May  13,  189?. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER . 
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Destroying-  Vegetation  in  Water  Tanks  (Telmah) — Chloride  cf 
lime  would  be  likely  to  answer  your  purpose,  adding  1  oz.  to  each  gallon 
of  the  liquid  in  the  tanks  that  may  not  be  cleaned  out.  Crude  carbolic 
acid,  1  oz.  to  a  gallon  of  the  liquid  would  serve  the  same  object,  or 
carbolic  acid,  No.  5  quality,  one  part  to  ninety-six  parts  —  1  gill 
(quarter  pint)  carbolic  acid  to  3  gallons  of  the  liquid.  We  do  not  know 
of  anything  better,  and  though  you  say,  “  It,  does  not  matter  about  using 
a  poison,”  we  may  direct  attention  to  the  poisonous  nature  of  the  sub¬ 
stances  named,  and  the  danger  of  the  water  if  partaken  of  by  useful 
animals;  while  injury  might  follow  the  regular  use  of  such  wate*  for 
watering  plants.  If  there  be  any  danger  in  using  the  poison  the  only 
course  that  can  be  safely  followed  is  cleaning  out  the  tanks. 
Root  of  Iamb  XVXint  Diseased  ( Mater ). — The  root  is  infested  by 
the  Mint  smotner  fungus,  Heloiium  scutula,  or  to  be  exact  the  form  of 
it  known  as  H.  s.  menthse.  The  procedure  we  Bhould  advise  as  the  best 
means  of  getting  rid  of  the  fungus,  is  to  break  up  the  o'd  beds,  dry  the 
stubble  and  roots,  and  burning  them  similar  to  couch  grass.  The  fresh 
beds  should  be  made  in  the  early  spring,  when  the  young  shoots  are  a 
few  inches  high,  placing  them  in  rows  about  9  inches  apart,  and  leaving 
out  every  sixth  row  so  as  to  form  beds.  It  is  advisable  to  make  fresh 
beds  about  every  third  year,  or  make  new  ones  every  year ;  and  after  the 
old  beds  have  been  bard  cut  for  a  time  dig  them,  thus  there  will  be  a 
full  supply  of  Mint,  and  the  beds  not  more  than  three  years  old.  You 
may  sprinkle  a  little  air-slaked  lime  on  the  infested  bed,  and  this  will 
destroy  the  fungus.  About  a  peck  of  lime  is  sufficient  for  a  rod  of  ground 
(30j  square  yards). 
Cut  Flowers  for  Profit  (A  Beginner ). — Not  much  can  be  done 
with  one  small  greencouse,  though  it  ought  to  be  found  of  considerable 
assistance  in  raising  plants  for  growing  in  the  “  large  garden.”  Much 
depends  upon  whether  you  expect  to  find  a  good  local  sale  or  not. 
Locally  a  greater  variety  will  frequently  sell  readily  thin  can  be  sent 
profitably  to  the  markets  For  the  greenhouse  prepare  as  many  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  in  pots  as  you  can  find  room  for,  and  as  white  flowers  are 
most  in  demand  let  the  selections  of  these,  and  other  plants  grown, 
consist  principally  of  white.  When  the  Chryfanthamums  are  over 
introduce  Tea  R  ises  in  pots,  and  with  these  may  be  associated 
Hyacinths,  Tulips,  Narcissi,  Sp'rseas,  and  Gladioli.  Tomatoes  will  be 
found  the  best,  summer  crop.  In  the  garden  grow  Doronicums,  Coreopsis 
lanceolata,  Campanula  persicifolia  flore-pleno,  Gyrsophila  panicalata, 
Ranunculus  aconitifolins  plenus,  Rudbeckia  Newmanni,  Lilium 
candidum,  herbaceous  Su  .flower*,  Anemone  japonica  alba,  Pyrethium 
udginosum,  dwarf  Pyrethrums,  early  fl  .wering  Chrysanthemums,  Roses, 
Carnations,  Pinks,  Mignonette,  Violets,  Wallfl  .wers,  Sweet  Peas,  Asters, 
Stocks,  Ztunias,  red,  white,  and  yellow  Cactus  Dahlias,  and  white 
Antirrhinums.  A  few  more  kinds  could  be  named  as  being  suitable  for 
your  purpose,  nut  we  have  given  vou  enough  to  start  with 
Ornlthogalum  Diseased  (<9 omersis). — The  “  shaw  ”  or  “grass” 
of  the  Omitnugaium  huibs  is  quite'  black,  but  on  neither  the  bulbs 
nor  the  blades  on  the  soil  is  there  an  affection  of  any  kind.  The 
epidermis  of  the  leaves  is  ruptured  more  or  less  down  to  the  soil,  and 
bear  fruits  of  the  fungus,  causing  the  black  appearance  of  the  “  shaw.” 
