November  1^,  1896. 
Journal  of  AiokTicuLfunR  and  ao^TAoiA  uaronner^ 
479 
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Jelly-like  Substance  (6*.  5.).— The  ipecimens  were  much  bruised 
and  discoloured  by  being  loose  in  the  box,  consequently  moving  in 
transit  through  the  post.  It  appears  to  be  Nostoc  commane,  an  Alga, 
common  in  damp  places  in  late  summer  and  autumn,  especially  on  lawns 
and  walks  in  damp  situations.  As  no  letter  accompanied  your  specimen 
we  are  nnable  to  advise. 
:Syaclntli  Bulba  QA'nmteur'). — Large  bulbs  are  not  necessarily 
'  better  than  those  which  are  smaller,  if  smooth,  firm  and  heavy  for  their 
size.  During  some  years  bulbs  of  practically  all  varieties  are  somewhat 
smaller  than  in  other  seasons,  the  weather  in  Holland  influencing  their 
size ;  and  every  season  the  bulbs  of  some  varieties  are  small  because 
that  is  their  character.  They  vary  in  size  the  same  as  the  tubers  of 
varieties  of  Potatoes  do.  Hyacinths  this  year  may  perhaps  be  a  little 
smaller  than  usual,  but  we  snspect  there  will  be  no  lack  of  handsome 
spikes  of  flowers  next  spring. 
‘  Culture  of  Xtrerlnea  (^Coggen's  Mill). — The  greenhouse  species  of 
Nerines  or  Guernsey  Lilies  should  be  potted  ia  three  parts  sandy  loam, 
one  part  decomposed  cow  manure  and  sand.  Pot  now,  placing  three 
bulbs  in  a  6-inch  pot,  well  drained,  and  placed  in  greenhouse.  Keep 
the  soil  moist  when  the  bulbs  are  in  growth  but  dry  when  at  rest,  as 
they  are  deciduous  from  May  to  September.  Annual  repotting  is  not 
necessary,  but  instead  afford  top-clressings  of  rich  material,  repotting 
every  four  years.  The  hardy  species  of  Netine  (N,  sarniensis)  must  be 
accommodated  on  a  south  border  of  light  sandy  soil  enriched  with  cow’ 
manure.  Plant  now  4  inches  deep,  and  protect  from  frost  with  cocoa- 
^  nut  fibre  or  litter.  The  Azaleas  must  be  kept  cool,  but  safe  from  frost, 
vf  If  the  wood  has  been  well  ripened  the  plants  will  bloom. 
Basic  Slag  Phosphate  for  Poor  Ground  (C.  H,). — You  do  not 
say  whether  the  ground  is  light  or  heavy,  which  is  of  considerable 
importance,  as  cn  light  sands  basic  cinder  phosphate  bas  not  always 
been  as  favourable  as  on  other  soils,  which  is  probably  due  to  the  lime 
contained  in  the  slag.  If  light  soil  from  4  cwt.  to  6  cwt.  is  a  proper 
dressing  per  acre  ;  if  a  good  loam,  neither  light  nor  heavy,  6  cwt.  to 
r  8  cwt.  per  acre  ;  and  if  a  heavy  loam  or  clay  soil  10  cwt.  per  acre.  It 
will  be  needless  to  point  out  that  though  basic  cinder  phosphate  supplies 
phosphoric  acid  at  a  cheap  rate,  it  contains  neither  nitrogen  nor  potash 
— the  other  important  principles  required  by  plants.  The  latter  is 
{■  cheapest  applied  in  kainit,  and  either  mixed  with  the  basic  cinder  or 
put  on  separately.  The  two  are  best  applied  in  the  winter  or  early 
J  spring,  and  may  be  followed  later  in  the  season  by  a  light  dressing  of 
1  some  suitable  source  of  nitrogen  or  nitrate  of  soda  where  snob  is  needed, 
Eucharls  Bulb  (iS?,  L.  S.). — Although  the  bulb  bad  every  appear- 
^  ance  of  being  infested  with  mites,  we  failed  to  discover  anything  of  a 
I*  vegetable  or  animal  nature  likely  to  cause  the  condition  of  the  bulbs, 
1,;^^  but  the  scales  were  discoloured  as  if  mites  had  been  at  work,  and 
;  unfortunately  the  decayed  scales  or  other  coats  of  the  bulb  had  been 
4  removed,  and  the  whole  made  as  clean  as  possible.  The  roots  were  dead, 
but  from  what  cause  we  cannot  say.  The  threads  of  fungus  at  the  base 
of  the  bulb  did  not  strike  us  as  parasitic  ;  indeed,  there  was  no  foreign 
substance  In  the  tissues.  As  the  bulbs  have  probably  been  cleaned 
'  before  pottiug,  that  may  account  for  there  not  being  any  mites  discover¬ 
able.  We  should  give  the  plants,  if  possible,  a  bottom  heat  of  80®  to 
r  90°,  and  thus  encourage  the  formation  of  roots.  If  they  still  have  the 
'  same  stunted  appearance,  it  would  be  advisable  to  use  Clibran’s 
Eucharis  mite  killer,  following  the  instructions,  and  by  perseverance  the 
■  pest  will  be  overcome. 
