May 21, 1892. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
591 
THIE GREAT TIEHIMIIPIjIE show. 
MESSRS. CHARLESWORTH, SHDTTLEWORTH & CO. 
Will Exhibit at the Temple Show, on May 25th and 26th 
A MAGNIFICENT GROUP OF FLOWERING ORCHIDS, 
Including such a display of the gorgeous 
ONCIDIUM MACRANTHUM 
As has never been seen at any Exhibition before. 
SPECIALTIES OF THE FIRM 
Cattleya Labiata il.'wtvi.xM.n.a.lis, well leaved and in the best possible condition Good plants, /12 10s /t 3 Las and /-oner 
Hundred. A few Specimen Plants, price on application. * 3 ’ ' J ' 
®^° 1 ' to ^l° ssum Crispum (Alexandrae), Imported, Semi-established, and Established Plants with Flower-snikes the verv 
Finest Type obtainable. Prices on application. Thousands to select from 1 
Oncidiums, Cattleyas, Cypripediums, Masdevallias, «&c. 
Nurseries:—HEAT O N, BRAD FORD, & 213, PARK RD., CLAPHAM, S.W. 
YEITCH’S 
PRIMULAS, 
VEITCHS SUPERfi STRAINS. 
Red, White. Scarlet , Rose , and Mixed. 
These are the finest in cultivation, and were awarded a 
First-class Certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society for 
superior quality. 
Per Packet, 2s. Bel. to 3s. 6d. 
CINERARIAS, 
VEITCH S SUPERB STRAIN. 
Many First class Certificates have been awarded plants 
selected from this fine strain by the Royal Horticultural and I 
Royal Botanic Societies. 
Per Packet, 2s. 6cl. 
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. 6dL. 
For full description of the above, see SEED CATALOGUE 
for 1892, forwarded gratis and post f ree on application. 
JAMES VEITCH & SONS, 
Royal Exotic Nursery, CHELSEA, S.W. 
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, bs. 
12 veryfinest,equal to named varieties at 55. each, 12s. 
12 mixed double, 6s.; 12 very fine to colour, 12s. 
12 extra fine double, 18s. 
I could give a large number ol Testimonials, but the follow¬ 
ing I think will be sufficient to prove the excellence oi my 
Begonias. 
Hggg House, BuxTEn, Uckfielu. 
Dear Sir, A ugust 26 th, 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 of the 
blooms measuring near 6 inches across. 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 my friends. 
Yours truly, H. C. PRINSEP, 
To Mr. H. J. Jones, Gardener to Viscountess Portman. 
Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, S.E. 
YORKSHIRE GALA, 
JUNE »Sth, 16 tii, & 17th, 189 ?. 
£600 OFFERED IN PRIZES. 
£270 for Orchids, Stove and Greenhouse Plants, &c. £100 for 
Pelargoniums, &c. £150 for Roses. Cut Flowers, &c. £80 for , 
Fruits, &c. 
SIX GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS. 
Entries close on Wednesday, June 8th. Apply for Schedules 
to Chas. W. Simmons, 13, New Street, York. 
Primulas,singleanddouble, ’ 
Cinerarias, Calceolarias, 
Gloxinias, and all others for 
present sowing; all saved 
from the finest strains in 
existence. 
Per packet, 1 6, 2/6,3/6, & 5/- each 
DICKSONS Nurserymen, &c. CHESTER 
(LIMITED). 
SUPERB 
STRAINS 
OF 
FLORISTS’ 
FLOWERS. 
DAHLIAS. 
NEW CATALOGUE FOR SEASON 1892 
Is NOW READY and being posted to my patrons. 
CACTUS DAHLIAS, 
Including the latest development, viz., the 
sensational variety 
DELICATA, 
And the two Sterling Novelties of 18914 
ROBERT MAHER & HARRY FREEMAN. 
Also all the finest 
NEW SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS, 
NEW SINGLE, AND NEW POMPONE 
SECTIONS. 
All the best Novelties, the choicest old varieties, 
and most popular sorts, many illustrations from 
sketches of the actual flowers. 
BEGONIAS FOR BEDDING, 
SINGLES, both selected to colour, and mixed. 
