THE GARDENING WORLD 
727 
July 18,'189if 
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, SMITHSSNOWWHITE 
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 climbing. Ready 
in August. 7s. 6d. 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 CLEM ATIS ready for planting 
out, also BEDDING PLANTS, and shall 
be pleased to send particulars. 
RICHARD SMITH & Co, 
Nurserymen & Seed Merchants, 
W ORCESTER. 
carnatioOjzzie McGowan.” 
The best pure white Carnation ever introduced. 
Flowers fine and large, pure white, and beautifully 
fimbriated; the most free-flowering variety known. Very 
valuable for cut-flower purposes, as the buds do not burst. 
Strong small plants now ready, price 3/6 each ; 30/ doz. 
Orders executed in strict rotation. 
PITCHER &, MANDA, 
The United States Nurseries, Hextable, Swanley, Kent. 
22nd YEAR OF DISTRIBUTION. 
Williams’ Superb Strain is. 6 d. 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. 
Mr. DODWELL’S 
GRAND CARNATIONS. 
THE FINEST GROWN, 
2 rtnn UNBLOOMED SEEDLINGS, warranted of 
jUUU the highest parentage, unrivalled whether for 
bedding or forcing for Spring flowering. 
3s. 6d. per doz.; 35s. per 100. 
_Special Terms for Quantities. Particulars on Application. 
THE COTTAGE, STANLEY ROAD, OXFORD. 
BAMBOOS 
As Flower and Tree Supports, for 
Garden and Greenhouse, are far 
superior to the old-fashioned and 
unsightly wooden stakes, and, 
having a naturally glazed surface, do not rot in the ground. 
nf -T " -1. A i> 1 .TI tVlirlz O / A A C 
18 in, i in. thick 
24 „ s n 
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45 
45 
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2/6 gross 
3/* 'll 
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5/- n 
71 - ii 
9/- .. , 
All sizes up to 35 ft. 
5 ft, § in. thick 
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2/6 dozen 
3/“ 11 
3'6 ,1 
4/- .1 
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3/- each. 
fill JH-CO up JJ —--- 
FULL DESCRIPTIVE PRICE LIST on application. 
SPECIALITY.—Our Popular 5s. Bundle of 12 dozen Canes, 
assorted, from 18 inches to 7 feet long, most useful garden 
assortment. 
FISHER & SHARPE, 172, Queen Victoria St., London 
THE "POTTER” GARDEN HOSE. 
PRICES OF 60-FEET LENGTHS. All hose carriage 
paid, and dispatched same day as order is received. 
PLAIN. 
U nkinkable smooth-surface 
hose; will not crack ; is made 
of pure rubber and canvas 
Quality guaranteed. 
ARMOURED. 
EXCELSIOR Wire Armour¬ 
ed Hosesecuresa PERFECT 
grip, will not uncoil when cut 
at any part, stands ENOR¬ 
MOUS pressure and wears for 
years. Look at prices :— 
i-in. diam. Best quality, 
J „ „ Ex. stout,, 
k ,1 11 Best ,, 
I „ „ Ex. stout „ 
I „ „ Best „ 
f ,, „ Ex. stout „ 
Fitted with Brass Nozzle, Branch Pipe, Rose and 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 Works, Wolverhampton 
31/3 
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„ Best quality, 19/- 
37/6 
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24/6 
38,9 
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„ Best 
25/- 
45/- 
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„ Ex. stout „ 
29/6 
45/- 
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29/6 
52/6 
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36/9 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS! 
I have a few strong plants in best varieties ready for shifting 
into flowering pots, ys. 6 d. per dozen ; 50s,per 100. A good 
chance to form a collection or repair losses. 
PRIMULAS! PRIMULAS!! 
Good plants in all colours just ready for potting, Double and 
Single, 12, is. 3d.; 24, 2 s.; 100, 6s. 6 d., post free. 
H. J, JONES, 
RYECROFT NURSERY, 
LEWI SHAM. 
THE PATENT INVINCIBLE CROCKS 
FQl FIrOWSE PQf § 
A RE giving the greatest satisfaction. All 
plant growers should use them ; they kept worms and 
other vermin from getting into pots. Save time, trouble, and 
annoyance. Are unbreakable, and last for years. A gardener 
writes: “Your Invincible Crocks are the best things I have 
seen for many a day. Nothing can beat them. They are a 
real gardeners' friend, and are bound to come into general use. 
When known no ‘ Mum ' growers will pot a plant without one." 
30 for is. ; 100 for 3s. ; 1,000 for 20s., free. 
ONLY FROM THE PATENTEE, 
A. PORTER, STONE HOUSE, MAIDSTONE. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
Awarded R.H.S. Gold Medal, Fern Conference, July, 1890; 
Silver Cup, R.H.S. Show, May, 1890; Silver Medal, Shrews¬ 
bury, August, 1890 ; 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, 
THE BEST CINERARIA-CARTERS’ 
1 BRILLIANT PRIZE MIXED — vide Awards. In sealed 
packets, price 2 s. 6 d. & 3J. 6 d. per packet, post free. 
237 & 238, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. 
HE BEST CALCEOLARIA- 
CARTERS’ VICTORIA PRIZE MIXED— vide Awards 
In sealed packets, price 2 s. 6 d. & 3*. 6 d. per packet, post free. 
