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of  about  a  gallon  per  square  yard  when  the  soil  is  in  a  moist  condition 
and  fairly  ,oose  state,  has  been  found  serviceable.  It  should  be  used 
some  time  in  advance  of  planting  the  Arums,  which  will  be  benefited  by 
the  application. 
Parsley  and  Sage  for  Market  (Teton).— The  Parsley  is  done  up  in 
bunches  of  as  many  stalks  as  a  woman  can  grasp  rather  loosely  in  the 
hand  and  there  tied.  In  the  Parsley  growing  districts  of  Bedfordshire  and 
Huntingdonshire  the  Parsley  is  grown  along  with  Onions,  and  is  very 
fine.  Sage  is  also  put  up  in  bunches  of  as  many  stems  as  can  be  grasped. 
The  amount  of  stem  should  not  be  more  than  about  that  occupied  by  the 
hand.  In  times  of  comparative  scarcity  the  bunches  are  very  much 
smaller.  It  is  an  excellent  plan  to  visit  the  markets  to  which  you  propose 
sending  for  observing  the  customs  of  vendors  and  buyers. 
Coelogynes  (JT.  G.  C.). — Coelogyne  cristata  maxima  thrives  well  in  a 
summer  temperature  of  70°,  running  up  5°  or  10°  higher  by  sun  heat  at 
closing  time  ;  at  night  60°.  In  the  winter  the  heat  must  not  fall  much 
below  50°.  A  shady  position  must  be  given  the  plants  while  making  their 
growth.  Abundance  of  water  at  the  root  is  also  necessary  during  this 
season.  In  the  winter  less  will  be  required,  but  the  pseudo-bulbs  must 
not  be  allowed  to  shrivel.  The  best  time  to  divide  this  Orchid  is  in  the 
spring  soon  after  the  flowers  are  past,  when  the  plants  may  also  be 
repotted  if  necessary,  using  a  compost  consisting  of  peat  fibre,  sphagnum, 
charcoal,  and  a  little  half-decayed  leaf  mould.  C.  ocellata  maxima, 
otherwise  known  as  C.  corymbosa,  requires  similar  treatment,  but  flowers 
a  little  later  than  the  varieties  of  C.  cristata. 
Chrysanthemums  Unsatisfactory  ( Groicer ). — The  plants  are  affected 
with  eelworm  (Tylenchus  obtusus),  the  decayed  stems  swarming  with 
fertilised  females,  but  there  are  few  cysts,  so  that  by  destroying  all  plants 
affected  in  a  similar  manner  by  burning,  you  will  probably  destroy  the 
disease.  The  soil  in  which  the  affected  plants  are  growing  should  be 
subjected  to  the  action  of  fire.  It  is  difficult  to  account  for  some  plants, 
and  of  certain  varieties,  being  attacked  while  others  escape,  but  it  is  certain 
that  the  parasites  have  gained  access  to  the  tissues  of  the  plants  when 
they  were  tender,  and  have  continued  to  spread  on  them  through  the  season. 
Possibly  the  pests  may  have  been  introduced  with  the  potting  compost, 
and  only  in  that  part  used  for  this  particular  variety.  We  have  had  similar 
experience,  but  eventually  the  pests  attacked  other  varieties. 
Horse  Mushrooms  ( Novice ). — The  Horse  Mushroom  is  nearly  allied  to 
the  common  Mushroom,  and  has  a  dome-shaped  pileus,  bell-shaped  in 
youth,  expanding  in  maturity,  generally  of  a  pure  white  colour  and 
cottony  texture,  but  losing  its  downy  appearance  in  age  ;  and  a  veil  con¬ 
sisting  of  a  double  membrane,  thick,  woolly,  falling  from  the  edge  of  the 
pileus,  and  hanging  loosely  round  the  stem  ;  the  gills  are  free,  pale 
pinkish  brown,  becoming  darker  as  they  get  older ;  the  stem  is 
cylindrical,  the  cavity  filled  with  cottony  pith.  The  flesh  turns  yellow 
when  bruised.  Occasionally  the  pileus  is  tinged  with  brown.  It 
attains  a  large  size.  Authorities  are  at  variance  as  to  the  manner  of  its 
growth.  Mr.  Berkley  describes  it  as  growing  in  rings,  and  Mrs.  Hussey 
does  not  number  it  among  those  addicted  to  circular  growth.  When  it 
does  grow  in  rings  they  are  of  a  very  large  size  indeed,  and  as  they  are 
leldom  perfect  it  is  easy  to  overlook  the  relation  which  one  group  has  to 
another.  Fields  and  woods  are  the  habitats  of  this  Mushroom  ;  those 
growing  in  the  former  are  the  most  wholesome.  They  should  not  be 
taken  in  the  button  stage  like  the  A.  campestris,  but  are  in  perfection 
just  as  the  veil  has  broken  away  from  the  pileu9,  and  the  bell-shape  is 
merging  into  the  dome.  In  this  stage  and  later  it  is  one  of  the  best  for 
making  ketchup,  its  large  size  being  a  great  desideratum  in  this  matter. 
