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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 25, 1891. 
COMTRACTORS TO HYR MAJESTY J S WAR. DEPARTMENT . 
The Thames Bank Iron Company, 
UPPER GROUND ST., BLACKFRIARS, S.E. (Telegraphic Address—HOT WATER, LONDON. Telephone—No. 4763), 
Have now pleasure in bringing to the notice of Horticulturists and Gardeners generally 
THE CHAMPION HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILER (JSSS.) 
WHICH IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE BEST ALL-ROUND BOILER IN THE MARKET. 
Generator. It has been carefully tested in every 
possible way, more especially with regard to power 
and durability, and the result has been higMy 
satisfactory. 
In the event of a Pipe in this Boiler requiring to 
be replaced, an arrangement has been perfected 
whereby the same may be made in the course of a 
FEW MINUTES, without the necessity of dis¬ 
turbing the brickwork setting. 
HOT-WATER BOILERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, PIPES CONNECTIONS, VALVES, VENTILATING GEAR, &c. 
INSPECTION INVITED. PPJCE LIST ON APPLICATION. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, Is. 
It combines all the advantages of its class so well 
known, and by the improved method of forming the 
joints—viz., with India Rubber Washers, THE 
OLD AND TOO OFTEN INEFFECTUAL WAY 
OF CAULKING THE JOINTS IS ENTIRELY 
DISPENSED WITH. 
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upon as a thoroughly sound and good Hot-water SECT10N qf patInkIomt 
FLOWER POTS 
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Insecticide 
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AND CLEANSER 
Operative Chemists, 
j Regd. Trade Mark. 
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NO MORE SUNKEN BOILERS BY USING 
THE CHEAPEST & BEST OF ALL. 
FIR TREE OIL 
INSECTICIDE (soluble) 
F92? PLANTS.— To make a solution for washing or 
cleansing purposes— Half-a-Pint of Pir-Tree Oil to ten 
gallons of water. 
For Green and Black Fly, Thrip, American Blight, Woolly 
Aphis, &c. — Half-a-Pint of the Fir-Tree Oil to two or four 
gallons of water, or two or three tablespoonfuls to the pint. 
For Red Spider and Caterpillar— Half-a-Pint of the 
Fir-Tree Oil to two gallons of water, or three tablespoonfuls 
to the pint. 
For Mealy Bug, Brown or White Scale — Half-a-Pint of 
the Fir-Tree Oil to four or six quarts of water, four to eight 
tablespoonfuls to the pint. 
For Mildew and Blight on Fruit or Foliage—Half-a-Pint 
of the Fir-Tree Oil to a gallon of water, or six tablespoonfuls 
to the pint. 
For Ants, Grubs, Worms, Wood Lice, &c., in the Soil — 
Half-a-Pint of the Fir-Tree Oil to two gallons of water. 
The most efficacious way to use Fir-Tree Oil in small 
quantities is to apply it with one of Hughes’ Aphicides. 
When applied to the roots of delicate plants the soil should 
be drenched with clean water immediately afterwards, in all 
other cases washing is not necessary. Used with \\ arm 
Water it is quicker in its action than when cold is used. 
Soft or rain water is necessary, and Applied in Wood, 1 in, 
or Pot Vessels.— Galvanised Iron Vessels must not be used. 
FOR NITS IN CHILDREN’S HAIR.-Mix one part of 
Fir-Tree Oil with three parts of Warm Water and apply 
with a Comb or Brush, the Hair can be washed shortly after. 
FOR WASHING FLANNELS & UNDERCLOTHING.— 
Put a wine-glass full in ten gallons of water for steeping , 
the same may be put into the. boiler. Common Soap may 
be used but no other preparations. 
Sold in Bottles, half-pints, 1)6; pints, 2/6; quarts 4)6; 
half-gallons 7Id ; gallons 12/6 each. 
Drums , j and 10 gallons each , at ill- per gallon, 
A Treatise on FIR TREE OIL as an insecticide, 
its application to Plants and Animals, sent post free 
on application to the Manufacturer, addressed to 
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Wholesale from all the London Seed Merchants and 
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T O FT A * O New Improved Patent 
1 ri K2j r\ L-f Slow-Combustion 
WROUGHT COIL and other BOILERS. 
Requires no Brickwork nr attention from S to 24 hours, and 
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° A -TAX- iwg Horticultural Engineer, 
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4-inch cast pipe, india-rubber joints, &e., as per Illustration, £4. 
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7 lb., 2/6, ; 14 lb., 4/6 ; 2S lb., 7/6 ; 56 lb., 12/6 ; 1 cwt„ 20/- 
CLAY & LEVESLEY, 
TEMPLE MILL LANE. S TRATFORD, LONDON, E. 
Printed for the Proprietors by H. M. Polleit 4: Co., Fann Street, Aldersgate Stieet, E.C., and Published by Brian Wynne, at the Office, 17, Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C., April .5 1SJ1 
Agents: for Scotland—Messrs. J. Menzies & Co., Edinburgh and Glasgow. For Ireland—Messrs. Charles Eason & Son, Dublin and Belfast. For Manchester Mr. John tieywooa. 
