November 9, 1895 . 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
151 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
NORMAN DAVIS 
B EGS to say his preliminary list of Chrysanthemums is now ready. This is a carefully-prepared alphabetical 
list of the cream of recent introductions, so far as in commerce, free from sensational and unnecessary 
long descriptions. It will be found a useful list for reference. Sent post free. 
SPECIAL NOTICE. 
Grand National Jubilee Set of Novelties. 
S OON as the shows are over I shall prepare a list of Novelties for 1896. The list will be a short one, as I 
am anxious that the set shall be composed of nothing but back-row flowers of the choicest description. 
Several of my purchases have already been shown in public, and received unanimous approval. 
In addition to the beautiful varieties raised by Mr. H. Weeks, of Derby, and two exceptional sterling 
Novelties from America, it is with great pleasure that I am able to announce that I have made arrangements 
with William Seward, Esq., of Hanwell, to distribute his set of six magnificent seedlings, which have just been 
the admiration of all who have been privileged to see them. The whole of these will form a grand Jubilee set 
worthy of the occasion, and undoubtedly the finest collection of Novelties ever introduced. 
NORMAN DAVIS, Chrysanthemum Nursery, Lilford Road, Camberwell, London, S.E. 
LAINGS’ BEGONIAS 
ARE THE BEST IN EXISTENCE. 
Awarded 12 Gold Medals, 2 Gold Cups, 
and all the Highest Honors, and 
First Prizes wherever Exhibited. 
Tubers, named singles, 12s., 18s., 24s.. 30s., 42s., and 50s. per 
dozen ; unnamed seedlings, 9s., 12s., 18s., and 21s. per dozen; 
bedding, choicest, 3s., 4s.. 5s., 6s., and 9s. per dozen ; named 
doubles, 18s., 24s , 30s., 42s. to 60s. per dozen ; unnamed, very 
choice, 12s. to 30s. per dozen; choicest mixed, 6s. and 9s. per 
dozen. The cheapest and best combined procurable. Small 
quantities can be sent by sample post. Orders are now being 
booked for Winter or Spring delivery. Descriptive Catalogue 
free by post. Telephone 9X60. 
JOHN LASNG & SONS, 
Tuberous Begonia Specialists, Etc., 
_ FOREST HILL, LONDON, S E 
Cassell’s Saturday Journal says;— 
“Something Like a Violet.” 
“CALIFORNIA, its purity of colour, fi agrance, grace of form, 
and large size, place it easily first of its species, in fact, make 
it rank as the most beautiful of all flowers. This new Violet 
has been in course of cultivation tor three years, and now 
attained its most perfect form, colour, fragrance, and size. 
Each flower more than covers a silver dollar, and its stems are 
from ten to fourteen inches long.” 
1/6 each. 15 /- Dozen- 
CANNELL & SONS, Swanley. 
Highest and only Awards for Exhibits of Grapes, 
Tomatos, and Autumn-Tinted Vine Leaves- 
3 Prize Medals—Edinburgh and London, 
AUTUMB-TINTED LEAVES A SPECIALITY, 
Is. per dozen, post free. 
For Index to Contents see page 167. 
D. & W. 
Forth Vineyard, 
BUCHANAN, 
Kippen, by Stirling. 
GRAPE VINES and ROSES. 
JOHN COWAN & CO. have this season a 
large and splendid Stock of Grape Vines, suitable 
for fruiting in pots and planting vineries. 
Also a large and splendid Stock of Tea and other 
Roses in pots. 
Descriptive and priced catalogue post free on 
application to the Company. 
THE VINEYARD & NURSERIES, 
Garston, near Liverpool. 
Carnations! Carnations ! 
Carnations! 
The Choicest Varieties in Cultivation , from the 
late Mr. Dodwell's Garden, 
FROM 6s. PER DOZEN, UPWARDS. 
DESCRIPTIVE LIST ON APPLICATION TO— 
ARTHUR IVIED HURST, 
THE COTTAGE, STANLEY ROAD, OXFORD. 
THE KING OF DENDROBES. 
Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Schroderiana. 
2,000 blooms now open. 
Inspection cordially invited. 
RARE DENDROBIUMS A SPECIALITY. 
JAMES CYPHER, Cheltenham. 
CHRYSANTHEpMS 
The Ryecroft Set of Dressing 
Instruments. 
