September 27, 1890. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
51 
IF YOU WANT 
REALLY GOOD BULBS A SOS 
APPLY TO 
Mr. ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
Of the firm of Sydenham Brothers, Wholesale Jewellers, 
THE LARGEST AMATEUR IMPORTER IN THE KINGDOM. 
My Revised LIST and Enlarged PAMPHLET, 
“HOW I CAME TO GROW BULBS,” 
The Most Reliable Guide to the Best Varieties and 
How to Grow them, has now teen sent to all friends who 
have supported me in past seasons ; any who have not received 
a copy will please send Post Card. 
[ do not aim so much to sell the cheapest bulbs as I do to 
send out the very best quality, feeling sure the results will be 
most satisfactory to buyers. 
I have to thank my many friends for their kind support and 
recommendations, and to ask them to send orders as early as 
possible as best Bulbs are much scarcer than usual. 
To ensure success and the finest blooms, I particularly recom¬ 
mend all to order early and plant the following as soon as 
received—NARCISSUS, CROCUS, SNOWDROPS, FRF.ESIAS, 
IRIS, and LILIUM CANDIDUM—as they begin to make roots 
sooner than most others in my List. 
BULBS FOR CHRISTMAS BLOOMING, 
The following, if ordered and potted at once, will bloom well 
for Christmas. 
EARLY WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, Is. 6d. doz., 
11s. 100 ; or extra selected Bulbs, all averaging over five 
inches round, the finest that can possibly be imported, 2s. doz., 
15s. 100. 
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, the most lovely flower of 
the day. Ordinary flowering Bulbs, as usually sold 9 d. dor., 
4 s. 100; selected Bulbs, Is. doz., 7s. 100; or extra selected 
Bulbs, Is. 6 d. doz., 11s. 100. 
DOUBLE HOMAN NARCISSUS, average size Bulbs, as 
usually sold 5s. 100; selected Bulbs, Is. doz., 7s. 100. 
PAPER-WHITE NARCISSUS, Is. doz., 7s. 100; or the 
large-flowering variety, Is. 6 d. doz., 11s. 100. 
S MAKE A SPECIALITY OF HYACINTHS. 
One dozen, first size and named, for pots or glasses, 4s. 
A splendid dozen, unnamed, for pots, 3s., for water, 3s. 6d. 
Capital second-size Hyacinths, quite equal to what are often 
sold as first size, 2s. 6d. doz , or 17s. 6d. 100. 
A choice collection of all the best Hyacinths for Exhibition 
purposes, from 3d. to 8d. each. 
Splendid Bedding Hyacinths, Blue, Is. 6d. ; Red, Is. 9d. ; 
White, 2s. 3d. doz. 11s., 13s. and 16s. 100. 
I have increased my collection of Narcissus, and made reduc¬ 
tions in prices where possible, Bulbocodium, Is.; Jonquils, <hd.\ 
Pheasant Eye, id.; Poeticus ornatus, for foicipg, Is. Id.; Bur- 
bidgei, Is. 3d. ; Incomparable, 8d.; Stella, 9<i. ; Cynosure, 2s. 3d.; 
Leedsii amabilis, 2s. 31.; Duchess of Brabant, 2s. 3d.; Obval- 
laris. Is. 6d. ; Rugilobus, 2s. ; Princeps, Is. 6d. ; Horsfieidi, Ss.; 
all per dozen., cheaper by 100. Polyanthus Narcissus : Gloriosa, 
Is. 6 d .; Soleil d’Or, Is 3d ; Grand Monarque, 2s. 6d. ; all per 
dozen. Best named, extra large Crocus, 2s. 100 ; second size, 
Is. to Is. Gd 100. Splendid Snowdrops, single or double, 2s. 100 ; 
extra large, 3s. 100. Winter Aconites, 2s. 100. Scilla sibirica, 
2s. 100 ; extra selected, 2s. 6d. 100. Chionodoxa, a lovely flower, 
Sd. dozen ; 4s. 6d. 100. Lilium Harrisi, 7s. dozen ; extra large, 
5 to 9 inches round, 10s. 6d. dozen ; candidum, 2s. 6d. dozen. 
