February  4,  1807. 
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the  attacks  of  the  fungus  are  a  consequence  of  neglect  in  the  proper 
rotation,  the  land  being  positively  a  festering  mass  of  organic  matter  of 
the  kind  affording  the  essential  food.  Anyway,  change  of  crops,  if  only 
Parsley,  is  a  great  hindrance  to  it.  Sometimes  it  acts  wholly  as  a  sapro¬ 
phyte  for  years,  then  for  some  unknown  reason  wakes  up,  and  shows 
what  it  can  do  as  a  parasite,  assailing  the  bulbs  in  summer  when 
ready  to  pall,  cutting  off  the  leaves,  entering  by  the  crown,  and  so 
feasting  on  them  in  store,  going  rotten,  as  the  saying  has  it,  “  without 
reason.” 
Dahlias  ( Amateur ). — Twenty  excellent  Cactus  Dahlias  are  as 
follows  : — Charles  Woodbridge,  bright  crimson  :  Fusilier,  salmon  pink  ; 
Mrs.  Fell,  white  or  cream  ;  J.  E.  Frewer,  vermilion  ;  Royal  George, 
carmine  pink  ;  Lady  Penzance,  yellow  ;  Valkyrie,  cardinal,  shaded  rose  ; 
Miss  A.  JoneB,  crimson  scarlet ;  Miss  Nightingale,  yellow  ground,  edged 
with  scarlet ;  Mrs.  Wilson  Noble,  rosy  pink  ;  Mrs.  Gordon  Sloane,  terra¬ 
cotta  pink  ;  Harmony,  bronze  ;  Matchless,  maroon  ;  Mrs.  Barnes,  prim¬ 
rose  ;  Bertha  Mawley,  cochineal ;  Cycle,  magenta  ;  Harry  Stredwick, 
fiery  crimson  ;  Cinderella,  plum  ;  Starfish,  vermilion  ;  Mrs.  Kingley 
Foster,  golden  amber.  The  last  five  varieties  are  new,  and  will  be 
distributed  this  year  at  probably  7s.  6L  each.  Should  you  not  wish  to 
give  so  much  the  following  varieties  would  be  good  substitutes  : — 
Earl  of  Pembroke,  Gloriosa,  Major  Haskins,  Delicata,  and  Mrs.  Leopold 
Seymour.  The  National  Dahlia  Society’s  schedule  gives  a  list  of  true 
Cactus  varieties,  but  by  a  resolution  passed  at  the  last  meeting  the  term 
decorative  is  dropped,  so  that  any  variety  not  named  in  their  list  is 
debarred  from  competing  at  their  exhibition.  For  list  apply  to  Mr.  J.  F. 
Hudson,  Gunnersbury  House,  Acton,  who  is  Secretary  of  the  Society 
now.  Subscribers  of  5s.  are  members  of  the  N.D.S. 
Names  of  Fruits. — Notice. — We  have  pleasure  in  naming  good 
typical  fruits  (when  the  names  are  discoverable)  for  the  convenience  of 
regular  subscribers,  who  are  the  growers  of  such  fruit,  and  not  col¬ 
lectors  of  specimens  from  non-subscribers.  This  latter  procedure  is 
wholly  irregular,  and  we  trust  that  none  of  our  readers  will  allow 
themselves  to  be  made  the  mediums  in  infringing  our  rules.  Special 
attention  is  directed  to  the  following  decision,  the  object  of  which  is 
to  discourage  the  growth  of  inferior  and  promote  the  culture  of  superior 
varieties.  In  consequence  of  the  large  number  of  worthless  Apples  and 
Pears  sent  to  this  office  to  be  named,  it  has  been  decided  to  name  only 
specimens  and  varieties  of  approved  merit,  and  to  reject  the  inferior , 
which  are  not  worth  sending  or  growing.  The  names  and  addresses  of 
senders  of  fruit  or  flowers  to  be  named  must  in  all  cases  be  enclosed  with 
the  specimens,  whether  letters  referring  to  the  fruit  are  sent  by  post  or 
not.  The  names  are  not  necessarily  required  for  publication,  initials 
sufficing  for  that.  Only  six  specimens  can  be  named  at  once,  and  any 
beyond  that  number  cannot  be  preserved.  They  should  be  sent  on  the 
first  indication  of  change  towards  ripening.  Dessert  Pears  cannot 
be  named  in  a  hard  green  state.  {P.  Hargreaves )  — 1,  BeBs  Pool  ;  2, 
Blenheim  Orange  ;  3,  Bramley’s  Seedling  ;  4,  Tower  of  Glamis ;  5,  Red 
Winter  Calville.  (£7.  A.  S.). — 1,  Golden  Winter  Pearmain  ;  2,  American 
Mother;  3,  Qseen  Caroline;  4,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin;  5,  Winter  Haw- 
thornden  ;  6,  Alfriston.  {G.  S.'). — 1,  Nec  Plus  Meuris  ;  2,  Josephine  de 
Malines ;  3,  Chaumontel.  (J.  0.).—l,  Lane’s  Prince  Albert ;  2, 
Wellington.  (IF.). — Unknown. 
