July  11,  1895, 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Chrysanthemum  Edwin  Molyneux  (^Inquirer). — Blooms  of 
thia  Japanese  Cfarypanthemum  with  green  centre  and  thinness  of  petals 
are  generally  the  result  of  “  taking  ”  the  buds  too  late.  Hundreds  of 
this  type  of  flower  are  yearly  seen  in  England,  the  result  of  the  reason 
stated.  The  best  blooms  are  obtained  from  buds  formed  from  the 
10th  to  the  30th  August.  Plants  should  be  raised  from  cuttings  inserted 
in  December  or  January,  and  grown  on  without  check.  This  variety 
does  not  require  a  large  pot,  one  9  inches  in  diameter  affording  sufBcient 
root  space. 
Vlolette  Hatlve  nectarine  (jB.  71). — The  fruit  sent,  which  is  very 
fine,  also  the  leaves  and  stone,  agree  with  great  exactitude  to  the  Fruit 
Manual  description  of  the  above  variety,  which  is  as  follows : — “  Fruit, 
large,  roundish  ovate.  Skin,  yellowish  green  in  the  shade,  dark  purplish 
red,  mottled  with  brown,  next  the  sun.  Flesh,  yellowish  green,  deep 
red  next  the  stone,  rich,  sweet,  and  vinous.  Stone,  roundish,  deep 
reddish  brown,  and  deeply  furrowed.  Flowers,  small.  Glands,  kidney 
shaped.”  This  Nectarine  has  also  been  invested  with  the  following 
names — no  small  testimony  to  its  merit: — Aromatic,  Early  Bruguon, 
Early  Violet,  Hampton  Court,  Large  Scarlet,  Lord  Selsey’s  Elruge,  New 
Scarlet,  Violet,  and  Violette  Musqu^e. 
Diseased  Tomato  Xieaves  (A.  G,  Grove). — The  blackish  spots 
on  the  leaves  bear  the  conidia  of  Macrosporium  cladosporioides.  This 
Macrosporium  differs  from  the  typical  condition  of  Macrosporium  in 
that  the  conidia  are  not  vertically,  but  club-shaped,  olive  brown,  and 
semi-pellucid.  It  causes  the  leaves  to  curl  inwards,  and  is  very  interest¬ 
ing,  as  it  is  one  of  those  so-called  saprophytes  that  has  taken  to  a 
parasitic  mode  of  life.  The  spores  on  the  microscope  slide  from  a 
minute  section  were  enormous,  and  as  these  will,  if  finding  a  suitable 
medium,  vegetate  and  reproduce  the  disease,  the  plants  should  be  sprayed 
with  Bordeaux  mixture,  or  be  dusted  with  anti-blight,  anti-mildew 
powder,  or  some  of  the  fungicides  in  the  market,  but  fox  some  unac*. 
countable  reason  not  properly  advertised. 
Beetles  In  a  Vinery  (T’.  Smith). — This  is  one  of  the  Lamellicon 
beetles,  Phyllopertha  horticola,  which  seems  to  be  abundant  this  season. 
It  is  rather  destructive  to  the  blossoms  of  various  shrubs  and  trees,  and 
also  feeds  on  immature  fruit.  It  might  possibly  attack  Grapes, 
though  we  are  not  aware  that  this  offence  has  been  charged  to  it ;  but 
it  is  much  complained  of  as  an  infestor  of  Roses,  also  of  Strawberries 
while  in  bloom.  Most  likely  the  insects  flew  into  the  house  by  day  ;  it 
would  not  be  a  species  to  be  introduced  with  the  manure  you  mention, 
the  larva  or  grub  feeds  on  the  roots  of  plants  in  and  near  gardens. 
Some  people  take  quantities  of  them  after  dark  by  shaking  shrubs  on 
which  they  have  settled.  Sulphur  applications,  soapy  solutions,  and 
various  odorous  compounds  have  been  used  to  keep  them  off  plants. 
