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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 13, 1889. 
Forks’ Catalogue for 1889 
Is the largest, best, most reliable, and complete ever issued on 
Florists’ Flowers. It consists of 112 pages of closely-printed 
matter, with prices and full descriptions of all the NEWEST 
and BEST PANSIES, VIOLAS, PHLOXES, PENTSTEMONS, 
ANTIRRHINUMS, HOLLYHOCKS, DELPHINIUMS, PY- 
RETHRUMS, POTENTILLAS, AURICULAS, DAHLIAS, 
FUCHSIAS, PETUNIAS, PELARGONIUMS, BEGONIAS, 
PERENNIALS, STOVE and GREENHOUSE PLANTS, 
FERNS, &c., all of which are made a leading speciality, and can 
consequently be had better than anywhere else. 
The Catalogue itself is a most useful and convenient reference 
book on all sections of Florists’ Flowers, and it should be in the 
hands of all and carefully perused before ordering elsewhere. 
Free on application. 
JOHN FORBES, 
B NumlmS. HAWICK, SCOTLAND. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
Strong Roots, 4s. per 100. Plants in small pots, 16s. per 100 ; 
ditto, in large pots, 25s. per 100. Descriptive List free. 
RICHARD SMITH & Co., Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, 
Worcester. 
GHEAL’S DAHLIAS. 
CELEBRATED STRAIN OF 
SINGLES, 
CACTUS, POMPON, AND SHOW 
VARIETIES, &c. 
New Descriptive Catalogue now ready, containing 
a beautiful Coloured Plate of new varieties, 
post free. 
J.CHEAL& SONS, 
CRAWLEY. 
FREE DELIVERY. IMMEDIATE DESPATCH. 
ALL SEEDS NEW AND GENUINE. 
Complete CATALOGUE Gratis and Post Free from 
BEN. SOPPY, Seedsman, Walworth M., LONDON. 
“PIC REN A,” 
THE UNIVERSAL INSECTICIDE, 
SAFE—ECONOMICAL—EFFECTUAL, 
FOR 
GREEN and BLACK FLY. AMERICAN BLIGHT, RED 
SPIDER, CAMELLIA SCALE, MEALY BUG, BROWN 
and WHITE SCALE, WORMS, WOOD LICE, &c. 
“ 15, Princes Street, Edinburgh, 15th July, 1887. 
“ Dear Sirs —I have thoroughly tested a sample of a new 
Insecticide which you were so good as to send me. At the 
rate of 1 oz. to a gallon of water at a temperature of 95° I find it 
kills Green-fly immediately. Double this strength, or 2 ozs. to 
gallon at 120°, seals the fate of Scale of all sorts in a few seconds ; 
while 3 ozs. to gallon at same temperature effectually dissolves 
Mealy Bug, aud so far as I have yet observed, without the 
slightest injury to leaf or flower, and it is withal a most agree¬ 
able compound to work with. All our insect remedies are 
applied through common syringe or garden engine, a much 
severer test of efficiency than when applied by hand-washing or 
spray. 
“ I remain, Dear Sirs, yours truly (signed) A. MACKENZIE.” 
(Of Messrs. Methven & Scms.J 
“Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, 
London, 7th January, 1888. 
“Gentlemen —I have given your Insecticide, ‘Picrena,’ a 
good trial in competition with many others. I am pleased to 
say that I have found it more effectual in destroying Mealy Bug 
and other insects than anything we have used. It ought to 
command a good sale. (Signed) “ B. S. WILLIAMS.” 
Sold by Chemists, Nurserymen, and Florists. 
In Bottles at Is. 6 d., 2s. 6 d., and 3s. 6 d.; in tins (1 
a r nd 2 gallons), 10s. 6d. and 20s. each j in quantities of 
5 gallons and upwards, 9s. per gallon. 
PREPARED ONLY BY 
DUNCAN, FIOCKHART & Co.. 
Chemists to the Queen, EDINBURGH. 
SPECIAL AGENTS— 
B. S. WILLIAMS, 
Victoria & Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, London 
AND 
WM. EDWARDS & SON, 
157, Queen Victoria Street, London. 
BONE FERTILIZER, 
FOR trade ( ^2^ s l ark VINES, 
FLOWERS, MlBCy AND 
LAWNS, VEGETABLES, 
EASILY USED. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. 
1-lb. Tin, 9d.; by Parcel Post, Is. 2-lb. Tin, Is. 6d.; by 
Parcel Post, Is. lOd. 28 lbs., 5s.; 56 lbs., 10s., Free to 
Carriers. 
Order from Florists, or direct from the Makers, 
RICHARDSON BROS. 8c CO., 
BELFAST. 
NOTICE. 
D ONALD'S PARAFFIN EMULSION is the cheapest and most 
effectual preparation in the market for destroying all insect 
pests, and/or dressing seed beds to prevent the ravages of the grub. 
It is highly recommended by many leading gardeners. One 
gallon of Emulsion makes 160 gallons of solutiun. Price 3s. 6 d. 
per gallon, with full directions. To be had from seedsmen, or 
direct from the makers, DONALD & Co., Agricultural aud 
Horticultural Chemists, New Scone, Perth, N.B., and The Cross, 
Chester. Wholesale from OSMAN & Co., and WATSON & 
SCULL, London. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
The finest, most varied, choice, and interesting collection in 
the Trade. 
1,400 species and varieties of Stove, Greenliou.se, and Hardy 
Ferns. 
Partially descriptive Catalogue free on application. 
