December  19,1896. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
589 
possible,  keeping  water  from  the  foliage.  Even  then  this  variety  is 
difficult  to  grow  without  discolouration,  especially  at  this  time  of  year, 
and  requires  great  care. 
Roses  (d.  Novice), — Tea  Roses  are  so  called  because  the  flowers  are 
more  or  less  tea-scented,  the  original  variety  having  sprung  from  the  old 
blush  and  yellow  tea-scented  varieties  of  the  common  China  Rose 
(R.  indica).  The  Noisette  Roses  were  named  after  a  Frenchman — 
M.  Noisette  of  Paris — who  had  a  hybrid  between  the  Musk  and  China 
sent  to  him  from  America.  They  are  distinguished  from  the  Teas  by 
bearing  their  flowers  in  large  clusters.  The  term  Hybrid  Perpetuals  is 
given  to  a  class  of  very  hardy  Roses,  which  originated  from  Damask 
Perpetuals  crossed  with  hybrids  of  Bourbon  and  Chinese  Roses.  They 
justify  their  name  of  Perpetual  by  flowering  more  or  less  from, May  to 
November.  Bourbon  Rosea  are  so  named  from  the  fact  that  the  original 
variety  of  this  group  was  a  seedling  found  in  the  island  of  Bourbon,  and 
supposed  to  be  the  result  of  a  cross  between  the  China  and  Four 
Seasons’  Rose, 
Cballenger  Tomato  Splitting-  (N.  S.). — We  have  not  previously 
heard  that  the  fruits  of  this  variety  are  liable  to  split  in  the  way  you 
describe,  and  of  course  materially  impairing  the  value  of  the  crop.  We 
have  seen  the  variety  produce  heavy  crops  of  fruit  free  from  blemish. 
We  cannot  undertake  the  responsibility  of  singling  out  from  so  many 
the  “  best  ”  Tomato  of  all  for  midseason  and  late  supply,  and  thus 
declaring  in  effect  that  all  the  rest  are  relatively  inferior.  As  a  matter 
of  fact  Tomatoes  are  very  much  like  Potatoes  in  the  varieties  being 
influenced  by  soil,  some  growers  obtaining  the  best  results  from  one 
variety,  others  from  another.  Many  of  the  most  extensive  and  successful 
growers  of  Tomatoes  for  market  try  a  few  plants  of  selected  varieties 
and  eventually  choose  those  for  extended  culture  which  give  the  best 
response  to  their  soil,  circumstances,  and  general  management.  There 
is  very  little  to  lose  by  these  home  experiments.  It  is  the  safest  and 
surest  course  to  pursue  for  insuring  the  best  results  in  the  end. 
Bestroylng  Spores  of  Feronospora  In  Tomato  House 
{Festina  Lente). — We  do  not  know  of  anything  that  will  destroy  the 
resting  spores  of  Phytophthora  (Peronospora)  infestans  beyond  that  of 
consuming  the  haulm  of  plants  that  have  been  attacked,  by  fire.  It  is 
possible  that  there  may  be  spores  in  the  soil  if  any  plants  have  produced 
them,  but  what  will  kill  them  we  suspect  no  one  knows.  Sulphate  of 
iron  has  been  recommended,  also  gas-lime,  but  we  have  no  evidence  of 
their  efficacy  in  destroying  the  resting  spores  of  this  fungus.  We  should 
use  a  wineglassfnl  of  pure  petroleum,  such  as  used  in  lamps,  to  3  gallons 
of  water,  and  apply  by  alternate  syringefuls  into  the  vessel,  so  as  to 
force  the  oil  into  the  water,  and  over  the  house,  wetting  every  part, 
woodwork  and  walls.  Some  will  fall  on  the  soil,  so  that  it  is  unnecessary 
to  use  any  there.  The  wall  may  then  be  whitewashed  in  the  usual  way, 
and  beyond  that  we  know  not  what  more  you  can  do.  If  you  use  the 
sulphur  every  living  form  of  vegetable  life  will  be  killed  in  the  house, 
and  the  paint  become  a  bluish  colour.  That,  however,  will  pass  off  in 
time,  meanwhile  being  very  unsightly  and  foul  smelling. 
