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THE GABDENEBS' CHRONICLE. 



[August 4, 1888. 



SALES by AUCTION, 



Friday Next. 



CATTLEYA ELDORADO. 

 CATTLEYA SUPERBA SPLENDENS. 

 IMPORTED and ESTABLISHED 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 FRIDAY NEXT, August 10, at half-past 12 o'Clock pre- 

 cisely — 



A graud importation of CATTLEYA ELDORADO, in re- 

 markably fine condition, with fresh green leaves, and plump 

 pseudobulbs ; the leaves and bulbs are very varied in appear- 

 ance, and Mr. Sander does not doubt that many fine varieties 

 will be flowered from this importation, such as splendens, 

 Wallisi, aurea, carnea, conspieua, &c, 



A few C. SUPERBA SPLENDENS. This and C. Eldorado 

 grow together, and from former importations we have flowered 

 the magntlicent natural hybrid C. Brymeriana, which com- 

 bines all the grandeur and beauty of its parents, C. Eldorado 

 and C. superba splendens. 



A fine lot of other ORCHIDS, including Oncidium undula- 

 tum, O. pyrijmense, Saccolabium Blumei majus, Sophronitis 

 grandiflora, of which Mr. Sander has no doubt some very 

 dark forms may be found; Odontoglossum Cervantesii, O. 

 nebulosum, Ladia purpurata, Cymbidium eburneum, Cattleya 

 Bowringiana, Aerides Fieldingii, Lrelia albida, Oncidium 

 micropogon, O. splendidum, Odontoglossum Rossii, Dendro- 

 bium densiflorum, D. nobile, Lselia autumnalis, Oncidium 

 species, Cattleya citrina, &c. 



The Sale will also include a quantity of ESTABLISHED 

 ORCHIDJ from private collections, and IMPORTED ORCHIDS 

 received direct for unreserved Sale, 



; of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



Friday, August 17. 



IMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE of the Second and 

 Remaining Portion of the well-known COLLECTION of 

 ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS, formed by F. A. Philbrick, 

 Esq., Q.C, of Oldfield, Bickley, who is relinquishing the 

 cultivation of Orchids. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS are 

 favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at 

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

 on FRIDAY, August 17, at half-past 12 o'clock precisely, 

 without reserve, the Second and Remaining Portion of this 

 well-known COLLECTION of ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS. 



The plants are in exceptionally healthy condition, and this 

 Sale includes a remarkable collection of promising Odontoglos- 

 sumi (undowered, several celebrated varieties having appeared 

 a nong them), as well as some of the finest forms of Cattleyas, 

 especially Triante and Gigas, and many choice Masdevallias. 



Among the principal items may be mentioned : — 



Ae.-ides alTiue roseum 



Masdevallia Veitchii gigantea 



„ Godefroyaa 



, , superba 



,, Houlletianum 



, , Chelsona \ v,.,u„- j„ 

 " splendida ^^ 



Vanda suavis Veitcbii 



Zygopetalum Dayii 



Cattleya Mendelii grandis 



Grammatophylum ElHsii 



„ ,, superba 



Cirrhopetalum Cunninghamii 



,, gigas Sauderiana 



Angrtecum citratum, special 



,, Mossice kermesina 





,, Burton Constable var. 



Cattleya Trianee alba 



,, aurantiaca 



„ „ Aurora 



,, "Warneri rubra 



,, ,, Euterpe 



Phalaenopsis amabilis, includ- 



„ „ Hardy-ana 



ing picta and many 



,, ,, Russelliana 



fine varieties 



, , , , superbisaima , and 



,, Marie 



other superb vars. 



,, Dayana 



Lxdia elegans 



„ Lowii 



,, Stelzneriana 



, , grandiflora (Java and 



,, Schilleriana 



Borneo varieties) 



„ anceps Schroderiana 



,, sumatrana 



„ Stella, and other white 



,, Sanderiana 





,, Stuartiana 



Misdevallia Hnrrynna laefca 



,, Schilleriana (many 



„ splendens 



grand forms) 





„ Casta 



,, magnifica 



,, leucorrhoda 



,, atro-sanguinea 





ODONTOGLOSSUMS. 

