Septkmbeb 15, 1888.] 



THE GARDENERS 1 CHRONICLE. 



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Sales by Sample. 



IMPORTANT TO THE TRADE. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS de- 

 sire to announce that their SALES by SAMPLE of 

 NURSERY STOCK and GREENHOUSE PLANTS will com- 

 mence on TUESDAY, October 9. and be continued every 

 alternate Tuesday. 



Central Auction Rooms, 67 ami 68, Cheapside, E.C. 



Sunbury, Middlesex. Preliminary Notice. 



VALUABLE LEASEHOLD NURSERY. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS are 

 favoured with instructions from the owner to SELL by 

 AUCTION, on the Premises, on MONDAY, October 29, the 

 VALUABLE FREEHOLD NURSERY, known as Osborn's 

 Nuisery, Sunbury, comprising 17 Acres of very productive 

 Land, Brick-built Residence, 21 Greenhouses, 2 miles of Hot- 

 water Piping, numerous Pits, Stabling, and other Trade Build- 

 ings. The Estate possesses extensive frontages to the public 

 roads, and these frontages could be utilised for building pur- 

 poses, without interfering in any way with the carrying on of 

 the present Nursery and Florist's Business. 



Particulars and Plans can be had on the Premises, and of the 

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



N.B.— The Extensive STOCK of STOVE and GREENHOUSE 

 PLANTS and OUTDOOR NURSERY STOCK will he SOLD by 

 AUCTION, on the Premises, on Monday and Tuesday, 

 October 29 and 30. 



Preliminary Notice. 



The COLLECTION of ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS formed by 

 A. S. Hughes. Esq., late of Lee. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 

 are instructed to SELL the above EARLY IN OCTOBER, 

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



The Studley House Collection of Orchids. 



SELECTED DUPLICATE PLANTS. 



Tl/JESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS are 



-LYJL favoured with instructions from F. G. Tautz, Esq., of 

 Studley House, Shepherd's Bush, in consequence of the houses 

 being so crowded, to SELL by AUCTION, at their Central 

 Auction Rooms, 67 and 63. Cheapside, London, E.C, on 

 FRIDAY, October 19, SELECTED DUPLICATE PLANTS 

 from their well-known collection of established Orchids. 

 Further particulars will appear in future advertisements. 



Forthcoming Sales of Nursery Stock. 



MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 

 desire to call attention to the following SALES, 

 which have already been fixed : — 

 OCT. 9.— At the EASTGATE NURSERIES, PETERBOROUGH. 

 OCT. 10.— At the MANOR LANE NURSERIES, LEE, by 



order of Mrs. North. 

 OCT 10 to 13.— At THE MILFORD NURSERIES, SURREY, 



by order of Mr. Maurice Y'oung. 

 OCT. 12— At the NURSERIES, DORKING, by order of Messrs. 



J. Ivery & Son. 

 OCT. 15 to 20.— Six days' Sale at the various NURSERIES at 



NORBITON and LONG DITTON, by order of the 



Executors of the late Mr. Thomas Jackson. 

 OCT. 22 to 27.— At the NURSERIES. SUNNINGDALE, by 



order of Mr. Charles Noble, six days' Sale. 

 OCT. 29 and 30.— At OSBORVS NURSERY, SUNBURY, by 



order of Mr. John Turtle. 

 OCT. 31 and NOV. 1.— At the ABBEY WOOD NURSERIES. 



KENT, by order of the Executrix of Mr. G. Havelock, 



deceased. 

 NOV. 1 and 2.— At the AMERICAN NURSERIES, LEYTON- 



STONE. 

 NOV. 6— At the HALE I' ARM NURSERIES, TOTTENHAM, 



by order of Mr. T. S. 'Ware. 

 NOV. 6 and 7.— At the GOLDSMITH'S PARK NURSERIES, 



GROOMBR1DGE, near Tunbridge Wells, by order of 



Mr. E. Hollamby. 

 NOV. 13 to 15.— At the HORSELL NURSERIES. WOKING, 



by order of Messrs. H. & C. Cobbett. 

 Other Sales are in course of being arranged, and the dates 

 will be duly announced. 