Itlanure  for  Asparagus  Beds  (A.  P,  G.) — The  best  time  and 
the  best  manure  to  use  on  Asparagus  beds  depends  on  the  soil  and 
location,  also  t’ne  manorial  substances  employed,  and  whether  these  are 
of  a  quick-acting  or  enduring  nature.  You  do  not  even  name  the 
nature  of  the  soil.  The  following  is  slow  : — Basic  slag  phosphate, 
2  cwt.  ;  kainit,  3  cwt.  ;  dissolved  bonemeal,  1  cwt.  =  6  cwt.  per  acre, 
mixed.  The  basic  slag  and  kainit  should  be  applied  in  the  autumn,  and 
the  bone  superphosphate  in  the  spring  (March).  The  object  is  not  to 
“  flush  ”  the  grass,  but  secure  a  sturdy,  thoroughly  solidified  growth  by 
essential  food  and  an  abundance  of  stout  beads.  The  basic  slag  and 
kainit  should  be  lightly  pointed  in,  but  the  superphosphate  may  be  left 
on  the  surface,  or  preferably  lightly  raked  in.  If  more  growth  is 
wanted  follow  with  2^  cwt.  per  acre  of  “  ammoniated  ”  Peruvian  guano 
not  later  than  the  early  part  of  June,  it  being  preferably  given  during 
moist  weather  in  May.  A  quicker  acting  manure  consists  of  dissolved 
bones,  2  cwt.  ;  muriate  of  potash,  1  cwt.  ;  dried  blood,  ^  cwt.  ;  nitrate 
of  soda,  li  cwt.  =  5  cwt.  per  acre,  mixed,  supplying  (in  March  prefer¬ 
ably)  half  the  amount  then  and  the  other  half  during  moist  weather  in 
May.  It  is  found  in  practice  that  a  dressing  of  kainit,  2  cwt.  per  acre, 
in  the  autumn  or  early  in  spring  (February)  gives  better  results  than 
by  using  the  quick-acting  manure  alone,  as  the  kainit  is  rich  in  essential 
natural  food  of  the  Asparagus,  and  is  of  more  importance  than  that 
derived  from  readily  available  sources.  We  advise  the  kainit  in  addition 
to  the  other  substances.  Kainit  contains  :  sulphate  of  potash,  21-3  ; 
chloride  of  potash,  2-0 ;  sulphate  of  magnesia,  14'.5  ;  chloride  of  magnesia, 
12  4 ;  chloride  of  sodium  (common  salt),  34-6 ;  sulphate  of  lime 
(gypsum),  17  ;  matter  insoluble  in  water,  0'8  ;  water,  12  7 ;  potash,  12  8  ; 
salts  neutralising  ammonia,  28-6  per  cent. ;  this  being  an  analysis  of 
the  natural  product  of  the  mines.  "But  there  is  a  difference  in  kainits. 
Hames  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.  (5.  P,  C.). — 1,  Warner’s  King ; 
2,  Gloria  Mundi  ;  3,  Blenheim  Pippin  ;  4,  Bramley’s  Seedling. 
(D.  T.  M.), — 1,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin ;  2,  probably  local,  and  of  poor 
quality  ;  3,  Fearn’s  Pippin  ;  4,  Wyken  Pippin  ;  5  and  6,  unknown ; 
worthless.  (^Amateur). — 1,  Adams’  Pearmain  ;  2,  Margil ;  3,  Dumelow’s 
Seedling  ;  4,  Round  Winter  Nonesuch  ;  5,  Kerry  Pippin  ;  6,  Cox’s 
Orange  Pippin.  QSouth  Devon), — We  do  not  recognise  the  Apple  sent, 
but  we  consider  the  local  name  of  Crimson  Pippin  a  very  appropriate  one. 
lO-ames  of  Flants. — 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. 
(AT.  B.). — Possibly  Sanseviera  Zeylanica.  (P.  H). — A  good  form  of 
Anthurium  Andreanum.  ((7.  F.). — 1,  Impatiens  Hawkeri  ;  2,  Seaforthia 
elegans  ;  3,  Adiantum  gracillimnm  ;  4,  Yucca  filamentosa.  (F.  P.  P.). 
— 1,  Kentia  Fosteriana  ;  2,  Agave  americana  ;  3,  Kentia  Belmoreana. 
(^Novice), — All  your  specimens  were  dead  ;  send  fresh  ones,  properly 
packed,  and  we  shall  endeavour  to  assist  you.  {Mona).—l,  A  Poly¬ 
podium  resembling  several  species ;  kindly  sen(f  fresh  specimen,  and 
say  whether  it  is  grown  in  a  warm  or  a  cold  house  ;  2,  Polypodivim 
membranaceum  ;  3  and  4,  specimens  insufficient ;  5,  Athyriam  felix 
foemina  multiceps ;  6,  Doodia  aspersa. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— December  18th. 
FRUIT. 
No  alteration  in  the  character  of  the  trade. 
I.  d.  B.  d. 
Apples,  per  bushel  . .  . .  2  0  to  3  6 
„  Nova  Scotia,  per 
barrel . 13  0  17  0 
Grapes,  per  lb . 0  6  16 
s.  d  B.  d. 
Lemons,  case  . 11  0  to  14  0 
Pears,  Californian,  per  case  13  0  14  0 
Plums,  per  half  sieve  ..  0  0  0  0 
St.  Michael  Pines,  each  ..  2  0  6  0 
Beans,  per  lb.  . 
Beet,  Red,  dozen . 
Carrots,  bunch . 
Cauliflowers,  dozen  ..  .. 
Celery,  bundle  . . 
