THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE. 



[July 7, 1888. 



SALES by AUC TION. 



Tlie Downside Collection of Orchids. 



FIRST SALE, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and 



FRIDAY NEXT. 

 HIGHLY IMPORTANT EIGHT DAYS' SALE of the whole 

 of this renowned Collection, including many plants 

 matchless in point of rarity, and the whole remarkable 

 for culture and condition, embracing unquestionably the 

 most valuable and extensive Collection of 

 ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS 

 that has ever been submitted to Public Competition. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS are 

 favoured with instructions from Wm. Lee, Esq. (who is 

 selling the Estate of Downside, and relinquishing the cultiva- 

 tion of Orchids), to SELL by AUCTION, on the Premises, 

 Downside, Leatherhead, about one mile from either of the 

 Leatherhead Railway Stations, the whole of this extremely 

 valuable Collection of 



ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS. 



The FIRST SALE will take place 



On TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY 



NEXT, July 10, 11, 12, and 13, 1883, 



at half-past 12 o'clock precisely each day, in consequence of 



the large number of Lots. 



A list of the principal plants included in this First Sale 

 appeared in the Gardeners' Chronicle of Saturday last. 

 A Descriptive Advertisement of the entire Sale will be found 



on the next page. 



Catalogues for both Sales are now ready, and maybe obtained 



of Mr. WORLFORD, the Head Gardener, ou the Premises ; and 



of the Auctioneers, Estate Agents and Valuers, 67 and 68, 



Cheapside, London, E.C. 



N.B.— The SECOND PORTION will be SOLD on TUESDAY, 

 WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY, July 24, 25, 26, 

 and 27, 1888. 



Monday, July 9. 



SPECIAL SALE of ORCHIDS. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS are 

 instructed by Mr. F. Sander to SELL by AUCTION, at 

 their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C, 

 on MONDAY NEXT, July 9, at half-past 12 o'Clock pre- 

 cisely, a quantity of ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS. Amongst those 

 offered for sale are the following: — 



Cattleya Gaskelliana alba 

 „ (true) with sheath 

 „ Wagneri 

 „ Reineckiana 

 „ Rothschildiana 



,, imperialis 

 Cypripedium Calurum 



„ Germinyanum 



,, Dominianum, with eight 

 growths and flower- 

 spikes 



„ Io grandis 



,, Selligerum majus 



„ Thibautianum 

 Also good plants of Cypripedi 

 gerothii, and Agani: " 



Cypripedium Laurenceanum 

 (fine variety in flower) 

 Bollea Lalindei 

 Angrsecum Sanderianum 

 Dendrobium Ainsworthii 



,, Leechianum 



,, nobile Sanderianum 

 Masdevallia calura (20 leaves) 



,, acrochordonia 



,, Reich en bachiana 



,, Infracta purpurea 

 Utricularia montana in flower 

 Zygopetalum aromaticum (3 

 growths) 



prsestans, Catasetum Bun- 

 cyan ea, from L'Horticulture Inter- 

 nationale (Linden) of Brussels. 



O n view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



Havant. 



FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER SALE. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS are 

 instructed by Messrs. Ewing & Co. to SELL by 

 AUCTION, on the Premises, the Sea View Nurseries, Havant, 

 on WEDNESDAY, July 11, at 12 o'Clock precisely. 5000 TEA, 

 NOISETTE, and other ROSES in pots ; 2000 IVIES of the 

 ohoicest green leaved and variegated kinds, 1000 AMPELOP- 

 SIS VEITCHH, and other VIRGINIA CREEPERS ; a large 

 quantitv of Hardy PASSION FLOWERS, including the new 

 White Constance Elliott ; Japanese and other HARDY EVER- 

 GREENS, choice flowering and foliaged TREES and SHRUBS, 

 Hardy CLIMBING PLANTS, &c, all in pots suitable for 

 immediate removal. 



May be viewed any day prior to the Sale. Catalogues may be 

 had on the Premises, at the principal Hotels in the district, and 

 of the Auctioneers, 67 and 63, Cheapside, E.C, and Leytonstone. 



Orchids in Flower.— Special Sale, July 31. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS de- 

 sire to announce that their NEXT SPECIAL SALE 

 of ORCHIDS IN FLOWER will take place as above, for which 

 they will be glad to RECEIVE NOTICE OF ENTRIES as 

 early as possible. 



