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The Spring Show of the Royal 



Horticultural and Aboricultural Society 



of Ireland. 



Everyone interested in gardening was delighted to 

 hear of the resumption of the Society's Spring 

 Show. The kite war, though it absorbed a large 

 part of the Society's energy in the provision of 

 vegetables and fruit for the fleet, had a disastrous 

 effect on its exhibitions, which for obvious reasons 

 had to be greatly curtailed. It is the more satis- 

 factory, therefore, to know that again we may hope 

 to enjoy the full quota of shows per annum. The 

 first Spring Show following the war was generally 

 conceded to be highly cieditable. The exhibits, 

 though not so numerous as of yore, were, on the 

 whole, highly satisfactory, and came from districts 

 as wide apart as Drogheda, Waterford, Meath, &(•. 



The trade was represented by Messrs. Hogg & 

 Robertson, who staged a fine exhibit of Tulips, 

 Daffodils and Anemones. A noteworthy exhibit 

 was that from Mr. J. Lionel Richardson, who 

 staged a remarkable collection of Narcissi, com- 

 prising the finest varieties in cultivation as well 

 as numerous seedlings. This gentleman was 

 liighly successful in the competitive classes, where 

 he showed many finely-developed blooms. 



There was a limitecl display of fruit and vege- 

 tables, but of fairly good quality for this season. 



Flowering shrubs and hardy flowers were 

 superbly shown, and in these classes the Dublin 

 shows are pre-eminent. The magnificent vases c f 

 various choice shrubs would worthily hold their 

 own anywhere. The show was held in Lord 

 Iveagh's covered yard off Earlsfort Terrace, an 

 ideal place for a floral exhibition, the roof being 

 lightly but effectively draped with festoons of Ivy. 



POPULAR GARDEN 

 SPECIALITIES 



Non Poisonous Insecti- 

 cide, Patent Syringes, 

 Shading, Sprayers, 

 Worm Killer, Horticul- 

 tural Fertilizer, Lawn 

 Sand,Weed Killer, Soil- 

 Pest Destroyer, etc. 

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Used in the Royal Gardens. 

 Recommended by Experts. 



Please ivrile for 

 Descriptive Lists. 



Sole Proprs. and Mfrs., 57 Beltring:, Paddock Wood, 

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''Hawlmark" Wallflowers 



FOR some years past we have advocated the sowing of Wallflower Seeds as an 

 economical method of obtaining a fine show of deliciously fragrant flowers, of pleasing 

 and varied colours. 



They are easily raised, are equally suitable for small or large spaces, may be used for 

 beds, borders or rockwork. and succeed well on wails where there is a minimum of root 

 room. A gorgeous show can be made at the small expense of a few packets of seed. 

 Sow early — transplant in time — don't crowd — and pinch back leading shoots. 



The following are the most distinct varieties, and embrace the most pleasing colours : — 



Price per packet s 

 Ellen Willmott. Dwarf compart growing variety, producing flowers of largest size, aiid brightest ruby red colour 6d and 1 

 Dickson's Pure Cold. Fine dwarf compact habit of growth, flowers of rich golden yellow colour and large size 3d., 6d., 1 

 Dickson's Superb Dark Red. Fine dwarf compact habit of growth, the best dark blood red . . 3d., 6d.and 1 



Vulcan. A grand variety of very dwarf habit, bearing immense flowers of the richest velvety crimson colour 3d., 6d. and 1 

 Golden Monarch {New). A splendid companion to "Vulcan" ; in excellent contrast, being of a bright 



rich golden yellow colour, and dwarf compact growth 3d., 6d. and 



Eastern Queen. Flowers of a pleasing shade of bright chamois, changing to salmon red. Dwarf 



habit of growth ' • . 3d., 6d and 1 



Primrose Dame. A pleasing primrose colour, dwart habit ...,-.... 3d., 6d. and 1 

 Dickson's Superb Mixed. A splendid selection, embracing a great variety of colours .... 3d., 6d. and 1 



Collections of six varieties from the above • . 1 /3 ; larger packets 2 



We can also supply Violc Blue, Golden Tom Thumb, Harbinger, Early Paris Market, White Dame Ruby Gem 3d., 6d. and 1 



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