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be  10°  warmer,  with  a  free  admission  of  air.  The  Malmaisons  should  be 
kept  cool.  The  old  Clove  is  certainly  useful  for  pot  culture,  and  will 
bear  gentle  forcing  during  the  spring.  It  is  of  no  use  for  flowering 
during  the  winter.  The  majority  of  varieties  if  wintered  in  a  frame  or 
the  greenhouse,  and  placed  early  in  the  year  into  6  or  7-inch  pots,  will 
bear  forcing,  and  produce  useful  flowers  after  the  winter  flowering  kinds 
are  over  ;  in  fact,  they  fill  in  a  gap  between  the  winter  and  spring 
bloomers  and  those  that  flower  naturally  in  outside  beds  and  borders. 
Many  border  varieties  are  greatly  improved  by  cultivation  under  glass, 
but  should  have  cool  airy  treatment. 
Buchess  of  Oldenburg:  Apple  Beaves  Browned  (df,  L,  S., 
Herts). — The  leaves  appear  discoloured  from  something  on  the  upper 
surface,  which  is  not  accountable  from  anything  apparent  on  some 
of  the  leaves,  but  on  others  there  are  the  outgrowths  of  a  fungus 
(Cladosporium  species,  but  not  Fusicladium  dendriticum),  yet  it  hardly 
can  have  produced  the  discolouration  over  the  whole  leaf.  There  is 
no  question  as  to  the  upper  surface  of  the  leaf  tissue  being  injured  by 
some  agent,  through  which  they  must  soon  fall  from  the  tree.  What 
has  caused  the  browning  of  the  leaves  we  are  unable  to  say,  but  we  have 
seen  similar  effects  after  thunderstorms,  and  possibly  their  condition 
may  have  been  caused  by  lightning  as  you  suggest. 
Melon  Shoots  Curled  at  the  Points  (JI.  C.). — The  points  of 
the  shoots  were  quite  yellow,  and  in  a  state  of  incipient  decay,  we 
being  unable  to  find  anything  but  swarms  of  “  septic  bacteria,”  which 
are  not  parasitic  but  produce  putrefaction  in  dead  substances.  We 
do  not  think  the  lime  water  has  anything  to  do  with  the  curled,  stunted 
condition  of  the  shoots,  which  indicate  an  attack  of  eel  worm  at  the  roots. 
The  plants  cannot  attain  to  any  tolerable  growth  under  the  conditions. 
A  house  not  solely  devoted  to  them,  or  the  plants  grown  therein  not 
subordinate,  is  unsuitable  for  Melons,  but  we  expect  they  will  soon 
(if  they  have  not  already)  succumb  to  something  more  injurious  to  the 
roots  than  lime  water,  which  we  think  is  eelworm,  and  the  plants  will  be 
beyond  recovery. 
Insects  on  Chrysanttaemum  (ZT.  M.). — We  do  not  feel  sure 
that  the  damage  you  describe  is  to  be  attributed  to  the  insect  forwarded. 
This  proves  to  be  one  of  the  leaping  Hemiptera,  allied,  though  less  in 
size,  to  the  familiar  and  unpleisant  species,  the  frog-hopper  (Cercopis 
spumaria),  the  larva  of  which,  in  its  frothy  secretion,  gets  the  name  of 
cuckoo-spit.  Your  insect  is  called  Acocephalus  pallidas,  and  in  the 
larval  state  it  doubtless  feeds  upon  the  juices  of  plants,  but  in  the  early 
summer  usually,  and  it  is  not  a  species  that  often  occurs  about  gardens. 
That  the  kindred  and  larger  insect,  C.  spumaria,  often  does  harm  to  the 
stems  of  garden  flowers  as  well  as  vegetables  is  a  well-known  fact ;  the 
mischief,  however,  appears  to  be  solely  confined  to  the  larva.  Further 
observations  seem  to  be  necessary  in  this  instance.  It  would  be  interest¬ 
ing  to  know  if  the  commencement  of  the  injury  can  be  dated  exactly, 
and  whether  any  frothy  grubs  were  ever  noticed  on  the  Chrysanthemums. 
