September  26,  1895. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Tllerembergla  rivularis  (Z>.  B.  R.'). — The  flowers  sent  are  those 
of  Nierembergia  rivularis  (fig.  51),  or  the  White  Cup,  as  it  is  occasionally 
called.  This  plant  was  found  by  Miers,  about  the  year  1845,  growing  on 
the  grassy  banks  of  the  Kio  de  la  Plata,  South  America,  “  the  prostrate 
branches  creeping  among  the  grass,  above  which  rise  its  pretty  white 
flowers.”  Indeed,  under  cultivation,  and  when  well  established,  there 
are  few  similar  plants  that  contribute  so  much  in  such  little  space 
towards  the  beauty  of  the  rockwork  or  border  as  this  little  gem. 
Although  it  seems  to  prefer  a  rockery  or  a  similar  situation  where  its 
roots  get  curbed,  it  will  do  equally  well  on  dry  banks  or  flats,  and  a 
large  patch  we  saw  on  the  flat  fully  exposed  was  a  sight  not  soon  to  be 
forgotten,  so  thickly  were  the  large  beautiful  white  cups  studded  among 
the  leaves  on  short  stalks  like  so  many  Campanula-shaped  Mushrooms. 
Those  not  hardy  in  the  open  air  may  be  used  with  great  advantage 
indoors  in  the  shape  of  trailing  or  creeping  plants.  A  hanging  basket 
made  with  N.  gracilis  as  an  edging  is  extremely  pretty,  besides  having 
the  advantage  of  being  permanent.  Then  there  is  N.  frutescens,  a  strong 
shrubby  species  of  considerable  worth  for  a  greenhouse  or  conservatory, 
as  it  makes  fine  bushes  in  a  short  time,  flowering  more  or  less  incessantly. 
N.  rivularis  rarely  grows  more  than  an  inch  or  two  in  height,  having 
long  prostrate  creeping  branches  rooting  as  they  spread  away  from  the 
centre,  which  requires  filling  up  occasionally.  The  leaves  are  alternate, 
oblong,  blunt  at  the  summit,  on  a  long  slender  stalk  ;  the  corolla,  shaped 
like  a  Campanula,  is  upright,  about  2  inches  in  diameter,  pure  white, 
and  very  handsome.  Ic  flowers  through  the  summer,  and  may  be 
increased  by  division. 
Gros  Colman  Crapes  Shanking-  (^T.  C.'). — The  Grapes  shanked 
differed  from  the  unshanked  in  having  a  mould  (Botrytis  cinerea)  and 
softer  footstalks.  This  may  or  may  not  have  something  to  do  with  the 
shanking,  which  has  probably  been  accelerated  by  the  close  pinching,  or 
excess  matter  over  elaboration  thus  concentrated  on  the  berries.  Con¬ 
sidering  the  good  condition  of  the  Grapes  generally  (and  the  Muscat  of 
Alexandria  and  Madresfield  Court  berries  are  very  fine)  we  do  not 
think  you  have  any  need  to  be  alarmed,  as  with  another  season  you  may 
find  fewer  or  no  shanked  berries.  We  should,  however,  give  the  Vines 
all  the  room  you  can,  and  keep  the  growths  well  exposed  to  light  and 
air.  This  seems  the  only  defect  in  your  case  and  that  not  very  apparent, 
for  Vines  producing  such  berries  as  yours  cannot  be  in  bad  condition  at 
the  roots. 
3«irames  ol  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  numher  of  loorthless  AjipU^ 
Pears  sent  to  this  office  to  he  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  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  sho%ild  he  sent  on  the 
first  indication  of  change  towards  ripening.  Dessert  Pears  cannot  he 
named  in  a  hard  green  state.  (A.  B.'). — 1,  not  known  ;  2,  resembles 
a  small  fruit  of  Emperor  Alexander.  ( IV.  Carr'). — 1,  Quite  hard  and 
not  recognisable;  2,  Blenheim  Pippin ;  3,  Cox’s  Pomona  ;  4,  Ribston 
Pearmain ;  5,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin;  Pear  rotten.  (A^  L.  C.). — 
1,  Nonesuch  ;  2,  Herefordshire  Costard  ;  3,  cannot  name,  one  of  the 
chief  characters  (the  eye)  defective.  The  Pears  must  he  sent  on 
approaching  ripeness  ;  see  rules  above.  (TF.  A.). — 1,  Cox’s  Pomona; 
2,  probably  Ecklinville ;  3,  worthless  ;  4,  Northern  Greening ;  5,  probably 
local.  (TF.  S.). — 1,  2,  and  3,  worthless,  probably  local;  4,  Colmar 
d’Etd  ;  5,  Holiandbury,  (^Alioha). — 1,  Tower  of  Glamis  ;  2,  Cox’s 
Pomona  ;  4,  Winter  Greening  ;  others  probably  local. 
Ij-ames  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. 
