June  9,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Roses  in  Pots  (P.  N.'). — How  far  you  may  be  aV)le  lo  satisfy  your 
•desire  time  only  can  reveal.  We  will,  in  an  early  issue,  point  out  how 
"they  may  be  raised  without  the  aid  of  glass,  but  fear  you  will  consider 
the  process  rather  slow. 
Bedding  Plants  for  a  Dry  Position  (^Amateur'). — Zonal  Pelargoniums 
are  the  most  effective  in  fairly  good  soil  and  open  positions.  Heliotropes, 
Ageratums,  Iresines,  Coleuses.  Golden  Pyrethrum,  Lobelias,  and  the 
various  annuals  raised  under  glass,  all  thrive  well  in  a  medium  soil,  and 
the  bulk  of  them  will  stand  drought  fairly  well  after  they  are  once  well 
established.  Petunias  are  suitable  tor  quite  the  driest  beds,  and 
Marguerites  may  be  associated  with  them  advantageously.  Dwarf 
Nasturtiums,  if  grown  on  rather  poor  soil  and  given  good  room,  are 
remarkably  showy,  and  stand  both  wet  and  dry  weather  well.  If  the 
beds  are  in  a  very  dry  state  when  they  are  to  be  filled  give  them  a  good 
watering  a  few  hours  in  advance  of  planting,  and  the  work  can  then  be 
done  easily  and  properly. 
Increasing  Marguerites  (if.  if.).  —  You  will  find  that  suitable 
cuttings  can  be  rooted  in  June,  as  well  without  a  greenhouse  or  frame  as 
with  those  conveniences.  Procure  a  box,  such  as  a  starch  box,  and  bore 
a  few  holes  in  it  for  drainage,  or  rather  to  prevent  stagnation  of  the  soil, 
place  a  crock  or  oystershell  over  each  aperture,  then  half  fill  the  box 
with  light  sandy  soil,  pressing  it  down  firmly,  and  cover  the  surface  with 
pure  sand.  Next  give  a  thorough  watering  through  a  fine-rosed  can, 
and  then,  not  before,  choose,  make  and  insert  the  cuttings.  Growths, 
not  too  soft,  but  certainly  not  hard,  without  any  flower  buds  are  the 
best.  They  may  be  about  3  inches  long  or  a  little  more,  and  two-thirds 
of  their  length  divested  of  leaves,  the  end  of  each  cutting  being  cut 
smoothly  across  with  a  sharp  knife,  not  torn  by  a  blunt  one  nor  bruised 
by  a  pair  of  scissors.  Insert  the  cuttings  up  to  the  leaves,  making  them 
firm  by  pressing  the  soil  against  the  lower  part  of  the  stem  with  a 
pointed  stick,  and  mind  each  cutting  rests  firmly  on  the  soil,  and  is  not 
suspended  in  a  hole  made  too  deep  for  it.  Give  a  sprinkling  to  settle  the 
sand  about  them,  then  lay  glass  across  the  box.  The  tops  of  the  cuttings 
should^  be  about  au  inch  below  the  glass,  which  must  fit  closely  for 
excluding  air.  Stand  the  box  in  a  shaded  place  either  outdoors  or  in  a 
frame,  but-  not  under  trees,  and  few  of  the  cuttings  wdl  fail  to  grow. 
We  should  not  expect  to  lose  one  out  of  a  hundred.  When  they  grow 
and  touch  the  glass  tilt  it  a  little  to  admit  air,  and  if  the  leaves  do  not 
flag  admit  more  and  more  air  till  the  plants  will  endure  full  exposure 
and  sun.  They  will  then  be  ready  for  placing  singly  in  8-inch  pots, 
and  if  they  can  be  kept  close  in  a  similar  manner  to  that  advised,  in  a 
deeper  box,  they  will  be  established  the  sooner.  When  fairly  growing 
they  may  be  fully  exposed,  and  when  roots  protrude  through  tbe  drainage 
shift  the  plants  into  5-inch  pots  for  flowering,  potting  firmly  in  good 
loamy  soil.  They  make  excellent  growth  in  the  open  air  in  summer 
much  better  than  in  a  window,  but  the  pots  should  he  stood  on  ashes  or 
other  base  impervious  to  worms,  and,  of  course,  the  plants  must  be 
judiciously  watered  throughout,  regulating  supplies  by  the  growth  and 
the  weather. 
