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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE. 



[September 15, 1888. 



ROCKERIES, FERNERIES, 



WINDOW CASES, OAVES, WATEEFALLS, WINDOW 

 BOXES, AQUARIA, ARTIFICIAL ROCKWORK tor Ball- 

 rooms, Halls, Staircases, &c, designed and constructed, under 

 personal superintendence of 



HARPHAM AND HOWES, 



Horticultural Depot, 107, Church Street, EdgwareRoad, N.W. 



Estimates and Illustrated Lists Free. 



GARDEN REQUISITES. — Sticks, Labels, 

 Virgin Cork, Raffia, Mats, Bamboo Canes, Rustic Work, 

 Manures, &c. Cheapest Prices of 

 WATSON AHD SCULL, 90, Lower Thames Street, London, E.C. 



PORTABLE PLANT FRAMES. 



The above are without exception the most useful kind of 

 Frame for Plant Growing, and every one with a garden should 

 possess one. The sashes turnrightoveroneonto the other, and 

 the boxes are put together with wedges, and can be taken apart 

 in a few minutes. Sizes and prices, carriage^paid toa, ny station 

 in England, ready glazed and painted: — 



6 feet long, 4 feet wide, packing cases*free £2 15 

 12 feet long, 4 feet wide, „ „ „ 4 15 



6 feet long, 5 feet wide, „ „ „ 3 15 



12 feet long, 5 feet wide, „ „ „ 6 10 



The glass is nailed and puttied in. 



B. EALLIDAT & CO., 



-Hothouse Builders and Engineers, 

 ROYAL HORTICULTURAL WORKS, MJDDLETON, 



MANCHESTER. 



London Agent : Mr. H. SKELTON, Seedsman, &c, 



2, Holloway Road, N. 



JAS. BOYD & SONS, 



PAISLEY. 



HORTICULTURAL 

 STRUCTURES 



of every description, 



in either Wood or Iron, 



or both combined. 



Wooden Chapels, 



Shooting Lodges, Cottages, 



Tennis Courts, Verandahs, &c. 



Hot-water Apparatus 



for warming Churches, 



Schools, Public Buildings, 



Mansions, Harness Rooms, 



Drying Rooms, Hothouses, and 



Buildings of every Description. 



Illustrated Circulars 



Post-free. 



Complete Catalogue, 3s. 



BOULTON & PAUL, 



HORT ICULTURAL BUILD ERS. 



Our 8 by 6 feet 

 2-LIGHT MELON AND CUCUMBER FRAMES 



are £3 each, carriage paid. 



Made of the best red deal, English 21-oz. glass, painted 3 coats 



best colour. 



3-LIGHTS, 12 by 6 feet, £4 6s. 



For other sizes, see NEW PRICE LISTS, Post-free. 



NORWICH. 



HORTICULTURAL GLASS, 

 GLASS BELLS, &c. 

 ROCHEZ-VANDER ELST, 

 Charleroi, Belgium. 

 Agents : H. PUCKERT and CO., 110, Cannon St., London, E.C. 



TO Horticulturists. — Great economy in Fuel, and other 

 advantages secured by the use of our 



SMOKELESS ANTHRACITE.— For infor- 

 ■nation as to the mode of using this coal, and prices 

 delivered to any railway station, apply to the TRLMSARAN 

 CO. (Limited), 62, LeadenhaU Street, London, E.C. 



HORTICULTURAL GLASS. 



A large quantity of all descriptions and 



sizes in stock, at the lowest possible prioes. 



NIGHOLLS & CLARKE, 



SHOREDITCH, LONDON, E. 



F 



OR SALE, PLANT VAN, 



covered, in good condition. Cheap. 

 E. COOLING, Derby. 



PATENT TUBULAR FLOWER STANDS 

 for Artistic Grouping of Cut Flowers. Have attracted 

 much attention at recent Horticultural Exhibitions. 



Manufactured and Sold by GEORGE SMITH AND CO., 

 Commercial Road, Pimlico, S.W. Trade supplied. 



Accidents all the Year Round. 



Provide against them by Policy of the 



RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE 

 COMPANY, 64, Cornhill, London, E.C. 

 Hon. Evelyn Ashley, Chairman. 

 - Annual Income, £248,000. 

 Invested Capital and Reserve Fund, £275,000. 

 Compensation Paid for 126,000 Accidents, £2,500,000. 

 Moderate premiums — Favourable conditions — new concessions. 

 Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. 

 West End Office :— 8, Grand Hotel Buildings, W.C. 

 Head Office : — 64-. Cornhill, London, E.C. 



WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary. 



Now ready, one volume, royal 8vo, £1, post-free. 