The  parasite  is  the  Ornithogalum  black  mould  fungus,  Heterosporium 
oruitbogali,  Klotzsch  (*vn.  Helminthosporium  exasperatum  Berk  and  Br.). 
The  best  preventive  and  remedy  iB  spraying  or  sprinkling  with  a  solution  of 
permanganate  of  potash,  1  oz.  to  a  gallon  of  soft  water,  or  Condy’s  fluid 
diluted  to  a  rose-coloured  solution  is  simple  and  safe.  A  large  table¬ 
spoonful  to  a  quart  of  water  suffices,  and  either  the  green  or  red  fluid 
may  be  used.  This  will  de*troy  the  basal  aggregation  of  byphal  cells, 
which  is  very  important.  It  would  be  an  excellent  plan  to  transplant 
the  bulbs  into  entirely  fresh  ground  as  they  seem  much  overcrowded, 
afforcftng  light  yet  good  soil,  with  ample  drainage.  We  should,  how¬ 
ever,  treat  the  plants  and  place  where  they  are  growing  with  permanga¬ 
nate  of  potash  solution  as  before  advised.  This  cannot  bring  back  health 
to  the  present  Ipaves,  as  the  diseas-e  is  too  deep  roofed,  but  will  do  good. 
Blistered  Louise  Bonne  of  Jersey  Pear  Fruit,  Shoots,  and 
Leaves  {S.  K') — Tne  young  fruit  and  shoots,  with  the  leaves,  are 
affected  by  the  Pear-leaf  blis  er  fungus,  Ascomyces  bullatus,  Berk,,  and 
also  by  the  Pear-leaf  gall  mite,  Phytoptus  pyri,  the  latter  being  the 
more  decisive.  The  fungus  is  accountable  for  the  dying  back  of  the 
young  shoots,  its  mycelium  being  perennial  in  the  wood,  and  in  the 
spring  spreads  through  the  intercellular  spaces  of  the  tissues  of  the 
young  shoots  of  infested  plants.  The  tufts  are  at  first  small  and 
isolated,  but  soon  run  into  each  other,  and  covered  at  first  by  the 
epidermis,  which  is  raised  in  blisters,  bright  red  in  colour,  with  here 
and  there  prostrate  bypbae  appearing  on  the  surface,  once  called 
Actinonema  cratregi  or  Oiiiurn  bullatum.  The  disease  is  spread  by 
spores.  These  have  not  yet  appeared  ;  therefore,  to  act  against  both  the 
fungus  and  mite9,  the  tree  may  be  sprayed  or  syringed,  preferably  the 
former,  with  a  solution  of  soluble  petroleum  made  as  follows  : — Dissolve 
5  ozs.  softsoap  in  a  quart  of  water  by  boiling,  and  when  dissolved 
remove  from  the  fire  for  safety  ;  then  add  a  wineglassful  of  petroleum, 
stirring  briskly  till  amalgamated,  when  dilute  to  2k  to  3  gallons  by 
adding  sufficient  hot  water,  and  then  cooled  to  90°  to  100°  apply  with  a 
spraying  apparatus  or  syringe,  wetting  the  tree  thoiOughly  on  a  calm 
afternoon  after  the  sun  is  off.  This  may  be  repeated  once  or  twice  at 
intervals  of  about  ten  days.  To  reach  the  mites  it  is  necessary  to  wet 
the  under  side  of  the  leaves.  If  the  youDg  growths  are  affected  by  the 
mites  about  midsummer  repeat  the  syringing  at  the  early  part  of  July. 
Another  season  spray  or  syringe  the  trees  with  soluble  petroleum 
solution  when  the  buds  commence  swelling,  but  before  they  burst,  and 
it  is  likely  you  will  not  be  troubled  with  the  mites  or  even  the  fungus 
if  you  cut  away  the  parts  affected  and  burn  them. 
May-flowering  Tulips  {Mrs.  H.  F.  F.). — Your  beautiful  yellow 
Tulip  is  reiroflexa,  of  whicu  bulbs  should  be  ordered  in  September  and 
planted  when  they  are  received.  A  charming:  companion  to  it  is  the 
variety  called  Picotee,  while  for  richness  in  beds  and  borders  macro- 
spila  cannot  be  easily  surpassed.  For  colours  see  notes  on  Tulips, 
page  412. 
