December  13,  190('. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
545 
Manure  for  Tomatoes  after  French  Beans  and  previously  Tomatoes 
(T.  M ). — As  the  French  Beans  are  grown  in  pots  they  will  have 
little  influence  on  the  soil,  hence  we  conclude  you  will  need  to  restore 
what  has  been  previously  removed  by  the  Tomatoes.  As  you  cannot 
procure  farmyard  manure,  and  organic  matter  being  an  essential  for 
the  successful  cultivation  of  Tomatoes,  we  should  use  a  mixture 
composed  of  five  parts  rapemeal  (oil  extracted),  three  parts  dissolved 
bones,  and  two  parts  beat  quality  kainit,  mixed,  and  apply  half  a  pound 
of  the  mixture  per  square  yard,  digging  in  and  taking  small  spits,  so 
as  to  mix  as  much  with  the  soil  as  possible.  The  following  mixture  is 
also  first-rate; — Rapemeal,  4  lbs.  ;  superphosphate,  8  lbs.  ;  muriate  of 
potash,  1  lb.;  mix  and  use  4  ozs.  of  the  mixture  per  square  yard, 
and  point  in  lightly.  This  mixture  should  be  supplemented  by  the 
judicious  application  of  nitrate  of  soda  after  the  first  trusses  of  fruit 
are  set. 
Prunus  myrobalana  and  P.  myrobella  (Somerset). — The  terms  are 
synonymous  and  both  incorrect,  as  the  proper  botanical  name  of  the 
Cherry  or  Myrobalan  Plum  is  Prunus  cerasifera  (Cherry  bearing).  It 
has  “  white  flowers,  nearly  solitary,  or  fascicled  on  short  branches, 
pedunculate  ;  culyx  lobes  reflexed  ;  petals  obovate -oblong  or  orbicular. 
Fruit  red,  globose,  with  yellow  flesh,  and  an  ovoid,  acute  stone.  Leaves 
elliptic-obovate,  acute,  serrulated,  glabrous  beneath.  Branches  unarmed  ; 
branchlets  highly  glabrous.  Native  country  nncertain.”  This  excerpt 
from  the  “  Dictionary  of  Gardening”  may  be  of  service  to  you  in  the 
identification  of  your  tree.  We  may  observe,  however,  that  seedlings 
grown  from  seed  of  the  Myrobalan  Plum  vary,  as  do  other  fruit  seed- 
lings,  both  in  fruit,  in  foliage  and  in  habit  of  trees.  We  are  not 
therefore  surprised  your  tree  has  produced  fruit  of  a  clear  yellow  colour, 
smooth,  and  about  the  size  of  Cherries.  There  is  no  question  of  its 
being  a  Cherry  or  Myrobalan  Plum.  It  is  likely  the  other  tree,  when 
it  fruits,  may  be  of  a  similar  colour,  or  it  may  assume  a  higher  tinge,  if 
not  be  actually  red.  In  California  the  Myrobalan  Plum  is  employed  as 
an  all-round  stock  for  the  Plum,  having  largely  displaced  the  St.  Julien. 
One  thing  is  certain,  that  the  Bullace  is  very  distinct  from  the  Myrobalan 
Plum.  We  are  not  able  to  verify  the  statements  as  to  its  being  intro¬ 
duced  into  this  country  in  1820,  which  was  probably  from  France, 
as  the  Myrobalan  Plum  was  there  used  as  a  dwarfing  stock  for 
the  Plum. 
Fungus  Mycelium  In  Vine  'Border  (J.  C  ). — The  mycelial  threads 
appear  to  be  those  of  the  fungus  named  Polyporus  versicolor,  which 
certainly  attacks  the  roots  of  various  ligneous  plants.  It  is  worst 
on  dry  soils,  and  is  often  introduced  to  borders  in  the  turf.  The 
cause  in  your  case  is  probably  dryness,  a  not  uncommon  occurrence 
in  the  instance  of  new  borders,  and  the  property  of  fungus  mycelium 
in  general  is  to  become  so  compacted  as  to  resist  or  throw  off  rain  or 
water  applied  that  in  the  case  of  ordinary  soil  would  permeate  and  soak 
through  it  freely,  rendering  it  thoroughly  moist.  The  roots  of  the  Vines 
that  come  into  contact  with  the  patches  of  mycelium  12  to  15  inches 
wide  probably  have  their  cuticular  cells  broken  down  by  a  ferment 
emitted  by  the  threads  of  the  fungus  and  in  consequence  die.  This 
occurs  in  many  other  oases.  We  advise  the  breaking  up  of  the  patches 
of  mycelium  and  giving  a  dressing  of  lime.  This  we  have  found  to 
have  a  good  effect  in  the  case  of  similar  patches  in  fruit  borders 
outside,  the  breaking  up  allowing  of  the  free  access  of  water,  but  it  is 
well  not  to  apply  this  until  the  lime  has  acted  for  a  fortnight  or  three 
weeks.  We  do  not  think  anything  further  will  be  required  than  the 
lime,  which  should  be  best  chalk  lime  air-slaked,  using  3  to  4  lbs.  per 
square  yard.  In  case  of  similar  patches  appearing  break  them  up  with 
.  a  fork  so  as  to  be  accessible  to  liquid,  and  dress  with  a  solution  of 
Little’s  soluble  phenyle  or  Jeyes'  fluid,  a  wineglassful  to  4  gallons  of 
water.  This  is  preferably  Vest  done  when  the  Vines  are  at  rest. 