Names  of  Fruits.  —  Notice.  —  We  have  pleasure  in  naming  good 
typical  fruits  (when  the  names  are  discoverable)  for  the  convenience  of 
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  infringing  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  be  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  or 
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.  The 
names  are  not  necessarily  required  for  publication,  initials  sufficing  for 
that.  Only  six  specimens  can  be  named  at  once,  and  any  beyond  that 
number  cannot  be  preserved.  They  should  be  sent  on  the  first  indication  oj 
change  towards  ripening.  Dessert  Pears  cannot  be  named  in  a  hard  green  state. 
( C .  M.).— 1,  Wadhurst  Pippin  ;  2,  Rib9ton  Pippin  ;  3,  Greenup’s  Pippin. 
( B .  R.) — 1,  Gravenstein  ;  2,  Cellini;  3,  Lemon  Pippin;  4,  Emperor 
Alexander  ;  5,  Alfriston  ;  6,  Blenheim  Pippin.  (A.  P.j. — 1,  Sandring¬ 
ham  ;  2,  Lord  Derby.  (T.  TV). — 1,  Beurr4  d’Amanlis  ;  2,  Beurre  Superfin  ; 
3,  Marshal  de  Cour  ;  4,  Marie  Louise  ;  5,  Louise  Bonne  of  Jersey. 
(E.  /?.). — 1,  Court  Pendu  Plat ;  2,  Lane’s  Prince  Albert. 
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.  (W.  B.).— 1,  Thuia  aurea  ;  2,  Retinoapora 
plumosa  aurea ;  3,  Cryptomeria  elegans  ;  4,  Cupressus  orientalis 
5,  uncertain,  possibly  Cupressus  Lawsoniana  aurea  ;  6,  Juniperus 
chinensis.  In  sending  sprays  for  naming,  the  habits  of  the  Conifers 
should  be  stated.  (T.  W.  C.). — 1,  Thuia  occidentalis  ericoides;  2,  Cupressus 
Lawsoniana  ;  3,  C.  L.  aurea  ;  4,  Thuia  occidentalis  ;  5,  Cupressus 
nootkatensis ;  6,  Pyrus  aria  angustifolia.  (TT.  W.  G.).  —  1,  Colutea 
arborescens  ;  2,  Spiraea  Douglasi ;  3,  Olearia  Haasti  ;  4,  Cornua  mascula 
variegata  ;  5,  Teucrium  fruticans. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— Sept.  7th. 
FRUIT. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Apples,  J  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. 
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,  £  sieve 
1  6 
1  9 
Lettuce,  doz . 
...  1  3 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  lb . 
0  4 
0  9 
Mushrooms,  lb . 
...  0  6 
8 
Turnips,  bunch . 
... 
0  3 
0  4 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS. — Orchids  in  variety. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch... 
2  0  to  3  0 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
Bouvardias,  bunch  ... 
•  •• 
0  6 
0  9 
bnchs .  4  0  to  8  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
•  •  • 
1  0 
3  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs.  1  6 
2  6 
,,  12  bnchs. 
•  •• 
4  0 
8  0 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnchs. ...  1  6 
3  0 
Chrysanthemums,  per  doz. 
2  0 
6  0 
Myosotis,  doz.  bnchs.  ...  1  0 
2  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
•  •• 
2  0 
3  0 
Orchids,  var.,  doz.  blooms  1  6 
9  0 
Gardenias,  doz. 
... 
1  0 
2  0 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs.  3  0 
6  0 
Geranium,  scarlet, 
doz. 
Polyanthus,  doz.  hnchs....  1  0 
1  6 
bnchs . 
... 
4  0 
6  0 
Pyrethrum,  doz.  bnchs.  ...  1  0 
1  3 
Gladioli,  per  bunch 
... 
1  0 
1  6 
Roses  (indoor),  doz .  0  6 
1  6 
Iris  doz.  bnchs. 
... 
4  0 
6  0 
,,'  Red,  doz .  0  3 
0  6 
Lapageria  (white)  ... 
... 
1  6 
2  0 
,,  Tea,  white,  doz.  ...  1  0 
2  0 
„  (red) 
... 
1  0 
1  3 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  (Perles)  1  0 
2  O 
Lilium  longiflorum, 
12 
,,  Safrano(English)doz.  1  0 
2  0 
blooms . 
... 
4  0 
5  0 
,,  Pink,  doz .  1  6 
3  0 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  spray  s 
1  0 
2  0 
Smilax,  bunch .  1  6 
2  0 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  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  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each ... 
•  •• 
1  0 
7  0 
„  „  8  0 
10  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0 
5  0 
FOR  NEXT  HARVEST. 
It  is  generally  supposed  by  our  friends  residing  in  towns  that 
the  farmer’s  life  is  one  of  pleasant  leisure,  diversified  now  and  then 
by  a  little  really  hard  work — work  that  only  tends  to  give  more 
zest  for  the  enjoyment  of  leisure.  They  know,  of  course,  that 
haymaking  and  harvest  are  both  busy  times,  but  still  the  work 
is  done  under  such  charming  conditions,  and  is  in  itself  so  very 
