‘July  7,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER , 
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Heating  a  Small  Greenhouse  ( H .  M.), — The  apparatus  to  which  you 
•allude,  in  the  size  32  hy  30  by  10,  would  neat  a  greenhouse  of  the  size  you 
mention  sufficiently  to  exclude  frost,  and  also  serve  for  Tomato  growing  ; 
hut  the  next  size  would  be  better,  so  as  to  make  allowance  for  any 
unusually  severe  weather.  You  are  no  doubt  aware  that  the  appliance 
is  a  hot-air  one,  hence  the  heat  will  be  less,  perhaps,  beneficial  than  that 
given  off  by  hot  water.  We  should  prefer  a  small  boiler,  with  a  flow  and 
return  4  inch  pipe  along  the  front  of  the  house. 
Poplars  not  Thriving  ( J .  T.  W.,  Deal). — We  suppose  the  Poplars 
are  Lombardy,  as  you  allude  to  their  being  selected  to  save  trimming. 
As  they  do  well  on  one  side  of  the  road  and  not  on  the  other,  there  may 
‘be  something  wrong  with  the  soil,  and  no  trees  would  thrive  unless  the 
defects  were  remedied.  Perhaps  the  Cornish  Elm  (Ulmus  campestris 
var.  cornubiense)  would  succeed  ;  it  thrives  well  in  exposed  places,  and 
has  a  decidedly  very  distinct  and  ornamental  appearance.  Little  or  no 
pruning  is  required  to  keep  the  branches  in  bounds,  the  spread  being 
small  in  proportion  to  the  tree’s  height,  and  the  roots  get  a  good  hold  of 
the  soil  whilst  not  ramifying  to  a  great  extent  near  the  surface.  It  could  be 
'  planted  between  the  Poplars  as  you  suggest  and  these  removed  in  due  course. 
Crimson  Rambler  Rose  ( Idem ). — Though  this  Rose  prefers  an  open 
situation,  we  have  seen  fine  plants  against  walls  when  established  in  good 
soil  and  well  attended  to  in  watering,  the  old  growths  being  cut  away 
after  flowering  and  strong  ones  secured  in  their  place.  With  more  liberal 
treatment,  such  as  feeding  with  liquid  manure  and  mulching  with  short 
■manure,  you  ought  to  secure  plenty  of  flowers.  We  have  recently 
admired  a  plant  against  the  south  wall  of  a  building  wreathed  with 
flowers,  as  produced  by  growths  of  last  year  from  15  feet  to  20  feet  in 
length.  This  season’s  sucker  growths  are  already  more  than  10  feet 
long,  and  as  thick  probably  as  your  third  finger. 
Tomatoes  Diseased  ( Subscriber ). — The  parts  submitted  are  not  infested 
■by  the  Potato  fungus  (Phytophthora  infestans),  but  by  sleepy  disease 
(Pusarium  lycopersici)  and  yellows  or  chlorosis.  There  is  practically  no 
remedy  for  diseased  plants,  but  it  may  usually  be  prevented  by  a  dressing 
of  lime  in  admixture  with  the  soil  some  time  in  advance  of  using  for  the 
plants,  or  applying  to  the  soil  in  the  case  of  borders,  and  working  into 
it  in  the  usual  way.  For  present  use  to  the  plants,  if  you  decide  upon 
keeping  them,  employ  a  mixture  of  five  parts  bone  superphosphate,  three 
parts  double  sulphate  of  potash  and  magnesia,  and  eight  parts  air- slaked 
best  chalk  lime,  mixed,  using  half  a  pound  of  the  mixture  per  square  yard, 
pointing  in  lightly.  If  in  pots,  apply  to  the  plants  in  the  same  proportion, 
mixing  with  a  little  earth  so  as  to  form  a  top-dressing.  No  application 
to  the  tops  will  have  any  effect,  as  the  parasite  is  wholly  endophytic 
in  its  mode  of  life,  and  seldom  produces  any  outgrowths  until  the  parts 
affected  decay. 