Trees  and  Shrubs  for  Bleaky  and  Smoky  District  in  Lanarkshire 
(S.). — As  you  live  so  far  north  only  the  hardiest  trees  and  shrubs 
would  be  of  any  use  ; — Trees:  Canadian  Poplar  (Populns  canadensis) 
and  its  variety,  P.  c.  nova,  Abele  Poplar  (P.  alba),  White  Beam  Tree 
(Pyrns  aria).  Sycamore  (Acer  pseudo-platanus),  *Mountain  Ash  or 
Rowan  Tree  (Pyrns  ancnparia)  and  *Bird  Cherry  (Cerasus  padns), 
*Birch  (Betnla  alba),  *Labnrnumi  alpina,  *Elder  (Sambucus  nigra)  and 
*Golden  Elder,  ^common  Lilac  (Syringa  vulgaris)  and  *white  variety. 
If  you  wish  an  evergreen.  Black  Austrian  Pine  (Pinus  austriaca)  is  the 
best  breakwind  tree  extant.  Shrubs,  Evergreen  :  common  Holly  (Ilex 
aquifolium)  and  varieties,  Aucuba  japonica  and  vars.,  Rhamnus 
Alaternus,  Garrya  elliptica.  Daphne  Laureola,  Phillyrea  angustifolia, 
P.  Vilmoriniana,  Double  Furze  (Hlex  europaeus  flore-pleno)  and 
Butcher’s  Broom  (Ruscus  aculeatus).  Deciduous  Shrubs:  Daphne 
Mezereum,  Snowberry  (Symphoricarpus  racemosus),  Lonicera  tartarica, 
L.  Ledebouri,  Ribes  sanguineum,  R.  aureum,  Kerria  japonica,  Forsythia 
viridisjima,  Weigela  rosea,  Persian  Lilac  (Syringa  persica).  Climbers 
for  House  :  Ivy  (Hedera  Helix  and  vars.)  has  no  equal  as  an  evergreen, 
and  for  covering  large  spaces  the  Virginian  Creeper  (Ampelopsis 
hederacea)  is  unrivalled,  though  Ampelopsis  Veitchi  has  neater  foliage. 
Wistaria  chinensis  is  also  suitable  for  covering  a  large  space.  Clematis 
montana  is  an  excellent  climber  for  a  house.  Pears  for  Walls  : 
Jargonelle,  Beurre  d’Amanlis,  Jnles  d’Airolles,  Beurre  Hardy,  Hacon’s 
Incomparable,  Beurre  Diel,  Beurre  Bachelier,  Princess,  General 
Todtleben,  Beurre  d’Anjou,  Winter  Nelis,  Josephine  de  Malines.  If 
yon  require  greater  variety,  Clapp’s  Favourite,  Triomphe  de  Vienne, 
Beurre  Superfin,  Louise  Bonne  de  Jersey,  Durondeau,  Marechal  de  Cour, 
Emile  d’Heyst,  Doyenne  dn  Cornice,  Thompson’s,  Passe  Colmar,  Glou 
Morgeau,  and  Nec  Plus  Meuris.  The  Pears  will  do  on  all  but  the  north 
aspect,  which  would  be  better  left  in  Currants,  or  preferably  Morello 
Cherries  could  be  planted  there. 
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  tbe  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  oflSce  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.  (0.  N.). — 1,  Crataggus 
crus-galli,  the  Cockspnr  Thorn;  2,  Qnercus  glandulifera.  (S.  T.  TV.). — 
1,  Asplenium  bulbiferum ;  2,  Adiantnm  gracillimum  ;  3,  Veronica 
Andersoni  variegata ;  4,  V.  Traversi  ;  5,  Lomaria  gibba  ;  6,  Polypodium 
aculeatum.  (S.  M.). — 1,  Erica  gracilis  autumnalis ;  2,  Begonia 
metallioa  ;  2,  Eranthemum  pulcbellum  ;  4,  Helleborus  niger  maximus. 
(R.  C.  C.). — 1,  a  poor  form  of  Cypripedium  insigne  ;  2,  Odontoglossum 
grande. 
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Covent  Garden  market. — December  12tli. 
Tkade  very  bad. 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Fruit. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
Apples,  table,  ^  bush.  . . . 
2  0  to  4  6 
Melons,  house,  each 
0  6to  2  6 
,,  cooking,  bush.  ... 
1  6 
5  0 
Oranges,  case . 
6  0 
15  0 
,,  Californian,  case 
7  6 
9  6 
Pears,  crate  . 
