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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Maxell 24, 1888. 
S. SHEPPERSON, 
FLORIST & SEEDSMAN, 
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 
have all been grown on the Derbyshire Hills, 
and are therefore very hardy, strong, and war¬ 
ranted to succeed and bloom well. All Carriage 
Free for Cash with Order. Descriptive List of 
Florist Flowers, 4 d. Stamps, or Free to Customers. 
PANSIES.— A great speciality. Five Silver Cups 
and other Prizes awarded during 1887. Probably the 
best collection in England. The cream only of the 
most noted raisers, the latest new sorts, and the 
winners at all the great shows. Good plants, correctly 
named, Show or Fancy, 12 for 3s., 25 for 5s. 6 d., 
Carriage Free for Postal Order. 
FANCY PANSIES, unnamed, 6 for Is., 12 for 
Is. 6 A., 25 for 2s. 6d. Postal Order. All different and 
first-class sorts, Free. 
CHEYSANTHEMUMS.— Great special culture. 
The best and most distinct varieties only of the large- 
flowered, Incurved, Reflexed, Early and Late Bloomers, 
Pompons, Japanese, &c., including many grand new 
varieties bv the best English, Continental, and American 
Raisers. 'l2 distinct, named, well-rooted plants for 
2s., 24 for 3s. 6d., Free. 
G-BAND NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS, the 
cream only of the new varieties of 1886 and 1837, 6 for 
2s., 12 for 3s. 6 d., named distinct varieties. 
CAENATIONS PICOTEES, and CLOVES.- 
Strong plants, from finest show flowers only, including 
many new sorts ; will give a mass of bloom. 12 
beautiful varieties for 2s. 6 d., 6 for Is. 6 d., Free. 
PURE SNOW-WHITE AURICULA.— One of 
the most beautiful hardy spring-flowering plants in 
cultivation, 2 for Is., Free. 
AURICULAS.— A really grand strain of this 
deliciously-scented, old-fashioned, favourite flower, in¬ 
cluding Turner’s Alpines, Dean’s New Laced Varieties, 
Deuxberry Giant, and other really fine sorts. Good 
plants, that will bloom well this spring, 3 for Is., 6 for 
Is. 9 d., 12 for 3s., all Free. 
HOLLYHOCKS (Doable) . —Chafer’s very finest 
and most select strain, 12 varieties for 2s. 6 d., 6 for 
Is. 6d., 6 extra strong for 2s., Postal Order, Free. 
POLYANTHUS. —Finest strain grown ; fine large 
trusses and blooms, and splendid colours ; cannot be 
surpassed. 12 for Is., 26 for 2s., 100 for 7s., Free. 
All good blooming plants. 
POLYANTHUS and PEIMBOSE .— Jack-in- 
the-Green, Hose-in-Hose, and other rare and curious 
forms, unnamed, 6 distinct sorts for Is. 6 d., 12 for 
2 s, 6d. Free. 
" THE NEW DOUBLE SCAELET GEUM.— 
Quite hardy, free bloomer ; grand for cutting or deco¬ 
ration. 12 for Is., 25 for 2s., Postal Order, Free. 
CANTEEBUEY BELLS . —Grand new colours 
and new forms ; double and single Telescopes, Cande¬ 
labrum, and other varieties. 12good plants, to bloom well, 
for Is., 12 extra strong for Is. 6 d., Postal Order, Free. 
FOXGLOVES. —Gloxinia-flowered. Dean’s grand 
new large spotted varieties, very fine, 12 for Is. 6 d., 
6 for Is., Free. 
SCABIOSA (Double).—A really fine hardy plant 
for garden decoration or cut flowers ; many fine colours. 
Is. per doz., Free. 
PRIMULA CASHMEEIANA. — Splendid, 
hardy, mauve-coloured, spring-flowering plants, 3 for 
Is., Free. 
WALLFLOWEBS. —Double German, Cranford 
Beauty, Ware’s Dark Red, and Kershaw’s Bright Red, 
Is. per doz., Free. 
