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a  clean  growth,  for  nothing  will  restore  the  damaged  leaves  to  greenness, 
as  their  tissues  have  been  destroyed  by  the  insects — that  is,  mites. 
Crlnum  Moorel  (F.  B.), — This  charming  bulbous  flower  is  a  native 
of  South  Africa,  and  though  hardy  in  some  parts  of  England  is  generally 
grown  in  pots.  If  grown  outdoors  the  bulbs  should  be  planted  about 
6  or  8  inches  deep  in  good  soil.  For  greenhoase  culture  they  should  be 
potted  in  March  in  a  compost  of  two  parts  turfy  loam,  one  part  pea*-, 
and  silver  sand.  Water  freely  till  the  autumn,  and  grow  the  plants  in 
a  light,  airy  position  in  the  greenhouse.  Store  the  pots  containing  the 
bulbs  during  the  winter  under  a  greenhouse  stage,  and  keep’  them  dry. 
The  plants  are  best  propagated  by  offsets,  which  should  be  potted  singly 
in  March  or  April.  Plants  may  be  also  raised  from  seeds,  but  it  is  a 
slow  process,  as  they  are  several  years  before  they  flower. 
irectarineg  Falling  (71 R,'). — The  shrinking  generally  occurs  at  the 
apex,  and  is  rather  common  with  the  fruits  borne  by  young  or  vigorous 
trees,  and  the  fruit  partakes  more  or  less  of  the  nature  of  the  growth. 
When  such  fruits  ripen  the  watery  matter  is  dissipated,  and  as  this  is 
most  abundant  where  the  swelling  has  been  greatest  they  shrivel.  The 
shrinkage  is  generally  confined  to  Nectarines,  Peaches  under  the  same 
conditions  being  little  affected,  as  they  retain  more  of  the  watery  matter 
in  ripening,  and  the  evaporation  takes  place  more  evenly  through  their 
having  downy  skins.  The  fruits  affected  are  not  really  a  defect  of 
culture.  Perhaps  a  slight  shade  in  very  bright  weather  would  have  pre¬ 
vented  the  shrinking  ;  but  the  best  preventive  is  plenty  of  air,  taking 
care  not  to  over-feed  the  trees. 
zrames  of  Fruits.— — 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 
to  discourage  the  growth  of  inferior  and  promote  the  culture  of  superior 
varieties.  In  consequence  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  nam^  at  once,  and  any 
beyond  that  cumber  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.  (^H.  P.  S.'). — Plums — 1,  Prince  of 
Wales  ;  2,  Y&n  Mons  Bed.  Apples — 1,  Lady  Sudeley  ;  2,  Gloucester¬ 
shire  Quoining.  Pears — 1,  Unripe  ;  possibly  Williams’  Bon  Chr&tien  ; 
2,  Hard.  Bead  rules  above.  A  Reader'). — 1,  Beinette  Grise  ;  2,  Pos¬ 
sibly  Prince  Engelbert ;  3,  Possibly  Coe’s  Golden  Drop,  but  specimens 
of  young  wood  should  be  sent  with  Plums  ;  4  and  6  were  unripe,  and 
therefore  could  not  be  recognised.  See  our  directions.  (J.  W.  B.) — 
The  fruit  closely  resembles  Beauty  of  Kent.  (D.  P.y — 1,  Beuir6 
d’Amaniis  ;  2,  Emperor ;  3,  Small  Benoni. 
Hornes  of  Plants. — We  only  undertake  to  name  species  of  plants, 
not  ’,‘ifaietiea  that  have  originated  from  seeds  and  termed  florists’ flowers. 
FlowCTing  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. 
(F.  B.f  —  Crinum  Moorei ;  particulars  above.  (<7.  S.).  —  Dead, 
(E.  J.). — 1,  Verbascum  pboeniceum  album  ;  2,  Veronica  longifolia  sub- 
sessilis  ;  3,  Helianthus  rigidus.  (C.  S) — 1,  Escallonia  macrantha  ; 
2,  Biota  aurea  ;  3,  Ceanothus  rigidus  ;  4,  Crataegus  pyracantba. 
(A  Constant  Reader). — The  berried  plant  is  Viburnum  opnlus  ;  the 
other  specimen  is  Abelia  rnpestris.  (AT.  T.). — The  Cypripedium  is  a 
variety  of  Godefroyae  leucochilum. 
COVENT  GABDEN  MABKET. — Septembee  9th. 
