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THE GARDENING WORLD 
•January 3, 1891 
Calanthe Veitchii with Four Flower Scapes. 
"We have several times seen specimens of .Calanthe 
Yeitchii bearing three scapes of bloom, but even there 
evidently its capacity does not terminate. As a rule 
a single scape only is produced, and that from the base 
of the plant, even when under good cultivation. 
Sometimes one scape is produced from the base of the 
pseudo-bulb, and another from the side, or a third but 
smaller one appears at the apex. On a specimen at 
Devonhurst, Chiswick, there are two scapes from the 
base of the pseudo-bulb, one from the side and a fourth 
from the apex. The fog has been playing havoc with 
this class of plants lately, but it is hoped that a clearer 
atmosphere may prevail by the time the flowers 
expand. 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Bougainvillea glabka. — <?. H. K. : We have no recollection 
of having seen a variegated sport of this plant, or of having 
heard of any hut the one you have. You should certainly try 
and fix it by propagation. 
Names of Plants. — A. Learner: 1, Juniperus chinensis ; 2, 
Libocedrus decurrens; 3, Thuya occidentalis; 4, Thuya gigantea; 
5, Juniperus virginiana ; 6, Cupressus sphseroidea kewensis ; 7, 
Juniperus] recurva; S, unrecognised, send when in flower; 9, 
Euonymus europseus (apparently grown under glass); 10, Picea 
orientalis. E. S, : A Catasetum species, which we are unable to 
identify, the lip and column having been smashed in transit. F. 
Stratton : A poor form of Cypripedium iusigne punctatum 
violaceum. J. IF. V. : 1, Pteris serrulata corymbifera 
(apparently this variety, but you should send a whole frond); 2, 
Aspidium (Polystichum) angulare ; 3, Polypodium Biilardieri; 
4, Fittonia Yerschaft'eltii argyroneura. 
Communications Received. —J. B.—W. N.—H. A. R.—H. A 
5. —B. L.—W. A.—P. G. — R. D.—E. S.—Professor MaeOwan— 
B F.—tV. G.—W. D.—A. H. K. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Charles Sharpe & Co., Sleaford.— Garden and Farm Seeds. 
Dicksons, Limited, Chester.— Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Ac. 
Dickson, Brown & Tait, 43—45, Corporation Street, Man¬ 
chester.—Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Ac. 
Ireland A Thomson, SI, Princes Street, Edinburgh.—Vege¬ 
table and Flower Seeds, Ac. 
John Dovnis, 144, Princes Street, Edinburgh.—Garden and 
Flower Seeds, Ac. 
Thomas Methven & Sons, 15, Princes Street, Edinburgh.— 
Garden Seeds, Implements, Ac. 
Robert Yeitch & Son, Exeter. —Kitchen Garden and Flower 
Seeds, 
C. Fidler, Reading.—Vegetable Seeds and Seed Potatos. 
Thomas Laxton, Bedford.—New and Choice Garden Seeds, 
Ac. 
Stuart & Mein, Kelso, N.B.—Amateurs’ Gardening Guide. 
Armitage Brothers, High Street, Nottingham.—Vegetable 
and Flower Seeds, Ac. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
December 31s t, 1890. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Pp.ice3, 
s.d. s.d. s.d. s d. 
Amin Lilies, 12 blms ..4 0 12 C Narciss, Paper white 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 (French) doz. bchs. 4 0 9 0 
Carnations, 12blooms 1 0 2 0 -(English), bun. 1 0 16' 
Chrysanthemum, Poinsettias, per doz. 4 0 9 0 
12 blms. 1 0 3 0 Primula, double, bun. 0 6 1 o 
— .12 bchs. 3 0 9 0 Pyrethrum, doz. bchs. 2 0 4 0 
Eucharis ..per dozen 6 0 10 0 Roses, yellow, per doz. 2 6 6 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 6 0 9 0 — Tea_per dozen 10 3 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 — Red.per doz. 10 2 0 
Hyacinth, Roman, —Saffrano ..per doz. 10 2 0 
doz. sprays 10 16 Stephanotis, 12 sprays 9 0 12 0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 2 0 4 0 Tuberoses, per dozen. 10 2 0 
Lilium, various, 12 bis. 2 0 6 0 Violets (Fneh.),Panne 
MaidenhairFern,12bns.4 0 9 0 per bunch 5 0 7 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun. 3 0 6 0 -dark . 16 2 6 
Mignonette ..12 bun. 3 0 6 0 —English..doz. bun. 2 0 3 0 
Pelargoniums,12spys. 10 2 0 
— scarlet ..12sprays 0 9 16 
LONDON SEED TRADE. 