English Iris, 3s. 6d. 100. Spanish Iris, Is. 6d. 100. Anemones, 
single, 2s. 100 : double, 4s. 100. Splendid mixed Ixias, 2s. 100; 
ISs. 1 000. Choice mixed Ranunculus, 2s. 100. Grape Hya¬ 
cinths, 2s. 3d. 100. 
Send for full List, and compare prices, CONSIDERING 
GUARANTEE and DISCOUNT, before ordering elsewhere. 
TERMS:—STRICTLY CASH with order from unknown 
correspondents ; references given if required. 
Letter Orders have same care as for my own planting. 
Any wanting VEGETABLE or FLOWER SEEDS for autumn 
sawing would do well to send for my UNIQUE SEED LIST and 
GUIDE, free on application. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
New Tenby Street, Birmingham. 
Mr. DODWELL’S GRAND CARNATIONS 
THE FINEST CROWN. 
5,000 Unbloomed Seedlings, warranted of the highest parentage 
nnrivalled whether for bedding or forcing for Spring flowering! 
White Grounds, 3s. 6d. per doz.; 21s. per 100. 
Yellow Grounds, 5s. per doz.; 31s. Gd. per 100. 
Strong plants of his YEW YELLOWS and KILMURRY 
YELLOW GROUNDS, for late Autumn or Winter 
blooming, 10s. 6d. per dozen. 
THE COTTAGE, STANLEY ROAD, OXFORD. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
The largest, most complete and profusely ILLUSTRATED 
OF FERJ^S ever published, containing over 
120 Illustrations and much valuable practical information on the 
cultivation of Ferns, Ac., including comprehensive List of useful 
Gardening Books. 
One Shilling and Sixpence, post free. 
Smaller Catalogue of about 1,400 species and varieties, free on 
application. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, ' 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
VEITCH’S BULBS 
FOR 
EARLY FORCIHG. 
YEITCH'S BULBS 
FOR 
POT CULTURE. 
YEITCH'S BULBS 
FOR 
OUTDOOR PLANTING. 
UNEQUALLED FOR QUALITY 
AT 
LOWEST PRICES. 
For details see Catalogue, forwarded gratis and p>ost 
free on application. 
James Veitgh&Sons, 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, 
CHELSEA, LONDON, S.W. 
WILLIAMS’ W orld-reno wned BULBS. 
WILLIAMS’ for Prize BULBS. 
WILLIAMS’ , Forcing BULBS. 
WILLIAMS’ „ Bedding BULBS. 
WILLIAMS’ „ Exhibition BULBS. 
WILLIAMS’ ,, Collections of BULBS. 
Illustrated BULB CATALOGUE gratis and post free. 
B. S. WILLIAMS & SON, 
Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, 
UPPER HOLLOWAY, LONDON, N. 
ORCHIDS A SPECIALITY. 
CHflRLESWORTH, SHUTTLEWORTH J CO., 
IMPORTERS AND GROWERS, 
Heaton, Bradford, & 213, Park Rd., Clapham, S.W. 
Have a large and healthy stock of all leading varieties, and con¬ 
stantly receiving fresh importations. An inspection respectfully 
solicited. 
Gardening Charities, &c. 
G ARDENERS' ROYAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.— 
Secretary, Edward Roger Cutler, 50, Parliament Street, 
S.W. 
G ARDENERS' ORPHAN FUND. — Honorary Secretary, 
A. F. Barron, Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden, 
Chiswick, W. 
U NITED HORTICULTURAL PROVIDENT and BENEFIT 
SOCIETY.—Secretary, William Collins, 9, Martiudale 
Road, Balham, S.W. 
T HE SEVENTH VOLUME of THE gar¬ 
dening WORLD commenced on September 6th. The 
INDEX to VOL. VI. was published with the number for August 
30th. 
For Rates of Subscription and Scale of Charges for Advertise¬ 
ments, see page 62. 
Publishing Office: 17, Ca'lierine Street, Covent Garden, W.C 
Next Week's Engagements. 
