November  8,  1900. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
433 
Treatment  of  Vine  Borders  {Young  Gardener). — The  outside  border, 
to  which  a  good  dressing  of  well-decayed  stable  manure  was  applied 
last  spring  and  dug  in,  would  certainly  be  benedted  by  a  dressing  of 
bonemeal  for  a  change.  It  would  answer  quite  as  well,  or  even  better, 
to  give  the  outside  border  a  dressing  of  basic  slag  phosphate,  as  this 
consists  of  about  half  free  lime,  and  is  excellent  for  borders  or  land 
that  have  been  previously  somewhat  heavily  and  frequently  dressed 
with  stable  or  cowhouse  manure.  About  half  a  pound  may  be  applied 
per  square  yard,  preferably  in  the  autumn  or  early  winter,  and  pointed- 
in.  In  the  spring  a  mixture  of  three  parts  superphosphate  of  lime,  two 
parts  nitrate  of  potash,  and  one  part  sulphate  of  lime  mixed  can  be 
supplied  at  the  rate  of  4  ozs.  per  square  yard,  scratching  or  pointing-in 
very  lightly.  As  you  have  not  top-dressed  the  inside  border,  but  have 
watered -in  Thomson’s  manure  at  intervals  during  the  growing  season, 
it  would  be  advisable  to  remove  some  of  the- surface  soil  down  to  the 
roots,  taking  care  not  to  injure  them,  and  top-dress  with  fresh  turf 
mixed  with  bonemeal,  which  would  supply  phosphoric  acid  and  some 
ammonia.  If  yon  do  not  overcrop  the  Vines  next  year,  and  the  manage¬ 
ment  is  good,  the  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes  ought  to  colour  well.  Unless 
the  Vines  are  forced  early  it  is  not  advisable  to  cover  the  outside 
borders,  but  leave  them  exposed  to  the  weather  •  but  if  forced,  a  cover¬ 
ing  of  leaves  to  prevent  the  soil  being  frozen  is  desirable. 
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  oitr  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  conseqii,ence  of  the  large  number  of  xvorthless  At ^'e-d 
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  xvorth  sending  or  groining.  The  names  and  addresses 
of  senders  of  fruit  or  flowers  to  be  named  must  in  all  cases  be  enclosed 
with  the  specimens,  whether  letters  referring  to  ^he  fruit  are  sent  by 
post  or  not.  The  names  are  not  necessarily  required  for  publication, 
initials  sufficing  for  that.  Only  six  specimens-  can  be  named  at  once, 
and  any  beyond  that  number  cannot  be  preserved.  They  should  be  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  smalt.  {J.  H.  IF.). 
— In  its  present  condition  the  Apple  is  comparatively  inferior  ;  we  are 
doubtful  if  it  will  ever  equal  Pearn’s  Pippin,  to  which  it  bears  some 
resemblance.  {J.  M.). — Probably  the  Apple  is  a  seedling  of  local 
origin  of  the  Hunthouse  type;  it  is  inferior  as  compared  with  many 
other  varieties.  (./.  IF.  S.). — 1,  Tibbitt’s  Pear  main  ;  2,  Tom  Putt ;  3, 
Gloucestershire  Costard  ;  4,  Catillac  ;  6,  Beurre  Clairgeau  ;  6,  Beurre 
Bose.  (H.  J.  P.). — 1,  Yorkshire  Greening,  flue  ;  2,  Rymer ;  3,  unknown, 
probably  a  local  seedling.  (J.  M.  IF.). — Apples :  1,  Cox’s  Orange 
Pippin;  2,  New  Hawthornden ;  3,  not  recognised.  Pears:  1,  Marie 
Louise  d’Uccle  ;  2,  Marie  Louise,  small ;  3,  Beurre  Superfin.  (E.  0.  C.). — 
We  regard  the  Grape  as  a  nearly  round  berried  form  of  the  Black 
Alicante.  Vines  are  occasionally  found  that  produce  such  berries,  and 
similar  bunches  to  the  one  you  send  are  not  infrequently  seen  in  large 
competitions  of  black  Grapes,  such  as  at  the  Crystal  Palace,  Shrews¬ 
bury,  and  Edinburgh.  Tour  particular  Vine  may  possibly  be  a  “  sport,” 
but  if  so  we  cannot  regard  it  of  any  special  value,  at  least  we  know  of 
Vines  that  produce  similarly  shaped  but  larger  berries  of  better  quality. 
{H.  J.). — 1,  Worcester  Pearmain,  unusually  pale  and  Arm  ;  2,  Cockpit  ; 
3,  Fearn’s  Pippin ;  4,  Whorle  Pippin.  Nails  inserted  in  the  eyes  of 
fruits  destroy  one  of  the  essential  characters  or  aids  to  identification. 
We  have  received  several  boxes  of  fruits  with  no  indication  as  to 
senders  ;  after  saving  for  some  days  waiting  for  letters,  they  have  had 
to  be  thrown  away. 
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  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  difficult  to 
separate  them  when  the  paper  is  damp.  {R.  P.  H.). — 1,  Verbena 
venosa;  2,  Gazania  splendens;  3,  Oxalis  purpurata.  {J.  E.,  Saloqj). — 
Celsia  cretica  (arcturus),  propagated  by  seeds  sown  in  gentle  heat  in 
March  and  April.  (J.  M.). — Passiflora  princeps.  (B.  J.). — 1,  Pyrus 
torminalis ;  2,  Calluna  vulgaris;  3,  Origanum  vulgare.  (C.  IF.). — 1, 
Asplenium  bulbiferuin  ;  2,  A.  biforme.  - 
Trade  Catalogues  Received. 
