August 1, 189i. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
750 
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 Jackinanii, but produced in even greater pro¬ 
fusion. it is unrivalled for beds, and also for climbing. Ready 
in August, ys. 6d. each. 
PTERIS TBEMULA SMITHIANA. 
This is a very valuable and distinct Fern. No collection 
should be without it. Illustration and description free. 
5s. to ios. 6 d. each. 
We now have a very fine lot of the best 
varieties of CLEM ATI S ready for planting 
out, also BEDDING PLANTS, and shall 
be pleased to send particulars. 
RICHARD SMITH & Co., 
Nurserymen & Seed Merchants, 
CARNATION, “ LIZZIE IcGOWAN.’ 
The best pure rvhite 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. 
WEBBS’ 
EMPEROR CABBAGE. 
THE EARLIEST AND BEST. 
6 d. and Is. per packet; 
Is. 6 d. per oz. 
“Webbs’ Emperor Cabbage is a 
very good fast-growing sort, of large 
size and good quality.” — Mr. E. 
SIMPSON, Gardener to the Right 
Hon. Lord Wrottesley. 
__ - Per oz. 
Early Nonpareil Cabbage .. .. .. 8d. 
Enfield Market Cabbage .. .. .. 6d. 
Early Rainham Cabbage .. .. .. 9 d. 
Large Red Dutch Cabbage. 9 d. 
OHIOH. 
Webbs’ Red Globe Tripoli 
Large Flat Red Tripoli .. 
Giant Rocca . 
White Lisbon 
Post Free. 
Per pkt. 
6d. Is. 6d. 
6d. lOd. 
6d. Is. Od. 
8d. 
Strong- small plants now ready, price 3/6 each ; 30/- doz. 
Orders executed in strict rotation. 
PITCHER & mS-WiDiS., 
The United States Nurseries, Hextable, Swanley, Kent. 
22nd YEAR OF DISTRIBUTION. 
Williams’ Superb Strain is. 6 d. per dozen ; ios. per ioo. 
CINERARIAS same price, also DOUBLE WHITE 
PRIMULAS, 6 d. each. Carriage free for cash with order. 
JOHN STEVENS, The Nurseries, COVENTRY. 
Mr. DODWELL’S 
FERNS 1 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. I J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
GRAND CARNATIONS. 
THE FINEST GROWN. 
9 000 UNBLOOMED SEEDLINGS, warranted of 
u le highest parentage, unrivalled whether for 
bedding or forcing for Spring flowering. 
3s. 6d. per doz.; 25s. 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. 
18 in., 1 in. thick... 2/6 eross s ft., h in. thick... 2/6 do; 
3 
2/6 gross 
3/- 
3/6 
5/- 
71- 
9l- 
A 1 I sizes up to 35 ft. 
5 ft., § in. thick 
7 „ I 
9 I 
12 „ j 
17 ,.ii 
ong and 6 ins. thick 
2/6 dozen 
3/~ », 
3 6 „ 
A I- ; 
8 1- „ 
3/- each, 
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. 
CUTBUSH’S MILLTRACK 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. 
isrm. CUTBUSH <Ss sow, 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants. 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, N.; & BARNET, HERTS 
PRIMULAS! PRIMULAS!! 
Good plants in all colours just ready for potting, Double and 
Single, r2, IS. 3 d .; 24, 2s.; 100, 6s. 6 d., post free. 
H. J. JONES. 
EYECEOPT IDTTTIRSIEIRYr 
Tu E wri SHAM. 
THE “POTTER” GARDEN HOSE. 
PRICES OF 60-FEET LENGTHS. All hose carriage 
paid, and dispatched same day as order is received. 
ARMOURED. 
EXCELSIOR Wire Armour¬ 
ed Hose secures a PERFECT 
grip, will not uncoil when cut 
at any part, stands ENOR¬ 
MOUS pressure and wears for 
years. Look at prices :— 
J-in. diam., Best quality, 31/3 
Ex. stout. 
Best 
Ex. stout 
Best 
Ex. stout 
37/6 
38/9 
45/- 
45/- 
52 6 
PLAIN. 
Unkinkable smooth-surface 
hose; will not crack ; is made 
of pure rubber and canvas. 
Quality guaranteed. 
J-in. diam.,speciallycheap, 14 /- 
Best quality, 19 /- 
Ex. stout 
Best 
Ex. stout 
Best 
Ex. stout 
24/6 
25/- 
29/6 
29 6 
36 9 
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. For Catalogues, 
Samples, and Testimonials of above, and all kinds of Hose, 
Roofing Felts, Belting, Tents, Marquees, Nets of all kinds, 
Horse Suitings, etc., post free, send direct to the Manufacturer, 
ANDREW POTTER, Melbourne Works, Wolverhampton 
THE PATENT INVINCIBLE CROOKS 
FOI SiGWE'E PQ-Tgs 
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. 
