June  1,  lt99. 
JOURiiAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
459 
Selling  Asparagus  {J.  D  V — Asparagus  is  usually  sold  in  bundles  of 
105  heads,  but  much  is  sold  locally  by  several  growers  in  bunches  ot 
twenty-five  heads.  Prices  in  Covent  Garilen  vary  every  day,  according 
to  the  character  of  the  produce  and  the  abundance  or  otherwise  of  the 
supply.  Tlie  figures  have  recently  ranged  from  Is.  6d.  to  3s.  6d.  per  bundle. 
Peach  Leaves  Blistered  (Ji  P.  Z.).— The  leaves  sent  are  seriously 
attacked  by  the  blister  fungus,  Enoascus  deformans.  It  appears  to  be 
induced  by  torpidity  of  the  sap,  as  it  is  almost  invariably  the  most 
prevalent  after  a  term  of  cutting  winds.  C  ip  off  the  worst  portions  and 
burn  them,  leaving  all  green  parts  of  tho  itaves,  and  on  the  return  of 
genial  weather  the  trees  will  improve. 
Orobus  hirsutus  (//.  James,  Dorset). — Such  is  the  botanical  name  of 
your  specimen,  which  is  one  of  the  Biller  Vetches.  It  is  found  in  several 
countries  of  tho  Levant,  appears  to  have  been  known  in  Holland  a  con¬ 
siderable  time  before  it  was  introduced  into  this  country  about  eighty 
years  ago.  The  flowers  (tig  102)  are  useful  for  cutting  ;  the  colour  is 
blue  in  the  standard  and  wings,  and  in  the  keel  white.  Almost  any 
-ordinary  fertile  garden  soil  suits  this  plant.  It  grows  and  flowers  freely, 
and  produces  abundance  of  seeds  in  favourable  seasons. 
Vine  Leaves  Warted  {A.  B.). — The  cause  of  the  Vine  leaves  being 
warted  is  a  close,  moist,  and  warm  atmosphere.  Warting  may  be  avoided 
■by  judicious  ventilation  from  the  Vines  bursting  into  leat,  always  avoiding 
a  close  and  moist  atmosphere  with  a  high  temperature  in  the  early  stages 
of  growth  wiihout  some  air,  so  as  to  allow  of  evaporation  from  the 
foliage,  and  thus  prevent  what  may  be  termed  extravasated  sap.  In 
other  respects  the  leaves  are  perfectly  healthy,  but  the  warting  prevents 
the  leaves  from  properly  performing  their  functions,  and  they  mature 
earlier  than  would  otherwise  be  the  case,  and  the  Vines  are  weakened. 
Shelter  for  Garden  on  Sea  Coast  {Ret  Raill). — Of  shrubs  the  best  is 
■the  bea  Buckthorn  (Hippophae  rhamnoides),  as  it  withstands  the  fiercest 
iTjlasts  in  the  most  exposed  situations,  affording  excellent  shelter,  the 
remarkably  twiggy  branches  sifting  and  dividing  the  wind  in  a  remark¬ 
able  manner.  Next  to  this  is  tho  common  Elder  i^Sambucus  nigra).  It 
.grows  strongly  where  its  branches  are  constantly  exposed  to  the  saline¬ 
laden  breeze.  As  a  hedge  it  forms  an  excellent  wind  screen,  but  it  is 
better  allowed  to  spread,  or  having  two  or  three  lines.  As  an  ever¬ 
green  Austrian  Pine  (Pinus  austriaca)  excels  all  others.  It  should  be 
planted  m  a  dwarf  sturdy  condition,  at  least  three  lines  deep  in  quincunx 
order,  and  then  it  will  give  shelter  on  the  most  wind-swept  situations, 
and  at  altitudes  up  to  750  feet  above  sea  level. 