Names  of  Plants. —  We  only  undertake  to  name  species  of  plants, 
not  varieties  that  have  originated  from  seeds  and  termed  florists’  flowers. 
Flowering  specimens  are  necessary  of  flowering  plants,  and  Fern  fronds 
should  bear  spores.  Specimens  should  arrive  in  a  fresh  state  in  firm 
boxes.  Slightly  damp  moss,  soft  green  grass,  or  leaves  form  the  best 
packing,  dry  wool  the  worst.  Not  more  than  six  specimens  can  be  named 
at  once,  and  the  numbers  should  be  visible  without  untying  the  ligatures, 
it  being  often  difficult  to  separate  them  when  the  paper  is  damp. 
(P .  J.  B.'). — 1,  Euonymus  latifolius  variegatus  ;  2,  Abutilon  vexillarium  : 
3,  Cyperus  natalensis ;  4,  5,  and  6  dead.  (IF.  White,  Grantham). — 
1,  Seiaginella  caesia  ;  2,  Panax  Victorias ;  3,  Eucomis  pallidiflora ; 
4,  Trichomanes  radicans ;  5,  T.  reniforme ;  6,  Euonymui  radicans 
variegata.  (A.  C.). — 1,  Cypripedium  villosum  ;  2,  Odontoglossum  Rossi 
majus  ;  3,  Cymbidium  tigrinum.  {Kate). — 1,  Eranthemum  pulchellum  ; 
2,  Libonia  floribunda  ;  3,  Cyperus  alternifolius ;  4,  Laslia  anceps,  poor 
form  ;  5,  Cypripedium  Harrisianum. 
OOVENT  GARDEN  MARKET. — February  3rd. 
Apples,  J  sieve  ..  .,  .. 
Filbert  sand  Oobs, per  lOOlbs. 
drapes,  per  lb . 
Asparagus,  per  100  ..  .. 
Beans,  J  sieve  ..  . .  .. 
Beet,  Bed,  dozen . 
Oarroi/s,  bunch  ..  ..  .. 
Cauliflowers,  dozen  ..  .. 
Celery,  bundle  . 
Ooleworts,  dozen  bunohei 
Cucumbers  . 
Endive,  dozen  . 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
Leeks,  bunch  ..  . .  .. 
Lettuce,  dozen . 
Mushrooms,  per  lb . 
FRUIT. 
0. 
d 
0. 
d. 
1. 
d. 
8. 
d 
1 
3  to  2 
6 
Lemons,  case  .. 
11 
0  to  14 
0 
45 
0 
60 
0 
Plums,  k  sieve 
0 
0 
0 
0 
1 
0 
1 
9 
St.  Michael  Fines, each 
•  • 
3 
0 
8 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
B. 
d. 
0. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
3. 
d. 
0 
0 
to  0 
0 
Mustard  and  Oress,  punnet 
0 
a  to 
0 
4 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Onions,  bushel  .. 
3 
6 
4 
0 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley,  dozen  bunches 
S 
0 
3 
0 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsnips,  dozen  .. 
1 
0 
0 
6 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Potatoes,  per  cwt. 
2 
0 
4 
9 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Salsafy, bundle  .. 
1 
0 
1 
0 
a 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale,  per  basket 
1 
6 
1 
0 
0 
4 
0 
8 
Scorzonera,  bundle 
1 
6 
0 
0 
l 
3 
1 
0 
Shallots,  per  lb  . . 
0 
3 
0 
9 
0 
3 
0 
U 
Spinach,  pad 
0 
0 
4 
0 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Sprouts,  half  sieve 
•  • 
1 
6 
1 
9 
1 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes,  per  lb. 
0 
4 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
8 
Turnips,  bunch  .. 
•  1 
•  • 
0 
3 
0 
0 
PLANTS  IN  POTS. 
8. 
d. 
0. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arbor  Vitae  (various)  doz. 
6 
0  to  36 
0 
Foliage  plants,  Var.  each 
i 
0  to  5 
0 
Aspidistra,  dozen  . .  . . 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Genista,  per  dozen  ..  .. 
10 
0 
15 
0 
Aspidistra,  specimen  plant 
6 
0 
10 
6 
Hyacinths,  large,  per  dozen 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Azalea,  per  dozen 
24 
0 
42 
0 
„  (Roman),  doz.  pots 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Chrysanthemums,  per  doz. 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Lycopodiums,  dozen  ..  .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Cyclamen,  per  dozen..  .. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  dozen.. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Dracaena,  various,  dozen  .. 
13 
0 
30 
0 
Myrtles,  dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Dracaena  viridis,  dozen  .. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Palms,  in  var..  each  ..  .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
Erica,  per  dozen . 
9 
0 
12 
0 
,,  (specimens''  ..  .. 
21 
0 
63 
0 
„  hyemalis,  per  dozen  10 
0 
15 
0 
Poinsettia,  per  dozen . .  . . 
