May  16,  1901. 
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Yucca  filamentosa  Plants  Decayed  (Somerset). — The  foliage  appears 
to  have  been  affected  by  the  Iris  disease,  Heterosporinm  gracile,  which 
is  rather  uncommon  on  Yucca,  though  r  occasionally  disfigures  or  kills 
the  leaves.  It  produces  elliptical,  pale  brown,  with  a  darker  margin, 
spots,  about  half  an  inch  long,  though  the  spots  often  coalesce,  or  run 
together,  and  involve  the  whole  leaf,  and  attacked  leaves  soon  die ; 
indeed,  the  whole  top  part  of  the  plant  infested.  But  the  roots  or  root- 
stem  is  also  destroyed,  probably  by  the  Iris  root  scab,  Mystrosporium 
adustum,  which  forms  black  patches,  but  not  crustaceous,  as  in  bulbous 
Irises,  though  the  mycelial  hyplae  extends  to  every  part  and  destroys 
the  root-stem,  so  that  the  plant  decays,  usually  during  the  winter. 
SprayiDg  with  ammoniacal  copper  carbonate  solution  (water  4  gallons, 
carbonate  of  copper  £  oz.,  and  carbonate  of  ammonia  oz.,  made  into 
solution  by  mixing  the  carbonate  of  copper  and  the  carbonate  of 
ammonia,  and  dissolving  in  about  half  a  pint  of  hot  water ;  when 
thoroughly  dissolved,  add  4  gallons  of  cold  water)  checks  the  disease, 
repeating  occasionally.  But  the  great  evil  is  probably  that  at  the  root 
and  may  be  due  to  a  deficiency  of  lime  in  the  soil.  We  therefore  advise 
a  dressing  of  air. slaked  lime,  1  lb.  per  square  yard,  pointing  in 
lightly,  and  shortly  in  advance  planting,  so  that  it  may  act  on  the 
organic  matter,  before  setting  the  plants.  It  is  also  well  to  examine 
the  roots  before  planting,  and  if  they  have  any  black  spots  on  them 
soak  them  for  two  hours  in  a  solution  of  formalin,  1  part  to  300  parts 
water.  The  great  point,  however,  is  to  secure  sturdy,  well-rooted 
plants,  and  employ  soil  not  recently  manured,  but  rich  and  light,  for 
planting,  not  omitting  the  dressing  of  lime. 
Names  of  Plants  (J.  0.  Woodford). — Epimedium  pinnatum.  (J.  R.  L  ). 
— 1,  Lithospermum  prostratum;  2,  Scilla  italica;  3,  Scilla  amoena  ;  4, 
Ornithogalum  nutans.  ( R .  F.  S.). — 1,  Phlox  divaricata ;  2,  Cydonia 
japonica  var.  Simonsi.  (Henri). — 1,  Cattleya  Mendeli,  good  form  ;  2, 
Laelia  harpophylla  ;  3,  Masdevallia  coccinea.  [A.  B.). — Spiraea  arguta. 
(A.  Johnson). — 1,  Caltha  palustris  ;  2,  Cardamine  pratensis ;  3,  Begonia 
undulata.  (L.). — Rhododendron  ciliatum,  hardy  in  sheltered  places  in 
southern  gardens.  (C.  Z.). — 1,  Odontoglossum  Reichenheimi ;  2, 
Aerides  multiflorum  (small).  ( D .). — The  Rose  appears  to  be  identical 
with  the  “  Botanical  Magazine  ”  figure  of  Rosa  Fortuneana.  (F.  P.). — 
Rhododendron  (Azalea)  indicum  var.  Azaleas,  as  a  genus,  are  not  now 
regarded  as  distinct  from  Rhododendron.  Being  a  seedling  your  variety 
may  be  quite  distinct;  consult  Waterer,  or  some  other  large  grower. 
(H.  Wright). — Gypsophila  cerastioides. 
Phenological  Observations. 
May  17th  to  23rd. 
17  Fri.  May  fly  appears. 
18  Sat.  Midge  appears. 
19  Sun.  Broods  of  starlings  fledged. 
20  Mon.  Sailor  beetle  appears. 
21  Tu.  House  martin  builds. 
22  Wed.  Raspberry  flowers. 
23  Thr.  Greasy  Fritillary  butterfly 
appears. 
Plants  dedicated  to  each  day. 
Early  red  Poppy. 
Mouse-ear. 
Common  Monkshood. 
Horse  Chestnut. 
Ragged  Robin  or  Cuckoo-flower. 
Yellow  Star  of  Bethlehem. 
Lilac. 
Next  Week’s  Events. 
Friday,  May  17tb. — Students’  prize  distribution  by  the  Countess  of 
Aberdeen,  at  Regents  Park  Botanical  Gardens. 