December 29th. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, E. C., report market 
for agricultural seeds steady. Growing crop of Bape 
is damaged through present severe weather. Bye- 
grasses neglected but unchanged in value. 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEIflENTS. 
Anthracite Coal. pagi 
W. H. Essery. 
2SS 
Auction Sales. 
Protheroe A Morris ...... 
274 
Bulbs. 
Barr A Son . 
273 
H. English . 
2S6 
Keluav A Son. 
273 
J. Peed & Sons . 
2,3 
R. Smith & Co. 
2S7 
R. Sydenham . 
273 
Catalogues. 
Barr A Son . 
273 
G. Bunyard. 
275 
J. Carter & Co. 
273 
Dickson, Brown A Tait... 
273 
Dicksons, Limited. 
275 
Dobbie A Co. 
273 
W. B. Hartland . 
273 
Kelway A Son. 
274 
T. Methven A Sons . 
274 
Sutton A Sons. 
273 
R. Svdenhain . 
275 
J. Veitch A Sons . 
2.5 
B. S. Williams A Son ... 
273 
T. S. Ware . 
275 
Webb A Sons . 
275 
Chrysanthemums. 
W. E. Boyce. 
273 
W. A G. Drover. 
273 
W. Etherington. 
273 
H. J. Jones .. 
2S6 
R. Owen . 
273 
Pitcher A Manda . 
275 
Climbers. 
R. Neal. 
237 
R. Smith A Co. 
287 
Cut Flowers. 
H. English . 
2S6 
Ferns. 
W. A J. Birkenhead. 
2S6 
H. English . 
2S6 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 
287 
J. Smith. 
273 
Florists’ Flowers. 
H. English . 
2S6 
J. Laing & Sons. 
273 
Fruit Trees, &e. 
G. Bunyard A Co. 
2S7 
R. B. Laird A Sons . 
273 
Hugh Low & Co. 
286 
Fruit Trees and Roses 
J. Le Cornu A Son. 
2S7 
R. Neal. 
2S7 
T. Rivers A Son. 
275 
R. Smith A Co. 
2S7 
Garden Sundries, &c. 
G. Coppin A Sons. 
273 
Hirst, Brooke A Hirst .. 
273 
Lonsford Wire Co. 
2S7 
Ponkey Potteries . 
2S7 
H. G. Smyth . 
2S7 
C. G. Warne. 
2S7 
Hardy Plants. 
H. English . 
273 
Lane . 
273 
Heating Apparatus, page 
Thames Bank Iron Co.... 2S8 
C. Toope & Co. 2SS 
Horticultural Builders. 
J. Boyd & Sons . 273 
W. Cooper . 2S7 
C. Frazer's Exors. 2SS 
J. Gray. 273 
Hayward . 273 
Mellowes A Co. 273 
W. Richardson A Co. ... 273 
J. Weeks & Co. 273 
Insecticides, 
Bridgford's Antiseptic ... 273 
Fir Tree Oil... . 28S 
Gishurst Compound ...... 273 
G. Murray. 273 
Nicotine Soap. 273 
“ Picrena ’’ . 2S8 
Manures. 
W. H. Beeson. 273 
S. C. Clay. 273 
W. Thomson & Sons. 273 
Miscellaneous. 