67 and 68, Cheapside, Lond on, E.C. 



Friday, July 20. 



Important SALE of the whole of the COLLECTION of ESTA- 

 BLISHED ORCHIDS (excepting the Cool-house Orchids), 

 by order of the Executors of the late H. Littleton, Esq., of 

 Westwood House, Sydenham, without reserve. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS are 

 instructed to SELL by AUCTION, at their Central 

 Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C, on FRIDAY, 

 July 20, at half-past 12 o'Clock precisely, without reserve, the 

 COLLECTION of ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS, formed by the 

 late H. Littleton, Esq. (except the Cool-house Orchids), in- 

 cluding fine specimen Pescatorea Lehmanni, several fine 

 Vandas ; about 200 Cattleyas, including gigas, labiata, Men- 

 delil, Mossiee, Trianse, and others; fine pieces of Odonto- 



flossum, Uro-Skinneri, Insleayi, Leopoldianum, and Londes- 

 oroughianum ; several large Ccelogyne cristata, Cypripedium 

 venustum, vellosum, hirsutissimum, caudatum, and others ; 

 fine piece of Epidendrum prismatocarpum ; specimen Cymbi- 

 dium eburneum and Parishii; Aerides and Dendrobes in 

 variety; a fine lot of Cypripedium niveum, and Calanthe 

 Veitchii Phalcenopsis ; also twelve fine specimen Eucharis 

 amazonica, in splendid health, and four Pancratum fragrans. 

 On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



Monday, July 23.— Special Sales of Orchids. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS beg 

 to give notice that they will SELL, by order of Mr. F. 

 Sander, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, 

 London, E.C, on the above date, large quantities of Imported 

 and Established ORCHIDS. 



Further particulars will be annoumced. 



Friday, August 17. 



The remaining portion of the valuable Collection of Established 

 ORCHIDS, formed by F. A. Philbrick, Esq., Q.C, of Old- 

 field, Bickley. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS beg 

 to give notice that they will SEEL the ahove by 

 AUCTION, at their Central Sale Kooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, 

 London, E.C, on FRIDAY, August 17. 



Further particulars ■will appear. 



The Remaining Portion of the Valuable Collection 



of ORCHIDS formed by the late JOHN DAY, Esq., of 

 Tottenham. 



MR. J. 0. STEVENS begs to announce that 

 he has been favoured ■with instructions from the 

 Executors of the late John Day, Esq., to SELL by AUCTION, 

 at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C, 

 on WEDNESDAY, July 18, at half-past 12 o'clock precisely, 

 the Remaining Portion of his valuable COLLECTION of 



ORCHIDS, comprising— 

 And. 

 lobatum 

 ,, Wilckeanum 

 ,, Ruckerianuni 

 Cattleya Warneri, e 

 forms 



On 



Cattleya Trianse, superb forms 

 AngraBcum caudatum 

 Odontoglossum Alexandra? 



,, Pescatorei 

 Thyrsopteris elegans, -with 

 7 fronds — very rare 

 A choice collection of Cypripediums, &c. 



morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



iperb 



Unique and Valuable Water-colour Drawings of 



ORCHIDS. 



MR. J. C. STEVENS has been favoured with 

 instructions from the Executors of the late John Day, 

 Esq., of High Cross, Tottenham, to include in his SALE by 

 AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent 

 Garden, W.C., on WEDNESDAY, July 18, the Unique and 

 Valuable Collection of Life-size WATER-COLOUR DRAW- 

 INGS of ORCHIDS, by Durham, contained in 22 bound volumes, 

 together "with 44 loose Drawings, and 5 framed, ditto. 

 On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



Valuable and Extensive Herbarium. 



MR. J. 0. STEVENS has been favoured with 

 instructions from the Executors of the late John Day, 

 Esq., of High Cross, Tottenham, to include in his SALE 

 by AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent 

 Garden, W.C., on WEDNESDAY July 18, his splended 

 HERBARIUM, contained in seven well made Pine Cabinets, 

 comprising specimens of Ferns of nearly every known variety. 

 On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



Special Sale of Orchids in Flower and Bud. 



MR. J. 0. STEVENS begs to announce that 

 his next SALES of ORCHIDS in FLOWER and BUD 

 will take place at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent 

 Garden, W.C., on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, July 18 

 and 19, and he will be glad if Gentlemen desirous of entering 

 Plants for this Sale will send particulars not later than 

 Thursday Next. 



