May  25,  1699. 
JOaR^AL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
439 
Dictamnus  albus  not  Flowering  (/.  S,'). — This  plant  is  a  native  of 
Eastern  Europe,  and  of  Asia.  It  is  of  easy  culture  in  ordinary  garden 
siil,  preferring,  however,  a  rather  dry  position.  We  presume  the  situation 
is  too  moist  and  cold,  hence  can  only  advise  a  warmer  and  drier  position 
in  the  full  sun  for  the  plant. 
Insecticide  for  Orchard  Trees  (Jardinerd). — As  a  general  wash  for 
destroying  caterpillars,  green  fly,  and  red  spider — indeed,  all  orchard 
pests,  good  service  has  been  done  with  arsenite  of  soda  ^  lb.,  acetate  of  lead 
li  1^.  petroleum  emulsion  16lbs.,  water  100  gallons.  Formaking,  add  the 
materials  in  the  order  named,  and  mix  thoroughly.  The  earlier  it  is 
applied  the  better,  or  as  soon  as  the  fruit  is  set,  but  preferably  before 
the  trees  come  into  blossom,  repeating  as  soon  as  the  fruit  is  set,  by  means 
cf  a  spraying  apparatus  for  the  sake  of  econom3^ 
Victoria  Plum  Leaves  Glaucous  (Loughgall). — The  leaves  are  affected 
by  what  is  known  as  “  silver  leaf,”  which  is  probably  caused  by  a  fungus, 
but  no  satisfactory  reason  has  yet  been  given  for  the  affection.  The 
twigs  are  overgrown  with  moss,  and  altogether  in  a  bad  state  of  health. 
The  fungus  sometimes  affects  the  fruits,  giving  rise  to  what  are  known 
as  “  bladder  Plums,”  but  jt  also  attacks  the  Sloe  and  Bird  Cherry.  It 
would  be  advisable  to  spray  the  trees  with  Bordeaux  mixture  at  half 
strength,  and  afford  a  top-dressing  of  some  approved  fertiliser,  so  as  to 
promote  better  health  in  the  trees,  applying  it  from  the  stem  outwards  to  a 
foot  beyond  the  spread  of  the  branches. 
Chemical  Composition  of  Kainit  (//.  J.  E.).- 
average  analysis  ;  — 
-The  following  is 
Moisture  . 
.  12-70 
*Sulphate  of  potash  ...  . 
.  23-60 
Sulphate  of  magnesia  . 
.  14-50 
Chloride  of  magnesium  ...  . 
.  12-40 
Chloride  of  sodium  . 
.  34-60 
Sulphate  of  lime . 
.  1-70 
Insoluble  matter . 
.  0-50 
lCO-00 
*Equal  to  pure  potash . 
...  12-80 
The  article  was  first  used  in  Germany,  but  we 
what  time. 
do  not  know  at 
Vine  Unsatisfactory  (Pnor). — We  can  only  suggest  selecting  the  best 
of  the  three  growths  now  starting,  and  removing  the  others.  The  Vine 
will  probably  make  a  good  cane  this  summer,  but  a  pailful  of  blood 
applied  raw  to  the  soil  was  not  good  practice.  It  ought  to  have  been 
mixed  with  soil  and  the  powdered  mortar  before  applying,  allowing  to  lie 
for  at  least  three  or  four  month.'',  and  then  be  placed  on  the  surface  of  the 
border,  and  lightly  pointed  in  without  disturbing  the  roots  of  the  Vine. 
The  other  substances  would  not  do  any  harm,  but  good,  though  we 
consider  you  are  overfeeding.  If  the  Vine  has  not  been  overdone  in  that 
respect,  and  other  conditions  are  favourable,  we  do  not  see  why  there 
should  not  be  a  good  growth  this  summer.  Belter  leave  it  alone  as 
regards  manure  for  a  considerable  time,  for  what  you  are  doing  or  have 
done  is  anything  but  favourable. 
Fungus  on  Chrysanthemum  Leaves  (/.  F.  S.). — No,  there  is  no  “rust,” 
but  a  fungus  which  causes  the  yellowness  and  afterwards  browning  of  the 
Paves,  which  wither  and  die.  The  parasite  is  called  Septoria 
chrysanthemi,  which  chiefly  attacks  young  plants  and  the  cuttings,  and  is 
frequently  accompanied  by  eelworm,  but  wo  did  not  find  any  in  your  case. 
