April 13, 1889. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
511 
S. SHEPPERSON, 
FLORIST and SEEDSMAN, 
Prospect House. Belper, Derbyshire, 
B EGS to inform the readers of this paper that he is 
prepared to execute orders for the following plants, 
ill of which are the very finest strains that money can 
buy. They have all been grown on the Derbyshire hills, 
md are hardy and strong. Carriage free. Cash with 
order. Descriptive List, 4 d. ; free to customers. 
PHIMB.QSE.—WEBBS’ MEW HYBRID.-Too much 
cannot b; said in favour of this valuable novelty ; un¬ 
equalled for spring bedding. Is. per Packet, post free. 
GAILLAEDIA.— WEBBS' ECLIPSE.-A splendid 
new strain; the flowers are of great beauty, and last a 
longtime. Is. per Packet, post free. _ 
PANSIES.— A great speciality. Five Silver Cups 
md other Prizes have been awarded during 1887. 
Probably the best collection in England. The cream 
only of the most noted raisers, the latest new sorts, and 
the winners at all the great shows. Good plants, 
correctly named, show or fancy, 12 for 3s., 25 for 5s. 6d., 
free. Also seed from above, Is. and 2s. 6 d. per packet. 
PHLOXES (Special Culture). — The cream 
only from Downie, Laird & Sons, Kelway, Ware, and 
other first-class growers. 6 fine varieties for 2s., 12 
for 3s., true to name. Strong stools to bloom well, 
100 in 50 varieties, 20s. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEE3, & CLOVES. 
—Strong layers to bloom well, finest named varieties, 
12 distinct colours for 4s., 25 for 7s. 6 d. Also seed 
from above, Is. and 2s. 6d. per packet. 
POLYANTHUS and PRIMROSE (Hy¬ 
brids). —Jack-in-the-Green, Hose-in-Hose, and other 
rare and curious forms, splendid mixed colours, finest 
strain grown. 12 for Is. 6 d. ; 25, 2s. 6cl. ; 100, 9s., 
all good blooming plants. Also seed from above, 6 d. 
and Is. per packet. 
DELPHINIUMS, in all the colours found iu 
this deservedly popular class of border plants. Strong 
plants to bloom well, 6 for Is. 6 d. ; 12, 2s. 6th Also 
seed from above, Qcl. and Is. per packet. 
The beautiful pure white and pink MALVA 
MOSCHATA, one of the best hardy border plants 
in cultivation. Strong two-year old plants, 12 for 
Is. 6 d. ; 25, 2s. 6 d. 
CANTERBURY BELLS.— Grand new colours 
and new forms ; double and single Telescopes, Cup and 
Saucer, and other varieties. 12 plants to bloom well, 
Is. 6 d ; 25, 2s. 6 d. Also seed from above, 6 d. and Is. 
per packet. 
PRIMULA CORTUSOIDES. — A grand 
spring flower (hardy). Gardening papers say it would 
be difficult to find a more beautiful plant for the rockery, 
greenhouse or window than this. 4 for Is. ; 12, 2s. 
HOLLYHOCKS, —Double named varieties, 6 
for 2s. 6d. ; 12, 4s. free. Also seed from above, Is. and 
2s. 6d. per packet. 
FANCY PANSIES, unnamed, 6 for Is. ; 12, 
Is. 9 d. ; 25, 3s. ; 100, 10s., all different and first-class 
sorts. 
AQUILEG-I AS. —Three splendid varieties of this 
deservedly popular hardy border plant—Siberica, double 
blue ; Glandulosa (Grigors), blue sepals, white corolla ; 
and Grandiflora, the largest pure white. 1 each, Is. ; 
3 each, 2s., good blooming plants. 
HOLLYHOCKS.— Warranted double. Chater’s 
fine select strain, 12 varieties, 2s. 6 d. ; 6, Is. 6c7. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES, & CLOVES. 
—Strong plants from finest varieties only, including 
many new sorts, will give a mass of bloom, 12 beautiful 
varieties, 2s. 6 d. ; 6, Is. 6 d. ; 100, 15s. 
POLYANTHUS.—The beautiful pure white 
Snowdrift. 6 good plants for Is. ; 12, Is. 6 d. ; 50, 5s. 
