November 15, 1890. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
163 
PITCHER & MANDA, 
:ed 
SHORT HILLS, n.j., u.s.a., and HEXTABLE, SWANLEY, KENT (England). 
Growers & Importersof Orchids, Hardy & Stove Plants, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, &c. 
Our Collection of CYPRIPEDIUMS is the most complete and largest in the World. 
NEW GENERAL CATALOGUE will be ready by the beginning of January, 1891, and will 
be sent, post free, on application. - 
ALL ARE RESPECTFULLY INVITED TO VISIT OUR NURSERIES AT HEXTABLE. 
Communications to be Addressed to— ILo «J. MANDA, 
The United States Nurseries, 
HEXTABLE. SWANLEY. 
LAING’S LARGE GOLLEGTIONS 
OP 
FRUIT TREES, 
ROSES, VINES, &G 
Are exceptionally fine this season ; in¬ 
spection invited. Railway Station, 
Catford Bridge. Catalogues gratis. 
JOHN LAING & SONS 
£>ced, 'jSflcint, "gSulb, §■ ‘ghee ^TerchantA. 
FOREST WILL f LONDON, S.E. 
SPECIAL CULTURE 
OF 
FRUIT TREES&ROSES. 
A Large and Select Stock 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, SAWBRIDGEWORTH, HERTS. 
Mr.DODWELL’S GRAND CARNATIONS 
THE FINEST GROWN. 
Mr. Dodwell’s List of Specialties for Season 1890-1 is now 
ready, and may be had on application. 
THE COTTAGE. STANLEY ROAD, OXFORD. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
R EADERS of “ The Gardening World ” 
visiting any of the forthcoming Exhibitions, should 
make a note of any varieties desired, and apply to W. E. BOYCE 
for them ; also for BOYCE’S CHRYSANTHEMUM GUIDE, 
which contains complete directions upon cultivation ami 
Descriptive Catalogue of 1,070 varieties, price id. 
W. E. BOYCE, 
ARCHWAY ROAD, HIGHGATE, LONDON, N. 
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 Ss Co.,Hillegom (Holland). 
FRUIT TREES—FRUIT TREES. 
HUGH LOW & Co. 
Offer, of good quality, and will esteem favour of Orders 
APPLES—Dwarf Maidens, Dwarf Trained, 2-yr. Untrimmed, 
Pyramids, Standards. 
APRICOTS—Dwarf Maiden, Dwarf Trained, Standard, and 
Standard Trained. 
CHERRIES—Dwarf Maidens, Dwarf Trained, 2-yr. Untrimmed 
Pyramids, Standards. 
PEARS—Dwarf Maidens, Dwarf Trained, Pyramids, Standards. 
PLUMS—Dwarf Maidens, Dwarf Trained, 2-yr. Untrimmed 
Pyramids, Standards. 
DAMSONS, FARLEIGH PROLIFIC— Dwarf Maidens, Pyra- 
raids, Standards. 
PEACHES AND NECTAR I NES-Dwarf Maidens, Dwarf 
Trained, Standards, Standard Trained. 
Quantity Large—Quality Good—Prices Moderate. 
Inspection Invited. 
Bush Hill Park Nursery, ENFIELD. 
CHINESE 
Sacred Narcissus, 
Oriental Lily, or Joss Flower. 
ANNUAL IMPORTATION 
OF THESE BULBS, 
Just arrived in splendid condition. 
Each, Is.; per doz., 10s. 6d. 
FULL PARTICULARS IN 
BULB CATALOGUE, 
Sent Gratis and Post Free on application. 
JAMES VEITCH & SONS, 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, CHELSEA, S/W. 
B U LB S 
IF YOU WANT 
REALLY GOOD BULBS & SEEDS, 
APPLY TO 
Mr. ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
Of the firm of Sydenham Brothers , Wholesale Jewellers , 
THE LARGEST AMATEUR IMPORTER IN THE KINGDOM. 
EVERY BULB WARRANTED. Any which fail under fair 
treatment replaced next season at half price. 
