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of  the  most  characteristic  features  and  increases  the  difficulty  of  identifica¬ 
tion.  \V  hen  Plums  are  sent  to  be  named  young  wood  of  the  trees  should 
accompany  them.  Leaves  of  the  trees  are  necessary  with  Peaches  and 
Nectarines,  with  information  as  to  whether  the  flowers  are  large  or 
small.  ( F .  G.  G.). — 1.  Bramley’s  Seedling  ;  2,  Roundway  Magnum 
Bonum  ;  3,  Warner’s  King  ;  4,  Blenheim  Pippin  ;  5,  Golden  Noble  ;  6, 
Beauty  of  Hants.  All  the  specimens  were  excellent  and  thoroughly  well 
packed.  (M.  L.  H.'). —  1,  Golden  Winter  Pearmain  ;  2,  Court  Pendu 
Plat  ;  3,  Gascoyne’s  Scarlet  Seedling  ;  4,  Ribston  Pippin.  ( S .  S.  B.). — 1, 
Lady  Henmker  ;  2,  Golden  Spire;  3,  Newton  Wonder;  4,  Foam’s 
Pippin.  (<7.  T.~). —  1,  Frogmore  Prolific;  2,  Calville  St.  Sauveur  ;  3, 
Lord  Grosvenor  ;  4,  Betty  Geeson  ;  5,  Betirre  Bose  ;  6,  Beurrd  Diel. 
( M .  M.  R.). —  1.  Ilanwell  Souring  ;  2,  Bedfordshire  Foundling  ;  3,  Tower 
of  Glamis  ;  4,  Flower  of  Kent ;  5,  Cellini  ;  6,  Lemon  Pippin.  ( E  MT). — 
Possibly  Comte  de  Lamy,  but  it  is  difficult  to  say  definitely  from  an 
individual  specimen,  as  they  vary  so  considerably.  (.4.  W.). — Beurrd 
Superfin  ;  Apple  unknown. 
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  p>«per  is  damp.  ((?.  G.).  —  Probably  Chrysanthemum 
(Pyrethrum)  uliginosum.  but  cannot  say  definitely  in  the  absence  of  leaves. 
(M.  M.). — 1,  Cupre9sus  Lawsoniana  patula  ;  2,  C.  Nootkatensis  ;  3,  0. 
Lawsoniana  erecta  viridis  ;  4,  C.  Lawsoniana ;  5,  C.  Nootkatensis 
argentea  variegata  ;  6,  C.  Lawsoniana  alba  spicata  pendula  ;  7,  Thuia 
occidentals.  We  only  undertake  to  name  six  specimens  at  once,  and 
have,  therefore,  confined  our  attention  to  the  Conifers.  Send  the  others 
again  and  we  shall  be  glad  to  assist  you.  (A.  W.) — Crotons  can  only 
be  correctly  identified  by  comparison  in  a  large  collection. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET. — November  1st. 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.— FRUIT. 
Apples,  English,  per  sieve 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
3  0  to  5  0 
Melons  . each 
8.  d.  S.  '  • 
0  6  to  1  6 
Cobnut*  per  100  lb . 
70  0 
0  0 
Peaches,  per  dnz . 
3  0 
6  0 
Figs,  green,  per  doz. 
„  French,  per  basket... 
1  0 
3  0 
Pears,  Californian,  case... 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s,  each 
6  0 
9  0 
1  6 
3  0 
1  0 
6  0 
Grapes,  black  . 
0  6 
3  0 
Walnuts,  fresh,  bushel  ... 
20  0 
0  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
14  0 
20  0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES. -VEGETABLES. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  <1. 
Artichokes,  green,  doz 
•  ••• 
2  0  to  3  0 
Lettuce,  doz . 
1  3  to  2  r 
Aubergine,  per  doz.... 
•  •• 
1  6 
2  0 
Mu-hrooms.  lb . 
0  6 
10 
Beet,  Red,  doz . 
•  •• 
0  6 
0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0  2 
0  •» 
Cabbages,  per  tally  ... 