COLLECTION OF 12 HAEDY BOEDEE 
PLANTS, distinct and useful for decoration and 
cutting purposes, for 2s., Free. Also the following 
FREE-BLOOMING HAEDY PLANTS^ which 
should be in every garden, all at Is. per doz., Free : — 
Pure white Thrift, fine edging and spring flower ; 
Malva moschata alba and rosea, beautiful pure white 
and rose, blooms all the summer ; Primula cortusoides, 
beautiful mauve spring flower ; Sweet Williams, the 
finest dark and giant Auricula-eyed ; Arabis albida, 
white spring-flowering plant, beautiful variegated foliage. 
STEAWBEEEY PLANTS .— Selected crowns, 
transplanted : Black Prince Improved, British Queen, 
Alpha, Pauline Sabreur, VieomtesseH. deThury, Duke 
of Edinburgh, King of the Earlies, and other extra 
sorts, 3s. per 100, Free. Also The Captain (LaxtoD), 
20 for Is., Free. 
S. SHEPPERSON, 
Florist & Sggdsman, 
PROSPECT HOOSE, BELPER, DERBYSHIRE. 
WITH A 
CUSTOME R'S COMP LIMENTS. 
To Messrs. HENRY CANNELL & SONS, 
“TEE HOME OF FL0WEES,” 
S W A N L E Y , KENT. 
Come to my aid, ye Muses, and declare, 
The charms flowers have—here, there, and everywhere ! 
Here, as I sit and while away the hours, 
In dreams I see the far off “Home of Flowers” ; 
For there, indeed, flowers to perfection rise, 
Cultured with care beneath the Kentish skies. 
In Swanley every flower hears some part, 
And Nature, there, is seconded by Art ! 
Carnations ! “ Selfs,” “ striped,” “ flake,” and strange 
Are seen in dazzling colours from afar ; [“ bizarre,” 
Chrysanthemums, “incurved” and “Japanese,” 
“ Reflexed ” and others— all are sure to please. 
Begonias, brilliant, there assert their right, 
“Serrated,” “rosy pink” and “ Double White ” ; 
And Messrs. Cannell’s “ Singles Ah ! No power 
Of pen could e’er describe that noble flower. 
Abutilons, Auriculas for show, 
Bouvardias and lovely Fuchsias grow ; 
And Cannas tall—the “ coming flower,” they say— 
Can all he seen at Swanley, in their day. 
There Dahlias, “Dwarf ” or “ Pompons,” you can see, 
Clove-scented Pink and dark-edged Picotee ; 
Bright Gladioli, “ extra fine and sound,” 
Gloxinias, “spotted,” here are to he found. 
Fine Heliotrope, the “Swanley Giant,” bright, 
Tall Sunflowers turning towards the source of light ; 
Pansies and Pelargoniums, Hollyhocks, 
Pentstemons, Mimuli and Drummond’s Phlox, 
Double Pyrethrums and the English Rose, 
And Seedling Polyanthi, “Hose-in-Hose ” ; 
The Primula, both “Alpine” and “Chinese,” 
The lovely Cyclamen—both born to please ! 
All these and many more are there displayed, 
By Messrs. Cannell tastefully arrayed ; 
But if the reader does not trust to me, 
Then let me say to him, “ Just Go and See ! > ” 
Jenny Narborough Wynne, Bnheny. 
DANIELS’ 
‘ROYAL 
NORFOLK RUSSET.’ 
SYN.—“T he Village Blacksmith.” 
T HE most REMARKABLE POTATO ever raised. 
The tubers are of medium size, and_ roughly 
netted ; eyes few and shallow ; flesh, white ; fine 
grained ; boils like a ball of flour, and of the finest 
flavour. It is a great disease resister, and is pre¬ 
eminently adapted to moist soils and districts. We 
have grown it six or seven seasons, and have never 
known one diseased. 
Price, 3s. 64. 14 lbs.; 12s. 6d. 56 lbs.; 
21s. per cwt. 
Orders for one cwt. and upwards carriage paid. 
UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS. 
IRELAND.— J. Jones, Esq., M.D., Ardee, September 5th. 
“In 1885 I had from you 1 lb. of 'Royal Norfolk Russet.' I 
planted the produce in 1886, and again this season. On the 3rd 
inst. I dug from two stalks 4 1 tubers—about 14 lbs. Such as were 
cooked were excellent—white , floury, and of good flavour." 
ENGLAND.—From Mr. T. R. Baily, Barrington, Cambs. 
