JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
71 
January  16,  1902. 
PLAN  OF  A  CARPET  BED  (James  Lane). — We  commend  the 
annexed  plan  to  your  notice.  If  you  employ  an  evening  or  two 
in  copying  it  and  similar  forms,  you  will  have  some  competency 
in  this  style  of  geometrical  drawing ;  such,  also,  would  be  a  com¬ 
mendable  use  of  your  time. 
CAMELLIAS  (W.  P.  W.  V.). — You  would  probably  find  it 
advafitageous  to  disbud  your  bushes  considerably.  The  appear¬ 
ance  of  the  buds  point  to  a  check  or  failure  of  nourishing  supply 
just  at  a  time  when  the  flowers  are  expanding.  There  may  be 
sudden  changes  of  temperature  which  would  act  detrimentally 
to  the  roots  in  the  “  half-piece  pot.”  Surely  t^ou  can  put  it  into 
a  whole  pot,  allowing  a  nice  compost  of  equal  parts  turfy  peat, 
good  loam,  and  coarse  sand.  We  hope  to  supply  an  article  on 
phases  of  Camellia  culture.  Careful  watering  to  avoid  a  sodden 
state,  or,  on  the  other  hand,  dryness,  is  necessary. 
BRUSSELS  SPROUTS  DECAYED  IN  CENTRE  (Rose).— 
The  sprouts  are  certainly  fine  and  hard,  and  when  cut  open  have 
a  few  decayed  leaves  in  the  centre.  This  we  have  always 
regarded  as  due  to  sharp  frost  occurring  early  in  winter  and  then 
followed  by  a  period  of  comparatively  mild  weather,  the  tender 
leaves  forming  the  central  part  of  the  crown  having  been  thawed 
too  rapidly,  and  thus  destroyed.  In  other  cases  we  have  known 
a  similar  occurrence  after  a  dry  period  in  autumn,  and  this 
giving  a  hardness  to  the  sprouts,  preventing  further  growth,  as 
the  occurrence  of  moist  growing  weather  so  presses  on  the  tender 
leaves  inside  as  to  destroy  some  of  the  tissue.  It  is  very  com¬ 
mon  this  season,  and  regarded  by  some  as  a  disease,  but  we 
cannot  find  trace  of  any  parasitic  organism.  The  subject  is  one 
that  growers  might  with  advantage  discuss  in  our  columns. 
INSECT  (A.  B.,  Pontefract). — “I  should  be  very  glad  if  you 
could  give  me  any  information  about  the  enclosed  insects.  We 
have  a  very  good  bed  of  Lily  of  the  Valley,  which  bloomed 
beautifully  last  year.  I  was  going  to  take  a  few  crowns  to  force 
but  could  not  find  a  single  one.  The  ground  was  full  of  insects.” 
[There  is  no'  doubt  your  Lilies  have  been  seriously  damaged,  or 
even  killed,  by  the  caterpillars  sent,  Avhich  are  known  to  be  very 
destructive  to  the  roots  and  crowns  of  plants,  also  sometimes  to 
bulbs.  They  are  the  caterpillars  of  one  of  the  swift  moths,  pro¬ 
bably  those  of  the  small  swift,  Hepialus  lupulinus,  which,  though 
named  after  the  Hop,  and  occasionally  found  in  plantations  of 
it,  is  the  enemy  of  various  plants.  Fortunately,  it  is  not 
generally  an  abundant  species,  and  often  feeds  upon  the  roots  of 
wild  plants,  as  well  as  upon  those  in  gardens.  It  is  believed  to 
live  more  than  a  year  in  the  caterpillar  stage ;  those  sent,  if  not 
destroyed,,  would  emerge  as  moths  during  June.] 
NAMES  OF  PLANTS. —  Correspondents  whose  queries  are  un¬ 
answered  in  the  present  issue  are  respectfully  requested  to  consult  the 
following  number.  (E.  .J.  P.). — 1,  Abies  Piusapo ;  2.  Abies  granclis ; 
3.  Abies  concolor  var.  violacea;  4,  Picea  sitehensis  ;  5,  Abies  mag- 
niflca;  6.  .\bies  nolfilis  (probably).  (.J.  C.  G.). — 1.  Buddlea  Lindleyaiia; 
2,  probably  a  Podoeaipus,  ( ne  of  the  Conifeia;;  3,  Eupatorium 
riparium.  (Zoe). — 1,  Chlorophytum  alatum  vaiiegatum;  2,  Gasteria 
verrucosa;  3.  Pteris  chileiisis;  4,  Litolnoehia  vespertiliouis.  (W.  S., 
Stii-Iiiigshire). — 1,  pseudo-bulb  of  a  Cattleya  ;  2,  ])seudc-bulb  of 
Oneidium.  ■  — 
NAMES  OF  FIIUIT. — Correspondents  whose  queries  are  un¬ 
answered  in  the  present  issue  are  respectfully  reques'ed  to  consult  the 
following  number.  (Juiio). — Ord’s  Apple.  (A.  Osborn). — Wealthy 
Apple.  (W.  C.  &  Sons). — 1.  Kedleston  Pippin;  2,  Fcarn’s  Pippin;  3, 
White  Must,  a  cider  Apple. 