HEiVY  supplies  with  prices  unaltered. 
FBUIT. 
1. 
d 
8. 
d. 
f. 
■1. 
d. 
Apples,  i  sieve . . 
1 
3  to  2 
6 
Peaches . 
1 
0  to 
6 
0 
FilbertsandOobSjperlOOlba.  30 
0 
0 
0 
Plums,  i  sieve  . .  . . 
2 
9 
3 
8 
Grapes,  per  lb . 
0 
6 
1 
6 
St.  Michael  Pines, each 
•  • 
2 
0 
6 
0 
Lemons,  ease  . 
11 
0 
14 
0 
VEGETABLES. 
S. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Asparagus,  per  100  ..  .. 
0 
0 
to  0 
0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0 
2  to 
0 
0 
^  .<?ieve  . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Beet,  B^i,  dozen . 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Parsley,  dozen  bunches 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Oarro'.s,  bunch . 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Parsnips,  dozen  ..  .. 
1 
0 
C 
0 
Cauliflowers,  dor  en  . .  . . 
s 
0 
3 
0 
Potatoes,  per  cwt.  .. 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Celery,  bundle  . 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Salsafy,  bundle  ..  .. 
1 
0 
1 
6 
Ooleworts,  dozen  bunohei 
a 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale,  per  basket  .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Oucumbers,  dozen  ..  .. 
1 
0 
2 
6 
Scorzonera,  bundle  .. 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Endive,  dozen  . 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Shallots,  per  lb  ..  .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Herbs,  bunch  ..  ..  .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Spinach,  pad  ..  .. 
0 
U 
4 
6 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0 
2 
0 
0 
Sprouts,  half  siv..  .. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Lettuce,  dozen . 
1 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes,  per  lb.  . , 
0 
2 
0 
4 
iiashrooms,  per  lb.  ..  ,. 
0 
6 
0 
8 
Turnips,  bunob  .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
PLANTS  IN  POTS. 
s.  d. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
s. 
d. 
Arbor  Vit®  (various)  doz. 
6  0  to  36 
0 
Pious elaatica, each  .. 
1 
0  to  t 
0 
Asters,  dozen  pots  . .  , . 
Aspidistra,  dozen  ..  .. 
3  0 
6 
0 
Foliage  plants,  var.  each 
1 
0 
5 
0 
18  0 
36 
0 
Fuchsias,  per  dozen  . . 
3 
0 
6 
0 
Aspidistra,  specimen  plant 
6  0 
10 
6 
Heliotrope,  per  dozen 
4 
0 
6 
0 
Balsams,  per  dozen . . 
3  0 
4 
0 
Lilium  lancifolium,  dozen 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Chrysanthemums,  per  doz. 
4  0 
6 
0 
Lycopodiums,  dozen  , .  . . 
3 
0 
4 
0 
Cockscombs,  per  dozen  . . 
3  0 
4 
0 
Marguerite  Daisy, dozen 
6 
0 
3 
0 
Drac^na,  various,  dozen .. 
12  0 
30 
0 
Mignonette,  dozen  pots  . . 
4 
0 
6 
0 
DracEena -yiridls,  dozen  .. 
9  0 
18 
0 
Myrtles,  dozen . 
6 
0 
9 
0 
Buonymus ,  var.,  dozen  , . 
6  0 
18 
0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each  ..  .. 
1 
0 
15 
0 
Evergreens,  in  variety, 
,,  (specimens''  .,  .. 
21 
0 
63 
0 
dozen  . . 
6  0 
24 
0 
Pelargoniums,  scarlets,  per 
Ferns  in  variety ,  d  ozen  . . 
4  0 
18 
0 
dozen  . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Fern*  (small)  per  hundred 
4  0 
6 
0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE 
PRICES.- 
OUT  FLOWERS. — Orchid  Blooms  In  vatiety 
s.  d. 
s. 
d. 
B. 
d. 
s 
d- 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  .. 
2  0  to  4 
0 
Mignonette,  per  dozen 
Asparagus  Fern,  per  biinoh 
1  0 
2 
6 
bunches . 
2 
0 
to  4 
0 
Asters,  dozen  bunches 
3  0 
6 
0 
Myosotis  or  Forget-me-not, 
Bouvardias,  bunch  .. 
0  4 
0 
9 
dozen  bunches . 
1 
6 
S 
c 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
0  6 
2 
0 
Orchids,  various,  ner  dozen 
„  dozen  bunches 
4  0 
6 
t 
blooms  . 
