March  3,  1898. 
JOnmAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Arisaemas  ((?.  0.  Lingard). — If  you  turn  to  page  197  you  will 
there  find  an  illustration  of  A.  Wrayi,  together  with  a  brief  note, 
which  will  be  of  assistance  to  you.  If  you  want  further  information 
write  again. 
Heating  Water  in  Tanks  (^Herts'). — We  know  of  no  better  way  of 
heating  the  cold  water  in  tanks  than  that  of  having  a  hole  drilled  in  the 
hot' water  pipes  close  to  the  tank  and  putting  a  tap  in  the  same.  By 
turning  on  the  tap  sufficient  hot  water  can  be  run  into  the  cold  to  heat 
the  latter  to  the  required  temperature.  If  a  small  tap  will  not  allow  the 
water  to  run  quickly  enough,  use  a  large  one.  Obviously,  the  hot-water 
pipes  must  be  filled  as  soon  as  enough  water  has  been  drawn  out. 
Making  Edgings  for  Flower  Beds  (Novice). — The  method  usually 
adopted  to  have  raised  edgings  to  flower  beds  brought  out  to  the  edge  of 
the  grass  is  as  follows  : — First,  the  beds  are  well  filled  with  suitable  soil 
for  planting,  and  at  the  time  the  edges  are  thoroughly  moistened  with 
water  from  the  rose  of  a  watering  can.  They  are  then  brought  out  to  the 
extreme  limits  required  and  trodden  firmly,  after  which  a  practised 
workman  pares  off  the  inequalities  with  a  sharp  bright  spade,  leaving  a 
perfectly  smooth  and  even  surface.  The  plants  to  be  inserted,  such  as 
Echeverias  or  Alternantheras,  are  carefully  planted  without  disturbing 
the  smooth  surface.  These  will  assist  in  the  support,  and  retain  the 
upright  character  throughout  the  season.  The  inner  lines  of  the  beds 
must  be  planted  afterwards. 
Pests  Found  in  Garden,  Greenhouse,  and  Stove  (E,  C.).— The  creatures 
enclosed  in  the  box  are  myriapods  of  the  family  Julidse  (commonly  called 
snake  millepedes),  and  the  particular  species  Julus  londinensis.  It  very 
closely  resembles  the  earth  millepede  (J.  terrestris),  the  chief  difference 
being  in  the  first  named  having  the  apex  of  the  tail  rounded,  whilst  in  the 
latter  the  pre-anal  segment  is  pointed.  It  feeds  on  dead  or  decaying 
animal  and  vegetable  matter  commonly,  and  also  on  roots  of  many  plants, 
especially  the  young  and  tender  fleshy  rootlets,  and  on  root  crops,  such 
as  Carrots,  Parsnips,  Potatoes,  Beet,  &c.,  and  has  been  found  feasting  on 
Strawberries.  For  outdoor  crops  sprinklings  of  soot,  a  peck  per  rod,  and 
nitrate  of  soda,  1  oz.  per  square  yard,  on  the  ground  have  been  found 
useful,  also  dressings  of  quicklime.  For  clearing  the  pests  out  of  green¬ 
houses  and  hothouses  there  is  no  better  plan  than  trapping.  Pieces  of 
Carrot,  Mangold,  or  Parsnip,  preferably  partially  decayed,  or  with  holes 
in  them,  form  excellent  baits,  inserting  them  just  beneath  the  soil,  or  even 
on  the  surface,  covering  very  lightly  with  light,  partly  decayed  material, 
such  as  litter  or  moss,  examining  the  baits  every  morning,  and  destroying 
the  pests  secreted  in  the  hollows  of  the  substances.  This  we  have  found 
the  best  means  of  riddance  so  far  as  greenhouses,  hothouses,  and  out¬ 
houses  are  concerned,  accompanied,  of  course,  with  thorough  cleanliness. 
Outdoors  we  have  found  a  dressing  of  quicklime  useful,  this  hastening 
the  decay  ol  the  organic  matter  by  which  they  are  mainly  encouraged. 
Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine  (ff.  S.). — Like  others  of  the  fibrous-rooted 
race  of  Begonias,  and  particularly  those  of  such  free-flowering  tendencies, 
there  is  sometimes  a  difficulty  in  getting  cuttings  quite  free  from  flower 
buds.  No  trouble,  however,  need  be  experienced  if  plants  are  healthy, 
and  time  is  allowed  fo;?  shoots  to  rise  from  the  root  stems,  which  may  not 
be  untit  late  in  the  spring.  When  the  flowering  period  is  past,  rest  and 
dry  the  plants  somewhat ;  then  cut  them  down  to  within  a  few  inches  of 
the  soil,  and  if  shoots  spring  up  having  flower  buds  in  them  do  not  use 
these  as  cuttings,  but  wait  for  a  later  growth.  The  plants  do  not  need 
any  special  treatment  beyond  keeping  the  soil  slightly  dryer  before  and 
after  being  cut  down.  There  is  a  loss  rvther  than  gain  in  cutting  them 
down  early  with  the  view  of  producing  good  cuttings,  as  early  growth 
will  most  likely  produce  flower  buds.  When  the  shoots  are  about 
2  inches  in  length  they  may  be  taken  off  with  a  slight  heel,  and  inserted 
singly  in  small  pots,  or  round  the  sides  of  a  larger  size.  Loam,  leaf  mould, 
and  sand  in  about  equal  parts  will  furnish  a  suitable  rooting  compost, 
which  should  be  kept  only  sufficiently  moist  to  keep  the  cuttings  rigid. 