r 
Touratoes  BlseaseU  (A.  C.).  —  Possibly  the  narrative  of  Mr, 
Robert  Fenn  keeping  his  Tomatoes,  Roses,  and  other  plants  free  from 
^  fungoid  attacks  by  dpstings  with  powder  is  what  you  have  read  in  our 
'  pages  some  time  ago.  That  he  succeeded  in  his  object  is  beyond  all 
doubt,  but  you  must  clearly  understand  that  be  applied  the  powder 
hfore  the  fungus  took  possession,  and  also  at  frequent  intervals  to 
prevent  the  germination  of  any  spores  there  might  be  fiying  about  and 
settling  on  the  leaves.  When  the  fungus  is  thoroughly  established  in 
the  leaves  it  cannot  be  destroyed  so  far  as  we  know  by  anything  but 
will  destroy  those  leaves  ;  at  the  same  time  others  that  follow  may  be 
kept  free  by  persistent  attention  to  preventive  measures.  The  powder 
Mr.  Fenn  used  was  Tail’s  Anti-blight,  which  be  obtained  from  Messis. 
Barr  &  Son,  whose  address  can  usually  be  seen  in  our  advertising 
t  columns.  Are  you  sure  your  plants  are  not  victims  of  an  eelworm 
attack  ?  Examine  the  roots,  and  if  there  are  knot-like  swellings  on  them 
send  samples  packed  in  green  leaves  in  a  box  so  as  to  arrive  in  a  fresh 
state,  also  enclose  growths  of  the  affected  plants, 
BTames  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  frnit,  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  conseqTieruse  of  the  large  number  cf  worthiest  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  regcct  the  inferior, 
which  are  not  worth  sending  or  growing.  The  names  and  addresses  of 
Benders  of  fruit  or  fiowers  to  be  named  must  in  all  cases  be  enclosed  with 
the  apeehnens,  whether  letters  referring  to  the  fruit  are  sent  by  post  or 
not.  The  names  are  not  necessarily  required  for  publication,  initials 
Bufl^cing  for  that.  Only  six  specimens  can  be  nam^  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,  W.). — 1,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin ; 
2,  Bismarck  ;  S,  Ribston  Pippin ;  4,  Wormsley  Pippin,  {K.  K.),~l, 
Dnehesse  d’Angoulfeme;  2,  Court  Pend  Plat;  3,  unknown,  probably  a 
local  seedling.  {W,  F,  R,), — The  Pears  were  over-ripe  when  packed, 
and  consequently  reached  us  in  the  form  of  a  pulpy  mass. 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVED. 
Potheringham  &  Young,  Damfries. — Trees  and  Shrubs, 
Dammann  &  Co.,  Naples. — Seeds. 
GARDENERS’  CHARITABLE  AND  PROVIDENT 
INSTITUTIONS. 
The  Gardeners’  Royal  Benevolent  Institution. — Secretary, 
Mr.  G.  J.  Ingram,  60,  Parliament  Street,  London,  W,C. 
United  Horticultoha,  Benefit  and  Provident  Society. — 
Secretary,  Mr.  W.  Collins,  9,  Martindale  Road,  Balham,  London,  S.W. 
Royal  Gardeners’  Orphan  Fund. — Secretary,  Mr.  A.  F.  Barron, 
The  Royal  Gardeners’  Orphan  Fund,  Chiswick,  W. 
COVBNT  GARDEN  MABKKT.- 
ERUIT. 
-November  11th. 
Apples,  4  sieve 
Aspararus,  per  100 
Beet,  Bi^,  dozea . . 
Cauliflowers,  dozen  .. 
Celery,  bundle  ..  .. 
Ooleworts,  dozen  bnnohes 
Quoumbers,  dozen  n.  .. 
Endive,  dozen  ..  ..  .. 
Herbs,  bunch  ..  ..  ,, 
Lettuce,  dozen  . . 
Mushrooms,  per  lb. 
1. 
d. 
fl. 
d. 
1 
3  to  2 
6 
26 
0 
27 
6 
Plums,  4  sieve  ..  .. 
0 
6 
1 
6 
at.  Michael  Fines,  each 
•  • 
VEGETABLES. 
s. 
d. 
IS. 
d. 
0 
0  to  0 
0 
Mustard  and  Oress,  punnet 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Onions,  bushel  ..  .. 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Parsuey,  dozen  bunches 
•  • 
0 
8 
0 
4 
Parsnips,  dozen  ..  .. 
3 
0 
3 
0 
Potatoes,  per  cwt.  >• 
•  • 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Salsafy,  bundle  ..  .. 
«  • 
8 
0 
4 
0 
Seakale ,  per  basket  . . 
•  • 
1 
0 
3 
e 
Soorzonera,  bundle  .. 