An  Observer’s  Notes. 
Under 
Fri.  17 
Sat.  18 
,  Sun.  19 
Mon.  20 
Tu.  21 
Wed.  22 
Tin  8.  23 
this  heading  there  are  many  shcrt  MiteresHng  notes  oui 
readers  might  send. 
.Tanuary  17-24.  Plants  dedicated  to  e.ach  day. 
Tufted  poacher  gees. 
Cole  Titmouse  heard. 
Starlings  resort  to  buildings, 
{.irosbeak  goes. 
Mezereon  flowers. 
Skylark  sings. 
Great  Titmouse  heard. 
Silvery  Moss  (Bryum). 
White  Dead-Nettle. 
Large  Dead-Nettle. 
Christmas  Rose. 
Early  Whitlow  Grass. 
Saucer-like  Peziza. 
Pointless  Moss  (Phasum). 
Yesterday.  .January  10th,  writes  \\ .  G..’  1  heard  for  tie  first 
time  this  year  a  blackbird  tuning  beautifully  on  a  tree  in  a  field 
near  by. 
Berberis  Aquifolium  is  in  flower  at  Waltham  Cross,  and  Rose  buds 
are  starting  into  growth  in  the  open  air.  The  white-floevered  Cx  donia 
(or  Pyrus)  is  also  blossoming  beautifully  against  a  wall.  P. 
Robins,  thrushes,  and  blackl)irds  were  all  singing  in  sweet  and 
musical  chorus  everywdiere  throughout  the  Royal  Gartlens  at  Kew  on 
Sunday  last.  The  \veather  was  exceptionally  mild  and  spring-like. 
The  common  Alder  is  floweilng  here;  als»  Erica  carnea ;  Cydonia 
japonica,  Iberis  gibraltarica.  Galanthus  Elwesi  hyenialis,  Helleborus 
niger  and  H.  caucasicus.  Lonicera  fragrantissima,  and  the  buds  of  the 
Weeping  Aspen  are  ab  eady  well  developed.  1). 
CoYent  Garden  Market.— January  15th, 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Plants  In  Pots. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d 
Aralias,  doz . 
5 
0tol2 
0 
Arahcaria,  doz . 
12 
0 
30 
0 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
18 
0 
36 
0 
Crotons,  doz . 
18 
0 
30 
0 
Cyclamen,  doz . 
10 
0 
12 
0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz.  ... 
Dracaena,  viridis,  doz. 
12 
0 
30 
0 
9 
0 
18 
0 
Erica  caffra,  doz . 
15 
0 
18 
0 
,,  hyemalis 
9 
0 
10 
0 
,,  ,,  alba...  ... 
Ferns,  var,  doz . 
10 
0 
12 
0 
4 
0 
18 
0 
s.  d.  s. 
Ferns,  small,  100 .  10  0tol6  O  ' 
Ficus  elastica,  doz.  ...  9  0  12  O  ' 
Foliage  plants,  var,  each  10  5  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz.  ...  3  0  0  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.  8  0  10  0  ' 
Myrtles,  doz .  6  0  9  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  doz.  ...  15  0  30  0 
,,  specimens  ...  21  0  63  0 
Primulas  .  3  0  4  0 
Shrubs,  in  pots  .  4  0  6  0 
Solanums  .  8  0  12  0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Cut  Blowers 
Arums,  doz . 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bnch. 
Bouvardia,  white, 
doz.  bunches . 
Bouvardia,  coloured, 
doz.  bunches . 
Camellias,  white . 
Carnations,  12  blooms 
Cattleyas,  doz . 
Chrysanthemums, 
specimen  blooms, 
doz . 
,,  white,  doz.  bnchs. 
,,  coloured,  per  doz. 
bunches  . 
Cypripediuras,  doe.  ... 
Datt'odils,  single,  doz.... 
,,  double  ,,  ... 
Eucharis,  doz . 
Freesias,  doz.  bunches 
Gardenias,  doz . 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
bnchs . 
Hyacinth,  Roman, 
doz.  bunches . 
Lilium  lancifolium  alb. 
s.  d.  s.*d  , 
3  0to4  0  ’  Lilium  1.  rubrum 
1  0  2  0  Lilium  longiflorum  ... 
!  Lily  of  the  Valley,  12 
6  0  8  0  I  bnchs  . 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
6  0  8  0  bnchs .  ... 
1  6  2  0  Marguerites,  white, 
13  19  doz.  bnchs . 
8  0  12  0  j  ,,  yellow,  doz.  bnchs. 
I  Narcissus,  paper  white, 
doz.  bunches . 
1  0  4  0^  ,,  Soleil  d’Or  . 
4  0  8  0  I  ,,  double  Roman 
i  Odontogiossums . 
3  0  8  0;  Primula,  double  white, 
3  0  4  0  i  doz.  bunches . 
7  0  8  0!  Roses,  Niphetos,  white, 
10  0  12  0  i  doz.  . . 
