October  25,  1900. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
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with  the  poison — namely,  Paris  green  paste  1  oz.  to  20  gallons  of  water, 
keeping  the  mixture  agitated  whilst  being  applied,  and  only  giving  the 
finest  possible  film  of  moisture  on  the  fruit  and  foliage. 
Deatzias  in  Winter  (H,  W.  M.). — If  the  Deutzias  made  good  growth 
in  the  summer,  and  it  has  ripened  and  become  hard  by  exposure  to  the 
Bun  and  air,  they  will  flower  in  the  spring.  They  would  have  been 
better  with  the  pots  plunged  in  ashes  in  a  sunny  position  in  the  open 
air  during  the  past  two  or  three  months.  It  is  natural  for  the  leaves 
to  fall  in  the  autumn,  and  the  plants-  should  then  have  a  rest.  It  is 
wrong  to  keep  them  in  a  warm  greenhouse  all  the  winter.  Let  them 
remain  in  the  frame  till  the  end  of  February  or  early  in  March,  packing 
leaves  or  any  other  protective  material  round  and  over  the  pots.  Frost 
in  the  frame  will  not  hurt  the  tops.  The  roots  must  not  be  very  wet, 
yet  by  no  means  dust  dry.  When  removed  from  the  frame  dig  some  of 
the  old  soil  from  the  pots,  adding  fresh,  and  pressing  it  down  firmly. 
Give  a  good  watering,  syringe  or  sprinkle  the  plants  well  early  on 
sunny  afternoons,  keep  the  roots  moist,  and  the  buds  will  quickly  swell 
and  flowers  follow,  subject  to  the  above  conditions  of  well-ripened 
growths.  Do  not  prune  them  till  after  flowering. 
Names  of  Fruits. — Notice. — We  have  pleasure  in  naming  good  tvpical 
fruits  (when  the  names  are  discoverable)  for  the  convenience  of  regular 
subscribers,  who  are  the  growers  of  such  fruits,  and  not  collectors  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  dis¬ 
courage  the  growth  of  inferior  and  promote  the  culture  of  superior 
varieties.  In  consequence  of  the  large  number  of  worthless  Aj pies  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  u'orth  sending  or  growing.  The  names  and  addresses 
of  sendeis  of  fruit  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  requited  for  publication, 
initials  sufficing  for  that.  Only  six  specimens  can  be  named  at  once, 
and  any  beyond  that  number  cannot  be  preserved.  They  should  he  sent 
on  the  first  indication  of  change  towards  ripening.  Dessert  Pears  cannot 
be  named  in  a  hard  green  state.  The  practice  of  pinning  numbers  to 
the  eyes  of  the  fruit  tends  to  destroy  one  of  the  most  characteristic 
features  and  increases  the  diflBculty  of  identification.  When  Plums  are 
sent  to  be  named  young  wood  of  the  trees  should  accompany  them. 
Leaves  of  the  trees  are  necessary  with  Peaches  and  Nectarines,  with 
information  as  to  whether  the  flowers  are  large  or  small.  {A.  W.  P.). — 
1,  Mannington’s  Pearmain ;  2,  Gloria  Mundi ;  3,  Dutch  Mignonne ; 
4,  Round  Winter  Nonesuch  ;  5,  Yorkshire  Greening ;  6,  Calville 
Rouge  d’Hiver.  (F.  J.  F.). — 1,  Hoary  Morning;  2,  Peaegood’s  None¬ 
such  ;  3,  Herefordshire  Costard  ;  4,  Waltham  Abbey  Seedling ; 
5,  Golden  Noble;  6,  Golden  Spire.  (P.  F.  L.).- — 1,  Bess  Pool;  2, 
Dumelow’s  Seedling  (syn.  Wellington  and  Normanton  Wonder)  ;  3, 
Beauty  of  Kent ;  4,  Claygate  Pearmain  ;  5,  Blenheim  Pippin  ;  6,  York¬ 
shire  Beauty.  (L.  Rowe). — 1,  Annie  Elizabeth;  2,  Lord  Derby;  3, 
Warner’s  King  ;  4,  Tower  of  Glamis ;  5,  Betty  Geeson  ;  6,  Dumelow’s 
Seedling.  (K.  W.  G.). — 1,  Springrove  Codlin  ;  2,  Small’s  Admirable ; 
3,  Fearn’s  Pippin;  7,  Sturmer  Pippin;  8,  Emperor  Alexander;  12, 
Royal  Russet.  None  of  the  specimens  was  typical ;  we  cannot  possibly 
retain  fruits  from  week  to  week,  as  you  suggest.  (Cromford). — 
1,  Bismarck ;  2,  Grenadier;  3,  Cox’s  Pomona.  (J.  J.  T.  W.). — The 
fruits  are  out  of  character.  1,  probably  Lady  Henniker;  2,  possibly 
Cox’s  Pomona  ;  3,  unknown,  a  local  seedling,  that  never  had  a  recognised 
name.  (A.  G.  G). — 1,  Beauty  of  Kent;  2,  Cox’s  Pomona;  3,  Kentish 
Fillbasket ;  4,  more  nearly  resembles  Warner’s  Seedling  than  any 
variety  with  which  we  are  acquainted. 
