January  24,  1901. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Genista  Ilowers  Dropping  (Reader). — The  hot  and  ary  atmosphere 
has  been  the  cause  of  the  Genista  flowers  dropping.  The  transpiration 
from  the  growth  has  been  greater  than  the  comparatively  inactive 
roots  could  at  first  supply  in  a  temperature  of  60°.  Probably  the  soil 
in  the  pots  had  been  allowed  to  become  dry,  or  if  that  was  not  the  cause 
the  sudden  transition  from  a  cool  to  a  hot  temperature  brought  about 
the  results  stated.  Hardwooded  plants  should,  in  forcing,  be  gradually 
inured  to  warmth.  Lightly  syringing  daily  with  tepid  water  and 
keeping  the  floors  moist  are  of  great  assistance.  Plants  for  forcing  into 
bloom  in  January  ought  to  be  specially  prepared  for  the  purpose,  but 
Genistas  are  not  usually  flowered  before  February. 
Grafting  Camellias  (A.  R.  D.). — The  best* method  of  grafting 
Camellias  is  by  the  old-fashioned  splice  or  tongue  process,  commonly 
called  whip  grafting,  and  the  proper  time  to  do  it  is  in  early  spring, 
as  soon  as  growth  commences.  In  the  case  of  old  trees  it  is  the  better 
plan  to  operate  on  all  the  growths  at  one  time,  cutting  back  the  plants 
to  the  extent  necessary  for  forming,  when  the  grafts  are  inserted  and 
taken,  a  good  head.  This  heading  down  should  be  done  without  much 
further  delay,  and  when  the  sap  flows  freely  insert  the  grafts,  and  as  the 
growths  will  be  much  larger  than  the  scions  two  may  be  placed  on  each, 
taking  care  that  the  barks  coincide  exactly,  at  least  on  one  side,  binding 
securely,  and  covering  with  grafting  wax  or  clay,  so  as  to  exclude  the 
air.  As  the  house  cannot  possibly  be  kept  close  enough  to  maintain  the 
scion  fresh  until  union  has  taken  place  it  would  be  safer  to  proceed  by 
bottle  grafting — that  is,  the  scion  below  the  junction  inserted  in  a  phial 
containing  and  kept  replenished  with  rain  water.  ,  In  that  case  you 
may  operate  on  a  portion  of  the  branches  one  season,  and  another 
portion  the  following  year;  but  the  grafts,  as  a  rule,  take  better  when 
all  the  juices  are  concentrated  on  the  scions,  there  not  being  any  outlet 
or  means  of  drawing  the  sap  from  them  by  growths  being  left.  The 
main  point  is  to  keep  the  scions  fresh,  and  then  there  is  no  difficulty. 
This  is  effected  by  having  them  long  enough  for  the  lower  part, 
divested  of  leaves,  to  be  in  water  as  suggested,  one  or  two  leaves 
being  sufficient  at  the  top  of  the  healthy  young  growths  that  are 
chosen  for  attachment. 
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-sabscribers.  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  be  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  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  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  the  trees  should  accompany  them. 
Leaves  of  the  trees  are  necessary  with  Peaches  aod  Nectarines,  with 
information  as  to  whether  the  flowers  are  large  or  small.  (J.  L.  <$.). — 
1,  Comte  de  Lamy  ;  2,  Bergamotte  Hertricb  ;  3,  Lord  Derby  ;  4,  pale 
fruit  of  Tyler’s  Kernel.  (/.  G-). —  1,  Beurre  Diel  ;  2,  Golden  Winter 
Pearmain ;  3,  Alexandre  Lambre.  (J.  B.). — Broad  crimson  Apple 
resembles  Winter  Quarrenden  ;  small  red  Apple  perhaps  a  very  dark 
fruit  of  Scarlet  Nonpareil ;  conical  Apple  probably  a  small,  perfectly 
formed,  and  beautifully  coloured  specimen  of  Annie  Elizabeth,  In 
sending  other  specimens  kindly  number  them,  in  accordance  with  our 
rules.  (J.  C.  A.). — l,  unknown  and  useless;  2,  Cellini,  very  late;  3,  not 
the  true  Winter  Queening,  but  probably  a  local  variety  known  by 
that  name  ;  4,  Wheeler’s  Russet ;  5,  Golden  Pippin  ;  6,  Bergamotte 
Esperen. 
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  aud  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.  (J.  L.  S.). — 5,  Begonia 
Haageana  ;  6.  Aspidium  falcatum.  (R.  R). — 1,  Ceanothus  rigidus;  2, 
Garrya  elliptica ;  3,  Thuiopsis  dolabrata  ;  4,  Berberis  Darwini. 
(P.  S.  P.) — 1,  Pteris  tremula;  2,  Adiantum  Pacotti ;  3,  Asplenium 
pubescens;  4,  Selaginella  cassia;  5,  Cyrtomium  falcatum;  6,  Pteris 
cretica.  (G.  8.  C.). —  1 ,  Coronilla  glauca  ;  2,  Metrosideros  floribunda  ; 
3,  Impatiens  Sultani;  4,  Mesembryanthemum  tenuifolium. 