F. Carr A Co. 2S7 
Epps’ Cocoa. 2S7 
Gishurstine. 273 
Mrs. Jameson. 273 
A. Outram . 28S 
Smyth’s Orchid Baskets. 273 
Orchids. 
Horsman & Co. 273 
“Lindeuia”. 274 
P. McArthur .. 273 
Roses. 
G. W. Boothby . 273 
H. English ... . 2S6 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 2S7 
J. & R. Thyne. 287 
Seeds. 
Dickson’s, Limited . 275 
G. Bunyard & Co. 275 
Cannell A Sons . 2S7 
B. L. Coleman.. 273 
J. Laing & Sons. 273 
P. McArthur . 273 
C. Sharpe A Co. 276 
B. Smith & Co. 2S7 
B. Soddy . 274 
Sutton A Sons. 273 
R. Sydenham . 275- 
J. Yeitch & Sons. 275 
T. S. Ware . 275 
Webb & Sons . 275 
B. S. Williams & Son. 273 
Stove and Greenhouse 
Plants. 
H. English . 273 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 287 
Trees. 
R. B. Laird A Sons . 273 
R. Neal. 2S7 
Vines. 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 2S7 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
A COLLECTION OF SIXTEEN 
NEW INCURVED VARIETIES, 
Never before offered to the public. Will be of great service to 
exhibitors and cause a special sensation. 
One cutting of each, 10s. Send for particulars and Catalogue to 
$2. JOME g, 
Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham. 
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, Ac., 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. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s.d. ] s.d. s.d. 
Apples .. per J-sieve 1 6 6 0 Kent Cobs ...100 lbs. 50 0 55 0 
Cherries.1-sieve Nova Scotia Apples IS 0 30 0 
Currant, black, "Asieve - Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 
— red.V-sieve — St. Michaels, each 2 6 6 6- 
Grapes .per lb. 0 9 3 0 1 Plums_per j sieve 
CONTENTS, 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE. MANCHESTER. 
FRUIT TREES— FRUIT TREES. 
PAGE page 
eEclimea fasciata . 2S3 Mushroom culture. 2S5 
Amateurs’Garden . 232 New Year, the . 275 
Aphelandra Chamissoniana 2S2 Orchards, renovating _ 2S4 
Acrostichum anreuin . 2S3 Pansies, the newer fancy.. 2S0 
Asplenium lunulatum .... 277 Phylica ericoides . 283 
Calanthe Veitchii . 2S6 Platyclinis Cohbiana. 2S5 
Carex tristachya . 2S3 Protecting plants . 2S1 
Celosia Huttonii . 277 Royal Horticultural Societv 276 
Carrots, culture of . 284 Smell, the sense of .." 279 
Chrysanthemums in 1 Snow, work in the . 2S1 
America . 282 Sugar Canes, seedling _ 279 
Cutler testimonial, the _ 282 Trees, staking . 2TS 
Dahlia in New South Wales 2S1 Turner Memorial Prizes .. 276 
Endive for winter use - 278 I Veitch Memorial Prizes .. 276 
Flower shows, 1891 . 279 Weather, the severe . 276 
Fog, effects of, on Plants . . 278 Wrens, about. 285 
Fuchsia corymbiflora. 275 ! York Florists, ancient _ 277 
Hardy Fruit culture. 276 ! Young Men, the . 282 
Hiss oh lawns, destroying. 283 ! 
LOW <Ss 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. 
CH ERRI ES— 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¬ 
mids, Standards. 
PEACHES AND NECTARINES— Dwarf Maidens, Dwarf 
Trained, Standards, Standard Trained. 
Quantity Large—Quality Good—Prices Modero.tc. 
Inspection Invited. 
Bush Hill Park Nursery, ENFIELD. 
STRONG PLANTS, CARRIAGE PAID. 
Extent of Glass Structures, 54,000 Superficial Feet. 
Extent of Xurseries, 57 Acres. 
