JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  3,  1898. 
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honey.”  On  inquiring  how  he  had  found  customers,  as  he  resided  in 
a  country  village,  he  said,  “  I  only  sold  a  few  sections  at  home  ;  the 
remainder  I  sent  to  town  by  a  friend  who  takes  butter  and  eggs,  and 
they  were  soon  disposed  of.”  Thus  a  market  was  created,  and  he  will 
doubtless  in  the  future  have  a  demand  for  more. — An  English  Bee¬ 
keeper. 
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Wandsworth,  s.w.,  and  NOT  to  12,  Mitre  Court  Chambers, 
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any  of  our  correspondents,  seeking  information  on  matters 
discussed  in  this  Journal,  as  doing  so  subjects  them  to 
unjustifiable  trouble  and  expense,  and  departmental  writers 
are  not  expected  to  answer  any  letters  they  may  receive  on 
Gardening  and  Bee  subjects  through  the  post.  If  information 
be  desired  on  any  particular  subject  from  any  particular 
authority  who  may  be  named,  endeavour  will  be  made  to  obtain 
it  by  the  Editor  Letters  of  inquiry  must  be  accompan'ed  by 
the  names  and  addresses  of  the  writers,  but  these  will  neither  be 
published  nor  disclosed  when  initials  or  nom  de  plumes  are  given 
for  the  purpose  of  replies. 
Correspondents  should  not  mix  up  on  the  same  sheet  questions  relating 
to  Gardening  and  those  on  Bee  subjects,  and  it  is  convenient  when 
each  question  is  written  on  a  separate  sheet.  All  articles  intended 
for  insertion  should  he  written  on  one  side  of  the  paper  only;  and 
the  name  and  address  of  each  writer  must  be  known  by  the 
Editor,  though  not  necessarily  for  insertion.  We  cannot,  as  a 
rule,  reply  to  questions  through  the  post,  and  we  do  not  under¬ 
take  to  return  communications  which,  for  any  reason,  cannot 
be  inserted. 
Annual  Calceolarias  ( Somerset ). — Seeds  of  these  plants  (C.  pinnatifolia 
and  C.  alba)  may  be  obtained  from  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons, 
Limited,  Chelsea.  It  is  probable  that  they  are  not  catalogued  because 
the  demand  is  so  very  small. 
Codlin  Moth  Infestation  ( S .  S.). — We  have  matter  in  type  on  this 
important  subject,  but  as  whatever  value  it  may  possess  will  not  be  in  the 
least  prejudiced  by  a  little  delay  in  publication,  it  must  at  present  stand 
over,  but  will  appear  as  soon  as  possible.  We  are  obliged  by  the 
reminder. 
Muscat  flavoured  Grapes  (H.  ■<?.).— The  berries  of  Lady  Hastings 
referred  to  in  our  issue  of  October  20th  possessed  strong  Muscat  flavour  ; 
they  were,  however,  somewhat  shrivelled,  and  the  flavour  is  then  apt  to 
be  intensified.  It  is,  all  the  same,  a  decidedly  Muscat-flavoured  Grape. 
We  do  not  know  whether  the  variety  is  in  commerce  or  not.  You  can 
obtain  particulars  by  writing  to  Mr.  Shingler,  whose  address  is  given  in 
the  article.  We  do  not  know  of  a  new  white  Grape  with  a  flavour  like 
that  of  the  Muscat  of  Alexandria. 
•Overgrown  Berberis  Darwini  ( Lampeter ). — We  have  cut  down  tall 
Berberises  that  had  been  drawn  up  by  other  shrubs,  and  they  broke 
freely  from  the  base.  The  cutting  was  done  early  in  spring,  at  about 
9  to  12  inches  from  the  ground.  They  were  not,  however,  so  thick  in  the 
stems  as  that  you  describe,  yet  we  see  no  reason  why  the  shrub  should 
not  push  if  cut  down  in  the  same  way.  As  the  bush  is  of  little  use  as  it 
is,  we  should  venture  to  operate,  especially  as  this  is  the  desire  of  the 
owner,  for  even  if  the  stem  did  not  push  fresh  growths,  the  only  loss 
would  be  an  unsightly  shrub. 
Potting  Peaches  and  Nectarines  for  Fruiting  in  a  Cold  Peach  House 
(Falcon). — The  proper  time  for  potting  trees  is  as  soon  as  the  leaves  give 
indications  of  falling,  or  if  anything  before,  the  wood  being  perfectly  ripe. 
The  trees  then  take  to  the  fresh  soil  at  once,  and  hence  support  the 
swelling  buds  for  developing  good  blossoms,  and  setting  fruit  with  certainty. 
This  practice  has  been  that  of  the  Messrs.  Kivers  for  many  years,  both  in 
respect  of  potting  and  top-dressing,  and  has  been  found  the  most  satis¬ 
factory.  When  interfered  with  at  the  roots  in  the  spring  the  trees  do  not 
set  the  fruit  well,  nor  always  make  satisfactory  growth. 
Propagating  Rhododendrons  from  Cuttings  (Peach'). — The  cuttings 
should  be  of  partially  ripened  wood,  inserted  in  sandy  peat,  and  kept 
close  and  shaded.  After  they  have  cillused,  a  slightly  higher  tempera¬ 
ture  may  be  allowed  than  at  first,  such  as  that  afforded  by  a  gentle  hotbed. 