The Auctioneers desire to call the attention of Noblemen, 

 Nurserymen, ani others to these Auctions, and will be pleased 

 to enter names on their permanent Lists for a supply of 

 Catalogues. 



Central Auction Rooms and Estate Offices, 67 and 68, 

 Cheapside. London. E.C. 



Bulbs from Holland. 



Sales every MONDAY. WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY, in 

 Large and Small Lots, to suit all Buyers. 



MR. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by 

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

 Covent Garden, W.C., every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and 

 SATURDAY, at half-past 12 o'clock precisely each day, first 

 class consignments of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUSES, 

 and other BULBS, arriving daily from well-known Farms in 

 Holland. 



On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



Wednesday Next.-(Saie (No. 7745.) 



400 fine named AZALEA INDICA, well set -with bud, 

 direct from Ghent. 



MR. J. C. STEVENS will include the above 

 in his SALE by AUCTION, at his Great Rooms. 38. 

 King Street, Covent Garden, W.C., on WEDNESDAY NEXT, 

 September 19. 



On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



Thursday Next— (Sale No. 7745.) 



DUTCH BULBS.— SPECIAL TRADE SALE. 



MR. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, 

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

 W.C., on THURSDAY NEXT, September 20, at half-past 

 12 o'clock precisely, extensive consignments of first-class 

 HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUSES, NARCISSUS, SCILLAS, 

 SNOWDROPS, and other DUTCH BULBS, specially lotted to 

 suit the Trade and other Large Buyers. 



On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



T.illum nepalense. 



MR. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUC- 

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

 Garden, W.C., on THURSDAY, September 27, by order of 

 Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., growiug plants of LILIUM 

 NEPALENSE. This grand species, to which a First-class 

 Certificate was awarded by the Floral Committee of the Royal 

 Horticultural Society on September 11, is now in flower in the 

 Clapton Nursery, and it may be considered one of the very finest 

 and most distinct new plant of recent introduction. Upwards 

 of a dozen flowers were counted on old stem in native 

 habitat, where temperature falls many degrees below freezing- 

 point. 



On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



Valuable Established Orchids. 



MR. J. C. STEVENS begs to announce that 

 he has received instructions from Robt. Warner, Esq., 

 of Chelmsford, to offer for SALE by AUCTION, at his Great 

 Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C., on THURS- 

 DAY, October 11, at half-past 12 o'clock precisely, a portion of 

 his well-known COLLECTION of ORCHIDS, comprising many 

 fine specimens of Vandas, Cypripediums, Leelias, Cattleyas, 

 Odontoglossums. Masdevallias, &c. 



Further particulars in future Advertisements. 



Important Unreserved Sale of Stove and Greenhouse 



PLANTS. GREENHOUSES, GARDEN TOOLS, &c, on 

 THURSDAY and FRIDAY', September 20 and 21, at Cross- 

 flat House. Paisley, commencing each day at 12 o'clock 

 noon. Highlyimportant and extensive Sale of STOVE and 

 GREENHOUSE PLANTS. GREENHOUSES, FORCING- 

 FRAMES, VASES, GARDEN SEATS, LAWN MOWERS, 

 GARDEN TOOLS. &c. (that belonged to the late Alex. 

 Fullerton, Esq., Engineer, and sold, owing to the ground 

 having been feued for building purposes). 