Masonic Hall, Lincoln. 



IMPORTANT SALE of the well-known COLLECTION of 

 PLANTS formed by Mr. Hayland Greenham, of Mether- 

 ingham Heath, near Lincoln. 



MESSRS. RICHARD HALL and GEORGE 

 VICKERS will SELL by AUCTION, at the Masonic 

 Hall aforesaid, on FRIDAY, July 13, 1888, the whole of the 

 valuable COLLECTION of GREENHOUSE and other PLANTS, 

 consisting of several grand specimens of Eucharis amazonica, 

 in perfect health ; a magnificent Cycasrevoluta, fine specimens 

 of Adiantum farleyense, Yuccas, Dracaenas, two plants of the 

 lovely Hoya bella, and various vfell.grown Palms, Ferns, 

 Epiphyllums, and other Stove and Greenhouse Plants. The 

 whole are in perfect health and splendid condition, and are 

 admirably adapted for exhibition. The Gardener will show 

 the Plants at Metheringham aforesaid till July 10 ; they will 

 be removed to, and be on view at the Masonic Hall on the 

 morning of Sale from 10 to 12. Sale to commence at 2 o'Clock. 

 Auction and Valuation Offices, Bank Street, Lincoln. 



Scotland Nurseries, Tansley, Matlock. 



MR. GEORGE MARSDEN will SELL by 

 AUCTION, at the "Old English" Hotel, Matlock 

 Bridge, on MONDAY, July 16, 1888, at 5 o'Clock in the after- 

 noon, the old-established and widely known NURSERY, as 

 founded by the late Mr. Joseph Smith, with the residence called 

 Scotland House, and Workman's Cottage, Stables and Appurte- 

 nances, situate at Tansley, having a total area of 9a. lr. 8p. 



For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer.Wirksworth ; 

 or at the Office of JOSEPH STONE, Solicitor, Wirksworth and 

 Winster.— June 20, 1888. 



WANTED, TO RENT AT ONCE, on Lease, 

 about AN ACRE of LAND, with Glass suitable for 

 Market Growing. No stock required as advertiser has his owd. 

 Address, A., Gardeners' Chronicle Office, 41, Wellington 

 Street. Strand, W.C. 



TO BE SOLD, a MARKET NURSERY, 2£ 

 Acres, as a going concern. Glass, &c.,in good condition. 

 Rent low. All at. Roses a specialty. Ten Miles from Covent 

 Garden. Splendid opportunity. 



A. S., Gardeners' Chronicle Office, 41, Wellington Street, 

 Strand, W.C. 



To the Seed Trade. 



TO BE DISPOSED OF, a Retail BUSINESS, 

 of many years' standing, situated in a main thorough- 

 fare of the City of London. A good opportunity for a young 

 man of ability and experience. Apply by letter only, 



X. Z. Z., Messrs. Moon & Gilks, 15, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C. 



Florists, Nurserymen, and Others. 



Suit Growers, or admirable chance to start a good local Business. 



TO BE SOLD, most compact PREMISES, on 

 the Main Road, rising Suburb, about 5 miles from Marble 

 Arch, containing eight-roomed Residence, large Greenhouse, 

 Forcing Pits, the whole standing in about half an acre of 

 Ground. Lease 87 years at a Ground Rent. Price £900, which 

 includes all Stock and Utensils. 

 HERBERT DRAKE, 343, Harrow Road, Paddington, N.W. 



Beautiful Gardens and Grounds. 



A very fine Fernery fitted with Rocks and Choice Tree and 

 other Ferns, Glasshouses, &c. 



FOE SALE, Freehold, CLIVE HOUSE, 

 Esher, facing Claremont, for many years the residence 

 of the Honble. Mr. Justice Wills ; 5£ or 10£ acres. Worthy the 

 attention of any horticulturist who may wish to secure posses- 

 sion of a property with very complete adjuncts of the above 

 description. 



Messrs LOFTS and WARNER. 130, Mount Street, Grosvenor 

 Square, W.; or, Messrs. DEBENHAM, TEWSON, PARMER 

 and BRIDGEWATER, 80, Cheapside, E.C. (42,473.) 



Nurserymen, Florists, and Gardeners. 



