January 11/1896 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
301 
VEITCH’S 
GENUINE SEEDS. 
J Y. & SONS beg to call special attention to 
the following varieties, which are new and of 
sufficient merit to be confidently recom¬ 
mended :— 
Campanula pyramidalis compacta (new), quite 
distinct from the older form ; flowers larger and a 
deeper blue, with more substance, 1/6 per packet. 
Carnation, Veitch's early flowering perpetual 
(new), a distinct and improved strain of the Mar¬ 
guerite section, 2/6 per packet. 
Centaurea Marguerita (new), a new .vhite variety 
worthy of extensive cultivation, 1/ per packet. 
Datura cornucopia, a distinct and handsome 
species, 1/6 per packet. 
Godetia “ La Belle " (new), dwarf, distinct, and 
free flowering, crimson-edged white, 1/-per packet. 
Mignonette Golden Machet (new), i/- per 
packet. 
Physalis Francheti (new), a novelty of sterling 
merit, introduced by our Mr. James H. Veitch from 
Japan. A gigantic species of the showy Winter 
Cherry, 2/6 per packet. 
Primroses (G. F. Wilson’s New Blue), flowers 
produced in many shades of blue, from pale 
lavender to deep violet, 2/6 per packet. 
N.B—A Ca'alogue of the above, with many 
other of our specialities and novelties has been 
posted to all customers. If not received, another 
shall be sent pn application. 
JAMES VEITCH & SONS, 
Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, S.W, 
TOMATO. 
This choice Tomato is very robust in habit of growth, and 
the plants are exceedingly prolific, setting their fruit at every 
joint. It is flattish-round in shape, perfect y smooth, of rich 
deep-red colour, and the most delicious flavour; and being 
large and handsome, it is cf great value for the exhibition 
table. 
Is. 6d and 2s. 6d. per Packet, post free. 
Webbs’ Spring Catalogue, beautifully illustrated, post 
free, Is. Gratis to Customers. 
WEBB & SONS, 
W ordsley, Stourbridge. 
THE NEW 
BROAD BEAN 
GREEN GIANT. 
A new and perfectly distinct type of 
Green Longpod Bean, which is as great 
an advance on Sutton’s Green Longpod 
as is that variety on the old strain. Those 
who prefer green-seeded Beans have now 
at their command as heavy a cropper as 
the best of the white-seeded varieties. 
" A very fine Broad Bean of enormous size, filled 
with beautiful green Beans of very rich flavour. 
Lasts a long time in bearing.” —Mr. W. A. Cook, 
Gardener to Major Heneage, V.C. 
Price, 3s. per Quart. 
Sutton’s Seeds 
GENUINE ONLY FROM SUTTON & SONS,READINC. 
SPECIAL NOTICE. 
IF YOU WANT 
REALLY GOOD SEEDS 
AT MODERATE PRICES, 
APPLY TO 
Mr. ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
New Tenby Street, Birmingham. 
No Nurseryman-will serve you belter in Quality, Quantity,or Price. 
SWEET PEAS 
A SPECIALITY. 
ECKFORD’S and other choice varieties at a third 
or a fourth usual prices. 
Nothing gives so much cut bloom at so small a cost or so 
little trouble. To get best results SOW IN JANUARY and 
FEBRUARY, as directions sent with each Collection. 
SPECIAL VERY CHEAP OFFER. 
Collection No. 1.—10 Really Good Varieties. 
30 Seeds of each variety, in separate packets, Is. 3d. 
Collection No. 2.—10 Very Choice Varieties. 
30 Seeds of each Variety, in separate packets, Is. 6d. 
For names and colours, see Gardening Illustrated. 
Special Price for the Two Collections, 2s. 6d., Post Free. 
THE FOUR BEST CUCUMBERS 
Each Packet contains io Seeds. 
Lockie’s Perfection, Rolhson's Selected Telegraph, Covent 
Garden Favourite, and Tender and True, 6d. each ; postage 
id. each extra; or the Collection, 2s., post free. 