My Revised LIST and Enlarged PAMPHLET, 
“HOW I CAME TO CROW BULBS,” 
The Most Reliable Guide to the Best Varieties and 
How to Grow them, has been sent to all friends who have 
supported me in past seasons ; any who have not received a copy 
will please send Post Card. 
CLEARANCE OFFER. 
I shall be pleased to make up parcels of Bulbs, value £1, £2, 
£5, or £10 on the most liberal terms, as formerly, to those who 
leave the selection to me, merely saying if they prefer mostly 
Tulips or Hyacinths, also if for indoor or outdoor decoration. 
I MAKE THIS LIBERAL OFFER 
In order to effect an early clearance to make room for Lily of 
the Valley crowns and clumps, Spiraea japonica, Spiraea palmata, 
Spiraea compacta mnltiflora (new), Dielytra spectabilis, Lilium 
rubrum, album, roseuin, Kraetzeri, longiflorum, and other 
varieties which will arrive shortly ; also Gladioli. 
Also a choice shipment of 
EIEIUM AURATUM 
Direct from the growers in Japan. These, considering size and 
quality, will he cheaper than offered by any house in the trade, 
or even at auctions. Prices: About 9 ins. round, (id. each, 5s. 
dozen ; large size, rather over 10 ins., 9 d. each, 7s. 6d. dozen; 
extra large, 12 ins. to 13 ins. Is. each, 10s, dozen. 
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. 
All should read my UNIQUE SEED LIST and GUIDE before 
purchasing next year’s supply of VEGETABLE and FLOWER 
SEEDS. Ready in December, sent post free on application. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
New Tenby Street, Birmingham. 
Next Week’s Engagements. 
Monday, November 17th.—Hinckley Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days). Sales of Bulbs at JProtlieroe & Morris’s, and 
Stevens’ Rooms. 
Tuesday, November ISth.—Chrysanthemum Shows at Stamford, 
Hanley (2 days); Hartlepool (2 days); Twickenham (2 
days). Sale of Lily Bulbs at Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
Wednesday, November 19th.- Chrysanthemum Shows at York 
(3 days); Rugby (2 days); Bedford (2 days); Hull (2 days); 
Swansea (2 days); Bristol (2 days); and Westerham (2 
days). Sale of Azaleas, Ac., at Piotheroe & Morris’s Rooms, 
and of Bulbs at Stevens’. 
Thursday, November 20tli.— Chrysanthemum Shows at Edin¬ 
burgh (S days); Shrewsbury, Tiveton, Warwick (2 days); 
Ware (2 days). 
Friday, November 21st.—Chrysanthemum Show at Stockport. 
Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
Saturday, November 22nd.—Chrysanthemum Shows at 
Batley and Marepool. Bulb Sales at Protheroe & Morris’s, 
and Stevens’ Rooms. 
For Index to Contents & Advertisements, see p. 173. 
" Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man." —Bacon. 
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER loth, 1890. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
he Chrysanthemum Centenary. —- We 
publish with our present number u 
portrait supplement which will doubtless 
be regarded with exceeding interest by ah who 
visit the Royal Aquarium during the present 
week. The celebration—one of the most re¬ 
markable ever held—is the product of the 
National Chrysanthemum Society, which is 
again the product of the officers and com¬ 
mittee who have done so much to lead the 
society from small beginnings up to those of a 
truly national character. The portrait group 
we present to our readers will be regarded by 
them, we are assured, as an admirable memento 
of a remarkable exhibition, one indeed which 
we hope the society will strive to repeat, 
although of course not as a centenary cele¬ 
bration, in i900. Indeed it would he a 
worthy thing were special grand Chrysanthe¬ 
mum celebrations held every tenth year, now 
that one has been so auspiciously successful. 
We may hope to see our portrait group 
hung in many a household, because all whose 
faces are thus grouped are leaders in the 
organisation of this remarkable Chrysanthe¬ 
mum display. One familiar face will be 
missed from the group — that of William 
Holmes—who, alas, has not been spared to 
see the crowning work of his years of patient 
labour in the interest of the society. Up 
to the time of going to press the proceedings 
have been marked by great enthusiasm, and 
where so much of enthusiasm exists success 
must follow. 