$> 
0 
12 
0 
Euonymus,  var.,  dozen  .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Primula  sinensis,  per  dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Evergreens,  in  var.,  dozen 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Solanums,  per  dozen  . .  . . 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns  in  variety, dozen  .. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Tulips,  dozen  pots  ..  .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Ferns  (small)  per  hundred 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„  in  boxes,  per  dozen 
0 
8 
1 
8 
Ficus  elastica,  each  ..  .. 
1 
0 
7 
0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE 
PRICES.- 
-OUT  FLOWERS.— Orchid  Blooms  in 
varletr. 
S. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
0. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Anemones, dozen  bunches.. 
2 
0  to  4 
0 
Mignonette,  dozen  bunches 
3 
0  to  6 
0 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  .. 
3 
0 
5 
0 
Mimosa  (Frerch)  per 
Asparagus  Fern,  per  bunoh 
2 
0 
2 
6 
bunch . 
1 
0 
l 
6 
Azalea,  per  dozen  sprays  .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Narciss,  White  (French), 
Bouvardias,  bunch  ..  .. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
dozen  bunches . 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Carnations .  12  blooms 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Narcies,  Yellow  (French), 
Christmas  Roses,  12  blooms 
1 
0 
1 
6 
dozen  bunches 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Chrysanthemums,  dozen 
Orchids,  various,  per  dozen 
bunches  . 
3 
0 
9 
0 
blo-'ms  . 
1 
6 
12 
0 
Chrysanthemums, 12  blooms 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Pelargoniums,  12  bunches 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Daffodils,  dozen  b:ooms  . . 
0 
9 
1 
6 
Pyrethrum,  dozen  bunches 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Eucharis,  dozen . 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Roses  (indoor),  dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Gardenias,  dozen  ..  .. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„  Tea,  white,  dozen 
1 
0 
2 
6 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
„  Yellow,  dozen  (Niels) 
6 
0 
9 
0 
bunches  . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
,,  Red,  dozen  blooms  .. 
3 
0 
3 
0 
Hyacinths  (Roman).  3  2 
„  Safrono  (English), 
sprays,  and  per  bunch  . . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
dozen . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Lilac,  White  (French),  per 
„  Pink,  per  dozen  ..  .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
bunch  . 
8 
6 
5 
0 
Smilax,  per  bunch  ..  .. 
3 
6 
6 
0 
Lilium  longiflorum,  12 
Snowdrops,  dozen  bunches 
1 
0 
3 
0 
blooms  . 
6 
0 
8 
0 
Tuberoses.  12  blooms . .  . . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  sprays, 
Tulips,  dozen  blooms..  .. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
per  bunch . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Violet  Parme,  per  bunch  .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Marguerites,  12  bunches  .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
„  per  doz.  bunches  . . 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Maidenhair  Fern, per  dozen 
„  (French),  per  dozen 
bunches  . 
4 
a 
8 
0 
bunches  . .  .  - 
1 
0 
2 
0 
POULTRY  AND  EGGS  IN  1896. 
The  year  1896  has  closed,  and  we  are  now  in  a  position  to  see 
where  we  stand  with  regard  to  food  imports.  Do  we  ever  quite 
grasp  the  fact  as  to  how  much  money  goes  out  of  this  country  to 
pay  for  goods  which  might  to  a  much  greater  extent  be  produced 
at  home  ? 
There  are,  of  course,  many  things  that  must  come  from  abroad, 
articles  that  cannot,  from  climatic  reasons,  be  grown  here  ;  and 
even  of  those  things  that  we  can  produce,  our  population  is  such 
a  teeming  one  that  by  no  known  means  can  we  produce  enough. 
But  again,  we  cannot  help  thinking  we  take  many  matters  too 
easily.  We  don’t  seize  our  opportunities  ;  we  don’t  believe  (or  if 
we  b3lieve  we  don’t  practise)  that  proverb  about  the  nimble 
sixpence.  The  industry  that  we  have  now  in  mini  is  the  poultry 
industry.  The  statistics  of  the  poultry  and  eggs  imported  during 
last  year  are  now  before  us  ;  they  are  very  astonishing,  and  to  the 
unprejudiced  mind  furnish  much  food  for  reflection. 
A  few  figures  will  elucidate  matters. 
1894.  1895.  1896 
Eggs  . £3,786  329  £4,003.446  £4,184,567 
Poultry  and  Game  ...  ...  480,884  605  160  605,458 
How  do  these  figures  strike  the  reader?  Nearly  £5,000,000 
for  poultry  and  poultry  produce  in  one  year !  Are  we  more 
luxurious  than  other  nations,  and  demand,  as  common  articles  of 
diet,  what  they  treat  as  delicacies,  and  are  ready  to  turn  into 
money ;  or  are  they  really  superior  to  us  at  the  work  of  produc¬ 
tion,  and  so  send  us  only  their  surplus  ?  We  rather  fancy  both 
causes  are  in  operation.  When  trade  is  good  no  people  live  so 
well  as  our  middle  and  lower  classes,  and  our  tendency  has  ever 
been  prodigality  in  cooking — the  best  of  everything,  and  plenty 
of  it. 
We  are  not,  as  a  whole,  a  saving  nation,  and  we  most  certainly 
