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but  syriDging  should  be  dispensed  with  when  the  plants  are  in 
bloom.  Care  should  be  taken  to  prevent  attacks  of  red  spider,  this 
being  the  result  of  an  insufficiency  of  moisture.  You  will  be  able  to 
get  two  or  three  successional  crops  before  the  house  is  required  for  the 
Tomatoes.  We  should  not  sow  sufficient  to  fill  the  house  at  once,  but 
make  a  sowing  now,  and  in  a  few  weeks’  time  when  the  plants  are 
somewhat  advanced  sow  again,  following  this  method  so  as  to  keep  up 
a  regular  supply.  The  Beans  should  never  be  allowed  on  the  plants  till 
they  are  old,  as  this  taxes  the  energies  of  the  latter ;  but  rather  look 
them  over  and  gather  every  day,  tie  the  pods  in  small  bundles,  and 
place  the  ends  in  water  until  required  for  market.  The  plants  succeed 
on  the  ground  in  very  light  structures  in  the  spring. 
Seutzla  crenata  flore-pleno  ( Tyro ). — This  is  a  very  useful  plant 
for  forcing,  but  does  not  flower  so  early  as  D.  gracilis.  Pruning  should 
be  done  immediately  after  blooming,  and  be  limited  to  the  removal  of 
those  portions  that  are  exhausted  by  flowering,  not  necessarily  removing 
the  flowering  branches  entirely,  as  certain  portions  of  these,  which  are 
easily  observable,  form  spurs,  which  in  turn  produce  clusters  of  flowers, 
but  at  the  same  time  preserve  and  encourage  the  young  growths.  If 
one  or  two  of  these  are  »ery  strong  and  likely  to  grow  much  longer  than 
the  rest,  pinch  out  their  points  while  still  young,  and  they  will  break  and 
make  second  growths  that  will  be  strong  enough  for  flowering.  About  a 
fortnight  after  flowering  and  pruning  repot  if  needed,  and  let  the  plants 
have  a  very  light  position  under  glass  until  the  weather  permits  their 
being  placed  in  the  open  air,  then  plunge  in  an  open  sunny  position, 
watering  them  the  some  as  you  do  Chrysanthemums. 
Culture  of  Glelchenlas  ( F .  IF.  TP.). — They  require  to  be  grown 
in  rough  peat,  torn  in  pieces  with  the  hand  and  the  finer  particles 
rejected.  Brown  fibrous  peat  is  the  most  suitable.  Good  drainage  is 
necessary,  and  deep  pans  will  answer  quite  as  well  as  pots,  they  not 
being  deep-rooting  plants.  The  plants  should  be  potted  when  they 
begin  to  grow,  or  early  in  March,  and  the  soil  removed  without  injuring 
the  roots.  To  the  soil,  before  potting,  add  about  a  sixth  of  charcoal 
broken  small,  and  a  similar  quantity  of  crystal  sand.  Work  the  soil  in 
carefully  amongst  the  roots,  keeping  the  rhizomes  well  up,  and  potting 
moderately  firm.  Water  thoroughly,  so  as  to  settle  the  soil  about  them, 
and  do  not  water  again  until  it  is  necessary,  but  before  the  plants  are 
distressed  by  want  of  it,  then  giving  a  thorough  supply.  They  are  best 
in  a  light  position,  with  just  sufficient  shade  in  very  bright  weather  to 
prevent  scorching,  and  should  have  a  rather  free  amount  of  air,  as  they  do 
not  flourish  in  the  close  moisc  atmosphere  of  ordinary  ferneries.  A  moderate 
amount  of  moisture  only  is  necessary,  and  water  should  be  sprinkled  on 
the  fronds.  They  require  a  temperature  of  45°  to  50°  in  winter,  and  55° 
to  65°  in  spring  by  artificial  means,  and  10°  to  15°  rise  from  sun  heat. 
The  summer  temperature  will  range  60°  to  65°  at  night,  and  propor¬ 
tionately  higher  in  the  daytime.  The  chief  things  are  an  open  free  soil, 
free  ventilation,  and  not  too  much  water  either  at  the  roots  or  in  the 
atmosphere. 
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 
t<>  discourage  the  growth  of  inferior  aud  promote  the  culture  of  superior 
varieties.  In  conseq  uence  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  fruit  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  of  change  towards  ripening.  Dessert  Pears  cannot  be 
named  in  a  hard  green  state.  (IF.  SI).  —  1,  Winter  Quoining  ;  2, 
Annie  Elizabeth  ;  3,  not  known,  probably  local  ;  4,  Wheeler’s  Russet ; 
5,  grown  as  Aromatic  Russet  in  some  districts,  but  not  the  Aromatic 
Russetof  the  “Fruit  Manual  ”  ;  6,  Wormsley  Pippin.  (D.  SI). — 1,  Golden 
Reinette ;  2,  Queen  Caroline ;  3,  Be=s  Pool  ;  4,  Gloucestershire 
Costard.  ( IF.  JI).  —  Waltham  Abbey  Seedling.  (O.  M.  AI). — 2,  possibly 
a  small  Cellini ;  4,  possibly  a  local  variety  with  no  recognised  name. 
