February 25, 1888. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
403 
WEBBS’ 
VEGETABLE & FLOWER 
SEEDS 
BOXES OF VEGETABLE SEEDS, 
Containing Liberal assortments of the best hinds 
to produce a succession for Gardens of all Sizes, 
5s., 7s. 6d., 12s. 6d.., 21s., 31s. 6d., 
42s., 63s., and 105s. each. 
BOXES OF FLORAL GEMS 
For the Gardens of Ladies and Amateurs. 
2/6, 5/-, 7/S, 10/6, 15/-, and 21/- each. 
3 All Vegetable and Flower Seeds Delivered Free. ° 
0 Illustrated Catalogue , 1 . 8 . Abridged E dition, Gratis. 0 
WEBB & SONS, 
By Boyal Warrants Seedsmen to H.M. THE QUEEN, 
and H.R..H. THE PB.INCE OF WALES, 
WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE. 
BEGONIAS A SPECIALITY. 
AWARDED FOUR GOLD MEDALS.— 
Unequalled quality. Named singles from 
12s. to 42s. per doz. ; unnamed seedlings, 
12 s., 18s., and 21 s. per doz.; "bedding, 
choicest, Gs. and 9s. per doz. ; choicest 
named doubles from 42s. per doz.; un¬ 
named, very choice, 24s. and 30s. per doz.; 
choicest mixed, ISs. per doz. Order direct 
from us to procure our splendid strain. 
Catalogues gratis. 
JOHN a SONS', 
nurseries, FOREST HILL, LONDON, S.E. 
‘THE DANIELS’ 
Is the coming POTATO. 
A cross between the White Elephant and Magnum 
Bonum, having the unexcelled qualities of both. 
Ready to lift the same time as White Elephant. An 
immense cropper, and of splendid table quality. All 
Potato growers should try it. 
Price, per peck, 3/6; per bushel, 12/6 ; per sack, 30/- 
From Mr. J. ERR, Broom Park, Cleobury Mortimer, 
October 29th. 
“The seed Potatos, ‘The Daniels,’ I bought of you last 
Spring have turned out remarkably well in quantity as well as 
quality; I had 2S6 lbs. from 7 lbs., not one diseased.” 
From Mr. E. PITT, Ventnor, I. W. 
“ From 2 lbs. of your new Potato, * The Daniels,’ I have 
raised 213 lbs. of splendid quality.” 
A CHANGE OF SEED ALWAYS PAYS. 
Before ordering your supply send for DANIELS’ 
ILLUSTRATED POTATO CATALOGUE, con¬ 
taining valuable hints on the Potato, with descriptions 
of nearly 200 kinds, and the latest Novelties. Gratis 
and Post Free to all applicants. 
DANIELS’ CUCUMBERS 
Are the best in the World. 
DANIELS’ DUKE OF NORFOLK. 
A magnificent New Variety, immensely 
prolific. Handsome dark green fruits, 
18 to 24 inches long. 
Price, 2/6 and 5/- per 'packet. 
DANIELS’ MASTERPIECE. 
A splendid New Variety, exceedingly hand¬ 
some. First class for Exhibition and 
unexcelled for table. 
Price, 2/6 and 5/- per packet. 
DANIELS BROS i Seedsmen, NORWICH. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
HARDY PERENNIALS, 
FLO RISTS’ FLOWERS , Etc. 
I have very much pleasure in announcing that my new 
CATALOGUES of the above and other Plants are now 
ready, and are being issued to my regular Customers, 
and may be bad gratuitously and post free upon appli¬ 
cation. 
HARDY PERENNIALS. 
The present season’s edition of this Catalogue has 
been prepared with an unusual amount of care, and 
contains almost every known Hardy Perennial of really 
sterling worth, either as a plant, adapted specially for 
cutting, or as a decorative subject in pots, in the 
borders, or in beds, and must certainly be admitted to 
be the most complete Catalogue of Perennials ever 
published. It is embellished with a number of 
thoroughly well - executed Engravings, representing 
many of the specially meritorious and new Plants. 
Several of the Engravings have been expressly prepared 
for the work in question. It also contains very complete 
collections of 
HARDY ORCHIDS, AQUATIC & BOG PLANTS, 
CAILLARDIAS, SUNFLOWERS, POPPIES, 
IRIS, LILIES, BAMBOOS, 
P/E0NIES (TREE & HERBACEOUS). 
These are offered in the varied Catalogues, and go to 
constitute one of the most complete collections of 
these really interesting and practically indispensable 
Flowering Plants ever offered. I was awarded, last 
season, several First Class Certificates for new varieties. 
HARDY FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. 
This catalogue is one of the most complete and correct 
of its kind, containing every variety of real merit, 
including Carnations, Pieotees, delphiniums, 
Pansies, Pyrethrums, Phloxes, Pentstemons, 
and several other families. Twelve pages of Novel¬ 
ties belonging to the families enumerated are also 
included. The catalogue is thoroughly complete, well 
illustrated, and contains abundant cultural notes. 
CARTERS’ 
Tested Seeds 
FOR SMALL GARDENS. 
