February 7, 1891. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
355 
NEW MELON, “PRESIDENT.” 
«i An exceedingly valuable novelty, 
being the result of a cross between the 
Hero ofLockinge and Hendre 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, 
anl the flavour exceedingly rich and 
luscious. The plant grows vigorously, 
and sets its fruit freely. 
3s. 6d. per packet, post free. 
NEW PEA, “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, 
l£ to 2 ft. in height, and heavily laden 
with fair-sized pods, containing about 
7 large Peas of the choicest quality. 
56. per Pint, post free. 
NEW POTATO,“COMPETITOR” 
-* 1 This 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 6s. 
See WEBBS’ SPRING- CATALOGUE for 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 YEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS is now being 
distributed to customers, and may be had post free and gratis 
upon application. 
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. _ _ 
FLOWER sfebs. 
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 PARE 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. 
Mention this 'paper in applying for Catalogue. 
WMEM 
world rmowned 
COLLECTIONS OF 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Incomparable for excellence of quality 
and liberality of supply. 
At 5s., 7s. 6d., 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d.,& 21s. 
CARRIAGE PAID. 
ILLUSTRATED SEED CATALOGUE FOR 1891. 
Gratis and Post Free on Application. 
tt.S.WilUawith Son. 
UPPER HOLLOWAY.^ cssn* 
LQA/DON. /V. 
NEW LETTUCES 
Are most desirable acquisitions, and 
should be grown in all gardens. 
VEITCH’S PERFECT GEM 
CABBAGE LETTUCE. 
The best variety for summer use. A most distinct, com¬ 
pact-growing variety, of a rich deep green colour, forming 
very early a close, solid heart, beautifully crisp, juicy and 
tender, and of excellent flavour. 
Per packet, Is. 6d. 
VEITCH’S GOLDEN QUEEN 
CABBAGE LETTUCE. 
A small early variety of a beautiful and pleasing golden 
colour, literally all heart, and of particularly delicate flavour. 
Per packet, Is. 6d. 
VEITGH’S SUPERB WHITE 
COS LETTUCE. 
A magnificent self-folding variety, grows to an immense 
size, is of superior quality, very crisp, and fine flavoured. 
Per packet, Is. 6d, 
For full description of the above and other Choice 
Novelties , see SEED CATALOGUE for 1891, for¬ 
warded gratis and 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 , Wholesale 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 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, 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 HALE 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 . 
TO PREVENT DISAPPOINTMENT 
SOW 
SUTTON’S 
SEEDS 
AND HAVE 
THE FINEST VEGETABLES 
FOR THE TABLE 
ALL THE YEAR ROUND. 
SUTTON’S GOLLEGTIONS 
prepared at the following prices, contain 
not only a most liberal supply, but all 
the varieties are of the very best, of 
excellent quality when cooked, and 
abundant croppers. 
10s. 3d., 21s., 31s. 3d., £2 2s., £3 3s. 
Sent Carriage Free on receipt of Remitttance. 
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“I was very much, pleased, with the 
Collection of Vegetable Seeds you sent me. The 
crops were very tine, and we took prizes at a local 
show.”—The Rev. C. J. PERCIVAL, Lyddington. 
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(SUTTON’S SEEDS 
l GENUINE ONLY FROM SUTTON & SONS,READING. 
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Next Week’s Engagements. 
Monday, Feb. 9th.—United Horticultural Provident and 
Benefit Society : Annual Meeting at 8 p.m. Sale of Hardy 
Plants, Lilies, &c., at Protheroe & Morris's Rooms. 
Tuesday, Feb. 10th.—Royal Horticultural Society : Meeting of 
Committees at 12 o'clock. Annual Meeting at 3 p.m. 
Wednesday, Feb. 11th.—Sale of Lilies at Protheroe & Morris’s 
Rooms. 
Friday, Feb. 13th.—Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morris’s 
Rooms. 
For Index to Contents & Advertisements, see p. 366. 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 1891. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
TThe National Chrysanthemum Society.— 
^ As we indicated in our last, the general 
meeting of the members of this society was 
held on Thursday evening of last week. A 
report of the proceedings, which were of the 
quietest kind, appears in another column. We 
congratulate the society upon its securing for 
permanent secretary so well-known and 
able an horticulturist as Mr. Richard Dean. 
A better selection could not have been made for, 
many reasons, but especially that Mr. Dean’s 
long training as a secretary in other societies 
precludes his attempting to play the autocrat 
or literally rule the society. That sort of thing 
was endured too long, but is now happily a thing 
of the past. 
A somewhat important alteration w r as made 
in the constitution of the Catalogue Revision 
Committee, that body being no longer a 
