XIV 



T1USII GARDENING. 



Cultural directions are given to the vegetables 

 and the flowers, the lists of seeds are seled and 

 good, while some illustrations show how beautiful 

 ;i garden may be when judiciously planted with 

 annuals and perennials. It is a list well worthy 

 of inspection. 



Formerly ii was though! thai Scotch seed 

 potatoes gave the best results, bul tests carried 

 out at Wisley ;in<l elsewhere have proved this to 

 be an illusion, and it is now ;i recognised fad 

 that lri-.li seed gives the heaviesl crop-.. Mr. 

 i I Williamson, of Mallow, has been largeh 

 instrumental in securing the recognition of the 

 greal vahn- of Irish seed potatoes, and deserves 

 due praise. " The Colleen " is a first rate second 

 early which was raised at Summer Mill. We can 

 confidently recommend our readers to write to 

 Mr. Williamson for Ins list, and then to study 

 i he cross-channel experiments. 

 Messrs. Little \ Bali.antyxe send a ropy of 

 " Garden Seeds lor 1913." In the noveltj 

 section appears an illustration from a photo of 

 a house of their Tomato " Profusion." From the 

 illustration it appears to lie a wonderful free 

 cropper with handsome fruits. There are also 

 new peas, cucumbers, and melons. The vege- 

 table lists are verj complete, with good descrip- 

 tions and cultural hints. In the flower seed 

 novelty list. Witch's New Calceolarias and a pure 

 white form of Miss .Tekyll's " LoveintheMisI " may 

 lie noted among other good things. The general 

 flower seed list is well illustrated, and can lie 

 consulted with safety by those who want a 

 beautiful garden. 

 Messrs. Blackmore & Laxodov's Begonias are 



known by everyone who takes an interest in 

 greenhouse or bedding plants. Last year was a 

 continuous succession of triumphs, beginning 

 with the Royal International Exhibition, more 

 medals and cups were added to a list alreadj 

 large. Their prescnl catalogue contains some 

 good illustrations of beautiful new varieties, 

 while all the good doubles, crested and single 

 frilled varieties, find a place. The distinct 

 Begonia Martiana grandiflora, aptlj described as 

 like a Balsam, is a variety too seldom seen. Good 

 cult ura I directions are given, and the adaptability 

 of some kinds for baskets is well shown. Carna- 

 tions and Delphiniums are also quoted. 



The Kelso firm of Stuart & Mein send their 

 Gardening Guide for 1913. This firm has long 

 been noted for its vegetable seeds. Everj 

 gardener knows Mein's Xo. 1 Cabbage. It has 

 been selected and grown at Kelso for upwards of 

 50 years, and still holds a leading place as a large 

 early cabbage. The leek is a favourite vegetable 

 of the Scotch, and £5 is offered to customers in 



prizes for the three liest of MeilTs Selected l.yon 



Leek grown from their seed or plants. The lists 

 of vegetables are verj good, and excellent 

 directions are given as to their cultivation, both 

 for home use and for exhibition. A goodlj 

 selection of the popular annuals is followed l>\ 

 lists of (dadioli. Roses ami Fruit Trees. &c. 



Tin Chase Continuous Cloche was invented bj 

 an Australian engineer, and is a means of using 

 glass in a very economical form. It can he used 

 for protecting plants, bringing on seedlings or 

 raising cuttings, and makes the most of our 

 sunshine, and protects from the ravages of birds, 



IF YOU WANT 



REALLY GOOD SWEET PEAS 



AT MODERATE PRICES 

 SEND TO 



ROBERT SYDENHAM LIMITED 



55 TENBY STREET, BIRMINGHAM 



No one will serve you better 



SWEET PEA COLLECTIONS FOR 1913 



No. 1.-18 Best Grandiflora Varieties 1 6 

 No. 2. 12 Good Waved Varieties 2- 



No. 3. -12 Best Waved Varieties 2 6 



SPECIAL PRICE FOR THE THREE COLLECTIONS 5/- 

 CRAND NOVELTIES FOR 1913 



And Special Prizes at about 100 Shows 



PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION 



THE BEST TOMATOES, 3d. per packet 



THE BEST CUCUMBERS, 6d. 



THE BEST ONIONS. Excelsior or Ailsa Craig, 6d. 



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ALL OTHER SEEDS EQUALLY CHEAP AND C00D 



FULL LIST POST FREE ON APPLICATION 



Blackmore & Langdon's 



BEGONIAS 



AWARDED 3 1 GOLD MEDALS 



CATALOGUE FREE 



CATALOGUE FREE 



Begonia Seed should be sown in the early months 

 of the year lo enable the seedlings to give a glorious 

 display of flowers in out-door beds (.luring- the late 

 summer and autumn, and that the best may be selected 



for pot culture next season. 



Extracts from recent unsolicited Testimonials 



"Seeds last year were superb." 



" I must say sour seed is excellent ; results 

 extraordinary." 



■• My show of Begonias, all raised from 

 your seed, are every year the admira- 

 tion and envy of all who see them." 



Double Seed, as. 6d. ami 5s. per packet. 



Single Seed, Plain, Frilled, or crested, is., is. Od. 



and 5s. per packet. 



Dormant Tubers should he bought during February, 

 March or April. 



Our Illustrated Catalogue of Begonias, Car- 

 nations, Cannas, Cyclamens, Blue Primroses, 

 Delphiniums, Lily of the Valley, Polyanthus, 

 and Violets sent post free on application to — 



BLACKMORE & LANGDON 



Twerton Hill Nursery 



BATH 