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  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 
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 .  H.  N.)  — 1,  Pyrus  aria  var.  ;  2,  Euonvmus 
-europteus ;  3,  Lonicera  flavescens  ;  4,  Senecio  Doronicum  ;  5.  White 
Valerian;  6,  possibly  Gypsophila  paniculata.  (W.  B.).—  1,  Weigela 
rosea  ;  2,  Rhododendron  ferrugineum  ;  3,  Jasminum  fruticans  ;  4,  Deutzia 
erenata  ;  5,  Cotoneaster  frigida.  (P.  P.). — A  good  form  of  Cattleya 
Mo3siae.  ( T, iV.). — 1,  Asphodelus  ramosus  ;  2,  Campanula  glomerata  ; 
3,  Polemonium  Richardsoni.  {E.  S.). —  1,  Alstromeria  aurantiaca; 
2,  probably  Hemerocallis  fulva  ;  3,  Aquilegia  chrysantha.  (J.  P.,  Liver¬ 
pool). — Anthericum  liliago.  (TV.  S .) — The  Rose  could  only  be  named 
by  comparison  in  a  large  collection.  The  other  specimen  is  Hedysarum 
multijugum. 
Coming  of  Age  Festivities  at  Stourbridge. — The  coming  of 
age  of  Mr.  E.  Stanley  Webb,  eldest  son  of  Mr.  Edward  Webb,  was  cele¬ 
brated  on  Saturday,  June  25th,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Webb  having  invited  the 
staff  of  Messrs.  Webb  &  Sons  to  their  residence  at  Studley  Court.  Stour¬ 
bridge.  There  were  about  400  present,  including  the  staffs  from  Wordsley 
and  Kinver,  also  the  managers  from  the  chemical  works  at  Chester.  Fine 
weather  prevailed,  and  the  visitors  were  enabled  to  spend  a  very  pleasant 
time.  Games  were  provided  for  their  amusement,  including  bowls,  tennis, 
cricket,  and  quoits,  whilst  many  availed  themselves  of  boating  on  the 
lake.  The  house  and  grounds  were  both  open,  and  in  the  early  part  of 
the  proceedings  afternoon  tea  was  served,  after  which  the  whole  party  was 
photographed  on  the  terrace.  The  band  of  the  2nd  Battalion  Bedford¬ 
shire  Regiment  gave  great  pleasure.  Dinner  was  served  in  a  large 
marquee,  after  which  Mr.  W.  W.  Wyld,  on  behalf  of  the  staff,  presented 
Mr.  Stanley  Webb  with  an  illuminated  address,  together  with  several 
handsome  articles,  and  testified  to  his  popularity  with  the  staff.  Mr. 
8tanley  Webb,  in  responding,  said  he  could  not  sufficiently  thank  them 
for  the  kindly  feeling  towards  him  as  expressed  in  the  address,  and  he 
also  acknowledged  his  indebtedness  to  them  for  the  assistance  they  had 
given  him  since  his  connection  with  the  business.  “  Success  to  the  Firm  ” 
was  proposed  by  Mr.  J.  W.  Berrington,  and  responded  to  by  Col.  Webb. 
Mr.  T.  R.  Marshall  proposed  the  health  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Edward  Webb. 
TRADE  CATALOGUE  RECEIVED. 
G.  Bunyard  &  Co.,  Maidstone. — Strawberries. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— July  6th. 
FRUIT. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
Apples,  l  sieve . 
•  •• 
0  0  to  0  0 
Grapes,  lb . 
•  •  • 
1  6  to  3  0 
Cobs  . 
•  •• 
0  0 
0  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
•  •• 
11  0 
14  0 
Filberts,  100  lbs. 
•  •• 
0  0 
0  0 
St.  Michael’s  Pines,  each 
2  6 
5  0 
Gooseberries,  £  sieve 
... 
1  6 
2  0 
Strawberries  . 
... 
1  6 
3  0 
VEGETABLES. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  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 
Pan-ley,  doz.  bnchs.... 
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 . 
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,  £  sieve 
1  6 
1  9 
Lettuce,  doz . 
1  3 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  lb . 
0  4 
0  9 
Mushrooms,  lb . 