[NDEX GENERUM PHANEROGAMORUM 



L (e Benthami et Hookeri Gmera Plantarum excerptum), 

 Auctori, Th. Dubahd. 



DULAU and CO., 37, Soho Square, W. 



GARDENING APPOINTMENTS. 



Mr. G. Allen, late of Ramsbury Manor, has 

 taken charge of t%e gardens at Berry Hill, 

 Taplow, Bucks, the seat of the Hon. Major 

 Needham. 



Mr. W. W. Simpson has been engaged as 

 Gardener to J. Mercer, Esq., J.P., Alston Hall, 

 Preston, Lancashire. 



Mr. C. A. Pearse, late Head Gardener to the 

 Viscountess Dowager Downe, Baldersby Park, 

 Thirsk, Yorkshire, is appointed Head Gardener 

 to S. K. Mainwahing, Esq., Otelery Park, 

 Ellesmere, Shropshire. 



Mr. W. Brand, for the last six years Head 

 Gardener at Oteley Park, Ellesmere, is leaving 

 that place, and will reside at Seaber House, 

 Fordham, Soham, Cambridgeshire. 



Mr. J. Arnold, late Gardener of Mere Old 

 Hall, Knutsford, Cheshire, has been appointed 

 as Bailiff and Gardener to Major Corbett 

 Winder, Vaynor Park, Berriew, Montgomery- 

 shire. 



Mr. J. Osmond, late Gardener to J. F. F. 

 Horner, Esq., Mells Park, Frome, Somerset, 

 has been appointed Gardener to R. Lake, Esq., 

 Newlands, near Sittingbourne, Kent. 



WANTED, a SINGLE-HANDED GAR- 

 DENER. Must have good character. One accus- 

 tomed to a Town Garden preferred (no Kitchen Garden). — 

 Address, stating particulars, by letter only, to W. A. M. t 

 Grenville, Upper Clapton, E. 



WANTED, for the Rosherville Gardens, 

 Gravesend, a SECOND GARDENER ; married, no 

 family.— Mr. BAILEY, Head Gardener. 



WT ANTED, a FOREMAN, or SECOND 



V T DENER, for the Houses, single, not under 2j> years of 

 age. Must be a good Grower of Hard and Soft-wooded Plants, 

 Orchids, Fruit, &c. Accustomed to put up Cut Flowers, Table 

 Decorations, &c. None need apply unless they have filled a 

 similar situation, and can be well recommended from the 

 Gajaener they are .leaving.— J. ANDERSON, The Gardens, 

 Streatham Grove, Norwood, S.E. 



WANTED, a NURSERY PROPAGATOR, 

 a rising young man, who has been in a Country 

 Nursery, and can grow and propagate two things—Clematis 

 and Rhododendrons. He must start at a moderate wage, and 

 he will be under close supervision until he proves his capa- 

 bility and reliability.— CHARLES NOBLE, Bagshot. 



ANTED, for a Country Nursery (Notts), 



TWO MEN who have worked in Loudon Market 

 Nurseries ; one must be capable of taking Foreman's place. 

 Good wages for suitable men. — Apply personally at 

 R. BULLEN's Nursery, Woodlands, Hiiher Green, Lewisham, 

 on Saturday, September 15, between 2"30 and 5-30 p.m. 



WANTED, a quick, active young MAN, with 

 a good knowledge of Cucumber and Tomato Growing ; 

 also must be a good Potter. — Apply with references to J. M., 

 Victoria Nursery, New Humberstone, Leicester. 



LUCOMBE, PINCE and CO., The Exeter 

 Nursery, Exeter, are in WANT of a MAN, thoroughly 

 understanding the Seed and Bulb Trade, and accustomed to the 

 work of a high class Provincial Nursery. He would probably 

 have to travel occasionally. First-class references required.— 

 State salary required, and full particulars of experience, age 

 &c, by letter only. , 



ANTED, a SHOPMAN and CLERK.— 



The Subscriber requires a steady, active young Man 

 as above. One who has had experience in the Seed and Bulb 

 Trade.— BOX 22, Post Office, Gainsborough, 



Florist. 



WANTED, a young LADY, thoroughly com- 

 petent to make-up Wreaths, Crosses, Bouquels, 

 Sprays, &c. Good references.— Appy, first by letter, THOS. 

 COOK, Bromley Road, Beckeuham, Kent. 



WAN T PLA CES. 



Gardeners, Farm-Bailiffs, Foresters, &c. 



DICKS ON S (Limited) are always 

 in a position to RECOMMEND MEN of the 

 highest respectability, and thoroughly practical at their 

 business. All particulars on application. 

 Telegraphic and Postal Address " DIOKSONS, CHESTER." 



