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of  iron  sulphate  (copperas),  1  lb,  to  1 J  gallon  of  water,  applying  with  a 
brush,  removing  the  loose  bark,  but  not  peeling  the  rods  into  the  live 
bark.  As  a  preventive  in  the  spring  dust  the  Vines  as  soon  as  the 
bunches  commence  developing  with  the  lime  and  sulphur  mixture,  and 
repeat  at  intervals  of  three  weeks  till  the  berries  are  half  grown.  If  the 
houses  and  Vines  are  properly  dressed  in  winter  the  anthracnose  is  not 
likely  to  appear. 
Diseased  Chrysanthemum  Leaves  (/.,  Maidenhead). — The  leaves  are 
infested  by  the  leaf-rust  fungus  (Trichobasis  Artemisiae)  a  rather 
uncommon  parasite  on  the  Chrysanthemum,  but  destructive  when  it 
does  occur.  The  spores  are  very  abuudant  on  the  specimen,  the 
tissues  of  the  leaves  being  almost  destroyed  by  the  mycelial  hyphas  of 
the  fungus  ;  hence  we  should  remove  the  worst  affected  leaves,  but  not 
until  after  spraying  the  plants  on  the  under  side  of  the  foliage  with 
potassium  sulphide  solution,  half  an  ounce  to  a  gallon  of  water,  in  order 
to  destroy  as  many  spores  as  possible.  The  best  preventive  of  the 
infection  is  dusting  the  plants  occasionally  with  a  jweparation  of  sulphate 
of  co]jper  in  powder,  such  as  the  advertised  fungicides  called  antiblight 
and  fostite,  applying  with  a  bellows  apparatus,  coating  the  leaves  as  made 
with  the  finest  possible  coating  and  delivering  upward,  so  as  to  distribute 
the  poison  chiefly  on  the  under  side  of  the  foliage. 
Preparing  Carnation  Border  (J.  S.). — On  a  light  soil  the  best  plan  is 
to  dress  it  with  'marly  clay,  using  about  half  a  cartload  per  rod,  and 
either  allowing  it  to  lie  on  the  surface  till  dried  through,  then  pounding 
and  digging  in,  or  let  frost  act  upon  it,  then  when  fallen,  as  it  will  after 
a  thaw,  mix  with  the  soil  evenly  by  digging  with  a  fork  and  taking  small 
spits.  Thoroughly  decayed  manure  coxdd  then  be  applied,  and  either  dug 
in  or  left  on  the  surface  till  near  planting  time,  for  Carnations  like 
thoroughly  sweetened  material.  As  for  the  wirew'orm  and  also  eelworm 
(Tylenchus  devastatrix),  the  best  preventive  we  have  found,  after  several 
experiments,  to  be  mustard  dross,  but  it  has  a  pernicious  effect  on  vegeta¬ 
tion,  and  must  not  be  used  over  growing  plants.  For  general  purposes 
it  suffices  to  use  1  oz.  per  square  yard,  not  more,  if  anything  rather  less, 
or  If  lb.  per  rod,  2^  cwt.  per  acre.  Specially  for  wire  worm  and  as  a 
preventive  we  advise  the  mustard  dross,  distributing  it  evenly  and  leaving 
on  the  surface  or  very  lightly  pointing  in.  Then  su])|)ly  basic  slag 
j)hosphate  7  lbs.  per  rod,  and  kainit  3^  lbs.  per  rod,  pointing  in  in  the 
autumn  and  leaving  until  spring,  when  the  land  may  be  dressed  with 
decomposed  manure,  if  humus  be  needed,  and  superphosjihate  with 
quickly  acting  potash  and  nitrogen,  nitrate  of  jiotash,  and  some  gypsum 
(sulphate  of  lime).  This  wm  have  found  the  best  way  of  treating  land 
infested  with  wireworm,  eelworm,  and  white  worm,  and  giving  the  best 
results  in  cro]is,  especially  of  flowers,  seeds,  and  “roots.”  If  you  do  not 
use  the  foregoing  a  dressing  of  gas  lime  would  be  of  service,  as  it  would 
kill  all  w'irew'orms  reached  and  leave  sulphate  of  lime  behind,  or  rather 
the  gas  lime  would  gradually  become  that  or  gypsum.  Qui 'klime  is  not 
a  desirable  dressing  for  light  land,  as  it  eats  the  “  heart  ”  oxit  of  it,  but 
it  is  good  against  wireworm,  eelworm,  white  worm,  and,  above  all,  finger- 
and-toe  fungus.  We  do  not,  hoxvever,  adxise  either  in  your  case. 
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 
to  discourage  the  growth  of  inferior  and  pi'ornote  the  culture  of  superior 
varieties.  In  consequence  of  the  large  number  of  worthless  Apples  and  Pears 
sent  tfi  this  office  to  he  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  fruits  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  he  sent  on  the  first  indication  of 
change  towards  ripening.  Dessert  Pears  cannot  he  nan  ed  in  a  hard  green  state. 
