April 3, 1886. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
483 
S SHEPPERSON, Florist and Seedsman, 
• Prospect House, Belper, Derbyshire, begs to inform the 
Readers of this Paper that lie is prepared to execute Orders for 
the following Plants, all of which are of the very finest possible 
strains that money can buy; they are all grown on-the Derbyshire 
hills, and are therefore very hardy and strong. All Carriage 
Free'for Cash with orders. 
Descriptive LIST of Florist Flowers, id. (stps), free with order. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS a speciality.—Two hundred best and 
most distinct varieties of Early and Late Bloomers, Japanese, 
large-flowered Pompous, &c., including the grand new ones by 
Lemoine, and other raisers. Twelve distinct varieties, well- 
rooted plants, including several new ones, for 2s., 26 for 4s. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES, and CLOVES.—Beautiful self, 
striped and spotted varieties, sweetly scented, all strong, well- 
rooted layers. Twelve distinct sorts, named, 4s. 
POLY’ANTHUS.—Beautiful white, very tine, full of blooin- 
bnds. Six for Is., 12 for Is. 6(1. 
PINKS, pure white, strong, hardy 2-yr.-old plants; will give 
a mass of bloom. Six for Is., 12 for Is. M. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES. and CLOVES, sweetly scented, 
beautiful colours. From the very finest show flowers. Strong 
l-yr.-old plants, to bloom well. Six for 2s., 12 for 3s. 
POLYANTHUS, the cream of all the most noted growers of 
this spring-flowering plant. Most beautiful colours. Twelve 
for Is., 30 for 2s. 
AURICULAS (Alpines).—A really grand strain of this deli¬ 
ciously scented old fashioned favourite spring flower. Strong 
3 -yr.-old plants, that will bloom well. Twelve varieties for 2s., 
24 for 3s. 6 d. 
AURICULA, pure Snow-white—One of the most beautiful 
hardy spring flowering plants in cultivation. Two for Is. 
THE NEW DOUBLE SCARLET GEUM.—Equal to a Double 
Scarlet Geranium. Quite hardy. Free bloomer. Twelve for Is., 
23 for 2s. 
HOLLYHOCKS, Chater's strain, from finest double show 
flowers. Good plants to bloom. Six for Is. 6 d., 12 for 2s. 6 d. 
WALLFLOWERS, Covent Garden Dark and Double German 
Dark, very fine stocky plants; soon bloom. Twelve for Is., 
80 for 2s. 
FOXGLOVES, Gloxinia-flowered, Dean s Grand new large 
spotted varieties, very fine. Twelve for Is 6d., 6 for Is. 
Also the following Free Blooming—HARDY PLANTS—should 
be in every Garden, all Is. per dozen, free :— 
THRIFT, pure Wliite-flowered fine edging and Spring Flower. 
MALVA MOSCHATA ALBA, pure White; blooms all 
the summer. 
MALVA MOSCHATA, Rose, Honesty, Purple, Rose, & White. 
PRIMULA CORTUSOIDES, beautiful Mauve ; Spring flower. 
SWEET WILLIAMS, the finest dark and giant Auricula-eyed. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS, all selected crowns, transplanted, 
warranted to fruit well this year. Black Prince, Brown’s 
Wonder, Alpha, Keen's Seedling, Exquisite, Early Crimson 
Pine, Duke of Edinburgh, and others, 100 for 3s. ; Laxton’s 
grand new Strawberry, King of the Earlies, Is. per dozen ; The 
Captain, 2s. per dozen. 
NEW CELERY (Pink), Fisher's No. 1; warranted the 
earliest,largest, and best flavoured Celery grown. Seed packets, 
for present sowing, Is. each, free. 
All free for cash with order from 
S. SHEPPERSON, Prospect House, Belper. 
pERESHALLWEGETTHE] 
H.CANNELL & SONS 
THE HOME OFFLOWER 5 
SWANLEY. KENT. 
2s. 
6d. 
2s. 
2s. 
2s. 
2s. 
2s. 
Is. 
6c2. 
Is. 
6d. 
W ILLIAM POTTEN begs to offer the 
following:— 
GOLD AND SILVER TRICOLORS, good named vars., 3s. doz. 
GOLD AND BRONZE.. 
ZONAL AND NOSEGAY 
DOUBLES 
IVY LEAF 
DOUBLE PETUNIAS 
FUCHSIAS 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
POLYANTHUS, seedlings from choicest strains 
The above are all strong plants in single pots, and can be 
shaken out and sent free per parcel post, or if sent by rail, extra 
plants mil be sent to compensate in part for carriage. 
