June 13, 1891. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
647 
TWO GRAND NOVELTIES. 
A PURE WHITE BEDDING CLEMATIS, and the FERN 
which has lately received so many of the highest 
awards and proofs of admiration. 
CLEMATIS, SMITH'S SNOW WHITE 
JACKMANII. 
The flowers are paper-white, about the same size as those of 
the old purple Jackmanii, but produced in even greater pro¬ 
fusion. It is unrivalled for beds, and also for climbiug. Ready 
in August. 7s. 6 d. each. 
PTERIS TREMULA SMITHIANA. 
This is a very valuable and distinct Fern. No collection 
should be without it. Illustration and description free. 
5s. to 10s. 6 d. each. 
We now have a very fine lot of the best 
varieties of CLEMATIS ready for planting out, 
also BEDDING PLANTS, and shall be pleased 
to send particulars. 
RICHARD SMITH & Co., 
Nurserymen & Seed Merchants, 
WORCESTER.. 
OLD ENGLISH GARDEN FLOWERS 
For a constant‘display of Hardy Perennial Flowers, 
consult without delay VERTEGANS’ Special List of Old 
English Garden Flowers and Alpine Plants, post free. 
YERTEGANB & CO., 
THE NURSERIES, 
CHAD VALLEY, BIRMINGHAM 
PRIMULAS! PRIMULAS!! 
22nd YEAR OF DISTRIBUTION. 
■William’s Superb Strain, Is. Gd. per dozen ; 10s. per 100. 
CINERARIAS same price, also DOUBLE WHITE PRIMULAS, 
6 d. each. Carriage free for cash with order. 
JOHN STEVENS, The Nurseries, COVENTRY 
P ENNY PLANTS. — Begonias, Cyperus, 
Ferns, Abutilons, Ice Plants, Isolepis, Fuchsias, Caly- 
eantlius, Maidenhair. Geraniums, Spiraeas, Tradescantia, Musk, 
Balsams, Cannas, Chrysanthemums, Hydrangeas, Veronicas, 
Deutzias, Coleus, Dahlias, Ivies, Artillery Plants, Mar¬ 
guerites, Cyclamen, Sweet Briars, Honeysuckles, Aralias, 
Sedums, Tradescantias, Heliotropes, Verbenas, Carnations, 
Vallotas, Polyanthus, Auriculas, Sweet Williams, Tobacco, 
12 for Is. 3d., or 6 large, Is. 3d. Carriage paid. Cuttings 
half-price. Guide 7.—TURNER, Thatto Heath, St. Helens. 
By permission of the Hon. Board of Customs 
DUTY FREE. 
Tobacco Preparations 
FOR 
HORTICULTURAL USE. 
THE “ LONDON ” TOBACCO JUICE. 
(Free of Duty.) 
Manufactured from strong American Leaf Tobacco, and 
highly concentrated. Sold in bottles Pints, Is.; quarts, 
Is. 9d. ; half gall., 2s. 6d. ; gall., 4s. Or, in casks of 10 galls, 
and upwards, at 2s. Gd. per gallon. 
EXTRA STRONG TOBACCO JUICE. 
Specially manufactured for Evaporating in Greenhouses. 
Pints, 2s. ; quarts, 3.s. 6d. ; half-gall., 6s. ; gall., 11s. And in 
kegs of 5 galls., 10s. 6 cl. per gall.; 10 galls., 10s. per gallon. 
THE “LONDON” TOBACCO POWDER; 
This preparation consists of best Virginian Tobacco, finely 
ground and mixed with other ingredients of an essential 
character. Price, in tins, Is., 2s. 6d., and 4s. Or, in bulk, £3 
per cwt. 
NICOTINE SOAP. 
An effectual and speedy Eradicator of Seale, Thrip, Green 
Fly, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, American Blight, and all Parasites 
affecting plants, without injury to foliage. In jars, Is. 6 cl. and 
3s. each, and in tins, 5s. 6d., 15s. 6 d., and 25s. each. 
The above articles are manufactured only at our 
Bonded Stores, Shad Thames, S.E., and are the only 
reliable Horticultural Tobacco Preparations pro¬ 
duced. We caution the public against spurious 
articles offered by several firms. 