Covent  Garden  Market. — January  23rd 
#• 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Fruit. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d* 
Apples,  table,  Ijr  bush.  ... 
2  0  to  4  6 
Oranges,  case . 
6  Oto  150 
„  cooking,  bush.  ... 
2  6 
7  0 
Pears,  crate  . 
3  0 
7,0 
„  Californian,  case 
7  6 
9  6 
,,  stewing,  case  of 
Chestnuts,  bag,  from 
5  0. 
15  0 
72  to  120 . 
4  6 
6T6 
Cobnuts,  doz.  lb.,  best  ... 
4  0 
5  0 
,,  Californian,  case 
15  0 
18  0 
Grapes,  black . 
0  6 
2  6 
,,  ^  case . 
4  0 
9  0 
,,  white,  per  lb.  ... 
1  6 
5  0 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s,  each 
3  0 
6  0 
Lemons,  case  . 
9  0 
16  0 
Average 
Wholesale 
Prices. — Vegetables. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
Artichokes,  green, doz.  ... 
2  6  to  4  0 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb.  ... 
0  8  to  0  9 
„  J erusalem ,  sieve 
1  6 
0  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  pnnt. 
0  2 
0  0 
Asparagus  (Sprue  Grass) 
0  6 
0  8 
Onions,  Dutch,  bag 
3  6 
0  0 
„  Paris  Green 
4  0 
5  0- 
,,  English,  cwt.  ... 
5  0 
0  0 
Beans,  French,  per  lb.  ... 
0  5 
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 . 
1  0 
1  3 
Brussels  Sprouts,  sieve... 
0  9 
1  6 
Savoys,  tally  . 
2  0 
3  0 
Cabbages,  tally  . 
3  0 
5  0 
Scotch  Kale,  per  bushel... 
0  9 
1  0 
Carrots,  doz.  bnch . 
2  0 
3  0 
Seakale,  best,  doz . 
15  0 
18  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 . 
12  0 
18  0 
Spinach,  bush . 
2  6 
3  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  1  h 
0  0 
Turnip  tops  . 
0  9 
1  0 
Lettuce,  doz.  French  ... 
0  8 
1  6 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Cut  Flowers. 
* 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch 
1  0  to  2  6 
Lilac,  white,  bunch, 
3  0  to  5  0 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ... 
2  6 
3  0 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  bun. 
8  0 
15  0 
Cattleyas,  doz . 
10  0 
18  0 
Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
Chrysanthemums,  dozen 
bunches . 
4  0 
8  0 
blooms  . 
1  0 
3  0 
Marguerites,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
4  0 
Daffodils,  doz . 
12  0 
15  0 
,,  Yellow,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
4  0 
Eucharis,  doz . 
4  0 
6  0 
Mimosas,  bnch . 
1  0 
1  6 
Gardenias,  doz . 
3  0 
5  0 
Odontoglossums  . 
6  0 
8  0 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
Poinsettias,  doz.  blooms . 
8  0 
12  0 
bunches . 
8  0 
12  0 
Roses  (indoor),  doz. 
2  0 
4  0 
Hvacinths,  doz . 
4  0 
8  0 
,,  Safrano,  doz . 
1  6 
2  0 
Lilium  lancifolium  album 
3  0 
5  0 
,,  Tea,  white,  doz.  ... 
1  0 
3  0 
,,  ,,  rubrum 
3  0 
5  0 
„  Yellow, doz.  (Perles) 
2  0 
4  0 
,,  various . 
4  0 
8  0 
Smilax,  bimch . 
3  0 
5  0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Plants  in  Pots. 
s.  d. 
s.d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
Acers,  doz . 
12  0to24  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  Oto  5  O' 
Arbor  Vitae,  var.,  doz.  ... 
6  0 
36  0 
Geraniums,  scarlet,  doz. 
6  0 
10  0 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
18  0 
36  0 
,,  pink,  doz.  ... 
8  0 
10  o- 
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 
Trade  Catalogues  Received. 
Barr  &  Sons,  King  Street,  Covent  Garden. — Seeds. 
W.  Clibran  &  Son,  Altrincham. — Seeds. 
Daniel  Bros.,  Norwich. — Seeds. 
Frank  Dicks  &  Co.,  Deansgate,  Manchester. —  Seeds. 
Dicksons  &  Co.,  Waterloo  Place,  Edinburgh. — Seeds. 
W.  J.  Godfrey,  Exmouth. — Chrysanthemums. 
Hogg  &  Robertson,  Dublin. — Seeds. 
Kelway  &  Sons,  Langport.  —  Manual. 
Kerr  Bros.,  Dumfries. — Seeds  and  Plants. 
T.  Morel  &  Fils,  Lyons,  France. — Trees. 
J.  R.  Pearson  &  Sons,  Lowdham,  Notts. — Seeds. 
Stuart  &  Mein,  Kelso,  N.B. — Seeds. 
W.  Wells  &  Co.,  Earlswood,  Redhill. — Chrysanthemums. 
