December 13, 1890. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
227 
STRONG- PLANTS, CARRIAGE PAID. 
Extent of Glass Structures, 54,000 Sujierficial Feet. 
Extent of Nurseries, 57 Acres. s. d. 
12 Greenhouse Ferns, 6 varieties, including Maiden-hair 1 9 
6 Lavender bushes, or Rosemary.1 6 
2 Clematis inontana and 2 C. flammula .2 0 
6 Maiden-liair Ferns, 4 distinct varieties. 2 0 
6 Climbing Roses, own roots, 6 varieties. 2 3 
6 China or Monthly Roses, 6 varieties . 2 3 
6 Fuchsias, 6 varieties (12, in 12 vars, 2s. 6 d.) . 1 6 
3 Greenhouse Asparagus plants .1 9 
3 Aralia Sieboldi, pretty foliage plant . 2 0 
6 Greenhouse Selaginellas (including Golden) . 1 6 
3 Choice-named large-floweiing Clematis. 2 6 
6 Named Ivy Geraniums .10 
12 Tea Roses on owu roots, best varieties. 5 0 
1 Green Rose, flowers perfectly green ... ... ...10 
3 Adiantum Farleyense, very handsome Maiden-hair ... 2 6 
IS Greenhouse Ferns, assorted .. .2 6 
12 Maiden-hair Ferns, 12 varieties, lovely kinds. 5 0 
6 Palms, 3 varieties . 2 6 
3 Adiantum Victoriae (New Maiden hair). 1 9 
6 Arum Lilies, from pots .1 9 
25 Antirrhinums, grand strain .2 0 
20 Aquilegias (40, 2s. 6 d.) .1 6 
20 Wallflowers, blood-red, yellow, &e. 16 
6 Large greenhouse Ferns, about 1 ft. high, Farleyense, 
tenerum, concinnum, &c .3 0 
6 Mrs Sinkins, new white Pink (12 for Is. lOd.). 1 4 
12 Small-leaved Ivies, very pretty.1 6 
6 Variegated Ivies, named (12 for 4s.) . 2 3 
6 Evergreen Virginian Creeper .2 3 
3 Deutzia gracilis and 6 Solanums. . 2 0 
6 Perennial Pyrethrums .1 6 
6 Ampelopsis Veitehii, self clinging . 2 0 
12 Irish Ivies, large plants .1 9 
12 Large Lavender bushes .2 6 
3 Hoya carnosa, the lovely Wax flower . 2 6 
6 New double white Violet, C. Brazza .1 9 
12 Pansies, best kinds, assorted . 1 6 
12 Gold and Silver variegated Ivies.4 0 
12 Large Jasmines and Virginian Creepers, 2J ft. 2 6 
4 Honeysuckles, Dutch, evergreen, varie'gated, &c., 
all distinct .1 6 
G Marguerites, white and blue, strong . 2 0 
G Ficus repens, clings to greenhouse walls as securely as 
Ivy, very small leaves .1 G 
3 Crassula.iasminheflora, sweet scented . 1 6 
0 Foliage Begonias (Rex), handsome leaves . 2 0 
12 Alpine Auriculas, lovely strain (25 for 2s. GtZ.). 1 G 
G Named Perennial Phlox . 1 G 
12 Tuberous Begonias, suitable for bedding or pot culture 3 6 
G Grevillea robusta, pretty table plant . 1 G 
3 Dracaena indivisa ... .1 4 
3 Gardenias, healthy plants.2 0 
3 Plumbago, blue and white. ••• ... 1 0 
1 Passion-flower, 1 greenhouse Jasmine, 1 Hoya ... 1 G 
12 Violets for winter blooming, G best named kinds, 
strong plants.2 0 
12 Roman white Hyacinths, flue bulbs . 2 0 
12 White Narcissus (25, 2s. Gd.) .1 G 
12 Seedling Carnations from double flowers, strong ... 2 0 
G Anemone japonica alba, bloom till frost comes (12, 3s.) 2 0 
12 Gloxinias, lovely colours.2 G 
6 Perennial Michaelmas Daisies, white . 2 0 
12 Plants suitable for rockeries .. 1 6 
1U0 Assorted hardy pereunials, named .5 0 
12 Sweet Briers, strong plants.2 3 
G Veronicas, assorted, very bushy. 2 0 
G Heliotropes for winter flowering. 1 G 
3 Lygodium scandens, the climbing Fern. 1 6 
12 Iceland Poppies, pretty perennials .2 0 
6 Christmas Roses . . 2 0 
3 Tree Carnations for winter flowering . 2 6 
3 Pampas clumps, from pots .2 0 
12 Double Wallflowers, good strain. 1 6 
12 Hollyhocks, choice, from double flowers . 2 6 
20 Foxgloves, assorted colours . 1 G 
G Border Carnations, best named varieties . 2 6 
25 Lily of the Valley Crowns, finest Berliu . 1 e 
12 Roses on own roots, best named sorts.4 0 
12 White Gladioli, “TheBride” . 1 6 
12 Scarlet ,, “ Brenehleyensis ” .2 0 
Any 11s. worth of plants may he selected from this advertisement 
for 10s. ; any 23s. worth for 20s. Less quantities at same rate if 
order exceeds 2s. 6d. in value. Catalogue gratis. See also advertise¬ 
ments front page. 
