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THE GABDENEBS' GSBONICLE. 



[Octobeb 20, 1888, 



HELLEBORUS NIGER, 



OR CHRISTMAS ROSES. 



I can offer a magnificent lot of Christmas Roses, probably the 

 finest lot in the Trade, especially of the H. niger major variety, 

 which is the great favourite among market growers. These 

 now offered are home-grown clumps full of flower-buds, and 

 will be ready to lift in October ; and I would advise early orders 

 to secure them, as the stock of fine clumps is very limited. 



MAXIMUS. 



A robust variety, the largest of the group, and very orna- 

 mental as a foliage plant. It flowers in October and November, 

 the blossoms are large and white, shaded with rose on the 

 exterior, and generally produced in twos, but if shaded or a 

 glass placed over the plants, the flowers are then pure white. 

 By shading the flowers can be retarded even to December. It 

 ia the most vigorous of the section, and succeeds where many 

 of the others fail to grow. 



MAJOR. 



Although this plant is frequently offered, it is seldom to be 

 obtained true to name, owing to its great value for cutting 

 purposes. The flowers are pure white under glass, but have a 

 slight rosy tinge in the open ; it is the greatest favourite 

 among market growers, producing flowers from December to 

 January. It is a grand variety for potting, the foliage is so 

 close- and compact, and the flowers abundant. 



RUBRA. 



-One of the most distinct and novel of this group. The flowers 

 are large, produced about the end of January, and of a lovely 

 colour. It is a robust grower, free blooming, and a decided 

 acquisition for cutting. 



RIVERSTONI. 



A fine distinct variety, somewhat in the way of H. maxima, 

 but with smaller foliage, yet a strong robust variety. The 

 flowers are produced in pairs, pure white, and blooming in the 

 open at Christmas, a little earlier than major and later than 

 maximus, thus forming a nice succession, and will be found a 

 fine addition to our list of these useful winter- blooming plants. 



COLLECTED PLANTS. 



These are far superior to the ordinary stuff generally offered, 

 which are usually dried up and half dead before received, 

 being collected by inexperienced men; those now off ered are 

 fiue healthy plants, and usually are as fresh as when first 

 lifted, and always do well. 



Prices on application. 



THOMASXWARE, 



HALE FARM NURSERIES, 



TOTTENHAM. 



JERSEY FRUIT TREES AND ROSES. 



Carriage Paid. Strong healthy trees, the finest that money can 

 feuy. Roses wonderfully cheap. Cordons a speciality. Before 

 ordering be sure to write for our Illustrated CATALOGUES. 

 JOSHUA LE CORNU and SON, High View Nurseries. 



RHODODENDRONS. 



An immense Stock. 200 Named Sorts, from 1 foot to 5 feet 

 high, including many varieties of our own raising, in addition 

 to the best varieties of other raisers. 



AZALEAS. 



Many thousands of Azalea mollis and other choice 

 well-budded plants. 



Silver-variegated, Hodgins' and other Hollies. 



Of these we have asurplus stock, and can offer them at lowprices. 



Priced Descriptive CATALOGUE of the above and General 

 NURVERV STOCK free on application. 



ISAAC DA VIES & SON, Nurserymen, ORMSKIRK. 



ROSES-20 ACRES, 



Well-rooted, many-shooted, truly named, of 

 matured vigorous growth, and of the best kinds. 

 Bushes, R. S. & Co.'s selection, 8s. per dozen ; 

 60s. per 100. Packing and carriage free for 

 cash with order. 



These World-famed ROSES cannot fail to 

 give the greatest satisfaction. 



ROSES IN POTS; 



a!' the best New and Old English and Foreign 



sorts, from 18«. to 86*. per dozen. 



Descriptive List free on application. 



RICHARD SMITH & CO., 



Nurserymen and Seed Mercftants. 



WORCESTER 



NOVEL TY FO R 1889. 



SPECIAL OFFER TO THE TRADE. 



KALANCHOE CARNEA. 



Awarded a First-class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society, January 11, 1887. 



JAMES VEITCH & SONS 



Beg to direct special attention to this Sterling Novelty 

 now offered for the first time. 



This strikingly beautiful decorative plant commences to flower at Christmas, and continues in 

 bloom throughout January and February, and is a most welcome addition to the winter flora ; its 

 bright and pleasing colour being very attractive during the dull winter months. 



The plant was recently introduced from South Africa, is of easy culture, very floriferous, and 

 succeeds well in a temperature of 50° to 55° ; it attains a height of about 18 inches, and is of 

 good bushy habit. 



The flowers, which are borne in large clusters, are of wax-like consistency, last a long time in 

 perfection, are of a beautiful delicate pink colour, and, in addition, are deliriously fragrant, which 

 greatly enhances the value of this charming plant. 



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Retail Price, Is. 63. per packet. Trade Price on application. 



ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, CHELSEA, LONDON, S.W. 