{F.  H.).  —  1,  Beurre  d’Amanlls  ;  2,  Nouveau  Poiteau  ;  3,  Devonshire 
Quarrenden  ;  4,  unknown.  (Z).  (7.).  — 1.  Emperor  Alexander  ;  2,  Ilibston 
Pippin ;  3,  Gravenstein  ;  4,  Sandringham  ;  5,  Boundvvay  Magnum 
Bonum.  ((7.  L.  0.).  -  We  are  of  the  opinion  that  the  Apides  you  send 
are  local  seedlings,  and  certainly  they  are  of  no  value.  (0.  M.). — 1, 
Lane’s  Prince  Alfred  ;  2,  Blenheim  Pippin  ;  3,  Lord  Derby  ;  4,  Beurre 
d’Amanlis  ;  5,  Beurre  d’Aremberg  ;  6,  Beurr6  Capiaumont.  (N.  P.  D.). 
—  The  Apple  is  Scarlet  Nonjxareil,  and  the  Pear  being  unripe  cannot 
be  named.  Read  instructions  al)Ove  before  sending  again.  (  E.  F.). — 
Alfriston.  (Z/.  /S'.). — Greenun  s  Pippin.  (P.  J.  P.). — Irish  Peach. 
Names  of  Plants.  — (4/.  P.j.  1,  Asplenium  flacoidum  ;  2,  Nephrolepis 
exaltata  ;  3,  Dsnmnda  regalis  ;  4,  Adiantum  farleyense;  5,  Impatiens 
ILiwkeri  ;  6,  Allamanda  Hendersoni.  (F.  W.),  — Be  good  enough  to  read 
our  instructions  relative  to  florists’  flowers,  when  you  will  find  that  we  do 
not  undertake  to  name  them.  {T.  II.  C.). — Pellaea  rotundifolia,  known 
also  as  Platyloma  rotundifolia.  {K.  W.  G.). — 1,  Lychnis  dioica  fl.-pl.  ; 
2,  Monarda  didyma ;  3,  dead  ;  4,  specimen  insufficient  :  5,  Chrys¬ 
anthemum  maximum  ;  6,  a  Polygonum,  species  undeterminable  without 
a  description  of  the  habit  of  the  ])lant.  (C.  N.), — Owing  to  delay  in  the 
post  and  faulty  packing  your  specimens  were  withered  beyond  recogni¬ 
tion.  We  think  they  are  distinct  varieties,  but  whether  they  were 
admissible  in  a  class  for  six  hardy  Ferns  depends  entirely  on  the  wording 
of  the  schedule.  (■/.  (?.). — Montbretia  Pottsi.  We  do  not  know  the  tree 
pruner  to  which  you  refer,  but  yon  can  procure  the  Standard  tree  primer 
from  any  seedsman.  It  is  an  excellent  tool. 
COVENT  OAEDEN  MARKET.— Sept.  1st. 
FRUIT. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Apples,  J  sieve . 
•  •  a 
1  0to3  0 
Grapes,  lb . 
•  •• 
0  8  to  2  0 
Cobs  ...  ...  ...  ... 
aaa 
24  0 
0  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
•  •  • 
11  0 
14  0 
Filberts,  100  lbs. 
•  aa 
22  6 
0  0 
St.  Michael’s  Pines,  each 
3  0 
8  0 
VEGETABLES. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
Asparagus,  per  loo  ... 
•aa 
0  0  to  0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0  2  to  0  4 
Beans,  ^  sieve  . 
aaa 
0  0 
0  0 
Onions,  bushel . 
3  6 
4  0 
Beet,  Red,  doz  . 
aaa 
1  0 
0  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs  ... 
2  0 
3  0 
Carrots,  bunch . 
•  •• 
0  3 
0  4 
Parsnips,  doz  . 
1  0 
0  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz. 
•  •• 
2  0 
3  0 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
2  0 
4  0 
Celery,  bundle . 
1  0 
0  0 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
1  0 
0  0 
Coleworts,  doz.  bnchs. 
aaa 
2  0 
4  0 
Seakale,  basket . 
1  6 
1  9 
Cucumbers . 
0  4 
0  8 
Scorzonera,  bundle  ... 
1  G 
0  0 
Endive,  doz . 
1  3 
1  6 
Shallots,  lb . 
•  •• 
0  3 
0  0 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
•  •a 
0  3 
0  0 
Spinach,  pad  . 
0  0 
0  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
aaa 
0  2 
0  0 
Sprouts,  J  sieve . 
•  •  • 
1  G 
1  9 
Lettuce,  doz . 
•  aa 
1  3 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  lb . 
•  •• 
0  4 
0  0 
Mushrooms,  lb . 
aaa 
0  6 
0  8 
Turnips,  bunch . 
••• 
0  8 
0  4 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
B.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d- 
Arbor  Vitae,  var.  doz. 
aaa 
6  0to36  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  Otof)  0 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
aaa 
18  0 
16  0 
Fuchsias,  doz . 
•  •• 
3  0 
6  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
aaa 
5  0 
10  6 
Heliotropes,  per  doz. 