SOLE MANUFACTURERS— 
Gorry, Soper, Fowler & Co. 
(LIMITED), 
Offices & Show Rooms — FINSBURY STREET, E.C. 
Manufactory and Bonded Tobacco Stores — 
SHAD THAMES, S.E., LONDON. 
T he best primula — carter’s 
HOLBORN PRIZE MIXED— vide Awards. New Seed. 
In sealed packets, price 2s. 6r. & 3s. Gd. per packet, post free. 
237 & 23S, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. 
npiIE BEST CINERARIA—CARTERS’ 
X BRILLIANT PRIZE MIXED — vide Awards. In sealed 
packets, price 2s. Gd. & 3s. 6d. per packet, post free. 
237 & 23S, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. 
T he best calceolaria—carters’ 
VICTORIA PRIZE MIXED— vide Awards. In sealed 
packets, price 2s. 6d. & 3s. Gd. per packet, post free. 
237 & 23S, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. 
R eaders of the gardening 
WORLD, when ordering articles advertised in its pages, 
will greatly oblige the publisher by mentioning the paper, and 
in case of any difficulty or irregularity, by communicating with 
him at once. 
NEW FUCHSIAS FOR 1891 
can only be obtained of H. J. JONES. Tlie Set of 5 Splendid 
Varieties, including “Shirley Hibberd” and “George Gordon,” 
for 10s. 6d. 
SEEDLING BEGONIAS. 
I have 50,000 of these, and therefore offer them at a very low 
price. Many of them will be fully equal to named varieties 
offered at 5s. each. Good plants, single, 3s. per dozen ; double, 
5s. per dozen. 
6 Double best-named PETUNIAS, in wonderful variety, 
3s. ; 12, 5s. 
H. J. JOBES, Rvecroft Nursery, LEWISHAM. 
Catalogues Free. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
Awarded R.IJ.S. Gold Medal, Fern Conference, July, 1890 ; 
Silver Cup, R.H.S. Show, May, 1S90 ; Silver Medal, Shrewsbury, 
August, 1S90 ; Silver Medal, Edinburgh, September, 1890. 
The finest collection in the Trade. Partially Descriptive 
Catalogue of 1400 species and varieties free on application. 
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE (No. 21), 
Containing 120 Illustrations and much valuable information on 
the cultivation of Ferns, ONE SHILLING and SIXPENCE. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE. MANCHESTER. 
THE “POTTER” CARDEN HOSE. 
PRICES OF 60-FEET LENGTHS. All hose carriage paid, and 
dispatched same day as order is received. 
ARMOURED. 
EXCELSIOR Wire Armoured 
Hosesecuresa PERFECT grip, 
will not uncoil when cut at 
any part; stands ENORMOUS 
pressure and wears for years. 
Look at prices 
i-in. diam., Best quality, 31/3 
l „ ,, Ex. stout „ 37/6 
-| ,, „ Best ,, 38/9 
S ,, ,, Ex. stout ,, 45/- 
k ,) >i Best ,, 45/- 
| ,, ,, Ex. stout ,, 52/6 
PLAIN. 
Unkinkable smooth-surface 
hose ; will not crack ; is made 
of pure rubber and canvas. 
Quality guaranteed. 
J-in. diam.,specially cheap,14 /- 
*; ,, ,, Best quality, 19/- 
i ,, ,, Ex. stout ,, 24/6 
v „ ,, Best ,, 25 /- 
fi ,, ,, Ex. stout ,, 29/6 
4 ,, j, Best ,, 29/6 
J ,, ,, Ex. stout ,, 36/9 
Pitted with Brass Nozzle, Branch Pipe, Rose & Jet. 
Catalogues of above and all kinds of Hose and Belting post 
free from 
Oldest and most reliable House in the Trade. 
Awarded Ten Gold and Silver Medals. Catalogues of above and 
all kinds of Hose and Belting post free from 
ANDREW POTTER, Melbourne AForks, Wolverhampton 
CtJTBUSH’S MILLTRAGK iUSHBOOIVl SPAWN 
Too well known to require descrip¬ 
tion. Price, 6s. per bushel (Is. extra per 
bushel for package), or G d. per cake; 
free by Parcel Post, Is. 
