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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 10, 1886 
and the formal-looking cone-shaped methods of train¬ 
ing are giving way to freer and more natural growths, 
while a number of new colours are introduced. A large 
collection of Cinerarias and Dielytras gave a pleasing 
variety, while of course the commoner spring flowers 
were present in some force. Of the different kinds of 
Narcissus there was not a large show, but Tulips were 
in comparatively good condition, and in some instances 
the bloom and colour was very satisfactory. The Hya¬ 
cinth attracted a large amount of attention, the display 
being a good average one. Among nurserymen, the 
Messrs. Laird took the first place with a large table of 
plants arranged for effect. The grouping was very taste¬ 
ful and harmonious. To a large extent the flowers con¬ 
sisted of Azaleas fringed and interspersed with Ferns, 
Heaths and Lilies. Besid* it was the amateurs’ table, 
much smaller, but yet very pretty, ill'. Grossart, Os¬ 
wald Road, always carries off the honours in this 
department, and on this occasion showed a number of 
pretty Orchids. Messrs. T. Methven & Son had a very 
attractive table, of which a distinctive feature was the 
display of Japanese maples. Messrs. Ireland & Thom¬ 
son exhibited a selection of Conifers ; and Messrs. 
Dickson & Company had an attractively arranged table 
of plants at the eastern end of the Market. A pleasing 
feature of it was the grouping of small plants round 
the table, so as to hide the pink cloth with which the 
tables are fringed. The colour is often a most unsuit¬ 
able one, and on some of the tables forms a disagreeable 
contrast to the floral display, so that it would be a good 
idea were exhibitors to arrange the large tables from 
the floor upwards, and altogether cover the upholstery. 
A very pretty little table of hardy and half-hardy 
plants was that shown by Mr. Sinclair, East Linton, 
also at the lower part of the hall. Messrs. James Dick¬ 
son & Co. had a’ good show of spring flowers, and 
Messrs. J. & A. Seth had an attractive table of hot¬ 
house plants very tastefully arranged. Of recent years 
several nurserymen have given considerable attention 
to the cultivation of the small hardy plants, and of 
these there was a capital display. The best table was 
that of Mr. Robertson Munro, who had a good assort¬ 
ment of Primulas, Auriculas, and Polyanthus. Among 
the Orchids, Messrs. Thomson & So'ns, Clovenfords, 
showed a hybrid which they value at 150 guineas, and 
which has recently obtained two certificates, also the 
new Lawrenceana. There was a small but attractive 
collection of cut Roses and Rhododendron trusses, some 
fine bouquets, and a little fruit. 
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COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
April 8 th. 
Fkuit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 2 0 4 0 Pine-apples, St. 
Grapes, per lb.2 6 SO Michaels, each_ 2 6 SO 
New Grapes ..per lb. 4 0 5 0 Pears.per dozenl2 0 15 0 
Kent Cobs,per 100 lbs.40 0 I Strawberries . .per lb. 4 0 SO 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 I Canadian Apples, brl.12 0 21 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 3 0 3 6 Lettuces ..per dozen 1 6 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 Mushrooms, p. basket 10 2 0 
Brussel Sprouts, lb... 0 S j Onions, per bushel .. 5 0 6 0 
Cabbages-per doz. 2 6 5 0 Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Carrots, per bunch ..0 6 Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
Cauliflowers, English, Small salading,punnet 0 4 
per dozen . 40 60 Sea Kale, per basket.. 2 6 3 6 
Celery, per bundle ..1 6 2 6 Spinach, per strike ..20 
Cucumbers, each- 0 6 10 Tomatos, per lb.16 2 6 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 Turnips, per bunch ..06 
Herbs, per bunch_ 0 2 0 4, 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton; Kent Kidneys, 
SOs. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Acacia mimosa.French 
per bunch. 10 16 
