January 24, 1891. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
323 
A NEW POTATO. 
WEBBS’ 
“COMPETITOR.” 
This new Potato is a further addition to our Kinver-bred 
varieties, and is a seedling from the well-known White 
Elephant, to which it is somewhat similar in character, but 
rather later in season and stronger in habit of growth. It is a 
prodigious cropper and a first-rate keeper. The tuters, which 
are kidney-shaped, are very large, and although perhaps not 
quite symmetrical enough for exhibition, they are unap¬ 
proachable for general use. The flesh is white, very firm, and 
floury when cooked, aud in quality all that can lie desired. 
*7 lbs. for 3s. 6&.; 14 lbs. for 6s. 
For particulars of the best Novelties, see 
WEBBS’ spring CATALOGUE 
Beautifully Illustrated with 5 Coloured Plates and 
hundreds of Engravings, Post Free for Is., ivhich can 
he deducted off subsequent orders. 
WEBB & SONS, 
Wordslev, Stourbridge. 
1891 SEASON 1891 
I have much pleasure in announcing that my complete 
Catalogue of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS is now being 
distributed to customers, and may be had post free and gratis 
upon application. 
flilfilSS SEEDS* 
To this department I purpose devotiDg as much care as I 
have done in the past to Flower Seeds. Every variety I am 
offering is of most reliable worth, and from the very finest 
stocks procurable. 
rirOWSS SEEDS. 
These have for many years received special attention at 
Tottenham. This portion of my New Catalogue will be found 
specially interesting, for not only does it include everything 
usually offered and worthy of cultivation, but it includes also 
many NEW and RARE varieties, and which will be found in 
this Catalogue only. This remark applies particularly to Seeds 
of Hardy Perennials. 
THOMAS S. WARE, 
Hale Farm Nurseries, 
TOTTENHAM, LONDON. 
GENUINE SEEDS. 
COLLECTIONS 
OF 
VEGETABLE 
SEEDS 
TO SUIT ALL REQUIREMENTS. 
UNEQUALLED FOR QUALITY, 
UNSURPASSED FOR LIBERALITY, 
At 21s., 21s.6&., 42s., and 63s. each. 
Carriage Paid to any Station in the United 
Kingdom. 
ge£jp These Collections comprise only the most approved 
varieties in their various kinds, and yield a constant 
supply of the best Vegetables throughout the year. 
Full Particulars Post Free on application. 
JAMES VEITCH & SONS, 
Royal Exotic Nursery, 
GHILS^A, LONDON, B.W. 
IF YOU WANT 
REALLY GOOD SEEDS, 
APPLY TO 
Mr. ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
Of the firm of Sydenham Brothers, Wholesale Jewellers, 
THE GREAT AMATEUR BULB IMPORTER. 
Mention this paper in applying for Catalogue. 
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ALL SHOULD READ MY 
UNIQUE SEED LIST 
Before purchasing this year's supply of Vegetable and. 
Flower Seeds, sent Post Free on application. The List has 
been carefully revised, and contains Hovel and Unique 
ideas which cannot fail to be of interest to all Amateurs. It is 
not a long list, containing every vegetable and flower seed to be 
found in most catalogues, but a select list that has been made 
up from the advice of the largest and best trade and amateur 
growers in the country. The term “packet" being very mis¬ 
leading, I have, where possible, given the measure, weight, or 
about number of seeds in each packet, so that my friends can 
compare them with what they buy elsewhere. My Stock of 
Seeds will be of the latest growth and choicest strains, fur I have 
paid extra prices in nearly all cases to have extra selected seeds 
of very choice strains. If any doubt the quality of my seeds 
because of the low prices, they will do well to give me a portion 
of their order, and test them for themselves against any 
others. 
MY ORIGINAL GUARANTEE. 
(Such as never offered by the Trade). 
ALL BULBS which fail under fair and proper treatment 
WILL BE REPLACED AT HALF PRICE. ALL 
SEEDS from which a fair proportion fail togerminate under fair 
and proper treatment WILL BE REPLACED FREE. 
SPECIAL CULTURE 
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, SA WBRIDGEWORTH, HERTS. 
TERMS:— STRICTLY CASH with order from unknown 
correspondents ; references given if required. 
All Flower Seeds sent post free; all general seed orders over 
10s. carriage paid ; orders over £3, 5 per cent, discount; orders 
over £5, 10 per cent, discount. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
New Tenby Street, Birmingham, 
SUTTON’S 
NOVELTIES ID 
FLOWERS 
F O R X a 9 1 ,. 
ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
SUTTON’S GOLDEN QUEEN. 
A very striking variety, altogether surpassing 
any other Annual Chrysanthemum yet raised. 
The flowers are large, of brilliant golden yellow, 
with broad and well-formed petals. 
Per packet, 1/-, post free. 
ASTER. ~' 
SUTTON’S HARBINGER, pure white 
This variety is of immense value on account of 
its earliness. It comes into flower four weeks 
before any other class of Aster. 
Per packet, 1/6, post free. 
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FL. PL. 
SUTTON’S ORANGE KING. 
A grand variety, with enormous deep orange 
flowers, perfectly double, and beautifully formed. 
Per packet, 1/-, post free. 
SUTTON’S SEEDS 
GENUINE ONLY FROM SUTTON 5 SONS,READING. 
Nest Week's Engagements. 
Monday, Jan. 26th.—Special Sale of Hardy Plants, Lilies, &c., 
at Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
Wednesday, Jan. 2Sth.—Sale of Lily Bulbs at Protheroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. 
Thursday, Jan. 29th.—National Chrysanthemum Society : 
Annual Meeting at 7 p.m. 
Friday, Jan. 30th.—Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morris’s 
Rooms, 
For Index to Contents & Advertisements, see p. 334. 
"Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.” —Bacon. 
SATURDAY, JANUARY JJpth, 1891. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
California for Gardeners.—How many 
British gardeners are there who, having 
read Mr. Burnett’s interesting letter from 
California, in our last, hut must envy him that 
he has been able to cast his lines in such 
pleasant places, and that he has found a home 
in what is almost the land of perennial summer. 
What miserable work is gardening here now, 
especially during such seasons as of late have 
prevailed. It would he difficult for any one to 
say that for the past ten years we have had a 
really good gardening season. Look at last 
summer, the chief portion of which was excep¬ 
tionally wet, whilst the present winter is 
virulently severe and productive of disasters in 
gardening in all directions. 
Our outdoor gardening is here now practi¬ 
cally limited to some six months of the year, 
whilst in California it seems to he gardening- 
weather all the year round. What a thing it 
is to have a climate where there is no need of 
