F^ary  13,  1902.  JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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What  are  the  deciduous  trees  and  flowering  shrubs  which 
will  grow  most  quickly  into  a  dense  shrubbery  in  a  damp  spot 
near  a  ditch? — (A.  H.) 
[Deciduous  trees  and  flowering  shrubs  that  will  grow  most 
quickly  into  a  dense  shrubbery  in  a  damp  spot  near  a  ditch  are : 
Deciduous  trees — Alnus  cordifolia  (cordata),  A.  glutinosa  foUiis 
aureis,  A.  g.  laciuata  imperialis,  Amelanchier  canadensis  (Botry- 
apium),  Betula  alba,  B.  a.  lacinata  pendula,  B.  a.  pendula 
(young),  B.  a.  purpurea,  Cerasus  Padus  (Bird  Cherry),  C.  P. 
oornuta,  Fraxinus  Onius.  Platanus  orientalis  acerifolia,  Populus 
alba  argentea,  P.  a.  Bolleana,  P.  fastigiata  (Lombardy),  P.  moni- 
lifera  canadensis  aurea,  P.  m.  c.  nova,  Prunus  Pissardi,  P, 
spinosa  flore^pleno,  Pyrus  Aria,  P.  A.  chrysophylla,  P.  aucuparia, 
Salix  alba,  and  XJlmus  glabra  vegeta  (Huntingdon  Elm).  Deci¬ 
duous  shrubs — Cornus  mas.  elegantissima  aurea,  C.  sanguinea, 
C.  8.  variegata,  Cory  1  us  Avollana  purpurea,  Deutzia  scabra,  D.  s. 
flore-pleno,  Forsythia  suspensa,  F.  viridissima,  Philadeiphus  coro- 
narius,  P.  Gordonianus,  Ribes  sanguineum,  R.  s.  album,  R.  s, 
atro-rubens,  Sambucus  nigra  aurea,  S.  racemosa,  S.  r.  foliis 
aureis.,  Spirsea  arisefolia,  S.  bella,  S.  callosa  atro-sanguinea,  8. 
salicifolia,  S.  s.  paniculata  alba,  Syringa  vulgaris,  S.  v.  alba,  S. 
V.  grandiflora,  Viburnum  Lantana,  V.  Opuius,  V.  O.  sterile, 
Weigela  amabilis,  and  W.  rosea,  with  many  varieties.] 
NAISIES  OF  FRUITS.  —  Correspondents  whose  queries  are  un¬ 
answered  in  the  present  issue  are  respectfully  requested  to  consult  the 
folloicing  number.  (J.  W.). — 1.  Apple  Schoolmaster;  2,  Brownlee’s 
Russet ;  3.  Beauty  of  Kent.  (Hy.  Ashwell), — 1,  Pear  Glou  Morgeau. 
NAMES  OF  PLANTS. —  Correspondents  ishose  queries  are  un¬ 
answered  in  the  present  issue  are  respectfully  requested  to  consult  the 
following  number.  (Helen  Eard). — Adonis  amuriensis.  (B.  L.). — 1, 
Gomesia  planifolia;  2,  Phalsenopsis  amabilis;  3.  Oncidium  triumphans; 
4,  Ruellia  macrantha ;  5.  Begonia  manicata;  6,  Clerodendron  splendens. 
(J.  B.  T.). — 1,  Spannannia  africana  ;  2,  Acacia  linearifolia  ;  3.  Erica 
earnea.  (F.). —  1.  Hamamelis  arborea  ;  2,  Lonicera  Standishi  ;  3, 
Helleborus  caueasieus. 
Trade  Notes. 
Mr.  William  Logan,  .for  nearly  twenty  years  with  Messrs. 
Barr  and  Sons,  King  Street,  Covent  Garden,  W.C.,  and  lately 
with  Mr.  H.  J.  Jones,,  Ryecroft,  Lewisham,  has  started  in  busi¬ 
ness  on  his  own  account  at  369,  High  Road,  Chiswick  (near  Turn- 
ham  Green).  His  seed  catalogue  is  being  sent  out.  Bulbs  and 
hardy  plants  are  other  features  of  the  new  business,  in  which  we 
sincerely  wish  Mr.  Logan  success. 
*  *  * 
Messrs.  Webb  and  Sons,  Wordsley,  Stourbridge,  send  us  their 
Farm  Seed  Catalogue  for  1902.  It  is  well  arranged,  and  the  fas¬ 
tidious  inquirer  after  testimonials  will  meet  with  very  many  on 
the  pages  of  this  publication,  and  these,  we  may  add,  refer  to 
the  success  attending  the  use  of  Messrs.  Weeb’s  seeds,  and  also 
their  special  manures.  Photographic  illustrations  of  growing 
crops  are  numerous  and  convincing.  A  page  at  the  front  fur¬ 
nishes  the  photograph  of  fourteen  representatives  of  the  firm. 
