April  18,  1901. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Book  on  “  Market  Gardening  ”  (J.  Cleland). — The  book  you  want, 
embracing  gardening  for  profit,  can  be  obtained  at  the  office  of  “  The 
Fruit-Grower,”  2  and  3,  Salisbury  Square,  Fleet  Street,  London.  The 
Express  Publishing  Company’s  address  is  Carmellite  Street,  E.C. 
Wedge  Grafting  ( Experimentalist ). — Though  the  figure  produced 
here  has  been  depicted  in  this  Journal  only  a  few  years  ago,  we  again 
reproduce  it  for  your 
sake.  Wedge  grafting 
is  certainly  a  good  sys¬ 
tem,  and  one  which 
every  gardener,  old  and 
young,  ought  to  be  prac¬ 
tically  acquainted  with. 
L,  in  the  accompanying 
sketch,  is  a  triangular 
scion  cut  as  shown  at  n ; 
the  shoulder  at  p  serves 
as  a  rest  for  the  scion 
when  placed  on  the 
stock ;  is  a  section  of 
the  scion  when  cut. 
Before  cutting  the  stock 
M,  place  the  section  on 
the  part  where  the  scion 
is  to  be  inserted,  and 
trace  its  outline  in  pencil 
at  r,  then  cut  on  the 
stock  a  corresponding 
notch  as  represented  at 
M  to  receive  the  scion  ; 
it  will  then  have  the 
appearance  as  shown 
in  the  figure  L,  O,  M,  and  it  only  remains  to  bind  the  whole  with 
matting,  and  cover  with  grafting  wax  or  clay. 
Beetle  to  Name  and  Means  of  Riddance  (E.  /.). — The  beetle  is  the 
grooved  or  black  Vine  weevil,  Otiorhynchus  sulcatus,  in  which  state  it 
feeds  on  the  leaves  and  shoots  of  various  plants  both  indoors  and 
ontdoors,  amongst  which  Vines,  Peaches,  Ferns,  and  many  other  plants 
may  be  included  under  glass,  while  outdoors  particular  attention  is 
paid  by  the  pest  to  Raspberries  and  Strawberries,  and  various  vegetable 
and  root  crops,  indeed,  upon  “ponds”  it  is  almost  omnivorous.  As  the 
habit  of  the  beetles  is  to  shelt.r  away  from  the  light  during  the  day, 
and  to  feed  at  night,  the  best  means  of  riddance  under  glass  is  to 
spread  white  cloths  below  the  fruit  trees  or  plants  they  attack  the  day 
before,  and  at  night,  after  dark,  enter  the  structure  with  a  lantern,  giving 
a  large  and  bright  light,  but  this  obscured,  and  approach  the  place  of 
infection  cautiously,  there  shaking  the  infested  subject  sharply,  and 
turning  on  the  light,  collect  the  fallen  weevils,  easily  seen  on  the  white 
cloth,  and  place  in  a  vessel  containing  hot  water  or  some  petroleum, 
giving  the  latter  a  shake  occasionally  as  the  weevils  are  plaoed  in. 
This  is  the  safest  means,  and  persisted  in  for  a  time  on  consecutive 
evenings  soon  effects  a  clearance.  The  insects  sham  death  for  a  short 
time  after  being  disturbed,  and  are  readily  collected ;  but  if  a  white 
sheet  is  not  used,  and  the  light  is  dim,  many  of  the  beetles  are  almost 
certain  to  escape,  from  their  oolour  being  so  like  that  of  ground. 
Flowers  of  Mrs.  Pearson  vine  Dropping  off  just  Prior  to 
Opening  (T.  and  S.). — The  chief  cause  of  this,  common  also  to  Muscat 
of  Alexandria  and  Canon  Hall  Muscat,  is  grossness  of  wood,  or  its 
imperfect  maturing  during  the  previous  season,  and  this  results  in 
indifferently  formed  floral  organs  in  embryo  ;  hence  the  bunches  are 
either  blind — that  is,  do  not  develop  the  flowers,  or  oast  the  flower  buds 
just  before  they  should  expand.  The  border  being  outside  is  against 
this  variety  of  Grape  Vine,  and  also  its  being  young  and  vigorous,  the 
wood  not  ripening  well  and  the  buds  not  forming  perfectly,  though 
other  varieties — Madresfield  Court,  Black  Hamburgh,  and  Black 
Alicante — do  well  under  the  same  conditions  of  soil.  In  no  other  way 
can  we  account  for  the  collapse  of  the  flower  buds,  which  is  consonant 
with  our  experience,  the  Vines  doing  better  as  they  grow  older,  and  the 
wood,  in  consequence  of  the  lessened  vigour,  being  better  ripened.  We 
have  also  fout  d  good  results  attend  a  top-dressing  of  the  following 
mixtnre  : — Dissolved  raw  bones,  dry  and  crumbling,  three  parts  ;  double 
sulphate  of  potash  and  magnesia,  two  parts  ;  and  ground  gypsum,  one 
part  mixed,  applying  4  ozs.  of  the  mixture  per  square  yard  and  pointing 
in  very  lightly.  It  is  best  applied  when  the  Vines  are  at  rest,  shortly 
in  advance  of  their  starting  into  growth,  but  we  should  give  a  dressing 
now.  The  tendency  of  ihe  dressing  is  to  favour  the  fruiting  of  the 
Vines  and  a  good  colour  and  finish  in  the  Grapes.  If  any  difficulty  in 
procuring  the  double  sulphate  of  potash  and  magnesia,  take  two  parts 
sulphate  of  potash  and  one  part  sulphate  of  magnesia  mixed  together, 
and  of  this  two  parts  for  forming  the  mixture. 