3  0  4  0  j  ,,  pink,  doz . 
2  0  3  0  j  ,,  yellow,doz.(Perles) 
6  0  0  0!  ,,  red,  doz . 
[  Smilax,  bnch  . 
6  0  8  0!  Stephanotis,  doz. 
'  Tuberoses,  gross . 
7  0  9  0;  Violets,  single,  doz  ... 
2  0  2  6  ,,  double,  doz . 
s.  d.  s.  d 
2  0  to2  6  • 
3  0  4  0 
12  0  18  0 
6  0  8  0- 
2  0  4  0 
0  6  10 
16  2  0 
3  0  5  0 
16  2  0 
4  0  5  0 
6  0  8  0 
2  0  3  0 
4  0  6  0- 
2  0  3  0- 
0  0  0  0 
3  0  4  0 
0  0  0  0 
8  0  0  0- 
1  6  0  0. 
3  0  4  O' 
,,  dessert  ... 
Bananas . 
Figs,  green,  doz.... 
Grapes,  Alicante,  lb....  1  0 
,,  Colman  .... 
,,  Hamburgh 
,,  Muscat  ...  . 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Fruit. 
s.  d.  s.  di' 
Lemons,  Mesena,  case  12  0tol6  0" 
Oranges,  per  case  ...  4  0  16  0 
Pears,  English,  i  sieve  0  0  0  O  ' 
Pears,  French,  crate...  9  0  12  O' 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s, 
each .  2  6  0  O' 
Plums,  ^  sieve  .  0  0  0  O' 
AValnuts,  sieve .  0  0  0  0. 
s. 
d. 
s. 
d 
6 
0  to  8 
0 
8 
0 
20 
0 
8 
12 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
1 
0 
1 
6 
1 
0 
1 
6 
0 
0 
0 
0 
2 
6 
3 
6 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Vegetables. 
Artichokes,  green,  doz. 
,,  Jerusalem,  sieve 
Batavia,  doz . 
Beans,  French,  per  lb. 
Beet,  red,  doz . 
Brussels  Sprouts.^sieve 
Cabbages,  tally  . 
Carrots,  doz.  bnch. 
Cauliflower,  doz. 
Corn  Salad,  strike 
Cucumbers,  doz . 
Endive,  doz . 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
Horseradish,  bunch  ... 
s.  d. 
s. 
d 
2  0 
to  3 
0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
1  6 
0 
0 
Lettuce,  Cabbage,  doz 
2  0 
0 
0 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb. 
2  0 
3 
0 
Mustard  &  Cress,  punt. 
0  6 
0 
0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs  ... 
2  0 
3 
0 
Potatoes,  English,  cwt. 
1  6 
3 
0 
Radishes,  doz . 
2  0 
2 
6 
Seakale  . 
2  0 
3 
0 
Shallots,  lb . 
1  0 
1 
3 
Spinach,  bush . 
6  0 
9 
0 
Tomatoes.  Canary  con¬ 
1  0 
1 
3 
signment  . 
0  2 
0 
0 
Turnips,  doz.  bnch.  ... 
1  6 
0 
0 
"Watercress,  doz . 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
0  l^toO  2 
1  3 
2  O' 
0  5 
0  6 
0  2 
0  0 
2  0 
3  0 
4  0 
5  0 
1  6 
0  0 
0  9 
1  0 
0  2 
0  3 
2  0 
3  0 
6  0 
8  0 
2  0 
3  0 
0  6 
0  8 
Trade  Catalogues  Received 
W.m  Bull.  F.L.8.,  V.M.H..  536.  Kings  Road.  Chelsea,  Lcndcn.— /Seeds. 
Z.  Coleman,  seed  grower  Sandwich,  Kent. — Seeds. 
Frank  Dicks  A  Co..  66,  Deansgate,  Manchester. — Seeds,  Gladioli, 
Liliitms,  (fc. 
E.  P.  Dixon  A  Sons  Hull.  — ,Seee/s. 
.John  Downie.  144.  Princes  Street,  Edinburgh. —  Seeds. 
Win.  Baylor  Hartland.  ■  The  Imperial  and  Royal”  Seed  'Wareheuse, 
Colic  Ireland. —S’eeeZs. 
Hobbies.  Ltd..  Horticultural  Department,  Dereliam.— GVerd  m  Guide, 
1902.  ^ 
Richard  Smith  A  Co.,  W  orcester.^S'eeeZs. 
Stuart  A  Mein  (incorporated  witljJ^aing  A  Mather).  Kelso,  Scctland. 
— Amateur.s'  Gardening  Guid^^r  1902. 
Vilmorin-.'\ndricux  A  Co.,  4-,^ppLii  de  la  Megissei  ie.  Paris.  — 
Chn/santheinunis. 
Vilmoriii-Andrieux  A  Cc;,  4,  de  la  Mdgissene.  Pans.— .Secd-s  o/ 
Trees  and  Shrubs 
B.  S.  Williams  A  Son.  Victoria  and  Paradise  Nurseriis.  I  i  per 
Holloway,  London.  'S.— Seeds. 