1  our  procedure,  therefore,  is  the  right  one,  keeping  the  cuttings  in  the 
cold  frame  close  and  shaded  until  callused,  then  transferring  to  tho  heated 
pit.  When  well  rooted  gradually  harden  off,  pot  them  singly  and  grow 
the  plants  in  a  greenhouse  or  frame  according  to  the  requirements  of 
the  species  or  variety.  Of  course,  hardy  varieties  should  be  inured  so  as  to 
bear  open  air  situations.  If  the  cuttings  sent  to  you  were  too  hard  or  too 
soft  they  will  not  grow,  and, in  such  case  you  could  not  be  rightly  blamed 
for  the  failure. 
Second  Crop  Plums  {F.  J.,  Stroud).  —  Second  crops,  especially  of 
Victoria  Plums,  have  been  somewhat  common  this  year.  It  is  impossible 
to  say  what  the  variety  is,  of  which  you  sent  a  ripe  fruit,  for  it  arrived 
in  an  unshapely  pulpy  state.  The  second  crop  of  2  pecks  was  a  good 
one.  if  afforded  by  one  tree. 
Seedling  Carnation  ( W.  T.). — So  far  as  can  be  judged  from  the 
flower,  which  reached  us  slightly  withered,  the  variety  is  of  much 
promise.  The  petals  are  broad,  of  great  substance,  and  regularly 
formed.  The  colour,  delicate  ciearn,  is  always  a  popular  one.  We 
should  recommend  you  to  grow  it  well  next  year,  and  then  submit  a 
number  of  flowers  to  Messrs.  Veitch  &  Sons  or  Mr.  J.  Douglas  for  an 
expert  opinion  rf  its  probable  commercial  value. 
Chrysanthemum  Rust  (A Jo  Name). — We  have  received  a  small  box 
of  infested  leaves,  but  no  letter  pertaining  to  them.  The  leaves  have 
evidently  been  produced  by  well- grown  plants.  A  correspondent 
informs  us  that  border  plants  which  have  not  been  disturbed  tor  two 
years,  and  have  had  no  manure,  have  been  the  first  to  be  infested  with 
the  fungus.  The  tissues  of  some  plants  growing  in  the  open  ground  are 
softer  than  are  those  of  many  plants  which  are  grown  in  pots,  and  the 
softer  the  tissues  the  more  favourable  the  leaves  are  to  penetration  by 
fungoid  enemies. 
Apple  Curl  Tail  (Amateur). — In  your  supposition  that  there  is  no  Apple 
known  by  the  above  name  you  are  in  error.  It  has  been  in  cultivation 
for  many  years,  and  is  represented  by  the  woodcut  (fig.  60).  It  takes 
its  name  from  the  peculiar  enlargement  at  the  stalk,  which  curls  round 
like  a  parrot’s  beak.  The  fruit  is  medium  sized,  3  inches  wide  and  the 
same  in  height,  inclusive  of  the  prominent  swelling  referred  to.  It  is 
round  and  flattened,  somewhat  obtusely  angular,  and  wflth  furrows  at 
the  crown.  The  enlargement  is  russety,  but  the  skin  is  straw  coloured, 
without  any  traces  of  red  or  russet.  The  eye  is  closed,  with  convergent 
Fig.  60.— Apple  Curl  Tail. 
segments.  The  stalk  is  nearly  obsolete,  being  the  point  of  the  fleshy 
swelling.  The  flesh  resembles  that  of  the  Codlins  ;  it  is  white,  tender, 
and  agreeably  flavoured,  but  the  Apple  is  only  suitable  for  cooking.  It  is 
in  use  up  till  Christmas. 
Winter  Dressing  Fruit  Trees  (Deeside). — Limewashing  fruit  and  other 
trees  for  the  destruction  of  liybernating  pests  has  been  practised  for 
centuries.  The  compound  to  which  you  refer  would  be  quite  safe  to 
use  on  the  thick  stems  and  well  ripened  wood  of  hardy  fruit  trees  and 
bushes.  But  in  cases  of  the  wood  not  being  well  matured,  as  it  often 
is  not,  even  on  trees  under  glass,  the  penetration  of  the  preparation  into 
the  bark  would  be  injurious.  We  do  not  advise  it  for  tender  fruits,  such 
as  Apricots,  Peaches,  and  Nectarines,  for  there  is  danger  of  injuring 
the  unripe  wood.  For  scale  there  are  few  better  or  as  good  applications 
as  Coate’s  caustic  soda  and  potash  wash — namely,  half  pound  caustic  soda 
(98  per  cent  ),  and  half  pound  commercial  potash,  dissolved  in  hot  water, 
and  diluted  to  8  gallons  for  the  trees  named,  spraying  on  whilst  quite 
dormant  at  a  temperature  of  130°,  or  applying  carefully  with  a  brush. 
This  will  not  injure  the  wood  of  trees  in  good  condition,  but  it  acts 
disastrously  on  unripe  wood,  as  will  almost  every  scale-destroying 
insecticide  ;  therefore  judgment  must  be  exercised,  for  the  first  considera¬ 
tion  is  the  safety  of  the  plant  or  tree.  “A^our  old  friend,  the  Journal,” 
will  always  be  ready  to  advise  on  any  cases  of  doubt  that  you  may  meet 
with  in  your  “  second  readings  ”  during  the  winter  months. 
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 