Diseased  Gooseberry  Shoot  {W.  C.). — The  leaves  and  berries  are 
attacked  by  the  Gooseberry  fungus,  -Ecidium  grossularias,  which  is 
•rather  prevalent  and  disastrous  this  year.  There  is  no  remedy,  but  the 
disease  may  be  prevented  spreading  by  the  removal  and  prompt  burning 
of  the  attackeu  leaves  and  berries.  The  cluster-cups  are  ripe  and 
discharging  the  spores  in  myriads,  hence  spraying  with  sulphide  cf 
potassium,  1  oz.  to  3  gallons  of  water,  directing  the  spray  upwards  so 
us  to  reach  the  under  side  of  the  leaves  may  do  good.  In  the  Journal 
■of  Horticulture,  vol.  ix.,  third  series,  Mr.  Graham  describes  his  method  cf 
prevention  as  follows  : — “In  1868  and  1869  about  one-third  of  the  fruit 
became  blotched  very  much  by  this  fungus.  I  gave  the  ground  amongst 
the  bushes  a  liberal  dressing  with  lime  in  the  autumn,  and  syringed  them 
over  with  a  compound  of  alum  1  drachm,  tobacco  essence  2  drachms, 
flowers  of  sulphur  half  an  ounce,  common  salt  three-quarters  of  an  ounce, 
all  mixed  in  3  gallons  of  rain  water.  This  was  done  twice  before  the 
expanding  of  the  leaf,  and  again  as  soon  as  the  fruit  appeared  fairly  set. 
The  first  destroyed  tho  germs  in  the  soil,  and  the  syringing  cleared  the 
liark  of  its  sporules,  and  my  Gooseberry  bushes  are  now  free  from  all 
traces  of  the  fungus.”  Do  likewise  and  there  may  not  be  any  trouble  from 
parasites  next  year. 
Sulphuring  Hot-water  Pipes  in  vinery  {Cross). —  I,  We  have  known 
sulphur  applied  to  hot-water  pipes  heated  to  140^  shortly  after  the  Vines 
have  been  started.  2,  “  A  month  alter.”  3,  “  Any  lime  up  to  the  flower¬ 
ing  period.”  4,  The  practice  has  “been  tried”  and  not  “found  to  be 
iniurious.”  5,  There  was  no  difference  “with  Gros  Colman,  Alicante,  or 
Muscats.”  6,  Yes,  but  not  very  effectively,  as  some  would  refuse  to  come 
away  ;  hence  there  was  more  or  less  afterwards  of  “a  continual  sulphur 
atmosphere,”  and  in  this  the  berries  did  not  “rust,”  7,  “We  have  not 
found  the  sulphuring  injurious  to  the  young  shoots  or  leaves  in  June  or 
July,  why  should  it  be  so  early  in  the  season  ?  ”  Answer,  because  tho 
hot-water  pipes  are  never  so  highly  heated  in  tho  months  named  as  con¬ 
stantly  early  in  the  year,  conseiiuently  the  Vines  are  not  kept  indefinitely 
in  “  a  continual  sulphur  atmosphere.”  This  is  the  crucial  point — early  in 
the  season  the  hot-water  pipes  are  very  seldom  below  140°,  but  very  often, 
and  in  severe  weather,  for  weeks  over  170°,  at  which  sulphur  begins  to 
vaporise  or  give  off  sulphur  fumes  proper,  and  it  is  these  that  stifle  the 
insects  or  fungi,  also  injure,  when  in  excess,  the  Vines.  That  just  makes 
all  the  difference.  A  temperature  of  140°  is  not  sulphuring,  and  has  not 
the  slightest  effect  on  red  spider,  so  that  the  Vines  would  not  be  clean. 
We  have  used  sulphur  after  thinning,  therefore  the  dictum  “cannot  be 
done”  does  not  hold.  8,  “Lysol”  is  a  preparation  from  coal  tar  made 
in  Germany,  and  corresponds  with  soluble  phenyle,  cresoline,  creolin, 
and  izal,  being  modifications  of  the  same  substance.  It  may  be  obtained 
through  a  chemist. 
Names  of  Plants  {R.  Z.). —  1,  Anthericum  vaiiegatum  ;  2,  Nephro- 
lep  s  exaltata ;  3,  send  when  in  flower,  possibly  Gloxinia  speciosa  ; 
4,  Dielyira  eximia  ;  .5,  Saxifraga  granulata  fl.-pl  ;  6.  Hutchinsia  alpina. 
{C.  D.  B.). — Trollius  europteus,  the  European  Glote  Flower.  (C.  W.). — 
1.  Circis  siliquastrum,  the  Judas  Tree;  2,  I’aulowuia  imperialist  3, 
AUsculus  carnea.  {J.  C.  B.). — The  Orchid  is  a  very  gotd  form  of  Zygo- 
petalum  crinituro.  The  remainder  of  your  specimens  are  varieties  of 
Azalea  indica,  which  come  within  the  category  of  florists’  flowers.  These 
we  do  not  undertake  to  name.  Send  specimens  to  one  of  the  leading 
nurserymen,  who  will  name  them  for  you  by  comparison  with  the  varie¬ 
ties  in  their  collection. 
