March 27, 1886. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
467 
I T is very important that all Lovers of Flowers 
should now see oui PRIMULAS, CYCLAMEN, and CINE¬ 
RARIAS. It is believed they are the finest that ever existed, 
and the same with all our Flowers and their Seeds, which has 
been our sole speciality so long, and the eulogistic remarks made 
so often renders it hardly necessary to say that we should be 
most pleased to see our patrons, and give every information how 
we obtain and grow such superior kinds, and send them all over 
the world. 
Send for the best Catalogue on Flowers ever seen, post free. 
O UR BEGONIA SEEDLINGS, identical 
with that we are offering from plants which produced 
flowers 6 and 7 inches over, from more distinct colours than seen 
in any other collection. 
Mr. J. SIMS, The Gardens, Hearn Cottage, Charlton Kings, 
Cheltenham. 
“ I bought Begonia Seed last year from two noted growers, 
the plants from which I thought very good. Many gardeners 
came to see them, and likewise thought so. One of them, a 
friend of mine, invited me to see his, and I was struck with 
amazement, and asked where he got his seeds. He said, “ Weil, 
my boy, as you are so fond of them take my advice and send to 
Cannell’s. If you go once you will be sure to go again.” 
CARNATION, “PRIDE OF' PENSHURST.” 
BRIGHT YELLOW. 
This wonderfully fine variety has been blooming most pro¬ 
fusely all the winter, and is now lovely. Its new growth is full 
of buds, and will continue all the spring. It is unquestionably 
the most important plant of the day. 
2s. each, ISs. per dozen. 
It ought to be known that Mr. Gilbert of Burghley, Stamford 
(Gardener to the Marquis of Exeter), is perhaps the best judge of 
Fumigating Material in England, and whom we have supplied 
for many years. He writes us to day, “ Send on same quantity 
as before." 
We have about a ton of the best ever made, which we can now 
offer; and gardeners will find it a wonderful advantage to have 
all flower-growing requisites direct from us, and thus derive the 
benefit of our experience as specialists. 
H. CANNELL & SONS, 
THE HOME OF FLOWERS, 
SVWi¥ t KRlff, 
/CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Japanese, Incurved, 
VT Pompon, Anemone, EaTly-flowering, and Singles. Strong 
cuttings, Is. 6 d. per dozen ; 10s. per 100. Rooted cuttings ready 
in January, 2s. 6 d. per dozen ; 15s. 6 d. per 100. Only the best 
and most distinct grown. Send for list (post free), containing 
full instruction for growing the Chrysanthemum to perfection. 
This will be of great assistance to amateurs. 
T UBEROUS BEGONIAS from tLe very best 
strains, dry tubers, specially selected to colour, 4s. 6 d., 
6s., & 7s. 6(f. per doz.; extra good mixed, all colours, 3s., 4s. 6d., 
& 6s. per doz. Tuberous Begonia seed saved from flowers 5 and 6 
ins. across, Is. 6d. per packet. Double, certain to produce 75 per 
cent, of double flowers, 2s. per packet. Gloxinia seed from the 
finest collection in England, Is. 6 d. per packet. 
_ H. J. JONES, Hope Nursery, Lewisham. _ 
SEEDS OF FINEST QUALITY. 
XTEGETABLE, FLOWER, and FARM 
V SEEDS at most moderate prices direct from the growers. 
Descriptive, Illustrated, Priced, Spring Catalogue free to any 
address on application. 
W. W. JOHNSON & SON, 
Seed Growers & Merchants, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE. 
1 SEEDS. 
BARR’S 
SEEDS. 
12, KING ST., COVENT GARDEN, LONDON. 
VEGETABLE RFFDR of best c i ualit Y, m assort- 
iLULlnULL u L !_ U 0 ments, for gardens of all sizes, 
12s. 6 d., 21s., 31s. 6 d., 42s., 
63s., 84s., and 105s. 
FlflWFR 0 C E [A O of best quality, in assort- 
I L u Vi L 11 O L L U O m ents, for gardens of all sizes, 
2s. 6 d., 3s. 6 d., 5s. 6 d., 7s. 6 d., 
10s. 6 d., 15s., 21s., 30s., 42s. 
On receipt of cheque or P.O.O. for any of above collections, 
they win be sent, CARR IAGE PAID.—13th March, 1SS6. 
SEE JD S3 
All in want of good genuine Seeds should give me a small trial 
order; they are sure to be pleased; everything of first quality 
only. Fourteen two-penny packets of Flower Seeds, post free, 
for 2s. All different, and carefully selected. Send for Catalogue, 
post free. 
GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS, 6d. and 9 d. doz., 3s. 6d. 
and 5s. 100 ; Gladiolus Gandavensis, mixed hybrids. Is. 6d. doz.; 
ditto, splendid mixed, 2s. doz. Hyacinthus candicans, Is. 6d., 
2s. 6 d., and 3s. doz.; Single Dahlias, fine ground roots, mixed, 
4a. each, 3s. 6 d. doz. ; Anemones, single, mixed, 2s. Qd , 100. 
All orders over Is. carriage free. Cash with order. Seed Cata¬ 
logue gratis. 
J. HISCOCK, 
107d, Queen’s Road, Peckham, London. 
VIOLETS. 
TV/TARIE LOUISE & SWANLEY WHITE 
lull of flower, in 5 in. pots, 25s. per 100. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
~V\/"R can now supply fine plants in 5 in. or 
T * 6 in. pots, for immediate fruiting, 24s. per 100; in small 
pots, 12s. per 100. Prepared plants lrom ground, 14s. per 100 ; 
20s. per 1000. AU the best Kent kinds. 
H, CANNELL & SONS, Swanley, Kent, 
BY ROYAL WARRANTS 
Seedsmen to H.M. the 
QUEEN and H.R.H. the 
PRINCB OF WALES. 