In  a  warm  and  close  propagating  frame  they  would  soon  emit  roots,  but  a 
watchful  eye  must  be  kept  on  them  to  arrest  damp  in  the  leaves,  to  which 
all  softwooded  Begonias  are  liable.  Once  rooted  give  more  air,  and  the 
best  conditions  and  attention  circumstances  permit,  and  by  the  autumn 
well  furnished  and  freely  flowered  plants  ought  to  be  the  result. 
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  securely 
tied  firm  boxes.  Thin  paper  boxes  arrive  in  a  flattened  state.  Slightly 
damp  moss,  soft  green  grass,  or  leaves  form  the  best  packing,  dry  wool  or 
paper  the  worst.  Those  arrive  in  the  best  condition  that  are  so  closely  or 
firmly  packed  in  soft  green  fresh  grass,  as  to  remain  unmoved  by  shaking. 
No  specimens  should  be  sent  to  rest  in  the  post  office  over  Sunday,  on 
which  day  there  is  no  delivery  of  postal  matter  in  London.  Specimens  in 
partially  filled  boxes  are  invariably  injured  or  spoiled  by  being  dashed  to 
and  fro  in  transit.  Not  more  than  si>c  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.  (H.  0.). — 
1,  Odontoglossum  grande  ;  2  Anthericum  variegatum  ;  3,  Woodwardia 
radicans  ;  4,  Freesia  refracta  alba.  (F.  8.  C.). — 1,  Cyperus  natalensis  ; 
2,  Grevillea  robusta.  (L.  H.). — The  inadvisability  of  not  posting  packages 
of  specimens  for  naming  on  a  Saturday,  which  means  they  must  remain 
in  the  post  over  Sunday,  has  frequently  been  adverted  to.  Please  bear 
this  in  mind  when  you  send  again,  as  all  your  specimens  were  quite  dead. 
(II.  8.  C.  P.). —  1,  Prunus  sinensis  flore-pleno  ;  2,  Staphylea  colchica  ; 
3,  Boussingaultia  basseloides  ;  4,  Deutzia  gracilis  ;  5,  Crassula  lactea  ; 
6,  Goodyera  discolor.  (Nemo).  —  Veltheimia  viridiflora.  (Idem). — 1, 
Angreecum  s^squipedale  ;  2,  Phalsenopsis  grandiflora. 
CO  VENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— Maruh  2nd. 
FRUIT. 
Apples,  J  sieve  ... 
Cobs  . 
Filberts,  100  lbs. 
Asparagus,  per  100 
Beans,  ^  sieve  ... 
Beet,  Red,  doz.... 
Carrots,  bunch  ... 
Cauliflowers,  doz. 
Celery,  bundle  ... 
Coleworts,  doz.  bnch 
Cucumbers . 
Endive,  doz. 
Herbs,  bunch  ... 
Leeks,  bunch  ... 
Lettuce,  doz.  ... 
Mushrooms,  lb.... 
Arbor  Vitas,  var.,  doz. 
Aspidistra,  doz. 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
Azalea,  per  doz. 
Cineraria,  per  doz.  ... 
Cyclamen,  per  doz,  ... 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz. ... 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz. 
Erica  hyemalis,  per  doz 
,,  gracilis,  per  doz. 
„  various,  per  doz. 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz. 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz. 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES. 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
Anemone,  dozen  bunches  2  0  to  4  0 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  ...  2  0  3  0 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch...  1  6 
Azalea,  dozen  sprays  ...  0  4 
Bouvardias,  bunch .  0  6 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ...  1  0 
Daffodils,  doz.  bunches  ...  3  0 
Eucharis,  doz .  3  0 
Euphorbia  jacquiniaeflora, 
per  bunch  .  1  0 
Gardenias,  doz .  5  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  dozen 
bunches .  4  0  6  0 
Hyacinths  (Roman)  dozen 
bunches .  4  0 
Lilac  (French),  bunch  ...  3  0 
Liliumlongiflorura,12blms  4  0 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12sprays  0  G 
Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
bunches .  4  0  8  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bunches  2  0  3  0 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
1  6  to  4  0 
Grapes,  lb . 