Messrs.  Webb  wish  to  draw  attention  to  the  fact  that  their  seeds 
can  only  be  obtained  direct  from  Wordsle3^ 
Kelway’s  Manual. 
Nearly  every  gardener  or  gardening  amateur  is  acquainted 
with  that  ponderous  nursery  catalogue  (which,  however,  is  much 
more  than  a  mere  catalogue)  precisely  and  curtly  called  “  Kel¬ 
way’s  Manual.”  The  issue  for  the  present  annum  differs  in  the 
colour  of  the  cover,  to  begin  with,  from  last  j^ear’s,  which  was 
crimson  with  gilt  letters ;  this  j^ear’s  is  grey-green,  with  silvered 
impression.  On  comparing  the  preceding  manual  with  the  new 
one,  the  same  arrangement  is  naturally  found  to  be  maintained, 
but  there  is  an  increase  of  six  pages.  A  coloured  frontispiece 
illustrates  some  lovely  new  tree  Pseonies,  and  a  great  profusion 
of  splendid  half-tone  illustrations  lend  a  wealth  of  interest  to  the 
numerous  pages.  Useful  quotations  of  cultural  practices  from 
current  gardening  literature  is  freely  interspersed.  As  the 
Manual  has  an  index,  we  are  of  opinion  that  every  gardener 
would  do  well  to  possess  a  copy,  both  for  enlightenment  and  help, 
and  also  for  the  pleasure  that  the  perusal  of  this  elaborate  com¬ 
pendium  will  certainly  provide.  The  price  is  Is.  Cd.,  post  free, 
from  Messi’s.  Kelwaj'  and  Son,  Langport,  Somerset. 
EDITORIAL  NOTICE. — Our  readers  can  greatly  assist  in  adding 
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of  the  year  there  may  be  photographic  examples  of  well-grown  ' 
fruit.  &e..  gi'owdng  or  otherwise,  that  would  be  worthy  of  repi’o-  | 
duetion.  The  Editor  would  be  pleased  to  have  such  subjects  for 
consideration  and  probable  use.  He  does  not  guarantee  to  pay  ! 
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Covent  Garden  Market,— February  12th. 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Plants  in  Pots. 
Most  of  the  undermentioned  plants  arc  sold  in  48  and  32-sized  pots. 
Aralias,  doz . 
Araucaria,  doz . 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
Azaleas,  white  and 
coloured,  doz. 
Crotons,  doz . 
Cyclamen,  doz . 
Cyperus  alternifolius 
per  doz . 
Dracsena,  var.,  doz. 
s.  d.  s.  d 
5  0tol2  0 
12  0  30  0 
18  0  36  0 
30  0  36  0 
18  0  30  0 
9  0  10  0 
4  0 
12  0 
5  0 
30  0 
Ficus  elastica,  doz. 
Foliage  plants,  var,  each  1 
Grevilleas,  48’s,  doz.  ... 
Lycopodiums,  doz.  ... 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz. 
Myrtles,  doz . 
Palms,  in  var.,  doz.  ... 
,,  specimens 
Pandanus  Veitchi,  48’s, 
doz . 
d.  s.  d 
0tol2  0 
0 
0 
5 
5 
0  0. 
10  0 
9  0 
30  6 
63  0 
24  0  30  0 
I 
Dracsena,  viridis,  doz.  9  0 
18  0 
Primulas  . 
3  0 
4  0 
Erica  hyemalis  .  9  0 
10  0 
Shrubs,  in  pots  . 
4  0 
6  0 
,,  ,,  alba . 10  0 
12  0 
Solanums  . 
8  0 
10  0 
Ferns,  var,  doz .  4  0 
18  0 
Spirwa  japonica.,  48’s, 
Ferns,  small,  100 . 10  0 
16  0 
doz . 
10  0 
12  0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Cut  Blowers 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
Acacia  “mimosa, ’’pad  6  b  to  8  0 
Lilium  1.  rubrum 
2  0  to  2  6 
Anemone,  double  pink, 
,,  longiflorum  ... 
3  0 
4  0 
per  doz .  16 
0  0 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
Arums,  doz .  4  0 
6  0 
bnchs . 
0  0 
8  0 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bnch.  1  0 
2  0 
Marguerites,  white, 
Azalea  mollis,  per  bun.  1  0 
0  0 
doz.  bnchs . 
4  0 
0  0 
Bouvardia,  white. 
,,  yellow,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
0  0 
doz.  bunches .  0  0 
8  0 
Myrtle,  English,  per 
Bouvardia,  coloured. 
bun . 
0  6 
0  0 
doz.  bunches .  0  0 
8  0 
Narcissus,  paper  white, 
Camellias,  white .  2  0 
2  6 
doz.  bunches . 
0  0 
2  6 
Carnations,  12  blooms  1  3 
1  9 
,,  Soleil  d’Or  . 
