August  10,  1899. 
135 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
Mealy  Bug  on  Vines  (I?.  A.  C.). — The  touching  all  the  bug  on  the 
Vines  with  ripe  Grapes  by  means  of  a  small  brush  is  a  good  plan,  and 
not  excessively  done  the  methylated  spirit  will  not  injure  the  Grapes. 
But  why  not  use  nicotine  essence  by  vaporising  ?  This  will  destroy  the 
bug,  and  repeated  a  few  times  at  intervals  of  a  few  days  effect  a 
thorough  clearance.  The  nicotine  vapour,  however,  has  a  prejudicial 
effect  on  Muscat  of  Alexandria  and  Lady  Downe  s  foliage,  and  this 
must  have  due  consideration  in  vaporisation  with  nicotine.  Instead  of 
methylated  spirits  it  would  also  be  advisable  to  use  spirits  of  wine  on 
the  bunches. 
Antirrhinums  from  Seed  (  Tyro'). — The  white  bedding  and  other  named 
Antirrhinums  come  quite  true  from  seed,  and  this  is  the  readiest  means 
of  raising  a  large  number  ofplants.  Now  is  a  bi  tter  time  for  sowing  than 
early  next  year,  and  this  season’s  seed  will  germinate  more  strongly  than 
older  seed.  Sow  the  send  thinly  on  the  surface  of  previously  moistened 
pans  of  light  sandy  soil,  and  very  lightly  cover  with  fine  soil.  Cover 
with  a  square  of  glass  and  either  moss  or  paper,  and  place  in  a  cool 
frame  or  handlight  at  the  foot  of  a  norih  wall  or  fence.  When  the 
seedlings  are  large  enough  prick  out  in  boxes  of  light  soil.  Being  fairly 
hardy,  some  may  be  planted  out  in  nursery  beds,  anil  the  rest  be  wintered 
in  a  cold  frame. 
Plantains  on  a  Lawn  (S.  E.  B.~) — You  will  find  the  best  method 
of  procedure  is  to  lift  th9  Plantains  during  moist  weather  with  a  daisy 
fork.  If  care  is  taken  it  will  draw  them  up  by  the  roots,  and  any  that 
break  off  near  the  top  can  have  sulphuric  acid  (oil  of  vitriol)  dropped 
on  the  part,  and  it  will  kill  the  root.  Our  plan  in  using  it  is  to  clean 
out  an  old  blacking  bottle,  tie  a  piece  of  wire  round  the  neck  so  as  to 
form  a  handle  to  hold  the  bottle,  which  makes  all  sa'e  in  handling, 
then  make  notches  at  the  end  of  a  stick  about  ns  thick  as  the  finger, 
then  notches  all  round,  and  about  1  inch  up  the  stick  ;  some  of  the 
sulphuric  acid  being  put  in  the  bottle  apply  the  notch  end  of  the  stick 
and  it  will  retain  sufficient  of  the  acid  to  apply  to  each  Plantain, 
putting  it  on  the  root.  It  will  kill  the  Plantain  by  applying  it  to  the 
centre  of  each  plant  ;  but  we  prefer  to  pick  them  up.  Care  must  be 
used  with  the  sulphuric  acid,  not  trusting  it  to  a  careless  person. 
Tomato  Leaves  Diseased  (./.  V.  C. j. — The  yellow  spots  in  the  leaves 
indicate  the  abstraction  of  the  contents  of  the  cells  by’  the  mycelium  of 
a  fungus  (Phytophthora  infestans),  and  its  “fruits”  are  just  emerging 
from  the  under  side  of  the  leaves.  They  are  as  yet  immature  on  the 
yellowish  parts,  while  those  on  the  brown  portions  have  been  developed 
and  the  spores  scattered.  The  best  thing  to  do  is  to  remove  all  the 
leaves  or  leaflets  exhibiting  yellow  spots  and  burn  them,  also  every  part 
that  has  become  brown  or  black,  then  spray  the  plants  with  Bordeaux 
mixture  prepared  as  follows  sulphate  of  copper  4  ozs.,  powdered, 
dissolving  in  a  vessel  by  itself  in  3^  gallons  of  water,  then  slake  4  ozs. 
of  quicklime  (quite  fresh)  in  another  vessel,  and  form  into  a  thin  lime- 
wash  with  water,  and  pour  it  through  a  hair  sieve  slowly  into  the 
vpssel  containing  the  copper  solution,  adding  enough  water  to  make 
71  gallons  altogether.  To  make  sure  that  this  will  not  injure  the 
plants  drop  a  few  drops  of  ferrocyanide  of  potassium  into  the  Bordeaux 
mixture  after  it  has  been  well  stirred,  and  if  it  turn  brown  it  will 
injure  the  plants,  but  if  it  remain  a  clear  celestial  view  it  is  perfectly 
safe.  It  should  be  used  as  soon  as  made,  not  letting  it  stand  for  several 
hours.  Any  fruits  near  ripening  should  be  cut,  and  then  spray  the  plants 
in  every  part,  repeating  in  the  course  of  a  week  or  ten  days.  The 
mixture  may  be  kept  from  the  fruit  by  wrapping  it  in  oilskin  before 
spraying,  removing  it  afterwards.  This  makes  safety  double  sure  as 
regards  danger  in  using  the  fruit  from  the  adherent  copper.  Maintain  a 
dry  atmosphere  with  free  ventilation. 