W.  Barron  &  Son,  Barrowash. — Trees  and  Plants. 
J.  Cocker  &  Sons,  Aberdeen. — Roses. 
J.  Jefferies  &  Son,  Cirencester. — Bulbs,  Roses,  and  Fruit  Trees. 
W.  Wells  &  Co.,  Ltd.,  Earlswood,  Red  Hill. — Chrysanthemums. 
- - — • 
Covent  Garden  Market, — November  7tli. 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Fruit. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.d. 
Apples,  table,  ^  bush.  . . . 
2  0  to  4  6 
Nectarines,  doz . 
1  6:to9  (> 
,,  cooking,  bush.  .. . 
1  6 
5  0 
Oranges,  case . 
10  0 
15  0 
Cobnuts,  doz.  lb.,  best  ... 
4  0 
.5  0 
Peaches,  doz.  small . 
1  0 
2  0 
Figs,  green,  doz . 
0  6 
010 
,,  doz.  good  size  ... 
6  0 
9  0 
Grapes,  black . 
0  6 
2  6 
Pears,  crate  . 
3  0 
7  0 
,,  white . 
1  6 
3  0 
„  stewing,  case  of 
Lemons,  case  . 
8  0 
2.5  0 
72  to  120 . 
4  6 
6  6- 
Melons,  house,  each 
0  6 
2  6 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s,  each 
3  0 
6  0 
,,  water,  case 
3  6 
5  0 
Plums,  i  bush . 
3  6 
0  0 
Average 
Wholesale 
Prices. — Vegetables. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Artichokes,  green, doz.  ... 
3  0  to  4  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0  litoO  0 
Asparagus  (Sprue  Grass) 
0  8 
010 
Lettuce,  doz . 
0  9 
0  0 
,,  Paris  Green 
5  0 
6  0 
,,  Cos,  score . 
0  6 
2  0 
Aubergines  . 
1  0 
1  6 
Mint,  green,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
0  0 
Beans,  French,  per  lb.  ... 
0  4 
0  6 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb.  . . . 
1  0 
0  (1 
,,  Jersey,  per  lb.  ... 
0  3 
0  4 
,,  outdoor,  lb. 
0  4 
0  6 
Beet,  red,  doz . 
0  6 
0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  pnnt. 
0  2 
0  0 
Brassels  Sprouts,  sieve... 
1  fi 
2  0 
Onions,  Dutch,  bag 
4  0 
4  6 
Cabbages,  tally  . 
3  0 
5  0 
,,  English,  cwt.  ... 
5  0 
0  0 
Carrots,  doz.  bnch . 
2  0 
3  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
0  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
3  0 
5  0 
Celery,  bundle . 
1  0 
0  0 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  2 
0  3 
Cucumbers,  doz . 
1  6 
3  0 
Spinach,  bush . 
1  0 
1  6 
Endive,  score  . 
1  6 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  English,  lb.  ... 
n  2 
0  5 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0  2 
0  0 
Turnips,  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Cut  Flowers. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.d. 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch 
1  6  to  2  6 
Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ... 
1  0 
3  0 
bunches . 
4  0  to  8  0 
Cattleyas,  doz . 
9  0 
24  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
4  0 
Chrysanthemums,  dozen 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
4  0 
blooms  . 
1  0 
3  0 
Odontoglossums  . 
3  0 
4  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
Roses  (indoor),  doz. 
2  0 
4  0 
Gardenias,  doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
„  Red,  doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
,,  Safrano,  doz . 
1  6 
2  0 
bunches . 
6  0 
9  0 
„  Tea,  white,  doz.  ... 
1  0 
3  0 
Lilac,  white,  bunch. 
4  0 
6  0 
„  Yellow ,doz.  (Perles) 
2  0 
4  0 
Lilium  Ian  cifolium  album 
1  0 
2  6 
„  English,  La  France, 
,,  ,,  rub  rum 
1  0 
2  6 
doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
,,  various . 
2  0 
3  0 
Smilax,  bunch . 
2  0 
4  0 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  bun. 
6  0 
1.5  0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Plants  in  Pots. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Acers,  doz . 
12  0to24  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0to5  0 
Arbor  Vitm,  var.,  doz.  ... 
e,  0 
36  0 
Geraniums,  scarlet,  doz. 
6  0 
10  0 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
18  0 
36  0 
,,  pink,  doz.  ... 
8  0 
10  0 
Aspidistra,  specimen  . . . 
15  0 
20  0 
Hydrangeas,  white,  each 
2  6 
5  0 
Azaleas,  various,  each  . . . 
2  6 
5  0 
,,  pink,  doz . 
12  0 
15  6 
Boronias,  doz . 
20  0 
24  0 
,,  paniculata,  each 
1  0 
3  0 
Cannas,  doz . 
18  0 
0  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz 
8  0 
18  0 
Crotons,  doz . 
18  0 
30  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
3  0 
6  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz. 
12  0 
30  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.... 
8  0 
10  0 
Dracaena,  viridis,  doz.  . . . 
9  0 
18  0 
Mignonette,  doz . 
8  0 
12  0 
Erica,  various,  doz. 
8  0 
18  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 
Roses,  doz . 
6  0 
18  0 
,,  small,  100  . 
4  0 
8  0 
Stocks,  doz . 
8  0 
12  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each 
1  6 
7  6 
One  of  tlje  Great  Dead,  and  His  Life  Work. 
Sooner  or  later  we  all  of  us  must  leave  the  pl^ce  that  has  known 
us  so  long,  leave  our  work  completed  or  uncompleted,  as  the  case  may 
be.  And  the  thought  that  must  come  home  vividly  to  many  of  us  ia 
this,  “  Have  we  done  anything  worth  doing  m  our  lives  ?  Do  we- 