... 
2  0 
21  0 
22  6 
Lemons,  case  . 
11  0 
0  0 
0  0 
St.  Michael’s  Pines,  each 
2  6 
VEGETABLES. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
0  0  to  0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0  2 
0  0 
0  0 
Onions,  bushel . 
... 
3  6 
1  0 
0  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs.... 
2  0 
0  3 
0  4 
Parsnips,  doz . 
... 
1  0 
2  0 
3  0 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
2  0 
1  0 
C  0 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
... 
1  0 
2  0 
4  0 
Scorzonera,  bundle  ... 
... 
1  6 
0  4 
0  8 
Seakale,  basket . 
1  6 
1  3 
1  6 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  3 
0  3 
0  0 
Spinach,  pad  . 
0  0 
0  2 
0  0 
Sprouts,  1  sieve 
... 
1  6 
1  3 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  lb . 
•  •• 
0  4 
0  6 
0  8 
Turnips,  bunch . 
... 
0  3 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
6  0to36  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz. 
... 
4  0 
18  0 
36  0 
Ferns,  small,  100  ... 
4  0 
5  0 
10  6 
Ficus  elastica,  each... 
... 
1  0 
24  0 
36  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0 
8  0 
12  0 
Hyacinths,  doz.  pots 
... 
8  0 
9  0 
18  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz.... 
•  •• 
12  0 
12  0 
30  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz.  ... 
... 
4  0 
9  0 
18  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz 
•  •• 
6  0 
9  0 
15  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
... 
6  0 
6  0 
9  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each... 
•  •• 
1  0 
8  0 
12  0 
,,  specimens  ... 
... 
21  0 
6  0 
18  0 
Pelargoniums,  scarlet, 
doz. 
4  0 
4  0 
18  0 
Tulips,  various,  doz.  bulbs 
0  9 
—CUT  FLOWERS.— Orchids  in 
4  0 
0  8 
0  9 
3  0 
8  0 
5  0 
2  0 
8  0 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnchs. ... 
Mimosa  or  Acacia,  bunch 
(French)  . 
Narciss,  white  (French) 
dozen  bunches  . 
Orchids,  var.,  doz.  blooms 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs. 
Roses  (indoor),  doz . 
,,  Red,  per  doz . 
,,  Tea,  white,  dozen  ... 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  (Perles) 
,,  Safrano(English)doz. 
,,  Pink,  dozen  . 
Smilax,  bunch . 
Snowdrops,  12  bunches  ... 
Tuberoses,  12  blooms 
Tulips,  dozen  blooms 
Violets,  dozen  bunches  ... 
„  Parme  (French), 
bunch  ...  •••  ... 
s.  d. 
o3  0 
14  0 
5  0 
8.  d. 
:o0  4 
4  0 
3  0 
0  0 
4  0 
0  0 
0  0 
1  0 
0  0 
0  0 
1  9 
0  9 
0  4 
s.  d« 
ol8  0 
8  0 
7  0 
5  0 
12  0 
18  0 
6  0 
9  0 
9  0 
15  0 
63  0 
6  0 
1  6 
variety, 
d.  s.  d. 
0  to  4  0 
0  9  10 
5  0 
12  0 
9  0 
1 
6 
2 
4 
2 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
8  0 
2  0 
1  0 
1  0 
1  0 
1  0 
3  0  4  0 
THE  DISTRICT  ANALYST. 
We  live  in  the  golden  age — the  age  when  a  beneficent  Govern¬ 
ment  provides  us  with  privileges  and  opportunities  at  our  very 
door.  (N.B.— This  is  not  meant  as  a  joke.)  The  district  analyst 
is  one  of  the  outcomes  of  Government  care.  We  do  not  wish  to  give 
Government  all  the  credit  for  this  step  in  the  right  direction,  for  it 
was  only  after  constant  effort  on  our  part  that  the  Bill  touching 
fertilisers  and  feeding  stuffs  became  law.  But  how  many  of  us  have 
been  interested  in  this  move  ?  We  have  seen  large  posters  referring 
to  the  matter  on  our  notice  boards  for  several  years  now.  How 
many  of  us  have  stopped  to  read  them?  True,  the  type  was  small, 
and  the  matter  looked  uninteresting  ;  but  still  that  is  no  adequate 
reason  for  our  negligence. 
Possibly,  if  we  thought  at  all,  we  considered  the  matter  had  no 
interest  for  us,  and  thus  passed  on  one  side.  But  here  was  the 
mistake.  The  Bill  is  framed  for  the  benefit  of  all  farmers,  great  and 
small ;  and,  dare  we  add,  it  is  the  small  man  who  should  be  the  most 
benefited,  if  he  only  knew  how  to  set  about  it.  The  larger  transactions 
