November 16, 1895. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
171 
CHRY SANTHE MUMS. 
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 arranoements 
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 DAYIS, Chrysanthemum Nursery, Lilford Road, Camberwell, London, S.E. 
Carnations ! Carnations ! , 
Carnations! 
The Choicest Varieties in Cultivation, from the 
late Mr. Dodwell's Garden, 
FROM 6s. PER DOZEN. UPWARDS. 
DESCRIPTIVE LlfeT ON APPLICATION TO— 
ARTHUR MEDHURST, 
THE COTTAGE, STANLEY ROAD, OXFORD. 
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 2nd printed 
cu'tural directions enclosed, with our 
Signature attached. Price 6s. per 
bushel, is. extra for package, or is. 
per cake, free per parcels post. 
WM. CUTEUSH & SON, 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants , 
Highgate Nurseries, London, N , & Barnet, Herts. 
Cassell’s Saturday Journal says;— 
“Something Like a Violet.” 
“CALIFORNIA, its purity of colour, f> 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 for 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- 
CANNE LL & SONS , Swa n ley. 
CALADIUMS. —Awarded Two Geld Medals. 
GLOXINIAS. —An unrivalled collection. 
VINES. —All leading varieties. 
FRUIT TREES —A very fine collection. 
ROSES. —The finest ever offered. 
For Catalogues apply— 
JOHN PEED & SONS, 
Roupell Park Nurseries, West Norwood. 
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 viner'es. 
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. 
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
All Growers who desire the Best Varieties only should obtain a copy of W. J. 
GODFREY’S Catalogue. It is the most reliable List published. Ready 
early in December. 
Before the blooming season hardly began, Catalogues were distributed containing long lists of Foreign 
Novelties, with descriptions appended as supplied by the various raisers. Not a tenth part of these had 
yet bloomed in this country, and not one in twenty will be worth cataloguing another season. Those 
growers who are tempted into trying them will be sorely disappointed. 
W. ]. G. has on trial of this season’s novelties 220 varieties from Continental raisers ; 76 from America 
and Japan ; all the English introductions; and several hundreds of second-year seedlings of his own raisins 
ONLY THE VERY BEST of these catalogued, and no exoense and trouble are being spared to 5 sift 
the few "grains from the chaff." ‘ 6 p 
Strong, healthy, country grown cuttings can be supplied at once if desired, and at same price as offered 
by others. r 
GODFREY S NOYELTIES FOR 1896 will consist of really sterling varieties, every one of which has 
been thoroughly tested the second year. 
W. J. GODFREY, EXMOUTH, DEVON. 
For Index to Contents sea page 182. 
fill ijWltl. 
Edited by J. FRASER F.L.S. 
SATURDAY , NOV. ibth, 1895. 
NEXT WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, November 18th.—Sale of Plants from Belgium by 
Messrs. Protheroe and Morris. 
Sales of Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. 
Tuesday, November 19th.—Chrysanthemum Shows at Chester 
(2 clays), and Hartlepool (2 dajs). 
Sales of Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. 
Wednesday, November 2Cth.—Chrysanthemum Shows at 
Dalkey, Helensburgh, Tonbridge (2 days), Lurgan (2 days), 
Smethwick and District (i days), Dundee (2 days), South 
Shields (2 daysl, and York (j days). 
Special Sale of 90,coo Japanese Lilies by Messrs. Protheroe 
and Morris. 
Sales of Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. 
Thursday, November 21st.— Chrysanthemum Shows at 
Aylesbury, Neath, Glasgow (2 days), Warwick and District 
(2 days), and Norwich '3 days). 
Sale of Plants from Belgium by Messrs. Protheroe and 
Morris. 
Sales of Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. 
Friday, November 22nd.—Manchester Chrysanthemum 
Show (2 days). 
Sale of Imported and Established Orchids by Messrs. 
Protheroe and Morris. 
Sales ot Dutch Bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe and Morris 
and Mr. J. C. Stevens. 
Saturday, November 23rd. — Birstall Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
Chrysanthemums at the Scottish 
® Capital.— Within a week of the great 
annual competition in London, the “Autumn 
Queen of Flowers” has transferred her 
court to the northern capital^ and while we 
go to press with our ordinary weekly issue 
preparations are being made for one of the 
finest, probably the finest display of 
Chrysanthemums ever seen north of the 
Tweed. In our special edition we shall be 
able to say whether this has been the case 
or not. While considering the distance 
between the two capitals, London and 
Edinburgh, we are impressed with the short 
lapse of time between the two shows. The 
difference in the time of blooming caused 
by latitude is so small that it affords us 
evidence that the “ Autumn Queen ” does 
not intend to outstay her welcome. The 
so-called friendly contest of competition is 
short but decidedly warm, if we may not 
venture to term it a fierce conflict. It is 
rumoured here that the leading prize taker 
at the Crystal Palaceand National Society’s 
show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster, 
is to contest the leadership at the northern 
capital. If successful on this occasion it 