Monday, September 29tli.—National Chrysanthemum Society: 
Committee Meeting at 7 p in. Bulb Sales at Brotheroe cte 
Morris’s, and Stevens’ Rooms. 
Wednesday, October 1st.—Commencement of three days Sale 
at Windlesham Nursery, Bagshot, by Protheroe & Morris. 
Bulb Sales at Protheroe £ Morris’s, and Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, October 2nd. — Bulb Sale at Protheroe & Morris’s 
Rooms. 
Friday, October 3rd.—Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morris’s 
Rooms. 
Saturday, October 4th.—Bulb Sales at Protheroe & Morris’s 
and Stevens' Rooms. 
As Flower Supports for 
Garden & Greenhouse. 
Also for Furniture Making, 
Yacht Masts, and Punt Poles. 
For Artistic Arches and Bridges, and every purpose where 
lightness and strength are required. 
3 ft. 10 in. by | and J in. thick ... 3/6 per 100 ; 5/- gross. 
3 ft. 10 in. by | to f in. „ ... 5/- „ ; 7/- „ 
3 ft. 10 in. by f to 1 in. ,, ... 7/- ,, ; 10/- ,, 
5 & 6 ft. (assorted) 1 to § in. thick, 22/- ,, ; 30/- ,, 
7 ft. by h to 1 in. thick (asorted).. 25/- ,, ; 37/6 ,, 
Speciality Bundle of 1 gross assorted canes, IS in. to 7 ft., 51- each 
FISHER & SHARPE. 172, Queen Victoria St., London, E.C. 
For Index to Contents $ Advertisements, see p. 62. 
“A WONDERFUL TOOL!” 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
“THE ERADICATING WEEDER” (G. R. King’s Patent), 
25.; extra strong 2s. 6 d., postage 3d. Docs twenty times the work 
of hand , without soiling the fingers. —Seedsmen, Ironmongers or 
Patentee, Torquay, 
“DON’T BREAK YOUR BAGK” 
CLIMBING TO WATER POTS ON HANGING BASKETS, 
SHELVES, &c. A HIGH’LEVEL WATERING POT, 4s. 
(G. R. King’s Patent), does it in a tenth the time, without risk or 
straining.—Seedsmen, Ironmongers or Patentee, Torquay. 
DUTCH BULBS 
Carriage Paid to Purchaser’s door in Great 
Britain and Ireland. No Packing Charges. 
Beautifully Illustrated English Amateur’s Catalogue 
gratis and post free from, the growers. 
VAIT Ss Co.,Hillegom (Holland). 
JOSHUA LE CORNU X, SON S 
OCW FRUIT TREES 
O t I and BOSE TREES. 
CARRIAGE PAID. PACKED GRATIS. An immense stock 
of strong, healthy, well-rooted trees. Before ordering, be sure 
to write for our Illustrated Catalogue. 
CORDONS A SPECIALITY. 
ROSES WONDERFULLY CHEA.P. The finest that money canbuy 
siqs yibw wrangles, jsrsey. 
Levenshuime Horticultural Co., Levenshu/me. 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1890. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
7|7he Late William Holmes.' —It has been 
far too often of late our sad lot to have 
to record the death of horticultural -worthies; 
hut rarely have we felt more of pain than in 
the present instance. Only last week we 
reported the first of the season’s shows of the 
National Chrysanthemum Society, and yet, ere 
that report reached our readers the estimable, 
active, and comparatively youthful secretary, 
Mr. William Holmes, lay dead. Only a week 
previously, and he was enjoying better health 
than lie had done for some time past, and full of 
life and energy was directing the arrange¬ 
ments of the show in question, held with so 
much eclat at the Royal Aquarium. Truly 
“■ in the midst of life we are in death,” for -who 
could have anticipated so sudden an ending, un¬ 
well indeed as it was known our friend had been. 
To very many of Mr. Holmes’ friends, and 
especially those who met him so late as the 
week preceding his death, it must he, as it 
was to us, almost impossible to credit—so 
difficult to realise. Our good friend seemed 
to he the embodiment of the (National Chry¬ 
santhemum Society himself. He knew all 
‘about "it, directed all its enterprises, worked 