Names  of  Plants  (S'.  H.  G.). — Lycaste  aromatioa.  (A  Weelly 
Reader ). — Ccelogyne  Sanderim.  (E.  F.  Reid). — 1,  Thyrsacanthus  rutilans, 
see  article  in  last  week’s  Journal ;  2,  Daedalacanthus  nervosus. 
(A.  B.). —  1,  Dendrobium  luteolum ;  2,  Rhododendron  ciliatum ;  3, 
Primula  denticulata;  4,  Odontoglossum  Rossii  majus.  (A.,  Salisbury). 
— Yes,  the  leaves  are  those  of  Galax  aphylla.  (S.  T.  W.). — 1,  Allium 
neapolitanum  ;  2,  Iris  stylosa;  3,  Prunus  divaricata,  but  difficult  to 
recognise.  {A.  Hope). — 1,  Selaginella  grandis ;  2,  S.  grseca.  (/.  R.), — 
Epidendrum  radicans,  very  good.  (F.  L.  R.). — Apples  :  1,  Hoary 
Morning  ;  2,  Tower  of  Glamis ;  3,  Lord  Derby. 
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Wedge  Grafting. 
Covent  Garden  Market. — April 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Fruit. 
a.  d. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
5  0  to  7  0 
Lemons,  Messinas,  case 
9  0  to!2  0 
12  0 
15  0 
Oranges,  case . 
15  0 
2  5  O' 
6  0 
0  0 
Pears,  4  case  . 
14  0 
16  0 
4  6 
5  0 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s,  each 
2  6 
4  6 
Wholesale 
Prices. — Vegetables. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
2  0  to  3  0 
Horseradish,  bnch . 
1  2  to  1  6 
1  6 
0  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0  1* 
0  2 
0  0 
10 
Lettuce,  doz.  French  ... 
1  0 
1  4 
4  0 
4  6 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb.  ... 
0  8 
0  9 
15  0 
20  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  pnnt. 
0  2 
0  0 
1  9 
2  0 
Onions,  Dutch,  bag 
5  0 
0  0 
5  0 
0  0 
„  English,  cwt.  ... 
5  0 
0  0 
2  0 
0  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
3  0 
1  0 
1  2 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
3  0 
7  0 
2  0 
0  0 
,,  New  Jersey,  lb 
0  5 
0  6 
0  6 
0  0 
Radishes,  doz . 
0  9 
1  0 
0  0 
1  0 
Rhubarb,  doz . 
1  0 
1  3. 
3  0 
5  0 
Savoys,  tally  . 
4  0 
5  0 
2  0 
3  0 
Scotch  Kale,  bushel 
0  6 
1  0 
1  6 
3  0 
Seakale,  best,  doz . 
14  0 
16  0 
1  0 
1  9 
„  2nd, doz . 
6  0 
8  0 
0  4 
0  0 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  4 
0  0 
1  0 
1  3 
Spinach,  bush . 
4  0 
5  0 
3  0 
5  0 
Tomatoes,  Canary,  case 
4  0 
4  6 
1  3 
2  0 
Turnips,  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
1  0 
1  6 
Turnip  tops  . 
0  9 
1  0 
0  2 
0  0 
Watercress,  doz  . 
0  6 
0  8 
Wholesale  Prices. — Plants  in  Pots 
s.d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
12  OtolS  0 
Ferns,  small,  100  . 
10  Oto  16  0 
12  0 
24  0 
Ficus  elastica,  each 
1  0 
7  6 
5  0 
12  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0 
5  0 
21  0 
30  0 
Fuchsias  . 
9  0 
10  0> 
18  0 
36  0 
Genistas,  doz . 
8  0 
12  0 
15  0 
20  0 
Geraniums,  scarlet,  doz. 
6  0 
10  0 
2  6 
5  0 
„  pink,  doz.  ... 
8  0 
10  0 
20  0 
24  0 
Hyacinths,  doz . 
