4/6. 
Primula The Lady Improved, 2/- per doz.; in 
pots, 3/6. 
Illustrated and Descriptive List of these elegant pyramidal 
decorative Primulas Post Free. 
Our dwarf Sinensis kinds, possessing such colours 
and merits not found in any other collection, also 
supplied at 2/- per doz. ; in pots, 3/6. 
SWANLEY, KENT. 
GUTBUSH’S 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Everyone can readily grow Mush¬ 
rooms, and by using this Spawn will 
ensure success. All growers speak 
in the highest possible praise of the 
quality. . Numerous testimonials. 
None genuine unless in sealed pack¬ 
ages and printed cultural directions 
enclosed, with our Signature attached. 
Price 6s. per bushel, or is. per cake, 
free per parcels post, 
Wm. CUTBUSH & SON, 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants. 
Kighgate Nurseries, LONDON, N., and Barnet, HERTS. 
“ Finest Apple on Earth.” 
Do you want the Finest Marketing and Culinary 
Apple in Cultivation? 
TRY MERBYWEA.THER, 
And wiile for his “Remarks on Profitable Fruit Growing," 
containing account ol the “ Finest Apple on Earth,” 
“ BRAMLEY’S SEEDLING,” 
Which has Rivals, but no Equals. Same price as 
inferior kinds beating no comparison for weight of fruit or 
quality. 
SHRUBS, 
SEEDS, 
HERBACEOUS PLANTS, 
ROSES, AND FRUIT TREES. 
Send for Lists, which also contain much valuable informa¬ 
tion. Ail post free on application to 
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The Nurseries, 
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R eaders of the gardening 
WORLD will greatly oblige the Publisher by mention, 
ing this Paper when w, iting to Advertisers. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
November :st, 1899. 
F*DIT.—AVERAGE WHOLESALE P/tICSJ. 
s. i. 4 . 
Applea ...per bushel 20 70 
Cobs . 06 07 
Grapes, per tb. 08 26 
Pine-apples 
-St. Michael's each 26 76 
strawberries per peck 0 o 00 
Black Currants, per 
half sieve 00 00 
s. d. s. d 
Red Currants, per 00 00 
hali sieve 
Cherries, per half 
sieve 00 00 
Raspberries,per cwt. 00 00 
Ripe Gooseberries, 
per hali sieve 00 c o 
Vegetables.—Average Wholesale Pkicsf, 
*. d. I. <J, 
ArtlchokesGlobedoz. 20 40 
Asparagus,per bundle 0000 
Beans, French, per 
per lb, 0916 
Beet.. per dozen 1 0 
Brussels Sprouts 
per half sieve 10 16 
Cabbages ... per doz. 1013 
Carrots ... par bnnch 0 3 
Cauliflowers.doz. 2030 
Celery.per bundle 10 16 
s. d. s. d 
Herbs ......per bnnch 02 00 
Horse Radish, handle 10 20 
Lettaces ...per dozen 13 16 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 16 
Onions...... per bnnoh 04 06 
Parsli y ... per bnnch 0 3 
Re dishes... par dozen 10 16 
8eakali...per basket 16 20 
Small salad, pnncet 0 4 
Spinach per bushel 20 30 
Tomatos. per lb, 0 2 04 
Turnips ....per bnn. 0 3 
Cucumbers per doz.o 10 1 6. 
Endive, French Fi. 1 6 2 0 | 
