May 14, 1892. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
575 
Write for Catalogue. A few left. 
BRUCE’S 
Specialities 
PLANTS. 
6 DOUBI E GERANIUMS, the most distinct new sorts, 
quite distinct from anything hitherto offered, 4s. Oil .; older, 
hut grand sorts, all quite distinct and true to name, 4s. fid. 
dozen. , , , , 
fi GRAND SINGLE, new and best sorts,4s. 6rf.; thecreamot 
older sorts, 4s. fid. doz. , . . 
0 FUCHSIAS, largest double-flowered in cultivation, 2s. fid. 
6 grand singles, all named, is. g.l. Fuschia tnphylla, a 
real gem, unlike any other Fuchsia, is. . 
CARNATIONS, all extra strong, in pots, for inside or out 
culture : Malmaison Pink, is. 6d-: Salisbury, 6d. ; ts. Clove 
fid • Glorie de Nancy, immense white, fid. . 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS and double white and pinK, the three 
varieties, is. 6d. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
I have an immense stock of all the best_ exhibition, decora 
live, earlv, and late sorts for outdoors and inside. 50 grand and 
distinct sorts, from all the sections, 10s. Selections for inside 
or outside, 2s. 9d. per dozen ; per 100, 18s. 
fi GRAND MAIDENHAIR, truly named; Macrophylla (the 
finest of all), Fergusoni, grandis, cuneatum, decorum, cilia 
turn ; all from single pots, 3s. 6d. 
6 I OVELY FERNS, all named, 2S. 3d. 
C LOVELY IVY-LEAVED GERANIUMS, all true to name, 
fi PETUNIAS new double fringed sorts, the finest lot and 
xno^t distinct and beautiful ever seen, fine, sturdy habit 
and cannot fail to please, 4 *. f> ne named fringed 
sons, older kinds, 2s. 3d. . . . 
fi HELIOTROPE (Cherry Pie), all named ; these are universal 
favourites ; is. gd. 
PASSION-FLOWER, white, C. Elliott, strong plants, is. 
ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS,6d 
PLL 1 MBAGO CAPENSIS ALBAand blue, is.fid. each. 
SPARMANNIA AFRICAN A, fid. 
l LEMON-SCENTED VERBENA, is. 
12 TUBFROl'S BEGONIA, for pots, 4s. and 6s. 
fi KALOSANTHES, new sorts, very fragrant, 3s. 
i TUBEROSES, pine white and fragrant, is. 
4 SWEET BRIARS, is. , , , , 
MARECHAL NEIL, grand plants, 3 to 6 ft. long, is. 6d. and 
3 MARGUERITES white yellow, and blue, is. 3 d. 
VALLOTA PURPUREA, bright scarlet, 9d. and is. 
CLEMATIS, all to name, from 15s. to 18s. per doz. 
CLEMATIS MONTANA, white fine for cutting, is, 
AM PE LOPS IS HE DER.EFOLIA, is. 6d. 
similar 
DAHLIAS. 
NEW CATALOGUE FOR SEASON 1892 
Is NOW READY and being posted to my patrons. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS, 
Including the latest development, viz., the 
sensational varietv 
DELICATA, 
And the two Sterling Novelties of 1891, 
ROBERT MAHER & HARRY FREEMAN. 
Also all the finest 
NEW SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS, 
NEW SINGLE, AND NEW POMPONE 
SECTIONS. 
In the Catalogue will be found, in addition to the 
Novelties, the very cream of the older varieties 
carefully selected during past seasons. All the 
popular sorts are offered, and many varieties 
illustrated, engraved from drawings sketched 
from the flowers themselves. Much useful 
information is given respecting the requisite soils, 
adaptabilities, and mode of treatment, &c. 
NEW MARGUERITES. 
Two Sterling Novelties, viz., 
Chrysanthemum Frutescens (Bedding Gem) and 
Etoile d’or Improved. 
Also a grand collection of 
NEW CANNAS, CALLIARDIAS, PENT- 
STEMONS, HARDY EDGING PLANTS, 
ORIENTAL POPPIES, SUNFLOWERS, 
PYRETHRUMS, DELPHINIUMS, &. NEW 
JAPANESE PRIMROSE. 
And many other useful Families for Summer Bedding. 
All are fully described and many beautifully 
figured. The above Catalogue, with others pre¬ 
viously issued, may still be had, free, on application 
THOMAS S. WARE, 
HALE FARM NURSERIES, 
TOTTENHAM, LONDON. 