Anemone,French,12b. 3 0 6 0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 4 0 SO 
Azalea, 12 sprays .... 06 10 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias, 12 blooms. 16 6 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Cyclamen, 12 blooms. 0 4 0 6 
Daffodils, per bunch.. 0 3 16 
EpiphyUums,12blms. 0 6 10 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 4 0 6 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 10 2 0 
Lilac (French), bunch 2 0 7 0 
Lilies, 12 sprays .... 0 9 16 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 4 0 SO 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 4 0 12 0 
Narciss, 12 bunches.. 4 0 SO 
s.d. s.d. 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays. 10 16 
— scarlet, 12 sprays ..OS 10 
Primula, double,bun. 0 9 16 
Primulas, Chinese,bun 0 4 0 6 
Roman Hyacinths, 12 
sprays. 06 10 
Roses (coloured) .... 4 0 9 0 
Roses (indoors), doz. 10 3 0 
Roses, Tea ,, 2 0 3 6 
Roses, red, French ,, 2 0 4 0 
Snowdrops, doz. bun. 10 3 0 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 16 2 6 
Tulips, 12 blooms.. ..09 10 
Violet, 12 bunches ..10 16 
— Czar, French, per 
bunch. 16 2 6 
— Parme. 40 60 
White Jasmine, bun. 0 6 0 9 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 18 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Azalea, per dozen .. 24 0 42 0 
Begonias, per dozen.. 6 0 12 0 
Bouvardias, per dozen 9 0 IS 0 
Cineraria, per dozen.. 10 0 12 0 
Cyclamens, per dozenl2 0 24 0 
Cyperus, per dozen .. 4 0 12 0 
Daffodils, per dozen.. 9 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz.. 30 0 60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 . 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 Of 
Ferns, in var., doz. .. 4 0 IS 0 
Ficus elastica, each.. 16 7 0 
Foliage' Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 2 0 10 6 
s.d. s.d. 
Genista, per dozen ..10 0 15 0 
per dozen .10 0 24 0 
Hyacinths, per doz. ..6 0 9 0 
Lilies of the Valley, 
pots or clumps, do'z.lS 0 30 0 
Marguerites, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 8 0 12 0 
Narciss, per dozen .. S 0 12 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums, doz. ..IS 0 24 0 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 
per dozen . 60 90 
Primula, single, doz.. 4 0 6 0 
Spiraea, per dozen... .12 0 15 0 
I Tulips, per dozen pots 6 0 WO 
QUESTION'S AND ANSWERS. 
Small Conservatory.—IT. K. G.: There are several good and 
useful little heating apparatuses now to be obtained, that are 
quite powerful enough to maintain the temperature indicated, 
and moderate in cost. Consult our advertising columns. If 
you have the gas laid on to your house, a small gas-heating 
apparatus would give the least trouble. 
Mvshrooms — Agaric: Beds made in the open air or in an 
open-fronted shed in a north aspect, yield better and fine Mush¬ 
rooms through the summer months than those in a Mushroom- 
house proper. 
Watercress-—■/. C. B. : It is not absolutely necessary'to have 
a running brook, or a brook of any kind, to grow Watercresses 
in, as good supplies can be readily obtainedMrom a good rich 
moist border. Sow the seeds at once in rows, with a shallow 
drill between each row, into which water can be poured at fre- ; 
quent intervals during dry weather. If you don't want a large 
supply’, sow a row or two at a time in succession, and keep 
thinning the plants in the rows as you gather the crops. 
Cottage Gardening.— Scotus : There are several useful 
manuals of the sort you describe. Paxton’s Cottage Gardener’s 
Calendar (41, Wellington Street, W.C.) ; and Cottage Gardening, 
by E. W. Badger (Houlston A Sons), are admirable and cheap 
little works for distributing among the class thev were written 
for. 
Names of Plants.— Tyke: Maxillaria tenuifolia. Jason: Odon- 
toglossum crispum, commonly called Alexandra. A very fair 
variety. Scotus: 1. Odontoglossum odoratum; 2, O. luteo- 
purpureum ; 3, Cattleya citrina. 
Communications Received.—J. H.—W. B. H.—G. F. W.— 
E. B., June, (many thanks).—H. W.—W. P.—H. C.—W. W. H. 
—R. G.—P. E.—J. BrowD.—Constance.—P. B. 