The  fungus  is  wholly  internal,  therefore  not  readily  reached  by  an 
external  application,  but  the  disease  has  been  prevented  spreading  by 
spraying  with  diluted  Bordeaux  mixture,  and  (lusting  with  the  advertised 
preparations  of  sulphate  of  copper,  such  as  anti-blight  and  fostite.  The 
precaution  should  be  taken  to  select  cuttings  from  perfectly  healthy 
plants,  not  to  keep  them  too  close,  and  avoid  very  rich  soil.  The  pro¬ 
cedure  you  have  followed — namelj',  “picked  off  all  leaves  which  are  as 
bad  as  the  loose  ones  ”  sent  us,  “  and  dipped  the  plants  in  Kilmright, 
2  ozs.  to  1  gallon  of  water,”  is  the  correct  one.  Give  the  plants  all  the 
light  and  air  possible,  then  they  will,  with  the  treatment,  grow  out  of  the 
disease. 
Names  of  Plants. — We  only  undertake  to  name  species  of  cultivated 
plants,  not  wild  flowers,  or  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  securely  tied  firm  boxes.  Thin  paper  boxes  arrive  in  a 
flattened  state.  Slightly  damp  moss,  soft  green  grass,  or  leaves  form  the 
best  packing,  dry  wool  or  paper  the  worst.  Those  arrive  in  the  best 
condition  that  are  so  closely  or  firmly  packed  in  soft  green  fresh  grass,  as 
to  remain  unmoved  by  shaking.  No  specimens  should  be  sent  to  rest  in 
the  post  office  over  Sunday,  on  which  day  there  is  no  delivery  of  pf>8tal 
matter  in  London.  Specimens  in  partially  filled  boxes  arc  invariably 
injured  or  spoiled  by  being  dashed  to  and  fro  in  transit.  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.  (A.  A.  T.). —  Cratsgus  mollis.  (^Condy'). — 1, 
Akebia  quinata  ;  2,  Holboellia  (Stauntonia)  lat  folia.  (11.  I.  A). — 1, 
Centranthus  macrosiphon;  2,  Cheiranthus  alpinus.  (E.B.). — Saxifraga 
granulata.  (R.  (?.). — Hamamelis  japonica,  the  Japanese  Witch  Hazel. 
Tomato  Winter  Beauty. — We  are  informed  that  the  entire  stock 
of  Mr.  Mortimer’s  new  Tomato,  Winter  Beauty,  which  was  exhibited  at 
the  B.H.S.  meetings  at  the  Drill  Hall,  on  April  18lh  and  May  2nd,  and 
received  the  Society’s  award  of  merit  on  the  former  date,  has  passed  into 
the  hands  of  Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons,  of  Reading,  who  will  distribute  it 
ccxt&cason.  This  variety  was  figured  on  page  387  of  our  issue  of  May  llth. 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVED. 
Christmas  &  Co..  Worples'lon. — Home  Jiade  Wmes. 
Merryweather  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Greenwich  Rosul.— Spraying  Machines. 
T.  S,  Ware,  Ltd.,  Tottenhauj. — Herbaceous  Plants. 
E.  A.  White,  Ltcl.,  Pa  ’dock  Wood,  Kent.— *160/  Insecticide. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— May  24th. 
FRUIT. 
8.  d. 
8.  d.  1 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Apples,  1  sieve . 
1  3  to  3  6 
Lemons,  case  . 
30  OtoGO  0 
Grapes,  lb . 
1  G 
2  6 
St.  Michael’s  Pines,  each 
2  6 
5  0 
VEGETABLES. 
0.  d. 
s,  d. 
B.  d. 
8.  d. 
Asparagus,  per  100 . 
0  0  to  0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  punnet 
0  2  to  0  4 
Beans,  I  sieve  . 
0  0 
0  0 
Onions,  bushel . 
3  6 
4  0 
Beet,  Red,  doz . 
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.  ... 
2  0 
4  0 
Scorzonera,  bundle . 
1  6 
0  0 
Cucumbers . 
0  4 
0  8 
Seakale,  basket . 
