December  20,  1900. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
he,  or  some  appointed  representative,  holds  it  for  the  time  specified. 
There  is  nothing  whatever  in  the  schedule  before  ns  to  debar  your 
right  to  the  first  win  of  the  cup.  The  mere  offering  of  a  challenge  cup 
does  not,  in  itself,  carry  any  obligation  that  there  must  be  more  than 
one  exhibitor  for  the  purpose  of  winning  it.  Whoever  enters, 
“challenges”  any  others  to  come  and  defeat  him.  You  did  all  that 
the  rules  demand.  There  is  nothing  stated  or  implied  in  them  that 
there  must  be  more  than  one  exhibitor  in  the  class.  The  judges  were 
empowered  to  “  reduce  or  withhold  prizes,”  and  as  they  appear  to  have 
done  neither  the  one  nor  the  other  in  your  case  the  cup  would  naturally 
go  with  the  prize.  If  the  other  competitor  was  under  the  impression  that 
the  prize  could  not  be  won  unless  he  staged  against  you,  he  was  in 
error.  If  you  had  withdrawn  your  exhibit  and  his  remained,  he  would 
have  been  the  winner  if  the  judges  had  deemed  his  products  worthy, 
and  therefore  neither  “  reduced  nor  withheld  the  prize.”  Now  are  you 
“  satisfied  ?  ” 
Pruning  Peach  Trees  {Amateur). — It  is  customary  to  shorten  the 
shoots  in  all  cases  where  a  good  wood  bud  can  be  had  to  cut  back  to. 
Usually  such  buds  are  between  two  bloom  buds,  but  care  must  be  taken 
to  insure  this,  and  it  is  better  to  delay  the  pruning  until  these  show 
themselves  with  [certainty.  If  there  be  plenty  of  wood  well  furnished 
with  bloom  buds  on  the  tree,  you  may  cut  away  the  gross  shoots  entirely, 
unless  one  should  happen  to  be  where  it  is  wanted  to  furnish  a  naked 
part  of  the  tree.  It  is,  however,  sometimes  necessary  to  leave  shoots 
their  full  length  when  trees  are  not  furnished  with  wood  buds,  and  this 
is  often  the  case  in  trees  not  overhealthy,  as  there  are  generally  one  or 
more  buds  at  the  points  which  are  certain  to  grow.  We  must  also 
caution  you  against  leaving  fruit  on  a  branch  that  has  not  a  leading 
shoot,  for  although  the  blossom  will  set  and  the  fruit  will  advance  to  a 
considerable  size  on  such  shoots,  it  will  not  arrive  at  maturity,  and  will, 
therefore,  only  exhaust  the  tree  and  cause  disappointment. 
Names  of  Fruits, — Notice. — We  have  pleasure  in  naming  good  typical 
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  Apples  and 
Pears  sent  to  this  office  to  he  named,  it  has  been  decided  to  name  only 
specimens  and  varieties  of  approved  merit,  and  to  reject  the  inferior, 
which  are  not  worth  sending  or  growing.  The  names  and  addresses 
of  senders  of  fruit  or  fiowers  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  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  difficulty  of  identification.  When  Plums  are 
sent  to  be  named  young  wood  of  tbe  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.  O.). — 
1,  Gascoyne’s  Scarlet  Seedling;  2,  Cobham  ;  3,  more  closely  resembles 
Beauty  of  Hants  than  any  variety  with  which  we  are  familiar ;  4, 
Emperor  Alexander ;  5,  Hoary  Morning ;  6,  Baumann’s  Red  Reinette. 
(B.  T.). — The  Apple  is  Sturmer  Pippin  and  the  Pear  Nouvelle  Fulvie. 
(C.  P.). —  1,  Marie  Louise;  2,  Delices  d’Hardenpont  ;  3,  Marechal  de 
Cour.  {W.  T.  R.). — 1,  Golden  Reinette;  2,  Fearn’s  Pippin;  3,  Foster’s 
Seedling ;  4,  Leathercoat ;  5,  Aromatic  Russet ;  6,  Tower  of  Glamis. 
(J.  H.). — 1,  Lord  Derby ;  2,  Mere  de  Menage  ;  3,  Sandringham ;  4, 
Bramley’s  Seedling;  5,  Newton  Wonder;  6,  Beauty  of  Hants. 
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.  {A.  L.  8.). — 1,  Peperomia 
magnoliaefolia ;  2,  Miconia  species  (better  specimen  required  to  determine 
species)  ;  3,  Selaginella  Martensi ;  4,  Selaginella  erytbropus ;  5, 
Adiantum  hispidulum;  6,  Hoffmannia  Ghiesbreghti.  {W.  J.  0.). — 
Cyperorohis  elegans.  {F.  L.). — 1,  Kentia  canterburyana ;  2,  K.  Bel- 
moreana ;  3,  Seaforthia  elegans ;  4,  Phoenix  rupioola ;  5,  Kentia 
Posteriana  ;  6,  Geonoma  gracilis.  (G.  S,  N.). — 1,  Adiantum  gracillimum  ; 
2,  Doodia  aspera  ;  3,  a  Polypodium,  species  undeterminable.  (  W,  J,). — 
Cymbidium  giganteum.  (A.  E.  W.), — 1,  Pellionia  pulchra  ;  2,  Pellionia 
Daveauana ;  3,  Croton,  unable  to  name,  should  be  sent  to  a  trade  grower ;  4, 
Polygala  myrtifolia  var.  grandiflora ;  5,  Mimulns  (Diplacus)  glutinosns. 