Illustrated Catalogue (No. 21). containing 120 illustrations, 
and much valuable information on the cultivation of Ferns, 
Is. 6 d., post free. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
OE0BGE PREEDY, Horticultural Builder, 
168, DALSTON LANE, LONDON. 
Span-roof GREENHOUSES, fitted complete, made in 
lights, glazed with horticultural glass, painted, and all the 
parts numbered ready for fixing as a Tenant’s Fixture, 12 ft. by 
8 ft., £10. For Brickwork, £6 10s. Established 18U8. Illus¬ 
trated Sheets, 4 d. each. 
Portable MELON or CUCUMBER FRAMES. 
The above, 6 ft. by 3 ft., £1 5s. 
RICHARD SMITH & Co.’s selection, as above, contains a 
most interesting and valuable assortment of beautiful and Hardy 
Plants for the Border or Rockwork, which produce flowers and 
render the garden attractive all through the year. 
Descriptive Catalogue post free for 6 stamps. 
RICHARD SMITH 8c Co., 
Nurserymen & Seed Merchants, WORCESTER. 
GARDENERS’ ORPHAN FUND. 
THE SECOND ELECTION. 
A N ELECTION OF FIVE CHILDREN to 
£1. the benefit of this Fund, consisting of an allowance of 5s. 
per week (subject to the conditions stated in Rule XIII.), will take 
place on Friday, July 19th next, at the Cannon Street Hotel, 
London, E.C. 
All applications must be made on a proper printed form, 
copies of which may be had gratis of the hon. secretary, or any 
of the local secretaries. Such form must be correctly filled up, 
duly signed, and returned to this office not later than Saturday, 
April 20th, 1889. A. F. BARRON, Hon. Sec. 
Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens, Chiswick. 
Try the New Patent 
“VICTORIA” LAWN MOWER 
Simple, Well Made, Durable, Easy to Work, Reasonable 
in Price. 
It possesses unique advantages over any Mower yet introduced. 
Net Cash Prices complete with Grass Boxes:— 
9 inches. 11 inches. 13 inches. 15 inches. 
28s. 32s. 6d. 38s. 46s. 
FOLLOWS 8s BATE, Lmtd., 
Patentees and Manufacturers of the 
‘CLIMAX,’ ‘MANCHESTER,’ ’TENNIS,’&‘R0YALPRIZE MEDAL'LAWN MOWERS 
70,000 sold since 1869. Price Lists on application. 
GOB TON, 31A X C // E S TE B. 
&OT To be obtained from all respectable Ironmongers 
and Seedsmen throughout the Kingdom, or, if any 
difficulty is experienced, direct from the Manufactory. 
For FLOWERS, FRUITS, &c., Use 
Rich in Soluble Phosphates, Ammonia, Potash, Nitrates, aud 
Peruvian Guano. 
Write for Analysis and Testimonials to the Manufacturers, 
ADAMS, WEBSTEB A ADA3IS, 
CLAPTQ N, LON DON. 
Sold by every Seedsman and Nurseryman throughout the Kingdom 
in 3d., 6d., Is., and Is. 6 d. Canisters . 
MILLTRAGK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Too well known to require descrip¬ 
tion. Price 6s. per bushel; Is. extra 
per bushel for package ; or 6d. per cake, 
free by Parcel Post, Is. None genuine 
unless in sealed packages, and printed 
cultural directions enclosed, with our 
signature attached. 
Wm. CUTBUSH & SON, 
NURSERYMEN 4 SEED MERCHANTS, 
ffieag&fg NURSERIES, 
LONDON N. 
IRE LETTING, BEST GALVANIZED 
NEW, Cash prices, per roll of 50 yards, 2 l't, wide, 
3-in. mesh, 2s. lOd.; 2 in., 4s. ; lj in., 4s. 6 d .; 
TYr'SNa 1: ‘ ’ n- ’ ® s - ■ 1 * u -> ~ s • 411 other widths 
proportionately cheap. Carriage Paid on 
50s. lots ; English stations. Splendid Lawn 
Mowers and Rollers cheap. 
WALLACE PRIEST, Tyne Road, Bristol. 
Best and Cheapest Manure for Garden use: 
NATIVE GUANO. 
Price, £3 10s. per ton. in bags. Lots under 10 cwt. 4s. per act. 
A 1-cult. sample bag sent carriage paid to any station in England 
on receipt of P.O. for 5s. 
Extracts from Thirteenth Annual Collection of Reports. 
NATIVE GUANO for Potatoes, Vegetables, 
Vines, and Fruit.— 
C. FIDLER, Reading, used it for Potatoes, and says: “I 
found your Manure give very satisfactory results." 
F. PAY, Gardener to Lord Tennyson, reports : “ Potatoes, a 
good crop; Grapes, coloured well; Strawberries, very fine 
fruit; Chrysanthemums, good flowers and tine foliage ; Celery, 
extra large ; Tomatoes and Cucumbers did well with it. A 
valuable Manure and easily applied. ” 
NATIVE GUANO for Roses, Lawns, &c.— 
A. SLAUGHTER, Steyning, used for Roses. Results : 
“Fine dark foliage ; good substance and bloom, and strong 
growth. A good stimulant for Roses.” 
G. WOODGATE, Gardener to Lord Wolverton, used for 
Lawns. Result: “ Very satisfactory.” 
Orders to— 
The NATIVE GUANO COMPANY (Limited), 
29, NEW RRIDGE STREET, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, E.O., 
"Wliei Pamphlets of Testimonials, &c., may be obtained. 
Agents Wanted. 
