June  16. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
511 
Peach  Leaves  Falling  (Z>.  .ST.).— The  .specimens  arrived  as  we  are 
preparing  for  press,  and  cannot  possibly  be  examined  this  week.  They 
shall’have  attention. 
Browned  Leaves  on  Cordon  Apple  Trees  (/.  B,  W.). — The  leaves  are 
rusted  and  browned  by  the  larvae  of  the  small  ermine  moth  (Hyponomeuta 
padellus),  which  live  in  small  webs,  shifting  their  quarters  and  enlarging 
the]  “nests”  as  circumstances  of  food  requirements  and  increase  of 
growth  occasion.  The  simplest  method  of  riddance  is  to  take  the  “nest” 
boldly  in  the  hand  and  thoroughly  squeeze  the  mass  of  caterpillars.  This 
can  very  easily  be  carried  out  on  cordon  trees  ;  or  if  you  do  not  like  the 
procedure,  thoroughly  syringe  with  petroleum  emulsion  solution,  using 
such  J,force  as  to  break  up  the  web-nest.  As  there  appear  other  pests  at 
work  you  may  follow  with  a  spraying  of  Paris  green  mixture,  1  oz.  of 
paste  to  20  gallons  of  water,  which  should  be  so  applied  as  to  simply  coat 
the  foliage  with  a  thin  film,  keeping  the  liquid  well  agitated  during 
its  use. 
Pear  Shoots  Eaten  {R.  (?.). — The  softsoap  and  quassia  preparation 
has  not  killed  the  yellow  thrips.  There  were  plenty  of  them  on  the 
specimen,  and  they  succumbed  in  “no  time”  to  a  solution  of  aniline,  one 
part  in  twenty  parts  water,  this  being,  perhaps,  the  best  thripsicide.  The 
thrips  are  the  yellow  species  (Thrips  cerealium),  usually  found  on  corn 
and  grasses,  but  not  uncomn  on  on  broad-leaved  plants,  especially  the 
Lesser  Bind  'eed  (Convolvulus  arvensis).  They,  however,  have  not  eaten 
the  leaves,  this  damage  being  caused  by  some  caterpillar,  which  we  did 
not  find.  The  creature  usually  folds  the  growing  points  of  the  shoots 
together,  or  rather  the  leaves  of  the  respective  shoots  attacked,  some¬ 
times  eating  out  the  “  hearts,”  and  not  unfrequently  the  flowering  parts. 
The  most  common  delinquent  is  the  caterpillar  of  the  lesser  Apple-leaf 
roller  moth  (Teras  minuta),  luit  there  are  several  species,  and  all  injurious 
in  nurseries  and  fruit  plantations.  The  eggs  are  laid  in  the  spring  on 
the  unfolding  buds  or  leaves,  the  larvse  soon  hatching  to  devour  the  tender 
foliage  or  floral  parts,  some  of  which  they  roll  into  a  protective  covering. 
They  continue  feeding  for  about  a  month,  when  they  pupate  within  the 
folded  leaves,  or  seek  dry  quarters,  and  a  week  or  so  later  emerge  as 
small  reddish  grey  moths.  There  are  two  or  three  broods  in  a  season 
of  some  species.  The  common  sparrow  (Passer  domesticus)  is  very  fond 
of  the  cnterpillars,  so  also  are  chaffinches  and  the  warblers  for  feeding 
their  young.  On  low  trees  the  best  cure  is  hand-picking,  and  on  tall 
spraying  early  with  Paris  green  paste,  1  oz.  to  20  gallons  of  water. 
Por  the  thrips  use  a  solution  of  petroleum  emulsion,  following  the 
instructions,  or  any  of  the  advertised  insecticides,  these  having  a 
deterring  effect  on  the  moths.  Tobacco  juice  diluted  to  a  safe  strength 
has  a  destructive  effect  on  thrips,  and  kills  or  prevents  most  insects  from 
attacking  the  growths  of  plants  or  trees. 