•  • 
1 
3 
1 
6 
Shallots,  per  lb  .. 
•  • 
0 
3 
0 
0 
Spinach,  pad  ..  .. 
0 
3 
0 
0 
1 
3 
0 
0 
Tomatoes,  per  lb.  .. 
•  • 
9 
6 
0 
8 
Turmps, bunch  ..  .i 
*• 
d.  s.  d. 
0  to  14  0 
0  0  0 
0  6  0 
d.  s. 
a  to  0 
d. 
4 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0  0 
0  0 
4  0 
0  0 
0  0 
0  6 
s. 
Arbor  Vitte  (various)  doz.  6 
Aspidistra,  dozen  ..  ..18 
Aspidistra,  specimen  plant  6 
Ohrysanthemnms,  per  doi.  4 
„  per  plant  1 
Draoa»na,various,  dozen ..  IS 
Dracaena  viridls,  dozen  . .  9 
Erica,  per  dozen . 9 
„  hyemalis,  per  dozen  IS 
Enonym  ns,  var.,  dozen  ..  6 
Bveryreens,  in  variety, 
dozen  . 6 
Ferns  In  variety, dozen  ..  4 
PLANTS 
d.  B.  d. 
0to36  0 
0  36  0 
10  8 
9  0 
S  0 
30  0 
18  0 
18  0 
18  0 
18  0 
IN.  POTS. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
94  0 
18  0 
AVBBAaB  WHOLESALE  PRIOBS. 
8.  d.  8. 
Arum  Lilies.  IS  blooms  ..  6  C  to  8 
Asparagus  Pern,  per  bunch  2  0  3 
Bouvardias,  bunch  ..  ..  0  6  0 
Oarnatious,  13  blooms  ..06  3 
Ohrysanthemnms,  '  dozen 
bunches  . 3  0  6 
Ohrysanthemnms, 12  blooms  3  0  6 
Euobaris,  dozen  . . 36  4 
Qnrdenias,  dozen  ....  3  0  3 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
bunches  ..  ..  ..  ..  6  0  8 
Hyacinths  (Roman).  18 
sprays,  and  per  bunch  .,09  1 
Iiilac,  White  (French),  per 
bunch ..  4  6  6 
LUium  longiflorum,  twelve 
blooms  . 8  0  10 
.,  lancifolium,  13  blooms  16  3 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  ISsprays, 
per  bunch  . . 0  9  2 
Marguerites,  13  bunches  ..10  3 
Maidenhair  Fern,  per  dozen 
bunches . 4  0  8 
Ferns  (small)  per  hundred 
Ficus  elnstica,  each  . .  ,  • 
Foliage  plants,  var.  each 
Hyacinths  (Roman),  dozen 
pots . 
Lycopodiums,  dozen  ..  .. 
Marguerite  Daisy,  dozen.. 
Myrtles,  dozen . 
Palms,  in  var. ,  ee  oh  . .  . . 
,,  (specimen-''  ..  •• 
Pelargoniums,  per  dozen .. 
Primula  sinensis,  per  dozen  4 
Solanurns,  per  dozen  . .  . .  12 
.—OUT  FLOWERS.— Orchid  Blooms 
B. 
Mignonette,  per  dozen 
bunches . .  “ 
Mimosa  (Fterch)  per  bnch  1 
Narclss,  White  (French), 
dozen  bunches..  ..  ••  3 
Orchids,  various,  per  dozen 
blo-ms  . 
Pelargoniums,  13  bunches 
Pyrethmm,  dozen  buucbee 
Roses  (Indoor),  dozen 
„  Tea,  white,  dozen  . . 
„  Yellow,  dozen  (Niels) 
„  Red,  dozen  blooms  .. 
„  Bufrano  (English), 
dozen . J 
„  Pink,  per  dozen  .. 
imilax,  per  bunch  . .  • . 
Jtephanotis,  dozen  sprays 
Tuberoses.  18  blooms. .  . . 
Violet  Parme,  per  bunch  . . 
„  per  doz.  bunches  . . 
„  (French),  per  dozen 
8.  d.  «•  d. 
4  0  to  6  0 
0  t 
6 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
21  0 
6  0 
0 
0 
10 
4 
12 
9 
16 
63 
9  0 
6  0 
16  0 
d. 
0 
6 
9 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
in  variety, 
d.  8.  d. 
0  to  6 
0  1 
6  0 
1 
4 
1 
0 
0 
3 
1 
13 
6 
8 
1 
8 
6 
1 
8 
e 
4 
6 
0 
4 
2 
0 
0 
0 
6 
0 
0 
6 
U 
0 
0 
0 
9 
0 
0 
0  0 
MERRIE  ISLINGTON. 
Can  this  be  the  Islington  of  J ohn  Gilpin  »nd  Goldsmith  s  mad 
dog’s  victim  ?  Would  they  know  the  “place  could  they  be  allowed 
once  more  to  revisit  their  old  haunts  ?  We  can  hardly  realise  it  j 