237 & 238, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. 
R evue de thorticulture 
BELGE et ETRANGERE (Belgian and Foreign Horti¬ 
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Allard, E. Andre, C. Baltet, F. Burvenich, F. Crepin, De Dc 
Jonge van Ellemeet, O. de Kerchove de Dentergheni, P E. de 
Puydt, C. de Vis, J. Gillon, A. M. C. Jongkindt Coninck, J. Kick, 
L. Linden, T. Moore, C. Naudin, 15. Oliverer, H. Ortgies. B. 
Pynaert, E. Rodigas, A. Siraux, O. Thomas, A. van Geert Son, 
H. J. van Hulle, J. van Volxem, H. J. Veitch, A. Wesmael,and 
P. Wolkenstein. 
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Parts of 24 pages, 8vo., with Two Coloured Plates and numerous 
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“ AGRICULTURE,” 
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Every Housewife should read Agriculture. 
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For Index to Contents & Advertisements, see p. 737 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
CDTBUSH’S IILLTRSCK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Too well known to require descrip¬ 
tion. Price 6s. per bushel (is. extra 
per bushel for package), or 6 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, yd. 
WM. CUTBUSH & SON, 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants. 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, N.; & BARNET, HERTS 
NEXT WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, July 20th. — National Chrysanthemum Society's 
Annual Picnic at Ascott Park. 
Tuesday, July 21st.—Royal Horticultural Society: Meeting 
of Committees at 12 o’clock. National Carnation and 
Picotee Show. Tibshelf Rose Show. Eye Flower Show. 
Wednesday, July 22nd.—Flower Shows at Acton, Ditton, 
Ludlow, and Luton. 
Thursday, July 23rd.—Worksop Rose Show. 
Friday, July 24th.—Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morris 
Rooms. 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
“ PICRENA,” 
THE UNIVERSAL INSECTICIDE, 
SAFE—ECONOMICAL—EFFECTUAL, 
FOR 
GREEN and BLACK FLY, AMERICAN BLIGHT, RED 
SPIDER, CAMELLIA SCALE, MEALY BUG, BROWN 
and WHITE SCALE, WORMS, WOOD LICE, &c. 
“15, Princes Street, Edinburgh, 15th July, 1887. 
“ Dear Sirs — I have thoroughly tested a sample of a new 
Insecticide which you were so good as to send me. At the 
rate of 1 oz. to a gallon of water at a temperature of 95 0 I find it 
kills Green-fly immediately. Double this strength, or 2 0zs. to 
gallon at 120°, seals the fate of Scale of all sorts in a few 
seconds ; while 3 ozs. to gallon at same temperature effectually 
dissolves Mealy Bug, and so far as I have yet observed, with¬ 
out the slightest injury to leaf or flower, and it is withal a most 
agreeable compound to work with. All our insect remedies 
are applied through common syringe or garden engine, a much 
severer test of efficiency than when applied by hand-washing 
or spray. 
"I remain, Dear Sirs, yours truly (signed) A. MACKENZIE. 
(Of Messrs. Methven & Sons.) 
“Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, 
London, yth January, 1S88. 
“Gentlemen —I have given your Insecticide, ‘Picrena.’a 
good trial in competition with many others. I am pleased to 
say that I have found it more effectual in destroying Mealy Bug 
and other insects than anything we have used. It ought to 
command a good sale. 
(Signed) “ B. S. WILLIAMS.” 
Sold by Chemists, Nurserymen, and Florists. 
In Bottles at x s.6d., 2s.6d., and 3s. 6d.; in tins (1 
and 2 gallons), 10 s. 6d. and 20s. each; in quantities of 
5 gallons and upwards, 9 s. per gallon. 
PREPARED ONLY BY 
mmm, flockkart & Co., 
Chemists to the Queen, EDINBURGH. 
SPECIAL AGENTS— 
B. S. WILLIAMS & SON, 
Victoria & Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, London, 
AND 
WM. EDWARDS & SON, 
67, Queen Victoria Street, London. 
SATURDAY , JULY 18 th, 1891. 
J^ecorative Plant Groups. —There datl 
be no doubt but that the introduction 
of the pleasing plant groups into flower 
show competitions did very much to create 
fresh interest in horticultural exhibitions, 
and has been instrumental in developing 
much decorative talent. But even the most 
interested of garden lovers in time tire of 
the same styles and arrangements, and it 
would be a great gain to flower shows 
now could some other equally attractive 
and novel feature be introduced. It is 
rare indeed that any break away from the 
stereotype form of group is attempted. 
We saw the other week, at Richmond, 
one in which the designer had striven to 
invest his plants with some natural fea¬ 
tures, as moss was largely employed, and 
also mounds or miniature irregular elements 
which were worthy of all praise, but still 
ill accorded with the plants utilised—as for 
instance single Crotons perched upon moss- 
mounds were hardly in keeping with the 
surroundings. What would have been so 
very suitable for Alpines, rock or bog 
plants, hardly agreed with subjects grown 
in the stove and greenhouse. Still every 
effort should be made to encourage novelty 
in design, and if in this case the judges— 
men of the old school—did not give any 
award to the group, we hope none the less 
that some variations in group arrangement 
will be successfully attempted elsewhere, 
