October 4, 1890. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
67 
WEBBS’ 
FREE BY 
POST 
OR RAIL. 
FINEST 
SELECTED 
ROOTS, 
BULBS: 
FOR GREENHOUSE DECORATION. 
Collection A, containing - 461 Bulbs 
„ ' B, „ 262 „ 
„ C, „ 207 „ 
59 D, ,, 134 .. 
99 E 9 99 *t6 ■> 
99 F, „ 60 „ 
Price, 42s. Oil. 
,, 21s. Od. 
„ 15s. 0(1. 
„ 10s. 6(1. 
„ 7s. 6(1. 
„ 5s. 0d. 
FOR GARDEN BEDS, BORDERS, &c. 
Collection M, containing 2,923 Bulbs, price 105s. Od. 
„ N, „ 1,909 „ „ 63s. Od. 
., 0, „ 1.286 „ „ 42s. 0(1. 
., P, „ 680 „ ., 21s. 0(1. 
„ Q, „ 424 „ „ 15s. 0(1, 
R, „ 315 „ ., 10s. 6(1. 
„ S, „ 203 „ „ 7s. 6(1. 
99 T, „ 114 „ „ 5s. 0(1. 
5 per cent. Discount for Cash. 
WEBBS’ BULB CATALOGUE, beautifully Illus¬ 
trated, and containing complete Cultural Instructions, Gratis 
and Post Free. 
Seedsmen by Royal Warrants to H.M the Queen 
and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 
W0RDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE. 
SPECIAL CULTURE 
OF 
FRUIT TREES&ROSES. 
A Large and Select Slock is now offered for Sale. 
The Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits post free. 
The Descriptive Catalogue of Roses post free. 
THOMAS RIVERS & SON, 
The Nurseries, SA WBRIDGEW0RTH, HERTS. 
Mr. DODWELL’S GRAND CARNATIONS 
THE FINEST GROWN. 
Mr. Dodwell’s List or Specialties for Season 1890-1 is now 
ready, and may be had on application. 
THE COTTAGE, STANLEY ROAD, OXFORD. 
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. 
VAN MEERBEEK& Co.,Hillegom(HolIand). 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
The largest, most complete and profusely ILLUSTRATED 
CATALOGUE OF FERNS ever published, containing over 
120 Illustrations and much valuable practical information on the 
cultivation of Ferns, &c., 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. 
PONKEY POTTERIES 
RUABON, NORTH WALES, 
FLOWER POTS 
Large quantities of all kinds always in stock. 
SAMPLES AND PRICES ON APPLICATION. 
All Ware stamped PONKEY. 
IF YOU WANT 
l 
LI fill Mils i SEEDS, 
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 GAIV1E TO GROW BULBS,” 
T he Most Reliable Guide to the Best Varieties and 
How to Grow them, has now been sent to all friends who 
have supported me in past seasons ; any who have not received 
a copy will please send Post Card. 
I 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 (hem 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 CHRISTM S BLOOMING. 
The following, if ordered and potted at once, will bloom well 
for Christmas. 
EARLY WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, Is. 6 d. doz., 
11s. 100 ; or extra selected Bulbs, all averaging over five 
inches round, the finest that can possibly be imported, 2s. doz., 
15s. 100. 
FREE3IA REFRACTA ALBA, the most lovely flower of 
the day. Ordinary Dowering Bulbs, as usually sold 9d. doz., 
4s. 100; selected Bulbs, Is. doz., 7s, 100; or extra selected 
Bulbs, Is. 6 d. doi., 11s. 100. 
DOUBLE ROMAN 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. 
I 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, Bulboeodium, Is.; Jonquils, 6d.; 
Pheasant Eye, 4<L ; Poeticus ornatus, for foicing, Is. Id.; Bur- 
oidgei, Is. 3d. ; Incomparable, 8d.; Stella, 9d. ; Cynosure, 2s. 3d.; 
Leedsii amabilis, 2s. 3d.; Duchess of Brabant, 2s. 3d.; Obval- 
laris, Is. 6d. ; Rugilobus, 2s. ; Princeps, Is. 6d. ; Horsfieldi, Ss.; 
all per dozen., cheaper by 100. Polyanthus Narcissus : Gloriosa, 
Is. 6d.; Soleil d’Or, Is, 3d ; Grand Monarque. 2s. (id. ; all per 
dozen. Best named, extra large Crocus, 2s. 100 ; second size, 
Is. to Is. 6 d. 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, 
8 to 9 inches round, 10s. 6d. dozen ; eandidum, 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 
sowing would do well to send for my UNIQUE SEED LIST and 
GUIDE, free on application. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
New Tenby Street, Birmingham. 