“ Your ‘ Royal Norfolk Russet’ greatly exceeded my expectations, 
turning out remarkably well.'' 
SOUTH AFRICA.—From Mrs. Francis, Pietermaritzburgh. 
“ The potatoes gained first prize as a collection. The ‘ Royal 
Norfolk Russet ’ first as a round variety." 
A CHANGE OFJSEEDALWAYS 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 BROS., 
The Royal Seedsmen, NORWICH. 
VEGETABLE & FLOWER 
BOXES OF VEGETABLE SEEDS, 
Containing Liberal assortments of the best binds 
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 CEBftS 
For the Gardens of Ladies and Amateurs. 
2/6, 5/-, 7/6, 10/6, 15/-, and 21/- each. 
All Vegetable and Flower Seeds Delivered Free. 
Illustrated Catalo gue, Is. Abridged Edition, Gratis. 
WEBB & SONS, 
By Boyal Warrants Seedsmen to HM. THE QTJEEN, 
and H.E..H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, 
WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE. 
Write for Dr. Voelcker's Report, Pamphlet, Testimonials, and 
Instructions how to apply 
Every grain fertilises because the Guano is perfectly pure, ft is 
a most economical Manure, 1 part to 100 parts of soil beiDg ample 
for any plant. 
TA8H 
FISH-POTASH contains Ammonia, Phosphates, and Potash in 
large proportions, which are the principal elements of fertili¬ 
sation. 
GUANO. 
PRICES :—2-lb. Tin, Is. ; 7 lbs., 2s. ; 14 lbs., 4s.; 
28 lbs., 6s. 6d. ; 56 lbs., 10s 6d.; 1 cwt., 16s. ; 
2 cwt., SOs ; Bags free. Special Terms for 
large quantities. 
CHEAPEST AND BEST. ANALYSIS GUARANTEED. 
J. JENSEN & CO., Limited, 
109, Fenchurch Street, London, E.C. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES, 
And POT HOOTS of DAHLIAS. 
M Y stocks of above are by far the finest seen for several 
years, so that intending purchasers should have a copy 
before ordering elsewhere, as the same for price and quality 
cannot be excelled, the collection having been awarded upwards 
of 130 prizes this season. Lists may be had Post Free. 
FRANK LAW, Carnation Garde ns, R ochda le. 
HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITIONS. 
£300 
IiST PRIZES EOR 
^ ^ „ FRUIT, FLOWERS, 
VEGETABLES AND HONEY. Open to 
Members of Co-operative Societies through¬ 
out the Kingdom. 
£100 given by the Agricultural and Horti¬ 
cultural Association (Limited) for produce 
grown from their “ One and All" Seeds. 
Schedules on application to 
WILLIAM BROOMHALL, Secretary. 
1, Norfolk Street, Strand, W.C. ____ 
SHREWSBURY ELORAL EETE, 
O AUGUST 22nd and 23rd, 1SSS. 
For Twenty PLANTS, £25, £20, £15, For GRAPES, £66. For 
Collection of FRUIT, £10, £6, £3. For VEGETABLES, £o0, 
including Valuable SPECIAL PRIZES by Messrs. U ebb & Sous, 
Messrs. Sutton & Co., an 1 Mr. T. Laxton. The_^EITCH 
MEMORIAL MEDAL and £5 will be awarded for \ EGETABLES 
at this Show. Full particulars, with Schedules, post tree on 
application t^eHonS^ XAUNTON, Shrewsbury. 
GLASGOW AN DWEST OF SCOTLAND 
VJT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
GRAND FLOWER SHOWS. 
£500 prize money for July and September Shows granted by 
the Executive Council of the International Exhibition, Glasgow, 
1SSS, in whose buildings the Shows will be held. 
Spring Show, March 2Stli. Prize Schedules now ready, also 
Subscribers' and Members' Tickets—21s., 10s 6if. and os. —admit¬ 
ting to Spring Show in City Hall and Summer and Autumn 
Shows in the International Exhibition. 
Application for the above to be made to 
CHAS MACDONALD WILLIAMSON, Treasurer, 
104, West George Street, Glasgow, 
or 
FRANC GIBB DOUGALL, Secretary, 
' 167, Canning Street, Glasgow. 