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TEADE CATALOGUES EECEIVED. 
R. B. Laird & Sons, 17, South Frederick Street. Edinburgh.— 
Descriptive Priced List of Florists' Flowers and Greenhouse 
Plants. 
J. W. Manning, Reading, Mass., U.S.A.—Descriptive cata¬ 
logue of Hardy, Ornamental. Deciduous, and Evergreen Trees, I 
Shrubs, and Herbaceous Plants. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
Aprtl 7th, 1886. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditcfi, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, E. C., report a 
small attendance at to-day’s market, with a slow t 
demand for seeds. Prices all round continue un¬ 
changed, and are now so low that dealers are trying to J 
hold over should this season’s demand not exhaust 1 
supplies. Medium English Eed offers on easier terms. 
English and Italian Bye Grass is dearer, the demand 
having considerably reduced stocks. Perennial Rye 
Grass unchanged. Bird Seeds still in moderate request 
at rates current last week. 
Q SHEPPERSON, Elorist and Seedsman, 
kU? • Prospect House, Belper, Derbyshire, begs to inform the 
Readers of this Paper that he 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 
bills, 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 Pompons, &c., including the grand new ones by 
Lemoine, and other raisers. Twelve distinct varieties, well- 
raoted 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. 
POLYANTHUS.—Beautiful white, very fine, full of bloom- 
buds. Six for Is., 12 for Is. 6c?. 
PINKS, pure white, strong, hardy 2-yr.-old plants; will give 
a mass of bloom. Six for Is., 12 for Is. 6 d. 
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., 
25 for 2s. 
HOLLYHOCKS, Chafer’s strain, from finest double show 
flowers. Good plants to bloom. Six for Is. 6 d., 12 for 2s. 6c?. 
WALLFLOWERS, Covent Garden Dark and Double German 
Dark, very fine stocky plants; soon bloom. Twelve for Is , 
30 for 2s. 
FOXGLOVES, Gloxinia-flowered, Dean’s Grand new large 
spotted varieties, very fine. Twelve for Is. 6<?., 6 for Is. 
Also the following Free Blooming—HARDY PLANTS—should 
be in every Garden, all Is. per dozen, free :— 
THRIFT, pure White-flowered fine edging and Spring Flower. 
MALYA MOSCHATA ALBA, pure White; blooms all 
the summer. 
MALYA MOSCHATA, Rose, Honesty, Purple, Rose, & White. 
PRIMULA CORTL T SOIDES, beautiful Mauve ; Spring flower. 
SWEET WILLIAMS, the finest dark and giant Auricula-eved. 
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. 
■WANTED.—HEAD WORKING GAR- 
t T DENER or Orchid Grower, in neighbourhood of 
Crystal Palace, must be thoroughly reliable and competent to 
take entire charge of a large collection. To a suitable man, 
really good wages will be given.—Applv with particulars of 
experience to B. W., c o Edwin Cole, 24, Southwark Street. S.E 
T ILIUM AURATUM—TEN THOUSAND 
J—i OF THE FINEST BULBS ever imported into this coun¬ 
try of this charming hardy Lily. In splendid condition for 
immediate planting. Mammoth Bulbs, S to 12 inches in circum¬ 
ference, 9 d., Is., Is. 6 d., and 2s. each; 5s., Ss., 10s., 15s., 
20s., and 25s. per dozen ; sent packing and carriage free on 
receipt of remittance. Cases as imported, containing 50 flue 
bulbs, 25s. ; 100 fine bulbs, 40s. ; packing and carriage free_ 
CARTERS’, Direct Importers of Japanese Lilies, 237 and 23S 
High Holborn, London._ 
/MAR NATIONS AND PICOTEES. —The 
V_ > Choicest named Exhibition varieties, true to name. 
My selection, 12 plants, 5s.; 12 pairs, 9s. Also Telegraph 
Cucumber Seeds, 20 seeds. Is. Id.; 50 seeds, 2s. 3d. ; 100 seeds 
4s. Carriage paid Cash. J. BOOTH, Failsworth, Manchester. ’ 
OCOTCE VARIETIES OF PANSIES! 