•  •  • 
3  0 
6  0 
Chrysanthemums,  per 
loz. 
6  0 
9  0 
Hydrangeas,  doz. 
8  0 
10  0 
„  „  single  plants 
1  6 
2  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz.... 
•  •• 
12  0 
18  0 
Coleus,  doz . 
•  •• 
2  6 
4  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz.  ... 
3  0 
4  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz.  ... 
•  •• 
12  0 
30  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz. 
•  >• 
4  0 
9  0 
Dracaena,  viridis,  doz. 
aaa 
9  0 
18  0 
Mignonette,  doz. 
*•• 
4  0 
6  0 
Euonymus,  var.,  dozen 
a  •  • 
6  0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
• « • 
G  0 
9  0 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz. 
aaa 
4  0 
18  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each... 
•  •  • 
1  0 
15  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz.  ... 
aaa 
4  0 
18  0 
,,  specimens 
•  • 
21  0 
G3  0 
Ferns,  small,  100 
•  •  a 
4  0 
6  0 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  ... 
•  •• 
8  0 
9  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each  ... 
... 
1  0 
7  0 
,,  Scarlet,  doz. 
2  0 
4  0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.- 
-CUT  FLOWERS.— Orchids 
in  variety. 
6.  d. 
8.  da 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms 
a  aa 
2  0  to  4  0 
Lilium  longiflorum. 
12 
Asparagus  Fern,  bunch 
a  aa 
1  0 
2  6 
blooms  . 
«  •  • 
2  6  to  4  0 
Asters,  per  bunch  ... 
aaa 
0  2 
0  6 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  sprays 
1  0 
2  0 
Bouvardias,  bunch  ... 
aaa 
0  4 
0  6 
Marguerites,  12  bnchs. 
•  •  • 
2  0 
3  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
aaa 
1  0 
3  0 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
,,  doz.  bnchs. 
... 
3  0 
6  0 
bnchs . 
•  •• 
4  0 
8  0 
Chrysanthemums,  12  bnchs. 
2  0 
6  0 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnchs. 
•  •• 
2  0 
4  0 
„  ,,  12  blooms 
0  9 
2  0 
Orchids,  var.  doz.  blooms. 
]  6 
12  0 
Cornflower,  doz.  bnchs. 
aaa 
1  0 
2  0 
Pelargoniums,  12  bnchs. 
4  0 
6  0 
Bucharis,  doz . . 
aaa 
2  0 
3  0 
Pyrethrum,  doz.  bnchs 
»  ••• 
1  6 
4  0 
Gardenias,  doz . 
aaa 
2  0 
4  0 
Roses  (indoor),  doz.... 
0  6 
1  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
,,  Tea,  white,  doz. 
•  •• 
1  0 
2  0 
bnchs.  ...  ...  ... 
3  0 
4  0 
„  Yellow,  doz.  (Niels) 
1  G 
4  0 
Gladioli,  doz.  bnchs. 
4  0 
8  0 
,,  Red,  doz.  blooms 
•  •• 
0  9 
1  0 
Lavender,  doz.  bnchs. 
... 
6  0 
8  0 
„  Safrano  (English)  doz. 
1  0 
2  0 
Lilium  lancifolium. 
per 
„  Pink,  doz . 
•  •• 
1  0 
2  G 
bnch.  ...  ...  ... 
1  6 
2  0 
,,  outdoor,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
6  0 
Lilium  lancifolium,  short. 
Smilax,  bunch . 
1  G 
2  6 
per  12  blooms 
aaa 
1  0 
1  6 
Tuberoses,  12  blooms 
•  •• 
0  3 
0  4 
HER  MAJESTY’S  COMMISSIONERS  AND 
THEIR  REPORT. 
“  By  a  thorough  knowledge  of  tlie  laws  of  health,  and  by  a  strict 
regard  to  the  wonting  of  these  laws,  good  healtli  can  be  made  .almost 
a  certainty.” 
Api'EARANoes  are  deceptive,  and  it  is  not  the  pale  and  feeble  alone 
who  fall  ready  victims  to  disease  and  death.  A  wise  doctor  is  not 
misled  by  outward  show.  He  knows  so  much  of  his  profession  as  to 
be  certain  that  things  are  not  always  what  they  seem,  .and  nothing 
will  satisfy  him  but  a  minute  and  c.areful  examination  of  his  i)atient 
— his  present  condition,  his  earlier  life,  and  even  the  h.abits  and 
health  of  his  progenitors  and  near  relations.  No  fact  is  too  minute, 
and  no  symptom,  however  obscure,  c.an  be  passed  over.  Given  all 
possible  data  to  work  on,  he  has  a  chance  of  arriving  at  the  true 
state  of  his  patient’s  health,  and  then  is  at  liberty  to  prescribe  the 
necessary  remedies.  Whether  the  remedies  are  .apitlied  or  not,  he 
has  done  his  duty  ;  and  should  the  patient  have  reliance  on  the  skill 
of  his  doctor,  and  a  mind  eager  and  willing  to  follow  out  the  rules  of 
