April 16, 1887. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
515 
Florist and Seedsman, 
PROSPECT HOUSE, 
Begs to inform the readers of this Paper that he is pre¬ 
pared to execute orders for the following Plants, all of 
which are of the very finest possible strains that money 
can buy. They have all been grown on the Derbyshire 
Hills, and are, therefore, very hardy, strong, and 
warranted to succeed and bloom well. All carriage free 
for cash with order. 
DESCRIPTIVE LIST of Florists 
Flowers Ifd. stamps, or free to customers. 
PANSY SEED ! PANSY SEED !!—From Grand International 
Prize Beauties and all the very latest new sorts; must pro¬ 
duce something very extra. Packets, Is., 2s. 6 d. and os., free. 
HOLLYHOCKS.—Chater’s very finest and most select strains. 
Twelve varieties for 2s. 6 d., six for Is. 6 d. ; six extra strong 
for 2s. Postal order free. 
CANTERBURY BELLS.—Unrivalled collection, grand new 
colours; double and single telescopes, candelabrum and 
other new forms. Twelve good plants, to bloom well, for Is. 
Postal order free. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—A speciality. The best and most 
distinct varieties, large-flowered, incurved, reflexed, Japanese', 
early and late bloomers, Pompons, &c., including the grand 
new and distinct forms by Lemoine and other raisers. 
Twelve distinct varieties, named, well-rooted plants, 2s. ; 
twenty-six for 4s., free. 
CARNATIONS.—Grenadin, the new German scarlet; a fine 
decorative and distinct variety. Early and free bloomer. 
Twelve for Is. 6r?., six for Is., free. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES, and CLOVES.—Strong 2-yr. old 
plants, from finest Show' flowers only ; will give a mass of 
bloom. Twelve beautiful varieties for 2s. 6 d., six for Is. 6 d., 
free. 
POLYANTHUS.—The finest strain grown; fine large trusses and 
blooms, and splendid colours. Twelve for Is., twenty-six 
for 2s., free. 
PINKS.—Beautiful pure white garden, deliciously scented. 
Good strong plants, to bloom well, six for Is., twelve for 
Is. 6 d. Free. 
GEUM.—The new double scarlet, equal to a double Geranium, 
quite hardy, free bloomer. Twelve for Is., twenty-five for 
Is., free. 
AURICULA.—Pure snow-white, one of the most beautiful 
hardy spring-flowering plants in cultivation. Two for Is., 
free. 
SWEET WILLIAMS. — Auricula-eyed; Hunt’s Improved, 
Barlow’s strain, double varieties, extra dark and other 
fine strains. Good blooming plants, Is. per dozen, free. 
FOXGLOVES.—Gloxinia-flowered; Dean's grand new large 
spotted varieties ; very fine. Twelve for Is. 6d., six for Is., 
free. 
DELPHINIUMS.—Distinct hardy border flowers. Six good 
blooming plants for Is. 6c?., twelve for 2s. 6 d., free. 
JACKANAPES.—Jaek-in-the-Green, Hose-in-Hose, and other 
very rare and curious Polyanthus and Primroses; a grand 
collection. Two distinct sorts, Is., six for 2s. 6c?., twelve 
for 4s., all free. 
POLYANTHUS, Novelty ; beautiful new white. Strong plants, 
full of bloom-buds. Twelve for Is. 6c?., six for Is., free. 
COLLECTION of twelve HARDY BORDER PLANTS, distinct 
and very fine varieties, 2s., free. 
WALLFLOWERS.—Double German, Cannell’s Bright Maroon, 
Ware’s Brilliant Red, Crawford Beauty, Carter’s Old Gold, 
Belvoir Castle, Harbinger, and Covent Garden Dark. 
Is. per dozen, free. 
STRAIVBERRY PLANTS. — Selected crowns, transplanted, 
Black Prince, Improved Brown's Wonder, Alpha, Pauline, 
Sabreur, Viscomtesse H. de Thury, Duke of Edinburgh, 
and other extra sorts. 3s. per 100, free. 
STRAWBERRY, King of the Earlies, Mr. Laxton, grand new 
early variety, 5s. per 100, free. Also the Captain (Laxton), 
Is. per dozen, free. 
S. SHEPPERSON, 
Florist and Seedsman, 
PROSPECT HOUSE, BELPER, 
DERBYSHIRE, 
BARR’S 
FROAnEisr 
SAYED FROM THE 
Finest Strains. 
B ill»l 
DESCRIPTIVE 
SPRING CATALOGUE 
OF 
CHOICE SEEDS 
FOE 
Greenhouse, Flower Garden, Wild Garden, 
Grass Garden, Subtropical Garden, Rock 
Garden, and Kitchen Garden. 
The Most Complete List Issued. Fully Described. 
BARR’S LARGE-FLOWERED TEN-WEEK 
STOCK. 
Splendid varieties in mixture. Per pkt., Is. and 2s. 6d 
BARR’S COVENT GARDEN INTERMEDIATE 
STOCK. 
Splendid varieties in mixture. Per pkt., Is. and 2s, 6d. 
BARR’S BRQMPT0N OR WINTER STOCK. 
Splendid varieties in mixture. Per pkt.. Is, and 2s, 6d. 
BARR’S P/EONY PERFECTION ASTER. 
Splendid varieties in mixture. Per pkt., Is, and 2s, 6d. 
BARR’S LARGE-FLOWERED VICTORIA ASTER 
Splendid varieties in mixture. Per pkt., Is. and 2s, 6d, 
BARR’S DOOBLE GERMAN WALLFLOWER. 
Splendid Rocket varieties in mixture. Per pkt., Is. & 2s, 6d, 
Splendid branching varieties mixed. Per pkt., Is, & 2s. 6d, 
BARR’S BEAUTIFUL DOUBLE ZINNIAS. 