 Alexandra, magnificent varie- I Wilckeanum.andotherhybrids 



ties, iucludiog roseum ] Neevium majus 



Guttatum flavum Pulchellum monstrosum 



Hor.^manii Cervantesii Decorum 



Ruukerianum | Pescatorei, grand forms, &c. 



The plants may be inspected on the Premises on presenta- 

 tion of Catalogue, and will be on view in the Sale Rooms on 

 the morning of Sale. Catalogues may be obtained of the 

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



Kingston, Surrey. 



By order of the Execu:ori of the late Mr. Thomas Jackson. 

 IMPORTANT SALE of VALUABLE FREEHOLD and LEASE- 

 HOLD PROPERTIES. 

 Preliminary Notice. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS are 

 favoured with instructions to SliLL by AUCTION, at 

 the Mart, Tokeuhouse Yard, London, E.C, on THURSDAY, 

 Augint 3u, (first in one lot, and if not thus sold, then in separate 

 lot*), the Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE known as the Kings- 

 ton Nursery, Kingston, containing a total area of 2 acres, with 

 the modern detached Freehold Residence, 22 Greenhouses and 

 numerous Outbuildings, and the Goodwill of the old-established 

 Nursery and Seed Business, the desirable Freehold House and 

 Shop in Thames Street, Kingston, now utilised as a Seed Shop, 

 with 2 Cottages and Stabling adjoiuiug, also the several Lease- 

 hold Nurseries known as the Kingston Hill Xursery, containing 

 an area of 12 acres 3 roods 10 perches, the Nursery in Park Road, 

 Norbiton, area 10 aires, and the Long Ditton Nursery, Long 

 Ditton, area 15 acres roods 13 perches. 



The Purchaser or Purchasers will have the option of taking 

 the Stock in the respective lots at a valuation to be made in the 

 usual way. 



May be vie ved. Particulars and Plans obtainable at the 

 Mart ; of G. C. SHERKARD, Esq., Solicitor, 26, Lincoln's Inn 

 Fields, W.C: and of the Auctioneers and Surveyors, 67 and 68, 

 Cheapside, Lmdm, E.C, and Leytonstone. 



Dutch Bulbs. 



SPECIAL TRADE SALES. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 

 desire to announce that their SALES of DUTCH BULBS 

 for the ensuing season, will commence on MONDAY, August 13, 

 and the first Six Auctions will consist as usual of lots specially 

 arranged to suit the Trade and other Large Buyers. 



Messrs. P. & M. will be glad to receive the names and ad- 

 dresses of intending purchasers who may wish to receive 

 Catalogues of these Auctions. 

 Central Sale Rooms and Estate Office, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C. 



The Ascot Nurseries, Berks. —Preliminary Notice. 

 ^ESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 



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desire to announce that they have been instructed by 

 the present Proprietor, who is relinquishing the business 

 solely in consequence of continued ill-health, to SELL by 

 AUCTION, at the Mart, Tokenhouse Yard, London, E.C, in 

 SEPTEMBER NEXT, in one Lot, as a going concern, (unless 

 an acceptable offer be made previously), the well-known 

 property situate and being the ROYAL NURSERIES, Ascot, 

 Berks, established for so many years, together with a detached 

 Residence, about 40 Greenhouses, numerous Trade Buildings, 

 and 21 Acres of Land. The whole of the extensive collection 

 of Stove and Greenhouse Plants, and General Nursery Stock, 

 will be included in the purchase, 



Further particulars may be obtained on application to the 

 Auctioneer, who will be pleased to hear from any gentleman 

 desirous of negotiating for the property by private treaty. 

 Auction and Estate Offices, 67 and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C 



Wednesday, August 15. 



SPECIAL SALE of ORCHIDS in FLOWER and BUD. 



MR. J. C. STEVENS begs to announce that 

 his next SALE of ORCHIDS in FLOWER and BUD 

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

 Garden, W.C, on WEDNESDAY, August 15, at half-past 

 12 o'Clock precisely, and he will be glad if gentlemen desirous 

 of entering plants for this Sale will send list not later than 

 Thursday next. 