12 Greenhouse Ferns, 6 varieties, including Maiden-hair 
6 Lavender hushes, or Rosemary ... 
2 Clematis montana and 2 C. flammula . 
6 Maiden-hair Fems, 4 distinct varieties. 
6 Climbing Roses, own roots, 6 varieties . 
6 China or Monthly Roses, 6 varieties . 
6 Fuchsias, 6 varieties (12, in 12 vars, 2s. 6d.) . 
3 Greenhouse Asparagus plants . 
3 Aralia Sieboldi, pretty foliage plant . 
6 Greenhouse Selaginellas (including Golden) . 
3 Choice-named large-floweiing Clematis . 
6 Named Ivy Geraniums . 
12 Tea Roses on own roots, best varieties. 
1 Green Rose, flowers perfectly green 
3 Adiantum Farleyense, very handsome Maiden-hair ... 
IS Greenhouse Ferns, assorted .. . 
12 Maiden-hair Ferns, 12 varieties, lovely kinds ... 
6 Palms, 3 varieties . . 
3 Adiantum Victoria; (New Maiden hair). 
6 Arum Lilies, from pots . 
25 Antirrhinums, grand strain . 
20Aq uilegias (40, 2s. 6 d.) . 
20 Wallflowers, blood-red, yellow, &c. ... . 
6 Large greenhouse Ferns, about 1 ft. high, Farleyense, 
tenerum, concinnum, Ac. 
6 Mrs Sinkins, new white Pink (12 for Is. lOd.) . 
12 Small-leaved lines, very pretty . 
6 Variegated Ivies, named (12 for 4s.) . 
6 Evergreen Virginian Creeper . 
3 Deutzia gracilis and 6 Solannms. 
6 Perennial Pyrethrums . 
6 Arapelopsis Veitchii, self clinging . 
12 Irish Ivies, large plants . 
12 Large Lavender hushes . 
3 Hoya carnosa, the lovely Wax flower . 
6 New double white Violet, C. Brazza . 
12 Pansies, best kinds, assorted . 
12 Gold and Silver variegated Ivies. 
12 Larae Jasmines and Virginian Creepers, 21 ft . 
4 Honeysuckles, Dutch, evergreen, variegated, Ac., 
all distinct . 
6 Marguerites, white and blue, strong . 
6 Ficus repens, clings to greenhouse walls as securely as 
Ivy, very small leaves . 
3 Crassula jasminiseflora, sweet scented . 
6 Foliage Begonias (Bex), handsome leaves . 
12 Alpine Auriculas, lovely strain (25 for 2s. 6d ) . 
6 Named Perennial Phlox . 
12 Tuberous Begonias, suitable for bedding or pot culture 
6 Grevillea robusta, pretty table plant . 
3 Dracaena indivisa . 
3 Gardenias, healthy plants. 
3 Plumbago, blue and white . 
1 Passion-flower, 1 greenhouse Jasmine, 1 Hoya 
12 Violets for winter blooming, 6 best named kinds, 
strong plants. 
12 Roman white Hyacinths, fine bulbs . 
12 White Narcissus (25, 2s. 6d.) . 
12 Seedling Carnations from double flowers, strong 
6 Anemone japonica alba, bloom till frost comes (12, 3s.) 
12 Gloxinias, lovely colours . 
6 Perennial Michaelmas Daisies, white ... 
12 Plants suitable for rockeries . 
100 Assorted hardy perennials, named 
12 Sweet Briers, strong plants. 
6 Veronicas, assorted, very bushy . 
6 Heliotropes for winter flowering. 
3 Lygodium scandens, the climbing Fern... 
12 Iceland Poppies, pretty perennials 
6 Christmas Roses . 
3 Tree Carnations for winter flowering 
3 Pampas clumps, from pots .• 
12 Double Wallflowers, good strain . 
12 Hollyhocks, choice, from double flowers 
20 Foxgloves, assorted colours . 
6 Border Carnations, best named varieties 
25 Lily of the Valley Crowns, finest Berlin 
12 Roses on own roots, best named sorts ... 
12 White Gladioli, “The Bride” . 
12 Scarlet “ Brenchleyensis” . _ - 
Any 11s. worth of plants may be 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 voge. - 
H ENGLISH , Clevedon Nurseries, CLEVEDON. 
