S>. dki\i)ell 8 l G(uide. 
COLLECTION OF BEDDING PLANTS FOR THE DECORATION 
OF THE FLOWER GARDEN ON AND AFTER 20th MAY. 
For the convenience of persons who have not the time to make their own selections, we beg to 
say, in the first place, our whole attention is devoted to this branch of Horticulture ; and as we have 
all kinds of new and best bedding plants as soon as they are out, and propagate them in large 
quantities, and only the very best older varieties are allowed to remain in our nursery, we have good 
reason for saying they will include plants that cannot be equalled by other florists. 
Best Collection, comprising 260 Plants, left to our selection, for 60s. ; half the quantity for 2Ss. ; 
quarter the quantity Jor 14s. 
They will consist of Plants embodied in this Catalogue. Packing, 4s., 2s., and Is. 6rf., according to 
Collection. 
N.B. — All kinds of bedding plants will be considerably lowered in price after the 1st of 
May. A List, and special arrangements for large quantities, on application. 
COLLECTION OF PLANTS FOR THE DECORATION OF THE 
CONSERVATORY. 
100 Showy Pla7its of our selection from this Catalogue for 35s. 
If this Collection is shifted into larj^cr pots as soon as received, and with the ordinary amount of 
attention, they will make a grand display through the season. They will be packed as closely a« 
possible, so the cost of the carriage will be but trifling. At this cheap rate all orders must be 
accompanied with the amount. The Collections will be sure to give satisfaction. 
FOR GREENHOUSE DECORATION AND FOR CUT FLOWERS. 
We have an almost nnlimited supply of the following Flowering Plants to offer at the' proper 
seasons, in pots full of flower, or coming on. 
BOTJVARDIA3 — In great variety. 8s. to 
15s. per doz. 
B'UIiBS — Dutch, in great variety. See 
Catalogue. 
CALCEOLARIAS. 12s. to 18s. per doz. 
CARNATIONS, TREE— In variety. 12s. 
to 18s. per doz. 
CINERARIAS. 6s. to 18s. per doz. 
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM— In variety. Cs. 
to 18s. per doz. 
DEUTZIAS. 9s. to 18s. per doz. 
DIELYTRA. 12s. to 18s. per doz. 
GLOXINIAS. 12s. to 24s. per doz. 
LILY OP THE VALLEY (Oouvallaria)— 
Strong; imported. 6s. to 18s. per doz. 
PELARGONIUMS— Forcing. 12s to 24s. 
per doz. 
PINKS— Forcing, in variety. Gs. per doz. 
PRIMULA— Double white. 12,s. to 21s, per 
doz. 
PRIMULAS— Single varieties. 6s. to 12s. 
per doz. 
ROSES— 6 and 7-inch pots. 18s. to jBOs. 
per doz. 
ROSES, TEAS— G and 7-inch pots. 18^, 
36s., and 42s. per doz. 
SOLANUMS— Full of berries. 12s. to 18s. 
per doz. 
SOLOMON'S SEAL (Polygonatum)— Good 
strong crowns ; useful for forcing. 4s. and 6s. 
per doz. 
SPIRffiA JAPONICA. G.S. to 9s. per doz. 
ZONAL PELARGONIUMS — Full of 
i flower. 12.9., 18.s., to 24s. per doz. 
HOW TO MANAGE PLANTS, ROOTED CUTTINGS, AND 
SEEDLINGS SENT BY POST. 
W HERE persons have the convenience and sufficient oxperienee for nursing small plants, and 
enjoy seeing them grow, we strongly recommend their having them sent by -post, as every care 
is taken to grow them in such a temperature, &c., that there is no risk about their doing well with a 
small amount of ordinary care, if the appended instructions are carefully followed. 
It must be remembered that plants are like young children ; they must be carefully looked after, fed, 
clothed, and trained in the way they should go, and a little common sense exercised to ascertain their 
requirements, and to guard against enemies. And should they be forgotten, and get with others qf 
bad character, it is surprising how quickly they will partake of the same habits and disease, and will 
soon die in sorrow and disgrace. A sweet-smelling hot-bed rather on the decline is preferable, ■n ith 
the heat at about 65 degrees. When you receive a box of rooted cuttings or plants immerse them in 
water at the same temperature from one to two hours. When they are all refresh d, proceed to pot 
them into small pots, using nice, warm, sandy soil. See that the roots are se)' latcd and spread 
naturally out in the soil without injuring them, pressing the soil firmly. Place ilicm in the frame, 
keep them shut close for a few days, be careful of damp, and admit air as they get established. Let 
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