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  Co  vering 
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  piper  is  damp.  (/.  Li.  M.). — 1,  Ilex  aquifolium  tricolor  ;  2, 
I.  a.  ferox  argentea  ;  3,  I.  a.  aurea  picta  latifolia  ;  4,  I.  a.  aurea  regina  ; 
5,  I.  a.  ferox  aurea;  6,  I.  a.  aurea  marginata.  ( G .  J.  B.). — Catalpa 
bignonioides.  (/.  (7.). —  1,  Framoa  ramo3a  ;  2,  Sedum  ibericum ;  3, 
Gypsophila  paniculata  ;  4,  Lilium  martagou.  (Ar.  B.  R.). — L  Rhyncho- 
spermum  jasminoides  :  2,  Acer  negundo  variegata  :  3,  Spiraea  bella;  4, 
Campanula  Trachelium  ;  5,  Spiraea  callosa  ;  6,  Clethra  alnifolia. 
(A.  D.  J .).  —  Masdevallia  Ilarryana,  good  form.  (A.  J.  P.). — Cherry 
Morello. 
Correction  — By  a  clerical  error  Mandevilla  suaveolens  was  named 
Medinilla  suaveokns  iu  the  notes  on  Battle  Abbey,  page  103,  last  line, 
left-hand  column. 
Nectarine  PbeCOCE  DU  CBONSEL.S. — In  my  report  of  the  Frescot 
Show,  in  last  week’s  issue,  I  stated  that  the  above  splendid  Nectarine 
was  a  fortnight  earlier  than  Cardinal  or  Early  Rivers.  What  I  should 
have  written  was  that  Mr.  Doe  considered  it  better,  and  as  early  as 
Cardinal,  and  quite  a  fortnight  in  advance  of  Early  Rivers. — R.  P.  R. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— August 
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AVERAGE 
WHOLESALE  PRICES.— FRUIT. 
a. 
d. 
e.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
Apple?,  English,  per  sieve 
2 
0  to  3  0 
Melons  . each 
1  0  to  3  0- 
Cherries.  {  sieve)  . 
9 
0 
14  0 
,,  Rock  .  „ 
2  0 
4  o- 
„  cooking,  sieve  of  24  lbs. 
4  0 
5  0 
Nectarines,  per  doz. 
3  0 
9  a 
Currants,  red,  per  sieve  ... 
5 
0 
6  0 
Peaches,  per  doz . 
3  0 
12  0 
,,  black,  per  sieve 
5 
0 
6  0 
Pears,  Californian,  case... 
K  0 
6  0 
Figs,  green,  per  doz. 
3 
0 
6  0 
,,  French  Williams’, 
Gooseberries,  sieve . 
2 
9 
0  0 
36  to  56  in  a  ease 
4  0 
5  O' 
Greengages,  box  of  40  to  48 
1 
3 
2  3 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s,  each 
3  0 
6  0 
Grapes,  black  . 
0 
6 
3  0 
Plums,  English,  per  sieve 
6  0 
7  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
14 
0 
20  0 
,,  Californian,  case... 
4  0 
8  0 
Greengages,  French,  sieve 
9 
0 
12  0 
Raspberries,  doz.  punnets 
6  0 
9  0' 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE 
PRICES.— VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
*.  d 
Artichokes,  green,  doz.  ... 
1 
0  to  2  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
o  2  to  o  a 
Aubergine,  per  doz . 
1 
6 
2  0 
Lettuce,  doz . 
1  3 
2  0 
Beans,  4  sieve . 
2 
6 
3  6 
Mu'-hrooms,  lb . 
0  6 
1  0 
,,  Longpods,  4  bushel 
1 
0 
0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0  2 
0  0 
,,  Scarlet,  sieve 
2 
6 
3  0 
Onions,  bag,  about  1  cwt. 
4  0 
4  6 
Peet.  Red,  doz . 
0 
6 
0  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bunches  ... 
2  0 
4  0 
Cabbages,  per  tally . 
7 
0 
I'  0 
Peas,  per  bushel  . 
3  0 
6  R 
Carrots,  per  doz . 
