September  1.  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Double  Petunia  Flowers  Splashed  and  Spotted  with  Deep  Green  ( E .  C.). 
— It  is  not  unusual  for  Petunias,  especially  the  double  of  the  colours  you 
name — white  splashed  with  purple  maroon — to  come  with  a  considerable 
amount  of  green  in  the  corolla,  which  is  probably  due  to  excessive  vigour, 
the  flower  reverting  to  the  green  colour  of  the  leaf.  Grow  the  plants  in 
plenty  of  light,  with  abundance  of  air,  and  not  excessively  amounts  of 
nutrition  or  water,  and  they  will  soon  return  to  the  normal  form.  Such, 
at  least,  has  been  our  experience. 
Camphora  officinalis  Leaves  Unhealthy  ( 1 .  C.  S.). — The  Camphor 
leaves  are  more  or  less  coated  on  the  upper  surface  by  a  black  soot-like 
deposit,  and  from  this  spring  the  conidia-bearing  hypbae  of  the  black 
mould  fungus,  Fumago  vagans.  The  cause  of  the  mischief  is  a  scale 
insect  (Lecanium  hesperidum),  which  affixes  itself  to  the  under  side  of 
the  leaves  by  the  midrib,  and  sucks  the  juices  of  the  Camphor  plant,  and 
excretes  a  gummy  substance.  This  pest  must  be  destroyed.  It  is  best 
done  whilst  young  and  soft  with  a  pointed  piece  of  hard  wood,  as  it 
adheres  closely  to  the  midrib,  or  it  may  be  killed  by  touching  each  with 
the  stick,  holding  at  its  end  the  least  possible  amount  of  methylated 
spirit.  These  are  tedious  processes,  but  effectual,  afterwards  washing 
with  one  of  the  approved  advertised  insecticides,  so  as  to  thoroughly 
cleanse  the  foliage.  Remove  the  cause  and  the  effects  will  disappear. 
Cypripedium  insigne  Growths  Coming  White  (Tooting). — The  white¬ 
ness  is  due  to  the  suppression  cf  the  chlorophyll,  but  the  green  colouring 
pigment  is  not  entirely  absent,  being  merely  disguised  by  the  whiteness, 
which  is  a  sort  of  parasitism  living  at  the  expense  of  the  g-een  parts, 
hence  the  mottling.  It  is  considered  to  be  due  to  a  chemical  agency, 
certain  elements  being  deficient  in  the  compost  which  are  essential  to  the 
development  of  the  chlorophyll.  Loam  from  red  soils  has  been  found 
to  cause  the  plants  to  return  to  the  green  state,  and  so  also  has  the  grass 
turf  from  moorland  districts  which  are  moie  or  less  impregnated  with 
salts  of  iron.  But  nitrogen  also  has  something  to  do  with  the  white¬ 
ness,  as  a  little  thoroughly  decayed  cow  manure  makes  a  difference  in 
the  colour,  and  also  still  more  soot  ;  but  the  latter,  of  course,  contains 
many  elements,  and  some  of  the  most  important  as  regards  chlorophyll 
development.  We  should  use  soot  water,  quite  clear,  for  watering  the 
plants,  not  more  than  a  quart  of  soot  to  20  gallons  of  water,  and  allowing 
to  stand  for  about  a  week  before  use,  after  mixing  and  stirring  daily  for 
five  or  six  days.  Salts  of  iron  and  magnesia  are  also  useful,  equal  pro¬ 
portions  of  sulphate  of  iron  and  sulphate  of  magnesia  being  used  in 
mixture  in  the  proportion  of  1  oz.  of  the  mixture  to  6j  gallons  of  soft 
water.  The  plants  usually  grow  out  of  the  whiteness. 
Names  of  Fruits.  —  Notice.—  We  have  pleasure  in  naming  good 
typical  fruits  (when  the  names  are  discoverable)  for  the  convenience  ol 
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  it, fringing  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  he  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  fruits  oi 
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.  Th( 
names  are  not  necessarily  required  for  publication,  initials  sufficing  fo 
that.  Only  six  specimens  can  be  named  at  once,  and  any  beyond  thai 
number  cannot  be  preserved.  They  should  he  sent  on  the  first  indication  o 
change  towards  ripening.  Dessert  Pears  cannot  he  named  in  a  hard  green  state . 
( Vatgarth )  — Your  specimens  are  not  thoroughly  representative  ones,  and 
we  have  not  yet  identified  them.  We  will  examine  them  again,  and  give 
a  further  reply  in  our  next  issue.  (D.  1 \). —  1,  Lady  Henniker  ;  2,  Beauty 
of  Bath.  The  Pear  is  Citron  des  Carmes.  (T.  E.  C.). — 1,  Fearn's 
Pippin  ;  2,  Early  White  Transparent ;  3,  Gloria  Mundi  *  4,  Peasgood’s 
Nonesuch.  (Foreman).—  It  is  impossible  to  name  the  Plums  ;  you  should 
have  sent  examples  of  the  summer  growth  with  each  variety.  (C.  G.  T.). 
—  1,  Duchess  of  Oldenburg  ;  2,  Irish  Peach  ;  3,  Devonshire  Quarrenden  ; 
4,  Kerry  Pippin  :  5,  Manks  Codlin  ;  6,  Mere  de  Manage. 