Extra strong plants of TEA ROSES in 48 pots, to include 
Marechal Niel, Madame Beiard, Gloire de Dijon, and other good 
sorts, 8s. per dozen. 
W. P.'s Catalogue of choice Greenhouse and- Bedding Plants, 
Roses, and general nursery stock post free on application to— 
WILLIAM POTTEN, Camden Nursery, -Sissinghurst, Staple- 
hurst, Kent. 
CHOICE FLOWERS OF STERLING 
MERIT. 
MY COLLECTION, which consists OF ALL THE NEWEST 
AND CHOICEST FLOWERS FOR THE GARDEN AND 
CONSERVATORY, being now UNANIMOUSLY PRO¬ 
NOUNCED THE BEST, MOST SELECT, AND COMPRE¬ 
HENSIVE EXTANT, all intending purchasers should be in 
possession of my NEW DESCRIPTIVE PRICED CATA¬ 
LOGUE. of nearly 100 pages, FOR 1886, before ordering from 
any other source, free on application. 
JOHN FORBES, Nurseryman, HAWICK, N.B. 
SEEDS. 
BARR’S 
SEEDS. 
12, KING ST., COVENT GAKDEN, LONDON. 
VEGETABLE 
O C C fl 9 of best quality, in assort- 
O L L U U ments, for gardens of all sizes, 
12s. 6 d., 21s., 31s. 6(1., 42s., 
63s., 84s., and 105s. 
of best quality, in assort¬ 
ments, for gardens of all sizes, 
2s. 6 d., 3s. 6 d., 5s. 6d., 7s. 6 d., 
10s. 6d., 15s., 21s., 30s., 42s. 
On receipt of cheque. or P.O.O. for any of above collections, 
they will be seht; CARRIAGE PAID.-13th March, 1SS6. 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Carters’ 
PERMANENT 
AND BEAUTIFUL 
LAWNS 
SOW DURING THE MONTH 
CARTERS’ INVICTA 
LAWN SEEDS. 
Carters’ 
Carters’ 
Carters’ 
Carters’ 
Carters’ 
Carters’ 
Carters’ 
Carriage Free— per lb. 
s. d. 
Invicta Hawn Seeds . 1 3 
Grass Seeds for Town Lawns- 1 3 
Grass Seeds for Cricket Grounds 1 3 
Grass Seeds for Tennis Grounds 1 O 
Grass Seeds to repair Old Lawns 1 3 
Grass Seeds for Under Trees. 1 3 
Grass Seeds for Pleasure Grounds 1 3 
Sow 4 Bushels of Seed per acre. 
THESE SEEDS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED IN PACKETS, 
Price Is., Is. 6(?., and 2s. 6 cl. 
THE 1/6 PACKET WILL SOW ONE ROD OF GROUND. 
Bush, 
s. d 
25 0 
25 
20 
20 
25 
25 O 
25 O 
|N0TICE: 
CARTERS’ INVICTA LAWN SEEDS HAVE BEATEN 
ALL COMPETITORS IN EVERY COMPETITION. 
GARTERS’ GRASS MANURE. 
A valuable preparation for producing a permanent luxuriant 
growth. In Boxes, price Is., Is. £(?., and 2s. 6 d. In Bags of 
14 lbs., 4s. In Casks of A cwt., 10s. C d. 
FULL INSTRUCTIONS WITH EVERY PARCEL. 
For further particulars see Carters Pamphlet , “HOW TO 
FORM A LAWN AND TENNIS GROUND ,” 
GRATIS AND POST FREE ON APPLICATION. 
SEEDSMEN by ROYAL WARRANTS to H.M. 
the QUEEN & H.R.H. the PRINCE of WALES, 
237 & 238, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. 
Stew Catalogues* qf 
HARDY PERENNIALS. 
I SHALL have pleasure in posting my 
present season’s edition of the above gratuitously upon 
application, it is one of the most comprehensive Catalogues of 
Perennials ever published, and has been prepared at much pains 
and cost, and includes a grand selection of NEW, RARE, AND 
CHOICE PLANTS; also IRIS, an enormous number of this 
interesting family, consisting of nearly 200 species and varieties. 
TREE PzEONIES, a very extensive collection of good plants 
established in pots. HARDY' TERRESTRIAL ORCHIDS, a 
splendid collection, consisting of everyspecies and variety worthy 
of cultivation. HARDY' AQUATICS, BOG PLANTS, a very 
large number of these are always in stock, consisting of the best 
and most showy for both deep and shallow water. PRIMULAS, 
a very fine collection, including many new and rare forms. 
ILLUSTRATIONS of many subjects are given, the Catalogue 
containing upwards of 120 engravings. 