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  conseqmnee  of  the  large  numler  of  worthless  Apples  and 
Pears  sent  to  this  office  to  ie  named.,  it  has  ieen  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  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  he  sent  on  the 
first  indication  of  change  towards  ripening .  Dessert  Pears  cannot  he 
named  in  a  hard  green  state.  (i2.  Bf). — A  handsome  specimen  of 
Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  weighing  18  ozs.  Plums  cannot  be  named 
without  examples  of  summer  shoots  for  examination  with  the  fruit. 
(iZ.,  Leeds). — 1,  Brabant  Bellefleur  ;  2,  decayed  ;  3,  Golden  Spire  ; 
4,  shrivelled,  resembles  Rosemary  Russet  ;  5,  not  known,  worthless ; 
6,  Northern  Greening.  (i2.  S.). — 1,  Gloria  Mundi  ;  2,  King  of  the 
Pippins  ;  3,  Sturmer  Pippin  ;  4,  Winter  Greening.  (5.  F.). — 1,  Louise 
Bonne  of  Jersey  ;  2,  Marhchal  de  Cour  ;  3,  Easter  Beurrh.  (j.  C.). — 
1,  Tower  of  Glamis  ;  2,  Blenheim  Pippin  ;  3,  Keswick  Codlin  ;  4,  York¬ 
shire  Beauty  ;  5,  Ecklinville  Seedling,  (i^.  R.). — 1,  Fearn’s  Pippin  ; 
2,  Cellini  ;  3,  Golden  Russet.  {J.  R.). — We  are  uncertain  about  the 
“Pear.”  Have  you  not  sent  two  varieties ?  The  larger  striped  fruit 
resembles  Beurre  d’Amanlis  Panachhe. 
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. 
(ffi.  F.  S.). — 1,  Asplenium  flaccidum  ;  2,  Thunbergia  alata  ;  3,  Ranun¬ 
culus  parviflorus.  (5.  F.).  —  1,  Berberls  vulgaris;  2,  Impatiens 
Hawkeri ;  3,  Abutilon  vexillarium.  (^Amateur).  —  Allamanda  Hen- 
dersoni. 
GARDENERS’  CHARITABLE  AND  PROVIDENT 
INSTITUTIONS. 
The  Gaedeisters’  Royal  Benevolent  Institution. — Secretary, 
Mr.  G.  J.  Ingram,  50,  Parliament  Street,  London,  W.C. 
United  Horticultural  Benefit  and  Provident  Society.— 
Secretary,  Mr.  W.  Collins,  9,  Martindale  Road,  Balham,  London,  S.W. 
Royal  Gardeners’  Orphan  Yv'S'd.— Secretary ,  Mr.  A.  F.  Barron, 
Royal  Horticultural  Society’s  Gardens,  Chiswick,  London,  W. 
OOVENT  GARDEN  MARKET. — September  11th. 
Business  very  dull. 
FRUIT. 
1. 
d. 
s.  d. 
s. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
Apples,  per  bushel  ..  .. 
1 
3 
to  3  0 
Filberts,  per  100  lbs . 
35 
0  to  0 
0 
„  Nova  Scotia,  per 
Grapes,  per  lb . 
0 
6 
1 
6 
barrel . 
0 
0 
0  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
10 
0 
15 
0 
„  Tasmauian,  per 
Peaches,  per  dozen  . .  . . 
1 
0 
6 
0 
case . 
0 
0 
0  0 
Plums,  per  half  sieve  .. 
1 
0 
2 
6 
Oobs,per  100  lbs.  ..  .. 
35 
0 
0  0 
St.  Michael  Pines,  each  , . 
2 
0 
6 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
B. 
d. 
8.  d. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Beans,  per  bushel  ..  .. 
1 
0 
to  2  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0 
2  to  0 
0 
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,  bundle  . 
1 
0 
1  3 
Potatoes,  per  cwt . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Ooleworts,  dozen  bunches 
2 
0 
4  0 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Cucumbers,  dozen  ..  .. 
0 
9 
1  6 
Seakale,  per  basket  ..  .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Endive,  dozen  . 
1 
3 
1  6 
Scorzonera,  bundle  , .  . . 
1 
6 
0 
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 . 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Mushrooms,  punnet  ..  .. 
0 
9 
1  0 
Turnips,  bunch . 
