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formed,  which  tide  the  fungus  over  the  winter  or  resting  season  of  the 
host  plant.  You  will  thus  see  that  early  treatment  is  the  only  chance  of 
successfully  combating  the  enemy,  which  unfortunately  often  gets  hold 
of  the  plants  before  being  noticed.  Dusting  them  early  and  occasionally  on 
the  under  side  of  the  leaves  with  anti-blight,  fostite,  or  other  advertised 
fungicides  in  powder  containing  sulphate  of  copper  prevents  the  spread¬ 
ing  to  the  parasite.  Another  precaution  is  plenty  of  air  and  light  during 
the  growing  season,  as  well  as  after  housing  the  plants,  so  as  to  harden 
the  tissues  and  render  them  more  disease  resistant.  The  young  leaves 
are  very  pale,  or  rather  yellow,  in  colour,  indicating  deficiency  of  available 
iron  in  the  soil,  and  the  growth  so  relatively  soft  that  the  use  of  silicate 
inanures  could  scarcely  fail  to  harden  the  tissues  and  render  them  better 
able  to  contend  with  the  fungus. 
Neat  Hedge  Plant — Shrubs  for  Chalk  (^E.  B.). — Austrian  Briar  Roses 
certainly  flower  the  best  when  but  little  pruned.  The  closest  Rose  hedge 
IS  made  by  the  old  Scotch  Rose,  Rosa  spinosissima,  which  produces  small 
^mpact  flowers  abundantly.  It  is  rather  slow  in  growth.  The  Sweet 
Bnar,  Rosa  rubiginosa,  forms  a  good  hedge  and  bears  cutting  well.  If 
evergreen.  Box,  Buxus  sempervirens,  does  splendidly  on  the 
chalk.  It  can  be  cut  into  any  form,  and  kept  any  width  or  height.  Of 
^irubs,  the  following  grow  well  on  chalk  soil ;  — Berberis  aijuifolium, 
B.  Darwini,  B.  Nuberti,  B.  vulgaris  and  var.  purpurea.  Buddleia  globosa 
shelter) ;  Calycanthus  floridus,  Ceanothus  azureus  (requires 
Reiter  or  a  wall) ;  common  and  Portugal,  Laurels,  Oercis  siliquastrum, 
Rock  Roses,  Cistus  species,  require  shelter  ;  (  otoneaster  microphylla, 
C.  Simonsi,  Deutzia  crenata  tiore-pleno,  Escallonia  macrantha,  in  shelter  ; 
Euonymus  japonicus  vars.,  Garrya  elliptica,  Hypericum  calycinum,  Kerria 
japonica  flore-pleno.  Lavender,  Leycesteria  formosa,  Ligustrum  coriaceum, 
L.  lucidum.  Magnolia  glauca,  Philadelphus  coronarius,  P.  Gordoniana, 
P.  grandiflorus,  Phyllyrea  buxifolia,  Pyrus  japonica,  Rhus  Cotinus, 
R.  typhina,  Ribes  aureum,  R.  album,  R.  sanguineum,  Spartium  junceum. 
Spiraea  ariaefolia,  S.  callosa,  S.  bella,  S.  Lindleymna,  S.  japonica.  Viburnum 
Opulus,  V.  Tinus,  Weigela  amabilis,  and  W.  rosea. 
Names  of  Fruits.  —  Notice.  —  We  have  pleasure  in  naming  good 
typical  fruits  (when  the  names  are  discoverable)  for  the  convenience  ol' 
regular  subscribers,  who  are  the  growers  of  such  fruit,  and  not  col- 
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.  Tn  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  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  be  sent  on  the  first  indication  of 
change  towards  ripening.  Dessert  Pears  cannot  be  named  in  a  hard  green  state. 
\A.  W.).  1,  Marie  Louise;  2,  rotten;  3,  Louise  Bonne  of  Jersey; 
4,  Boston  Russet;  5,  specimen  deformed,  send  better  one.  (IP.  Z>.). — 
1,  Durondeau ;  2,  Beurre  de  Capiaumont ;  3,  Doyenne  Boussoch  ; 
4,  Alarie  Louise  d  Uccle  ;  b,  Calville  Blanche  d’Hiver;  6,  Melon  Apple. 