Odontoglossum  Leaves  Spotted  {H.  W.). — The  leaves  have  a  very 
singular  appearance  when  held  to  the  light,  the  spots  having  brown 
centres  and  streaks  in  the  yellow  part  traversed  by  some  micro-organism, 
which  has  abstracted  the  contents  of  the  tissues  immediately  beneath  the 
cuticle,  and  given  rise  to  the  spotted  appearance.  The  spots  are  not  larger 
than  pin-heads  in  some  cases,  not  so  large  when  first  noticed,  and  become 
confluent,  thus  spotting  the  leaves  in  an  irregular  manner.  At  first  the 
spots  have  whitish  centres,  but  as  they  increase  in  size  become  brown 
with  a  somewhat  broad  yellowish  surrounding  ring.  The  only  outgrowth 
or  “  fruit  ”  found  was  that  of  an  Heterosporium,  closely  related  to 
H.  minutulum  {Cooke  and  Massee').  It  is  very  destructive  to  the  leaves, 
and  may  probably  be  arrested  by  sponging  the  plants  occasionally  with 
a  solution  of  sulphide  of  potassium  (liver  of  sulphur),  ^  oz.  to  a  quart 
of  water,  for  the  young  leaves,  and  J  oz.  to  that  amount  of  water  for  those 
fully  developed.  The  strength  last  named  would  not  probably  hurt  the 
young  leaves,  but  it  is  advisable  to  err,  if  at  all,  on  the  safe  side.  The 
white  marks  on  the  leaves  are  caused  by  a  minute  species  of  red  spider 
(Tetranychus  orenidis)  which  has  been  charged  with  causing  the  spots, 
but  its  action  more  resembles  that  of  thrips.  It  also  succumbs  to  the 
sponging  with  sulphide  of  potassium  solution.  We  may  also  mention 
that  sulphate  of  copper  (bluestone)  solution  has  been  used  with  good 
effect,  1  oz.  to  1^  gallon  of  water,  applying  carefully  with  a  sponge  to 
both  surfaces  of  the  leaves.  We  should  have  the  plants  repotted,  and 
every  means  adopted  to  invigorate  them.  Odontoglossums  require  a 
moderately  moist  atmosphere,  and,  after  a  bright  day,  are  much  invi¬ 
gorated  by  a  gentle  dewing  by  means  of  a  syringe.  They  are  also 
much  healthier  and  more  floriferous  when  grown  in  a  house  where 
they  can  obtain  all  the  light  possible,  short  of  the  tierce  sunlight  of  our 
summers. 
Names  of  Plants. — We  only  undertake  to  name  species  of  cultivated 
plants,  not  wild  flowers,  or  varieties  that  have  originated  from  seeds  and 
termed  florists’  flowers.  Flowering  speciujens  are  necessary  of  dowering 
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 
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.  {Famham). — Ilex  aquifolium  angustifolium. 
(/.  L.  8.'). — 1,  Adiantum  concinnum  ;  2,  Zephyranthes  carinata  ;  3,  Bill- 
bergia  nutans.  {F.  M.  0.). — 1,  Calampelis  (Eccremocarpus)  scaber. 
(W.  T.).  —  1,  Woodwardia  radicans  ;  2,  Lastrea  Filix-mas  ;  3,  Todea 
superba  ;  4,  Pteris  serrulata ;  5,  Asparagus  pi  umosus  nanus  ;  6,  Adiantum 
Pacotti.  {B.  P.). — 1,  Oypripedium  barbatum  ;  2,  Oncidium  sphacelatum. 
{H.  C.). — 1,  Acer  platanoides  ;  2,  bhoisya  ternata.  {M.  H.  8.). — Possibly 
Crataegus  coccinea.  Cannotjbe  certain  about  this  without  seeing  fruit  or 
dowers. 
COYENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— June  15th. 
Apples,  i  sieve . 
FRUIT. 
8.  d.  8.  d.  1 
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 
5  0 
Grapes,  lb . 
Asparagus,  per  100  ... 
16  3  0 
VEGET 
8.  d.  s.  d. 
0  0  to  0  0 
ABLES. 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
s.  d.  8.  d. 
0  2  to  0  4 
Beans,  |  sieve  . 
•  •• 
0  0 
0  0 
Onions,  bushel . 
Par.-ley,  doz.  bnchs . 