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  oflice  over  Sunday,  on  which  day  there  is  no  delivery 
of  postal  matter  in  London.  Specimens  in  partially  filled  boxes  are 
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  diSicult  to 
separate  them  when  the  paper  is  damp.  (L.  F.  F.). — 1,  A  poor  form 
of  Lac-lio-Cattleya  elegans ;  2,  Cypripedium  selligerum ;  3,  Fittonia 
argynoneura  ;  4,  Eucharis  Candida.  {W.  C.). —  1,  Cupressus  Lawson- 
iana  aurea  variegata  ;  2,  Thuiopsis  dolabrata  ;  3,  Wellingtonia  gigantea  ; 
4,  Cupressus  Lawsoniana  erecta  viridis;  5,  Ketinospora  ericoides;  6, 
Thuia  occidentalis.  {Reader). — Rhus  toxicodendron  ;  the  juice  is  very 
poisonous.  (S.  S.  B.). —  1,  Celsia  cretica ;  2,  Lapageria  rosea;  3, 
Dracama  australis.  (If.  A.  R.). — 1,  Impatiens  Hookeri ;  2,  Cypripedium 
caudatum.  (G.  S.). — The  Fern  is  Adiantum  cuneatum  elegantissimum, 
which  is  not  new.  {H.  S.). — We  regret  being  unable  to  name  Michael¬ 
mas  Daisies  ;  send  specimens  to  any  hardy  plant  grower  for  naming  by 
comparison.  The  yellow  flowered  plant  is  also  an  Aster,  and  is  known 
as  lynosyris. 
Covent  Garden  l!l(arket, — October  24th. 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Fruit. 
s. 
d. 
S.  ( 
J. 
Apples,  table,  J  bush. 
...  2 
0to3 
0 
,,  cooking,  bush. 
...  1 
6 
5 
0 
Cobnuts,  doz.  lb.,  best 
...  4 
0 
5 
0 
Damsons,  ^  bush.  ... 
...  0 
9 
2 
0 
Figs,  green^  doz. 
...  0 
6 
010 
Grapes,  black . 
...  0 
6 
2 
6 
„  white . 
...  1 
6 
3 
0 
Lemons,  case  . . 
...  15 
0 
30 
0 
Melons,  house,  each 
...  0 
6 
1 
6 
,,  water,  case 
...  3 
6 
5 
0 
Nectarines,  doz . 
s.  d.  s.  d» 
1  6:to9  0 
Oranges,  case . 
10  0 
15  0 
Peaches,  doz.  small . 
1  0 
2  0 
,,  doz.  good  size  ... 
6  0 
9  0 
Pears,  crate  . 
3  0 
7  0 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s,  each 
3  0 
6  0 
Plums,  ^  bush . 
1  0 
2  6 
Californian,  case 
4  0 
6  O' 
„  stewing,  case  of 
72  to  120  . 
4  6 
6  6 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Vegetables. 
Artichokes,  green, doz.  ... 
8.  d.  s.  d. 
3  0to4  0 
Lettuce,  doz . 
Asparagus  (Sprue  Grass) 
1  0 
1 
3 
,,  Cos,  score . 
Aubergines  . 
1  0 
1 
6 
„  Paris  Green 
Beans,  French,  sieve 
1  0 
1 
6 
Mint,  green,  doz.  bnchs. 
,,  scarlet,  bush. 
1  6 
2 
6 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb.  .. 
Beet,  red,  doz . 
0  6 
0 
0 
,,  outdoor,  lb 
Mustard  and  Cress,  pnnt 
Brussels  Sprouts,  sieve... 
1  6 
2 
0 
Cabbages,  tally  . 
3  0 
5 
0 
Onions,  Dutch,  bag 
Carrots,  doz.  bnch . 
2  0 
3 
0 
,,  English,  cwt.  .. 
Cauliflowers,  doz . 
1  0 
2 
0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs. 