FOR SALE (through dissolution of partner- 

 ship), the BLACKHEATH NURSERIES, a going con- 

 cern, in the centre of a wealthy residential neighbourhood, 

 7 miles from Covent Garden. The long Lease of a compact 

 well-established Nursery of 2 acres, with Stand in Covent 

 Garden Floral Market, 6 Greenhouses, 125 by 13 feet; and 

 1 House, 105 by 30 feet ; all exceptionally well built and 

 heated. A good jobbing business could also be done. 



Apply, R. J. SUTER, 6, Eastcombe Terrace, Blackheath. 



To Florists and Small Capitalists 



Seeking a pleasant and remunerative occupation. 



THE LEASE and GOODWILL of a well- 

 established BUSINESS, successfully carried on for over 

 50 years, the present owner retiring. Every investigation 

 courted in personal application. Price £-300, Stock at 

 valuation.— W. A. CLINGO, Nurseryman and FlorUt, 18, 

 Finchley Road, St. John's Wood, N.W. 



O LET, AT ONCE, an Old-established 



SEEDSMAN and FLORIST BUSINESS. Several good 

 Greenhouses, all very compact. To a good grower of Plants, 

 Cucumbers, and Tomatos, with about £250 to invest, an unusual 

 opportunity is offered. — J. F., Gardeners' Chronicle Office, 41, 

 Wellington Street, Strand, W.C. 



TO BE LET, a TOWN MANSION, with 

 large and singularly picturesque Gardens of l£ acre, 

 belted in with fine old Timber, affording shade aud retirement. 

 Lodge entrance, first-class Stabling, Glasshouses, full sized 

 Billiard-room, full sized and secluded Tennis Lawn, and all 

 accessories. House has been for many years in same occu ation, 

 and is in excellent repair. It is but seldom that a property of 

 the kind can be secured, affording, as it does, adjuncts that are 

 only obtainable in the country, although in this case within 

 bat little more than a mile from Regent Street. 



Messrs. LUMLEY, 22, St. James Street, S.W. ; or, Messrs. 

 DEBENHAM, TEWSON, FARMER and BRIDGEWATER, 

 80, Cheapside, E.C. (42,497.) 



Durant's Arbour Estate, Ponder's End, Middlesex. 



To NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS, and OTHERS. 



TO BE LET, on Lease, for 21, 60, or 80 years, 

 1 to 50 acres of excellent MEADOW LAND, from £3 to 

 £11 per acre, with the option of the purchase of the freehold 

 within the first 9 years. No tithe or land tax. 

 Apply to A.andG. GUrVER, Land Agents, &c, Ponder's End. 

 N.B. Several Nurseries established on the estate. 



Fifty Nurseries, Market Gardens, Florist and Seed 



BUSINESSES to be DISPOSED OF. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS' 

 HORTICULTURAL REGISTER contains full parti- 

 culars of the above, and can be obtained, gratis, at 

 67 and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C. 



O R CHI D S. 



THE LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL CO. 



(JOHN COWAN), Limited, 



Have just received large and fine importations 



of the following 



ORCHIDS:- 



CATTLEYA MENDELn. 



„ AMETHYSTOGLOSSA, 



„ GUTTATA LEOPOLDI, 

 L^LIA PURPURATA, 

 MILTONIA CANDIDA GRANDIFLORA, 



„ SPECTABILIS MORELIANA, 

 SOPHRONITIS GRANDIFLORA, &c. 

 Full particulars on application. 



THE VINEYARD AND NURSERIES, 



GARSTQN, near LIVERPOOL. 



PRIMULAS— PRIMULAS— PRIMULAS.— 

 Grand Premier Piizj and Covent Garden strains. Fine 

 large trusses, beautifully fringed flowers, and new colours. 

 Good Plants, to bloom well, per dozen, Is. 3d. ; extra strong, 

 Is. Qd. ; per 100, 9s. All carriage free. 



CINERARIAS— CINERARIAS.— Bull's and 

 Cannell's celebrated Prize Strains, and most brilliant 

 colours. Cannot be excelled. Good Plants to bloom well, 

 per dozen, Is. 3d. ; extra strong, Is. Gd. ; per 100, 9s. All 

 carriage free. 

 S. SHEPPERSON, Florist, Prospect House, Belper, Derbyshire. 