1 
6 
12 
0 
Chrysanthemums,  cozen 
Pelargoniums,  12  bunches 
i 
0 
6 
0 
bunches  . 
3  0 
4 
0 
Pyrethrum,  dozen  buucbe* 
1 
6 
3 
.0 
Chrysanthemums,  cozen 
Roses  (indoor),  dozen 
0 
6 
1 
6 
blooms  . 
0  9 
3 
0 
„  Tea,  white,  dozen 
0 
9 
2 
0 
Eucharis,  dozen . 
1  6 
3 
0 
,,  TeUow,  dozen  (Niela) 
2 
0 
4 
D 
Gardenias,  dozen  ..  .. 
1  6 
3 
0 
,,  Red,  dozen  blooms  .. 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
„  Safrano  (English), 
bunches  . 
3  0 
5 
0 
dozen . 
1 
0 
2 
0 
Lilium  longiflorum,  twelve 
„  Pink,  per  dozen  , .  . . 
1 
0 
2 
a 
blooms  . - 
2  0 
4 
0 
„  dozen  bunches  ,,  .. 
2 
6 
6 
0 
„  lancifolium,  12  blooms 
1  0 
2 
6 
Smilax,  per  bunch  ..  .. 
Stephanotis,  dozen  sprays 
1 
6 
3 
a 
Maidenhair  Fern,  per  dozen 
1 
6 
2 
e 
bunches . 
4  0 
8 
0 
Sunflowers,  dozen  bunches 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Marguerites,  12  bunches  . . 
1  0 
3 
0 
Tuberoses.  12  blooms . .  . . 
0 
2 
0 
4 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVED. 
Barr  &  Son,  King  Street,  Covent  Garden. — Daffodils  and  Tuliqjs' 
Dutch  Bulbs. 
G.  Bunyard  &  Co.,  Maidstone. — Fruit  Trees. 
W.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate  Nurseries,  London. —  Carnations  anl 
Pinhs. 
E,  H.  Krelage  &  Son,  Haarlem,  Holland. — Autumn  List. 
A.  Perry,  Winchmore  Hill,  London. — Bulbous  Plants. 
W.  Bichardson  &  Co.,  Darlington. — Hints  on  Heating. 
J.  &  B.  Thyne,  83,  St.  Vincent  Street,  Glasgow. — Dutch  Flower 
Roots. 
B.  Veitch  &  Son,  High  Street,  Exeter.— Roots. 
J.  Yates,  Underbank,  Stockport. — Bulbs. 
THE  CHEAP  CARRIAGE  OF  WHEAT. 
Being  members  one  of  another  how  ready  we  are  with  our 
advics  and  counsel  on  all  matters,  either  spiritual  or  temporal,, 
and  how  equally  unwilling  are  we  to  accept  that  same  advice 
when  tendered.  Of  all  classes  none  is  so  long  suffering  as  the 
farming  class  ;  its  advisers  are  “  legion,”  and  the  beauty  of  it  all 
is  that  most  of  these  “legions ”  do  not  for  a  moment  k-now  what 
they  are  talking  about.  It  used  to  be  said  that  every  man 
thought  he  could  do  three  things  well— viz.,  poke  a  fire,  carve 
a  joint,  and  drive  a  gig  ;  now  to  be  up  to  date  add  advise 
Hodge,  or,  more  properly  speaking,  Hodge’s  master. 
Perhaps  of  all  persons  most  cognisant  of  the  needs  of  the 
farmer,  and  best  calculated  to  give  advice  (that  i^t  from  among 
outsiders)  is  the  popular  partner  of  a  county  bank.  This  may 
seem  a  strange  statement  to  a  city  man,  but  let  him  live  as  we 
have  lived  in  purely  agricultural  districts,  where  the  banks  are 
owned  by  county  people,  whose  stake  is  in  the  landed  interest 
of  that  county.  The  partners  are  generally  members  of  some 
of  our  best  families,  and  are  wise  enough  to  know  that  it  is  to 
their  own  interest  to  be  deeply  conversant  with  all  that  apper¬ 
tains  to  the  well-being  of  their  clients -clients  made  up  almost 
entirely  of  those  whose  living  is  drawn  directly  from  the  land 
and  the  produce  of  its  cultivation. 
From  the  landlord  with  his  far-reach  ng  acres,  the  substantial 