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 £ in. thick ... 3/6 per 100 ; 5/- gross. 
3 ft. 10 in. by | to fin. ,, ...5/- ,, ; 7/- „ 
3 ft. 10 in. by | to 1 in, ,, ... 7/- ,, ; 10/- ,, 
5 & 6 ft. (assorted) 4 to j in. thick, 22/- ,, ; 30/- ,, 
7 ft. by £ to 1 in. thick (asortert).. 25/- ,, ; 37/6 ,, 
Specialite Bundle of 1 gross assorted canes, 18 in. to 7 ft., 5/- each 
FISHER & SHARPE, 172, Queen Victoria St., London, E.C. 
JOSHUA LE CORNU X, SON S 
JERSEY 
FRUIT TREES 
and ROSE 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 CHEAP. The finest that money canbuy 
MTQM V/SBW JERSEY, 
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CATALOGUES. 
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Next Week’s Engagements. 
Monday, October 6th.—Exhibition of Home grown Fruits at the 
Guildhall, E.C. (and two following days). Commencement 
of six days sale of Nursery Stock at Sunningdale, by 
Prolheroe & Morris. Sales of Bulbs at Protheioe 6c Morris’s, 
and Stevens’ Rooms. 
Tuesday, October 7 th—Sale of English-grown Lilies at Protheroe 
& Morris’s Rooms. 
Wednfsday, October 8th.— Autumn Fruit Show at the Crystal 
Palace (and two following days). Sale of Bulbs at Protheroe 
& Morris’a, and Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, October 9th. — Sale of Bulbs at Protheroe & Morris’s 
Rooms. 
Friday, October 10th.— Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morris's 
Rooms. 
Saturday, October 11th. —Sale of Bulbs at Protheroe & Morris’s, 
and Stevens’ Rooms. 
For Index to Contents & Advertisements, see p. 78. 
11 Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.” —Bacon. 
thijWningll|0i]$r, 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER fth, 1890. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
TsThe Coming Fruit Exhibitions. —Certainly 
so far as the metropolis is concerned 
the present month of October bids fair to 
he one of very material interest in relation 
to hardy fruit culture and the fruit-preserving 
industry. The first display and one which 
is looked forward to with exceeding interest, 
is that to be held in the Guildhall next 
week, commencing on Monday and lasting 
three days. This exhibition is promoted by 
the Fruiterers’ Company, and comprises hardy 
fruits as well as fruit preserves. No doubt 
there will be a fine show, and its existence 
will materially affect the hardy fruit show 
at the Crystal Palace the same week, as it 
is evident very much of the fruit shown at 
the Guildhall will find its way to Sydenham. 
Thus for that week Londoners will almost 
have a surfeit of fruit shows,. 
It is somewhat unfortunate that we should 
he having such prominent exhibitions in a 
season when hardy fruits are so scarce, and 
it may be that the inevitable display of 
nursery-grown samples will somewhat mislead 
the public, as these are produced under 
conditions hardly possible outside of nurseries. 
Still, should the shows stimulate hardy fruit 
culture we shall have much cause to he 
gratified. 
The succeeding week will see again two 
other shows of fruit and fruit preserves in 
London, viz., the preserved fruit and jam 
exhibition at the Westminster Drill Hall, 
under the auspices of the Royal Horticultural 
Society, on the 14th, 15th and 16th inst., 
the interest in which will, however, we fear 
he largely discounted by the Guildhall 
display; and on the 15th, 16th and 17th 
a competitive show of forced and hardy 
fruits at the Royal Aquarium. Although 
these shows clash, yet their contiguitj’ - will 
perhaps help each other in securing large 
and interesting attendances. 
he Chiswick Dahlia Conference.— Look¬ 
ing hack upon the proceedings at this 
gathering of last week, it is not possible to 
express other than intense satisfaction at the 
remarkably beautiful display made of flowers 
of all sections of the ! lahlia; and also at the 
large number of growers—chiefly of the trade 
of course—who assisted in making that dis¬ 
play. The Dahlia showed most conclusively 
that it is the Floral Autumn Queen, and 
especially so as it comes in so many diverse 
forms. Those who care not for the superb 
show doubles may revel in the singles and 
Cactus forms, whilst true Dahlia florists must 