Dutch Bulbs— Trade Sales. 



MR. J. C. STEVENS begs to announce that 

 his FIRST SALES of DUTCH BULBS this season 

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

 Garden, W.C, on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY, 

 Augu>t 20, 22, and 25, at half-past 12 o'Clock precisely each day, 

 and will consist of extensive consignments of first-class bulbs 

 specially lotted to suit the Trade and other large buyers. 

 On view mornings of Sales and Catalogues had. 



The " Woodlands," Cheshunt. 

 By order of the Executors of the late W. G. Rowlett, Esq. 



MESSRS. CRAWTER and SON are in- 

 structed to SELL by AUCTION on the Premises on 

 TUESDAY, August 14, at 1 o'clock precisely, the whole of the 

 Outdoor ElT.-its, comprising the valuable and choice COLLEC- 

 TION of ORCHIDS, quantity of AZALEAS, CAMELLIAS, 

 magnificent speeimen EPIPHYLLUMS and CARNATIONS, 

 Pot ROSES, STOVE PLANTS, FERNS, LILIUM AURiTUM, 

 GARDEN SEATS, WATER BARROW, a quantity of TOOLS, 

 LAWN MOWER, POTS, COCOA-NUT FIBRE, and numerous 

 other effects, 



May be viewed day prior to Sale (the Orchids at any time 

 by Cards only), and Catalogues had of Messrs. CRAWTER axd 

 SON, Cheshunt; and I, Great JamesStreet.BedfordRow.W.C. 



WANTED to HIRE, small NURSERY with 

 Glass. Advertiser has his own Stock. 

 State full particulars to H. RIVETT, Red Hill. 



To Grape Growers.— Rare Opportunity. 



TO BE SOLD, on exceptionally favourable 

 terms — most satisfactory reasons for disposal — thoroughly 

 genuine and compact PROPERTY ; numerous Vineries, sub- 

 stantially built, and stocked with the best Vines. Every 

 facility. Good returns have been obtained. 



Full particulars on application to Messrs. PROTHEROE 

 AND MORRIS, 67 and 63, Cheapside, London, E.C. 



FOR SALE, a FLORIST and JOBBING 

 BUSINESS. Five large Greenhouses, all well heated 

 with hot-water. Long lease and low rent. Price £175 the 

 lease and goodwill. 



Address, OWNER, 89, Goodrich Road, East Dulwich, S.E. 



r rO FLORISTS.— A choice Site for SALE, 



JL adapted for Glass. Plenty of Water. About 3 Acres. 

 Hilf hour from Moorgate. No agents. 



Address FREEHOLDER, Messrs. Laughton & Co., 5, St. Benet 

 Place, London, E.C. 



To Florists, &o. 



TO BE SOLD, the LEASES and GOODWILL 

 of a well established BUSINESS ; large Nursery covered 

 with Glass, good Shop in main thoroughfare. First-class 

 Jobbing connection. Price £300. Stock at valuation. 

 W. A. CLINGO, 18, Finchley Road, St. John's Wood, N.W. 



TO BE DISPOSED OF, a Retail BUSINESS, 

 with WHOLESALE TRADE attached, of many years' 

 standing, situated in a main thoroughfare of the City of 

 London. A good opportunity for a young man of ability, nd 

 experience. Apply, bv letter only, 

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



r PO BE LET on LEASE, or SOLD, a Small 



JL MARKET GARDEN, with Glass Houses, new 8-roomed 

 House, with nearly 460 feet run of Glass Houses (for growth of 

 Grapes, Peaches, Cucumbers, Tomatos, &c), all new, well fitted, 

 and in excellent condition. About 2 acres freehold, and 2£ acres 

 under agreement. One mile from station. 30 miles from London. 

 Particulars of BESING FIE O and TIDY, Ware, Herts; and 

 16, Union Court, Old Broad Street, London, E.C. 



Durant's Arbour Estate, Pander'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 £8 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. and G. GUIVER, Land Agents, &c, Ponder's End. 

 N.B. Several Nurseries established on the estate. 



South of England. 