Names  of  Plants. — We  only  undertake  to  name  species  of  plants, 
not  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  firm 
boxes.  Slightly  damp  moss,  soft  green  grass,  or  leaves  form  the  best 
packing,  dry  wool  the  worst.  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. 
(IF.  C.) — Tue  specimen  is  of  Diplopappus  chrysophyllus,  a  plant 
belonging  to  the  natural  order  Compositse.  (IF.  N). — 1,  Neprolepis 
exaltata  ;  2,  Pteris  argyrea  ;  3,  Pteris  cretica  albo  lineata  ;  4.  P.  loug'- 
folia  ;  5,  Cheiranthus  elegans  ;  6,  Adiantum  pedatum.  (T.  IF). — 1, 
Retinospora  ericoides ;  2,  possibly  a  Lygodium,  but  no  spores  ;  3, 
Nephrolepis  davallioides  furcaus  ;  4,  Hedychinm  Gardnerianum  ;  5,  Pteris 
serrulate,  (A.  B  ). — Cupressus  torulosa.  ( Hetty ). — Ltelia  autumnalis. 
(JI.  BI). — 1,  Cypripedium  insiyne,  good  form  ;  2,  Cattleya  Walkerians. 
(.0.  31.  A .) — G,  uncertain,  no  spores  j  8,  Polystichum  aculeatum  ;  2,  ( 
Pteris  longifolia. 
COYENT  GARDEN  MARKET. — December  30th. 
Tins  Market  quiet  after  Christmas  holidays,  with  supplies  shortening. 
FRUIT. 
1. 
d. 
0. 
d. 
8.  d 
ft. 
d. 
Apples,  per  bushel  . .  . . 
2 
0 
to  3 
6 
Lemons,  case  . 
11  0  to  34 
0 
„  Nova  Scotia,  per 
Pears,  Californian,  per  case 
13  0 
14 
0 
barrel . 
13 
0 
17 
0 
Plums,  per  half  sieve  .. 
0  0 
0 
0 
Grapes,  per  lb . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
St.  Michael  Pines,  each  .. 
2  0 
7 
6 
VEGETABLES. 
8. 
d. 
0. 
d. 
0.  d. 
8. 
d. 
Beans,  per  lb . 
0 
4 
to  0 
6 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0  2 
to  0 
0 
Beet,  Red,  dozen . 
l 
0 
0 
0 
Onions,  bushel . 
3  6 
4 
0 
Carrots,  bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsley,  dozen  bunches  . . 
2  0 
3 
0 
Cauliflowers,  dozen  ..  .. 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Parsnips,  dozen . 
1  0 
0 
0 
Celery,  bundle  . . 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Potatoes,  per  cwt . 
2  0 
4 
0 
Ooleworts,  dozen  bunches 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
1  n 
1 
6 
Cucumbers,  dozen  ..  .. 
4 
0 
9 
0 
Seakale,  per  basket  ..  .. 
1  6 
1 
9 
Endive,  dozen  . 
1 
2 
1 
6 
Seorzonera,  bundle  ..  .. 
1  (5 
0 
0 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Shallots,  per  lb . 
0  s 
0 
0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Spinach,  bushel . 
2  0 
2 
3 
Lettuce,  dozen . 
1 
3 
0 
0 
Sprouts,  half  siv . 
2  6 
0 
0 
Mushrooms,  punnet  ..  .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Tomatoes  .per  lb . 
0  3 
0 
6 
Turnips,  bunch  ..  .. 
0  3 
0 
0 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
a. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
0.  d. 
B. 
d. 
Arbor  Vitie  (golden)  dozen 
6 
0  to  12 
0 
Ferns  'small)  per  hundred 
4  0  to  6 
0 
Aspidistra,  dozen  . .  . . 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Ficus  elastica.  each  .. 
1  0 
7 
0 
Aspidfstra,  specimen  plant 
6 
0 
10 
6 
Foliage  plants,  var.  each 
2  0 
10 
0 
Chrysanthemums,  per  doz 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Lycopodiums,  dozen  . . 
3  0 
4 
0 
Dracaena,  various,  dozen  .. 
12 
0 
30 
0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  dozen  .. 