Fuchsia  Leaves  Falling  (6*.  B.). — The  cause  of  the  evil  is  mis¬ 
management.  By  the  pressing  down  of  the  soil  after  the  roots  had 
taken  possession  of  it  these  may  have  been  injured,  and  besides,  the  soil 
has  been  kept  much  too  wet  and  sodden.  Exercise  more  judgment  in 
watering,  keep  the  plant  in  a  shady  place  for  a  week  or  more,  sprinkle 
it  occasionally,  and  maintain  a  rather  damp  atmosphere.  So  long  as  the 
soil  feels  pasty  when  rubbed  give  no  water,  but  when  it  crumbles  when 
pressed  afford  a  supply. 
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, 
at  being  often  difficult  to  separate  them  when  the  paper  is  damp. 
( E  E  C.'). — 1,  Berberis  Darwini ;  2,  B,  stenophylla.  ( H .  M  B. )  — 
1,  Tulipa  sylvestris  ;  2,  Doronieum  plantagineum,  var. ;  3,  Dutch  Tulip, 
La  Candeur  ;  4,  dead.  (5.  G.  T.).— 1,  Adiantum  cuneatum  ;  2,  A  gracil- 
limum  ;  3,  A.  grandiceps ;  4,  Pteris  tremula ;  5,  specimen  insufficient, 
send  fertile  frond  ;  6,  Pteris  serrulata,  (A.  S.  AT.). — 1,  Cypripedium 
Lawrenceanum  ;  2,  Lycaste  Skinneri ;  3,  a  Dendrobium,  but  the  speci¬ 
men  was  too  withered  for  specific  identification.  {L.  W.  E.~). — 1.  Prunus 
nnna  ;  2,  Magnolia  Soulangeana  ;  3,  dead.  ( G .  P).— Your  now  de  plume 
is  a  word  puzzle,  and  we  give  it  up.  If  you  read  the  above  instructions 
you  will  perceive  that  flowering  specimens  are  neceBsary  for  purposes  of 
identification.  1,  Prunus  padus ;  ft,  Saxifraga  muscosa  ;  6,  Ribes 
aureum  ;  2  appears  to  be  a  Tiarella,  and  3  a  Heuchera, 
OOVENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— May  12th. 
FRUIT. 
«. 
d 
s.  d. 
i. 
d. 
0. 
d 
0 
0  to  0  0 
Lemons,  case  .. 
n 
0  to  14 
0 
Filberts  and Oobs.perlOOlb. 
0 
0 
0  0 
Plums,  £  sieve  ..  .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Grapes,  per  lb . 
2 
0 
3  6 
St.  Michael  Pines,  each 
•  • 
3 
0 
8 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
0. 
d. 
s.  d. 
8. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
Asparagus,  per  100  ..  .. 
0 
0 
to  0  0 
Mustard  and  Oress,  punnet 
0 
2 
to  0 
4 
Beans,  £  sieve  . 
0 
0 
0  0 
Onions,  bushel  .. 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Beet.  Red,  dozen . 
1 
0 
0  0 
Parsley .  dozen  bunches 
•  • 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Carrots,  bunch . 
0 
3 
0  4 
Parsnips,  dozen  ..  .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Cauliflowers .  dozen  .. 
2 
0 
3  0 
Potatoes,  per  owt.  .. 
•  • 
2 
0 
4 
9 
Celery  bundle  . 
I 
0 
0  0 
Salsafy,  bundle  ..  .. 
1 
0 
1 
0 
Ooieworts,  dozen  bunchei 
2 
0 
4  0 
Seakale,  per  basket  .. 
•  • 
1 
6 
1 
0 
Cucumbers  . 
0 
4 
0  8 
Scorzonera,  bundle  .. 
•  • 
1 
6 
0 
0 
1 
3 
1  6 
Shallots,  per  lb  ..  .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
0 
3 
0  u 
Spinach  pad  ..  .. 
0 
0 
4 
0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0 
2 
0  0 
Sprouts,  half  sieve  .. 
•  • 
1 
6 
1 
0 
Lettuce,  dozen . 
1 
3 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  per  lb.  .. 
•  • 
0 
4 
0 
9 
Mushrooms,  per  lb . 
0 
6 
0  8 
Turnips,  bunch  .. 
•  • 
0 
3 
0 
0 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
8. 
d. 
