November  4,  189?. 
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Inardiing  Vines  (TF.  8.  /.). — Lady  Downe’s  and  Gros  Colman  will  do 
excellently  for  inarching  with  Muscat  of  Alexandria  and  Madresfield 
Court.  Both  stocks  are  good  growers,  and  cater  well  for  the  scions  you 
propose.  This  we  have  proved  by  experience,  and  with  satisfactory 
results.  We  have  also  seen  several  instances  of  success  in  the  hands  of 
others  when  the  Vines  employed  as  stocks  were  healthy. 
Victoria  Medallists  of  Honour  (/.  F.).  —The  names  of  the  selected 
medallists  were  : — J.  G.  Bakei,  Brof.  I.  Balfour,  P.  Barr,  A.  F.  Barron, 
E.  .1.  Beale,  W.  Boxall,  G.  Bunyard,  W.  Bull,  F.  W.  Burbidge,  W.  Crump, 
R.  Dean,  G.  Dickson,  Rev.  H.  II.  D’Ombrain,  M.  Dunn,  C.  T.  Druery, 
Rev.  Canon  Ellacombe,  H.  J.  Elwes,  Prof.  Michael  Foster,  ,1.  Fraser, 
G.  Gordon,  J.  Ileal,  Rev.  George  Henslow,  H.  Ilerbst,  the  Very  Rev. 
S.  Reynolds  Hole,  Sir  Joseph  Dalton  Hooker,  Rev.  F.  D.  Horner, 
J.  Hudson,  Miss  Gertrude  Jekyll,  P.  Kay,  J.  Laing,  t  .  Maries, 
J.  Mclndoe,  H.  E.  Milner,  E.  Molyneux, G. Monro,  F.  Moore,  Dr.  D.  Morris, 
G.  Nicholson,  J.  O  Brien,  G.  Paul,  W.  Paul,  T.  F.  Rivers,  Hon.  Walter 
Rothschild,  F.  Sander,  Baron  Schroder,  J.  Seden,  N.  N.  Sherwood, 
J.  Smith,  M.  R.  Smith,  W.  Speed,  A.  W.  Sutton,  0.  Thomas,  D.  Thomson, 
W.  Thompson,  H.  Turner,  Miss  Ellen  Willmott,  G.  F.  Wilson,  Rev.  C. 
Wolley-Dod,  J.  Wright,  and  G.  Wythes. 
Pruning  Maiden  Fruit  Trees  for  Double  Cordons  and  Pyramids 
((?.  N.  S.). — 1,  Cut  the  trees  intended  for  double  branched  cordons  at 
a  promising  bud  with  another  equally  prominent  just  below  it  on  the 
opposite  side  at  about  9  inches  from  the  ground,  and  when  the  buds 
start  rub  off  all  but  the  growth  from  those  two,  or  the  most  promising 
that  push  on  opposite  sides  of  the  stem.  It  is  not  advisable  to  originate 
the  growths  nearer  the  ground,  nor  have  them  over  a  foot  from  it.  The 
trees  intended  for  pyramids  should  be  cut  down  to  15  or  18  inches  from 
the  ground,  always  to  a  good  bud  well  situated  for  forming  a  leading 
growth.  This  will  cause  side  shoots  to  push  sufficiently  near  to  the 
ground  for  forming  the  base.  The  leader  may  be  stopped  at  about  a  foot 
of  growth,  and  the  side  shoots,  not  too  many,  say  three  to  five,  will  form 
the  framework  of  the  tree.  2,  Of  the  Apples  you  name  King  of  the  Pippins 
makes  the  best  cordon,  but  if  you  desire  higher  flavour  Cox’s  Orange 
Pippin  will  afford  it,  this  variety  making  excellent  and  productive  cordons 
on  the  Paradise  stock,  but  requires  a  warm  soil  or  substratum.  King  of 
the  Pippins  does  well  on  a  cool  base.  3,  The  Plums  you  name — Victoria, 
Kirke’s,  Gisborne’s,  Czar,  and  IMonarch,  answer  either  as  cordons  or 
pyramids.  It  is  a  question  of  management. 
Names  of  Fruits.  —  iVof fee.  -  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  fruits  tr 
flow'ers  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  be  sent  on  the  first  indication  of 
change  towards  ripening.  Dessert  Pears  cannot  be  named  in  a  hard  green  state. 