COVENT  GARDEN  MARKET.— May  31st. 
FRUIT. 
B.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Apples,  J  sieve . 
...  1  3  to  3  6 
Lemons,  ease  . 
...  30  OtoGO  0 
Grapes,  lb . 
...  1  6 
2  6 
St.  Michael’s  Pines, 
each  2  6 
5  0 
VEGETABLES. 
B.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Asparagus,  per  100  ... 
...  1  6  to  3  6 
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.  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,  i  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 
AVERAGE  WHOLESALE  PRICES.— CUT  FLOWERS. 
B.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
Anemones,  doz.  bunches...  1  6to2  0 
Lily  ofthe  Valley,  12  sprays  0  4 
to  010 
Arums  . 
...  3  0 
4  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs.  3  0 
4  0 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch...  2  0 
2  6 
Maidenhair  Fern, 
doz. 
Azalea,  white,  doz.  bnchs.  3  0 
4  0 
bnchs . 
...  4  0 
6  0 
Carnations.  12  blooms 
...  1  6 
3  0 
Mignonette,  doz,  bunches  4  0 
6  0 
Daffodils,  single  yellow. 
Narcissus,  doz.  bnchs. 
...  1  0 
2  0 
bch.  12  blooms  ... 
...  0  6 
0  8 
Orcnids,  van,  doz.  blooms  1  6 
9  0 
Daffodils,  double,  bunches  0  4 
0  6 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs.  4  0 
6  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
...  2  0 
3  0 
Pasonies,  doz.  bnchs. 
...  4  0 
8  0 
Freesia,  doz.  bnchs. 
...  2  0 
3  0 
Roses  (indoor),  doz.... 
...  2  0 
3  0 
Gardenias,  doz. 
...  1  0 
2  0 
,,  Red,  doz . 
...  2  0 
4  0 
Geranium,  scarlet, 
ioz. 
,,  Tea,  white,  doz. 
...  2  0 
3  0 
bnchs . 
...  4  0 
6  0 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  (Perles)  2  0 
3  0 
Hvaeinths,  Roman,  bunch  0  4 
0  6 
,.  Safranu,'doz.  ., 
...  2  0 
2  6 
Iris,  per  doz.  bunches 
...  6  0 
12  0 
Smilax,  bunch . 
...  3  0 
4  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  12  blooms  3  U 
4  0 
Tulips,  bunch . 
...  0  4 
0  6 
..  longifforum,  12  blooms  4  0 
6  0 
Violets  doz.  bunches 
...  0  6 
1  6 
Lilac,  bunch  ...  ... 
...  4  0 
5  0 
„  Parme,  bunch 
...  2  6 
3  0 
PLANTS 
IN  POTS. 
B.  d. 
s.  d. 
6.  d. 
8.  d. 
Arbor  Vitae,  var.,  doz. 
...  6  0to36  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each  1  0  to  .5  0 
Aspidistra,  doz. 
...  18  0 
36  0 
Fuchsias,  doz . 
...  4  0 
6  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
...  5  0 
10  6 
Heliotropes,  doz. 
...  4  0 
6  0 
Boronias  . 
...  12  0 
18  0 
Hydrangeas  . 
...  6  0 
10  0 
Crotons,  doz . 
...  18  0 
24  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz. 
...  12  0 
18  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz.... 
...  12  0 
30  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz.  ... 
...  3  0 
4  0 
Dracaena  viridis,  doz. 
...  9  0 
18  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz. 
...  6  0 
8  0 
Erica  various,  doz.  ... 
...  9  0 
24  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
...  6  0 
9  0 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz. 
...  6  0 
18  0 
Palms,  in  var..  each 
...  1  0 
15  0 
Evergreens,  var,,  doz. 
...  4  0 
18  0 
,,  specimens  ... 
...  21  0 
63  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz. 
...  4  0 
18  0 : 
Pelargoniums,  scarlet,  doz.  4  0 
6  0 
„  small,  100 
...  4  0 
8  0 
Solanums,  doz . 
...  6  0 
12  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each ... 
...  1  0 
7  0  ' 
Stocks . 
...  4  0 
6  0 
Bedding  out  plants  in  variety  from  Ss.  doz. 