Bending:  Down  the  Tops  of  Onions  (^Alfred  G.  Grove). — It 
is  not  advisable  to  bend  down  the  tops  of  Onions  until  the  bulb  is  well 
developed,  and  only  then  to  induce  the  ripening,  which  it  accelerates 
by  checking  the  growth  and  preventing  the  assimilation  of  matter  in  the 
leaves,  on  which  the  growth  of  the  bulbs  depends.  In  the  case  of  no 
bulb  formation,  thick-necked  Onions  are  sometimes  given  a  gentle  bend 
down  or  twist  just  below  the  leaves  with  the  object  of  checking  their 
growth  and  causing  them  to  bulb.  If  yours  are  forming  bulbs  it  would 
be  best  to  let  well  alone,  otherwise  they  may  be  gradually  bent  down, 
but  it  is  a  matter  that  requires  care  and  is  not  always  successful,  as 
thick-necked  Onions  often  refuse  to  bulb,  and  will  burst  at  the  side  or 
below  the  bend  rather  than  be  forced  into  bulb  formation.  Firm  ground 
and  not  too  high  feeding  in  the  early  stages  are  essential  for  securing 
fine  specimens. 
Diseased  Apple  Deaves  (^Evesham). — The  leaves  are  a  study. 
A  section  through  the  blackened  patches  gave  an  eelworm  (Tylenchus 
■devastatrix),  another  through  the  yellow  a  mite  (Phytoptus  mali),  and 
a  third  through  the  black  mould  Apple  scab  fungus  (Fusicladium 
•dentriticum),  and  the  form  known  as  Actinonema  cratmgi.  Such  a 
complication  we  have  not  seen  before  on  the  Apple.  Bordeaux  mixture 
or  dusting  with  anti-blight  powder  will  destroy  the  first  and  last,  as 
the  antiseptic  properties  of  these  substances  acts  well  against  either, 
both  of  which  are  only  skin  deep  and  easily  reached.  The  mite  does 
not  appear  to  have  deposited  eggs  in  the  tissues,  but  seems  to  be  living 
amongst  the  down  on  the  under  side.  It  has  eight  legs,  is  semi¬ 
transparent  with  faint  purple  shading,  and  one  of  the  most  interesting 
creatures  this  wondrous  world  affords.  It  any  mites  are  found  in  the 
leaves  they  will  have  four  legs,  but  we  found  no  pustule  or  even  hairs, 
and  it  may  only  be  vagrant,  as  also  is  the  eelworm.  The  fungus  is  the 
chief  cause  of  the  evil. 
AXanagement  of  Treshly  Sown  Tennis  Court  (L".  ./.  C.). — 
The  proper  course  to  follow  is  to  keep  the  grass  mown,  but  not  very 
early  or  closely,  it  being  preferably  cut  over  with  the  scythe,  set  at 
about  the  »ame  height  as  for  mowing  field  grass,  cutting  it  down 
evenly,  and  after  clearing  off  the  crop  roll  well  in  the  course  of  a  day 
or  two.  The  mowing  will  cause  the  grass  to  come  finer,  though  appa¬ 
rently  rougher  at  first,  letting  light  down  to  the  bottom,  and  so 
securing  a  good  growth  there,  this  being  accelerated  by  the  rolling, 
■which  causes  the  grass  to  “  tiller  ” — that  is,  branch  and  spread  close  to  the 
ground.  Thus  by  keeping  the  grass  moderately  close  the  coarser  varie¬ 
ties  gain  no  undue  advantage,  but  are  made  to  push  more  growth,  so 
that  they  help  to  form  a  good  sward  quickly  without  over-growing  and 
smothering  the  finer  grasses.  If  the  weather  proves  very  dry,  merely 
removing  the  top  of  the  stronger-growing  grass  will  be  all  that  is 
required,  this  being  readily  done  by  switching  over  with  the  scythe  early 
in  the  morning.  The  thing  is  to  aim  at  an  even  growth  of  the  grass, 
cutting  down  as  required  to  effect  this,  yet  not  so  bare  or  close  as  an 
ordinary  lawn  ;  and  if  the  machine  be  used,  as  it  may  after  being  cut 
over  once  or  twice  with  the  scythe,  it  should  be  set  about  an  inch  or 
little  more  higher  than  for  ordinary  lawn  mowing.  If  the  weather  be 
dry  set  even  higher,  merely  removing  the  bents  or  irregular  growths, 
and  towards  the  end  of  summer,  or  when  the  weather  becomes  moist, 
roll  well  and  keep  regularly  mown.  When  growth  has  ceased  for  the 
season  give  the  tennis  court  a  dressing  of  thoroughly  decayed  manure, 
which,  being  in  the  condition  of  mould,  and  spread  evenly  on  the  sur¬ 
face,  will  soon  be  washed  in  by  rains,  acting  as  a  protection  for  the  roots 
and  inducing  them  to  push  freely  so  as  to  form  a  close  surface,  which  in 
the  following  spring  will  start  away  early,  and  being  kept  well  mown 
and  rolled  produce  a  thick  velvety  turf  during  the  summer,  being  avail¬ 
able  for  use  early  in  the  season. 