Coleworts,  dozen  bunches 
Cucumbers,  dozen  ..  .. 
Endive,  dozen  . 
Herbs,  bunch  ..  ..  .. 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
Lettuce,  dozen . 
Mushrooms,  punnet  ..  .. 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
0 
4 
to  0 
6 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Onions,  bushel . 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsley,  dozen  bunches  . . 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Parsnips,  dozen . 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Potatoes,  per  cwt . 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Seakale,  per  basket  ..  .. 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Scorzonera,  bundle  .,  .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Shallots,  per  lb . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach,  bushel . 
1 
3 
0 
0 
Sprouts,  half  siv . 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Tomatoes. per  lb . 
Turnips,  bunch . 
B. 
d. 
B.  d. 
0 
2  to 
0 
0 
3 
6 
4 
0 
2 
0 
3 
0 
1 
0 
0 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
1 
0 
1 
6 
1 
6 
1 
9 
1 
6 
0 
0 
0 
3 
0 
0 
2 
0 
2 
3 
2 
6 
0 
0 
0 
3 
0 
6 
0 
3 
0 
0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE 
Acacia  or  Mimosa  (French) 
per  bunch . 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  ,. 
Asparagus  Fern,  per  bunoh 
Bouvardias,  bunoh  ..  .. 
Carnations,  12  blooms  . . 
Chrysanthemum,  doz.  blms. 
„  doz.  bunches 
Eucharis,  dozen . 
Gardenias,  dozen  . .  . . 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
bunches . 
Hyacinth  (Roman)  dozen 
sprays . 
Lilac  (French)  per  bunch 
Lilium  lancifolium,  twelve 
blooms . 
„  longiflorum,  12  blooms 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  dozen 
sprays . 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz.  bchs. 
Marguerites,  12  bunches  . . 
Orchids,  various,  dozen 
blooms  . . 
Arbor  Vitse  (golden)  dozen 
Aspidistra,  dozen  . .  . . 
Aspidistra,  specimen  plant 
Chrysanthemums,  per  doz 
Dracsena,  various,  dozen  .. 
Dracaena  viridis,  dozen  . . 
Ericas,  various,  per  dozen  . 
Euonymus,  var.,  dozen  .. 
Evergreens,  in  var.,  dozen 
Fema  in  variety,  dozen  .. 
PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS.— Orchid  Blooms  in  variety. 
B.  d.  B.  d. 
1  0  to  2  0 
4  0  6  0 
2  0  4  0 
0  6  10 
10  3  0 
10  4  0 
3  0  6  0 
4  0  6  0 
2  0  4  0 
4  0  6  0 
0  6  10 
5  0  5  6 
2  0  4  0 
4  0  8  0 
10  2  6 
4  0  6  0 
2  6  4  0 
1  6  12  0 
PLANTS 
B.  d.  B.  d. 
6  0tol2  0 
18  0  36  0 
6  0  10  6 
6  0  18  0 
12  0  30  0 
9  0  18  0 
9  0  24  0 
6  0  18  0 
6  0  24  0 
4  0  18  0 
Pelargoniums,  12  bunches 
Primula  (double),  dozen 
sprays  . 
Roses  (indoor),  dozen 
„  Tea,  white,  dozen 
„  Yellow,  dozen  (Niels) 
„  Red,  dozen  blooms  .. 
„  Safrano  (English), 
dozen . 
„  Safrano  (French),  per 
dozen  . 
„  Pink  (French),  per 
dozen  . 
Smilax,  per  bunch  . .  . . 
Stephanotis,  dozen  sprays 
Tuberoses.  12  blooms.. 
Violets  Parme  (French), 
per  bunch  . .  . . 
„  Czar  (French),  per 
bunch  . .  . . 
„  Victoria  (French), 
12  bunches 
„  English,  12  bunches 
s.  d.  f.  d. 
4  0  to  9  0 
0  6  10 
10  2  0 
16  2  6 
3  0  6  0 
10  16 
16  SO 
13  2  0 
3  0  4  0 
5  0  0  0 
4  0  6  0 
0  4  0  6 
4  6  0  0 
2  0  3  0 
2  6  0  0 
2  6  0  0 
IN  POTS. 
s. 
Perns  'small)  per  hundred  4 
Ficus  elastica,  each  ..  ..  1 
Foliage  plants,  var.  each  2 
Lycopodiums,  dozen  . .  ..  3 
Marguerite  Daisy,  dozen  . .  6 
Myrtles,  dozen  . 6 
Narciss  (French)  doz.  bchs.  2 
Palms,  in  var..  each  .,  ..  1 
„  (specimens''  ..  ..21 
Solanums,  per  dozen..  ..  8 
d.  I.  d. 
0  to  6  0 
0  7  0 
0  10  0 
0  4  0 
0  9  0 
0  9  0 
6  4  0 
0  15  0 
0  63  0 
0  12  0 
