November  13,  1902. 
JOURNAL  GF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
461 
*  #  *  All  correspondence  relating  to  editorial  matters  should  be  directed 
to  “  The  Editor,”  12,  Mitre  Court  Chambers,  Fleet  Street, 
London,  E.C.  It  is  requested  that  no  one  will  write  privately 
to  any  of  our  correspondents,  seeking  information  on  matters 
discussed  in  this  Journal,  as  doing  so  subjects  them  to  unjustifiable 
trouble  and  expense. 
CINERARIAS  WITH  LEAVES  ATTACKED  (W.  L.  F.).— 
The  only  means  of  destroying  the  grubs  in  the  leaves  is  by 
pressing  them  between  the  thumb  and  fore-finger.  You  can  see 
or  feel  where  the  grub  is  lying  within  the  tissues. 
BOOKS  WANTED  (Idem).— “  Garden.  Manual,”  Is.  9d. ; 
“  Royal  Parks  and  Gardens  of  London,”  2s.  6d.  ;  “  Vines  and 
Vine  Culture,”  5s.  3d. ;  “  Poultry  for  the  Many,”  7d. ;  or  9s.  lid. 
in  all. 
LILY  OF  THE  VALLEY  (Ninga). — It  does  no  harm  to  water 
over  the  blooms  when  they  are  nearly  or  entirely  expanded 
under  forcing.  Use  the  water  tepid.  If  the  overhead  watering 
can  be  avoided,  then  by  all  means  do  so.  If  a  hose  is  used,  a 
jet  or  flange  of  water  can  be  sent  under  the  flowers  to  the  roots. 
Mr.  Jannoek,  of  Dersingham,  Norfolk,  had  it  in  his  mind  to 
write  a  pamphlet  on  Lily  of  the  Yaildy'^culture,  but  whether 
he  ever  did  so  or  not  we  are  unable  to  say.  No  other  booklet 
is  devoted  to  a  treatise  on  this  plant  alone. 
BOOK  ON  CHEMISTRY  (C.  C.).— The  book  you  have  bought 
will  be  of  some  service  to  you;  but  there  has  just  been  pub¬ 
lished  a  second  edition  of  the  same  work,  of  which  you  may 
have  observed  reviews  in  this  journal.  What  we  would  advise 
is  that  you  secure  Cousins’  “Chemistry  of  the  Garden,”  Is.  net, 
from  Macmillan  and  Co.  :  and  probably  also  “  The  Chemistry 
of  the  Farm,”  2s.  6d.,  by  R.  Warington,  and  obtainable  through 
booksellers  from  Vinton  and  Co.,  Limited.  Read  these  closely, 
after  which  you  will  be  a  better  judge  as  to  what  further  books 
you  require  to  continue  the  study. 
PIGEON  MANURE  FOR  VINES  (Anxious).— We  would 
>ecure  and  keep  the  pigeon  manure  perfectly  dry  by  placing  it 
in  lajmrs  of  3in  or  Tin  deep  on  shelves  in  a  cool  chamber  or  shed. 
If  the  dung  is  quite  dry,  and  not  likely  to  ferment,  it  could 
be  placed  in  boxes  or  sacks.  After  the  Vines  have  been  cleaned 
and  pruned,  it  could  be  used  as  a  top-dressing  for  the  borders 
by  itself,  in  the  same  way  that  guano  is  employed,  and  at  the 
rate  of  about  lib  per  square  yard  of  surface,  this  to  be  pointed 
in.  You  could  assist  the  Vines  during  growth  by  alternately 
watering  with  Thomson’s  Vine  manure,  Clay’s  guano,  and  the 
pigeon  manure  each  in  a  liquid  state.  Read  closely  the  remarks 
under  “  Work  for  the  Week.” 
SHED  BERRIES  FROM  ASPARAGUS  (G.  F.  O.  B.).— The 
plants  that  have  shed  the  berries  mostly  in  the  alleys  will  suffer 
from  the  progeny  that  must  necessarily  follow  from  the  sowing 
of  the  seed,  they  also  being  prejudiced  in  the  bearing  in  the 
coming  season  by  being  allowed  to  carry  the  berries  this  season, 
seed  production  being  a  great  strain  on  the  plants  producing 
them,  not  nearly  as  good  crowns  and  buds  being  formed  as  when 
the  berries  are  stripped  off  whilst,  quite  young.  This  is  one  of 
the  great  evils  in  Asparagus  culture,  the  numerous  and  relatively 
small  heads  being  a  result  of  allowing  seed  production,  combined 
with  allowing  a  great  number  of  shoots  to  remain  on  a  plant. 