STames  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. 
(T.  S.). — 1,  Campanula  garganica  ;  2,  C.  pusillaalba  ;  3,  Dianthus  serrm- 
latus ;  4,  Sedum  spurium.  B.). — 1,  Veronica  hybrida  ;  2,  Trades- 
cantia  virginica  ;  3,  Veronica  spicata.  (A.  A,). — 1,  Armeria  maritima  ; 
2,  Aconitum  napellus ;  3,  Sedum  ibericum  ;  4,  Veronica  incana. 
(P.  iV.).— Campanula  rhoraboidea.  (27.  S.). — 1,  Oncidium  longipes; 
2  and  3,  specimens  dead.  (Jun.). — Vanda  coerulescens.  (^Grateful),— 
1,  send  when  in  flower;  2,  Phalaris  arundinacea  ;  3,  Veronica  spicata; 
4,  V.  9.  alba  ;  5,  Cistus  ladaniferus  ;  6,  will  be  named  in  our  next  issue. 
(Ross-shire). — 1,  Corydalis  lutea  ;  2,  Pelargoniums  are  florists’  flowers 
that  can  .only  be  named  by  comparison  ;  3,  Dianthus  atro-rubens  ;  4, 
(Sempervivum,  but  a  description  of  the  plant  is  necessary  to  deter-'^ 
i  mine  the  variety  ;  5,  Geranium  maculatum  ;  6,  Tradescantia  virginica. 
TRADE  CATALOGUE  RECEIVED. 
Mr.  S,  B.  Levick,  Longueville,  near  Sydney. — Chrysanthemum  List.  , 
I 
OOVBNT 
GARDEN  MARKET.— July  10th. 
Outdoor  fruit  in  heavy  supply.  Prices  ruling  low. 
PRDIT. 
i. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Apples,  Nova  Scotia,  per 
Currants,  per  half  sieve  .. 
2 
0  ta  3 
9 
barrel . 
10 
0  to  21 
0 
Grapes,  per  lb . 
0 
6 
2 
0 
'  „  Tasmanian,  per 
Lemons,  case  ..  ..  .. 
10 
0 
16 
0 
case . 
5 
0 
11 
0 
Peaches,  per  dozen  ..  .. 
2 
0 
8 
0 
Cherries,  per  half  sieve  . . 
2 
6 
5 
0 
St.  Michael  Pines,  each 
2 
0 
6 
O' 
Cobs,  per  100  lbs . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Strawberries,  per  lb . 
0 
2 
0 
6 
vegetables. 
a. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
S. 
d. 
it 
d. 
Beans,  Kidney,  per  lb.  .. 
0 
6 
to  0 
0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0 
2 
to  0 
u 
Beet,  Red,  dozen . 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Onions,  bushel . 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Carrots,  bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsley,  dozen  bunches  . . 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Cauliflowers,  dozen  . .  . . 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Parsnips,  dozen  ..  ..  .. 
1 
0 
0 
6 
Celery,  bundile  . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes,  per  cwt . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Coleworts,  dozen  bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
1 
0 
\ 
6 
Cucumbers,  dozen  . .  . . 
