October 24, 1891. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
111 
H. LANE & SON 
Bet: to call the attention of intending Planters to t'icir extensive 
Stocks cf TREES and SHRUBS for immediate ;ffc t, extending 
over 150 acres, including the following. 
EVERGREENS. 
AUCUBAS. ' BERBERIS, BOX, COTONEASTERS, 
HOLLIES (Green andVariegnted), LAURELS, PORTUGAL 
LAURELS, MA HON I AS, GOLDEN YEWS (fine specimens, 
6 ieet in diameter), and Thousands of smaller Seedling Varie¬ 
ties. in different shades of colour, variety, and form. 
FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
DEUTZ1AS, ELDER (Golden and Variegated), GUELDER 
ROSES, THORNS in variety, LUBUKNUMS, LILACS, 
PHILADELPHUS, RIBES, SPIR.EAS, WEIGELAS, &c. 
DECIDUOUS TREES. 
MAPLES, SYCAMORES, BEECH, Black NORWEGIAN 
BIRCH, CHESTNUTS, ELMS, LIMES, PURPLE-LEAVED 
PLUM, WEEPING TREES, &c 
CONIFERS. 
ABIES DOUGLASI, ARAUCARIAS, CEDRUS DEODARA 
(splendid Specimens), CUPRESSUS, PICEA NOBILIS and 
NORDMANNIANA, &c., PINUS AUSTKI AC A, &c., RETINO- 
SPORAS in variety, THU IA LOBBI and others, THU JOPSIS 
BOREALIS and DOLABRATA (fine Specimens). 
RHODODENDRONS, fine named sorts, well set with bloom 
Pontlcum and Hybrid Seedlings, Azalea Mollis, &c. 
FOREST TREES, ROSES, AND FRUIT TREES. 
CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION. 
THE NURSERIES, BERKMMSTEAD, HERTS. 
GARDEN. 
S. SHEPPERSON’S 
SPECIAL OFFER of fine English grown HARDY BULBS for 
present planting in the open ground or for potting for green¬ 
house. Fine double pure snow -white Gardenia flowered 
Narcissus, 15 for is.: 50 for 2s. 6 d. ; 100 for 4s. ; carriage free. 
Extra large doub'e Snowdrops, 40 for is. ; 100 (or 2s.; carriage 
free. 
S. SHEPPERSON, 
FLORIST, 
PROSPECT LiOTJ.-SLC, BHlT-iP/ECR. 
DUTCH FLOWED BULBS, 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBOUS AND 
TUBEROUS ROOTED PLANTS. 
The NEW CATALOGUE (Sist year) of these articles (No. 
509) of E. H. KRELAGE & SON, Nurserymen. Seedsmen, and 
Florists to the Court, HAARLEM (Holland),has been published 
and will be sent Post Free and without charges to all who apply 
for it bv prepaid letter direct to 
E. H. KRELAGE & SON, Haarlem, Holland. 
MR. DODWELL’S GRAND CARNATIONS, 
Tlie Finest Grown* 
Mr. Dodwell’s List of Specialities Now Ready. 
SEND STAMP AND GET COPY. 
THE COTTAGE, 
ST.A.lsriilE-Y- -R3D., OXPOED. 
SPECIAL CULTURE 
OF 
FRUIT TREES & ROSES. 
A Large and Select Stock is now offered for Sale. 
The Illustrated & Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits post free 3d. 
The Descriptive Catalogue of Roses post free. 
BULBS, ROSES, 8c c. 
F OR whatever is wanted, mentioned or 
not in these columns, please to write immediately to 
H. CANNELL & SONS, whose Seed and Nu sery Stock 
is very complete and extensive, and where nearly everything 
for the garden is grown and supplied in large quantities in the 
finest possible condition, at the lowest prices, consistent with 
correctness and superior character. Never has there been such 
a complete Autumn Catalogue issued of everything required for 
the garden as th^ one we are now sending post free. Neither 
has there ever been such a splendid stock of best varieties of 
the many families of plants necessary to keep the garden in 
the highest state of perfection as we are now soliciting orders 
for. Our climate, soil, and facilities give us and purchasers 
many advantages, and we ask all to send for a Catalogue. 
H. CANNELL & SONS, 
SWANLEY, KENT. 
TO CHRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBITORS. 
THE BE^ErToUP AND TUBE 
Is Strongest, Simplest, and Best ever introduced. Practically 
everlasting. For Japanese Blooms, 9/- per doz.; Incurved, 8/8. 
Show Boards, extra strong and well-finished. Board for 
12 blooms, 4/-; Ditto, for 6 blooms, 2/9 
Cupboards for 2, 3, and 4 boards. Price on application. 
Cash with order. Package free. 
H. J. JONES, 
mr E <D IR, O .F T SrUBSEE Y, 
HITHER GREEN, LEWISHAM. 
I RARE OPPORTUNITY 
to obtain a collection of choice 
FERNS & SELAGINELLAS 
at exceedingly low prices. 
Special Autumn List 
ON APPLICATION. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
Fern Nursery, Sale, Manchester. 
B: 
THE 
YERY 
BEST 
BULBS 
AT 
LOWEST 
RATES. 
LARGE &. VARIED COLLECTIONS OF 
I3YACINTHS, TULIPS, 
CROCUSES, SNOWDROPS, 
NARCISSI, LILLIES, &c. 
All thoroughly ripened and In exoellent 
condition for planting. 
Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue, No. 397. 
POST FREE ON APPLICATION. 
Dicksons Growers Chester 
THOMAS RIVERS 8c SON, 
The Nurseries, SA W BRIDGE WORTH, Herts. 
TRADE OFFER OF LARGE PALMS. 