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 
sis  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.  (D.  W.  H.).~  1,  Montbretia  Pottsi  ;  2,  a 
Lantsna,  of  which  the  varietal  name,  if  it  has  had  one,  could  only  be 
determined  by  comparison.  (P.  C.  J.). — 1,  Solanum  robuBtum  ;  2, 
Plumbago  capensis  ;  3,  a  good  variety  of  the  ordinary  bedding  Pentstemon. 
(W.  E.  R.). — Gypsophila  pam'culata.  (  W.  J.  P.).  —  1,  Achillea  ptarmica, 
fl.-pl.  ;  2,  Rudbeckia  nitida  ;  3,  Harpalium  rigidum  Miss  Mellish  ;  4 
dead  ;  5,  Spheno^yne  speciosa.  (D.  S.). — 1,  Adiantum  concinnum  ;  2,  3, 
and  4,  Crotons,  that  can  only  be  named  by  comparison  in  a  large 
collection  ;  5,  Stachys  lanata  ;  6,  Erica  Cavendishiana.  (W.  T.). — The 
grass  you  send  is  Koelcria  phleoides. 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVED. 
J.  Carter  &  Co.,  Holborn. — Bulbs. 
F.  Dickson  &  Co.,  66,  Deansgate,  Manchester. —  Bulbs. 
Laing  &  Mather,  Kelso-on-Tweed. —  Carnations. 
J.  Russell,  Richmond. — Flower  Boots. 
B.  Soddy,  243,  Walworth  Road,  London.—  Bulbs. 
A.  F.  Upstone,  Rotherham.—  Bulbs. 
CO  VENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— August  31st. 
FRUIT. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Apples,  £  sieve . 
... 
0  0  to  0  0 
Grapes,  lb .  1  6  to  3  0 
Cobs  . 
... 
0  0 
0  0 
Lemons,  case  . 110 
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. 
s.  d. 
8.  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 
Parsley,  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,  J  sieve  .  1  6 
1  9 
Lettuce,  doz . 
... 
1  3 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  lb .  0  4 
0  9 
Mu  hrooms,  lb . 
... 
0  6 
X 
Turnips,  bunch .  0  3 
0  4 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.- 
-CUT  FLOWERS. — Orchids  in  variety. 
p.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch... 
2  0  to  3  0 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnchs. ...  1  6  to  3  0 
Bouvardias,  bunch  ... 
... 
0  6 
0  9 
Myosotis,  doz.  bnchs.  ...  1  0 
2  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
... 
1  0 
3  0 
Orchids,  var.,  doz.  blooms  1  6 
9  0 
,,  12  bnchs. 
... 
4  0 
8  0 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs.  3  0 
6  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
... 
2  0 
3  0 
Polyanthus,  doz.  bnchs. ...  1  0 
1  6 
Gardenias,  doz. 
... 
1  0 
2  0 
Pyrethrum,  doz.  bnchs.  ...  1  0 
1  3 
Geranium,  scarlet, 
doz. 
Roses  (indoor),  doz .  0  6 
1  6 
bnchs . 
4  0 
6  0 
,,  Red,  doz .  0  3 
0  6 
Iris  doz.  bnchs. 
... 
4  0 
6  0 
,,  Tea,  white,  doz.  ...  1  0 
2  0 
Lapageria  (white)  ... 
... 
1  6 
2  0 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  (Perles)  1  0 
2  0 
„  (red) 
•  •• 
1  0 
1  3 
„  Safrano(English)doz.  1  0 
2  0 
Lilium  longiflorum?12blms 
4  0 
5  0 
,,  Pink,  doz .  1  6 
3  0 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  sprays 
1  0 
2  0 
,,  Moss,  per  bunch  ...  0  9 
1  0 
Maidenhair  Fern, 
doz. 
Smilax,  bunch .  1  6 
2  0 
bnchs . 
... 
4  0 
8  0 
Sweet  Peas,  doz.  bnchs.  ...  1  6 
3  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
1  6 
2  6 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
Arbor  Vitae,  var.,  doz. 
•  •• 
6  0to36  0 
Fuchsia  .  5  0  to  8  0 
Aspidistra,  doz. 
... 
18  0 
36  0 
Heliotrope,  doz .  4  0 
6  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
•  •• 
5  0 
10  6 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz.  ...  12  0 
18  0 
Coleus,  doz . 
... 
3  0 
4  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  9 
Ficus  elastica,  each ... 
•  •• 
1  0 
7  0 
„  „  8  0 
10  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0 
5  0 
AN  ADJUNCT  TO  BREAD. 
“  A  cup  o’  waarm  tea  and  a  bit  o’  butter  and  bread  ”  form  the 
panacea  among  cottage  folk  for  all  ills  physical  or  mental.  The  tea 
is  a  pleasant  warm  fluid  ;  the  butter  is  often  warm  too,  and  not 
quite  in  the  way  desired.  It  is  only  when  the  shoe  pinches  that 
we  dwell  upon  our  corns,  and  it  is  only  when  we  have  been 
compelled  by  sorry  circumstance  to  eat  nasty  butter  that  the- 
subject  comes  home  to  us. 
We  have  for  years  been  fortunate  in  our  dairymaid.  For  some¬ 
time  we  had  an  old-fashioned  woman  who  believed  in  no  new 