THE TWO BEST CABBAGES 
ARE 
DICKSONS’ FIRST & BEST, 
And DICKSONS’ PERFECTION, 
Per packet, 6d.; Per ounce, Is.; post free. 
Mr. A. J. Long, writing on June 1st, says: "I am very 
pleased with your ' First and Best' Cabbage, which I sowed 
last summer for the first time. We have been cutting for tbe 
past three weeks, and I cannot hear of anyone else cutting so 
early. The plants withstood the severe winter remarkably 
well.” _ 
For other Cabbages, Lettuces, Onions, &c., for present 
Sowing, see Catalogue, sent post free on application : 
DICKSONS, 
SEED MERCHANTS & 
NURSERYMEN. 
LIMITED. 
CHESTER. 
/BARTERS’ TESTED SEEDS for 
Present Sowing. 
/^ABBAGE.—CARTERS’ EARLY 
HEARTWELL.— Pronounced to be the finest early 
Cabbage incultivation. Very distinct. The heads are extremely 
firm, weighing from 4 to 6 lbs. In scaled packets only—price 
per packet, is. and 6 d .; per ounce, is. 6 d. Post free. 
T ETTUCE.—Carters’ Giant White Cos, 
i— t price 2s. 6 d. per ounce, is. per packet; Dunnett’s Giant 
Winter Cos, price 2s. 6 d. per ounce, is. per packet; Carters' 
Longstander Cabbage Lettuce, price 2s. 6 d. per ounce, is. per 
packet; All the Year Round Cabbage Lettuce, price is, Od. per 
ounce, Od. per packet. All post Iree. 
O NION. — Carters’ Golden Globe Tri- 
poli, price 2s. 6 d. per ounce, is. 6 d. per packet; Giant 
Rocca, price is. per ounce, 6 d. per packet; Giant White Tripoli, 
price is. per ounce, 6 d. per packet; Early White Naples, price 
9 d. per ounce ; Giant Madeira, price is. per ounce. All post Iree. 
/BARTERS’, Seedsmen by Royal War- 
rants to H. M. the Quern and H. R. H. the Prince of 
Wales.—237 & 238, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. 
“JOHN BUSKIN 7 STRA WBERRY. 
THE EARLIEST STRAWBERRY OF THE CENTURY. 
Trials North and South prove it extraordinary 
for earliness, productiveness, flavour, size, and 
-worthy to be classed with ” Sir Joseph Paxton,” 
“Garibaldi,” ” President,” &c. 
Order now. Extra strong Runners, 4s per 
dozen, 20s. per 100, delivered in August. 
TRUE FROM THE INTRODUCERS, 
LITTLE & BALLANTYNE, 
THE ROYAL SEED & NURSERY ESTABLISHMENT, 
CARLISLE. 
For Index to Contents & Advertisements, see p. 770 
NEXT WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, Aug. 3rd.—Headington Flower Show. Beddington, 
Carshalton and Wallington Flower Show. Rutland Horti- 
cultural Society's Show at Oakham. Liverpool Summer Show, 
continued. Southampton Show', continued. 
Tuesday, Aug. 4th.—Flower Show in Abbey Park, Leicester, 
Oxford Carnation and Picotee Show. 
Friday, Aug. 7th.—Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morris's 
Rooms. 
Saturday, Aug. 8th.—Midland Counties Carnation and 
Picotee Show at Birmingham. 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
SATURDAY , AUGUST ist, 1891. 
TJThh Carnation Shows. —We may remind 
our readers that next week will be a 
busy one for exhibitors of the Carnation 
and Picotee. On Tuesday the Oxford 
Carnation and Picotee Union will hold its 
annual Tournament, in the garden of our 
old friend Mr. Dodwell, the doyen of Car¬ 
nation growers ; and on the Saturday 
following the Midland Florists will fore¬ 
gather with the best flowers they have got 
in the Botanical Gardens at Birmingham. 
Owing to the lateness of the season, the 
dates selected fit in well with the bloom, 
and given fine weather—the glorious 
weather so often experienced at the Oxford 
gathering—both exhibitions should in every 
way be successful. 
The National Show at the Drill Hall, on 
the 21 st ult., bore abundant testimony to 
the lateness of the season, and the treach¬ 
erous spring climate which the growers 
had to contend against. Notwithstanding 
the fact of so many of the show varieties 
being grown in. pots, thus enabling the 
plants to be somewhat hastened, the forc¬ 
ing process was of little avail in getting 
flowers open for the 21st, and with those 
who have no glass the case was even worse, 
because pressure cannot be brought to 
bear upon plants in the open air; they 