W ICETON has a large Stock of the 
. leading kinds ?of Decorative PALMS, from 6ft. to 
25ft. high, fit for Conservatory and house decorations 
Drac -nas, Bamboos, and other foliage plants. 
Lowest Piices quoted cu applicat.on. 
IflT. ICETON, Putney. 
FINEST BULBS PROCURABLE 
AT FOLLOWING PRICES. 
Scilla Siberica, 6 d. doz., 3s. 100. Snowdrops, double or single, 
6tf. doz., 3s. too. Aconites, 4d. doz., 2s. too. Freesia Ref. Alba, 
is. 6 . 1 . doz., 25 25. 6 d. Crocus, Blue, White or Purple, is. 3 d. 100. 
Spanish Iris, mixed, 4 d. doz., 2s. 100. Ixias, mixed, 6 d. doz., 
25. 6 d. 100. Catalogue post free, contains a select list of 
Hyacinths, Tulips, &c. N.B.—All orders carriage free. 
J. W. WOODWARD, Bulb Importer, 
63, GRENVILLE ROAD, HORNSEY RISE, LONDON, N. 
To those about to Plant. 
A Descriptive Catalogue 
of ROSES, FRUIT TREES, CONIFERS, EVERGREEN 
and FLOWERING SHRUBS. RHODODENDRONS, 
ORNAMENTAL and FOREST TREES, CLEMATIS and 
other CLIMBING PLANTS, in large variety, sent free on 
application to 
0E0. JACKMAN & SON, 
WOKING. 
ESTABLISHED 1810. 
AREA 150 ACRES. 
CUTBUSH’S MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Too well known to require descrip¬ 
tion. Price 65. per bushel (is. extra 
per bushel for package), or 6 d. per 
cake ; free by Parcel Post, is. 
None genuine unless in sealed pack¬ 
ages, and printed cultural directions 
enclosed with our signatures attached. 
New publication, “ Mushrooms, and 
How to Grow Them,” by Luke Ellis, 
should be read by everyone interested 
in the growth of Mushrooms. Price 6 d., 
free by post, yd. 
’HH'WI. CUTEUSH &, SON, 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants. 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, N.; & BARNET, HERTS 
RYDER & SON 
Request all who have not received a 
BXJJLES CATALOGUE 
from anyone to write for theirs. 
IT WkL BE POSTED FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS. 
RYDER & SON, 
Bulb and Seed Merchants, Florists, Sc., 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
3 
CARTERS 
CHOICE AND CELEBRATED 
HYACINTHS. 
50 
Choice Named Hyacinths tfj rt / 
In 25 sorts, for Cultivation In pots II / “ 
or glasses. Carriage Free. \j! 
§9 
Choice Named Hyacinths 6 
1 / 
1 / 
In 12 sorts, for Cultivation In pots tf 
■ Cha 
or glasses. Carriage Free. ( 
J/ 
Fine Named Hyacinths ( 
* / 
12 
In 12 sorts, for Cultivation in pots t 
and glasses. Carriage Free. 1 
)/■ 
CARTERS’ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing a 
beautifully Coloured Plate , GRATIS and POST FREE 
to Customers. 
Royal Seedsmen by Sealed Warrants 
237,238, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. 
PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL FRUIT SHOW 
IN LONDON IN 1892. 
H orticulturists and others 
interested in the proposal to hold a GREAT INTER¬ 
NA! IONAL FRUIT SHOW in London, in the Autumn of 
next year, are cordially invited to attend a PUBLIC MKFT 
nrTA t i 5 po CA ? N0N STREET HOTEL, E.C., on FRIDAY, 
OCTOBER 30th. ’ 
JAM h Is C WH I TEHEAD ken “ 3 P ' m - by ALDERMAN SIR 
Jfor Index to Contents see page 122. 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man,”— Bacon. 
NEXT WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, Oct 26th.—Sale of Nursery Slock at Messrs. Isaac 
Matthews & Son's Nursery, Milton, Stoke-upon-Trent Sale 
at Thomson’s Nursery, Wimbledon. Bulb Sales at Protheroe 
& Morris' and Stevens' Rooms. 
Tuesday, Oct. 27.— Royal Horticultural Society, Meeting of 
Fruit and Floral Committees at 12 o'clock. Bulb Sale at 
Protheroe & Morris’ Rooms. 
Wednesday, Oct. 28.—Sale of Orchids at Messrs. Seeger & 
Tropp's, East Dulwich. Bulb Sales at Protheroe & Morris' 
and Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, Oct. 29. Bulb Sale at Protheroe & Morris' and 
Stevens' Rooms. 
Friday, Oct. 30.—Meeting of Horfculturists at the Cannon 
Street Hotel at 3 p.m.,« proposed International Fruit Show 
Orchid Sale at Protheroe & Morris' Rooms. 
Saturday, Oct. 31.—Bulb Sales at Protheroe & Morris' and 
Stevens’ Rooms. 
lj% TjlWllI, 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24/A, 1891. 
^he Potato Disease and the Bordeaux 
Mixture.— We have heard the virtues 
of the Boiullic Bordelaise praised so much of 
late, that it was with very special pleasure 
we accepted an invitation from the emi¬ 
nent Reading Seed firm, Messrs. Sutton & 
Sons, to visit their trial grounds and see 
what had been the effect of a trial of this 
“ fungicide ” upon their extensive Potato 
plots. Whenever the Messrs. Sutton 
undertake to do anything, they always do 
it well, and on the occasion of our visit 
last week, we found ourselves in company 
with some forty representatives of the 
Press, not only most hospitably entertained, 
but thoughtfully provided with covered 
conveyances and other comforts on that 
cold and cheerless afternoon that one could 
not fail to appreciate. 
The actual results of the Messrs. Suttons 
interesting and instructive, as well as 
absolutely impartial, trial of the French 
Mixture, we give more fully in another 
