Af#8  ifi,  islte. 
JOURNAL  OR  li 0RT1CUL 'PURE  AND  COTTA  OR  GARORNDR. 
Green  Glass  for  Fernery  (IF.  S). —  Saving  tried  nearly  every 
kind,  and  certainly  every  colour  of  glass  anaworing  to  that  of  the  solar 
spectrum,  we  have  not  found  any  answer  so  well  as  ordinary,  or 
so-called  “  white  ”  glass,  especially  that  known  as  rough  plate,  which  is 
more  or  less  of  a  greenish  hue,  bat  not  more  than  crown  glass,  only 
bpiDg  thicker  it  shows  more.  Even  clear  glass  in  the  winter  is  better 
for  Ferns  than  rough  or  any  kind  of  uneven-surfaced  glass,  and  it  is 
easy  when  spriog  comes  to  use  the  requisite  shading  outside.  Perhaps 
some  correspondent  will  state  his  experience  of  coloured  glass  and 
tinted  shading  material  for  ferneries  and  foliage  plant  houses. 
Fungus  on  Strawberry  Plants  (T.  P.). — The  leaves  you  sent 
are  perfectly  innocent  of  any  fungoid  growth,  but  there  is  an  old  leaf 
amongst  the  younger  ones  which  shows  the  plants  last  late  summer  or 
autumn  to  have  been  badly  infested  with  the  Strawberry  leaf  blight 
(Spbaerella  fragarite).  This  so  weakens  the  plants  that  they  do  not 
form  good  crowns,  and  in  consequence  the  flower  stems  are  thrown  up 
badly  and  the  fruit  swells  indifferently.  It  was  rather  common  last 
season,  and  pursues  its  weakening  and  leaf-destructive  work  late  in  the 
autumn,  at  least  the  leaves  then  collapse,  but  the  mischief  is  begun 
earlier  and  that  (July  or  August)  is  the  time  to  proceed  against  the 
enemy  by  dusting  the  plants  with  one  of  the  advertised  fungicides. 
Nothing  can  be  done  now  but  aid  the  plants  by  a  little  fertiliser, 
especially  that  of  a  phosphatic  nature. 
-  Tomato  Plant  Diseased  (0.  II.  E.). — The  young  growths  are 
infested  by  some  parasitic  fungus,  which  has  caused  their  discolouration, 
drooping,  and  collapse.  There  are  no  outgrowths — that  is  “  fruits  ”  or 
reproductive  bodies,  therefore  we  are  unable  to  tell  what  the  fungus  is, 
but  it  certainly  is  not  “sleepy  disease,”  a9  caused  by  Fusarium  solani  or 
F.  lycopersici,  and-  the  myceba  is  either  that  of  Macrosporium 
lycopersici  or  Phytophthora  infestans,  or  perhaps  both,  as  they  are 
frequently  associated.  The  preventive  or  remedy  for  both  is  dusting 
the  plants  with  “  Fostite,”  which  has  been  advertised  in  the  Journal  of 
Horticulture,  or  other  of  the  powder  fungicides.  These  are  better  for 
Tomatoes  and  use  under  glass  generally  than  liquid  fungicides,  such  as 
Bordeaux  mixture.  The  fungicide  should  be  applied  by  means  of  a 
bellows  apparatus,  keeping  the  growths  very  lightly  and  evenly  coated. 
Old  Clove  Carnation  Diseased  (4.  R). — The  plant  is  badly 
infested  by  the  Carnation  leaf-spot  fungus  (Septoria  dianthi)  which 
appears  on  the  leaves  and  stems  in  the  shape  of  a  more  or  less  circular 
purplish  spot  with  a  whitish  centre,  the  latter  often  being  dotted  with 
black  (not  present  in  your  case)  by  the  fruiting  portions  of  the  fungus. 
The  parasite — it  is  the  mycelial  hyphae  that  does  all  the  mischief — 
penetrates  the  stem  rather  deeply,  often  cutting  off  the  supply  of 
nutriment  to  the  parts  above,  and  consequently  causing  their  collapse. 