ARMERIA ALBA.— Fine white spring-flower¬ 
ing plant, suitable for edging. 6 for Is. ; 12, Is. 6d 
The new DOUBLE SCARLET GEIJ M. 
Hardy free bloomer. Strong two-year old plants, 12 
for Is. 6 d. ; 25, 2s. 6 d. 
IRIS.— Rivals of the famed Orchid. Selections 
from Germanica, Siberica, and Pallida, 3 distinct va¬ 
rieties for Is. ; 6 extra, 2s. 
FOXG-LOVE3. — Gloxinia - flowered. Dean’s 
grand new large spotted varieties, very fine, 12 f&i 
Is. 6d., 6 for Is. Also seed from above, 6 d. and Is, 
per packet. 
PYRETHRUMS.— Double and single. One of 
the best hardy border plants in cultivation, and for 
cut flowers a gem. 3 varieties, Is..; 6 extra, 2s., named. 
TOM ATOS. —The three best sorts in cultivation— 
Abundance, Perfection, and Favourite. See Chiswick 
great Tomato trials. 3 plants of each for Is. 6 d. ; 
6 each. 2s Got 
Collection of 12 HARDY BORDER PLANTS, 
distinct and useful for decoration and cutting purposes, 
for 2s. 
Collection of 12 varieties of showy free-flowering and 
other WINDOW PLANTS for 2s. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS. —Selected crowns 
for fruiting this year—Black Prince, British Queen, 
Pauline, Sabreur, Vicomtesse H. de Thury, Duke of 
Edinburgh, King of the Earlies, The Captain, and other 
new and extra sorts, 3s. per 100. 
S. SHEPPERSON, 
COLEUS.— WEBBS' SUNSET.—Beautifully variegated 
with nearly every shade of colour. Large size, 2s. (Id. per 
Packet, post free. 
CANDYTUFT.— WEBBS' SNOWFLAKE—Very flori- 
ferous, producing large spikes of pure white flowers. 
Is. per Packet, post free. 
HOLLYHOCK.— WEBBS’ NEW PRIZE.- Carefully 
saved from superb Collections. 6d. and Is. per Packet, 
6 varieties, 2s. 6 d. ; 12 varieties, 5s.; post free. _ 
WALLFLOWER.— webbs' canary bird.-a 
beautiful new variety of bright golden colour. Is. per 
Packet, post free. 
LOBELIA— Y/EBBS’ WHITE GEM. -A valuable new 
variety, producing an abundance of flowers. Is. 6cl. per 
Packet, post free. ___ 
BALSAM.— WEBBS’CAMELLIA-FLOWERED.— Saved 
from prize blooms. Mixed colours, Is.: 6 distinct colours, 
2s.; 12 distinct colours, Ss. 6d.; post free. 
WEBBS’ SPRING CATALOGUE, 
Beautifully illustrated. Post free, Is. ; gratis to customers. 
ABRIDGED EDITION, Gratis and Post Free. 
TEA-SCENTED CHINA ROSE 
lif RIVERS. 
Report of the Royal Horticultural Society, April 4tli, 1SSS, 
when a First Class Certificate was awarded.—“M ay Rivers is 
a Tea Rose, with large and deep blossoms, the outer petals 
creamy white, centre clear lemon-yellow.” 
Strong Plants ready May 1st, 5s. each. 
THOMAS RIVERS & SON, SA WB RIDGEWORT H. 
CARNATIONS and PICOTEES. 
H IGHEST AWARDS wherever Exhibited. 
Choicest named exhibition varieties, 6s. per dozen; 
40s. per 100. _ _ , , . ± 
“ MRS SHARP,” the finest heavy Scarlet-edged Picotee ever 
offered. Two First Class Certificates; unequalled for border 
decoration, and indispensable lor exhibition. Six plants, 4s , 
twelve plants, 7s. 6d. All carriage paid tor cash. Catalogue lree. 
R0BT. LORD, Florist, T odm o rdeh . 
Cheap and Good Plants. 
PACKAGE AND CARRIAGE FREE. 