A. J. A. BRUCE, 
The Nursery & Seed Stores, 
CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY, MANCHESTER. 
AMPEI.OPSIS VEITCHI, selt-clinger, is. 3 d. 
YITIS VARIEGATA, a most lovely foliage creeper, 
in colour to a Coleus, 9 d. 
POTENTILL A TROSCRAFOLIA, charming basket plant, 6 ft. 
3 PRIMULA VERTICILLATA, a beautiful yellow, and very 
fragiant, is. 3 d. 
3 PRIMULA FLORIBUNDA, a golden-yellow, is. 
3 PRIMULA CASHMERIANA, is. 
3 PRIMULA V 1 SCOSA NIVALIS (Snowy Primula), large 
trusses ol pure white flower, is. 6 d. 
3 PRIMULA J.APONICA ALBA. is. 3 it. 
3 PRIMULA J.APONICA SANGUINEA, crimson, is. 3d 
3 PRIMULA S1EBOLDI, is. 
STEPHAN OTIS FLORIBUNDA, the true free-flowering 
hardy variety, is. 6rf.,2S. 6 cl. 
2 ACACIA to name. is. 
NICOTIANA AFFINIS. 6d. 
LINUM TRIGYNUM, fine yellow, 6d. 
3 STREPTOCARPUS HYBRIDS, new, is. 6d 
0 LANTANAS to name, beautiful Verbena-like flowers, is. 911. 
3 ABUTILONS, fine named sorts, is. 3d. 
6 CYCLAMEN GRAN DIFLORA, from pots, 2s. 6d. 
2 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, fine table plant, is. 
3 ARALIA SIEBOLDI, fine table plant, is. 
6 GRAND NAMED COLEUS, glowing colours, 2S. 
C PELARGONIUMS, grand fringed sorts, 5s. 
SWAINSONA GALEGIFOLIA ALBA, fine for cutting, gd. 
12 TUFTED PANSIES, blue, white, and yellow, is. 9d. 
12 CALCEOLARIAS FLORIBUNDA, best for bedding, is.gd. 
ORCHIDS. 
A FEW SPECIAL LINES. 
CYPRIPEDIUM SPECTABILIS, quite hardy, and one of the 
most lovely Orchids, is. gd., 2 for 3s. 3 d. 
CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE, fine pieces, another grand sort, 
for Greenhouse, 2s. each. , ^ 0 
CCELOGYNE CRISTATA, a lovely Orchid, free flowering 
pieces, is. 6 d. to 3s. 6d. 
60,000 PALMS. 00,000 
12 Beautiful, in six named sorts, 4s., 6s., 8s., 12s., and upwards. 
The trade and large buyers liberally dealt with. Now is the 
time to get a collection cheap. 
Small plants free by Parcel Post when orders are is. fid. and 
over; larger plants by rail, when extra plants are added to 
relieve carriage. 
NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. 
Now ready. Free to Customers. 
WILLIAMS’ 
WORLD-RENOWNED 
PRIMULA 
r.ntn MPnil. STRAIN t . ^ 
GOLD MEDAL STRAIN 
Is the best in cultivation 
Mm 
Per Packet, 
1/6, 2/6, 3 6, and 5/-. 
ILLUSTRATED 
SEED 
CATALOGUE, 
GRATIS and POST FREE. 
B. S. WILLIAMS & SON, 
Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, 
UPPER HOLLOWAY, LONDON, N. 
VEITCH’S 
PRIMULAS, 
VEITCHS SUPERB STRAINS. 
Red, White , Scarlet, Rose, and Mired. 
These are the finest in cu’iivation. and were awarded a 
First-class Certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society for 
superior quality. 
Each, per Packet, 2u. 6d., 3 m. 6d. 
CINERARIAS, 
VEITCHS SUPERB STRAIN 
Many First-class Certificates have been awarded plants 
selected from this fine strain by the Royal Horticultural and 
Royal Botanic Societies. 
Per 
6d. 
Packet, 2 b 
CALCEOLARIAS, 
INTERNATIONAL PRIZE STRAIN. 
The flowers of this strain are exceedingly rich and varied in 
colour; beautifully spotted, and of remarkably fine form and 
substance. 
Per Packet, 2s. 6d. 
