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Miscellaneous Roots for Forcing. 
ASPARAGUS. Extra strong selected roots ... ... ... ... ... 
RHUBARB. Extra sized roots for forcing ... ... ... ... ... 
SEA-KALE. Extra strong selected Crowns 
SEA-KALE. A limited quantity of very large, specially selected Forcing Crowns .,. 
RETARDED SEA-KALE. For use during the Summer and early in Autumn, before the ordinary crowns come into use 
Strong Selected Crowns. (Supply limited) 
. 201 - per 100 
.12/- perdoz. 
.16/- per 100 
.21/- per 100 
..35/-per 100 
Nursery Department. 
Over 400 acres of land at Altrincham, Hale, Bowdon, and Bramhall are devoted to thef raising and cultivation of every Class 
of Hardy Tree and Shrub. Every department is under the control of a specialist. Our Glasshouses, covering several acres of land, 
contain one of the largest, most comprehensive and representative stocks of Indoor Plants in the Kingdom. 
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. 
Evergreen, deciduous and flowering trees and shrubs for Garden and Pleasure Ground planting are grown in large quantities. 
Our collection embraces the best varieties in cultivation and the plants cover a wide range in size up to large magnificent specimens 
The roots are an important feature with all our outdoor stock, being remarkable for their abundance and fibrous character. A 
handsome Illustrated List will be forwarded Free on request. 
Fruit Trees and Roses. 
Magnificent stocks of these two subjects are grown in our Nurseries. Strong, clean and healthy, hardy and splendidly rooted 
they never fail to thrive. We cordiallly Invite inspection of these plants in particular. Lists Free on request. 
Forest Trees. 
We beg to draw the attention of intending planters to our Extensive and Complete Stocks of Seedling and Transplanted Forest Trees, 
grown and regularly transplanted at a high altitude at our Hale Farm Nurseries. These grounds, as our patrons are already aware, are 
famous for the production of fibrous-rooted trees, and strong vigorous healthy growth above ground. 
We invite correspondence upon all matters pertaining to this class of work, and shall be pleased to make arrangements for consultations, 
surveys, &c., by appointment. Special list of Forest Trees, free on application. 
Figs. 
Our collection of Figs comprise all the best and most prolific varieties of this succulent fruit. We take special care to ensure all our 
plants being well-grown and the wood thoroughly ripened and matured. 
Bushes, in pots, 2/6, 3/6, 5/-, 7/6, and 10/6 each. 
Extra sized specimens of some varieties can be supplied, sizes and prices on application. 
A limited number of Plants can be supplied, trained flat, for walls, &c., at 5/- and 7/6 each. 
For full list of varieties, cultural instructions, and other information, see our Catalogue of Fruits, gratis and post free. 
Grape Vines. 
We wish to draw special attention to our stock of Grape Vines. We offer a quality that if equalled is certainly not excelled by any in 
the kingdom. The canes are stout, strong, short jointed, firm, and splendidly ripened ; in first-class condition either for fruiting in pots or 
borders. All our Vines are grown slowly on the cool system, and the pots are not plunged when the canes are in growth. This gives a 
strength and vigour that is not attainable by any other means. We cordially invite inspection of our Vines ; when in growth they make an 
interesting feature. , , 
Strong Planting Canes, 3/6 and 5/- each. Strong Fruiting Canes, 7/6, 10/6, and 12/6 each. 
A full list of all the choicest varieties for indoor or outdoor cultivation is contained in our Catalogue of Fruits, gratis and post free. 
Strawberries. 
During recent years improved varieties, possessed of the hardiest constitution, heavy croppers, and of the highest quality in flavour and 
in other respects, have been introduced, making the Strawberry the most profitable of all our small fruits. Our collection is unsurpassed 
for completeness and extent, each variety is carefully and separately tested in ground set apart for the purpose ; by this means we are 
enabled to accurately determine the true value of each variety, and are always pleased to place our experience at the disposal of our patrons 
and assist them in the formation of their collections and the selection of the most suitable varieties. 
PRICES. 
Prepared Runners from Ground, our selection, 3/- per 100 ; 500 in 10 varieties, 12/6 ; 1000 in 20 varieties, 25/- 
Runners in Pots. — Varieties most suitable for forcing can be supplied in 5 in. pots at 4/- to 6/- per dozen. 
All the varieties can be supplied in 2J in. pots at an extra charge of 10/6 per 100 on the price of Runners from Ground. 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF VARIETIES FOR TRIAL PURPOSES. 
The fruitfulness of Strawberries varies very much in different situations and soils. We offer for trial purposes a Collection of 100 Plants 
in 20 varieties, for 6/-, or 100 in 30 varieties for 7/- 
Either of these Collections will show the Varieties best adapted to a special locality. 
Note. — A Special full descriptive List of all the best varieties of Strawberries, together with cultural information, &c., will be for- 
warded gratis and post free on application. 