0 
3 
u 
6 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE 
PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS.— Orchid  Blooms  in  variety. 
8 
d 
a.  d. 
8. 
d. 
1. 
d. 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  .. 
3 
0 
to  4  0 
Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
Asparagus  Fern,  per  bunch 
2 
0 
4  0 
bnnches  . 
4 
0  to  6 
0 
Asters  (English)  doz.  bchs. 
2 
0 
4  0 
Orchids,  various,  dozen 
Asters  (French),  dozen 
blooms  . 
1 
6 
18 
0 
bunches . 
8 
0 
12  0 
Pansies,  various,  dozen 
Bouvardias,  bunch  ..  ,. 
0 
6 
1  0 
bunches . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
1 
0 
3  0 
Peas,  Sweet,  doz.  bunches . . 
1 
6 
3 
0 
„  dozen  bunches.. 
4 
0 
8  0 
Pelargoniums,  12  bunches 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Chrysanthemum,  dozen 
Primula(double),  doz.  spys. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
blooms.. 
1 
0 
2  0 
Roses  (indoor),  dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„  doz.  Dunches 
3 
0 
6  0 
„  Tea,  white,  dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Dahlias,  dozen  bunches  . . 
2 
0 
4  0 
„  Yellow,  dozen  (Niels) 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Bucharis,  dozen . 
1 
6 
2  6 
„  Safrano  (English), 
Gaillardias,  doz.  bunches.. 
1 
0 
2  0 
dozen . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Gardenias,  dozen  ..  .. 
2 
0 
3  0 
„  Yellow,  dozen  blooms 
0 
6 
0 
9 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
„  Red,  dozen  blooms  . . 
1 
0 
1 
6 
bunches . 
4 
0 
6  0 
,,  various,  doz.  bunches 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Lilium  lancifolium,  twelve 
Smilax,  per  bunch  . .  . . 
2 
6 
4 
0 
blooms . 
1 
6 
2  6 
Stephanotis,  dozen  sprays 
2 
0 
3 
0 
„  longiflorum,  12  blooms 
3 
6 
4  0 
Sunflowers  (small)  dozen 
Marguerites,  12  bunches  . . 
1 
6 
3  0 
bunches . 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Tuberoses,  12  blooms . .  . . 
0 
2 
0 
4 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
B. 
d. 
8.  d. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arbor  Vit®  (golden)  dozen 
6 
0tol2  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.  each 
2 
Oto  10 
0 
Aspidistra,  dozen  . .  . . 
18 
0 
36  0 
Heliotrope,  per  dozen 
4 
u 
0 
Aspidistra,  specimen  plant 
5 
0 
10  6 
Lilium  lancifolium,  12  pots  12 
0 
18 
0 
Campanula,  per  doz . 
5 
0 
9  0 
Lobelia,  per  dozen  ••  •• 
6 
0 
4 
0 
Chrysanthemums,  per  doz. 
6 
0 
18  0 
Lycopodiums,  dozen  ..  .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Coleus,  per  doz . 
2 
6 
4  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  dozen  . . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Dracaena,  various,  dozen  .. 
12 
0 
30  0 
„  Yellow  „  .. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Dracaena  viridis,  dozen  . . 
9 
0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Buonvmus ,  var.,  dozen  . . 
6 
0 
18  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each  ..  .. 
1 
0 
It) 
0 
Evergreens,  in  var.,  dozen 
6 
0 
24  0 
„  (specimens)  ..  .. 
21 
0 
63 
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,  doz. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Ficus  elastica,  each  ..  .. 
1 
0 
7  0 
SHELTER  FOR  CATTLE. 
Exposure  to  cold  and  wet  causes  loss  of  condition  and 
sickness  among  cattle  and  loss  of  money  to  the  owners  thereof. 
Said  a  recent  writer  on  this  subject  in  the  “Field;” — “Since 
live  stock  have  become  the  sheet-anchor  of  British  agriculture, 
it  behoves  farmers  to  shape  their  plans  and  execute  their  duties 
in  a  manner  to  exact  the  full  benefit  derivable  from  this  recently 
exalted  branch  of  their  ancient  and  honourable  industry.”  By 
all  means,  say  we,  and  as  a  means  to  an  end  so  desirable,  perfect 