O BENTSTEMONS, ANTIRRHINUMS. PHLOXES, kc., 
are the finest in the world. Prices from 2-s. 3d. per doz., named 
sorts, free ; Catalogues.—CRAMB, Nurseryman, Dun blape. 
SEED S 
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 Fl'oweOSeeds, post free, 
for 2s. All different, and carefully selected. Send for Catalogue’ 
post free. 
GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYENSIS, 6d. and 9d. doz.. 3s. -A. 
and 5s. 100; Gladiolus Gandavensis, mixed hybrids. Is. 6d. doz.; 
ditto, splendid mixed, 2s. doz. Hyaeinthus' eandicans, Is. 6d., 
2s. 6d., and 3s. doz.; Single Dahlias, fine ground roots, mixed, 
id. each, 3s. 6c?. doz.; Anemones, single, mixed, 2s. 6d. 100. 
All orders over Is. carriage free. Cash with order. Seed Cata¬ 
logue gratis. 
J - HISCOCK, 
107D, Queen’s Road, Peckham, London. 
SEEDS OF FINEST QUALITY. 
TUEGETABLE, FLOWER, and FARM 
V SEEDS at most moderate prices direct from the growers. 
Descriptive, niustrated, Priced, Spring Catalogue free to any 
address on application. 
W. W. JOHNSON & SON, 
Seed Growers & Merchants, BOSTON. LINCOLNSHIRE. 
Mr. DODWELL’S 
GRAND CARNATIONS. 
THE FINEST GROWN. 
Q AAA PLANTS, including Seedlings of 
iC * V 7 U U last Autumn, to be Sold for the beuefit'of the 
Prize Fund of the UNION CARNATION and PICOTEE 
SOCIETY.'’ 
SPECIAL TER3IS TO THE TRADE. 
Particulars on application. 
Address: HEAD GARDENER. 
The Cottage, Stanley Road, Oxford. 
CUf BIJ§I’ S 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Too well known to require descrip¬ 
tion. Price 6s. per bushel; Is. extra 
per bushel for package ; or 6d. per cake, 
free by Parcel Post, Is. Xone genuine 
unless in sealed packages, and printed 
cultural directions enclosed, with our 
signature attached. 
Wm. CUTBUSH & SON, Lmtd., 
NURSERYMEN 4 SEED MERCHANTS, 
HIGHGATg NURSERIES. 
LONDON, N. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE TRADE. 
12 different Ferns and Selaginellas (our selection), out of pots, 
carriage free, for 3s. 6<f., 4s. 6 d., 6s. 6d. 
25 ditto, Ss. 6 d., 11s. 6d., 15s. 6r?., 21s. 
50 ditto, 21s., 27s. 6 d., 32s. 6 d., 37s. 6 d. 
100, in 25 varieties, 27s. 6d., 32s. 6c?., 52s. 6c?. 
100, in 50 ditto, 32s. 6c?., 52s. 6c?., 65s. 
Illustrated Catalogue, Is. Smaller Catalogue, of over 1,200 
species and varieties, free on application. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
SCHWEITZER'S 
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Anti-Dyspeptic Cocoa or Chocolate Powder. 
Guaranteed Pure Soluble Cocoa of the Finest 
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THE FACULTY pronounce it “the most nutritious, perfectly 
digestible beverage for Breakfast, Luncheon, or Supper, and 
invaluable for Invalids and Children.’’ 
Being without Sugar, Spice, or other admixture, it suits all 
palates, keeps for years in all climates, and is four times the 
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Starch, &e., and in reality cheaper than such mixtuies. 
Made instantaneously with boiling water, a teaspoonful to a 
Breakfast cup costing less than a halfpenny. 
Cocoatina possesses remarkable sustaining proper¬ 
ties. and is specially adapted for early Breakfast. 
In tins, at Is. 6c?., 3s., 5s. 6 d., kc., by Chemists and Grocers. 
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W.C. 