2 
0 
3  0 
Potatoes,  new,  cwt . 
5  0 
8  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz. 
2 
0 
3  0 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  3 
0  0 
Celery,  n  w,  per  bundle  ... 
1 
9 
0  0 
Spinach,  per  bushel . 
0  0 
4  0 
Cucumbers,  doz . 
2 
0 
4  0 
Tomatoes,  per  doz.  lbs.  ... 
2  0 
4  6 
Endive,  doz . 
1 
6 
2  0 
Turnips,  bunch . 
n  3 
n  4 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0 
3 
0  0 
Vegetable  Marrows,  doz. 
1  0 
1  6 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
b.  d. 
Arums  . 
3  0  to  4  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
3  0  to  4  0 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch..'. 
2  0 
2  6 
Mignonette,  doz.  bunches 
4  0 
6  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ... 
1  0 
2  0 
Montbretia,  jier  bunch  ... 
1  0 
1  c 
Eucharis,  doz . 
4  0 
G  0 
Orchids,  var.,  doz.  blooms 
1  6 
9  0 
Gardenias,  doz . 
1  6 
2  6 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs. 
4  0 
6  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
Roses  (indoor),  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
brichs . 
4  0 
6  0 
„  Red,  doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
Liliutn  Harrisi,  12  blooms 
3  0 
4  0 
,,  Tea.  white,  doz. 
1  6 
2  6‘ 
..  longiflorum,  12  blooms 
4  0 
6  0 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  (Perles) 
2  0 
3  0 
Lily  of  the  Valiev,  12  sprays 
8  0 
15  0 
,,  Safrano,  doz . 
2  0 
2  6 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
Smilax,  bunch . 
3  0 
4  ft- 
bnebs . 
4  0 
6  0 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
b.  df. 
Arbor  Vitse,  var.,  doz.  ... 
6  0to36  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0  to  5  0 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
18  0 
36  0 
Fuchsias,  doz.  ..r  . 
4  0 
6  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
15  0 
20  0 
Heliotropes,  doz . 
4  0 
6  0 
Boronias  . 
12  0 
18  0 
Hydrangeas  . 
6  0 
10  0 
Crotons,  doz . 
18  0 
fO  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz. 
12  0 
18  0 
Dracsena,  var.,  doz . 
12  0 
30  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
3  0 
4  O' 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz. 
9  0 
18  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.  ... 
6  0 
8  0 
Erica  various,  doz . 
30  0 
60  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
6  0 
9  O' 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz. 
6  0 
18  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each 
1  0 
15  0 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz.  ... 
4  0 
18  0 
,,  specimens  . 
21  0 
63  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz . 
4  0 
18  0 
Pelargoniums,  scarlet,  doz. 
4  0 
6  0 
„  small,  100  . 
4  0 
8  0 
Stocks . 
4  0 
6  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each . 
1  6 
7  6 
Bedding  out  plants  in  variety  from  3s.  doz. 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVE D. 
Cooper,  Taber  &  Co.,  Ltd.,  90,  Southwark  Street,  London. —  Wholesale 
Bulb  List. 
W.  Cutbush  &  Sons,  Highgate. — Carnations — Bulbs. 
W.  B.  Hariland,  Ard  Cairn,  Cork.—  Daffodils  and  Tulips. 
T.  Methven  &  Sons,  15,  Princes  Street,  Edinburgh. — Bulbs. 
Wm.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross. — Bulbs  and  Winter  Flowers. 
J.  Peed  &  Son,  West  Norwood. — Bulbs. 
E.  Pynaert  Van  Geert,  Ghent  (A.  Outram,  7,  Moore  Park  Road, 
Fulham,  agent). —  Wholesale  Plant  List. 
W.  Sydenham,  Tamworth. —  Violas  and  Roses. 
Vilmorin,  Andrieux  <fc  Co.,  Quai  de  la  Megisserie,  Paris. — Album  des 
Cliches. 
W.  Watson  &:  Sons,  Clontarf  Nurseries,  Dublin. —  Carnations  and 
Violas. 
B.  S.  Williams  &  Son,  Upper  Holloway.  —  Bulbs,  Fruit  Trees ,  and  Roses. 
GARDENERS’  CHARITABLE  AND  PROVIDENT 
INSTITUTIONS 
The  Gardeners’  Royal  Benevolent  Institution. — Secretary, 
Mr.  G.  J.  Ingram,  175,  Victoria  Street,  S.W. 
United  Hoeticultueal  Benefit  and  Provident  Society.— 
Secretary,  Mr.  W.  Collins,  9,  Martindale  Road,  Balham,  London,  S.W. 
Royal  Gardeners’  Orphan  Fund.—  Secretary,  Mr.  Brian  Wynne,, 
8,  Danes  Inn. 