H- ENGLISH, Clevedon Nurseries, CLEVED0N. 
IF YOU WANT 
REALLY GOOD SEEDS, 
APPLY TO 
Mr. ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
Of the firm of Sydenham Brothers , Wholesale Jewellers, 
THE GREAT AMATEUR BULB IMPORTER. 
All should read my UNIQUE SEED LIST AND GUIDE 
before purchasing next; year’s supply of Vegetable and 
Flower Seeds. The List has been carefully revised, and 
contains some Novel and Unique ideas which cannot fail to 
he of interest to all Amateurs. It is. not a long list, containing 
every vegetable and flower seed to be found in every catalogue, 
but a select list that has been made up from the advice of the 
largest and best trade and amateur growers in the country. 
Ready about middle of December, aLd will be sent post free to 
all my Bulb friends, or to any others on application. 
My Stock of Seeds will all be of the latest growth and choicest 
strains. The prices, considering the quality, will be found the 
cheapest in tlie country; and the packets, as a rule, will contain 
many more seeds than are usually put in tlie same priced 
packets. Any seeds from which a fair proportion do not 
germinate under fair and proper treatment will be replaced free 
of charge. _ 
GRAND MUSHROOM SPAWN. — id. each, 3s. dozen bricks ; 
or sent post free, 1 brick, 9 cl. ; 3 bricks, Is. St?. ; 6 bricks, 
2s. 9d. 
BEST WHITE RAFFIA GRASS, for tying. Price, Is. per 
postal lb, ; 21b., Is. G d. ; 3 lbs., 2s. If sent with seeds or 
bulbs, 6<(. per lb. 
I have now a choice shipment of 
laXJL.xujiffl: xxxjKJi’T'orivs: 
Direct from tlie growers in Japan. These, considering size and 
quality, will he cheaper than offered hy any house in the trade, 
or even at auctions.* Prices : About 9 ins. round, 0L each, 5s. 
dozen ; large size, rather over 10 ins., 9d. each, 7s. (3d. dozen; 
extra large, 12 ins. to 13 ins. Is. each, 10s. dozen. 
TERMSSTRICTLY CASH with order from unknown 
correspondents ; references given if required. 
All Flower Seeds sent post free; all general seed orders over 
IPs. carriage paid ; orders over £3, 5 per cent, discount; orders 
over £5, 10 per cent, discount. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM 
3 
New Tenby Street 9 Birmingham. 
ROSES! ROSES!! ROSES!!! 
for 6s.; 50 for 20s., leading varieties in 
rC cultivation ; grand husliy plants. Packing free. Cash 
with order. 
S. && sows, 
ROSE GROWERS, 
HOUNSLOW, MIDDLESEX. 
C'CJ3L.’T''0'X2.E3 
CHR YSANTHE MUMS. 
L AING’S COLLECTION IS UNSUR¬ 
PASSED. Strong Cuttings are now being supplied, 
and Orders booked for Stiong and Healthy plants in February 
next. Descriptive Catalogue post free. 
JOHN & SONS, 
Begonia Specialists and Nurserymen, 
FOREST HIEE, S.E. 
NOTICE 
ADVERTISERS. 
W ITH tlie Next Number of The Gardening 
World (December 20th) will be published, 
as a Supplement, a small, neatly designed 
Sheet Almanack 
FOR 1891. 
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS 
For'this Number should reach the Office, if possible, on 
Tuesday, December 16th. 
17, CATHERINE ST., STRAND, LONDON, I.C. 
Next Week’s Engagements. 
Monday, December 15tli.—National Chrysanthemum Society: 
Meeting of General Committee at 7 p.m. 
Tuesday, December 16th.—Sale of Lily Bulbs at Protheroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. Sale of Roses, &c., at Shepperton by 
Protheroe & Morris. 
"Wednesday, December 17th. — Sale of Bulbs at Protheroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. 
Thursday, December IStli. —Sale of Bulbs at Protheroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. 
Friday, December 19th.—Sale of Imported Orchids at Protheroe 
& Morris’s Rooms. 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.” —Bacon. 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER l3lh , 1890. 
pOOL GREENHOUSE FERNS that will 
vA grow well without artificial heat, 12 assorted for 2s. 6 d. 
(Nephrodium Molle, Asplenium bulbiferum, Adiantum Capillus- 
Veneris, A. Mairisi, Pteris serrulata, P. longifolia, &c.), tree.— 
H. ENGLISH, Nurseryman, Clevedon. 
T OVELY MAIDENHAIR FERNS, 100 for 
-1—2 10s. ; 50 for 5s. 6d. Handsome foliage Begonias, Bex 
variety, 6 for 2s. ; 3s. Pd. doz., free. New Catalogue free upon 
a pplication.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedoa Nurseries, Cleve don. 