GREENHOUSE FERNS that will 
grow well without artificial heat, 12 assorted for 2s. od. 
(Nephrcdium Molle, Asplenium hulbiferum, Adiantum Capillus- 
Veneris, A. Mairisi, Pteris serrulata, P. longifolia, Ac.), free.— 
H ENGLISH, Nurseryman, Clevedon. 
OYELY MAIDENHAIR FERNS, 100 for 
10s. ; 50 for 5s. 6d. Handsome foliage Begonias, Rex 
variety, 6 for 2s. ; 3s. 6d. doz., free. New Catalogue free upon 
application.—H. E NGLISH, Clevedon Nurseries, Clevedon. 
RICA HYEMALIS, strong plants of this 
lovely Heath, 6 for 2s. 9 d. ; 5s. doz., carriage p3id. 
Mareehal Niel Roses in pots, 4 to 5 ft.. Is. 6d. each ; 3 for 4s. : 
6 for 7s. Palms in pots. H to 2 ft. high,' fine plants 3 for 7s. ; 
2s. fid. each, package free.— H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nurserie s. 
H ydrangea dr. hogg.—T ins is the 
best. Strong pan s for outside or greenhouse culture, 
3 for Is. 6 d. ; 4s. doz. Ti it mia uvaria (Red-hot Poker), 6 for 2s., 
carriage p aid.—H. ENGLISH, Nurseryman, Clevedon. _ 
XTRAORDIXARY ROSES, to 5 feet 
high, verv vigorous (Mareehal Niel. Gloire de Dijon, Reine 
Marie Henrietta, Reve d’Or, Cheshunt Hybrid, Souvenir de M. 
Lambert, Boule de Neige, W. A. Richardson, Ac.l. Is. 3d. each. 
6 fo r 6s. ; 10s. doz. Catalogue gratis.—H.ENGLISH, Clevedon. 
"\YARF ROSES, strong bushes (B. Rotlis- 
child, A. Diesbach, Charles Lefebvre, John Hopper, 
Reynolds Hole, Jean Soupert, Ac.), 6 for 3s. ; 12, os. 6d., carriage 
paid. Dwarf Tea and Noisette Roses, very fine (Souvenir 
d’Elise, Red Gloire, Reine Marie Pia, Homere, M. Berard, Ac.). 
6 for 4s.; 7s. doz., carriage paid. Catalogue gratis. — H. 
ENGLISH, Clevedon and Clapto n Nurseries, Clevedon, __ 
/Chrysanthemums m 5-inch pots, strong 
plants for winter flowering, 1*2 assorted and named for 6s. ; 
25 for 10s.—H. ENGLISH, Nurs eryman, Clevedon. _ 
E vergreen oaks, 2 to 3 ft. high, from 
pots, 3 for 2s. 6d. ; 9s. doz. Euonymus, 11 to 2 ft,, 5s. 
doz. Laurustinus, 5s. doz, Poplars, 4 to 6 ft, high, 2s. Gd. doz. 
Flowering shrubs, 3 to 4 ft. high, 5s. doz. —fi. ENGLISH, 
Clevedon and Clapton Nu rseries, Clevedo n. 
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CHOICE CUT FLOWERS".’—Assorted boxes 
V_y with Maidenhair Fern. 2s. 6c?, f 3s. 6c?., and 5s. each. A 
lovely Wreath or Cross, 6s., 7s. 6d., or 10s. 6d., carriage paid, 
immediately on receipt of P. note.— H. ENGLISH, Cut Flower 
Department, Clevedon Nursery , Clevedon. _ 
T UBEROUS BEGONIAS, tine strain, 12 
ass'oited, including yellow, 4s. ; 25, 6s. '; 100, 20s., carriage 
paid.— H. ENGLISH. Clevedon Nurseries, Clevedon. 