8.  d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arbor  Vitie  (various)  doz. 
6 
0  to  36  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.  each 
l 
0  to  5 
0 
Arum  Li  lie  i,  per  dozen  . . 
8 
0 
12  0 
Fuchsias,  per  dozen  .. 
.  • 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Aspidistra,  dozen 
18 
0 
36  0 
Genista,  per  dozen  . . 
•  • 
6 
0 
10 
0 
Aspidistra ,  specimen  plant 
5 
0 
10  6 
Hydrangeas,  per  dozen 
.. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Azalea,  per  dozen  ..  .„ 
18 
0 
36  0 
Lilium  Harrissi,  per  dozen 
12 
0 
18 
0 
Oalceo  arias  per  dozen  .. 
4 
0 
8  0 
Lobelias,  per  cozen  .. 
• . 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Cinerarias,  per  dozen. . 
6 
0 
9  0 
Lycopodiums,  dozen  . . 
3 
0 
6 
.0 
Dracaena,  various,  dozen  .. 
12 
0 
30  0 
Marguerite  Daisy, 
per 
Dracaena  viridis,  dozen  . . 
9 
0 
18  0 
dozen  . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Erica,  (various)  per  dozen 
9 
0 
18  0 
Mignonette,  per  dozen 
•  • 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Euonymus,  var.,  dozen  .. 
6 
0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  dozen  ..  .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Evergreens,  in  variety,  per 
Palms,  in  var.,  each  .. 
•  • 
1 
0 
16 
0 
dozen  . 
4 
0 
18  o 
,,  (specimens'  .. 
•  « 
21 
0 
63 
Ferns  iu  variety, dozen  .- 
4 
0 
18  n 
Pelargoniums,  per  dozen  .. 
9 
0 
15 
0 
Ferns  (small)  per  hundred 
5 
0 
8  0 
„  Scarlet,  per  doz. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Ficus  elastica,  each  . .  . . 
1 
0 
7  0 
Spiriea,  per  dozen 
•  • 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Bedding  plants  and  roots  for  the  garden  in  boxes,  and  in  great  variety. 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.— OUT 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Anemones, dozen  bunches. . 
i 
6  to  8 
0 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Asparagus  Fern,  per  bnob. 
2 
0 
3 
6 
Azalea,  per  dozen  sprays  .. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Bluebells,  dozen  bunches 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Bouvardias,  bunoh  ..  .. 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Oarnations,  12  blooms 
1 
0 
3 
0 
Eucharis.  dozen . 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Gardenias,  dozen  .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Geranium,  eosrlet,  doz. 
bunches  . 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Iris  (various),  doz.  bunches 
6 
0 
12 
0 
Lilac  (English),  per  bunch 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Lilac,  White  (French;,  per 
bunch  . 
8 
6 
4 
0 
Lilium  longiflorum,  12 
blooms  . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Lily  of  the  Valley  (French), 
per  bunch . 
1’ 
0 
1 
6 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12sprays, 
per  bunch . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Marguerites,  12  bunehea  . . 
2 
0 
3 
0 
FLOWERS.— Orchid  Blooms  in  variety. 
Maidenhair  Fern,  per  dozen 
bunches  . 
Mignonette,  dozen  bunches 
Narciss,  (various),  dozen 
bunches  . 
Orchids,  var.  doz.  blooms 
Peeony  (French),  per  bunch 
Pelargoniums  12  bunches 
Polyanthus,  dozen  bunches 
Pyrethrum,  dozen  uuuches 
Roses  (indoor),  dozen 
„  Tea,  white,  dozen 
„  Yellow,  dozen  (Niels) 
„  Red.  dozen  blooms  .. 
„  Safrant  (BDglit  h) ,  doz. 
,,  Pink,  per  dozen  . .  .. 
Smilax,  per  bunch  .. 
Tuberose?,  12  blooms..  .. 
Tulips,  dozen  bunches 
Violet  Parme,  per  bunch  . . 
„  per  doz.  bunches  . . 
Wallflowers,  dozen  bunches 
b.  d.  s.  d. 
4  0  to  8  0 
3  0  6  0 
13  2  0 
1  «  12  0 
0  6  0  9 
*  tt  8  0 
10  2  0 
16  3  0 
0  9  16 
10  2  0 
16  4  0 
16  4  0 
10  2  0 
4  0  6  0 
5  0  7  0 
10  16 
2  0  6  6 
3  0  4  0 
10  16 
16  4  0 