{J.  C.  D.). — 1,  VVithington  Fillbasket ;  2,  Lady  Henniker  :  .3,  Hoary 
Morning  ;  4,  Belle  Dubois ;  5,  Mere  de  Menage  ;  6,  Golden  Winter  Pe.ar- 
main.  {li.  J.  R.').—  1,  King  of  the  Pippins  ;  2,  Cellini.  {J .  Brown),— 
1,  Beurre  Hardy  ;  2,  Doyenne  Boussoch  ;  3,  Beurrii  de  Capiaumont. 
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  ligature.s, 
it  being  often  difficult  to  separate  them  when  the  paper  is  damp. 
(./.  C.). — The  varieties  of  Crotons  sent  are  all  the  outcome  of  florists’ 
skill.  If  you  send  specimens  to  such  a  firm  as  Messrs.  Veitch  &  Sons, 
who  grow  a  large  collection,  they  will  name  them  for  you  by  comparison. 
(A.  K.). — Sternbergia  lutea.  ((7.  H.  W.).  — 1,  Colletia  spinosa  ;  2, 
Jasminum  Sambac  flore-pleno.  (^Orchid man).— A  charming  variety  of 
Cattleya  labiata. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET.—Nov.  3iid. 
VEGETABLES. 
Asparagus,  per  100  ... 
8.  d.  s.  d. 
0  0  to  0  0 
Beans,  ^  sieve  . 
0  0 
0  0 
Beet,  Red,  doz . 
1  0 
0  0 
Carrots,  bunch . 
0  3 
0  4 
Caulidoweis,  doz. 
2  0 
3  0 
Celery,  bundle . 
1  0 
0  0 
Coleworis,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
4  0 
Cucumbers . 
0  4 
0  8 
Endive,  doz . 
1  3 
1  6 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0  3 
0  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0  2 
0  0 
Lettuce,  doz . 
1  3 
0  0 
Mushrooms,  lb . 
0  6 
0  8 
s. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0 
2  to  0 
4 
Onions,  bushel . 
3 
6 
4 
0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs . 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Parsnips,  doz . 
1 
0 
0 
0 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
2 
0 
4 
0 
Salsafy,  bundle . 
1 
0 
0 
0 
St-akale,  ba'-ket . 
1 
6 
1 
9 
Scorzonera,  bundle . 
1 
6 
0 
0 
Shallots,  lb . 
0 
3 
0 
4 
Spinach,  pad  . 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Sprouts,  i  sieve . 
1 
6 
1 
9 
Tomatoes,  lb . 
0 
4 
0 
0 
Turnips^  bunch . 
0 
8 
0 
0 
FRUIT. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Apples,  ^  sieve . 
1  0  to  3  0 
Grapes,  lb . .  ...  ...  0  8  to  2  0 
Cobs  . .  ... 
22  6 
28  0 
Lemons,  case  . 110 
14  0 
Filberts,  100  lbs. 
•  • 
0  0 
0  0 
St.  Michael’s  Pines,  each  3  0 
8  0 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
s.  d. 
B.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Arbor  Vitffi,  var.,  doz. 
6  Oto.36  0 
Ficus  elastics,  each .  1  0to7  0 
Aspidistra,  doz. 
•  •• 
18  0 
36  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each  ,  1  0 
5  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
•  •  • 
5  0 
10  6 
Heliotropes,  doz .  3  0 
5  0 
Chrvsanthemums,  doz. 
•  •• 
4  0 
9  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz . 12  0 
18  0 
,,  „  single  plants 
1  6 
2  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz .  3  0 
4  0 
Coleus,  doz . 
•  •• 
2  6 
4  0 
Marguerite  Diisy,  doz.  ...  4  0 
9  0 
Dracasna,  var.,  doz.... 
•  •  • 
12  0 
30  0 
Mignonette,  doz .  4  0 
6  0 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz. 
•  •• 
9  0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  doz .  6  0 
9  0 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz. 
6  0 
18  0 
Palma,  in  var.,  each .  1  0 
16  0 
Evergreeens,  var.,  doz. 
4  0 
18  0 
,,  specimens  . 21  0 
63  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz. 
•  •• 
4  0 
18  0 
Pelargoniums,  scarlet,  doz.  2  0 
4  0 
Ferns,  small,  100  ... 
•  •• 
4  0 
6  0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS.— Orchids  in  variety 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
3.  d. 
8.  d. 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  ... 
3  0  to  5  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs.... 