Names  of  Plants. — We  only'  undertake  to  name  species  of  cultivated 
plants,  not  wild  flowers,  or  varieties  that  have  originated  irom  seeds  and 
termed  florists’  flowers.  Tlowering  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  firo  in  transit.  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.  (J.  W.).— 1,  Crataegus  pinnatifida ;  2,  Cercis 
siliquastrum  (the  Judas  Tree)  ;  3,  Crataegus  tanacetifolia  ;  4,  Amelanchier 
canadensis.  {R,  F.). — 1,  Aerides  Fielding! ;  2,  a  good  form  of  Cattleya 
Mossim  ;  3,  Cypripedium  Lawrenceanum.  (B.  P.  S.). — 1,  Pyrus  aria  : 
2,  Prunus  (Cerasus)  padus.  (A.  L.  <?.).—!,  Saxifraga  aizoon  ;  2, 
S.  trifurcata  ;  3,  S.  hypnoides  ;  4,  Thalictrum  aquilegifolium.  (P.  I.  F.), 
— 1,  Hemerocallis  flava  ;  2,  Corydalis  Intea ;  3,  Philadelphus  floribundus  ; 
4,  Geranium  pratqnse  ;  5,  Veronica  gentianoides  ;  6,  an  Aquilegia,  species 
not  determinable  without  flowers. 
COVENT 
GARDEN 
MARKET. — June 
8th. 
VEGETABLES. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s  d. 
8.  d. 
Asparagus,  per  100  ... 
...  0  0  to  0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0  2  to  0  4 
Beans,  |  sieve  . 
...  0  0 
0  0 
Onions,  bushel . 
3  6 
4  0 
Beet,  Red,  doz . 
...  1  0 
0  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnehs . 
2  0 
3  0 
■Carrots,  bunch . 
...  0  3 
0  4 
Parsnips,  doz . 
1  0 
0  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz.  ... 
...  2  0 
3  0 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
2  0 
4  0 
Celerv,  bundle . 
...  1  0 
0  0 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
1  0 
0  0 
Coleworts,  doz.  bnehs. 
...  2  0 
4  0 
Scorzonera,  bundle . 
1  6 
0  <) 
Cucumbers . 
...  0  4 
0  8 
Seakale,  basket . 
1  6 
1  0 
Endive,  doz . 
...  1  3 
1  6 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  3 
0  0 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
...  0  3 
0  0 
Spinach,  pad  . 
0  0 
0  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
...  0  2 
0  0 
Sprouts,  J  sieve  . 
1  6 
1  9 
Lettuce,  doz . 
...  1  3 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  lb . 
0  4 
0  9 
Mu-hrooms,  lb . 
...  0  6 
0  « 
Turnips,  bunch . 
0  3 
0  4 
FRUIT. 
Apples,  1  sieve . 
8.  d.  B.  d. 
0  0  to  0  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
s.  d.  s.  d 
11  0tol4  0 
Cobs  . 
0  0 
0  0 
St.  Michael’s  Pines,  each 
2  6 
5  0 
Filberts,  100  lbs. 
0  0 
0  0 
Strawberries  . 
2  0 
6  0 
Grapes,  lb . 
Arbor  Vitae,  var.,  doz. 
Aspidistra,  doz. 
16  3  0 
PLANTS 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
(1  0to36  0 
IN  POTS. 
Fuchsia  . 
s.  d.  8.  d. 
6  0  to  9  0 
•  •• 
18  0 
36  0 
Heliotrope,  doz . 
6  0 
9  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
Calceolaria,  doz.  ... 
•  •• 
5  0 
10  6 
Hydrangea,  doz . 
8  0 
10  0 
•  •• 
6  0 
9  0 
Lilium  Harris!,  doz. 
12  0 
18  0 
Coleus,  doz . 
•  •  • 
4  0 
6  0 
Lobelia,  doz . 
4  0 
6  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz.... 
•  •  • 
12  0 
30  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
3  0 
4  0 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz. 
•  •• 
9  0 
18  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.  ... 
6  0 
9  0 
Erica  Cavendish! 
•  •  • 
18  0 
30  0 
Mignonette,  doz . 
4  0 
6  0 
„  various,  doz.  ... 
•  •• 
12  0 
24  0 
Musk,  doz . 
2  0 
6  0 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz. 
•  •• 
6  0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
6  0 
9  0 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz. 
•  «« 
4  0 
18  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each 
1  0 
15  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz. 
4  0 
18  0 
,,  specimens  . 
21  0 
63  0 
„  small,  100  ... 
•  •• 
4  0 
8  0 
Pelargoniums,  scarlet,  doz. 