(72.  /’.). — 1,  .Josephine  de  Malines;  2,  Beurre  Hardy;  .3,  Bergamot te  Bufo. 
((7.  F.  B.).  —  ],  Old  Nonpareil;  2,  Scarlet  Winter  Pearmain ;  3,  King  of 
the  Pippins.  (II.  4'  —  Perhaps  Alfriston  ;  8,  <  ox’s  Pomona; 
10,  Melon  Apple;  11,  Beauty  of  Kent  ;  19,  Calville  Blanche  d’Hiver  ; 
23,  London  Pippin.  The  others  are  probably  local  seedlings,  the  small 
ones  worthless,  the  large  promising.  See  rule  as  to  number  of  fruits  to 
send  for  naming. 
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  ligatures, 
it  being  often  difficult  to  separate  them  when  the  paper  is  damp. 
(F.  R.f). — 1,  Berberis  Darwini ;  2,  Jasminum  nudiflorum  ;  3,  Skimmia 
japonica.^  (D.  S.  S.). — 1,  Euonymus  europaeus  ;  2,  Viburnum  Lantana  ; 
3,  .Tusticia  flavicoma. 
EDITORIAL  NOTICE. — It  is  particularly  desired  that  all  communi¬ 
cations,  parcels,  catalogues,  and  newspapers  intended  for  the  Editor, 
be  sent  direct  to  8,  Rose  Hill  Road,  Wandsworth,  S.W. 
CO  VENT  aAEDEN  MARKET.— Nov.  10th 
PLANTS  IN  POTS. 
8. 
d. 
8. 
d. 
Arbor  Vitfe,  var.,  doz.  ... 
6 
0  to  36 
0 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
18 
0 
86 
0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
5 
0 
10 
6 
Chryoanthemiims,  doz.  ... 
4 
0 
9 
0 
,,  „  single  plants 
1 
6 
2 
0 
Dracsena,  var.,  doz . 
12 
0 
30 
0 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz.  ... 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz.  ... 
6 
0 
18 
0 
Evergreeens,  var.,  doz.  ... 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz . 
4 
0 
18 
0 
Ferns,  small,  100  . 
4 
0 
6 
0 
s.  d.  8.  d. 
Ficus  elastica,  each .  1  0  to  7  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each  10  5  0 
Lilium  Harriei,  doz .  12  0  18  0 
Lycopodiuma,  doz .  3  0  4  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.  ...  4  0  9  0 
Mignonette,  doz .  4  0  6  0 
Myrtles,  doz .  6  0  9  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each .  10  15  0 
„  specimens  .  21  0  63  0 
Pelargoniums,  scarlet,  doz.  2  0  4  0 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS.— Orchids  in  variety. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
B.  d. 
8.  d. 
Arum  Lilies,  12  blooms  ... 
3  0  to  5  0 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
Asparagus  Fern,  bunch  ... 
1  0 
2  6 
bnehs . . 
4  0to8  0 
Bouvardias,  bunch  . 
0  6 
0  8 
Mignonette,  doz.  bnehs. ... 
2  0 
4  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
1  0 
3  0 
Narciss,  white  (French) 
,.  doz.  bnebs.  ... 
Chrysanthemums,  12bnchs. 
0  6 
1  0 
1  dozen  bunches  . 
2  6 
4  0 
2  0 
6  0 
Orchids,  var.,  doz.  blooms 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnehs. 
1  6 
12  0 
,,  ,,  12  blooms 
0  6 
2  6 
4  0 
6  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
4  0 
6  0 
Roses  (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 
bnehs . 
4  0 
6  0 
„  Red,  doz.  blooms  ... 
0  9 
1  0 
Lilac  (French),  bunch  ... 
3  0 
6  0 
,,  Safrano  (Englishjdoz. 
1  0 
2  0 
Lilium  lancifolium,  short. 
„  Pink,  doz . 
1  0 
2  6 
per  12  blooms  . 
1  0 
1  6 
„  outdoor,  doz.  bnehs. 
