July  8,  185)'?. 
Journal  of  horticulturf  and  cottage  gardener. 
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nxodel  G-ardens  at  Shows  (Z*.  iZ.)  — The  miniature  models  of 
Whicu  you  speak  are  nearly  obsolete,  and  some  which  are  produced  are 
miserable  poor  objects  of  what  gardens  should  be.  The  size  you 
mention  is  very  small ;  but  whatever  the  size,  all  the  features,  such  as 
walks,  beds,  borders,  or  whatever  may  be  represented,  must  be  in  due 
relative  proportion,  and  the  work  must  not  be  “  roughly  done  ;  ’’  on  the 
contrary,  it  cannot  be  done  too  carefully  and  well. 
Zilllum  candldum  Xieaves  Diseased  (A.  Me  )  — The  bulbs  are 
perfectly  clean,  indeed,  very  tine  and  sound.  This  is  important,  as 
indicating  that  the  fungus  on  the  leaves  has  not  reached  the  roots,  where 
its  mycelium  does  great  mischief,  outgrowing  them  and  causing  their 
decay.  We  congratulate  you  on  this,  for  the  parasite  is  very  malignant 
to  most  Liliums.  Dusting  with  a  preparation  of  sulphate  of  copper 
with  lime,  10  per  cent,  of  the  first,  is  a  gojd  preventive  against  the 
disease  spreading.  We  should  simply  remove  the  withered  stems  and 
burn  them,  as  they  may  probably  when  decaying  produce  the  conidial 
form,  and  the  disease  thus  be  carried  over  a  wide  area.  Keep  your 
plants  healthy,  using  manure  only  in  a  thoroughly  decomposed  state, 
and  then  the  Lilies  will  hold  their  own  against  their  parasites,  especially 
if^the  cultivator  promptly  aiopts  repressive  measures,  and  affords 
8u*stenance  enabling  the  plant  to  resist  its  enemies  successfully.  Use 
mineral  matter,  especially  lime,  as  this  quickly  reduces  organic  matter 
into  inorganic,  the  first  being  needful  to  the  parasite,  and  the  latter  the 
stability  ot  tne  host  against  it.  We  should  not  destroy  the  Lilies. 
Black  Stuff  on  Greenhouse  Plants  (^Mercy').  —  The  “  black 
stuff”  on  the  leaves  is  the  filmy  excieta  of  aphides  or  “green  fly,” 
taken  possession  of  by  a  fungus,  commonly  called  black  mould,  Fumago 
Vagans,  wfiich  does  injury  by  its  overgrowths,  hindering  the  elaborating 
functions  of  the  leaves,  causing  them  t>  become  pile  in  colour,  and  to 
fall  prematurely.  The  cause  of  the  mischief  is  the  aphides,  and  these 
must  be  destroyed  before  there  can  be  any  relief  from  the  “  black  stuff,” 
Any  of  the  advertised  insecticides  would  rid  you  of  the  green  “  flies,”  or 
if  you  do  not  like  a  liquid  application,  which  would  be  best,  as  it  would 
destroy  the  fungus  as  well  as  the  aphides,  you  may  fumigate  the  bouse 
with  tobacco  paper  on  a  calm  evening,  repeating  occasionally  until  the 
pests  are  destroyed.  As  a  home-made  preparation  procure  tobacco 
juice,  sold  by  horticultural  sundiiesraen,  and  add  one  part  to  five  of 
water,  in  which  2  ozs.  of  softsoap  has  been  dissolved,  to  every  gallon, 
apply  with  a  syringe  in  the  evening,  and  wash  the  plants  with  clear 
water  in  the  morning.  Tobacco  powder  may  also  be  dusted  on  the 
affected  paits,  and  this,  from  the  sulphur  it  contains,  acts  well  on  the 
fungus,  whilst  the  tobacco  kills  the  aphides.  If  applied  in  the  afternoon 
the  powder  may  be  washed  off  in  the  evening,  or  if  used  at  the  latter 
time  syringe  in  the  morning.  Tnere  is  no  preventive  other  than 
thorough  cleanliness,  keeping  a  watchful  eye  on  the  plants,  and  on  the 
first  appearance  of  the  pests  promptly  take  measures  to  prevent  their 
spreading  by  destroying  them. 
XiTamea  of  Plants. —  We  only  nndertake  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. 