3  0 
7  0 
Chestnuts,  bag,  from 
5  0 
15  0 
,,  stewing,  case  of 
Cobnuts,  doz.  lb.,  best  ... 
4  0 
5  0 
72  to  120 . 
4  6 
6  6 
Grapes,  black . 
0  6 
2  6 
,,  Californian,  case 
4  0 
9  0 
„  white,  per  lb.  ... 
1  6 
4  6 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s,  each 
3  0 
6  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
9  0 
16  0 
Walnuts,  bag  . 
4  6 
6  0 
Average 
Wh 
lesale 
Prices. — Vegetables. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
Artichokes,  green, doz.  ... 
1  6  to  2  6 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb.  ... 
1  0  to  0  0 
„  Jerusalem,  sieve 
1  6 
0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  pnnt. 
0  2 
0  0 
Asparagus  (Sprue  Grass) 
0  8 
0  0 
Onions,  Dutch,  bag 
4  0 
4  6 
„  Paris  Green 
4  6 
5  0 
,,  English,  cwt.  ... 
5  0 
0  0 
Beans,  French,  per  lb.  ... 
0  4 
0  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
0  0 
,,  Jersey,  per  lb.  ... 
1  9 
0  0 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
3  0 
7  0 
Beet,  red,  doz . 
0  6 
0  0 
Rhubarb,  doz . 
2  6 
3  0 
Brussels  Sprouts,  sieve... 
0  6 
1  6 
Savoys,  tally  . 
2  0 
3  0 
Cabbages,  tally  . 
3  0 
5  0 
Scotch  Kale,  per  bushel. . . 
0  9 
1  (t 
Carrots,  doz.  bnch . 
2  0 
3  0 
Seakale,  best,  doz . 
18  0 
21  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
,,  2nd,  doz . 
6  0 
8  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.  ... 
0  2 
0  5 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0  2 
0  0 
Turnips,  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0  U 
0  0 
Turnip  tops  . 
0  9 
1  0 
Lettuce,  doz.  French  ... 
0  9 
1  0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Cut  Flowers. 
s.  d.  s.  d.  s.  d.  s.  d. 
Aspar.agus,  Fern,  bunch  1  6  to  2  6  Lilac,  white,  bunch,  ...  4  0  to  6  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ...  1  0  3  0  Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  bun.  0  0  15  0 
Cattleyas,  doz .  10  0  18  0  Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
Chrysanthemums,  dozen  j  bunches .  4  0  8  0 
blooms  .  1  0  3  0  Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs.  2  0  4  0 
Daffodils,  doz .  15  0  20  0  '  .,  Yellow,  doz.  bnchs.  2  0  4  0 
Eucharis,  doz .  26  36  Mimosas,  bnch .  10  16 
Gardenias,  doz .  3  0  4  0  Odontoglossums  .  6  0  8  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz.  ,  Poinsettias,  doz.  blooms .  6  0  10  0 
bunches .  6  0  9  0  Roses  (indoor),  doz.  ...  2  0  4  0 
Hyacinths,  doz .  4  0  8  0  ,,  Safrano,  doz 16  2  0 
Lilium  lancifolium album  1  6  2  6  ,,  Tea,  white,  doz.  ...  10  3  0 
„  „  rubrum  1  6  2  6  „  Yellow, doz.  (Perles)  2  0  4  0 
various .  2  0  3  0  Smilax,  bunch 2  0  4  0 
Average 
Acers,  doz . 
Arbor  Vitee,  var.,  doz.  . 
Aspidistra,  doz.  ...  . 
Aspidistra,  specimen  . 
Azaleas,  various,  each  . 
Boronias,  doz . 
Cannas,  doz . 
Crotons,  doz . 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz. 
Dracaena,  viridis,  doz.  . 
Erica,  various,  doz. 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz.  . 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz.  . 
Ferns,  var..  doz . 
,,  small,  100  ...  . 
Ficus  elastica,  each 
Wholesale  Prices. — Plants  in  Pots 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
12  (lto24  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  nto5  0 
6  0 
36  0 
Geraniums,  scarlet,  doz. 
6  0 
10  0 
18  0 
36  0 
,,  pink,  doz.  ... 
8  0 
10  0 
15  0 
20  0 
Hydrangeas,  white,  each 
2  6 
5  0 
2  6 
5  0 
,,  pink,  doz . 
12  0 
15  6 
20  0 
24  0 
,,  paniculata,  each 
1  0 
3  0 
18  0 
0  0 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz 
8  0 
18  0 
18  0 
30  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
3  0 
6  0 
12  0 
30  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.... 
8  0 
10  0 
9  0 
18  0 
Mignonette,  doz . 
8  0 
12  0 
8  0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
6  (1 
9  0 
6  0 
18  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  each 
1  (1 
15  0 
4  0 
18  0 
,,  specimens  . 
21  0 
63  0 
4  0 
18  0 
Roses,  doz . 
6  0 
18  0 
4  0 
8  0 
Stocks,  doz . 
8  0 
12  0 
1  6 
7  6 