Sometimes  the  plants  go  off  at  the  roots,  but  this  is  chiefly  confined  to 
layers  or  cuttings,  the  mycelia  having  assailed  the  tender  part  of  the 
stem  before  layering  or  putting  in  as  cuttings.  The  spores  are  produced 
in  great  abundance,  and  distributed  by  wind  and  water.  There  is 
nothing  better  than  dusting  the  plants  with  some  approved  fungicide 
powder,  or  spraying  them  with  Condy’s  fluid  diluted  to  a  rose  colour 
with  pure  water. 
Dead  In  Plants — Coating  Seed  with  Red  Dead  (J.  S .)  — Lead 
has  been  discovered  in  the  ashes  of  plants,  but  in  very  minute  amounts, 
and  it  is  assuming  a  great  deal  that  such  is  of  importance  to  agricultural 
or  horticultural  vegetation,  or  that  such  forms  as  the  red  oxide  of  lead 
are  injurious  to  plant  life,  though  it  is  well  known  that  the  soluble 
compounds  of  lead  are  baneful  or  poisonous  unless  highly  diluted.  We 
can  state  from  experience  that  if  Peas  or  other  seeds  are  dressed  with 
red  lead,  to  protect  them  from  mice  and  birds,  there  is  not  a  possibility 
of  the  plants  absorbing  lead  or  any  compound  of  lead  from  soil  to  an 
extent  prejudicial  to  their  health  or  in  any  way  dangerous  to  those 
partaking  ot  such  plants  or  their  products.  In  the  case  of  Radishes  the 
red  lead  adheres  more  or  less  to  their  roots,  especially  to  the  base  of 
Turnip-ruoted  varieties,  but  there  is  no  danger  in  that  provided  the 
Radishes  are  properly  washed  before  use — indeed,  we  have  not  known 
any  injury  accrue  by  the  use  of  red  lead  in  the  manner  described,  and 
have  found  it  an  infallible  preventive  of  birds  taking  seeds  ;  but  for 
rats  and  mice  the  seeds  should  first  be  moistened  with  petroleum, 
and  then  lightly  coated  with  the  red  lead  ;  or  that  for  the  rodents  alone  is 
not  necessary,  the  petroleum  sufficing,  provided  they  are  moistened  all 
over. 
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  Daper  is  damn. 
(A7.  M.  P.).—  Clivia  miniata.  (Orchid).—  1,  Platyclinis  glumacea  ;  2, 
a  fine  form  of  Dendrobium  nobile.  ( Hnioden  Rene). — 1,  Cornns 
mascula  ;  2,  Forsythia  suspensa  ;  3,  Retinospora  tetragona  ;  4,  R. 
plumosa  ;  5,  one  of  the  stove  Pines,  but  we  cannot  determine  the 
specific  name  without  fuller  knowledge  of  the  habit  of  the  tree  ;  6, 
Coronilla  glauca.  ( S  P.). — 1,  Narcissus  aurantius  plenus  (Butter  and 
Eggs)  ;  2,  N.  tulphureus  plenus  (Codling  and  Cream);  3,  N. 
telamonius  plenus  (common  double  Daffodil).  (S.  R.)  — Rhododendron 
frsgrantissimum.  The  Azalea  is  a  florists’  variety  not  a  species,  and  can 
only  be  named  by  comparison.  (Juno).  —  1,  Lycaste  lanipes  ; 
2,  Dendrobium  tbyrsiflorum  j  3,  Acineta  Humboldti, 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVED. 
Geo.  Bunyard  &  Co.,  Maidstone. — Herbaceous  and  Other  Plants. 
William  C.  G.  Ludford,  Four  Oaks,  Sutton  Colifield. — Illustrated 
List  of  Cacti  and  Succulent  Plants. 
Wm.  Paul  &.  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  Herts. — NeW  Roses  and  Florist*' 
Flowers. 