1  6 
1  0 
Endive,  doz . 
1  3 
1  6 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  3 
0  0 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0  3 
0  0 
Spinach,  pad  . 
0  0 
0  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0  2 
0  0 
Sprouts,  1  sieve  . 
1  6 
1  9 
Lettuce,  doz . 
1  3 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  lb . 
0  4 
0  9 
Mushrooms,  lb . 
0  6 
0  8 
Turnips,  bunch . 
0  3 
0  4 
AVER.4.GE  WHOLESALE  PRICE3.--CUT  FLOWERS. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Arums  . 
2  0 
to  3  0 
Lily  ofthe  Valley,  12  sprays 
0  4  to  010 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch... 
2  0 
2  6 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
4  0 
0  0 
Azalea,  white,  doz.buehs. 
3  0 
4  0 
Maidenhair  Fern,  doz. 
Camellias,  per  doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
bnclis . 
6  0 
8  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ... 
i  6 
3  0 
Narcissus,  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
1  0 
2  0 
Daffodils,  single  yellow. 
Orchids,  var.,  doz.  blooms 
1  6 
9  0 
bch.  12  blooms  . 
0  6 
0  8 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs. 
4  0 
6  0 
Daffodils,  double,  bunches 
0  4 
0  6 
Roses  (indoor),  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
,,  Red,  doz . 
2  0 
4  0 
Freesia,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
3  0 
„  Tea,  while,  doz.  ... 
2  0 
3  0 
Gardenias,  doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  (Perles) 
2  0 
3  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
,,  Safrano,  doz . 
2  0 
2  6 
bnchs.  . 
4  0 
6  0 
Smilax,  bunch .  ... 
2  0 
3  0 
Hyacinths,  Roman,  bunch 
0  4 
0  6 
Tulips,  bunch . 
0  4 
0  6 
Lilium  Harrisi,  12  blooms 
3  0 
4  0 
Violets  doz.  bunches  ... 
0  6 
1  6 
„  longiflorura,  12  blooms 
4  0 
6  0 
„  Parme,  bunch 
2  6 
3  0 
Lilac,  bunch  . 
3  0 
4  0 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Arbor  Vitse,  var.,  doz.  ... 
6  0to36  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each . 
1  0  to  /  0 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
18  0 
36  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0 
5  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
5  0 
10  6 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz. 
24  0 
36  0 
Crotons,  doz . 
18  0 
24  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
3  0 
4  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz . 
12  0 
30  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.  ... 
6  0 
8  0 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz. 
9  0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
6  0 
9  0 
Erica  various,  doz . 
9  0 
24  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each 
1  0 
15  0 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz. 
6  0 
18  0 
,,  specimens  . 
21  0 
63  0 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz.  ... 
4  0 
18  0 
Pelargoniums,  scarlet,  doz. 
8  0 
12  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz . 
4  0 
18  0 
Solanums,  doz . 
6  0 
12  0 
„  small,  100  . 
4  0 
8  0 
Bedding  out  plants  in  variety  from  3s.  doz. 
STUD  BABIES. 
Poor  little  things  !  what  an  anxiety  they  are — not  to  their  parents, 
for  their  father  they  never  know,  and  their  mothers  have  no  idea  of 
their  monetary  value,  and  less  idea  of  the  risks  they  run.  Only  one 
foal  in  a  twelvemonth,  and  the  breeding  days  of  a  mare  are  not  for  ever. 
Living  as  we  do  next  door  to  a  rather  important  Shire  horse  stud, 
and  holding  the  owner  in  great  esteem,  we  have  seen  much  of  the 
pleasures  and  anxietus  that  beset  the  springtime  of  the  year.  Two 
or  throe  mares  are  expected  to  foal.  There  is  a  certain  ait  of  excite¬ 
ment  about  the  stables,  and  more  than  an  air  of  excitement  in  the 
head  man’s  manner.  Poor  fellow!  his  responsibilities  are  weighty; 
practically  he  is  in  sole  charge  of  most  valuable  property ;  a  few 
minutes’  neglect,  a  little  imprornptitude  in  action,  at  d  a  valuable  life 
is  sacrificed,  or  the  long-expected  foal  comes  to  an  untimely  end. 