THOMAS S. WARE, 
pale ||arm ipur6crie6, 
TOTTENHAM, LONDON. 
i«r Economy in the garden'**! 
BIDDLES & Co., 
THE PENNY PACKET SEED Co., 
LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, 
3,QQQ VARIETIES 
VEGETABLE & FLOWER SEEDS 
In Packets, at One Penny each. 
These packets contain small quantities of the best quality 
of the seeds, and list includes all the choicest sorts. 
ALL KINDS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Sold by weight and measure at lowest prices, and of 
unequalled quality. 
We invite a comparison of our Prices with those of 
other respectable Firms. 
BULBS AND PLANTS AT EQUALLY CHEAP RATES, 
Catalogues (1886) gratis on application (500 illustrations). 
f tUTHBERTSON’S PRIZE STRAINS OF 
vA FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES have taken thousands 
of Prizes all over the world ; some of them are : Pansies, Carna¬ 
tions, Picotees, Herbaceous, Asters, Stocks, French and African 
Marigolds, Pyrethrums, Leeks, Onions, Parsley, &c. Illustrated 
Catalogue post free.—MICHAEL CUTHBERTSON, Florist and 
Seedsman, Rothesay, N.B. _ 
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, Watches, Albums, Barom¬ 
eters, Articles of Jewellery, &c., &c. Remember, a Prize with 
every packet I All free, Is. 2d.—P. S KANE, Kells, Meath. 
Just Published. 
O UR NEW ORCHID LIST, No. 79, with 
list of Mr. Edward Wallace's importations. 
A small importation of rare Cape Bulbs. Special list. 
Our Spring List of Bulbs, No. 7S, for immediate planting. 
NEW PLANT & BULB COMPANY, COLCHESTER. 
Orchids in Flower. 
A MAGNIFICENT display of beautiful 
Orchids is now in blossom at Mr. Wm. Bull’s, an inspec¬ 
tion is invited. 
Establishment for New and Rare Plants, 530, King’s Road, 
Chelsea, London, S.W. 
QTOKE NEWINGTON AND HIGHBURY 
O CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 
Annual Exhibition, November 4th and 5th. Over £100 in 
prizes offered. Schedules upon application to the Hon. Sec., 
Mr. W. GOLDSMITH, Grove Road, Stamford Hill, N. 
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CONTENTS. 
PAGE 
Amateurs’ Garden, the_ 487 
April. 4SS 
Auriculas. 493 
Cattleya Triante. 493 
Chrysanthemum Culture.. 4S6 
Coal, Anthracite. 4S4 
Crystal Palace Flower Show 493 
Dahlia, the . 493 
Dendrobium Wardianum.. 493 
Fuchsias, specimen . 492 
Gardeners’ Calendar. 492 
Heaths, Cape . 4S9 
Highgate Nurseries . 4S7 
Horticultural Societies .. 493 
Hyacinths.486 
Lenten Roses. 4S8 
Lobelias during Winter .. 490 
Locality, influence of _4S8 
Narcissi, replanting . 491 
PAGE 
Obituary . 493 
Onion Culture. 492 
Orchid Growers' Calendar.. 492 
Phlox Drununondi . 489 
Potato Show, International 4S4 
Scottish Gardening . 487 
Soot and the Onion Maggot 490 
Spade, the. 485 
Spirrea japonica. 491 
Spring, the . 4S5 
Spring Flowers . 4S7 
Stocks for Exhibition ... 484 
Streptosolen Jamesoni.... 491 
Table and Window Plants 491 
Under Glass. 4S4 
United Horticultural Bene¬ 
fit Society . 4S4 
Wallflowers in Pots . 491 
Whittinghame.490 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.’’— Bacon. 
SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1886. 
Under Glass. —A very enthusiastic promoter 
of a grand scheme for the regeneration of gar¬ 
dening, and through that of humanity—at least 
here at home—regards the introduction of glass¬ 
houses as the chief means whereby home growers 
of fruits and vegetables may be eventually 
enabled to surmount climatic difficulties, and 
overcome the competition of that terrible bete 
noir of the English gardener—foreign enterprise. 
Certainly, vast areas of the surface of the 
kingdom covered with glass would be a costly 
speculation to say the least, however profitable 
may be the after-results ; hut it does seem as if 
moderate areas of glass-houses, erected to pro¬ 
duce material for market sale were of a profitable 
character certainly, having regard to the number 
of such houses being built. We read of what 
enterprise has accomplished in this way in the 
Channel Islands, where the natives are endowed 
with one-third more warmth and sunshine than 
we are in England,- and there hive advantages 