•  •• 
7  0 
(1  0 
Onions,  bag,  about  1  cwt. 
4  0 
4  6 
Carrots,  per  doz. 
•  •• 
2  0 
3  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bunches  ... 
2  0 
4  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz.  ... 
•  •• 
2  0 
3  0 
Potatoes,  cwt. . 
2  0 
5  0 
Celery,  per  bundle  ... 
•  •• 
1  0 
1  3 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  3 
0  0 
Cucumbers,  doz. 
•  •• 
2  0 
4  0 
Spinach,  per  bushel . 
2  0 
4  0 
Endive,  doz . 
•  •• 
1  6 
2  0 
Tomatoes,  per  doz.  lbs.  ... 
2  0 
5  i 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
... 
0  2 
0  0 
Turnips,  bunch . 
0  3 
0  4 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
•  •• 
0  3 
0  0 
AVERAGE 
WHOLESALE 
PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
e.  d. 
s.  d 
Arums  . 
•  •• 
8  OtolO  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  12  blooms 
6  0  to  8  0 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch... 
2  0 
2  6 
,,  lancifolium  album  ... 
3  6 
4  6 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
... 
2  6 
3  6 
,,  ,,  rubrum... 
3  6 
4  6 
Cattleyas,  per  doz.  ... 
... 
12  0 
18  0 
..  longiflorum,12  blooms 
6  0 
8  0 
Chrysanthemums,  white 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
doz.  blooms 
6  0 
9  0 
bnchs . 
6  0 
8  0 
,,  yellow  doz.  blooms 
5  0 
8  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
3  0 
4  0 
„  bunches  var. 
... 
0  6 
1  6 
Mignonette,  doz.  bunches 
4  0 
6  0 
Euoharis,  doz . 
•  •  • 
6  0 
8  0 
Odontoglossums  . 
5  0 
7  6 
Gardenias,  doz. 
4  0 
6  0 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs 
8  0 
12  o 
Geranium,  scarlet, 
doz. 
Roses  (indoor),  doz . 
6  0 
8  0 
bnebs . 
... 
6  0 
12  0 
„  Red,  doz . 
6  0 
8  0 
Lily  of  the  Valley, 
12 
„  Tea,  white,  doz.  ... 
3  6 
6  0 
sprays  ...  ...  ... 
... 
18  0 
24  0 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  (Perles) 
4  6 
6  6 
Smilax.  bunch . 
3  0 
4  v 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
b.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Arbor  Vitce,  var.,  doz. 
... 
6  Oto  36  0 
Ferns,  var.,  dnz . 
4  Oto  18  0 
Aspidistra,  doz. 
... 
18  0 
36  0 
„  small,  100  . 
4  0 
8  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
•  •• 
15  0 
20  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each . 
1  6 
7  6 
Chrysanthemums,  per  doz. 
6  0 
12  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0 
5  (> 
Crotons,  doz . 
... 
18  0 
30  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
3  0 
6  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz.... 
... 
12  0 
30  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.  ... 
10  0 
13  0 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz. 
... 
9  0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
6  0 
9  0 
Erica  various,  doz.  ... 
... 
30  0 
60  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each 
1  0 
16  0 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz. 
... 
6  0 
18  0 
,,  specimens  . 
21  0 
63  0 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz. 
... 
4  0 
18  0 
Phj  salis,  per  pot  . 
2  0 
4  0 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVED. 
H.  P.  Kelsey,  Boston,  Mass. — American  Plants. 
G.  W.  Piper,  Uckfield,  Sussex. — Roses. 
W.  Watson  &  Son,  Clontarf  Nurseries,  Dublin. — Roses  and  Trees. 
THE  HOP  CROP. 
There  is  a  tendency  among  many  of  us  to  be  local.  We  know 
all  there  is  to  know  about  the  crops  in  our  own  district,  but  we  are 
too  superficial  to  bother  ourselves  about  the  doings  of  our  far  distant 
neighbours.  They  may  fail  or  prosper,  it  seems  no  concern  of  ours  \ 
our  little  world  engrosses  us,  to  the  exclusion  of  others.  This  is  very 
narrow-minded,  for  in  a  great  measure  the  interests  of  all  British 
farmers  are  one.  The  Scottish  Potato  crops  affect  us  much.  Without 
the  Hop  crop  our  good  Barleys  are  worth  less  money,  and  so  on 
through  all  the  details  of  farm  life. 
