Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London, Volume 4

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Vols. for 1869-1952 include Extracts from the proceedings of the Royal Horticultural Society.
 

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Page 120 - Moderate breeze 5. Fresh breeze . 6. Strong breeze . 7. Moderate gale . 8. Fresh gale 9. Strong gale 10. Whole gale 11.
Page 31 - CEnothera are tied together by elastic threads, that bit of pollen torn from the anther was attached to others by a band of threads, and the insect, in order to free its mouth from that inconvenient appendage began to use its fore-legs. Raising both together towards its mouth, it seized between them the cordon of threads, and rapidly rubbing them one against the other, much as we do in washing our hands, succeeded in cutting the threads and clearing them from its mouth and legs. Then it raised them...
Page 75 - They soon, however, recovered and grew luxuriantly, being subjected to the usual mode of cultivation, by hoeing and earthing up. On the 29th of July the disease first made its appearance by attacking the variety called Golden Gem, spreading in a few days with great rapidity to Lapstone, Fortyfold, Red Emperor, nearly all the American kinds, and the Regent class. The haulm of all these sorts was soon destroyed ; and of the tubers, those of Regents suffered most severely, about nine-tenths being diseased,...
Page 31 - ... eating the first mouthful of pollen when it seized another portion, and repeated each and all the operations I have described. It was so intent upon its meal that I was able to observe it in the closest proximity without its manifesting the slightest fear. The quantity of pollen which an Eristalis can devour in this way is surprising. Upon making a section of one and examining the stomach, it appeared very large, and was full of a yellow substance, which consisted of hundreds of thousands of...
Page 32 - I am of opinion that the singular structure of the proboscis of flies cannot be fully explained without taking into account its double function of sucking honey and eating pollen. In the Tipulariae, and also in those flies which do not eat pollen but live exclusively upon juices, for instance Bombylius, the two valves of the proboscis serve no other purpose than to protect and guide the sucking tubes ; but in the flies which devour pollen, besides this function, there is also that of grinding the...
Page 31 - ... to others by a band of threads, and the insect, in order to free its mouth from that inconvenient appendage began to use its fore-legs. Raising both together towards its mouth, it seized between them the cordon of threads, and rapidly rubbing them one against the other, much as we do in washing our hands, succeeded in cutting the threads and clearing them from its mouth and legs. Then it raised them again, and seized the two valves of the proboscis, thoroughly cleaning them of pollen, and the...
Page 53 - January February March April Hay June July August September October November December Average Table 7.
Page 78 - Ashleaf, but stronger and a later grower, and stems lightly tinged with purple, 1 to 1 1 feet. Tuber small, rather long but neat kidney-shaped, neat with a few small knobs ; eyes full, rather large ; skin pale straw, smooth ; flesh pale yellow, firm. First early. First-class Certificate. 10. Early Border (Fenn). Habit and appearance of Kentish Ashleaf ; haulm very slender, about 9 inches in length. Tuber small, short, or half-round kidney ; eyes full ; skin smooth, pale ; flesh pale. Very early ;...
Page 203 - The outer leaf-stalks are rather narrow or rounded, of a clear rosypink colour. Hearts very solid, blanching well for about 12 inches ; the inner stalks broad and thick, very crisp, and of a fine nutty flavour. One peculiarity of this Celery is that of the core rising about 2 inches in the heart, as if it were to run to seed. This core portion is by many considered the best part. This variety, from its close compact growth, blanches easily, and is the best Celery for autumn or early-winter use, but...
Page 77 - Haulm moderately strong, spreading, about 1J feet in length, similar in character to the Ashleaf, but stronger ; stem pale green ; leaflets medium-sized, curled, pale shining green. Tuber large, of a rather irregular shape, a little knobbed ; eyes full ; skin smooth, white ; flesh white, firm ; quality excellent. Good cropper. First early. First-class Certificate. 8. Alice Fenn (Fenn). Ashleaf ; eyes few ; skin smooth, pale straw-coloured ; flesh pale straw-coloured, firm. Good cropper. First early.

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