MESSRS. HUTCHISON and DIXON have 

 been favoured with instructions to SELL as above, 

 commencing each day at 12 o'clock noon, comprising : — Chry- 

 santhemums, Primulas, Cinerarias, Ericas, Epaeris, Azaleas, 

 Hybrid and Tea Roses, Amaryllis, Dracaenas, Agaves, Pan- 

 danus Veitchii, Crotons, Ixoras, Chorozemas, Acalypha mar- 

 ginata, Habrothamus, Kondeletia speciosa, Valotta purpurea, 

 Lapageria rosea, Ananassa sativa variegata Hedyehium 

 coronarium, Cyanophylium magnificum, Alocasia metallica, 

 Gymao^lai-hya Verschaffeltia, Pellionia Daveauiana, Begonia, 

 Euphorbias, Poinsettias, Gloxinias, Epiphyllums, Caladiums, 

 Hoya carnosa and Paxtoni, Ficus elastica. Hydrangeas, 

 Franciscea laurifolia, Clerodendron Balfourianum, and 

 fallax, Eucharis amazonica, Pancratium speciosum, Anthu- 

 rium Scherzerianum, Gardenias, Heliotropes, Cycas revoluta, 

 Dendrobiums, Taberneemontana grandifiora, Phormiums, Laelia 

 anceps, Brassia, Lyca&te Harriscnii and Skinneri, Oncidiums, 

 Zygopetalum Mackayi, Cattleyas, Phaius grandifloia, Odonto- 

 glossums, Cypripediums, Cocos, Coelogyne cristata, Calanthe 

 vestata, Peristeria elata, Chamcerops excelsa, Geonoma gracilis, 

 Adiantums, Pteris serrulata, Davallias, Miltonia spectabilis, 

 Marantas, Grevillea robuata, Hardenbergias, Phyllanthus 

 nivosus, Fittonias, Acacias, Abutilons, Deutzia gracilis, Bou- 

 vardias, Lilium giganteum. Cyrtomium falcatum, Selaginellas, 

 Cytissus, Prunus sinensis, Carnations, Geraniums, and a large 

 variety of other Plants. Lawn Mowers, Garden Roller, 

 Barrows, Garden Tools, Garden Seats, Ladders, Steps, Wire 

 Flower Stands, Flower Vases, Flower Pots, Hose Piping, Wire 

 Netting. Pea Trainers, Heating Stoves, Archangel Mats, Teak- 

 wood Plant Tubs, Thermometers. Also the WHOLE GREEN- 

 HOUSES, FORCING FRAMES, &c. 



On view day prior and morning of Sale. 

 N.B.— The Plants are all in a fine healthy state, and are 

 well worth the attention of intending Purchasers. The Green- 

 houses were erected by the celebrated horticultural builder, 

 Boyd, of Paisley, and are in first-class condition. Full par- 

 ticulars in Catalogues, now ready, to be had free upon applica- 

 tion to the Auctioneers, "The Mart," 7, West Nile Street, 

 Glasgow. 



LILIUM NEPALENSE. 



MR. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 

 38, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C., on THURSDAY September 27, by order of 

 Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., growing plants of LILIUM NEPALENSE. This grand species, to 

 which a First-class Certificate was awarded by the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural 

 Society, on September 11, is now in flower in Clapton Nursery, and it may be considered one of the 

 very finest and most distinct New Plants of recent introduction. 



Upwards of a dozen flowers were counted on an old stem in its native habitat, where the 

 temperature falls many degrees below freezing point. 



On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 



Cheap Bulb SaleB. ■ •»■ ^ 



MESSRS. SMAIL and CO. will SELL by 

 AUCTION, at 123. Fenchurch Street, City, E.C, on 

 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY NEXT, Sep- 

 tember 17, 19, and 21, at 12 o'clock each day, large 

 Consignments of First-class HYACINTHS, TULIPS, 

 CROCUS, and other DUTCH BULBS, specially lotted to suit 

 all Buyers. 



Addresses of intending Purchasers Booked for Catalogues of 

 these Weekly Sales. 



Unslade, Leighton Buzzard. 

 Within five minutes' walk of the Station. 



MESSRS STAFFORD and ROGERS will 

 SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY, September 20, 

 1888, at 3 o'clock precisely, by direction of the Executors of 

 the late Mr. Whichello. the PRODUCE OF THE VINERY, 

 comprising about 400 large bunches of Black Hamburgh. 

 Grapes, some ready for table, and the remainder for successive 

 cuttings. Also the whole of the FRUIT and GARDEN 

 PRODUCE, including a large quantity of the best sorts of 

 Pears, Apples, and Plums, Greenhouse and other Plants, &c., 

 su ject to conditions to be read at the time of Sale. 



Catalogues to be obtained of Messrs. STAFFORD AJTO 

 ROG ERS, Bedford. 



Messrs. W. Maule & Sons' Nurseries. Stoke Glfford 



near Bristol, 1 mile from Felton an-1 Patchway Stations, 



Great Western Railway. 