The  failure  or  non-failure  of  the  Turnip  crop  is  soon  seen  in  the 
stock  markets,  and  fortunes  have  been  made  before  to-day  by  the 
judicious  buying  of  sheep  in  a  crowded  market  by  the  man  who  in  a 
far  distant  county  had  Turnips  enotigh  and  to  spare.  It  is  well, 
though,  first  to  see  that  there  are  Turnips  enough  and  to  spare.  We 
know  a  case  this  week  where  large  sheep  purchases  have  been  made, 
and  all  at  once  the  Swedes  have  succumbed  to  smother  fly,  and  the 
fields  are  practically  bare  in  patches  of  acres. 
To  many  of  our  readers  the  Hop  crop  is  par  excellence  the  crop  of 
the  year.  By  it  they  stand  or  fall,  and  a  wide-reaching  paper  like 
this  which  did  not  touch  on  that  crop  would  be  in  fault. 
From  the  agricultural  returns  we  find  that  the  total  acreage  of 
Hops  is  51,843,  as  against  49,735  in  1898.  The  crop  is  thus 
distributed  : — 
Kent  . 
.  31,988, 
as 
against 
30,941 
Hants  . 
•  .  2,319, 
as 
against 
2,263 
Hereford 
.  7.227, 
as 
against 
6,651 
Worcester  .. 
.  3,788, 
as 
against 
3,567 
Sutrey . 
.  1,388, 
as 
against 
1,313 
Sussex . 
.  4,949, 
as 
against 
4,829 
Suffolk . 
.  4, 
as 
against 
3 
Gloucester  ... 
.  42, 
as 
against 
40 
Monmouth  ... 
.  ", 
U8 
agaiast 
2 
Salop  . 
.  138, 
as 
agiinst 
126 
Two  counties  appear  just  to  have  made  a  start — evidently  someone 
of  enterprise  lives  there.  We  wonder  if  these  new  plantations  will 
keep  free  from  all  the  ravages  of  insect  life  which  yearly  afflict  the 
other  growers  in  the  old  Hop  districts. 
We  often  think  that,  in  totally  new  soil  and  perhaps  under  slightly 
different  cultivation,  disease  may  be  successfully  combatted  for  many 
years.  From  the  “  Brewers’  Journal”  we  gather  many  details  of  this 
year’s  Hop  crop,  and  surely  we  go  to  the  riiht  source  for  our  infor¬ 
mation.  The  ingathering  of  the  Kent  and  Sussex  crops  was  finished 
by  the  end  of  September,  in  later  districts  the  work  was  not  com¬ 
pleted  till  the  first  week  in  October.  The  aggregate  yield  will  be 
much  heavier  than  was  generally  anticipated,  even  by  those  who 
always  look  on  the  bright  side. 
The  average  of  the  various  parishes  has  been  large.  The  returns 
vary  from  13  up  to  17  cwts.  per  acre.  The  whole  of  Mid-Kent  is 
estimated  at  10  cwts.  per  acre,  Sussex  14  to  15,  the  Weald  of  Kent 
14,  East  Kent  about  13.  Surrey  and  Hants  will  not  work  out  to  so 
good  an  average  as  the  ether  divisions,  but  of  Wortestir  and  Hereford 
it  is  estimated  that  the  yield  is  considerably  in  excess  of  ordinary 
production.  There  is  a  feeling  that  the  crop  of  this  year  may  reach 
something  like  570,000  to  580,000  cwts.,  which  will  be  the  biggest 
yield  since  1894,  when  the  official  estimate  was  630,846  cwts.,  the 
produce  of  59,535  acres,  being  about  7000  or  8000  more  acres  than  this- 
j  ear’s  crop.  Since  the  year  1886  only  once  lias  the  average  per  acre 
