January 31, 1891. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
339 
CELEBRATED 
NEW MELON, “PRESIDENT.” 
An exceedingly valuable novelty 
being the result of a cross between the 
Hero of Lockinge and Ilendre Seedling. 
The fruit, which is oval in shape and 
large in size, is of a brilliant yellow 
colour, and handsomely netted. The 
flesh is white, firm, and very deep, 
and the flavour exceedingly rich and 
luscious. The plant grows vigorously, 
and sets its fruit freely. 
3s. 6d. pen packet, post free. 
“ PROMOTION.” 
From our collection of Kinver-raised 
Peas not yet in commerce, we have 
decided upon this second early variety 
for introduction this season, feeling 
assured that its convenient height and 
good cropping qualities will be appre¬ 
ciated, especially by amateurs and 
market gardeners. Of robust habit, 
H to 2 ft. in height, and heavily laden 
with fair-sized pods, containing about 
7 large Peas of the choicest quality. 
5s. per Pint, post free. 
NEW POTATO,“COMPETITOR” 
Tills new Potato is a seedling from 
the White Elephant, to which it is 
somewhat similar, but rather later 
and stronger in habit of growth. It 
is a prodigious cropper and a first- 
rate keeper. The flesh is white, very 
firm, and floury when cooked, and in 
quality all that can be desired. 
7 lbs. for 3s. 6d.; 14 lbs. for Cs. 
See 'WEBBS’ SPRS2T& CATALOGUE ./or 1891. 
Beautifully Illustrated with five coloured plates and hundreds 
of engravings, Post Free, Is., which may be deducted off 
subsequent Orders. 
Seedsmen by Royal Appointments, 
WORDSLEY, 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. _ 
fggSfiB ilM SE-E-BS. 
To this department I purpose devoting 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. 
nowsH 
These have for many years received special attention at 
Tottenham. This portion of my New Catalogue will he found 
specially interesting, for not only does it include everything 
usually offered and worthy of cultivation, but it includes also 
many HEW and RARE varieties, and which will be found in 
this Catalogue only. This remark applies particularly to Seeds 
of Hardy Perennials. 
THOMAS^. WARE, 
Hale Farm Nurseries , 
TOTTE NHAM, LON DON. 
Mention this 'paper in applying for Catalogue. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
12 NEW JAPANESE EA R LY-FLOWERING Varieties, 
the Finest Set ever Offered, 1 cutting each, 6s.; 
2 each, 10s. 
Ask for quotation of any variety wanted. CATALOGUE free. 
H. J. JONES,RyecroftNursery,Lewisham. 
Three SILVER MEDALS Awarded during the past Season. 
SEEDS. 
THE BEST PROCURABLE, 
LISTS Free on Application. 
RICHARD SMITH & Co., 
Seed Merchants, 
WORCESTER. 
VEITOH’S 
TWO MEW CARROTS 
MATCHLESS & MODEL 
The best for Exhibition, Table 
Use, and Fro fit. 
VEITOH’S MATCHLESS 
SCARLET CARROT. 
A splendid strain of the Intermediate type, hut heavier 
cropping, earlier, and far superior in quality and shape to 
the old variety. The roots are of medium size, symmetrical 
form, and handsome appearance, with skin of a glowing 
scarlet colour. ■ Pel . Ounce, 1., 
VEiTGH’S SCARLET 
MODEL OARROT. 
The finest and most perfect type of the Stump-rooted class. 
It is of vigorous growth and remarkably early, regular, and 
symmetrical in shape, and ol a bright glossy scarlet colour. 
Splendid quality. ?er 0uncSj ls . 3d . 
“ I have taken First Prize with your Model Carrot hath at our 
Society’s Exhibition and at Exeter in strong competition. I have 
invariably won with Carrots for the last eighteen, years, but have 
no hesitation in saying that the Model, both for shape, quality, 
colour, and table, is the best I have ever grown ."—The Rev. 
A. H. Cruwys, The Rectory, Cruwys Mcrehard, Tivertcn, 
Devon. Oct. 27ttr, 1S90. 
For full descriptions of the above and other Choice 
Novelties , sec SEED CATALOGUE for 1891, for¬ 
warded post free on application. 
JAMES YEITCH & SONS, 
Royal Exotic Nursery, CHELSEA, S.W. 
IF YOU WANT 
REALLY GOOD SEEDS, 
APPLY TO 
Mr. ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
Of the firm of Sydenham Brothers, I I’holesale Jewellers, 
THE GREAT AMATEUR BULB IMPORTER. 
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 Novel and Unique 
ideas which cannot fail to he 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, for 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 to germinate under fair 
and proper treatment WILL BE REPLACED FREE. 
TERMSSTRICTLY 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 , 
ALL SEEDS GUARANTEED. 
BUY DIRECT FROM: THE Q) QFST 
SEED GROWER UNITED KINGDOM, 
and SAVE MIDDLEMAN’S PROFITS. 
Send for GARDEN SEED CATALOGUE, gratis 
and post free. 
ALL SE EDS CARRIAG E PAID. 
JOHN R. KING, 
Tile Prince of Wales’s Seedsman, 
GOGGESHSLL, ESSEX. 
Established 08 Years. 
CANNELL & SONS’ 
COLLECTIONS OF PERFECT SEEDS. 
G rowing our own seeds in the 
most favoured spot, and sending them direct from the 
fields in which they are grown, enables us to supply and give 
great advantages to our customers, both in quantity, quality 
and best varieties, such as will yield an abundance all the year. 
We are certain of their being new and true, as we sell out every 
year (no comparison with foreign or those grown in northern 
counties). Coming off a totally different soil, they will give an 
immense crop. VEGETABLE SEEDS, 2s. 6 d., 5s., Vs. 6d., 10s. 64., 
21s , 42s., 03s., & 105s. FLOWER SEEDS, Is., 2s. 6 d., 3s. 6 d., 
5s.. 7s. Gd ., 10s. 07., (c 21s. Each carriage paid to any door in the 
United Kingdom. Catalogue, with invaluable information, post 
free. 
CAN NELL’S SEEDS 
^PERFECT ONLY ~ DIRECT FRO^t^ 
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE OF 
SELECT 
GARDEN 
SEEDS 
SELECT 
FLOWER 
SEEDS 
SELECT 
SEED 
POTATOS 
SELECT FARM SEEDS. 
SHARPE’S 
SEEDS 
STANDARD 
CHARLES SHARPS & Co., 
Seed Merchants, 
Next Week’s Engagements. 
Monday, Feb. 2nd.—Sale of Bulbs at Protheroe & Morris’s 
Rooms. 
Wednesday, Feb. 4th.—Sale of Lilies at Protheroe & Morris’s 
Rooms ; Sale of Roses, Fruit Trees, &c., at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Friday, Feb Gth.—Sale of Imported Orchids at Protheroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. 
Saturday, Feb. 7th.—Sale of Roses, Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Sc., at 
Stevens’ Rooms 
For Index to Contents & Advertisements, see p. 350. 
<s Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1891. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
VSThe Planting Season. —We have at length 
^ a thaw which seems to he of an enduring 
nature, and, in consequence, work has already 
become abundant. Chief amongst busy people 
now are our nurserymen, for their offices had 
as it were become stuffed with orders during 
the long spell of hard weather, and which they 
were pining to execute. Rarely in our time 
has the nursery trade suffered so severe a 
check as was recently its misfortune to endure, 
and as a consequence planting was delayed 
beyond all precedent. The thaw has liberated 
labour and the soil in unison, and now lifting 
and planting, the execution of orders, and the 
performance of needful work is proceeding apace. 