Paul  A  Son,  Cheshunt. — Roses  and  Other  Plants. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET. — April  15th. 
The  first  cargo  of  Tasmanian  Apples  arrive i  during  tiro  week,  but  in  full  ripe 
and  sofo  condition.  Prices  far  above  tbeir  value. 
i.  d.  s. 
Apples,  per  bushel  ..  ..  2  0  to  4 
„  Nova  Scotia,  barrel  13  0  20 
Grapes,  per  lb . 1  3  4 
Lemons,  case  ..  ..  ..  It  0  14 
FRUIT, 
d. 
6 
0 
0 
0 
Peaches,  Oape,  per  case 
Pears  „  ,. 
St.  Michael  Pines,  each 
Strawberries,  par  lb. 
8.  <1  B  d. 
0  Oto  0  0 
0  0  0  0 
SO  fi  0 
4  0  6  0 
VEGETABLES. 
Asparagus,  per  100  ..  ..  6 
Beaus,  per  lb . 0 
Beet,  Red,  dozen . 1 
Carrots,  bunch  ..  ..  0  3 
Cauliflowers,  dozen  ..  ..  2  0 
Celery,  bundle  ..  ..  1  0 
Ooleworts,  dozen  bunches  2  0 
Cucumbers,  dozen  ..  ..  2  0 
Endive,  dozen  ..  ..  ..  1  3 
Herbs,  bunch  . 0  3 
Leeks,  bunch  . 0  2 
Lettuce,  dozen  . 1  3 
Mushrooms,  per  lb . 0  6 
0  bo  6  6  Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet  0  2  to  0  0 
6  13  Onions,  bushel .  3  6  4  0 
0  U  0  Parsley,  dozen  buuohes  ..  2  0  3  0 
0  4  Parsnips,  dozen .  10  0  0 
3  0  Potatoes,  per  cwt .  2  0  4  0 
0  0  Salsafy,  bundle .  10  16 
4  0  Seakale,  per  basket  ....  0  9  13 
4  0  Scorzouera,  bundle  ..  ..  16  0  0 
1  6  Shallots,  per  lb  ......  0  3  (i  0 
0  0  Spiuach,  pad  .  on  46 
0  0  Sprouts,  half  siv . 13  0  0 
0  0  Tomatoes  .per  lb.  ....  0  6  0  0 
0  8  Turnipg,  bunoh .  0  3  0  6 
PLANTS  IN  POTS. 
Arbor  Vitro  (golden!  dozen 
Arum  Lilies,  per  dozen  .. 
Aspidistra,  dozen 
Aspidistra,  specimen  plant 
Azalea,  per  dozen 
Cineraria,  dozen  pots 
Cyclamen,  dozen  pots 
Dielytra,  per  dozen.. 
Dracrona,  various,  dozen  .. 
Dracaena  viridi3,  dozen  .. 
Ericas,  various,  per  dozen  . 
Euouymus,  var.,  dozen  .. 
Evergreens,  in  var.,  dozen 
Ferns  iu  variety,  dozen  .. 
Anemone  (French),  dozen 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms 
Asparagus  Fern,  per  bunoh 
Azalea,  dozen  sprays  . .  . . 
Bouvardias,  bunch  .. 
Camellias,  dozen  blooms  .. 
Carnations,  12  blooms  .. 
Cyclamen,  dozen  blooms  .. 
Daffodils,  single,  doz.  bun. 
double,  doz.  bum. 
e 
0  to  12 
6 
Fern?  (small)  per  hundred 
4 
0 
to  8 
0 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Ficus  elastica.  each  ..  .. 
1 
0 
7 
u 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Foliage  plants,  var.  each 
1 
0 
6 
0 
6 
0 
10 
6 
Genista,  per  dozen  . 
8 
0 
12 
0 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Hyacinths,  do*en  pots 
8 
0 
12 
6 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Hydrangea,  various,  dozen 
9 
0 
24 
0 
8 
0 
16 
0 
Lilium  HarrUsi,  per  dozeu 
18 
u 
30 
0 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Lycopodiums,  dozen  .. 