Fur full description of the above, see SEED CATALOGUE 
for 1892, forwarded gratis and post free on application. 
JAMES VEITCH 8c SONS, 
Royal Exotic Nursery, CHELSEA, S.W. 
P ETUNIAS, Choice double, 8 good 
plants, is. 4 d.\ Isolepis. 6 good plants, is. 41/.; 12 Giant 
Harrison's Musk, is. 3d.; 12 choice Mimulas, is. 3 d: —GAR¬ 
DENER, Park Gorey, Ireland. 
R EADERS of THE GARDENING 
WORLD will greatly oblige the Publisher by mention¬ 
ing this Paper when writing to Advertisers. 
S LUGICIDE (Registered), certain Death 
to Slugs, fertilises the soil, perfectly harmless to plants 
and domestic animal;. The greates boon to Gardeners ever 
invented, is. 6d per box, of all seedsmen. — Trade terms, 
“THE SLUGICIDE” Co., fi, Maryleport Street, Bristol. 
Climbing Roses. 
G LOIRE DE DIJON, Marechal Niel, 
Reine Marie Henriette, Madame Berad, and Cheshunt 
Hybrid ; strong, in 7 and 10 in. pots, 30s. to 60s. per doz. 
H. LANE & SON, The Nurseries, Berkhamsted, Herts. 
IF YOU WANT 
BEGONIAS, 
H. J. JONES, 
Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham, S.E., 
Guarantees to supply Begonias, First Class Quality, at one third 
the usual price, as follows :— 
12 good single mixed, 3s.; 12 extra good to colour, 65. 
12 very finest,equal to named varieties at 5s. each, 12s. 
12 mixed double, 6s.; 12 very fine to colour, 12s. 
12 extra fine double, iSs. 
I could give a large number ol Testimonials, but the follow¬ 
ing I think will be sufficient to prove the excellence ol my 
Begonias. Hcgg House, Buxtep, Uckfield. 
Dear Sir, August 26th, 1891. 
You will be glad to learn that the Begonias I had 
from you in the summer have turned out remarkably well. 
The pinks and terra-cotta are specially fine, some ol the 
blooms measuring near 6 inchesi cross. The flowers are of 
fine form and good substance in the petals, plants dwarf in 
habit, and free flowering, foliage robust. I shall have much 
pleasure in recommending them to ray friends. 
Yours truly, H. C. PRINSEP, 
To Mr. H. J. Jones, Gardener to Viscountess Portman. 
Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, S.E. 
For Index to Contents see page 585, 
‘ Gardening is the purest ot human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
NEXT WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Saturday, May, 14.—Orchid Show at Biussels; opens at 
9 a.m (closes on the 20th). 
Tuesday, May 17.—Gardeners 1 Orphan Fund Dinner at the 
Hotel Metropole. RoYal Horticultural Society: Meeting of 
committees at 12 o’clock. Sale of Mr. A. E. Studd’s Orchids at 
Protheroe & Morris’ Rooms, 12.30 p.m. 
Wednesday, May iS.— Royal Botanical Society’s Fir.-.r 
Summer Show. Sale of Stove Plants, Orchids, etc. ,a! Protheroe 
& Morris’ Rooms. 
F riday, May 20. — Sale of Imported Orchids, at Protheroe 
& Morris' Rooms. _ 
1(4 Chuitiding Iporld. 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
SATURDAY , MAY 14&, 1892. 
S etropolitan Horticultural Exhiei 
tions.— We are much pleased to be 
able to state—after what seemed to be for 
a time a period of apparent stagnation — 
that the prospect of holding the proposed 
International Fiuit Show on the Thames 
Embankment next September is now in a 
fair way to a successful issue. There 
can be no doubt whatever that the Inter¬ 
national Fruit Show in the City and the 
Series of great exhibitions to be held in 
connection with the International Horti¬ 
cultural Exhibition at Earl’s Court, which 
was opened with such eclat on Saturday 
last, will be the chief horticultural events 
of the year ; and the former derives special 
importance from the fact that just now no 
subject seems to possess greater interest in 
the estimation of gardeners than does fruit 
culture, and that the improvement and 
extension of hardy fruit culture has also to 
some extent become a “ burning question ’ 
amongst all classes connected with the 
cultivation of the land. 
The project has one grave difficulty to 
surmount, and that is the General Election, 
which most people assume will take place 
in June 6r July. Of course whilst an event 