2  0  to  3  0 
Asparagus  Fern,  bunch  ... 
1  0 
2  6 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
Asters,  bunch  . 
0  4 
0  8 
bnchs . 
4  0 
8  0 
Bouvardias,  bunch  . 
0  6 
0  8 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnchs. ... 
2  0 
4  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
1  0 
3  0 
Narciss,  white  (French) 
,.  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
0  6 
1  0 
bunch  . 
0  4 
0  6 
Chrysanthemums,  12  bnchs. 
2  0 
6  0 
Orchids,  var,,  doz.  blooms 
1  6 
12  0 
,,  „  12  blooms 
0  6 
2  6 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs. 
4  0 
6  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
3  0 
6  0 
Rosea  (indoor),  doz . 
0  6 
1  0 
Gardenias,  doz . 
1  6 
2  0 
„  Tea,  white,  doz.  ... 
1  0 
2  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  (Niels) 
1  6 
4  0 
bnchs . 
4  0 
6  0 
„  Red,  doz.  blooms  ... 
0  9 
1  0 
Lilac  (French),  bunch  ... 
6  0 
6  0 
,,  Safrano(English)doz. 
1  0 
2  0 
Lilium  lancifolium,  bnch. 
1  6 
2  0 
„  Pink,  doz . 
1  0 
2  6 
Lilium  lancifolium,  short, 
outdoor,  doz.  bnchs. 
3  0 
6  0 
per  12  blooms  . 
1  0 
1  6 
Smilax,  bunch . 
1  6 
2  6 
Lilium  longiflorum,  12 
Tuberoses,  12  blooms 
0  3 
0  4 
blooms  . 
4-0 
6  0 
Violets,  doz.  bnchs . 
1  6 
2  0 
Lily  of  the  Yalley,  12  sprays 
1  0 
2  0 
,,  Parme  (French),  bch. 
2  6 
3  6 
SANITARY  SCIENCE. 
WiiAT  strides  this  has  taken  since  our  childish  days  !  How  much 
greater  value  is  now  set  on  human  life,  and  in  consequence  how  the 
span  of  that  life  is  prolonged  What  care  is  exercised  for  us  and 
over  us ;  even  if  we  are  indifferent  ourselves  the  law  steps  in  and 
insists  on  precautions  and  remedies  that  till  of  late  years  were  optional. 
We  may  live  under  a  paternal  government ;  let  us  be  thankful  we  do, 
and  show  our  thankfulness  by  aiding,  rather  than  hindering,  in  the 
execution  of  those  schemes  for  our  own  good  and  the  good  of  those 
around  us.  Few  families  escape  attacks  of  illness — illness  that  is 
often  preventible — and  how  in  many  cases  have  we  to  mourn  the  loss 
of  those  near  and  dear,  their  untimely  loss  ;  we  mean  children  in  their 
youthful  vigour,  and  men  and  women  in  their  prime. 
Country  folk  are  often  found  w'ho  aver  with  scorn  that  nothing 
would  prevail  to  make  them  live  in  close-smelling  towns,  where 
neither  air,  food  or  drink,  could  possibly  be  had  fresh  ;  and  yet  we  are 
obliged  to  confess  it — in  sanitary  matters  our  town  friends  are  often 
ahead  of  us  who  dwell  amid  green  lields  and  by  running  brooks. 
True,  town  air  must  always  be  a  good  deal  vitiated  by  the  fumes 
issuing  from  thousands  of  chimneys,  and  by  heavy  mists  and  fogs 
that  the  smoky  atmosphere  will  not  allow  to  rise  and  pass  away  ;  but 
although  the  air  may  not  be  all  we  can  desire,  yet  when  it  comes  to  a 
system  of  drainage,  as  a  rule  the  town  beats  the  country  hollow. 
In  the  matter,  too,  of  scavenger  work,  all  i.s  done  methodically 
and  with  a  wholesome  dread  of  the  sanitary  inspector’s  eye.  The 
water  supply  has  been  undertaken  by  the  municipal  authorities ;  it  is 
carefully  analysed,  tested  again  and  again  at  intervals,  and  though 
occasionally,  as  at  Maidstone  just  now,  a  fearful  blunder  may  be  made 
about  the  water,  on  the  whole  the  consumer  may  be  pretty  sure  his 
water  is  wholesome.  He  has,  too,  a  plentiful  supply  for  domestic 
purposes,  and  conveniently  handy. 