6  0 
12  0- 
6  0 
8  0 
Hydrangeas,  white,  doz. 
18  0 
24  0 
18  0 
30  0 
,,  pink,  doz . 
18  0 
24  0 
8  0 
10  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
3  0 
4  0 
12  0 
30  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.... 
8  0 
12  0 
9  0 
18  0 
Mignonette,  doz . 
6  0 
9  0 
8  0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
6  0 
9  0 
6  0 
18  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  doz. 
15  0 
30  0 
4  0 
18  0 
„  specimens  . 
21  0 
63  0 
4  0 
18  0 
Pelargoniums . 
10  0 
12  0 
Grapes,  Hamburgh,  lb 
Average 
„  English,  100  . 
„  Giant,  bundle  . 
,,  Spanish,  bundl< 
„  Paris  Green 
Batavia,  doz  . 
Beans,  French,  lb . 
„  Jersey,  lb . 
Beet,  red,  doz . 
Broccoli,  bush . 
Cabbages,  tally  ...  . 
Carrots,  doz.  bnch . 
Cauliflowers,  doz . 
Celery,  bundle . 
Chicory,  Belgian,  lb 
Corn  Salad,  strike  ...  . 
Cucumbers,  doz . 
Endive,  doz  . 
Greens,  bush . 
Herbs,  bunch  ...  ...  . 
Average 
Acacias,  var.,  doz.  ... 
Acers,  doz.  ...  :.. 
Aralias,  doz . 
Araucaria,  doz. 
Aspidistra,  doz. 
Aspidistra,  specimen 
Azaleas,  various,  each 
Boronias,  doz. ...  ... 
Cinerarias,  doz. 
Crotons,  doz . 
Cyclamen,  doz. 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz. 
Dracaena,  viridis,  doz. 
Erica,  various,  doz. 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz. 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz. 
Ferns,  var.,  doz. 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Cut  Flowers. 
Arums,  doz . 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch 
Azalea,  doz.  bnchs. 
Camellias,  white,  doz.  ... 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ... 
Cattleyas,  doz . 
Daffodils,  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
Eucharis,  doz . 
Freesia,  doz.  bnchs. 
Gardenias,  doz . 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
bunches . 
Hyacinths,  doz.  bnchs — 
Lilium  lancifolium  album 
„  „  rubrum 
„  longiflorum . 
Lilac,  white,  bunch, 
Lily  of  the  Valley  , 12  bnchs 
Marguerites,  white,  doz. 
bunches . 
„  yellow,  doz.  bnchs. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8. 
1  6  to  2  6 
Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
1  6 
2  6 
bnchs . 
4 
4  0 
5  0 
Mignonette,  English,  doz. 
6 
2  6 
0  0 
Narcissus  Ornatus,  doz. 
1 
1  6 
2  0 
„  Campernelle ,, 
1 
10  0 
16  0 
Odontoglossums  . 
3 
2  0 
4  0 
Primroses,  yellow,  doz.... 
1 
2  0 
0  0 
Roses,  Niphetos,  white, 
1  6 
2  6 
doz . 
1 
2  0 
3  0 
„  yellow,  doz.  (Perles)... 
2 
,,  red,  doz . 
2 
4  0 
6  0 
„  Catherine  Mermet,doz. 
2 
8  0 
0  0 
Smilax,  bunch . 
3 
3  0 
5  0 
Spiraea,  doz.  bnchs . 
4 
3  0 
5  0 
Stock,  white,  doz.  bnchs. 
2 
4  0 
0  0 
Tulips,  yellow,  doz.  bnchs. 
9 
3  0 
0  0 
„  white  „  „ 
10 
.  8  0 
12  0 
6 
Violets,  sing’le, doz. bnchs. 
0 
3  0 
4  0 
„  double,  doz. bnchs 
1 
2  0 
3  0 
j  j  Star  ,,  n 
1 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
0  to  6  0 
2  0 
0  0 
0  0 
4  0 
4  0 
6  0 
2  6 
12  0 
12  0 
8  0 
1  0 
2  6 
0  0 
The  Pity  of  It. 
The  older  one  grows  the  more  sympathising  one  ought  to  get. 
The  young  cannot  understand  what  a  heart-rending  business  it  is  to 
sever  old  connections,  to  find  in  old  age  a  new  home.  -  The  young  are 
all  for  change,  it  is  only  the  old  who  feel  in  its  greatest  intensity  the 
pain  of  parting.  During  the  last  few  weeks  we  have  witnessed  some 
sorrowful  scenes,  and  scenes  that,  alas  !  are  of  frequent  occurrence  now.. 
Here  in  this  part  of  the  world  the  greater  number,  or,  indeed,  the 
whole  of  farm  changes  take  place  at  Lady  Day,  Michaelmas  Sittings 