Saturday,  May  18  h. — Sports  and  concert  at  Stanley  Horticultural 
College. 
Tuesday,  May  2lst. — Kew  Guild  dinner  at  Holborn  Restaurant. 
Wednesday,  May  22nd. — Royal  Horticultural  Society’s  great  Temple 
Show  (three  days)  ;  Gardeners’  Royal  Benevolent  Institution, 
annual  dinner  at  Hotel  Metropole  ;  Bath  and  West  and  Southern 
Counties  Horticultural  Society,  and  Somerset  County  Agricultural 
Society’s  Show  at  Croydon  (five  days)  ;  Ancient  Society  of  York 
Florists’  early  summer  show. 
Trade  Catalogues  Received. 
Dicksons,  Ltd.,  The  “Royal”  Nurseries,  Chester. — Bedding  and  Border 
Plants,  Dahlias,  Sfc. 
De  Graaff  Brothers,  Ltd.,  Nurserymen,  LeideD,  Holland. —  Bulbs  and 
Plants. 
Gardeners’  Provident  and  Charitable  Institution5. 
The  Gardeners’  Royal  Benevolent  Institution.  —  Secretary, 
Mr.  G.  J.  Ingram,  175,  Victoria  Street,  S.W. 
United  Horticultural  Benefit  and  Provident  Society. — Secretary, 
Mr.  W.  Collins,  9,  Martindale  Road,  Balham,  London,  S.W. 
Royal  Gardeners’  Orphan  Fund. — Secretary,  Mr.  Brian  Wynne, 
8,  Danes  Inn,  Strand.  London,  W.C. 
Covent  Garden  H|arket. — B(ay  15tU. 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Fruit. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
Apples,  cooking,  bush.  ... 
5  0  to  7  0 
Melons,  each  . 
1  6  to  2  6 
„  Tasmanian,  case 
12  0 
15  0 
Oranges,  case . 
15  0 
25  0 
Figs,  green,  doz . 
10  0 
12  0 
Pears,  i  case  . 
9  0 
10  0 
Grapes,  Hamburgh,  lb. ... 
3  0 
0  0 
Pines,  St.  Michael’s,  each 
2  6 
4  6 
„  Muscat  . 
4  6 
5  0 
Strawberries,  lb . 
2  0 
3  0 
Lemons,  Messinas,  case 
9  0 
12  0 
Average  Wholesale 
Prices. — Vegetables. 
s.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Artichokes,  green, doz.  ... 
2  0  to  3  0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
0  lAtoO  2 
„  Jerusalem,  sieve 
1  6 
0  0 
Lettuce,  doz . 
0  6 
1  0 
Asparagus  (Sprue  Grass) 
0  0 
10 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb.  ... 
0  8 
0  9 
„  English,  100  ... 
1  6 
2  0 
Mustard  and  Cress,  pnnt. 
0  2 
0  0 
„  Giant,  bundle  ... 
15  0 
20  0 
Onions,  Dutch,  bag 
5  0 
0  0 
„  Spanish,  bundle . 
1  0 
1  3 
„  English,  cwt.  ... 
5  0 
0  0 
Batavia,  doz  . 
2  0 
0  0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs. 
2  0 
3  0 
Beans,  French,  lb . 
0  9 
10 
Potatoes,  cwt . 
3  0 
7  0 
Beet,  red,  doz . 
0  6 
0  0 
„  New  Jersey,  lb 
0  3 
0  4 
Broccoli,  bush . 
0  0 
1  0 
Radishes,  doz . 
0  6 
0  9 
Cabbages,  tally  . 
3  0 
5  0 
Rhubarb,  doz . 
1  0 
1  3 
Carrots,  doz.  bnch . 
2  0 
3  0 
Savoys,  tally  . 
4  0 
5  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz . 
1  0 
2  0 
Scotch  Kale,  bushel 
0  6 
1  0 
Chicory,  Belgian,  lb 
0  4 
0  0 
Seakale,  best,  doz . 
6  0 
8  0 
Corn  Salad,  strike . 
1  0 
1  3 
Shallots,  lb . 
0  4 
0  0 
Cucumbers,  doz . 
2  6 
4  0 
Spinach,  bush . 
4  0 
5  0 
Endive,  doz  . 
1  3 
2  0 
Tomatoes,  English,  lb.  ... 
0  9 
1  0 
Greens,  bush . 
1  0 
1  6 
Turnips,  doz . 
2  0 
3  0 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0  2 
0  0 
Turnip  tops  . 
0  9 
1  0 
Horseradish,  bnch . 
1  2 
1  6 
Watercress,  doz  . 
0  6 
0  8 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.  —  Plants  in  Pots. 
8.  d. 
8.  d. 
s.  d. 
s.  d. 
Acacias,  var.,  doz . 