None genuine unless in sealed pack¬ 
ages, and printed cultural directions 
enclosed with our signatures attached. 
New publication, “Mushrooms, and 
How to Grow Them,’’ by Luke Ellis, 
should be read by everyone interested 
in the growth of Mushrooms. Price, 6 d., 
free by post, 7 d. 
IfifM. & SON, 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants , 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, N.; and BARNET, HERTS. 
Old English Garden Flower Seeds. 
For a constant display of Hardy Perennial Flowers, 
consult without delay VERTEGANS’ Special Descriptive 
and Illustrated List of Novelties in Seeds, post free on 
application. 
YERTEGANS &, CO., 
THE NURSERIES, 
CHAD VALLEY, BIRMINGHAM. 
ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS. 
WILLIAMS’ for Cheap ORCHIDS 
WILLIAMS’ „ New & Rare ORCHIDS 
Specimen ORCHIDS 
Cool ORCHIDS 
Warm ORCHIDS 
Imported ORCHIDS 
Books on ORCHIDS 
Growers of ORCHIDS 
Houses for ORCHIDS 
WILLIAMS’ 
WILLIAMS’ 
WILLIAMS’ 
WILLIAMS’ 
WILLIAMS’ 
WILLIAMS’ 
WILLIAMS’ 
An inspection of our Stock invited. 
We received the Highest Award (Silver Cup and Silver Floral 
Medal) for our Group of Orchids and other Plants, at the Temple 
Show of the R.H.S., held on the 28th and 29th ult. 
B. S. WILLIAMS & SON, 
Victoria & Paradise Nurseries, 
UPPER HOLLOWAY, LONDON, N, 
Next Week’s Engagements. 
Monday, June 15th.—Sale of Imported Orchids from the Dutch 
West Indies at Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
Tuesday, June 16th.— Commemoration Show at Oxford. Sale of 
Mrs. Studd’s Orchids and other Plants at Bath by 
Protheroe & Morris. 
Wednesday, June 17th.—Grand Yorkshire Gala opens at York 
(3 days). Royal Botanic Society’s Second Summer Show. 
Friday, June 19th.—Scottish Pansy Society’s Show. Sale of 
Orchids at Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man."— Bacon. 
SATURDAY, JUNE 13th, 1891. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
HfHE Gardeners’ Orphan Fund. — The 
committee of this most excellent charitable 
institution have resolved upon an Orphan 
Fund Saturday Collection throughout Great 
Britain and Ireland, and the date selected for 
this year is that of our present issue, Saturday, 
June 13th. To this end collecting cards have 
been sent out to nearly all the gardens, 
nurseries, and seed houses in the country, and 
although the notice given may perhaps be short, 
we trust the deserving object for which this 
appeal is made will he sufficient to induce all 
to do their utmost in aid of the fund. Whilst 
ostensibly this day is the selected one for the 
collection, the card need not be returned for a 
fortnight, and that will give ample time for 
those not able to give to-day, to find some sum, 
however small, that can he spared before the 
cards are sent back. 
Of course it is needful that this effort shall 
be made through the heads of firms or of 
gardens in all cases, and whilst we trust every 
opportunity will he afforded to the poorest in 
every establishment willing to give their mite 
to do so, on the other hand we should not 
consider it beneficial to this or any other 
charity that pressure of any kind should be 
exercised. Contributions to the Orphan Fund 
are not compulsory taxes—they are, or should 
be, voluntary offerings in the purest sense, hut 
from hearts actuated by a very loving and 
earnest desire to maintain in all its integrity 
and philanthropic usefulness so noble and 
beneficent an institution as is the Orphan- 
Fund. 
The proposed Saturday collection is a new 
departure so far as this particular fund is 
concerned, but in the case of many other 
benevolent institutions it is an old method of 
raising funds, and the object in view is to 
enable even the smallest sum to lie received 
and utilised for the benefit of the fund, whilst 
in no way detracting from or affecting adversely 
I the regular contributions. We hope all who 