Magnificent colours in mixture. Per pkt., 6d, and Is. 
BARR’S CHOICE BORDER CARNATIONS. 
Saved from the finest Selfs, Flakes, Bizarres, and Fancy 
varieties, in mixture. Per pkt., 3s, 6d. 
BARR’S CHOICE YELLOW CARNATIONS. 
Saved from the finest Selfs, Flakes, Bizarres, [and Fancy 
varieties, in mixture. Per pkt.. 3s, 6d. 
BARR’S CHOICE PICOTEES. 
Saved from the finest White and Yellow Grounds. 
Per pkt., 3s. 6d. 
BARR’S ENGLISH “ CRITERION ” BALSAM. 
Remarkable for their large arid handsome flowers and brilliant 
hues—beautiful mixture. Per pkt., 2s. 6d. 
BARR’S BEAUTIFUL HOLLYHOCKS. 
Saved from the finest strain—beautiful mixture. Per pkt. ,1s, 
BARR’S LARGE-FLOWERED PETUNIA. 
Beautiful varieties in mixture. Per pkt., Is. and 2s. 6d- 
BARR’S PHLOX DRUMMOND!!. 
Handsome varieties, mixed. Per pkt., Is, and 2s. 6d, 
Barr's Descriptive Catalogue of over 2,000 Varieties 
of Flower Seeds free on application. 
BARR & SON, 
12 & 13, King St.,Coient Garden, W.C, 
TWEENS.—FIFTY EAEE HAEDY EOOTS, 
JL ten varieties, including Maidenhair, Ceterach, Ruta- 
muraria, Asplenium, Trichomanes, Polypodium Rob rtianmn, 
Scolopendrium. Polystichum angulare, and Filix-mas. Packed 
in Moss and Ivy. Carnage paid, Is. 3c?.—E. ANDREWS, 
Beaminster, Dorset. 
/A LEM AXIS JACKMAXXI, very strong and 
VY broad, 6 or V ft. high, £3 las. ; 5 or 6 ft. high, £3 per 100. 
Package included ; free in Rotterdam. Orders, cash payment, 
or P.O.O. Samples for the same price. 
BOOY and ROSBERGEN, Boskoop, Holland. 
National Chrysanthemum Society. 
Q CHEDULES now ready, and may be liad 
k3 (free) on application to WILLIAM HOLMES, Hon. Sec., 
Frampton Park Nurseries, Hackney. 
R oyal hoeticultueal society. 
NOTICE ! 
Volume viii. of the Journal, entitled “THE FROST REPORT,” 
on the effects of the severe frosts on Vegetation during the 
winters of 1S79-80 and 1S80-1, by the Rev. GEORGE HENSLOW, 
M.A., F.L.S., F.G.S., may be had free of charge by the authors 
of the Reports, as well as by Fellows, on application to the 
Secretary, Royal Horticultural Society, South Kensington, S.W. 
The Report may be purchased, price 5s., from Messrs. Macmillan 
and Co., 29, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, W 7 .C. 
Next Week’s Engagements. 
Wednesday, April 20th.—Royal Botanic Society’s second SpriDg 
Show. Newcastle-on-Tyne Spring Show. Sale of Orchids 
in Flower at Stevens’ Rooms. Sale of Lily Bulbs, &c., at 
Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
Thursday, April 21st.—Sale of Imported and Established Orchids 
at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Friday, April 22nd.—Sale of Imported Orchids at Protheroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. 
Saturday, April 23rd.—Sale of Roses, Fruit Trees, &c., at 
Stevens’ Rooms. 
CONTENTS. 
PAGE 
Amateurs’ Garden, the_ 519 
Anemones. 520 
Azalea leaves, Fungus on 522 
Boiler, the Gunncrsbury .. 517 
Chrysanthemum, the .... 520 
Colonial and Indian reports 515 
Erica, the. 520 
Floriculture. 523 
Frost, effects of. 519 
Gloxinias . 521 
Gardeners’ Calendar. 523 
Grevillea Thelemaniana .. 521 
Grouping Plants . 516 
Horticultural Societies_ 524 
PAGE 
Law Notes . 523 
Pelargoniums, show and 
fancy. 517 
Plants, neiv, certificated .. 51S 
Potatos, curl in . 521 
Rhododendron, Pink 
Beauty . 520 
Rose, the Puritan . 522 
Roses under glass . 518 
Royal Horticultural Soc. 517 
Salt in Orchid Houses .... 523 
Scottish notes. 519 
Tacsonia exoniensis . 523 
Tree pruning . 521 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.” —Bacon. 
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1887. 
The Colonial and Indian Exhibition Ee- 
ports.— When the scheme for this exhibition 
was being organised, provision -was made for 
drawing up reports on the more important 
exhibits representing the industries of the 
Colonies. Those of India were not included in 
the original proposal, hut the reports were 
ultimately extended to embrace those on the 
Tea, Coffee and Tobacco industries, all of which 
are of great importance, especially that relating 
to Tea. The work having been carried to a 
successful issue and published, will prove a 
great boon to those interested in the welfare of 
our Colonies, and the prosperity of our cousins 
in distant lands, besides furnishing intending 
emigrants with a manual, replete with infor¬ 
mation respecting the inducements held forth 
by the different Colonial possessions. Xot- 
witlistanding the briefness of the reports, 
necessitated by the number and variety of the 
exhibits, the work extends to 505 pages, 
including a copious index, which will he found 
extremely useful in referring to the various 
items included in the body of the work. Al¬ 
most every subject has been treated by a 
different author, each duly qualified for his 
respective subject; and the council of the 
Society of Arts having undertaken the super- 
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