12  OtolS  0 
Ficus  elastica,  doz. 
9  0  to  12  0 
Acers,  doz . 
12  0 
24  0 
Foliage  plants,  var.,  each 
1  0 
5  0 
Aralias,  doz . 
5  0 
12  0 
Fuchsias  . 
8  0 
9  0 
Araucaria,  doz . 
21  0 
30  0 
Geraniums,  scarlet,  doz. 
5  0 
6  0 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
18  0 
36  0 
„  pink,  doz . 
6  6 
8  0 
Azaleas,  various,  each  ... 
2  6 
5  0 
,,  King  of  Denmark.doz. 
5  0 
6  0 
Boronias,  doz . 
20  0 
24  0 
Hydrangeas,  white,  pink 
9  0 
12  0 
Crotons,  doz . 
18  0to30  0 
Lycopodiums,  doz . 
3  0 
4  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz. 
12  0 
30  0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz.... 
8  0 
12  0 
Dracaena,  viridis,  doz.  ... 
9  0 
18  0 
Mignonette,  doz . 
6  0 
9  0 
Erica,  various,  doz. 
8  0 
18  0 
Myrtles,  doz . 
6  0 
9  0 
Euonymus,  var.,  doz.  ... 
6  0 
18  0 
Palms,  in  var.,  doz. 
15  0 
30  0 
Evergreens,  var.,  doz.  ... 
4  0 
18  0 
„  specimens  . 
21  0 
63  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz . 
4  0 
18  0 
Pelargoniums . 
10  0 
12  0 
Ferns,  small,  100  . 
10  0 
16  0 
„  Ivy  leaf  ... 
6  0 
12  0 
Arums,  doz . 
Asparagus,  Fern,  bunch 
Camellias,  white,  doz.  ... 
Carnations,  12  blooms  ... 
Cattleyas,  doz . 
Cornflower,  doz.  bnchs.... 
Eucharis,  doz . 
Freesia,  doz.  bnchs. 
Gardenias,  doz . 
Geranium,  scarlet,  doz. 
bunches . 
4 
0 
0 
0 
Gladioli,  doz.  bnchs. 
9 
0 
12 
0 
Iris,  Spanish,  doz.  bnchs. 
8 
0 
10 
0 
Lilium  lan  cifolium  album 
2 
0 
3 
0 
„  ,,  rubrum 
3 
0 
5 
0 
„  longiflorum . 
2 
0 
3 
0 
Lilac,  white,  bunch, 
3 
0 
0 
0 
Lily  of  the  Valley,  12  bnchs. 
8 
0 
12 
0 
Mignonette,  English,  doz. 
4 
0 
6 
0 
s.  d.  s.  d. 
Maidenhair  Fern,  dozen 
bnchs .  4  0  to  6  0 
Marguerites,  white,  doz. 
bunches .  3  0  4  0 
„  yellow,  doz.  bnchs.  2  0  3  0 
Narcissus  Pheasant  Eye 
doz .  10  1 
Odontoglossums  .  2  0  3  0 
Roses,  Niphetos,  white, 
doz .  10  2  0 
,,  yellow,  doz.  (Perles)...  2  0  0  0 
,,  red,  doz .  2  0  0  0 
„  Catherine  Mermet,doz.  2  0  4  0 
Smilax,  bunch .  3  0  4  0 
Spirfea,  doz.  bnchs .  4  0  6  0 
Stock,  white,  doz.  bnchs.  2  0  2  6 
Sweet  Peas,  white,  doz. 
bunches .  4  0  6  0 
,,  coloured, doz. bnchs.  4  0  6  0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices. — Cut  Flowers 
8.  d.  s.  d. 
2  6  to  3  0 
16  2  6 
2  6  0  0 
16  2  0 
6  0  9  0 
10  16 
2  0  0  0 
0  0  0  0 
16  2  0 
B(ore  About  tlje  Cow. 
The  children  in  all  the  standards  in  the  National  School  here  were 
told  this  week  t>  write  an  essay  on  “The  Cow,”  and  very  funny 
productions  some  of  th'in  were;  and  yet  it  is  our  opinion  that  if  a 
hundred  experts  were  told  to  write  on  the  same  subject  their  know¬ 
ledge  would  be  equally  diverse  and  equally  curious.  There  seems  to 
be  no  animal  which  presents  such  an  excellent  subject  for  discussion 
and  also  for  the  airing  of  fads.  A  cow  ined  to  be  that  pretty  animal 
that  gave  the  nice  warm  milk,  now  she  is  much  more  than  a  mere 
milk-producing  creature.  Science  dissects  her — turns  her  inside  out, 
questions  her  value,  disputes  her  abilities,  and  goes  a  long  way  often 
in  trying  to  prove  her  a  regular  fraud.  Well,  well,  so  it  is  ;  and  we 