... 
0  6 
K 
Turnips,  bunch . 
... 
0  3 
0  4 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Arbor  Vitae,  var.,  doz. 
••• 
6  0to36  0 
Heliotrope,  doz. 
•  •• 
5  0  to  6  0 
Aspidistra,  doz. 
... 
18  0 
36  0 
Hydrangea,  doz. 
•  •• 
8  0 
10  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
•  •• 
5  0 
10  6 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz. 
•  •• 
12  0 
18  0 
Calceolaria,  doz.  ... 
•  •• 
6  0 
8  0 
Lobelia,  doz . 
•  •• 
3  0 
4  0 
Coleus,  doz . 
•  •• 
4  0 
6  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz.  ... 
•  •• 
3  0 
4  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz.... 
... 
12  0 
30  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz. 
•  •• 
6  0 
9  0 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz. 
... 
9  0 
18  0 
Mignonette,  doz. 
4  0 
6  0 
Erica  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 
11  11 
8  0 
12  0 
Foliage  plants,  var..  each 
1  0 
5  0 
Rhodanthe,  doz. 
•  •• 
4  0 
6  0 
Fuchsia  . 
... 
5  0 
8  0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS.— Orchids  in  variety. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s. 
d. 
s.  d. 
Arum  Lilies.  12  blooms  ... 
3  0  to  4  0 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnchs. ... 
2 
0  to  4  0 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch... 
2  0 
4  0 
Myosotis,  doz.  bnchs. 
1 
0 
2  0 
Bouvardias,  bunch . 
0  6 
0  9 
Orchids,  var.,  doz.  blooms 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs. 
1 
6 
9  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ... 
1  0 
3  0 
4  0 
6  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
3  0 
4  0 
Polyanthus,  doz.  bnchs.... 
Pyrethrum,  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
1 
0 
1  6 
Gardenias,  doz . 
1  0 
3  0 
1 
0 
1  3 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
Roses  (indoor),  doz . 
0 
6 
1  6 
bnchs . 
0  0 
6  0 
,,  Red,  doz . 
,,  Tea,  white,  doz.  ... 
0 
6 
1  0 
Iris,  doz.  bnchs . 
4  0 
6  0 
1 
0 
2  0 
Lilac  (French),  bunch  ... 
3  6 
4  0 
„  Yellow,  doz.  (PerleB) 
1 
0 
2  0 
Lilium  longiflorum,  12  blms 
3  0 
4  0 
„  Safrano(English)doz. 
1 
0 
2  0 
Lilyofthe  Valley,  12sprays 
1  6 
2  0 
,,  Pink,  doz . 
1 
6 
3  0 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
,,  Moss,  per  bunch 
0 
9 
1  0 
bnchs.  ...  ...  ...  -  ... 
4  0 
8  0 
Smilax,  bunch . 
2 
0 
3  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
1  6 
2  6 
Sweet  Peas,  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
1 
6 
3  0 
COW-KEEPING  ON  A  SMALL  OR  LARGE 
SCALE. 
That  there  is  profit  in  the  keeping  of  milch  kine  is  generally 
understood  and  acknowledged,  but  that  in  this  pursuit  as  well  as  in 
others  due  intelligence  and  industry  must  be  used  must  also  be 
taken  as  a  sine  qua  non ,  or  the  balance  may  soon  be  found  on  the 
wrong  side  of  the  sheet. 
There  is  a  very  prevalent  idea  amongst  farm  labourers  that  the 
possession  of  a  cow  means  the  commencement  of  a  new  era  of 
prosperity,  and  as  the  few  successful  farmers  who  have  made  their 
way  from  small  beginnings  have,  as  a  rule,  commenced  with  keeping 
a  cow  whilst  still  continuing  to  work  as  labourers,  the  men  have 
some  reason  for  thinking  that  a  cow  is  a  kind  of  “  El  Dorado ,”  or  gold 
mine.  But  that  cow-keepiug  or  dairying,  call  it  which  you  will,  is 
under  all  circumstances  and  to  any  extent  a  very  profitable  business 
we  must  demur  to. 