3  0 
6  0 
Lilium  longiflorum,  12 
Smilax,  bunch . 
1  6 
2  6 
blooms  . 
4  0 
6  0 
Tuberoses.  12  blooms 
0  3 
0  4 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  sprays 
1  0 
2  0 
7iolets,  doz.  bnehs . 
1  6 
2  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnehs.... 
2  0 
3  0 
„  Parme  (French),  bch. 
2  6 
3  6 
FRUIT. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Apples,  J  sieve . 
1  0  to  3  0 
Grapes,  lb . 
0  8  to  2  0 
Cobs  ...  ...  ...  ...  ... 
22  6 
24  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
11  0 
14  0 
Filberts,  100  lbs . 
0  0 
0  0 
St.  Michael’s  Pines,  each 
3  0 
8  0 
VEGETABLES. 
8.  d 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
Asparagus,  per  100 . 
0  0  to  0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
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.  bnehs . 
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.  bnehs. 
2  0 
4  0 
Seakale,  basket . 
1  6 
1  9 
Cucumbers . 
0  4 
9  8 
Scorzonera,  bundle . 
1  6 
0  0 
Endive,  doz . 
1  3 
1  6 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  3 
0  4 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0  3 
0  0 
Spinach,  pad  . 
0  0 
0  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0  2 
0  0 
Sprouts,  i  sieve . 
Tomatoes,  lb . 
1  6 
1  9 
Lettuce,  doz . 
1  3 
0  0 
0  4 
0  0 
Mushrooms,  lb . 
0  6 
0  8 
Turnips,  bunch . 
0  3 
0  0 
A  GLANCE  AT  ISLINGTON. 
Again  the  Dairy  Show  is  a  thing  of  the  past,  and  again  it  may 
be  counted  a  success.  The  entries  were  beyond  former  years,  and 
184  cows  were  entered  for  the  milking  and  butter  tests.  This  appears 
to  us  to  be  the  real  heart  of  the  exhibition,  if  one  may  so  speak.  The 
competition  is  so  severe,  and  the  tests  are  severe,  too.  We  would  like 
to  see  a  few  more  fresh  names  on  the  exhibitors’  list — a  few  more 
humble  farmers,  men  whose  daily  bread  depends  so  much  on  the 
milking  value  of  their  herds.  We  see  the  same  names  repeated, 
and  we  feel  sure  there  are  other  breeders  in  the  United  Kingdom  who 
would  not  be  disgraced  even  at  Islington.  “  Faint  heart  never  won  fair 
lady,”  and  there  is  nothing  like  a  bit  of  competition  to  find  out  both 
strong  and  weak  points  in  one’s  own  belongings.  We  might  observe 
that  the  number  of  cows  entered  for  these  tests  was  in  1892  sixty-two, 
as  against  184  in  this  year  of  Jubilee. 
We  think  there  might  have  been  more  than  two  Shorthorn  bulls 
present  with  advantage,  for  after  all  we  cannot  expect  good  milking 
qualities  in  our  cows  and  heifers  when  the  sire  comes  of  a  beef  rather 
than  a  dairy  strain.  The  Jerseys  were  a  strong  class.  Nothing 
succeeds  like  success ;  and  they  have  done  so  grandly  in  all  butter 
tests  and  dairy  competitions.  Wisely,  too,  the  males  were  well 
represented.  ’1  he  Guernseys  were  uniformly  good,  and  several  winners 
during  this  present  season  were  there.  We  wish  we  could  see  more 
Red  Polls  ;  they  ought  to  be  popular,  for  after  their  milking  days  they 
can  render  a  good  account  to  the  butcher,  which  is  more  than  may  be 
said  of  their  Island  sisters.  Why  only  four  Ayrshires?  Was  it  so 
f.ir  from  home  ?  'I'here  are  plenty  of  good  ones  at  home. 
Much  has  been  said  of  late  as  to  the  value  of  what  we  might  term 
“  pony  cattle,”  Kerries  and  Dexters,  but  at  present  they  do  not  appear 
to  have  achieved  much  popularity.  At  any  rate,  they  are  not  the 
