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The Illustrated Guide for Amateur Gardeners. 
GRAPE VINES. 
host time for the S nriim planting of these, either on insido or outside borders, is in March or April, when the sap is beginning to flow 
procurable ock ^ vinea for tho prcsont season ig TOry fine . The canes have all been grown from eyes and . are well-ripened, strong and 
hCal Th; "lo a nga P nd“t P out, from eight to ten feet in length ; and if cultivated in pots should boar from eight to twelve 
bunches each next season. . 
11 denotes those varieties that require a healed vinery. C denotes those suitable for growing in a cool vinery. 
RT APK ALICANTE (H). One of the largest and handsomest grapes in cultivation. The fruit is of oval form and carries a fine bloom. It is- 
of excellent flavour and very prolific. Its flavour is at the bost when allowed to hang till Christmas. n . • * „ n , 5 
BLACK HAMBURGH (C) Berries largo, round, sweet and juicy. Largo broadly shouldered bunches. A well-known m - 1 > 
nuEsmstfjtiiS (VuEtjs srfia-iz «**,. *„ c,.** 
with beautiful Mo„« A v,„ h.nd»„. ,**> 
rtprto MAROC (H). An exceedingly handsome largo-fruited grape of delicious flavour and one that, ripens early. 
T ftnv T)OWNE’S SEEDLING (H) Large black berries of good flavour. This is a splendid keeper and will hang till March. ... . 
COTOT MUSCAT (H). S Long bunches and large black berries of delicious Muscat flavour, will hang for a long time without 
MUSCM V Of" ALEXANDRIA (H). Long and large bunches of largo red amber-coloured berries of tho most delicious Muscat flavour. 1 ho most 
popular of all tho “ Muscats. ... . n nach 3s 6(3 5s., and 7s. 6(3'* 
ROYAL MUSCADINE. A fine hardy white grape that will succeed well on a south wall .. •• 
Prices for the above varieties, with the exception oj Royal Muscadine. 
STRONG PLANTING CANES, in pots . . . . . . , e A° s h r , ( ,' 
FRUITING CANES, in pots, vory fine .. .. •. ..each 10 . bd. and lUs. ou. 
FIGS. 
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BROWN TURKEY. Most abundant bearer ; tlio finest for out-dooi 
culture, and very free setter in pots for forcing. 
NEGRO LARGO Very luscious, free bearer, strong grower ; large rich 
chocolate purple fruit ; splendid for second crop under glass, but not 
fertilo oustidc. F.C. . 
WHITE ISCHIA Small, sweet and delicious ; produces three crops a year 
in heat ; forces well ; great bearer ; for indoor culture only. 
STRONG PLANTS, in pots, Trained, flat . . . . each 2s. Gd. 
FRUITING M ,, .. •• each 3s. Gd., 5s., and 7s. ocl ■ 
ALMONDS. 
STANDARDS •• •• each Is. Gd. and 2s. Od. 
MEDLARS. , o 
STANDARDS cach 2s ' Gd ' 
NUTS AND FILBERTS. 
Wo have a very fine stock of these in good strong plants. 
DREADNOUGHT (new). A very large and excellent cob nut of excellent 
flavour. Very prolific. , _ „ . , . 
STRONG FRUITING BUSHES 3 for 2s. Gd. ; each Is. 
NORWICH PROLIFIC. An excellent variety and a great bearer. 
per doz. 10s. Gd. ; each Is. 
Also tho following sorts Cosford, Kentish Cob, White Filbert, Red 
Filbert. Purple Leaved Filbert, &c. .... , 
STRONG FRUITING DWARFS or BUSHES in first-class condition for 
removal 
DWARFS 
STANDARDS 
FINE STANDARDS . 
STANDARDS 
mulberries. 
per doz. 9s. 
each 3s. Gd. 
each 5s. to 7s. Gd. 
WALNUTS. i o rl lr 
each 2s. 6d., 3s. Gd., and 5s. 
PHENOMENAL BERRY. 
(Novelty.) 
A further cross between the Logan Berry and tho Raspberry, the shape 
and colour of the Logan Berry, with the flavour of a Raspberry. W ‘thout 
the hard core of tho Logan Berry, and will be a most suitable fruit of the 
future for dessert or preserving, which will ripen before tho Lowbcuy. 
This is a very strong grower and should be planted in tho same way as the 
Logan Berry. . , 
PLANTS FROM GROUND . . . • each Is. Gd. ; in pots, 2s. cach 
LOGAN BERRY. 
This fine American fruit has proved a decided acquisition and is now 
boing extensively grown for market purposes. Grown in tho same way as 
Raspberries it fruits freoly and will ofton succeed where those fail. It is 
of very strong growth and makes a capital plant for poles or pillais ; it 
also makes an excellent foneo, and is very useful for pergolas. Plant 
G or 8 feet apart. 
STRONG PLANTS from layers tho true variety each 9d. ; per doz. Gs- 
THE LOWBERRY. 
A very fine new variety of tho Logan Berry, producing an abundance 
of handsome black fruit without core, and of delicious flavour. 
each 2s. Od. 
QUINCE. 
each 2s. Gd. 
13th Jan. 
“I lnve much pleasure in stiting that the Guinea Collection ot Fruit Trees I received 
from you last winter has done exceedingly well.” 
From F. BLYTH, Esq., Harrow View. 
“The Guinea Co’.leotion of Fruit Trees an! Bushes arrived quite satcly in good 
condition, and gave every satisfaction.” 
From Mr. A. WILLIAMS, PciuhynsUlc. 
OUR GUINEA COLLECTION OF CHOICE FRUITS. 
, , „ . .. liberal Collection of Fruits which will be found admirably suited to the requirements of a small 
We have muoh pleasure in offering the fodo ™f ‘ lber *‘ ■ Treei will in all instances bo Dwarfs, but of these and other fruits included, 
garden, or where the spaoe for fruit growing is ourselvea We make no charge for package, but in oonsequence of the 
.^ 0 ^ 3 2^2 that all orders be accompanied by a remittance of Cheque or P.O.O. 
OUR GUINEA COLLECTION OF FRUITS CONTAINS 
6 APPLES. Beat sorts lor succession. 
4 PEARS. In good variety. 
4 PLUMS. Most useful sorts. 
2 CHERRIES. Two varieties. 
12 GOOSEBERRIES. In variety. 
18 CURRANTS. Red, Black, and White. 
No charge for Package. 
2 LOGAN BERRIES. 
12 RASPBERRIES. Best sorts. 
50 STRAWBERRIES. In four sorts. 