THE FIVE BEST TOMATOS 
In cultivation, often sold under other names to get fancy 
prices. Each packet contains nearly 200 Seeds. Perfection, 
3d.; Ham Green Favourite, 3d.; Roseleigh Gem, 3d., a grand 
new selection, large smooth ; Challenger, 3d.: Golden Perfec¬ 
tion, 3d.; Collection, is. 3d., post free. If ordered separately, 
postage id. each extra. 
Last year I sold about 5,000 packets of each, and tney gave 
universal satisfaction, one grower getting over 2,000 lbs. weight 
of Toinatos from two threepenny packets. 
MR. ROBERT SYDENHAM’S LISTS 
Are acknowledged by all to be the Best, Cheapest, and most 
Reliable ever published. They contain only the Best 
VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, & BULBS WORTH GROWING 
Being the selections of the Largest Seed Growers, Market 
Gardeners, and the most celebrated Professional Gardeners 
and Amateurs In the kingdom. They also contain very useful 
cultural instructions. 
Mr. SYDENHAM'S Bulbs and Seeds were represented and 
gained First Prizes at London, Birmingham, Preston, New- 
castle-on*Tyne, Shrewsbury, Edinburgh, &c.,&c.,in 1892,1893, 
1894,1895. FULL LISTS POST FREE ON APPLICATION. 
Please mention this Paper. 
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. 
Orchid Cultivation. 
HUIK AMATEUR ORCHID CULTIVATOR’S G Ul O R 
BOOK. 2 nd. edition, by H. A. Burberry, Orchid 
grower to the Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P. 41 
Coloured drrhids and other brauliful illustration..*. The 
Gttrdnicr’s Mogazive: —“ A work at once inexpensive 
and thoroughly trustworthy,” Price 5 /-; post free. 5 / 6 . 
F*om the publishers. Blake k Mackenzie, Liverpool, or 
the author, Ethel House. King’s lloath, Birmingham. 
ORCHIDS. 
Clean Healthy Plants at Low Prices. 
Always worth a visit of inspection. Kindly send for Catalogue. 
JAMES CYPHER, 
Exotic Nurseries. CHELTENHAM 
TECOMA SMITHII. 
The Finest New Flowering Plant, as easily 
managed as a Chrysanthemum. It produces in 
autumn large heads of brilliant red and yellow 
blossoms. 
New Seed of all Seedsmen. 
NOW READY. 
HARPE'S 
ANNUAL 
GARDEN SEED 
CATALOGUE. 
Post Free on application to 
CHARLES SHARPE & Co., Ltd. 
Seed Farmers & Merchants, SLEAFORD. 
For Index to Contents see page 311. 
“ Gardening Is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
ijjorld. 
Edited by J FRASER F.L.S. 
SATURDAY , JAN. nth , 1896. 
NEXT WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, January 13th.—Sales of Fruit Trees, Florists’ 
Flowers, and Bulbs, by Messrs. Protheroe Sc Mcrris. 
Tuesday, January i4ih.—Royal Horticultural Society : Meeting 
of Committees at 12 o’clock. 
Wednesday, January 15th.— Sale of Japanese Lilies, Florists’ 
Flowers, etc., by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Thursday, January 16th.—Sales of ^ruit Trees, Florists’ 
Flowers, and Bulbs, by Messrs Protheroe & Morris. 
Friday, January 17th.—Sale of Orchids by Messrs. Protheroe 
& Morris. 4 
he Arboretum at Bicton, Devon.— 
During the waning days of December it 
was our good fortune to be shown over this 
renowned Arboretum which, with the garden, 
was pronounced by Loudon to be the most 
perfect in the kingdom. Taking the size, 
fineness, and health of the trees—but 
especially the Conifers—and all things con¬ 
sidered, we do not hesitate to say it is the 
finest we have seen anywhere. The worthy 
owner of the estate, the Hon. Mark Rolle, 
generously lays his gardens and Arboretum 
open to the public twice a week in sum¬ 
mer, and needless to say he is deservedly 
popular with his neighbours and all who 
may chance that way. We have to thank 
also his genial and courteous gardener, Mr. 
J. Mayne, who put his time and talent at 
our service in conducting us over this his¬ 
torical place, and in pointing out the manv 
fine trees which abound. He also showes 