The  seedlings,  however,  that  will  result  from  the  seeding  can 
easily  be  pulled  up  during  moist  weather,  though  it  may  be 
necessary  in  some  cases  to  use  a  hand  for  it.  The  work  will  be 
more  than  that  of  removing  the  berries  early,  and  the  only 
advantage  is  that  of  leaving  a  seedling  where  there  may  be 
gaps  in  the  bed  or  plantation. 
NAMES  OF  FRUITS. — Correspondents  whose  queries  are  un- 
amicered  in  the  present  issue  are  respectfully  requested  to  consult  the 
following  number.  (T.  A.).— Keswick  Codim.  (W.  C.  and  S.). 
— 1.  Nelson’s  Codlin  ;  2,  Queen  Caroline;  3,  Newton  Wonder; 
4,  Sops  in  Wine. 
NAMES  OF  PLANTS. —  Correspondents  whose  queries  are  un¬ 
answered  in  the  present  issue  are  respectfully  requested  to  consult  the 
following  number.  (G.  A.).— If  you  can  supply  typical  specimens  of 
your  Spiraeas  we  will  endeavour  to  have  them  named.  (F.  N.).— 
1.  Adiantum  Capillus-Veneris  imbrieatum.  (J.  F.). — 1.  Quercus 
pedunculata  ;  2,  Q.  cerris ;  3,  Bambusa  japonica  ;  4.  Gaultheria 
Shallon  ;  5,  Rhus  Cotinus.  (N.  M.). — 1,  Vanda  Kimballiana  ; 
2.  Dendrobium  formosum  giganteum  ;  3,  Phaltenopsis  amabilis. 
(J.). — 1,  Begonia  Dregei ;  2.  13.  sanguinea. 
TRADE  NOTES. 
Messrs.  Win.  Logan  and  Co.,  florists,  bulb  and  seed  mer¬ 
chants,  High  Road,  Chiswick,  W.,  have  recently  executed  orders 
for  parts  of  France,  Ceylon  and  South  Africa,  these  comprising 
seeds  and  bulbs. 
Culture  of  Vegetables. 
Messrs.  Toogood  and  Sons,  of  Southampton,  have  issued  a 
booklet  of  over  140  pages  (7in  by  5in)  on  the  “  Culture  of 
Vegetables,”  at  the  cost  price  of  3d.  post  free.  Illustrations  are 
included  with  the  text. 
Harkness’s  Floral  Guide. 
This  illustrated  floral  guide  has  just  been  published,  and  is 
excellently  arranged.  A  coloured  plate  of  four  varieties  of  early 
flowering  Chrysanthemums  is  included,  and  there  are  great 
numbers  of  woodcuts  and  other  figures.  Obtainable  at  the 
Grange  Nurseries,  Bedale,  Yorks. 
An  Extensive  Catalogue. 
The  general  nursery  stock  catalogue,  issued  by  Messrs. 
Fisher,  Son  and  Sibray,  Limited,  Royal  Nurseries,  Handsworth, 
near  Sheffield,  contains  within  its  covers  select  and  representa¬ 
tive  lists  of  the  best  in  hardy  trees,  shrubs,  Roses,  fruits  of  all 
sorts,  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  Ac.,  and  is  prepared  in  sec¬ 
tions.  The  heights  of  trees  and  shrubs  for  use  in  ornamental  or 
utilitarian  plantations,  and  selection  for  different  purposes,  are 
here  given,  rendering  it  a  most  serviceable  guide  to  those  niany 
gardeners  who  have  not  the  opportunity  tc  inspect  the  nursery 
stock  for  themselves. 
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Trade  Catalogues  Received. 
Amos  Perry,  Hardy  Plant  Farm,  Winchmore  Hill,  London,  N. 
— No.  33.  Hardy  Border  ami  Rock  Plants. 
Harkness  &  Sons,  The  Grange  Nurseries,  Bedale,  Yorks. — Plus. rated 
Ftcral  Guide. 
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Covent  Garden  Market.— November  12th. 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Fruit. 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
s.  d. 
s. 
d 
Apples,  Blenheims, 
Grapes,  Muscat  . 