Celery,  bundle . 
1  0 
0 
0 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
Cucumbers,  doz . 
1  6 
3 
0 
Shallots,  lb . 
Endive,  score  . 
1  6 
0 
0 
Spinach, bush . 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0  2 
0 
0 
Tomatoes,  English,  lb.  .. 
Leeks,  Iranch  . 
0  IJ 
0 
0 
Turnips,  doz . 
Vegetable  Marrows,  doz. 
s. 
d. 
8.  < 
i. 
0 
9  to  0 
0 
II 
6 
2 
0 
5 
0 
6 
0 
2 
0 
0 
0 
1 
3 
1 
6 
0 
4 
0 
6 
0 
2 
0 
0 
4 
0 
4 
6 
5 
0 
0 
0 
2 
0 
0 
0 
3 
0 
5 
0 
0 
2 
0 
3 
1 
0 
1 
6 
0 
2 
0 
5 
2 
0 
3 
a 
0 
6 
1 
0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Cut  Flowers, 
s.  d.  1 
3.  d. 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch 
1  6  to 
2  0 
Asters . 
3  0 
4  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ... 
1  0 
2  0 
Cattleyas,  doz . 
Chrysanthemums,  dozen 
6  0  : 
12  0 
blooms  . 
1  0 
3  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
2  6 
4  0 
Gardenias,  doz . 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
1  0 
2  0 
bunches . 
4  0 
6  0 
Gladiolus,  dozen  spikes 
1  0 
2  0 
Lilac,  white,  bunch, 
5  0 
7  0 
Lilium  lancifolium  album 
1  6 
2  6 
,,  ,,  rubrum 
1  6 
2  6 
,,  various . 
2  0 
3  0 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  bun. 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
6  0  to  12  0 
Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
bunches . 
2  0 
4  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
4  0 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
4  0 
Odontoglossums  . 
3  0 
4  0 
Pelargoniums,  doz.  bnchs 
6  0 
8  0 
Roses  (indoor),  doz. 
2  0 
4  0 
,,  Red,  doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
,,  Safrano,  doz . 
1  6 
2  O' 
„  Tea,  white,  doz.  ... 
1  0 
3  0 
,,  Yellow,doz.  (Perles) 
2  0 
4  0 
„  English,  La  France, 
doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
Smilax,  bunch . 
2  0 
4  0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Plants  in  Pots. 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
Acers,  doz.  ...  . 12  0to24  0 
Arbor  Vita3,  var.,  doz.  ...  6  0  36  0 
Aspidistra,  doz .  18  0  36  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen  ...  15  0  20  0 
Azaleas,  various,  each  ...  2  6  5  0 
Boronias,  doz .  20  0  24  0 
Cannas,  doz .  18  0  0  0 
Crotons,  doz .  18  0  30  0 
Dracffina,  var.,  doz.  ...  12  0  30  0 
Draceena,  viridis,  doz.  ...  9  0  18  0 
Erica,  various,  doz.  ...  8  0  18  0 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz.  ...  6  0  18  0 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz.  ...  4  0  18  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz .  4  0  18  0 
,,  small,  100  4  0  8  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each  ...  16  7  6 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each  1  0to5  0 
Geraniums,  scarlet,  doz.  6  0  10  0 
,,  pink,  doz.  ...  8  0  10  0 
Hvdrangeas,  white,  each  2  6  5  0 
,,  pink,  doz . 12  0  15  6 
,,  panioirlata,  each  10  3  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz  ...  8  0  18  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz .  3  0  6  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz....  8  0  10  0 
Mignonette,  doz .  8  0  12  0 
Myrtles,  doz .  6  0  9  O' 
Palms,  in  var.,  each  ...  10  15  0 
.,  specimens  .  21  0  63  0 
Roses,  doz .  6  0  18  0 
Stocks,  doz .  8  0  12  0 
Tl(e  Autumn  and  Winter  Dairy. 
With  our  minds  full  of  the  great  London  show  in  the  srcond 
week  of  October,  our  thoughts  are  naturally  led  in  the  direction  of 
the  dairy.  With  the  colder  days  comes  the  shorter  milk  supply,  and 
prices  have  a  tendency  to  rise.  Much  has  been  written  and  said  as  to 
the  best  modes  of  winter  keep,  and  much  will  be  written  and  said 
again.  People  are  so  apt  to  forget,  and  the  younger  generation  is 
li.'ing  round  us,  and  all  the  ohl  ground  has  to  be  gone  over.  ^ 
To  those  who  can  afford  the  outlay  and  the  time  the  Dairy  Show 