(P.  iS.). — Your  specimens  were  not  in  a  proper  condition  for  naming, 
and  moreover  had  no  numbers  attached,  so  that  it  would  be  impossible 
to  ditcriminate.  Send  fresh  ones  properly  numbered,  and  addressed  and 
packed  as  suggested  above,  and  we  will  endeavour  to  assist  you. 
(C  0.  A.'). — 1,  Adiantum  Irapeziforme  ;  2,  Asplenium  bulbiferum  ;  3, 
Fteris  cretici  albo-lineata.  (S.  M,'). — Chrysanthemum  maximum. 
(A.  D.). — Erigeron  philadelphicus. 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVED. 
G  Bunyard  &  Co.,  Maidstone. — Strawberries. 
H.  J.  Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery.  Lewisham. — Florists'  Flowers, 
The  Tokio  Nurseries  Co.,  Komagone,  Tokio,  Japan.  —  General 
Catalogue. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— July  7th. 
FRUIT. 
s*  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Apples,  J  sieve) . 
•  •• 
0  OtoO  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
•  •  • 
11  0tol4  0 
Filberts  and  Cobs,  100 
lbs. 
0  0 
0  0 
St.  Michael’s  Pines,  each 
3  0 
8  0 
Grapes,  lb....  ...  ... 
]  (! 
2  G 
Strawberries,  per  lb.... 
••• 
'  0  3 
1  0 
VEGETABLES. 
5.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
Asparagus,  per  lOO  ... 
••• 
0  0  to  0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  pun 
net 
0  2  to  0  4 
Beans,  ^  sieve  . 
0  0 
0  0 
Onions,  bushel . 
••• 
3  6 
4  0 
Beet,  Red,  doz  . 
1  0 
0  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchi  ... 
••• 
2  0 
3  0 
Carrots,  bunch . 
0  3 
0  4 
Parsnips,  doz  ...  ... 
1  0 
0  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz. 
•  •  4 
2  0 
3  0 
Potatoes,  cwt.  ... 
•  *  4 
2  0 
4  0 
Celery,  bundle . 
1  0 
0  0 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
1  0 
0  0 
Coleworts,  doz.  bnch.s. 
2  0 
4  0 
Seakale,  basket . 
•  •• 
1  6 
1  9 
Cucumbers . 
0  4 
0  8 
Scorzoriera,  bundle  ... 
1  6 
0  0 
Endive,  doz . 
1  3 
1  6 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  3 
0  0 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
44» 
0  8 
0  0 
Spinach,  pad  . 
0  0 
0  4 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
•  •• 
0  2 
0  0 
Sprouts,  ^  sieve . 
1  6 
1  9 
Lettuce,  doz . 
1  3 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  lb . 
•  •• 
0  4 
0  0 
Mushrooms,  lb . .v 
•  •• 
0  6 
0  8 
Turnips,  bunch . 
0  3 
0  0 
PLANTS  IN  POTS. 
Arbor  Vitie,  var.  doz.  ... 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
Calceolarias,  doz . 
Coleus,  doz . 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz . 
Dracaena,  viridis,  doz. 
Euonymus,  var.,  dozen  ... 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz. 
Ferns,  var.,  doz . 
Ferns,  small,  100  . 
Ficus  ela'stica,  each . 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
Fuchsias,  doz . 
s.  d. 
8.  1 
d. 
6  OtoSG 
0 
18  0 
;G 
0 
5  0 
10 
G 
3  0 
0 
0 
2  6 
4 
0 
12  0 
30 
0 
9  0 
18 
0 
t)  0 
18 
0 
4  0 
18 
0 
4  0 
18 
0 
4  0 
G 
0 
1  0 
7 
0 
1  0 
6 
0 
3  0 
G 
0 
Hydrangeas,  doz.  ...  ... 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doZ . 
Lobelias,  doz . 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.  ... 
Mignonette,  doz . 
Myrtles,  doz . 
Palms,  in  var.,  each . 
,,  specimens  . 
Pelargoniums,  doz . 
,,  Scarlet,  doz. 
Rhodanthe,  doz . 
Spiraea,  doz . 
Bedding  plants  in  great  variety. 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS.— Orchid 
variety. 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  ... 
Asparagus  Fern,  bunch  ... 
Bouvardias,  bunch  . 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
Cornflower,  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
Eucharis,  doz . 
Gardenias,  doz . 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
bnchs . 
Gladioli,  doz.  bnchs. 
Iris  (var.),  doz.  bnchs. 
