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Speciality for Eoses. , . 
B EESON’S ROSE MANURE. 
To be had of all Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists. 
For particulars please apply to , 
W. H. BEESON, Carbroolc Bone Mills, Sheffield. 
Amortiser.— Amortiser. — Amortiser. 
To HOP and FRUIT GROWERS, FLORISTS, MARKET 
GARDENERS and OTHERS. 
QTEVENS AND CO.’S AMORTISER 
O INSTANTLY DESTROYS Hop Flea, Green Fly, 
Caterpillar, and every kind of Blight. Fruit Growers, Florists, 
more especially Rose Growers, will find this preparation invalu- 
able, as one application causes INSTANT DESTRUCTION 
of all INSECT PESTS. For Hothouse, Greenhouse, and 
other Plants it is equally valuable, and is guaranteed not to 
injure the most delicate bloom or foliage. We have a Special 
Preparation of the Amortiser for Watering the Ground which 
Instantly Destroys Slugs, Wireworms. Caterpillars, Grubs, &c 
When ordering state which preparation 
Cans, 4*^ gallons, r 
Large Quantities. 
Orders received at 67, High Street, Borough, London, S.E. 
Important Discovery. 
For Cleansing Plants from Aphides 
and all Parasites — To Prevent Ame- 
rican Blight, and all kinds of Scale, 
&a, and for Washing all Hard- 
Wooded Plants, always use 
HUDSON’S SOAP. 
A ^ lb. Packet to 3 Gallons of Water. 
A strong solution thickened with clay makes an 
effective Winter Dressing. 
“ Coton Hall Nursery, Shrewsbury, July 28, 1880. 
We find Hudson’s Soap a very useful Winter Dressing for 
all kinds of Fruit Trees ; both as a preventive and cure against 
American Blight and all kinds of Scales. We also use it for 
Camellias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and all kinds of Hard- 
wooded Plants. We have much pleasure in presenting you with 
this testimonial, and remain, yours truly, 
(Signed) “JOHN JONES and CO.” 
B.EMABKABLE DISAPPEARANCE ! 
of all DIRT from EVERYTHING 
BY USING 
HUDSON^S EXTRACT OF SOAP. 
r;.ISHURST COMPOUND.— Used by many 
of the leading Gardeners, since 1859, against Red-spider, 
Mildew, Thrips, Greenfly, and other Blight, in soluti( 
I to 2 oz. to the gallon of soft water, and of from 4 to 
winter dressing for Vines and Fruit Trees. Has outl 
d-spidei 
s of fror 
ended to supersede it. In Boxes, ij., 3jr., & loj. (>d. 
A MERICAN BLIGHT on APPLE TREES 
-CA CURED by rubbing a wet hard Painter’s brush on Gis- 
hurst Compound, and working the lather into the infected part. 
(^ISHURSTINE, for dry feet and boot com- 
fort, is much used by Gardeners, Farmers, Ladies, 
Sportsmen, and Shore-waders ; is sold by Nurserymen and 
Oilmen, with testimonials and directions for use, in boxes, td. 
and ij. each. Wholesale by PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE 
COMPANY (Limited), London. 
FLO RAL G U M. 
This Gum is guaranteed to effectually secure the petals 
of flowers from falling. It is easily applied— dries 
instantaneously— and leaves no stain on the blossom. 
Universally aj>proved of by the leading Florists and Growers. 
{See Testimonials.) 
“ 18, Westbourne Grove, W., June 18, 1883. 
“ Gentlemen, — We have much pleasure in testifying to the 
excellence of your Floral Gum, which we have used for some 
years. It fixes the petals of flowers without injuring or staining 
them.-Yours faithfully. „j^S ^ POUNCE and SONS." 
“ Messrs. Hawes & Crisp.” 
CRYSTAL GUM . . ^s. od. pint. 3^. 6d. quart. 12^. gallon 
OPAQUE „ ..xs.6d. „ 2S.gd. „ 10s. A, 
Sample Bottle of either kind sent post-free for is. 3d. in stamps. 
[AUGUST 4, 1883. 
SILVER SAND 
DIRECT FROM PITS. 
For lowest price, write 
HENRY WIEKERSON, 
LEIGHTON BUZZARD. 
Orchid Baskets. 
QIDNEY WILLIAMS’ superior Octagonal 
O Teak ORCHID BASKETS, with Galvanised or Copper 
Wire, from 6s. per dozen upwards. Send for new illustrated 
Price LIST to 23, Farringdon Road, London, E.C. 
I NDIAN MUSLIN, for Garden Shading.— 
100 yards for los., delivered at Burnley Station ; or 85 yards 
' , delivered free per parcels post. Very useful pure Cotton 
tains. Blinds, Draperies, &c. ; cream colour. Postal Order 
:h Order. Send stamped 
)SONS, Burnley Wood! 
NEW SEEDS FOR AUTUMN SOWING 
TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM, WINTER RAPE, 
RYE, AGRICULTURAL MUSTARD, WINTER TARES, 
ITALIAN RYE-6RA88, PERMANENT PA8TURE 6RA88E8, &c. 
Samples and Quotations on application. 
THE LAWSON SEED & NURSERY COMPANY 
(LIMITED), 
106, SOUTHWARK STREET, LONDON, S.E. 
EARLY WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. 
EARLY ROMAN and PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS. 
James Veitch & Sons 
BEG TO ANNOUNCE THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR USUAL CONSIGNMENTS OF 
THE ABOVE VALUABLE BULBS FOR EARLY FORCING, 
and will be pleased to receive Orders for immediate delivery. 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, KING’S ROAD, CHELSEA, LONDON, S.W. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT.-(Sale, No. 6440.) 
A GRAND IMPORTATION OF 
CATTLEYA MENDELII, 
CATTLEYA GIGAS, CATTLEYA AUREA, 
ODONTOGLOSSUM VEXILLARIUM, 
O. ORISPUM, O. PESCATOREI, 
O. SPECIES, supposed to be new; 
MASDEVALLIA MACRURA, rare; 
M. TROCHILUS, and M. HARRYANA. 
The whole of the above in the best possible condition. 
M r. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, at his Great 
Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C., by order of Messrs. Shuttleworth, 
Carder & Co., on WEDNESDAY NEXT, August 8, at half-past la o’CIock precisely, the 
above fine IMPORTATIONS of ORCHIDS. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
AUCTION ROOMS AND OFFICES, 38, KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN, 
LONDON, W.C. 
R. HALLIDAY & CO., 
HOTHOUSE BUILDERS AND HOT-WATER ENGINEERS, 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL WORKS, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER. 
Vineries^ Stoves, Greenhouses, Peach . Houses, Forcing Houses, &c., ^constructed on our improved plan, are the 
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