CLEARANCE SALE. 



MR. EDWARD T. PARKER has received 

 instructions to SELL by AUCTION, as above, on. 

 TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY, and FRIDAY, Sep- 

 tember 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1888, each day at 12 o'clock precisely, 

 the remaining portion of the healthy and superior NURSERY 

 STOCK, collection of choice STOVE and GREENHOUSE 

 PLANTS, a few rare ORCHIDS, FRAMES. LIGHTS, Hay 

 WAGGONS, CARTS, and interesting effects, the whole of 

 which will be Sold without the slightest reserve. 



Catalogues, post-free, of the Auctioneer, 39, Broad Street, 

 Bristol. 



To Florists, Nurserymen, and Others. 



TO BE SOLD, by Tender, the LEASE and 

 BUSINESS of a FLORIST and SEEDSMAN, for som* 

 years past carried on by Mr. J. C. Hawke, at Newington next 

 Sittingbourne. The Premises include a 6-roomed Dwelling- 

 house, 7 capital Greenhouses, about 50 by 11 feet ; and a 2-stall 

 Stable. Held under Lease, of which 17 years is unexpired, at 

 the nominal rental of £18 per annum. 



Sealed Tenders to be delivered at Mr. HEWETT. Newington, 

 Kent; or to Mr. F. CLEAVER, 48, WestStreet, Sittingbourne, 

 not later than Tuesday, October 2, and of whom full particulars 

 may be obtained. 



FOR SALE, FREEHOLD BUILDING 

 LAND, suitable for Fruit Growing and Garden Purposes, 

 adjoining station at Ashford, Middlesex, near Richmond and 

 Twickenham. 20 ft. frontage, 120 ft. deep ; £20 a plot, or 6s. 

 per month. Water, gas, roads made — free conveyance — plana. 

 Mr. FIELD. 3, Bucklersburv. E.C. 



To Grape, Fruit, Tomato Growers, Market 



GARDENERS, &c. 



TO BE DISPOSED OF, an Old-established 

 BUSINESS in the Channel Islands, in full work. 

 Apply, in the first instance, by letter, addressed to A. R.C. H-, 

 Bedford Villa, Teddington. S.W. Principals only treated with. 



Horticulturist's and Market Gardener's Business. 

 r PO BE SOLD (the owner retiring from busi- 



JL ness after 15 years), within 10 Miles of the London 

 Markets. Forty Acres of LAND, with large HOUSE. &c. held 

 at the low rent of £130 per annum, Price £600, including 

 three large Vineries with Crop of Grapes worth about £100, 

 140 feet run of Plant or Tomato Houses, a large quantity of 

 Frames and Lights. Waggons, Vans, and Carts, 3 young Horses, 

 Agricultural Implements, and all Crops and Dressiogs on land, 

 which is in a high state of cultivation. For cards to view 

 Apply to Mr. ASHMOLE, Surveyor. Itford, Essex. 



Somersetshire.— In good Market Town. 



OLD-ESTABLISHED, GENUINE SEED, 

 NURSERY, FLORIST, and FRUIT BUSINESS, now 

 doing a turnover of about £1500 per annum. Satisfactory 

 proofs for disposal. Capital required, about £300. 



Full particulars of EDWABD T. PARKER. Trade Valuer, 

 39. Broad Street. Bristol. 



r rO LET, VINERY and GLASSHOUSE 



-L about 100 vards long, 8 yards wide, 14 feet wide. 130 

 Vines.— Address, Cliffe Cottage, Idle, near Bradford. 



ROTHEROE and MORRIS, Horticul- 



tukax Market Garden and Estate Auctioneers and 

 VAXtTERS, 67 and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C, and at Leytoa^ 

 stone, E. Monthly Horticultural Register had on application. 



orchids! 



THE LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL CO. 



(JOHN COWAN), Limited, 

 Wish to oall the attention of all lovers of 



ORCHIDS 



to their New Illustrated and Descriptive 



CATALOGUE, 



which loill be sent Post-free on application. 



THE VINEYARD AND NURSERIES, 

 GARSTON, near LIVERPOOL. 