Lilium  longiflorum,  12 
blooms  . 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  sprays 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
bnchs . 
s.  d.  8.  d. 
2  0  to  4  0 
2  0  3  0 
0  4  0  C 
10  3  0 
10  3  0 
.SO  4  0 
2  0  4  0 
3  0  0  0 
4  0  8  0 
4  0  0  0 
2  0  4  0 
10  2  0 
4  0  8  0 
Marguerites,  12  bnchs.  ... 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
Myosotis,  doz.  bunches  ... 
Orchids,  var.  doz.  blooms. 
Pelargoniums,  12  bnchs. ... 
Pinks,  doz.  bnchs . 
Pyrethrum,  doz.  bnchs  .... 
Roses  (indoor),  doz . 
,,  Tea,  white,  doz. 
„  Yellow,  doz.  (Niels) 
„  Red,  doz.  blooms  ... 
„  Safrano  lEnglish)  doz. 
„  Pink,  doz . 
,,  outdoor,  doz.  bnchs. 
Smilax,  bunch . 
Tuberoses,  12  blooms 
3.  d. 
6.  d. 
8  OtolO  0 
12  0 
18  0 
2  6 
4  0 
3  0 
4  0 
6  0 
9  0 
4  0 
6  0 
6  0 
9  0 
1  0 
15  0 
21  0 
G3  0 
8  0 
12  0 
3  0 
6  0 
4  0 
6  0 
6  0 
9  0 
Blooms  in 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
2 
0to3 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
1 
6 
2 
0 
1 
0 
9 
0 
4 
0 
G 
0 
2 
0 
6 
0 
1 
G 
3 
0 
0 
6 
1 
0 
1 
0 
2 
0 
1 
G 
4 
0 
1 
0 
3 
0 
1 
0 
2 
0 
3 
0 
6 
0 
2 
0 
6 
0 
2 
0 
4 
0 
1 
0 
1 
6 
AN  ENGLISH  CHICAGO. 
Among  the  nniddle  and  lower  classes  of  England  cookery  has 
not  reached  its  zenith.  It  is  by  no  means  a  fine  art.  We  like 
viands  that  cook  themselves,  as  it  were  ;  we  scorn  foreign  kick¬ 
shaws,  and  prefer  plain  boiled  and  roast.  For  emergencies  we  are 
unprepared.  Certainly  there  is  the  tough  steak  and  the  leathery 
chop,  but  even  these  fail  in  outlying  districts,  and  we  fall  back 
npon  the  universal  ham  and  eggs  or  bacon.  Now  these  are  very 
good,  pleasant  victuals  if  the  eggs  are  sound  and  the  bacon  home-fed* 
The  egg  question  can  be  left  for  another  time,  it  it  of  the  “genus ’’ 
pig  we  would  speak. 
There  is,  we  think,  more  variation  in  the  quality  of  bam  and 
bacon  than  anyone  could  imagine.  The  raw  material  must  be 
right  in  the  first  instance,  the  breeder  wants  a  profit,  and  the 
customer  wants  something  toothsome  and  eatable.  To  our  mind 
there  is  a  great  deal  of  bacon  on  the  market  that  in  the  shape  of 
an  old  sow  has  weathered  many  a  blast.  Anyone  who  manipulates 
a  pig  when  turned  into  pork  can  soon  tell  the  difference  between  a 
tender  middla-aged  pig  and  the  venerable  matron.  Cut  up  the  fat 
for  rendering  into  lard,  prepare  the  liver  for  the  fry,  pick  out 
the  tit-bits  for  pies,  and  the  knife  soon  reveals  the  age.  Now 
we  hold  that  such  ham  and  bacon,  cook  them  as  you  may,  are 
always  more  or  less  stringy,  and  do  not  melt  in  the  mouth  as  they 
shou'd  do. 
Then,  again,  there  are  various  breeds,  and  each  one  has  his 
special  fancy.  We  hold  that  a  middle-sized  pig  is  always  to  be 
preferred  to  those  monsters  of  the  sty  so  often  seen.  In  pigs  of 
that  description  there  is  so  much  waste— the  thick  end  of  the 
flitch  is  almost  uneatable.  There  is  not  a  gleam  of  lean  meat, 
and  pounds  of  good  meat  are  a  perfect  nightmare  to  the  careful 
housekeeper.  There  is  a  certain  amount  of  this  fat  that  can  be 
used  to  form  an  armour  for  roast  poultry  or  game,  but  this  is  only 