Three pairs of Forceps, Brush and Case complete, 
ics. 6d. ; Large Forceps, for pulling centres, 3s. 9d.; 
Smaller do., for Dressing, 2s. gd. Free for cash. 
The best Cups and Tubes are The Beckett, 
all sizes, both for Japanese and Incurved at gs. per 
doz., or with additional tube for raising the bloom 
3 in. higher than ihe ordinary one, 12s. per doz. 
The Springthorpe for Japanese and In¬ 
curved, all sizes, 9s. per doz. All free for cash 
with order. 
J. JONES, 
RYECROFT NURSERY, HITHER GREEN, LEWISHAM. 
KENT, THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND. 
CUTBUSH’S MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Everyone can readily grow Mush¬ 
rooms, and by using this Spawn will 
ensure success. All growers speak 
in high praise of the quality. Numer¬ 
ous testimonials. None genuine 
unless in sealed packages and printed 
cultural directions enclosed, with our 
Signature attached. Price 6s. per 
bushel, is. extra for package, or is. 
per cake, free per parcels post. 
WM. CUTBUSH & SON, 
Nurserymen ami Seed Merchants, 
Highgate Nurseries, London, N., & Barnet, Herts 
Ijhrlik 
Edited by J. FRASER F.L.s. 
SATURDAY , NOV. gth, 1895. 
NEXT WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, November nth. — Gloucester Root, Fruit, and Grain 
Show ; Royal Botanic Society's Chrysanthemum Show at 
Regent's Park (6 days). 
Sales of Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. 
Sale of Plants from Belgium by Messrs. Protheroe and 
Morris. 
Tuesday, November 12th.—Royal Horticultural Society: 
Meeting of Committees at 12 o’clock ; Croydon Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Snow (2 days); Sevenoaks Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days); West of England Chrysanthemum Society’s 
Show at Plymouih (2 days); Liverpool Chrysanthemum 
and Fruit Show (2 days); Ipswich Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days); Belfast Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Lough- 
ton Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Lingfield Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Show (2 days); Clevedon Chrysanthemum Show (2 
days); Farnham Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Sales of Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. 
Sale of Imported and Established Orchids by Messrs. 
Protheroe and Morris. 
Wednesday, November 13th.—Crediton Chrysanthemum 
Show ; Ayr Chrysanthemum Show ; Chelmsford Chrysan¬ 
themum and Fruit Show; Highbridge Chrysanthemum 
Show; Yeovil Chrysanthemum Show; Cranbrook 
Chrysanthemum Show ; Bristol Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days); Birmingham Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); 
Bournemouth Chrysanthemum Show (2 days) ; Banbury 
Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Barnsley Chrysanthemum 
Show (2 days) ; Cardiff Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); 
Hull Chrysanthemum Show (2 days) ; Stoke Newington 
Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Rugby Chrysanthemum 
Show (2 days); Great Yarmouth Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days); Northampton Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); 
Faveisham Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Lewes 
Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Canterbury Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Show (2 days). 
Sales of Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. 
Thursday, November 14th.—Caterham Chrysanthemum 
Show; Discard Chrysanthemum Show; Cambridge 
Chrysanthemum Show ; Eccles, Patricroit, Pendleton, 
and District Chrysanthemum Show O days); Lincoln 
Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Winchester Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Show (2 days); Barnet Chrysanthemum Show 
(z days); Wimbledon Chrysanthemum Show (t days); 
Finchley Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Guildford 
Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Cheltenham Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Show (2 days); Wokingham Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days); Bradford Chrysanthemum Show (2 days); Edin¬ 
burgh Chrysanthemum Show (3 days). 
Sales of Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. Sale of Plants from Belgium by 
Messrs. Protheroe and Morris. 
Friday, November 15th.—Bolton Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days) ; Sheffield Show (2 days); Stockport Chrysan¬ 
themum Show (2 days); Hinckley Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days); Chorley Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Sales oi Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. Sale of Imported and Established 
Orchids by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris. 
Saturday, November 16th.—Bacup Chrysanthemum Show; 
Batley Chrysanthemum Show; Crewe Chrysanthemum 
Snow ; Lyons (France) Chrysanthemum Show (9 days). 
^sThe Autumn Queen of Flowers.— 
^ Throughout the length of the land 
agitation, bustle, and suspense reign every¬ 
where amongst the wide circle of cultivators 
of Chrysanthemums. Those who grow them 
merely for decorative purposes are taking 
it all coolly, and quietly looking on, while 
the more energetic are testing their capa¬ 
bilities in open competition. We shall 
