January 25, 1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
833 
NEW YARIETIES OF 
CELERY. 
Pink Perfection. 
4 new early variety, of dwarf but robust habit of 
growth. The stalks are large, thick, of rich nutty 
flavour, and free from bitterness. 
From Mr. M. TAYLOR, Gardener to R. B. Benson, Esq., 
Lutwyche Hall. 
“Webbs’ Pink Celery has done remarkably well—I never 
saw better grown; it is beautifully crisp.” 
Is. per packet, post free. 
Pearl White. 
Of very strong constitution, and extremely valu¬ 
able for exhibition purposes. The heads are large, 
solid, exceedingly crisp, and fine-flavoured. 
From Mr. CHAS. ROWE, Stewkley. 
“Webbs' Pearl White Celery was the talk of this neigh¬ 
bourhood, taking First Prize against all comers. I consider 
it the best Celery in cultivation.” 
Is. per packet, post free. 
Mammoth Red. 
This is a very large, quick-growing variety ; solid, 
crisp, and possessing an excellent nutty flavour. 
From Mr. W. THOMAS, Gardener to the 
Rev. T. Hutchinson, Kimbolton. 
“ I did very well with the produce of Webbs' Seeds last 
year, taking two First Prizes for Webbs’ Celery (Red and 
White), First for a dish of Webbs’ Renown Potato, and 
Second for a Collection of Vegetables.” 
6 d. and Is. per packet, post free. 
Webbs’ Spring Catalogue, Post Free, Is. 
WEBBS’, WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE. 
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 better 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. 3 d. 
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, Rollison’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 F'avourite, 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 they gave 
universal satisfaction, one grower getting over 2,000 lbs. weight 
of Tomatos 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. 
VEITCH’S 
Genuine Seeds. 
VEITCH’S CHOICE HYBRID 
COLUMBINES, 
In all the most beautiful and pleasing shades 
and combinations, the colours ranging through 
all shades of lavender, blue, mauve, white, 
yellow, orange, scarlet, and bright rose-pink. 
Per packet, 1/6. 
VEITCH’S SUPERB PRIMULAS. 
“ The Chelsea Primulas have long been kno wn for 
their high quality and effective colouring, and the 
flowers which Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons have sent 
us prove to demonstration that the firm continues 
to devote special attention to these valuable decor¬ 
ative plants.’’— Gardeners' Magazine, March ioth, 
1894. Per packet, 2/6. 
VEITCH’S IMPROVED 
STREPTOCARPUS. 
This beautiful race is remarkable for its abund¬ 
ance of bloom, and the continuous succession in 
which the flowers are produced—saved from the 
newest and brightest colours. Per packet, 2/6. 
IV A full Descriptive Catalogue (con¬ 
taining a magnificent coloured plate of each of tie 
above ) post free on application. 
JAMES VEITCH & SONS, 
Royal Exotic Nursery, 
CHELSEA, LONDON, S.W. 
1 LINCOLN SEEDS. [ 
Grown in the driest climate in England. ’ 
! ; 
J EXTRA PEAS SELECTED. 
Perfect Germination Catalogue Free. ► 
JPENNELL & SONS. Growers, LINGOLN f 
ROBERT VEITCH&SON, 
EXETER, 
Offer the following Sterling Novelties:— 
VEITCH’S EXONIAN PEA, 
2/- per Quart. 
VEITCH’S CLIMBING FRENCH BEAN, 
1/6 per Pint. 
VEITCH’S FLYING DUTCHMAN TOMATO, 
1/- per Packet. 
VEITCH’S PURPLE EXHIBITION SHALLOT, 
3 lbs., 2/6. 
VEITCH’S EXHIBITION LONG POD BEAN, 
2 6 per Quart. 
VEITCH’S WESTERN WONDER CUCUMBER, 
1/6 per Packet. 
Priced and Illustrated Catalogue Free on 
Apolication. 
PRIMULAS 
These beautiful flowers are now in 
full bloom, and are making a 
wonderful show at 
SUTTON & SONS’ 
London Road Seed Grounds, 
READING. 
It is without doubt the finest of its 
kind that can be seen, and well 
worthy of a journey by all in¬ 
terested in Floriculture. 
“ Gardening Is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man 11 — Bacon. 
Edited by J. FRASER, F.L.S. 
SATURDAY, JAN. 25 th, 1896. 
NEXT WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, January 27th.—Sale of greenhouse plants, bulbs, 
etc., by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Tuesday, January 28th.—Sale of hardy Perennials by 
Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Wednesday, January 29th.— Sales of Liliums, Roses Ferns and 
Begonias by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Thursday, January 30th.—Sale of greenhouse and hardy 
plants by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Friday, January 31st.—Sales of hardy Perefinials and imported 
Orchids by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
"Horticultural Exf.ter.— The origin of 
this ancient city is lost in the mists of 
antiquity. The earliest names of it that 
have come down to us are Isca Damnon- 
iorum or Caer Isk—the walled city by the 
water. Isca is Celtic, and is another form 
of the Celtic usige, and the Welsh gwisigi, 
both meaning water, and at the present day 
represented in Esk and Exe as applied to 
rivers. It is not unreasonable to suppose 
that Exeter was the capital of a petty 
kingdom of the Celts or Britons before the 
advent of the Romans. In any case, it was 
a place of importance during the Roman 
occupation. The governor’s quarters are 
supposed to have been situated in the rear 
of the present Guildhall. The latter is of 
great historic interest, and contains the 
names of the Mayors of Exeter, reaching 
back to 1216—the first elected in 1200. 