4  0 
6  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each ... 
•  •• 
1  0 
7  0 
9  0 
15  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0 
5  0 
Rhodanthe,  doz . 
5  0 
6  0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.- 
■CUT  FLOWERS.— Orchids 
in  variety. 
8.  d. 
B.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Anemone,  doz.  bnehs.  ...  2  0  to  4  0 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  ...  3  0 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch...  2  0 
Azalea,  doz.  sprays  ...  0 
Bluebells,  doz.  bnebs.  ...  1 
Bouvardias,  bunch .  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ...  1 
Eucharis,  doz. .  3 
Gardenias,  doz .  1 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
bnebs .  4  0 
Iris,  doz.  bnebs .  4  0 
Lilac  (French),  bunch  ...  3  6 
Liliumlongiflorum,12blms  3  0 
Lilyofthe Valley,  12sprays  0  6 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
bnehs .  4  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnehs.  1  6 
4  0 
4  0 
0  9 
2  0 
0  9 
3  0 
4  0 
3  0 
6  0 
6  0 
4  0 
4  0 
1  0 
8  0 
2  6 
2  0 
3  0 
9  0 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnehs. ...  2  0  to  4  0 
Myosotis,  doz.  bnehs.  ...  1  0 
Narciss,  doz.  bnehs  ...  1  0 
Orchids,  var.,  doz.  blooms  1  6 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnehs.  4  0 
Polyanthus,  doz.  bnehs. ...  1  0 
Roses  (indoor),  doz .  0  6 
,,  Red,  doz .  1  0 
,,  Tea,  white,  doz.  ...  10 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  (Perles)  1  0 
,,  Safrano(Engli8h)doz.  1  0 
,,  Pink,  doz .  3  0 
Smilax,  bunch .  2  0 
Tulips,  doz.  bnehs.  ...  2  0 
Violets.  Parme  (French), 
bunch  .  2  6 
Wallflowers,  doz.  bnchs....  1  0 
6 
1 
1 
3 
2 
2 
0 
6 
6 
0 
0 
0 
2  0 
5  0 
3  0 
4  0 
3  6 
3  0 
FRIEND  OR  FOE? 
A  NAME  often  reveals  a  good  deal  of  the  habits  or  character  of  the 
possessor.  This  is  especially  so  with  regard  to  the  scientific  appella¬ 
tions  given  to  members  of  the  animal  and  vegetable  world ;  in  fact, 
as  a  rule  some  distinctive  feature  is  made  prominent  by  the  name. 
“  Corvus  frugilegus  ”  is  very  full  of  meaning,  especially  to  us,  who 
provide  the  corn  for  the  gatherer — corn  that  we  meant  for  ourselves* 
not  for  the  maw  of  the  black  coated  rook.  We  consider  at  present 
we  can  look  upon  the  rook  dispassionately,  or  at  least  we  feel  disposed 
to  take  a  lenient  view  of  his  misdeeds. 
A  rookery  in  the  garden  is  a  very  pleasant  adjunct  to  a  country 
house.  Observation  of  the  habits  and  the  gentle  murmur  of  the 
never  ceasing  “caw  caw”  are  very  soothing  and  pleasant.  True, 
the  rooks  are  very  untidy  builders,  and  have  no  notion  of  tidy  ways 
when  Saturday  comes ;  the  mere  human  must  then  remove  all  the 
litter  of  broken  sticks  and  miscellaneous  rubbish  which  accumulates 
so  rapidly ;  and  the  rooks  are  desperately  keen  on  hens’  eggs.  This 
is  when  the  young  are  hatched.  We  have  often  watched  an  old  crow 
hovering  round  and  about  the  stick  heaps  in  a  large  poultry  yard, 
and  seen  the  egg  fresh  laid  deliberately  carried  off — indeed,  we  have 
detected  stolen  nests  by  observing  the  attention  paid  to  that  part  of 
an  overgrown  fence  by  the  black  marauder.  '' 
Who  knows  that  country  delicacy,  so  common  in  May — a  rook 
pie?  tender  and  juicy,  and  with,  to  our  mind,  much  more  flavour 
than  a  pigeon  pie.  We  read  so  much  of  the  evil  deeds  of  this  bird, 
that  we  are  inclined  to  wonder  if  we  do  wrong  by  encouraging  and 
fostering  him  year  after  year ;  and  we  have  come  to  the  conclusion 
that  it  is  possible  to  encourage  too  much — that  a  multiplication  of 