3 
0 
4 
0 
12 
0 
30 
0 
Marguerite  Dai sv. dozen  .. 
6 
0 
9 
0 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Mignonette,  dozen  pots  .. 
8 
0 
9 
0 
9 
0 
24 
0 
Myrtles,  dozen  . 
6 
u 
9 
0 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Palms,  in  var..  eaoh  ..  .. 
1 
0 
16 
0 
6 
0 
24 
0 
(specimens)  ..  .. 
21 
9* 
0 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Spiresas,  doz . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
PRICES.— 
OUT  FLOWERS.— Orchid  Blooms  in 
vaiiety . 
Narcissi,  var..  doz.  bunches 
0 
9 
to  2 
0 
2 
0 
to  4 
0 
Orchids,  various,  doz.  blms. 
1 
6 
12 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Pelargoniums.  12  bunches 
6 
0 
9 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Primroses,  dozen  bunches 
0 
6 
0 
9 
0 
4 
0 
9 
Primula  (double),  cozen 
Eucharis,  dozen . 3 
Gardenias,  dozen  ..  ..  2 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
'  bunches .  4 
Hyacinths,  dozen  spikes  ..  2 
Hyacinth,  Dutch,  varioui, 
per  box  . .  . .  . .  2 
Lilac  (French)  per  bunch  3 
Lilium  longiflorum,  twelve 
blooms  . 3 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  sprays  0 
Maidenhair  Fern.  doz.  bchs.  4 
Marguerites,  12  bunohes  . .  2 
Myosotis  or  Forget-me-not, 
dozen  bunches . 3 
6 
9 
0 
3 
6 
6 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
6 
0 
1  0 
1  6 
3  0 
0  6 
6  0 
6  0 
4  0 
5  0 
4  0 
6  0 
1  0 
8  0 
4  0 
6  0 
sprays  .,  ..  .. 
Roses  (indoor),  dozen 
„  Tea,  white,  dozen 
,,  Yellow,  dozen  (Niels) 
„  Red,  dozen  blooms  .. 
„  Safrano  (English), 
dozen . 
„  Pink,  per  dozen  ..  .. 
Smilax,  tier  bunch  ..  .. 
Spirroa,  dozen  bunches 
Stephanotis,  dozen  sprays 
Tuberoses.  12  blooms. .  .. 
Tulips,  dozen  blooms 
Violets  Parme  (French), 
per  bunch  . 
„  Czar  (French),  per 
bunch  . .  . . 
„  Victoria  (French), 
12  bunches 
,.  English.  12  bunohes 
Wallflowers,  dozen  bunches 
0  6 
1  0 
1  6 
3  « 
2  0 
1  6 
3  0 
4  0 
3  0 
6  0 
0  6 
0  4 
3  0 
2  0 
1  0 
0  9 
2  0 
1  0 
2  0 
2  6 
6  o 
6  0 
5  0 
8  0 
6  0 
5  0 
9  0 
1  0 
0  6 
4  0 
3  0 
1  6 
1  0 
4  0 
THE  CALF.— No.  2. 
In  the  case  of  a  cow  shortly  to  be  turned  out  to  grass,  if  she 
is  taking  new  calves,  it  is  most  desirable  that  she  should  become 
accustomed  to  them  before  being  allowed  her  full  liberty.  There 
is  always  a  danger  that  she  may  not  take  kindly  to  her  step¬ 
children,  and  as  they  will  suffer  for  lack  of  milk  she  will  suffer 
even  more  from  a  plethora  of  milk  This  will,  if  not  at  once 
detected,  cause  downfall  of  the  udder,  a  serious  and  difficult 
disease  to  remedy.  It  therefore  behoves  all  who  have  charge 
of  such  stock  to  guard  against  such  possibilities  Again, 
a  freshly  dried  cow  should  never  be  turned  into  a  field  where 
there  are  young  calves,  especially  if  she  be  a  cow  who  adopts 