GARTERS’ BOX, fnssi 
of Vegetable Seeds and 20 varieties of 
Flower Seeds price Post free. 
I4A 
GARTERS’ BOX, SSifSI Ifl/fi 
of Vegetable Seeds and 12 varieties of » «' / W 
Flower Seeds price Post free. 
CARTERS’ BOX, SUSS 7/fi 
Vegetable Seeds only price s I 
Post free. 
CARTERS’ BOX, 
22 varieties Q /™ 
of Vegetable Seeds only price ^' 
Post free. 
Particulars of Contents on Application. 
Seedsmen by Sealed Royal Warrants, 
237 
238 
HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. 
T HE LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL 
ASSOCIATION. 
EXHIBITIONS FOR 1838. 
The Spring Show of Hyacinths, Tulips, Azaleas, &c., will be 
held in St. George’s Hall on Wednesday, March 21st. The Ninth 
Grand Exhibition in Sefton Park on Saturday, August 4th, aDd 
Bank Holiday, August 6 th. The Great Chrysanthemum and 
Fruit Show on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 20th and 21st. 
Schedules on application to the Secretary, EDWARD 
BRIDGE, 3, Cedar Terrace, Tarbock Road, Hayton. 
R oyalhorticultural SOCIETY.— 
ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—The Council of the Royal 
Horticultural Society require au Assistant Secretary. He would 
have to give the whole of his time to the Society, and should 
possess a knowledge of horticulture. Salary to commence at 
£200 per annum. Applications should be sent in before March 
6 th to the Secretary, Royal Horticultural Society, South 
Kensington, S.W. 
P ROTECT YOUR GARDEN'S. — Strong 
Netting, 35 square yards for Is. It is oiled and dressed, 
and will not rot if kept out in all weathers. Sent any width ; 
Carriage Paid on all orders over 5s. Common IN etting, 50 square 
yards for Is. Hundreds of Testimonials.—GEO. ROBINSON, 
Fish Merchant, Rye, Sussex. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
My collection of this family is one of the most complete 
in Europe. Every variety which is really worthy of 
cultivation is included—many varieties are offered in 
some catalogues which are really valueless, they will 
not be found in the catalogue referred to. It extends 
to twenty pages of really first-class sorts, all fully and 
correctly described, and is accompanied by a well- 
executed litho of a new late-flowering golden yellow 
variety, named Governor Of Guernsey which I have 
much pleasure in offering this season for the first time, 
and which I am sure is destined to become the most 
popular of late-flowering varieties for cutting or for 
decorations. 
HARDY CUMBERS 
Are grown at Tottenham upon a most extensive scale. 
My annual sales of this section now reach prodigious 
proportions. Large quantities of Ampelopsis, Jasmines, 
Clematis, Wistaria, &c., are grown. 
HARDY FERNS. 
My collection'of these has recently been very consider¬ 
ably extended, and now can fairly claim to be a com¬ 
plete and representative one of Hardy British and 
American Ferns, and is a catalogue well deserving 
the attention of all who are interested in this useful 
class of plants. 
HARDY PRIMULAS. 
I hold a very extensive collection of these, which 
includes every variety claiming any real usefulness, 
amongst which are many beautiful Indian and other 
forms. 
Copies of any of the above Catalogues may be had upon 
application. 
T hos. S. Ware, 
HALS FARM NXTRSSRXES, 
TOTTENHAM, LONDON 
Nest Week’s Engagements. 
Tuesday, Feb. 2St.h.—Birmingham Gardeners’ Improvement 
Association: Mr. A. E. Robinson on Medicinal plants, and 
the drugs we get from them. Special Sale of Orchids in 
Flower at Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms.—Sale of Plants at The 
City Auction Rooms, Gracechurch St., by Protheroe & Morris. 
AVednesday, Feb. 29th.—First Special Sale by Sample of Nursery 
Stock ; and Sale of Lily Bulbs, Palm Seeds at. Protheroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. Sale of Fruit Trees, Roses, Shrubs, &c., at 
Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, March 1st.—Sale of Imported and Established 
Orchids at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Friday, March 2nd. —Great Sale of Imported Orchids at 
Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
Saturday, March 3rd.—Sale of Plants, &c., at Protheroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. 
FOR INDEX TO CONTENTS, SEE P. 414. 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.” —Bacon. 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1888. 
Seasonable Reminders. —The Aveatlier which 
has prevailed during the past fortnight has 
been specially serviceable in reminding over¬ 
anxious gardeners that the winter has not yet 
departed. What though the Snowdrops and 
early Crocuses had throivn up floAvers, that 
Primroses Avere blooming, that buds were 
bursting, and immature leafage striving to 
expand ; yet Avinter had not departed, as AA'e 
haA T e found, and happy are those avIio, in no 
great haste to sow and plant, have suffered 
nothing from the exercise of patience. Feb¬ 
ruary is fast departing, and Avith it Avill soon 
have passed all hope that it will help to fill 
our ditches, and saturate the already rapidly 
drying soil. We have had some snow, hut it 