An excellent strain. First-rate flowering Tubers, 
started in pots and ready 
FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 
DOUBLE BEGONIAS. mixed, and to colour. In 
pots ready for delivery now. 
A Few Only Left for Early Orders. 
NEW MARGUERITES, 
Bedding Gem and Etoile d’or Improved, 
CANNAS, CAILLIARDIAS, PENTSTEMONS, 
HARDY EDCINC PLANTS, ORIENTAL 
POPPIES, SUNFLOWERS, PYRETHRUMS, 
DELPHINIUMS, NEW JAPANESE PRIM¬ 
ROSES, 
And many other useful Families for Summer Bedding. 
All fully described. 
The above Catalogue, with o.hers previously 
issued, may still be had, free, upon application to 
THOMAS S. WARE, 
HALE FARM NURSERIES, 
TOTTENHAM, LONDON. 
fPlease mention this paper when writing for catalogue.) 
No Move Worms in Plant Pots. 
The Patent Invincible Crock keeps out Worms and all 
Vermin; saves time, expense, and annoyance; fits any pot; 
lasts many years. Mr.J. Gilbert,Gardener toLord Willoughby 
at Eresby writes: “ Dear Sir—Please send me 200 Invincible 
Crocks. " Last year I had a few given me for trial. I used 
them in Chrysanthemum pots which were plunged to the rim 
in soil. Your simple invention was most efficacious in keep¬ 
ing the pots free of worms and all traces of vermin. When 
better known it must command an extensive sale." 
30, is.; 100,3s.; 1,000, 25s. free. 
A. PORTER, Stone House. Maidstone. 
MR. DODWELL’S GRAND CARNATIONS. 
The Finest Grown. 
Mr. Dodwell's Specialities. 
Bizarres, Flakes, Picotees, Selfs, Fancies, & Y^ellow 
Grounds, 10/6 per doz. 
THE COTTAGE, 
STANLEY RID., GDCRORAD. 
C LUGICIDE 
<3 to Slugs, fertilises 
and domestic animals, 
invented, is. 6d. per 
“THE SLUGICIDE” 
(Registered), certain Death 
the soil, perfectly harmless to plants 
The greates boon to Gardeners ever 
box, of all seedsmen.—Trade terms, 
Co., 6, Maryleport Street, Bristol. 
R eaders of the gardening 
WORLD will greatly oblige the Publisher by mention¬ 
ing this Paper when writing to Advertisers. 
For Index to Contents see page 601. 
“ Gardening is the purest oi human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man."— Bacon. 
NEXT WEEKS ENGAGEMENTS. 
Tuesday, May 24.—Sale of Orchids, at Protheroe & Morris’ 
Rooms. 
Wednesday, May 25.—Royal Horticultural Society’s Summer 
Show in the Temple Gardens (2 days). Sale of Palms and 
other plants at Protheroe & Morris’ Rooms. 
Friday, May 27.—Great International Flower Show at Earl’s 
I Court (2 days). Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morris' Rooms. 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
SATURDAY , MAY 21 st, 1892. 
^HORTICULTURAL BUILDING EXPANSION.- 
** The very original as well as interesting 
advertisement from Mr. William Cooper, the 
well-known Horticultural Builder, which 
appeared in our last issue, has doubtless 
attracted very wide notice. We draw 
attention to it now not for the purpose of 
puffing Mr. Cooper, who does not require 
it, but rather because his statements serve 
to show us,in the most matter of fact way, in 
how much the taste for gardening is expand¬ 
ing in all directions. The large grower of 
plants, or the high-class gardener, either of 
whom has glass-houses by the acre under 
his control, may smile upon the amateur's 
or working man’s little greenhouse or frame, 
but none the less every little erection of this 
kind signifies an increase of horticultural 
work and of garden taste. 
Our horticulture is not all composed of 
big places, although those of course pre- 
| sum ably exhibit to us gardening, in its 
highest aspects. The amateur with his 
small accommodation cannot rival the big 
grower with his houses of Grapes, Peaches, 
Tomatos, or of plants, but to him all the 
same his little house or houses contain that 
which is almost priceless, and perhaps in 