3  6 
4  0 
Beet,  Red,  doz . 
«  •  • 
1  0 
0  0 
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 
Celery,  bundle . 
... 
1  0 
0  0 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
1  0 
0  0 
Coleworts,  doz.  bnchs. 
... 
2  0 
4  0 
Scorzonera,  bundle . 
1  6 
0  0 
Cucumbers . 
•  •• 
0  4 
0  8 
Seakale,  basket . 
Shallots,  lb . 
1  6 
1  0 
Endive,  doz . 
... 
1  3 
1  6 
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 
Mushrooms,  lb . 
... 
0  6 
0  8 
Turnips,  bunch . 
0  3 
0  4 
Arbor  Vitae,  var.,  doz. 
•  •• 
PLANTS 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
6  0to36  0 
IN  POTS. 
Fuchsia  . . 
s.  d.  8.  d. 
6  0  to  9  0 
Aspidistra,  doz. 
... 
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 
LLlium  Harris!,  doz. 
12  0 
18  0 
Coleus,  doz . 
4  0 
6  0 
Lobelia,  doz . 
4  0 
6  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz..., 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz. 
... 
12  0 
30  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
3  0 
4  0 
... 
9  0 
18  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.  ... 
6  0 
9  0 
Erica  Cavendishi 
... 
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. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
Anemone,  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
2  0  to  4  0 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnchs. ...  2  0  to  4  0 
Arum  Lilies.  12  blooms  ... 
3  0 
4  0 
Myosotis,  doz.  bnchs.  ...  1  0 
2  0 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch... 
2  0 
4  0 
Nareiss,  doz.  bnchs  ...  1  0 
3  0 
Azalea,  doz.  sprays 
0  6 
0  9 
Orchids,  van,  doz.  blooms  1  6 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs.  4  0 
9  0 
Bluebells,  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
1  0 
2  0 
6  0 
Bouvardias,  bunch . 
0  6 
0  9 
Polyanthus,  doz.  bnchs. ...  1  0 
1  6 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ... 
1  0 
3  0 
Roses  (indoor),  doz .  0  6 
1  6 
Bucharis,  doz . 
3  0 
4  0 
,,  Red,  doz .  1  0 
3  0 
Gardenias,  doz.  . 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
1  0 
3  0 
,,  Tea,  white,  doz.  ...  1  0 
,,  Yellow,  doz,  (Perles)  1  0 
,,  SHfrano(English)doz.  1  0 
2  0 
2  0 
bnchs . 
4  0 
6  0 
2  0 
Iris,  doz.  bnchs . 
4  0 
6  0 
,,  Pink,  doz .  3  0 
5  0 
Lilac  (French),  bunch  ... 
3  6 
4  0 
,,  Moss,  per  bunch  ...  0  9 
Smilax,  bunch .  2  0 
1  0 
Lilium  lohgifiorum,12blm8 
3  0 
4  0 
3  0 
Lily  ofthe  Valley,  12sprays 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
0  6 
1  0 
Tulips,  doz.  bnchs.  ...  2  0 
Violets.  Parme  (French), 
4  0 
bnchs . 
4  0 
8  0 
bunch  .  2  6 
3  6 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
1  6 
2  6 
Wallflowers,  doz.  bnchs....  1  0 
3  0 
FIRST  QUALITY. 
Yes,  indeed  !  we  pretend  this  is  what  we  strive  for,  and  without 
which  we  shall  never  be  satisfied ;  but  really,  if  we  come  to  look  at 
the  subject  seriously,  how  very  few  of  us  ever  attain  to  “first 
quality”  in  w^hat  we  do  or  make  or  produce.  How  soon  we  tire  !  one 
failure,  perhaps,  we  look  for,  a  second  depresses,  and  a  third  over¬ 
whelms  us,  and  we  are  glad  to  fall  back  into  the  old  ruts,  the  old 
customs,  and  say,  What  was  good  ifor  jour  fathers  is  enough  for  us. 
Mind,  this  is  not  true  of  us  all,  nor  had  itjUeed  be;  but  if  we  each 
ask  ourselves  the  question,  “  Am  I  not  too  often  content  with  only 