1 
6 
3 
0 
Seakaie,  per  basket  . .  . . 
0 
0 
0, 
0 
Endive,  dozen  . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Scorzonera,  bundle  ..  ,. 
1 
0 
U 
0 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Shallots,  per  lb . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach,  bushel . 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Lettuce,  dozen . 
0 
9 
1 
6 
Tomatoes. per  lb . 
u 
3 
0 
4 
Mushrooms,  punnet  . .  . . 
0 
9 
1 
u 
Turnips,  bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
6 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE 
PRICES.- 
■OUT  FLOWERS. — Orchid  Blooms  in  vaiiety. 
8 
d 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  .. 
3 
0  to  4 
0 
Orchids,  dozen  blooms  .. 
1 
6  to  12 
0 
Asparagus  Pern,  per  bunch 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pansies,  various,  dozen 
Bouvardias,  bunch  ..  .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
bunches  ..  ..  .. 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Carnations,  12  blooms  . , 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Peas,  Sweet,  doz.  bunches. . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„  dozen  bunches.. 
4 
0 
8 
0 
Pelargoniums,  12  bunches 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Cornflower  „  „ 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Primuta(double  i,  doz.  spys. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Eucharis,  dozen . 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Boses  (indoor),  dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Gaillardias  doz.  bunches.. 
o 
0 
3 
0 
„  Moss,  per  dozen  . .  . . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Gardenias,  dozen  .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
„  Tea,  white,  dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
„  YeUow,  dozen  (Niels) 
3 
6 
0 
bunches  . 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„  Safrano  (English), 
Lilac  (French)  per  bunch 
4 
6 
5 
0 
dozen..  . . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Lilium  candidum,  12  blooms 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„  Yellow,  dozen  blooms 
1 
6 
2 
0 
„  „  doz.  bunches 
9 
0 
15 
0 
„  Red,  dozen  blooms  . . 
1 
0 
2 
( 
„  lancifolium,  12  blooms 
4 
0 
6 
0 
,,  various,  doz.  bunches 
3 
0 
9 
0 
„  lougiflorum,l'2  blooms 
3 
u 
4 
0 
Smilax,  per  buuch 
5 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerites,  12  bunches  . . 
1 
G 
3 
0 
Stephanotis,  dozen  sprays 
1 
6 
2 
G 
Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
Tuberoses,  12  blooms. .  . . 
0 
4 
u 
6 
bunches  . 
4 
0 
6 
0 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
a. 
d. 
Arbor  Vit®  (golden)  dozen 
6 
0  to  12 
0 
Heliotrope,  per  dozen 
4 
0 
to  6 
0 
Aspidistra,  dozen  . .  . . 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Hydrangeas,  per  dozen  .. 
12 
0 
42 
0 
Aspidistra,  specimen  plant 
6 
0 
10 
6 
Lobelia,  per  dozen  ..  .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Calceolaria,  per  doz . 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Lycopodiums,  dozen  . .  . . 
3 
0 
0 
Coleus,  per  doz . 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  dozen  . . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Dracmna,  various,  dozen  .. 
12 
0 
30 
0 
„  Yellow  „ 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Dracaena  viridis,  dozen  . . 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles,  dozen  . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Euonymus,  var.,  dozen  . . 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each  .. 
1 
0 
16 
0 
Everj/veens,  in  var.,  dozen 
6 
0 
24 
0 
„  (specimens'  ..  .. 
21 
^3 
0 
Ferns,  in  variety,  dozen  .. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Pelargoniums,  per  dozen  . . 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Ferns  (small'i  per  hundred 
4 
0 
6 
0 
„  scarlets,  per 
Ficus  elastica,  each  . .  . . 
1 
0 
7 
0 
dozen 
3 
0 
6 
Foliage  plants,  var.  each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Rhodanthe,  per  dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Fuchsias,  per  dozen  . .  . . 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Roses,  per  dozen . 
8 
0 
24 
0 
Geraniums,  Ivy,  per  dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