LARGE GARDEN, 20 Acres, with Twenty 

 Greenhouses and Vineries. £7000 has been spent on the 

 propeity. Seven years' lease. Two cottage, inclusive. £150 

 a year. ELDRUDGE, Portsmouth. 



TO LET, in the Midlands, Small, Compact 

 MARKET NURSERY, comprising excellent Dwelling- 

 house and Outbuildings, 4 Glasshouses, all heated with Hot- 

 water,. -large garden, well stocked with Fruit Trees in full 

 bearing ; within easy reach of three markets. Possession at 

 Michaelmas. Rent £15. Good reasons for leaving. 



Address R. E., Gardeners' Chronicle Office, 41, Wellington 

 Street, Strand, W.C. 



r pO LET,a large GLASSHOUSE and VINERY. 



JL A splendid opening for a Florist and Fruit Grower. 



Fifty Nurseries, Market Gardens, Florist and Seed 



BUSINESSES to be DISPOSED OF. 



]Vr ESSRS - PROTHEROE and MORRIS' 



ItJL HORTICULTURAL REGISTER contains full parti- 

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

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



O E CHI D S. 



THE LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL CO. 



(JOHN COWAN), Limited, 



Are constantly receiving Importations of 



ORCHIDS 



from various parts of the World, full particulars 

 of which will be sent on application. 



The Company have also a large stock of 



ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS 



in fine health and condition. 

 Prices and particulars on application. 



B 



THE VINEYARD AND NXJBSEKIES, 



GARSTON, near LIVERPOOL. 

 OUVARDIA, PRESIDENT CLEVELAND, 



supersedes all other scarlet varieties. Strong plants in 

 4S's, or smaller plants for Parcel Post. Price on application. 

 H. B. MAY, Dyson's Lane Nursery, Upper Edmonton. 



FERNS.— FERNS.— Forty hardy roots Is. 6d., 

 free — 12 varieties, Royal (Osmunda), British Maidenhair, 

 Ceterac-h, Ruta, &c— E. ANDREWS, Beaminster, Dorset. 



ERNS — FERNS — FERNS. 



Fill up your houses cheaply. 



Thousands of the following in 60's, 10s. and 12s. per 100 :— 



PTERIS TREMULA, PTERIS MAGNIFICA CRISTATA, 



PTERIS CRETICA, PTERIS CRETICA ALBO LINEATA. 



On rail free, cash with order. 

 J. E. SMITH, Fern Nurseries, HO, Loughborough Road, 

 Brixton, S.W. 



ARDENIAS.— We never had a finer stock 



of this beautiful Greenhouse Shrub. Specimen Plants, 

 3 to 4 feet high, from 25s. to 50s. each ; half specimens, from 

 2 to 3 feet, 5s. to 10s. each ; smaller plants, good stuff, 30s. 

 per dozen. These are the very best sorts. This is a fine 

 opportunity to stock a place with large plants. 



E. COLLINS and SONS, Cumberland Park Nurseries, 

 Wille3den Junction, N.W. 



TRAWBERRIES. 



Apply for Descriptive CATALOGUE, Post-free. 

 THOMAS RIVERS AND SON, Sawbridgeworth, Herts. 



Paul & Son's Trade Offer of 



RHODODENDRON STOCKS, ready for im- 

 mediate working, £5 and £6 per 1000. 

 The " Old " Nurseries, Cheshunt, N. 



s 



Also 

 TVTEW ROSES, for Bedding.— H.P. Lady Alice, 



A. 1 four First-class Certificates. H.P. Queen of Autumn, 

 now n bloom. All the New French and English Roses of 1888 

 Good plants in pots. 



PAUL axd SON, The " Old" Nurseries, Cheshunt, N. 



SP E C I M EN PLANTS CHEAP. 

 1 pyramid EURYA LATIFOLIA VARIEGATA, 7 feet, well 



furnished. 

 1 YUCCA ALOIFOLIA VARIEGATA, 6 feet 6 inches. 

 1 YUCCA QUADRICOLOR. 5 feet (splendid plant). 



1 SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS, 9 feet. 



2 ANTHURIUM CRYSTALLINUM, half specimens. 

 For price of each, or lot, apply to 



WILLIAM OWEN, Hartford, Cheshire. 