(A'.  F.). — 1,  Agapanthus  umbellatus  variegatus  ;  2,  specimen  insuffi¬ 
cient,  send  perfect  leaf  and  flower ;  3,  Selaginella  cmsia  ;  4,  a  crested 
form  of  Polypodium  (Phlebodium)  aureum,  covered  with  thrips  ;  5, 
Pteris  longifolia  ;  6,  Pteris  serrulata  major  cristata.  {Inquirer). — 
1,  Cypripedium  Sedeni ;  2,  Ccelogyne  sparsa.  {J.  TF.  <5.) — 1,  Diplo- 
pappus  chrysophyllus  ;  2,  Euphorbia  Cyparissias.  (TF.  <S.). — Specimen 
Insufficient ;  send  fresh  one  packed  in  damp  moss,  and  give  a  few 
particulars  of  habit.  {J.  S.). — Begonia  argyrostigma. 
OOVBNT  GARDEN  MARKET. — September  25th. 
FRUIT. 
'  I. 
Apples,  per  bushel  ..  ..  1 
„  Nova  Scotia,  per 
barrel . 0 
„  Tasmanian,  per 
case . 0 
Cobs,  per  100  lbs . 35 
0  0 
0 
0 
0 
40 
VEGETABLES 
uemous,  case  ..  •• 
Peaches,  per  dozen  . . 
Plums,  per  half  sieve 
St.  Michael  Pines,  each 
s. 
d. 
g. 
d. 
35 
0  to 
1  0 
0 
0 
6 
1 
6 
10 
0 
15 
0 
1 
0 
9 
0 
2 
6 
4 
6 
2 
0 
6 
0 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Beans,  per  bushel  ..  .. 
1 
0  to 
2 
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,  bundle  . 
1 
0 
1 
3 
Potatoes,  per  owt . 
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 
t) 
u 
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  vaiiety. 
8  d  a.  d. 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  ..  3  0  to  4  0 
Asparagus  Fern,  per  bunoh  2  0  4  0 
Asters  (English)  doz.  bchs.  2  0  4  0 
Asters  (French),  dozen 
bunches . 8  0  12  0 
Bouvardias,  bunch  ....  0  6  10 
Oarnalions,  12  blooms  ..10  30 
„  dozen  bunches..  4  0  8  0 
Chrysanthemum,  dozen 
blooms..  10  2  0 
„  doz.  Dunches  3  0  6  0 
Dahlias,  dozen  bunches  ..  2  0  4  0 
Bucharis,  dozen  ..  ....  1  6  2  6 
'  Gaillardias,  doz.  bunches..  10  2  0 
Gardenias,  dozen  ....  2  0  3  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
bunches . 10  60 
Lilium  lancifolium,  twelve 
blooms . 16  2  6 
„  longiflorum,  12  blooms  3  6  4  0 
Marguerites,  12  bunches  ..16  30 
PLANTS 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
Arbor  Vitas  (golden)  dozen  6  0  to  12  0 
Aspidistra,  dozen  ..  ..  18  0  36  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen  plant  5  0  10  6 
Chrysanthemums,  pey  doz.  6  0  18  0 
Coleus,  per  doz .  2  6  4  0 
Dracajna,  various,  dozen  ..  12  0  30  0 
Dracaena  viridis,  dozen  ..90  180 
Euonymus,  var.,  dozen  ..6  0  18  0 
Evergreens,  in  var.,  dozen  6  0  24  0 
Ferns  in  variety,  dozen  ..4  0  18  0 
Ferns  (small'i  per  hundred  4  0  6  0 
8. 
d. 
t. 
d. 
Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
bunches  . 
4 
0  to  6 
0 
Orchids,  various,  dozen 
blooms  . 
1 
6 
18 
0 
Pansies,  various,  dozen 
bunches . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Peas,  Sweet,  doz.  bunches. . 
Pelargoniums,  12  bunches 
1 
6 
3 
0 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Primula(double ),  doz.  spys. 
u 
6 
1 
0 
Roses  (indoor),  dozen 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„  Tea,  white,  dozeu 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„  Yellow,  dozen  (Niels) 
3 
u 
6 
0 
„  Safrano  (English), 
dozen . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
„  Yellow,  dozen  blooms 
0 
6 
0 
9 
’,  Red,  dozen  blooms  .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
„  various,  doz.  bunches 
Smilax,  per  bunch  . .  . . 
3 
0 
6 
0 
2 
6 
4 
0 
Stephanotis,  dozen  sprays 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Sunflowers  (small)  dozen 
bunches . 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Tuberoses,  12  blooms.. 
0 
2 
0 
4 
S  POTS. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Ficus  elastica,  each  . .  . . 
1 
0 
to  7 
0 
Foliage  plants,  var.  each 
2 
0 
10 
0 
Heliotrope,  per  dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Lilium  lancifolium,  12  pots  12 
0 
18 
0 
Lycopodiums,  dozeu  . . 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  dozeu  . . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
„  Yellow  „  .. 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles,  dozen  . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Palms,  in  var..  each  ..  .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
„  (specimens,'  .,  -. 
Pelargoniums,  scarlets,  doz. 
21 
n 
63 
0 
3 
0 
6 
0 
CIDER  MAKING. 
The  request  of  a  correspondent  for  details  of  tlie  manage¬ 
ment  and  finishing  of  cider  for  sale  is  a  reminder  that  with. 