E RICA HYEMALIS, strong plants of this 
lovely Heath, G for 2s. 9 d. ; 5s. doz., carriage paid. 
Marechal Niel Roses in pots, 4 to 5 ft.. Is. 6 d. each ; 3 for 4s. t 
6 for 7s. Palms in pots, 14 to 2 ft. high,' fine plants 3 for 7s, ; 
2s. 6 d. each, packa g e free,—H. ENGLIS H, Clevedon Nurseries. 
H ydrangea dr. hogg.—T his is the 
best. Strong plants for outside or greenhouse culture, 
3 for Is. 6 d. ; 4s. doz. Tritoma uvaria (Red-hot Poker), Cfor 2s., 
carriage p aid.—H. ENGLISH, Nurseryman, Clevedon. 
TpXTRAORDINAKY ROSES, 3b to 5 feet 
J—i high, very vigorous (Marechal Niel. Gloire de Diion, Reine 
Marie Hennette, Reve d’Or, Cheshunt Hybrid, Souvenir de M. 
Lambert, Boule de Neige, W. A. Richardson, &c.). Is. 3 cl. each 
o tor bs. ; 10s. doz. Catalogue gratis.—H.ENGLISH, Clevedon . 
TATV ARF ROSES, strong bushes (B. Roths- 
A V Die |bach, Charles Lefebvre, John Hopper, 
“S” 0 ’** Hole, Jean Soupert, &c.), 6 for 3s. ; 12, os. 6 d„ ferriage 
a ” d . Noisette Roses, very fine (Souvenir 
d Eli»e, Red^ done, Reine Mane Pia, Homere, M. Berard, &c ) 
£4p r T T«G h S ; d T’ cai T ia Se paid. Catalogue gratis. —H. 
ENGL ISH, Cle vedon a nd Clapton Nurseries, Clevedon 
/CHRYSANTHEMUMS in 5-inch pots’strong 
V_J plants for winter flowering, 12 assorted and named for fiq 2 
25 for lOs.-H. ENGLISH, Nurseryman, Cleve don ’ 
E vergreen oars, 2 to 3 ft. high from 
pots, 3 for 2s. 6 d. ; 9s. doz. . Euonymus, 1J to o ft 5s 
doz. Laurustmus, os. doz, Poplars, 4 to G ft, high' 2s. Id. doz' 
Flowering shrubs, 3 to 4 ft. high, os. doz.-H. ENGLISH 
Clevedon and Clapton Nurseries, Clevedon ' 
/CHOICE CUT FLOWERS.—Assorted boxL 
VJ with Maidenhair Fern, 2s. 6 d., 3s. Gc?., and 5s. each A 
lovely Wreath or Cross, 6s., 7s. G d., or 10s. 6d., carriage paid 
immediately on receipt of P. note.—H. ENGLISH, Cut Flower 
Department, Cleve don Nursery, Clevedon. 
rTIUBEROUS BEGONIAS, fine strain, 12 
-L assorted including yellow, 4s. ; 25, 6s.; 100, 20s., carriage 
paid.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nurseries, Clevedon. 
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. 
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. k J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, * 
SAL E, MANCHESTER._ 
LAING’S LARGE COLLECTIONS 
OF 
FRUIT TREES, 
ROSES, VINES, &c. 
Are exceptionally fine this season ; in¬ 
spection invited. Railway Station, 
Catford Bridge. Catalogues gratis. 
JOHN LAINCT & SONS 
§ccd. "gflant, 'gSulb, $ ’ghee t&IcrchanU. 
FOREST HILL } LONDON S.E. 
U U ro JA D IN i _L u i l u b. 
Evergreens.— Thanks to the enterprise of 
horticultural travellers and collectors, our 
gardens and woods are, or may he, rich in 
evergreens. Of trees we have none which are 
more effective in the winter than the Scotch 
and Spruce Firs, and of shrubs none finer 
than the beautiful Holly. In gardens we 
have truly a wealth of evergreen material in 
shrubs and trees, especially of the Conifer 
tribe, so that where planting is judiciously 
done we need hardly realise "the fall of the 
leaf, except that the winter season is manifest. 
It is said of a somewhat distinguished lady 
now in America, that she missed the ever¬ 
green leafage in the winter, so plentiful at 
home. No doubt we should anywhere find 
monotony in entire leaflessness, but we should 
equally find monotony of perhaps a more 
painful kind did we have no deciduous trees 
and shrubs. TVe saw but last autumn a glow 
of colour in the decaying leafage never found 
in evergreens. We ' see in spring, when the 
trees are putting on their new attire, such 
wondrous beauty in delicacy of tint and 
variation in shade as to make lovers of 
natural beauty marvel at the wealth of 
variety which green can produce. 
We would not forego our evergreens for all 
the exceeding wealth the American forests 
can give us in the autumn, nor our deciduous 
trees and shrubs for the most magnificent of 
tropical vegetables. Few countries are more 
blessed in its woodland and garden beauty 