Covent  Garden  Market. — December  19lli. 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Fruit. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d'. 
Apples,  table,  i  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  O' 
„  white,  per  lb.  ... 
1  6 
5  0 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s,  each 
3  0 
6  0 
Lemons,  case  . . 
9  0 
16  0 
Walnuts,  bag  . 
4  6 
6  0 
Average 
Wholesale 
Prices. — Vegetables. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Artichokes,  green,  doz. . . . 
1  6  to  2  6 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb.  ... 
0  9  to  1  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  6 
2  0 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
3  0 
7  0 
Beet,  red,  doz . 
0  6 
0  0 
Rhubarb,  doz . 
2  0 
2  6 
Brussels  Sprouts,  sieve... 
0  9 
1  6 
Savoys,  tally  . 
2  0 
3  O' 
Cabbages,  tally  . 
3  0 
5  0 
Scotch  Kale,  per  bushel. . . 
0  9 
1  0 
Carrots,  doz.  bnch . 
2  0 
3  0 
Seakale,  best,  doz . 
18  0 
21  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz . 
1  6 
3  0 
„  2nd, doz . 
6  0 
8  0 
Celery,  bundle . 
1  0 
0  0 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  2 
0  3 
Cucumbers,  doz . 
9  0 
18  0 
Spinach,  bush . 
1  0 
1  6 
Endive,  score  . 
1  6 
0  0 
Tomatoes,  English,  lb.  ... 
0  4 
0  7 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0  2 
0  0 
Turnips,  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0  li 
0  0 
Turnip  tops  . 
0  9 
1  O' 
Lettuce,  doz.  French  ... 
1  0 
1  6 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Cut  Flowers, 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Asparagus,  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. 
6  0 
15  O' 
Cattleyas,  doz . 
10  0 
18  0 
Maidenhair  Pern,  dozen 
Chrysanthemums,  dozen 
bunches . 
4  0 
8  0' 
blooms  . 
1  0 
3  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
4  O' 
Daffodils,  doz . 
15  0 
20  0 
„  Yellow,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
4  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
3  0 
5  0 
Mimosas,  bnch . 
1  0 
1  6 
Gardenias,  doz . 
3  0 
5  0 
Odontoglossums  . 
6  0 
8  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
Poinsettias,  doz.  blooms . 
6  0 
10  0 
bunches . 
9  0 
15  0 
Roses  (indoor),  doz. 
2  0 
4  0 
Hyacinths,  doz . 
4  0 
8  0 
„  Safrano,  doz . 
1  6 
2  0 
Lilium  lancifolium  album 
1  6 
2  6 
„  Tea,  white,  doz.  ... 
1  0 
3  0 
,,  ,,  rub  rum 
1  6 
2  6 
„  Yellow,doz.  (Perles) 
2  0 
4  0 
„  various . 
2  0 
3  0 
Smilax,  bunch . 
3  0 
5  0- 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Plants  in  Pots. 
Aeers,  doz . 
Arbor  Vitas,  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 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
12  0to24  0 
6  0 
18  0 
15  0 
2  6 
20  0 
18  0 
18  0 
12  0 
9  0 
8  0 
6  0 
4  0 
4  0 
4  0 
1  6 
36  0 
36  0 
20  0 
5  0 
24  0 
0  0 
30  0 
30  0 
18  0 
18  0 
18  0 
18  0 
18  0 
8  0 
7  6 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
Geraniums,  scarlet,  doz. 
,,  pink,  doz.  ... 
Hydrangeas,  white,  each 
,,  pink,  doz . 
,,  paniculata,  each 
Lilium  Harrisi,  doz 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.... 
Mignonette,  doz . 
Myrtles,  doz . 
Palms,  in  var. ,  each 
,,  specimens  . 
Roses,  doz . .• 
Stocks,  doz . 
s.  d.  s.  d^ 
1  0to5  0 
6  0  10  0 
8  0 
2  6 
12  0 
1  0 
8  0 
3  0 
8  0 
8  0 
6  0 
1  0 
21  0 
6  0 
8  0 
10  0- 
5  0- 
15  6: 
3  0 
18  O’ 
6  0 
10  O' 
12  0> 
9  O' 
15  O' 
63  0 
18  0 
12  O' 
Winter  Rations  for  Stock. 
We  n  ean  to  treat  principally  of  horned  stock  ;  in  fact  a  paper 
would  assume  too  great  a  length  if  we  went  into  generalities.  We 
all  know  the  story  of  tbe  successful  painter  who  mixed  his  painting 
pigments  with  brain,  and  we  all  know  in  our  own  imn:ediate  circle 
those  who  feed  well  and  cheaply  and  those  who  stint  and  starve,  and, 
therefore,  do  not  feed  at  all,  and  those  who  lavishly  overdo  the  thing. 
The  papers  just  now  are  full  of  reports  of  live  fat  stock  shows,  where 
the  very  primest  of  prime  beef  is  on  exhibition  preparatory  to 
Christmas  consumption.  We  do  not  aspire  to  that  rank  of  producers  ; 
we  are  much  more  humble.  We  are  glad  to  satisfy  the  local  butcher 
(and  personally  we  prefer  medium  fat  beef  to  tbe  very  tip  top)  to- 