6  0 
9 
0 
Dracaena  viridis,  dozen  . . 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Myrtles,  dozen  ' . 
«  0 
9 
0 
Ericas,  various,  per  dozen  . 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Narciss  (French)  doz.  bchs. 
2  6 
4 
0 
Euonymus,  var.,  dozen  .. 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Palms,  in  var..  each  .. 
1  0 
It 
0 
Evergreens,  in  var.,  dozen 
« 
0 
24 
0 
„  (specimens'1  .. 
?i  o 
63 
0 
Ferns  iu  variety,  dozen  .. 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Solanums,  per  dozen. .  .. 
8  0 
12 
0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE 
PRICES.— 
OUT  FLOWERS. — Orchid  Blooms  in  variety. 
0. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
b.  d. 
1, 
d. 
Acacia  or  Mimosa  (French) 
Pelargoniums,  12  bunches 
4  0 
to  9 
0 
per  bunch . 
1 
0 
bo  2 
0 
Primula  (double),  dozen 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  .. 
3 
0 
6 
0 
sprays 
0  6 
1 
0 
Asparagus  Fern,  per  bunoh 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Roses  (indoor),  dozen 
1  0 
2 
0 
Bouvardias,  bunch  .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
„  Tea,  white,  dozen 
1  6 
2 
6 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
1 
0 
3 
0 
„  Yellow,  dozen  (Niels) 
3  t> 
6 
0 
Chrysanthemum,  doz.  blms. 
1 
0 
4 
0 
„  Red,  dozen  blooms  .. 
1  0 
1 
6 
„  doz.  Dunches 
3 
0 
0 
0 
„  Safrano  (English), 
Eucharis,  dozen . 
3 
0 
4 
0 
dozen . 
1  6 
8 
0 
Gardenias,  dozen 
2 
0 
4 
0 
„  Safrano  (French),  per 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
dozen  . 
1  3 
2 
0 
bunches  . 
4 
0 
9 
0 
„  Pink  (French),  per 
Hyacinth  (Roman)  dozen 
dozen  . 
3  0 
4 
0 
sprays . 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Smilax,  per  bunch  ..  .. 
5  0 
0 
0 
Lilac  (  French)  per  bunch 
5 
0 
6 
6 
Stephanotis,  dozen  sprays 
6  0 
9 
0 
Lilium  lancifolium,  twelve 
Tuberoses.  12  blooms.. 
U  4 
0 
6 
blooms . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Violets  Parme  (French), 
„  longiflorum.  12  blooms 
4 
0 
8 
0 
per  bunch  . . 
4  6 
0 
0 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  dozen 
„  Czar  (French),  per 
sprays . 
1 
0 
2 
6 
bunch  . .  . . 
2  0 
3 
0 
Maidenhair  Fern.  doz.  bchs. 
4 
U 
6 
o 
„  Victoria  (French), 
Marguerites,  12  bunches  . . 
2 
6 
4 
0 
12  bunches 
2  6 
0 
0 
Orchids,  various,  dozen 
English,  12  bunches 
2  6 
0 
0 
blooms  . 
1 
6 
12 
0 
PROFITABLE  FARMING. 
Of  all  good  resolutions  for  the  New  Year  not  one  is  more 
reasonable  than  that  our  most  strenuous  efforts  shall  be  put 
forth  to  render  the  results  of  our  own  practice  a  realisation  of 
our  title  to  day  ;  and  in  wishing  our  readers  a  Happy  New 
Year,  most  cordially  do  we  invite  them  to  join  us  in  this 
resolution.  We  say  it  is  reasonable,  because  we  know  it  to  be 
possible,  if  only  our  scheme  or  plan  for  the  year  is  adapted 
to  the  times,  is  tentative,  elastic,  resourceful,  progressive.  This, 
of  course,  implies  some  change  ;  whether  that  change  must  be 
great  or  little  depends  so  much  on  circumstances,  both  local  and 
general,  that  each  farm  must  be  treated  on  its  merits,  or, 
rather,  according  to  its  special  requirements  of  soil  and  situa¬ 
tion.  It  implies  much  more.  As  we  write  we  cannot  ignore  the 
sad  fact  that  some  worthy  farmers  are  so  crippled  in  means 
that  they  are  only  just  holding  on  near  the  verge  of  bankruptcy. 
To  them  any  radical  change  is  impossible  ;  it  is  only  those 
farmers  having  a  holding  well  within  the  scope  of  their  means 
who  can  compete  with  the  times,  and  so  adapt  their  practice  to 
modern  requirements  as  to  carry  out  our  resolution. 
J^Tolall  such  good  men  and  [trueiwe[say  now,  Look  hack,  look 