IMMEDIATE DISPATCH. 
SUTTON’S 
ORIGINAL” 
BOXES OF SEEDS. 
£5 5 0 
SUTTON’S 
£5 5 0 
Complete Collection of the Best Seeds 
To produce a continued succession of Vege¬ 
tables throughout the entire year, sent Free to 
any Kailway Station in Great Britain, or to 
the Irish Ports on receipt of a remittance for 105s. 
£1 1 0 
SUTTON'S 
£1 1 0 
Complete Collection of the Best Seeds 
To produce a continued succession of Vege¬ 
tables throughout the entire year, sent Free to 
any Kail way Station in England or Wales on 
receipt of a remittance for 21s. 
10s. 6d. 
SUTTON’S 
Complete Collection of the Best Seeds 
To produce a supply of Vegetables throughout 
the year, sent Free by Parcel Post to any address 
in the United Kingdom on receipt of a remittance 
for 10s. 
f 
Full particulars Post Free on application, 
Royal Berks Seed ] 
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SUTTON & SONS , Establishment. READING 
Just Published. 
AUR HEW ORCHID LIST, Ho. 79, with 
VA list of Mr. Edward Wallace's importations. 
A small importation of rare Cape Bulbs. Special list. 
Our Spring List of Bulbs, No. 78, for immediate planting. 
NEW PLANT & BULB COMPANY, COLCHESTER. 
f LVRHATIOHS AHD PICOTEES (First- 
vD class Cultural Certificate, Manchester, 1885.) All the 
choicest named varieties, my selection, 6s. per dozen. Liberal 
collections at 10s., 20s., and 30s. All free per Parcel Post for 
cash. “ Mr. Lord’s plants are the finest I get from any source, 
finer cannot be had.”—E. S. Dodwell.—ROBT. LORD, Florist, 
Todmorden. _ 
P RIZE PACKET OF FLOWER SEEDS 
FOR 1886 contains 12 packets, including German Aster, 
Stock, Chrysanthemum, &c. With each packet will be given a 
prize; these will include Select Seeds,AVatches, Albums, Barom¬ 
eters, Articles of Jewellery, &c., &e. Remember, a Prize with 
every packet ! All free. Is. 2d.— P. S. KANE, Kells, Meath. 
Y1LAY CROSS HORTICULTURAL 
VF SOCIETY. 
TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION, AUGUST 10th. 
Amount offered in Prizes, TWO HUNDRED and NINETY 
POUNDS. Schedules now ready. 
' Clay Cross, Chesterfield. J. STOLLARD, Secretary. 
R oyal horticultural society, 
SOUTH KENSINGTON, S.W. 
The Schedule of arrangements for the Shows and Meetings to 
he held in the Conservatory at South Kensington, during the 
current year, is now ready, as also that of the Provincial Show 
to be held at Liverpool, from June 29th to July 5th, inclusive. 
Applications for the same should be made to the Secretary, 
Royal Horticultural Society, South Kensington, S.W.. or to the 
Superintendent, Royal Horticultural Gardens, Chiswick. 
Royal Horticultural Society. 
T he report of the orchid coh- 
FERENCE is now ready, and may be had by Fellows of 
the Society on application to the Assistant Secretary at the 
Office, South Kensington, S.W. 
CONTENTS. 
PAGE 
Amaryllis. 472 
Amateurs’ Garden, the.... 471 
Angrtecum eitratum. 476 
Apples, Canadian . 475 
Azaleas, Indian . 468 
Cymbidium eburneum_ 476 
Dendrobium Wardianum.. 476 
Figs in the North . 471 
Flowers, Hardy Spring .. 468 
Flowers, Wild. 467 
Frost, the, and its lessons. 472 
Fruits and Vegetables, 
Prices of . 468 
Gardeners’ Calendar. 475 
Hepatieas, Notes on. 470 
Home for Flowers, a .... 471 
Horticultural Societies .. 476 
Hyacinths. 469 
PAGE 
Lobelias, Stock . 474 
Mignonette . 474 
Narcissus pallidus praecox. 475 
Pelargoniums, Cape . 474 
Phaius grandifolius . 476 
Pine Apple, Black Prince . 475 
Potatos, White . 470 
Primula obconica . 472 
Rose, Mareehal Niel. 473 
R. H. S. Schedule. 474 
Science in Horticulture .. 472 
Scottish Gardening . 471 
Snow, after 12 weeks of .. 475 
Spring at length. 468 
Strawberries, early forced. 474 
Wallflowers, in pots. 475 
Whittinghame.474 
Wood Sorrels, good . 475 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man." —Bacox. 
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1886. 
Wild Flowers.— A recent Avail over the mis¬ 
deeds of Avild plant collectors and other icono¬ 
clasts, AA r hether Avell meant or somewhat hysterical, 
will have one good result should it succeed in 
attracting the attention of compilers of flower 
shoAV schedules to the gross absurdity foimd in 
offering prizes indiscriminately for hunches or 
baskets of Avild floAvers. It is true that in some 
suburban and in most rural districts wild flowers 
are plentiful enough, though in really Avild 
districts never too much so . for our enjoyment 
of the picturesque. Still, AAdierever man estab¬ 
lishes his domicile these wild flowers soon 
disappear ; indeed, the red man of the American 
backwoods has not vanished before the onward 
march of the white settler more thoroughly than 
have our beautiful Avild flowers vanished under 
the advance of what is called civilisation. 
It is true the requirements of man, and 
especially the imperious necessities of civili¬ 
sation, must have the first consideration. Still, 
we need hardly destroy all elements of natural 
beauty in attaining these necessities. Gar¬ 
dening has provided us Avith many floral delights, 
