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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE. 



i December 1, 1888. 



SHARPE'S VICTOR POTATO. 



CA UTIO N, 



MESSRS. CHAELES SHARPE and CO., 

 Sleaford, Lincolnshire, -wish to caution buyers of the 

 above Potato to see that they are supplied with the true variety, 

 as many spurious stocks are offered under the name of Victor, 

 and great disappointment has ensued. 



The true VICTOR, as sold bv Messrs. Chabi.es Shaepe 

 & Co., is a medium-sized flattish oval, smooth-skinned variety, 

 with very shallow eyes and yellow flesh— extremely early, 



£ reducing Potatos fit for usein eight orten weeksfrom planting, 

 arge quantities of a later, rough-skinned, round white-fleshed 

 Potato have been sold for it by some houses. 



To secure the true kind apply either to Chakles Shakpe 

 & Co., or to a firm supplied direct from them. 



CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. 



CHARLES 



AND 



Seed Growers and Merchants, 

 SLEAFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, 



CUTBUSH'S MILL- 

 track MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



— Too well known to require descrip- 

 tion. Price, 65. per bushel (Is. extra 

 per bushel for package), or 6d. per 

 cake ; free by parcel post. Is, 



None genuine unless in sealed pack- 

 ages and printed cultural directions 

 enclosed, with our signature attached. 



WM. CUTBUSH AM) SON 

 (Limited), Nurserymen and Seed 

 Merchants, Highgate Nurseries. N. 



TURF— TURF.— Finest, for Tennis Lawns, &c, 

 at 10s. per 100. Superior Top-spit for Potting, also. 

 J. KEEVIL, Merton Hall "Road, Wimbledon. 



TREES and SHRUBS for the Sea Coast. 

 CATALOGUE free on application.— RICHABD SMITH 

 and CO., Nurserymen and Sefd Merchants, Worcester. 



NOVELT Y 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, 

 nozv 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 deliciously fragrant, 

 which greatly enhances the value of this charming plant. 



Retail Price, Is. 6d. per packet. Trade Price on application. 



ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, 



CHELSEA, LONDON, S.W. 



FOSTER and PEARSON, BEESTON, NOTTS. 



ORCHID HOUSES A SPECIALTY. 



Established 1841. 



22 FIRST PRIZES. 



ESTIMATES ON APPXICATION 



FOB 



CONSERVATORIES, 

 PLANT HOUSES, 



VINERIES, on F. & P.'s Iron Standards 



ORCHID HOUSES, 



With Improved Fittings, 



PEACH HOUSES, 



FRAMES, 



HEATING APPARATUS, &c , 



in any part of the country. 



TESTIMONIALS. 



From Eight Hon. LORD BURTON, Rangemore, near 

 Burton-on-Trent. 



" Messrs. Foster & Pearson, of Beeston, near Nottingham, have put up a 

 number of houses for us, both in Staffordshire and Scotland. We have every 

 reason to be highly satisfied with the style and quality of their work, 

 especially as compared with that of others whom we have previously em- 

 ployed. Their charges appear to be reasonable — Burton." 



From J. W. BURGE3S, Esq.., Architect, Chislehurst, Kent. 



. exceedingly pleased with the Conservatory you 



In the Construction of these Houses only the best Archangel and Petersburg^ Timber is used, 

 after being Seasoned in our own Sheds for Two Years, ensuring great Durability. 