2  0  to  3 
0 
bush. 
7  OtolO  0  Grapes,  Alicantes 
0  9 
1  6 
,,  culinary,  bush. 
3  0 
6  0  ,,  Colman  . 
0  9 
1 
0 
,,  King  Pippins, 
Lemons,  Naples,  case 
35  0 
0 
9 
4-sieve 
5  0 
6  0  Oranges,  case  . 
10  0 
20 
0 
,,  Cox  0.  Pippins, 
Pears,  dessert,  4-sieve 
3  0 
6 
0 
4-sieve 
0  0 
10  0  ,,  stewing,  4-sieve 
2  6 
3 
6 
Bananas . 
8  0 
12  0  Pines,  St.  Michael’s, 
Cobs  and  Filberts,  lb. 
0  44 
0  0  ;  each . . 
2  6 
5 
0 
Figs,  green,  doz . 
2  0 
4  0  Plums,  4-sieve  . 
0  0 
0 
0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Plants  in  Pots. 
Most  of  the  undermentioned  plants  are  sold  in  48  and  32-sized  pots 
s.  d. 
s. 
d 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
Aralias,  doz. ...  . . 
5  0tol2  0 
Ficus  elastica,  doz.  ... 
9  0tol2  0 
Araucaria,  doz . 
12  0 
30 
0 
Foliage  plants,  var,  each 
1  0 
5  0 
Aspidistra,  doz . 
18  0 
36 
0 
Grevilleas,  48’s,  doz.  ... 
5  0 
0  0 
Chrysantliennims 
6  0 
12 
0 
Lycopodiums,  doz.  ... 
3  0 
0  0 
Crotons,  doz . 
18  0 
30 
0 
Marguerite  Daisy,  doz. 
4  0 
6  0 
Cyperus  alternifolius 
Myrtles,  doz . 
6  0 
9  6 
doz . 
4  0 
5 
0 
Palms,  in  var.,  doz.  ... 
15  0 
30  0 
Dracaena,  var.,  doz.  ... 
12  0 
30 
0 
,,  specimens 
21  0 
63  0 
,,  viridis,  doz. . 
9  0 
18 
0 
Pandanus  Veitchi,  48’s, 
Erica  gracilis  . 
8  0 
9 
0 
doz . 
24  0 
30  0 
,,  hyemalis  . 
10  0 
12 
0 
Primulas  . 
4  0 
5  0 
. ,  Caffra  . 
12  0 
15 
0 
Shrubs,  in  pots  . 
4  0 
6  0 
Ferns,  var.,  doz.  ...  ... 
4  0 
18 
0 
Solanums  . 
5  0 
8  0 
,,  small,  100 . 
10  0 
16 
0 
Average  Wholesale  Prices.— Vegetables. 
s.  d. 
s. 
d 
s.  d. 
s.  d 
Artichokes,  green,  doz. 
2  0  to  3 
0 
Horseradish,  bunch  ... 
2  6  to  0  0 
,,  Jerusalem,  sieve 
1  6 
0 
0 
Leeks,  bunch  . 
o  14 
0  £ 
Batavia,  doz . 
2  0 
0 
0 
Lettuce,  Cabbage,  doz. 
0  6 
0  9 
Beet,  red,  doz . 
0  6 
0  0 
Mushrooms,  forced,  lb. 
1  0 
1  6 
Brussels  Sprouts,  4: 
Mustard  &  Cress,  pnnt. 
0  2 
0  0 
sieve . 
2  0 
2 
6 
Onions,  bushel  . 
3  0 
4  0 
Cabbages,  tally  . 
3  0 
0 
0 
Parsley,  doz.  bnchs.  ... 
2  0 
0  0 
Carrots,  new,  bun. 
0  2 
0 
0 
Potatoes,  cwt.  . 
3  0 
6  0 
Cauliflowers,  doz. 
1  6 
0 
0 
Radishes,  doz . 
1  0 
0  0 
Corn  Salad,  strike 
1  0 
1 
3 
Spinach,  bush.  . 
2  0 
2  6 
Cucumbers  doz . 
3  0 
4 
0 
Tomatoes,  English,  lb. 
0  5 
0  0 
Endive,  doz.  ...  : . 
1  6 
0 
0 
,,  Jersey . 
0  3 
0  4 
Herbs,  bunch  . 
0  2 
0 
0 
Turnips,  bnch . 
0  2 
0  3 