0  0 
1  6 
Cattleyas,  doz .  0  0 
12  0 
,,  double  Roman 
1  6 
2  0 
Croton  foliage,  bun.  ...  0  9 
1  0 
Odontoglossums . 
4  0 
0  0 
Cycas  leaves,  each  ...  0  9 
1  6 
Oraiige  blossom,  bun. 
2  0 
3  0 
Cypripediums,  doz.  ...  2  0 
0  0 
Primula,  double  white. 
Daffodils,  single,  doz. ...  5  0 
8  0 
doz.  bunches . 
6  0 
8  0 
,,  double  ,,  ...  4  0 
6  0 
Roses,  Niphetos,  white. 
Eucharis,  doz .  0  0 
3  0 
doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
Freesias,  doz.  bunches  2  0 
3  0 
,,  pink,  doz . 
4  0 
6  0 
Gardenias,  doz .  6  0 
0  0 
,,  yellow, doz.  (Perles) 
2  0 
3  O' 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
Smilax,  bnch  . 
3  0 
4  0 
bnchs .  4  0 
6  0 
Tuberoses,  gross . 
0  0 
12  0 
Hyacinth,  Roman, 
Tulips,  white,  single. 
doz.  bunches .  7  0 
8  0 
doz.  bun.  ... 
9  0 
0  0 
Ivy  leaves,  doz.  bun.  ...  16 
0  0 
,,  coloured,  doz. 
Lilac,  French,  white. 
bun . 
9  0 
0  0 
per  bun .  4  0 
4  6 
,,  scarlet,  single, 
Lilium  Harrisi  .  4  0 
6  0 
doz.  bun.  ... 
4  0 
5  O' 
,,  lancifolium  alb.  2  0 
2  6 
Violets,  single,  doz  ... 
1  6 
0  e 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12 
,,  double,  doz . 
3  0 
4  0 
bnchs  .  6  0 
12  0 
Average  Who  esale  Prices.— Fruit. 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
Apples,  cooking,  bush.  8  OtolO  0 
Grapes,  Alicante,  lb. ... 
2  0to2  6 
,,  N  e  w  t  0  wn  s. 
,,  Colman . 
2  0 
3  0 
case  . 10  0 
0  0 
,,  Muscat  . 
0  0 
5  0 
Bananas .  8  0 
12  0 
,,  Almeria . 
0  6 
0  8 
Cranberries,  30  to  36  qt. 
Oranges,  per  case 
10  0 
25  0 
consignment  ...  9  0 
10  0 
Pears.  French,  crate... 
12  0 
0  0 
Dates,  red  V.,  doz.  bxs.  5  6 
0  0 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s, 
Lemons,  Messina,  case  12  0 
16  0 
each . 
2  6 
3  6 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Vegetables. 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
Artichbkes,  green,  doz. 
I  ,,  Jerusalem,  sieve 
'  Batavia,  doz . 
!  Beans,  French,  per  lb. 
I  Beet,  red,  doz . 
Brussels  Sprouts, ^sieve 
Cabbages,  tall 3'  . 
Carrots,  doz.  bnch. 
Cauliflowers,  doz. 
Corn  Salad,  strike 
Cucumbers  doz . 
Endive,  doz . 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
Horseradish,  hunch  ... 
Leeks,  biincli  . 
Lettuce,  Cabbage,  doz. 
2 
1 
2 
2 
0 
2 
1 
2 
2 
1 
10  0 
1  0 
0  2 
1  6 
0 
1  3 
0  to3  0 
6 
0 
0 
6 
0 
6 
0 
0 
0 
0  0 
0  0 
0  0 
0  0 
3 
3 
2 
3 
1 
15  0 
1  3 
0  0 
0  0 
2  0 
2  0 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb. 
Mustard  &  Cress,  doz. 
Parslo3',  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
Potatoes,  new  French, 
per  lb . 
Potatoes,  English,  cwt. 
Radishes,  doz . 
,,  long,  doz . 
Seakale  . 
Shallots,  lb . 
Spinach,  bush . 
Sprue,  French,  doz.  bn. 
Tojnatoes,  Tencriffc 
consignment  . 
Tnrnipis,  doz.  bnch.  ... 
Watercress,  doz . 
0  6  to  0  8 
0  3i 
4  0 
0  0 
3  0 
0  4 
5  0 
0  0 
010 
1  3 
0  3 
3  0 
9  0 
4  0  0  0 
2  0  3  0 
0  6  0  0 
Trade  Catalogues  Received. 
Rivoire  &  Sons.  16.  Rue  d’Algerie.  Iwcns.  France. — Novelties.  Nursery- 
'Prim  T Afii . 
men’s  Price  List. 
Toegood  &  Sons.  Scuthampton. 
Wilhelm  Pfltzer,  Seedsman.  Stuttgart,  (it 
Farm  Seeds. 
rman3'. 
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