IO H A~R D ~ SMITH an d C 0. 



beg to announce that they are constantly receiving 

 applications from Gardeners, seeking situations, and that they 

 will be able to supply any Lady or Gentleman with particulars, 

 &c. — St. John's Nurseries, Worcester. 



SCOTCH GARDENERS. 



— JohnDownie (of the late firm of Downie & Laird), 

 Seedsman, 144, Princes Street, Edinburgh," has at present on 

 his List a number of SCOTCH GARDENERS, waiting re- 

 engagements. He will be pleased to supply full particulars 

 to any Lady, Nobleman, or Gentleman requiring a trustworthy 

 and competent Gardener. 



ARDENER (Head). — Thoroughly expe- 



rienced in all Indoor and Outdoor work. Good character. 

 S. J., Palace Nurseries, Springbourne, Bournemouth. 



GARDENER (Head).— Late Foreman at the 

 the Earl of Yarborough's, Lincolnshire. Highly recom- 

 mended from leading establishments. — S. SCOTT, Park Gar- 

 dens, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland. 



GARDENER (Head).— Age 41 ; thoroughly 

 understands his profession in all branches; also Laud 

 and Stock if required. First-class character from present and 

 late employers.— W. H., The Gardens, Wallingford Castle, 

 Walliugt'ord, Berks. 



GARDENER (Head). — A Gentleman wishes 

 to recommeud a Head Gardener, thoroughly experienced 

 in Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Vines, Melons, Flower and 

 Kitchen Garden.— Rev. F. E. AINGER, Dalton, Newcastle-on- 

 Tyne. 



GARDENER (Head), where one or more are 

 kept. — Age 30, married, no family; thoroughly ex- 

 perienced in Flowers, Fruit, and Vegetables. Four years 

 good character. — A. R., Walnut-tree Cottage, High Street, 



ARDENER (Head).— Mr. George Han- 



bury is desirous of finding a situation for his secord 

 man, who has been with him seven years. He thoroughly 

 understands all his duties and is of undeniable character — 

 GEORGE HANBURY, Blythewood, Maidenhead. 



f^ ARDENER (Head), where four or rive are 

 VX kept.— Age 29, single; understands Gardening in all 

 branches. First-class character. Twelve years' experience, 

 six as Foreman. Three years in present situation. — 

 R. EVANS, Officers' Quarters, Hyde Road, West Gorton. 

 Manchester. 



ARDENER (Head). — Age 35 ; twenty 



years' practical experience in all branches of the pro- 

 fession. Well up in all kinds of Floral Decorations, Early and 

 Late Forcing, Flower and Kitchen Gardening. Three years' 

 good personal character, and testimonials.— JAMES HIRESON, 

 The Nurseries, Martyn Road, Guildford. 



ARDENER (Head) ; age 34.— S. Pratt, for 



seven years Head Gardener to Mrs. Anderson, Waverley 

 Abbey, Farnham, desires re-engagement. Twenty years' prac- 

 tical experience, in first-class places. Mrs. Anderson will be 

 pleased to answer inquiries as to character, abilities, &c. — 

 Up per Shorne, Gravesend. 



ARDENER (Head).— Age 30, married, one 



child.— M. Staxkeh, Gardener to the Right Hon. Viscount 

 Cranbrook, Hemsted Park, Staplehurst, would be pleased to 

 recommend the above to any Lady or Gentleman requiring the 

 services of a good all-round thorough practical iman. — Apply 

 for particulars to the above address, or to G. D., Stamford 

 G reen, Epsom. 



G" GARDENER (Head); age 32.— W. T. 

 X Scaeth, Raby Castle, Darlington, Durham, will be glad 

 to recommend James Tullett to any Lady or Gentleman re- 

 quiring a thoroughly practical good Gardener. First-class 

 Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Grower. Sixteen years' good 

 experience. Seven years General Foreman at Raby. — JAMES 

 TULLETT, Raby Gardens, Darlington, Durham. 



GARDENER (Head).— T. Dixon, ten years 

 Gardener to the late R. Penington, Esq., Muncaster 

 Hall, offers his services to any Nobleman or Gentleman. Can 

 show the highest testimonials of success in the Growing of 

 Grapes, Pines, Peaches, and Stove and Greenhouse Plants; 

 thorough Kitchen and Flower Gardener. Is competent to 

 Design and Superintend the Laying Out of a New Place and 

 Erection of Horticultural Buildings. Exceptional good know- 

 ledge of Selections of Fruits for succession, Shrubs, Trees, 

 Alpine and Herbaceous Plants, Ground Work, &c. Con jrive 

 reference and show testimonials as to character and practica 

 ability.— T. DIXON, Cheshire View, Eccles, Manchester. 