6 IVY-LEAF GERANIUMS, distinct . 
6 Best Single or Double GERANIUMS for pots, distinct 
2 Best Bedding GERANIUMS .. per 100, 7s. 6 d. 
6 Best PELARGONIUMS, distinct. 
2 Best FUCHSIAS or 12 COLEUS, distinct 
2 Best CHRYSANTHEMUMS, distinct, Japanese, In¬ 
curved, Reflexed, or Pompon, true to name, well 
rooted. perdoz.,2s.; per 100 
6 MARGUERITES, White, Yellow and Blue 
6 CYCLAMEN, strong plants. 
6 EVERGREEN BEGONIAS, 3 varieties. 
6 DAHLIAS, true to name, Pompons, Fancy, Show, or 
Single., . 
20 Seedling DAHLIAS, Single or Double .. ■• •• 
6 HELIOTROPES, 3 varieties, or 6 SALVIAS, 3 varieties 
6 Single or Double Herbaceous PYRETHRUMS.. 
6 Single or Double SUNFLOWERS .. .. •• -- 
25 HARDY PERENNIALS, grand selection, 2s. Od. ; 50 
25 GREENHOUSE PLANTS, distinct, for 3s. 3d.; 50 
H. JL PONT1NG, 
WOOD NORTON HALL, 
EAST DEREllAM, NORFOLK. 
s. d. 
1 6 
1 3 
1 3 
1 6 
1 6 
12 0 
1 9 
ROSES in POTS. 
All the best New and Old English and Foreign sorts, 
from 18s. to 36s. per dozen. 
Descriptive List free on application. 
richaWsWh&co., 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, 
WORCESTER. 
BEAUTIFUL 
Velvet Lawns 
IN 
8 TO 12 WEEKS. 
Vide Carters' Pamphlet upon the Management of 
Lawns and Lawn Tennis Grounds, Post Free. 
CARTERS 
INYICTA 
LAWN GRASS. 
For newly-formed Lawns 
For Tennis Grounds 
For repairing old Lawns 
PRICES— Carriage Free. 
Per lb. Per bush. Per pkt. 
... 1/3 25/-) !/. 
::: III IS|: t w * a/e 
Seedsmen by Royal Sealed Warrants, 
237&238,HICH HOLBORN,LONDON 
AAA CLEMATIS IN POTS, of all 
5 vJ \J vJ the finest double and single varieties (some 
01 tne nowers of which become 10 inches across, and are of every 
shade, from pure white to the darkest purple), for climbing and 
bedding, from 12s. to 24s. per dozen, strong plants. Beauty of 
Worcester, a magnificent purple, excellent for bedding, recently 
sent out bv us ; reduced price, 2s. 6 d. each. Descriptive List on 
application.—RICHARD SMITH & Co., Nurserymen and Seed 
Merchants, Worcester. 
Nest Week’s Engagements. 
Monday, April 15th.—Sale of Lily Bulbs at Protheroe & Morris's 
Rooms. 
Tuesday, April 16th.—Sale of Orchids in Flower at Protheroe 
& Morris’s Rooms. 
Wednesday, April 17th. — Notts Horticultural and Botanical 
Society. Exhibition of Daffodils, &c. Sale of Greenhouse 
Plants at Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. Sale of Orchids 
in Flower at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, April ISth. — Sale of New and Rare Orchids at 
Stevens’ Rooms. 
For Index to Contents & Advertisements, see p.621. 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man."— Bacon. 
SATURDAY, APRIL IS, 1889. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
‘IP ailway Rates Again. — The more we learn 
of the Railway Rates Act of last year 
the more do we find it is open to severe 
criticism. It seems to have had the by-no¬ 
means—considering its origin — uncommon 
result of playing the deuce with all sorts of 
interests, and offending everybody, except 
perhaps the railway companies themselves. 
As far as information is to hand, it would 
seem as if the companies were taking advan¬ 
tage of the Act to increase their rates for the 
transit of commodities, and especially of soil 
products some 30 to 40 per cent. A pretty 
outcome that of a measure which was called 
for by all the trading interests of the country 
for the purpose of creating equal rates of 
transit, which should favour home trade as 
freely as they did foreign trade. 
Not a few of those who called so loudly 
for the abolition of favoured rates for foreign 
